Look back so you can look forward - Washington Adoption Reunion Movement

Monday, September 23, 2013


By Pam Queen, WARM –WA Adoption Reunion Movement

What makes up an adoptee’s autobiography? Not much ... especially for those not in some way reunited with their birth parents. You have those blank pages for medical, genetics, and histories.

So, fellow adoptees, how do you intend to fill your pages?  Look back by choosing to search.

Under State law, a trained Confidential Intermediary (CI) must be assigned to receive sealed court records, search, make discreet inquiries, and obtain written consent, before a reunion can be achieved. Trained by WARM, our CIs are volunteers who receive a stipend for search expenses. Of the current group of active WARM CIs, three CIs have nearly a total of 100 years of experience among them. All WARM CIs have many search techniques and are sympathetic to the various emotional issues surrounding adoption and reunion. Many WARM CIs are birth parents, adoptees, and adoptive parents (the Triad). In some way, all have lived the life of a triad member and experienced reunion. They are tenacious sleuths.

Since the intermediary receives documents that can be anywhere from 100 to maybe 25 years old, they not only need a knowledge of history but have built a repertoire of various search techniques.  The Internet now plays a part in the search process along with some private sites. Years ago, I remember spending hours at the Seattle Public Library hefting those tomes called Coles or Polk’s Directories off and on the stacks. Not a pleasant way to spend a day but the search can be addictive and very rewarding when a major clue is found.

Each search is unique and some have complex processes. While my current volunteer position with WARM is not as an active CI, every so often I challenge my skills. For a recent case, I used Ancestry.com to determine both birth parents had died along with one of the adoptee’s siblings.  This information was passed to the assigned CI. In a matter of minutes the CI located one of the other siblings, called her, and the consent was out in the mail for the sibling’s signature. Once the CI receives the signed consent, the remaining three siblings are reunited. 

Not all search and reunions have such a short time span but usually that part of the process moves along much faster than the PRE-Internet era. Before the search is forwarded to the CI, lengthy processes occur at the WARM office. Recently, a Board member volunteered to assemble an electronic flow chart of just the basic court requirements. With the help of the office staff, the 24”x 30” flow chart was produced. 

When the CI has 100% or nearly 100% assurances of locating the correct person, a discreet inquiry is made to again verify the correct person has been located, if he/she is free to talk, the reason for the call, answer questions, and the CI requests consent. These few items are only part of the entire conversation.

Why do people search? Many reasons. As I mentioned, each search is a unique experience and personal to the client. Might sound strange but I liken the urge to search as the alignment of the stars. There is a defining moment. For some, their health takes a nose dive. Recently, we had two 40-ish gentlemen contact WARM as each has a very serious health issue. One man needs to know if his condition is genetic as his treatment is predicated on the source of the illness.

Through the DNA site, 23andme, I have become acquainted with many new distant genetic cousins. I always explain about my adoption and WARM. Linda replied:

“Just wanted to touch base and let you know that the work you do with medical histories with adoptees is badly needed. Paul’s sister has been in the hospital the last 4 days and in their family they have a birth defect in their hearts and atrial fib. Medical history is so important. We have shared ours with any adoptee or person that wants it and we explain the birth defect so they will know about it as it does not end up on any genetic testing so far. We also have MTHFR defects which can affect many aspects of health. This is just a short note to tell you that we appreciate what you do. It is so important as these histories may mean life or death for a person.”

Years ago during a WARM semi-monthly meeting where we shared our stories, a young lady rose and talked about the progress of her search and her background. At the same time the lady sitting to my left was becoming tearful.

In the next few minutes, the situation became obvious that the woman next to me was the birth mother of the young lady. As the young lady spoke, the shared information became very familiar to the older woman next to me. The search immediately came to fruition. They met for the first time in an ante-room separate from the meeting room. Neither knew the other would attend the same meeting. Ah, the stars aligned.

The relationship this birth mom and adoptee had in the future is their personal story. The future is what you make of it. You begin to write on those blank pages and how many pages you complete over time is your choice. Those searching who have realistic expectations fare better in reunion than those searching who have such high expectations there is no way the found person can fulfill them. Adoptee/birth parent reunions are no different than any biological family. You like some relatives and some you don’t but if you do not take the step to reunion, you live in a fantasy world. ‘What-if’ is not a healthy environment. People and circumstances can change. Educate yourself to understand adoption search issues.

I highly suggest taking a look at the books listed on the WARM website in the resource section.  Each can expand your view and understanding of what life is like for an adoptee / birth parent / adoptive parent. The psychologist, Reuben Panner, was a pioneer and teamed up with Baran and Sorosky to write the seminal book, The Adoption Triangle. Back in the 70s, nearly nothing had been written on adoption and search. This book broke ground and opened the flood gates for further discussion on the entire subject of adoption and search.

33 years ago I looked back, the stars aligned, and my pages are still a work in progress. I predict someone will read about WARM through this publication and begin their search. Someone will experience the need to fill their pages …. and the stars will align.

Shoreline resident Pam Queen has been a member of WARM since 1977 and is currently the President and Treasurer.



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Bring your book club - Random House reps will talk about new books

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

17171 Bothell Way NE
Lake Forest Park, WA  98155
206-366-3316


Sue Sanders
Mom, I’m Not a Kid Anymore
Tuesday, September 24 at 7pm

Sue Sanders takes a virtual dive into the community of reading parents, outing the universal issues that face them and their tweens, and guides by example, in 25 conversations and moments she has shared with her daughter, Lizzie.


SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Reps Pick Night Random House
Tuesday, September 24 at 7pm

Let’s talk about books! We are hosting a visit from our Random House book reps, who will share all the best of the Fall catalog of wonderful books. You’re invited to peruse and learn more on all the books we’re buzzing about.  Join us with your book club for tea, cookies and excellent books.  There will be prizes!


Susan Cooper
Ghost Hawk (Simon and Schuster)
Thursday, September 26 at 7pm

Newbery award-winning and acclaimed young adult historical fiction author Susan Cooper intertwines the stories of Little Hawk and John Wakely to form a fascinating tale of friendship and an eye-opening look at the history of our nation.

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Trunk sale in north Seattle Saturday

Broadview United Church of Christ
Trunk Sale
325 N 125th St
Seattle 98133
Information 206-402-3845



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Car crashes into house in Kenmore, causes natural gas scare

According to the Bothell Reporter, when a car crashed into a home in Kenmore, it destroyed the gas meter and broke the gas line in the home. 

The quick thinking and emergency training of the homeowner averted a possibly major explosion.


(Jeff) Fjelstul noticed the car destroyed his natural gas meter and gas began filling his home. 
"I saw what I thought was smoke coming from the car," he said. "I envisioned a mushroom cloud over Kenmore. 
"One specific lesson from his trauma class kicked in - secure the scene first. 
"I ran inside and cut the power to the house and my wife called 911," he said.
That quick thinking may have saved his home, and possibly the neighborhood, as the uninterrupted gas line filled the cool night air with natural gas."

Read the entire story


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2013 Korean Culinary Competition



The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea hosts “2013 Korean Culinary Competition”. Following the success of last year’s competition, it is believed to provide the opportunity to experience the diversity of Korean cuisine and demonstrate their to aspiring chefs.

Saturday, September 28, 2013, 11:00am – 2:00pm at The Art Institute of Seattle, North Campus, 2323 Elliott Ave, Seattle, WA 98121

The participants are Culinary students in teams from AI, Le Cordon Bleu, and Lake Washington Institute of Technology

The judges are of Chef Heong Soon Park (Chan/Baco), Chef Rachel Yang (Joule/Revel), Professor John Fisher (ACF). The award winning teams will be given scholarships and the opportunity to serve the winning dish at “2013 Korean Food Festival” on Nov.14, 2013.



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Eat yogurt - help Shorecrest Spree


Shoreline Menchies is the place to be Friday nights after Shorecrest high school football games!

Bring this coupon or mention you are supporting Shorecrest, and Menchies will donate 20% of your purchase to support Senior Spree.

Spree is the traditional, safe and fun, all-night Grad Party sponsored by PTSA. Do your part and have some fro-yo on Fridays!

Menchies is in Gateway Plaza at N 185th and Aurora.


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Community musicians invited to join the SCC Jazz Ensemble


Community musicians and all SCC students are welcome to audition for the SCC Jazz Ensemble. 

Auditions will be held in room 818 in the #800 Music Building at 4pm on Wednesday, Sept 25 and Monday, Sept 30.

Email for more information or see Doug Reid in Office 812. For jazz band and other ensemble information check the college website


Shoreline Community College is located at 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133.


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Crime in Shoreline A-Z: Homeowner uses Bear Spray against trespasser

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Crime in Shoreline A - Z
August 27- Sept 2, 2013

Every week - death investigations, suicide attempts, domestic violence, child abuse, violent people with mental issues, arrest warrants, drivers with suspended license, credit card identify theft, runaway kids, wandering seniors, well-being checks, natural deaths, driving violations with DUI drivers, tracking sex offenders - and here's the rest:

A - Homeless man climbed over back fence into yard - homeowner sprays him with an entire can of Bear Spray

Alcohol and pedestrians - Picked up a drunk at 145th and Interlake - he had outstanding warrants so they handed him off to Kirkland

Arrest - Person passed out in bus shelter at SCC was booked for violating previous Trespass / Individual who refused to leave the Hideaway Casino had an outstanding warrant and was in possession of narcotics

Assault - Road rage incident at 175th and Aurora - one side spits on the other / Man stabs his father with a knife

Bicycle - Stolen from condo at 165xx 5th NE

Burglary - Repeat burglary at 175xx Wallingford - suspect's photo taken as he came through bathroom window / Broke in thru rear slider at 148xx Interlake N / Tools stolen from detached shed 197xx Forest Park Dr / Stole tools and equipment from locked storage in carport at 200xx 8th NW / Burglar cut screen to enter unlocked bathroom window at 12xx NW 168th - burglar may still have been in home when homeowner returned

Car prowl - 198xx Ashworth / Several vehicles at Ballinger Commons on Bagley / Whitman Plaza Apts / 5xx NW 203rd / Private, locked parking garage at The Blakeley / 151xx Stone Ln N / 202xx 23rd Pl NW

Cars and parts stolen – 1995 Honda Civic stolen from Big 5 parking lot / 148xx 6th NE car stolen from in front of residence / Attempt to steal car by reprogramming key 192xx 15th NW / License plates stolen from car at Seattle Golf Club / Car stolen from B and Y Auto Repair

Domestic violence - Brother v brother / Mother son / Father son / Father son / Father son

Found - Stolen car found at 145th Arco station, driver detained / Bicycle stroller with toolbox and backpack found on cut-thru trail in Innis Arden / Property from a stolen vehicle was dumped and found / Recovered stolen auto at Goodwill parking lot

Larceny, public places –  Sears shoplift / Cell phone stolen from cart at Home Depot / Merchandise from Costco / Phone and iPad stolen from Shorecrest athletic locker / Purse stolen from back room at Jersey Mike's via open security door to parking lot / Theft from Home Depot / Man in wheelchair suspected of theft from Ballinger Rite Aid / Costco female tried returns with fake receipt / Purse stolen from car at convenience store / NAPA auto parts / Wallet and cell phone stolen from office of Evergreen RV / Cell phone stolen outside of Shari's Restaurant / Big 5 Sporting Goods

Larceny, grocery stores - Shoplifter who tried to exit Haggen's with a six-pack of beer was Trespassed / Alcohol from Aurora Safeway / Fred Meyer customer got a back pack and filled it with deli food and 4 bottles of Crown Royal / Suspect concealed liquor and ID in backpack but dropped it when exiting Aurora Safeway / 5' blonde female filled her cart at Aurora Safeway and wheeled it out the door / Shoplifter stole alcohol from Haggen's - merchandise recovered / Female Trespassed from Haggen's after shoplifting

Larceny, private residences - Items stolen from under open porch at 8xx NW 203rd / Tool bag taken from back of truck at Forest Villa

Mail theft - 8xx NE 202nd

Trespass - From Aurora Safeway after creating a disturbance when being denied sale of alcohol

Vandalism - Mailbox vandalized 163xx 25 NE / Fight between two males resulted in damage to fence 167xx N Park / Front yard egged at 2xx NW 203rd - this is an ongoing occurrence

Vandalism in public places - Tags on posts at Echo Lake Park / Side mirrors knocked off car in parking lot at 150xx Aurora - waiting for business video

Z - Shoplifter concealed $99 worth of goods from Home Depot down his pants

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


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WeatherWatcher: Weekly Weather, colder, wetter

Sunday, September 22, 2013



  • Forecast
  • Last week's data
Forecast: We are going to start the week after our stormy first day of fall showery and chilly compared to what we are used to. Mid week we will clear up a little for some sun, but high temperatures will stay around or below 65°F. Friday another storm front will bring in a rainy day and keep things wet through the next weekend.


Last week's data:
High temperature: 79.1°F (Thursday)
Low temperature: 46.9°F (Thursday)
Rainiest day: 0.25 inches (Sunday)
Total rainfall: 0.33 inches
Warmest day: 61.4°F (Saturday)
Coldest day: 56.4°F (Tuesday)
Average temperature: 59.4°F (0.7°F colder than average)
Station historic average temperature: 60.1°F

Daily Average Temperature compared to station historic average.
Image by Carl Dinse


Warmest and coldest days are based on average temperature of the entire day, starting at midnight. All other averages are based on the whole week, starting Saturday morning at midnight. All weather data unless otherwise noted is sourced from Carl's weather station located in the Echo Lake neighborhood of Shoreline, Washington. 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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Issue statements from Lake Forest Park Council candidates Colberg and Thompson

Issue statements from Lake Forest Park Council candidates Colberg and Thompson


Lake Forest Park City Council candidates Jason Colberg and Hilda Thompson are running for the position that Councilwoman Sandy Koppenol is giving up.

Here are statements about campaign issues from the two candidates:

Jason Colberg

LFP residents are affected by property tax rates, commercial zoning, city ordinances, federal, state and county jurisdiction, funding and regulation. City relations and community involvement are part of the heartbeat of LFP. Jason Colberg, 44, a graduate of Montana State and LFP resident since 2002, brings leadership and a commitment to building community ties and strengthening an already thriving city.

As a home-owning, property-tax paying citizen, he cares about where his money is going, how it is spent, and would expand the revenue base by encouraging home-based businesses in LFP. A married father of two, Colberg cares about what LFP has to offer families in all aspects — from education, to natural resources, safety and future growth. Running for LFP City Council will allow Colberg to give input on decisions that will shape the future of LFP and preserve its present strengths.

Colberg has observed existing LFP leadership (including City Administrator Pete Rose, Mayor Goss, Council members Jeff Johnson and John Wright) and commends them for positive changes using fewer tax dollars. Of note is the recent rejection of the largest property tax increase in LFP history. Colberg looks forward to working with this qualified team and adding his experience and perspective.


Hilda Thompson

The most important issue facing Lake Forest Park is one you can see by walking down your street. Do you feel safe day and night? Are the sidewalks and pedestrian crossings safe? Are the streets themselves well-maintained? How about the roads – now cramped with traffic from the spillover of commuters heading around the lake to avoid paying the new 520 bridge toll? Our government: do you feel in touch with the city's decisions?

We live here because LFP has continually afforded us a great quality of life at a lower cost than surrounding cities. But that quality of life is at risk. Our roads are too congested, the parks not well kept up, police protection is compromised by budget cuts, and city council deliberations are more contentious than collaborative.

It’s time for a new generation of leaders to add our voices towards a better LFP. Born and raised here, I am committed to increasing the quality neighborhoods and to increasing your access to city council decisions through public participation where you don’t have to go to long meetings.

I’ll work towards a LFP that will be the region's proud example of how we can live in consort with our great environment.


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Quick-Start Shoreline Business Workshop, Tuesday September 24

Correction! September 24, 2014

Please join us on Tuesday September 24, 2014 from 12:00 to 1:30 pm at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Avenue N.

Quick-Start Shoreline is presented by Shoreline Community College Small Business Accelerator and the City of Shoreline. These workshops are designed to be helpful for start-up, existing or potential business owners. Sessions are free and open to the public.


Unique Profit Center Secrets Using QuickBooks Revealed: Part I
(Part II will take place the following Tuesday, October 1st)

Description

Most companies use QuickBooks as an electronic checkbook and they know it will do so much more if they just knew how to use it effectively.

There are a few Key Performance Indicator Reports in QuickBooks that once you understand them can set your cash flow and profit to soar to new heights!
Attendees can expect to...

Leave with an understanding how to setup QuickBooks to show The Five Key Performance Indicator Reports that are the gateway to Unique Profit Centers.

And you will come away with better understanding of why Job Profitability Reports, Profit / Loss and Balance Sheet Statements can actually help you run your business more effectively and put more money in the bank to operate and grow your business.

Randal DeHart will be
the presentor
Top reasons you should attend...

Some Of The Key Points We Will Cover

  • Business Tactics Vs. Business Strategy
  • Seven Of Dr. Deming’s Fourteen Points
  • First Three QuickBooks Primary Profit Centers
  • Calculate Your Employee Fully Burdened Labor Cost
  • Calculate What Ten Minutes Wastes Costs Your Company
  • Five Easy Processes To Streamline Production
  • Calculate Cost For Streamlining Production
  • Calculate Return On Investment For Streamlining Production
  • Learn How To Earn Massive Interest On Your Payables
  • Discover The Key Performance Indicator Reports


You can leave with a better understanding of what QuickBooks financial reports can do to help you operate and grow your business more effectively and put more money in the bank.


Randal DeHart, PMP, QPA is the co-founder of Business Consulting And Accounting in Lynnwood Washington. He is the leading expert in outsourced construction bookkeeping and accounting services for small construction companies across the USA. He is experienced as a Contractor, Project Management Professional, Construction Accountant, Intuit ProAdvisor and QuickBooks For Contractors Expert. This combination of experience and skill sets provides a unique perspective which allows him to see the world through the eyes of a contractor, Project Manager, Accountant and construction accountant. This quadruple understanding is what sets him apart from other Intuit ProAdvisors and accountants to the benefit of all of the construction contractors he serves across the USA. Visit his website to learn more.


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Little Lemon Drops raise $8,000 for Children's Hospital at Outdoor Movie Night

2013 Little Lemon Drops Junior Guild raised over $7,000
for Children's Hospital. Photo by Lisa Hirohata

Guild Members: Hannah Burns, Sydney Burns, Skylar Cooley, Marin Counter, Caroline Gugger, Sydney Kaplan, Paris McCaw, Meredith Rand, Samantha Rand, Audrey Rogerson, Charlotte Rogerson, Kate Sieler, Sheridan Stephenson, Natalie Wilder, and Charlotte Zinda.


Quite a crowd for Outdoor Movie Night
Photo by Lisa Hirohata

The Little Lemon Drops Junior Guild for Seattle Children's Hospital raised $8,000 at their 2nd annual outdoor movie night and raffle event on September 7, 2013.

The Little Lemon Drops Junior Guild of Seattle Children’s Hospital was founded in 2007 by Betsy Rand and Ani Sieler with their daughters Meredith and Kate, who started with a $225 donation from a lemonade stand in their front yard. The Guild has grown to fifteen girls in the last seven years, ranging in age from 11 to 16 years, and they all attend Shoreline and Lake Forest Park schools. To date, they have raised over $43,000 for uncompensated care at Seattle Children's Hospital! 


The Little Lemon Drops want to thank everyone who came to the movie, bought a raffle ticket and supported their event! To make a donation or check out photos from the event, visit their webpage.

Updated 9-23-2013 1:14pm


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Adult fitness equipment to be installed at Hillwood Park

The groundbreaking for the installation of adult fitness equipment at Hillwood Park will be Friday, September 27, 2013 at 3pm and the public is invited to attend.

Part of the activities that day will be a free Falls Prevention Workshop from 1-3pm at Calvin Church.


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Lake Forest Park City Council work session Monday


Work Session Agenda Topics Monday, September 23, 2013


4.II.
Introduction of 2012 International Building Code and Other Construction Related Codes

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Opening reception for photography exhibit in Kenmore Sept 27

Kittywake - Grand Cayman by Jim Boon


Arts of Kenmore Gallery @ Kenmore City Hall Group Photography Exhibit
Featuring photography by 
Jim Boon, Patrick McSweeney, Ken Stanback,
Terri Vincent, Melissa Wax, and WoodEye

You are invited to the Opening Reception September 27, 6:30pm – 8:00pm

Two of the featured photographers, Jim Boon and Ken Stanback, will give brief presentations about their photographic process. Light refreshments will be served.

This exciting Photographic Group Exhibit showcases a wide range of subject matter and photographic style.

The Gallery is at Kenmore City Hall, 18120 68th Ave NE, Kenmore 98028.


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Shorecrest to open Wesco 3A football play Sept. 27 with home game against Meadowdale after loss to Kamiak

Shorecrest v Kamiak September 20


The Shorecrest football team opens Western Conference 3A South play Friday, Sept. 27, with a home game against Meadowdale after a 35-19 home loss to 4A Kamiak Friday, Sept. 20.

Shorecrest and Meadowdale meet at 7 p.m. Friday at Shoreline Stadium.

The loss to Kamiak gave the Scots a 1-2 record against 4A teams before starting 3A play. Quarterback Nik Hendricks had 20 carries for 117 yards and two touchdowns for the Scots.
The Shorecrest junior varsity has a 0-2 record after losing at Edmonds-Woodway, 36-6, Sept. 9, and to Cascade, 25-21, Sept. 16 at Shoreline Stadium.

The Scot “C” team takes a 0-2 record into a Wednesday 6 p.m. game with Kamiak at Shoreline Stadium after losing at Lynnwood, 44-20, Sept. 11, and at Cascade, 32-14, Sept. 18.

Kamiak 35, Shorecrest 19
At Shoreline Stadium, Friday, Sept. 29
Kamiak ----- 14 7 0 14 -- 35
Shorecrest -- 0 7 0 12 -- 19

Scoring:
K--Josias Hawkins 25 punt block return (Jack Dineen kick)
K--Tyler Webley 3 run (Dineen kick)
K--Henderson Belk 31 pass from Tyler Becker (Dineen kick)
SC--Nik Kendricks 28 run (Torsen Etscheid kick)
K--Becker 1 run (Dineen kick)
SC--Hendricks 5 run (kick failed)
SC--Jake Oliver 10 pass from Hendricks (pass failed)
K--Belk 65 pass from Becker (Dineen kick)


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Book Review by Aarene Storms: Road Trip

Road Trip by Gary Paulsen and Jim Paulsen

Ben thinks his dad's "great ideas" aren't so great.

He's spent the family savings -- including money set aside for Ben's hard-earned hockey summer camp -- to create a new house remodeling business. He's decided to get a new puppy --although the family already has a perfectly good dog called Atticus. And he's decided that Ben needs to accompany him on a father-son road trip to get the puppy.

Along the way, they pick up a motley crew of companions: a friend with a bad reputation and a secret, a bus mechanic to look after the bus they borrow after the truck breaks down, an unemployed waitress/actress ... and of course, Atticus goes too, to keep everyone together like a good herding dog should.

Ben tells most of the story, but the occasional pages provided by Atticus are the best! This is a quick, light read.

Rating:
No sex or drugs, some references to "doing bad things" are deliberately vague. A few attempts at violence, quickly thwarted.

Recommended for readers ages 8 to adult, especially dog lovers.

The events may not have happened; still, the story is true. --R. Silvern

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


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Introductory campaign statement for incumbent Northshore Fire commissioner

Introductory campaign statement for Northshore Fire commissioner

Carolyn Armanini
Carolyn Armanini

Education: Bachelor of Arts degree
Occupation: Business and Finance Manager

As a Commissioner for over 13 years, I’m extremely proud of our achievements and the resulting strong support from the community. The next few years are critical as we responsibly plan for the future - identifying more efficient, cost-effective approaches to providing the best possible emergency medical, fire suppression, and fire prevention services to Kenmore and Lake Forest Park.

Now more than ever, it is essential that your elected commissioners have a thorough understanding of district operations, finances, and policies. I believe my proven experience, twenty-year career in finance and budgeting, former service as a Lake Forest Park City Councilmember, and passion about Northshore Fire are valuable in this process.

Please join retired Northshore fire chiefs, past and present fire commissioners, community leaders and neighbors in supporting my re-election. Our Fire Department is one of the finest in the Northwest and I am committed to making sure it remains so.


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Lynnwood Link survey work in September & October


During the months of September and October residents may notice field crews completing survey work in neighborhoods along the Interstate 5 corridor between Northgate and Lynnwood for the Lynnwood Link Extension project. All work will be completed during normal business hours within the public right-of-way and access to private property will not be necessary. Vehicular access will be maintained at all times.

The survey areas selected do not reflect any decisions about the future route or stations but do indicate key areas where more information is needed regardless of the preferred alternative that is expected to be identified by the Sound Transit Board this fall. 

Residents with questions about this survey work are encouraged to call Sound Transit and avoid approaching field staff with questions as they complete their work.

Planning continues on the extension of light rail to Lynnwood.

For more information about survey work or the Lynnwood Link Extension contact Roger Iwata, Community Outreach Corridor Lead at 206-689-4904.

Questions?


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Shoreline artist launches new website

Vancouver (Downtown Skyline), 2011
Oil on canvas by Carl Thomas Edwards  

Carl Thomas Edwards launches new website 

Fine arts painter Carl Thomas Edwards is pleased to announce the launch of his new website. The website features two galleries — Painting and Collage — and includes several new artworks by the Shoreline-based artist. Questions and/or comments can be sent to Carl Thomas Edwards,

About the Artist:

Carl Thomas Edwards’ work is inspired by the milieu of the Pacific Northwest, as well as environmental and industrial edge conditions. These conditions reveal a unique set of aesthetics rigorously defined by geography and economics. Employing traditional oil painting techniques, he attempts to inform the viewer through landscape that can be perceived as both familiar and unfamiliar. The viewer has the ability to write their own history into each scene depicted allowing for a polymorphous experience.



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King County Executive mourns loss of Hiroshi Yamauchi

King County Executive Dow Constantine issued the following statement on the death of Seattle Mariners majority owner Hiroshi Yamauchi:

“At a time when it seemed the Mariners were on their way out of town, Hiroshi Yamauchi stepped up to save baseball in Seattle. 
“Without his intervention we would never have seen Griffey mature into an MVP-level talent, Edgar’s double and the “Refuse to Lose” team in 1995, the 116-win season in 2001, Ichiro’s hits record, or Felix’s perfection. 
“I offer my sincere condolences to Mr. Yamauchi’s family and friends on his passing. I join Mariners fans across the region in thanking him for keeping Major League Baseball in Seattle.”

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Shorewood takes first soccer loss Thursday before Saturday victory

The Shorewood girls’ soccer team took its first loss Wednesday before a Saturday victory.

The Thunderbirds first loss came by a 3-1 score at the hands of a home Meadowdale team.

The loss gave Shorewood a 1-1 Western Conference 3A record before Saturday’s 3-1 victory over Holy Names of Seattle gave the Thunderbirds a 4-1 overall record.

The T-birds’ loss to Meadowdale came on what Shorewood coach Bill Wilkins called a “wonderful night for a game.”

Meadowdale scored 20 seconds into the game. Four minutes later, the Chiefs scored again for a 2-0 halftime lead.

In the second half, Shorewood picked up the intensity and missed a shot off the crossbar 2 minutes into the half. At the 50th minute Zoe Vincini finished a shot on a pass from Lisa Jensen. Shorewood had another shot off the post that nearly tied the game.

At the 67th minute, Meadowdale made the score 3-1.

Ashley Garay, Ariel Garay and Brianna Huntamer shared goal-keeping duties for Shorewood.

The Saturday victory over Holy Names was Shorewood’s final non-conference game, with 11 Wesco 3A regular-season games to play. Wilkins said that it came on a nice afternoon to play a game.

Shorewood scored in the 18th minute on a goal that started on a corner kick by Mikayla Morgan, was deflected by Carrie Jensen and finished by Lisa Jensen. At the 32nd minute Salyna McDonald scored her first goal of the season by dribbling down the right side and finding the net from a few yards out to bring the halftime score to 2-0.

Former Shorewood and Shorecrest coach Teddy Mitalas spoke to his Holy Names team at the half and Holy Names came out fired up. The Cougars scored in the first ten minutes of the half.

The game went back and forth until Melissa London crossed a free kick into the box that was headed in by Lisa Jensen for her second goal and the final tally of the match to bring the final score to 3-0.

Shorewood had Ariel Garay in goal.

The Thunderbirds next play Thursday, Sept. 26, at 7pm at Glacier Peak. Junior varsity teams from the two schools meet at 5pm.

Through five games, Vincini leads the Shorewood varsity with five goals and one assist for 11 points.


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Sound Transit board will choose a preferred route this fall for the Lynnwood Link

Joni Earl, CEO
Sound Transit

From the CEO Report by Joni Earl

Another major project we have going is the 8.5-mile extension of Link light rail from Northgate to Lynnwood. The Lynnwood Link trains will run in the I-5 corridor and by 2035 are expected to carry about 60,000 to 70,000 riders a day.

On Thursday, the Sound Transit Board held a special workshop here at Union Station to discuss the extension’s Draft Environmental Impact Statement that was released this summer. The DEIS evaluates the light rail route and station alternatives and describes the project's potential effects on the environment, nearby properties and transportation. The 60-day comment period for the document ends on Monday.

At Thursday’s workshop, Sound Transit staff went over the Draft EIS along with its findings and public comments. The Board is expected to choose a preferred route alternative this fall, which will then advance into preliminary engineering and the Final EIS.

Construction on the Lynnwood Link Extension is expected to begin around 2018 with train service starting in 2023.


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American Legion Life Changer award given to Camp Casey volunteer

Bill Briggs, Sr., center, was given the Life Changer Award
for 40 years volunteering to help physically disabled kids
From left Carroll Goering, Bill Briggs and Ken Hubbard


Bill Briggs, Sr., is this year’s winner of the American Legion Post 227 Life Changer Award. Over a 40-year period, Bill enabled several thousand physically disabled kids to attend a week-long summer camp, free of charge.

At different times, he served as Camp Casey cook, counselor, director, fund raiser and benefactor.   He did this as a member of the North Central Seattle Kiwanis club, the Camp Casey sponsor. For enriching the lives of thousands of disabled kids, Bill Briggs richly deserved the 2013 Life Changer Award. The award included a framed certificate signed by the Post 227 commander, Richard Seslar, and a $200 gift certificate for dining in the Sky City restaurant atop the Seattle Space Needle. Bill was nominated for the award by Ray Walters, President of the North Central Kiwanis club.

Post 227 held a luau on September 14 to honor Bill Briggs. Unfortunately, health issues prevented him from attending the luau. Bill’s friend, fellow Kiwanian and WWII Navy veteran, Ken Hubbard, attended the luau to accept the award on Bill’s behalf. Later, Ken and Post 227 member Carroll Goering went to Bill’s home to present the award materials to him.   


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Blue Heron Park gets cleaned up by volunteers

Saturday, September 21, 2013

Blue Heron Park after wood chips
Photo by Linda Holman



Saturday, September 21, 2013 Rotary members, Master Gardeners and park volunteers joined together to clean up Blue Heron Park in Lake Forest Park. The grass in the back part of the park was removed and chips were put down. The general cleanup involved weeding and removal of overgrown plants. This helped open up the park quite a bit for a more inviting feeling. 

Coordinator Linda Holman was enthusiastic about the day's work. "Our cleanup today at Blue Heron Park was fantastic. We really are reclaiming that little park. Thanks to everyone who came out to work."

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Call to artists: Ridgecrest Neighborhood beautification project


Metal Vault Lid and Concrete Apron


Ridgecrest Neighborhood Association (RNA) is seeking a local artist to contribute to a whimsical beautification project, in the heart of the Ridgecrest business district.

The project area is located at 5th Ave NE and NE 165th. The southwest corner of the intersection had all vegetation removed for the installation of a new fire hydrant and a ground level vault that contains a pumping switch station that increases the water pressure in more than ½ of the Ridgecrest Neighborhood.

After much planning and public input, a plan has taken shape that will include new plantings, river rock accents, bird houses, and signage (page 3 Proposed Site Plan). Located in the center of this installation, our plan is to camouflage the ground-level utility vault by painting it to resemble a small pond.

As part of a Mini-Grant awarded the RNA by the City of Shoreline, we will offer a $200 stipend to the artist and will supply all materials to complete the installation.

In order to comply with the terms of the grant, we will have this project completed by the end of 2013. The “canvas” for the art project is the metal vault lid and concrete apron (pictured on page 2), which measures: 95” by 77”. Upon completion of the over-all improvement project, the vault will be surrounded by river rock and low-growing landscape plants and grasses.

Our vision of the pond painting is open to interpretation; design styles could be based in fanciful, whimsical, quirky, or realistic and should include fish or frogs or other pond life.

Project Goals:

  • Generate pride of place
  • Create art that will encourage reflection and conversation while celebrating the neighborhood
  • Integrate visual interest into the existing hardscape to enliven the space
  • Create art that will be intriguing for pedestrian traffic

Timeline:

  • October 6: Submission deadline 5:00pm via email or contact Patty at 206-365-8596 to arrange for submission of hard-copy designs.
  • October 8:  Submission review by Ridgecrest Neighborhood Association Board of Directors
  • October 10: Artist official notification
  • October 10-12 (approximate):  Work with artist for procurement of materials
  • October 12-November 30:  Art installation and completion

Request for Proposals:
(Please send images in jpg. format and text documents in Word or make arrangements to submit hard copies)
1.  Statement of interest; one page maximum, describing your art and what inspires you about this particular opportunity.
2.  Image(s) of proposed artwork.
3.  Contact information, and if available: resume and references.
4.  Optional:  Images of past work

Submission deadline 10/6/2013 by 5:00pm. .RNA Board will review submissions at the monthly board meeting on October 8 at 7pm.



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Gardeners - come to a potluck Saturday evening

Friday, September 20, 2013



You are cordially invited to the second annual Harvest Potluck Banquet, Saturday, September 21, 7:00pm. The event is for gardeners and wanna-be gardeners from all over Shoreline. It takes place at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 14514 - 20th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155. Parking is located around the building, on the gravel lot north of the building, and in the two Park n Ride lots across the street. Enter via the ADA-accessible ramp at the front entrance. 

Bring a dish to share, especially ones with ingredients from your garden. Also, bring a copy of the recipe. Someone will be sure to ask for it. Bring your family, friends, neighbors and of course, your kids!


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Notice of Public Hearing Northshore Fire Department


Notice of Public Hearing Northshore Fire Department
King County Fire Protection District No.16

TO: All residents and owners of personal property and improvements to real property located within the geographical boundaries of King County Fire Protection District No. 16 (which includes the Year 2013 for the City of Lake Forest Park, and the City of Kenmore);

NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN that the Board of Commissioners of King County Fire Protection District No. 16 will hold a public hearing at the date, time and place specified below to:

  1. Review revenue sources for the District’s Year 2014 expense budget including revenue from property taxes and possible increases in property tax revenues, if any, as required by RCW 84.55.120; and
  2. Review and establish the Fire District’s benefit charges to be imposed in Year 2014 for the support of its legally authorized activities, which will maintain or improve the services afforded in the District, as provided in RCW 52.18.060.


DATE OF HEARING:  Tuesday, October 15, 2013

TIME OF HEARING:  1700 hours

PLACE OF HEARING: Headquarters Station 51, 7220 NE 181st Street, Kenmore, Washington 98028

DATED this 17th day of September 2013.

ERIC ADMAN,
Chair, Board of Commissioners,
KCFPD No. 16


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Introductory statement from an unopposed incumbent Shoreline City councilwoman

Incumbent Shoreline City Councilwoman Shari Winstead is running unopposed for re-election.
       
Here is her introductory statement:

Shari Winstead
Shari Winstead

I have lived in Shoreline for 22 years, and it has been my honor to represent you on the City Council for the past four years. I will continue to work hard to bring new businesses to Shoreline and to make our city even better by increasing safety and walkability, improving public transportation and protecting our community neighborhoods. Having a healthy city for our citizens to enjoy and thrive in will remain a top priority for me. What matters to you, matters to me.

I have been endorsed by the local Democratic Party, the King County Police Officer’s Guild, environmental conservation voters, and many state and local elected officials. I am proud to also be endorsed by, most importantly, your friends and neighbors. For a list of endorsements and for more information, please visit my website: www.shariwinstead.com.


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Community Service Project in Shoreline kicks off SPU’s new school year



Instead of hitting the books right away, students at Seattle Pacific University will spend the first day of Autumn Quarter off campus cleaning homeless shelters, restoring green spaces, removing graffiti, and participating in more than 30 different community service projects throughout Seattle. 

This annual back-to-school orientation event called “CityQuest” gives new students, faculty, staff, administrators, and alumni the opportunity to live out SPU’s mission of “engaging the culture and changing the world.” This year, more than 800 freshman and transfer students will participate.


On Saturday, September 28, from 10:30am until 2pm, SPU students will be at World Concern at 19303 Fremont Ave N in Shoreline, writing thank you notes to donors and stuffing gift bags.

For more information on Seattle Pacific University’s CityQuest in your neighborhood, call SPU Urban Program Coordinator Owen Sallee at 206-427-1296 (cell).

Founded in 1891, Seattle Pacific University is a premier Christian university that equips people to engage the culture and change the world. Its comprehensive academic program serves more than 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Known for both their competence and character, SPU graduates are bringing about positive change in communities around the globe. 


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Letter to the Editor: Pending Assumption of Ronald Wastewater District by City of Shoreline

To the Editor:

Although I am a retired maintenance operations manager for Ronald Wastewater, I still maintain a vested interest in the citizens of Shoreline, so I feel compelled to point out a few things related to the upcoming assumption of Ronald Wastewater by the City of Shoreline.

The Board of Commissioners of Ronald Wastewater District continues to squander away ratepayer’s funds for frivolous studies. The most recent is a study, which is being funded jointly by Ronald Wastewater and Shoreline Water District, surrounding a mega utility District. The cost of this study thus far, has exceeded $80,000. This frivolous spending is simply another attempt to avoid the upcoming assumption of the District by the City.

The Board of Commissioners continues to snub their noses at the ratepayers.  The District continues to consider a proposal by the District General Manager which would cash out of unlimited accumulated sick leave for employees. This would result in a cost exceeding $200,000 for the ratepayers. The next meeting of the Ronald Wastewater Commissioners is scheduled for Monday September 23rd, 5:00 pm, at the Shoreline Water District offices. At this point, the Board of Commissioners and District management are not serving the best interests of their constituents. They are more interested in preserving their self-interests. District ratepayers need to become more involved and remind the commissioners whom they were elected to serve and the purpose for which they were elected. Concerning the pending assumption of the District by the City of Shoreline, if the District Commissioners want a public vote, then maybe it’s time to put the issue on the ballot. Once the voters become informed of the continued tactics being pulled off by the commissioners, they will approve the assumption hands down!!!

Steve Paulis
Seattle


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Shoreline residents get sideline seats for Sounders FC game

Corinne and Clinton Travis saw the game from a couch
on the sidelines, thanks to a winning ticket


Long-time Sounders FC season ticket holders, Shoreline residents Corinne and Clinton Travis, were thrilled to have won the Man of the Match prize for the September 4 match against Chivas USA. 

Corinne said, “We’ve had season tickets since the first season. My sister lives in LA, so we’ve also gone to an away match there. It was really fun to show support for the team away from home.”

At the start of the match, the winner and their guest are taken to Washington’s Lottery sideline couch, one of the closest seats to the field. The winners receive a Sounders jersey and complimentary food and drink service throughout the entire match, so they can fully enjoy the rare occasion to sit so close.

“Seeing the action up close and the athletes in full form, going 100% was really impressive,” said Beismann. She and her husband’s season tickets are for seats further up in the stadium. She said, “I’ve played soccer since I was six or seven. I’ve loved being a fan!”

Travis participated in the Sounders FC Man of the Match sweepstakes held at all Sounders FC home matches. All match attendees 18 and older have the opportunity to get a ballot and make their selection for the Man of the Match. If the Sounders win or tie, all the players who choose correctly, get their ballot placed in the drawing for the chance to win the Washington’s Lottery sideline couch experience.

More information about Washington’s Lottery and the Sounders FC Man of the Match sweepstakes.


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