A two-fer: Shoreline and Kenmore police arrest five burglars the same evening at two different crime scenes

Monday, June 17, 2013

18820 Aurora was the scene of an attempted burglary
Photo by Steven H. Robinson


On Tuesday, June 11, 2013. Shoreline police officers responded to a commercial alarm at the Smoke Time business at 18820 Aurora Ave N.

As officers arrived, they spotted an individual who saw the officers and ran. Officers pursued him and quickly contained him in an area. With the assistance of an Edmonds K-9 unit, the subject was arrested without incident.

As Officers were interviewing the suspect, he pointed out a passing vehicle and said his friends who helped with the burglary were in the vehicle. A traffic stop on the vehicle resulted in three more individuals being arrested and the vehicle being impounded for a search warrant.

The business owner was quite pleased that the suspects were arrested. With the use of his up-to-date video surveillance system, the suspects are going to have a tough time getting out of this one.

While the Shoreline officers were busy with this burglary, another call came out about a suspicious individual in the front yard of a residence. Luckily, two Kenmore officers (also part of the King County Sheriff's Office) were available to respond and investigate.

As they arrived they took the subject, who admitted to being high on meth, into custody. The Kenmore officers met with the homeowners and discovered that the subject had entered the residence through an unsecured garage door and walked into a bedroom, startling a female who screamed. The man left the residence but didn't get far.

This subject had warrants out for his arrest (Felony DOC- Escape) and told the officers he had recently been released from prison for Residential Burglary.

This was someone that needed to be taken off the streets, and thanks to the quick actions by the Kenmore officers it happened.


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Voters to decide in November on six-year levy for Medic One services

Shoreline Medic One van
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Voters will have the opportunity to reauthorize funding for the regional system of paramedic and ambulance services with today’s unanimous adoption by the Metropolitan King County Council to place a six-year Medic One and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) levy on the November general election ballot.

“Medic One saves lives, and now voters can decide whether to reinvest in this service,” said King County Executive Dow Constantine. “My thanks to the County Council and all the cities involved for putting this important question on the ballot.”

Founded in 1970 as a Seattle Fire Department program, Medic One was an innovator in bringing physician-level assistance to cardiac victims at the scene of a heart attack. Medic One was expanded in 1979 into a countywide levy-funded program that serves all of King County.

The Medic One/EMS system uses a tiered response model to help provide patients with medical care by the most appropriate care provider. The system relies heavily upon coordinated partnerships with fire departments, paramedic agencies, dispatch centers and hospitals to deliver services.

“This proposal is a model of regional cooperation and partnerships throughout King County,” said Councilmember Rod Dembowski. “I thank the EMS Advisory Task Force for its work in proposing this renewed levy program.”

If adopted, the measure would assess a levy of up to $0.335 cents per $1,000 of assessed valuation. That is the rate recommended in the Medic One/EMS 2014-2019 Strategic Plan developed by a 19-member EMS Advisory Task Force and over 100 stakeholders representing all parts of the regional system – paramedic providers, fire agencies, hospitals, emergency doctors, communications centers, and labor.

Their proposal would cost the owner of a $320,000 home approximately $107 a year.

As required by state law, the nine cities in the county with populations of more than 50,000 must support placement of the countywide measure on the ballot. Those cities are Auburn, Bellevue, Federal Way, Kent, Kirkland, Redmond, Renton, Shoreline and Seattle.

The Shoreline City Council voted unanimously on April 15, 2013, to have the Medic One/EMS levy placed on the November ballot.


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We shall keep singing! Northwest Girlchoir 40th Anniversary Concert



The Northwest Girlchoir, which includes members from Shoreline and Lake Forest Park, will perform the final concert of its 40th Anniversary Season on Saturday, June 22 at Meany Hall Theatre, UW, 2pm.

The 250-member choir, as well as alumnae choristers from four decades, will be led by current Artistic Director Sara Boos and former Artistic Director Rebecca Rottsolk. The concert features a range of genres and time periods in an inspiring musical celebration of Northwest Girlchoir and of the joy of singing together.

The program includes a variety of folk songs; a piece from the musical Annie from the younger choir; and Valerie Shields' "Shehecheyanu," based on a traditional Hebrew prayer. Also featured are French art songs by Debussy, sacred music, and the majestic "Psalm 8" by Dan Forrest (with violin and djembe accompaniment). The highlight of the performance is the world premiere of Andrea Ramsey's "This Indeed Is Music," commissioned by Northwest Girlchoir to celebrate its 40th Anniversary.

Tickets available through Brown Paper Tickets 

Students and seniors:  $8, General $18.
For information, call 206-527-2900
Meany Hall at University of Washington is located at 4015 15th Avenue NE, Seattle 98105,



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Shorecrest track athletes take eight spots, Shorewood four places on all-Wesco-3A first team

Shorecrest athletes took eight of the 31 places and Shorewood four of the 31 spots on the first-team track and field team from among the 10 Western Conference 3A schools.


Shorecrest was led by Carter Osborne, who won first-team honors in the boys’ 800 meters and the 1600 meters and as part of the Shorecrest 4x400 relay team. Shorewood was led by Charity Ijiomah who won first team honors in the girls’ 100 meters, the 200 meters and long jump.

Osborne won the State 3A championship in the 800 and finished third in the 1600, a after winning both events plus running on the winning relay team at both the Wesco 3A and Northwest District 3A meets.

Ijiomah placed fifth in the State 3A 200 meters and sixth in the 100, a week after winning both events in the District meet and two weeks after winning both plus the long jump at the Wesco 3A meet.

First teams

Wesco 3A Boys

110 hurdles--Aaron Kelly, Shorecrest, Jr.
100 meters --David Fan, Shorewood, Sr.
1600 meters --Carter Osborne, Shorecrest, Sr.
4x100 Relay--Mountlake Terrace
400 meters --Keegan Lockler, Shorecrest, Sr.
300 hurdles-- Dahl, Mountlake Terrace, Sr.
800 meters --Carter Osborne, Shorecrest, Sr.
200 meters --Will McNamara, Shorecrest, Jr.
3200 meters --Rodeheffer, Oak Harbor, So.
4x400 Relay--Shorecrest (Aaron Kelly, Christian Golden, Carter Osborne, Keegan Lockler)
Shot-- Foster, Oak Harbor, Sr.
Javelin-- Kennedy, Mountlake Terrace, Sr.
Discus--Diaz-Rodriguez, Marysville Getchell, Sr.
Long Jump--Derbecker, Glacier Peak, Sr.
Triple Jump-- Okoronkwo, Mountlake Terrace, Sr.
High Jump--Hailer, Oak Harbor, Sr.
Pole Vault-- Garman, Stanwood, Jr.

Wesco 3A Girls

3200 meters -- Neale, Glacier Peak, Sr.
100 hurdles-- Hunt, Mountlake Terrace, So.
100 meters --Charity Ijiomah, Shorewood, Sr.
1600 meters -- Neale, Glacier Peak, Sr.
4x100 Relay--Marysville Pilchuck
400 meters --Ali Anderson, Stanwood, Jr.
300 hurdles—Hunt, Mountlake Terrace, So.
800 meters -- Neale, Glacier Peak, Sr.
200 meters --Charity Ijiomah, Shorewood, Sr.
4x200 Relay--Marysville-Pilchuck
4x400 Relay--Marysville-Pilchuck
Shot-- Malins, Mountlake Terrace, Fr.
Javelin--Aiko Mizumori-Canfield, Shorecrest, Jr.
Discus-- Cleveland, Marysville Pilchuck, Sr.
Long Jump--Charity Ijiomah, Shorewood, Sr.
Triple Jump-- Okoronkwo, Mountlake Terrace, Fr.
High Jump--Wurrie Njadoe, Shorecrest, Fr.
Pole Vault-- Okoronkwo, Mountlake Terrace, Fr.

Second Teams

Wesco 3A Boys

110 hurdles--Coleman, Glacier Peak, Jr.
100 meters -- Kilcup, Meadowdale, Jr.
1600 meters -- Rodeheffer, Oak Harbor, So.
4x100 Relay--Marysville Pilchuck
400 meters --Mason, Mountlake Terrace, Sr.
300 hurdles-- Coleman, Glacier Peak, Jr.
800 meters -- Richardson, Oak Harbor, Jr.
200 meters --David Fan, Shorewood, Sr.
3200 meters --Keenan Stephens, Shorewood, Jr.
4x400 Relay--Mountlake Terrace
Shot--Diaz-Rodriguez, Marysville Getchell, Sr.
Javelin--Joe Dexter, Shorecrest, Sr.
Discus-- Potter, Mountlake Terrace, Jr.
Long Jump-- Shaw, Stanwood, Sr.
Triple Jump--Derbecker, Glacier Peak, Sr.
High Jump--Jonah Hoverson, Shorewood, Jr.
Pole Vault--Joe Dexter, Shorecrest, Sr.

Wesco 3A Girls

3200 meters -- Bianchini, Glacier Peak, Sr.
100 hurdles-- McLean, Marysville-Pilchuck, Sr.
100 meters -- Klep, Marysville-Pilchuck, Jr.
1600 meters -- Bianchini, Glacier Peak, Sr.
4x100 Relay--Shorecrest (Kate Hildahl, Onyie Chibuogwu, Amanda Banks, Wurrie Njadoe)
400 meters -- Lefstad, Marysville Getchell, Sr.
300 hurdles-- McLean, Marysville-Pilchuck, Sr.
800 meters --Davis, Glacier Peak, Jr.
200 meters -- Klep, Marysville-Pilchuck, Jr.
4x200 Relay--Oak Harbor
4x400 Relay--Glacier Peak
Shot--Sattauer, Everett, Sr.
Javelin--Wiser, Oak Harbor, Sr.
Discus--Onyie Chibuogwu, Shorecrest, Jr.
Long Jump--Wurrie Njadoe, Shorecrest, Fr.
Triple Jump-- Smith, Glacier Peak, Sr.
High Jump--Alaina Olson, Shorewood, Sr.
Pole Vault-- McLean, Marysville-Pilchuck, Sr.

Honorable Mention

Wesco 3A Boys

110 hurdles--Chris Diaz, Shorewood, Fr.
100 meters -- Dahl, Mountlake Terrace, Sr.
1600 meters -- Richardson, Oak Harbor, Jr.
4x100 Relay--Shorecrest (David Ahern, Christian Golden, Joe Uchytil, Will McNamara)
400 meters --Marcus, Marysville Getchell, So.
300 hurdles-- McNabb, Marysville Getchell, Sr.
800 meters --Tewolde, Mountlake Terrace, Sr.
200 meters --Chris Namba, Shorewood, Sr.
3200 meters -- Giordano, Meadowdale, So.
4x400 Relay--Marysville Getchell
Shot-- Ventura, Marysville Pilchuck, Jr.
Javelin--Arious (Taz) Frazier, Shorewood, Jr.
Discus--Ben Jenne, Shorewood, Sr.
Long Jump--Samuel Smith, Shorewood, Sr.
Triple Jump--Esparaza, Mountlake Terrace, Sr.
High Jump-- Seymer, Marysville Getchell, Sr.
Pole Vault-- Shishido, Stanwood, Jr.

Wesco 3A Girls

3200 meters -- Suarez, Meadowdale, Sr.
100 hurdles-- Viviano, Marysville Pilchuck, Sr.
100 meters --Wurrie Njadoe, Shorecrest, Fr.
1600 meters -- Suarez, Meadowdale, Sr.
4x100 Relay--Glacier Peak
400 meters -- Kuligoski, Glacier Peak, Fr.
300 hurdles--Megan Ransom, Shorewood, Sr.
800 meters --Margo Coxon, Shorecrest, Jr.
200 meters -- Hollins, Oak Harbor, So.
4x200 Relay--Marysville Getchell
4x400 Relay--Stanwood
Shot-- Cleveland, Marysville Pilchuck, Sr.
Javelin--Jessica Gaevert, Shorewood, Jr.
Discus-- Romulus, Marysville Getchell, Fr.
Long Jump-- Okoronkwo, Mountlake Terrace, Fr.
Triple Jump-- Ingram, Glacier Peak, Jr.
High Jump-- Ingram, Glacier Peak, Jr.
Pole Vault-- Hess, Glacier Peak, Sr.


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Photo: Orchid cactus at LFP Farmers Market

Photo by Jerry Pickard
Photographer Jerry Pickard says that G&C Nursery had an Orchid Cactus for sale at the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market. The blossoms are the size of saucers and very beautiful.


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Recent films shot in Shoreline helped inspire the Shoreline Film Office

Locally Grown is a webisode shot at Shoreline CC
and available for viewing online

When the creation of the Shoreline Film Office was announced in May (see previous article), Tony Doupé, working actor and head of the performing arts and film department at Shoreline Community College, talked about all the projects which were already taking place in Shoreline and using the resources of Shoreline Community College.

Dan Eernissee, Economic Development project manager for the City of Shoreline, showed pictures of a back parking lot full of trucks which were loading in sets and equipment for a part of a feature film shot at Shorecrest High School.

Shoreline residents have probably driven by film projects in process without even knowing what they were seeing.

Here's the list of recent projects from Tony Doupé. These projects all had some involvement with the City of Shoreline and Shoreline Community College. Tony and the rest of the Shoreline Film Office board expect to have many more projects.

Feature films:
  • Laggies, directed by Lynn Shelton, shot at Shorecrest High school
  • Koinonia, directed by Andrew Finnigan, shot a scene on the Shoreline CC campus
  • Pacific Aggression, directed by Shaun Scott, is in pre-production and will shoot on campus in July
  • The Servant, did casting at the college and will be shot later this summer, with some scenes at the college.
Staged Readings:

Road Trip from Hell and the Darker Path both held staged readings at Shoreline CC and are in pre-production.

Seattle International Film Festival did casting at the college for the Fly Film series

Webisodes - (TV series whose episodes are only online and viewed via your computer)
  • State Route 99, Directed by David Golden, was shot entirely in the city of Shoreline
  • Locally Grown, shot at Shoreline CC, launched last Wednesday. 
An article in Wednesday's Seattle Times covers the making of Locally Grown.
"Farmers markets. A spoofy plotline. Local guest stars. Could this be our Portlandia
"At the least, it’s ‘Locally Grown,’ a comedy web show based on a fictional farmers market, shot partly at the Ballard Farmers Market and Shoreline Community College. 
Familiar faces from Seattle’s theatrical community and celebrity scene show up as characters or in guest cameos, including Dave Dederer, formerly of The Presidents of the United States of America, John Curley, and Cynthia Lauren Tewes of Love Boat fame, who later (this is real life, not a satirical plot twist), became a Seattle-based cheese steward as well as acting on local stages."
Read the entire article and watch the pilot episode, available at Locally Grown TV.

Short films:
  • The Strong Man, directed by Brion Rockwell, did post-sound production at the college
  • Ashland, directed by Kris Bousdedt, shot at the college
Commercials:
  • GE shot a commercial in the fall at the college

Corrected and updated 06-19-2013 1:27pm

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Tuba Man serenades shoppers at Lake Forest Park Farmers Market Sunday

Sunday, June 16, 2013

Tuba Man at LFP Farmers Market
Photo by Jerry Pickard

Jerry Pickard reports that Tuba Man Jim Parfitt brought his Tuba to the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market for the second week on Sunday, June 16.

He was mildly successful as his hat had about $20.00 worth of ones when I talked to him. He played "Take me out to the ball game" and took requests from passers-by. Jim says he doesn't play as well when solo but was able to give good renditions of various songs while I was there.

There are buskers at the Market every Sunday, sometimes more than one. They add a different flavor and background to the bustling marketplace.

The market is held on the lower level of the shopping mall at the corner of Bothell and Ballinger Way every Sunday, 11am to 4pm.


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Two County Councilmembers introduce legislation restricting detention of immigration detainees

Metropolitan King County Councilmembers Larry Gossett and Joe McDermott have introduced legislation on how the County will honor requests by the federal government on the detention of immigrants in the King County Jail. The ordinance calls for the continued detention of offenders accused of serious criminal offenses while refusing extended detention for those accused of minor crimes.

Gossett, Chair of the County Council, said “We must have one set of laws for everyone, regardless of their immigration status, gender, sexual orientation and race. 
"Simply put, we as government leaders in Martin Luther King, Jr. County will no longer honor ICE (Immigration and Custom Enforcement) holds of persons who are accused of minor crimes or who have no charges against them.” 

In 2008, Congress directed the Department of Homeland Security to expand its efforts to target noncitizens with serious criminal convictions for arrest and deportation. In conjunction with the Department of Homeland Security, ICE developed the Secure Communities program, which includes a provision for the sharing of fingerprint data collected from local jails for identifying individuals detained to see if they should be investigated for immigration proceedings. 

While the Secure Communities program has been modified to focus on those who have been accused of serious crimes, ICE can still request law enforcement agencies to detain immigrants for up to an additional 24 hours beyond when they would be normally processed and released from the detention facility. Many immigrant advocates believe these “holds” are being used to check on the immigration status of those detained, regardless of the offense they were arrested for. 

The Council adopted legislation in 2009 that made county services available to all residents regardless of citizenship or immigration status. It codified policies that included King County Sheriff’s deputies being unable to request specific documents, such as passports, alien registration cards or work permits, for the sole purpose of determining whether the individual has violated federal civil immigration laws and that Public Health could not make immigration status a condition for receiving health services. 

“I cannot fulfill my obligation to protect people if they are afraid to call the police because they fear being deported,” said King County Sheriff John Urquhart. “King County’s current practice of universally honoring ICE detainer requests leads to distrust and fear between immigrant communities and the police. I support a different approach.”

The legislation proposed by Gossett and McDermott would expand the 2009 ordinance by limiting those immigrants who could be held for extended detention to individuals who have been convicted of a violent or serious crime. ICE would need to provide documented proof of their conviction for the individual to be detained beyond the normal processing period after their arrest.

Immigrants brought in for minor offenses, such as trespassing or warrants for traffic offenses, would be processed normally and be eligible for release once their criminal status is determined.

The ordinance will be formally introduced at the Council’s June 17 meeting.


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Photos from the Shoreline Farmers Market Saturday

African imported baskets on the front lawn
and colorful canopies in the market
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
The Shoreline Farmers Market opened its 2013 season on Satruday, June 15 with something for everyone. Baskets from Africa were on display on the front lawn.

Produce stand
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
The Shoreline City Hall upper parking lot turned into a festival market, with vendors, food booths, and information booths.

Clothing sales
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
How do you sell clothes at a market? You bring your inventory and dressing room on a bus.

Flower vendors are always popular
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Farmers markets are always a good source of fresh, locally grown flowers and very accessible for last minute purchases for events and holidays.


Organic Bike Smoothies
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Not a clue what a bike smoothie is - anyone care to explain?


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Northshore Fire District officials thank voters for approving benefit charge in April election


Officials of the Northshore Fire Protection District have issued thanks to District voters for their overwhelming approval of the benefit-charge renewal on the April 23 special-election ballot.

Final results certified in mid-May showed that the measure got approval on more than 88 percent of ballots cast by voters in Lake Forest Park, Kenmore and nearby unincorporated areas of the District.  


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Windermere recycling event is very popular

The truck was packed with TVs, computers, and
other small electronic devices.
Photo by Jerry Pickard

By all accounts, the recycling collection at the Windermere parking lot in Lake Forest Park on Saturday was a huge success. They completely filled a large recycling bin and a large truck. They collected TVs, computers and small electronics. and packed them into the truck.

The large bin was full of bicycles and other recyclables
Photo by Jerry Pickard

The large bin was full of bicycles and assorted cast offs from around the area. The recyclers said it was a very successful day.

The bicycles go to the Rotary Foundation for distribution around the world. 


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Crime in Shoreline A - Z: Baby may have ingested meth left on coffee table

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Crime in Shoreline A - Z
May 27 - June 2, 2013

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

A - Man at Chevron gas station asked to borrow a customer's cell phone, then ran off with it. / Graffiti on bathroom wall at Richmond Highlands was an ad for heroin sales with seller's phone number / Couple got in a heated argument in car at Home Depot - got out of car to go to Petco and left keys in car - car stolen /

Alcohol and pedestrians - Intoxicated and barefoot person called for help with unknown problem, taken for detox / Passed out in parking lot of Cash America / Subject mixed prescription drugs and alcohol and passed out on the sidewalk in front of Ballinger McDonalds /

Arrest - Driver caught and arrested for hit and run accident at 198th and Aurora /

Assault - Suspect breaks victim's arm and claims victim was trying to get into suspect's house /

Arson - Fire lighted in men's room sink at Richmond Highlands and stolen mail in women's room

Burglary - Multiple firearms stolen from 7xx N 193rd, AFIS responded / Handgun and electronics stolen from 147xx 27th NE

Car prowl - 157xx 1st NW / 20xx NW 204th / 1xx NW 155th / Car damaged but not entered at Kingdom Hall / 204xx 25th NW

Cars and parts stolen – Honda Accord stolen from street at 170xx 1st NE / Car stolen from street at 158xx 10th NE / 13xx N 152 license plates stolen / Car stolen from Pargen Apts / Attempted auto theft at Echo Cove Apts

Crime in public places - Car prowl at Twin Ponds park, credit cards later used in Seattle / Car prowl at restaurant parking lot 15200 Westminster Way / Car stolen from Home Depot parking lot

Drugs - Baby possibly ingested a small amount of meth left on coffee table by her father / Picked up a guy who sat in his car for an hour at 145xx 26th NE, waiting for a drug deal / Juveniles picked up in Hillwood Park getting ready to smoke marijuana - turned over to parents / Person reported for failure to check out of Shoreline Motel had tinfoil crack pipe in his hands and was unresponsive - taken to hospital / Juveniles picked up with alcohol and MDMA (Ecstasy)

Found - Unattended luggage at Transit Center

Fraud and Forgery - Alaska USA Federal Credit Union reported fraud / Forged checks Bank of America / Check forged by known suspect to buy TV / Drive thru ATM at business location, victim defrauded of debit card and cash / Young sounding male pulled the Grandson Scam on elderly resident at Crista by calling and saying "Do you know who I am?" - grandfather assumed he was talking to his grandson and wired him money / Women used card at Walgreen's 145th and Greenwood. Card is in her possession but later that day someone used her account at a Walgreen's in Wenatchee

Larceny, businesses –  Safeway

Larceny, private - Lawnmower stolen from 175xx Wallingford / Suspect invited to stay with victim then stole her clothes and engagement ring

Mail theft - 5xx  N 197th Ct mail boxes pried open and mail taken

Noise - Party at 180xx 14th NE

Pimps/Prostitutes  - Prostitute at Transit Center

Suspicious -  Young adult and juvenile were camping at Firlands - adult warned and juvenile taken to Spruce Street / Contacted homeless individual in car at Ronald Bog Park after hours

Threats - Friend of patient left angry message at Northwest Hand after surgery was cancelled / Threats made against person who cut into the gas line at Costco

Traffic - complaint about traffic at 26th NE and NE 150th

Trespassed from - Metro Bus - passenger walked on, then fell into an alcoholic stupor, refused to leave bus / Drift On Inn / Abandoned home at 175xx Corliss / Altercation among three drunken females leads to two being trespassed from Viking Sports Bar

Vandalism - 2xx NE 205th / Tags at Richmond Beach Library park / Tags at AV Transit Center / Tagging in red paint on fence at 21xx N 176th

Z - Homeless woman stayed in a room at Shoreline Motel with crack smokers thought her rings had been stolen but she found them later

For other weeks of Crime in Shoreline, see the Features section on the front page.


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Shoreline Farmers' Market opening day - something for everyone

Alpacas at the Shoreline Farmers' Market
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
An appreciative crowd enjoyed the sunshine and the attractions of opening day at the Shoreline Farmers' Market. Here the kids check out the alpacas. Other shoppers focused on produce, flowers, and clothing.

The market is open every Saturday at City Hall from 9am to 3pm

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Gluten-free Girl and Grilling America at Richmond Beach Library

The Richmond Beach Library will have two sessions of the KCLS' 'A Place at the Table' next week.

Gluten-Free Girl Every Day, Monday, June 17, 7pm, Presented by Shauna James Ahern.

The writer of the wildly popular blog, Gluten-Free Girl, collaborates with her chef husband to offer delicious recipes organized around differenty types of dinners, such as One-Pot Wonders, Stir Fries and Buffets. She also offers practical tips for stocking the gluten-free pantry.

Meet the Author Rick Browne, Saturday, June 22, 11am

The author of Grilling America, The Frequent Fryer Cookbook, The Barbeque America Cookbook and 1001 Best Grilling Recipes: Delicious, Easy-to-Make Recipes from Around the World is a pitmaster and host of the PBS television show, Barbeque America. He'll share tips, secrets and recipes to make your next backyard gathering a BBQ spectacular with hinds for creating rubs and sauces, grilling wild game and even how to make mouth-watering desserts on your barbeque grill. Demonstration and tasting included.

Richmond Beach Library, 19601 21st Avenue NW, Shoreline 98177, 206-546-3522

KCLS invites everyone to find A Place at the Table! We’ll toss around fresh ideas about food, cooking, nutrition and growing and using locally produced food. In addition to offering new food ideas, preparation and planning skills, and handy online classes, videos and resources, the series will help everyone create a nourishing table by accepting non-perishable food donations, to be distributed to local King County food banks.



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The trains are coming: reaching the Korean community in Shoreline

Saturday, June 15, 2013

Click to enlarge. Flyer in Korean below.

RSVP by July 8, online or 206-268-6796

Senior Services, a nonprofit serving King County, received an equity grant to engage folks in the Shoreline Light Rail Planning Process whose voices are not often heard.

Specifically, they are reaching out to Shoreline residents who are members of the Korean Community. An event on July 11 to planned to find out what they envision, and to prepare them to engage in transit oriented development. The event will be conducted in Korean, child care and a Korean buffet are provided.

The event will feature several benefits:
  • Extra time and training to explain the process
  • Free dinner, day care and transportation to the events
  • A stipend for people who want to become “Community Connectors” and invite others to attend 
  • Resources and support for the people (probably a handful) who will want to stay engaged and bring their voice to the planning process over the next six months.
State Rep. Cindy Ryu will be a featured speaker.





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Destinations: Explore the Greenway


Two “Explore the Greenway” trips bring hikers and bicyclists outdoors to explore some of the scenic and wonderful places in the Mountains to Sound Greenway.

June 29  |  Snoqualmie Tunnel Bike Ride and BBQ | 8:30am – 2pm

Discover the 2-mile tunnel underneath Snoqualmie Pass, a remnant of railroad history. The biking trip will take riders through the tunnel’s cool darkness onto a 20-mile stretch in Iron Horse State Park, providing majestic views of the Cascades and a barbeque at Rattlesnake Lake.

July 13  |  Rattlesnake Mountain Hike and BBQ | 8:30am – 3pm

Hike across a popular mountain in the Greenway: Rattlesnake Mountain. Most hikers know the trail up to Rattlesnake Ledge, but trip participants will be able to explore further and trek 10 miles across the mountain, enjoying sweeping views of the Snoqualmie Valley and Cascades, with educational stops and a well-deserved barbeque at Snoqualmie Point Park.

The Greenway Trust handles all logistics for trip participants, including shuttle service and barbeque at the end of each trip. Trips are $25/person. Register online.

The Mountains to Sound Greenway is the 1.5 million-acre landscape connecting Puget Sound and central Washington that has sustained generations through the abundance of its natural resources. Alpine peaks, wilderness lakes, and lush forests connect by road, rail and trail to rural towns and city high rises, where local residents live, work and play in communities deeply rooted to the land around them.


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Author events at Third Place Books June 17-20

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Third Place Books Author Events
June 17-20, 2013
17171 Bothell Way NE
Lake Forest Park, WA  98155


Shannon Polson
North of Hope: A Daughter's Arctic Journey (Zondervan)
Monday, June 17 at 7pm

When Polson's parents are killed by a wild grizzly bear in Alaska's Arctic, her quest for healing is recounted with heartbreaking candor, as she retraces her parents' final days along an Arctic river while searching for her own sense of peace and meaning. North of Hope is her personal memoir.


Gerard Lasalle
Widow Walk (Greenleaf Book Group)
Tuesday, June 18 at 7pm

In the early days of the American Pacific Northwest, small settlements dot the wilds of streams and dense woods. Lasalle's novel charts the adventures of Isaac Evers, a community leader and former militiaman, as he and his wife establish a small colony on Whidbey Island.


Kevin O’Brien
Unspeakable (Kensington)
Wednesday, June 19 at 7pm

A new thriller by a New York Times bestselling, local author takes readers into the darkest corners of the human mind, where a therapist unwittingly uncovers a tangled web of deception, corruption, and murder.



Jason Matthews
Red Sparrow (Scribner)
Thursday, June 20 at 7pm

Matthews's exceptional first novel will please fans of classic spy fiction. In today's Russia, a state intelligence officer begins a fatal double life, recruited by the CIA to ferret out a high-level traitor in Washington. The author's 33-year career in the CIA allows him to showcase all the trade-craft and authenticity that readers in this genre demand.


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Evan Smith on Politics: Finally, a rational system for electing judges


By Evan Smith

When Washington voters have elected Supreme Court or court of appeals judges or a State superintendent of public instruction, we usually have decided the winner in the primary.

That's because any candidate for those offices who got a majority of the primary vote has run unopposed in the general election.

So, when there were only two candidates, the voters in the primary determined the winner by putting only one name on the ballot for the general election, when about twice as many people vote, and, when there is only one candidate, we have to vote twice to ratify that candidate’s election.

That will change as a result of a bill that State legislators passed near the end of the regular legislative session.

Now, Washington voters will elect judges of the Supreme Court and courts of appeals and the superintendent of public instruction the way that we elect candidates for any other non-partisan office.

When there are only one or two candidates, there will be no primary, with the election decided solely in the general election; when there are three or more candidates, the top two primary vote getters advance to the general election, even if one candidate gets a majority in the primary.

Some people question whether we should elect judges at all, but a King County Superior Court judge told me last year that he doesn’t believe Washington voters will give up their right to vote on anything,


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Quick Start Shoreline on Tuesday June 18


The Tuesday Quick-Start Shoreline Business Workshop for start-up, existing or potential business owners will be held on Tuesday, June 18th from 12 noon to 1:30pm at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Avenue N.

Quick-Start Shoreline is presented by Shoreline Community College Small Business Accelerator and the City of Shoreline. The sessions are free and open to the public; feel free to bring a brown bag lunch or a snack.


Topic: The Importance of a Preferred Credit Score for Building your Business and How can the Government help me Purchase Equipment for my business success

WHAT CAN YOU DO TO INCREASE YOUR CREDIT SCORE TO 800 OR HIGHER?
WHY SHOULD YOU CARE? 
and HOW CAN THE GOVERNMENT HELP FUND GROWTH IN YOUR BUSINESS?

You probably know that credit scores play a significant role in our everyday financial lives.  And you probably know what goes into creating your credit score.  Did you know that you can control the strength of your credit score?  And did you know that there are steps you can take, even if your score is strong to make it EVEN stronger?  This will impact the cost of borrowing for you and your business and will save you money!  We will be discussing this topic in Tuesday's QuickStart Shoreline Lunch and Learn event.

Also, as you know, our Federal Government is very committed to ensure the success of our small business community.  The Government has enacted many programs to help benefit us.  One specific benefit that you and your business can realize is called the Section 179 Tax Deduction.  If you are planning on purchasing some equipment to help differentiate your business in the marketplace, or to help streamline your business, this could be a HUGE benefit for you...  You would be able to fully deduct the cost of the equipment in the year in which you put the equipment in service.  We will discuss this benefit more in depth also in the QuickStart Shoreline Lunch and Learn event.

I look forward to seeing you and helping to answer any questions that you may have.

Steve Franco-Ross
Steve Franco-Ross is a Small Business Relationship Manager in the Seattle-Cascades District of KeyBank at the Richmond Highlands (Shoreline) branch, directly across the street from Shoreline City Hall. 

Steve specializes in helping clients: establish their business; fully understand their credit profile; streamline their finances; take advantage of tax benefits provided to Small Businesses; purchase commercial property; grow and expand their business; make the most on their money; provide benefits to their employees; and have a successful retirement.

Steve began his career at KeyBank in early 1998 as a Sales Associate and has taken every opportunity to improve his financial acumen to become a Trusted Advisor to every client with whom he works. He received his Bachelor’s of Arts in Business Administration with a focus on International Marketing from the University of Washington in 1996 and attained his Masters of Science in Finance from Seattle University in 2003.

Steve has always strived for excellence in his goals to deepen client relationships and has received numerous awards for his attention to his clients. In 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003 he received the Achieve Club award. He has been a member of the KeyBank nationwide Signature Circle based on excellence in sales production in 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, and 2012.  

Steve is committed to serving the community. He is an active member of the Greater Seattle Business Association, and an active member of the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce. He is involved with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Assistance League of Seattle, Seattle Tilth, and is a youth group leader and the treasurer at his church. He is also a tenor in his church’s choir.

Steve and his husband, Aaron, reside in Shoreline, Washington.


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Fourth annual Walk into the Future July 27

Pat and Steve Erickson with Michael J. Fox
at the Team Fox dinner in New York


Pinky's Passion for a Parkinson's Cure hopes to Walk into the Future (a future without Parkinson's disease) at their Fourth Annual Walk on July 27th at the Edmonds-Woodway Stadium.  It is being held from 10 am to 3 pm. The cost for registration is $35 and includes lunch and an event t-shirt. 

Pat Erickson (Pinky) envisions a world free from Parkinson's disease - in the not too distant future. Pinky's Passion (a non-profit organization founded by Erickson) has raised over $180,000 for Parkinson's disease research. They give money to both local (NW Parkinson's Foundation and APDA) and national foundations (Michael J. Fox Foundation). They are members of Team Fox, the grassroots branch of the MJ Fox Foundation.

Pat is a long-time Shoreline resident, PTA, school, and community volunteer.

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Secret Gardens of Lake Forest Park Garden Tour and Plant Sale Saturday in LFP

Friday, June 14, 2013


At the lower level of the Lake Forest Park Town Center, the always informative and entertaining Ciscoe Morris broadcasts from 10am to noon, and then does a potting demonstration after he signs off.

You can ask Ciscoe your most pressing questions, play his on air garden challenge and win a free plant for your garden or maybe even get a recipe for Brussels Sprouts. MadisonMarquette and the Town Center merchants are sponsoring his broadcast.

Ciscoe is broadcasting from the plant sale of the Secret Gardens of Lake Forest Park Garden Tour.  Shop at the plant sale you will see loads of garden plants, garden supplies and great garden art. This is the place to get new plants for your garden this year.

Ciscoe and the plant sale are just part of this annual summer treat! The Secret Gardens of Lake Forest Park Tour on June 15 promises to be one of the best ever. The sun is coming out on Saturday. The temperature is expected to be 76 degrees -- perfect weather for garden inspiration.


Not only are there five gorgeous gardens to tour, you will hear musicians, see artists in action, and get expert advice from Master Gardeners in each location. We can’t tell you much about the individual gardens – they are, after all, secret until the day of the event. But we can promise a wide range of designs, a stunning array of plants, and some whimsical art to delight your imagination.

Tickets are available on line for $12 in advance or $15 on the day of the tour.


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Shoreline Farmers Market opens Saturday


Plan to have lunch while you buy your produce - there are wonderful food vendors at the Shoreline Market.


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Shoreline Historical Museum events on Saturday

Golden Wheels midget race cars
at the Shoreline Historical Museum


The Shoreline Historical Museum celebrates the 100th Anniversary of the North Trunk Road (Red Brick Road) on Saturday June 15, 2013 10am to 3pm with a Hillwood local history walk, Golden Wheels Racing Pathfinders Exhibit of Northwest Midget Race Cars. and a BrickWalk Talk at 1pm.




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Letter to the Editor: An Update on the Point Wells Development

To the Editor:


We attended a meeting June 11 to get an update on the Point Wells development. This is a Snohomish County development but the impacts and traffic from this large project will be felt in the neighborhoods of Shoreline.

Save Richmond Beach (a volunteer organization) and the City of Woodway (surrounds the site) want a smaller development. These entities successfully convinced the Supreme Court to take up the question of Point Wells. This is good news. Shoreline and the Shoreline City Council members were asked to join the appeal to the Supreme Court but they chose not to do so.

On another front, Governor Inslee recently signed into law Senate Bill 5417, the doughnut-hole bill.  This bill allows a city to annex a site if that city surrounds the site. This again is good news because Woodway surrounds Point Wells and Woodway wants a smaller development.

There is, however, a new bill being promoted – House Bill 2068. This bill would reverse the effects of Senate Bill 5417 and would negate Woodway’s ability to annex the site. Snohomish County and the developer have deployed lobbyists to get this bill passed. Shoreline and the Shoreline City Council members have deployed our City’s lobbyist to also get House Bill 2068 passed which, again, negates Woodway’s ability to annex the site and reduce the size of the development.

Hundreds of people have been attending meetings and writing letters to protest a large complex at Point Wells. If you have concerns about the size of the development at Point Wells you can:
  • Contact your elected Shoreline City Council Members at council@shorelinewa.gov
  • Contact your elected representatives Maralyn Chase, Ruth Kagi and Cindy Ryu.
  • Follow “Save Richmond Beach” www.saverichmondbeach.org
  • Follow House Bill 2068 www.leg.wa.gov

Tim and Leslee Shanahan
Shoreline


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Cascade students talk to astronauts on International Space Station

Cascade K-8 Community School speaks to astronauts
on the International Space Station
Photo by Astrid Rude


On June 13, 2013, Cascade K-8 Community School participated in an in-flight Education Downlink with the International Space Station. The entire student body, school staff, and many parents gathered at the Shoreline Center for the event.

Through NASA's satellite TV channel, students were able to ask questions and get live answers and demonstrations from real astronauts, currently on the International Space Station!

The whole school was a-buzz all week getting ready for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. This event follows the in-person visit with Yi So-Yeon, Korea's first female astronaut, last year. Cascade students are setting their sights high and shooting for the stars!


Cascade is Shoreline’s only K-8 school with about 150 students. Cascade offers the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) program as a core component in its middle school.

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Coffee with Congressman Jim McDermott

US Congressman Jim McDermott is hosting a “Coffee with Your Congressman” at 11:30am on June 22nd at Red Petal Cakes in Edmonds. He and his staff will answer any questions and listen to any concerns you may have. "I want to hear your thoughts and exchange ideas about what you want to see happening in Congress."

Coffee with Your Congressman, Saturday, June 22, 11:30am
Red Petal Cakes, 321 Main Street, Edmonds, WA 98020

Rep. McDermott represents the 7th Congressional District, which includes much of Seattle as well as Vashon Island; all of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park, and portions of Edmonds, Mountlake Terrace, Burien and Normandy Park.  


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Shoreline girl finalist in Classic King FM Young Artist Competition

Leah Deobald of Shoreline
one of five finalists in King FM
Young Artists Competition

13 year old Leah Deobald of Shoreline was one of five finalists in the 2013 Classic King FM Young Artist Competition. The Five all performed live at KING FM on May 3rd.

Leah is a pianist, a 7th grader at Lakeside Middle School in North Seattle.

She began her piano studies at age six and began winning awards at age nine. 

First prize in SIPF- Northwest Bach Festival and Honorable Mention in Washington State Outstanding Artist Competition. Second prize Medal in Russian Chamber Music and Piano Competition.  Performing at the “Keyboard Wizards” Winner’s Gala Concert hosted by Russian Chamber Music Foundation and Classic King FM.  First place in a talent show hosted by WA-Canada Junior Classical League(Latin) Convention.

Her passion for music led to her first debut at Carnegie Hall in New York City in 2012. Leah has been invited to attend St. Petersburg, Russia for “Tzar’s Village Music Festival” and International Music Competition this summer.

Leah Yong Deobold

Leah plays in Lakeside Chamber Orchestra as a cellist. After two years of study, she received a Special Distinction Award for Outstanding Young Artists at 2013 Seattle Young Artist Music Festival. 

Aside from music, Leah has received First Place in Shoreline Math Olympics as well as in WA State Math Council as a 4th grader. She holds Black Belt in Taekwondo and has won numerous gold medals in Olympic Sparring. She belongs to Speed Unlimited Track Club and is a National-level, competitive sprinter.

 Leah enjoys science and engineering experiments, teaching piano, and making films. Last year, she organized the annual “Children for Children” Benefit Music Concert which raises money for charitable organizations for children’s education and hunger programs.


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Introductory statements from the candidates for King County Council, District 1

By Evan Smith


Appointed incumbent District 1 Metropolitan King County Councilman Rod Dembowski faces challenges in the Aug. 6 primary election from candidates John Fray and Naomi Wilson.

The three are running for what the ballot calls a “short and full term,” meaning the last month of the term that former Councilman Bob Ferguson won in 2009 and the full term that starts in January.

The top two vote getters in the non-partisan primary advance to the November general election ballot

Here are introductory statements from the three candidates (in alphabetical order):

Rod Dembowski
Rod Dembowski

In February, I was honored to replace Bob Ferguson on the County Council. I am a lifelong King County resident with over twenty years of private and public sector experience, and am the proud son of a Korean War Veteran. My wife Lynna and I have two sons. Lynna’s parents are longtime Shoreline residents.

Since taking office I have worked to improve our transportation system, enhance oversight of taxpayer monies, and protect our environment. I support investments in health care, and treatment of mental illness and addiction to reduce crime and save taxpayer dollars.

I hope to earn your support.
Vote 4 Rod


John Fray
John Fray

King County Council is a nonpartisan position. It’s well that it is since political parties have shown themselves to be dysfunctional especially at the federal level.

For more information about my campaign please visit Elect John Fray



Naomi Wilson
Naomi Wilson

Naomi is a committed public health professional and a longtime advocate for low-income housing, healthy neighborhoods, and better transportation options. The daughter of a Vietnam veteran father and a Korean immigrant mother, she has made District 1 her home for 30 years. Let us put her experience to work for us.

Her priorities: increase transit funding and expand Metro bus service, protect the environment, improve essential social service programs, and dedicated funding for Health and Human Services.

Naomi would bring diversity, a local voice, and powerful healthcare background at a time when the county could use it the most.



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