Richmond Major’s All Stars kick off District Tournament with fireworks show

Sunday, July 10, 2011

Richmond Major's All Star Team
By Susan Riley

The Richmond Major’s All Star team kicked off the 2011 District 8 tournament with an offensive fireworks show. Richmond collected 20 hits, including 4 home runs, en route to a 22-1 rout of the RUG (Roosevelt University Greenlake) All Stars.

Richmond scored 11 runs in the first inning after sending 15 hitters to the plate. Richmond turned to the long ball in the last two innings, with Daniel McAbee starting the home run parade in the third, while Keegan Riley and Jake Fredrickson hit back-to-back homers two batters later. TJ Hundhausen also homered for Richmond.

Keegan Riley hits a homer
Keegan Riley hit the first of back-to-back home runs in the 3rd inning of Richmond’s 22-1 rout.

“The boys held a players-only meeting before the game,” said Coach Aaron Fredrickson. One of the boys later revealed that they discussed staying focused and working hard from the first pitch to the last. “We call that playing ball the Richmond Way,” Fredrickson added, “and that was part of the difference today.”

The Richmond Little Leaguers play their second game on Sunday, July 10 at noon against North Central Little League.

“We’re just playing one game at a time,” Richmond Manager Roy Riley added. “Games like this don’t come around very often, and when they do, it can be a lot of fun. Tomorrow’s a new day, though and hopefully we’ll be ready.”



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LFP - get a grip on those burglar alarms

Saturday, July 9, 2011

By Diane Hettrick

Ok LFP. You really have been very good about paying attention to your burglar alarms the past few months. You remembered to check to make sure everyone was out of the building before you turned on your business alarm and left for the day.

You remembered that Mom isn't as fast as she used to be, and left the alarm off while you were gone and she was feeding the dogs.

You even told the landscaping crew that if they hit the side of the house with their ladders, they would end up talking to the police.

But everything fell apart last week.

Let's review. There are lessons to be learned.

We won't bother with the addresses. You know who you are. And you know if could be you. And quit blaming the cat.

6-27 No one at the house but --- ta da! the housekeeper.
6-27 Homeowner set the alarm, then absentmindedly opened the front door.
6-28 Employee managed to trip the alarm at the business.
6-29 The wind blew open an unlocked door in the garage, which set off the alarm, and incidentally terrified the family, who thought someone was breaking in.
6-29 The alarm went off and wouldn't stop. Homeowner couldn't enter the codes because the keypad battery was dead.
6-29 Who knows what set it off? - and don't blame the dog, either.
6-30  A church member was asked to open the church for morning prayer but wasn't told about the alarm.
7-01 The contractor, who is also a neighbor, took his wife to see the granite countertops just installed in a house being remodeled, and apparently didn't know about the alarm system. (It is a good idea to have an alarm system on an unoccupied house, by the way.)
7-2 Person has a panic alarm on a key fob. Key fob in pocket, person outside doing yard work. Button gets pushed.

We won't even talk about the rabbit.

So change the batteries in the keypad. Don't put the keyfob in your pocket or leave it where the kids can play with it. Fix those doors that don't quite latch. Either give the codes to the new housekeeper, the person who is feeding your dog, watering your plants, checking on your house - or don't set the alarm.

Don't leave the dog near the motion sensor or be too slow about getting out the door after you set the alarm. Consider whether your adult children still have a key to the house and might come visit when you weren't home.

Let the police spend their time on the bad guys and leave the contractors and new housekeeper alone.

We all thank you.

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Book review by Aarene Storms: Half Brother

By Aarene Storms, Youth Services Librarian
Richmond Beach Library, KCLS

"Half Brother" by Kenneth Oppel

13-year-old Ben Tomlin is accustomed to to parents making important decisions without any regard for his preferences or feelings. They've done it his whole life. 

But it seems to Ben that he might at least be asked if he wants to move across the country from Toronto, ON to Victoria BC so that his parents can pursue a new research project. 

Ben isn't very enthusiastic about adding a baby chimpanzee to the family at first. Gradually, however, teaching Zan sign language becomes Ben's project.

And then, the project funding fails.

Thoughtful and sweet, the story explores the boundaries of scientific ethics as well as the relationship between animals and people. The emotional sub-plot of Ben's experiences with his family and his first girlfriend are funny and pertinent as well.

Highly recommended for ages 12 to adult. Minimal cussing; some tame sexual situations between young teens are tactfully addressed.
The events may not have happened; still, the story is true. --R. Silvern


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What’s cooking at NW SolarFest? July 16 10am-6pm at SCC


NW SolarFest, Saturday, July 16, 10 am to 6 pm, at Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Avenue North, with the beer garden and live music continuing until 8.  Metro Routes 5, 331 and 345 serve the college on Saturdays.

Graham Kerr cooks solar
The 8th Annual NW SolarFest, July 16 at Shoreline Community College, will feature solar cooking demonstrations with Graham Kerr, long known as the Galloping Gourmet. 

Though he's cooked practically everything under the sun, Kerr just recently discovered the joy of solar cooking. SolarFest will be his first public demonstration of his new craft.

SolarFest has grown into the region’s largest and longest running locally organized renewable energy event. 

It is produced by the nonprofit Shoreline Solar Project and is supported by the City of Shoreline, Seattle City Light, Shoreline Community College and many others.


Features include
  • Demonstration of machine that turns plastic back to oil
  • Mini solar cars (free for the first 300 kids) giveaway and races in the KIDZone
  • Katy's Musikgarten music and movement circle
  • Electric car displays by Plug In America and Seattle Electric Vehicle Association (SEVA)
  • Introducing Shoreline's Farmers Market
  • Shoreline Backyard Wildlife Certification Celebration
  • Shoreline Community College Zero Energy House interactive tours
  • Viking 45, Western Washington University Vehicle Research Institute Progressive Automotive X PRIZE team vehicle
  • Beer Garden featuring Sierra Nevada Brewing
  • After Party with Yogoman Burning Band



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Is your business ready for an earthquake? Open for Business™ Workshop July 12

What if the big 9.2 earthquake hit right now? Would your business be prepared to stay open for three days during this type of disaster?

If you answered “No” then you need to attend the free Open for Business™ workshop hosted by the City of Shoreline Office of Emergency Management on Tuesday, July 12 from 8:30 to 11:45 am at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133.

The City of Shoreline is bringing in experts in the field of business continuity such as Scott Preston, Business Continuity Manager with the University of WA, and Ron Kamps, Business Continuity Manager with Liberty Mutual.

This Open for Business™ workshop is designed to provide small- to mid-sized (less than 30 employees) businesses with the tools needed to create a comprehensive business survival plan.

To register email Jill Rucker.



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Shorecrest portables demolished in preparation for new gym

Photo by Jerry Pickard

Updated 7-21-2011

The old portable classrooms at Shorecrest have been demolished in preparation for new school construction.

On Friday, July 8, 2011, Stage 1 demolition started at Shorecrest High School. At 7:00 am the first building came down and by the end of the day fourteen of sixteen portables had been demolished. Two more portables and the old "H" unit remain to be demolished before construction of the new Gym can begin.

The existing portables were in poor condition and not suitable to be moved to the site of the temporary classrooms. The temporary classrooms along 25th are for temporary use during the rebuilding of Shorecrest and will be removed when the new academic building is ready.


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I-5 Express Lanes in Seattle go high-tech


By staff of the Washington Department of Transportation


In June, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) began installing new technology that allows WSDOT crews to remotely control many parts of the express lane operation on I-5. When we’re done, it means the entire express lane switch won’t take nearly as long as it does now.

In fact, we will reduce the time the express lanes are closed to drivers from 45 minutes to just 15 minutes.

The work includes installing automatic gate controllers, new LED signs, upgraded electrical systems, new cameras and new fiber optic lines. Once installed, the new technology will be remotely controlled by our engineers based in Shoreline.

Why should the gates be remote controlled?
Currently, WSDOT crews manually change the gates and signs and pull dragnets that stretch across the southbound entrance. To do this, they drive to nearly a dozen different junction boxes along the five-mile route, push buttons, double check signs and drive the entire length of the lanes to makes sure all vehicles are clear.

Under the new system, someone else pushes the buttons and a single maintenance worker will pull the dragnet and drive the lanes once for safety.

Less congestion
Not only will this mean you get to use the express lanes more, it means the mainline traffic won’t be as bad. Under the current system, no one gets to use the lanes during the switch and that causes congestion in both directions. A faster switch means less congestion for all drivers through Seattle.

What if we get snow?
During the big Thanksgiving week storm, the gates froze and that was a big problem. It had nothing to do with automation. So if it’s extremely cold again, it will make switching the express lanes difficult. But if the entire operation takes less time, it gives us more flexibility during bad weather.

Timeline
Express lane automation begins in the spring 2012. Total cost is $5.7 allocated through the gas tax.

To stay ahead of the construction in Seattle, sign up for email updates.
More information on the I-5 Express Lane Automation project.

All photos courtesy WSDOT


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Evan Smith: The one-candidate judicial primary election

By Evan Smith
ShorelineAreaNews Politics Writer

Shoreline, Lake Forest Park and the rest of King County will vote in the August 16 primary on a judicial election with only one candidate.

It’s for a position on the Division Court of Appeals.

The State constitution requires that elections for the State Supreme Court and State courts of appeals appear on both the primary and general election ballot.

Most elections for Supreme Court and courts of appeals and for superior and district courts are in even-numbered years, when there is a full primary ballot.

However, this position is out of the normal sequence because, when the Legislature added it, it put the position on a different cycle than other State judicial positions.

Contrast the appeals court election with a vacancy this year on the King County Superior Court. When only one candidate had filed by the end of the filing period June 10, the County issued a certificate of election without either a primary or a general election.

That’s the rule for elections for Superior Court positions in large counties. State law requires elections for superior court positions in counties with fewer than 100,000 people.

State law also requires elections for district court judges, but doesn’t require a primary with only one or two candidates. So, when last year’s primary election for the Shoreline District Court had two candidates for one position and one candidate for the other, both appeared only on the November ballot.

Here is the information on the court-of-appeals election that will be in the voters’ pamphlet that will arrive during the last week in July and is now available on the King County elections web site:

2011 Primary Online Voters' Guide
August 16, 2011 Primary
Court of Appeals, Division 1, District 1, King County
Judge Position 2

(Nonpartisan Office, 6-year term)

Michael Spearman

Legal/Judicial Experience:
Appellate Court Judge (2010 - present); Mediator/Arbitrator (2007-2010); Superior Court Judge (1993-2007); Attorney in Private Practice (1986-88); Defender (1983-86; 1989-93)

Other Professional Experience:
Machinist and Union Steward, member of IAM (1974-78); Board member: King County Bar Association (2008-10); The Defender Association (2008-09); Washington Foundation for the Courts (2008-10)

Education:
B.A. Brown University (1974); J.D. New York University (1981)

Community Service:
Board member: CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for children; Seadrunar (residential drug treatment program)

Statement:

Judge Spearman currently serves on the Court of Appeals, where he sits on three judge panels that review proceedings from the lower courts to make sure trials are conducted fairly and according to law. He began his judicial career in 1993 as a trial judge on the King County Superior Court bench, where he earned high marks for his calm demeanor, intelligence, and impartiality. Judge Spearman retired from the court in 2007 and worked as a private mediator helping people resolve their disputes outside of the courtroom. In March 2010, Governor Gregoire appointed Judge Spearman to the Court of Appeals.

Judge Spearman would like to thank the citizens of King County for allowing him to serve on the Washington State Court of Appeals for the next six years. He considers it an honor and a privilege to serve as an appellate court judge.

For more information:
(206) 714-5637
spearmanforjudge@gmail.com


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Arts Camp application deadline approaches

The deadline for the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council’s August Arts Camp is quickly approaching.

This program is open to students who have completed 3rd through 6th grade and have a serious interest in learning more about the arts. Cost is $230 and the registration deadline is July 15, 2011. Applications are online. Questions? Call 206-417-4645.

August Arts, August 8 – 12, 9 am - 3:30 pm

Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Ave. NE, Shoreline

August Arts is a week-long camp sponsored by the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council where students explore several areas of the arts with accomplished artist-educators. Students choose a main area of interest for emphasis (core class) where they spend three hours each day. They also choose two other areas as elective classes for the rest of their day.


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Eat out to help a local charity - Thursday, July 14

Go out to dinner at a popular local restaurant and help a popular local charity. What's not to love about that?

Thursday, July 14, 5 pm to closing, the Lake Forest Park Grill is donating a portion of their profits to the Center for Human Services.  Be sure to tell them you are there for CHS.

The Lake Forest Bar and Grill is located on the upper level of the LFP Towne Centre on Ballinger Way.

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Aerial Radiological Survey for King and Pierce Counties

Bell Helicopter that will perform the aerial survey.
Photo courtesy State DOH

A helicopter flying over some urban areas of King and Pierce counties will gather radiological readings July 11-28, 2011. 

The U.S. Department of Energy's Remote Sensing Laboratory Aerial Measurement System will collect baseline levels of radioactive materials. The helicopter's equipment can detect the presence of radioactive materials that emit gamma radiation such as cesium and radioactive iodine. 

The baseline would be used in the event of a radiation emergency to compare radioactive contamination to the normal levels found during this study. The Washington State Department of Health Office of Radiation Protection is overseeing the project, which is funded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

The helicopter will fly a grid pattern spaced about 600 feet apart at an altitude of 300 feet, flying at 70 mph. 

Results will be provided to local agencies from the surveyed area by year-end, but some of the data may be withheld for national security purposes. The state Department of Health has been planning this project since 2009.

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WOWTA Garden Habitat Tour Saturday, July 9 in Shoreline

Friday, July 8, 2011

Afia Menke was just building her pond when her garden
was featured on the 2010 WOWTA Tour.
WOWTA Garden Tour, Saturday, July 9, 10am to 3pm

The Where Our Wild Things Tour showcases slightly messy, more informal, but charming and comfortable gardens.

Rather than carefully manicured beds and neat rows of plants, the focus of these gardens is wildlife, particularly birds. The gardens can be tidy, but they will also have ground foliage, and some dense greenery where ground-nesting birds can find a place to raise their young.

The idea of the tour is to show some ways that people have created peaceful and beautiful garden spaces for humans and animals, and to inspire others to do the same.

From the 2010 WOWTA Tour
This year's gardens are all in the Briarcrest and Ridgecrest neighborhoods of Shoreline. 

And here's another sneak peek - SAN columnist Christine Southwick (For the Birds) will be the featured educator in one of the gardens.

The tour is free of charge, open to the public and begins at Briarcrest Elementary School, itself a Certified Wildlife Habitat, 2715 NE 158th Street, Shoreline, WA 98155, where maps and directions for the tour will be available.



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2011 Summer of Fun Concerts in the Park Series Featuring No Rules, Wednesday, July 13 at Richmond Beach Community Park


Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council and Aljoya Present:
The 2011 Summer of Fun Concerts in the Park Series
Featuring: No Rules
Wednesday, July 13, 7pm
Richmond Beach Community Park

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council and Aljoya invite you to celebrate a Summer of Fun as we present the RandB/Rock cover band No Rules on July 13 at Richmond Beach Community Park in Shoreline. No Rules features Shoreline School District teacher Dennis Ashbrook and a rocking rhythm section. Their songs span genres of Rock and RandB. The music will be perfect for a beautiful summer day. Grab some friends and a picnic and come on down to this exciting, family friendly show. Rain or shine, the entertainment will be fine.

The Arts Council Volunteer Appreciation Event will be taking place during the show. We will be giving away root beer floats to volunteers who have special coupons but the public may buy the floats for $2.

Richmond Beach Community Park is located at Richmond Beach Road at 21st Ave NW in Shoreline, Washington. Information about these and other Arts Council events and programs is available at www.Shorelinearts.net, or by calling the SLFPAC at 206-417-4645. Concerts in the Park are sponsored by Aljoya, the cities of Lake Forest Park and Shoreline and 4Culture.

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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Massy Ferguson a crowd-pleaser at Animal Acres July 6

Several hundred people came for the show.
By Jerry Pickard

The Massy Ferguson Band opened the summer concert series for the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council at Animal Acres Park on Wednesday evening, July 6. 

It was a beautiful sunny evening and several hundred people showed up for a very entertaining concert. 

Children were encouraged to come down in front of the stage and dance.

The Pied Piper leads the children to the stage.
Photo by Jerry Pickard
Their lead singer played his flute and led a line of children through the crowd and on up on the stage where they danced while the band played.

Lake Forest Park Presbyterian Church from across the street from the park gave out free popcorn and bottled water throughout the evening.

The band did several encores at the crowd's insistence and ended the concert at 8:30 pm.


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Docent-led tour of Kruckeberg Garden this Saturday, July 9

Anemone blanda.  Photo by Sarah Baker.
Visit the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden this Saturday, July 9 and enjoy a docent-led tour of the plant collection. 

Learn about the history of the garden and its plants as well as the Kruckeberg legacy while you take a leisurely stroll through this four acre wooded garden.

Tour is from 11am-1pm and is $10 per person. Please call 206-801-7296 x 100 to preregister.

20312 15th Ave NW
Shoreline, WA 98177

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Planning Commission cancels public hearing Thursday, July 7

The July 7 Planning Commission Meeting and Public Hearing on SE Neighborhoods Subarea Plan Legislative Rezone has been cancelled due to lack of a quorum.



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Eagle Scout Park and the bulldozer

Photo by Mary Jo Heller
By Jerry Pickard

Eagle Scout Park was built by the scouts of Troop 318. It was the Eagle project of Russell Rainforth, son of Brig.General Richard "Dick" Rainforth while he was Scoutmaster of Troop 318. Dick later went on to become Mayor of Lake Forest Park.

We built the park in the late seventies and several Eagles and both my sons who later became Eagles worked on it. I got a bulldozer and operator from the Washington Army National Guard out of Pier 91 to level the ground and remove the debris that the neighbors used to dump there before it was developed, which was mostly grass clippings and yard waste.

After it was built, the city took over maintenance of the site and mows the grass as necessary, usually when they finish clipping Animal Acres. 

Eagle Scout Park. Photo by Mary Jo Heller.
When the boys planted the trees they were saplings which I think we got from Sky Nursery. Now, after almost forty years, the trees are at least 50 feet tall. The boys are all grown with families of their own. Russ went on to join the U.S. Air Force and become a pilot flying fighters and is probably close to a military retirement now. 

Dick died a few years ago and the city planted a Cedar tree over in Animal Acres in his memory not too long ago.

Troop 318 met in the LFP Civic Club until it folded many years ago, as we could not get enough adult help to go on outings and provide supervision at the Troop meetings. I was the Scoutmaster after Dick became Mayor but I don't remember who the Scoutmaster was at the end of Troop 318's existence.


Does anyone have anything to add to Jerry's memories of the park and scout troop?  Tell us about it.



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7-Eleven® Stores celebrate their only 7-11-11 birthday this century with free Slurpee® drinks

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Free on Monday, 7-11
To commemorate 7-Eleven, Inc.’s 84th birthday on July 11, aka 7-Eleven Day, participating 7-Eleven® stores throughout Washington state will celebrate by giving customers a free 7.11-oz size Slurpee® beverage.

With the theme “Our Birthday – Your Bash,” participating 7-Eleven stores will thank customers for their patronage and support by offering a free Slurpee in a cup specially designed for this day while supplies last.

SLURPEE® FUN FACTS
The frozen, carbonated beverage was first invented in 1959 by a Kansas hamburger stand owner. Using an automobile air conditioner, he created a sophisticated piece of equipment that would freeze a carbonated soft drink and serve it in a sherbet-like form that could be sipped through a straw.

To get that uniquely Slurpee consistency, each Slurpee machine has a compact refrigeration system that mixes syrup, carbon dioxide and water under pressure in a freezing chamber.

Slurpee drinks are served fountain-style at a frosty 28 degrees.

7-Eleven® began selling Slurpee drinks, then called Icee, in its stores in 1965.

7-Eleven is the only place to buy a Slurpee drink.

About 7-Eleven, Inc.
7-Eleven, Inc. is the premier name and largest chain in the convenience retailing industry. Based in Dallas, Texas, 7-Eleven operates, franchises or licenses close to 8,600 7-Eleven® stores in North America. Globally, there are approximately 41,300 7-Eleven stores in 16 countries. Find out more online.

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Hey Mom! I want to play soccer!

5 and 6 year olds are welcome at Hillwood
"Hey, mom and dad, I want to play soccer!  Hillwood Soccer Club is open for Fall Soccer Registration!!"

Hillwood Soccer is currently accepting registration for 5 to 18 years of age. This is a great way to build friendships and get to know people in your community, while playing an exciting game. 

Hillwood Soccer Club is a non-profit recreational soccer club. 

"We welcome volunteer coaches, assistant coaches and team managers."  

To register, visit the website.  For more information, email or call 206-542-3353. 

"We would love to have you come join our teams!!"

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Caspar BabyPants to perform free concert at North City Education Center in Shoreline

The hottest act in town - Caspar BabyPants
Caspar BabyPants will give a free children's concert at 3:30 pm Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at the North City Education Center, 816 NE 190th in Shoreline.

The concert, sponsored by North City Co-op Preschool, will be performed outside at the east side of the building (formerly North City Elementary School).

Bring non-perishable food items to donate to Northwest Harvest.

North City Co-op is affiliated with Shoreline Community College. For more information, visit the North City Coop website or call 206-362 4069.


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Over the fence: what's happening with the neighbors

Looking over that big, but invisible fence at the county line, here's what's happening as reported by our partner news sites to the north


The Edmonds Memorial Cemetery and Columbarium, a My Edmonds News sponsor, is hosting a “Walk Back in Time” at 1 p.m. July 21. Through this guided tour conducted by members of the Cemetery Board, you can learn about the history of the cemetery and the people buried there.

Some graves date as far back as the Spanish-American and Civil wars. Many of Edmonds’ founders and 14 of the city’s 34 mayors are buried in the cemetery, including Edmonds founder George Brackett, who governed the city in 1890.

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While it may not have actually sounded like it, the 4th of July in Mountlake Terrace required minimal responses from the Fire, Police and various City departments.

Snohomish County Fire District 1 reported that, for the 3rd year in a row, they had no fireworks related calls in the City. 

Mountlake Terrace City Manager John Caulfield reported Tuesday to the City Council that the police department responded to 33 fireworks related calls. Most resulted in verbal warnings and no citations were given out. A small number of fireworks were confiscated and a couple of mailboxes suffered damage from some sort of fireworks.



Just two more weeks until the much anticipated grand opening of the American Girl store at Alderwood Mall.  Today workers were finishing cement work outside while others unpacked boxes inside.

Huge crowds are expected on opening weekend — July 16 and 17 — so the store is implementing a ticketing system.

American Girl is a hugely popular line of dolls that feature historical and current characters.

The Lynnwood location will be a flagship experiential store offering the full lineup of dolls and accessories, a bistro that can be used for birthday parties, and a doll hair salon. There will be special events throughout the year. This is the first store in the Pacific Northwest.




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Photo: high risk job with a view

Tree Trimmers.  Photo by Valerie Craig.
Tree trimmers working in Richmond Beach appear poised over the cliff.  The day was beautiful, though, and the view was glorious.  Here's hoping they were more secure than they appear in this photo by Valerie Craig.

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Micro quake of 2.0 on Tuesday evening

According to the computer that measures and records earthquakes, we had another micro quake at 9:52:00 PM (PDT) on Tuesday, July 5, 2011.

The magnitude 2.0 event occurred 2 km (1 miles) NE of Shoreline, WA. The hypocentral depth is 24 km (15 miles).

Shoreline is getting credit for these recent quakes because the measuring device is located on Caryle-Hall Road near Shoreline Community College.


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Sky Nursery: July 9-10 Container design / Decorate a mini birdhouse

Saturday July 9th 11 A.M – 12:30 P.M.
Gorgeous Containers: the Principles of Design Megan Bonner

Join Sky’s own Megan Bonner for an intro to the principles of container design. It all starts with choosing a great container… then balancing heights, foliage textures, and shapes; matching and contrasting colors; choosing plants that are right for your sun exposure… in short, designing a miniature garden! Megan will also go over how to design your own great hanging basket. Sky Nursery 18528 Aurora Ave N Shoreline WA 98133 206-546-4851 


Sunday, July 10th 2 P.M – 3 P.M.
Junior Gardener Event: Decorate a Mini Birdhouse

Decorate a mini birdhouse to help our little feathered friends. Learn about birds in our area. Class size limited to 20 children; cost $10; pre-registration and cash or check prepayment required. Sky Nursery 18528 Aurora Ave N Shoreline WA 98133 206-546-4851


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Summer Pet Food Drive, July 1 through July 31, 2011 at local Safeways

Calling all animal lovers! The Seattle Humane Society and Safeway have teamed up for a Summer Pet Food Drive to help fill the shelves of the Humane Society Pet Food Bank.

Look for collection barrels in King County Safeway stores throughout July. Pick up a few extra cans of pet food or a bag of dry pet food – and drop them in.

Local stores are at 155th and Aurora, and 173rd and 15th NE in North City and both are participating in the drive.

Ways you can help
1. Donate canned or dry pet food at your local King County Safeway store in July.
Dry dog and cat food is the greatest need.


2. Hold a pet food drive in your community at your church, synagogue, school or business.


3. Spread the word: text, blog, wall post and tweet today!
Volunteers pack, load and deliver pet food to local senior centers, low-income housing complexes, food banks and individual homes. Help us help pets, and people too, by giving to the Seattle Humane Society Pet Food Bank. Our mission is bringing people and pets together, and keeping them together.

The pet food collected will help feed more than 1,500 pets each month of low-income senior citizens, people disabled by AIDS and others in need. Last year, more than 4 tons of pet food was collected through the Summer Pet Food Drive at the Safeway stores in King County. That’s an amazing amount of food and we hope Safeway store patrons and others will contribute even more this summer to meet the needs of the growing numbers of pets supported through our community outreach programs.

About the Seattle Humane Society
Seattle Humane Society has been awarded the coveted 4-star rating by Charity Navigator, America's largest independent charity evaluator. Founded in 1897 to bring people and pets together, Seattle Humane Society provides incredible companion animals for adoption 7 days a week, pet workshops and training, a pet food bank, a low-fee spay/neuter surgery program, humane teen club, a visiting pets program and more.

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LFP Garden Club annual barbeque for residents of YWCA Pathways for Women shelter

Wednesday, July 6, 2011


Members of the Lake Forest Park Garden Club pause for a picture as they set up for a BBQ for the women and children of the YWCA Pathways for Women shelter in Lynnwood on June 30. 

Pictured from left: Theresa Ciez, Ruthy Bruce, Candy Richards, Gary Richards, Sheryl Martinis, Damon Richards-Mose, Cynthia Sheridan, Joanne Tonkin, and Steve Plusch. This year marks the 11th year they have hosted a BBQ and planting party for the families of the shelter. The shelter provides emergency housing for 13 homeless families in Snohomish County.

The LFPGC has an annual plant sale each year on the last Saturday in April at the Lake Forest Park Elementary School which raises money to be used for the BBQ and purchase of flowers for the children to plant. 

The LFPGC is also one of the sponsoring organizations of The Secret Gardens of Lake Forest Park Garden Tour and Fair held each year in June. Potential members are invited to visit the club, which meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at Third Place Commons at the Lake Forest Park Towne Centre.

For more information about the garden club, call Candy Richards at 206-364-6075.
For information about the YWCA and its programs, call Luanne Kunz at 425-258-2766 ext 150.


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