Update: Jacob's Well building has a roof and windows and a corporate sponsor will match new donations

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Jacob's Well is in the Ballinger neighborhood of Shoreline

Vision House reports that the Jacob's Well complex being built in Shoreline to house homeless women and their children has made significant progress.

Thanks to hundreds of volunteers and dozens of churches, companies and individual donors, the first of the two Jacob's Well buildings in Shoreline has been framed, the roof is on and the windows have been installed.

"Since we build our facilities debt-free, our next goal is to raise $327,000 for the fire sprinkler system and the electrical and heating systems. You can make a donation to Jacob's Well and it will be matched dollar for dollar up to $56,000 by Campbell Nelson Motors of Edmonds."
Jacob's Well will house 20 families of homeless women and children, with support services on-site.

The next major fundraising event will be the Building Hope Dessert Fundraiser on October 15,




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Shoreline Motorcycle Enthusiasts Getting Ready to Rev-It-Up For Kids on September 10, 2011

Monday, August 22, 2011

Leonard and Edith Elion, Magic Wheel Motorcycle Club
Shoreline residents, Leonard and Edith Elion, Seattle’s Magic Wheels Motorcycle Club, Renton Motorcycle Company and Downtown Harley Davidson are asking motorcyclists to Rev-It-Up for Kids on Saturday, September 10, 2011.

For seven years Seattle Magic Wheels, one of Seattle’s oldest motorcycle clubs, has partnered with Atlantic Street Center to share their love of the open road and show their support for Atlantic Street Center’s life-changing programs. 

“It’s about coming together to help Seattle’s children and families” says Leonard. 

Leonard, who helps facilitate the event, admits that he’s very blessed to be able to combine his passion for motorcycles with his wife’s life-long passion for Seattle’s kids and families as Executive Director of Atlantic Street Center. Proceeds from this event help provide services to more than 3,000 children and families in Seattle.

During the day-long event, participants are invited to enjoy the 100-mile motorcycle run, bike show, barbecue and bands.

This family-friendly event will offer:
  • 100-mile poker run
  • Raffle                
  • Bike show contest including:
    • Best custom
    • Best sport
    • Best touring
    • Best cruiser
    • Best in show
  • BBQ
  • Live Music

Register online or call 206-329-2050. $15 per motorcycle - other activities are free.

The event will be held at the Renton Motorcycle Company, 3701 East Valley Road, Renton, WA (Google Map) on Saturday, September 10, 2011, from 9 am to 5 pm. 

Motorcycle clubs, individual motorcyclists and community members are welcome to join the fun.

About Atlantic Street Center
Atlantic Street Center has been helping Seattle’s families and communities raise healthy, successful children and youth for more than 100 years. With our community’s continued support, it plans to serve Seattle for another 100 years.

Atlantic Street Center is a private nonprofit organization that helps families and communities raise healthy, successful children and youth through education, social support and advocacy.  Founded in 1910, Atlantic Street Center provides services to over 3,000 low-income children and family members of color in the greater Seattle area every year.

Atlantic Street Center provides four primary service areas including services for children, services for youth, counseling services and services for families.  All services are free to participants. Costs are met through public and private grants and donations.  For more information on Atlantic Street Center please call 206-329-2050 or go to this link


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Free electronic and metal recycling at LFP Windermere September 10

Windermere Real Estate Northlake is sponsoring a FREE Electronic Recycling Event on Saturday, September 10, 2011 from 9am to Noon.

Here's your opportunity to get rid of some of the things cluttering your storage space, help the environment, and benefit charities - all at the same time.

The event will be held in the parking lot in front of the office at 17711 Ballinger Way NE (northend of the Lake Forest Park Shopping Center).

Your recyclable items do not have to be in working order.

All recycling services are FREE

Examples of what you can bring:
  • Appliances – washers, dryers, refrigerators, etc.
  • Electronics – televisions, stereos, etc.
  • Scrap metal, machinery – circuit boards, etc.
  • Computers (Secure data destruction) – PCs, laptops, printers, monitors, etc.
  • Batteries – car, computer, etc.
  • Medical equipment
  • Ink and toner
  • Cell phones

Proceeds from recycled raw materials fund operations and benefit local charities, homeless shelters, and food banks.

Seattle Children’s Hospital and St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital are among those assisted through your recycling donations.


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Open Studio Painters: Viewpoints - August 30 to October 8 at Towne Centre - Reception September 8

Sue Pope, "Freeway Park"
The Gallery at Towne Centre presents Open Studio Painters: Viewpoints, from August 30 to October 8, 2011

Artist Open House and after hours reception Thursday, September 8, 5-7 pm, refreshments will be served.

Sheila Scott, "Poppies in Repose"
The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council’s The Gallery at Towne Centre is pleased to present “Viewpoints,” an exhibit showcasing the variety of styles and imagery of the Open Studio Painters.

The talented Open Studio Painters have been painting together at North Seattle Community College for an average of five years under the instruction of teacher and fellow artist Sue Pope. For this show the group picked the theme “Viewpoints” which will explore a variety of imagery in acrylic, oil and watercolor.

Sandra Willoughby, "Singing the Blues"
Artists Include: Heather Carr, Theresa Frazer, Teresa Healy, Claire Hobglom, Dianne Hofbeck, Kathy Key, Ellen Lam, Carole Levinthal, Madeline Lovell, Paulette Panagos Joan Pitell, Sue Pope, Anne Strandoo, Sheila Scott, Connie VanWinkle, Rosalie Warren, Mary Wells and Sandra Willoughby.

The Gallery is located on the inside lower level of the Lake Forest Park Towne Centre, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155. Hours are 12-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 11-4 Sunday. Gallery phone - 206-588-8332. Information on the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council at this link 

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. Proceeds from the Gallery at Lake Forest Park Towne Centre help fund these programs and events.


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Northshore Fire Department honors firefighters for 30 years service

Battalion Chief Douglas Knight
The Northshore Fire Department is honoring two of its firefighters for "30 years of outstanding service to the Department and community."

Douglas Knight, a graduate of Bothell High School, began his career with the Northshore Fire Department in 1972 as a volunteer and was hired full time in 1981. 

Knight was promoted to Lieutenant in 1984 and has served in various officer ranks until being promoted to Battalion Chief in 2001. 

For many years, Knight oversaw the fleet program that included maintaining the emergency apparatus and developing specifications for new equipment purchases.

Firefighter Tim Wooldridge
Tim Wooldridge grew up in Kenmore and graduated from Inglemoor High School. 

Wooldridge, whose father started his volunteer service with the department in 1958, chose to follow in his footsteps and pursue a career in the fire service. 

Wooldridge started as a volunteer with the department in 1979, and was hired full time in 1981.

"It is a privilege to recognize these two employees for their dedication and valuable contribution to the Department and the community."



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Celebrate Shoreline Parade #1

Parade Grand Marshall Rich Gustafson with wife Nancy
and grandchildren 
David Lin age 7, Emily Lin age 5, and Steven Lin age 9.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore.

US Army Color Guard JBLM
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Shorewood High School.  Photo by Wayne Pridemore.

Shorewood High School.  Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Shorecrest High School.  Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Aurora Rents.  Photo by Steven H. Robinson

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Outdoor Movie Night, Saturday, August 27 at Aldercrest Field

The Ballinger and North City Neighborhoods are sponsoring a free presentation of Toy Story 3 on an outdoor movie screen at Aldercrest Athletic Field (off Ballinger Way and 25th Ave NE) at 7:30pm on Saturday, August 27, 2011, Activities start at 7:30pm and the movie starts at dusk.

Map Address: 2545 NE 200th St, Shoreline, WA 98155

Walk in or carpool. Enjoy music, kids' crafts and activities, games for teens and tweens and a raffle before the movie. Inexpensive concessions available but okay to bring your own food and non-alcoholic beverages. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and a flashlight and stake out a spot. Dress appropriately for the weather.

For updates and information, visit the Ballinger and the North City neighborhood websites.


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WeatherWatcher: Aug 6-19 - summer's here but storms are coming


Summer has finally arrived! At least, for more than a day.

For the week ahead:
There is a strong storm off the coast that may bring some rain showers to us by tomorrow afternoon/ evening. It may continue to bring showers through Wednesday morning. Then the rest of the week should be pleasant with our continued marine air flow. The Pacific Ocean has warmed to almost normal temperatures off the Washington Coast, which is why our days are getting a little warmer now.

Highlights for August 6th - 19th:
  • No measurable precipitation since July 26th, 2011.
  • Despite Seatac recording high temperatures breaking 85ÂşF on Saturday August 20th, and Sunday August 21st, Shoreline has remained cool. We had a high on Saturday of 82ÂşF falling below the 85ÂşF mark, and today we had a high temperature of 82.6ÂşF,  Seatac had a high of 87ÂşF respectively. Shoreline and Lake Forest Park have yet to reach a high temperature exceeding 85ÂşF this summer.


August 6th - 12th Data

High temperature: 78.1ÂşF (Friday the 12th.)
Low temperature: 52.0ÂşF (Friday the 12th.)
High humidity: 100%
Low humidity: 28% (Tied Thursday and Friday the 11th and 12th.)
Barometer high: 29.619 inHg (Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9th, 11th, and 12th.)
Barometer low: 29.500 inHg (Tied between Wednesday and Friday the 10th, and 12th.)
Total rainfall: 0.00 inches
Barometer shift: 0.119 inHg

Averages:
Warmest day: 63.9ÂşF (Saturday the 6th.)
Coldest day: 60.0ÂşF (Tuesday the 9th.)
Average temperature: 61.8ÂşF
Average humidity: 76%

August 13th - August 19th Data

High temperature: 76.8ÂşF (Wednesday the 17th.)
Low temperature: 49.6ÂşF (Wednesday the 17th.)
High humidity: 100%
Low humidity: 21% (Wednesday the 17th.)
Barometer high: 29.707 inHg (Thursday the 18th.)
Barometer low: 29.530 inHg (Tied, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Friday, 13th, 14th, 15th, and 19th.)
Total rainfall: 0.00 inches
Barometer shift: 0.177 inHg

Averages:
Warmest day: 62.4ÂşF (Monday the 15th.)
Coldest day: 59.3ÂşF (Saturday the 13th.))
Average temperature: 61.2ÂşF
Average humidity: 67%

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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Seattle Police investigating Port Orchard woman in hit and run death of Shoreline man

According to Jonah Spangenthal-Lee in SeattleCrime.com, Seattle Police are investigating a Port Orchard woman in the death of Shoreline resident Michael Wang, who was killed by a hit and run driver while he was commuting from South Lake Union to Shoreline on his bicycle.  (see previous story)



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Some tickets still available for gourmet Harvest Dinner on Saturday, August 27

Sunday, August 21, 2011


2010 Shorewood Harvest Dinner
2011 Shorewood Harvest Dinner
Featuring Seattle’s Top Chefs
Holly Smith of CafĂ© Juanita     Brian Scheehser of Trellis
Susan Kaplan of Boat Street Café & Kitchen
Brock Johnson of Dahlia Lounge
Aleks Dimitrijeric & Tyler Moritz of La Bete 
August 27th at 6:00pm - $200 per person
benefiting
The Shorewood High School Culinary Arts Garden
Shorewood High School Culinary Arts Program
and Food Lifeline


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King County Veterans and Human Services Levy passing by 69-31 margin


By Evan Smith

The King County Veterans and Human Services Levy was passing by a 69 percent to 31 percent margin in the most recent vote count. 
King County
Proposition No. 1
Veterans and Human Services Levy

APPROVED
219.958     68.97%

REJECTED
98.975       31.03%



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Waterfront Book Festival, August 28 in Everett

Author Lori Lyn on right.  Photo courtesy Evergreen RWA
The newest chapter of the Romance Writers of America, the Evergreen RWA, is proud to announce the Waterfront Book Festival on August 28, 2011 from 12-4pm at co-sponsor Lomardi's Italian Restaurant on the Everett Waterfront.

Evergreen President and Shoreline native Lori Lyn Grube, who writes as Lori Lyn, says there will be 22 local authors selling and signing their books.

Come stroll along the Port Gardner Landing boardwalk and you'll find us in front of Lombardi's Italian Restaurant between the Farmers' Market and the live music.


You'll find historical sagas, young adult tales, paranormal worlds, mysteries and suspense, red hot romances and everything else you can imagine in a great book! 
Among the authors are New York Times best sellers Bob Mayer and Kevin O'Brien. Please see our website for a listing of all authors and further details. 

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Aurora construction N 165th to N 185th and N 185th to N 192nd - City construction update

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

This week, crews will:
  • Stripe permanent lanes on Aurora starting Sunday night 8 pm. Work will occur each night through Friday morning. Watch for shifting, temporary single lane closures on Aurora.
  • Continue crosswalk construction at Aurora and the N 180th Street pedestrian crossing, N 175th Street, and N 170th Street. Single lanes of traffic at these locations will be temporarily closed during this work. Pedestrian access at N 170th and N 180th Streets will be closed at night and partially or fully closed during the day.
  • Continue signal mast arm installation at the intersections of Aurora and N 170th Street and Aurora and N 175th Street.
  • Pave the southeast sidewalk corner of N 185th Street and Midvale Avenue.
  • Install signage, mailboxes and railings along Aurora.
  • Continue converting electrical, phone and communications services to new underground systems and removing old overhead lines.
  • Continue landscaping along Aurora and adjusting stormwater grates and other features to ensure a smooth transition to the new pavement.

Some left and U-turn pockets on Aurora have been temporarily striped and are open to traffic. Others will be opened after final striping and signage are completed. Please pay attention to posted signage and do not use turn pockets if they are not open to traffic.

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

This week, crews will:
  • Continue to close N 192nd Street west of Aurora daily (9 am to 3 pm weekdays) to complete roadway excavating, grading and paving activities.
  • Continue pouring sidewalks and driveways on the west side of Aurora.
  • Grade the west side of Aurora in preparation for paving the week of August 29.
  • Continue construction activities near the Shoreline Park and Ride, including construction of the new Rain Garden Plaza.

Check the Aurora construction website for detailed construction information.

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Death notices as of August 22, 2011

Obituaries are condensed biographies of people's lives, written by the people who loved them. Like a memorial service, they tell us things we may not have known about the person, and may leave us wishing we had known them better.

Obituaries from The Seattle Times

David R. Gronlund 1957-2011. Graduated from Shoreline High School, attended SCC. Worked at United Cerebral Palsy Center in Shoreline. Driver for King County Metro Transit. Resident of Lake Forest Park. Services at First Christian Reformed Church in Shoreline.

Rosamond Earhart Miller 1922-2011.  Funeral mass at St. Mark in Shoreline, burial at Holyrood Cemetery in Shoreline.

Edward Devos  1929-2011.  Born in Belgium, lived in Canada, made his home and raised six children in Shoreline.

Fr. James Edward "Jim" Mallahan  1927-2011.  Ordained a priest in 1952.  Served at St. Mark's in Shoreline.

Gloria E. Jensen  1920-2011  Born on a sheep station in Australia, she married an American sailor during WWII and ended up in Seattle.  In her fifties, she worked for SCC as an operator, acquiring the unofficial title "the voice of SCC."

Kristofer D. Nelson  1959-2011  Remembrances to the Calvin Presbyterian Church Music Fund, Shoreline.

Ralph William Johnson  1922-2011  Lived in Shoreline for 39 years.  Worked for the Washington State DOT.  Ham radio operator.

Darlene A. Mallett  1919-2011  Long-time resident of Richmond Beach.  Services at Richmond Beach Congregational Church, Shoreline.

Winifred Frances Sandbloom  1918-2011  Services at Northwest Church in 15th NE in Shoreline.

Richard W. Spellacy, Sr.  1923-2011  Celebration of life at Holyrood Cemetery in Shoreline.

Helen M. Strand  Graduated from Bremerton High School in 1933.  Died in Shoreline 2011.

Betty Jean (BJ Bus) Korsmo  1946-2011.  Resident of Lake Forest Park.  Taught at Northshore Alternative Program at Lockwood Elementary in Kenmore.  "Her family suggests that you raise a glass in memory of her delightful spirit."

Georgina Lumbera Joson Ludwig  1963-2011  Born in Manila, passed away in Shoreline.  Services at St. Mark's in Shoreline.

Kathleen Desmond Stang  1942-2011  Taught part-time in the Home Arts Division at Shoreline Community College.  Published five cookbooks and over 150 food related articles in magazines and newspapers.  Interment at Holyrood Cemetery in Shoreline.

Jimmie E. Warren  Passed away 2011 at the age of 80.  Life time member of Shoreline Rotary.

John Czarniecki, Jr.  Died 2011 at the age of 98.  Burial at Holyrood Cemetery in Shoreline.

Francis L. "Frank" Headrick  1908-2011  Built his own home in Shoreline where he lived for almost sixty years until his death.  Fly-fisherman, member of the Washington Fly Fishing Club.  Proud of his 28 years of sobriety, he had many friends in AA.

Ethel Norman  1921-2011  Donations to First Lutheran church, 8th NW in Shoreline.

Gertrude "Trudy" Waschkies 1931-2011  Memorial services at Saint Dunstan's Episcopal Church, Shoreline.

Ryk Van Spoor  1936-2011  Resident of Kenmore.  Active member of the Lake City Elks and served as their Exalted Ruler twice.  Loved to bowl and had many friends at Kenmore Lanes.  Memorial services at Lake City Elks in Lake Forest Park.

Vilem "Bill" Sokol  1915-2011  UW music professor, founded and directed Seattle String Society, principal violist Seattle Symphony Orchestra and conducted many Young People's Concerts.  Conductor of Seattle Youth Symphony.  Burial service at Holyrood Cemetery in Shoreline.

Wilma E. (Franz) Hrdlicka  1927-2011  Resided in Seattle, Shoreline, and Bothell.  "She has been reunited with her prince and shall dance her waltz for eternity."


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Lake Forest Park Police Blotter 7-18 to 7-24-2011 - Coyotes, Sheep, Dogs, Goats

By Diane Hettrick - categories are mine - reports are police

7-18 177xx 28 NE. Four coyotes killed a sheep.
7-18 177xx 28 NE. 22:02. Two agents from US Dept of Agriculture responded to Fish and Wildlife request to kill coyotes that killed the sheep. Checked in with Police to advise they were using thermal imaging and would be firing guns.
7-19 177xx 28 NE. 02:01 USDA agents are clear.
7-19 177xx 28 NE. Agent Matt from USDA said he was being followed by a neighbor who doesn't agree with what he is doing. Police spoke to woman and convinced her to find a different way to protest. Agent said he had coyote in sights but woman was moving vehicles around near his location.
7-20 177xx 28 NE. Woman and 3-4 friends walking up and down street with signs. KOMO News crew on scene.
7-21 189xx 40 Pl NE, 10:09am. Caller says there is a coyote in his drive. One recently ate his cat. Wants to know if he can discharge a weapon in city limits.
7-22 170xx28 NE. 3:18am. Matt from USDA advised he was on site.
7-23 169xx 28 NE 8:51am. Report of shots fired. Matt, USDA, says it wasn't him.
7-23 174xx 33 NE 9:45am. Fireworks.
7-23 169xx 28 NE. Matt, USDA, hunting coyotes.
7-24 158xx 35 NE 12:58am. Shots heard. Matt, USDA, says it wasn't him.
7-24 4:50am Matt, USDA, advised he was back in the area.

Dogs
7-20 196xx 47 NE. Report that man has his pit bull dragging weights.
7-22 190xx 53 NE. Barking dog.

Goats
7-22 30xx NE 193. Question about permits and legality of goats in a greenbelt. Private property.
7-23 30xx NE 193. Neighbor still upset about goats. Said they are eating loudly.
7-24 30xx NE 193. Neighbor made third call about goats. Said neighbors are illegally cutting trees. Property owners are brother and sister who inherited when their mother died. Brother moved into house and discovered lots of garbage and junk on five acres of land. Hired goats to clear - same herd used during Goat Days. 220 goats clearing the brush. The herder used a hedge trimmer to clear a path for the electric fences used to keep goats confined. They have a permit from the City.

Not so civil matters
7-18 LFP Man wanted it on record that a friend of his ex-wife tried to run him off the road.
7-19 LFP Bank advised of failed attempt on account and man thinks his ex-wife and daughter are trying to access his bank account. Police advised him to change his user name and password.

And in other interpersonal relationships
7-19 LFP. Apartment manager brought a stranded female to the station. She's from Sequim and was at a concert in Woodinville with a friend. Friend pulled over in LFP and told her to get out. Police took her to Edmonds ferry but last boat had left. Left her at a motel.

Peddlers and homeless
7-21 184xx 47 Pl NE. Magazine peddlers.  7-23 171xx Bothell Wy. Served a warrant on a homeless man living in Acacia Cemetery.

Car talk
7-18 28xx NE 185. Car prowl. Took wallet and used charge cards
7-19 155xx Bothell Wy. Property manager said towing company towed wrong car and refuses to cooperate.
7-19 155xx Bothell Wy, apartments, 12:20am. Kids on balcony throwing eggs at tow truck driver conducting private impounds.
7-19 170xx Hamlin Rd NE. Car theft. Non-working vehicle stolen.
7-21 36xx NE 155. Car was keyed, possibly over dispute over parking space.
7-24 NE 163 / 35 NE. Car prowl. Window shattered, nothing taken.

Driving attentively - not
7-18 170xx Bothell Wy. Second-hand report of vehicle and bicycle traffic accident. Both were going around the corner at the same time and the vehicle hit the bicyclist. Police area check was negative.
7-18 14506 Bothell Wy. Taco Bell. Pedestrian hit by car coming out of Taco Bell. No known injuries. Driver apologized.

Time to stop driving
7-19xx192xx 51 NE. 90 year old with new Mercedes was backing out of his driveway, lost control and backed into neighbor's yard, nearly hitting neighbor. He revved engine in neutral, and drove out of yard. Two neighbors jumped in front of car to try to get him to stop. He kept driving slowly, coasting in neutral until neighbor reached in car and put it in park. He has refused to stop driving and his license will likely be suspended for an earlier traffic accident he caused in May.

Graffiti
7-23 173xx Burke Gilman Trail.  7-24 165xx Beach Dr.

Burglary and Theft
7-21 191xx Ballinger. Access through bedroom window. Took cash.  7-22 172xx 37 NE. Broke garage window, took skis.  7-22 160xx 30 NE. Bicycle stolen from front yard.

On the trail
7-18 178xx 40 NE. Report of a crash. Police found damage to a fiber optics box and a trail of gasoline leading to an address on Perkins and then to Bothell Way.

Know the law
7-21 52xx NE 187. Juveniles on skateboards, being careful to stay on the Kenmore side of the street.

Smile for the camera
7-19 155xx Bothell Wy. Citizen has question about a private surveillance camera aimed into the back yard of her building, with a sign that says "Smile, you are on camera."

Be on the lookout
7-24 170xx Brookside Blvd. Female pedestrian. Car stopped, two females got out and grabbed her purse. Smaller, older, vehicle with loud engine, white with black stripes on side. First female 17-21 years old, light brown hair in a bun. 115-125 lbs, 5-8".  Second female, driver, older white female, tanned skin, 35-70 years old. Blonde hair with brown roots. Hair past shoulders. 135-160 lbs, 5-7"


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Skills on display at teen sk8te competition on Friday

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Teens at the Connie King Skate Park showed their skills and their risk-taking as they attempted to soar over increasingly higher obstacles on Friday at the Teen Sk8te competition.

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Confident Communicators meet every Wednesday in Shoreline

Confident Communicators at their 2010 picnic.
This year's picnic is Aug 31 at Edmonds City Park

The Confident Communicators Toastmasters Club meets every Wednesday, 7:15pm, at the Anderson House Retirement Center in Shoreline, 17201 15th NE.

"We are a non-profit organization and our doors are open to anyone that is interested in improving not only their public speaking skills but speaking skills in general. 
"Whether you live in Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Edmonds or Mountlake Terrace you will find us centrally located. Come and find out how you can grow and become a better speaker, listener, and thinker. 
"How can we help you achieve your goals? Come to Confident Communicators and find out.  Visitors and guests always welcome!"



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Food Lifeline issues a challenge to 32nd district residents

Food Lifeline in Shoreline.  Photo by Steven H. Robinson.

Join your state legislators from the 32nd District on September 8th to help Food Lifeline end hunger in our communities during National Hunger Action Month.

To kick off the September month of actions here in Washington, our state legislators have accepted a challenge: can our district repack, sort and process more food than two other legislative districts to fill the shelves of our local food banks? They need your help!

Lend a hand on the sorting line at Food Lifeline’s Volunteer Action Center from 1:30-4 pm at 1702 NE 150th Street in Shoreline. Meet your legislators and your neighbors and make a difference for the nearly 1 in 6 Washington families who can’t afford to put enough food on the dinner table each night.


Have questions? Contact Food Lifeline’s volunteer department at 206-545-6600.

Bring a friend - adults and kids over age 6 are welcome.
The 32nd legislative district includes all of Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, and parts of Kirkland.




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Goss continues to lead Thompson as Lake Forest Park mayoral primary results trickle in

Saturday, August 20, 2011

By Evan Smith

Former Lake Forest Park City Councilwoman Mary Jane Goss continued to lead the LFP mayoral primary as more results trickled in Friday.

The latest returns show Goss with 49.5 percent of the vote, compared to 47.0 percent for her likely November opponent, current City Councilman and Deputy Mayor Dwight Thompson.

Candidate Stan Lippmann apparently has been eliminated with 2.9 percent of the primary votes.

ITY OF LAKE FOREST PARK

Ballots Cast/Registered Voters: *3829/939040.78%
Mayor

Dwight A. Thompson176447.03%

Mary Jane Goss185849.53%

Stan Lippmann1092.91%

Write-in200.53%

* Reflects the voter registration count as of August 4, 2011 following the official logic and accuracy test


Total Votes                                                                                                                     3751     100.00%

Undervotes                                                                                                                    78
Ballots counted                                                                                                            3829

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