Parker's leveled to the ground - grand history a pile of splinters

Sunday, November 18, 2012


After the demolition equipment, Parker's is a pile of rubble
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

The venerable Parker's Ballroom, home to Seattle's rock and roll history, was recently leveled to the ground. Most recently a sports bar, Parker's had a glorious past as one of the homes to early Seattle rock and roll.


By Peter Blecha, June 05, 2002


Parker's Ballroom

Seattle’s venerable Parker's Ballroom (which opened in 1930 on the "New Seattle-Everett Highway," now known as Aurora Avenue N) held a unique place in Northwest music history. Like a few other local dancehalls, it spanned all of the sequential musical era’s from the wild jazz days of the Prohibition Era right on up through the forties swing scene, from the rise of rock ‘n’ roll in the fifties, to the psychedelic sixties, and onwards to the heavy metal, disco, and punk rock scenes of the seventies. Unlike most other historic dancehalls, Parker’s survived into the twenty-first century before being demolished in 2012.

A Remarkable Architectural Marvel

The roadhouse was founded by its namesake, Dick Parker (d. 1940), a meatpacker by trade, who purposefully limited his search for a building site to those located just outside of Seattle’s northern city limits (then drawn at 85th Street). This was in an effort to escape various harsh city ordinances that restricted public dancing and other nightlife activities. In the end Parker acquired a 5-acre plot at 170th Street on the "New Seattle-Everett Highway" and in 1929 construction got underway.

Parker's self-built hall was some sort of a remarkable architectural marvel: the thing was basically a 20,000 square foot wide-open dance floor with absolutely no posts obstructing. When Dick Parker's Pavilion opened for business in 1930, they kicked off a long streak of booking popular local acts (including Putt Anderson & his Dixieland Band, and orchestras led by Frankie Roth, Burke Garrett, and Max Pillar) and a number of national stars as Tommy Dorsey’s, Guy Lombardo’s, and Jan Garber's orchestras.

With alcohol Prohibition still in effect and the Great Depression dragging the economy down, times were so tough that by 1932 Parker had resorted to advertising his dancehall as “Dick Parker’s Roller Rink” in order to attract a different clientele -- skaters. Sometime after Parker passed on in 1940 (and with his wife Dodie following soon thereafter) the hall was inherited by family and one sister, Kelma Shoemaker, took over as manager.

Seattle's Segregated Music Scene

The years went by and the big-band dances continued, but by the mid-fifties a younger crowd was developing an interest in the new rockin’ R&B sounds that were gaining momentum. Although Seattle had a couple pioneering R&B acts active at the time, they were not being booked at Parker’s nor at other major halls. The main reason being: This was still a day and age when the town was saddled with two different -- and racially segregated -- musicians unions, each of which had their turf well marked. The bigger, and white, union (AFM No. 76) claimed the lucrative downtown hotels and ballrooms and north-end rooms while the other, black, union (AFM No. 493) necessarily settled for the nightclubs in the central city and the strip of rooms south of downtown spread along Jackson Street.

Times were changing though -- and in fact the two unions finally merged in 1956 -- but not without a few skirmishes. It was that year that KCPQ-TV (Channel 13) decided to produce a new teen-dance show, Rock 'n' Roll Party. The problem was, they’d chosen a black band (Billy Tolles & the Vibrators) as the program’s host band and they wanted to broadcast it live from Parker's -- a room that was traditionally within AFM No. 76’s “zone.”

The late Dave Lewis, another local black bandleader, once recalled that Parker’s also wanted to hire his combo for some shows, but the white union balked and pointedly reminded the hall’s management that the north-end was still their area and that the booking of black acts there just couldn’t be allowed without risking the mounting of a boycott picket-line. Parker’s brave reply was nonnegotiable: Either the union would overlook their hiring of Billy Tolles’ group and the Dave Lewis Combo or the hall would never hire local white musicians to perform there again. To Lewis’ recollections, accommodations were suddenly made and a new era began with the Rock ‘n’ Roll Party.

One Legendary Night

Meanwhile the top white teen band in town, the Frantics, became the first combo to sign a recording contract with the new local label, Dolton Records. Dolton had just gotten off to a remarkable start by issuing a No. 1 national hit by the Olympia-based teen vocal trio, the Fleetwoods. Then the label signed the Frantics (who also cut a few 45s that became national hits) and began booking the two acts together at live shows – including one legendary night at Parker’s. It was on February 21, 1959, that the Fleetwoods and Frantics both performed there as opening acts for a visiting star, Bobby Darin. And, in fact, the Frantics were actually hired to play with Darin who came out west without a band. The Frantics’ bassist, Jim Manolides, once recalled that:

“We got this job at Parker's on a Sunday night. We knew for several weeks that we got this big gig coming so we already knew his [hit] songs -- “Splish Splash,” “Plain Jane,” “Queen Of The Hop” -- but in this case we learned both sides of all his records! So, he brings his own piano player with him, Dick Berke, and we play Parker’s. He loved it! He was just thrilled! The place was packed! There were 1200 people. And after he does his little show he came and joined the band! He sang Ray Charles' "I've Got A Woman" with us and then he started playin' the piano a little bit and he was singin' -- and playin' the drums! He just loved it and had a really good time” (Interview).

Jerry Lee's Dance Shoes

By that point Parker's Ballroom was the hottest dancehall around, but then something occurred that caused the hall to suddenly ban rock 'n' roll shows outright. The last straw for management was the night that that Jerry Lee Lewis performed there. Besides whipping the crowd into a riotous frenzy, the maniacal Lewis also had the poor judgment to leap upon the house's new piano (as per his usual live routine) to dance. Well, so the story goes, Mrs. Shoemaker rushed out on the stage mid-song driving the rockabilly wildman down with a broom and publicly scolding him for scratching her instrument with his shoes.

As a direct result of that incident the management swore that there would henceforth be no more rock 'n' roll dances at Parker’s. This turn of events was a sore loss to area teens, but after a year passed one ambitious young band, the Viceroys, somehow convinced the house that their crowd was well-behaved and around late 1960 they were given one shot. The Viceroys -- and an audience that apparently understood what all was at stake -- managed to successfully pull off a dance that went without any untoward altercations. Rock 'n' roll was back to stay at Parker’s.

For years (after Prohibition ended in 1934) Parker’s existed as “bottle club” whereby customers brought in their own booze (kept in a brown paper bag under their tables) and the house sold them “set-ups” -- a glass half-full of ice and perhaps some mixer. This arrangement was the legally prescribed way of running a club right up until 1961 when political leaders (in anticipation of the throngs of visitors expected to attend the upcoming 1962 World’s Fair) loosened a number of overly-restrictive old laws pertaining to nightlife, including strict noise ordinances and rules for liquor establishments. As a result, Parker’s was among the many local rooms that were finally free to sell beer and/or other alcoholic beverages.

Teen-Dances of the Sixties

Around that same time, Parker’s and Shoemaker’s nephews, Vern Amondson and Skip Horn, took over management and teen-dances became a weekend staple there for years. Many nights saw crowds in excess of 1,000 show up to dance to hit acts like the Beach Boys and Them (w/ Van Morrison).

But mainly, it was the Northwest stars like Paul Revere & the Raiders, the Kingsmen, the Sonics, and the Wailers who fueled so many dances there over the years. But it was another local combo, the Dynamics, who were the hottest draw at the hall and after recording a gig there, the resultant The Dynamics with Jimmy Hanna LP was issued in 1964 to great success. The album’s liner notes (as penned by label head, Tom Ogilvy) accurately noted the band’s significant influence on locals:

“If you were at Parkers’ Ballroom in Seattle recently, then you witnessed a new trend. The Dynamics were present and smokin’ with a big band sound. This has become a regular event for various kinds of fans whether they be listeners, members of other musical groups or just people who like to burn by knee-poppin’ across the dance floor.”
The Dynamics were a genuine phenomena, their LP became an essential in the record collection of every fan of the horn-driven “Northwest Sound,” and Parker’s Ballroom became solidified as the center of the north-end’s teen-dance action.

From the Sixties to Psychedelic

As the years went by Parker’s would successfully weather the changing times -- but only by going through radical updates. In 1970 the hall was recast as the psychedelic black-light drenched Aquarius Tavern. And although its first scheduled dance in this new incarnation was a flop -- the Buddy Miles Express was a no-show -- the place succeeded very well over the years bringing in such acts that ranged from A–Z, including (to name but a few): Aerosmith, America, BTO, Badfinger, the Byrds, Albert Collins, the Guess Who, Albert King, the Ohio Players, Johnnie Otis, the Righteous Brothers, Al Stewart, George Strait, Muddy Waters, Koko Taylor, Toots and the Maytals, the Ventures, and Warren Zevon.

In addition, a whole new generation of local bands – including Burgundy Express, Bighorn, and a group called Heart -- developed sizeable fan-bases in part because of their Aquarius appearances. In fact, one of Heart’s shows there in 1975 was captured live on tape and a few years later (after they’d broken out as an international hit act) those recordings were issued on the Magazine LP. But there were many other legendary nights at the hall including the time several years later when Motown superstar Stevie Wonder made a surprise visit to sit in and sing a few songs with Bernadette Bascom and her funky dance band, Epicentre.

Reincarnations and Further Reincarnations

By 1980 the hall required some spiffing up and the owners committed themselves to a $1,000,000 remodel in an effort to revamp it as a full-blown "supper-club." With an all-new commercial kitchen, the renamed Parker’s Restaurant also continued to bring in major touring stars like Elvin Bishop, Blue Oyster Cult, Ray Charles, Joe Cocker, Crowded House, Joan Jett, B. B. King, Marshall Tucker, John Mayall, Simply Red, and Tina Turner.

In the 1990s, the building reincarnated yet again -- this time into a gambling joint called Parker’s Sports Bar & Casino. That business was closed in 2012, and the building was demolished that November. 

Sources:
The Dynamics with Jimmy Hanna LP, The Dynamics, Bolo Records (BLP 8001), 1964; Sally McDonald, "Now It’s Parker’s Again and Dancing Cheek to Cheek," North Times, July 2, 1980; Rick Nelson, "Headliners At Parker’s Since ’71," Tacoma News Tribune, March 30, 1993; Pete Blecha Interviews with Skip Horn, October 5, 1989; Billy Tolles (The Vibrators), 1993, 2000; Dave Lewis, 1983-1995; Ron Woods, Terry Afdem, Jimmy Hanna (The Dynamics), 1983-1988; Jim Valley (The Viceroys), 1983; Jim Manolides, Ron Peterson (The Frantics), 1984-1998; Ann & Nancy Wilson (Heart), 1998; "Parker's Casino and Sports Bar May Be Headed for Demolition," Shoreline Area News, August 21, 2012 (http://www.shorelineareanews.com/2012/08/parkers-casino-and-sports-bar-may-be.html); Skip Horn, email to HistoryLink.org, November 13, 2012, in possession of HistoryLink.org, Seattle, Washington.
Note: This essay was updated on November 14, 2012. By Peter Blecha, June 05, 2002


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Drowsy driving: a needless cause of tragedies

Drowsy driving, or sleepiness, has been identified as a factor in a growing number of automobile crashes. As with the dangers of speeding, drinking and driving, and not wearing seat belts, drowsy driving is just as devastating and dangerous.

Drowsy driving has serious consequences on our highways. It impairs driver’s reaction time, judgment, vision, awareness of surroundings and decision making. Warnings signs include: trouble keeping your eyes open and head up, difficulty focusing, yawning repeatedly, and missing exits or traffic signs.

“Falling asleep at the wheel is as preventable as collisions that are caused by speeding and drinking and driving,” said Chief John Batiste, Washington State Patrol. “People need to take the necessary precautions to prevent sleepiness as a needless cause of deaths and injuries.”

In 2010, 16 motorists were killed and 60 were seriously injured in Washington State because of drowsy driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, each year at least 1,550 deaths and 71,000 injuries are a result of drowsy driving.

Drowsy driving is such an important issue it prompted Washington State Governor Chris Gregoire to sign a proclamation. In it, she urges all Washington State citizens to join her in observing national Drowsy Driving Prevention Week (DDPW) November 12-18, 2012.

The DDPW campaign was developed to educate young drivers, their parents and others about drowsy driving and its prevention. The AAA Foundation estimates that about one in six deadly crashes nationwide involves a drowsy driver. In fact, The National Sleep Foundation’s 2011 poll found that about one in ten 16-45 year old drivers report driving drowsy once or twice a week.

The Washington State Patrol wants to remind drivers to take the necessary precautions to avoid drowsy driving or falling asleep at the wheel by following these steps:
  • Get a good night’s sleep before hitting the road
  • Don’t be too rushed to arrive at your destination
  • Take a break every two hours or 100 miles to refresh
  • Use the buddy system to keep you awake and share driving chores
  • Avoid alcohol and medications that cause drowsiness as a side effect
  • Avoid driving when you would normally be sleeping
For more information about drowsy driving and how to prevent it visit SleepFoundation.org, DrowsyDriving.org, AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Updated NHTSA link 10-13-17

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Shoreline Historical Museum Trillium award winners revealed

Trillium Award Winners 2012
From left: Al Blindheim, North Seattle Trillium Award
Sallie and Brent Lumely, Lake Forest Park Trillium Award
Jere and Lynn Wright, Shoreline Trillium Award

As part of its Preservation Recognition Program, the Shoreline Historical Museum gave its 7th Annual Trillium Heritage Awards to three deserving contestants in North Seattle, Lake Forest Park and Shoreline on Saturday, November 17, 2012. 

LaVilla Dairy in Lake City, built 1922
Photo courtesy Shoreline Historical Museum

The plaque for North Seattle went to the LaVilla Dairy, built in 1922 on Fischer Place NE in Lake City. Building owner and award recipient was Al Blindheim. His father was a Lake City pioneer, opening his first dairy near the LaVilla train stop by Lake Washington in 1913, and later moving closer to the new highway, then called Victory Way. Al and his family, sons Mark and Steven Blindheim, and nephew Dean Felthous, were delighted to be recognized by the Museum board and members.

The Whizz Kids Academy was built in the 1930s
as a store with living quarters above
Photo courtesy Shoreline Historical Museum

Accepting the award for a historic building in Lake Forest Park were Brent and Sallie Lumley, owners of The Whizz Kids Academy at 18512 - Ballinger Way NE. The masonry building was constructed in 1930 by Charles and Clara McArthur, who came to Lake Forest Park in 1916. They built their first store on the same spot in 1918, but lost it to a fire in early 1930. At one time the McArthurs lived upstairs, and operated the store below. After several other store owners, it eventually became Laing’s Specialty Print Shop. It became the Whizz Kids Academy in 1997. The Preservation Recognition committee had this iconic building on its list of possible award winner for several years, and was pleased to present a Trillium Heritage Award to the Lumleys.

The Johnson family poses in front of their home in Richmond Beach
built in 1904 and remodeled in the late 1920s
Photo courtesy Shoreline Historical Museum

Shoreline pioneer John L. Johnson came to the Richmond Beach area in 1894, buying a piece of property from relative Joseph Mathison, who had come from Norway beforehand to secure property that could divided by the whole family. Johnson built a small house for his children and wife, then set about building a larger home, today’s Trillium Award winner in Shoreline. The Johnson house has graced the property at 19536 15th Ave. NW since 1904. Their large family occupied it for many years, doing an extensive remodel in the late 1920’s or early 1930’s which added dormers and a bathroom, among other conveniences. 

The Johnson home in 2012, Trillium Award winner
Photo courtesy Shoreline Historical Museum

Jere and Lynn Wright are only the second non-Johnson owners to reside in the house, which looks today just like it did in the 1930’s. Johnson family members were in attendance for the award presentation, including John L. Johnson’s great granddaughter Nancy Roediger, and great- granddaughter Alana Brandstrom, who nominated the Wrights and their historic home for the award.

The Shoreline Historical Museum’s Trillium Heritage Awards raise awareness of the community’s roots, and encourages excellence in the maintenance and perpetuation of historic buildings in accordance with their original style.

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American Legion women hold craft sale

Three unnamed volunteers take time to post for a photo
(Let us know their names)
Photo by Jerry Pickard
Vendors and volunteers get ready for shoppers
Photo by Jerry Pickard

Women of the Shoreline American Legion served breakfast and lunch on November 16-17 and ran a craft sale at the same time. This annual tradition is staged by the women of the Post.

Tables were full of things to buy
Photo by Jerry Pickard


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Winterfest seeks vendors

The Cascade K-8 PTSA is hosting their annual holiday gift and craft extravaganza called Winterfest on Saturday, December 1st from 10am until 4pm in the Meridian Park Elementary/Cascade K-8 Cafeteria.

The coordinators of this annual event are still accepting vendor applications. If you would like to participate, contact Evelyn Prozora-Plein for more information. Participants pay a modest fee to reserve a spot and can pay an additional amount to rent a table, but all proceeds go to the vendors.

This event will also include a kid arts festival and is expected to provide high-quality, eclectic handmade crafts, homemade foods (bake sale as well as gift-worthy food items), art, vintage clothing and more.

Cascade's multi-age extracurricular music students will be performing some old-time American songs and dances. The Cascade K-8 Jazz Band will also entertain attendants.

Everyone is invited to come on down to Winterfest to partake in the celebration, the fun and the opportunity to buy local goods. Cascade K-8 Community School is full of wildly-talented, creative, friendly and fun people so this event is destined to be a delight for vendor and shopper alike. 


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Planning a Trip? Lake Forest Park offers Passport Services



Lake Forest Park City Hall offers passport application services Monday, Tuesday and Friday 12:00pm - 5:00pm and Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm. Call 206-957-2834 for details.

Passport Services at Lake Forest Park City Hall is the best way to start your travel planning. Parking is free, the passport staff is friendly and helpful, and you will be one step closer to the trip you have been waiting for. Passports is closed on all legal holidays.

Passport Acceptance Facility
Lake Forest Park - City Hall
17425 Ballinger Way NE
Lake Forest Park, WA 98155

Phone: 206-957-2834

Hours of Operation:
Monday, Tuesday and Friday: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Passport Services is closed on all legal holidays and City Hall furlough days
  • Remaining 2012 furlough days: Monday December 24
Note: Applicants are encouraged to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to closing.

Additional Information:



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Four Shorewood individuals, two relay teams win spots on all-Wesco-3A-South girls’ swimming team

Shorewood Swim Team cheers
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Four individual Shorewood swimmers and two Thunderbird relay teams have won places on the all-Western-Conference-3A-South girls’ team.

T-bird individuals on the all-division team are senior Annika Stenfjord in the 200-yard freestyle, senior Megan Ransom in the 500 freestyle, freshman Britt Blomso in the 100 backstroke and sophomore Christina Garrison in the 100 breaststroke. Also named to the all-division team were the 200 freestyle relay team of junior Ari Norgerg, Blomso, Garrison and Stenfjord; and the 200 medley relay team of Blomso, Garrison, junior Ann Tardiff and senior Anni Hecker.

Shorewood, which won the Northwest District 3A championship Nov. 3, finished a strong seventh in the state 3A meet at the King County Aquatics Center in Federal Way Nov. 10. The Thunderbirds were fourth in both the 200-yard medley relay (Blomso, Garrison, Tardiff, Hecker) and the 200 freestyle relay (Blomso, Stenfjord, Garrison, Hecker). Hecker was fifth in the 100 freesyle and the 50 freestyle.

The T-Birds had won the District championship in Marysville. The T-Birds won the 200 medley relay -- Blomso, Garrison, Tardiff, and Hecker, which set a school record in 1:53.35, and the 200 freestyle relay-Norberg, Blomso, Garrison, and Stenfjord in 1:43.73.

Shorewood coach Susie McDowell talks to her team.
McDowell was named District 3A Coach of the Year
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

The T-birds qualified seven individuals and three relay teams to the State meet. Shorewood Coach Susie McDowell was named District 3A Coach of the Year.

Shorecrest, which finished seventh in the District meet, was represented at the State meet by the 400 freestyle relay team of Strathy, Semon, Coxon and Zylstra, which missed the final after having the 23rd best time in the preliminaries.

State 3A Girls’ Swimming Championships, Nov. 10, King County aquatics Center, Federal Way

Team scores — Mercer Island 376, Bainbridge 303, Lakeside 194, Hanford 147, Bellevue 131, Meadowdale 100, Shorewood 99, Liberty (Renton) 98, Juanita 95, Marysville-Pilchuck 87, Kennedy Catholic 86, Oak Harbor 79, Foss 65, Hazen 55, Columbia River 51, Holy Names 49, Southridge 43, Kennewick 37, Interlake 35, Auburn Mountainview 32, Peninsula 26, Highline 24.5, Mountain View 21, Mountlake Terrace 14, Enumclaw 14, Decatur 13, Hudson's Bay 13, Sunnyside 7, Wilson 6.5, Nathan Hale 6, Marysville-Getchell 5, Stanwood 5, Kamiakin 5, North Thurston 2, Glacier Peak 1.

FINALS

200 medley relay — 1, Bainbridge, 1:47.75… 4, Shorewood (Blomso, Garrison, Tardiff, Hecker) 1:52.61.
200 free — 1, Bottelberghe, Columbia River, 1:50.05; … 18, Stenfjord, Shorewood, 2:05.19; … 21, Gerbino, Shorewood, 2:05.99.
200 individual medley— 1, Williams, Bellevue, 2:01.20.
50 free — 1, Keane, Meadowdale, 23.36; … 5, Anni Hecker, Shorewood, 24.56.
Diving — 1, Knox, Kennedy Catholic, 419.80.
100 butterfly — 1, Kwan, Mercer Island, 55.85; … 16, Blomso, Shorewood, 1:00.66 (Prelim - 1:00.34)
100 free — 1, Keane, Meadowdale, 50.60; … 5, Hecker, Shorewood, 53.53;… 18 Annika Stenfjord, Shorewood, 57.57.
500 free — 1, Grundman, Bainbridge, 4:58.40; … 22, Megan Ransom, Shorewood,5:47.89
200 free relay — 1, Mercer Island, 1:37.12; … 4, Shorewood (Blomso, Stenfjord, Garrison, Hecker) 1:41.82.
100 backstroke — 1, Archer, Bainbridge, 56.18; … 14, Blomso, Shorewood, 1:01.8 (Prelin = 1:01.31);… 19, Gerbino, Shorewood, 1:03.37.
100 breaststroke — 1, Williams, Bellevue, 1:03.49… 17 Garrison, Shorewood, 1:10.54.
400 free relay — 1, Mercer Island, 3:33.41; … 13, Shorewood (Gerbino, Ransom, Arslanoglu, Stenfjord) 3:50.80;… 23 Shorecrest (Strathy, Semon, Coxon, Zylstra), 4:07.99.


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County Council replacement for Ferguson likely to be permanent rather than caretaker

Saturday, November 17, 2012

Updated 11-18-2012 7:33pm
By Evan Smith

The replacement for Bob Ferguson on the King County Council is likely to be a "permanent" appointee who would be expected to run for a full term in next year's election.

The last Council appointee was a "caretaker," who agreed to serve only until the next election. That's partially because the now-nonpartisan Council was divided between four members who originally won election to the Council as Republicans and four who have won election to either the Council or some other office as Democrats.

The Council will have the same 4-4 balance when Ferguson leaves in January to take the position of State attorney general, which he won in the recent election as a Democrat.

Now, however, a new law says that, if the Council can't reach a decision within 60 days of the vacancy, the governor will make the decision from among the three nominees that County Executive Dow Constantine presents to the Council. Having a Democratic governor-elect and a county executive who won election to the Council as a Democrat means a permanent appointment, probably a Democrat.

Our news partner, the Seattle Times, identifies six probable candidates (in alphabetical order): 
  1. Kenmore Councilman and Mayor David Baker, twice a Republican candidate for the state senate; 
  2. Seattle lawyer Rod Dembowski, a member of the 2011 King County redistricting committee; 
  3. Shoreline City Councilman Will Hall; 
  4. Democratic 32nd District State Rep. Cindy Ryu; 
  5. Shoreline City Planning Commissioner Keith Scully; and 
  6. King County Ombudsman Chuck Sloane, chairman of the Municipal League.
Constantine said Nov. 8 that he would set a Dec. 3 deadline for applications for the position. He said he would appoint a committee of stakeholders from the 1st Council District to vet the qualifications of applicants and submit a list of qualified candidates to him.


The Executive then would choose three nominees to submit to the eight remaining County Council members. The Council must choose a new 1st District member by March 17 or the governor would make the appointment.

Applicants must be registered voters in the 1st County Council District, which includes Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, Woodinville, the King County part of Bothell, part of Kirkland, unincorporated areas between Bothell and Kirkland, and part of northeast Seattle.

The appointee would serve through certification of the 2013 election. The position would appear on the 2013 primary and general-election ballots for both a full four-year term and the last month of the current term, which Ferguson won in 2009.


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Vegetation against crime - Tuesday with Echo Lake Neighborhood

November 20, 2012 - 7-9pm - Shoreline City Hall - 17500 Midvale Ave N

The Echo Lake Neighborhood Association will hear about how the landscaping in public and private properties can reduce the possibility of crime.

First, attendees will hear from Maureen Colaizzi of Shoreline Parks about the latest plans for renovations to Echo Lake Park. Plans include Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) elements so the park can have landscaping that will discourage negative behaviors.

A key element in the redesign of the park is the fact that Seattle City Light owns almost half of the land currently used for The Trail and the park.

Teresa Turpin, a consultant with Landau Assoc., and Officer Greg McKinney, from our Shoreline Police Dept., will talk about CPTED principles and how you can use the principles to safeguard your home.

The public is invited.

The ELNA meeting begins at 7pm and includes a business meeting as well as the speakers. The Echo Lake Neighborhood is a rectangle bounded by Aurora, 205th, I-5, and 185th.


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Congressional decision allows DelBene to take seat before certification of election

By Evan Smith

Shoreline, north Lake Forest Park and the rest of the old 1st Congressional District haven't been represented in Congress since Jay Inslee resigned to run for governor.

That special election we had on recent ballots was supposed to fill the seat from the Dec. 6 certification of the election until the new Congress convenes in January, but Democrat Susan DelBene took office this week, about three weeks earlier than expected.

Katie Blinn, Washington co-director of elections in the secretary of state’s office, sent this explanation Nov. 9:

“The Clerk of the U.S. House decides when the candidate may be seated. They requested that our office provide the unofficial results as soon as possible, if the outcome was clear. I think that, if the outcome of the election is clear, the U.S. House doesn't feel obligated to wait until the election is certified. Apparently they have done this in the past.”

DelBene leads Republican John Koster for the short term in the old 1st District 60 percent to 40 percent. She also leads Koster for a full term in the new 1st District, which includes the inland areas of King, Snohomish, Skagit and Whatcom counties, by a 54-46 margin.

DelBene is scheduled to take the oath of office for the full term with other new and returning members of the House of Representatives in early January.


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Tell Santa what you want for Christmas at the North City Tree Lighting

North City Business Association and the Neighborhoods are sponsoring a Holiday Tree Lighting on Saturday, December 8th at 6:30pm at the Les Schwab Tire Store in North City.

Come enjoy the Around the Sound band, help Santa light the tree at the top of the water tower, and tell Santa what you want for Christmas. Fun and refreshments for all.




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Get ready for History Day - volunteer judges wanted

By Gayle Edwards
Judging Coordinator for the North Puget Sound History Day Contest

History Day contest season is on the horizon. We hope you will save these dates now and plan to register to judge when we begin that process in January.

History Day judges are adults with an interest in history and a desire to help students in grades 6 -12 improve their ability to do historical research and present their results in public. We expect to see contest entries from over 400 students at the Shoreline Center on Wednesday, 20 March 2013. Judges will work in teams of three.
  • We need help evaluating student work at two different times.
  • We need judges to read papers and evaluate websites in February and early March. Judges work independently but meet briefly once as a team of three to assemble results. 
If you are interested in those types of entries, please mark your calendars as follows:
  • Tues, 12 Feb, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Paper judges receive assignments at Shoreline Center.
  • Wed. 13 Feb, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Website judges receive assignments at Shoreline Center.
  • Fri, 1 Mar Evaluations due to coordinators.
  • Mon, 4 Mar Final round paper and website judging begins.
  • Mon, 18 Mar Evaluations due to coordinators.

We need judges to evaluate exhibits, documentaries and performances at the Shoreline Center on Wednesday, 20 March. Most judges will serve only in the morning. Some experienced judges will be asked to serve also in the afternoon. Please mark your calendars as follows:
  • 7:30 a.m. Meet in the Shoreline Room for orientation.
  • 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. Evaluate entries in preliminary round
  • 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Final round judges evaluate entries.
We hope you can join us for a very heartening exposure to young people doing good things. If you want further information, visit our website.


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Choir of the Sound 2012 Holiday Concert tickets on sale now

Choir of the Sound 2012 Holiday Concert
Shorecrest Performing Arts Center
Shoreline, WA

Light Vanquishes Darkness!

Journey with Choir of the Sound as we explore this age-old theme that runs through Christmas, Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, and other similar traditions around the world--from King Herod and the Christ child, to Grýla and the children of Iceland... or even the Grinch and the Whos!

Saturday, December 1, 2012, 7pm
Sunday, December 2 , 2012, 3pm

Advanced Ticket prices
  • General $18 
  • Senior/student $16 
  • Child (12 and under) $9 
  • Groups of 10 or more $14 
How to order tickets
Tickets at the door are $20 for adults and $10 for children.
Door tickets are subject to availability.


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Bartell Drugs & EveryMove: Encouraging Healthy Lifestyles with Online Rewards Program



Bartell Drugs has launched a new partnership focusing on health and wellness with Seattle-based EveryMove, an innovative online rewards program encouraging the pursuit of healthy lifestyles. Bartell Drugs' customers participating in EveryMove will earn rewards, including Bartell's gift cards, as they track their own healthy lifestyle activities.

Through EveryMove, participants can connect to a variety of online health tracking applications and  earn points for a range of healthy activities including walking, running, visits to the gym, and other positive choices.

"Bartell Drugs shares our vision of rewarding customers committed to making healthy lifestyle choices," said EveryMove Co-Founder and CEO Russell Benaroya. "Together we are offering a new and personalized tool that provides consumers with additional incentives to achieve their fitness goals."

More information on Bartell Drugs and the EveryMove rewards program.


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Shoreline resident needs votes in design contest


Re-Energized by Design is a competition that will pit six PSE customers against one another in a series of five room makeover challenges that combine beautiful home design and energy efficiency.

After accepting photo and video entries from customers, PSE has narrowed the field to 20 finalists, which includes Shoreline resident Mitchell Grafstein.

Until November 18, the 20 finalists’ entries will be posted so that the public can vote to decide the ten entrants that will make it to the final selection interview. 

From the final ten interviewees, six contestants will be selected to participate in Re-Energized by Design’s series of room-by-room challenges. Contestants will be filmed as they complete the projects, and will appear in the Re-Energized by Design webisode series in late spring 2013 during which:

  • Contestants will be paired with a Design Coach who will provide design guidance and encouragement.
  • Each contestant receives efficient new GE lightbulbs and Frigidaire appliances.
  • After each challenge each contestant’s project is reviewed by a panel of three judges who will eliminate the lowest scoring contestant after each round.
  • The final contestant standing wins a $5,000 grand prize.


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Shoreline Prop 1 passing with 70 percent

Shoreline City Proposition 1 had a passing rate of 70.4 percent through Friday.

The measure would allow the City to take over water facilities in the City now operated by Seattle Public Utilities.

King County elections officials had counted 25,475 City votes through Friday. City voters had returned 29,235 ballots. Since the County had counted 96.4 percent of ballots received, about 10.6 percent of City voters have left this item near the bottom of the ballot blank.

The County will continue to count votes through certification of the election July 27.


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Shorenorth Co-op Preschool holiday bazaar Saturday

Friday, November 16, 2012

Saturday November 17th, 10:00am -- 2:00pm, 
Free Admission
North City Elementary Gym, 816 NE 190th, Shoreline 98155

Start holiday shopping off with a visit to the Shorenorth Co-op Preschool's Bazaar. Shop local by purchasing from the many talented crafts people from our community. Woodcrafts, baked goods, textile crafts, and soap from Shoreline's own Mr. Kitty's Soap Shop.

In addition, you'll find great deals on items like; stroller blankets and other baby products by Eco(logical) Baby, candles by Partylite and Scentsy, Tupperware, Stampin' Up cards.

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Volunteer for the Grace Cole Nature Park work party Saturday

Join the last 2012 Volunteer Work Party at Grace Cole Nature Park Saturday, November 17th from 9am - 12pm.

Mamie Bolander says, "We've been further clearing the wetland area of Himalayan blackberries and their roots. It's really opening up! We will try to move some mulch onto the steep slope up above, which we cleared of Ivy last year. The pile of chips is on the road above the park. We bag it and carry it through a neighboring backyard to the top of the slope and broadcast it from above. We will also continue blackberry removal"

Dress for the weather. Bring gloves and tools (loppers, pruners, shovels, or other digging tools) or use the ones the City provides. Beverages and snacks provided.

You are invited to attend even if you haven't been able to make it for quite a while. There will be a break in December then work parties will resume on Saturday, January 26, 2013. 

Location: Grace Cole Nature Park, 30th Avenue NE and NE 166th Street. To reach, turn south off NE 178th Street onto 28th Avenue NE, travel 1/2 mile, the park is on your right.

For questions call Mamie at 206-364-4410.


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Friends of the LFP Library Holiday Book Sale Saturday

A sale of used books, including fiction, non-fiction, kids’ books, art and travel, history, cookbooks, Christmas books, and more, will be held in the Lake Forest Park Library Meeting Room on Saturday, November 17th from 10am to 3pm.


All books will be half-price from 2pm to 3pm. Proceeds from the sale will support programs and purchases at the Library.

The Library is on the lower level of Town Center in Lake Forest Park, 17171 Bothell Way NE.

For more information, contact the Lake Forest Park Library at 206-362-8860.


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Republican challenger Robert Reedy says that he is happy with his vote total

Republican challenger Robert Reedy says that he is happy with his vote total against incumbent 32nd District State Rep. Ruth Kagi in the Nov. 6 general election, despite Kagi's 73 percent to 27 percent lead in votes counted through Thursday, Nov. 15.

Both King and Snohomish counties will continue to count votes through county certification of results Nov. 27. The secretary of state's offiice plans final certification of statewide results during the first week in December.

Reedy noted Thursday that Kagi had outspent him by an 85-1 margin. Reedy, who also lost a bid for the Mountlake Terrace City Council last year vowed to return, saying "See you in 2014."

Reedy trailed Kagi 66 percent to 33 percent in his home Snohomish County part of the district -- Lynnwood, part of Mountlake Terrace, south Edmonds, Woodway and nearby unincorporated areas.

He trailed Kagi 78 percent to 22 percent in the King County portion of the district -- Shoreline and the part of northwest Seattle where Kagi now lives.

In the other 32nd Legislative District contest, incumbent Democratic Rep. Cindy Ryu held a 72 percent to 28 percent lead through Thursday over Republican challenger Randy Hayden of Edmonds. Ryu led 76-23 percent in King County and 66-33 in Snohomish County.

The results will give Kagi an eighth two-year term and Ryu a second term.


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Shorewood drill team spaghetti dinner Dec 1

Shorewood Drill Team
Photo by Marty Hansen

From Shorewood Drill team advisers

The award winning Shorewood High School Drill Team is hosting a Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser in place of its annual Drill and Dance Competition which has been canceled due to scheduling issues. 

Stop by the Shorewood cafeteria located at 17300 Fremont Avenue North (north end of campus) anytime between 3:00 and 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 1, to enjoy an enchanting evening with family, friends and community supporters. Dinner will feature homemade spaghetti sauce, Caesar salad, garlic bread, dessert and a beverage for just $10. Featured entertainment includes performances by the Drill Team, photos with team members and music by Shorewood Jazz Band.

The team is honored to announce that it has qualified to compete at the National level this February in Orlando, Florida! Proceeds from the December 1 fundraiser will help offset the cost of this five-day trip and the expenses of participating in an annual two-day trip to the WIAA State Competition. Shorewood Drill Team is proud to have achieved six WIAA State Championship titles as well as being honored twice with the WIAA State Academic Achievement Award.

Many of you have seen the Shorewood Drill Team perform at home football and basketball games and a variety of school events and assemblies. This hardworking, conscientious and competitive team practices year round to prepare for their performances and competitions. Come support these outstanding representatives of Shorewood High School and help send them to Nationals for the experience of a lifetime!


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More Edmonds parking for Sounder riders

By Joni Earl, CEO Sound Transit


Great news for Sounder riders in Edmonds. The Sound Transit Board on Thursday unanimously approved a five-year lease for an additional 103 parking spaces at 190 Sunset Avenue South, next to the Edmonds Station. The parking site needs some preparation, including the demolition of a building, so the spaces won’t be available until May 1. In the meantime, we’re negotiating to use 53 nearby parking spaces until the 103 are available.

The lease with Salish Crossing, LLC is for $185,400 a year with a 3 percent increase each year, for a total authorized agreement amount not to exceed $984,315. The lease is subject to the Board’s adoption of the 2013 budget.

We’re very pleased to have the additional parking, which should help us bring more riders to the Sounder North line.


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Call to Performing Artists - local and regional bands for summer concerts

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is looking for local and regional bands to perform at our 2013 Summer Concerts in the Park. Summer concerts are held on Wednesday evenings, 7pm-8:30pm at various community parks in July and August. All concerts are outdoor venues with a covered mobile stage for the performers. We provide a sound system and technician. Please send promotional material, including music samples, to:

Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council
Attn: 2013 Concerts
18560 1st Ave NE
Shoreline, WA 98155

Deadline for submissions is January 18, 2013. Applicants will be contacted only if they are asked to be on the schedule. Contact Shoreline Arts with questions.


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Salvation Army and Bartell Drugs team up to bring holiday cheer to local children in need.

Salvation Army and Bartell Drugs team up to bring holiday cheer to local children in need during the "Toy 'N' Joy" drive, now through December 14

Bartell Drugs is once again partnering with the Salvation Army to provide holiday gifts for children in need by collecting new, unwrapped toys during its 9th annual Salvation Army "Toy 'N' Joy" drive, now through December 14.

The toy donations will be accepted at all 58 Bartell Drugs locations in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties. Toys will be distributed to low-income children and youth the week before Christmas through the Salvation Army's "toy warehouses."

The five-week drive in 2011 generated over 5,200 toy donations by Bartell's customers-the estimated
equivalent of $78,637 in toys to the Salvation Army.

Donation options include:
  • Choose a "gift request tag" from the "Toy 'N' Joy" display in the store and return the gift to the donation barrel with the tag affixed to it.
  • Donate new, unwrapped gifts appropriate for children up to 14 years-of-age.
More information on Bartell Drugs.
"The drive helps make the holiday season brighter fordeserving children," said George D. Bartell, Chairman and CEO of Seattle-based Bartell Drugs. "The generosity and support of our customers over the past eight years has been gratifying."
Founded in Seattle in 1890, Bartell Drugs owns stores in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties. Family-owned and operated, it is the nation's oldest drugstore chain.


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Standard and Poor’s affirms City of Shoreline’s AA+ bond rating

From the City of Shoreline

Standard and Poor’s Ratings Services recently affirmed the City of Shoreline’s ‘AA+’ long-term bond rating. An AA+ rating means the City’s capacity to meet its financial commitments is very strong and is one of the highest ratings a city can receive. Credit ratings are a credit agencies opinion on the general ability of an entity, such as a city government, to meet its financial obligations. Credit rating decisions are based on a variety of criteria. Below is an excerpt from S&P’s Shoreline report:

The ratings reflect our view of the city’s:
  • Strong income and extremely strong wealth indicators, bolstered by the city’s participation in the diverse Puget Sound economy;
  • Very strong general fund financial position, and a history of maintaining stable reserves at very strong levels;
  • Strong financial management policies; and
  • Low overall debt levels relative to market value.
SP also confirmed that Shoreline’s future outlook is ‘stable’. According to SP, “the stable outlook reflects our opinion of the city’s very strong reserves and robust management policies.”

Shoreline City Council and staff are committed to being good stewards of taxpayer money. They have worked together to maintain the City’s positive and stable financial condition. The City has fully funded reserves that meet or exceed City policies. The City’s Revenue Stabilization Fund (“rainy day reserve”) totals $5.2 million, equal to approximately 37% of the City’s economically sensitive operating revenues. This exceeds the 30% minimum established by the City Council. The 2013 Proposed Budget also provides a General Fund ending fund balance of $6.1 million, which exceeds the minimum policy requirement of $4.4 million.

As a result of its strong financial policies, diligent financial management, and conservative budget planning, the City continues to maintain its AA+ bond rating and SP’s highest financial management rating of “strong.” The City has twelve consecutive years of Unqualified (clean) Audit Opinions, and has received 13 consecutive GFOA Budget Awards.



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Advent Festival and Bazaar at St. Catherine Parish


St. Catherine Parish, 8524 Eighth Ave NE in Victoria Hall
Saturday Dec 1, 9:00 am - 6 p.m.
Sunday Dec 2, 9:00 am - 1:00pm

Find fabulous Christmas treasures and gifts while supporting charitable organizations!  Vendors include Ten Thousand Villages, Sanctuary Art Center and The Children of Peace Foundation.  Find crafts made by parishioners, handmade candles, cards, and pies and beautiful holiday wreaths and poinsettias.  Fun activities for kids and lunch for purchase on Saturday.


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SCC volleyball ends season at NWAACC championship

Photo by Wilson Tsoi

The Shoreline Community College Volleyball Team ended their 2012 season on Thursday at NWAACC Volleyball Championship at Mt. Hood Community College in Oregon.

The Dolphins opened up the tournament against Green River Community College and ran into a "Buzz-Saw" as the Gators dispatched the SCC squad in three straight sets 25-19, 25-21, 25-16 and put Shoreline into the losers bracket.

SCC then faced Chemeketa Community College in the losers bracket and dropped a 25-21, 25-23 match to the Storm to end their season in the double elimination tournament.

Arianna Garcia, SCC 1st Team All-Region player, led SCC with 15 kills for the tournament, followed by Emily Denham with 12 kills. Setter Jalyn Anderson had 41 assists plus 4 service aces.

SCC ended their season with a 14-20 overall record, after finishing 3rd in the NWAACC Northern Region in 2012. SCC team had 8 freshmen and only 1 sophomore and prospects for 2013 look good for a very strong team next season with 8 returning sophomores.


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Indoor Holiday Market at Lake Forest Park Sunday

Thursday, November 15, 2012


Third Place Commons at Lake Forest Park Town Center (upper level by Third Place Books) will host a Indoor Holiday Market this Sunday, November 18, from 11am to 4pm.


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Hillwood meeting Friday at Museum

Hillwood Community Network is holding its Fall Meet-up Friday, Nov 16, at the Shoreline Historical Museum, 19501 Linden Ave N., from 7 to 8:30 pm. 

We will be discussing various projects happening in Hillwood neighborhood and would like feedback from Hillwood residents. All are welcome, light refreshments will be served.

Hillwood Neighborhood is bounded on the east by Aurora Avenue N., on the south by N. 185th Street, on the west by 8th Avenue NW, and on the north by N. 205th Street. Email for more infoCheck out website and Facebook page at Hillwood Community eVillage.


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Re-elected Democratic State Rep. Ruth Kagi says she’s happy with election results

By Evan Smith

Democratic 32nd District State Rep. Ruth Kagi, who has won an eighth two-year term in the Legislature, says that she is happy with election results, not only with her own victory but with Jay Inslee’s election as governor and the approval of the same-sex marriage referendum.

She said Tuesday that voter approval of marriage equality was vindication of the Legislature’s action.

Kagi won her eighth two-year term, this one in a far different district than the one she has represented for 14 years.

The district that long has included Shoreline, Woodway, south Edmonds and nearby unincorporated areas of southwest Snohomish County, now includes Lynnwood, part of Mountlake Terrace and part of northwest Seattle, while redistricting took Lake Forest Park out of the district, along with Kenmore, part of Kirkland and unincorporated areas between Kenmore and Kirkland.

She said that she enjoyed campaigning in Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace and that most of the odd-shaped district is tied together by Interstate 5 and related transportation issues,

Kagi defeated Republican challenger Robert Reedy of Mountlake Terrace with a lead through Wednesday of 73 percent to 27 percent. Kagi leads 78-22 percent in King County and 66-33 percent in the Snohomish County part of the district. In the other 32nd District contest, incumbent Democratic Rep. Cindy Ryu holds a 72-28 lead over Republican Randy Hayden of Edmonds. Ryu led 76-23 in King County and 66-33 in Snohomish County.

Kagi said that she also was pleased with the election of Jessyn Farrell to an open seat in the 46th Legislative District, which now includes Lake Forest Park and Kenmore in addition to northeast Seattle. She said that Farrell would add the perspective of a young mother of three children.

Farrell has defeated fellow Democrat Sarajane Siegfriedt 64 percent to 36 percent for the position that retiring Democratic State Rep. Phyllis Kenny now holds. Also in the 46th District, appointed incumbent Democratic Rep. Gerry Pollet defeated Democratic challenger Sylvester Cann with a lead of 65 percent to 34 percent, and incumbent Democratic State Sen. David Frockt was unopposed for the last two years of the four-year term left vacant by the death of the late Scott White.

Kagi said that she was disappointed by the votes for initiatives requiring a two-thirds vote of both houses of the legislature to increase taxes and to establish charter schools, by the defeat of the constitutional amendment to allow state research universities to invest some non-state money in stocks and by rejection of two State advisory votes.

She said that the advisory votes meant nothing because the Legislature wasn’t going to reverse its action to eliminate tax preferences that the Legislature had eliminated by two-thirds votes of both houses,

She said that she hoped that Washington would emulate qualities of successful charter schools from around the country rather than those of unsuccessful charter schools.

Kagi added that the Legislature now must find a way to comply with a Court order to provide adequate support for public schools. She said that she expects the Legislature to present some sort of tax package to voters.


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Lake Forest Park PTA Holiday Bazaar Saturday, Dec 1

Lake Forest Park Elementary's PTA is holding its annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, December 1st, from 9am-4pm, in the school gym at 19500 37th Ave NE.


This fun, community event has something for everyone to enjoy. Pick up some unique holiday gifts from the nearly 50 arts and crafts vendors. Students will be performing holiday songs throughout the day. If you get hungry, there will be food to purchase, as well as yummy treats from the bake sale. Enter the cake walk and you may come home with a delicious dessert.  

Kick off the holiday season with us and support a local school.  Questions - email 


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Executive Constantine establishes process to fill vacancy on King County Council

Candidates must apply by 5pm on Monday, December 3; advisory committee to evaluate for qualifications and knowledge of issues.

Candidates interested in filling the vacancy left by King County Councilmember Bob Ferguson’s election to statewide office should apply by Dec. 3 at 5pm, for vetting by a citizen advisory committee, under a process established today by King County Executive Dow Constantine.

“The people of Council District One can be assured that I will send the Council well qualified candidates who care about the district,” said Executive Constantine.

The Executive said that after the election is certified on December 6, he will name an advisory committee that is representative of Council District One to evaluate applicants for their qualifications, their knowledge of issues currently relevant to King County, and their knowledge of issues specific to people living in Council District One. Preference will be given to experience with budgets, leadership, and community issues.

By December 21, the advisory committee will forward the names of qualified candidates to the Executive. Under state law, when the position becomes vacant in January, the Executive will transmit three names to the County Council for consideration. The Council has 60 days to fill the position from the date it becomes vacant.

Individuals who seek consideration for the appointment to represent Council District One should e-mail their resume, a statement of qualifications, and references with contact information no later than 5pm on Monday, December 3, 2012.

Updates to the Council vacancy process will be posted on the Executive’s home page.




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Photos: Veterans Day event at Shoreline City Hall

Sea Cadet Corps from Everett Naval Base,
Photo by Steve Robinson

Speaker Benjamin Starnes, M.D.
Photo by Steve Robinson

Special Recognition WWII Veteran by organizer Dwight Stevens.
Photo by Steve Robinson

Special Recognition recipients,with Dwight Stevens.
Photo by Steve Robinson
Councilmember Chris Roberts, Thomas Drapac
Photo by Jerry Pickard
From left: Mayor McGlashan, Doctor Starnes, Adjutant Drapac,
Photo by Jerry Pickard

Thomas Drapac and Ray Coffee,
Photo by Jerry Pickard
honor guard.
Photo by Jerry Pickard

Photo by Jerry Pickard

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Who Stole the American Dream?

There will be a showing of the movie "Heist: Who Stole the American Dream?" on Sunday, November 18th at the Edmonds Theatre at 1pm.

It is sponsored by the Peace and Justice Committee of the Edmonds Unitarian Universalist Church and Washington Public Campaign to help the public understand how the Great Recession came about. A discussion will follow the showing, and the audience is encouraged to stay.

The Edmonds Theater is located at 415 Main Street, Edmonds, WA 98020, 425-778-4554.

A donation of $3 is suggested.



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