Historical Richmond Beach Walking Tour at the Strawberry Festival Saturday

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

The old Crawford Store in Richmond Beach

Shoreline Historical Museum Director Vicki Stiles leads you into the past on a walking tour of Richmond Beach during the Strawberry Festival Saturday, May 10.

Meet at the front door of the Richmond Beach Library 19601 - 21st Ave. NW, Shoreline 98177 at 1:00pm for a strenuous hike up and down steep streets and stairs.

For a less strenuous walk, meet the group at the old library at 1:10pm. The "old library" is now a real estate office -  Columbia Valuation. That building, since 1899 or thereabouts, is located at the peak of the triangle, between NW 195th Pl and NW 196th Pl. The address is 2402 NW 195th Pl.


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Broadway Bound offers theatre summer camps

Students in a theatre camp
Photo courtesy Broadway Bound

Broadway Bound summer camp sign ups are going on and filling up fast.

They offer Frozen, The Sound of Music, Peter Pan, Glee, Mary Poppins, and many more camps all summer long.


There are three different Frozen Camps, for ages 5-7, 8-10, and 11-13.
Weekly Summer Camps offered from Monday to Friday June 16th to August 29th - broken up into week sessions 9am – 3pm for $350 per week

Location: Broadway Bound at University Heights in the University District, 5031 University Way NE, Seattle 98105.

Broadway Bound Studios are located on the South side of the building on the second floor

Broadway Bound Children's Theatre transforms the lives of children ages 5-18 through active participation in theatre arts combining a fun and supportive atmosphere with professional standards. Children of all skill levels and backgrounds are challenged and supported while developing their mental, physical, emotional, social and creative potential through the joy and discipline of live theatre.

We offer a season of full scale productions performed in professional theatres in Seattle, enrichment classes in drama, music, and dance, and a wide variety of summer camps. These beginner to advanced educational arts programs are available in the University District.


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Shoreline Fire to participate in Kid's Safety Day at the Museum of Flight

The Shoreline Fire Department will be part of Kid's Safety Day at the Museum of Flight on Friday, June 27 from 10am to 1pm. Firefighters, police, and a "special guest" will be available to talk to kids.

The Museum will be open and normal admission fees will apply.


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Reception for Shoreline Teacher of the Year Monday

The members of the Shoreline School Board
and Sue Walker, Superintendent,
cordially invite you to a reception honoring
certificated staff members
and
Vicki Gorman of Shorewood High School, 
2014 Shoreline Teacher of the Year
Monday, May 12, 2014,
6 pm, in the Shoreline Center Lobby.
Refreshments provided by Shoreline Food Services

All district staff and community members
are invited to honor Vicki 
and express their appreciation to all of our
caring and dedicated certificated staff members. 
Shoreline Teacher Appreciation Week 
will be celebrated May 12 to 16.


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What's cooking at Central Market

If you're looking for inspiration, answers, tips or new recipes - come by the Culinary Resource Center near Produce at Shoreline Central Market, upper level Aurora Square on Westminster Way.

There's often something to sample, and always recipes for the taking. Below is the lineup for demonstrations.The kiosk is staffed 10 am-6:30pm daily (9 am-5:30pm Sundays) with sampling noon to 4:30pm. If a line appears under the recipe or if the name is in color, you can click to go to the full recipe.

MAY 8-13, 2014  

Thurs, May 8  Crab and Asparagus Frittata


Sat, May 10  Chuckanut Bay Tiramisu

Little Rae’s Shortcakes with berries, mascarpone and lemon curd 


Tues, May 13   Black Barley Cakes 


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Vintage Fashion show and catered brunch May 10 benefits Parkinson's charity


The first event being held at the new EM Center in North City is a Vintage Fashion Show and catered brunch. The brunch will be held on May 10 at 10am. Tickets are $35 and all net proceeds go to Pinky's Passion for a Parkinson's Cure, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Over 30 vintage dresses will be modeled.

EM Center, 17537 15th NE in North City. 





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A few seats left for the Shorewood culinary arts dinner

These places in the Shorewood Culinary Arts dinners go very, very fast. Sometimes they sell out without advertising. Why? Fabulous food at reasonable prices - helping the kids in the program - good company.

Feast your eyes on the menu - and if you want to try for a seat, contact Wendy Jordan, Culinary Arts Department, 206-393-6802 or 206-393-4399.

Tickets are $35 a person.

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Explore new cultures without leaving your home by hosting an exchange student

Explore new cultures without leaving your home. You and your family will learn, firsthand, about another exciting country by opening your heart and your home to a high school exchange student from around the world.

Would you be a part of this? A host family is needed for a foreign exchange student who will be attending your High School for the 13/14 school year. A potential host family is needed for students from the following countries: Germany, Brazil, France, Vietnam, Bolivia, China, Belgium, Spain, Croatia, Netherlands, Slovakia, Taiwan, Finland, Thailand, Mexico and Denmark.

Students come with good English skills, their own insurance and spending money, and mainly the desire to be a member of an American family. Host families do not need to have teenagers of their own; young families as well as empty nesters are excellent high school student hosts this year.

For more information about the students and the program, contact Darren Jordan at 425-791-4792.


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Workshop instructor from SCC to speak at AAUW branch meeting in Seattle

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Victoria's garden house
Local area gardener Victoria Gilleland of Cottage Garden Designs has been invited to speak at AAUW Seattle's May 17 branch meeting, 9:30am at Best Western Executive Inn, 200 Taylor Avenue North, Seattle.

Her presentation, "Garden Color- It's Not Just About the Flowers", offers simple ways to add pizazz to container or in ground gardens without breaking the bank. Ms Gilliland brings forty years of gardening experience in Seattle's shady north end and also on sunny Whidbey Island.

She has served as a King County Master Gardener, with formal education and training in Art and Design. Currently she provides many garden services including Garden Coach, Garden Design and staging of homes listed for sale, as well as private and Shoreline Community College Workshops.

AAUW is an international organization which advances equity for women and girls. All meetings are open to non-members. Cost is $15.00 and includes brunch. Reservations by email or Pauline Barrett 206-390-8454.


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Shorewood softball home game at Shorecrest after four losses

The Shorewood softball team plays at Shorecrest Thursday after home losses to Oak Harbor and Mountlake Terrace and losses at Glacier Peak and Stanwood.

Shorewood and Shorecrest meet at 4pm Thursday at Shorecrest High School.

Shorewood lost at home, 17-5, to Oak Harbor Tuesday, April 29; at home, 16-4, to Mountlake Terrace Wednesday; 14-0 at Glacier Peak Friday; and 12-2 at Stanwood Tuesday, May 6.

In the loss to Oak Harbor April 29 at Stanwood’s home Meridian Park fields, the game was shortened to five innings by the mercy rule. Carli Herman and Shelby Wade each hit 2 for 3 for Shorewood.

In the loss to Mountlake Terrace at Meridian Park Wednesday in another game shortened to five innings, Lauren Smith and Ebony Harrison each hit 1 for 2 for the Thunderbirds.

The Shorewood junior varsity lost 14-8 to Oak Harbor April 29, defeated Mountlake Terrace 14-13 April 30, lost 15-2 at Glacier Peak Friday and lost 17-0 at Stanwood Tuesday.

OAK HARBOR VARSITY 17, SHOREWOOD 5
At Meridian Park School, Tuesday, April 29 

                           1    2    3    4    5      R    H    E

Oak Harbor   10   0    2   0    5      17    8     0
Shorewood     0    3    0   0    2       5    8     2

Shorewood Battery

Harrison, Lotus Blount (1), and Anna Kate Rattray

MOUNTLAKE TERRACE 16, SHOREWOOD 4
At Meridian Park, Wednesday, April 30

                         1    2    3    4    5       R    H    E

Oak Harbor   2    6    1    5    2      16   12   0

Shorewood    0    0   0    2    2       4     3     2

Shorewood Battery
Lotus Blount, Holly Ebel (2), and Alison Feise


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Shorewood tennis vs Mountlake Terrace 5/6

The Thunderbird girls tennis team continued their unbeaten ways by winning a tough match at Mountlake Terrace High School by the score of 4-3. Their Wesco South first place record remains unbeaten at 11-0 with a 13-1 overall record. With the win the T-Birds cliched a Wesco South league championship with two home matches left in the season. The doubles teams led the way by sweeping all three matches. Jelena Bojic clinched the win with a win at number 4 singles.

Shorewood hosts Meadowdale on Wednesday and Shorecrest on Thursday at Shoreview Park with matches starting at 3:30pm.

SHOREWOOD 4 MOUNTLAKE TERRACE 3

SINGLES
1. Nicole Bouche MLT def. Daniella Brengelmann SW 2-6, 6-2, 6-1
2. Tina Liu MLT def. Marija Feller SW  6-0, 6-2
3. Allison Lorraine MLT def. Genevieve O’ Malley SW  6-0, 6-4
4. Jelena Bojic SWdef. Madison Haney MLT 6-0, 6-2

DOUBLES
1. Yuanne Corbett / Ellie Allen- Hatch SW def. Alysha Raza / Brittany Kinsella MLT 6-3, 6-2
2. Emily Wright / Amy Buswell SW def. Meron Abay / Suzi Diaz MLT 6-4, 6-0
3. Jenny Ahn / Lilly Brons SW def. Monique Singh / Arani Yungendruz MLT 6-2, 6-0


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LFP City Council regular business meeting Thursday 7pm

The Lake Forest Park City Council will make proclamations about Puget Sound and Public Works Week. They will approve city expenditures, authorize agreements with Master Gardeners and the Washington Traffic Safety Commission. 

The last two commissioners will be confirmed in their appointments.

Action / discussion items:

  1. Authorizing Mayor to Sign Contract with EES Consulting for Water and Sewer Utilities Comp Plan Study
  2. Adopting governance manual
  3. Consider letter to King County re solid waste transfer station


Lake Forest Park City Council Regular Business Meeting, Thursday, May 8, 2014, 7pm at City Hall, 17425 Ballinger Way NE, 2nd floor.


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Samples and demos at Ballinger Thriftway on Thursday

Open House -Thursday, May 8 from 3pm to 6:30pm. 

Samples and demos featuring savory and sweet items from various departments. Great ideas for Mother’s Day parties, brunch and gift ideas.

Ballinger Thriftway, 20150 Ballinger Way NE, Shoreline 98155.


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Bloodmobile in Richmond Beach during Saturday's Celebrations

By Tom Petersen

The Puget Sound Blood Center's big bus will be at the corner of Richmond Beach Road and 20th Ave NW from 10am to 4pm this Saturday, May 10, during the "Celebrate Richmond Beach" festivities. 

They'll be ready for lots of donors before the Strawberry Festival, lots of donors after the Car Show, and lots of donors in between!

It's how we roll!

Looking for 40 to Roll'em Up!

After six years of holding regular blood drives, the Richmond Beach neighborhood is closing in on the 1000th registration and the distinction of having collected 100 gallons for lifesaving and research. The big bus can accommodate up to 40 donors, with less waiting for walk-ups and faster processing of those with appointments. People who want to be sure not to miss other fun this Saturday can make an appointment for a particular time at the website.

Great giveaways add to the fun! 

While supplies last, blood donors in Richmond Beach this Saturday can take home one PSBC goodie as a Thank You for giving the gift of life: 

Free swag while supplies last!
Earphones

Earbuds! In a handy, compact PSBC carry case, the better to keep from losing them or cutting or pinching the cord! 


The famous PSBC Give Twice cookbook! Now in its third printing, good recipes for healthy donors with a reminder to make giving blood a recurring event! 


One lucky adult size medium gets a PSBC logo T-shirt, in genuine hipster gray, with a picture of the very bus s/he just visited!


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BECU accepting nominations for the Annual People Helping People Awards

BECU at Gateway Plaza N 185th

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

From now until the end of May, BECU members can nominate their favorite local non-profits to receive one of sixteen $5,000 Community Benefit Awards. All semi-finalists will have a chance to receive an additional $5,000 People’s Choice Award. This award will go to the non-profit organization that receives the most popular votes during an open vote period from 7/1/-7/18 on BECU’s Facebook page. In addition, one BECU member will also receive a $15,000 Member Volunteer of the Year Award (payable to the nominated charity) in recognition of their work and support with the non-profit they nominated.

“As a not-for-profit credit union founded on the principle of people helping people, we are encouraged by the work done by our members and non-profit organizations in communities around the Puget Sound region,” said Sara Moorehead, VP of Community Affairs. “Last year was our inaugural year for the awards and we were delighted by the overwhelming response and the amazing difference that our members are making in our communities.”

For more information on BECU People Helping People Awards, visit the website.


About BECU
Governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, BECU is a not-for-profit credit union owned by the members. Profits are returned to the members in the form of better rates and fewer fees. With more than 850,000 members and more than $12.0 billion in assets, BECU is the largest credit union in Washington and one of the top five financial cooperatives in the country. BECU currently operates over 40 locations in the Puget Sound region.  All Washington state residents are eligible to join.


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Shoreline Community College well-represented at Seattle film festivals

Shoreline Community College is well-represented on silver screens across the region at the huge Seattle International Film Festival and the adjacent and quirky Seattle True Independent Film.

“I am extremely pleased to announce that between the two festivals, Shoreline film students, recent alumni and faculty worked on at least 19 movies!” said Kris Boustedt, faculty member in Shoreline’s digital filmmaking program. “That’s amazing, and I’m probably missing some!”

The Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) is the largest and most highly attended festival in the United States and runs May 15-June 8. For this, the festival’s the 40th anniversary, organizers have announced screenings of 440 films: 198 features (plus four secret films), 60 documentaries, 14 archival films, and 168 shorts, representing 83 countries. The films include 44 world premieres (20 features, 24 shorts), 30 North American premieres (22 features, eight shorts), and 14 U.S. premieres (eight features and six shorts).

The Seattle True Independent Film Festival (STIFF) began screenings on May2, serving as a sort of lead-in to SIFF. The festival was founded eight years ago for films didn’t fit into the programs of mainstream film festivals. The organizing filmmakers are dedicated to independent, underground, experimental and zero-budget films.

Program director and faculty member Tony Doupé said the festivals provide an opportunity for our students to not only see great films, but get their own work the screen and see that their talents and skills are competitive with the best in the world.

“Our faculty members are actively working in the film industry,” DoupĂ© said. “We’re teaching the skills that students will need to get jobs in film and giving them hands-on experience while still in school.”

Shoreline Community College and the City of Shoreline are collaborating on the Shoreline Film Office, an effort to attract more film work to area. “Being able to say to filmmakers that the college and the city are friendly to film is great step toward bringing projects that benefit our students and the local economy,” DoupĂ© said.

Shoreline is also supporting local filmmakers by sponsoring SIFF’s Northwest Connections program, a collection of films that are rooted section in the fertile Pacific Northwest film community.

Films in the two festivals with Shoreline ties include:

  • Screenings:  May 17, 9 p.m.; May 18, 1:30 p.m.
    Starring Tony Doupé, five current and former students on the cast and crew
  • Box Walk
    Screening: May 22, 7 p.m.
    Starring Tony Doupé
  • Screening: May 25, 11 a.m.
    Written & Directed by Kris Boustedt; four current and former students on crew;  shot on Shoreline campus
  • Lucky Them
    Screenings: May 22, 7 p.m.;  May 23, 9:15 p.m.
    Starring Tony Doupé, one former student on crew
  • Screening: May 23, 7 p.m.
    Directed by Amanda Harryman, produced by Ruth Gregory, edited by George Watt, seven current and former students on crew
  • Screenings: June 5, 7 p.m.; June 6, 4:30 p.m.
    Two current and former students on crew
  • “The Strong Man”
    Screening: May 3, 4 p.m.
    Starring Tony Doupé, cinematography by George Watt, sound design by John Nold, 11 current and former students on the cast and crew
  • “The Bond”
    Screening: May 4, 4 p.m.
    Four current and former students on the crew
  • “Frink”
    Screening: May 4, 8 p.m.
    One former student on the crew
  • “Enmity Gauge”
    Screening: May 4, 10 p.m.
    One former student on the crew.
  • “The Shootout”
    Screening: May 5, 8 p.m.
    Two former students on the crew
  • “Junk Bonds: The Return of Junk Bucket”
    Screening:  May 5, 8 p.m.
    One former student on the crew
  • Screening May 6, 6 p.m.
    Directed by former student Shaun Scott; four current and former students on crew; includes Shoreline campus locations.
  • “Useful. Valid. True.”
    Screening: May 6, 8 p.m.
    Produced by Tony Doupé as class project; edited by former student Kelly Hills; 21 current and former students on the crew; shot on Shoreline campus
  • “Worst Night to Grow a Pair”
    Screening: May 6, 8 p.m.
    Starring Tony Doupé; three current and former students on crew
  • Trauma
    Screening: May 6, 10 p.m.
    Edited by Kris Boustedt

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ShoreDog work party Saturday by Shoreline CC

ShoreDog, Shoreline's off leash area stewardship group, is holding a work party, 11am - 1pm on Saturday May 10 at the Shoreview Off Leash Area by Shoreline Community College. (map and directions)

Tasks to be tackled: Spread wood chips, cut black berries, trash and poop pickup.

For questions, contact Mina at 206-498-8955.

Shoreview Park Off-leash Dog Area Vehicle Access at 320 Innis Arden Way through Shoreline Community College west campus entrance.


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Give BIG today and watch your gift grow

GiveBIG is a one-day, online charitable giving event, inspiring people to give generously to the nonprofit organizations that make our region a healthier and more vital place to live.

Each donation up to $5,000 per donor, per organization, made to the 1,600 nonprofit organizations profiled on The Seattle Foundation's website between midnight and midnight Pacific Time today, May 6, 2014, will receive a prorated portion of The Seattle Foundation's matching funds, or "stretch pool." The amount of the "stretch" depends on how much is raised in total donations on GiveBIG day. As long as you have access to the web and a credit card, you can participate!

MAKE YOUR DONATION NOW 

Use the search bar on the Seattle Foundation page to find your favorite nonprofit, scroll through an alphabetical list, or search by giving area. Don't know where to give? You can also S t r e t c h the Stretch Pool!

There are many deserving, local agencies that would love to have your help - here's just a few - Shoreline Solar Project, Compass Housing, Hopelink, Center for Human Services, Shoreline Lake Forest Park Senior Center, Vision House (Jacob's Well), Shoreline Community College Foundation, Friends of the Third Place Commons, Shoreline Lake Forest Park Arts Council - check for your favorites and GIVE BIG.




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On the Mayor's mind

Monday, May 5, 2014

Shoreline Mayor Shari Winstead
A few weeks ago, after another great community meeting, I found myself trying to unwind before getting some shut eye. I opened my computer and remembered that a friend had reminded me about a blog for people going through cancer, called CaringBridge. One of our mutual friends was recently diagnosed with cancer, and this was a way of keeping your friends up to date on your progress. I had read most of my friend’s posts (she’s doing great) and was reading the comments in the guest book.  

After spending a few minutes catching up on the blog posts, it occurred to me that these friends were part of an exclusive group, one I will call the“super volunteers” of Shoreline. The funny thing about this group is that none of them will admit that is what they are, or take credit for any of the 12,653 hours of volunteer work they have logged, equivalent to $285,325 of labor. They all know each other, because they see each other probably twice a week, some lucky enough to have their spouses by their side, and some see each other more than they see their spouses! They are passionate about our community, caring about each other and engaged in the service they provide. Whether they are involved in one specific project or several projects, they are selfless in their service to all of us citizens.

Because of our volunteers, we get to yell “Bingo!” at the Shoreline-LFP Senior Center, enjoy an amazing Arts Festival in the summer, let our dogs run in the off-leash area and stay informed at our neighborhood meetings. They keep our trails and roads free of garbage and have taught us how to turn our backyard into a wildlife habitat area. They share their passion with us and teach us new things.

My thanks to all of you, whether you have volunteered one hour or one hundred hours, for sharing and teaching, for the conversations about each other, our kids, hobbies, the Seahawks, and our mutual friends. This is how great friendships are built, and why volunteering is so much fun. It’s also how you end up with friends that tell you they have a “24 hour phone line”. You know they are always there for you.

Life in Shoreline is pretty great, and our many volunteers are just one of the reasons living in Shoreline is so special.

Thanks for reading! 

Mayor Shari Winstead


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Harbor Square team with Shoreline player wins national tennis title

Harbor Square team wins national championship

By Liz Smalley, Edmonds

It was a long journey to get there. In the fall of 2012 our little team just started playing. But I did pick the strongest of our division level, and age level, never knowing we would do as well as we did. As the fall season went along, we did well and ended up winning in the Pacific Northwest.

We had a local play off, and won that as well. With that win, we were eligible to go to a regional competition, in June of 2013 in Sunriver, Oregon. Our Region is Alaska, Oregon and Washington. There were eight teams competing at that, and we won that. 

So, we were excited that we then could plan on going to the National Tournament, but find out it is almost a year away. But that gave us the time and desire to play and practice for 10 months.

Our ages range from 56 to 78. Heights, 4’10” to 5’8". XXS-L. Our small team of seven filled the three doubles courts.

The National tournament was April 4-6 in Surprise, Arizona. There were 16 teams, from the 16 US Divisions. We kept thinking and saying, “ WHY NOT US?”.

We were delighted to have won the national championship title.

Team members:

From Edmonds: Liz Smalley, JR Thompson, Marylen Fitzgerald
From Seattle: Melanie Korch, Judy Jennings
From Mukilteo: Nancy Burdyshaw
From Shoreline: Ellen Johnson - anchor and Court 1 player


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Children's Parade Saturday at Strawberry Festival

The Children's Parade will march in Richmond Beach on Saturday, May 10 as part of the Strawberry Festival. Staging begins at 11:15am at Richmond Beach Community Park. No bicycles or pets, but costumes encouraged.


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Sound Transit celebrates Bike Month

Mike Harbour, Deputy CEO, Sound Transit

May is Bike Month and that’s a big deal at Sound Transit. In preparation for the month, we recently had a basic bike repair class at Union Station to go over such things as fixing a flat or cleaning a bike chain.

And then on Thursday, our commute challenge began. This year Sound Transit has 10 teams and 100 riders who will track their bicycle miles and trips for Cascade Bicycle Club’s Commute Challenge.

Also, for the third year in a row, Sound Transit is hosting a commuter station in front of Union Station on national Bike to Work Day, Friday, May 16. King County Metro and a local bike mechanic will join others at the station.

Bicyclists who stop by between 6 and 9am can practice putting their bike on a bus bike rack, get a patch kit or other useful item and have their bike looked at by the mechanic.


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State Sen. Chase says city staff members distort her views on requiring vote before allowing cities to absorb utility districts

By Evan Smith

State Sen. Maralyn Chase says that Shoreline City staff members distorted her views in a press release posted here April 18.

Chase said April 21 that city officials have continually misrepresented her views on her bill to prevent cities from absorbing utility districts without a public vote and on the history of the issue in the legislature.

She said that she wants to have a clear presentation of issues and to let people vote.

“If justice and fairness are on the city's side of the issue, the city, then, ought to be able to present an accurate statement about the necessity of their strategy,” she said. “The city would have a hard time convincing anyone they can run utilities more efficiently than Ronald or North City are operated.”

She said that the issue of cities assuming utilities is an old issue going back to 1971 in the modern era and to the constitution when Washington became a state.

“The state auditor conducts performance audits on this issue,” she noted. She said that the latest, titled ‘Local government allocating overhead costs" said this: 
  • "Our past audits have found cases in which cities charged their utility funds for general government services or for more than their share of the overhead, in essence shifting costs that should have been paid by their general funds onto utility ratepayers.’

Chase said that as municipalities increasingly face shrinking revenue, they commonly use utility or other dedicated funds to help pay for overhead services. 

She said that the bill was not necessarily aimed at the City of Shoreline.

“Believe it our not, Shoreline is not the center of the state and other interests have a right to consideration,” she said. "But when their own consultants issue reports (Shoreline Water System Preliminary Business Plan, May 25, 2012) that cities 'apply additional surcharges to Shoreline ratepayers to fund capital improvements within the City,' the citizens start paying attention and call their legislators."

Chase added. “Just wait until the citizens start complaining about the 2 percent increase in the City Light franchise tax.”

Chase said that hook-up charges could be a big source of money.

“Point Wells represents about $15 million in hook-up charges should the development proceed,” she said. “Olympic View Utility District (centered around Edmonds) positioned itself to provide those hook-ups to the development. I believe it is about $5,000 per unit for 3,000 units. 
“I represent Olympic View and Woodway, Richmond Beach and (part of) Snohomish County along with Shoreline,” she noted. “The City is mad that I didn't solely represent its position on this issue. Olympic View is also a wholesale customer of Seattle Public Utilities. Its inclusion in the process of that venture was one line in the City of Shoreline's preliminary business plan.”

Chase said that in the City of Sultan the ratepayers got so angry at the city they took the city to court over the allocation of other costs to the ratepayers in the utility district. “Last I heard, that case is still active. Ratepayers are angry all across the state about having the costs of the mayors and city councils allocated to the utility ratepayers when it should be a cost of the general fund. In the City of Granger the utility-tax rate has increased to 36 percent.

“Utilities are lifeline services,” she said. “We all have to have them, rich and poor alike. But they are regressive taxes and our state has the most regressive tax system in the entire United States. It is time for all elected officials to demand transparency in our tax system and work for fairness and equity. It has to start somewhere. 
“I was asked in the Local Government Committee if I thought every increase in taxes ought to be submitted to the voters,” she said. “I replied that I did not. But if a proposed tax increase has become an issue of contention, put it to the voters and settle it and move forward. Not too much to ask for when people think they have a democratic right to vote."

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Open House at Aegis of Shoreline Thursday

Aegis Living of Shoreline invites the public to an open house on Thursday, May 8 from 10am to 4pm. 14900 First Ave NE, Shoreline 98155. 206-367-6700.



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Council action on Transportation Corridor Study Mitigation Agreement to be rescheduled


Shoreline Council action on the Transportation Corridor Study Mitigation Agreement had originally been scheduled for Monday, June 23. However, due to the fact that the peer review the City is conducting on the traffic modeling done by BSRE's traffic consultants will not be completed in time, and since negotiation of the mitigation package requires completion of the peer review, Council action will need to be rescheduled. Staff hope to get a better sense of the timing for the Mitigation Agreement over the next couple of weeks.




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Share the Bounty of the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market

The Lake Forest Park Farmers Market opens on Sunday, May 11 at 10 am (note the new hours: 10am to 3pm). We’re counting the days until we can buy colorful bouquets of flowers for Mothers Day, and bunches of asparagus to accompany fresh fish for a special spring dinner.

Many of us take this amazing resource for granted, but for others, farm fresh food seems an impossible luxury. As sponsors of the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market, Friends of Third Place Commons is committed to increasing the accessibility of nutritious, local food for everyone in the community.

In 2008, Friends received a venture grant from United Way of King County to develop and test a new food assistance program at the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market. After a successful pilot phase, Friends was awarded two more United Way grants, and has helped put over $40,000 worth of healthy food on the plates of our neighbors in need.

Market Bucks are $2 coupons that are used to buy food directly from the farmers at the market. They are not distributed at the market, but through partner agencies such as the Shoreline School District, Hopelink, Center for Human Services, and the Shoreline / Lake Forest Park Senior Center. 

Market Bucks recipients are already screened, and each agency is aware of their needs and of their ability to travel to the market.

The Market Bucks program emphasizes good nutrition and healthy food while it increases access to fresh fruits and vegetables for people who are struggling to feed themselves and their families. And you have a chance to share the bounty of the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market on Tuesday, May 6 GiveBIG challenge.

Every donation made through the Seattle Foundation’s site will be STRETCHED, increasing your ability to help alleviate hunger in the north end of King County. 

GiveBIG is an opportunity to help your hungry neighbors on Tuesday, May 6 

*Make your donation at Seattle Foundation. Go to their GiveBIG page and look for Friends of Third Place Commons. The Seattle Foundation will “stretch” all donations up to $5,000 per donor, per organization. When you donate through GiveBIG, the impact of your gift is increased. Every dollar will put more fresh food on the plates of our hungry neighbors.


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Executive Constantine takes action to minimize risk in King County areas with unstable slopes

Detail from King County unstable slope map
Slide areas in brown
Link to full map below

Updating Landslide Hazard Areas map is part of comprehensive approach to decrease risk to lives and critical infrastructure

King County King County Executive Dow Constantine announced action to minimize risk to the public in areas of the County that have unstable slopes similar to those near Oso in Snohomish County.

A team he assembled shortly after the tragic landslide is also determining additional actions King County can take to decrease the risk to lives and critical infrastructure in all hazardous areas.

“With new technologies we have the ability to create more detailed hazard maps so that our employees and residents can make better-informed decisions about land use,” said Executive Constantine. “We will continuously improve our approach to permitting, emergency response, and notification that places the highest value on public safety.”

The Executive directed his team to seek federal funding to support an update of the County’s Landslide Hazard Areas map, which was first developed in the 1990s. King County geologists and researchers will use the most current mapping technology and data to refine the boundaries of landslide-prone areas, including the run-out areas.

These new maps will bring together the best information in one location, making information on landslide hazards more accessible to the public. Employees updating the maps will use lidar, which illuminates a target with laser and analyses the reflected light. Another advantage of lidar is that it can penetrate tree cover and vegetation to provide more precise readings.

The team will also examine how the public learns about potential landslide hazards and other risks when they buy property. One option is to include landslide hazard information in property titles.

The team includes representatives from several departments, including Permitting and Environmental Review, Natural Resources and Parks, Executive Services, and Transportation.


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Lights the Stars at Gala Fundraiser to benefit Brookside Elementary


Brookside Elementary hopes to "Light the Stars" with its Annual Spring Gala Fundraiser and invites the local community to join in the fun!

Amazing silent and live auction items include: Disneyland and Disney California Adventure passes, Seahawks and Mariners tickets, Canopy Zip-lining, Dinner and Cooking tips with PBS Parents and Savory Sweet Life’s Alice Currah and much, much more! 

Enjoy live music, raffle and signature cocktails.
 
Saturday May 10, 2014
7:00 to 10:00pm
Single Tickets: $40.00 / Couples Tickets $70.00
FREE DRINK with Every Ticket Purchase (beer or wine)

100% of the evening's fundraising will be invested back into Brookside Elementary to fund educational programs, including grants and scholarships.

This event is sponsored by Brookside PTA.


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Shorewood and Cascade K-8 students honored by Writers in the Schools program

The Shoreline community is invited to the Annual Seattle Arts and Lectures Writers in the Schools Reading.

The Writers in the Schools Program (WITS) places professional local writers in public schools to develop writing skills and spark inspiration. Since 1994, the WITS program in the Seattle area has been helping students discover their own authentic voices. The year-end reading celebrates the self-expression of these talented student writers.

The student readers will include Shorewood High School student Ana Barnes and Cascade K-8 students Olivia McGuire and Annie Zemouri.

The readings will take place at the Central Branch of the Seattle Public Library. Elementary school students will be featured on Wednesday, May 21 in the Microsoft Auditorium, Level 1 of the Library, and High School students will be featured on Thursday, May 22 on Level 4, Room 1, both beginning at 6pm. The events are free and open to the public. A reception will follow with sweets donated by Cupcake Royale.

From songs to sonnets, from cover letters to love letters, WITS inspires young people to discover and develop their authentic writing and performance voices. The program matches a local creative writer with a public school or hospital to design innovative and culturally-relevant lesson plans that meet education standards while engaging students. 

Teachers report that students’ quality of writing improves, and students gain confidence in their self-expression.

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Mother's Day Sale at MsK Nursery Kruckeberg Gardens Fri - Sun


Kruckeberg Gardens MsK Nursery Mother's Day Plant Sale

MsK Nursery offers their largest selection of the year at this beloved, time-honored sale. Trilliums, rare natives, unusual bulbs, ferns and forest floor rarities are just some of the highlights. Enjoy free family activities and see the garden in glorious spring bloom! 

Enjoy fun activities all weekend, including:
  • Family Activities at the Sprout Spot for kids to dig in the soil, learn about plants, and make a gift for Mom. Sat and Sun 10 am - 5 pm. *FREE*
  • Introductory Tours and Seminars by our knowledgeable docents and staff every day from 1-2 pm. *FREE*
  • Garden Art and Sculpture Guest artists will have their pieces on display and available for purchase.
  • Pottery and Garden Crafts Popular Wilburton pottery and local garden crafts will be for sale!
  • Food Trucks! Gourmet hot dogs from Dante's Inferno Dogs and ice cream from Social Ice Cream will be available at the sale.

Mareen Kruckeberg first opened her private garden and nursery for a small plant sale on Mother’s Day weekend in 1987. The annual sale and open house event grew into a thriving community tradition at the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden. Continue the tradition this year May 9 - 11.

Proceeds from the Mother's Day Sale benefits the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden Foundation.


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PAWS’ “Pet Safety Day” To Help Owners Keep Animals Safe

Trainings, Microchipping and Licensing Offered at May 17 Event

Pet Safety Awareness Day, Saturday, May 17, 2014, 11am – 2pm at PAWS, 15305 44th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98087.

Designed to educate pet owners of all ages, PAWS’ Pet Safety Awareness Day (May 17, 11-2pm) will be a fun and interactive event that aims to give dog and cat owners across Snohomish and King Counties practical advice and solutions for keeping their animals safe. The event is sponsored by Northpointe Animal Hospital.

Alongside demonstrations in cat leash training, and instructions on how to set up humane traps to help reunite lost cats with their families, animal guardians will be able to get their cats and dogs microchipped at a low cost, purchase an identification tag to help get them reunited should they become lost, and buy a city pet license.  There will be lots of information to take away on themes of animal safety, as well as animal care professionals on hand to answer questions.

Kay Joubert, Director of Companion Animal Services at PAWS, said: “We hope this free event will raise awareness of a crucial aspect of responsible pet ownership, and contribute to a reduction in the number of strays without licenses and identification. By educating members of the public through such initiatives, we can get stray animals reunited with their families before they ever cross a shelter’s threshold.”

The PAWS Pet Safety Day is free and open to the public and will be held at PAWS’ main campus in Lynnwood. For more information, call 425-787-2500 ext. 801 or visit the PAWS website.

PAWS is a champion for animals—rehabilitating injured and orphaned wildlife, sheltering and adopting homeless cats and dogs, and educating people to make a better world for animals and people.




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Troopers don't need to be told to watch for dangerous motorcycle riding

Sunday, May 4, 2014

Responsible riders won't be statistics
Keith McGlashan and his ride

Washington State Patrol Chief John R. Batiste did not issue a warning about an increase in motorcycle crashes with the coming good weather. Batiste did not order troopers to crack down on dangerous riding behavior. He did not exhort them to greater effort in preventing the kind of riding behavior that frequently results in tragedy.

Each spring with the arrival of good weather the State Patrol sees a jump in rider fatalities. Why would Batiste not tell his troopers to get busy?

“What order could I give that would be more powerful than their own experience investigating these completely preventable tragedies?” Batiste asked. “Troopers see these crashes first-hand. They help load injured riders in ambulances, and frequently have to make death notifications to stunned families.”

In other words, you can bet troopers will be cracking down on irresponsible riding behavior.

“I just don’t need to issue an order,” Batiste said. “Our troopers have their own personal and sometimes heartbreaking reasons for taking strong action.”

In 2013, 73 riders were killed in motorcycle collisions. In the majority of motorcycle fatalities, the rider is the causing driver. In about half, there’s not even another vehicle involved.

“This isn’t about clueless drivers pulling out of their driveways in front of motorcycles. Riders themselves have the power to change this horrible statistic,” Batiste said.

Just as with autos, speed and impaired driving are the biggest causes of death for riders. In particular, the desire to swoop through corners at high speed leads to riders losing control and leaving the roadway.

Inexperience is often significant contributing factor. Younger riders on sport bikes, and older first-time riders on big cruising bikes seem to be most at risk for losing control and crashing.


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Demolition begins at Shorecrest

Photo by Jerry Pickard
 
Demolition began on the old Shorecrest main buildings last week. The kitchen, cafeteria, custodial office and the south end of the "A" hall were demolished.

Photo by Jerry Pickard

The debris was sorted into "clean metal", "clean masonry" and general rubble, to be hauled away to the appropriate recycling facilities.


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Shorecrest, Shorewood soccer teams meet Monday in next to last game before District tournament

The Shorecrest and Shorewood boys’ soccer teams meet Monday, with both teams having one additional game Wednesday before the Northwest District tournament starts Saturday.

Both teams have qualified for the tournament, but both are in a battle for the first-round home field advantage that goes to the top two teams in each Western Conference 3A division.

A Shorewood victory over Shorecrest would clinch a home first-round game for the Thunderbirds.

A Shorecrest victory would leave tournament seeding open through the final game for each team Wednesday.

Shorewood is now tied for first in the Wesco 3A South with the Thunderbirds and Glacier Peak both having 8-1-2 records; the two ties having come against each other. Shorecrest is right behind with an 8-3-0 record.

Chris Iacolucci of Shorecrest leads Wesco 3A players in scoring with 14 goals and 7 assists.
         
Shorecrest and Shorewood play at Shoreline Stadium at 7:30pm Monday. The match is the second of the year between the two teams, with Shorewood having won the first match by a 3-2 score.

Junior varsity teams from Shorecrest (6-1-4 Wesco 3A, 8-2-4 overall) and Shorewood (9-2, 10-4) meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday at Shoreline Stadium. Shorecrest won the first junior varsity meeting by a 2-1 score.

VARSITY BOYS' SOCCER STANDINGS

Wesco 3A South ....…. Conf. (Overall)

*Glacier Peak ............. 8-1-2  (10-2-2)
*Shorewood ............... 8-1-2   (9-2-3)
*Shorecrest ...............  8-3-0  (11-3-0)
*Meadowdale ............ 7-4-0   (8-5-1)
Mountlake Terrace .. 3-7-1    (4-8-1)

* Clinched berth in Northwest District 3A tournament

Wesco 3A North

*Marysville-Pilchuck .. 6-5-0   (6-8-0)
*Stanwood ..............…. 5-5-0   (6-6-1)
*Oak Harbor .............. 4-6-0   (6-6-1)
*Marysville Getchell .. 2-8-1   (3-10-1)
Everett ...................... 0-11-0  (0-13-1)

*Top three teams in each Western Conference division qualify for the District tournament, along with the fourth place team with the better record and either the other fourth place team or Ferndale of the Northwest 3A/2A/1A Conference, depending on conference won-loss record.

Northwest Conference 3A
Ferndale.................... 0-10-1  (0-14-1)


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Washington Association of Sewer & Water Districts recognizes Commissioner Ricker

Commissioner
Ron Ricker
North City Water District is a special purpose district governed by a three-member Board of publicly elected commissioners. These individuals are responsible for setting the District’s policies, making decisions that help streamline and improve District operations, and identifying methods by which the District can continue to deliver safe, reliable water in the most cost-effective manner.

Community involvement and ongoing education are key elements of their role, in order to maintain the most current knowledge and perspective in the water industry. Training workshops and seminars sponsored by the Washington Association of Sewer and Water Districts (WASWD) make up a large part of their continuing development, as part of the Association’s “Commissioner Accreditation Program.”

This Spring the Association recognized North City Water District Commissioner Ronald Ricker with a Silver Level Commissioner Accreditation, based on his having achieved a substantial 78.5 education points.

Commissioner Ricker receives a Silver
Level Accreditation

Commissioner Ricker has lived in Lake Forest Park since 1957 and has served as a Commissioner for more than 40 years. He finds his involvement with the District both compelling and rewarding. Says Ron, “The complexities of managing a water system are fascinating. I’ve been able to gain a lot of knowledge about something that most people take for granted. My goal is to continue to make decisions that will be in the best interest of our community.”

According to Diane Pottinger, P.E., District Manager, "The District is proud of Commissioner Ricker and his fellow Board members who regularly invest their time and energy into ensuring that we deliver the most reliable, cost-efficient, and proactively maintained water supply possible."

North City Water District is a special purpose district serving the cities of Lake Forest Park and Shoreline. Its Commissioners include Charlotte Haines, President, Ron Ricker, Vice President, and Larry Schoonmaker, Secretary.


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