Shoreline Chamber of Commerce annual picnic Wednesday, August 10 at Paramount Park
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| 2010 picnic |
The Shoreline Chamber of Commerce annual picnic will be held Wednesday, August 10, 5-7pm at Paramount Park at the corner of NE 155th Street and 8th Avenue NE by the skateboard park.
Friends, neighbors, and business associates are all welcome to attend this fun event as well as prospective Chamber members.
The BBQ will be going along with side dishes and desserts. Special Occasions Catering will be helping with the food preparation. The cost is $10/person or $20/family.
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Overland Trailer Court property proposed development, public meeting Wednesday August 10
Monday, August 8, 2011
Neighborhood meeting Wednesday, August 10, 2010, 7pm at the Shoreline Library
Pat Carroll and Peter Carroll of Epic Construction / 1st Northwest Development and their architect Matt Driscoll of d/Arch LLC had their first meeting with Shoreline planning staff to discuss their proposal to build a 123 unit apartment building on the Overland Trailer Court property just off Aurora at 1210 N 152nd Street in Shoreline.
Shoreline Associate Planner David Levitan, AICP explains that Pre-application meetings are primarily used to discuss procedural requirements and regulatory/development standards, and to allow City staff to take a first look at the project.
There are mature trees on the site, but at the time of the pre-application meeting, no decisions had been made about how many trees would need to be removed to accommodate their proposal.
Levitan says, "Plans and layouts often change based on City comments."
There are no waterways on the property, but Levitan says that "there is a section that forms the northwest terminus of Thornton Creek Reach 5, located about 8 properties to the east (1338 N 152nd Street). Should the applicants move forward with their proposal and submit a formal building permit application, they will be required to prepare a SEPA Checklist and full set of plans, allowing City staff to further review these issues."
The site was once proposed as a location for SHAG housing.
At the meeting on Wednesday, the developers will give a presentation on their proposal and answer questions from attendees. Any and all are welcome to attend.
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Would you like to march in a parade?
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| Neighborhood reps in 2010 parade Photo by Steven H. Robinson |
Did you miss being in the band or the drill team? You were never on a float or driving a decked out car?
Now's your chance to be in a parade, not just watching from the sidelines.
The Shoreline Council of Neighborhoods will again be marching in the Celebrate Shoreline parade on Saturday, August 20 in North City.
Representatives from all Shoreline neighborhoods will be participating.
If you would like to march on behalf of your neighborhood, contact Nora Smith at the Shoreline Office of Neighborhoods, 206-801-2253.
Read more...
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Celebrations: Anja Ruth Wheeland born in June
Proud parents Cody and Sara Wheeland welcomed little Anja Ruth on the 23rd of June at 8:12am in San Diego, CA.
She weighed 8lbs 11oz and measured 21 inches long.
Sara, nee Marshall, is a 2003 graduate of Shorewood High School.
Cody, a native of California, met Sara in college outside of Boston. They moved to San Diego after graduation so Sara could pursue her PhD at the University of California at San Diego.
Cody is an electrical engineer at Qualcomm.
Anja is their first child.
Grandparents James and Karen Marshall live in Richmond Beach.
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The Seattle Times cites broad support for veterans and human services levy
By Evan Smith
ShorelineAreaNews Politics Writer
A Seattle Times news story of Tuesday, August 2, 2011 cited broad public support for the King County veterans and human services levy on the August 16 ballot.
The Times news story said this:
“Find someone against the Veterans and Human Services Levy. It isn't easy
“No one submitted a statement opposing it in the Aug. 16 primary voters pamphlet.
“All nine members of the Metropolitan King County Council — even its fiscal conservatives — voted to send it to the ballot. Even the one member who voted against the levy six years ago, Kathy Lambert, now supports renewing it,”
Donate blood - it's a renewable resource
The Puget Sound Blood Center will be at Shoreline City Hall on Wednesday, August 11, 2011 from 9am to 3pm. The Bloodmobile will be parked in the Walgreens parking lot on Midvale Avenue N.
The process is quick and easy and in less than an hour you can help up to three people with your donation. You can even make your appointment online, set up the time most convenient for you, and you will be sent a reminder email.
You can also call for an appointment 800-398-7888 or walk-in.
The Bloodmobile visits the City of Shoreline City Hall every other month. For more information please contact Randy Olin at 206-801-2261.
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Volunteer positions available at Senior Center
| Two Front Desk volunteers having fun Merlita Sansano and Charlotte Bachmann Photo by Jon Ann Cruver |
Key Volunteers Needed at the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center
Volunteers play a vital role in the day-to-day activity that goes on at the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center. Over 200 volunteers help with regular daily needs or in periodic help: from the receptionists at the Front Desk to the person who donates cookies at our Holiday Bazaar Bake Sale. The following areas are needing help:
The Thrift Shop needs more volunteers, especially on Tuesday afternoons. The shop is one of the biggest fund raisers for the center, earning close to $30,000 this past year. Many people in the community are finding that this is the place to find great bargains. Shop volunteers serve as clerks, help stock the shelves and racks, help with pricing while having contact with the customers. The volunteers generally work a half day, one day a week. Sadly, many of the Tuesday volunteers are having to deal with isssues that keep them from coming to help. Help is appreciated for any day, of course.
To volunteer please contact the Shop Manager Judith Enich, Mondays or Fridays, 9:30am-3:30pm at 206-365-1536. If Judith is unavailable please contact Judy Parsons or Jon Ann Cruver at 206-365-1536.
| Donna Ault, Senior Center volunteer, helping at a Kitchen Corner Catering event Photo by Jon Ann Cruver |
The Front Desk Receptionists are at the heart of the senior center; they greet everyone who walks in the door and provide service that ranges from giving tours to those new to the center, to making appointments, answering the phone, and much more. These volunteers work a 4 hour shift, one day a week. To volunteer for this position please contact Marilyn Yeider at 206-365-1536, 8:30AM to 12:30PM daily.
The Kitchen has become a very busy place during our daily lunch program, due to the efforts of our chef, Janice Bellotti-Pace. Kitchen volunteers may work one day a week for about 3 hours per shift by helping prep for the lunch program. A Food Handlers permit is required but can be obtained on-line or through classes offered by the Senior Services nutrition department. Contact Chef Janice at 206-365-1536 to volunteer. She is also looking for volunteers to help with prep work for Kitchen Corner Catering, a fund raising program for the senior center. Volunteer commitment for the catering program will vary according to the schedule.
The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center is located on the Shoreline Center campus: 18560 1st Ave NE, #1, Shoreline; 206-365-1536.
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Aurora construction weekly updates - two projects on Aurora
N 165th - N 185th Streets (Marshbank Construction)
This week, crews will:
- Continue final paving activities at night on Aurora, N 175th Street, N 185th Street and behind driveways at some businesses. Single lane closures on these streets are expected. Left and U-turn pockets are also scheduled to be paved; please pay attention to posted signage and do not use turn pockets if they are not open to traffic. Turn pockets will be opened as soon as possible.
- Continue crosswalk construction on Aurora at N 185th Street and N 175th Street and prepare for crosswalk construction at N 180th and N 170th Street. Pedestrian access at these locations is expected to be closed at night and partially or fully closed during the day. Please pay attention to flaggers and pedestrian detour notices.
- Install street light poles along Aurora. Intermittent single lane closures are expected.
- Continue converting electrical, phone and communications services to new underground systems and removing old overhead lines and poles.
- Continue landscaping along Aurora and adjusting stormwater grates and other features to ensure a smooth transition to the new pavement. A single north and southbound lane on Aurora may be intermittently closed.
N 185th - N 192nd Streets (Johansen Excavating)
This week, crews will:
- Continue controlling the intersection of Aurora and N 192nd Street with uniformed police officers as needed. Officers may at times prohibit left turns onto N 192nd Street due to significant backups on Aurora or for safety concerns.
- Continue pouring curbs and sidewalks on the west side of Aurora and on N 192nd Street west of Aurora. This work is weather dependant and will take several weeks to complete.
- Continue construction activities near the Shoreline Park & Ride, including construction of the new Rain Garden Plaza . Work near the park and ride lot will continue through early 2012.
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32nd Dems meet Wednesday August 10
The 32nd District Democrats will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday. August 10, 2011, at the Masonic Hall Shoreline, 753 N 185th St, Shoreline WA 98133. (map)
The agenda includes Darshan Rauniyar - candidate for Congress - 1st Congressional District and a program on VoteBuilder Training.
The group will consider candidate endorsements, and review and update the standing rules.
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Questionnaire about your community
NORTHSHORE/SHORELINE COMMUNITY NETWORK
18560 1ST AVE NE SHORELINE, WA 98155
(206) 393-4413 FAX (206) 368-4777
E-mail: NSSLNetwork@shorelineschools.org
The Northshore/Shoreline Community Network is implementing change through programs that build youth assets, reduce Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), empower parents, foster collaborative efforts in our community and work to assure students success in school.
In our efforts to learn from the community and create a clear picture of the needs, we are seeking citizen participation for this questionnaire. Your participation is crucial to providing the knowledge base from which the Community Network will continue to serve the community.
Imagine you are talking to someone who knows nothing about your community. What are the 2 or 3 most important things you would want them to know?
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2.
3.
What issues or concerns in your community are most important to you?
Are there any:
1. New or emerging problems
2. Persistent issues, or
3. Underlying conditions that make solutions hard to come
Thank you for taking the time to complete this questionnaire, this information will be very helpful while preparing our work for the next 2 years.
Send your responses to NSSLNetwork
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Paid Position available at Senior Center: Soft Exercise Class instructor
| Current instructor Lisa Haynes and class. Photo by Jon Ann Cruver. |
Position available: Soft Exercise Class Needs Instructor
The Soft Exercise class meets at the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center every Wednesday and Friday, 10:00 to 10:45am. The class is designed for seniors who tend to be more fragile, but still benefit from a regular exercise program. This is a non-impact, light cardio strength, stretching and toning class. All exercises are done while sitting on a chair. Participants engage in a cardio session followed by exercises with light weights and bands. The class objectives include obtaining balance and stabilization, strengthening of mobilization muscles and joints, flexibility and circulation as well as weight bearing exercises to maintain bone density.
The instructor candidate must have current exercise certification, be current in CPR or willing to become current. They must be able to meet with the class on Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:00-10:45am and enjoy working with a fragile senior population.
Please contact Jon Ann Cruver, Program Coordinator, Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center, 206-365-1536, on Wednesday afternoons, 8:30am to 4:30pm on Thursdays and Fridays.
Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center, 18560 1st AVE NE #1, Shoreline WA, 206-362-1536.
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Fundraising keeps growing in Lake Forest Park mayoral race
Updated 8-8-2011 12:56pm
By Evan Smith
By Evan Smith
ShorelineAreaNews Politics Writer
Lake Forest Park mayoral candidates Mary Jane Goss and Dwight Thompson both continue to have growing war chests for the August 16 primary and November 8 general election.
Former City Councilwoman Goss reported raising $16,018 and spending $6,891 through Friday to $11,773 raised and $6,890 spent by current City Councilman and Deputy Mayor Thompson. Candidate Stan Lippmann reported no money raised or spent.
Goss reported a $1,868 personal contribution, a $3,216 loan, and maximum cash contributions of $800 from Margaret and Richard Marshall of Lake Forest Park and two maximum contributions from the Washington Association of Realtors (one for the primary and one for the general election). She reports a $500 contribution from Randi Sibonga of Lake Forest Park, $400 contributions from Christopher and Marcie Taylor of Lake Forest Park, and $300 contributions from Allison Reagan of Lake Forest Park.
She has spent $1,500 for consulting. $1,137 for handcards, $821 for yard signs and $368 to repay herself for a loan.
Thompson reported the $314 filing fee as a personal contribution, loans of $4,700, a $500 contribution from the Frank Lumber Co., and $300 contributions from Lydia Thompson of Lake Forest Park, from City Councilman Don Fiene and from State Rep. Ruth Kagi. He has spent $5,438 for consulting and $368 for photographs.
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Shoreline Police Blotter 6-23 to 7-4-2011 - things that go boom in the night
By Diane Hettrick - categories are mine - reports are police
Never know how a traffic stop will turn out
6-24 175xx Aurora. Bicycle violation turns into warrant arrest. 6-25 N 185/Midvale. Woman apparently forged her vehicle trip permit. 6-25 NE 185/10 NE. License suspended. Search incident to arrest reveals crack cocaine and prescription narcotics.
Or a suspicious activity
6-26 163xx Meridian NE. Suspicious vehicle parked with ignition damager. Registered owner contacted by Dispatch and is uncooperative. Found by police, has criminal warrant, booked in KC Jail.
Things that go boom in the night
7-1 19300 Wallingford, Echo Lake Elementary. CO2 improvised explosive device detonated at the school, destroying a concrete pillar surrounding a fire hydrant. Chunks of concrete were launched onto an adjacent roof top and across the ground approximately 50 feet away. 7-2 2021 NW 190, RB Park. Found a group of kids walking into RB Park after hours, carrying a box of fireworks. Confiscated fireworks, warned kids. 7-3 2201 NW 190, RB Park. Found a male at north end of beach lighting off fire crackers and roman candles. 7-4 18xx N 200. Caller found three "seal bombs" in his garage. The devices resemble M100 explosives, yellow cardboard tubes with a large fuse at one end. Removed and properly disposed of by bomb disposal unit.
Shoplifting
6-25 Marshalls. Woman caught shoplifting clothes pushes, scratches, and flees. 6-26 15 NE Safeway. 2 people conceal food in purse and hands and run from store employee. 6-28 17524 Aurora, Walgreens. Man stole beer. 6-29 Top Foods. Shoplifted razor and blades - total value $24.98. 6-29 Fred Meyer. Shoplifter gets away but left his wallet with photo ID behind. 6-29 Aurora Safeway. Caught shoplifter. 6-29 Top Foods. Juvenile shoplifted groceries. 6-29 Fred Meyer. Caught shoplifter. 6-30 Fred Meyer. Caught stealing video game worth $19.95. 7-1 Sears. Suspects walked into the automotive department, picked out a battery and walked out of the store to a waiting Chev SUV. 7-4 Costco. Shoplifter stole DVD player, computer backpack and socks, value $167.97. Admits theft.
Dine and Dash
7-1 15252 Aurora, Shari's Restaurant. 5 unknown males run from Shari's without paying their food and beverage bill.
Into the woods
6-25 Several people in Innis Arden Reserve after dusk with alcohol. One is on the docket for assault with sexual motivation. 6-28 16006 15 NE, Hamlin Park. Suspects smoke marijuana in woods with victim then choke victim out and steal wallet. Vic does not want to press charges.
Car prowls in public places
6-25 165xx 5th NE, Crest Theatre. 6-26 NE 155/10 NE, Paramount Park. 6-28 15401 1 NE, Twin Ponds Park. 6-28 18336 Aurora, Tony & Guy Hair Dressing. 6-28 2301 N 175, Ronald Bog Park. 6-30 193xx Kings Garden, Crista apartments. Stole GPS. 7-1 16006 15 NE, Hamlin Park. 2 separate vehicles hit. 7-1 19270 Aurora. YMCA staff called 911 to report a disturbance in their parking lot. Staff witnessed someone chasing a male and female through the parking lot towards Aurora. Deputies responded and contacted parties involved. Victim was chasing thieves who had taken her purse from her car. 7-2 23xx N 155. Church parking lot.
Car prowls at residences
6-29 21xx N 188. 6-29 13xx N 175. 6-30 7xx N 204. Bypassed valuables and removed immigration documents.
Car Theft
6-29 180xx 1 NE. Subaru stolen from residential driveway. 6-30 7xx N 193. Newspaper deliveryman's car stolen as he is making deliveries. Vehicle's door was open with keys in ignition. 6-30 201xx Greenwood. Stolen vehicle.
Other wheels
7-2 1201 N 175, Top Foods. Bike taken from the front of Top Foods and found by owner at the Tyee Apartments.
Vandalism
6-27 6xx NW 178 Pl. Car all scratched up. 6-27 186xx 20 Pl NE. Victim's home egged for second time. 6-28 1121 N 205, Bank of America. ATM cash door cracked. 6-28 167xx 5 NE. Break in large front window from small rock or possibly a BB. 6-29 167xx Meridian. Unknown person poured a substance on grass causing a bleaching type damage to grass.
Shoreline Library / SCC Library
6-27 345 NE 175, Shoreline Library. Car prowl. 6-27 Patron left laptop unattended and it was stolen. 6-29 Employee reported theft in progress. Officer contacted three suspects who were remiving DVDs from cases and admitted to wanting to steal the DVD. Trespassed from Library. 6-29 16101 Greenwood Ave, SCC Library. Suspect tells victim that he will kill him during fight. Threat caught on 911 tape and heard by witnesses.
Mental
6-26 192xx Stone N, Interuban Trail. Subject was walking the Interurban trail naked. Involuntary commitment. 6-30 15332 Aurora, Safeway. Woman has ethical issues involving her employment and the tracking device implanted in her head. 6-30 189xx 8 NW. Subject is paranoid and trying to report various "crimes." 7-2 N 160/Aurora, 7-11. Schizophrenic picked up from parking lot and taken for involuntary commitment.
Siblings
6-27 195xx Fremont N. Adult brothers living together. One punches, scratches and bites younger brother.
Public brawls and assaults
6-30 1175 N205 Costco. Mutual assault, no charges. 6-30 17202 15 NE, Safeway. Victim punched by unknown jaywalker.
Wire thieves
6-27 173xx Fremont, Shorewood High School. Unknown suspect tries to take scrape wire.
Mail theft
6-28 188xx NE. Outgoing mail stolen from residential mail box.
Theft
6-27 172xx 15 NE, Anderson House. Unknown person tool $100 from victim's purse. 6-28 15010 Aurora, Taco Bell night shift. Cash missing from till. 7-1 19527 Aurora, Days In. 2 unknown males accessed coin op laundry and vending machines with a key and stole the money. 7-3 19290 Aurora, YMCA. Victim left cell phone on treadmill and went to get some water. Phone stolen. 7-3 5xx N 179 Pl. MacBook stolen from home.
Burglary
6-28 1437 NW RB Rd, Flying Dragon Restaurant. 6-29 6xx NW 178 Pl. Attempted residential burglary by prying front door and attempting to force sliding window. 6-29 170xx Dayton N. Attempted residential burglary. 7-3 15019 Aurora, Ryu Plaza. Employee interrupted a burglary in progress.
OMG
7-4 14xx NW Springdale. 16 year old returned home and was speaking with his sister by telephone in the front driveway. Unknown person had entered home through basement living area, stayed there several days before being detected, fought with resident. Sister called 911.
Rodeway Inn
6-28 14817 Aurora. Arrested subject on two felony warrants. 7-4 148xx Whitman N. Female slinking around the Rodeway Inn. Controlled substance violation.
Drugs
6-28 N 185/Fremont. DUI, No required ignition interlock device. 6-28 15839 Westminster, by Children's Thrift Shop. Subject was found passed out on the sidewalk around the corner from a shopping center area. He admitted drinking Listerine earlier that he had put a rock of cocaine into. His speech was very slurred and he had difficulty standing up. 6-30 185xx Meridian. DUI. 7-1 15343 25 NE, Shorecrest High School parking lot. Individuals contacted who had narcotics equipment on them. 7-1 NE 175/i-5 off ramp. Driver passed out at intersection, DUI. 7-3 910 N 145, Green Cure. Unknown suspect forces entry into medical marijuana dispensary.
Kids
6-30 N 157 Ct/Dayton N. 15 year old and 2 16 year olds drinking vodka in parking lot of State DOT offices at 6:40am. Caller reported them walking southbound on Dayton where they were picked up.
Shoreline Jazz Camp Student and Faculty Ensembles at the North City Jazz Walk August 16
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Aljoya Thorton Place and the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council’s Summer of Fun Concerts in the Park Series is proud to present the Shoreline Jazz Camp Student and Faculty Ensembles as part of the North City Jazz Walk on Tuesday, August 16 at 7 p.m.
This free concert will take place on the Showmobile Stage in the Industrial Air parking lot at 17739 15th Ave NE in Shoreline and is the culminating concert for the annual Shoreline Jazz Camp. Each year over 60 middle school and high school students gather for a 7 day intensive, hands on jazz camp experience with some of the finest musicians the northwest has to offer. The concert will showcase the pieces those students worked on in camp as well as the talents of the faculty.
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| Jazz Camp student and faculty perform at North City Jazz Walk 2010. Photo by Steven H. Robinson. |
More on the North City Jazz Walk
Join the North City Business Association, the Shoreline-LakeForest Park Arts Council and the City of Shoreline as they present the 2011 North City Jazz Walk on Tuesday, August 16 from 7-10 p.m.
This is the 5th annual event and it serves as the kick-off for Celebrate Shoreline week. The evening includes a wide variety of jazz artists, including Greta Matassa, Jimmy Holden, and Pearl Django, playing in different venues in the North City neighborhood of Shoreline, as well as a street fair atmosphere.
New this year is the addition of the salsa band Tumbao who will be center stage in the center of the street. Although guests are welcome to sit and listen, dancing is encouraged!
Attendees can visit as many of the stages as they wish throughout the evening, as well as enjoy fine wine, beer and great food. The Shoreline Jazz Camp show is the only free show during this event. Tickets for the North City Jazz Walk are $15 on the day of the event or can be purchased in advance for $12 at various locations around Shoreline. Visit NorthCityJazzWalk for more information.
The 2011 Summer of Fun Concerts in the Park Series’ season sponsor is Aljoya Thorton Place. Pursue your passions at Aljoya Thornton Place, Seattle's premier continuing care retirement community. Enjoy arts and cultural events, health and wellness programs, chef prepared cuisine, exceptional on-site health care, and much more - all while staying close to family, friends, shopping and downtown." Visit aljoya.com or call (206) 306-7920 for more information.
Additional support for the Summer of Fun Concerts in the Park series come from the Cities of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park, 4Culture Lodging Tax and Washington State Arts Commission. Information about these and other Arts Council events and programs is available at SLFPAC or by calling the SLFPAC at 206-417-4645.
The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to nurture all of the arts in the community through programs and events, arts education, advocacy, and support for artists and arts organizations.
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What if you didn’t get a ballot?
By Evan Smith
ShorelineAreaNews Politics Writer
Voters who haven't received a ballot for the Aug. 16 primary election or think they’ve lost theirs can call the King County elections office at 206-296-VOTE (8683).
Completed ballots must be either mailed with a postmark of August 16 or before, or left at the drop box in Lake Forest Park or one of 10 other sites in the County by 8 pm Election Day.
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Shoreline Caucus welcomes Rob McKenna to their meeting on Thursday, August 18
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| Rob McKenna |
Join the Shoreline Caucus in welcoming Rob McKenna, candidate for Governor of Washington State, speaking at our next monthly meeting.
On Thursday evening, August 18, join us at 6:30 pm for refreshments and 7:00 pm for the meeting at the Innis Arden Clubhouse, 1430 NW 188th, Shoreline WA 98177.
Washington State had a nearly $5 billion budget shortfall this cycle, under Gov. Gregoir’s administration. In fact, Democrats have held the governor’s office for over 3 decades. Since 1999, under Gov. Locke’s and Gregoire’s administrations, state spending has increased by 66%.
Clearly, “business as usual” has not served the citizens of this state, and it’s time for a change. Please come, bring a friend, and get to know Rob McKenna.
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WeatherWatcher: Some 80º days next week - probably
Continued cool, and morning clouds, breaking to sun most days.
For the week ahead:
We will have continued morning clouds with afternoon sun on most days, we will probably have one or two days break the 80ºF mark.
Long range, we might have another dose of rain in about 12 days, then some more of the morning clouds and sun. I do not expect we will break the 90ºF mark at all this year. More on that in my ENSO (El Nino Southern Oscillation) report.
Highlights for July 30 to August 5
No measurable precipitation for the week of July 30th - August 5th, this is only the second whole week this entire year to have no measurable precipitation.
Over the past 2 weeks we've had 3 additional days break the 80ºF mark for a high temperature, we are now at 6 days at or above 80ºF. This is including the two days that reached 79.6ºF and 79.9ºF. If I strictly go by amount of days that reached 80.0ºF and above, without rounding to the nearest whole degree, we are at 4 days this summer, above 80ºF, since August 25th, 2010.
July 23rd - 29th Data
High temperature: 84.9ºF (Sunday the 24th)
Low temperature: 50.5ºF (Thursday the 28th)
High humidity: 100%
Low humidity: 19% (Sunday the 24th)
Barometer high: 29.737 inHg (Thursday the 28th)
Barometer low: 29.471 inHg (Tied between Sunday and Monday, the 24th and 25th)
Rainiest day: 0.25 inches (Monday the 25th)
Total rainfall: 0.37 inches
Barometer shift: 0.266 inHg
Averages:
Warmest day: 67.6ºF
Coldest day: 58.1ºF
Average temperature: 62.0ºF
Average humidity: 73%
July 30th - August 5th Data
High temperature: 80.7ºF (Saturday the 30th)
Low temperature: 48.2ºF (Monday the 1st)
High humidity: 100%
Low humidity: 22% (Tuesday the 2nd)
Barometer high: 29.619 inHg (Sunday the 31st)
Barometer low: 29.471 inHg (Saturday and Wednesday, the 30th and 3rd)
Rainiest day: 0.00 inches
Total rainfall: 0.00 inches
Barometer shift: 0.148 inHg
Averages:
Warmest day: 65.5ºF (Thursday the 4th)
Coldest day: 60.6ºF (Sunday the 31st)
Average temperature: 63.0ºF
Average humidity: 72%
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.
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For the Birds: Habitat loss—a preventable disaster
| MacGillivray's Warbler--morning bath before flying on. Photo by Chris Southwick |
By Christine Southwick
Your gas tank is almost empty. The last place you stopped, the pumps were dry. You know another place – it is miles away, but you should be able to just make it. When you get there, the filling station is gone, replaced by a parking lot. Now what?
If you were a bird with this scenario, you would probably fall to the ground, too exhausted and too hungry to travel on. If you were lucky you might find enough water, food, and shelter to recover and travel to your breeding or wintering grounds. If not, you, and possibly your whole flock, would die, never to fly again. This is happening throughout the US. Indeed, the Evening Grosbeak population has plummeted by 91% since 1967, due to rest stops and watering holes on their flyways being poisoned by pesticides, drained and plowed for crops, or made into strip malls.
| Migrating White-crowned Sparrow eating bugs Photo by Whitney Hartshorne |
Habitat loss is the number one cause of bird deaths.
There are fewer and fewer places for birds to perch and feed, raise their young, and find open water. Distances between resting and refueling stops often become so great that many birds traveling thousand-year-old migration routes will die from lack of water, food, and safe stop-overs.
How can you help?
If you must cover a ditch, offer water and shelter to replace that which you have eliminated.
Have a sick tree, or one you fear in your yard? Make a snag out of the bottom twenty feet or so. Dead trees will shelter cavity nesters, and provide food too; and it is fun to watch the birds that use them. Trees are the lungs of the earth, so plant a tree or fruiting bush to replace what you took away.
| Snag created by homeowner, used by Pileated Woodpeckers etc. Photo by Diann MacRae |
Don’t make your gardens so clean that they become sterile for wildlife. Gardens that don’t have bugs, can’t feed birds, salamanders, garter snakes, frogs, dragonflies, or any other wildlife.
If you clear an area, don’t do it between March and August. Wait until Labor Day, by then the young have left their ground nests.
Keep a hedgerow of weeds along an edge or corner of your yard. Make a brush pile for hiding and escape routes for birds. Brush piles, and brambles provide shelter during the winter cold also.
When you change the landscape to suit your tastes, ask yourself who and what you are depriving of water, food, and shelter.
Unless you are willing to face a Silent Spring, you need to provide the four necessities: water, food, shelter, and a place to raise young.
You can make a difference. Start now!
Christine Southwick is on the Board of the Puget Sound Bird Observatory and is their Winter Urban Color-banding Project Manager. She is a National Wildlife Federation Certified Wildlife Habitat Steward, having completed their forty hour class. We're happy that she's sharing her expertise with us about the birds in our backyards.
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Position available on the State Board of Education
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy I. Dorn announced an election in November 2011 for two elected positions to the State Board of Education - one each from the Western Region and the Eastern Region.
The State Board is composed of 16 members:
- two members from the eastern region of the state, elected by public school directors;
- three members from the western region elected by public school directors;
- one member, at large, elected by approved private schools;
- the superintendent of public instruction;
- seven members appointed by the governor;
- and two student representatives selected by the state board itself.
Candidates must be residents of the region they wish to represent. (For the western region, that includes the 19 westernmost counties.) They cannot be employed by any public or private school, college, university or other educational institution, any educational service district, or the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction after being elected to the State Board. Persons elected to the board may not concurrently serve as a member of the board of directors of either a public school district or a private school.
The State Board of Education helps develop programs that prepare each student for the future. It provides leadership, support and advocacy, through policy, to help each student achieve success in school and life.
For requirements and applications details, see the webpage.
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Which dog is the Best Shedder? Find out at DogFest, August 13
Dogfest will be held at the Shoreview Off-LeashPark 320 NW Innis Arden Way, Shoreline WA 98177, on Saturday, August 13, 2011 from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm.
It will be a fun filled afternoon with fly-ball demonstrations courtesy of Seattle Flydogs as well as a pet expo and some entertaining games for your pups.
Doggie Dash - pups will be separated by size into four different heats. Limit 1 race per dog.
- Teacup Trot (under 15 lbs),
- Junior Jaunt (15-25 lbs),
- Middle Weight March (26-50 lbs),
- Big Dog Derby (50+lbs).
Doggie Pie Eating Contest - pups will compete to see who can scarf down their pie the first.
Best Trick - Is your pup dying to show off some wacky or amazing trick? Then sign them on up to wow the judges and our audience.
Owner/Pet Lookalike - Does your pup look just like you? Or do you resemble your pup? If so, enter the both of you into this contest you may be the dynamic duo our judges are looking for.
Best Eyes - Does your pup have the dreamiest or soulful eyes?? Let them bat their eyelashes at the judge for great prizes.
Best Shedder - If your pup sheds night and day, then this contest is for you. The pup with the most hair shed in 30 seconds wins!!
Registration fees for the games are $5 for 1 event, $10 for unlimited events. All proceeds will benefit ShoreDog.
Make sure to arrive early so you have enough time to register and get your pup ready for the games.
Dogfest 2011 Vendors/Supporters
- Ahimsa Dog Training
- Alphagraphics
- Aussie Pet Mobile
- Avon
- Bow Wow Fun Towne
- City of Shoreline
- Darwin’s Natural Pet Products
- Dining Dog Café
- DMarie Pet Boutique
- Dog House Dog Parties
- Dr. Elise Thomas Holt, Mobile Holistic Veterinary Services
- Hands To Paws Small Animal Massage
- Haute Portraiture
- Mac’s Macaroons
- Merrick Pet Care
- MudBay
- PAWS
- Peanut Pals Doggie Daycare
- Petpros
- Pupcakes Muffins
- Puppy Dreams NW
- ShoreDog
- Shoreline Surface Water and Environmental Services
- Shorehound Dog Walking Co.
- Smiley Dog
- Spawz Dog
ShoreDOG is a Washington State non-profit organization that supports the creation of dog off-leash areas within Shoreline. As citizen stewards supporting the Shoreline Parks Department, ShoreDOG is vital to the success of our two sites, Shoreview Off-Leash Park and Richmond Beach Saltwater Park.
Photos courtesy ShoreDog from the 2010 DogFest.
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Look at the sky after sunset Saturday evening - solar flares may be visible
The sun had a series of solar flares earlier this week. A large enough flare will be hit earth's atmosphere last evening and into this evening, Saturday, August 6, 2011 that it could be visible from Shoreline/Lake Forest Park.
Look early in the evening as soon after sunset as possible as the marine air flow will kick up again and bring in clouds pretty quickly. Given the narrow window of viewing it is a very slim chance any of us will be able to see anything, especially given that there are to many city lights here.
However, I have witnessed the Northern Lights that were bright enough to see from Richmond Beach Saltwater Park before, so that location and other dark locations away from street lamps are the best spots for viewing.
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Evan Smith: Seattle Times endorses Veterans and Human Services levy
By Evan Smith
ShorelineAreaNews Politics Writer
The Seattle Times has endorsed the King County veterans and human services levy.
In an editorial Monday, Aug. 1, the Times editorial board said this:
“VOTER approval of the King County Veterans and Human Services Levy in 2005 powered an array of programs to provide housing, employment, counseling and related support services.
“In addition to helping veterans, their families and others get through tough times, the programs reduced the use of emergency services and saved money.
“The demonstrated success of efforts to reduce homelessness and restart troubled lives is the reason the renewal of King County Proposition 1 goes before voters on the Aug. 16 ballot with broad political and public support.”
If you were caught in I-5 traffic - here's why
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| Photo by Steven H. Robinson |
You do not normally have to plan for jet planes in your freeway driving, but The Blue Angels are in town for the hydro races and the I-90 bridge is closed during their practice hours.
At 11am on Thursday morning, traffic was parked on the I-5 freeway from Seattle to Northgate and from Seattle just as far south. On Friday afternoon, Seattle traffic was backed up to 145th.
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| Photo by Steven H. Robinson |
Here's what WSDOT has to say about their schedule:
Which roads and ramps will be closed?
Interstate 90 will be closed to all vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists, eastbound and westbound, mainline and express lanes, between Interstate 5 in Seattle to Island Crest Way on Mercer Island:
Saturday, Aug. 6: 12:45 p.m. - 2:40 p.m., (Full show)
Sunday, Aug. 7: 12:45 p.m. - 2:40 p.m., (Full show)
The bridge highrises will still be accessible to pedestrians and cyclists. However, no one on foot or bike can travel beyond the highrises up to 30 minutes prior to posted closure times.
I-90 east of Mercer Island will NOT be closed during the performance, although drivers should note that heavy congestion during these closures often restricts access to the exits.
The I-90 express lanes will close at 9 a.m. on Thursday and at 10:45 a.m. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The lanes will reopen to eastbound traffic by 3:30 p.m. each day.
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