Off the Bench Affordable Sports Camp

Thursday, June 6, 2013


Off the Bench Sports Camp - for children 4 years old through 5th grade - at Calvin Presbyterian Church in Shoreline.

Join us July 15-19, 5:00-8:15 pm for a fun filled week of quality sports instruction with Christian coaches, positive role models, fun and active music, daily bible times, tasty snacks, and of course lots of fun.

All 4 and 5 year olds participate in Team 45, 1st grade and up choose for the week between basketball, cheerleading, flag football, or soccer.

Price is only $50 per child, $35 for additional family members. SCHOLARSHIPS are available.


Contact Karen Kirkman 206-542-6181 for more information.


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Shorewood grad interns for Corvallis Knights baseball team

JK Dykes interns for Corvallis Knights this summer


By Brooks Hatch
Corvallis Knights Media Relations Director

JK Dykes won’t be a professional athlete.

But that doesn’t mean the former Corvallis Knights (2010-11) infielder from Washington State can’t have a long and successful career in professional athletics.

In fact, the 22-year-old from the Seattle suburb of Shoreline, Wash., hopes the Sport Management degree he received from WSU on May 4 will be the first step on the route to a front-office position for a major- or minor-league baseball team.

“I’ve always liked sports, baseball in particular from the get-go, and working on the front-office side was always my backup plan if playing didn’t work out,” said Dykes, who this summer will work as the Knights’ Washington State Sport Management intern. 
“Washington State has a great Sport Management program. Originally I was a communications major with a Sport Management minor, but when I started taking my Sport Management classes I liked them so much I flipped-flopped and made Sports Management my major and communications my minor.”

Step 2 in that career progression is this summer’s internship with the Knights, which began on May 6. He’ll work closely with Knights president Dan Segel on all aspects of the team’s operation, from sales to marketing to operations to serving as the official statistician at all 32 home games.

He’ll also assist in the marketing and operation of the Knights-run Reser’s Oregon All-Star Series, set for June 15-16 at Goss Stadium in Corvallis.

“I eventually want to work my way up in the operations side of a pro baseball organization and handle the baseball ops side as a general manager or in player development, rather than the business side,” he said.

Segel said JK’s internship will help him learn and develop his business skills in a real-world environment by working with all aspects of the organization. His projects will require critical thinking, creativity, enthusiasm and commitment.

“In short, this summer JK will cover all the bases with the business and operational side of the Knights much like he covered the middle infield as a player with the Knights and the Cougars,” Segel said. “JK is a high-energy guy who will do his best every day to help make our franchise better and to enhance the experience of our customers and fans.”

Dykes said he plans to be involved on as many levels as possible and “get my hands into a little bit of everything.”

“My goal is to better understand how to run a minor-league type organization,” he said. “But more importantly, I will know what I want to do after this summer. I’ll have a better idea of where to go next, since I’m covering so much in this internship.”

JK as a Coug
JK was a two-time Wesco League all-star and the team captain as a senior at Shorewood High in Shoreline before heading off to Pullman, where he was a 2010 teammate with Knights’ pitching coach Connor Lambert. JK lettered in 2010 as a true freshman, then played for the Knights that summer. He redshirted in 2011 and then played the first month of the summer with the Knights before returning home in early July to attend to family matters.

He never played again. He considered transferring before the 2012 season, when it became apparent his playing time would be minimal, but decided against it. JK said retiring wasn’t easy – “I started playing when I was four or five and making the pros was a goal for as long as I can remember. I wanted to be ARod (Alex Rodriguez), when he was a Mariner” – but he liked WSU too much to consider transferring and starting over someplace new.

 “I re-prioritized my life,” he said. “I decided to concentrate on academics, and make sure I graduated on time.”

Mission accomplished. JK earned a 3.48 GPA his final semester and graduated in four years with a 3.0 grade-point average.

JK lived with Andy and Michelle Noonan in North Albany both years he played for the Knights, and he’ll stay at their home again this summer.

The relationship he built with the Noonans, and with others on the team and in the community, were the highlight of his two-year playing stint.

“I became really close with the staff, and loved everything about the team and the community,” he said. “Winning and having success on the field was just a bonus. 
“A lot of my teammates at Washington State dreaded summer ball. But I realized Corvallis was a great place and everyone I know who has played for the Knights has had great things to say about them.”


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Hillwood Soccer Club gearing up for fall soccer season

G-U12 Strikers


Hillwood Soccer Club is gearing up for the fall soccer season. Hillwood Soccer Club is a non-profit, volunteer recreational soccer club. We encourage children 5 to 18 to come and enjoy the fun.

The website will be available for open registration May 9 or you can call for more information, 206-542-3353. Hillwood Soccer Club is affiliated with Seattle Youth Soccer Association. and Washington Youth Soccer Association.

B-U12 Hillwood Bombers

We rely strongly on our volunteers to make this a really positive experience for the kids. Our volunteers are the parents, grandparents, siblings and family friends, who give of their time. With that said, we are always looking for volunteers to be coaches, assistant coaches and team managers. This is a great opportunity for high school students looking to fulfill community service.

If you are interested in making some extra money, you can become a referee through Hillwood Soccer. Visit Hillwood Soccer’s website for more information on the referee clinics.

Hillwood Soccer Club, come join the fun!!!

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DDD (Triple D) Summer Conditioning Camp



Can't seem to motivate yourself to work out? Needing to get in shape for a fall sport? Looking for something to do this summer?

If you answered 'yes' to ANY of these questions, then Triple D is for you!

Running the speed ladder

The 18th annual summer training/conditioning program is back again in the brand new Shorecrest weight room. Seven weeks of personal training and instruction for only $70, and it's open to students entering grades 7-12.

You won't find a better conditioning program anywhere!  

Download the registration form here.  Contact Gary Harris for more information.


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Flat Sunny Saturday Run for the Richmond Beach Running Club

The Richmond Beach Running Club is planning on perfect running weather for this Saturday's 8am run.

Open to the public, the run starts from the Richmond Beach Coffee Company at 8am with stretching and drills led by Julianna Looney.

The group will head out on their standard warmup run. After running the park together, they will run the upper Woodway/Edmonds Route Shown HERE.  Regardless of pace, runners will return to the Coffee Company by 9:15am.

If you have questions, send an email.

The Richmond Beach Coffee Company is at 1442 NW Richmond Beach Road. See our previous story about the shop.


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Point Wells Update: It’s not Over til it’s Over

Wednesday, June 5, 2013



Come to Richmond Beach Community Association’s special June 11 meeting to find out why

By Jerry Patterson, RBCA Vice President

Point Wells Subcommittee

Because of the flurry of happenings swirling through Point Wells, the Richmond Beach Community Association Board has scheduled a special June meeting: Tuesday, June 11, 7:30pm, Richmond Beach Congregational Church, 1512 NW 195th Street, lower level. 

Invited to the meeting are City of Shoreline officials, Save Richmond Beach (SRB) officers, Town of Woodway officials, representatives of the developer Blue Square Real Estate (BSRE) and Councilmember Rod Dembowski of Metropolitan King County Council District 1. Given what’s been happening, this promises to be an informative session for all Richmond Beach residents.

So what’s the big deal all of a sudden?

A couple of dramatic things have happened. First, on June 4, we learned that the Washington State Supreme Court has agreed to hear SRB and Woodway’s appeal.  The Court will review the Court of Appeals decision that ruled the Point Wells developer has vested rights to build three thousand plus units.  Second, in late May, the Governor signed a bill, approved by both chambers of the legislature, that could dramatically affect the issue of Point Wells annexation.

Senate Bill 5417 would give the Town of Woodway the ability to annex Point Wells.  This would give it control over the development process for Point Wells. Right now, that power sits in the lap of Snohomish County officials, and they have seemed reluctant to address the myriad of concerns expressed over the impacts to both Shoreline and Woodway.

The City of Shoreline has been working with the developer (BSRE) on a traffic study but they acknowledge that, with the exception of counting cars, they have very limited leverage to get BSRE to reduce the scale of the project. If Woodway annexes the Point Wells property, they would assume control of the development process and, in their view, would have much more leverage than Snohomish County or Shoreline in trying to limit the impacts of the development’s size.

The City of Shoreline opposed Woodway’s annexation efforts and argued the City should have the right to annex. With the battle lines drawn, from May 18- 21, both the City of Shoreline and Town of Woodway engaged in a frenzy of lobbying efforts to persuade the Governor to see the issue from their respective positions.

In addition, on May 16, the Town of Woodway issued a letter to the City of Shoreline that said the Town is prepared, in the event of SB 5417 being signed into law, to meet with the City to begin negotiations on an interlocal agreement. More specifically, Mayor Nichols stated in the letter, “The agreement would include our commitment to ensuring that the impacts to your transportation infrastructure created by the development at Point Wells are appropriately mitigated, both on a one-time and ongoing basis.”  We have not heard of any communication by the City of Shoreline with Woodway in response to the Woodway letter.

If you’ve been snoozin’ you’ve been losing!

Within the past month, several RBCA Board members have heard from the community that either “it’s a done deal. Nothing we can do to change things,” or to the other extreme, “It’s not going to happen. The Courts have taken care of things.” Clearly neither perspective is accurate. As the Richmond Beach Community News has repeatedly reported over the past year, a lot is happening, and it is not “over til it’s over.” And snoozing is no excuse for inaction.

We urge community members to stay on top of what’s transpiring. We urge you to come to our June 11 RBCA Community Meeting to hear the most up-to-date news on where things stand and where things are likely headed. See you there!


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11 Top Reasons to go to the Secret Gardens of Lake Forest Park Garden Tour and Plant Sale


Reason #4
The ever delightful Cisco Morris will be broadcasting
from Lake Forest Park Town Center as part of the
Secret Gardens of LFP Garden Tour

Top Reasons to go to the Secret Gardens of Lake Forest Park Garden Tour and Plant Sale
June 15, 2013

  1. Visit five fabulous gardens.
  2. It is the peak of the garden season.
  3. Master Gardeners in the gardens to answer your questions.
  4. Watch Ciscoe Morris broadcasting live from Town Center—free.
  5. Listen to live music and watch artists doing their art in the gardens.
  6. Wander through the plant sale showing off a variety of plants that thrive in our local environment.
  7. Purchase the amazing garden-art for sale at the plant sale.
  8. Take amazing photos. 
  9. The ticket revenue is redistributed back into the community providing support for local community groups and public art.
  10. It is a great time.
  11. You will come away inspired.
Plant sale
Reasons #6 and #7
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Monday June 3rd Shoreline City Council Business Meeting


Monday June 3rd  Shoreline City Council Business Meeting
By Devon Vose Rickabaugh

At the Shoreline City Council meeting Shoreline Police Chief Shawn Ledford and Captain Scott Strathy explained a new pilot program called RADAR: "Risk Awareness, De-escalation and Referral". 

The Shoreline City Council hears about the RADAR program
from Chief Ledford and Captain Strathy


The RADAR concept is intended to change the way that police agencies do business.

“Officers focus resources on specific individuals with a history of violence, including violence related to substance abuse, dangerous mental conditions, or developmental disability. Through the establishment of voluntary, positive and cooperative relationships with these higher risk individuals and their circle of support RADAR breaks the chain of misunderstanding and escalation that often is a catalyst for use of force incidents. The RADAR concept systematically promotes community outreach, the development of individualized de-escalation strategies, the sharing of those strategies with other officers, and the use of those strategies to prevent violent events.” 

The city will evaluate the program to verify the positive impact of RADAR on citizen safety, officer safety, crime prevention, and supported re-entry of higher risk individuals. The city has applied for grant funding from the U.S. Department of Justice and has been selected to move on to the final phase of examination for the grant.

City Manager Underwood said “We are really excited about this. Chief Ledford and Captain Strathy have really thought outside the box when it comes to protecting our citizens.

Regional Green Development Code
The Council heard from the Planning and Community Development Department about proposed amendments to the Regional Green Development Code to make it easier for developers to build green by having the same or similar codes in multiple, adjoining jurisdictions. The regional package of amendments includes provisions for electric vehicle infrastructure and bicycle parking, setback flexibility for rainwater catchment and exterior insulation, and light pollution and light trespass.

Subdivision approved
In the only action item Councilmembers approved an ordinance approving a Preliminary Formal Subdivision for five buildable lots at 17921 1st  Avenue Northeast.

Comments: City Light and Trees
Most of the public comment at the Monday night meeting centered around an upcoming renegotiation of the contract with Seattle City Light. Lance Young, a member of the Interurban Trail Tree Preservation Society, is concerned that Seattle City Light will insist that trees along the trail be cut 20 feet below the power lines instead of the 10 feet or twelve feet that he says other state utilities are trimming to. Also he and his neighbors in the Westminster Triangle are concerned that as 30 foot trees die and are removed along the trail that replacement trees (required to grow to no more than 12 feet) will not protect their homes from the noise and traffic from Aurora Avenue. Several audience members advocated for maintaining the taller tree canopy to support the many species of birds which will be “negatively impacted by the loss of this tall tree canopy”.

City Manager Julie Underwood said that Seattle City Light owns the trail and the trees along it but she believes they have no plans to cut the trees unless they are a hazard. Also she said the city staff plans to negotiate the height of the replacement trees along the trail to be taller than 12 feet. The contract with Seattle City Light will be signed by January 31, 2014 and nothing will be decided in June as some have indicated.


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Reunions: Shorewood Class of 2003

The Shorewood Class of 2003 will be celebrating their 10 year reunion this June at Shoreline City Hall.

More information can be found on their website.


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Wildlife and Habitats plant sale June 7-9 at Kruckeberg Gardens



Join us at MsK Rare and Native Plant Nursery on June 7-9 for a Wildlife and Habitats Plant Sale.

Get started on your own backyard wildlife habitat project!

Find the right native or exotic plants to attract frogs, birds, bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, mammals, and insects! Select plants to create habitat will be discounted throughout the nursery.

Nursery staff will be on hand to answer your questions and help you find the best plants for your habitat project.

Interested in more information? We are offering tours of the Garden all weekend.  Join us for:

  •     Ethnobotany Tour of Plants of KBG on June 8, 1-3pm
  •     Wildlife Tour of Plants of KBG on June 9, 1-3 pm

MsK Nursery at Kruckeberg Botanic Garden
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
10 am – 5 pm
20312 15th Ave NW, Shoreline 98177
206-546-1281


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Don't Drip and Drive - sign up for free workshop at Shoreline CC



Don’t Drip and Drive: Fix That Leak!
FREE Auto Leaks Workshops - a $125 value


An oil leak is not only bad for your car: It pollutes your local waterways. Open to EVERYONE in Puget Sound region who drives a car! Come to this FREE workshop to increase your knowledge about your car and auto leaks. 

Workshop participants will learn:

  • Basics of the engine system and the function of motor oil in an engine
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • How to recognize problems and talk to your mechanic
  • The causes of sludge buildup and the damage it can do to your engine
  • Sources of vehicle leaks and why they occur
  • How to identify and prevent leaks
  • Impacts of leaks on your vehicle
  • Tips on repairing common minor leaks
  • Potential safety hazards of vehicle leaks
  • Impacts of auto leaks on Puget Sound
  • How to properly clean up oil and fluid leaks
  • Selecting appropriate fluids for routine maintenance
  • How to check and properly change your vehicle’s motor oil
  • Proper disposal of automotive fluids and oil related materials
  • Steps for a pre-trip inspection

What You Get!

Besides peace of mind and a professional inspection of your car, you also receive a FREE vehicle maintenance check kit that includes a drip test sheet; fluid test strips, a funnel, an absorbent pad, tire pressure gauge and more.

Offered every Thursday night through July 2014. Classes are two-four hours depending if you need your vehicle checked for leaks. Register now! Space is limited to 15 per session.

Classes are offered at Shoreline Community College (directions),  
Snap on room, #2100 Automotive building

For questions, contact Joel Banslaben, 206-684-3936


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Call for Artists: Teach a Fall 'Create & Make' Workshop


The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is looking for local and regional artist to teach during our 2013 Fall Workshop Series. Fall workshops are held on Tuesday evenings, 7pm-8:30pm at the Shoreline Center in September and October. All workshops are ticketed, and geared towards adults. Teaching artist will receive a $400 stipend, we provide space, tables, students and libations; you provide materials, knowledge, and fun.

Deadline for submissions is June 18, 2013. Send workshop proposal, including images (hard copy or CD is fine), and attached application form to:

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

Applicants will be notified of their acceptance status via email by July 16. Email the Arts Council with questions.


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2013 PRIDE Athletic Development Camp


The Shorewood High School Strength and Conditioning Staff
present the 2013 PRIDE Athletic Development Camp


PRIDE camp is Ideal for ALL athletes looking to improve their strength, speed, agility and explosiveness. Athletes can expect to learn proper running/ starting mechanics, footwork drills, plyometric exercises, elements of the Olympic lifts (clean and jerk/ snatch), proper squatting technique and how to lift weights safely. All training is age and ability appropriate.

Athletes will receive a t-shirt, training log and goal setting plan along with coaching from certified instructors.  Speed and Strength camps are available in 3 or 9 week sessions from $25-$99.  For details and registration see www.getstrongfirst.com or contact Lance Neubauer.  Brochures are also available in the Shorewood High School and Einstein Middle School offices.


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Free yoga class to new students at Tree House

Tree House Iyengar Yoga, 18021 NE 15th Ave Shoreline (Near Suni’s Pizza), is offering a free yoga class to students new to the studio. The offer is good until June 16th. Beginner Level and Gentle classes are included in the offer.

For more information call the studio 361-9642 or check the website. Tree House Iyengar Yoga is celebrating 10 years of providing yoga to the community. Teachers are highly trained and certified by the Iyengar Yoga Association of the U.S. 




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Reunion: 2nd Missile Battalion, 205th Artillery

Veterans from the 2nd Missile Battaltion, 205th Artillery meet in Yakima
The unit was station in Kenmore and around Puget Sound
Photo by Jerry Pickard

Members of the 2nd Missile Battalion,  205th Artillery held their second reunion luncheon at the Sea Galley Restaurant on Tuesday, June 4th. in Yakima. This is the second reunion to be held since the units were disbanded in June of 1974.

The units were located in Kenmore, Redmond and several other locations around Puget Sound.  Their mission was to provide Air Defense for the Puget Sound area in case an attack from Russia when the cold war was still very hot.


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Low cost computers and internet connection for low income residents


A new program from Interconnection offers high speed mobile internet for $8 per month, with a laptop computer for $149, or internet service only for $10 per month, for people who receive benefits from DSHS, such as food stamps, or are low income.

This program is similar to CenturyLink’s Internet Basics program or Comcast’s Internet Essentials program, which also offer internet service for $10 per month and an optional laptop for $150. But Interconnection Internet is totally mobile, you don’t need to have your own housing unit, phone or cable lines to do it. Low-income people who don’t participate in any government programs are also eligible. Even people experiencing homelessness can participate in Interconnection’s low-income internet program and have internet service on any device that can access Wi-Fi (laptop, tablet, iPod, smartphone, etc.) wherever they go.

You can get the service in person right away, rather than having to apply through the mail. The service is prepaid and there is no contract or credit check, so even if you owe money from past internet bills you can get Interconnection Internet. The service is through Clear whose well-established 4G mobile Internet infrastructure is available in most cities in Washington State.

Internet access isn’t usable without a computer. InterConnection’s ten year old computer refurbishing program ensures people can purchase a quality, low-cost refurbished laptop or desktop with their Internet service, complete with a Wi-Fi card, Windows 7 Professional, Microsoft Office and antivirus software. Laptops start at $149 and include a 90 day warranty.

In order to qualify for the low cost Internet or discounted computers, you must present proof of low income (less than $1,916 per month for a single person) or proof of receiving government benefits such as Food stamps, SSI, Medicaid, TANF, State Family Assistance, Refugee Assistance, free or discounted school lunches, etc.

You must pay for a full year of service up front –that’s $99 with a computer or $120 without a computer for one full year of internet service. They do not offer monthly payment plans. You must also buy the Clear modem at the same time. There are 3 different types of modems available: The hub modem which you plug into an electrical outlet at home and can connect to multiple devices at the same time costs $36. The mobile USB laptop modem which you can plug into any computer’s USB port costs $43. The mobile hotspot, which is totally wireless and mobile, fits in your pocket, is battery operated and can connect multiple devices at the same time costs $76.

The Internet service, modem and low-cost laptops are available at InterConnection’s retail store in Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood at 3415 Stone Way N. People can purchase a laptop, receive a pre-activated 4G modem, and personal instructions on how to set up the service, all at the same location and in less than an hour. Hours are 10 to 6 Monday to Friday and Saturday 10 to 5. For more information call (206) 633-1517, email or visit Interconnection's Low-Income Discounts webpage.


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Tween Night: Carnival on Saturday

Saturday, June 8, from 6:30 to 10pm at The Rec, 16544 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline 98133
Free, supervised event, for 5th and 6th graders only (parents must sign kids in and out).
For more information, call 206-801-2600.


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Metro revises bus service, starting Saturday


Starting Saturday, June 8, 2013 King County Metro Transit will revise bus service, routing and schedules to continue to operate more efficiently, improve travel times and better match bus service to ridership.

Changes affecting 17 routes are posted online, and also included in new green timetables and an orange rider alert brochure.

Among the changes are these north-end routes:

Route 304 (Richmond Beach to/from downtown Seattle): The bus stop located southbound on Richmond Beach Drive just south of Northwest 196th Street will no longer be served by Route 304. Instead, Route 304 will stop at the bus stop just south of this location, southbound on Richmond Beach Drive Northwest just north of Northwest 195th Place.

Reduced service when UW is not in session: Designated trips on routes 372 (Woodinville via Lake Forest Park to/from downtown Seattle) and 373 (Aurora Village to/from downtown Seattle) will be canceled from Monday, June 17, through Friday, June 21, and from Monday, Aug. 26, through Friday, Sept. 20, when the University of Washington is not in session.

Sound Transit and Community Transit also have minor (to/from north-end destinations) service changes this Sunday.


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New principal assignments for Meridian Park and Syre


Shoreline Schools Superintendent Sue Walker and Executive Director for Schools Brian Schultz have announced two new principal assignments effective July 1.

David Tadlock will become principal of Meridian Park Elementary. David has been principal of Syre Elementary since 2007, and  and prior to that was an assistant principal and English teacher at Shorewood High School. He will succeed Amy Jessee, who will be leaving Shoreline for a new position with Seattle Public Schools.

Michelle Carroll will become principal of Syre Elementary. Michelle has been principal of Echo Lake Elementary for two years and was previously a principal in the Bellevue School District.

The District has begun a search for a new principal at Echo Lake and also at Parkwood Elementary.


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Shoreline incumbents have raised big money for City Council election


By Evan Smith

Three Shoreline City Council incumbents have raised big money for the coming election even though none have to run in the Aug. 6 primary, and only one has an opponent in the Nov. 5 general election.

Councilman Christopher Roberts, the only incumbent with a November opponent, has reported raising $3,571 and spending $1,769. Challenger Michael Javorski has yet to report any fundraising or spending.

Unopposed incumbent Shari Winstead has raised the most money among Shoreline candidates -- $7,060 -- and spent $1,469.

Unopposed incumbent Will Hall reports having raised $6,463 and spent $89.

Unopposed incumbent Keith McGlashan has reported no money raised or spent.


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Shoreline Walks: Thursday in North City, Saturday in Echo Lake

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Shoreline Walks - Hamlin Park walk
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline

Two Upcoming “Shoreline Walks” in North City and Echo Lake Neighborhoods

The weather is looking perfect this week for the upcoming walks as part of the “Shoreline Walks” free community walking program. Join us as we explore some of the best routes around Shoreline.  This week’s walks are led by Walk Leader Alice Lawson.

Thursday, June 6, 7:00pm
North City Neighborhood Walk

Take an "after dinner" stroll around the North City Neighborhood. Join walk leader Alice Lawson at North City Elementary as we make a 2 mile loop around the Shoreline Center and surrounding neighborhood.

Walk is approximately 2 miles / 30-40 minutes.
Walk Rating: Easy
Meet at: North City Elementary School parking Lot, 816 NE 190th St.

Saturday, June 8, 9:00am
Echo Lake Neighborhood Walk

Meet at Echo Lake Park for this nice morning walk. Walk leader Alice Lawson will take the group south on the interurban trail and then loop back through the neighborhood and back to the park.

Walk is approximately 2.2 miles / 40-45 minutes.
Walk Rating: Easy
Meet at: Echo Lake Park, 1521 N 200th St.

More information on Shoreline Walks
Shoreline Walks is a new community walking program to help Shoreline adults stay active, meet new people (or connect with old friends) and feel safer and more confident exploring our city by foot. Walks explore neighborhoods, parks and trails offering great insight into some of the best walking routes in our city. Specifically designed for adults ages 50+ but open to all ages and abilities, each walk is led by a Volunteer Walk Leader and all walks are free to the public. More information and full list of walks or call City of Shoreline Recreation Assistant, Marianne Johnson at 206-801-2638.


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Reunions: Shorewood multi-year gathering Aug 17

Graduates of Shorewood High School from 1978 through the early 1980s will gather at the Channel Marker Pub in downtown Edmonds on Saturday evening August 17, 2013.

170 Sunset Avenue, Edmonds WA 98020
425-275-9590


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For the Birds: Babies to the left of me, babies to the right...

Song Sparrow fledgling begging for food
Photo by Christine Southwick


By Christine Southwick

Babies to the left of me—Babies to the right of me-Babies over my head!

Finally, a sunny weekend allowed me to see the following baby birds:
  • A newly fledged Spotted Towhee in its dark camouflage;
  • A juvie Oregon Junco wearing its striped suit;
  • A fledgling Song Sparrow learning to bathe (and still begging for food);

Three, hours-old, fledgling Black-capped Chickadees, wings a-flittering were squeaking for food. These came this morning from the nest box in my blue spruce. Both parents are yard-residents. I know this because they were both color-banded in my yard for a local study being done by the Puget Sound Bird Observatory.

Oregon junco father feeding his two striped off-spring
Photo by Christine Southwick

A little group of Chestnut-backed Chickadees, probably as young as the Black-capped Chickadees, were also fluttering their wings, and begging. These were being fed suet by one dutiful parent who was color-banded.

One of my banded Red-breasted Nuthatches was feeding suet to two freshly fledged babies. Suet is such a quick source of healthy protein, and makes the job of feeding a brood much easier for the parents.

Fledgling Chestnut-backed Chickadee -learning to use feeder
Photo by Christine Southwick

And a Bewick’s Wren has built a second nest. The first one was in a nest box — this one is on an under-eave wall-divider near the nest box. The jury is still out as to whether this is for a second brood, or is a replacement brood. I can’t check the nest box until she is done with this nesting.

What joy making my yard a “Certified Wildlife Habitat”  has brought me!

By supplying the four essentials: food; water; space; and a place to raise young; and by not poisoning the bugs they eat; I have created an oasis that is beneficial to wildlife and uplifting me.

Juvie Red-breasted Nuthatch--Now, where is the food?
Photo by Christine Southwick

Did you know that Shoreline is a National Wildlife Certified Community Wildlife Habitat? We became one in 2010. In order to maintain our certification, the community needs to earn 40 NWF points a year. We earn these points through educating local groups, environmental work parties, and staffing booths at local events. We encourage home/apartment owners (one point each), workplaces, and places of worship (three points each), and schools (five points each) to become certified wildlife habitats. 

I may not be able to save all the birds in the world, but I can make a difference in my part of the world. I choose to do so—will you join me?


Christine Southwick is a Board member of the Puget Sound Bird Observatory and is their Winter Urban Color-banding Project Manager. She has completed the 40-hour class to become a National Wildlife Federation Certified Wildlife Habitat Steward.

For previous For the Birds columns, click the link under the Features section on the main webpage.

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Looking for a job? Join the Job Club


The Job Club is designed to provide a safe, supportive, friendly environment for the Plus 50 job hunters and workers to discuss their needs and challenges. Resource sharing is encouraged.

Anyone interested in the Plus 50 Career Builder , worker retraining, discussing the needs of the Plus 50 worker, sharing resources, etc. Students, staff, faculty and the community are welcome. (All ages welcome.)

Meetings are held every Friday, 1:00-2:30pm, at Shoreline Community College, Room 5116   (Computer lab) 

Topics in June:

  • June 7               Tell Me About Yourself            
  • June 14             Congrats, You Interviewed! Now What?            
  • June 21             Organize Your Job Search
  • June 28             Transferable Skills Workshop

Meetings are free and no reservation required 
Free parking just off campus on Innis Arden Way
For now, on campus parking is metered. 

If you have questions, contact Ron Carnell 206-533-6706 

The group is located at 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Room 5101, Shoreline 98133.

The job club meetings do not count as job search activity by WA Employment Security.

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Free concerts at Shoreline Community College Wed, Thurs, Fri

An ensemble of the Shoreline CC Jazz Band
will play on Wednesday

Free music events open to the public. There is a small fee for parking on campus (just so you know!)
  • Wednesday June 5th – Jazz Ensemble in the PUB #9000 Main dining Room, 7:30pm.
  • Thursday June 6th – SCC Chorale and Shoreline Singers at Calvin Presbyterian Church, Shoreline, 7:30pm.
  • Friday June 7th - Small Ensemble Recital in #818 Music Building on campus, 12:30pm, 
All concerts are free to the public, but there is a nominal parking charge on campus. Shoreline Community College is located at: 16101 Greenwood Avenue North, Shoreline. (maps)

The Music Department at Shoreline Community College, with over 20 faculty members, is the largest among the state's community colleges. Students can earn a two-year degree transfer Associate of Arts degree with emphasis on music or earn a Professional Tech Associate of Arts and Science degree with technical training in digital audio engineering, music merchandising, performance, and MIDI composition and production.

The college offers 13 performing groups which include the Shoreline Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, Chamber Chorale, Shoreline Singers, jazz combos, brass, woodwind, string, guitar, bluegrass and piano ensembles, and a popular music troupe – Funkngroove.

In addition, the Shoreline music department presents an opera every winter and Broadway inspired musical production, with large orchestra each spring. This past month SCC performed Sweeney Todd to rave reviews.

For more information about concerts and educational programs, check out the music department website.


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Flags at half-staff for Washington State Trooper


Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Thursday, June 6, 2013, in memory of Washington State Patrol Trooper Sean O’Connell, who was killed in the line of duty on Friday, May 31.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Thursday, June 6 or first thing Friday morning.

Please notify all of your field offices and facilities around the state.

Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition.

Please call 360-816-2216 if you have any questions about this flag lowering.

The memorial service in honor of Trooper Sean O’Connell’s life and service to the citizens of the state of Washington will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2013, at 1:00 pm at the Comcast Center in Everett.

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Call for pianos

Ready kids and friends on Octavia Rises
created by artists Ann Blanch, Lynn Turnblom,
and Sue Williams


“Street Pianos” to return to Shoreline

Do you know a piano that is well-loved but no longer in use and would love to be painted and played outdoors?  The City of Shoreline is planning its second annual Piano Time “street piano” event for August 2013.

Thanks to a generous grant from 4Culture, we are looking for five additional instruments to increase the musical opportunities in public, pedestrian-friendly locations. Visual artists will paint or otherwise decorate the pianos but they must be in reasonable musical shape and not need any major repairs. 

Professional pianists will play at the Arts al Fresco opening on August 1st and the finale concert on August 28th. The rest of the month you and other passers-by may tickle the ivories. Back by popular demand, the goal of this project is the same: to enliven our summer environment with colorful sounds and sights.  

If you know of a piano that might be just right for Piano Time, email Ros Bird, Public Art Coordinator, with the details and contact information or call 206-801-2661. Prosser Piano will help us check it out for suitability.  


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Ben & Jerry's new ice cream being created for Seattle


Our news partner KING 5 reports that ice cream makers Ben and Jerry, with Seattle's Theo Chocolate and Cafe Vita, will be creating a new flavor of ice cream: Seattle.

They are asking for help in picking ingredients,

The plan is to "make a mix as unique as Seattle for one day only."

Voting ends Sept. 1. You'll be able to get a scoop of the special flavor at a community event on Sept. 14.


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Friday night music at Central Market starts June 14

Shoreline's Central Market's "Friday Nights at The Market" will return on June 14.

The Market sets up outdoor seating, has a fixed menu, fixed price dinner served outside, and live music. Come enjoy live music and great food each month this summer!

On June 14, the menu will be:

  • Bacon Brat with Tim's Chips, Fruit, and a Water - $5.99 (+ tax)

Music will be provided by the Mountlake Terrace High School Jazz Band.

Central Market is located just off Aurora Avenue at 15505 Westminster Way N, Shoreline 98133. 206-363-9226.


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Highland Terrace student and teacher inducted into AAA School Safety Patrol Hall of Fame

Andrew Counter received recognition as an outstanding school safety patroller and Mark Owen earned Advisor of the Year Award.


Andrew Counter, a sixth grader at Highland Terrace Elementary in Shoreline was inducted into the AAA School Safety Patrol Hall of Fame on Friday, May 24, in recognition of his dedication to safety, community stewardship and leadership.

Also honored was Mark Owen, current safety patrol advisor at Highland Terrace Elementary, as the 2013 School Safety Patrol Advisor of the Year.

As a long standing tradition, AAA Washington and a panel of judges from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Washington Traffic Safety Commission select top patrollers from schools across Washington each year, and honor their accomplishments through induction in the AAA School Safety Patrol Hall of Fame.

Hightland Terrace 6th grader
Andrew Counter
Counter was one of 10 outstanding patrollers in Washington to be recognized at the evening awards ceremony held before the Seattle Mariners game at Safeco Field. More than 700 fellow patrollers, family, friends and community leaders attended the game to honor the inductees.

Patrollers are evaluated and judged on their commitment to traffic safety, citizenship, leadership skills, and contributions to school safety patrol programs. Nominations require input from both the patroller and their advisor, including responses to a series of essay questions.  Counter was chosen for his outstanding leadership as described below:

As a respected safety advocate, Counter takes pride in being an effective problem solver at Highland Terrace Elementary. He regularly works one-on-one with fellow patrollers, students and adults to model proper safety practices. As one of the captains this year, his maturity, professionalism and leadership has been invaluable to help improve the safety of others at Highland Terrace Elementary. Counter not only demonstrates proper safety techniques, but always brings a positive attitude to everything he does and is well respected by his peers. His patrol advisor, Mark Owen, stated, “Tyler’s positive spirit rubs off on his patrol squad who follow his lead. His leadership makes our patrols very effective and successful at getting kids to and from school safely.”

Mark Owen honored as
patrol advisor of the year
Owen was recognized as the second annual AAA School Safety Patrol Advisor of the Year. School safety patrol would not thrive without the support and leadership from program advisors. Owen was recognized for this leadership as described below: 

Owen has been a school safety patrol advisor for more than 15 years. Prior to his role at Highland Terrace Elementary, Owen was the patrol advisor at Sunset Elementary. Throughout his tenure, he has nominated 10 of the AAA School Safety Patrol Hall of Fame inductees, helping empower patrollers to be successful safety advocates. Owen demonstrates patience, promotes self confidence, is a trusted mentor, and encourages his patrollers to be leaders in their community. Overall, Owen has been a valued partner to AAA in helping support the importance of traffic safety education.

AAA created the School Safety Patrol more than 90 years ago and partners with local agencies to bring the program to elementary schools across Washington. The safety patrol has been credited with being a major contributor to the substantial reduction in fatalities of school age children (ages 5-14).

The 2013 AAA School Safety Patrol Hall of Fame Inductees:
  • Tyler Ashley - Tiffany Park Elementary - Renton
  • Andrew Counter - Highland Terrace Elementary - Shoreline
  • Blakely Doerge - Little Mountain Elementary - Mount Vernon
  • Sydney Grayson - Stevens Elementary - Seattle
  • Victor Grishko - Cooper Elementary - Spokane
  • Alyssa Larson - Michael Anderson Elementary - Fairchild Air Force Base
  • James Lasswell - Westview Elementary - Spokane
  • Jaylin Miller - Star Lake Elementary - Kent
  • Trescege Ramirez Diaz - Tukwila Elementary - Tukwila
  • Payton Zitterkopf - Image Elementary - Vancouver

AAA School Safety Patrol Advisor of the Year:
  • Mark Owen - Highland Terrace Elementary School - Shoreline

AAA Washington has been serving members and the traveling public since 1904. The organization provides a variety of exclusive benefits, including roadside assistance, discounts, maps and personalized trip planning, to its 1,060,000 members. In addition, its full-service travel and insurance agencies provide products and services for members and the public.


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New mural for Echo Lake neighborhood in July

Planned replacement for Echo Lake mural
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline


In July a new mural will be painted on the large concrete wall in the Echo Lake neighborhood.  

The Echo Lake Neighborhood Association (ELNA) has been planning for this major project for several years and has now received a City of Shoreline Neighborhood Mini-grant to help make it happen.

Because the wall is along SR 104 (NE 205th St) at 1st Ave NE with thousands of commuters passing by each day, the Park Board also approved some 1% for Public Art funding for the project.

Highly regarded Edmonds muralist, Andy Eccleshall / The Mural Works, was selected from 18 applicants to design and produce the artwork. Selection Panel members were impressed with his ability to paint versatile subject matter in a variety of styles and his willingness to listen to the stakeholders to generate design ideas.

Eccleshall’s initial concept design was presented to the ELNA and Shoreline Park Board for input.  His latest draft shows the image superimposed on the wall.

Further comments will be accepted through June 11th by email.  Final design will be presented to the Park Board on June 27th.  

Eccleshall is excited to work with the community to generate a new mural that will be viewed and celebrated for many years. He plans to start working on the wall in July, weather permitting, and expects the process to take about ten days.  

For more information about the project email Ros Bird, Public Art, City of Shoreline.  


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Update: Shoreline Police recover property stolen in May 26 burglary

On May 31, 2013, at 8:30pm, Shoreline Police Detectives assisted by King County Sheriff’s Office TAC 30 Unit served a search warrant at a residence in the 16200 block of 15th Ave NE.


Detectives recovered all of the property stolen in a Shoreline burglary reported on May 26, 2013. 

The property recovered included numerous firearms, a large boat motor, tools and TV’s.

Detectives concluded their search shortly after 3:00am.

The suspect is a 39 year old male with an extensive criminal history. He was booked into the King County Jail.


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State Rep. Farrell says priorities continue to be education, safety net and money for Metro transit


By Evan Smith

Democratic 46th District State Rep. Jessyn Farrell started the special legislative session saying that her priorities continue to be “education, preserving our social safety net, and making sure that King County has the local options it needs to keep Metro from cutting 17 percent of its service next year.

The House and Senate continue to disagree on money for education and social programs.

Farrell has sponsored a bill to give King County the option of asking voters to pass a motor-vehicle excise tax to support transit. The bill and a companion bill in the Senate have been revived in the special session, but the legislature has yet to act on either.

Farrell’s 46th Legislative District includes Lake Forest Park, Kenmore and northeast Seattle.


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Ribbon cutting for new back up well in Lake Forest Park

Mayor Mary Jane Goss and Commissioner Bill Donahue
cut the ceremonial ribbon for the new facility

The ribbon cutting for the new Horizon View Wellhead Facility for the Lake Forest Park Water District was held on May 20, 2013.

Pump control building and storage tank

The project was constructed adjacent to the Horizon View Park in the City of Lake Forest Park, and has spanned over four years. Two wells were drilled and a 50,000 gallon storage tank and pump control building were constructed. As the project is located adjacent to the park, restoration within the site included improved trail access around Horizon View Park.

Manager Alan Kerley says that "Infrastructure is now in place and operable and official normal operation will commence upon State of Washington Department of Health approval."


King County Brightwater contributed $2 million and Lake Forest Park Water District contributed another $200,000 to assure customers a safe and secure water source. The Horizon View Wellhead project has been a cooperative initiative between Lake Forest Park Water District, King County, and Seattle Public Utilities.

The staff and commissioners of Lake Forest Park Water District enjoyed the opportunity to interact with the public and cooperating agencies.

The elected commissioners of Lake Forest Park Water District are Bill Donahue, David Hammond, and Eli Zehner.


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Youth and Government at the Dale Turner YMCA

By Erik Schmidt, Teen Coordinator
Dale Turner Family YMCA

I run a program at the Dale Turner YMCA in Shoreline called Youth and Government. This year our delegation took 21 students, grades 8 through 12, down to Olympia for a four-day student-led mock legislature program.

450 students from around the state joined up to run a simulated mock legislature program that has students in the roles of senators, representatives, press, lobbyists and other leadership positions. Every year students run for eight major officer positions and the winners will serve as student leaders for the next year of the program. 

This year we were fortunate enough to win two of the eight major positions from our Dale Turner Delegation that operates out of our Shoreline YMCA. 

Shorecrest junior Amelia Brown
Photo courtesy Dale Turner YMCA

Amelia Brown, a junior from Shorecrest High School, won the position of Editor-and-Chief of the Youth Legislature newspaper titled the Capital Chronicles.

Dino Nzanga, Jr.
Youth Governor
In addition, we also have the next Youth Governor, Dino Nzanga Jr, who is also a junior at Shorecrest High School. Dino will serve as the face of the program for the next year and will head to the Youth Governors Conference in Washington DC over the summer.

We also had an honor bestowed upon one of our 8th grade students from Kellogg Middle School. RJ Johnson won Page of the Year, which is the most prestigious award an 8th grade student can win.

I am extremely proud of all of our students who participated. We look to continue our success and growth into the next year.


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