The Voice of NASA will talk at the Shoreline Library Thursday

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Josh Byerly, NASA
Josh Byerly, one of the "voices of NASA" will visit the Shoreline Public Library on Thursday, June 13, 2013 from 2-3pm to  talk about his experiences commentating from Mission Control during International Space Station and shuttle missions.

Mr. Byerly is visiting Shoreline as a part of Destination Station, NASA's national awareness campaign that informs communities about the International Space Station and the science activities performed on board.

The Destination Station is currently on display at the Pacific Science Center in Seattle. 

The Shoreline Library is located at 345 NE 175th, Shoreline 98155.


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Obituary: Brian Sternberg, Shoreline HS class of 1961, recordbreaking pole vaulter

Brian Sternberg, Shoreline High School graduate, and recordbreaking pole vaulter at the University of Washington, who was paralyzed in a trampoline accident, has died at the age of almost 70.

Many people still remember the shocking and tragic story of the brilliant young athlete.

From his obituary in The Seattle Times:

Sternberg was a 1961 graduate of Shoreline High. Two years later as a UW sophomore, he established world records of 16 feet, 5 inches at the Penn Relays, 16-7 at the Modesto Relays and 16-8 at the Compton (Calif.) Relays — all in a seven-week span.

In July of that year, he was paralyzed from the neck down while working out on the trampoline at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. 

A public memorial will be held on June 22, 2pm at First Free Methodist Church, 3200 3rd Ave W, in Seattle.



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How do I ride a bus? - Part 3

Metro Rapid Ride bus


I’ve never – or rarely – ridden a bus…how do I ride a bus?
By Brian Doennebrink

You’ve managed to get to the bus stop or Park / Ride, and – particularly at the latter – you’ll be learning/realizing the nuances of riding the bus (the differences for Bus Rapid Transit, brand named Swift and Rapid Ride, are covered in a different article). 

Here are some ideas:
  • On escalators, stand to the right o to allow those in a hurry to get past.
  • If you’re at a bus stop that’s not at a Park / Ride, drivers usually appreciate it if you flag them down, particularly in dark conditions … not standing in the street, but wearing light clothing and moving about, waving a light-colored magazine or newspaper, redirecting your cell phone towards the bus.
  • Beware: you may also be solicited for bus fare before you board by a would-be rider. The ones who have approached me typically have a cell phone in one hand, a latte in the other.
  • Let anybody who wants to alight/de-board before you board.
  • Use exact fare, drivers don’t give change. Some folks try to get other riders who are already onboard to “give them change.” On Metro buses, if you’re not traveling into Seattle from Shoreline/Lake Forest Park or further north, east or even south (past 145th Street from the north), and:
    • If paying cash, tell your driver. Ask for a transfer.
    • If using an ORCA card, note what the machine is pre-set to; if it’s “Two-Zone” (Metro) or “Two-county” (Sound Transit), before you tap your card, let your driver know that you’re only traveling one zone (Metro) or county (Sound Transit) so that they can re-program the machine for you to tap and get charged the correct/lower fare.

In the next part, we’ll look at "you’ve paid, now what?"

Previous articles in this series


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Chamber of Commerce Membership Luncheon Wednesday - last chance to sign up

Monday, June 10, 2013



Membership Luncheon, Wed., June 12, at 11:45am , Shoreline Center, Alumni Room, RSVP, $20
Speaker:  Kris Prochaska, MA LMHC, Mission and Mindset Specialist   

Once a therapist, now a coach, Kris heals through business. She uses her intuitive insight to blow up the myths and excuses that keep entrepreneurs stuck in the middle-that place where folks dream BIG yet play small. With a whole lot of compassion and a saucy wit, she helps her clients own their authority and transform their Internal Leadership Team in order to stop being emotional followers and grow into being powerful thought leaders creating a mindset for success.

RSVP is required no later than Tuesday morning, June 11, 


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Almost completed - the Shoreline High School Patio and Memorial project

You have to haul a lot of mulch
to cover an area that large


By Lynda Williams Shelton, Class of '61

When Sharon Dowdy Shannon first envisioned this project, her dream was to have many classes work together to clean the patio at our old Shoreline High School (now the Shoreline Conference Center), repair the fountain, ensure nice surroundings for our memorial tree, prepare the patio for the Memorial Stone and provide the Shoreline School District with a clean, inviting, outside space.

Even though she was not able to lead the charge on this project, I believe that without her inspiration the project would not have taken flight.

The fountain was turned into a planter
Photo by Steve Shelton

The patio committee was comprised of people from a variety of graduating classes all working together to transform a messy, over-grown area into a neat and inviting one. The fountain, donated by the class of ’65, wasn’t repairable, so they transformed it into a flower container. They are now deciding what flowers to plant.

The tree, donated by Terry Tomlinson at our 50th Shoreline School Reunion, is looking healthy and is anchoring that corner of the patio. We are watching over two of the heathers that were planted in that section of the patio because they are barely hanging on and may need to be replaced. The third is strong and looks to be a different variety.

The patio was truly lovely when the rhododendrons and azaleas were in bloom. We hope to collect some additional funds to plant something that is drought resistant and will bloom throughout the summer.

Spreading the mulch
Photo by Steve Shelton

Sandy Steele Forman (Pacific Topsoils) donated the three yards of mulch which a group of us spread on May 31st. The school district has been welcoming, helpful, and very appreciative throughout our project. They have provided us with any assistance we needed to perform our bit of magic.

Once my husband has permission from the doctor to lift the Memorial Stone, he will place it near the tree in honor of those classmates who have died. We also plan to power wash the patio. After that it will be ongoing watering and maintenance.

Cleaning stairs and walkways
Photo by Steve Shelton

Many people worked together to make this vision a reality. Below is the list of people who participated in this project. They are Shoreline Class of 1961 unless noted otherwise.

Sue Walker, Superintendent of Shoreline Schools
Kathie Schindler, Executive Assistant
Kim Nashif, Shoreline Conference Center

Sharon Dowdy Shannon
Sharon Walker Carver Daly
George Daly
Patti Conn Gibbons
Bob Gibbons (class of 60)
Judy Fitzgerald Rogers
Terry Tomlinson
Penny Budke Jones
Barbara Reddick Syre
Louise Skuzie Rodarme
Wendie Johnson Bark (class of 65)
Ron Bark (class of 63)
Janice Buttenob Franett
Marsha MacPherson Ullrich
Myrna MacPherson Haigh (class of 64)
Sandy Steele Forman
Lynda Williams Shelton
Steve Shelton (Lincoln class of 62)
Ingrid Gjertsen Huff
Pat Willard Hitchens
Carol Stubblefied Stevens
Jody Burchinal Sherin (class of 65)


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UPDATE: Monday legislative hearing important to future of Point Wells

Point Wells Update from the Richmond Beach Community Association:

Today's hearing on House Bill 2068 was canceled. Our understanding of the reason for cancellation was that the legislature was not in session today because of the 10am memorial service for the late State Sen. Mike Carroll (R-Lakewood).

The last day of the special session is tomorrow, so likely HB 2068 will not be voted on this session. If new information on this develops, we will keep you posted.

Photo courtesy City of Shoreline

Save Richmond Beach is advising supporters to contact legislators before Monday regarding HB 2068, scheduled to be heard at a 9:30am hearing in Olympia.

HB 2068 negates the bill recently signed by the governor giving Woodway the option to unilaterally annex Point Wells.
The proposed bill (HB 2068) is supported by the Point Wells developer (BSRE), Snohomish County and the City of Shoreline and opposed by the Town of Woodway and Save Richmond Beach.

Those who attend the hearing can testify or simply sign in as pro or con.

Senate Governmental Operations Committee Hearing on HB 2068
, Monday, June 10, 9:30am in the Cherberg Building (next to Capitol in Olympia)
, Hearing room #2, first floor.

None of our local legislators are on the committee, which is chaired by Sen. Pam Roach. Her office can be contacted at 360-786-7660. Committee members and their emails addresses are on the SRB website.


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Photos: Gala for the Arts

The Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Arts Council’s Gala for the Arts packed the Shoreline Room at their annual fundraiser May 31, 2013.

Rep. Ruth Kagi, center, at the Shoreline CC Foundation table
Photo courtesy Mark McVeety


Guests could spend their money on
items in the silent auction
Photo by Mark McVeety

or Ken Noreen could turn the pirates loose!
Photo by Mark McVeety


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Little Free Library in Lake Forest Park

Anne Stadler reports that there is now a Little Free Library in Lake Forest Park.

Little Free Library at 47th NE and NE 175th
Photo by Anne Stadler


We now have a Little Free Library in Lake Forest Park at 47th Ave NE and about 175th. In it neighbors give away and recycle good books. It is stewarded by Ruth and Thomas Williamson-Kirkland.

Of course we buy our books at Third Place Books and use our wonderful public library too! This lovely addition supports our walking/reading/sharing a good read pleasure as well.

Thank you, good neighbors, Ruth and Thomas!


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City of Kenmore expected to approve buyers for Kenmore Village properties


The City of Kenmore is announcing the buyers for the Kenmore Village properties in the developing downtown commercial area.

Benaroya Company and Real Property Investors (RPI) are the anticipated buyers of the 3.3 acre Kenmore Village lower parcel. MainStreet Property Group LLC is the expected buyer of the upper lot, formerly the King County Park / Ride.

Benaroya Company and Real Property Investors (RPI) purchase is expected to be approved by the Kenmore City Council at a meeting on June 10. The MainStreet agreement will be ready for City Council consideration at the July 8, 2013 City Council meeting.

The two projects could bring at least $25 million in new investment to the downtown area. The new construction will include retail, office, high density residential, and a high quality, signature public gathering space. The City will likely see more than $8.2 million in direct economic value from the sale and development of these properties, including the Kenmore Camera expansion location.

Kenmore Camera will be moving to the new site and plans to triple in size. As reported in the Puget Sound Business Journal

The new location is 17,000 square feet, more than three times the size of its current location. Kenmore Camera will occupy the space by early fall. Kenmore Camera’s new store will have two classrooms, a customer lounge, retail space and custom lighting displays.



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Clean out the garage: Free recycling Saturday, June 15 in Lake Forest Park


FREE RECYCLING EVENT
ELECTRONICS, APPLIANCES and More
Bring your recyclable items working or not! - Clean out the garage!

Saturday, June 15, 2013
9:00 AM - Noon
Windermere Real Estate / Northlake
17711 Ballinger Way NE, Lake Forest Park


  • Computers, Laptops, Printers, Computer parts, Faxes, Scanners, Modems, Wires, Toners, Computer Batteries, etc.
  • Appliances, Washers/Dryers, Refrigerators, Water heaters etc.
  • Stereos, CDs, DVDs, VHS, Cassette players, Speakers, Televisions, Monitors (any size), etc.
  • Vehicle batteries, Barbecues (no propane tanks ) lawn mowers (empty gasoline & oil), Fitness equipment, Medical equipment, etc.
  • Bicycles (All bicycles donated benefit the Rotary International Foundation which refurbishes and donates the bikes to school children in developing countries.)
Open to all - not necessary to be a resident of Lake Forest Park



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Police investigating possible embezzlement of sports funds at Shorewood

Shoreline Police are investigating an assistant baseball coach for possible embezzlement of sports funds at Shorewood High School. At stake is $7095 in ASB funds allocated for baseball, which are unaccounted for.

Shoreline Schools reported the matter to Shoreline Police and are awaiting the outcome of the investigation.


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Author events at Third Place Books June 10-13

Third Place Books Author Events
17171 Bothell Way NE
Lake Forest Park, WA  98155


Jen Lancaster
The Tao of Martha (Penguin)
Monday, June 10 at 7pm

Notoriously witty, bestselling author of many books, including Bitter is the New Black and Pretty in Plaid, is back with a new memoir chronicling her attempts to Martha Stewart-ize her life. Jen embarked on a year long quest to take herself, her house, her husband, and even even her pets to the next level--from closet organization to craft making, from party planning to kitchen prep.

TICKET REQUIRED FOR THE SIGNING LINE, YOU MUST HAVE A TICKET TO GET INTO THE SIGNING LINE.


There is no limit to how many books Jennifer will sign, including her previous titles. Photos are allowed!


Wendy Tremayne
The Good Life Lab (Storey)
Tuesday, June 11 at 7pm

This is the inspirational true story of how one couple ditched their high-powered careers and high-pressure life in New York City to move to rural New Mexico, where they made, built, invented, foraged, and grew all they needed to live self-sufficiently, discovering a new sense of abundance in the process.


Richelle Mead
Gameboard of the Gods (Dutton)
Wednesday, June 12 at 7pm

Mead, the bestselling author of the Vampire Academy Series, debuts the first novel in her Age of X series. In a futuristic world, Mead's latest series centers around a bleak future in which organized religion is controlled by the government following the global incursion of a deadly disease.



Loralee Leavitt
Candy Experiments (Andrews McMeel)
Thursday, June 13 at 7pm

Candy Experiments teaches kids a new use for their candy. As children try eye-popping experiments, such as growing enormous gummy worms and turning cotton candy into slime, they'll also be learning science.


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Crime in Shoreline A - Z: Don't pay your bills with stolen checks

Sunday, June 9, 2013

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Crime in Shoreline A - Z
May 21-28, 2013

Every week - death investigations, suicide attempts, domestic violence investigations, violent people with mental issues, arrest warrants, drivers with suspended license, runaway kids

A - Victim went shopping for about 30 minutes at North City Safeway. Car wouldn't start, so had it towed. Mechanic discovered a hole drilled through the gas cap and all the gas drained from the car.

Alcohol DUI -  Stopped on Aurora at 12:30am for speeding, arrested for DUI / DUI driver hit mailboxes and ran in ditch on 19500 block of 8th NW / Stopped car on Aurora at 2am with no headlights on, driver DUI /

Alcohol and pedestrians - After making a welfare check, police took a highly intoxicated person for involuntary commitment / 4 individuals walking down 1200 block of NE 165th at 3:30am with backs to traffic and open containers of alcohol / 

Arrest - Driver on Meridian arrested on felony warrants / 155xx Wallingford - resisted arrest and assaulted Dept of Corrections officer / Person found walking in middle of Aurora at 1am had two arrest warrants /

Arson - Firework or flare set bushes on fire 200xx 20th NW / 

Burglary - Back door pried open at 155xx Densmore N / Open back window 198xx Phinney / Window smashed at Meridian Park Elementary / Artiste Apts on Aurora - secure door pried open, attempt to steal motorcycle / City Light substation fence cut at 2136 N 163rd / Front door kicked in during daytime burglary 197xx 15th NW / Echo Lake Apts townhouse - front door pried open during night / Victim and roommate both have jewelry stolen after someone entered through kitchen window. Have suspect with drug problem in mind. / 26xx 145th window broken in empty house and tools stolen / Attempt to pry open door at 162xx 8th NE / Removed screen and entered through unlocked window to steal documents at Three Generation House /

Car prowl - 161xx Midvale N / 200xx 24th NW / 202xx 24th NW / 1xx NE 193 / 182xx 11th NE / 16xx N 192 / Echo Cove Apts / GPS stolen from car at 1xx NW 156th /

Cars and parts stolen – License plates stolen at Ballinger Commons / 170xx 1st NE car stolen / 158xx 10th NE car stolen / 13xx 152nd license plates stolen / Whitman Pl Apts hub cap stolen /

Car titles - police are charging drivers who fail to transfer title to purchased car within 45 days

Crime in public places - Purse stolen from lunchroom at SCC / 

Drugs - Person at 185th and Aurora bus stop arrested on warrant, had cocaine in pocket / Driver passed out in running BMW on NW 196th at 8:30am in violation of controlled substances act / 145xx 31st NE individual OD's on heroin, people at scene delay and lie when questioned by law enforcement / Woman ingests too much meth, cocaine, and marijuana, becomes paranoid and runs into Aurora /

Found - Vehicle stolen in Seattle and used in commission of other crimes

Fraud - Attempt made to scam elderly couple via phone / A check from previously stolen mail was used to pay a bill. Bank caught the forgery and has a suspect in mind / Ex-roommate uses roommate's checking info to get a payday loan 

Industrial accident - Inland site at 1220 NE 175th, worker hit in side of head by a cement pump boom while pouring cement into a framed wall.

Larceny, businesses –  Shoplifter got away from Sears / Shoplifter stopped outside store after security watched him stuff 4 bottles of liquor under his shirt / Shopper put items in cart, exited store, put items in car and drove away from Sears. Suspect is on video.

Larceny, private - Tools stolen from truck cab 162xx 9th NE 

Mail theft - none reported

Pimps - Info on individual working for two pimps, sometimes unwillingly

Suspicious - office entered and drawers rummaged through at School District office  

Threats - Person threatens to kill deputy and his wife

Trespassed from - Goldie's Casino / Shoplifter became combative with security officer at Fred Meyer / 

Vandalism - Damage to vehicle at 187xx Ridgefield Rd / Northridge Apts a car was scratched / 166xx 15th NE mailbox ripped off post and smashed to ground / 

Z - Responding party reports home entered and oxycontin stolen one day, and car broken into the next day with purse containing cash and morphine stolen / Victim was hanging out in park and drinking with friends. They gave her a ride home but she forgot her backpack in the car. Later on her credit cards were used. /

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African Art Day at The Commons


Shorewood African Art Show 6:30-8:30pm
Thursday, June 13

See dozens of the best African-themed art pieces created by Shorewood High School's 10th grade World Studies students.

Come meet the artists, see their work, and celebrate meaningful education.

The Commons at Lake Forest Park, Bothell Way and Ballinger Way, Lake Forest Park Town Center in the Food Court.


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CRISTA Camps' Operation Xtreme program to help record number of military families in 2013

Scholarships provide week of camp for children of military families


CRISTA Camps, part of the CRISTA Ministries family, is entering the final fundraising phase for its Operation Xtreme camps for children of military families. Fundraising to date in 2013 has raised nearly $160,000, which has paved the way for 400 kids to experience an unforgettable week of summer camp at one of the two CRISTA Camps properties: Island Lake in Poulsbo, Wash. and Miracle Ranch in Port Orchard, Wash.

“Children of deployed military families often miss out on the chance to be a kid,” said Doug Chase, vice president of CRISTA Camps. “We’ve created Operation Xtreme to honor these families and to provide children with an opportunity to experience summer camp. Operation Xtreme is a chance for our community to share its generosity and make a difference in the lives of local kids.”

With the weeklong Operation Xtreme camps (June 16-22 at Island Lake and June 17-21 at Miracle Ranch) nearing capacity, day camp offerings have been added in an effort to give more military kids the chance to experience camp and are open to boys and girls from first through sixth grade. CRISTA Camps is working to raise an additional $40,000 before the end of June to ensure another 256 children of military families can experience Operation Xtreme in 2013. One hundred percent of donations made go directly to sending these children to camp.

In addition to traditional summer camp activities, Operation Xtreme provides participants with tools they need to cope with stresses that are often associated with being a child in a military family, including separation, frequent relocation and difficulty in school. Counselors and chaplains are an integral part of both Island Lake and Miracle Ranch Camps and provide an added support system for the kids.


To make a donation to Operation Xtreme, nominate a deserving child or find out more, visit Send a Kid.  Additional information about CRISTA Camps or call 877-723-4373.

About CRISTA Camps
For more than 50 years, CRISTA Camps has been delivering an outstanding camp experience to hundreds of thousands of boys and girls of all ages. Both CRISTA Camps waterfront properties, Island Lake near Silverdale and Miracle Ranch near Gig Harbor, are set on more than 100 acres and feature an array of activities led by trained Christian staff.


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End of an era as Robin Hood Lanes are demolished

Photo by Henry Gatjens
Courtesy My Edmonds News

Robin Hood Lanes in the Westgate neighborhood of Edmonds served sixty years of bowlers from the surrounding communities, but closed its doors for good on April 25, 2013.


Photo by Henry Gatjens
Courtesy My Edmonds News
Everything inside the building was sold off, piece by piece, from bowling pins to hardwood floors. (See the photos in The Seattle Times).

The site will soon be home to a Walgreen's Drug Store.


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Youth suicide prevention materials to be handed out at secondary schools

Correction to the photo caption, article updated 06-10-2013
Youth Suicide Prevention committee filling the sacks with the handout materials
purchased for the Youth Suicide Prevention Program.
From left Karen Valiquette, Bill Bear, Heidi,  Laura Quinn (KCCOP)

King County Community Organizing Program has granted $300 to the Northshore/Shoreline Community Network for the purchase of youth suicide prevention materials from the state funded Youth Suicide Prevention Program.

The materials will be distributed to four Shoreline School District Schools: Shorecrest, Shorewood, Kellogg, and Einstein.

The Youth Suicide Prevention committee, which is part of the Community Resource Team (CRT), has been meeting to determine the best method of informing the community about suicide and what they can do to help.

The Life Savers Club, students from Shorewood High School, informed us that they could not afford to purchase the handouts that they provide for students. The committee determined that they could partner with KCCOP and purchase these materials as a resource for the staff and students.
There was enough money to purchase materials for all four secondary schools. 
We hope that this can help raise awareness about the critical issue of youth suicide prevention.

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State Rep. Farrell says local-option tax for Metro transit is now part of State Transportation-Revenue package

Saturday, June 8, 2013

By Evan Smith

Democratic State Rep. Jessyn Farrell says that the local option for a King County Metro transit tax is now part of the transportation-revenue package in the House of Representatives.

Farrell introduced the bill early this year to allow the County to ask voters to approve a motor-vehicle excise tax with proceeds going to prevent cuts to Metro transit service.

The 46th District legislator said Thursday that she hopes the package will reach the floor for a vote after a vote on an agreed-upon General Fund budget.

She said that House majority Democrats are working hard to find agreement with the Senate Majority Caucus Coalition on the general-fund budget.

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


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State Sen. Chase: ‘We must act now’ to support GMO labeling


By Evan Smith

Democratic State Sen. Maralyn Chase said Monday that the Legislature must act now to support labeling of genetically modified food products.

“For everyone who doubted the need for labeling genetically modified foods, a small farm in Oregon is serving as a wakeup call,” Chase said Monday. “Already, because of this small amount of genetically modified wheat, Japan – the top importer of U.S. wheat – has suspended some imports. South Korea is considering a similar move and European Union countries are also now urging member countries to test U.S. wheat. 
“I am urging the House and Senate in our state to again take up Senate Bill 5073, which will create a labeling system to distinguish genetically modified food from non-GMO foods.

An initiative to the legislature that would have required labeling of foods with genetically modified organisms died in the Legislature and will go to voters in the November election.

“Ultimately, this decision will be up to the voters, but the legislature must act to demonstrate to our trading partners throughout the world that we are indeed serious about protecting the integrity of wheat grown in Washington,” Chase said. “We must also act to show that we stand in solidarity with Washington farmers who each year contribute literally billions of dollars to our state’s economy. 
“We are a trade-dependent state. We are the third largest exporter of food and agricultural products in the entire nation. We cannot let our status as a world power of agricultural exports be compromised when something as simple as a good-faith vote on labeling would allow us to maintain our standing. We must act now.”

Chase represents the 32nd Legislative District, including Shoreline, part of northwest Seattle, Lynnwood, most of Mountlake Terrace, south Edmonds, Woodway and nearby unincorporated areas of southwest Snohomish County.

Evan Smith can be reached at schsmith@frontier.com.


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St. Luke School 2nd Graders help out St. Vincent de Paul


The second grade classes from St. Luke Catholic Parish School in Shoreline visited the main distribution center for St. Vincent de Paul on June 6.

As part of their field trip to learn about how everyone can help out those in need, 30 second graders led by teachers Suzy Hansch and Michelle Serres helped serve 1,421 people from 385 households in the Food Bank.

For more information about how St. Luke helps form Catholic Christian leaders, call the school at 206-542-1133.

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Half-staff: Washington State Senator Mike Carrell


Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Monday, June 10, 2013, in memory of Washington State Senator Mike Carrell who passed away on May 29 from complications related to treatment for a pre-leukemia blood disorder.

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

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business on Monday, June 10 or first thing Tuesday morning, June 11.

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.

A public memorial service in honor of Sen. Carrell’s life and service to the citizens of the state of Washington will be held on Monday, June 10, 2013, at 10:30am at the Capitol Rotunda in Olympia.


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Sky Nursery: Drip Irrigation seminar June 22



Sky Nursery Drip Irrigation Seminar

Saturday, June 22nd              11 am – 12:30 pm
Drip Irrigation                        Charlie Shull

Save water — save money — save time!  A properly designed drip irrigation system allows you to deliver water directly to your plants’ root zones with the turn of a switch or a timer.  Plus it can help protect your plants from leaf splashes, over and under-watering, and some diseases!

Let Charlie show you how to design and install a system that meets your needs and budget.

Sky Nursery 18528 Aurora Ave. N. Shoreline 98133,  206-546-4851 



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Coming this fall: a new way to find health coverage


Starting this fall, Washington residents will have a new way to find, compare and enroll in health insurance. It's called Washington Healthplanfinder, and it gives individuals, families, and small business owners the confidence to choose the plan that best fits their needs and their budget. 


Apples-to-apples comparisons of health insurance plans
Financial help to pay for copays and premiums
Expert customer support online, by phone, or in-person through a local organization, insurance broker or agent


1,  Shop for health plans anonymously.

Individuals and families can begin the application process by entering basic information. Small business owners can select plan options for their employees. If you're not ready to fill anything out, you can browse and learn more about what is available.

2. Find out if you are eligible for financial help.

Based on your age, annual income and household size, Washington Healthplanfinder can determine if you are eligible for help paying for premiums and copays. Families of four making up to $94,200 can qualify for help.

3. Compare plans side by side.

It's easy to sort plans by cost, coverage, provider or any number of factors that are important to you.

4. Select a plan.

Once you've looked through your options, you can feel confident choosing the plan that best fits your needs and your budget.

5. You're covered.

Now you can get the care you need. If an accident or illness strikes, a quality health plan can help protect you from financial hardship.



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Photo: Fiery sunset

Friday, June 7, 2013

Photo by Lee Lageschulter

Lee Lageschulte shot this "lake of fire / burning sky" sunset from her back yard.

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45th Legislative District Dems endorse Dembowski for County Council

The Democrats of the 45th Legislative District, which includes the Woodinville part of King County Council District 1, have endorsed appointed incumbent Councilman Rod Dembowski for election to a full term.

Dembowski faces challengers John Fray and Naomi Wilson in the Aug. 6 primary, with the top two vote getters advancing to the Nov. 5 general election.


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New Shoreline Fire Chief sworn in

Retiring chief Mark Bunje on left, and
new Shoreline Fire Chief Matt Cowan


Matt Cowan was sworn in this week as the new Fire Chief at Shoreline Fire. Cowan was appointed by the Shoreline Fire District Board of Commissioners to succeed retiring Fire Chief Mark Bunje.   Cowan comes to Shoreline from Maple Valley Fire, where he previously served as Deputy Chief of Operations.

Cowan says he is committed to being open and transparent with how Shoreline Fire operates and how taxpayer funds are utilized. He is excited to get out and meet Shoreline residents at events this summer. 

"I am energized by the quality of the Shoreline Fire Department and its personnel,"  Cowan says.  "There are still some tough times ahead with increasing needs and decreasing revenues, and we must continue to provide a high level of service in the most appropriate manner possible."

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Shorecrest and Shorewood students win awards at NW High School Film Festival

Shorecrest and Shorewood students received awards at the annual Northwest High School Film Festival, the high school video festival of the Puget Sound region. This year 25 area schools participated and over 200 entries were judged by a panel of film and video professionals. Students receive valuable written feedback from professionals, have a chance to get beautiful awards, and to see the best the region has to offer.

From Shorecrest:

Alex Ramsey took home an Excellence Award for both Dramatic Narrative and Commercial. He also received an Honorable Mention for Documentary, and a $500 scholarship.



Drew Nisco and Bogui Adjorlolo took home an excellence award for their Dramatic Narrative.


Surafel Mamo won two Honorable Mentions for his commercial and music video projects.



Nicholi Wytovicz won Honorable Mention for Sports Video.


From Shorewood:

Tyler Nickell received an Honorable Mention for his music video, "Wash.”


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Secure (and free) document shredding Saturday 9 to noon in Kenmore

Secure Document Destruction

Windermere Northlake in partnership
with the City of Kenmore is providing

FREE Shredding Service

Saturday, June 8th
9:00 am to Noon

(Kenmore Village - corner of 68th Ave NE and NE 181st St)

LIMIT - 5 BANKER BOXES

Bring old documents to be professionally destroyed, on-site, and recycled. 
Paper clips, staples and rubber bands are okay.
Please No CD’s, DVD’s or binders
Call 206-364-8100 with questions

Anyone welcome - not necessary to live in Kenmore



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Pro Shoreline meeting to hear about Parks and EMS Levies



ProShoreline Community Meeting - June 25, 2013, 6:30 pm
2013 King County Parks and EMS Levy Overview
Special Guest Speaker
King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski
Shoreline Fire Department
17525 Aurora Ave N 
Shoreline, WA 98133

Parks Levy

King County Council approved a measure for the August 6, 2013 primary election ballot to replace the current parks levies, which expire at the end of 2013. The measure would generate an estimated $66 million per year from 2014 through 2019 through a CPI-indexed property tax levy lid lift of 18.77 cents per $1,000 of assessed value – an estimated $56 per year for the owner of a home valued at $300,000.  This levy would ensure the County’s 26,000 acres of parks, open space and 175 miles of trails remain open and can be maintained. The levy would also support the Woodland Park Zoo and a limited set of strategic enhancements to provide more and improved County parks and trails; acquire additional open space to serve our growing region; and fund two major trail corridors.

EMS Levy

This proposed renewal of a six-year levy would continue uniform medical care anywhere in the county, anytime. The current EMS levy expires on December 31, 2013. Therefore, a reauthorization of the EMS levy is necessary to provide a seamless transition into the new levy period. The EMS task force (a group of 19 elected officials) recommended a levy rate of 33 cents per $1,000 of AV (assessed value) to cover a projected expenditure level of $695 million over the six-year course of the levy program.


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46th Dems general meeting June 30 at North Seattle CC


46th Dems general meeting, Thursday, June 20, 2013, in the Concert Hall of North Seattle Community College (9700 College Way N) at 7:30pm. 

The program this month is a Legislative update from Sen. David Frockt, Rep. Gerry Pollet and Rep. Jessyn Farrell.

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Last week to buy advance tickets for Secret Gardens Tour and Plant Sale on June 15

From the 2012 Tour

June 15, 2013 is the 11th Annual Secret Gardens of Lake Forest Park Garden Tour and Plant Sale. 

The garden tour is in its 11th year of showing off local gardens and hearing Ciscoe Morris broadcasting live from Town Center. The broadcast begins at 10 am followed by a potting demonstration. Ciscoe’s broadcast will take place in the lower level of the Lake Forest Park Town Center mall. 

Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 on the day of the tour. Buy tickets online or check the website for ticket sale locations.

For more information email or call 206-366-3302.


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North King county resident opening on Citizen Oversight Panel for Sound Transit



If you live in North King County and want to provide valuable oversight, Sound Transit has a volunteer opportunity that you might be interested in.

There’s currently an opening on the Citizen Oversight Panel for North King County, which roughly includes all of Seattle north to the Snohomish County line and east to Lake Washington (north Seattle, Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Kenmore).

The independent 15-member COP monitors Sound Transit to make sure we’re meeting our commitments to build and operate a regional bus, light rail and commuter rail transit system. The COP reports its findings directly to the Sound Transit Board.

To learn more about the COP and how to apply, see here.


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Take a train to a Yankees game



The Yankees are in town this weekend and you can take special Sounder trains to the game on Sunday. The trains leave from Lakewood and Everett, make their regular station stops and arrive at King Street Station just a short walk to the Stadium.


Link light rail’s Stadium Station is also close to Safeco Field and ST Express buses provide regular service near the stadium.


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Triple play at Ridgecrest Elementary


Ridgecrest Elementary’s Triple Play!
Friday, June 14th, 6:00-8:00pm

Sponsored by the Ridgecrest PTA, the evening of June 14 features three events in one. You can volunteer, donate items, and work at the events, or you can just attend.

Taste of Ridgecrest

This is a free event. Please bring a family favorite dish to share. This is a fun night celebrating the diversity we have in our community. Feel free to dress up in attire showcasing your heritage. We will have fun activities and performances from different cultures, too!

Many volunteers are needed for the craft tables. Shifts are 5:00-7:00pm and 6:00-8:00pm. Contact Melissa Gates.

Silent Auction

There will be many great items to bid on in the Silent Auction, including classroom-themed gift baskets and experiences. It will be a great evening of fun for all! 

Help out at our Work Party to organize the auction items on Thursday, June 13 from 6:30-9:00pm. Volunteers will be needed for many different jobs, including closing out the silent auction tables.

We are still in need of items/experiences for the Auction. If you have something to donate, or if you would like to volunteer your time, contact Anne Musquiz.

Book Exchange

Have gently used books that your children don’t read? Save them for the 2nd Annual Book Exchange on June 14 at the Taste of Ridgecrest, and the following Monday, June 17. On June 12 and 13, students and families can bring in a maximum of 10 clean, gently used books per student to the library and receive a Book Buck for every donated book. During the Exchange, students can buy a donated book for one Book Buck. If you bring in the maximum of 10 books, you will get 11 Book Bucks in return. Books must be:


  • An “Everybody” Book: A chapter book or a non-fiction book (no board books)
  • A title that Ridgecrest K-6 students will read (no toddler or adult books)
  • In good, clean shape with few rips, tears, or bent pages, or covers
It's the end of the school year now, but for next fall, remember that you do not have to have children in school to be a member of the PTA and support your local school.




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Shorecrest, Shorewood dominate all-Wesco-3A-South soccer teams


Boys’ soccer players from Shorecrest and Shorewood dominated the all-Wesco-3A-South teams.

Shorecrest placed seven players and Shorewood six on the 18-member all-division first team along with three players from Glacier Peak and one each from Meadowdale and Mountlake Terrace.

In addition, four Shorecrest players and two from Shorewood won places on the 13-member second team along with four players from Glacier Peak, two from Mountlake Terrace and one from Meadowdale. 

All-league boys’ soccer teams
(From our news partner, The Seattle Times)

WESCO 3A SOUTH
FIRST TEAM

D Chris Mitalas, Sr., Mountlake Terrace;
D Spencer Pettit, So., Glacier Peak;
D Alex Ramsey, Sr., Shorecrest;
D Ryan Vanderveen, Sr., Shorecrest;
MF Dawda Dibba, Sr., Shorewood;
MF Anthony Pepe, Jr., Shorewood;
MF Danny Han, Jr., Shorewood;
MF Alex Day, So., Shorecrest;
MF Morgan West, Sr., Shorecrest;
MF Matt Owen, Sr., Shorewood;
MF Tristian Springer, Jr., Meadowdale;
F Axel Wickstrom, Sr., Shorecrest;
F Branson Corwin, Jr., Glacier Peak;
F Taj McChesney, Jr., Shorewood;
F Michael Mikulsky, Sr., Glacier Peak;
F Chris Iacolucci, Jr., Shorecrest;
GK Calvin Crawford, Sr., Shorewood;
GK Sam Schober, Sr., Shorecrest

SECOND TEAM

D Adrian Caple, Sr., Glacier Peak;
D Sam Jang, Sr., Shorewood;
D Taylor Linton, Jr., Meadowdale;
D Justin Collins, Jr., Shorewood;
D Kevin Musar, Fr., Shorecrest;
MF Riley Prescott, So., Glacier Peak;
MF Jonathan Coon, Jr., Shorecrest;
MF Peter Vizzoni, Jr., Glacier Peak;
MF Connor Seed, Fr., Glacier Peak;
F Alex Chang, Sr., Shorecrest;
F Victor Ruelas, Jr., Mountlake Terrace;
F Ben Schoedel, Sr., Shorecrest;
GK Aidan Murray, Sr., Mountlake Terrace

HONORABLE MENTION

Shorewood — Max Sando, Liam Keebler.
Meadowdale — Daniel Kirschner, Chad Triplett, Taylor Vonderhofen, Griffin Over.
Glacier Peak — Sam Hryciuk.
Shorecrest — Jack Neffner.

See the full Seattle Times list of all-league boys’ soccer teams here



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Photos: Seven Shorecrest players on all-division Wesco 3A soccer team

Seven players from Shorecrest were named to the 18-member all-division Wesco 3A South boys soccer team.

All photos by Barb Swan.

Shorecrest players on FIRST TEAM

D Alex Ramsey, Sr., Shorecrest

D Ryan Vanderveen, Sr., Shorecrest

MF Alex Day, So., Shorecrest

MF Morgan West, Sr., Shorecrest

F Axel Wickstrom, Sr., Shorecrest

F Chris Iacolucci, Jr., Shorecrest

GK Sam Schober, Sr., Shorecrest



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Photos: Shorewood soccer players named to Wesco 3A all-division First Team

Six Shorewood soccer players were named to the Wesco 3A all-division soccer team.

All photos by Wayne Pridemore

Shorewood players on FIRST TEAM

Dawda Dibba #17
MF Dawda Dibba, Sr., Shorewood

Anthony Pepe #16
MF Anthony Pepe, Jr., Shorewood


Danny Han
MF Danny Han, Jr., Shorewood


Matt Owen #5
MF Matt Owen, Sr., Shorewood

Taj McChesney
F Taj McChesney, Jr., Shorewood

Calvin Crawford, GoalKeeper
GK Calvin Crawford, Sr., Shorewood


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