All American honors for Shorewood gymnasts

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Kyla Riley and Tyanna DeNova
The National High School Gymnastics Association honored Shorewood Senior Tyanna DeNova and Junior Kyla Riley as All-American Honorable Mention gymnasts for the 2010-2011 competitive season.

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North City Co-op Preschool hosts Children’s Play Day at North City Education Center

9:30am – 12:30pm and 6:30 – 8:00pm, Thursday, June 23, 2011

A Children's Play Day will be held Thursday, June 23, 2011 at the North City Education Center, 816 NE 190th St, in Shoreline, rooms 19 and 20. 

This free event is sponsored by North City Co-op Preschool affiliated with Shoreline Community College.  

The play day will feature free activities for children such as exploring physics with balls and tubes, play with sensory materials, trike riding, active gym play, easel painting, painting with marbles, and lots more. 

Parents with all ages of children are welcome from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. For more information call 206-362 4069, or visit NorthCityCoop.


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Spread the word for BrewFest on August 13

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Join the fun - volunteer for Outdoor Movie Night

Ballinger Neighborhood Association presents

OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT - AUGUST 27 - TOY STORY 3

Anyone curious and/or interested in volunteering to help make this year's Outdoor Movie Night (OMN) the event of the summer, should come to the Outdoor Movie Night Planning Committee Meeting:

When: June 20, 2011, 6:30-7:30pm
Where: Shoreline Library, small meeting room

This will be an opportunity for interested volunteers to meet one another and learn more about the various tasks that make up this evening of fun and entertainment. Click this link to see available positions and volunteer.

Short-term and Event-day help is needed. Brief descriptions are at the top of the sign-up sheet; more detailed descriptions and information will be available at the June 20 meeting.

Find an area of interest, click "I'll do it" and signup. Only your name and neighborhood will be visible. And you can always "Undo" a signup if you change your mind.

This is our third year for staging this event and we are very excited to bring to you one of the best Disney movies ever.

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Library activities for children and families in June

Children and Families at Richmond Beach Library

The Magnificent Magic and Mystery Tour
Saturday, June 18, 11am
Presented by Payne Fifield.
Ages 5 and older with adult.
Marvel at mysterious feats of magic and relive the adventures of Commodore Payne!

Monkey and Crocodile Puppet Show
Friday, June 24, 11am
Presented by Mary Shaver.
Ages 2 and older with adule.
This puppet show is based on a folktale told throughout Southeast Asia.

Jack and the Dragon Puppet Show
Monday, June 27, 7pm
Presented by Oregon Shadow Theatre.
Ages 3 and older with adult.
Watch an Appalachian fairy tale come to life as Jack’s Ma sends him out in the world to seek his fortune.
Show performed in a dark room, not appropriate for very young children.

Toddler Story Times
Thursday, June 30, 10:15am
Ages 24 to 36 months with adult.

Preschool Story Times
Thursday, June 30, 11am
Ages 3 to 6 with adult.

Children and Families at Lake Forest Park Library

Picnic Story Time
Wednesday, June 29, Noon
Ages 3 to 6 with adult.

Magic Around the World
Wednesday, June 29, 3pm
Held on Third Place Commons Stage.
Presented by Jeff Evans.
Ages 5 and older with adult.
Take an imaginary journey with magic! Learn amazing facts about the people, landmarks and history of countries around the world with maps and artifacts from each area.

Children and Families at the Shoreline Library

The Land that Rock Forgot
Thursday, June 23, 11am
Presented by Brian Waite Band.
Ages 3 and older with adult.
When the band’s plane crashes on a remote, tropical island their high-tech musical instruments are useless. The band begins a quest to rebuild their sound and along the way, they rediscover the beauty of nature and meet other castaways from the far corners of the globe.
Space is limited; first come, first seated.

Young Toddler Story Time
Tuesday, June 28, 10:15am
Ages 12 to 24 months with adult.

Toddler Story Time
Tuesday, June 28, 11am
Ages 2 to 3 with adult.

Preschool Story Time
Wednesday, June 29, 10:30am
Ages 3 to 6 with adult.

Born to Read: Baby Story Time!
Wednesday, June 29, Noon
Newborn to approximately 12 months with adult.

Magic Around the World
Thursday, June 30, 1pm
Presented by Jeff Evans.
Ages 5 and older with adult.
Take an imaginary journey with magic! Learn amazing facts about the people, landmarks and history of countries around the world with maps and artifacts from each area.
Space is limited; first come, first seated.

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Bank robbery in Shoreline

Photo by Mike Murphy
The Ballinger Branch of the Whidbey Island Bank, 20333 Ballinger Way NE, was robbed today, June 8, 2011 at 11:13 am. The lone suspect left on foot. 

He was given a packet of money containing a dye pack, which exploded a block or two away.

Photo by Mike Murphy
No one has been arrested and there is no description yet available.

Officers checked the area, bringing in a K-9 unit.  Lake Forest Park police responded and assisted in the search.

Photo by Mike Murphy
It is unknown if this robbery is connected to the robbery of the Homestreet Bank in Mountlake Terrace on May 31. See that story from our friends at the MLTNews.com

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Driver fleeing police rams tree which falls on home in Briarcrest

Shoreline Police made a routine traffic stop at NE 145th and 20th NE, in the Briarcrest neighborhood, about 11:30 pm on Tuesday, June 7 of a vehicle with no front license plate.

The driver did not have a valid driver's license. The female passenger, who was in the back seat, gave a fake name. However, police found outstanding warrants under that name.

The Shoreline officer was walking back to their vehicle to make the arrest when the driver took off, careening into the neighborhood at a high rate of speed. Police lost sight of the vehicle after about a minute and terminated the pursuit, but continued to look for the vehicle and occupants.

The driver continued speeding, lost control of the car, crashed through a fence, and rammed into a tree at a home on NE 150th and 26th NE. The tree fell onto the house, doing some minor damage and startling the family who were home at the time. The family inside the home, including a child, was not harmed.

The front end of the car was mangled so badly that the driver, a 19 year old Everett man, and his passenger, a 24 year old Lynnwood woman, had to be cut out of the car by Shoreline Fire. The woman was not breathing after the crash, but officers provided first aid and the woman began to breath again. Both were taken to Harborview hospital with very serious injuries.

The woman had two felony arrest warrants and was in possession of suspected methamphetamine at the time of the accident. Her true identity was confirmed at Harborview by tattoos and a family member. She had felony warrants for narcotics and possession of stolen property, and is a convicted felon.

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The Shoreline Shorts - original plays, Wednesday through Saturday at SCC

7:30 pm, June 8 – 11, 2011, Shoreline Community College Theater

Like nothing you've seen before because this is an evening of student written and directed short plays; some gritty, some funny, some poignant, but all original. 

Students from the vibrant drama program at Shoreline Community College put their ideas and talents on stage. From a foundation in the literature, theories and history of theater and film, this program is training the next generation of artists in theatrical productions and digital filmmaking with skills in the technical and creative aspects of theater and video production. 

These students could be the next big thing, come see them now and say you knew them when ... $4-8.

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Evan Smith: Monday and Tuesday filings for Shoreline, Lake Forest Park offices

TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2011 
By Evan Smith 
ShorelineAreaNews Politics Writer 

Here is a list of candidates, who had filed for local offices through Tuesday afternoon, 

The list includes candidates who filed Monday and Tuesday either on line or in person at the County elections office in Tukwila and candidates who have filed by mail since May 20. 

The filing period ends Friday, June 10. 

Candidates can withdraw from the ballot through June 17. 

Offices with three or more candidates appear on the Aug. 16 primary and Nov. 8 general-election ballot. Positions with only one or two candidates appear only on the November general-election ballot. So far, no position has more than two candidates. 

Candidates who had filed through Tuesday, June 7;

City of Lake Forest Park
Mayor
Mary Jane Goss
Dwight A. Thompson
Council Position No. 2
No Candidates
Council Position No. 4
Jeff Johnson
Chuck Paulsen
Council Position No. 6
Tom French
Ed Sterner

City of Shoreline
Council Position No. 2
Chris Eggen
Council Position No. 4
Doris McConnell
Janet Way 
Council Position No. 6
Robin McClelland
Jesse Salomon

Shoreline School District No. 412
Director District No. 1
Kyle Burleigh
Director District No. 4
No Candidates
Director District No. 5
No Candidates

Shoreline Fire Department
Commissioner Position No. 1
Jon Kennison
Commissioner Position No. 4
David Harris 

Lake Forest Park Water District

Commissioner Position No. 1
No Candidates
Commissioner Position No. 3 (unexpired 4-year term)
Bill Donahue

Shoreline Water District

Commissioner Position No. 1
Ronald F. (Ron) Ricker

Ronald Wastewater District

Commissioner Position No. 1
Robert L. (Bob) Ransom 
Arnold H. (Arne) Lind 

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Shorewood pitcher Blake Snell drafted by Tampa Bay with 52nd pick in major-league baseball draft

Blake Snell.  Photo by Wayne Pridemore.
Our news partner, The Seattle Times reported Monday that Shorewood High School pitcher Blake Snell was a first-day selection in the major-league baseball draft.

Snell was the 52nd player selected, when the Tampa Bay Rays made him one of the last first-day selections,

The Times said this:
“Snell was the only high-school prospect from Washington selected Monday,”

The Times added this:
"’It felt great,’ said Snell, who had a 1.00 earned-run average and struck out 128 batters in 63 innings in his senior season. ‘’It was the best feeling. I can't even describe it. I'm so pumped to play for the Rays. I just want to play baseball.’'

“Snell's father, Dave, said the family will decide over the next few days if his son, who has committed to the University of Washington, is going to sign.”
You can read the entire Seattle Times story here

Read a Sunday Seattle Times story about Snell’s anticipating the draft here.


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Local Newspaper wins Gold Level Award for excellence

Marge Mueller, Editor of Richmond Beach Community News
Updated 6-8-2011 11:34pm
Richmond Beach Community News, a publication of Richmond Beach Community Association, has been awarded Gold Level recognition in the 2011 Neighborhoods, USA (NUSA) Neighborhood Newsletter Competition at the organization’s conference, held this year in Anchorage, Alaska. The Newsletter Competition acknowledged excellence in neighborhood newsletters, which are a vital communication tool for neighborhood news and activities. The competition featured two categories: electronic format and printed format, with gold, silver and bronze level awards in each category. Entries were evaluated by a jury panel, which used a list of criteria that included content, layout, and overall appearance.

This is the first year that this competition was held by the NUSA. There were a total of 38 entries in the Newsletter Competition, with 11 entries in the electronic category and 27 in the printed category; entries came from all corners of the country.

The Richmond Beach Community Association publishes the newspaper to publicize its events and provide news and information of community interest to Richmond Beach residents. The newspaper is a monthly publication that is delivered free of charge to more than 2500 households in the neighborhood; an additional 500 papers are placed in local businesses. The paper is entirely volunteer-run, with a small staff of Editor, Marge Mueller; Copy Editor, Kay Brittain; Information Officer, Sheri Ashleman; Advertising Manager, Tony Flock; Billing Manager, Ted Mueller; Treasurer, Jack Malek; and Circulation Managers, John Durgin and John Thielke. More than a dozen contributors provide news articles, features, calendar items, humor and photos. It is financially supported by advertising. For more information about Richmond Beach Community Association, including electronic copies of the award-winning Richmond Beach Community News, visit their website.

Neighborhoods, USA (NUSA) is a national non-profit organization committed to building and strengthening neighborhood organizations. Each year the NUSA Board of Directors recognizes the commitment and work of neighborhoods presenting awards in several categories, such as the Neighborhood of the Year, Best Neighborhood Program, Who's Who in America's Neighborhoods, Social Revitalization, and Physical Revitalization. The "Neighborhood of the Year" award has been presented since 1984 as a collective “thank you” for the hard work by neighborhoods, and is the only national award given on an ongoing basis to neighborhood organizations for their self-help initiatives. For more information about the NUSA "Neighborhood Newsletter" award contact Robert Gibbons by phone at 608-886-7577 or via email.

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St Luke School and 1 Green Planet to hold free recycling event Saturday, June 11


ST LUKE SCHOOL HOSTS FREE RECYCLING EVENT

Saturday, June 11th, between 10 am – 2 pm
St Luke School is teaming up with non-profit 1 Green Planet to help their neighbors recycle difficult items. Large appliances, car batteries, cell phones, computers, monitors, printers, televisions, stereos, ink cartridges, medical equipment and scrap metal will be accepted at a free recycling event on Saturday, June 11th at St Luke School located at N. 175th St & Dayton Ave N. in Shoreline, between 10 am – 2 pm. 1 Green Planet provides free recycling drop-off for everyone and free recycling pick-up for businesses. For more recycling information, contact 1 Green Planet at 866-422-3755.


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Library activities for teens in June

Teens at Richmond Beach

Teen Talk Time
Wednesday, June 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 4-6pm
Improve speaking and listening skills in this English conversation group for students in middle, high school and college. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Richmond Beach Library.

Study Zone
Monday, June 6, 4pm
Grades K-12.
Drop in for homework help from trained volunteer tutors.

Game On! & Mural Project
Thursday, June 9, 4pm
Play videogames and create a wall mural at the library!

Teens at Lake Forest Park

Study Zone
Tuesday, June 7 and 14, 4pm
Grades K-12.
Drop-in during scheduled Study Zone hours for free homework help from volunteer tutors.

Pizza and Books
Tuesday, June 7, 4-5pm
Held in the Third Place Commons Meeting Room.
Share reading suggestions and eat free pizza!

Teen Writers Group
Tuesday, June 21, 4-5pm
Held in the Third Place Commons Meeting Room.
Write with other teens in a relaxed, supportive environment.

Teens at the Shoreline Library

Game On!
Wednesday, June 1 and 15, 4pm
Play Wii, PS2 and Xbox at the library.

Study Zone
Sundays-Thursdays, 5-7pm
When school is in session.
Grades K-12.
Drop-in during scheduled Study Zone hours for free homework help from volunteer tutors.

Read Three, Get One Free Summer Edition & Read•Flip•Win
Read three books, write three thoughtful reviews and get a prize book...free!
This summer will also feature a video book review contest, Read•Flip•Win!
Ask at the library for details.

Shoreline Teen Advisory Board
Join the Teen Advisory Board and make decisions about what happens in your library.
Ask at the Information Desk for dates and times.

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Tween event Saturday, June 11 at The Rec - Showcase Your Talent

Tween Night, Saturday, June 11, Richmond Highlands Recreational Center, 6pm to 11pm.


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New Director of Teaching and Learning at Shoreline Schools

Teri Poff has been selected as the new Director of Teaching and Learning for the Shoreline School District, Superintendent Sue Walker announced. The appointment is effective July 1. She will succeed Sue Porter, who is retiring June 30 after 39 years of service to Shoreline Schools.

Teri has been the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning for the Franklin Pierce School District near Tacoma since 2007. She was previously the principal of Capital High School in Olympia from 2002 to 2007 and served as an assistant principal and later as Director of Teaching and Learning in the Bethel School District. She began her career in education as a music teacher, including 14 years in the North Thurston School District.

Teri holds a bachelor’s degree in music from UC-Santa Barbara and a masters degree in Educational Administration from Pacific Lutheran University.

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Shoreline Police Blotter May 25 - 31, 2011 - shoplifters, alcohol, glue in car locks

By Diane Hettrick - categories are mine, reports are police

Shoplifters - most caught by store Loss Prevention officers
5-24...20132 Ballinger, Rite Aid/Starbucks. Officer was at Rite Aid re a shoplifting complaint when the call came in that there was a shoplifter at Starbucks in the same shopping center. Apprehended the shoplifter who admitted he was addicted to heroin. Had needles on person.
5-24...1175 N 205, Costco. Suspect hides software pack inside his jacket and exits store.  Caught.
5-25...1175 N 205, Costco. Shoplifter caught.
5-25...15252 Aurora, Shari's Restaurant. Dine and Dash. Customer ate and left without paying.
5-26...20330 Ballinger, Rite Aid. Caught shoplifter who took items into bathroom, put them in her purse.
5-26...15505 Westminster, Central Market. Caught shoplifter with beer in his backpack.
5-27...1201 N 175, Top Foods. Caught shoplifter concealing food in her clothing.
5-27...1201 N 175, Top Foods. Citizen saw a shoplifter leave the store.
5-27...1550 Westminster, Central Market. Shoplifter.
5-28...18325 Aurora, Fred Meyer. Narrowly missed capturing a shoplifter.
5-29...1175 N 205, Costco. Caught shoplifter who concealed a camera in her clothing.

Car prowls - they usually break the passenger side window to get in
5-22...148xx Whitman N. 
5-24...174xx 12 NE, 8am. Parked car at Hamlin Park.
5-26...25xx NW 192 Pl. Got tools and vacuum.
5-26...191xx RB Rd. 
5-27...175xx Linden N.  Backpack taken.
5-28...160xx 15 NE, Hamlin Park. Parked vehicles.
5-29...18xx N 185. Multiple car prowls.
5-29...155xx Greenwood N. 

Lots of alcohol related incidents
5-22...171xx Aurora. DUI driver hits another car while pulling out onto Aurora from casino.
5-24...167xx Aurora. Woman arrested for DUI and car towed, reported item stolen from her car.
5-24...20xxx Ballinger. Subject drinks on property and refuses to leave. Trespassed from Ballinger Village and Ballinger Homes.
5-25...175xx Aurora. DUI.
5-25...173xx 5th NE. Three drunk juveniles. Two pulling wagon carrying third who had passed out. One flees on foot. Second released to mom. Third taken to Denny Youth Center for warrant.
5-27...20010 Ballinger, Chevron. Minor gets drunk, returns to store he was trespassed from.
5-27...NE 170/15 NE. DUI
5-28...NB I-5/NE 205. Driving 90 mph weaving through traffic. DUI.
5-29...20xx NW 190, RB Park. Four 19 and 20 year olds on beach after hours with beer.

And other drugs
5-21...167xx Aurora. Controlled buy at THS.
5-21...147xx 8th NE. Victim overdoses on heroin.
5-25...158xx 15 NE. Person arrested for two local warrants and a New Jersey controlled substance warrant.5-27...185xx 8 NE. Driver caught with marijuana and pipe.
5-28...162xx 5 NE. Stopped for speeding. Arrested for possession of cocaine. Booked KC Jail.

Vandalism
5-24...6xx N 179. Driver side window smashed out.
5-27...201xx 20 Pl NE. Tires slashed.
5-28...163xx Aurora. Someone put glue in the car door locks in parking lot at adult care home.

Stolen bicycles and cars
5-24...16101 Greenwood, SCC. Bicycle chained up outside 9000 building at college. Lock cut and bicycle stolen.
5-25...1700 NE 175. Ford van stolen from in front of home.
5-25...16705 Aurora, Gerber Towing. Vehicle towed from Safeway parking lot was stolen from Seattle.
5-26...25xx NE 195. Mountain bike stolen. Had been locked to tree on front porch.
5-30...196xx Sunnyside N, Ballinger Commons. Attempted car theft.

Burglary
5-24...150xx Wallingford. Residential Burglary. Front door kicked in. Used pillow case to transport stolen tools, checks, portable TV.
5-25...155xx 9th NE. Subject seen trying to open slider door during the night. Subject fled.
5-25...157xx Burke N. Jewelry stolen from house.
5-26...172xx Midvale N, Interurban Trail. Citizen found jewelry and digital camera on trail.
5-30...8xx N 153 Pl. Victim is moving out of home and only a few items were left. Someone pulled the sliding door until the catch fell off and took items.

Theft
5-20...16101 Greenwood, SCC. Backpack stolen from padlocked locker in Men's locker room.
5-23...195xx 8th NW. 3 yard signs "private property" stolen from yard.
5-25...16101 Greenwood, SCC. Dozens of Snap-On tools stolen from storage room tool box.
5-25...300 NW 201 Pl. Check stolen from mailbox, altered and cashed.
5-27...5xx N 185 Pl. Tools taken from residential garage.
5-29...170xx Aurora, Parker's Casino. Suspect grabs victim's purse while she was in the back of a car with unknown males.

Juveniles (also see Alcohol)
5-27...165xx Fremont N. Juveniles get into an argument at the Recreation Center and suspect threatens to assault victim at school.
5-29...7xx N 180. Juveniles occupying an abandoned house. Detained three juveniles who had alcohol and paint. Charged with burglary, trespass, vandalism, alcohol possession.

Mental illness
5-27...183xx Wallingford N. Woman who had been released 24 hours previous from an involuntary commitment at NW Hospital was found outside completely naked. She was now completely unresponsive and muttering to herself. Sent to NW Hospital again.
5-29...147xx Meridian N. Schizophrenic, not taking meds. Causing disturbance and problems with neighbors.

Left-overs - ran out of categories
5-24...15332 Aurora, Safeway. Developmentally disabled person forges check of another developmentally disabled person.
5-24...195xx 23rd NE. Victim sold a ring on Craig's List to out of state buyer. Turns out to be a scam.
5-24...167xx N Park N. Mother strikes her 19 year old daughter in the arm with fist. Booked in Snohomish City Jail on 4th degree assault.
5-27...14500 Aurora. Female lurking around Rodeway Inn. Booked on misdemeanor warrant.
5-28...17551 15 NE, Laughing Ladies Cafe. Employee grabbed by boss after argument over paycheck. Fourth degree assault charges.
5-29...175xx 15 NE, Laughing Ladies Cafe. Business owner locked up and set the alarm last night. Someone used the alarm code to enter the business, took cash from register and left without resetting alarm and left door unlocked.


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June 7 Flag Lowering

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Governor Chris Gregoire has directed that Washington State and United States flags at all Washington State agency facilities be lowered to half-staff Tuesday, June 7, 2011, in memory of U. S. Army Captain Joseph W. Schultz, 36, of Port Angeles, who died May 29 of injuries sustained in Afghanistan when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business Tuesday, or first thing Wednesday morning, June 8.

Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition.

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Cool in the Schools: Echo Lake class is full of bugs

Christie Johnson of KING TV 5 turned in a charming story on Karen Nicholson's class at Echo Lake Elementary and their learning through insects. The kids are bright, articulate, and pretty darned cute. Karen, a Shoreline native, is calm in the midst of reporters, kids, and, oh yes, a room full of insects.

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Anonymous comments

The partners of the ShorelineAreaNews had a discussion about the anonymous comments on the articles. Our news partner, MyEdmondsNews, recently changed their policy and now only accepts signed comments.

We decided that we really do not have a problem with anonymous comments.

However, when there is a hot topic with a lot of comments, it can get very confusing, especially when people are trying to respond to each other.

So we are asking that those who wish to be anonymous take a moment and pick a name or nickname for their comments. Here's how you do it:

Underneath the comment box, there is a drop down list called "Comment As". The default says "Anonymous". If you click the down arrow, at the bottom it says Name/URL. If you select that, it will bring up a box where you can type in a name or nickname.

People have been quite creative in the past, addressing each other as Anonymous 5:35 for the time the comment was posted, but even that method falls apart with multiple comments.

Thanks in advance for your cooperation. We do want to hear what you have to say.

Diane Hettrick (DKH)
Editor@ShorelineAreaNews.com

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Adult activities at the libraries in June

Adults at Richmond Beach

ESL Classes
Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm
Saturdays, 10am-Noon
April 5 to June 14
Learn and practice daily English language skills including reading, writing, speaking and listening.
Please register.

Evening Book Discussion
Day After Night by Anita Diamant
Monday, June 6, 7pm

Talk Time
Tuesday, June 7, 14, 21 and 28, 4pm
Improve your speaking and listening skills in this English conversation group.

Basics of Selling on eBay
Monday, June 13, 6pm
Whether you simply want to get rid of "stuff," desire additional part-time income, or a serious eBay business, this class is your foundation.

Adults at Lake Forest Park

Writer's Workshop with Frances Dayee
Thursday, June 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 10am
Held in the Third Place Commons Meeting Room.
This series of workshops will help you learn to write for fun or for publication, find the right market and tantalize the editor.

Adults at the Shoreline Library

Citizenship Workshop
Tuesday, June 7, 14, 21 and 28, 7pm
Get free individualized help with all stages of the process for becoming a United States citizen.

Shoreline Library Book Discussion Group
In Cheap We Trust: The Story of a Misunderstood American Virtue by Lauren Weber
Monday, June 13, 7pm

Talk Time
Mondays, 7-8:45pm
Wednesdays, 10am-Noon
Improve your speaking and listening skills in this English conversation group.

SHIBA Counseling
Volunteers from SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) will offer free individual counseling in English and Chinese.
Please call 206.362.7550 or stop by the Information Desk to make an appointment.

SCORE Counseling
Volunteers from SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) are available by appointment to advise current and future small business owners.
Please call 206.362.7550 or stop by the Information Desk to make an appointment.
5-29...45 Pl NE/46 NE. Taxi driver called. His fare had been drinking. Fare aid he had to go in the house to get money. Didn't return. Didn't go to house, but walked into the woods.

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Lake Forest Park Police Blotter May 23 to 29, 2011 - noisy neighbors and off-key karaoke

By Diane Hettrick - categories are mine, reports from police

Animal Planet
5-26...35xx NE 187. Pit bull loose. Ongoing problem.
5-28...Towne Centre, Bothell Wy. Black and white dog in and out of traffic. Taken into custody and released to PAWS.
5-28...174xx Ballinger. Dogs bite man.
5-29...192xx 51 NE. Animal control called for back up in dealing with large dog owner.

Man versus ... trees. other men, emergency vehicles
5-23...Ballinger/40 Pl NE. Driver traveling at high rate of speed around a corner. Said he heard a loud thunk and lost control of his jeep and ran into a tree. Fire department had to cut him out of his car.
5-24...175xx Ballinger. Male1 called about Male2 threatening him. Male1 has antiharassment order against Male2. Said that Male2 threw things at his house. Male2 said he was returning items belonging to Male1 and may have hit the front door when he dropped them at the doorstep. Male1 said that Male2 later drove by, flipped him off and yelled "I'm going to f---ing kill you."
5-26...150xx Bothell Wy, 12:36am. Failure to yield to emergency vehicle and vehicle a total loss. (I think they are talking about the car of the guy who failed to yield).
5-27...150xx Bothell Wy. Report of one man chasing another down the street. Both were in cars when Male2 rear-ended the car of Male1. Male2 got out of car and started running, chased by Male1. Accident happened in Shoreline, will be handled by SL police.

Car prowls and malicious mischief
5-23...25xx NE 195. Tire slashed.
5-23...182xx 29 NE. Car prowl. Got binoculars.
5-24...184xx 25 NE. Tank full of propane stolen from in front of caller's trailer.
5-25...30xx NE 178. Guard pried off door lock on car. Likely attempted prowl.
5-26...178xx 29 Ave NE. Car prowl.

Panhandlers and peddlers
5-23...Towne Centre, Albertsons. Female panhandler. Had warrants for criminal trespass and resisting arrest. Handed over to officers from Kenmore.
5-25...174xx BKS Blvd. Two peddlers. Knew they were supposed to have a permit.

It's officially summer (or was)
5-27...170xx 37 NE. The karaoke was not only loud, the singer was off-key. Officers shut it down.
5-28...169xx 26 NE, 1:32 am. Party with loud music and voices. Officers advised them to turn it down and take it inside.
5-28...36xx NE 155. Complaint about noisy neighbors.
5-29...175xx 33 NE. Large party, loud music.

There is a forest in LFP
5-25...NE 197/42 NE. Tree fell and left power lines hanging.
5-27...45/Shore NE. Tree branch blocking road.

There are lessons to be learned here
5-25...147xx 38 Pl NE. Caller sold a motorcycle 2-3 months ago but did not transfer the title. Buyer didn't finish paying. Seller still has title. Seller is getting parking tickets. Seller wants the police to repossess the bike for him. Police say it is a civil matter.
5-27...Ballinger/Bothell Wy. Officer contacted man putting up real estate signs and explained the sign ordinance. Said he could remove his signs or be cited.

Aid calls
5-25...Towne Centre, Rite Aid. 23 year old man seemed to be in physical distress. Said he had been kicked out of his house and was walking to Shoreline to friends.
5-29...NE 145/Bothell Wy. Man lying half in road. Called Aid. They transported him to Northwest Hospital.

People
5-26...165xx 35 NE. Male climbing on cars and pounding on vehicles.
5-27...165xx Shore Dr NE. Husband left home without car or cell phone.
5-27...174xx BKS Blvd. Couple in park after dark. Asked to leave.
5-27...145xx Bothell Wy, 1:29am. Subject warned for urinating in public.
5-28...Bothell Wy/47 NE. Report of a man walking westbound in eastbound lanes of Bothell Way.
5-29...190xx 35 NE. Woman is wandering around caller's yard, looking into vehicles, appears to be mental. Told officers she was just looking for something to do.
5-29...26xx NE 195. Missing husband located. Couple had been fighting and he walked out.
5-29...45 Pl NE/46 NE. Taxi driver called. His fare had been drinking. Fare said he had to go in the house to get money. Didn't return. Didn't go to house, but walked into the woods.

Just odd
5-28...28xx NE 177. Man was going to hire woman as steno, but is now sending her text messages with vague threats. Her ex was assaulted at home in Kirkland, and she got a message that said "that's just the start."

And if he saw a family member in the vegetable aisle?
5-26...Towne Centre. Albertsons. Customer walking around Albertsons with a pistol in his waistband. Said he was wearing a gun because of threats in a family issue.

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Celebrating equality and dignity: County Council proclaims June “Gay Pride Month”

Monday, June 6, 2011

Recognizing the changes that have come in the last 43 years, while acknowledging the challenges that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer individuals still face, the Metropolitan King County Council today declared the month of June “Gay Pride Month” in King County.

Our state and county have seen great steps toward equality, but our march toward full equality under the law continues. Let’s celebrate our successes and reflect on our next steps during Gay Pride Month,” said Councilmember Joe McDermott, the sponsor of the recognition and the first-ever openly gay member of the County Council. “It is an honor to sponsor the Council’s first ever Gay Pride Month proclamation.”
Members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities have contributed immensely to the social, political, and economic fabric of Martin Luther King, Jr. County. It was in that vein in 2008, we took steps to continue the struggle against discrimination towards sexual minorities by amending the King County Charter,” said Council Chair Larry Gossett. “However as Dr. King, our county’s namesake stated: `[c]hange does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle.’ By designating June Gay Pride Month, we recommit ourselves to ensure that all people have equality.”
King County and the County Council have worked to end discrimination against sexual minorities. In 2008, the Council sent an amendment to the King County Charter adding gender identity and expression to the anti-discrimination section to voters, who approved it with a 71 percent yes vote.
“King County, as a government and a community, strives for equality for all residents regardless of sexual orientation,” said Councilmember Bob Ferguson. “Today’s recognition of Gay Pride Month helps it get better for the GLBT community in King County.”
Gay Pride Month is celebrated in June in recognition of the June 1968 Stonewall Riots in New York, considered the start of the modern movement for equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer citizens. Seattle will celebrate its 37th Gay Pride Parade on June 26. The theme of this year’s Parade is “Be You. Be Proud. Express Yourself!”

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Book review by Aarene Storms: Ireland

Aarene Storms, Youth Services Librarian
Richmond Beach Library, KCLS

"Ireland" by Frank Delaney

Ronan O'Mara is nine years old in 1951 when he first meets the seanachi, a wandering storyteller who travels on foot through the country of Ireland collecting stories and leaving stories behind in the hearts of his listeners. The boy is entranced not only with the tale of the building of Newgrange "before Stonehenge in England, before the pyramids of Egypt", but also with the storyteller himself, to whom he is irresistibly attracted. When the seanachi moves on, Ronan wants so much to follow that he spends the next decades in search of the old man and the stories.

Tales of Ireland, from prehistory to the Easter Uprising, are beautifully interspersed with the story and fortunes of Ronan O'Mara and his family. Some stories are familiar; most are not. All are told with a huge epic narrative arc comparable to the novels of James Michener.

This is one of the most compelling, enjoyable books I have ever read. Recommended for readers ages 14 to adult who love a big, satisfying read. No on-page sex, but adult situations are implied. The blood and heartbreak of the Irish Post Office rebellion may be distressing to sensitive readers. A good choice for book discussion groups.
The events may not have happened; still, the story is true. --R. Silvern

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Swing for Japan: a relief Swing Dance in Shoreline benefits Japanese Red Cross

Photo courtesy Dance It!
Swing for Japan, 8:00pm-12:30am, Dale Turner Family YMCA, 19290 Aurora Ave North, Shoreline, WA, Saturday, June 11

The Dale Turner Family YMCA, Dance It, and Edmonds-Woodway Swing Club are partnering together to host a large, community-wide Swing and Lindy Hop relief dance to raise awareness about the current state of turmoil and disaster in Japan from the earthquake in May of 2011. All proceeds from the dance go directly to the Japanese Red Cross Association.
"We strongly believe in providing support for the families in Japan in this time of need," says Jose Tello of the EW Swing Club. Through the combined efforts of three organizations, they are reaching out to a wide variety of audiences; ranging from high school students, dance organizations, individuals, and ballrooms such as Eastside Stomp and Century Ballroom in the greater Seattle area.
The dance on Saturday, June 11 will consist of an unforgettable night of swing dancing at all levels, entertaining dance performances, live and DJ music, refreshments, and a beginner's dance lesson provided by Dance It instructors.
"We encourage everyone of all ages to attend, as this is a public event," says Lise Baadh of Dance It. Admission is only $5. The organizers gratefully accept donations of any kind (monetary donations, raffle items, etc.) to benefit their cause and the YMCA will graciously accept monetary donations through their Japanese Red Cross donation page.
Tello states that "with sponsors from three non-profit organizations that specialize in dance and youth fitness, we are confident in hosting a successful event." The disaster in Japan may have occurred two months ago and disappeared from the news and media, but the efforts to aid and provide relief rigorously continue.


The Dale Turner Family YMCA, Edmonds-Woodway Swing Club, and Dance It are all Non-Profit organizations. The Dale Turner Family YMCA is a cause-driven organization that is for youth development, for healthy living and for social responsibility. Edmonds-Woodway High School (EWHS) Swing Club is a student-led club that focuses on teaching Swing dancing to students and promoting Swing dancing throughout the school and community. Dance It is a Seattle-based organization which provides free dance instruction (such as Swing, Salsa, and Tango) to local high school youth, and whose goal is to improve overall fitness, enhance social skills, and build confidence in teens through dance.

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New state budget cuts school funding by 1.7 billion dollars

By Ramona Hattendorf, Government relations coordinator

$1.7 billion in cuts put districts in a tough spot
  • More than $1 billion cut from direct instructional support
  • Continued operational improvement on hold
  • Cuts to salaries have to be negotiated

Our public schools have a tough road ahead. The budget just passed by the legislature continued significant cuts made earlier this year when expected revenue came up short. Gone are the student achievement fund (about $900 million) as well as money that funded smaller K-3 class sizes (about $200 million). This means kids lose access to extended learning time like summer school and after-school tutoring, early learning and all-day kindergarten. And yes, classes will be much more crowded.

State funding for early learning and kindergarten was preserved – that’s good news. But those funds only reach a small percentage of children, and many districts used their achievement funds (I-728) to expand those important programs and to give more students access to help. The legislature did budget for slightly smaller K-3 classes (1 student less) at high-poverty schools.

Most of these cuts were expected, but that doesn’t mean they hurt any less. Not expected was failure to get operational policy improvements through – they had broad support and were extremely low or no cost – but they got caught up in politics around changing layoff policies. They would have helped make better use of extremely limited funds.

Also not expected were cuts to K-12 “general apportionment” (this is a pool of money that pays for “basic education.”) The legislature opted to pay in less money for salaries, leaving districts with another $179 million to deal with. Many in the media reported teachers and support staff are taking 1.9 percent pay cuts, and administrators 3 percent cuts. School staff are district employees, though, and their salaries are set by locally negotiated contracts. Each of the 295 school district will have to decide whether to reopen and renegotiate contracts, cut from programs, or do a combination.


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Quick-Start Shoreline Business Workshop, Tuesday June 7

June 7, 2011 from 12:00 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. These workshops are designed to be helpful for start-up, existing or potential business owners. Sessions are free and open to the public.

Business Law Essentials: Quick hits about business structure, contracts, employees, and intellectual property. 

Topics will include:
  • Understanding different business structures
  • Key considerations with partnership arrangements
  • Using contracts to maximize value and minimize risk
  • Engaging and compliance issues with employees and contractors
  • Evaluating and protecting intellectual property

Michelle Hayden Bomberger
Michelle Hayden Bomberger is an experienced businesswoman turned lawyer and founder of Equinox Business Law Group. Michelle began her career in business as a consultant with Ernst and Young LLP serving Fortune 500 clients and further deepened her knowledge of business operations as a Senior Manager of Auditing Services at Cingular Wireless. 

Michelle founded Equinox in 2005 with a mission to help business owners and CEOs find balance in business. 

Michelle attended graduate school at Northwestern University in Chicago, obtaining a JD from the School of Law and an MBA from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management. She has an undergraduate degree in Finance and Computer Applications from the University of Notre Dame.

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Shoreline pledges to sign King County-Cities Climate Collaboration Pledge

From the Office of the Shoreline City Manager

Shoreline is committing to working with King County and other cities in new ways on climate change solutions.

Shoreline, along with the cities of Redmond, Renton and Snoqualmie, is making an early pledge to join the County in participating in the “King County-Cities Climate Collaboration,” a new effort open to all King County cities. The commitment means the parties will work together to enhance a broad range of local sustainability efforts such as green building programs, using and producing renewable energy, sustainability outreach and education, and alternative transportation projects.

The pledge builds on multiple related efforts, including the work done through the U.S. Conference of Mayor’s Climate Protection Agreement and programs offered through ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability.

However, unlike other efforts, the King County-Cities Climate Collaboration is the only locally focused initiative. By working together, King County cities expect staff to leverage scarce resources to enhance progress on addressing climate change and creating sustainable, prosperous communities.

The kickoff to the inspirational pledge campaign is set for June 9 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Federal Way City Hall, as part of the June Sustainable Cities Roundtable.

For details about the June 9th event, see the King County webpage.

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Photo: Lake Forest Park Farmers' Market - Full Circle Farms

A sunny day at the Market ....


Full Circle Farms.  Photo by Jerry Pickard.

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Commons Community Calendar for June 2011

Lake Forest Park
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
June 2011 

Playtime! 10am-11:30am 
Wednesday, June 1, 8 
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. 

Spring String Thing from Shoreline Schools 10:15 -11 am 
Wednesday,June 1 
John Ames conducts young orchestral students in a seasonal concert guaranteed to bring out the sun. 

Echo Lake Young Authors Program 6-8pm 
Thursday, June 2
Aspiring writers share their poems and prose. 

Knit Night in the Commons 6-9pm 
Friday, June 3 
Bring a project and knit with friends. And if you need to wind some wool while you are in the Commons, check out the new ball winder and swift from the Information counter at the bookstore. 

Cottage Lake Glee Club and Marimba Club 7-7:30 pm 
Monday, June 6 
Get ready for summer with songs and the bright sounds of marimbas, xylophones, and drums played by students from Cottage Lake Elementary. 

Threshold Theater at City Hall 5:30-6:30pm 
Thursday, June 
As part of the City of Lake Forest Park’s 50th Anniversary, you are invited to City Hall to share a story and experience the interactive and improvisational process of Threshold Ensemble’s playback theater. Made possible in part by a grant from Humanities Washington. 

Secret Gardens of Lake Forest Park 9am-4pm 
Garden Tour and Plant Sale 
Saturday, June 18 
Tour gorgeous gardens, meet Ciscoe Morris, and buy plants. For more information, go to www.secretgardensoflakeforestpark.com

Computer Q and A 2:30-4pm
Sunday, June 26 
Ask questions and get user-friendly answers during this free workshop. This month’s topic is keeping your computer healthy. Information at bostonlegacyworks.com/freeQA.aspx

Library Picnic Storytime 11:30am-1pm 
Wednesday, June 29 
Bring your lunch and travel around the world with the King County Library System through stories, songs and other fun activities. 

Magic Around the World with Jeff Evans 3 – 4 pm 
Wednesday, June 29 
Take an imaginary journey with magic! Learn amazing facts about the people, landmarks and history of countries around the world with maps and artifacts from each area. Sponsored by KCLS. 

50th Anniversary Party
Lake Forest Park
To celebrate its 50th Anniversary, the City of Lake Forest Park is pulling out all the stops during the weekend of June 17-19th. From Horizon View Park to the Farmers Market, from stargazing to goat-petting and great music, there is fun for everyone. For information about events, check the city's webpage, call 206-368-5440, or send a message to 50years@cityoflfp.com



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