Chamber of Commerce luncheon speaker Stephen Smith from Shoreline CC

Sunday, September 8, 2013


Membership Luncheon, Wed., Sept. 11, 11:45am, Shoreline Community College PUB, RSVP, $20

The Chamber will be updated by Stephen Smith, VP of SCC Human Resources, on the current search for the permanent replacement of former Shoreline CC President, Lee Lambert. The SCC International Education program will then discuss the economical  impact of their program on the Shoreline community and what the potential growth of their program means to future of the college and surrounding area. Also, Ron Carnell will give an overview of the SCC Plus 50 Program and the SCC Summer College.

The chamber luncheon from the college will be broadcast live thanks to FX Video. Contact Dwight Edwards, FX Video, for more information on the channel or sponsorship opportunities at 206-799-8358. 

RSVP is required no later than Monday, Sept. 9, for members and visitors. Send an email to the Chamber or register on-line.  


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Compassion Games challenge us to be the World's Most Compassionate City


Games run September 11-21 with opening ceremonies at Cleveland High School

Residents of Seattle and surrounding communities are invited to play in the Compassion Games: Survival of the Kindest, a worldwide “co-opetition” running September 11 through 21, 2013. Opening ceremonies will kick off the Seattle Games on September 11 at Cleveland High School. Afternoon festivities start at 3:00pm, with an evening program at 6:30pm.

Over the following 10 days, neighborhoods, organizations, businesses, and individuals will organize and participate in games of their choice. Scores will be tallied and displayed online, so “co-opetitors” can track the progress of teams worldwide.

In 2010, Seattle affirmed the Charter for Compassion, and committed to a ten-year Compassionate City campaign, followed two years later by Lake Forest Park. In 2012, the city of Louisville Kentucky challenged Seattle to see which was the most compassionate city. Jon Ramer, co-founder of Compassionate Seattle, rose to the challenge, declaring “Game on,” and the Compassion Games were born. This year, more than a dozen communities around the world are participating.

“The Compassion Games are inspiring and challenging us to create new ways of learning, playing, and serving each other and the world,” said Ramer. “We call them a “co-opetition” because we’re cooperating to compete – we’re competing with each other to create a culture that promotes compassionate action. The Games are a chance to focus attention on all the opportunities and the compassionate actions going on around us every day.”

Participants can choose to do random acts of kindness; sign up to be a Secret Agent of Compassion and receive a daily mission by email; contribute to a service project organized by a business, organization, or neighborhood; or create their own games. Players will record their activities by submitting a quick online report. Results from all participating communities worldwide will be tallied and shown on a Compassion Map online. Details and instructions for participating are at compassiongames.org. An events calendar will identify all gatherings, festivals, and opportunities for service during the Games. 

Hope to see a lot of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park good deeds showing up on the Compassion Mapping!

The opening ceremonies at Cleveland High, MC’d by Evening Magazine host Jim Dever, will feature welcome speeches, music, aerial acts, compassion booths, a food drive, videos produced by What’s Good 206 and Cleveland students co-hosted by executive producer Austin Williams, and breakdancing. The event is free and open to the public (the evening program is first come first served, as seating is limited). 

Closing ceremonies will take place September 21 at El Centro de la Raza at 4:00pm. Details will be posted to the events calendar as they are finalized.

Sponsors of the Games to date are: United Way of King County, LUSH, Make it Matter, Talking Rain, PEMCO, The City of Seattle, New Stories, Kind Living, Ideal network, and Service Learning Seattle - Seattle Public Schools. Media partners to date are: King5TV, What's Good 206, Pyramid Communications, Fish/Astronaut, and Fat Cat VDO.

Volunteers and additional sponsors are welcome – contact Jon Ramer for information.


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Electric vehicles on display in Lake Forest Park Sept 22

Electric bicycles - no sweat unless you want to


Come to the Sunday, September 22 display of electric vehicles right next to the Farmer's Market at the Lake Forest Park Shopping Mall, from 11am to 4pm.  The address is 17171 Bothell way NE, Lake Forest Park 98155. 

The Tesla S

You will see vehicles ranging from electric bicycles (way more fun than conventional bicycles, and which replace automobiles for many urban trips, and eliminate all the unpleasant aspects of regular bicycles -- no sweat-- unless you want to -- or fatigue), to affordable, fun, family type electric cars whose operating costs are a fourth that of gas engine cars, up to high power/luxury electric cars like the Tesla S, which rivals a high end Porsche in luxury and performance, but whose "fuel" cost is less than ½ that of a Toyota Prius

The Nissan Leaf

In addition, you can talk with owners and electric car experts who will make available their real world experience with all aspects of electric vehicle use, including costs, rebates, capabilities, and driving tips.


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Next step in development of Elks property at Southern Gateway

Saturday, September 7, 2013


The City of Lake Forest Park has issued a Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance for the Intracorp proposal to redevelop the Elk’s property and a few neighboring parcels.

The City invites you to review the webpage dedicated to the application process for this proposal.

The public comment period for responding to this MDNS notice is September 16, 2013. However, the City will continue to accept public comments in preparation for the Hearing Examiner’s review until the hearing date (which has yet to be determined).

If you have any questions about this process for reviewing this proposal, contact Ande Flower, 206-957-2832.


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Give back to your community: volunteer for the Center for Human Services

For more information and to get involved, contact Amber Arenas 206-631-8886.


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Shorecrest Scots win against Lynnwood 20-15

Friday night lights returned to the Puget Sound area, and the Shorecrest Scots celebrated by opening their season with a 20-15 win against Lynnwood.

Shorecrest of the Western Conference 3A South defeated Lynnwood of the Western Conference 4A South, 20-15, Friday, Sept. 6, at Edmonds Stadium.

The Scots got on the scoreboard first on a 25-yard Nik Hendricks pass to Aaron Kelly with 8:10 to play in the second quarter.  Kelly's PAT kick was blocked by half the Royals team, and the Scots took a 6-0 halftime lead.

Early in the second half, Lynnwood was stopped on downs near midfield. Hendricks scampered for a 52-yard score on the following play. Hendricks converted on the two-point conversion to give the Scots a 14-0 lead.

Lynnwood responded with a score of their own with 2:27 to play in the third quarter to narrow the gap to 14-7.

When a Scots fake punt failed to gain enough yards for a first down near mid-field, the Royals mounted a drive that threatened to tie the game. But on third-and-goal at the SC ten,  senior LB  Matt Brennan forced-and-recovered a fumble to quell the threat. QB Hendricks scooted for 43 yards on the next play to begin a drive that wound up seeing Michael Fisher finding paydirt from 9 yards out with just under 9 minutes to play.

Their 20-7 lead felt comfortable for about a minute, when the Scots gave up an 88-yard pass-and-run TD to the Royals. The 2-point conversion was good.  20-15, with 7:37 remaining in the game.

Shorecrest threatened to score in the game's last minute, even having a touchdown called back (on a holding penalty).

Shorecrest meets another Wesco 4A South team Friday in Everett with its game against Cascade, which won its opener from Shorewood, 28-14 at Shoreline Stadium. The Scots and Cascade meet at 5pm at Everett Memorial Stadium in the first game of a double header, with a game between Everett and Jackson scheduled for 8pm.

Scots open home play Sept. 20 against Kamiak, another Wesco 4A South team.

The Rotary Cup game is scheduled for October 11.



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Shorewood football team plays host to Lynnwood Sept. 13 after season-opening home loss to Cascade

Shorewood quarterback Aaron Okamura
takes the snap in third quarter action.
Photo by  Wayne Pridemore


The Shorewood football team continues its season Sept. 13 with a home game against Lynnwood after opening its season with a home loss to Cascade.

The Thunderbirds and Lynnwood meet at 7pm Friday, Sept. 13, at Shoreline Stadium.

Cascade quarterback, Daniel Schwab, attempts a pass from deep in his own end zone.
Cascade had made an interception on the one yard line in the previous play.
Shorewood’s number 18, Cameran Testerman, and number 50, Riley Teeters, close in on the passer.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Shorewood of the Western Conference 3A South lost to Cascade of the Western Conference 4A South, 28-14, Friday, Sept. 6, at Shoreline Stadium.

Shorewood meets another Wesco 4A South team Friday with its game against Lynnwood, which lost its opener to Shorecrest, 20-15 at Edmonds Stadium.



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“Mr. Urquhart Goes to Washington”

Sheriff John Urquhart
King County Sheriff John Urquhart will appear in Washington, D.C. next week before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee at its hearing titled “Conflicts between State and Federal Marijuana Laws.”

Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vermont) announced the hearing months after Washington and Colorado legalized small amounts of marijuana for personal use, and only days before the Department of Justice revealed that it will not intervene in the states’ implementation of their respective laws.

“I supported I-502 last year because as a former narcotics detective, I can say with full confidence that the War on Drugs as been a failure,” said Sheriff John Urquhart. “There has to be a better way.  And as far as marijuana is concerned, the citizens of Washington have decided legalization for personal use appears to be that ‘better way’. Law enforcement needs to respect their decision.”

As Sheriff of King County, Urquhart is the top law enforcement official in the nation’s largest local jurisdiction with legalized recreational marijuana. His testimony will focus on public safety priorities during and after the implementation of I-502. In addition he will speak to issues not addressed by the DOJ decision, such as incongruous banking laws which will make legal marijuana sales a cash-only business.

In addition to Sheriff Urquhart, Deputy Attorney General James Cole from the Department of Justice, and Jack Finlaw, Chief Legal Counsel to Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper will appear before the committee. 


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Community Open House for McKinnon Creek Trail Project

Friday, September 6, 2013



Community Open House McKinnon Creek Trail Project Wednesday September 18, 2013 6pm-8pm at Lake Forest Park City Hall

Join City staff to learn about the McKinnon Creek Trail project, construction timeline and ways in which interested community members can help volunteer.

All are invited and welcome to attend. The McKinnon Creek Trail will create a neighborhood pedestrian connection in a forested area. The trail will follow McKinnon Creek—a tributary of Lyon Creek—which flows into Lake Washington. The trail will be built in a public right-of-way beginning at the end of NE 184th Street and concluding at the Lake Forest Park Water District Fence.

For more information regarding the trail, visit the project webpage located on the City website.


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James Jansen resigns VP position at Shoreline CC

James Jansen leaves SCC
James Jansen, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Services, has decided to leave Shoreline Community College.

Interim President Daryl Campbell thanked Jansen for his service.
“Dr. Jansen is a dedicated educator and I have appreciated his thoughtful approach,” Campbell said, adding that Jansen’s resignation was effective Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013. “We wish James the very best as he takes the next step in his long and honorable career.”

Jansen came to Shoreline in June, 2012, from Corning Community College, Corning, NY, where he was Associate Dean of Academic Affairs. He also held positions at colleges in Pennsylvania, Oregon, Wyoming and Utah. Jansen holds four advanced degrees, including a Ph.D. in Language and Literature from the University of Utah, and three undergraduate degrees.

Campbell noted that Jansen’s departure comes at an awkward time as the college is also looking to fill several other key positions, including a permanent President and the Dean of Workforce and Continuing Education.

“Fortunately, a face very familiar to our campus has accepted my offer to put a steady hand on the tiller in Academic Affairs and Students Services: John Backes,” Campbell said. Jansen took over the job from Backes, who retired in June, 2012. “John said he is absolutely willing to help bridge the gap.” 
Campbell said the Backes will return on Sept. 18 and stay through the end of the year and perhaps into January, 2014. “Nobody knows Shoreline Community College better than John,” Campbell said. “I have no doubt about his steady hand.”

Shortly after fall quarter begins, the College will conduct a modified search for an Acting Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Services. “My intent is to fill that position quickly, leaving ample time for that individual to overlap with John and reap the benefits of his experience, wisdom and mentoring,” Campbell said. Backes will also be charged with make significant progress toward the goal of a workforce-dean appointment by the end of December.

Next spring, the College will open a search for a permanent Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Services. That search process will do everything but name the successor. “A permanent appointment will be reserved for the successful presidential candidate,” Campbell said.

The college is also looking for a permanent replacement for former President Lee Lambert, who left in June for the chancellor job at Pima College in Tucson, Ariz. That same month, Shoreline’s Board of Trustees named Campbell, who had been vice president for administrative services, as interim president. The presidential search process is expected to take until June, 2014.


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Mark Phillips kick off for Lake Forest Park Council race



Join Mark and his friends and supporters at his campaign kickoff!

(This is a courtesy announcement, available to all current, local candidates)


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Arts of Kenmore Gallery opens Photography Exhibit at Kenmore City Hall

Photo by Patrick McSweeney


On September 27, the Arts of Kenmore gallery will feature a collection of photographs by local artists. The exhibit will run September 27 through November 15. The public is invited to the Opening Reception September 27, 6:30 - 8:00pm. Two of our featured photographers will give brief presentations about their photographic process. Light refreshments will be served.

This Photographic Group Exhibit of six local photographers will showcase a wide range of subject matter and photographic style. Although both established and emerging photographic artists are represented, the photographs all demonstrate a high level of craftsmanship.

Jim Boon is a Seattle based underwater photographer capturing landscape and sea-life images beneath Puget Sound as well as the warmer waters of Mexico and the Caribbean. Taking advantage of his scuba diving skills, Jim has developed his photography using much of the same equipment and many of the same disciplines as land photographers. Jim will give a presentation during the Opening Reception.

Patrick McSweeney is a Kenmore photographer who uses technology to push his images into a painterly world. Although partial to landscapes, Pat is driven mostly by composition and colors. He is also fascinated by the use of computers to create artistically diverse versions of his own images.

Ken Stanback’s photographs are about nature, beauty and the magical relationship between the camera lens and the human imagination. Nature and light are the raw materials of his images while his work reflects a clear desire to express the harmony found in natural textures and man-made structures.  Ken will give a presentation during the Opening Reception.

Terri Vincent is a fine art photographer who, for over 30 years, has been photographing the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest and throughout her travels. Her focus is on creating soft and impressionistic landscape images through the Polaroid transfer process.

Melissa Wax's works are ambiguous and eclectic while evoking strong narratives for the viewer to discern.  Instead of telling a story, her photographs suggest the possibilities that occurred around a single moment and invite the viewer to discover their own meaning within the image.

WoodEye is a native of the Pacific Northwest and has been shooting film since he was four years old. Initially he photographed local and touring bands for various publications but turned to fine art photography, determining and refining his photographic vision. His unique and sometimes startling photographs round out this diverse exhibit beautifully.

The current exhibit, “Inspired by Nature,” featuring oil paintings by Stephanie Lindsey, will be on display until September 20.

The show following the photography exhibit will be a Youth Art group show, featuring artwork by artists age 5 – 19. A Call for Artists for the Youth Exhibit will be posted on our website on September 15. That show will have an Opening Reception on November 22, 6:30 – 8:00pm and the public is invited to join us for this fun event.


If you would like to be added to the Arts of Kenmore mailing list, and receive invitations to openings, Arts of Kenmore news and Call for Artists, email the organization.

The Arts of Kenmore (AOK) has partnered with the City of Kenmore to produce four to five art exhibits per year at no cost to the city. AOK is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization whose goal is to encourage and promote both passive and active participation in all forms of the arts by the citizens of the area for the enrichment of the community. Every year, AOK produces the Kenmore Art Show which features artwork by hundreds of local artists. AOK’s revenue provides art support and education grants to local schools.

More information about AOK. You can purchase artwork from the current exhibit, learn more about the upcoming Kenmore Art Show, the grants for schools program and how to get involved with the Arts of Kenmore.

For further information contact David Maehren, President, The Arts of Kenmore.


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Shoreline Walks: Twin Ponds Thursday evening



“Shoreline Walks” explores Twin Ponds Park on Thursday, September 12, 2013

Join fellow walkers in exploring areas of Shoreline as part of “Shoreline Walks”, a free Community Walking program sponsored by the City of Shoreline. On Thursday, September 12th at 7pm, COL (R) Ray Coffey will lead the group on an evening stroll through Twin Ponds Park, taking a close look at some of the water fowl that inhabit the ponds and surrounding area. Twin Ponds is a beautiful park on the east side of Shoreline and is a great area to go walking and explore nature within our city. 

Thursday, September 12, 7:00pm
Twin Ponds Park Walk

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

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

Check out the webpage for more details or contact Marianne Johnson 206-801-2638.  


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King's School opens school year with new STEM building


The new STEM building at King's School
is nestled into the hillside and trees

Photos and story by Steven H. Robinson

The Bundrant Ness Center STEM Building opened for the new school year at King's to an excited faculty and students.

Jr High science lab

King’s School STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) added Art to the building for Digital Arts, with digital photo and video which will be taught by Gwen Gracey who has been a faculty member at King’s for 37 years.

The Bundrant Ness Center is an $11 million building with 27,000 sq. ft .which includes six science, six math, and six technology rooms. The spaces were built to be collaborative, flexible and efficient learning spaces. The building is on schedule and budget for completion.

Science Chair Sharon Satucci
in her new classroom

The classrooms integrate technology with Smart/Tech boards which allow instructors to incorporate computer, internet, handwritten diagrams and microscope images. Anything on the board can be retrieved by students on their smart devices (Phone, I-pod, tablet, computer) for review.

75% of the students in the King’s High School program take math and science all four years.  Classes are 45 minute blocks of instruction over an 18 week block.

Mikel Thompson's students and Robot 3717
placed 2nd in the 2013 World Competition

Mikel Thompson from the math and technology department has been involved for many years with the Robotics program. King’s won 2nd place in the International Robotics competition this year.  They compete in the “First Robotics” competitions each year and will host the Regional District  meet next year at King’s. The robotics students consider themselves as “Geeks and Nerds” and have won the respect of their peers on campus with their expertise and success. First Robotics' theme is “Sports for the Mind.”


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Street Scenes: Road Warrior returns from Burning Man

Thursday, September 5, 2013

Road Warrior returns from Burning Man
Photo copyright Marc Weinberg
Seen on a Shoreline street: Rumor has it that the owners of the vehicle just returned from the Burning Man arts festival in the Nevada desert.


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Allen Schauffler starts new job for Al Jazeera

Allen Schauffler
Photo by Mauri Moore Shuler
By Mauri Moore Shuler

The Al Jazeera America office on Westlake Avenue in Seattle is buzzing with producers, photographers and editors working the phones, setting up equipment, preparing stories for the one correspondent in the office, Allen Schauffler, a Lake Forest Park resident. 

After two decades at KING-TV, Allen just became the new network’s only Northwest correspondent. The fledgling network, based in New York, is up and running on Comcast, Direct TV and Dish. The Seattle office is still a work in progress. (Allen doesn’t even have business cards yet.) But, they have lots of stories to tell the nation about the Pacific Northwest and our own Allen Schauffler is excited to tell them.

“We have done stories on a bee sperm bank and the popularity of major league soccer. We are eager to get to Alaska to cover the tsunami debris and a small college that may be home to the next Olympic ski team. Stories in Oregon are waiting for us, too,” Allen adds, “we’re just trying to find the time to get to them all.”

Allen’s office includes a big view of downtown Seattle where the high-energy, highly-respected newsman can reflect on what’s ahead for him, rather than what he leaves behind.

“I do miss the big team at KING-TV and their “Rolodex” of phone numbers,” he says, laughing, “and it was great. I had one of the great jobs in television.” He listed all the “beats” he was able to cover in his 21 years there, “and I had my own political show for a while and went to 7 Olympics. It was just time for something new.”

He learned of the job opening from his agent and flew to New York to see what the buzz was all about.

“They talked a great game,” he says, frankly. “They said, we want you to find interesting stories in the Northwest and tell them in an interesting way. We won’t tell you how to tell them, either.” That’s a mighty temptation for a newsman. But, like most journalists, he’s also cautious. “So, ask me in a year!”

Allen loves living in Lake Forest Park where he is only 20 minutes from work. He and his wife, “2 spoiled dogs and a spoiled cat,” have lived here for 18 of their 30 year marriage.

“It’s green, leafy, and we get visited by owls, coyotes and a bald eagle or two. It’s just a great place.”

As weekend anchor at KING-TV, Allen has high visibility in the community. Will he miss that by becoming a network correspondent?
  
“Oh, that was great and this is just different. People in this city are pretty mellow about all that, anyway.”

Does he know how many local people see his work? “Not at all and I’ve never concerned myself with that. Somebody else can stress over the numbers. I just do the news. My goal is just to work my ass off and see everything in the Northwest!”

His reach may go farther than the Northwest since rumor has it the Seattle-based crew has been told they will go to South Africa to help cover the passage of Nelson Mandela and all the impact of the icon’s life. 
  
That could be just the beginning of his new life outside of local television. But, Allen Schauffler seems to have the right attitude:
  
“I was lucky to be there. I am lucky to be here.


(Mauri Moore Shuler is a former NBC News bureau chief and former Edmonds City Councilmember and trustee for Edmonds Community College. She now lives on a houseboat on Lake Union and writes.) 


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John Resha kick off at Civic Club Saturday

John Resha will hold his campaign kick-off event at the Lake Forest Park Civic Club (17301 Beach Drive, Lake Forest Park) on Saturday, September 7th, 4pm-6pm. Come join this celebration of community with friends and supporters.

Please bring your favorite beverage and an appetizer to share. Come on down to talk with John Resha and supporters like Lake Forest Park Councilmembers Don Fiene and Catherine Stanford, and County Councilmember Rod Dembowski.

For more information, email john@johnresha.com.

(This is a courtesy announcement, available to all current, local candidates)


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Keeping up with Rain City Rotary

Rain City Rotary ran the beer garden at Jazz Walk
Proceeds went to fight polio worldwide
Photo by Donna Eggen

By Donna Eggen

August was a busy month for Rain City Rotary!

On August 13th we sold beer and wine at the North City Jazz Walk.

It was fun meeting and visiting with people while listening to good Jazz music. We made over $500, which will go to Rotary International’s campaign to end Polio worldwide.

RCR member Kim Lancaster said, “It was another great year for Rain City Rotary at the North City Jazz Walk.  Thanks to everyone who purchased beer and wine from us, and gave “a little extra”  to help end Polio. We appreciate all the work done by Keith and Robin McClelland, Penny Brenton, Ellen Sullivan, Charlotte Haines and many others to make the Jazz Walk happen”.
                                                                       
Rain City's job is to hand out backpacks at the
Back to School Event


On August 24th Rain City Rotary gave out backpacks at the Shoreline Back to School event. We gave out 1100 backpacks, each filled with supplies for the students to begin the school year. This has become our “place”, and we look forward to it each year.

RCR member Tom Andrews said, “After putting three children through the Shoreline schools with all the backpacks and supplies they needed, it was gratifying to have a little part in helping kids whose parents are struggling financially get what they needed to go back to school”.

Rain City Rotary meets most Thursday nights at 6:30pm.  Visit Rain City Rotary to follow our schedule.

  

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Dembowski and County Assessor Lloyd Hara to host Town Hall Meeting in Lake Forest Park

Metropolitan King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski and King County Assessor Lloyd Hara will host a town hall meeting to discuss property valuations, taxes, services the Department of Assessments provides to assist King County property owners, and will also present information on tax appeals.


Thursday, September 19, 2013
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Third Place Commons
17171 Bothell Way NE
Lake Forest Park

This town hall will be an opportunity for the residents to learn more about their property assessments and values, senior and disabled exemptions, new online services, and the appeals process.
“I am honored to co-host this town hall to discuss property taxes with Assessor Hara,” said Councilmember Dembowski. “This will be an excellent opportunity for property owners to learn about exemptions and appeals, and the assistance our office can provide.”

“We are beginning to see a recovery in the housing market in King County,” said King County Assessor Lloyd Hara. 
“Though property values continue to decline in selected areas, there are also a number of areas where property values are increasing, including in the city of Seattle and the Eastside.”

Property tax levels are mixed in King County for 2013, with property values and property taxes down for many. However, some property owners will see their property values decline while their property taxes increase, and other property owners will see both their property values increase and property taxes increase.

Councilmember Dembowski and Assessor Hara will be joined by representatives from the Board of Equalization and Tax Advisor Office to answer questions from the public.



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Volunteer superstar wanted

The North Urban Human Services Alliance is seeking a North King County volunteer superstar! If' you're looking to gain some leadership experience (and have a great time) then we've got a great opportunity for you! This fall, we're partnering with Seattle Works to bring their TeamWorks program to North King County and we need a Team Captain

Team Captains recruit and rally their 10-15 member team for one project a month from October - January. On the second Saturday of each month these teams go out into the community and volunteer their time with a worthy organization. Plus, for the North King County pilot program, team members get to sign up for only $10 (regularly $35)! More information on TeamWorks here and feel free to e-mail to get involved.



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BECU announces the People Helping People awards

Shoreline BECU at Gateway Plaza


BECU is now accepting nominations for the inaugural “People Helping People Awards”. The Awards recognize and honor BECU members and local non-profits supported by the membership in the Puget Sound area.

From now until the end of September, BECU members can nominate their favorite local non-profits to receive a $10,000 Community Benefit Award. All semi-finalists will have a chance to receive an additional $5,000 People’s Choice Award. This award will go to the non-profit organization that receives the most popular votes during an open vote period from 10/7-10/11 on BECU’s Facebook page.  In addition, one BECU member will also receive a $15,000 Member Volunteer of the Year Award (payable to the nominated charity) in recognition of their work and support with the non-profit they nominated.

“As a not-for-profit credit union founded on the principle of people helping people, we are encouraged by the work done by our members and non-profit organizations in communities around the Puget Sound region,” said Sara Moorehead, VP of Community Affairs. “We’ve wanted to find a way to show gratitude to our members and at the same time provide much-needed funds to support the great work of local non-profits.”

More information here on BECU People Helping People Awards.

About BECU
Governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, BECU is a not-for-profit credit union owned by the members. Profits are returned to the members in the form of better rates and fewer fees. With more than 825,000 members and more than $11.5 billion in assets, BECU is the largest credit union in Washington and one of the top five financial cooperatives in the country. BECU currently operates over 40 locations in the Puget Sound region. All Washington state residents are eligible to join.


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Open house at Shoreline Fire Headquarters Oct 12

Shoreline Firefighters (Local 1760 IAFF)  invite you to their annual OPEN HOUSE at Fire Department Headquarters, Saturday, October 12 from 10:00am to 1:00pm.

Come join us for light snacks, getting to know your fire and EMS response crews, and watch us practice search and rescue, fire operations, emergency medical interventions, and ask us all about our jobs! Bring the whole family! And don't forget your cameras! 

Change of plans: The open house is from 10am to 1pm

Updated 09-18-2013 10:15pm

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It's all happening at the zoo - fall backyard habitat classes


Fall Backyard Habitat Classes at Woodland Park Zoo

In this series of five classes, you’ll learn from experts from Seattle Audubon, Washington Native Plant Society, Washington Department of Fish / Wildlife, and Woodland Park Zoo about how to design your wildlife habitat, attract birds and other wildlife to your backyard, select and care for native plants, manage your backyard sustainably, and get your yard certified as a Backyard Habitat. Classes may be taken separately or as a five-part series.

Attracting Birds to your Backyard 
Wednesday, September 25th from 7 to 9 p.m.
Join Neil Zimmerman, Seattle Audubon Outreach Chair and Master Birder, to learn how to attract and care for birds in your yard through plant selection, gardening practices, placement and maintenance of bird feeders and nestboxes and use of water features.

Site Evaluation, Design, and Maintenance 
Tuesday, October 8th from 7 to 9 p.m.
Join Allen Howard, Woodland Park Zoo horticulture staff, to learn the basic principles of creating habitat for wildlife, with a focus on planning, site analysis, design and garden maintenance.

Butterflies / Bees 
Saturday, October 19th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Join Woodland Park Zoo entomologist Erin Sullivan and horticulturalist David Selk to discover how to attract and care for local butterflies and bees. You’ll learn about the importance of these backyard pollinators as well as the threats they face and what you can do to help, including insect-friendly gardening practices.

Fall Plants and Planting 
Saturday, October 19th from 1 to 3 p.m.
Join Monica Vander Vieren, Washington Native Plant Society Native Plant Steward, and David Selk, Woodland Park Zoo horticulturist, to discover how different plants in your garden can provide for the basic needs of wildlife. The class includes a plant walk around zoo grounds focusing on aesthetic and size considerations, as well as proper planting techniques.  

Weeds and “Pests” in your Backyard Habitat 
Wednesday, October 23rd from 7 to 9 p.m.
Join Sasha Shaw, King County Noxious Weed education specialist, and Chris Anderson, Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife biologist, to learn how to identify and eradicate problem weeds and coexist peacefully and legally with all wildlife that are attracted to your backyard habitat.

Cost: $25 per person / $100 for the five-part series if you register before 3:00pm on the first day of the five-part series.

For more information and to register, see the zoo's website
The Woodland Park Zoo is located at 601 N 59th St, Seattle 98103.



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Listening event on Syria: Congressman Jim McDermott

From Congressman Jim McDermott, 7th District (Shoreline, Lake Forest Park)


In the past week, I have received hundreds of calls from constituents about a possible military action in Syria. It’s a serious issue that deserves a public debate, and while I have heard from President Obama and his national security team, I need to hear from you. I will be asked to vote on this issue as your Representative and I want to give you the chance to voice your opinions in person.

I will be hosting a listening session this Sunday to hear your thoughts and concerns regarding the current situation in Syria. Please join me.

Listening Session on Our Options in Syria
Sunday, September 8
7:00pm
University Temple United Methodist Church
1415 NE 43rd St, Seattle, 98105

Please RSVP to my District Office or on my Facebook page.
District Office: 206-553-7170

Sincerely,
Congressman Jim McDermott

PS – If you’d like to stay up to date on what I’m doing in Washington or in DC, sign up for my e-newsletter, find me on Facebook, or follow me on Twitter!

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WeatherWatcher: Significant rain and thunder showers possible Thursday afternoon through Friday

Wednesday, September 4, 2013


Significant rain and thunder showers possible Thursday afternoon through Friday.

We have a low pressure system that has been hanging out off the coast of Washington for most of this week giving us the showers and clouds and occasional thunder claps.

The big story is that low will be moving inland starting tomorrow and slowly moving through Friday and Saturday. Measure of instability called CAPE (Convective Available Potential Energy) is expected to be much higher than normal for this area.

The big general consensus points to major convection tomorrow generating large thunder cells that could produce downpours not unlike last Thursday's downpours that affected the Sea-Tac area, Edmonds, and Everett. These storm cells could cover the entire Puget Sound region.

Scene in Edmonds last Thursday. Note the overflowing manhole.
Photo by Carl Dinse

Be prepared for possible urban flooding, and rapid flooding. We could receive 2-4 inches of rain in the course of an hour with one of these storm cells. The nature will be hit and miss, so we may just be grazed by a storm cell and not receive any rain at all. Scattered heavy downpours are likely however so be careful, especially during the afternoon and evening commute on Thursday.

For up to the minute weather conditions and historic data, as well as links to weather information and resources, check out my page.

Follow me on Twitter: @SWeatherWatcher for any updates on weather events approaching our area.


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SummerSet Arts Festival Schedule of Events for Saturday

Blue Heron canoe group will perform at SummerSet

SummerSet Arts Festival Schedule of Events 
for Saturday, September 7, 2013


On Saturday, September 7th, Ronald Bog Park will come alive with free art-making for all ages, live music, sculpture exhibition, Duwamish basketry, and special performances! Highlights include:

1:00pm – Festival opens with 29 stations of music, art, and activities. Listen to an Old-Time Jam, Folk, Celtic, and/or Great American Songbook tunes

2:00pm – Blue Heron Canoe Group performs dancing, drumming, and singing. Also find Jazz, Clarinets Around the Sound, Jazz, Folk music, and First Nation Storytelling

Bubbleman enchants the crowd
Photo by About to Snap Photography

3:00pm – Bubbleman creates a fantastical interactive bubble display. Music on tap is the Peterka Family Band, Bluegrass jam, Folk, and Scandinavian and Irish Tunes

4:00pm – 5Bit a capella group performs. Across the park, Tierra Caliente music of Mexico is played by Paul Anastasio and Elena DeLisle-Perry, and more Folk and Bluegrass jam on.

Check out the bus shelter!

Throughout the afternoon art-making for all ages is offered: Nature Crowns, Duwamish basketry, Sun Prints, Simple found object instrument-making and jam, Clay Sculpture, Peace Pinwheels, Turtles of Ronald Bog, Artist Trading Cards, and more.

Walk along the colorful pathway

Additional fun includes Hula Hooping, Solar Cooking, and Storytime with songs. Learn more about Ronald Bog Park and greater Shoreline area with Vicki Stiles of Shoreline Historical Museum and members of Shoreline Rotary Clubs.

A section of Lorenzo Moog's
wrapped tree branch sculpture

Parking is reserved for festival-goers at the three school/church lots on Meridian near N 175th St. junction. 

Bring a chair and spend the afternoon igniting your creativity and connecting with your neighbors at SummerSet Arts Festival: Celebrating Ronald Bog. Hot dog cart and ice cream truck on hand. 

For more info contact Cynthia 206-218-3302.



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Kick-off Thursday for Hilda Thompson for LFP City Council

Come join in the kick-off of Hilda Thompson's campaign for Lake Forest Park City Council! This is an opportunity to meet locally elected officials including Lake Forest Park Deputy Mayor Catherine Stanford and King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski.

(This is a courtesy announcement, available to all current, local candidates)

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King5 gives a sneak peek of the new Shorewood High School

Our news partner King5 has a video story showing part of the new Shorewood High School.


Students and teachers at Shorewood High School are walking into a brand new building this year 
"I’m very excited. It’s beginning a new school year but it’s pretty incredible to open a 220,000-square foot high school facility all at once. It’s a rare opportunity,” principal Bill Dunbar said. 
Students now have state-of-the-art and high-tech classrooms with wireless capabilities to go along with the iPads they receive from the school district.

Everyone will be able to see the new school at the open house and dedication on Saturday, October 12, 1 to 4pm with the program at 1:30pm in the gymnasium.


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Shorewood boys tennis 2013 preview

Shorewood Boys Tennis. From left,
Stuart Schachle, Jamie Wright, Logan Keebler and Cameron McDowell
Photo by Arne Moreno


The Shorewood boys tennis team will begin the Fall 2013 Wesco 3A tennis season looking to win the league championship for the third straight year.

Last season, after losing ten seniors to graduation, returning players stepped up and surprised the league by winning the championship for a second straight year.

This year the T-Birds are led by team senior captains Logan Keebler and Jamie Wright. Also helping lead the team are returning WIAA state doubles qualifiers, District 1 and Wesco South 3A doubles champions Cameron McDowell and Stuart Schachle.

The team will be a combination of 8 returning players and new players moving up from the junior varsity.

Shorewood's tennis team will be a a mix of lots of experience and talented new players. Also two freshman, Jack Bong and Peter Smith, made the varsity team.

(If you have information about sports at your school, send it to us)


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Kenmore Coffee with Council Monday

The Kenmore City Council invites citizens to Coffee with Council on Monday, September 9 at 7:30am and Saturday, September 21 at 8:00am at Espresso Works, 6734 NE 181st Street. Citizens are encouraged to attend these informal sessions to ask questions, discuss issues and offer suggestions on any topic of interest. 


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Dine well and do good - Sunday benefit for Third Place Commons


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US Bank robbed at Aurora Square

Police car in front of US Bank
Photo by Victoria Rhoades

The US Bank at Aurora Square, 15415 Westminster Way N, was robbed on Tuesday around 3:48pm.

A man entered with what was described as a homemade mask, demanded money and fled. He was described as a white male, wearing a white shirt and gloves.

A teller injured herself when she tripped and fell while running from the scene.

 Four police vehicles and a fire truck responded to the alarm, with an aid car following later. 


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Flower dogs

Photo by Patricia Hale

Martin Král's photo of the dogs at the Dahlia Show (When is a dahlia like a dog?) prompted Ridgecrest resident Patty Hale to send in this photo she took in Mexico.

This one actually is a flower - a chrysanthemum.


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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 or if the name is in color, you can click to go to the full recipe.

SEPT. 4-10, 2013 


Thurs, Sept. 5   Summer Fruit Chicken Salad

Fri,  Sept. 6      Wild Mushroom and Bacon Frittata

                        Grizzlie’s Karakoram Granola with yogurt 



Tues, Sept. 10   Raw ‘Massaged’ Kale


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Shoreline City Council agenda for Monday, Sept 9



The Shoreline City Council meets on Monday evening, 7pm, in the Council Chambers of Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N.

Here are the agenda highlights for Monday's meeting, Sept 9, 2013:

  • Executive Session: Personnel
  • Preliminary 2014 Supplemental Budget Requests
  • Proclamation of Emergency Preparedness Month
  • Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Enter into a Contract for the Pre-Design Phase of the Hidden Lake Bridge Project
  • Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the SeaShore Transportation Forum
  • Amending the 2013 Comprehensive Plan Docket
  • Appointment of Interim City Manager
  • Motion to Approve Final Comments on Light Rail Draft Environmental Impact Statement
  • Amending the Comprehensive Plan - Revision to Light Rail Station Study Area Boundaries on Land Use Map and Addition of Definitions for Land Use and Mobility Study Areas
  • Discussion of the Surface Water Utility



Meetings are available online and broadcast on cable channels 21 and 37 on Tuesday at noon and 8:00pm and Wednesday through Sunday at 6:00am, noon and 8:00pm.



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