All-Sports Summer Festival at Marymoor to benefit Shoreline's World Concern

Friday, August 9, 2013



ALL-SPORTS SUMMER FESTIVAL w/ Michael Chang
Saturday, August 17, 2013 at King County's Marymoor Park

The All-Sports Summer Festival is coming to Marymoor Park in Redmond on Saturday, August 17, 2013. All ages are encouraged to participate. Proceeds will benefit the Chang Family Foundation and World Concern to help build a clean water well for the people of Dak Din, Laos.

FUN events for a great cause!

  1. USTA-sanctioned Tennis Tournament.
  2. Grass Volleyball Tournament and 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament.
  3. Michael Chang's Tennis Clinic  former #2 in the world Professional Tennis player and Hall of Fame inductee will give you pointers on your tennis strokes.

Michael Chang and Leslie Tuiasosopo Gabriel will hoop-it-up alongside Slick and Donald Watts in the All-Sports Celebrity Shootout,

Food trucks, bouncy house, prizes, giveaways and music.

Register today - be a part of the All-Sports Summer Festival!


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Early morning house fire in Lake Forest Park

Photo courtesy Northshore Fire

The Northshore Fire Department was dispatched at 5:45a.m. on Friday, August 9, 2013 to a house fire at the 16700 block of 32 Avenue NE. The homeowner woke up to the smoke alarm sounding and found a small fire in the kitchen. She first attempted to put it out with a fire extinguisher, but soon realized it was too big. She then called 911 and evacuated the home.

The firefighters arrived and found thick smoke in the home. They quickly attacked the fire and they were able to contain the fire damage to the kitchen. There was smoke damage throughout the upper level of the home. Estimated damages from the fire and smoke are $80,000. The Northshore firefighters were assisted by personnel from the Shoreline Fire Department.

A King County Fire Investigator and the Northshore Fire Department Fire Marshal investigated the fire and determined the cause to be an electrical malfunction. There were no firefighter or civilian injuries.

This is another example of how smoke alarms save lives. Everyone should have working smoke alarms in their home. The Northshore Fire Department encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms once a month and change the batteries once a year.


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Hook Me Up at Frank Lumber Delivery Store and drink beer to eradicate polio

Thursday, August 8, 2013

Hook Me Up
Photo by David Ellison


2013 NORTH CITY JAZZ WALK
Tuesday, August 13, 7-10pm
Hook Me Up to play at the
Frank Lumber Delivery Store

Back by popular demand – this hit band from last year is back. For those who like to sit back with a libation while taking in the music, come and have a glass of wine or beer at the Rain City Rotary Beer and Wine Garden (must have an entry bracelet) and listen to this great group – where jazz meets pop and bebop.

The venue is being sponsored by the Lancaster Law Firm and the Rain City Rotary, and the Beer and Wine Garden is to raise money for Stop Polio Now. 

Rotary International’s PolioPlus Program and Rain City Rotary of Shoreline
“In 1985 there were more than 125 polio endemic countries. The disease killed or crippled more than 1,000 people a day, most of them children. Rotary launched PolioPlus that year, a multi-million dollar campaign to immunize the world’s children against polio. 
In 1988 Rotary joined with the World Health Organization to wipe out polio. Since then, other partners have joined the Rotary and WHO in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative: UNICEF, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and more recently the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. 
Reported polio cases have dropped 99 percent. Polio remains endemic to only three countries: Afghanistan, Nigeria, and Pakistan. The world is on the threshold of eradicating the wild poliovirus. The last 1 percent of polio cases are the most difficult to prevent because the virus lingers in some of the most hardest-to-reach areas of the world. Rotary and its partners are “this close” to making polio the second human disease, after smallpox, to be eradicated.” (from the Rotary International brochure 940-EN 812). More information on PolioPlus

Since Rain City Rotary formed in 2008, members have contributed to the global polio eradication effort. This will be the 4th year in a row that Rain City Rotary has hosted the Beer and Wine Garden at the Jazz Walk. All proceeds from the sale of beer and wine go directly to PolioPlus.

Donna Eggen administering oral polio vaccine
in Africa

In 2007, member Kim Lancaster travelled to Ethiopia with a group of local Rotarians to administer the oral polio vaccine. Donna Eggen made the same trip in 2009. Rotarians go “hut to hut” with local health workers to help administer the vaccine. Kim and Donna have been forever changed by their experiences with the wonderful people of Ethiopia.

Rain City Rotary meets most Thursday evenings either at Shoreline City Hall or a local restaurant. One Saturday a month, members join in doing a local service project such as serving meals to Tent City 3, painting and clean-up at Pathways for Women shelter in Lynnwood. To learn more, visit the RCR website.



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Smith on Politics: Ronald Wastewater District incumbents faring poorly in primary

By Evan Smith

The primary election results have not been kind to incumbents in the Ronald Wastewater District.

Longtime incumbent board member Arthur Wadekamper apparently has been eliminated as results posted through Thursday evening showed him trailing two challengers, and appointed incumbent Richard Matthews apparently will head for the November general election in second place behind engineer George Webster.

Challenger Craig Degginger announced Thursday that he would endorse Webster.

Thursday returns showed Wadekamper trailing challengers Gretchen Atkinson and Ginny Scantlebury for a six-year term for the position that Wadekamper won without opposition in 2001 and 2007, and Matthews headed for a November runoff with Webster for a six-year term that begins at the end of the year and the last month of the term that Matthews holds by appointment.

Matthews won appointment to one of two new positions that the board created when it expanded from three members to five after former Commissioner Arne Lind lost to former Shoreline City Councilman Bob Ransom in the 2011 election.

Issues in both 2011 and 2013 have centered on whether the City of Shoreline should absorb the Wastewater District.

Here are primary results posted Thursday:

Ronald Wastewater District Commissioner, Pos. 2

Candidate Votes Percentage

Gretchen Atkinson 2,829 35.73%
Ginny Scantlebury 2,738 34.58%
Arthur Wadekamper 2,301 29.06%
Write In 49 0.62%

Ronald Wastewater District Commissioner Pos. 4

Candidate Votes Percentage

George Webster 3,066 39.26%
Richard Matthews 2,876 36.83%
Craig Degginger 1,820 23.31%
Write In 47 0.60%


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Shoreline City Council Meeting Monday August 5, 2013

Devon Vose Rickabaugh
Photo by Jerry Picard
Shoreline City Council Meeting
Monday August 5, 2013
By Devon Vose Rickabaugh

Mayor McGlashan presented the proclamation declaring August 10 through 18 as Celebrate Shoreline Week to Christopher Rossiter from the Celebrate Shoreline Community Committee. The annual Celebrate Shoreline event commemorates the City’s incorporation with a week-long infusion of activities designed to spark celebration and community spirit. 2013 will feature traditional events as well as fresh new events born out of the community’s desire to reenergize their biggest annual community-wide celebration.

The Council adopted a resolution to proceed with the initial steps to transform Westminster Way N between 155th and 160th to make it a more pedestrian friendly place by vacating approximately 7,335 square feet of public right-of-way (ROW) along the east edge of Westminster Way N. In exchange for the vacated property, the property owner will contribute $36,480 in cash and dedicate to the City a 6,007 square foot parcel of land that provides additional contiguous parking space and the potential to build a new road connector to Aurora Avenue North.

Surface water and Environmental Services Manger Brian Landau presented several alternatives to reduce the costs of removing sediment from Hidden Lake storm water facility in Boeing Creek.. It is the highest cost storm water facility in the City.  Since 2002, the sediment removal costs for the facility has exceeded $400,000.  The unpredictable maintenance costs, ranging from $25,000 to over $150,000 annually, affects the ability of the Surface Water Utility to complete higher priority projects that address flood reduction, water quality, and habitat restoration.

The Hidden Lake facility does little to meet the current goals of the Surface Water Utility, including flood reduction, erosion control or water quality improvement. Hidden Lake was constructed for the sole purpose of habitat enhancement by reducing the amount of sediment that moves downstream. However, most of the sediment is highly mobile and would be transported to Puget Sound. In addition, recent water quality monitoring has shown that water quality is not improved by the existence of a maintained lake. Landau said staff recommends  that the City complete sediment removal in 2013 and complete a feasibility study in 2014 to provide a final maintenance recommendation for the 2015-2021 Capital Improvement Plan. Most of the Council agreed with this recommendation.

The Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) was brought back for further discussion. City Manager Julie Underwood emphasized she was looking for the Council’s Priorities to be incorporated into the CIP which will be  submitted along with the Operating Budget to Council in October with final adoption expected in late November. She said everything is important in the CIP but not all can be funded and the Council needs to make decisions about the tradeoffs and let staff know.

To finish Aurora Avenue North is a top priority but the bids came in too high. In order to save money for Aurora Avenue council members considered not setting aside the 1% for arts saving $180,000.  Councilmember Winstead said, “We are known for our arts. We could use more banners.” Councilmember Hall said “Let’s focus on the core project. We can add banners later.” Councilmember Roberts said he is not convinced that 1% for the arts is necessary.

City Engineer Tricia Juhnke they had set aside one million dollars for grant matching scenarios: to have money available  for public private projects. Councilmember Hall liked the idea, but questioned its feasibility in times of tight budgets. Councilmember McConnell “A million dollars is a drop in the bucket. Keep the funds set aside.”


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North Seattle Career and Resource Fair Wednesday Aug 14



If you or someone you know is looking for work or resources, the North Seattle Community College Career and Resource Fair will be held next Wednesday August 14th from 10am to 1pm.

The following Employers and Resources are scheduled to attend:

Frito-Lay, Catholic Community Services, Northwest Hospital and Medical Center, DESC, FedEx Ground, Link Staffing, Fastenal Company, Lowe’s, Menzies Aviation, Puget Sound Energy, Republic Parking, Right At Home, Seattle Goodwill, SOS Employment Group, Frist Student, Graybar Electric, Enterprise Rent -A-Car, ResCare, Command Center, Safeway, Neighborhood House, Women’s Center, Seattle Jobs Initiative, Shoreline Community College, Nanotechnology at North, Division of Child Support, King County Public Health, and King County Veterans Programs.

The Career and Resource Fair is sponsored by the Opportunity Center for Employment and Education (OCE/E). Wear interview attire and bring your resume.

Career and Resource Fair
Wednesday August 14 10:00 AM—1:00 PM
North Seattle Community College
Metro bus routes 16, 40, 316, 345, and 346 will get you there.


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Volunteers needed to help seniors with household and yard chores



Volunteer Chore Services of Catholic Community Services is a "safety net" for elders and adults living with disabilities who are unable or ineligible for state/paid chore services. All of the seniors we help are extremely low-income, have health problems or difficulty with mobility, and most live alone with no family or friends to support them.  We carefully match volunteers to opportunities based on their personalities, neighborhood, and preferences.

Many seniors in Shoreline and Lake Forest Park are waiting for someone like you in their community to connect with them, take them shopping or with small tasks around their homes. Here are a few opportunities throughout North King County.
  • A sweet, understanding senior would love your visits! As a former volunteer, she now finds, her limited mobility is making it hard to keep up with the light housework. She loves hugs and is appreciative of any help she can get.
  • A veteran, who served in Cambodia lives with his dog and cat, would like help with his laundry. He is a soft spoken man, but he is willing to share his life experience with you. Occasionally, he needs help with organizing and vacuuming his home.
  • A friendly, sweet senior would love your help with her yard. With a couple of friends, this can become a yard work party.


Here are some quotes from our annual survey from seniors we serve.
“I feel less anxious about grocery shopping and it alleviates my stress.”
“I am able to stay in my home due to help with the yard. I could not afford to hire someone; therefore I am very grateful for the help I received. I try to mow my own yard. With a knee replacement it is hard to weed.”
“She (the volunteer) makes me feel better. I watch for when she comes. I know that if I can’t do something she will be coming to help me.”
“Having my apartment clean gives me a big boost and also it helps save my energy for other tasks.  But especially, I just love the time I get to visit with my boys. When they walk through my door it makes me feel that spring has arrived. My mood jumps up at least ten points.  The boys’ parents need to know what a fine job they have done. I don’t have grandchildren, but if I did I’d want them to be like Nick or Nathan. They are very special.Thank you Belina -it’s a good match!”

For more information on how you can help, please call Belina Van, the volunteer coordinator in your area, at 206-328-6849, Volunteer Chore Services main Intake Line at 206-328-5787, or email Belina or Volunteer Chore services.


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Spirit Fastpitch girl's team forming in Shoreline



Spirit Fastpitch is a new softball team for girls age 10, 11, and 12. The team is based in Shoreline and will be holding tryouts on these dates:

  • August 10 at 10am-Noon
  • August 14 at 5:30-7:30pm
  • August 17th 10am-Noon
Tryouts will be held at Shoreview Park, 700 NW Innis Arden Way, Shoreline, for all interested 12U players!


Spirit Fastpitch is looking for girls who love softball and want to have fun playing and improving their game. Spirit will play local and statewide tournaments during the 2013-2014 season.

In addition to the listed tryout dates there will be a make-up day available for any player still 
wanting to tryout. For more information go to the website.

 

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Outdoor movie night and raffle benefitting Seattle Children's on Sept 7



Outdoor Movie Night and Raffle
September 7, 6:30pm
Innis Arden Clubhouse




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“Shoreline Walks” explores the east and west side of Shoreline in August

Shoreline Walks in Echo Lake
Photo by Alice Lawson

Join fellow walkers in exploring different areas of Shoreline during the month of August. Two new walks are planned as part of the Shoreline Walks free community walking program.

  • On Sunday, August 18th at 1pm, Dorrena Ortega will lead photography enthusiasts of all skill levels on a special “photo walk” out at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park. Take photos along the bluff trail overlooking the sound and the Sandcastle Contest taking place that same day.
  • Later that week on Thursday, August 22 at 7pm, walkers are invited to beautiful Twin Ponds Park on the eastside where Col. (R) Ray Coffey will lead walks on an evening stroll through the park, taking a close look at some of the water fowl that inhabits the ponds and surrounding area.

All walks are free, see walk details below for more information!

Sunday, August 18, 1:00pm
Photo Walk at Richmond Beach

Join Shoreline Photowalkers and walk leader Dorrena Ortega to take a stroll through Richmond Beach Saltwater Park taking photos along the bluff, the beach and the annual Sandcastle building contest that will be taking place during this time. Bring your camera. Photos taken have the opportunity to be shared on the Photowalkers Flickr and Facebook page.

Approx. 2.5 miles / 1.5 hours.
Walk Rating: Moderate
Meet at: RB Saltwater Park, upper parking lot, 2021 NW 190th St.

Thursday, August 22, 7:00pm
Twin Ponds Park Walk

A nice evening stroll around Twin Ponds Park with an extra loop around Parkwood School. Our walk leader Col. (R) Ray Coffey will help us spot water fowl on the ponds on this relaxing walk around this gem of a park on the eastside.

Approx. 2 miles / 75minutes
Walk Rating: Easy
Meet at:  Twin Ponds Park, 15401 1st Avenue NE (Parking lot on 1st by Comm. Gardens)
Twin Ponds Park, 15401 1st Avenue NE (Parking Lot on 1st by Comm. Gardens)

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

For more information and full list of walks visit here or call City of Shoreline Recreation Assistant, Marianne Johnson at 206-801-2638.



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New Group for Moms of 5-12 month olds starting in September


Do you have a crooner, crawler or cranky teether? Baby Peppers is a PEPS Group for parents of 5-12 month olds. Baby Peppers is a place to connect with and learn from other parents who are going through the same joys and challenges.

In a PEPS Group, parents meet (with their babies), share, and learn from one another, building confidence in their own parenting skills and sharing resources and information. Each meeting includes time for sharing parenting highs and lows, followed by a discussion of a parenting topic. Sessions are facilitated by a trained volunteer. Baby Peppers meetings take place over 11 weeks and also include break time for informal socializing and connecting with other parents.

Baby Peppers is open to all families with babies 5-12 months old when the group starts. Some families have participated in a PEPS Newborn group but many are new to PEPS.
  • The Edmonds Baby Peppers group will meet on Wednesdays, starting September 25th from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave N, Edmonds.
  • The Mountlake Terrace Baby Peppers group will meet on Mondays, from September 23rd from 12 to 1:30 p.m. at the Parent Trust Classroom, located in Hall Creek Office Park, 6912 220th St SW, Mountlake Terrace.
  • Shoreline and Lake Forest Park moms are welcome to either group.
Thanks to a generous grant from the Verdant Health Commission, families who live in South Snohomish County within the Verdant Health District are eligible for a 35% program fee reduction. The reduced program fee is $100 for the 11 week facilitated session. Scholarships are also available.


And, for new and expecting parents who are interested in PEPS neighborhood-based Newborn Groups, PEPS offers several While You’re Waiting Drop-In Sessions in South Snohomish County in Bothell and Lynnwood. Attending a While You’re Waiting Information Session is a great way to meet other new and expectant parents and talk about the experience of pregnancy and early parenthood. These drop-in sessions give attendees a chance to sample the PEPS experience and to get their questions answered about PEPS Groups. There’s no need to register and people are welcome to come with babies in arms.


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Dogs, Beer, Music, Bingo, Bike riders, Festivals - a very busy weekend

Wednesday, August 7, 2013


To date, here are the major entertainment events in August and September. Click the link for more information on each event.

August:

Thursday, Aug 1 and on
2nd annual Arts al Fresco (Interurban Trail at City Hall)

Friday, Aug 9
Friday nights at the Market - Central Market

Friday, Aug 9
Karaoke Bingo Night - Shoreline LFP Senior Center

Saturday, Aug 10
Orchard Festival of Music - Shoreline UU Church

Saturday, Aug 10
4-Corners Brew Fest - Innis Arden Clubhouse

Saturday, Aug 10
Dog Fest - Ball fields by Hamlin Park

Sat-Sun, Aug 10-11
Obliteride - Magnussen Park and LFP streets
Cheer on the Obliteriders - Lake Forest Park, Shoreline, Kenmore

Tuesday, Aug 13
Concerts in the Park - Recess Monkey - lunch time Hamlin Park

Tuesday, Aug 13  
North City Jazz Walk - 15th NE in North City

Friday, Aug 16    
Youth/Teen Skate Event - Paramount School Park

Saturday, Aug 17
Celebrate Shoreline - Cromwell Park

Sunday, Aug 18    
Sandcastle Building Contest - Saltwater Park Beach

Saturday, Aug 24
Richmond Beach Congregational Church music festival and 5K Walk/Run

Saturday and Sunday, Aug 24-25
Puget Sound Dahlia Show - Sky Nursery

and in September...

Saturday, Sept 7
Summerset Arts Festival (Ronald Bog Park)


(Have we missed anything? Let us know)


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Cheer on the Obliteriders this weekend

Cheer on the riders as they go through streets in
Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, and Kenmore


From the Obliteride blog

Have you seen the excitement of the Tour de France fans lining the course? This year’s Tour is over but we hope to recreate some of that energy and excitement during Obliteride weekend.

Get out your crazy outfit, your face paint and your cow bell! Make a sign and come cheer on Obliteride riders as they spin through your community to end cancer August 10 and 11. Your support will help keep Obliteride riders motivated all the way to the finish line.

Gather your friends, family and neighbors, and line the routes or simply come to the end of your driveway to cheer on riders as they pass through your neighborhood.

Bring signs honoring loved ones or friends who have battled cancer or are in the fight today.


Previous stories on Obliteride:



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Primary election results show Dembowski with big lead over Wilson going into November election


By Evan Smith

Appointed Metropolitan King County Council incumbent Rod Dembowski held a big lead over probable November opponent Naomi Wilson in returns from the Tuesday primary election released through Wednesday evening.
         
Dembowski, who has represented Council District 1 since he was appointed early this year after former Councilman Bob Ferguson resigned to become State Attorney General, leads primary votes counted through Wednesday with 70.22 percent of the vote to 23,55 percent for Wilson and 5.6 percent for candidate John Fray.
         
The November winner will serve the four-year term that begins at the end of the year and the last month of the term that Ferguson won in 2009.
         
The District includes Shoreline, Lake Forest Park and other parts of North King County.


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Call for Performers, Entertainers, & Persons Extraordinaire


The Shoreline – Lake Forest Park Arts Council is planning something special for this year’s Holiday Performance: A Holiday Spectacular! A Vaudevillian Variety Show! A Celebration of the Arts, the Holidays, Culture, Laughter, and Music!

Do you have a great 20-30min performance on a winter/holiday theme? Are you an outgoing festive personality that would love to emcee this event? Does your group or organization have something special they want to share onstage with the world?  Then fill out this application and turn it in by Aug 30!  We’re going to be looking for groups that can WOW with something special.

The Shoreline – Lake Forest Park Arts Council’s Holiday Extravaganza (say that three times fast!) will be held on Sunday, December 1st in the early evening.  Come share your light during the darkest time of the year!

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. 


The deadline for applications for the holiday spectacular is August 30th.


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Shorecrest trainer assisting U.S. team at world track championships in Moscow

Ed Elder

Ed Elder, ATC, athletic trainer at Shorecrest High School, is in Moscow this week to serve as the head athletic trainer for the 2013 World Outdoor Track and Field Championships. 

Ed has been the certified athletic trainer (ATC) for Shorecrest since the fall of 1999 and works with all of the Scots' teams.

In 2012, Ed received the prestigious Dr. C. Harmon Brown Award for Sports Medicine and Science from USA Track and Field. USATF is the national governing body for track and field, long-distance running and race walking in the United States.

Ed has worked numerous United States Track and Field national and international competitions, including the 2011 Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico. He operates Integrated Manual Therapy in Shoreline, which provides sports and physical therapy services.


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Challengers Atkinson, Scantlebury lead incumbent Wadekamper for full term on Ronald Wastewater District Board


By Evan Smith

Ronald Wastewater District Board challengers Gretchen Atkinson and Ginny Scantlebury both led incumbent Arthur Wadekamper in early results from the Tuesday primary election reported through Wednesday evening.

Atkinson, with 35.36 percent of the primary vote, and Scantlebury, with 34.45 percent, appear to be headed for a November runoff after they led Wadekamper, who had 29.5 percent of the early returns.

Wadekamper won without opposition for six-year terms in both 2001 and 2007.


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Follow the music to another piano sighting

Photo copyright Marc Weinberg

Marc Weinberg reports, "As I approached the playfield at the Richmond Beach Library, I was excited to hear some great music from the piano by the front door. I was further surprised to see a rather young man generating so many tunes without any sheet music. He just switched from one to the other in an amazing stride. Jack exhibited wonderful talent in his selection of music."


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Letter to the Editor: Suggestions for urgent action to the City Council

To the Editor:


Like many other residents in Shoreline, I was surprised to learn about the impending resignation of City Manager Julie Underwood. I know first-hand the bittersweet, conflicting emotions of excitement vs sadness swirling around seizing the opportunities for my family’s future and, at the same time, leaving a position I have invested in heavily. I wish Julie and her family the best in their new venture!

I also know that the affected organization should act soon to develop plans for its future rather than wait until the current executive is gone. So my comments below are intended to be constructive steps for the City Council to quickly take into an uncertain future. And timing is everything!

Suggestions for Urgent Action
  • Temporarily postpone further negotiations with BSRE until the City Manager hiring is finalized
  • Appoint an interim manager who is a seasoned veteran executive in Public Administration
  • Quickly and genuinely involve a citizens group in discussions about how the city should move ahead with filling the vacancy
  • Hold open Council discussion about hiring a skilled land-use type attorney to sit at the table in future negotiations with BSRE
  • Quickly, before the deadline passes, hold open discussion to vote on submitting an Amicus brief re: the Point Wells case before the State Supreme Court
  • Begin preliminary discussions with the Town of Woodway re: the revised RCW code (RCW 35A.14.295) that allows two municipalities to jointly and unilaterally (without requiring Developer approval) annex Point Wells through an Interlocal Agreement. It is my understanding that Woodway officials have already attempted to reach out to the City of Shoreline on this possibility
Very soon, this open door to action slams shut on the Council. Please take advantage of this opportunity.

Jerry Patterson
Shoreline


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Keith McClellan to discuss Jazz Walk on KIXI Radio Thursday


2013 North City Jazz Walk - August 13, 7-10pm

On Thursday, August 8, at 12:45pm,  the Jazz Walk Music Director, Keith McClelland, will be discussing the upcoming Jazz Walk with Pam and Rochelle on KIXI Radio’s popular Chat With Women program – 880 AM. Keith will be talking about this year’s fabulous Jazz Walk lineup as well as some of the history behind the Jazz Walk and the importance to the community.

Krispy Kreme Cruiser
Don’t forget, the Krispy Kreme Cruiser will be making its only Seattle stop at the North City Jazz Walk. Krispy Kreme memorabilia  as well as  the famous Krispy Kreme donut holes will be given away.

Sale of Jazz Walk tickets at local merchants ends at midnight Saturday
You can still get your Jazz Walk tickets at the following North City and Shoreline merchants for only $12, but only until midnight on Saturday, August 10.

IN NORTH CITY

  • Bounty Coffee House        
  • North City Bistro and Wine Shop        
  • North City Lounge
  • North City Eagles  
  • Golden Bow        
  • Shoreline Water District Office              
  • St. Mark Catholic Church

OUTSIDE OF NORTH CITY

  • Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Arts Council Office            
  • Sky Nursery
  • Prosser Piano and Organ            
  • Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Senior Center

After Saturday night you will be able to purchase your tickets on line for $12. The night of the Jazz Walk tickets will be available for $15.

Time is running out
Get your tickets for the best musical value around.
Ten Venues – Ten Fabulous Bands

For more information regarding artists and to buy tickets online, go to North City Jazz Walk


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Parks Levy renewed


Park closures and layoffs avoided by voters

The Yes on Parks Campaign announced on Tuesday evening that the initial returns indicate that the parks levy renewal, known as Proposition 1, will ultimately be approved by voters.

“I can’t think of a better way to celebrate the 75th anniversary this year of King County Parks,” said King County Executive Dow Constantine. “Thank you to the voters who value our shared regional open space!”

The levy renews funding that currently provides more than 70 percent of the funding to operate and maintain King County’s network of parks, 26,000 acres of open space, and over 175 miles of regional trails and 185 miles of backcountry trails. The additional 30 percent of parks funding comes from revenue collected through efforts including Concerts at Marymoor Park, and swim meets at the Aquatic Center in Federal Way.

King County parks are funded through the end of the year with the existing levy. Today’s renewal provides funding to continue necessary maintenance and operations starting in January 2014.

“In addition to the voters, thank you to all the members of the Parks Task Force, and the campaign steering committee,” added Constantine. “And of course, thank you to all the fine people who work for King County Parks – you all do a tremendous job keeping our parks green and vibrant.”

Parks campaign advocates included former King County Councilmember Louise Miller, Karen Daubert, Terry Lavender, Lynn Claudon, former Seattle Mayor Charley Royer, and Dee Frankfourth from the Trust for Public Lands, among others.

Under the renewed levy, the owner of a $300,000 home would owe less than $5 per month. King County parks provide playfields and green spaces, opportunities for recreation and priceless protection for our air and water, for the 2 million residents of King County.


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What's cooking at Central Market?


If you're looking for inspiration, answers, tips or new recipes - come by the Culinary Resource Center near Produce at Shoreline Central Market, upper level Aurora Square on Westminster Way. 

There's often something to sample, and always recipes for the taking. Below is the lineup for demonstrations. 

The kiosk is staffed 10 am-6:30pm daily (9 am-5:30pm Sundays) with sampling noon to 4:30pm. If a line appears under the recipe, click to go to the full recipe.


Aug 7-13, 2013

Thurs, August 8    Harissa Spiced Egg Scramble

Fri, August 9  Friday Night at the Market - Join us outside for the barbecue 6-8 pm

Sat, August 10     Melon Season - Taste all the varieties of melon at their peak now

Sun, August 11    Melon Salsa

Mon, August 12  Cascadian Farms Potatoes

Tues, August 13   Green Chili Sauce on Shrimp Tacos – This Week’s Featured Recipe!


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Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water


LAKE WASHINGTON - Biologists with the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife were out on Lake Washington on Tueday taking DNA and other samples from a seven-foot sturgeon found over the weekend by a family out water skiing in the northern section of the lake.
The King5 article mentions "northern end of the lake" and "toward Kenmore" - so that sounds like us. This fish was found because it died and floated to the surface. One suggestion was that it had come in through the Locks and had been living - and growing - in the lake for years.

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Webster, Matthews headed for November election for new position on Ronald Wastewater District Board


Engineer George Webster and appointed incumbent Richard Matthews appear to be headed for a November runoff for one of the two new positions on the Ronald Wastewater District Board created when the Board expanded from three members to five after the 2011 election.

Webster, with 39.3 percent of the primary vote as of the Wednesday afternoon vote count, and Matthews, with 37.12 percent, led Shoreline School public information officer Craig Degginger, who had 22.94 percent.

The King County elections office plans to release more results Thursday afternoon.

The winner of the November election will serve a six-year term beginning at the end of the year and the last month of the term that Matthews holds by appointment.

The other new position will be on the ballot in 2015.


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Shoreline SWAT Team visits Echo Lake Night Out party

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

The kids at one Echo Lake Night Out Block Party were thrilled when the SWAT Team appeared and let them check out the truck and the cool outfits.

Photos by Keith McGlashan, who managed to get to six block parties before he ran out of time.


Here comes the SWAT van

It's a magnet for kids - and a few adults, too
Everyone gets to try on the special vests - they're heavy!
Ready to take out the bad guys - to the admiration of
younger siblings

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More classic beauties from the Shoreline Classic Car show

These cars, photographed by Steven H. Robinson at the Shoreline Classic Car show on Sunday, were clamoring to be included here, revving their engines and demanding to be seen. Divas, yes, but with good reason.

1954 Kaiser Manhattan
1957 Ford Sunliner Convertible
Amphibious car
Bright red convertible
Bronze beauty


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Orchard festival of music on Saturday afternoon and evening in Shoreline

Spirit Hand to play in the orchard Saturday


On Saturday, August 10 there will be a music festival in the orchard behind Shoreline UU Church, located at 14724 1st Ave NE in Shoreline. There will be four acts, listed below; feel free to come for one, two, three, or all of them. Besides music there will be food and beverages, including wine and beer, or you can bring your own picnic. There will be a limited number of tables available for those unable to sit on the grass.

Tickets will be available at the door for $15; kids 12 and under are free. Doors open at 3pm, music from 3:30 to 9pm.

3:30 - Sid Law, one-man-band; original arrangements of all styes from the 1920's onward. Sid has been active in the Seattle scene for years, singing and playing everything from Classical to Jazz to Classic Rock to Punk and Grunge.

4:40 - Spirit Hand; Acoustic Folk, Rock and Jazz. Spirit Hand's repertoire includes songs from such diverse composers as Leonard Cohen, Norah Jones, The Beatles, and The Dixie Chicks.

6:20 - Category 5; Americana, Folk Rock 'n' Roots. New to the Seattle music scene, this duo plays a range of music that includes some classic covers, as well as some finely crafted original material.

7:30 - The Waybacks; Good Time Rock 'n' Roll. For more than 20 years this band (formerly known as Leap of Faith) has been enticing people to get up and shake their stuff at weddings, parties, and music festivals.

Questions? Feel free to contact Joe O'Malley.


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Shoreline unveils new sculpture at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park


The first recycling in the new bin at Saltwater Park
From left: Dick Deal, Parks Director; Mayor Keith McGlashan,
Designer Jeremy Reding; Eberly Wedlake of CleanScapes;
Judy Allen, Neighborhood representative
Photo by Bob Allen

Artwork to encourage more recycling in park

On Monday, August 5th, Mayor Keith McGlashan was joined by members of the Shoreline community and CleanScapes to officially introduce the newest piece of artwork in the City of Shoreline. The project, which was unveiled at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park, represents the culmination of the 2012 CleanScapes’ Neighborhood Waste Reduction Award.

The artwork is a functional “garbage and recycling sculpture” made from raw rusted material as well as galvanized steel. The sculpture contains both garbage and recycling receptacles labeled “landfill,” to remind users of where garbage ends up and “recycling.” The project was initially imagined by Shoreline resident Judy Allen and designed by Jeremy Reding.

“This inspired piece of artwork will add character to the Richmond Beach Saltwater Park while reminding people of the importance of recycling,” said CleanScapes President Chris Martin. “We appreciate our partnership with the City of Shoreline and we are delighted by the response to this program from Shoreline neighborhoods.”

Representatives of all four neighborhoods,
CleanScapes, City staff, City Councilmembers
pose with the new bins
Photo by Bob Allen

The sculpture is a part of a $10,000 reward from CleanScapes to the neighborhoods of Richmond Beach, Innis Arden, Hillwood, and Richmond Highlands. These neighborhoods make up CleanScapes’ Thursday collection area in Shoreline and they reduced their overall waste stream from the previous year more than the other neighborhoods to win the award. Project proposals were solicited from the community at-large and the winning sculpture was selected by a committee of neighborhood leaders.

CleanScapes is the trusted partner for communities seeking to enhance residential and commercial vitality by providing innovative streetscape maintenance, recycling and solid waste services. CleanScapes was founded in Seattle, Washington in 1997, and currently provides sustainable solid waste and recycling collection to the communities of Seattle, Shoreline, Issaquah, Des Moines and Carnation.


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The music plays on - Saturday concerts at Third Place Commons to resume

The Gothard Sisters were one of the acts
at Third Place Commons last year

From Tory Glossip, Senior General Manager, Madison Marquette

Thank you for sharing your support for the weekend music program at Town Center at Lake Forest Park. We are delighted to inform you that the program will relaunch on September 21st at Third Place Commons and will run each Saturday night from 7:30pm to 9:30pm, going forward.

Madison Marquette Retail Services, which assumed operations of the food court and common area on May 1, 2013, is proud to offer financial support of the program. The concert series will continue its legacy of providing free, high quality entertainment to the Seattle-area community, under the new management of Friends of Third Place.

This program thrives on active support from the community, so we appreciate your feedback and look forward to seeing you this fall as the program relaunches.


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Help volunteers harvest food for POPY's Cafe

Volunteers planted the garden, which is now
ready for harvesting.

There will be a work party at Animal Acres Park on Saturday August 17 from 9:00am to noon.

This Master Gardener supported demonstration garden has been providing produce to the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Shoreline to support POPY's Cafe, a YMCA project which provides a free dinner every Wednesday evening at the church.

Volunteer gardeners are welcome to join the work party to continue this effort. Bring gloves and favorite hand tools.  Refreshments will be provided.

For information or questions contact Linda Holman.

Pfingst Animal Acres Park - NE 178th St and Brookside Blvd


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Retirement reception for LFP City Clerk Susan Stine Aug 8, 6:30pm


The community is cordially invited to a Retirement Reception for Lake Forest Park City Clerk Susan Stine on Thursday, August 8, 2013 at Lake Forest Park City Hall at 6:30pm.

Susan Stine has been with the City of Lake Forest Park for over 22 years. 

“I have worked for the City of Lake Forest Park for over 22 years, and the time has flown by, “ said Susan Stine in her retirement announcement. “I have enjoyed my role as a city employee and the opportunity to serve the citizens of Lake Forest Park.”

Join Mayor Goss and the City Council in honoring Susan Stine for her dedicated years of service. The reception will take place on the second floor of City Hall immediately prior to the regular City Council meeting scheduled to begin at 7:00pm.


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Election night results

As of 8:15pm election night, August 6, 2013, these are the results in the Ronald Wastewater Commissioner races. There are two positions and three candidates running for each position. Two candidates for each position will move forward to the November general election.

35,938 registered voters

Ronald Wastewater District Commissioner, Position No. 2

Ginny Scantlebury........2,044........ 33.89%
Arthur Wadekamper.....1,816........ 30.11
Gretchen Atkinson........2,133........ 35.37
Write in.........................     38........   0.63


Ronald Wastewater District Commissioner, Position No. 4
short and full term

Richard Matthews......... 2,227 ........ 37.45%
Craig Degginger.............1,322......... 22.23
George R. Webster.........2,359..........39.67
Write-in ..............................39 ...........0.66



In the race for County Council District 1, Rod Dembowski has 18,912 votes or 69.47% with his closest competitor Naomi Wilson at 6,576 (24.16%), and John Frey at 1,565 (5.75%).

Votes will continue to be counted until the August 20 certification.


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Shoreline City Manager Julie Underwood resigns; spouse takes position with Google in Mountain View, California

Julie Underwood, Shoreline City Manager
resigns position effective Oct 3, 2013

On Monday, August 5, the Shoreline City Council accepted the resignation of City Manager Julie Underwood.

Shoreline operates as a code city under the laws of the State of Washington with a council-manager form of government. As the governing body, the seven elected part-time City Councilmembers set policy and appoint a City Manager to implement policy.

Underwood was unanimously appointed by the City Council in February 2011 following a competitive search after City Manager Bob Olander announced his retirement. Underwood has been with the City for 11 years and prior to her appointment served as the Assistant City Manager.

Underwood’s resignation is due to her spouse accepting a position at Google in Mountain View, California. Todd Fiala, Underwood’s spouse, was recruited for a unique opportunity that they have decided to pursue.

“As I look back on my 11 years at the City of Shoreline, I feel honored and blessed to have been part of something very special. I am fortunate to have been actively involved in shaping an organizational culture that values teamwork and community engagement, takes seriously its mission to serve, and is focused on making a positive difference,” stated Underwood.

“While this news comes as a surprise to the Council, we are excited for Julie and her family and wish them well in their new adventure. Speaking on behalf of the Council, we thank Julie for her leadership and service to our community,” stated Mayor Keith McGlashan.

Underwood’s last official day is October 3, 2013, going beyond the notice required in her employment contract.

Over the coming weeks the Council will be reviewing how they would like to proceed with the recruitment of a new city manager, including the appointment of an interim city manager. 


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Tuesday is last day to turn in your ballot

Monday, August 5, 2013

It's a very short ballot and takes very little time to fill out. If the stats hold true about low ballot returns in north King county, the Ronald Wastewater Commissioner elections may be one of those local elections decided by just a few votes.

The Commissioner elections are the only local positions on the ballot and determine which two candidates go on to the November general election.

The drop boxes - in Shoreline at Aurora Square and in Lake Forest Park by City Hall - will be open until 8pm Tuesday.

--Diane Hettrick



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Classic beauties at Shoreline Classic Car Show

REO Yellowstone Transportation

In the only Seafair sanctioned event in our area, the Shoreline Classic Car Show filled the Meridian Park Elementary parking lots with beautifully restored and maintained vehicles from an earlier time.

Car buff and Shoreline Area News photographer Steven H. Robinson was there with his camera and these are some of his favorites.

The annual event was free to spectators, with a modest exhibition fee to car owners. All net proceeds go to Meridian Park PTA for disbursement to the school.

1913 Cadallic Phaeton
1941 Buick Special
1950 Alfa Romeo Veloce

1950 Chevrolet Hardtop Powerglide

For Dick's 60th Anniversary
1954 Chevrolet BelAir

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