Shoreline PRCS/Tree Board Regular Meeting

Monday, April 21, 2014

The Shoreline PRCS/Tree Board Regular Meeting, Thursday, April 24, 2014, Shoreline City Hall, Room 303 

Agenda Highlights - 
  • Presentation on Pacific Northwest Wildlife Habitat by Chris Anderson from the State Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Urban Forest Strategic Plan Draft Approval
  • Public Art approval of artists for the following
    • Piano Time 
    • From the Ground Up
    • Sculpture Stroll
    • Sunset School Park Entryway
  • Community Garden Leadership Committee Appointments

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Op-Ed: Sound Pollution, or not... the choice is ours to make

Garbage removed from water by Edmonds Marine
Photo copyright Marc Weinberg

Text and photos, Marc Weinberg

Over the past week I've seen two startling examples of pollution. Both were so dramatic and startling that I could not let them be in the background of my mind.

I was told that a high school sponsored a dive at the Edmonds Marine to collect things off the bottom of one small area near the walkway to the fishing pier and the first set of boat slips near by.  The haul that surfaced can speak for itself.  The cell phones that were collected are obviously the result of an accidental mishap, but the rest was intentionally thrown into the water. What were they thinking .... obviously they were not, or worse yet didn't care.

A rainbow river down the drain
Photo copyright Marc Weinberg


Saturday I went to Ballinger Village for an item and was further reminded about how important it is to protect our environment and Puget Sound. If more people cared it would help. If more people took action, scenes like this would not exist. In the meantime Shoreline and other cities are left with the task of monitoring and cleaning surface water runoff, if indeed they can and do. I know it probably isn't in the budget, but it surely should be. Cleaning up our neighborhood is every person's job. Let's get to work!


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Come join volunteers at the first work party of the year in Animal Acres

Animal Acres photo by Linda Holman

Come help prepare the Animal Acres gardens for the season by joining with other volunteers this Saturday, April 26 from 9am to noon.

Bring your favorite tools, work gloves, and dress for variable weather.

For more information contact Linda Holman

Animal Acres Park (Pfingst Park) is located at NE 178th and Brookside Blvd in Lake Forest Park.


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Shoreline City staff comment on Letter to Editor

The City of Shoreline appreciates letters from concerned citizens like the one that recently appeared in the Shoreline Area News (Disgusted with vandalism) regarding vehicles driving over the turf area at the new Sunset School Park.

Our staff takes great pride in keeping our parks maintained and safe for citizens and are saddened by the actions of a few when facilities are vandalized. Our staff is working on a design for a short barrier fence to restrict vehicle access to the turf area when the park gates are closed. Keeping vehicles out while still allowing for easy walk up access, and keeping the area visually attractive is the goal. Kirk Peterson, park superintendent, is working on a fence design and we intend to have it installed within 4 – 6 weeks. 

The city staff asks that people who see vandalism in progress anywhere in town call 911, or to report vandalism after the fact please call the Customer Response Team at 206 801-2700.

--Dick Deal, Director of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services for the City of Shoreline


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Edmonds Sons of Norway Pancake Breakfast & Bake Sale May 3

The Edmonds Sons of Norway Lodge is hosting a Pancake Breakfast and Bake Sale. Start the weekend off right with a tasty breakfast of Norwegian style pancakes and all the trimmings. Eat great food and make new friends while supporting lodge programs and local organizations.

The breakfast will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2014 between 7:30am – 12:00pm at the Edmonds Masonic Center, 515 Dayton Street. Breakfasts are a hearty portion of Norwegian pancakes with strawberries and syrup, ham, juice, coffee tea, and milk and cost $7.00 - kids under 5 are free. Enjoy live music and after you eat, visit the craft and bake sale tables. Kids can participate in free folk dancing lessons between 10am-noon.

Proceeds from the Pancake Breakfast events support the Edmonds Food Bank, Ski For Light outings for mobility and sight impaired skiers, scholarships and the Sons of Norway Foundation. Visit the new website for more information.

The Sons of Norway is the largest Norwegian organization outside of Norway with a mission of preserving and promoting Norwegian heritage and tradition through cultural and social activities offered at local and district lodges. New members are encouraged to apply. For more information contact Bob Stevenson at 425-712-9788.




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Rat City goes Harry Potter with the Hitditch Cup this Saturday in Shoreline

Saturday, Apr 26, 2014 at 5:30pm - Doors Open at 12:00pm - Buy Tickets here

The Rat City Rollergirls are creating something MAGICAL you won’t want to miss!!

The Hitditch Cup will include skaters from Rat City being sorted into four different teams! The skaters have no idea what team they will be sorted to!!

Teams:
  • Gryffindor – coached by GRYFFINDORABLE
  • Ravenclaw – coached by Lexi Lovegood
  • Hufflepuff – coached by Sunny Badger
  • Slytherin – coached by Sheeza Death Eater

But this final bout will not be any ordinary bout – the audience can cast spells on the skaters and officials! Some will help the team, some will hinder them, but all will be entertaining!!

5:30 p.m. – Sorting Hat Ceremony
6:00 p.m. – First Whistle!
  • Game 1: Hufflepuff vs. Gryffindor
  • Game 2: Slytherin vs. Ravenclaw
  • Game 3: Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner vs. Game 2

Teams compete for the Hitdich Cup and the House Cup! Who will win the House Cup? That’s up to you!

Location: The Rat's Nest, 19022 Aurora Ave N‎ Shoreline, WA 98133


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Shop Goodwill online for gifts this Mother’s Day


Shop Goodwill online this year to find vintage and unique pieces of jewelry for mom and that benefit Goodwill’s free job training and education programs. All jewelry will be tagged “Mom’s Day.”

From April 16 – May 2, 2014, Seattle Goodwill has collected Mother’s Day inspired jewelry available to bid on or buy now for gifts. The sale will include vintage, designer and unique jewelry at affordable prices.


In addition, from April 28th – May 2nd, Seattle Goodwill will be running a “Nominate Your Mom” giveaway on Facebook for a $50 Seattle Goodwill Gift Certificate.  Nominate your mom (or mom-like woman in your life) and highlight what is special about her to enter the contest!

You can now conveniently shop Seattle Goodwill’s three online stores from one spot! Find a great selection of clothing, shoes and accessories, collectibles, books, and more. Click on an item to go to the online store listing to learn more about the item and easily buy it. Purchases can be shipped or picked up in-store.

The net proceeds from the sale will benefit Goodwill’s free job training and education programs, offered at ten centers around the region. Free classes, which include English for Speakers of Other Languages, Basic Computers, GED Preparation, and Retail and Customer Service, help low-income and disadvantaged people in our community find jobs and become economically self-sufficient.


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Rental Housing Association donates to Shoreline Veterans' Center

From left, Shoreline Veterans Program Manager Tom Thompson,
Case Manager Shannon Sovern and RHAWA Executive Director Bill Hinkle

When military veterans need help, they can turn to Compass Housing Alliance. And thanks to a generous gift from the Rental Housing Association of Washington (RHAWA), Compass Housing Alliance is even better positioned to support veterans in need. RHAWA Executive Director Bill Hinkle delivered a $5,400 check to the Shoreline Veterans Center and Program Manager Tom Thompson on Wednesday, April 16, the proceeds of RHAWA’s Giving Gala fundraiser. The funds will be applied to Compass programs that benefit veterans, including the Shoreline Veterans Center, a transitional housing program for male and female veterans.

“Our nation’s veterans deserve the best support and care that we can offer,” Thompson said. “We’re lucky to have a partner in the Rental Housing Association that understands the value of caring for veterans who are in need.”

Compass Housing Alliance’s veterans programs are specially designed to help meet the unique needs of military service members and their families. The Shoreline Veterans Program offers transitional housing for up to two years for 25 homeless veterans. Space in the transitional program is reserved for 21 men and four women, who find a stable, supportive environment where they can improve their mental and physical health, access education and employment resources, and locate permanent housing. Whether a resident needs some extra support or just someone to talk to, case managers are on-site to provide counseling and referrals to resources.

Other Compass programs for veterans include permanent housing for veterans and their families and transitional housing and shelter beds for veterans who are experiencing homelessness.


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Get Involved: Tutors Needed for Ridgecrest Elementary Students

A Power of One volunteer works in a Shoreline classroom

Although the school year is drawing to a close, students at Ridgecrest Elementary need your support. Volunteers are wanted to work with students in grades 1, 2 or 3. 

You would help by helping them with their reading and math skills on a consistent, weekly basis. Teachers provide materials and instruction. Shifts are available between 8:30 and 11am or 1:45-2:55pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursdays. Hours are also available Friday.

Anyone interested in working with young people in a classroom setting is encouraged to apply. The time commitment is at least one hour a week until the end of the school year. If this sounds like you, contact Karen Kessinger, volunteer coordinator for the Power of One Volunteer program, which is affiliated with the school district and sponsored by the Shoreline-LFP Senior Center.

All applicants must be at least 18 years old, complete an application, pass a Washington State Patrol background check and attend an orientation. Contact Karen Kessinger by email, or by telephone 206-365-1169.

More information about the Power of One Volunteer program is available here.

The Power of One Senior Volunteer Program started in 1996 and is a partnership of the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center and the Shoreline school district.

The purpose of the Power of One Volunteer Program is to assist the Shoreline Schools to achieve excellent education for all students. We believe as caring adults we can assist all students to become successful learners.


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Crime in Shoreline A-Z - Burglars make themselves at home

Shoreline Police Station
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Crime in Shoreline A - Z
3-24 to 3-30-2014

Every week - death investigations, suicide attempts, domestic violence, violent people with mental issues, suicide attempts, 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 - Window broken out in car in secure parking at The Blakeley - owner thinks the thief mistook her Bible for a purse

Alcohol, Drugs - Three people caught shooting heroin in Echo Lake Park bathroom at 8:50pm / Resident reported that people are hanging out behind the now closed Taboo Video, drinking and harassing people on the Interurban Trail for money / NE 178 and 1st NE - resident reports that a person parks in front of his house to do drugs / Extremely intoxicated person found lying in mud puddle in parking lot at 182xx Aurora / Transported a suicidal, intoxicated person from Walgreen's parking lot

Arrest - Shoplifter at Walgreen's was booked on a Dept of Corrections escape warrant / Subject arrested at Sears for multiple incidents of shoplifting

Bicycle - 3 adult bikes stolen from home at 203xx Wallingford

Burglary - Items stolen from house under construction at 24xx NE 145th / Broke bedroom window 12xx NE 185th / Forced entry through front door 19xx N 192 / Man broke into home on Olympic View Dr and was confronted and overpowered by homeowner / 28xx NE 195th entered through open garage door / King's Preschool burglarized / Rear slider smashed for entry 180xx Burke / Entered through basement window at 157xx Greenwood and ransacked the house / Construction tools taken from garage 11xx NE 187th / After car was prowled in parking lot at Berean Bible church, thief attempted to gain entry to home with garage door opener / Entered house at night 29xx NE 200th Ct and took laptop, attempted to steal car / 22xx NE 201st Pl - townhouse entered by someone who ate their food and smoked

Car prowl - Polaris Apts parking lot - took bag of clothes / 148xx Greenwood stole necklace from rear view mirror / 165xx 27th NE / GPS stolen from vehicle at 31xx NE 147th / Artiste Apts parking lot / Sears security interrupted car prowl in parking lot

Cars and parts stolen – Resident on 16th NE left car running with keys in ignition and car was stolen / Vehicle stolen from Aurora Village Park n Ride / Car stolen from YMCA parking lot - keys were left in the trunk

Found - Homeless vet found passed out on sidewalk in 1100 block of N 200th St, in need of medical attention / Stolen vehicle in 145th park n ride / Car stolen in Sno County abandoned at Radio Shack parking 183xx Aurora / Stolen vehicle from Seattle found 3xx Greenwood Dr / Transit Connect van found at Public Storage on 15th NE

Fraud - 8 more Catholics reported their ID was used for fraudulent IRS claims / Someone called the Grill King Restaurant, told them their electric bill had not been paid and they would be shut down if they didn't pay it immediately

Larceny - Caretaker charged with theft of petty cash from a disabled, vulnerable adult in a group home / Wallet stolen from locker room at Sweat Box Yoga / iPad stolen from unlocked locker at Shorecrest

Larceny - shoplifting - Stole radar detector from Sears and got away in a waiting car / Aurora Safeway - 3 bottles of liquor / Stole tools from Costco / Shoplift from gas station store / Accessories from Verizon Wireless store / 3 males stole diapers from Walgreen's at 175th and Aurora / Shoplift from Ballinger Rite Aide 

Mail theft - Apparent mail theft from most of block 146xx 17th NE

Suspicious - Unknown person sleeping in car at Rich's Car Corner on Aurora / Person apparently under the influence wandering the Fred Meyer parking lot

Trespass - Person trespassed from Goodwill / Drunk was Trespassed from Aurora Safeway and taken to Detox / From Richmond Beach Starbucks / Homeless man who creates disturbances was Trespassed from Aurora Safeway, McDonalds and vacant properties at 900 N 155th / Person with shopping cart Trespassed from private property in Westminster Triangle / Woman not allowed to use bathroom at Aurora McDonald's, made a scene and was Trespassed

Vandalism - Someone slashed three tires on a vehicle on Colonial Gardens parking lot

Vandalism, parks - Tags on Interurban Trail fence and sign

Z - Ballinger Homes resident was away for a week and someone moved in to her home, eating her food and ransacking the place


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

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Photo: Look who dropped in for lunch

Osprey in flight
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Wayne Pridemore says, "Last Friday I went out on our deck and spotted this osprey atop a new power pole in the middle of the next block on 21st Ave NW. I took my camera, and approached the osprey as it was having lunch. After I took a few photos the bird became annoyed, picked up lunch, and flew off." 

  

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Locally produced feature film Stringer currently in development

Darren Keefe plays Nick Dudek in the film Stringer
By Lillian Flats

“The strength of a family, like the strength of an army, lies in its loyalty to each other.” 

If I had to sum up the premise of the Seattle/Tacoma-made feature film “Stringer”, currently in development, those are the words I’d use. Except they’re not mine, they’re Mario Puzo’s from “The Godfather”. The new crime/thriller “Stringer” is a far reach from the classic 1972 Coppola film, but similar to it are the dark undertones and the idea that family comes first: it’s more than government, it’s more than friendship, it’s everything. But of course the characters in the movie must learn that the hard way.

“Stringer is about a man who is out at all hours of the night, filming crime scenes and selling them to news stations”, explains director James Reeves. 

But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. The story follows Nick Dudek, a jaded news cameraman who must pry into a metro police conspiracy when his drug-addicted brother goes missing the day after his prison release. 

When asked about what interested him in the project, James added, “It’s a nocturnal film filled with grey characters with lots of compromise just like you and I have. It’s based on real people addressing real social issues with the media, the government and family. Each [film] I’ve done to date are just little bits and pieces to develop myself as a filmmaker for a project like this to come around. It’s a project I’m dying to do”. 

James Reeves, director of Stringer

James received his film degree from the Art Institute of Seattle in 2013 at the same time as Chris Taylor, the film’s scriptwriter. Their filmmaking knowledge stretches far beyond the classroom, however, preceding their formal education with several years of on-the-job experience. Although they’ve worked side by side only a few times since graduating, including a Tulalip Casino commercial and a couple short films, they both remain good friends. Their work relationship became much closer though when Chris approached James to direct the feature film.

“James is the first person I thought of when conceptualizing Stringer. The story is a neo-noir adventure that dips its toe into classic 80’s suspense territory, just like the James I know”, said Chris, who drew inspiration for the idea from his time working as a news stringer on the streets of Orlando, Florida ten years ago. 

Darren Keefe has the lead role in  Stringer

“A stringer is just a clever term for a freelance photo journalist”, Chris added. A fan of films like “Seven” and “Blood Simple”, Chris wanted to capture his chilling, late-night experiences as a news cameraman but apply it to a much more personally tragic situation. “I have a younger brother, so without sounding too macabre, I wanted to trifle with the notion of what a man would go through if he ever lost someone that close to him through malicious circumstances”. James, unbeknownst to Chris at the time, has a younger brother of his own. Needless to say, the partnership was a good match.

Chris Taylor
scriptwriter
The production team, spearheaded by film companies, expects to revise a final draft and add a few names to the cast by the summer. This team includes locals Chris from Adventus Films, producers Tonya Yorke and Tony Doupé from Compulsion Films and the Dublin-born duo Tom Archdeacon and Darren Keefe from Frost Pictures in Los Angeles.

While the script is only a few weeks from completion, their biggest challenges in development still lie ahead: they must pitch their film to investors to join the team, back the movie’s $120k budget and help crack open the first bottle of champagne once shooting reaches its conclusion.

While fundraising of this nature is uncharted territory for most of them, these filmmakers are no strangers to making marketable films. Tony and Tonya finished their four-week shoot in October on the horror film “The Darker Path” with actor Jesse James (The Butterfly Effect) while Chris, also a cinematographer and gaffer, wrapped just last week on the sci-fi feature “The Device” which is already sold and distributed through Ruthless Pictures. In Los Angeles, Frost Pictures recently completed dramas “Aggregate” and “Walk a Mile in My Pradas” with Tom Arnold and the stage-adaptation “Bad Hurt” starring Karen Allen (Indiana Jones), Theo Rossi (Sons of Anarchy) and Michael Harney (Orange is the New Black). 

“Even the unlikeable characters are built so [the audience] can find a point of compassion with them,” commented Tonya in regards to the script. “He or she may still do something destructive or evil but there’s enough depth in each character to get why”. 

Darren, who’s been in such shows as “Lie To Me”, “Lost” and “NCIS”, also landed the lead role of “Nick” in the film. “[The story] clips along. Edge of my seat. I keep thinking about the two brothers and the parallel relationship between [them]”, said Darren regarding his character’s fraternal bond that drives the narrative.

Tony Doupé, head of Film and Drama
Department at Shoreline Community College
Tony, who’s worked with Darren previously and will also co-direct the film, had this to say: “He’s the kind of actor you dream to work with who is all about the project and not just about himself”. Head of the Film and Drama Department at Shoreline Community College, Tony loves cross-pollination of work and school to get his students on-set experience. “The students are able to study, go through exercises and then use it in a practical way with professionals to build portfolios and network with people in the industry while still going to school”. He’s recruited his students on countless local productions, big and small, to give them first-hand experience on set, including recent movies “The Architect”, “Bit Of Bad Luck”, “Laggies” and “Lucky Them”.

The filmmakers go on to explain how excited they are to produce this movie in Washington: “I love the Northwest. It has an atmosphere about it that I couldn’t get across on screen anywhere else”, said James. Tonya added “Washington isn’t utilized enough. We don’t make enough movies here. Partner an amazing script with a hardworking cast and crew in the Seattle/Tacoma area and I just don’t think you can go wrong with investing, not only in Stringer, but investing in Washington filmmakers”.

Click here for more information on the feature film. 


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Friends of the Lake Forest Park Library Spring Book Sale Saturday


Friends of the Lake Forest Park Library Spring Book Sale
Saturday, April 26, 10am-3pm

This used book sale features children's books, cookbooks, fiction, travel, history, crafts, CDs and more. Prices start at 50 cents for children's and $1 for adult's titles. 
Everything will be half-price from 2-3pm.

Lake Forest Park Library
Lake Forest Park Towne Centre, Suite A-134  
17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park 98155
206-362-8860


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On the Mayor's mind

Shoreline Mayor Shari Winstead
By Shari Winstead, Mayor of Shoreline

Shoreline’s form of government provides that the positions of mayor and councilmembers are part time.  Most of us average 25-35 hours per week working on City business, which is a pretty hefty part-time job. With a salary of $1,250 per month for the mayor, and $1,000 per month for a councilmember, it is understandable why most of us work other jobs - either full-time or part-time, or are retired. Our work for the City is really a labor of love, born out of our caring and passion for the community. I am fortunate that in my full-time job, I also get to work on projects that are important to me.

Many people ask what I do in my full-time, day job. As a Special Project and Event manager at Davis Wright Tremaine, I have the opportunity to lead and implement many varied projects. One of my favorite events is Food Frenzy, an employee fundraising campaign that raises money for Food Lifeline. This is the 25th year anniversary of Food Frenzy, and I’m honored to have been involved for almost all of those 25 years. I recently had the opportunity to appear on New Day Northwest with Rachel Quigley of Food Lifeline to talk about how much fun raising money for Food Lifeline can be. Take a peek, and if your employer would like to get involved, please feel free to contact me or Rachel at Food Lifeline, and we will get you all the details!



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Letter to the Editor: Disgusted at vandalism at Sunset School Park

To the Editor:

We are sending this note to comment (with total disgust) at the latest episode of vandalism at the newly-established Sunset School Park.

A few days ago while on our walk, we saw that some idiot had driven a car out onto the new lawn, cutting tracks and ruts deep into the damp, tender grass. It’s a deliberate, senseless act of vandalism and destruction, and we would just like the community to be alert for any evidence of who was responsible. We remembered that this happened at least once before, early in the development of the lawn area. Additionally, there have been incidents of graffiti written on the walls of the covered play structure. Commendably, the Parks Dept. has been there quickly to paint over the graffiti.

We live in the neighborhood and regularly walk through the park, keeping an eye on what’s happening. The new community garden area is refreshing, and we’ve enjoyed chatting with those who are planting their garden plots. We’re looking forward to further improvements, as this was where our children attended elementary school – and it holds special memories. Why someone treats this area with such disrespect is beyond our comprehension. Hopefully, making more people aware of this will lead to greater alertness ---- and ultimately, identifying and punishing those responsible.

We hope that anyone seeing suspicious behavior in the area of the park will call 911 and let the police know. 

Marian and Phil Thom
Shoreline


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WeatherWatcher: Weekly report, April Showers

Sunday, April 20, 2014


  • Forecast
  • Last week's data
Forecast: For the week ahead, it's going to be about the same every day. Showers, sun breaks and highs in the mid 50's to about 60°F. It doesn't look like any major storm fronts will come moving through for any significant steady rain, just mostly showers. Our driest day might be around Wednesday. Maybe this means we'll have lots of May flowers?


Last week's data:
High temperature: 67.9°F (Sunday)
Low temperature: 39.4°F (Sunday)
Rainiest day: 0.51 inches (Thursday)
Total rainfall: 0.75 inches
Warmest day: 52.8°F (Sunday)
Coldest day: 47.6°F (Friday)
Average temperature: 50.1°F (3.8°F warmer than average)
Station historic average: 46.3°F

Daily average temperature for April 2014.
Graph by Carl Dinse


For current weather conditions check out my weather station at http://www.shorelineweather.com


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Million Stair Challenge returns in June to Saltwater Park



Get ready, the Million Stair Challenge is returning this June to Richmond Beach Saltwater Park, but for 2014 the challenge is getting a little makeover.

In 2012 participants climbed over 1 million stairs and in 2013 it was over 2 million.

Although we were very impressed, we feel it's time to raise the bar so we're laying down the toughest challenge yet, the 3 Million Stair Challenge! 
Everyone will need to up their efforts, so start practicing!

More information on the Million Stair Challenge can be found here.


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Shorewood plays at Oak Harbor Monday after soccer victories over Pilchuck, Getchell and Everett

Shorewood’s Amir Roushenas drops to the turf and kicks a shot
at the goal while facing away from it.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

The Shorewood boys’ soccer team takes a three-game winning streak into a Monday match at Oak Harbor.

Shorewood and Oak Harbor meet at 7:30pm at Oak Harbor High School with junior varsity teams from the two schools playing at 5:30pm.

Thunderbird Callahan Gobel gets his leg on the goal
keeper’s deflection of a shot. The ball hit the upright.
Shorewood - Marysville Getchell game
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

The streak started with a 3-1 victory at Marysville-Pilchuck April 11. Shorewood started the scoring early with a goal by Anthony Pepe on an assist from Jack Allen in the 12th minute. Three minutes later Callahan Gobel was fouled in the box and Anthony scored his second goal converting the penalty kick. Three minutes after that Dylan Collins made a run into the box and finished a pass from Callahan for Shorewood's final goal. With three minutes remaining in the match, Pilchuck scored. Kyle Crawford and Isaac Whitaker handled keeper duties for Shorewood. The Shorewood junior varsity won 2-1.

Charger Cameron Cole and Thunderbird Sam Anschell,
 in white, fight to control the ball.
Shorewood - Marysville Getchell game
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Shorewood then won a 4-0 home match from Marysville Getchell. Shorewood opened the scoring in the 15th minute on a goal by Callahan Gobel, assisted by Taj McChesney. Five minutes later Shorewood scored on a goal by Dylan Collins. Amir Roushenas scored in the 24th minute on an assist by Justin Collins. In the second half Shorewood had many chances but only Amir was able to finish, in the 68th minute on an assist by Kabir Kahn. Kyle Crawford and Isaac Whitaker played goalie for Shorewood. The Shorewood junior varsity won 4-0.

Shorewood’s Callahan Gobel looks to pass the ball to Taj McChesney.
Shorewood - Marysville Getchell game
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Shorewood then won at Everett, 2-1, Friday. After a scoreless first half, Taj McChesney scored an unassisted goal in the 43rd minute. Seven minutes later Everett equaled the score on a shot that started from a free kick. Shorewood pressed and pressed, and finally Dylan Collins scored on a pass from Amir Roushenas in the 77th minute. Isaac Whitaker was in goal for Shorewood.

Shorewood is 5-1-1 in league play and 6-2-2 overall.


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Shorewood girl golfers play in Monday tournament after placing second among three teams at Jackson Park Thursday

Photo by Wendy Anderson

The Shorewood girls' golf team plays in a tournament at Harbour Pointe Golf Course in Mukilteo Monday at 1pm.

Photo by Wendy Anderson

Shorewood is coming off a second-place finish behind Stanwood and ahead of Meadowdale at Jackson Park Thursday.

Photo by Wendy Anderson

STANWOOD 302 strokes, SHOREWOOD 308, MEADOWDALE 317.

At Jackson Park, Thursday, April 17

9 holes (par 37)
1, Rood, M, 48 strokes ... 3 (tie), Vreni Hutt, SW, 53: 5, Kirstin Olson, 56 ... 7, Jane Tarabochia, SW, 59 ... 11, Maddie Henry, 63 ... 15 (tie), Ana Cha, SW, and Lillie Christensen, SW, 77.


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State Sen. Chase says that her bill wouldn’t necessarily prevent annexation of RONALD Wastewater District

By Evan Smith

NOTE: The original headline referred to the Alderwood Wastewater District. Of course, as the post that we repeat below says, she was referring to the Ronald Wastewater District. If Lynnwood or Mountlake Terrace wanted to annex part of the Alderwood Water and Wastewater District, Chase certainly would insist on a public vote.

Democratic State Sen. Maralyn Chase says that the bill that she sponsored in the recent legislative session wouldn’t necessarily prevent the City of Shoreline from annexing the Ronald Wastewater District.

Instead, the bill simply would require cities that want to absorb utility districts to put such annexations to a vote.

The Ronald Wastewater District includes Shoreline and a small, unincorporated area of southwest Snohomish County.

Democrat Chris Eggen, who plans to challenge Chase in the 2014 election, is a Shoreline City councilman and deputy mayor.

Chase has said that the bill was not aimed at Eggen or at Shoreline.

Still, she notes that letting Ronald Wastewater District residents vote on any proposed annexation will bring out information about rates and taxes.

“Given the fact that Seattle utilities are going up some 50 percent in eight years (as reported in the Seattle Times), one would think the voters would be well served to have access to a full and frank discussion about this issue,” she said.

Chase represents the 32nd Legislative District, including Shoreline, part of northwest Seattle, Woodway, south Edmonds and nearby unincorporated areas of southwest Snohomish County, Lynnwood and part of Mountlake Terrace.

She said last week that she sponsored the bill because she feels that disputed cases should be submitted to the people for a vote.

Chase said that State law has no other provisions that grant such unilateral authority where neither the citizens affected nor the duly elected officials affected are included in the final decision.

Chase said she fears that cities could take over utility districts and use the fees to get income from ratepayers, who may have little ability to pay.

“This is not about Councilmember Eggen and the City of Shoreline nor did their actions generate the bill,” she said. “They certainly do provide a good example of why we need the bill.

The bill passed the Senate in the recent legislative session, but the House of Representatives, on the final day of the session, sent it back to the Senate Rules Committee.

Chase sits on the Senate Rules Committee and the committee on energy, environment and telecommunications, and she is ranking minority member of the committee on trade and economic development.

NOTE: An earlier post mistakenly said that the bill was aimed at preventing Shoreline from absorbing the Ronald Wastewater District.

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Parkwood Neighborhood work party at Twin Ponds April 27

Join your neighbors and native plant enthusiasts at Twin Ponds Park! 

Twin Ponds spring work party
Before and after

In celebration of Earth Day, the Parkwood Neighborhood Association is sponsoring a work party on Sunday, April 27 from 10am to noon. We will be planting snowberry and salmonberry for understory in areas previously dominated by invasive English ivy and Himalayan blackberry.

The before and after photos below show what the 2013 spring work party accomplished, clearing an area of ivy. 

All are welcome! The party will meet at the Community Garden along 1st NE. Bring your own gloves and if you can, a shovel, a trowel or pruners. Sturdy shoes and safety glasses are recommended.

The Stewards of Twin Ponds will also lead a short tour of the park. Questions? Call Yoshiko Saheki at 206-362-0149.



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Photo: Beauty in the back yard

Beauty in the back  yard
Photo by Jan Hansen
Jan Hansen says "The prediction today was for showers, so I stayed at home here in Shoreline teaching my granddaughter how to embroider. 

"Without a trip to the Skagit valley, I just went outside during a sunbreak. Beauty surrounds us right here."


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Quick Start Shoreline Tuesday

This weeks Quick-Start Shoreline Business Workshop for start-up, existing or potential business owners will be held on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 from 12 noon to 1:30pm at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Avenue N. The workshop is free; feel free to bring a snack or a brown bag lunch. 


Using Quickbooks To Start Your Year Right 

In ninety minutes or less Randal DeHart will show you some tips and tricks for QuickBooks Setup.

The first 45 minutes will cover basic setup for service companies other than construction including some questions and answers.

The second 45 minutes will cover basic setup for construction companies including speculative home builders, trade contractors, sub-contractors and flipper house contractors including some questions and answers.

Accounting can be challenging and difficult; however, Randal uses a bit of humor and short stories to carry you over the boring parts and provide you with just what you need to get your books in order for the end of the year.

Randal DeHart
Since Randal suffers from "Excess Burden of Knowledge" with 30+ years of Construction Accounting practice and advanced training he promises to keep this part of the presentation and answers quick and easy and there will NOT be any calculus equations regarding Expansion and Contraction Isoquants for growing your construction company.

You can read more about that here. 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 and Construction Accountant and Intuit ProAdvisor.

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. More about his services here.

Attendees can expect to...
  1. Have a good time in a relaxed atmosphere, meet some really good people and perhaps network.
  2. Randal will do his best to answer all your questions. 

Top reasons you should attend...
  1. See a most elusive combination of accountant and sense of humor. 
  2. It will be the highlight of the "Using QuickBooks to Start your year right" one day season at The Shoreline Lunch And Learn on April 22, 2014. 
  3. Learn a lot about the basics of QuickBooks setup and using it to start your year right. 
  4. If you need help he provides services at his office in Lynnwood, Washington. Contact Sharie 206-361-3950.
The speaker will share...
QuickBooks Setup and uses tips and tricks.

The first 45 minutes will cover basic setup for service companies other than construction including some questions and answers.


The second 45 minutes will cover basic setup for construction companies including speculative home builders, trade contractors, sub-contractors and flipper house contractors including some questions and answers.


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Correction: State Sen. Chase says that her bill wouldn’t necessarily prevent annexation of Ronald Wastewater District

Corrected 4-20-2014 1:46pm Title should read "Ronald"

By Evan Smith

Democratic State Sen. Maralyn Chase says that the bill that she sponsored in the recent legislative session wouldn’t necessarily prevent the City of Shoreline from annexing the Ronald Wastewater District.

Instead, the bill simply would require cities that want to absorb utility districts to put such annexations to a vote.

The Ronald Wastewater District includes Shoreline and a small, unincorporated area of southwest Snohomish County.

Democrat Chris Eggen, who plans to challenge Chase in the 2014 election, is a Shoreline City councilman and deputy mayor.

Chase has said that the bill was not aimed at Eggen or at Shoreline.

Still, she notes that letting Ronald Wastewater District residents vote on any proposed annexation will bring out information about rates and taxes.

“Given the fact that Seattle utilities are going up some 50 percent in eight years (as reported in the Seattle Times), one would think the voters would be well served to have access to a full and frank discussion about this issue,” she said.

Chase represents the 32nd Legislative District, including Shoreline, part of northwest Seattle, Woodway, south Edmonds and nearby unincorporated areas of southwest Snohomish County, Lynnwood and part of Mountlake Terrace.

She said last week that she sponsored the bill because she feels that disputed cases should be submitted to the people for a vote.

Chase said that State law has no other provisions that grant such unilateral authority where neither the citizens affected nor the duly elected officials affected are included in the final decision.

Chase said she fears that cities could take over utility districts and use the fees to get income from ratepayers, who may have little ability to pay.

“This is not about Councilmember Eggen and the City of Shoreline nor did their actions generate the bill,” she said. “They certainly do provide a good example of why we need the bill.

The bill passed the Senate in the recent legislative session, but the House of Representatives, on the final day of the session, sent it back to the Senate Rules Committee.

Chase sits on the Senate Rules Committee and the committee on energy, environment and telecommunications, and she is ranking minority member of the committee on trade and economic development.

NOTE: An earlier post mistakenly said that the bill was aimed at preventing Shoreline from absorbing the Ronald Wastewater District.


Evan Smith can be reached at schsmith@frontier.com.


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Lake Forest Park city council work session Monday

Saturday, April 19, 2014

The Lake Forest Park City Council Work Session Meeting will be held on Monday, April 21, 2014, 6:30pm at Lake Forest Park City Hall, 17425 Ballinger Way NE.


Discussion items include:
  • E-Packet Tablet Demonstration
  • NE 178th Street Phase II Design Update
  • Professional Services Agreement for Comprehensive Plan Update
Audio recordings of the meetings are available after the fact on the city webpage.

To email all the councilmembers at once, click this link.


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Cooking Local: Spring Kale

Text, recipe and photos by Greta Hardin

Spring is here, and kale never left us. With those hearty leaves and that bit of waxy coating, kale over-winters like a champ with very little winter shelter. So while we are waiting for the real goodies of the growing season, make a few delicious things with kale.

As a leafy green, kale is a natural in soup and salad. The important bit is getting the right kale for the right job.

Two different kinds of kale

The kale on the left is red curly kale, on the left is the much loved black or Lacinato kale. The curly kale benefits from some sort of cooking (or is juiced), and is aggressively spiky and waxy when eaten raw. Black/Lacinato kale, while a bit tough, has a much smoother leaf and is tasty raw or cooked.

This week I’ll be dealing with the smooth kales (also includes Russian kale or any variety that lies flat), check back next week for what to do with the curly stuff. Don’t worry, it will last that long in your fridge.

If you are new to kale, do not neglect these two steps to bring out kales’ best; strip it off the stems and cut it up small. These are small things, like cleaning the sand out of clams, that transform them from odd edible curiosities to tasty food.

Strip the leaves off the stems

One problem with making a fresh salad every night is that the best ones are "a little of this - a little of that" and on busy evenings that can be one thing too many.

The hearty nature of kale makes it the perfect base for a multi-night salad. In fact, this salad is great for setting up on a Sunday evening, throwing together on Monday night - and then eating for another night or two because kale doesn't go soggy and sad the way lettuces do. Done right, the end of the salad can go into cooked grains for a hearty side dish or anchor a healthy lunch at the end.

‘Sunday Night Set-Up’ Kale Salad

Ingredients:

  • Kale - 1 bunch
  • Green onions - 1 bunch (or a shallot)
  • Craisins, Raisins or other dried fruit cut a similar size - a generous handful
  • Nuts - hazelnuts or almonds or peanuts or sunflower seeds - a generous handful
  • Celery Stalk - 1
  • Lemon - 1
  • Mustard 1 Tbs (Dijon or grainy - your choice)
  • Tasty Oil  - 2 Tbs ("good" olive oil, avocado oil, something that tastes great)
  • Salt and Pepper

Ingredients for Sunday Salad
Equipment:

  • Salad spinner / kitchen towels
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Small container with tight fitting lid
  • Large salad bowl
  • Servers
  • Plastic wrap or other cover if keeping overnight.

Prep:

  1. Pull the kale off the stems (hold firmly at the thick end with one hand and strip the leaf off the stem with the other.
  2. Give the leaves a good bath, the spin dry/pat dry.
  3. Stack the leaves and slice them thinly, along with the green onions/shallots and celery as well. Place these in the salad bowl.
  4. Cut the lemon in half, squeeze all the juice on the kale and sliced vegetables, along with ¼ to ½ tsp of salt. Toss well, cover and place in the fridge until Monday (the next) night.
  5. In the small container mix the tasty oil, mustard, a few pinches of pepper and Crasins. Place next to the salad.

Optional – toast your nuts. I like to add a little oil and keep them moving in a sautĂ© pan. You can also place them on foil in a toaster oven at 350˚F for 5 – 10 minutes, but you HAVE to keep an eye on them. Let these cool and place in a container for salad night.

Serving:

  • On salad night, shake the Craisins and nuts in the oil – mustard mixture.  Pour it on the salad and toss. Taste. Adjust the salt and pepper.
  • Enjoy!

Cover and refrigerate any leftovers, they will still be crunchy the next day for lunch or dinner.

Please do alter this salad as you go – add different vegetables, use other vinegars instead of or in addition to the lemon juice. Add croutons, or top with a soft boiled egg. This is just a beginning.

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Starting Saturday Jun 14th - October 4th
The Shoreline Farmers Market will be at Shoreline City Hall
Top level of the Parking Structure (Free Parking underneath)
17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline

Starting Sunday May 11th - October 26th
The Lake Forest Park Farmers Market will be at Third Place Commons
Lower Level Parking Lot (Free Parking in surrounding spots)
17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park

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Greta Hardin is a science teacher, food nerd, and the author of Cooking Your Local Produce: A cookbook for tackling Farmers Markets, CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture) and your own back yard.


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Tech Talk: Understanding Special Keys

The Case of the Inexplicable Keys
By Brian Boston

I have been getting your questions. Here’s a sample, answered privately and expanded a bit here for your benefit.

Question: I recently acquired a new keyboard. After installing it, I inspected it, and had to admit that it has numerous keys the purpose of which I can’t even begin to guess. Some of these keys have symbols which I know are supposed to be “intuitive”, but they are not intuitive to me. There is no instruction manual. How do I figure them out? (GMW)

Keyboard makers add all sorts of enhancement to make their products stand out from the pack. Additional keys are one of those items though few people I know actually use them. Perhaps they have the same problem you have: no manual. .

Finding Manuals Manually

If no obvious documentation comes with your keyboard, and there is no disk included, it is still possible to find documentation on the web by looking in the support pages of your keyboard model.

As example, Microsoft’s keyboard drivers and docs can be found on their hardware support download site. Logitech also has a support location for its keyboards and keyboard/mice combos.

Aside the usual alpha numeric/function keys found on most PC keyboards, these keyboards either make use of system commands, Windows default options for email, web browser, media player, etc. or send a signal to a installed keyboard application. This application will automate a task or launch additional applications. Your best documentation is often to load the keyboard application and see that that key means in there.

In the meantime, here are common key symbols you might see:


In addition many keyboards have unlabeled keys that can be assigned a commonly accessed web page or launch a favorite application. Actually, many of labeled keys also can be reassigned other duties.

To manage these duties, you need the software from the keyboard manufacturer.

Microsoft’s older keyboards used IntelleType software, the counterpoint to their IntellePoint mouse software. Newer keyboards use the Mouse and Keyboard Center. Choose your keyboard in Microsoft’s Hardware Support Download site to determine which is appropriate for you to download.

Logitech’s keyboards use a number of utilities depending on age, method of connection and other features. SetPoint is their utility for customizing keys. Again, locating the model of keyboard or keyboard/mouse combo is the first step, then choosing Download to see your options.


Other keyboard makers will have similar download available on their web sites.

If you prefer more advanced key assignment and don’t mind doing a little scripting or using prepared scripts, AutoHotkey is a nifty open source key macro tool with an active community of fans supporting it.

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Do you have a follow up on this topic or technical question on that needs to be answered or explored? Please share it with me at brian@bostonlegacyworks.com. Your question may show up here on Tech Talk.

On Sunday, April 27th, Brian will be leading another Computer Q/A at The Commons session at Third Place Commons in Town Center at Lake Forest Park. The 2:30pm session topic is “Making Sense of Social Media.” More information at thirdplacecommons.org/calendar.


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