Ransom leads Lind in Ronald Wastewater District election

Thursday, November 10, 2011

By Evan Smith

Former Shoreline City Councilman Bob Ransom led incumbent Ronald Wastewater Commissioner Arnie Lind on the second day of election returns Wednesday night.

Ransom held a 52 percent to 48 percent lead over Lind in the District, which includes Shoreline and a part of the Point Wells area in southwest Snohomish County designated for a condominium development.

Elections officials in both counties had counted over half the expected number of ballots by Wednesday night.

Both counties plan to release updated counts at the end of the business day Thursday with the next results on Monday, after the Veterans' Day Holiday.

Ransom was a member of the Shoreline City Council from 1995 to 2007, the last two years as mayor. He lost a re-election bid to Councilman Terry Scott in 2007.

He was a member of the Shoreline School Board from 1983 to 1991.

Ransom ran as a Republican candidate for State representative in 2002, losing to Democrat Maralyn Chase by a 56 percent to 44 percent margin.

Lind is seeking a third six-year term on the three-member board.


RONALD WASTEWATER DISTRICT

Ballots Cast/Registered Voters: *9849/3321829.65%
Commissioner Position No. 1

Robert L. (Bob) Ransom406051.81%

Arnold H. (Arne) Lind374947.84%

Write-in280.36%

One vote was cast from Snohomish county, for Ransom.
Of the 9849 ballots turned in, only 7837 voted in this race, a difference of 2012 votes.




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Salute to America Concert on Thursday evening at Edmonds Center for the Arts

The Shoreline Concert Band and Sno-King Chorale will perform at 7:30pm, Thursday, Nov 10, 2011 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts.

The Sno-King Chorale and Shoreline Concert Band come together to perform this annual concert to honor military and community.

The Shoreline Concert Band will feature "Rhapsody in Blue," with guest artist, Dr. Charles Enlow, a music professor at Shoreline Community College.

Tickets are $20, $15 and $10 and are available at the door.


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County Council acts to support King County employees called to active military duty

In advance of Veterans Day, the Metropolitan King County Council acted today to ensure all King County employees who are members of the National Guard or Reserves and are called to active military service receive full benefits and a stable income stream during their tour of duty. 

The Council approved an ordinance, introduced by Councilmembers Bob Ferguson and Joe McDermott, and developed in collaboration with County Executive Dow Constantine, which expands current County policy to cover all King County employees on active duty.

For some County employees, being called to active duty means taking a pay cut because their salary while serving in the military is less than their County compensation. This can be particularly challenging for service men and women who are the only wage earner in the household. The U.S. Department of Defense estimates that thousands of military families live in poverty and that 40 percent of lower ranked soldiers face “substantial financial difficulties.”

Under the new legislation, King County employees who are called to active duty and whose military pay is less than their county wage, are eligible to receive “military leave differential pay,” providing income stability for these military families. These employees will also continue to receive the full set of health and other benefits as well.

“Individuals who answer the call to serve our nation deserve our appreciation and support,” said Councilmember Ferguson, prime sponsor of the ordinance. “County employees and their families should not bear the burden of being forced to make do with less, while also worrying about their own or a loved one’s safety overseas.”

The ordinance codifies an existing County policy that was put into place by Executive Order shortly after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. That policy, however, only applied to County employees who were in the military on or before those attacks. The ordinance adopted today extends the benefit to all County employees, regardless of when they signed up to serve in the military.

In 2010, 29 County employees were on leave because of active military duty.


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Quick-Start Shoreline Special Event: How to use Google to promote your business

Wednesday, November 9, 2011


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Tess Milligan from Google will be leading a two part series on how you can best utilize Google Places and other Google tools to help your business. To help organizers plan this event visit this webpage or email to RSVP.


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King County 2012 budget includes funding lifeline for Food Lifeline

Support for food provider an investment in regional services to help meet basic needs

Food Lifeline will receive critical funding to support providing food to King County residents in need as part of the 2012 King County budget adopted today by the Metropolitan King County Council.

“As the former director of an emergency services office, I know how important it is to meet the basic needs of those struggling in this tough economy,” said Councilmember Bob Ferguson. “Nothing is more basic than having enough to eat, and Food Lifeline provides critical support to individuals in our region.”

Ferguson has been a strong supporter of Food Lifeline and other hunger relief organizations in King County. In 2008, Food Lifeline presented Councilmember Ferguson with an “Ending Hunger Award” for being instrumental in securing local funding to meet increased demand for food.

The 2012 King County budget designates $333,334 of one-time funds for Food Lifeline. The allocation is part of the Council’s reorganization of the Executive’s budget proposal to reinvest $1 million in human services, which have been almost entirely eliminated from the County’s General Fund as part of severe budget cuts over the last four years. Instead of creating a one-time grant fund for local human service organizations, the Council split the $1 million equally between three regional organizations focused on the basic human needs of food, shelter, and safety.

“Food Lifeline is pleased to receive this one-time donation to help meet the escalating need in King County,” said Linda Nageotte, President and CEO of Food Lifeline. “We are very grateful to the members of the County Council, Councilmember Ferguson, and the Executive for choosing to prioritize human services.”

Based in Shoreline, Food Lifeline is the largest hunger relief organization in Washington State, efficiently serving north King County and the rest of western Washington by using 96 percent of revenue to directly feed hungry people. Last year, the organization delivered more than 27 million meals to hungry people through its network of nearly 300 food banks, meal programs, and shelters. Food Lifeline is also a member of the national organization, Feeding America. More information about Food Lifeline.


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Armed bank robbery at Richmond Beach Wells Fargo on November 7

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Correction: Stanford, French, Johnson lead LFP Council races

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2011

By Evan Smith

Incumbent Councilwoman Catherine Stanford,Council challenger Tom French, and candidate Jeff Johnson led Lake Forest Park City Council contests with about half the expected votes counted Tuesday night.

Stanford held a 52 percent to 48 percent lead over challenger Brian Cathcart. Stanford was running for a second four-year term.

French had 53 percent of the vote to 47 percent for incumbent Councilman Ed Sterner. French had lost to Councilman Robert Lee in 2009. Sterner had won re-election without opposition in both 2003 and 2007.

Johnson held the biggest lead Tuesday night with 54 percent to 46 percent for opponent Chuck Paulsen, who had lost in the 2009 primary,

The results came from a countywide ballot return of 26 percent, half of the expected final turnout of 52 percent.
Lake Forest Park had a ballot-return rate of 27.5 percent.


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“This is only a test”: Emergency Alert System gets a national checkup November 9

Federal agencies will conduct first nationwide test of Emergency Alert System on Wednesday at 11:00 am. There are concerns that people who miss the beginning announcement may take it seriously. 

Comcast warns that cable boxes may need to be reset.  If you have problems with your Comcast reception after the test, check this webpage.  They warn not to use Video on Demand for 20 minutes after the test ends.

On Wednesday, November 9 at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will test the Emergency Alert System across the entire country. The test should last 30 seconds.

The Emergency Alert System (EAS) is a national alert and warning system established to enable the President of the United States to address the American public during emergencies. NOAA's National Weather Service, governors and state and local emergency authorities also use parts of the system to issue more localized emergency alerts.

Wednesday’s national test will help federal partners and EAS participants determine the reliability of the system and its effectiveness in notifying the public of emergencies and potential dangers.

Similar to the weekly and monthly EAS tests conducted locally, the nationwide test will involve broadcast radio and television stations, cable television, and satellite radio and television services across all 50 states and the territories of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and American Samoa.

What people can expect
On November 9, at 11:00 a.m. local time, the public will hear a message indicating: "This is a test." The audio message will be the same for both radio and television.

Similar to local Emergency Alert System tests, an audio message will interrupt television and radio programming. When the test is over, regular programming will resume.
“The Emergency Alert System plays an important role in preparing communities for significant hazards and emergencies,” stated Hillman Mitchell, director of the King County Office of Emergency Management. “Conducting tests allows everyone to learn what the alert sounds like and what to do when it is broadcast.”
King County Office of Emergency Management supports all efforts to strengthen community preparedness and emergency notification, including promotion of the federal government’s test of the Emergency Alert System on November 9.

For more information about the test and King County tips on emergency preparedness, visit their webpage.


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32nd Dems Election Watch party

Photo by Carin Chase

Training the next generation of politicians?  Shoreline Councilmember Chris Roberts and his son at 32nd LD Democrats election watch party.

PCO Alan Charnley, also the son of a politician, former State Rep. Donn Charnley, on smartphone to the right.

The Dems held their watch party at Selena's Family Mexican Restaurant at 146th and 15th NE in Shoreline.

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Evan Smith: Eggen, McClelland, McConnell lead Shoreline Council races

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2011

By Evan Smith

Incumbent Shoreline City Council members Chris Eggen and Doris McConnell held commanding leads in early election returns Tuesday night, and former Shoreline Planning Commissioner Robin McClelland held a smaller but still comfortable lead for an open Council seat.

With about half of the expected votes counted, Eggen held more than 69 percent of the vote to 30.5 percent for political newcomer William Hubbell, McConnell held 62 percent to 37 percent for former Councilwoman Janet Way, and McClelland had 53 percent to 47 percent for attorney Jesse Salomon.
Eggen and McConnell each were seeking a second four-year term on the Council. McClelland and Salomon were running for the seat now held by Councilman Terry Scott, who is not running for a second term.

Way was a member of the Council from her election in 2005 until 2009, when she finished third in the August primary.

The results posted Tuesday night came with almost 26 percent of countywide ballots counted. The secretary of state’s office had predicted a King County turnout of 52 percent. City of Shoreline also had a turnout of about 26 percent.

If Eggen and McConnell hold their leads, Shoreline will have re-elected two Council members for the first time since 2003, when the City re-elected then-Councilmen Rich Gustafson and Bob Ransom.

City voters re-elected only Councilman Ron Hansen in 2005, no Council members in 2007 and only Councilman Keith McGlashan in 2009.


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Shorewood swimmers head for State meet as District champs; Shorecrest girls fourth in District

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

The Shorewood girls' swimming team won the 12-team Northwest District 3A swimming and diving meet Saturday, Nov. 5, at Marysville-Pilchuck High School with Shorecrest fourth.

Swimmers from both schools now head for the State 3A championships at the King County Aquatics Center in Federal Way Friday and Saturday, Nov. 11-12.

At the District meet, Annika Stenfjord of Shorewood won the 200-yard freestyle and joined teammates Alicia Hoverson, Megan Ransom and Anni Hecker to win the 200 freestyle relay and with Ransom, Nicola Gerbino and Hecker on the winning 400 freestyle relay team; and Domonique Griffin of Shorecrest won the 1-meter diving competition.

Other Shorewood qualifiers for the State meet include the 200-yard medley relay team, Hecker and Hoverson in the 50-yard freestyle; Sarah Semon in the 100 butterfly; Hecker, Stenfjord and Hoverson in the 100 freestyle; and Christina Garrison in the 100 breaststroke.

Other Shorecrest qualifiers include the 400 freestyle relay team and diver Jayde Loftis.

The Shorewood 200 freestyle relay team enters the State meet with the fourth fastest qualifying time as does Hecker in the 100 freestyle.

Girls’ swimming results, Saturday, November 5
* State qualifying time
Northwest District 3A meet
At Marysville-Pilchuck H.S.

Team scores — Shorewood 294, Glacier Peak 265, Oak Harbor 202, Shorecrest 127, Meadowdale 122, Mount Vernon 94, Mountlake Terrace 77, Marysville-Getchell 60, Sedro Woolley 59, Everett 27, Ferndale 21, Lynnwood 12.

200-yard medley relay — Glacier Peak 1:57.56*. 200 freestyle — Annika Stenfjord, Shorewood, 1:59.50*. 200 individual medley — Ciara Hu, OH, 2:13.87. 50 free —, Keane, Meadowdale, 24.57*. Diving — Domonique Griffin, Shorecrest, 265.70. 100 butterfly — Ciara Hu, OH, 1:01.05*. 100 free — Keane, Meadowdale, 53.29*. 500 free — Christenson,, GP, 5:18.12*. 200 free relay — Shorewood (Annika Stenfjord, Alicia Hoverson, Megan Ransom, Anni Hecker) 1:44.09. 100 backstroke — Wunderlich, GP, 1:03.05*. 100 breaststroke — Christenson, GP, 1:09.81*. 400 free relay — Shorewood (Annika Stenfjord, Megan Ransom, Nicola Gerbino, Anni Hecker) 3:49.84.

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Call for artists / graphic designers for Interurban Trail Mile Markers


Interurban Trail.  Photo courtesy City of Shoreline.

The City of Shoreline in conjunction with CleanScapes (local garbage/recycling hauler) is seeking an artist from the greater Puget Sound area to create mile markers that will enhance the Interurban Trail experience.

Shoreline’s 3 ¼ mile stretch of the trail was completed in 2008 and is used by walkers, strollers and bicyclists between N 145th Street at Linden Ave N and 205th Street by Meridian Ave N.

It is the desire of the City that unique mile markers be created to mark one quarter, half, three quarters and one mile distances. The art markers may be contemporary or traditional and are expected to add visual interest, especially to pedestrians, and excitement as well as a sense of place in history.

They will be installed in the landscape adjacent to and flush with the trail and will be fabricated in a durable, weatherproof material.

Project Goals:
  • Create art that will serve as focal points and visibly announce mileage milestones for users
  • Create art that will encourage reflection of and conversation about art and place.
  • Integrate visual interest into the landscape through art.
  • Reflect the use, topography and/or history of the trail.
Budget:
$2,000 total for four distinct, yet interrelated, designs. This amount will cover fabrication ready designs only. Fabrication and installation of the markers will be provided by funding from CleanScapes in collaboration with the City of Shoreline.

Interurban Trail Bridge over Aurora Avenue at N 160th Street
Vicki Scuri, design team artist
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline

Background:
Located amid the natural beauty of Western Washington 15 miles north of downtown Seattle, the City of Shoreline combines urban opportunities with suburban convenience and comfort. Shoreline boasts a rich history, abundant and spectacular parks, strong neighborhoods, a highly-respected school district and vibrant business community. With nearly 53,000 residents, Shoreline is Washington's 15th largest city.

Interurban Trail.
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline
The Interurban Trail began as the Interurban Trolley in 1912 connecting Tacoma to the City of Everett along the path that is now Aurora Avenue. Use of rail was discontinued in the north King County area in 1939. When the City of Shoreline upgraded its first mile of Aurora, the Trail was re-constructed in conjunction with that re-development project.

A needed feature was a bridge over Aurora Avenue to provide a safe means for pedestrians and bicyclists to cross the thoroughfare. Completed in 2007, the two bridges designed by local public artist, Vicki Scuri, are blue glass and lit beacons, and are icons for the City. There are also bronze medallions at many intersections along the trail honoring the trolley and Interurban history.

Local residents will be the most frequent users of the trail, but as the neighboring cities complete their sections it will become a more heavily used route by those from the larger region as well. As multi-modal transportation and wellness come to the forefront, mile markers on the trail will encourage users to set goals and monitor their progress, and perhaps generate smiles as they pass by.

Artists are encouraged to walk or bike the Shoreline portion of the Interurban Trail prior to submitting materials. See the City’s website for more Interurban Trail/Aurora Avenue development information.

RFQ documents are available on the City website.

Timeline: 
  • December 5              RFQ documents submitted to City of Shoreline
  • December 8-15         Artist selection process including interviews
  • Dec. 15 – Jan.27       Develop concept proposals for review by Art Panel/Park Board
  • February 23               Final approval
  • March 2012               Fabrication
  • Early April 2012       Installation
Intersection medallion
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline
Request for Qualifications: CD with images in .jpg format; text documents in Word. Send: 
1. Statement of interest: one page maximum, describing your art and process for new work, plus what inspires you about this particular opportunity.
2. Ten images of past work including at least five that are similar in nature to work that would be appropriate to this site
3. Annotated list of images indicating artist’s name, title, size, materials, date completed, cost and location. List must match image order on the CD.
4. Artist’s resume

If you would like your materials returned you must include a self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE) with adequate postage, to Ros Bird, Public Art Coordinator, City of Shoreline, 17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133.

Art Jury will include representatives from:
  • Shoreline CleanScapes Friday collection area residents
  • City of Shoreline Parks Board Art Committee
  • Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council
  • Artists
  • City and CleanScapes staff

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Election night: Shoreline City Council races

After the first day of ballot counting, Shoreline City Council incumbents Chris Eggen and Doris McConnell appear headed for re-election. Robin McClelland is leading Jesse Salomon for the race to replace retiring Councilmember Terry Scott.

General and Special Election KING COUNTY 11/8/2011 8:05:18 PM
Election Night Final 11-08-2011

CITY
CITY OF SHORELINE
Ballots Cast/Registered Voters: 8604 / 33429 25.74%
Council Position No. 2
William Hubbell 2243 30.50%
Chris Eggen 5085 69.15%
Write-in 26 0.35%
Council Position No. 4
Janet Way 2762 37.32%
Doris McConnell 4611 62.30%
Write-in 28 0.38%
Council Position No. 6
Jesse Salomon 3417 46.65%
Robin McClelland 3884 53.02%
Write-in 24 0.33%

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Lake Forest Park Council races are close after first ballot count

Council Position No. 2

Brian J. Cathcart110747.88%

Catherine Stanford119951.86%

Write-in60.26%
Council Position No. 4

Chuck Paulsen106445.82%

Jeff Johnson125454.01%

Write-in40.17%
Council Position No. 6

Tom French122152.67%

Ed Sterner108846.94%

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