Lake Forest Park man sentenced for $4M in bogus insurance charges

Saturday, August 25, 2012

From our news partner, The Seattle Times

"A surgical technologist (Kenneth R. Welling, 45, of Lake Forest Park) claimed a gambling addiction led him to bill insurance companies for more than $4 million in bogus charges, sometimes falsely claiming to be a doctor, was sentenced Friday to one year in jail.
"But Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Andrew Hamilton said Welling deserved to spend some time behind bars because his crimes were serious and had gone undetected for nearly a decade.
"In meting out the yearlong jail sentence, Superior Court Judge Carol Schapira acknowledged the destructive nature of addictions but said Welling's crimes were neither small errors nor were they isolated."

Read the entire story in The Seattle Times 


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Kagi, Ryu both approach 70% of 32nd District primary vote

By Evan Smith

Incumbent 32nd District Democratic State Reps. Ruth Kagi and Cindy Ryu both advanced to the general election with almost 70 percent of the primary votes, Kagi against two Republicans, Ryu against one.

Kagi won 69.9 per cent of the primary votes to 20.1 per cent for Republican Robert Reedy, who will be her November opponent, and 10 percent for Republican Eric Alvey, who was eliminated in the primary.

Ryu won 69.9 per cent to 30.1 per cent for Republican Randy Hayden, who will be Ryu's November opponent.

The District includes Shoreline, part of northwest Seattle, Woodway, south Edmonds, Lynnwood and part of Mountlake Terrace.


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Bike to the Shoreline Farmers Market Saturday

Friday, August 24, 2012


The Shoreline Farmers Market is bicycle friendly. Saturday, August 25, 2012, cyclists who show up with their helmets in hand will receive discounts "and other goodies."

Shoreline City Hall parking garage second level, 17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline 98133.
10am to 3pm.

Vegetables, fruit, gifts, music, choice of lunch (try the crepes this week!)


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Golf Tournament to raise money for brain cancer research


The Pink Polka Dots (PPD) Junior Guild is proud to announce the fifth annual Sydney Coxon Memorial golf tournament and silent auction/dinner on Saturday September 8, 2012, at Legion Memorial Golf Course in Everett. 

Sponsored by Integrated Technologies, Inc. (Intec), all proceeds from the event support brain tumor research at Seattle Children’s and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.

PPD was founded by three now-teenaged classmates, in memory of their friend Sydney Coxon who died at age eleven of a brain tumor. As a Seattle Children’s Hospital Junior Guild, the majority of members are teens or younger. 

Intec, an Everett-based engineering design and manufacturing company, is managed by Sydney’s family, who sponsor the event because they and the Pink Polka Dots have a shared goal. 

“No one should have to go through what Sydney’s family went through,” says guild co-founder Kelsey Josund. “We want to prevent any other family, child, or community from being affected by a brain tumor.”

Since its founding in 2006, PPD has raised more than $400,000 for brain cancer researcher Dr. Jim Olson and his lab. Dr. Olson’s lab is responsible for groundbreaking research into tumor detection, removal, and treatment, including “tumor paint” (featured in Time Magazine, July 19, 2007). 

The event is open to the public and direct donations are also welcomed to help in the fight against brain cancers. The cost is $135 for golfing and the buffet dinner, or $65 for just dinner. Both options include the auction in the evening. Register online

All donations received for the event will be matched dollar-for-dollar by the Coxon Family Foundation. 

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Shoreline resident receives WSECU scholarship


The Washington State Employees Credit Union (WSECU) has awarded 28 scholarships totaling more than $49,000 to members who are pursuing a degree at a two- or four- year higher education institution. 

Recipients were chosen based on several criteria including academic record, financial need, community involvement and a written essay.

Students who will attend a four-year or post-graduate institution this fall received $2,000 scholarships. 

This year’s recipients included Duc Truong of Shoreline, who will attend the University of Washington in the fall as a junior.
      
Applications for 2013-2014 WSECU college scholarships will be available January 2013.

Washington State Employees Credit Union is the second largest credit union in the state with more than $1.7 billion in assets, over 160,000 members and 18 branches statewide.


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Cann, Pollet prepare for general-election battle in 46th Legislative District after Pollet’s 60-40 lead in primary

By Evan Smith

Incumbent 46th District Democratic State Rep. Gerry Pollet and Democratic challenger Sylvester Cann are preparing for a November general-election runoff after the two were the only candidates in the primary for the position that Pollet holds by appointment.

Pollet won appointment to the position last year after David Frockt, who had won election to the seat in 2010, moved to the Senate to replace the late Scott White.

Final certified primary results show Pollet with nearly 60 percent of the vote to 40 percent for Cann.

This has become a big money contest. Cann reports raising $94,018 and spending $58,787, with independent expenditures of $28,119 supporting him and $28,119 opposing him. Pollet has raised $72,206 and spent $51,498, with independent expenditures of $685 supporting him and none opposing him.

Cann said Tuesday that he is counting on the larger turnout in the November election to help him.
“It's never been our goal to win a primary election in early August,” he said. “We started this campaign to win the general election in November and bring passion for change, a voice for innovation, and fresh ideas to our State Legislature. That is the foundation we have been building since January with over 17,000 doors knocked on and nearly $100,000 raised. 
“There hasn't been a single day of this campaign that I thought this would be an easy race. We have always known our strategy extends to Nov. 6 when nearly 90,000 people will cast a ballot. 
“Because of lower turnout, primary elections are skewed—and a longtime party activist like my opponent will have a real advantage. 
“A General Election electorate is larger, more diverse, and more concerned about the issues. We saw the positive trend in the primary -- the more votes cast, the better we do. 
"There are young voters and newly registered voters in November that will be more favorable to our campaign, if we have the resources to communicate with them.”

Pollet said, "I am honored to have earned the support of nearly 60 percent of the voters of the 46th District in the primary.
“I look forward to continuing to represent the District in Olympia working to improve our public schools, increase access to higher education and to protect our environment. 
"The voters of the 46th District deserve strong, experienced representation to improve our public schools. It is critical that we move forward with funding for early learning and full day kindergarten; lower class sizes; and, four years of math, science and English for our high school students.”
Pollet noted that he is one of only two Seattle area legislators who is an active public school parent and volunteer. He also teaches at the University of Washington School of Public Health and serves on the Education Appropriations and Higher Education Committees.

He said that primary results reflect his ties to Lake Forest Park and Kenmore, as well as many years volunteering for schools and neighborhoods in North Seattle. He added that he has been working on Bothell Way safety and congestion issues; and, to protect Lake Washington and children's health from dioxin contamination found near Log Boom Park.

He said that he has worked with the legislators from the 32nd District who represented Lake Forest Park and Kenmore, which are now part of the 46th District, noting that Democratic State Reps. Ruth Kagi and Cindy Ryu and Sen. Maralyn Chase of the 32nd District have endorsed him, as have 46th District retiring Rep. Phyllis Kenney and Sen. Frockt, County Councilman Bob Ferguson and the mayors of Lake Forest Park, Mary Jane Goss, and Kenmore, David Baker.

He said that he final vote tally came after nearly $100,000 was spent by his opponent and out-of-district special interests, who paid for expensive mailings on behalf of his opponent.

"I will continue to work hard through the general election, he said. “Residents should look for me at their door to discuss their priorities for our state and give me feedback, or feel free to call or email me at any time."
 Lake Forest Park and Kenmore have been added to the northeast Seattle part of the District.


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Lake Forest Park Council puts moratorium on Southern Gateway permits


Expressing a desire to see its planning process through to the end, the Lake Forest Park City Council passed a moratorium at its August 23 regular meeting on acceptance and processing of permits in much of its Southern Gateway sub-area.

In a presentation on the proposed action, City Attorney Bob Sterbank explained that moratorium is a tool available in land use law to allow a local government to temporarily place development “on hold” when there is concern that development pressure may interrupt the planning process and development of land use regulations to implement the plan. The action impacts approximately 15-20 acres.

Since the 4th quarter of 2011, the Lake Forest Park Planning Commission has been working with MAKERS Architecture and Design to develop a vision and land use plan for the area along the SR 522 southern entrance into the City. The types of things being considered are the interface with the existing neighborhood, public gathering options, green space, street standards, parking, and traffic circulation.

Councilmember Don Fiene also cited a long-standing discussion of increased retail opportunities and the need for variety of housing types and sizes to make it possible for Lake Forest Park citizens to stay in town when their housing needs change.

The Planning Commission, staff and consultants have developed a base plan and are in the environmental impact statement phase of the process. Once these phases are done, it will be reviewed by the public and City Council and, if approved by the City Council, moved to a final phase to develop land use regulations consistent with the new plan. The budget authorized $75,000 to support this process.
Councilmember John Wright noted, “We have made a substantial investment in time and money to get to this point. I would like to protect the end of the process.”

The moratorium was passed as an emergency ordinance and will last up to six months. The law requires a public hearing on it within 60 days and an adoption of findings by the City Council to explain the need for it. A public hearing was set for September 27, 2012, at 7:00 pm at the Lake Forest Park City Hall.



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Employment: Ronald Wastewater has clerical opening

Ronald Wastewater has an employment opening for a clerical worker. All details on webpage.


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Destination: Everett Waterfront Book Festival Sunday



How long since you have driven north? Everett is about the same distance from Shoreline/LFP as Seattle. For an adventure and a way to enjoy the last weekend of August, come north to the Waterfront Book Festival on Sunday, Aug. 26th from 12-4pm, free admission. 

Thirty local authors will be signing their books, they'll have a Mega Raffle to award (all proceeds will be going to three non-profits, two of which are local youth literacy programs), the Everett Farmers Market will be in full swing, there will be several different live musical performers, and when you buy a book you'll get a coupon for a free appetizer from the co-sponsor - Lombardi's Italian Restaurant. 

All this at the beautiful Everett waterfront marina. All details, including the times the authors will be signing, are posted on the website.


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Dance at the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market this Sunday

Scottish Country Dancing Sunday in LFP

The Scottish Country Dancers will be ready to dance for you and with you at the Market this Sunday. 

Join them for some fun outside City Hall, at the north end of the stall area from about 12:15 pm. No experience necessary. If you can smile and move to the music, the Dancers will be ready to help you through some easy dance moves. Experience the fun of a jig or a reel, or just watch and enjoy. 

In case of rain, the performance will move indoors to Third Place Commons.

Classes in Scottish Country Dances are starting in Lake Forest Park at Northwest Ballet Studio in LFP Town Center, Tuesday evenings beginning September 16th. More information or contact 425 - 488-7643 about the LFP class. 


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Sunday in the Park with Peter

The Werner Piano Cafe by Kim Bateman, artist
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline

Piano Time 2012 Performance August 26 

Take a stroll on the Interurban Trail and wander over to the yellow piano on the red brick road to catch the next to last Piano Time performance. 

Peter V Stevens, co-founder of the Seattle Pianist Collective, will be playing the Werner Café Piano, Kim Bateman, artist, from 1 – 2:30pm on Sunday, August 26th. 

Stevens’ performance will include music for kids, contemporary, classical and original compositions. Stay for a bit or the whole time. Bring a blanket or chair or lie on the grass. Or get up and dance to the music. 

The piano is located in the Park at Town Center, just north of the Walgreens at N 175th between Aurora and Midvale Ave N. 

While you’re on the trail remember to check out the Sculpture Stroll artwork. Ten significant sculptures are on view in the Park along the brick road and in the lawn at City Hall. A Sculpture Stroll map and a Piano Time map with images and locations are on the City’s website.

The pianos will be moved to City Hall for storage on August 29th. The final Piano Time concert is that evening at 6pm with Eric “Two Scoops” Moore and his combo playing the City Hall grand piano, Shoreline Rocks by Kelly Lyles. 

Piano Time is a City of Shoreline project, funded in part by a grant from 4Culture and the collaboration of Prosser Piano and other area businesses. 

For more information contact Ros Bird, Public Art Coordinator, 206-801-2661.


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Shoreline Fire holds multi-agency heavy rescue drill

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Relax folks - it's only a drill
Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire


Shoreline Fire Department hosted a multi-agency heavy rescue drill Thursday, August 23, 2012.

It is an effort to familiarize firefighters with  the latest techniques and equipment available to them during  major roadway incidents involving large vehicles. Fire and EMS crews from Northshore, Bothell, Woodinville and Shoreline are participating at Shoreline’s Training Center at 175th and Aurora.

The scenario for the drill is school bus versus three cars – with the school bus overturned.   Crews are practicing securing the vehicles to prevent further damage and injury – and then rescue and treat trapped patients in the safest and fastest way possible.

Shoreline Schools donated the aging school bus for the drill, and school bus drivers were invited to come and view the drill during one of their annual training days. Shoreline Schools, The City of Shoreline, and Shoreline Fire frequently work together in planning the response and recovery for major emergencies and disasters that could occur in our community.


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Environmental art demo and knitalong at Ronald Bog Sunday


Environmental Art Demonstration at Ronald Bog Sunday, August 26, 2012 1pm-4pm

Join artist Meghan Lancaster this Sunday, August 26th, as she begins construction on her woven branch structure to be featured in SummerSet Arts Festival in mid-September at Ronald Bog Park at N 175th and I-5. Learn fiber art techniques and watch the piece grow before your eyes. Attendees are invited to assist the artist if they wish to do so. All supplies/materials supplied. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a chair/blanket. If you wish to help the artist, you may want to bring work gloves.

Community Knitalong at Ronald Bog Park Sunday, August 26, 2012 1pm-4pm

Tree sock knitting for SummerSet Arts Festival: Celebrating Ronald Bog continues. All are welcome and all materials/equipment is supplied. For more info email Cynthia Knox.


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Several contested PCO elections in Shoreline, LFP


By Evan Smith

Several precincts in Shoreline and Lake Forest Park had contested elections for Democratic or Republican precinct committee officer in the Aug. 7 primary election, and one Shoreline precinct had PCO contests in both parties.

In contested Shoreline Democratic PCO elections, final certified results show Krista Tenney defeating Elaine Phelps, 52 votes to 25; Carolyn Hope defeating two opponents with 36 votes to 9 each for Gary Willis and Keith Scully, Michel Brunson defeating Ndingui Moussavou, 64-20, Aimee L. O'Neill defeating Thomas Jefferson, 43-25; and Jerry Cronk defeating John Behrens, 33-19.

In contested Shoreline Republican PCO elections, Larry Brown defeated Susanne Gallis, 39-38; Todd Ramsey defeated William Sandeman, 18-14; Mary Lyn Pettie defeated Doug Parris, 26-20; H.W. (Skip) Barron defeated Phillip W. Westbrook, 28-20; Robert Luu defeated John S. Grindle, 17-7; Ginny Scantlebury defeated William R. Rothman, 45-24; and Kyle Burleigh defeated John P. Verd, 26-13.

In the only contested Lake Forest Park Democratic PCO election, John R. Ference defeated Brad Gaolach, 34-33.

In contested LFP Republican PCO elections, Jason Colberg defeated Diana Jean McQuay, 33-32; Laura L. Wagner defeated Ed Wilder, 25-17; and Richard Fawcett defeated Michael Jones. 21-12.

Most precincts had one or no candidates from one or both parties and had no PCO elections on the ballot.

County officials forward the results to the two political parties.
Democratic and Republican PCOs from Shoreline represent their precincts in the 32nd Legislative District party organizations, PCOs from Lake Forest Park represent their precincts in the 46th Legislative District party organizations.


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Eric Two Scoops Moore plays Piano Time 2012 Finale Performance August 29th

August is on the wane, the days are getting shorter, but Piano Time 2012 will have a rockin’ finale concert on Wednesday, August 29th, from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.  

Kelly Lyles’ Shoreline Rocks piano at Shoreline City Hall will be played by Eric “Two Scoops” Moore joined by his Two Scoops Combo.

Boogie Piano Man Eric "Two Scoops" Moore writes and sings of joy, pathos, hunger and overconsumption, in the Blues tradition of devilish double entendre. Mix baritone vocals, honkin' sax, groovin' bass, Big Easy rhythm and you have the recipe for BIG FUN for all ages! 

Two Scoops won the 2011 Best Blues Piano/Keyboard award from the Washington Blues Society.  But, according to The Two Scoops website, one of his fans wrote, “Always such a treat. Real music, so warm, accessible, comical, and uplifting, almost makes ya wonder why they call it the Blues!”  

Two Scoops in Tacoma
Come on out to Shoreline City Hall for the final August celebration.  Bring your picnic, your family and friends and enjoy some lively sounds.

This has been quite a month of music around Shoreline with eight pianos played at all hours by young and old, novices and accomplished performers.  Seven pianos will now go into storage with the City Hall grand remaining in the lobby for occasional concerts to brighten those sometimes gray days.

Piano Time is a City of Shoreline project, funded in part by a grant from 4Culture and the collaboration of Prosser Piano and other area businesses.

For more information contact Ros Bird, Public Art Coordinator, 206-801-2661.


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Death Notices as of August 22, 2012

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.


Richard W. Leidholm  1944-2012  "Led a full and adventure-filled life." Passed away at his home in Shoreline. Services at St Luke in Shoreline.
Stephanie D. Schiller  1940-2012  Lived in Shoreline for 27 years. A snowbird, she died at her home in Arizona. Celebration of Life at First Lutheran Church of Richmond Beach.
Kevin James Sullivan   1952-2012  Attended Shoreline Community College before transferring to Seattle U to get his teaching degree.
Jeffrey Scott Sanders  1967-2012  Enthusiastic automobile racing fan, and nature photographer. A devoted cyclist for both mountain and road bikes. Board Member for OSIA, Son's of Italy-Shoreline Lodge. Volunteer for Shoreline Senior Services.
Carrie-Anne Margaret Page  1969-2012  Attended Shoreline and Shorecrest High Schools, St Mark Catholic church in Shoreline.
Marie Pauline Ellis  1922-2012  Married in 1941, she and her husband raised their two sons in Lake Forest Park.
Betty Favorite 1928-2012  Founder of Favorite Nurses, a staffing service for nurses. Loved to travel. Services at Lake Forest Park Presbyterian Church.
John M. Velacso  1963-2012  Passed away suddenly while on vacation. Services at St Mark in Shoreline.
Willy Clark, PhD  1927-2012 Taught speech and drama for 34 years at Shoreline Community College. Founding Artistic Director for La Pensee Discovery! Theater, specializing in new plays, and worked with the Shoreline Arts Council to foster new plays via the Readers' Theatre.
Wesley Alexander "Alex" "Mac" MacCready -2012 aged 20, of Shoreline. Drowned in Micronesia on June 30, 2012.
Barbara Elizabeth Siem  aged 88, died in Shoreline after a prolonged battle with dementia.
Jack Matthew "Matt" McInnis  1966-2012  Graduated from Shorecrest, sang in the Chansons. Went to North Seattle CC. Worked at Fred Meyer photo / electronics department. Played soccer for ShoreLake Super Stars.
Brian Robert Dixon  1959-2012  Memorials to King's Schools, Shoreline.
Lynn Ann Collins  1957-2012  Attended Shoreline CC to obtain her degree in nursing.
Logan Vermillion  1922-2012  Services at Bethel Lutheran Church in Shoreline.
Margaret E. Newell  1917-2012 Taught in the Shoreline School District where she retired in 1979.
Elspeth Landry Wallace  1929-2012  Moved to Lake Forest Park in 1964. Research assistant at Children's Orthopedic Hospital. Coordinated the volunteer program for Planned Parenthood. Seven years on Board of Trustees for Harborview, retiring as President in 1992. With her husband, lived and worked in Canada, retiring to Shoreline. "She was a 'hands-on' mother, PTA worker, and swim team parent."
Beverly Jean (Johnson) White  1929-2012  Attended Shoreline CC in her 40s to obtain her nursing degree. "She had the distinct privilege of having the college president kiss her as he presented her with her diploma." The president was her husband, Dick White.
Paul Bixler Simonton Jr.  1921-2012 Active member of the Lake Forest Park Presbyterian Church where he served terms as both a Deacon and an Elder.


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Metro Transit forming Sounding Board in Shoreline/North Seattle area

Photo by Ned Ahrens, King County

by Metro Matters Team

With Metro Transit’s RapidRide E Line starting in fall 2013, King County Metro Transit is forming a community Sounding Board in the Shoreline and North Seattle areas to gather advice to improve bus service connections.

Bus riders who regularly travel routes in that area are invited to help develop service change recommendations for fall 2013. The sounding board will meet 9 to 12 times, from September 2012 to March 2013. Sound Board meetings mostly will be scheduled on Thursday evenings unless a scheduling conflict occurs.


For questions or to receive a printed application form, contact Ashley DeForest, 206-684-1154.

Why change bus service?
Starting fall 2013, the RapidRide E Line will travel the Aurora Avenue North corridor between Aurora Village Transit Center and downtown Seattle. The E Line will provide a backbone of new, frequent transit service that other routes in the area can connect to and complement. 

Working with the Sounding Board, Metro will be considering changes to improve:
  • connections to the E Line
  • bus service in the neighborhoods surrounding Aurora Avenue North
  • connections between transit activity centers such as Fremont, Wallingford, Greenwood, Greenlake, Northgate and Shoreline.


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Castles in the sand at Richmond Beach Sunday

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

1st Place: Pomeii Jamaican style
Photo by Bob Pfeiffer

By Jack Malek

This year’s Sandcastle Building Contest brought to a close the Celebrate Shoreline week-long series of events commemorating the City's 17th birthday. Attendance was fantastic! There were 22 contestants and approximately 300+ people on the beach.  

Comments often heard included "healthy fun" and "family friendly" where anyone could participate and have a very real chance at winning a prize!  

Jerry and Dave at the Registration Desk
Photo by Jack Malek
A huge thank you to the dedicated volunteers who helped out: Bob and Judy Allen from Innis Arden; Larry and Jeanne Monger from Echo Lake; Gretchen Atkinson from Meridian Park; Ed Adams, Steve Kerr, Jerry Girmus, Dave Wight, Sheri Ashleman, Christie Wishaar and Jack Malek from Richmond Beach; City staff.

Judges Shari Winstead, Bob Pfeiffer, Rich Gustafson
Photo by Jack Malek
Judges Rich Gustafson, ProShoreline and former Shoreline City Council member; Bob Pfeiffer, President of the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council; and Shoreline City Council member Shari Winstead.  

Northwest Family Chiropractic and Massage
Photo by Jack Malek
Also thanks to our prize sponsors: Full Moon Thai Cuisine, Gino's Pizza & Pasta, Hill's Restaurant, The Flying Dragon Restaurant and Spin Alley Bowling.  And finally, thanks to Northwest Family Chiropractic and Massage for grilling those delicious sausages! 

This year’s winners were:

Jack Malek (right) presents 1st Place to Team Sinks Fast
Photo by Bob Pfeiffer
1st Place: Pompeii Jamaican Style by Team Sinks Fast - Dan, Rachel and Jacob Berg and Gail Herman

2nd Place: Shoreline Chalet
Photo by Bob Pfeiffer
2nd Place to Team Super M's
Photo by Bob Pfeiffer

2nd Place: Shoreline Chalet by Team Super M's - Jacob, Steve, Joan, and Cameron Miller

3rd Place to Fort Turtle
Photo by Bob Pfeiffer

Jack Malek (right) with 3rd Place Team Nont
Photo by Bob Pfeiffer

3rd Place: Fort Turtle by Team Nont - Poonsiri, Pete, and Pie Aplchatpichien and Wichaphon Charnsakam.

Honorable Mention Family Category: Lamb Village by Bobby, Ava, Emily, Corey, Deanna, and Jamie Lamb

Honorable Mention Teen Category: The Tardis (Dr. Who) by Marlena Wilhelmsen and Phoebe Crampton-Haywood

Honorable Mention Kids Category: Cat Fort by Carla Aleveraz

We look forward to seeing you all again next year!


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Open house for Lyon Creek flood reduction project September 10


Lyon Creek flooding in Towne Centre, December 2010

The public is invited to the Lyon Creek bypass flood reduction project open house on Monday, September 10, 2012 from 6:30 to 8:30pm in the Lake Forest Park City Hall, Council Chambers. 17425 Ballinger Way NE, Lake Forest Park 98155, 206-368-5440.

This is a great opportunity to learn more about the Lyon Creek bypass project and ask any flood reduction program questions you may have. All interested parties are encouraged to attend.


Project Summary from Aaron Halverson, Environmental Programs Manager

Flooding causes Lyon Creek to overflow its banks into McAleer Creek resulting in the flooding that is experienced in the Sheridan Beach, Town Center and Bothell Way area.  To address this issue the City collaborated with engineering and environmental consultants to study the problem and determined that a high-flow bypass is needed to capture and divert floodwater before it enters the floodplain. A bypass on Lyon Creek will provide the following flood reduction and stream enhancement benefits:

  • Flood protection for the Lake Forest Park Town Center, Northshore Fire Department station, State Route 522 (Bothell Way), and over 20 residences in Sheridan Beach
  • Fine sediment will be captured behind the intake screens while larger sediment and cobble will move downstream, enhancing the most critical area of the stream bed
  • Reduced stream bank erosion
  • Installation of large woody debris upstream and downstream of the intake and outlet portions of the facility to create habitat opportunities for aquatic organisms
  • Reduced accumulation of sediment at the mouth of Lyon Creek that negatively impacts lake access for the Civic Club and adjacent neighbors

The cost estimate for the project is $4.3 million. The City anticipates that federal and county funding will provide $3.7 million toward design and construction of the project. The current schedule provides for design in 2013 and construction in 2013-15.


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Try Your Luck at Outdoor Movie Night, Saturday, August 25


By Melanie Matway


 If you've been to previous Outdoor Movie Night events, you know the businesses in the North City and Ballinger neighborhoods have been quite generous in donating cash, gift certificates and other items for this community event.  
This year's Outdoor Movie Night is no exception and offers some truly fabulous raffle prizes.  

  • Oral-B Electric Toothbrush kit ($150) - Alex Jarrett, DDS
  • $150 gift certificate - Scott Sherman Auto Care
  • Emergency Road Kit ($30) - Les Schwab
  • $25 gift certificate - North City Bistro
  • Gift certificates (2) for large pizzas - Suni's Gourmet Express
  • $35 gift certificate for oil change - Jiffy Lube 
  • $12 gift certificate for manicure - Tami's Nails
     
Everyone attending gets one FREE raffle ticket.  Extra tickets can be purchased at $0.25 each or 5 for $1 from concessions.  The more you buy, the better your odds.  Tickets will be sold till 8pm.  
All our contributors will be acknowledged in a pre-movie slide show and top donors will receive special recognition on sponsor boards at the entrance.  These include Tree House Yoga, North City Lumber, Dr. Bob Feasel, Smart Subaru, Marshall Emmons, Washington Tree and Lawn Care, and Starbucks.  Their generous donations help us purchase concessions and supplies.

So come early and take a chance at going home with one of these terrific prizes.  
Gates open at 7pm at Aldercrest Annex (NE 200th St in Shoreline).  Admission is free.  Enjoy pre-movie music, a robotics demonstration, and activities like games, face-painting, and crafts.  Then set down on the grass with drinks, snack items, and glowsticks for the kids - all items available at $1 each from concessions - and prepare for the evening's presentation, Puss in Boots
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Nominate a Shoreline teacher as a Hero in the Classroom


Do you know a Shoreline teacher who deserves recognition for his or her hard work and dedication in the classroom? Nominations for the 2012 Symetra Heroes in the Classroom are now open.

Twenty-four King County area teachers will be selected for their outstanding leadership and instruction. Winners will receive two tickets to a 2012 Seattle Seahawks home game, a VIP sideline experience at Qwest Field, $1,000 for classroom supplies, as well as recognition at school and on field during game day.

Hero selection is based on a teacher's ability to balance the core curriculum with students' individual needs; build trust among students, parents and the community; and invest in their students' long-term success. The sooner the nominations are submitted, the more opportunity your favorite teacher has to be a winner!

For more information and to nominate a teacher today, visit the Symetra Heroes in the Classroom website.


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King County Children and Family Services Center Capital Levy passes by final 55%-45% margin

By Evan Smith

The King County Children and Family Services Center Capital Levy passed by a final 55 percent to 45 percent margin in final results certified Tuesday, well above the needed simple majority.

The measure authorizes a nine-year tax levy to pay for replacing the County Children and Family Services Center.

The County had a final voter turnout of 38.92 percent, just above the State average of 38.48 percent.


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Yoga deal for readers of the Shoreline Area News




Two-for-One for Shoreline Area News Readers: Get Healthy This Fall!

$20 for 20 days of unlimited yoga classes-- one for you and one for a friend.

Just tell us you read the Shoreline Area News, and we will give you this gift. 


All levels of skill are welcome
Offer good until September 30, 2012

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Coyotes in Lake Forest Park: how to react in an encounter with a coyote

Photo from Wikimedia


On July 27, 2012 a Grace Cole Nature Park user was reportedly stalked by a coyote. Lake Forest Police were notified and responded to the encounter but no coyotes were spotted by officers.

This is abnormal behavior for a coyote. Coyotes are wild animals that should have a natural fear of humans. Behavior like this is often the result of encouragement from humans including feeding or allowing the animal to approach.

If you see a coyote do not approach it or turn your back to it. You should leave the area by slowly backing away from the coyote while facing it. If you are approached by a coyote you can try to scare it by yelling, throwing sticks and small rocks toward it but not directly at it and making yourself seem as large as possible. If the animal gets too close you can use a stick or pepper spray to keep it away.

Call 911 if you are stalked or attacked by a coyote. If you have questions contact the City of Lake Forest Park at 206-368-5440.


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Coday asks for help in removing campaign signs

By Evan Smith

Dr. Art Coday of Shoreline, who lost a bid for U.S. senate in the recent primary, has asked people in Shoreline, Lake Forest Park and around the State to remove his campaign signs,

He asks anyone who finds a sign to return it to local Republican Party offices.

Final certified primary election results released Tuesday showed Republican Coday with less than 6 percent of the statewide vote, compared to 56 percent for Democratic incumbent Maria Cantwell and 30 percent for Republican Michael Baumgartner, Coday has endorsed Baumgartner in the general election against Cantwell.


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Shoreline Cooperative preschool has openings for 4-5 year olds

Shoreline Cooperative Preschool families and staff
in the Celebrate Shoreline Parade


Shoreline Cooperative Preschool is creative and enriching! We currently have a few spots left for our Inventors class (ages 4-5) which meets on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 12:30-3:00.
Our preschool offers a unique and educational environment through:

  • Fantastic teachers with 25 years teaching experience
  • Regular field trips as part of curriculum
  • Guided creative play
  • Puzzles and creative thinking
  • Small group projects
  • Spacious gym/indoor playground
  • Outdoor playground
  • Science tables
  • Art projects
  • Sensory and water tables
  • No potty training necessary
  • Less than most childcare options


Call us today to try a class for free or tour our preschool: 206-362-3257.
816 NE 190th Street, Shoreline WA 98155

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46th Legislative District candidate Siegfriedt says there’s room to attract new support to catch Farrell in general election for open seat

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

By Evan Smith

Sarajane Siegfriedt, who trails fellow Democrat Jessyn Farrell in primary election results, says that there’s “plenty of room to attract new support” for the general election.

Siegfriedt and Farrell will run off in November for the position that retiring Democratic State Rep. Phyllis Kenney now holds in the 46th District, which includes Lake Forest Park, Kenmore and northeast Seattle.

She notes that, although voter turnout in the 46th District was the highest in the County, it will probably double in November.

With primary election results to be certified Tuesday, Farrell holds 30 percent of the primary votes to Siegfriedt’s 22 percent, Republican Scott Hodges’ 18 percent, Democrat Shelly Crocker’s 16 percent, Democrat Dusty Hoerler’s 12 percent and independent Stan Lippmann’s 2 percent.

Siegfriedt said last week that she plans to “redouble my doorbelling efforts and contact voters who may have voted for my two Democratic opponents who didn't move on, or who may not have voted at all.”

Both Crocker and Hoerler raised and spent more money than either Farrell or Siegfriedt, but Siegfriedt said, 

“The reason I did better than my better-funded opponents is that I have the most Olympia experience and the endorsements of the 46th District Democrats and of Rep. Phyllis Kenney and Sen. Ken Jacobsen, both of whom have huge support in the 46th; I'm also endorsed by Sen Maralyn Chase and Rep. Ruth Kagi who have represented Lake Forest Park and Kenmore for many years. Voters know what to expect from them and, therefore, from me.
“My platform is the same as the 46th District Democrats, since I co-chaired the Platform Committee.
“Support at the doors from the Democratic Precinct Committee Officers also made a big difference. I have been on the board of the 46th District Democrats since 2004, and they know me.
“I am also on record in support of the 37-point legislative agenda of the King County Democrats, as their Legislative Action Chair.”
She added that “the Republican vote represents a high-water point for the GOP in the new 46th, at about 18 to 20% of the vote.
“There's plenty of room to attract new support among the other 80 percent who identify as Democrats or who lean Democratic.”


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Eagle Scout project completed at Richmond Beach First Lutheran church


Troop 325 muscle worked on the Eagle Scout project on August 6th ~ Aaron M,  Kelly M, Colin E, Jonathan G, Kyle G, Austin B, Adam B,  Daniel H and Don H. Helpers not pictured ~ Gary B, Bob P, Zach J, Steve J, and Finn S.


Aaron Miller, a senior at Shorewood High School and member of Boy Scout Troop 325, recently competed his Eagle Scout project. Since its introduction in 1911, the Eagle Scout rank has been earned by more than 2 million young men, who have earned at least 21 merit badges, learned a variety of skills, performed community service, and demonstrated leadership. 

This is the area that Aaron picked for his landscaping project

Aaron designed and coordinated the construction of a landscaping project at First Lutheran Church of Richmond Beach. It was his responsibility to create the design, solicit building materials, and then organize volunteers to complete the work. 

The project involved a lot of heavy labor

The project involved removing grass and bushes that were on a westward facing slope and then adding raised flower beds, large landscaping rocks and plants. 

The finished garden

Aaron thanks the companies that donated to his project: Sky Nursery, Aurora Rents, Home Depot (Bitter Lake), Cal Portland, MJD Distributors (south of Aurora Rents-Shoreline), and Mutual Materials (Mukilteo).


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Best selling author Jeannette Walls to headline Hopelink luncheon

Jeannette Walls, who wrote the best-selling memoir The Glass Castle, will deliver the keynote address at Hopelink’s 17th annual Reaching Out Benefit Luncheon, Monday October 15 at Bellevue’s Meydenbauer Center.

Walls will share her true story of growing up in poverty, the impact it had on her life, and how organizations like Hopelink provide a critical safety net to parents, their children, and many others in our community facing hunger and homelessness.

The annual Reaching Out luncheon enables Hopelink, the largest social services agency serving east and north King County, to continue ensuring that tens of thousands of local at-risk families and individuals navigate the journey from vulnerability and crisis to independence and stability. The agency is celebrating its 40th year of helping homeless and low-income families, children, seniors and people with disabilities get back on their feet. Last year’s luncheon raised $1.2 million to pay for vital services.

Walls’ memoir The Glass Castle was published in 2006 and spent more than four years on the New York Times best-sellers list. The inspiring story has sold more than 3.5 million copies in the United States, been translated into 22 languages, and was named one of the "Top 10 Books of the Decade" by Amazon.com. As a journalist, Walls’ work has appeared in New York Magazine, Esquire, USA Today, and on MSNBC.

In The Glass Castle, Walls describes growing up in the desert of the American Southwest and then in a West Virginia mining town with her three siblings and the brilliant, unorthodox, irresponsible parents who manage at once to neglect them, love them, and teach them to face their fears.

The story is at times harrowing and at times hilarious as the children go without food and indoor plumbing yet are encouraged to read Shakespeare and dream of the beautiful glass house they will all one day build. Despite her hardships, Walls develops the determination to leave West Virginia on her own at the age of 16, move to New York City, enroll in Barnard College and eventually become a well-known columnist for New York magazine and MSNBC.com and a television personality.

This inspirational book has been taught at universities in courses on literature, psychology, parenting, child development, and poverty. Walls has spoken at colleges, corporations, and business associations about overcoming hardship and the keys to turning adversity to your advantage.

The Hopelink Reaching Out benefit luncheon will be held on Monday, October 15, 2012, from noon to 1:15 p.m. at Meydenbauer Center, 11100 NE 6th St. in Bellevue, WA. There is no charge to attend the luncheon, but during the program guests will be asked to make a donation in support of Hopelink’s services. Comcast is the Presenting Sponsor for the event. More information or to register.

Since 1971, Hopelink has served homeless and low-income families, children, seniors and people with disabilities in north and east King County by promoting self-sufficiency for all members of our community and helping people make lasting change. Hopelink meets the need for food, shelter, family development and stabilization, transportation and adult literacy skills. For more information on Hopelink and its services, call 425-869-6000.


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Put on your best smiles for the SCC Dental Hygiene Gala


Saturday, September 15, 2012, 6-9pm, SCC PUB Main Dining Hall, 16101 Greenwood Ave N.

Join us in celebrating the Past, Present and Future of the Shoreline Dental Hygiene Program, featuring Rod Heivilin as our talented Master of Ceremonies. This event will honor the ongoing graduation of dental hygienists, reuniting hygiene alumni, faculty, staff, and friends. 

We intend to raise new funds for dental hygiene scholarship and ensure the enhancement of the Dental Hygiene Program for the future. 

Kurt Wilson, Sous-Chef in New York City, affiliated with renowned Chef Mario Batali, will be preparing delicious culinary delights, with wine generously provided by Silver Lake Winery.

Tickets are available online at Brown Paper Tickets or by phone 1-800-838-3006.

Advance ticket sales $85 prior to September 4, thereafter $100. Includes open wine bar featuring Silver Lake Winery and food inspired by Mario Batali's Lupa Osteria Romano in New York City.

Donate online if you cannot attend and still want to support the program.

For more information email or phone 206-546-4709 the Shoreline Dental Hygiene Program.


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School board meeting August 20

Devon Vose Rickabaugh
Shoreline School Board Meeting Monday August 20, 2012
By Devon Vose Rickabaugh

The Shoreline School Board unanimously passed three budgetary items including adopting the budget for 2012-2013 school year, approving the sale of South Woods surplus property to transfer the funds from the sale to the general fund for purchasing instructional material. Also the Board declared an emergency at the Aldercrest Annex which was destroyed by fire on August 8th. Declaring the emergency allows the district to proceed with contracting for demolition services once the cost estimates have been received and evaluated.

The Board voted to support “the continued work of Network for Excellence in Washington Schools (NEWS)” who filed a lawsuit to order the State to fully fund public education. The court ruled the State was in violation of its “paramount duty” to amply provide tor the education of all children. The board authorized $8,270 (one dollar for each projected full time student in the district) to assist NEWS in following up to ensure that the State amply funds K-12 education.

The Board approved an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Shoreline to improve safe walking routes to Briarcrest Elementary School. The City obtained a $385,000 Safe Routes to School Grant and the district will contribute $23,000 of capital funding.

Douglas Shook was introduced to the Board as the new assistant principal at Kellogg Middle School.

Rick Robbins, former Shorewood principal, has been hired as facilitator to plan the framework and implement Naviance, the new college and career planning tool which will be implemented in grades 7-12.

Director of Instructional Technology Jim Golubich reported Shorecrest High School will join Shorewood in implementing school-wide iPad deployment this year. Staff and students are scheduled for training in the next few weeks. Some of the Board requested that they be trained too. Laptops will still be used in the middle schools for another year.


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