King's Schools to unveil new STEM Center for the start of the 2013-2014 school year

Thursday, August 15, 2013


Architect's drawing of new STEM building

King’s Schools in Shoreline will unveil a new state-of-the-art educational building, the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) Center, at the start of the 2013-14 school year.

The contemporary 15-classroom facility will provide an interdisciplinary learning center in the area of science, technology, engineering and math. Acting as a catalyst for discovery, the King’s STEM Center will provide an environment for critical thinking currently unmatched among educational institutions in the region.

The new center will build on already thriving STEM programs at King’s, among them the high school’s robotics program which claimed a second place finish at the 2013 FTC World Championships.

“The STEM Center provides new opportunities for students to explore disciplines that will prove to be critical in this technological age,” said Eric Rasmussen, superintendent of King’s Schools.

The STEM Center, whose official name will be revealed at a ribbon cutting ceremony on September 3, will welcome students to more than 25,000 square feet of space spanning three floors and 15 classrooms. The building boasts six laboratory classrooms and various specialized areas for technology, physics, chemistry and biology classes.

The student-centered design features educational areas that support collaboration, unique learning spaces and a sense of community. The STEM Center was built utilizing Washington Sustainable Schools Protocol and is expected to receive certification under those guidelines.

“This new building will provide the improvements required to educate students in all aspects of the STEM disciplines,” said Sally Ralston, director of marketing and admissions of King’s Schools. “It allows them to meet today’s educational demands while being equipped to work with those they will encounter tomorrow.”

King's Schools is an independent, interdenominational Christian school in Shoreline for students from preschool to grade 12. King's has been recognized in the Seattle area for its commitment to providing an exemplary college-preparatory education in a spiritually vital, caring community. King’s Schools is a part of CRISTA Ministries.

Corrected and updated for certification information 09-01-2013 12:17am.


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ACT! Actively Changing together program for 8-14 year olds at Dale Turner YMCA


ACT! is a 12 week program for youth 8-14 years and their parents promoting healthy nutrition, activity and lifestyles developed in partnership with providers and professionals at Seattle Children's Hospital and the Y of Greater Seattle.

The ACT! Program appeals to children and parents alike by providing engaging, fun and unique activities. By actively changing together, parents and kids can learn how to healthy lifestyle habits as a family. Specially trained Y staff offer guidance and encouragement for eating well, playing often and preventing health conditions associated with being overweight.

The program is held at the Dale Turner YMCA 19290 Aurora Ave Shoreline 98133:
Program Dates/Times:

  • Kids (8-11yrs)-Starts September 30th 6:00-7:30pm
  • Teens (12-14yrs) Starts October 1st 6:00-7:30pm
For more information and how to register, call 206-344-3181, Email, or see the website 


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Shoreline City Council Meeting Monday August 12, 2013

Devon Vose Rickabaugh
Photo by Jerry Pickard

Shoreline City Council Meeting Monday August 12, 2013

Brugger's Bog Maintenance Facility
The Shoreline City Council adopted an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of a $3,565,000 Limited Tax General Obligation Bond to provide permanent financing for the acquisition and improvements to the Brugger’s Bog Maintenance Facility.

This number includes an increase by $165,000 to cover closing costs on the bond issue, escrow fee and title insurance plus fencing and gateway improvements to make the facility more attractive to the neighborhood. An audience member questioned the increased cost without an open meeting. Councilmember Eggen said that the study leading up to the ordinance had been an open process. City Manager Underwood said before the city issues debt they need to make sure everything is covered so as a project’s projection unfolds the cost needs to be reevaluated. She stressed that immediate improvement to the site to make it functional as a maintenance facility costs $600,000. More work and planning needs to be done to make it a permanent facility. 

Lynnwood Link Extension - Light Rail
Sound Transit has released the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Lynnwood Link Extension. The DEIS identifies and evaluates the impacts of several different alignments for the project, including six possible options in King County.

The alignment through Shoreline is along the east side of I-5 and includes elevated and at-grade options. Potential station locations in Shoreline include NE 145th Street, NE 155th Street and NE 185th Street. The DEIS examines the impacts associated with several topics including transportation, land use, noise, visual and acquisitions. Review of the DEIS includes a 60 day public comment period that ends on September 23, 2013.

Kirk McKinley, Transportation Services Manager and Alicia McIntire, Senior Transportation Planner, told the Council that the Sound Transit Board will use the information developed in the DEIS, Council’s input, as well as feedback received from other jurisdictions and the public, to develop a Preferred Alternative that will be carried through the process. Staff is seeking direction from Council regarding development of DEIS comments and recommendations for the alignment, stations and mitigation.

Alignment concerns for the Council to consider are: an elevated alignment is more expensive than one constructed at-grade; the visual and noise impacts associated with an at-grade alignment are less than those associated with an elevated line; the property acquisition and residential displacement impacts are greater with an at-grade alignment as more property is needed than for an elevated alignment; all elevated sections of the alignment need to be designed in a manner that does not impede any future modifications to the interchanges at NE 145th Street, NE 175th Street and NE 205th Street.

Using previous Council direction (Scoping comments, Guiding Principles, Transportation Master Plan, Comprehensive Plan), staff offers the following conclusions:

  • NE 145th Street station: The option that relocates the northbound on-ramp provides for a more compact station and parking structure layout, shortening walking distances for riders that park vehicles and in the garage. This also provides more flexibility in developing areas for bus service
  • NE 185th Street station: An at-grade station with a parking structure on the west side of I-5 will minimize the visual and noise impacts. The required improvements to 5th Avenue NE that will accompany the parking structure development will include new sidewalks and bicycle lanes, per the City’s adopted plans for this street segment. Reconstruction of the bridge will present the greatest opportunity to improve facilities for all users – bicyclists, pedestrians, bus riders and drivers; because an at-grade alignment is less expensive and has fewer visual and noise impacts, the line should be at-grade as much as possible; the issues identified above for each station, the alignment and system-wide will need to be appropriately mitigated. Staff plans to return to Council with a more refined recommendation, including suggestions for mitigation, at the September 9 meeting.

Councilmember Roberts suggested working with the School District to utilize parking at the stadium on 185th for transit as well as stadium parking. Councilmember Eggen said he would rather see a multilevel parking garage to preserve open space. Also he said if 185th is reconstructed he doesn’t look forward to having “one of the four east west routes cut off  for a year.” 

Councilmembers Winstead, Eggen and Mayor McGlashan were concerned that bus routes to the transit stations be increased, coordinated between the city and Metro and that bus transferring take place on site.

McIntire assured Councilmember Eggen that all of the property owners have been notified if their property has a chance of partial or total acquisition to accommodate the light rail system.


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Learn about the internal workings of the 9-1-1 center at the Citizen's Academy



Local residents will have a prime opportunity to learn about the internal workings of the 9-1-1 emergency dispatch center when the next 9-1-1 Citizen’s Academy is held on September 28th, 2013.

The academy will educate citizens about the role 9-1-1 Communications Specialists play in the public safety system and prepare them should they ever need to dial 9-1-1.

The all day informative class includes everything from the History of 9-1-1 to how citizens can help 9-1-1 help them! A tour of the KCSO 9-1-1 Center is included, and optional “plug-in” time will be offered to academy attendees.

The academy is open to anyone at least 18 years old with no felony convictions. Applicants must live or work in King County.

Applications to attend are now being accepted. Space is limited and completed applications should be turned in by Friday, September 20, 2013.

Applications are available on the King County Sheriff’s Office website. You can also request the applications by calling the Hotline at 206-205-6625, or by sending an email request.


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Outdoor movie night at Aldercrest Annex Aug 24

Dancing to the music at
Outdoor Movie Night
A week from Saturday, the neighborhood associations of Ballinger, North City and Meridian Park are staging their annual night under the stars with their 5th annual outdoor movie night.

Saturday, August 24, 2013, bring your lawn chairs, blankets, your cooler, and weather-appropriate gear, for a family party at the Aldercrest Annex athletic field, 2545 NE 200th St.

The neighborhoods provide the giant, inflatable movie screen, the movie - Madagascar 3 - and pre-movie activities.

Gates open at 7pm and while it is still light there will be music, face painting, kids crafts, The BubbleMan, and the Shorewood Robotics Club. The movie starts at 8:30pm and concessions are available throughout the event.

The event is free and open to everyone.


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What if Lake Washington were 8.8 feet higher?

Sheridan Beach December 2010
Imagine 7 feet higher


If Lake Washington were 8.8 feet higher, a lot of our readers would be under water. Of course, we wouldn't be dealing with flooding issues at Town Center and Sheridan Beach.

In the early 1900s, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers proposed connecting Lake Washington to Puget Sound through Lake Union by creating canals (Montlake Cut) and locks (Ballard). Lake Washington was 8.8 feet higher than Lake Union, Salmon Bay, and Puget Sound, so they simply decided to lower the lake.

Our News Partner HistoryLink, the online encyclopedia of Washington state, has an essay (#686) about this:

Due to construction of Lake Washington Ship Canal, Lake Washington is lowered 8.8 feet beginning on August 26, 1916, and the Black River disappears.
The lowering of Lake Washington and raising of Salmon Bay causes a number of changes to the watershed, the most dramatic of which is the drying up of the Black River when the level of Lake Washington drops below the river channel entrance. As a result, the way water moves through the watershed changes drastically, with environmental and human consequences.

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Street scene at Jazz Walk

The North City Jazz Walk was held on Tuesday evening, August 13, 2013 on 15th NE in North City in Shoreline. The street was blocked to traffic, allowing vendors and pedestrians to line the streets, and outdoor music venues to lure all ages.

Solomon Douglas' Swingtet
in front of Phoenix Art Restoration
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Solomon Douglas with that nice dance floor was a magnet for toddlers, as they learned early to appreciate jazz. Later in the evening, couples swing danced.

Colin Young played the octopus piano
Photo by Jerry Pickard
What's a Shoreline event without a painted piano? This one was a favorite, held over from last year. Colin Young wowed the crowd as one of the volunteer musicians.

Todd Bailey of Krispy Kreme
Photo by Jerry Pickard
Krispy Kreme donut holes were very popular. The corporation is planning to add soft-serve ice cream to its offerings and handed out coupon books. The wheel on the left was a prize wheel.

The interior of the Krispy Kreme bus
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Taking a break
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

When there are no cars, the curb is a good place to take a break, as this family did.

Eagles sold pretzels and popcorn on the street
Photo by Jerry Pickard

Suzie takes orders at Leena's Restaurant
Greek food on the street
Photo by Jerry Pickard
Rain City Rotary ran the outdoor Beer Garden
Photo by Jerry Pickard
Food inside the venues, food on the street. Music everywhere. Every one of the ten music venues a different kind of experience. Three outdoor stages. A sell-out crowd. I think they'll be doing this all again next year.



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Inside the venues at Jazz Walk

Inside the venues, each location had its own ambiance - and refreshments! The tavern sold beer, the wine shop sold wine, The Bounty sold sandwiches and beer, and the Catholic church sold strawberry shortcake - definitely a destination for many.

Barney McClure with Dan Sales Quartet
at the North City Eagles
Photo by Keith McGlashan
Stephanie Porter Quartet
The Shoreline Water conference room
By Keith McGlashan
Danny Quintero with Critical Mass Big Band
at St. Mark Church and School
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Jimmy Holden Quartet with Tim Haines
at the North City Lounge
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Doug Reid with Al Keith Quintet
at The Bounty Coffee House
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

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Jazz Camp was a popular venue at Jazz Walk

The Jazz Camp, sponsored by the Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Arts Council was a very popular venue.

They played until 10pm
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Photo by Steven H. Robinson
The students and faculty of the week-long Jazz Camp played in large groups and in small, break-out groups like this one.

Photo by Jerry Pickard

The Jazz Camp students played on the portable Showmobile stage which is loaded in and assembled by volunteers. The sound system itself takes an hour to set up and disassemble. But the acoustics are excellent and the kids provide great entertainment.


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Teen Sk8 competition Friday

This Friday, August 16, 2013, is the City of Shoreline's annual skate competition at Connie King Skate Park at Paramount School Park, 15298 8th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155. It will start at noon and go until 5pm.

It is free for all and there will also be a free BBQ. You will see skateboarders from around the area, including Shoreline.

There are 6 divisions: 
  • 10 yrs and under, 
  • 11 yrs-15 yrs, 
  • 16 yrs and under, 
  • Girls, 
  • Sponsored,
  • a scooter competition.

Registration starts at 11:30am. Helmets and liability forms are required.

If you have any questions, call Waldo Nambo, Teen Program Assistant, 206-801-2644.


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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.

August 15 - 20, 2013

Bonus recipe:  Mango and Shrimp Wraps

Thurs,August 15  Chuckanut Bay Mini Cheesecakes



Sun, August 18   Hatch Green Chile Sauce


Tues, August 20   Cottage Cheese Ranch Dip


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Seattle’s Top Food Trucks rally to fight Global Hunger

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

2012 Mobile Food Fight at World Concern in Shoreline
Photo by FourFront

Foodies: round up your friends and chow down on gourmet eats from your favorite food trucks, all in one location. Ten of Seattle’s top trucks will rally at World Concern’s headquarters in Shoreline on Sunday, September 15 from noon to 4pm. 19303 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline 98133.

You’ll feel even better about what you spend on goodies, like gourmet sweet and savory crepes from Crisp Creperie, knowing you are helping fight global hunger with your purchase. A portion of the proceeds from the 2nd Annual Mobile Food Fight for Hunger will support World Concern’s sustainable agricultural programs, creating lasting solutions to global hunger in places like Chad, South Sudan and Somalia.

Sample some of the best street food in the Northwest, including nationally-recognized food trucks and returning participants Skillet, Where Ya at Matt, and Off the Rez. Local favorites and first-time attendees Crisp Creperie and Contigo are also ready to cook for a good cause.

Want to avoid lines at your favorite trucks? Purchase one of our VIP passes online for $5 to get in an hour early from 11am to 12pm and enjoy these renowned food trucks without the crowds. This is the best way for hard-core foodies to savor a taste from every truck, minus the long lines!

World Concern headquarters, 19303 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133.

For more information, visit the webpage or call 206-546-7374.

World Concern is a Christian global relief and development organization. With our supporters, our faith compels us to extend life-saving help and opportunity to people facing the most profound human challenges of extreme poverty.


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Book Review by Aarene Storms: The Young Inferno

The Young Inferno
by John Agard, 
illustrated by Satoshi Kitamura

If only I'd charged my mobile phone I could have texted my parents there and then:

Off 2 Hell with teacher Aesop. Not alone.

So writes the nameless narrator as he follows Dante's footsteps into the nine circles of Hell.

Dante was escorted by the poet Virgil; this hoodie-clad adventurer is guided by the storytelling slave Aesop. Those who remember Dante's version of Hell will find much that is familiar here: the screams of the indifferent echo as they are stung by wasps, the gluttons are forever eating and never sated, the big-spenders and tight-fisters are engaged in eternal dispute overseen by Mammon.

Yet, there are new residents as well: Einstein is in the third circle, doomed by the theories he proposed that allowed others to create horrible weapons. Hitler resides in the seventh circle along with Herod and the un-named American president responsible for the 2003 invasion of Iraq.

Use the book as an entry-point to Dante's work, or as an add-on to the original. The author deftly mimics the original scansion of the Italian, which translates well into a rhythmic hip-hop modern version. The jagged black-and-white drawings are perfect for this "scary-movie" interpretation of the classic work.

Teens will probably not pick up The Young Inferno on their own, but they will thank the adults who share it with them.

Rating:
Recommended for readers ages 14 to adult.
The events may not have happened; still, the story is true. --R. Silvern

Aarene Storms, youth services librarian
Richmond Beach and Lake Forest Park Libraries, KCLS


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World Dance Party at Celebrate Shoreline Saturday

Rene de los Santos always has his dancing shoes on
-- plus an extra face
Photo courtesy Dale Turner YMCA

Back by popular demand, a sampler session of World Dance Party is happening from 1:00 to 3:00pm at the Main Stage of Celebrate Shoreline, in Cromwell Park on Saturday, August 17, 2013.

Rene De Los Santos from the Shoreline Dale Turner YMCA will lead the first dance session and the fun will flow from there, ending with the African Drum Dance.

Spread the word, far and wide, inviting family, friends, partners, and anyone who love dance and music to join us for this outside dance experience.

Questions? Contact Rene at 206-569-7017.

Cromwell Park is at 18030 Meridian Avenue N, Shoreline 98133.



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Summer worship series at Kingdom Community Church every Friday in August



Don’t miss this Friday’s summer worship series featuring Leonard Jackson and Nichol Venee’ Eskridge on the campus of Shoreline Community College in the courtyard at 7pm.
Come, worship with us as we lift our voices to the King of kings  JESUS!


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A taste of Jazz Walk - a few photos to get started

Solomon Douglas' Swingtet
played at Phoenix Art Restoration
Photo by Mark McVeety
By Diane Hettrick

I heard that Jazz Walk sold out this year, that the Greta Matassa venue had a line. and some groaning about the ticket booth being at the opposite end of the street from the parking. Other than that, I've never seen so many people in such a collective good mood. Everyone was smiling and friendly, moving rather briskly along the street to get to the next venue.

Two of our regular photographers were there and we will be publishing their photos. Here are a few from regular contributors, just to get you started.

This family was excited to have their picture in the paper
Photo by Dan Eernissee

There were a lot of family groups like this one - grandma and grandpa, the parents, all the kids including the toddlers who kept toddling off, and the babies in strollers - who looked a little tired by the end, but were very content.

I should have had someone take photos of the animals - I met a pair of Bichon Frise, a Newfoundland, a boxer, a Saint Bernard, and a very large cat on a leash.


Krispy Kreme bus
Photo by Dan Eernissee
If you're going to be run over by a bus, it may as well be One Sweet Ride. The Krispy Kreme folk were there, handing out giant donut holes on toothpicks, and paper baker's hat (see the family photo above).
Music Director Keith McClelland,
Shoreline Mayor Keith McGlashan
Councilmember Shari Winstead
Photo by Dan Eernissee

I saw a lot of Shoreline councilmembers, a school board member, a couple of current candidates, Arts Council staff, stalwart neighborhood volunteers who were also helping with this event, and hundreds of people of all ages that I've never knowingly seen before. It was a great mix.

Judy Parsons and Mark McVeety
pose in the doorway of the North City Lounge
Volunteers wore red shirts and were stationed at the doorway to check for bracelets. Judy Parsons was assigned to the North City Lounge where the Jimmy Holden Quartet with Tim Haines played driving blues and soulful vocals. Mark handed his camera to someone else to take this shot.

The City staff who kept cranky commuters from
driving through the barriers!
Photo by Keith McGlashan

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Updated 08-14-2013 12:43am

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Letter to the Editor: Information from Congressman McDermott is mostly untrue

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

To the Editor:


I usually do not respond to news articles and the like, but in this case, the letter you printed by Congressman Jim McDermott is, mostly, well …. untrue at best, deceptive at worst. I cannot believe how our elected representatives in Washington DC do not understand their own Health Care Bill they passed, which just two weeks ago Congress and their staff exempted themselves from quietly. Or, perhaps they do understand, which is why they exempted themselves from it.

Here are some of the errors in his letter:

1.   "If you already have coverage you like, you don't have to change it" Completely untrue.  ALL current Lifewise, Premera, Group Health, Regence and Assurant, etc. individual plans in the market today in Washington are ending as of December 31st, to be replaced by all new plans starting January 1st.  Unless you have one of a few of "Grandfathered" plans from prior to 2010, your plan will go away, even if you want to keep it!

Your Plan from your employer will be changing as well if your small employer currently purchases coverage through a business Association Health Plan. These plans currently can provide discounted rates for employers who have Healthy employees. However, giving discounts to small "Healthy" employer groups in Washington is now no longer allowed due to the law starting in 2014.

3.  That Washington Insurance Carriers in the individual market “have refunded families an average rebate of $499” is totally untrue. This is backed up by our own Insurance Commissioner's data. No Washington Insurance companies have issued rebates for Individual policies in Washington, not one!

4.  There are ZERO “Platinum” level (the best level of coverage) plans offered here in the Washington Exchange as Congressman McDermott mentions.

5.  There are only four private companies offering plans in the Health Exchange here in Washington, Premera and Lifewise (those are actually the same company and plans), Group Health and Bridgespan. If you want more choices, you have to buy your plan OUTSIDE of the Exchange where there are more carriers, and thus more choice of plans and price.

Mr. McDermott is correct that individuals with low incomes, (under roughly $45K for single person) will receive subsidies when they purchase a plan in the Exchange. It is greatly disappointing to see that the rest of his information is not even close to accurate.

Jeff Lindstrom
Shoreline


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Bartell Drugs' "School Tools for Kids in Need"

Bartell Drugs at 185th and Midvale
Other stores are in Edmonds, MLT, Lake City

Bartell Drugs' "School Tools for Kids in Need" - a helping hand for teachers assisting local students with school supplies, now through Aug. 31

Bartell Drugs welcomes donations of school supplies for its 10th annual "School Tools for Kids in Need" now through August 31 at 59 Bartell Drugs locations. The drive supports students in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties through World Vision's Teacher Resource Center in Fife.

Donated school supplies will help re-stock the Teacher Resource Center, where teachers--whose students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch programs- "shop" free of charge for school supplies to help meet students' needs.

According to Federal Way-based World Vision, a globally-known charitable organization, as many as 58,000 local students could begin the school year without the basic school supplies.

"With so many area children lacking basic school supplies, there's never been a more important time to support this drive. Over the past eight years we've appreciated the support by our customers and the public for their donations," said Bartell Drugs Chairman and CEO George D. Bartell.

Mead, Avery, Kimberly Clark and Bic have teamed up with Bartells to support this year's "School Tools for Kids in Need" drive.

A "Basic Needs" list of suggested donation items found in Bartell's "School Aisles" include:
  • #2 Pencils - 10 Count
  • Bic Cristal or Stic Round Ink Pens - 10 pack. Blue or
  • Black
  • Elmer's Glue - School Glue/4 oz. bottles
  • Scotch Kids' Scissors - pointed or blunt
  • Avery Glue Stic - Acid-free, photo-safe, permanent and washable
  • Avery Poly Binders -1" size
  • Crayola Crayons - 16 count
  • Avery Hi-Liter Markers - Yellow or Pink
  • A/W Zipper Pencil Pouch
  • Mead Index Cards
  • Crayola Colored Pencils - 12 count
More information on Bartell Drugs and its locations.

Founded in Seattle in 1890, Bartell Drugs owns and operates locations in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties.  Family-owned and operated, it is the nation's oldest drugstore chain.


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County Council candidate eliminated in primary endorses Dembowski for election in November

John Fray, who apparently was eliminated in last week’s primary, has endorsed appointed incumbent County Councilman Rod Dembowski for election in November.

Dembowski leads primary votes counted through Tuesday, Aug. 13, with 71 percent of the vote to 23 percent for his apparent November opponent, Naomi Wilson, and 5 percent for Fray.

Dembowski released this statement Tuesday:

“I am humbled by the tremendous support I received from voters in the primary, but I’m not taking anything for granted. I plan to run a strong campaign into the fall and I will continue to meet as many voters as I can.
“Getting out of the office and meeting constituents has been one of the most rewarding and informational parts of my time as a Councilmember.” Dembowski said, “I can’t wait to get back on voter’s doorsteps this fall.”

Fray said this:
“It was my pleasure to campaign with Rod.” Said Fray, “I know him to be of unquestioned integrity and know that he'll represent the voters in the First District well, as he already has.”

Dembowski was appointed in February to complete the unexpired term of Attorney General Bob Ferguson in King County Council District 1.

District 1 includes Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Northeast Seattle, Kenmore, Bothell, Kirkland and Woodinville.

Dembowski goes into the fall campaign having raised $128,661, including 50 maximum contributions of $900, and spent $86,647, compared to Wilson’s $5,872 raised and $2,676 spent.


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Register now for parenting class in September

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Coming in September at the Richmond Beach Library...

Calm, Confident Parenting
A class for parents of teens ages 13 to 18

This six-week class meets weekly on Saturdays, September 14-October 19, 10:30am-12:30pm.

Topics will include:
  1. Preparing Your Teen to Successfully Launch
  2. Understanding Parenting Styles and Their Effects on Teens
  3. Anger and Consequences versus Empathy and Solutions
  4. Turning Power Struggles into Mutual Agreements
  5. Successfully Handling Crucial Conversations with Teens
  6. Guiding Teens to Staying Safe Online and In-Person

Register for this series online  or call the library, 206.546.3522.  
The library is located at 19601 21st Avenue NW, Shoreline 98177


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Celebrate Kenmore's 15th Anniversary Thursday with a party in the park


Thursday, August 15, 2013, from 5-8pm at St. Edwards State Park, the City of Kenmore will celebrate its 15th Anniversary.

Food vendors, birthday cake, a concert, activity booths, inflatables, and more.

Free admission and parking. For detail see the Kenmore webpage for call 425-398-8900.


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Last Leaf productions to present Treasure Island at Celebrate Shoreline


Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson will be presented on Saturday, August 17, with performances at 11:30am and 1:30pm.

Held at Cromwell Park's Celebrate Shoreline Festival, 18030 Meridian Avenue N, Shoreline 98133.

Presented by Last Leaf Theater Productions, this is a family program, all ages welcome with adult.

Four actors change hats and costumes at rapid speed, bringing dramatic life to the colorful and salty characters from the cherished novel.


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Computer classes at Richmond Beach Library

The Richmond Beach Library has three computer sessions scheduled next week:

Computer Class: Microsoft Excel Level 1
Tuesday, August 20, 2pm
Please call 206.546.3522 to register.

eReader and Digital Downloads Demo
Thursday, August 22, 3:30pm
Learn how to download KCLS eBooks to your eReader or computer during this digital downloads demonstration.

Computer Class: Microsoft Excel Level 2
Tuesday, August 27, 7pm
Please call 206.546.3522 to register.

The library is located at 19601 21st Avenue NW, Shoreline 98177, 206-546-3522,


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Low-cost Fix your Feline for low-income clients


The Seattle Humane Society is holding a Feline Fix Day for cats of qualifying low-income clients on August 27! Male cats will be neutered for $5 and female cats will be spayed for $15 (additional charges may apply for complicated surgeries). Feline microchipping and FVRCP vaccines will also be available for $5 each.

Appointments are required and space is limited, so sign up now. Low-income cat lovers can see if they qualify and make an appointment at the website or call 425-649-7560. The surgeries will be performed at the Seattle Humane Society, 13212 SE Eastgate Way in Bellevue. Cats must be at least 4 months old.

With kitten season upon us, it is important to remember that spaying/neutering keeps pets from producing unwanted litters and improves pets' health! The simple surgery reduces reproductive cancers in females and prostate cancer in males. Other benefits include making them less likely to roam and become injured, less likely to spray or mark, and less likely to exhibit dominant behavior.

For more information call 425-649-7560 or visit the website.


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Apartment at Pepper Mill apartments in Ballinger burns

Did you hear all the sirens around 8pm Monday evening? It was multiple units responding to a fire at the Pepper Tree Apartments in Ballinger.

According to Shoreline Fire,


Swift and efficient work by Shoreline fire crews kept a blazing apartment fire from spreading to adjacent units. 911 call came in at about 8pm. 
A third floor unit at the Pepper Tree (199th and Ballinger) was destroyed. No one was home when neighbors saw smoke and heard crackling flames coming from the unit. 
No one was injured, and no other residents of the multi-family complex were displaced
Cause is believed to be accidental. Still being investigated.


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Ten great bands and nine kinds of food at Jazz Walk



2013 North City Jazz Walk, Tuesday, August 13, 2013, 7-10pm
The weather forecast is for sunny and warm
The Fun Forecast is for great music and food.

TEN GREAT BANDS

“Sinatra/Basie at the Sands”
with Danny Quintero and Critical Mass at
St. Mark’s Catholic Church

Jimmy Holden with Tim Haines at the North City Lounge

Doug Reid’s Tribute to Gerry Mulligan and Chet Baker at
The Bounty Coffee House

Barney McClure/Dan Sales Group at the North Seattle Eagles

Greta Matassa  at the North City Theatre

Solomon Douglas’ Swingtet at Phoenix Art Restoration

Hook Me Up at Frank Lumber Delivery Store

Jazz Camp Students/Faculty Bands at Industrial Air

Casey MacGill at the North City Bistro and Wine Shop

Stephanie Porter at the Shoreline Water District


GREAT JAZZ BITES starting at 6pm on the street

Peking House
Egg Roll
BBQ Pork
Fried Won Ton

Leena’s
Wild Greek Pita
Greek Gyro
Ice Cream Cones
Baklava
Iced Tea

Hot Dog King
Classic Beef Hot Dog
Polish Sausage
Smoked Bratwurst
Louisiana Hot Links
Veggie Dog

Domino’s
16 piece Cheesy Parm Bites
Single Slice Pizza

The Bounty Coffee House
Grilled Turkey Sandwich
Personal Size Pizza
Caprese Salad

St. Mark Church
Strawberry Shortcake

North Seattle Eagles
Pretzels
Popcorn

North City Bistro
Greek Fries
Bruscetta, Artichoke Dip, Roasted Asparagus
Pesto-Mushroom Caprese
Crab Cakes, Pork Medallions, Steak Strips
Antipasti Platter

North City Lounge
Spaghetti
Salad
Garlic Bread

The Krispy Kreme Cruiser will be handing out memorabilia and everyone's favorite donut holes 

You might be able to still buy tickets online (it depends when you read this!) for $12
Tickets at the door are $15


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Sammamish detectives recover property stolen in at least 59 burglaries around the region

Monday, August 12, 2013

Loot in the storage locker
was linked to 59 burglaries

Detectives from the Sammamish Police Department have tied property seized from a South Hill (Puyallup area) storage unit to more than 59 burglaries from Mill Creek to Beaverton, OR and including at least one in Kenmore.

The earliest burglary linked to this case happened in June of 2012. Police have identified victims from Kenmore, Woodinville, Newcastle, Maple Valley, Unincorporated King County, Bellevue, Bothell, Unincorporated Snohomish County, Kirkland, Redmond, Mill Creek, Unincorporated Pierce County, Tacoma, Thurston County, Fircrest, Olympia, as well as Portland, Tigard and Beaverton, OR.

Detectives discovered 66 bags, bins, safes and suitcases loaded with stolen property after serving a search warrant at Pierce County storage facility on Tuesday. Many of the bags contained jewelry, silver, sports memorabilia, and personal documents and photographs. One bag contained a soldier’s Purple Heart and Bronze Star military medals. At least seven firearms are still missing.

The search warrant is the culmination of joint investigation with Bellevue PD detectives that began over two weeks ago when a male suspect was positively identified based on video surveillance from a Bellevue burglary victim’s home. The suspects, a 26-year-old male and his 26-year-old girlfriend, are both Pierce County residents. 

Detectives are in the process of identifying and contacting the victims and will make arrangements to return their property the coming weeks. They expect to file numerous additional criminal charges including residential burglary, theft and possession of stolen property against the two suspects. The male is currently in custody at the King County Jail. The female was booked and released.


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Off the beaten track in Kenmore: Living Room Consignment and Tea store

Living Room Consignment and Tea
Photo by Victoria Rhoades

Off the beaten track in Kenmore: 
Living Room Consignment and Tea

This is the first in a series of articles about Kenmore businesses. If you go off the beaten track (read: SR 522) in Kenmore, there are many small, one-of-a-kind businesses that you might miss. The first of these is the Living Room Consignment and Tea store at 6524 NE 181st St, Suite 10, Kenmore 98028. 

Owner Katie Christine Rhodes
Photo by Victoria Rhoades

Located in Kenmore Village, this shop has been open since 2009, and is just entering its 5th year as of August 1, 2013. The owner/operator is Katie Christine Rhodes (no relation). She was a licensed massage therapist prior to owning this shop. She maintains an interest in aromatherapy, and has some products available for sale.

The wardrobe has been turned into a
TV - Entertainment center
Photo by Victoria Rhoades

How to describe the Living Room Consignment and Tea shop? Well, it is packed full of unique and interesting items, most of which are in excellent condition. Some might qualify as “antiques” (but I’m no expert on this). Katie researches her older items to correctly identify them and find out some of their history. Most of the items are furniture, but there are also books, dishes, lamps, paintings and prints, artwork, jewelry and more.  

Teacup chandelier
Photo by Victoria Rhoades

Katie has pop-up random sales from time to time –  if you go to the website, you can contact her about getting on the mailing list to get updates on eBay or craigslist sales. She also has a Facebook page (thelivingroom98028 if you want to “like” it). I see a French Baroque mirror there right now, that she has listed on eBay.

The atmosphere in this shop is very tranquil, even though it is full to the brim with merchandise.  As I was there, several people wandered through to purchase or drop off items. One woman described the atmosphere as her personal “blood pressure medication” – there is no pressure to buy, and you can wander the aisles at any pace you prefer. There’s a lot to see!

Tea and snacks for donation
Photo by Victoria Rhoades

Finally, if you all you want is a cup of tea, you can have that for a donation. There are also chocolates and small snacks for sale. I had the green chai. Katie told me that the bag could be used for a second brewing and it would still be flavorful. She was right!

So, check it out – go off the beaten path in Kenmore!  You might be surprised at what you find.


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