Quick Start Shoreline on Tuesday June 25

Sunday, June 23, 2013

The Tuesday Quick-Start Shoreline Business Workshop for start-up, existing or potential business owners will be held on June 25th, 2013 from 12 noon to 1:30 pm at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Avenue N. Feel free to bring a brown-bag lunch.



Title: Advanced Social Media: Gaining Credibility, Visibility and Profitability
Speaker: Tracey Warren


Event description
If you have been using Facebook and Twitter for your business, but are still feeling like you aren't getting the appropriate response for the time you are spending, this is the workshop for you.

Attendees can expect to...
Learn lots of practical tips and tricks for how to make your business experiences on social media more efficient and effective.

Maximizing business event success

  • How to use Twitter Search to find content, find prospects, and build business relationships.
  • How and why to create Twitter Lists
  • How to clean up your news feed to remove the "junk"
  • And so much more.

Top reasons you should attend...

  • If you already have an ACTIVE Facebook business page and Twitter profile, but are still feeling like they just aren't working.
  • Or, you want to figure out how to better share your message, manage your time, and engage your community.

PLEASE allow a little extra time in advance for parking and registration. We will begin at 12 sharp!

Tracey Warren
"I have a passion for marketing and an addiction to social media.

"I am a Social Media Strategist and Community Manager and teach business owners how to create successful Social Media Marketing Campaigns to help them grow their businesses.

"I love to help individuals and businesses maximize their social media presence."


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2013 North City Jazz Walk on Tuesday, August 13

With two outdoor venues, the street scene is vibrant at Jazz Walk
Photo by Marc Weinberg 2012


Make plans now to attend the North City Jazz Walk on Tuesday, August 13th. Music Director Keith McClelland, who is approached throughout the year by jazz artists, says this year’s lineup will delight jazz lovers and Jitterbug dancers who will hit the floor as soon as Solomon Douglas’ Swingtet gets going on the outdoor stage in front of Phoenix Art Restoration. 

You won’t want to miss “Sinatra and Basie at the Sands” featuring crooner Danny Quintero backed by the Critical Mass big band, at the St. Mark Social Hall – just one of 10 bands at 10 venues.

Always a popular Jazz Walk tradition, the Shoreline Jazz Camp student and faculty bands showcase their talents on the SLFP Arts Council’s Showmobile. 

“The Jazz Walk draws a larger crowd every year,” says McClelland, a Shoreline attorney who started the event with the North City Business Association in 2007.  “I make an effort to mix different styles and artists in with some of the favorites,” he explained.

This year, perennial favorite saxophonist Doug Reid teams with trumpeter Alan Keith for a salute to Gerry Mulligan and Chet Baker at The Bounty CafĂ©. Making his first appearance is pianist Barney McClure who, with guitarist Dan Sales, will keep fingers poppin’ at The Eagles Club.

Shoreline Water District Commissioner and Jazz Walk Volunteer Coordinator Charlotte Haines, arranged to add the district’s new conference room as the venue for sultry-voiced Stephanie Porter, backed by Dan O’Brien on bass and Steve Yusen on drums.

Casey MacGill’s intriguing tunes from the 20s-30s plays at the North City Bistro, while just across the street, the North City Lounge hosts the roiling sounds of blues man Jimmy Holden and vocalist/drummer Tim Haines.

Last year’s big hit, Hook Me Up, another great dance band, returns to the Frank Lumber Delivery Store stage next to the Rain City Rotary beer garden. For those who want to boogie, down a brew, or just tap a foot, this venue can’t be beat.

Although it is tiny, the 40-seat North City Theatre’s intimate setting is perfect for an evening “up close and personal” with the Northwest’s favorite jazz singer, Greta Matassa.   

Street will be closed
Thanks to the City of Shoreline’s partnership, 15th Ave NE north of NE 175th St will be closed again this year making it possible to stroll with abandon from venue to venue and pick up a Jazz Bite along the way. More vendors will offer an array of food starting at 6:00pm. 

Bracelets for entry
All indoor venues require a bracelet for entry. Bracelets will be on sale shortly. Participants will be able to purchase a bracelet through the website for $12 plus a handling fee.  If purchased through the web site, the purchaser will receive a receipt that will be exchanged for a bracelet the night of the Jazz Walk. Bracelets will be on sale for $12 at various local businesses over the next few weeks.   The locations will be published on this website in the couple of weeks. Bracelets will be for sale the night of the event for $15.

Over the next several weeks we will be bringing you more details about this popular community event.

For detailed information about the North City Jazz Walk, go to the website.


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WeatherWatcher: Weekly Weather - Atmospheric River

-Unusual Atmospheric River on the way, week ahead forecast
-Last week's highlight
-Last week's data
Unusual Atmospheric River on the way: (Also known as the Pineapple Express) We have an unusual, for this time of the year, weather pattern that will set up for the next few days. We haven't seen one of these in the summer in over a couple of decades. An atmospheric river is pointed at us for at least the next 3 days (through Wednesday). High temperatures through Wednesday will probably hover around the low-mid 60's. Expect quite a bit of rain for this time of year, I can't rule out a 3-day rain total exceeding an inch of rain. Thursday through the weekend we may see a high pressure system re-develop over the region with high temperatures returning to the mid-70's and low 80's and sunny skies!

 Last week's highlight: We had our first rainfall of June, on Thursday with a total rainfall of 0.6 inches. This was an unusual storm that actually rotated moisture in the upper atmosphere from east of the Cascades and Rockie mountains - out of the northern plains. This kind of weather pattern in the middle of the winter would have had a significant chance of generating a major snow event. It is very rare however to have a low pressure system feed us moisture after passing east of the Cascade mountain range.

Last week's weather statistics:
High temperature: 83.8°F (Monday)
Low temperature: 49.6°F (Saturday)
Rainiest day: 0.60 inches (Thursday)
Total rainfall: 0.64 inches
Warmest day: 64.6°F (Monday)
Coldest day: 54.5°F (Thursday)
Average temperature: 60.1°F

Average temperature for last week based on station history: 57.2°F

Warmest and coldest days are based on average temperature of the entire day, starting at midnight. All other averages are based on the whole week, starting Saturday morning at midnight. All weather data unless otherwise noted is sourced from Carl's Shoreline Weather.

For weather related updates or storm warnings, check out my weather station web page or follow me on Twitter: @SWeatherWatcher


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Collecting signatures to reverse Shoreline's plastic bag ban

Add Tom Jamieson and Ginny Scantlebury.
Photo Shoreline Area News

Tom Jamieson and Ginny Scantlebury picked a sunny day on Saturday to collect signatures to repeal Shoreline's upcoming plastic bag ban. Their table was in front of Haggen Fresh grocery and drug store.


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Crime in Shoreline A-Z: Road Rage at Jack in the Box

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Crime in Shoreline A - Z
June 3-9, 2013

Every week - besides the list below, there are death investigations, suicide attempts, domestic violence investigations, violent people with mental issues, arrest warrants, drivers with suspended license, runaway kids

A - "Mike" had permission to drive car for a day, but never returned it / Driver heard strange noises from his car so he pulled to the side of the road at 15th NE around 177th - while he was checking, someone stole his wallet from the car seat.

Alcohol and pedestrians - Individual intoxicated at Richmond Beach Park after hours

Alcohol and vehicle - Driver who rear-ends other vehicle at 175th and Meridian is DUI / Picked up for speeding on Aurora at 2am, driver is DUI / 11pm DUI on Aurora

Arrest - In cooperation with Edmonds Police, Shoreline picked up a convicted felon with a handgun and outstanding warrants for drug convictions, who walked into Shoreline on Aurora. / Stopped a vehicle on the street by Rodeway Inn and found that passenger in vehicle had three outstanding felony warrants and was in possession of heroin

Burglary - Suspects who stole three chain saws from backyard shed were identified by eyewitness / 20xx NW 165th owners on vacation / Burglary in process at 23xx N 148 interrupted by neighbor / Kicked in door at 167xx 8th NE / 11xx NE Perkins Way door kicked in / Garage burglarized at 20xx NE Perkins Way

Burglary, business - Radio Shack on Aurora / Attempted burglary at Sea-Shore Collective

Car prowl - 3xx NW 201st / 170xx 2nd NW

Cars and parts stolen – Honda stolen from 168xx 11th Pl NE / Subaru SW from 183xx Dayton N / Gas cap and fuel door from 158xx 11th NE / Car stolen from Pay Less Auto Sales

Drugs - Shorewood student high in class, smelled like marijuana / Suspect sold marijuana to undercover officer on Metro 358 run

Family - Juvenile runaway assaults mother when mother picks her up at the precinct / Son stole checks and wrote over a thousand dollars worth to himself

Found - Safe found at Shoreview Park / Driver on Richmond Beach Road saw a toddler walking alone on the sidewalk / Suspicious behavior leads to recovery of two stolen motor scooters / Stolen vehicle found at Hearthstone Apts

Larceny, businesses – Wheels and tires taken from parked rental vans at U-Haul at 165th and Aurora / Individual's laptop stolen while he was using the self check-out at Home Depot / Women concealed items in purse at Sears / Man stole at least two half-gallons bottles of liquor from Safeway on 15th NE

Larceny, private - "Friends" stole from victim's house / Someone invited into victim's home stole their electronic Tablet from the kitchen table

Major Crimes - Victim assaulted and held in her apartment while suspects robbed her. Case forwarded to Major Crimes unit

Mail theft - 16xx N 186th / 10xx N 195th 

Mental issues - Woman makes numerous calls to 911, uncooperative, drinking, drugs / Mentally disabled patient leaves group home and spray paints fence and walls.

Road rage - Driver and two SCC students on electric scooters behind Central Market / Driver backing out of parking space at Jack in the Box collided with incoming car - minor damage to vehicles but road rage ensured. Driver spit at him, shoved him, and was arrested for 4th degree assault 

Trespassed from - Ballinger Commons after unauthorized occupancy of a unit / Man is Trespassed after St. Mark's Church declines to prosecute after man is found using a stick with adhesive on it to steal from the church offering box

Vandalism - Juvenile male cuts off neighbor's tree branch / Graffiti at Paramount School Park / Red spray paint on picnic table at Hillwood Park / Vandalism to Hamlin Park ballfield rest room / Passengers damage sign on Metro bus #348 in Richmond Beach / Black ink and markets used to put gang tags on fence and restroom at Shoreline Park / Black marker and red pen used to mark gang signs in rest room at Echo Lake Park / Rear window of vehicle broken out at Meridian and 175th / Damage to car door at 8xx NE 160th / Black spray paint tagging at Ridgecrest Park 

Z - Call to report suspicious noise in the grass at 145xx 25th NE

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

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Poem: Cool Dog in Side car

Our resident poet, Jean Bryant, was inspired by Frank Kleyn's photograph of the Cool Dog in the motorcycle side car.

Photo by Frank Kleyn



He is so cool  He is so fine
This Sidecar Companion friend of mine
He loves to go out for a ride
It's great to have him by my side
  
He keeps a lookout too for Danger
To  bumps in road--he is no stranger
He knows that Life can bring surprise
It 's great to have his watchful eyes  

We shelter him for he wears shades
A windshield too--it also aids
Oh he's my buddy--it is true
I hope that you have someone too

He's faithful--loyal to the core
Oh I can't ask for anymore
So say a thanks for all who bless
Who give us so much happiness

They see beyond their Vision's sight
They know True Love makes all things right


Jean Monce Bryant
June 21,2013



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Main attraction at the beach Sunday - Solstice low tides

Main Attraction at the Beach Sunday

        ...Solstice Low Tides  -3.7 ft

Those who watch the tides and the moon were treated to this year's best beach walking, a minus 3.7 feet on Sunday.

But don't worry if you missed it. There's still another chance on Monday, June 24 just about noon.  So rush on down to Richmond Beach Saltwater Park with your gear for exploring, photographing, or just plain being a kid and digging in the sand.

The following images are my take away for a somewhat grey, but mild day on the sand. 

Text and Photography, Marc Weinberg

Blue Heron fly-by, Copyright, Marc Weinberg
Macro Photgography---up close and personal, Copyright, Marc Weinberg
Paddle boarder's long walk to the water, Copyright, Marc Weinberg
The well equipped treasur hunter, Copyright, Marc Weinberg

Saltwater Park, 2021 NW 190th Street, Shoreline 98177


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LFP GOV WATCH endorses Kiest and Wright for City Council election

The LFP GOV WATCH organization has endorsed incumbent Lake Forest Park City Councilman John Wright and former Councilman Alan Kiest for Council positions on the Nov. 5 general-election ballot.

Wright is running unopposed for re-election. Kiest is running against John Resha for the position that Councilman Bob Lee now holds.

The organization has yet to endorse candidates for either of the other two positions on the ballot but said in a recent press release that it expects to continue to interview candidates through the end of June.

Hilda Thompson is running against Jason Colberg for the position that Councilwoman Sandy Koppenol now holds. Candidate Mark Phillips is running against Edgar Escanda for the position that Councilman Don Fiene holds.

The organization was instrumental in the overwhelming defeat of a proposed City levy-lid lift three years ago and the election of Mayor Mary Jane Goss two years ago. 

LFP GOV WATCH describes itself as a “non-partisan civic organization.”

The organization said that the two endorsed candidates share its commitment to “ensuring that the City of Lake Forest Park remains livable, affordable, and sustainable by encouraging, supporting, and promoting a responsible and effective City government.”


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Guest speaker Rod Dembowski will brief Pro Shoreline on King County Parks & EMS Levies

Pro Shoreline will hear from special guest speaker King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski about the 2013 King County Parks and the EMS Levy at their meeting on Tuesday, June 25, 6:30pm at the Shoreline Fire Department, 17525 Aurora Ave N  Shoreline 98133 (enter parking lot going southbound on Aurora, just north of 175th)

Burke-Gilman Trail

King County provides many basic services and revenue sources to cities and citizens within the county. Come learn about the proposed renewal of the these two levies and the services they will maintain for our community. 

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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Perfect Toffee at the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market Sunday

Photo by Jerry Pickard
Satisfy your sweet tooth with toffee from Pete's Perfect Toffee, at the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market Sunday, from 11am to 4pm.

The Market is set up on the lower level of Town Center and features food, produce, gourmet snacks, flowers, eggs, meat, fish, and the occasional alpaca...


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Secret Gardens Revealed

Photo by Jerry Pickard

By Sarah Phillips

The 2013 Secret Gardens of Lake Forest Park Garden Tour and Plant Sale was a huge success. More garden enthusiasts than ever toured the gardens and attended the plant sale.

The hallmark of the tour every year is the surprise gardens. The delightful surprises are revealed behind gates and in backyards all over Lake Forest Park.

This year was no different. Walking behind a small green home, visitors were invited into a large mature garden with a stream running through the property. A guesthouse set aside for reading provided a refuge from everything.

Potting shed
Photo by Jerry Pickard

If you were lucky enough to be there when Peter Ali, the flute player, serenaded visitors you were in for a real pleasure. The music wafted over the meadow enhancing the visit to the garden.

Music was a treat in Armond and Walters’ garden too. Dan Voetmann played the guitar and sang as visitors strolled in the garden; his deep-throated voice filled the neighborhood with music and invited visitors to enjoy music and the gardens.

This crowded garden full of statuary and plants was an indulgence. No matter where you looked there were whimsical statuary, wandering paths, and delightful surprises.

One of the surprises in the “dog garden”  was the notion of going from room to room.  The compact garden featured space for chickens and dogs, and also had lots of places to delight guests.

Photo by Jerry Pickard

Two gardens rounded out the tour: one featured an entryway flanked by bollards from the old elephant enclosure from the zoo with compactly planted flowers and shrubs. The garden highlighted shade plantings and was filled with delightful garden art.

The final garden highlighted a way to manage rainwater from the roof with a rain garden. Water runoff was directed to a depressed garden filled with native plants and slowly percolated through the soil mimicking the natural manner water is absorbed.

Water feature
Photo by Jerry Pickard

Four of the gardens were Certified Wildlife Habitats demonstrating ways to blend gardens, birds, chickens, dogs and rainwater. These secret places revealed beauty and ingenuity in small and large spaces, in mature and new gardens. And just wait to see what surprises are in store for next year.

The proceeds of the tour support four local organizations and public art in Lake Forest Park.  If you are interested in joining the garden tour committee, or if you know of a garden the tour should consider for next year, email the garden committee



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Community discussion and information session on Shoreline’s draft Climate Action Plan

Are you concerned about the effects of climate change on our community? Interested in learning what the City of Shoreline is doing to reduce its carbon footprint? Want to know how you can make a difference?

You are invited to join a community discussion and information session on the City’s draft Climate Action Plan on Wednesday, July 10 from 6:30 to 8:00pm in the Shoreline City Council Chamber. Climate change in the Northwest affects our water supply, homes, health, and economy. By taking action now, we can lessen its impacts and work together to keep Shoreline a great place to live for future generations.

The Plan includes an updated inventory of Shoreline’s greenhouse gas emissions and an action plan highlighting how residents, businesses, and the City itself can help address climate change. Once released, community members are invited to provide feedback on the report online or during the July 10th community conversation.

For more information contact Environmental Programs Coordinator Rika Cecil, 206-801-2452.



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Four local boys in Northwest Boychoir concert tour


Tues, June 25, 7:30pm Tour Kick-Off Concert at Plymouth Church, 1217 6th Ave, Seattle 98101.

Reserved Seating: $20 adult, $15 senior, $10 student
Tickets online or by phone 206-524-3234


Grammy-Nominated Northwest Boychoir Presents Tour Kick-Off Concert in Seattle

You’ve heard them on movie soundtracks and on your favorite video games. Now you can hear the Seattle-based, Grammy-nominated Northwest Boychoir as they present their Tour Kick-Off Concert on Tuesday, June 25 at 7:30 pm at Plymouth Church in Seattle.

The Northwest Boychoir, whose 40 members hail from all corners of the greater Seattle area, will perform a program featuring sacred works, including Laudate pueri by Mendelssohn, excerpts from Pergolesi's beautiful Stabat mater, as well as other beautiful classical works, folk songs and Americana.

From left: Altay Sarikaya, Jacob Espling, Ian Moo, Matthew Lewis

Four members of the choir are local, from Shoreline and Lake Forest Park:


  • Matthew Lewis, age 14, homeschooled
  • Ian Moo, age 14, Stanford University Online High School
  • Altay Sarikaya, age 13, Kellogg Middle School
  • Jacob Espling, age 13, Einstein Middle School



This concert is part of the boychoir’s two-week 2013 Southeast Concert Tour which includes performances at the prestigious Eastern Music Festival in Greensboro. Additional public concerts include performances in Burlington, Asheville, Brevard, and Raleigh in North Carolina, as well as a public concert in Charlottesville, Virginia. Full tour schedule here.


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State Sen. Maralyn Chase named to ‘Sunshine Committee’


Democratic 32nd District State Sen. Maralyn Chase has been appointed to the Public Records Exemptions Accountability Committee, also known as the Sunshine Committee, which exists to make government more open to the public.

Chase, who also sits on the Senate’s committee on trade and economic development and the Senate committee on energy, environment and telecommunications, said Thursday that she is excited to begin her new role on the Sunshine Committee.

“The Legislature is conducting the public’s business and I believe that business should be as transparent as possible,” she said. “When exemptions to disclosure are codified in public law, our democracy is diminished. The Sunshine Committee is an instrument of transparency and accountability. It’s a prime example of what makes a democracy great.”

The state attorney general’s office provides staffing and support for the Committee. Attorney General Bob Ferguson said that Chase would be a welcome addition.

"Sen. Chase has been a long-time advocate for open government," Ferguson said. "I'm proud to welcome her to the Sunshine Committee where her insight and expertise will be extremely valuable."

The Sunshine Committee is comprised of 13 legislators, attorneys and open government advocates. It was established in 2007 to ensure that state public records are accessible for citizen examination.  When Washington’s public-records law was set up in 1972 there were 10 exemptions from full public disclosure.  Today there are more than 300 exemptions to the Public Disclosure Act.

Chase represents Shoreline, part of northwest Seattle, Lynnwood, part of Mountlake Terrace, south Edmonds, Woodway and the rest of the 32nd Legislative District.


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Host families needed for French students from July 31 to August 21

Emily and Kaitlyn Paulsen with Constance,
one of their French guests, taken at Snoqualmie Falls last summer.


Local host families are needed for students coming from France for a stay in Puget Sound from July 31 to August 21.

Host families need to provide a bed and meals eaten with the family. This is a large group coming all together, who will stay with different host families.

Organizer Jamin Henderson says, "We have a few group activities planned while they are here and your family is welcome to join us. Wild Waves, Downtown Seattle, and the Space Needle are a couple of examples." 

The student will also be able to do activities with their host family.

Last summer, John and Deb Paulsen of Lake Forest Park hosted two students from this program. 


"Over the few short weeks that we were fortunate to enjoy with our host students, we saw our favorite spots in the city from a whole new perspective, and learned a lot about the French Culture. This is definitely a positive experience that we will treasure for years to come."

Their daughters, Emily and Kaitlyn, learned a lot from the experience. Emily says, “Being able to experience France’s culture through our exchange students was one reason why hosting was so rewarding for me.”

If you would like to be part of this opportunity contact us today. Horizons DuMonde, Jamin Henderson, 360-661-0552. 



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Rotary, Master Gardeners, and park volunteers clean up Blue Heron Park


On Saturday, Blue Heron Park in Lake Forest Park got a big clean up from a team of folks from Rotary, Master Gardeners, and park volunteers.  We were joined by two of our citizens who are running for City Council - John Resha and Hilda Thompson.


One pile of prunings going to the compost.

As always we thank Heather Bruno, manager of the Lake Forest Park Starbucks for the donation of coffee. We will be working in Blue Heron soon again to complete the clean up and begin restoration.  If you are interested in participating in this community event contact Linda Holman.

--Linda Holman


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Lake Forest Park street preservation: 2013 Overlay Project

Saturday, June 22, 2013

As part of the King County North Overlay Project for 2013, the City of Lake Forest Park will be overlaying 30th Ave NE between NE 205th St and NE 195th St. The work will begin sometime between July 1st and July 12th. The contractor chooses the dates.

30th Ave between NE 205th St and NE 195th St
will be resurfaced


The overlay will take place in three main phases:

Phase one is grinding. The grinders will grind small areas where 30th Ave NE meets side streets. This is known as the “marriage lines”. There will only be momentary delays for traffic entering 30th Ave NE. Grinding will take less than 1 day to complete.

Phase two is the paving. The pavers will place approximately 2 inches of new hot mix asphalt on the existing street surface, joining the side street’s asphalt at the marriage lines. There may be delays of 20 minutes to allow the new asphalt to cool before vehicles drive on it. Paving will take less than 1 day to complete.

Phase three is the replacement of street surface markings. The traffic markings are painted down in dry weather. There should be only momentary delays as the paint trucks make their way down the street. Markings should take no more than a couple of hours to complete.

Dated No Parking barricades will be placed by the contractor for both the grinding and the paving. Please be aware of the temporary parking restrictions. Cars parked along 30th Ave during the restricted times will result in project delays and will be towed at the owner’s expense.

For questions call Lake Forest Park’s Public Works Department at 206-368-5440 Ext. 125.


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Child holocaust survivor Lillian Boraks-Nemetz at Lynnwood Jewish Center Sunday

Lillian Boraks-Nemetz
Author and child holocaust survivor Lillian Boraks-Nemetz will speak at the Chabad Jewish Center in Lynnwood this Sunday, June 23rd at 4pm. Suggested donation $10. The Center is at 19626 76th Ave W Suite B Lynnwood WA 98036.

Hear Lillian share her fascinating life story, followed by an open question session. All are welcome. Mike Schanche of Congressman Rick Larsen’s office will share remarks on behalf of Congressman Larsen.

Lillian Boraks-Nemetz was born in Warsaw, Poland. As a child, she was incarcerated in the Warsaw Ghetto for eighteen months. For the remainder of WWII Lillian was hidden under a false identity.

In 1947, she and her family moved to Canada, living first in Montreal, then Vancouver, and finally settling in Victoria.

Lillian Boraks-Nemetz is the author of a trilogy for young readers (The Old Brown Suitcase, The Sunflower Diary, and The Lenski File) and two volumes of poetry. She has translated and co-translated into English two poetry collections written by Polish émigré poets. She teaches creative writing in the Department of Continuing Studies at the University of British Columbia.

In her novel, The Old Brown Suitcase, an immigrant girl comes to Canada from Poland. Her suitcase is filled with memories of the Warsaw Ghetto where she left behind her parents and sister.


“To witness and experience, arguably the worst period in history, yet still have the dignity and strength to rebuild from the ashes, is beyond admirable. It is super-human.   It is our honor and privilege to have Mrs. Lillian Boraks-Nemetz come and share her experiences with us.” Said Rabbi Berel Paltiel of the Chabad Jewish center.

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Volunteers honored by Shoreline Police

Photos by Steven H. Robinson

Kathryn Egan from the Eastside and Rose Laffoon from the Westside Storefronts were honored as volunteers of the year at the Shoreline Police annual training and recognition for police volunteers

Kathryn Egan with Chief Ledford

Rose Laffoon with Chief Ledford



5 year Service Award pins were awarded to Keith Bond, Jeannie Bond, Kathryn Egan, Bob Croy and Gabrielle Swe (all in photo with Capt. Strathy, Chief Ledford, Off. Obstler). 


10 year Service Award pins were given to Glenis Pereboon, John Berkman and Bob Brown (Brown not in photo).


15 year Service Award pins were given to Sue Hempel (not in photo), Vivian Cadwallader, Mary Kay Doyle, and Dan Henry (Recently passed away, service pin was awarded to family).


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$12,000 in College Scholarships Awarded to Shorewood Students


Left to right: Austin Ryan, Alex Ashleman, Lisa Le, Elizabeth Mar, Barbara Medina, Alex Ryan, Dylan Stephens, Yi Zhou, Elizabeth Stensrud, Keelin McKellar. Not in photographed: Gracia Bridges, Jordan Stobbe


The Shoreline Breakfast Rotary Club recently honored 12 Shorewood High School students with $1,000 college scholarships.  These students excelled in academics, leadership and community service, demonstrating the Rotary value of “service above self.” 

“We were so impressed with the achievements and talents of these students,” said Club President Lynn Cheeney. “The Shoreline Breakfast Rotary Club is excited to be helping these students with their future plans.”

The students will study a wide range of interests including business, education, engineering, science, and medicine.  Listed below are each scholarship recipient and the school they will be attending this fall.

    Alex Ashleman Pacific Lutheran University
    Gracia Bridges University of California-LA
    Austin Buchanan Western Washington University
    Lisa Le  University of Washington
    Keelin McKellar Washington State University
    Elizabeth Mar  Edmonds Community College
    Barbara Medina Seattle University
    Alexander Ryan Shoreline Community College
    Elizabeth Stensrud University of California-Berkeley
    Dylan Stephens Ursinus College
    Jordan Stobbe  Loyola University (Chicago)
    Yi Zhou  University of California-Berkeley

The Shoreline Breakfast Rotary Club meets weekly on Wednesday mornings, 7:00-8:30 am at the Shoreline Conference Center. More information about the Shoreline Breakfast Rotary Club.


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Shoreline Arts Festival Preview: Hands On Art!



Calling children of all ages, big and small from 1 to 99 years old! Join us and let your creativity unfold with a collection of Hands On art stations.

Back by popular demand are the festival's famous Fish Prints and Plexi Glass Portraits, and several new projects are in the mix too. Try your hand at the whimsical Artimals and make color come to life with Magical Mosaics and Chihuly-inspired Macchia art.

You're also invited to create a dynamic piece inspired by the festival's Literary Room and the pop-up picture book called Arlo Needs Glasses.  Take a stop at Hands On Art...we'll be looking for you!

The Hands On Art station will be open an available for your creative pleasures all open hours of the festival. 

The Shoreline Arts Festival is held on Saturday June 29 (10am-6pm) and Sunday June 30 (10am-5pm) at the Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Ave N.

The Festival is free and open to the public and includes music performances, cultural rooms, artist’s marketplace, hands-on art for kids, free photo-booth, juried art shows, and surprises around every corner!

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to nurture all of the arts in the community through programs and events, arts education, advocacy, and support for artists and arts organizations.



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Web class offered at Shoreline Community College in August

Margaret Royzen, Web developer
Margaret Royzen, Certified C# Web Developer, Certified C# Programmer, experienced Web and game Developer will be teaching Building Websites with HTML5 and CSS3 camp at Shoreline Community College on August 12-16, 2013 from 9-3pm.

Students will have fun learning about internet, webpage structure, common HTML tags and how to use them. They will apply Cascading Style Sheets (CSS3) to dress-up their web pages. At the end of the course every student will be able to build his/her own page from scratch! 

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Public auction of surplus Shorewood equipment June 26

Thursday, June 20, 2013

To the highest bidder - a convection oven with stand
Photo by James G. Murphy Co catalog


James G. Murphy Co. will hold a public auction of surplus equipment in the old Shorewood at 10am on Wednesday, June 26, 2013. Preview begins at 8am. More information at the company website.

Surplus items include culinary arts kitchen equipment, fitness equipment and school furnishings such as student and teacher desks, chairs and lockers.

With the transition to the new school facility, the current Shorewood High School offices and facilities will be closed to the public between June 24 and 30 while staff packs and moves the school.

Demolition of the old Shorewood is expected to begin the week of July 1.

The new Shorewood administrative offices will open Aug. 12, but the remainder of the building will be closed to the public prior to the opening of school Sept. 4, 2013.


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Third Place Commons end of June events

Enter and go to the left - Third Place Commons

Third Place Commons still has a full slate of groups and activities for young and old. The Commons is located adjacent to Third Place Books in the town center mall at Ballinger and Bothell Ways in Lake Forest Park.

Here are a few  end of the month family events. Borrow a niece or nephew so you have an excuse to see the entertainment and sign your kids up for the programs!

Magical Wonderland Show with Louie Foxx 11am-12pm
Saturday, June 22

Be amazed by magic tricks and juggling using things normally found underground. You will even learn a trick you can share with your friends.  For ages 3 and older.  Presented by our friends at KCLS.

Musical Adventure into the Earth Concert with Eli Rosenblatt 3-4pm
Wednesday, June 26

Come on a musical ride through underground jungles, deserts, rivers and lakes to meet all kinds of magical creatures.  Family program, ages 2 and older welcome.  Presented by our friends at KCLS.

Here's a five week program for teen girls:

Girl Power! 3:30-5pm
Thursday, June 27

This special 5 week summer series for Teen Girls age 14-18 focuses on self-empowerment and creative expression. We will explore our heartfelt dreams and desires, learn affirmations and visioning techniques, and share in supportive friendship. Please pre-register for the series by sending an email to Teri Jo,

And for the racers:

Rotary Pinewood Derby 10am-1pm
Saturday, June 29

Rotary Club of Seattle Northeast invites all District 5030 Clubs to compete for the distinguished honor of being “The Fastest Club in Town”.  Come cheer for your favorite racers.


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Preliminary results show reading and writing passing rate surpassing 93 percent for Class of 2013



According to preliminary state-level data released today by State Superintendent Randy Dorn, more than 93 percent of Washington’s 12th-grade students in the Class of 2013 passed both the state reading and writing high school proficiency exams (HSPE), or state-approved alternatives, prior to reaching their respective graduation ceremonies.

The Class of 2013 faces a new hurdle: They also need to pass a math end-of-course (EOC) exam in algebra I or geometry. EOCs are administered during the last three weeks of school, and preliminary results will be returned in late August, along with preliminary results from the Measurements of Student Progress for grades 3-8 and district- and school-level numbers for the HSPE.

Final results for all exams will be available in the fall.

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New principals named for Echo Lake, Parkwood


Ann Torres has been selected as principal of Parkwood Elementary, and Andrew Lohman has been selected as principal of Echo Lake Elementary, Superintendent Sue Walker announced. These appointments are effective July 1 and are subject to approval by the Shoreline School Board.

Ann has served as assistant principal of Shorewood High School since 2008, and was dean of students and administrative intern at Shorewood prior to that. She served as principal for the District’s secondary summer school program from 2008 to 2010.

Ann was an English and Social Studies teacher at Shorewood from 2001-07, serving as Social Studies chairperson for three years.

Ann completed the Washington School Administrator program at Seattle Pacific University, and received her master’s degree from SPU and bachelor’s degree from The Evergreen State College. She worked for several social-service agencies before becoming a classroom teacher.

For Andrew Lohman, his selection as Echo Lake principal marks a return to Shoreline Schools, having previously taught 5th grade at Highland Terrace from 2007 to 2012 and at Sunset from 2004 to 2007. He was also an administrative intern at Highland Terrace during the 2011-12 school year. This year he served as an assistant principal at Fernwood and Crystal Springs Elementary Schools in the Northshore School District.

Andrew received his principal’s certification from Western Washington University, a masters in teaching degree from Seattle University and Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Seattle Pacific University.

Andrew’s mother, Charlotte Lohman, taught for many years at Echo Lake, and his wife, Jennifer Lohman, taught at Echo Lake and Sunset as well.


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Ferguson’s shrimp-feed fundraiser rescheduled for September


State Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s annual north Seattle “shrimp feed” fundraising event, which had been scheduled for Sunday, June 23, has been rescheduled for September.

State officials are barred from participating in fundraising activities during the legislative session, which twice has been extended this year.

Although Ferguson will not be on the ballot for four years, he plans to use the delayed event to raise money for candidates on the local ballot this year including Rod Dembowski, who succeeded Ferguson in representing District 1 on the Metropolitan King County Council.  


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Two Shorecrest singles players, Shorewood doubles team make all-Wesco 3A South tennis team

Meera Limaye and Jenny Sui with their coach Robert Mann


Shorecrest singles players Meera Limaye and Jenny Sui, and the Shorewood doubles team of Daniella Brengelmann and Francesca O'Malley have made the nine-member all-Wesco-3A-South tennis team.

They were joined on the team by a singles player and a doubles team from Glacier Peak and a doubles team from Mountlake Terrace.

Brengelmann and O'Malley with coach Arnie Moreno

Brengelmann and O'Malley placed fourth at the State 3A tournament May 24-25.

Limaye placed eighth in the State singles competition.

A week earlier, Brengelmann and O'Malley finished second in the Northwest District 3A doubles, and Sui placed second with Limaye third in the District singles.

Earlier, Brengelmann and O'Malley won the Wesco 3A South doubles championship, and Limaye won the singles championship with Sui third.


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Summer Explorers Educational Day Camp - grades 1-6


See Turning Point for more information

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22,000 runners in Seattle for the Rock n Roll Marathon Saturday


Hot Chelle Rae will headline the Rock n Roll Marathon
22,000 runners are expected to compete in the 2013 Rock n Roll Marathon in downtown Seattle Saturday. An after party will be held at Seattle Center, headlined by rock group Hot Chelle Rae, named best new artist at the American Music Awards.

Runners from all 50 states and 21 countries will participate in the marathon, which benefits the American Cancer Society.

Streets will be closed and buses rerouted for the event, which begins and ends at Seattle Center. Until about 10am, most buses that normally travel through downtown Seattle will be
 rerouted. Most buses heading into Seattle from the north will turn back at Olive Way near
 Convention Place Tunnel Station (CPS).

After 10am, most downtown buses will resume most of their regular routing, but may 
remain on minor reroutes in some areas until as late as 3pm.

More information on race events is available at Run Rock n Roll.


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Photo: Cool dog at Central Market

Photo by Frank Kleyn

Frank Kleyn took this photo of a cool dog (not hot dog, not cool cat) waiting casually in his sidecar seat of a motorcycle in the parking lot at Central Market. 

Note the eye protection, although his seat does have a windshield.


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Op-ed: Ronald Wastewater District prefers communication over litigation


By Michael U. Derrick, General Manager, Ronald Wastewater District

On May 22 the Shoreline City Council held a special meeting to authorize a lawsuit against Ronald Wastewater District for a perceived breach of its Interlocal Agreement with the City. Heeding public comment that was unanimously opposed to the City filing suit, Mayor McGlashan announced that the Council would not sue and the Council directed city staff to open a dialogue with the District.

On June 12, 2013, Ronald Wastewater District presented a letter to the City of Shoreline requesting a date for such a dialogue “in a spirit of mutual respect.” The District believes both agencies are “motivated by what is in the best interest of the people who pay for and depend upon sewer and other government services.”

According to Board President Wadekamper, “There are some significant legal flaws with the Interlocal Agreement. We want to talk with the City about them and negotiate a mutually agreeable solution in good faith.”


Ronald Wastewater District is a locally controlled municipal government that has provided sewer service to its ratepayers since 1951.


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