Never too young to appreciate art and music

Tuesday, August 27, 2013


Two and a half year old Simhadri of Ridgecrest 'performs' on the painted piano outside the Richmond Beach Library.

According to his dad, "We took him to the unveiling at 'Arts Al Fresco' and since then he has been looking forward to bumping into one of the many painted pianos in Shoreline. He was here for the Summer Concert Series on August 7th."

Corrected 08-28-2013 10:57pm

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Learn about SWEL Timebanking on Sept 3 in Shoreline



SWEL Timebank Orientation on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at 6:30 pm at the Richmond Beach Library in Shoreline, 19601 21st Ave NW, Shoreline 98177.

Find out how volunteering through a timebank improve the quality of our lives, helps others, strengthen communities, build friendships and more! We would love to have the residents of Shoreline join our timebank! 

*Attending our orientation is one of the requirements in order to join. 

More information here. RSVP or ask questions at the SWEL email or Facebook page.


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LFP candidates Colberg and Thompson face each other for open seat

Jason Colberg and Hilda Thompson are running for the Lake Forest Park City Council position now hold by Councilwoman Sandy Koppenol.

Here are introductory statements from the two candidates:

Jason Colberg
Jason Colberg

Bachelor of Science, Montana State University, Bozeman, Education (virtual education and distance learning)

Educator, entrepreneur and home-school dad. Lake Forest Park Presbyterian Church deacon and youth leader.

Good government balances stewardship, compassion and responsibility. Recently, Lake Forest Park residents have rejected the largest tax increase in city history and there has been a subsequent overhaul of city leadership and personnel. The budget is on track for the foreseeable future. Teamsters negotiations for union personnel contracts have just been completed and provide projected financial stability for the next four years.

Lake Forest Park is in a great spot!

As such, it is now important for City Council to focus on:

• Increasing the commercial revenue base (not taxes)
• Reducing traffic congestion/noise pollution
• Carefully revising the 2015 draft of the Comprehensive Plan
• Maintaining public safety and reducing the crime rate
• Improving government transparency by proactively seeking resident input.

I have the character, vision, leadership skills, knowledge, education and experience Lake Forest Park residents need from their City Council representatives. Please Vote for Jason Colberg! GovWatch Endorsed!

Email:  Jason@Colberg.com
Website: http://www.colberg.com/



Hilda Thomopson
Hilda Thompson

I was born, raised, and hope to stay here, but I am the exception. Few under 35 choose to do so. We aren't keeping up with the needs of tomorrow's families. I'll work for more mass transit, more green jobs, safer pedestrian trails and sidewalks to keep LFP a safe, environmentally vibrant community. I'll bring new ideas and a fresh voice we could use.

Local government isn't new to me: I've served as a LFP Community Services Commissioner, run a local campaign, and am active in our Rotary Club. A tutor of young children, I am especially interested in helping all our kids get the quality education and the resources they need to succeed.

I worked for a great woman: Sen. Patty Murray, who taught me the value of being involved in local politics. I have endorsements from current and past members of the LFP Council: Catherine Stanford, Don Fiene, Sandy Koppenol, Robert Lee, Roger Olstad, Ed Sterner, as well as the legislators I would work with: Rep. Jessyn Farrell, Rep. Gerry Pollett and Sen. David Frockt.

Email:   electhildathompson@gmail.com
Website:  http://hildathompson.com/


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Museum heritage tour scheduled for Sept 21

The Alexander H. Reid house was built in 1913,
shortly after Lake Forest Park opened as
a North Seattle Improvement Company development.


Celebrating the 100th anniversary of one of the oldest homes in Lake Forest Park and the oldest school building, the Shoreline Historical Museum, with the gracious permission of Ron and Geri Hoefer, will conduct a Home and Garden Tour of the Alexander H. Reid property on September 21, 2013.

The beautiful home, its surrounding grounds, and the darling, 100 year-old first Lake Forest Park Schoolhouse are located on 3.5 acres of the original estate, nestled in the genteel past of the community.

Tickets are $25 and are available online, or call the Museum at 206-542-7111. Proceeds will help fund a new building for the museum.


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Volunteer to count bicycles and pedestrians

Nearly 60,000 bicyclists and pedestrians were counted by volunteers across Washington during a three-day survey in 2012. About 400 volunteers will be needed again this fall to count the number of people who ride bike or walk to their destinations. 

“Counting bicyclists and pedestrians helps us more accurately measure demand, gauge the results of our investments and plan for future improvement projects,” said Secretary of Transportation Lynn Peterson. “We couldn’t document the number of people walking and biking without the help of many volunteers from across the state.” 

For this sixth annual survey, the Washington State Department of Transportation and the Cascade Bicycle Club are enlisting volunteers and organizations like FeetFirst and the Bicycle Alliance of Washington to help count the number of people bicycling and walking on paths, bike lanes, sidewalks, and other facilities Tuesday, Oct. 1, through Thursday, Oct. 3. Counts will be taken in a least 38 cities throughout the state. 

Get involved 

Those interested in helping can learn more by visiting WSDOT’s website, by contacting Cascade Bicycle Club or calling 206-861-9890. 

WSDOT’s count is part of the National Documentation Project, an annual bicycle and pedestrian count and survey effort that is sponsored by the Institute of Transportation Engineers Pedestrian and Bicycle Council.


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Bartell Drugs school supply drive continues through Aug 31


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

Bartell Drugs welcomes donations of school supplies for its 10th annual "School Tools for Kids in Need" which continues 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.


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Forum on Public Transit and Transportation on Sept. 13



The Seattle-King County Advisory Council on Aging and Disability Services is hosting a forum on transportation next month, “Mobilizing for Public Transit and Transportation”:

Friday, September 13, 2013, 11am – 1pm at the Northshore Senior Center, 10212 E Riverside Dr, Bothell.

The forum will feature King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski, King County Metro manager Kevin Desmond, State Representatives Jessyn Farrell (46th District) and Luis Moscoso (1st District), and Transit Riders Union representative Katy Wilson. Local transportation and community service providers will also be on hand to answer questions and provide printed materials and other resources.

The public is invited to attend, particularly anyone who is interested in special needs transportation services.

A low-cost lunch is available. For lunch reservations (recommended), call 425-286-1076.

The mission of the Seattle-King County Advisory Council on Aging and Disability Services is to identify the needs of older people and adults with disabilities in our community; advise on services to meet these needs; and advocate for local, state and national programs that promote quality of life for these populations. For more information, see the webpage.

Aging and Disability Services - a unit of the Seattle Human Services Department - is designated by the State of Washington as the Area Agency on Aging for King County. The agency plans, coordinates, and advocates for a comprehensive service delivery system for older adults, family caregivers, and people with disabilities in King County. More information here.


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Shorecrest is scheduled for completion in February 2014

Monday, August 26, 2013

New Shorecrest building
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

Drivers on 25th NE may not even realize that a new school is being built on the Shorecrest site. The new building is behind the current building, which will continue in use until the new building is ready for occupancy.

Shorecrest work continues on the main academic building, which is expected to be completed in February 2014. Here's the construction update:

GYM:
  • Grind/polish of locker rooms and associated offices to be completed
MAIN
  • Installation of casework under way. 
  • Installation of gypsum wallboard at all levels to finish
  • Interior painting to be nearly complete
  • Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical and Fire Sprinkler rough-in continues on all floor levels
  • Window installation to be completed
  • Exterior siding installation continues
SITE
  • Grading and installation of sub-base for parking and drive on northwest side of Area 2 to finish
  • Trenching and installation of main electrical conduit for main power loop around site to finish
  • Installation of waterline for domestic and fire system to begin
  • Installation of sub-grade pipes for building downspouts to begin
  • Installation of sidewalks around the building to continue

Here is a video slide show update on the Shorecrest project:


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Reports show levy funds increased self-sufficiency for veterans and others in need

Funding approved by the voters of King County is helping to assist veterans and their families and others in need across King County connect to housing, homeless prevention assistance, job training, and counseling. The Metropolitan King County Council today accepted the 2012 Veterans and Human Services Levy Annual Report on how the proceeds from the Veterans and Human Services (VHS) Levy are being used throughout the County.

“The Veterans and Human Services Levy is providing much needed housing assistance, as well as vital treatment and support services for our returning veterans, aging veterans and other families in need across our county,” said Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer, prime sponsor of the motion and Chair of the Regional Policy Committee. “It is important that we continue to assist our veterans as they reintegrate into society, and to give a simple thank you to those who have given so much to preserve our nation’s freedom.”

The proceeds from the Veterans and Human Services Levy, first adopted by voters in 2006 and renewed by voters in 2011, are split between programs dedicated to veterans, military personnel, and their families and programs designed to assist other individuals and families in need. Almost $16 million is raised annually through the levy.

“Stable housing, health improvements, and job training have helped many people in our region,” said King County Executive Dow Constantine. “Thanks to the voters who made it all happen through renewal of the Levy.”

The levy goals are to:

  1. Prevent and reduce homelessness.
  2. Reduce unnecessary criminal justice and emergency medical system involvement.
  3. Increase self-sufficiency of veterans and vulnerable populations.

The 2012 annual report demonstrates considerable progress in every goal area. In 2012, funding from the VHS assisted veterans in:

Enhanced outreach to women veterans and veterans of color: Levy-funded services reached and assessed the needs of 721 women veterans and veterans of color in 2012, and helped 602 connect with services and resources they needed, such as housing, medical and mental health care, employment skills, and help with disability claims.

  • Homeless street outreach: The program offered services to 173 veterans and their families who were homeless or at risk of homelessness. A total of 131 completed an assessment, with 60 receiving housing or shelter services. A total of 116 successfully completed case plans, including actions to obtain health, employment and pension benefits. The program also helped injured veterans obtain their disability and pension benefits.


  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder/Military Sexual Trauma: Levy funding enabled many more veterans to receive treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) than possible with other funding. The treatment providers are located throughout King County, expanding access to service, increasing convenience and scheduling opportunities, and providing greater privacy than veterans may encounter with other programs. The program enabled family members to be seen for treatment, too, either alone or with their veteran relative.

VHSL funds assist the county’s most vulnerable populations in areas ranging from homelessness to finding employment to reducing involvement with the criminal justice system:

  • Housing assistance for the chronically homeless: The Housing Health Outreach Team worked with 762 Seattle and South King County residents whose complex needs made it difficult for them to maintain stable housing. Ninety-one percent maintained housing for one year.
  • Capital funds for permanent housing: Levy funds support development of affordable housing linked to supportive services to assist the homeless and those at risk of homelessness. In 2012, refurbishing was completed of the 64-unit Evergreen Court and construction began on Nyer Urness House in Seattle, which will serve 21 veterans. Funds awarded in 2012 helped support the development of 182 new units of affordable housing.
  • Community Employment Services: This project provided education and employment services to homeless individuals and families. Co-located at WorkSource centers, the project helped participants develop individual action plans, identify needed job readiness and vocational training, address barriers to employment, and access social services. In 2012, the project enrolled 970 individuals, and helped 484 get jobs.
  • Reducing unnecessary criminal justice and emergency medical system involvement: After one year of involvement in the Forensic Intensive Supportive Housing program, participants’ jail bookings declined by 51 percent and days in jail declined by 74 percent. Data available on 110 individuals referred to supportive housing through the innovative Client Care Coordination program showed community psychiatric hospital days declined by almost 70 percent and emergency department admissions declined by 66 percent.

“I am proud we have been able to document our progress in meeting the levy’s goals, in particular reducing unnecessary involvement in expensive public services such as emergency medical and criminal justice services and more importantly, improving people's lives,” said Loran Lichty, Chair, Regional Human Services Levy Oversight Board.
VHSL funds also play a vital role in aiding families at risk within King County:

  • Healthy Start: The Healthy Start program assessed and provided home visits to 205 parents and their 222 children in 2012. More than half the families were Hispanic/Latino. Ninety-four percent of the Healthy Start families made progress or met goals they set to improve their lives; 96 percent of mothers had increased positive parenting skills.
  • Maternal depression reduction: Low-income pregnant women and mothers often experience severe depression that negatively affects their parenting, their child’s early development, and their overall health. In 2012, the program screened 2,960 pregnant and parenting mothers for depression, anxiety and substance abuse when they went to primary care visits. A total of 652 screened positive and were engaged in treatment.
  • Passage Point Program: The Passage Point facility in Maple Valley serves parents exiting the criminal justice system. Levy funds supported comprehensive services to help the parents transition to stability and reunite with their children, where possible. In 2012, all 46 units at Passage Point were filled. The program assisted 128 residents, more than half of whom were under 18 years old. Services included case management (4,003 hours), employment (934 contacts), family therapy and transportation to other needed services.




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Metro times #330 bus route for classes at Shoreline Community College

Correction: Title was incorrect - #330 is the route number


This September, Metro will implement a change to one route serving Shoreline.

Route 330 is an east-west route that connects Shoreline Community College and Lake City Way, primarily via N/NE 155th St. Currently, this route provides weekday service in both directions only during the morning and afternoon commuting hours, with a couple of extra trips in the early afternoon to accommodate students leaving campus. Trips run approximately every 30 minutes. This route does not provide weekend service.

Beginning September 30, 2013, Metro will implement a change to this route to provide hourly, all-day service on weekdays. The service will  run from about 7:00am – 7:45pm. This change does not require additional hours, it only spreads the existing service throughout the day. Service has been timed to coincide with the beginning/end of classes at the community college. There will still be no weekend service.

Contact Metro Customer Service at 206-553-3000 with questions.


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Shoreline City Council: candidates for the only contested seat

Incumbent Shoreline City Councilman Chris Roberts meets challenger Michael Javorsky in the only contested Shoreline City election on the November ballot.

Here are introductory statements from the two candidates:

Michael Javorsky
Michael Javorsky

My goal is to aid the citizens of Shoreline with my knowledge of city government and my commitment to all Shoreline citizens. I want to make Shoreline a viable place for businesses to create family-wage jobs that build strong communities. I will meet with all Shoreline citizens, community leaders, and business leaders to help build a viable coalition that will lead our community to strong, open government and a clear vision for the future.

I want to discuss the real community issues of family, jobs, safety and education. Shoreline must provide for the peoples’ needs first and take care of administrative tasks only after the real needs of the community are met.

Shoreline is a great place to live, love, and raise a family. I would be honored to serve you in this city, our city, the City of Shoreline.

Email: michaeljavorsky@gmail.com
Phone:  (206) 795-4646


Chris Roberts
Chris Roberts

For four years I have served as your champion on the City Council, taking steps to enhance and preserve our quality of life.

We successfully challenged the urban center designation made by Snohomish County at Point Wells. We took a strong stand opposing coal trains running through our community. We invested in our parks – from new playgrounds at Paramount School Park and Richmond Beach Saltwater Park to infrastructure work at Echo Lake Park and Kruckeberg Gardens. We built sidewalks near Briarcrest Elementary along Aurora, and we will soon build sidewalks near Einstein.

I am running for re-election because I believe I can continue to provide leadership on several issues that face our City. We must continue to plan for two light rail stations in Shoreline, advocate for Shoreline businesses, and continue to champion proposals that strengthen our neighborhoods. We must keep our budget balanced and sustainable. We must continue to increase access and transparency in our City government.

I am proud to be endorsed by the King County Democrats, Attorney General Bob Ferguson, Sen. Maralyn Chase, Reps. Ruth Kagi and Cindy Ryu, King County Sheriff John Urquhart, the Washington Conservation Voters, the County Labor Council and many Shoreline residents.

Email:  chris@chrisrobertswa.com
Webpage:  http://www.chrisrobertswa.com/
Phone: (206) 552-9160


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Destinations: Bloedel Reserve 25th Anniversary Exhibit on Bainbridge Island


Bloedel Reserve celebrates 25 Years with Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit

Greater Seattle's 150-acre public garden, The Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island, will stage its first-ever outdoor sculpture exhibit in honor of its 25 Year Anniversary, featuring all new work by renowned Northwest sculpture artist, Julie Speidel.

Consistently ranked as one of the top 10 gardens in the country (USA Today, Fine Gardening, Journal of Japanese Gardening, Horticulture Magazine), the highly-unique The Bloedel Reserve is located a short ferry ride away from downtown Edmonds on peaceful Bainbridge Island.

The one-of-a-kind, special exhibition in partnership with Speidel features 12 unique pieces that highlight specific areas of the garden space and will be installed throughout the grounds in key areas including its noted Moss Garden, Japanese Garden, and on a bluff overlooking Puget Sound.

The exhibition is entitled, "An Experience: Sculpture in the Landscape," and will run August 30-October 13, 2013.

Guided by founder Prentice Bloedel's vision that art should enhance the landscape, not detract from nature, Speidel created art to blend harmoniously with the Reserve's natural beauty and to draw the eye towards often overlooked areas of the grounds. She drew inspiration from the glacial erratic rocks found throughout the Pacific Northwest region.

"It looks like a glacier left it," Speidel said about her multi-faceted burnt umber sculpture that will grace the Reserve's Moss Garden. "The whole concept has been for the sculptures to stop visitors at a certain place, and draw them in."

"Speidel's sensitivity to the Reserve's principles made her an excellent partner, as this exhibit is the first of its kind to be held on the Reserve's property," Ed Moydell, The Bloedel Reserve's executive director commented. "When Mr. Bloedel originally conceived the gardens, he was thinking of them as overall landscape compositions. He hopes the exhibit will give visitors an enhanced, multi-dimensional experience, and Julie has created these sculptures with the Reserve specifically in mind. Art lovers will experience nature, and nature lovers will experience art."

All 12 of Speidel's sculptures will be available for sale through The Bloedel Reserve's two partners galleries: Gail Severn and Winston/Wachter.

The Bloedel Reserve, 7571 NE Dolphin Drive, Bainbridge Island WA 98110, 206-842-7631

August 30- October 13, Hours: 10am - 4pm, Days: Tues - Sun

Tickets sold on site. No advance tickets. Exhibition is included with regular admission
Adults - $13
Seniors (65+), Military - $9
Students - $5
12 and under - FREE


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Renting in Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Kenmore - Seattle Times wants to hear your stories

Use the link to take you to the map.
Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, and Kenmore are across the top.

By Diane Hettrick

A 30-something tech worker hit the perfect storm last year. His roommate lost her job and moved home to her parents, and his landlord boosted the rent. Unable to afford to live in Shoreline, he moved to an apartment building across the fence in Snohomish county.

Affordable housing is a confusing term because two distinct groups use it for different meanings. To the housing industry, "affordable" means that someone who is employed full-time can afford to rent or buy. The example often given is that of a single, first year teacher.

However, to the social services community, "affordable" is a euphemism for low-cost - something that a family on assistance can afford. "Low-income housing" has a stigma they would like to move beyond.

So how affordable are the rents in our area? The tech worker researched rentals throughout Shoreline and found that all he could afford would be a small, one-room unit in a large building.

The Seattle Times published a story about wide-spread rent increases throughout their coverage area. (Soaring rents force lifestyle changes.) They want to hear stories from people about how their rent has changed over time.

Here's the link to an interactive map. Choose the city and tell your story. You will need to grab the map with your cursor and drag it down so you can see Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, and Kenmore.


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Driftwood Players present Agatha Christie at the Wade James Theatre

The Unexpected Guest at the Wade James Theatre
R to L: Steve Ruggles, Meagan Castille, Julianna Pereira, David Foster
Photo by Bob Sears




A thriller as well as a puzzler set in a foggy estate in Wales; this mystery opens as a stranger walks into a house to find a man murdered and his wife standing over him with a gun. But the woman is dazed and her confession unconvincing. So, the unexpected guest decides to help her. A Pandora’s Box of loves and hates, suspicions and intrigues is opened to the night air.

The Unexpected Guest plays September 13 through 29, 2013 at the Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St, Edmonds.

Performances are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm. ASL Interpreted performance on Saturday, September 21.

Tickets are $25 general admission and $22 for juniors (18 and under), seniors (60 and over), military. Call 425-774-9600 or purchase online

Festival Seating starting 25 minutes prior to curtain and parking is always free.


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Burglar captured in the act in Lake Forest Park



On Monday, August 19, 2013 around 10:00am, Lake Forest Park police received a citizen report that a man was using a ladder to climb on a roof and was removing the screen to a bedroom window of a condominium. The resident was reportedly not home. While police responded, the reporting citizen stayed on the phone with dispatch providing crucial updates regarding the suspect’s location and activity. Lake Forest Park officers responded quickly and had the scene contained within three minutes.

Via the 9-1-1 dispatcher, the witness confirmed the suspect had entered the residence and was still inside. Several minutes passed while the unit’s owner was contacted via cell phone. She confirmed no one was supposed to be in her unit and provided police with the number to the phone inside the unit. Police dispatch then contacted the suspect via phone, and advised him that police were outside. The suspect was given specific instructions, whereupon he gave up, exited the unit and was taken into custody without incident.

ANALYSIS OF THE INCIDENT:
After-action analysis revealed several points worth reviewing with our community partners. Several of these points were key to the successful outcome of the incident.

Regarding The Citizen Caller:

1) He called 9-1-1 immediately. In any emergency seconds count! Call 9-1-1 as soon as you safely can do so. A delay of even a minute or two can mean the difference between a successful operation and a tragedy.

2) He called from a safe location. The initial location of the caller was fairly safe, but the 9-1-1 operator had the citizen caller get out of sight and behind a locked door. This action created a higher degree of safety for the citizen caller as well as assisted in hiding him from the suspect’s view and maintaining the responding officers’ element of surprise.

3) He provided specific/useful information. The citizen caller provided several important details (i.e. Crime location, description of the suspicious activity, how many suspects, location of the suspect(s), description of any associated vehicle(s), any weapons seen, caller’s location, and etcetera.) To the responders, the value of such information cannot be over stated. TIP: Be prepared to answer specific questions about the activity, the people involved, vehicles involved, and your contact information.

4) He stayed on the line and cooperated with the 9-1-1 operator. By remaining on the line with the 9-1-1 operator, the responding officers were able to gather additional information not only during their response TO the scene, but also after arriving AT the scene.

Resident Tips:

1) Secure your premises. As this incident clearly illustrated, just because a window is on an upper level does NOT mean it is inaccessible or secure. Prior to leaving your premises – or vehicle - unattended, confirm all doors and windows are SECURE. Consider secondary security measures (ex. placing a stick in the window track, leaving a radio turned on inside, exterior lighting, and/or using the Vacation House Check program).

2) Yield to emergency units. Officers were able to quickly negotiate traffic to the scene and deploy while the crime was still in progress.

3) Anticipate multiple emergency units. After the first emergency vehicle passes, be alert for any ADDITIONAL emergency units approaching you. Emergencies are rarely handled with just one vehicle. The second patrol car responding to this call was traveling about 5-seconds behind the first patrol car. Although that 2nd officer was using emergency lights and siren, that officer reported several vehicles pulling back onto the road as the officer approached. TIP: Look and listen carefully before re-entering the road.

4) Stay clear. At one point during this incident, an uninvolved party exited another condo unit and unknowingly entered directly into the ‘hot zone’. Officers gave immediate instructions and the person quickly complied, without question or explanation. The person exited the entire area without delay and went about their business. Police activity seems to attract bystander attention. However, to the emergency responders those bystanders are a significant distraction to their work. TIP: For your safety and for the safety of the responders, stay well clear of the emergency activity. If you inadvertently become involved in the emergency scene, it is imperative that you follow all instructions fully and immediately. Any questions or concerns you may have arising out of the incident should only be addressed AFTER the emergency is under control – not during the emergency.

5) Post emergency contact information. In the incident at hand, the victim had their cell phone number on file with the police. Only by contacting that victim directly were police able to confirm the criminal nature of the activity. TIP: Consider posting at least one emergency contact number in a conspicuous location at your residence. The value of being able to contact an involved resident is often key to an efficient resolution of an emergency.


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Special Shoreline Workshop Dinner Meeting room change to 303


As required by RCW 42.30, the Open Public Meetings Act, YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Shoreline City Council will hold a Special Dinner Workshop Meeting on Wednesday, August 28, 2013.

The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. and is scheduled to conclude at 8:00 p.m. It will be held in Council Conference Room 104 303 of Shoreline City Hall, located at 17500 Midvale Avenue N, Shoreline, WA 98133.

The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the City Manager recruitment process. 


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Crime in Shoreline A-Z: Burglar goes through doggie door


Crime in Shoreline A - Z
Aug 5-11, 2013

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

A -  Car stolen from 146xx Whitman - recovered in Lake Stevens before the owners knew it was gone

Alcohol and pedestrians - Police removed a drunken male who had wet himself and passed out in the Crest Theatre / Male drunk at Aurora Village Transit Center / Drunk on sidewalk at 160xx Aurora taken to detox

Assault - Two males got in a fight at 183xx 10th NE

Burglary - Crawled in through unlocked window at 199xx Linden / Shed forced open, mountain bike stolen 163xx Stone Ave N / Door kicked in at 145xx Interlaken while resident was grocery shopping / Burglar couldn't get window open so went through doggie door at 155xx 26th NE / Burglary at 25xx NE 195th / Burglar entered house through unsecured garage door while residents were sleeping at 14xx NW 188th

Car prowl - Punched in car lock, stole checkbook from car 199xx 19th NE / Laptop and bag stolen from vehicle at 192xx 12th NE

Cars and parts stolen – Ford Taurus stolen from 162xx 9th NE / Car stolen overnight from Viking Bar, recovered in Carkeek Park / Car stolen from driveway 150xx 26th NE / Delgri Auto Sales on Aurora - customer never returned from test drive / Motorcycle stolen from 17xx NW 193rd, recovered in Lynnwood / 

Crime in public places - Purse stolen from front seat of unlocked car at Fred Meyer / Cash and cell phone stolen from Spartan Recreation Center on 185th / Car parked in upper lot at Shay's broken into and tools and cigarettes taken / Car broken into at Shoreview Park and cooler taken

Found - Bicycle found at 180xx 1st NE / Stolen car dumped at Shoreline Library / Stolen vehicle at Haggen's parking lot, the two males in the vehicle fled on foot

Fraud - Unknown suspects gain account info and withdraw money from victim's account, using ATM machine at Fred Meyer 

Larceny, public places – Someone broke into Sears, stole jewelry, but left car keys in store and car in parking lot / Shoplift of clothing from GoodWill / Shoplift from Aurora Chevron / Shoplift of men's clothing from Marshall's / Thief broke into storage locker at apartment building 150xx NE 171st

Larceny, private - Aluminum ladder stolen from side yard at 202xx 21st NW / UPS package stolen from front porch 202xx 24th NW / Saxophone stolen by overnight guest

Mail theft - no mail theft this week

Mental issues - Person at Aurora McDonalds was high on meth, marijuana, and alcohol and threatening to hurt others

Neighbors - Dispute over property line and damage to surveyor's marker

Noise - Disturbance at The Dank Tank 17028 Aurora

Robbery - Known suspect held up man at gunpoint, then pistol-whipped him before running off 25xx NE 195th Pl

Threats - Verbal altercation turned physical, including threats with a hand gun / Acquaintance threatens to shoot victim in kneecap over stolen money

Trespass - Extremely intoxicated male at Viking Sports Bar grabbed microphone and began yelling racial slurs

Vandalism - Someone scratched a phone number into paint on back porch 175xx 5th NE / Arrested juvenile sets a picnic table on fire at Twin Ponds / Someone threw a rock thru vehicle window and dented a second vehicle 8xx NW 200th / Suspects used broken tiles littering Ridgecrest Elementary parking lot to throw at buses in the bus barn next door, damaging two buses. / Rocks thrown through classroom windows at Living Wisdom School on Perkins Way / Spray paint in men's room at Paramount School Park  / Rock through window of Living Wisely Thrift Shop on 15th NE / New tags at Richmond Beach Library park / New graffiti at Innis Arden Reserve

Z - Tenants fail to pay rent, get evicted, break in and damage property 12xx NE 188th

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


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Pets around town: watching traffic at The Nile

Sunday, August 25, 2013

Photo by Jerry Pickard

Micky Mcmitchell and Harley were actually "over the fence" at The Nile for the Bluegrass on the Green festival.


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Bargain Corner Volunteers love meeting the public



Volunteers at the Bargain Corner, formerly the Thrift Shop, at the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center have enjoyed meeting and greeting both new and returning customers throughout the summer. With the leaves starting to change to their vibrant fall show, they are looking forward to the season change and are bringing out some lovely autumn items.

Donations are always appreciated as they help the store continue as one of the vital fundraising opportunities for the Senior Center. All proceeds from the Bargain Corner benefit the Senior Center.

Recently, several outstanding donations were received from the estate sale of long time Shoreline resident Barbara June (Pollard) Freeman. The family was happy to know that their donation will benefit the Senior Center. The shop always appreciates the donations of small household items and clothing, all of which can be brought to the Senior Center, Monday through Friday, 9:30am to 3:30pm and taken directly to the donation room across from the Bargain Corner.

For those of you who like to shop via your computer, you may find it fun to check out the store on Etsy.com. Enter Bargaincorner in the “shop find”. If you are local, all shipping charges will be reimbursed.

Judith Enich is the Volunteer Manager for Bargain Corner, with over 15 volunteers helping run the store throughout the week. Come visit: Monday through Friday, 9:30am to 3:30pm. We know you will find something waiting there just for you!

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center, 18560 1st Ave NE #1, Shoreline, 206-365-1536.


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Frank Workman on Sports: The first day of live contact at high school football practices

Frank Workman

By Frank Workman

Saturday morning, turf still damp from last night’s drizzle.

It’s still August but there’s an unmistakable chill that portends fall, with clouds and a slight breeze blowing through.

Music blaring.  Whistles blowing. Hearts pounding.

A coach, his voice hoarse after three days of conditioning drills. So hoarse as to scare women and children.

Players, their muscles likely as sore as the coach’s throat.

A mix of boys … some big and beefy, others as thin as reeds.

Strong legs and fresh faces, some with peach fuzz growing. One razor might last the team the whole season.

Enthusiasm abounds. Pads (and bodies) crunch together.

A mom’s handwriting on the top of her son’s Thermos, proclaiming it as his own.

A stale smell belies the morning’s freshness when the team runs sprints past an observer.

A coaching staff --- trying to figure out how to take this lump of clay that is their assemblage of boys and sculpt them into the team that will perform, soon, on Friday nights. 

Trying to find just the right players to put into each position, to best take advantage of their skills.

Trying to find leaders among the boys who will motivate, encourage, and take ownership of their teammates, for it is the players, not the coaches, who are the team.

It happened Saturday, at every school across the state.

The first day of live contact at high school football practices.

The season begins on the first Friday night in September.

Shorecrest plays Lynnwood in the late game, 8pm, at Edmonds-Wooday.

Shorewood opens at home against Cascade. Kickoff is at 7pm at Shoreline Stadium.

The Rotary Cup is scheduled for Friday, October 11. 7pm.

I can’t wait.

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Shriners enjoy their Bluegrass on The Green

Windy Hill entertains at Bluegrass on the Green

Photos and text by Jerry Pickard

The Shriners had a great weekend! The Bluegrass On The Green featured some top groups that drew large crowds over the weekend. Anyone with a little southern blood went home happy. Among the featured groups was Jim Faddis and One More Ride.


Jim Faddis and One More Ride

There were instrument sales for those inspired by the groups

Shriners ran the concessions - hamburgers and hot dogs


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School board meeting Monday night


The regular meeting of the Shoreline School Board will be held on Monday, August 26, at 7pm in the Board room of the Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Ave NE.

The consent agenda is intended for items which have been thoroughly discussed and agreed upon and will normally include multiple items which require only a formally recorded vote. This meeting's consent agenda contains a lot of contracts.

Other agenda items include:

  1. Sound Transit Lynnwood Link Extension Project Update
  2. July Financials Update
  3. Board Requested Discussion of Class Rank
  4. Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 2013-12, Fixing, Approving, and Adopting 2013-2014 Budgets and Certifying Budget and Excess Levies for 2014 Tax Year; 
  5. Adoption of Resolution No. 2013-13, Transfer of Investment Earnings from the Sale of South Woods Property to the General Fund FY2013-2014; 
  6. Adoption of Revisions to Policy #2410, Graduation Requirements
The five members of the school board are voted on by all registered voters in Shoreline and Lake Forest Park. Board members have to live in the district they represent. Board members serve a four year term.


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Spend a virtual day with Washington State Patrol on Twitter and Facebook


This Thursday is your chance to get an inside look at operations of the Washington State Patrol, courtesy of Twitter and Facebook.

WSP will present a #daywithWSP, tweeting events that are happening around the state in real-time.

Most people are familiar with troopers in white cars who respond to collisions and disabled vehicles. Less well-known are other WSP employees who play key roles in keeping the public safe on the roads, at their places of business and in their homes.

“We have great people, and want the public to see the entire depth and breadth of what they do,” said WSP Chief John R. Batiste. “This will be as close a look as you can get without actually coming to work for us.” 

Although intended for every member of the public, next Thursday’s #daywithWSP might have special value for those contemplating a change of employment.

“WSP has some interesting careers and we are always looking for public service minded people to join us,” said Capt. Jeff DeVere, commander of WSP’s Human Resources Division. “Even if you haven’t been thinking about a career change, take a look. There are many places in our agency that offer challenge and satisfaction for people who want to be part of something special.”

Incidents or events that require more than 140 characters will first be tweeted, and then explained in more detail on the agency’s Facebook site. Nothing will be simulated, and the #daywithWSP will not be a compilation. Everything tweeted will have happened that day.

The 2013 edition of #daywithWSP will start at 6:00am on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013 and run until midnight. To participate, follow them @wastatepatrol or monitor the hashtag #daywithWSP.


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Special city council meeting in Lake Forest Park Tuesday


The City Council of Lake Forest Park will hold a special business meeting on Tuesday, Aug 27, 2013 to consider two resolutions to authorize the mayor to sign contracts.


The first is an agreement for geotechnical evaluation services for a slope located near the intersection of 35th NE and NE 166th Place.

The second is an agreement with a watershed company for a wetland delineation study for the McKinnon Creek Trail project.

Lake Forest Park City Hall, 17425 Ballinger Way NE


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Korean community members give feedback on new transit stations and development

Saturday, August 24, 2013

Over 60 members of the local Korean community attended a meeting
to provide feedback on what they wanted for the new transit stations
and Transit Oriented Development around the stations

On July 11, 2013 about 60 members from the local Korean Community attended an event at the Shoreline Conference Center convened by Senior Services and facilitated by Yun Sook Kim.

State Representative Cindy Ryu provided opening remarks and connected Senior Services to the Korean Community. The event was made possible by an Equity Grant from the Growing Transit Communities Project administered by Impact Capital. King County Council Member Rod Dembowski, Shoreline City Council Members Chris Eggen, Chris Roberts and Jesse Salomon attended the event.

Successful transit communities are created through inclusive planning and decision making processes, which is why the event was held. Participants were given an opportunity to begin thinking and talking about what kind of community they wanted to live in.

Their feedback is organized under the topic areas below.

Bicycle/Walking/Bus Connections
  • Bicycle storage that is safe and secure
  • Enough parking spaces particularly for commuters
  • Accommodation for elders and people with disabilities
  • Expanded bus service to connect the community to the station, especially East-West, but also between King and Snohomish
  • Bicycle lanes that connect the community to the station
  • Able to get to the station by walking or biking
  • Circulating shuttles picking up people to take them to the station so they wouldn’t have to bring their car; stopping at shops, the library and other popular destinations along the way
  • Places to visit by foot that are near the station where people can shop, fitness center, grab coffee or a snack
Housing
  • Senior Apartments with a green roof that includes vegetable garden
  • Residential and commercial mixed use development
  • More subsidized apartments
  • Apartments in addition to what is mostly single family houses in Shoreline
Recreation/Community Services/Schools
  • Sports fields and built environment that supports physical activity
  • Exercise in the morning before heading to work; Fitness equipment for all to use
  • Open space with water fountain or water feature
  • Arts, dances, galleries
  • Senior Center for Korean Elders
  • Park and Playground
Businesses and Jobs
  • Places for students, book stores, coffee shops
  • Wedding venue
  • Cultural center or concert venue
  • Cafés where you can get breakfast before you head to work
  • Flea market
  • Food vendors and food trucks, especially in the morning
  • Traditional Korean Tea House look for the station-roof tiled with Korean tiles
  • Large Korean Grocery Market
  • Gallery/Museum
  • Business center/Internet Cafe near the station for business or personal use
  • Day care center for parents to drop their children off before they go to work
  • Drug store
  • Job opportunities that allow people to work in Shoreline
Other
  • Need to feel safe coming and going from the station at all hours; Security cameras to keep it safe; Clean and pleasant environment
  • 155th station location not favored; no freeway exit; too “narrow”
  • Expand light rail to Everett
Next Steps


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Michael Stegner & Friends play Piano Time Finale Concert Wednesday

Michael Stegner plays in free concernt Aug 28
Straight from the Triple Door to Shoreline, the Michael Stegner and Friends band will be playing in the City Hall courtyard on Wednesday, August 28th at 7:00pm.

It’s the Piano Time 2013 grand finale with Stegner on the Shoreline Rocks grand piano. For this free final “concert in the park” the Stegner Trio will entertain and delight you with a mix of jazz, alt country, pop and the best of Ray Charles. With lots of room for the band and you, they will be sure to play some tunes that will get you up on your feet and dancing.

Michael Stegner’s critically acclaimed debut songwriting album, Fascination Nation, has drawn comparisons to early Tom Waits, Willie Nelson, Randy Newman, David Byrne, Nick Cave, and Leon Russell. This native Kentuckian’s unique storytelling pulls no punches and takes the listener on a beautiful journey through the emotional spectrum.

Growing up in a musical family, Stegner’s first musical influences were his parents’ choral groups, a Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings album, and several old Beach Boys records. This strange bird was always attracted to the genuine rebels in music. Some of his cited influences include Willie Nelson, Miles Davis, Prince, Bjork, Leon Russell, Beck, Trent Reznor, Stravinsky, Bartok, and Alison Krauss.

For years Stegner played keyboards for artists such as Jen Wood, Aiko Shimada, Mike Doughty, Reggie Watts, KJ Sawka, Michael Shrieve, Lee Oskar, John Wicks, and many others. This allowed him to work with many of the best musicians in Seattle.

On August 28th Stegner will be accompanied by two Seattle musical luminaries. Keith Lowe will play the bass. Keith has toured with artists such as Fiona Apple, Zony Mash, Wayne Horvitz and Bill Frisell. Byron Vannoy will play the drums. Byron has performed and recorded with many internationally known musicians such as Julian Priester, Herbie Hancock, Randy Brecker, Jovino Santos-Neto, Tom Scott, Wayne Horvitz, Ron Carter, Ernestine Anderson, Ishmael Wadada, Leo Smith, Vinnie Golia, and Hadley Caliman. More information about the band.

Bring your lawn chairs or a blanket and your family and friends for a lively musical evening to swing out the summer in style. Bring a picnic if you wish and as an added treat Fidalgo Bay Coffee will be available. Wednesday, August 28th 7:00 – 8:20pm at Shoreline City Hall in the courtyard. Inside if necessary.

For more information see the Shoreline website or email Ros Bird.


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Sandcastle contest winners

This is what you do when you are tired of
digging in the sand
Photo by Jack Malek


The girl in the photo was obviously tired of digging sand and was taking advantage of other attractions at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park.

But these people persevered are were honored for their sand creations at the Sandcastle building contest, the last event in the week-long Celebrate Shoreline events.

TOP HONORS
1st Place Overall- USS Sink Fast: Gail Herman, Daniel, Jacob, and Rachel Berg 
2nd Place Overall- C Brothers: Cameron and Callou 
3rd Place Overall- The V.O.5.: David, Jenn, Zach, and Naomi Viau 

Honorable Mention- Jetty Island Rejects: Tom Smith and Robin Snerer-Smith 
Honorable Mention- Riley K: Riley and Carey McGill 
Honorable Mention- Ironman: Logan Anderson 

SPONSORS 
Beach House Greetings 
Flying Dragon 
Full Moon Thai Cuisine 
Hill's Restaurant 
Spin Alley 

ESTEEMED JUDGES 
Pam Barrett 
Zach Hiatt 
Bob Pfeiffer 
Susan Will 

VOLUNTEERS 
Chad Knox 
Dr. Marisa De Lisle 
Jack Malek 
Nancy Malek 
Dr. Jason Penaluna 
Chris Roberts 
Gordon Williams 

SPECIAL THANKS 
Northwest Family Chiropractic and Massage 
City of Shoreline Parks Department


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Sandcastle event - a day at the beach

It was a beautiful day on the beach
at Saltwater Park

If a Sandcastle Contest conjures up visions of giant trolls, medieval turreted castles, and other such realistic creations in sand - that's not how we roll in Shoreline.

Think instead of dozens of families descending on the beach to hang out, listen to the music, and maybe dig some sand into sometimes recognizable shapes.

Richmond Beach Neighborhood Association Board member Jack Malek provided these photos of a fun day at the beach.

The Sandcastle contest was the last event of the week-long Celebrate Shoreline and was held on Sunday, August 18, 2013.

The contest is a family activity

Duh-duh duh-duh

The serious ones brought shovels

The Islanders Steel Drum Band played

Northwest Family Chiropractic and Massage
sponsored the BBQ and donated proceeds to
the neighborhood organization

It gives a whole new meaning to
racing on the sand

But this is really what the day is all about
Families spending fun time together

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