Found: owner of dachshund

Sunday, May 18, 2014

Ollie was reunited with his owner

The dachshund who cheerfully wandered up to a Shoreline home has been reunited with its owner. 

Ollie was wearing a rabies tag from Longview. The finders managed to follow a trail of phone numbers and get the name and phone number of Ollie's owner, who was visiting in Shoreline a few doors down.

Ollie managed to find a hole in the fence and wiggle through - not a problem for dachshunds, who are bred to hunt badgers through tunnels.

His owner came and picked him up and all is well.


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Shoreline resident publishes debut historical romance novel

Lori Lyn has been a resident of Shoreline for 28 years and on May 13 her debut historical romance novel, The Archery Contest, will be published. It will be available as an e-book for the first several months, on Amazon Kindle from Corvallis Press for $3.99.

"Lord Alexander Fizthugh, Earl of Stapleton, is a bear of a man, quite content to spend his time with his sturdy mistresses and completely unprepared for the marriage campaign launched upon his by 'Bill', a petite blonde vixen who already has more than enough young swains dancing to her tune. Lady Willy Kirkpatrick, enjoying her first Season, plans to find a suitable rogue to teach her the art of  flirting. Yet when she sets eyes on Alexander Fitzhugh, the headstrong young lady decides he will be the perfect match for her. And everyone knows the acrimonious earl stands no chance as what Willy wants, willy gets!"
Shoreline author Lori Lyn

About herself, Lori says:
"I grew up in Edmonds, having moved there when I was only a toddler from California and have lived in Washington State for over 40 years. At 20, I moved from the University District in to live with my late husband who was a Shoreline resident. We married when I was 24 and I had my son a year later. I worked for Carter Subaru on Aurora Ave for several years. I live only a few blocks from the Shoreline Community Center and often walk my dogs around the Center grounds. I have lived in Shoreline for approximately 28 years and have enjoyed watching it become its own beautiful city. 
"Once my son was older, I began pursuing my writing career dreams in earnest and soon became an active member of a national non-profit  writing organization, the Romance Writers of America (trademark). Within a couple years, I had moved from being the local chapter online newsletter editor to the chapter president. After 3 years of serving in that position, I became the conference chairperson for a conference that is the largest West Coast romance writers conference, the Emerald City Writers Conference, held every October with  an open-to-the-public book signing event. In the last few years, I have also been one of the founding members and the president of a new chapter of the same organization, The Evergreen RWA. I have also organized the groups Everett Waterfront Book Festival for three years."

She returns as a speaker for the 2014 Emerald City Writers Conference which has an October 18th Open-to-the public Book Festival at the Westin in Bellevue. She is also a guest speaker for other local chapters of the organization, a speaker at local business groups, and a mentor to other writers.

Her debut historical romance, The Archery Contest, is being released on Tuesday, May 13th and available in e-book through Amazon and all other online retailers. The print version will be releasing later this summer.


Lori Lyn
THE ARCHERY CONTEST, May 2014, Corvallis Press
THE COUNTRY BUTLER, Fall 2014, Corvallis Press


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State Rep. Kagi to kick off re-election campaign Sunday in Shoreline

By Evan Smith

Democratic State Rep. Ruth Kagi plans to kick off her re-election campaign Sunday in Shoreline.

Democratic State Attorney General Bob Ferguson will appear at Kagi’s Sunday kick-off event is scheduled for 2 to 4pm at the Shoreline Family Support Center, 17018 15th Ave NE, Shoreline.

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

Kagi is seeking a ninth two-year term in the State House of Representatives. Her only opponent is Republican Alvin Rutledge of Edmonds.

Kagi has reported raising $10,660 and spending $433 for the campaign to no fundraising or spending for Rutledge.

Candidate filing ended Friday at 5pm. All candidates for partisan offices appear on the Aug. 5 primary-election ballot, with the top two vote getters in the primary, regardless of party, qualifying for the Nov. 4 general-election ballot.

Kagi is chairwoman of the House committee on early learning and human services and a member of the environment committee, the appropriations committee, and the appropriations subcommittee on health and human services.

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


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Shorecrest results from WESCO South 3A Girls Varsity Tournament

From left, Rachel Stevens (11), Lauren Rutter (11) finished 3rd in doubles.
Coach Robert Mann.
Rosa Rice-Pelepko (12) finished 5th in singles and is the alternate.


WESCO South 3A Girls Varsity Tournament
Shorecrest Results

5/13

Rosa Rice-Pelepko (SC) def. Holly Clark (Ferndale) 6-1, 6-0
Madeline Mahler (GP) def. Rosa Rice-Pelepko 6-2, 3-6, 6-2
Rosa Rice-Pelepko (SC) def. Alisha Chand (Mead) 6-4, 6-2

5/14

Marija Feller (SW) def. Rosa Rice-Pelepko (SC) 6-4, 6-0
Rosa Rice-Peleko (SC) def. Julie Ramsey 6-4, 6-3
Rice-Pelepko 5th place finish.

5/13

Lucy Sui (SC) def. Sunni Lee (Mead) 6-4, 6-2
Marija Feller (SW) def. Lucy Sui (SC) 7-6 (7-4), 6-0
Julie Ramsey (GP) def. Lucy Sui 1-0. Lucy retired due to ankle injury.

5/13

Yuanne Corbett/Ellie Allen-Hatch (SW) def. Lauren Rutter/Rachel Stevens (SC) 4-6, 4-6
Lauren Rutter/Rachel Stevens (SC) def. Rebecca Huang/Tea Nikolic (Mead) 6-1, 6-1

5/14

Lauren Rutter/Rachel Stevens (SC) def. Emme Davis/Anna Sneesby (GP) 6-1, 6-0
Lauren Rutter/Rachel Stevens (SC) def. Emily Wright/Jelena Bojic (SW) 7-5, 6-2
Rutter/Stevens 3rd place finish.

5/13

Karena Tien/Molly Mrozek (SC) def. Tiffany Daniggelis/Catherine Pham (Mead) 6-4, 6-2
Shelby Slaughter/Carly Bannerman (Ferndale) def. Karena Tien/Molly Mrozek (SC) 4-6, 7-5, 6-3
Emily Wright/Jelena Bojic (SW) def Karena Tien/Molly Mrozek (SC) 6-2, 6-2


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Lake Forest Park Council work session Monday

The City Council of Lake Forest Park will hold a work session meeting on Monday, May 19, 2014 at 6:30pm, in Council Chambers on the 2nd floor of City Hall, 17425 Ballinger Way NE.

Agenda includes:
  • Confirmation of commissioners for Economic Development Commission
  • Review of Budget Calendar
  • Review of Metro Transit contracts
Full agenda here.
Audio recordings of previous meetings are available online



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Cooking Local: The Farmers Market is All Green!

Tender turnips and refreshing early radishes at the Farmers' Market
Text and photos by Greta Hardin

At the beginning of the Farmer Market season, many a savvy shopper asks,

“Why bother with the Farmers Market this early in the year? It all seems to be leaves.”

As the fresh produce of last fall faded away, and all the local stuff petered out to stored roots – onions, beets, potatoes, parsnips with the occasional hardy bunch of kale or mustard greens, the glamour and glory of the Idea of the Farmers Market wore off. The green and the sweet and the bright of spring and summer are forgotten. And then I, and many of my fellow NorthWesterners feel the need for something fresh, and head back to the grocery stores for our produce needs.


But with Spring back in town, get up and go to the very early Farmers Markets. It may seem all asparagus, radishes and kale, but there are plenty of prizes waiting for the spring shopper. This is when you can wake up your taste buds and remind yourself of the whole point of local produce. 

The asparagus is most obvious, but for a real reminder of why Farmers Markets are such a big deal, reach for a bunch of tender little turnips, or the refreshing early radishes – things you are unlikely to find at any grocery store.

The Lake Forest Park Farmers' Market is held every Sunday, from 10am to 3pm, in the lower level of Town Center at the intersection of Ballinger Way and Bothell Way.

Pickled Spring Salad with fresh bread

Pickled Spring Vegetable Salad

Ingredients:
  • 1 bunch salad turnips
  • 1 bunch spring radishes
  • 1 bunch lettuce or tender kale
  • chives or green onions
  • 1 bunch herbs – chervil, parsley or other tender spring herb
  • 1C vinegar (rice, cider or white all work)
  • 2/3 C water
  • 2/3 C sugar
  • 2 Tbs salt
  • 2 Tbs mustard
  • pepper to taste
  • ¼ C olive oil (or other oil you like)
Equipment:
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • sauce pan
  • large spoon
  • slotted spoon
  • fork or whisk
  • salad bowl and servers
Prep:
  1. Wash all your produce well.
  2. Trim the stalks and roots off the tiny turnips and radishes. Save a handful of good looking leaves from each. (Both radish leaves and tender turnip leaves add flavor to a salad.)
  3. Rinse and spin/pat dry the salad greens and about half the bunch of herbs.
  4. Chop the lettuce or tender kale and herbs into small bite sized pieces.
  5. Stack the radish and turnip leaves and slice into thin shreds.
  6. Slice the radishes thinly and quarter the little turnips. Trim and slice the chives/ green onions.

Cook!

On a stove combine the vinegar, water, sugar and salt in the sauce pan and bring it to a boil. Stir the sugar and salt to make sure they dissolve. Remove from the heat and add the sliced radishes, turnips and half the chives/green onions. Set aside.

In the salad bowl, use the fork/whisk to stir together the mustard, 2Tbs of the pickling liquid, the oil and pepper to taste. Stir in the chopped salad greens and herbs, including the radish and turnip greens.

Use the slotted spoon to remove the pickled vegetables from the pickling liquid and toss them with the other vegetables.


Spring Salad is yours. If you want to turn this into a meal, soft boil some (Farmers Market) eggs (1-2 per person, depending on the person) by stirring them in boiling water for about 3 minutes. Let then cool while chopping some Farmers Market bread into 1 inch cubes and frying it.

Place the fried cubes on the salad, then peel the eggs. A beautiful meal. A glass of rosé wine might be called for.

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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


Sunday May 11th - October 26th
10am to 3pm
The Lake Forest Park Farmers Market is 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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Choir of the Sound concert on May 31 features jazz and big-band music

Saturday, May 17, 2014


Join Choir of the Sound for a spectacular showcase of jazz and big-band music. Get sentimental with “Misty,” feel the thrill of “Mack the Knife,” and enjoy highlights from the beloved Cole Porter musical Anything Goes as we dance and sing the night away!

Special guests, The Baudboys, the “undisputed kings of geek a cappella”!

Shorecrest Performing Arts Center
Saturday, May 31 at 3:00 and 7:00 PM
Sunday, June 1st at 3:00 PM
Tickets: Choir of the Sound (COTS) 2014 Pops Show

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Pro Shoreline to hear from City Manager on Thursday


Pro Shoreline Community Meeting
Thursday, May 22, 2014 at 7:00 pm

Special Guest Speaker - Debbie Tarry, Shoreline City Manager

Shoreline Library
345 NE 175th Street 
Shoreline, WA 98155 

Come and learn what is happening in our city:
  • Shoreline Community College Master Plan Permit 
  • Utility Unification and Efficiency Study 
  • Point Wells 
  • 10-Year Financial Sustainability Strategy 
  • Introduction to our new Assistant City Manager, John Norris 
Pro Shoreline Board

Judy Parsons, Gretchen Atkinson, Kyrie Cataldo, Rich Gustafson, Nancy Samuels, Paul Grace, Paul Moran, Bill Montero

Pro Shoreline Mission

To assist the residents of the City of Shoreline to achieve and maintain their vision for our community - that it be a great place to live, work and raise a family.

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If you are interested in receiving news updates, meeting invites, or becoming involved in ProShoreline, send an email.


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King County Council Report shows County mental health and drug programs reducing costly jail and hospital stays

Mental illness and drug dependency funding providing pathways to health and stability

Improving access to treatment services for people with mental illness and chemical dependency is proving successful in reducing costly emergency response and criminal justice services and helping people achieve healthier, safer and more stable lives in the community, according to a recent report from the King County Council.

The Metropolitan King County Council recently accepted the Mental Illness and Drug Dependency Sixth Annual Report, which includes information on the youth and adults who received a range of treatment services in 2013 through programs supported by Mental Illness and Drug Dependency (MIDD) funds.

“Investments in our mental health and chemical dependency programs have paid dividends in the form of reduced jail time and psychiatric hospital stays,” said Councilmember Rod Dembowski, prime sponsor of the motion. “These programs are starting to make a dent in the overall problem, but King County still has work to do in ensuring everyone with mental health and chemical dependency challenges receive the care they need.”

In 2005, the Washington state Legislature authorized counties to implement a one-tenth of one percent sales and use tax to support new or expanded chemical dependency or mental health treatment programs and services and for the operation of new or expanded therapeutic court programs and services.

“This report shows that focusing our resources on preventive measures is an effective way to break the cycle of arrests and hospitalization,” said King County Executive Dow Constantine. “Our combined efforts to help treat those who suffer from mental illness and chemical dependency make our communities safer and healthier.”

King County became one of 19 counties in the state to create this new fund source in 2007, using the tax revenue to fund a range of programs and services to prevent and reduce unnecessary involvement with criminal justice and emergency medical systems and promote recovery for people with mental illness and chemical dependency.

“The resources provided by the MIDD tax have allowed us to build creative and humane alternatives to jail for people arrested for low level offenses who have underlying mental health and chemical dependency issues,” said King County Prosecuting Attorney and MIDD Oversight Committee Co-Chair Dan Satterberg. “Our investments in these programs will make our community safer and healthier, and have reduced our reliance on the more expensive and less effective avenue of incarceration.”

The report shows significant success during the past year. Highlights including the following:

  • $53.9 million was spent during 2013 on MIDD strategies and on County programs funded through the MIDD.
  • A total of 35,828 individuals (23,299 adults and 12.529 youth/children) received one or more MIDD-funded services, compared with 32,112 served in 2012.
  • At least 1,059 MIDD clients reported that they had served in the U.S. military.
  • 40 of 45 strategies with performance measurement data met at least 85 percent of their annual target for one or more key targets in 2013
  • By increasing access to community mental health treatment, the average number of emergency visits to Harborview Medical Center was reduced 22 percent in the short term and 38 percent in the long term.
  • The average number of days in jail for MIDD participants was reduced between 79 percent and 8 percent, depending on the particular MIDD program.
  • A reduction in average days hospitalized for MIDD participants ranged from 66 percent to 34 percent.

Clients served by MIDD funds come from across King County, including greater Seattle (34%), south King County (31%), east King County (17%), north King County (8%), and elsewhere (10%).

While the original state legislation did not allow the one-tenth of one percent sales tax revenues to be used for existing programs, subsequent changes to the law by the State Legislature currently allow counties to use a portion of the funds to support existing mental health, substance abuse and therapeutic court services, making it possible to sustain programs through the recession.


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Shoreline City Council to authorize contracts at Monday meeting

Shoreline City Council Meeting, Monday, May 19, 2014, Regular Meeting 7:00pm
City Hall Council Chambers 17500 Midvale Ave N.

Agenda Highlights

  • Adoption of Council Goals
  • Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Doolittle Construction, LLC for 2014 BST Project
  • Adoption of Urban Forest Strategic Plan
  • Authorize the City Manager to Approve a Contract with OTAK, Inc. for the 145th Street Station Subarea Plan
  • Adoption of Ordinance No. 686 Extending the Seattle City Light Franchise Agreement
  • Acceptance of the Utility Unification and Efficiency Study and Authorizing Notices of Intent for Assumption of Ronald Wastewater District in Accordance with the 2002 Interlocal Operating Agreement
  • Introduction to 185th Street Station Subarea DEIS


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Call to Artists for the 2014 Shoreline Arts Festival

2013 Festival
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Call to Artists for the 2014 Shoreline Arts Festival - over $2,000 in prizes available!

The Arts Council is seeking artists for the 24th annual Shoreline Arts Festival to be held June 28 and 29, 2014. Juried categories include 2-D art, sculpture, artisan crafts and photography. Artwork may be in any theme, and over $2,000 in prizes are awarded. 

Applications are due by June 23. For easy registration on June 23, fill out the Prospectus / Registration Form available on the Arts Council's website and mail in with a check by June 5, 2014. 

All artwork must be brought to the Spartan Room at the North End of the Shoreline Center on Monday, June 23 between 5:00-8:00pm. Entries will be juried on Tuesday and Wednesday for inclusion and awards.

The Shoreline Arts Festival is a community event featuring two extraordinary days of music, dance, theater, visual arts and food, plus the Shoreline Philippine Festival and other cultural rooms. The event draws approximately 10,000 individuals to the Shoreline Center at 18560 1st Ave NE in Shoreline, WA.

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to nurture all of the arts in the community through programs and events, arts education, advocacy, and support for artists and arts organizations.


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High school varsity softball standings

VARSITY SOFTBALL STANDINGS

Wesco 3A South ...... Conf. Overall

*Meadowdale ............... 13-0    16-2
*Glacier Peak ............ 10-3    12-8
*Mountlake Terrace .. 7-6     10-10
Shorecrest ................. 3-10     5-15
Shorewood ................. 1-14     3-17
* Qualified for Northwest District 3A tournament

Wesco 3A North

*Marysville-Pilchuck ....9-4     12-8
*Everett ........................ 8-5      9-11
*Stanwood ................... 7-6      8-12
*Marysville Getchell .. 5-7     7-13
Oak Harbor ................. 1-11    2-17

District 3A tournament scheduled for Tuesday and Friday, May 20, 23 in Mount Vernon

Northwest Conference 3A
*Ferndale ...................... 12-0    19-1


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Gearing up for fall at Hillwood Soccer Club

The Fireballs chase the ball down the field
Photo courtesy Hillwood Soccer

Hillwood Soccer Club is gearing up for the fall soccer season. Hillwood Soccer Club is a non-profit, volunteer recreational soccer club for children 5 to 18. Visit the website for open registration or call for more information, 206-542-3353.

Hillwood Soccer Club is affiliated with Seattle Youth Soccer Association – and Washington Youth Soccer Association.

We rely strongly on our volunteers to make this a really positive experience for the kids. Our volunteers are the parents, grandparents, siblings and family friends, who give of their time. With that said, we are always looking for volunteers to be coaches, assistant coaches and team managers. This is a great opportunity for high school students looking to fulfill community service.

Hillwood Bombers
Photo courtesy Hillwood Soccer

If you are interested in making some extra money, you can become a referee through Hillwood Soccer. Visit Hillwood Soccer’s website for more information on the referee clinics.

Hillwood Soccer Club, come join the fun!!!

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Did you lose a dachshund?



This friendly little guy came up to a house in Shoreline and announced that s/he was lost. Anyone recognize him/her? Might have been with someone who was visiting from out of town.

Email us if you know anything.



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Shoreline family and volunteers kick-off Rampathon with ramp for Parkwood student

Kira and Mimi Brown, Faye Rasmussen
The ramp was built by Crescent Builds
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Volunteers celebrate twenty-first year of service to disabled

On Wednesday May 14, 2014, nine-year-old Mimi Brown of Shoreline, a victim of athetoid dystonic cerebral palsy (ADCP) helped kick-off the Care Foundation’s 21th annual Rampathon, a single-day ramp building blitz. This year’s edition of Rampathon was presented by HomeStreet Bank.

ADCP significantly impacts Mimi’s ability to interact with others and her environment. It is difficult for her to communicate knowledge, needs and desires, and she is 100 percent dependent on others for mobility. Mimi uses a manual wheelchair and requires adult assistance at all times.

Despite these huge challenges, Mimi brightens the life of everyone she meets. She maintains a beautiful smile and a contagious laugh. She loves school and reading funny stories.

From left, Kira and Mimi Brown, Jay Schupack
and teacher Faye Rasmussen
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

The Brown family learned about Rampathon from Mimi’s special education teacher at Parkwood Elementary School, Faye Rasmussen. Mimi’s mother, Kira, was very enthusiastic about the possibility of a ramp saying, “Wow, it would be wonderful to have that kind of help!” 

A ramp dedication at the Brown home formally initiated this year’s ramp building blitz. The following Saturday, a total of 17 additional families received free wheelchair access ramps thanks to hundreds of Care Foundation volunteers. 

Jay Schupack, Executive Director of the Care Foundation and an 11 year Rampathon veteran, summed up the feeling of many volunteers, “Our efforts pay huge dividends when the recipient goes down a new ramp for the very first time. The feeling certainly stayed with me, and I believe it’s what keeps volunteers coming back year after year.”

This is the 21th consecutive year for Rampathon, and almost 400 free ramps have been built throughout the Puget Sound area.

The Care Foundation is a 501 C (3) charitable organization registered with Washington’s Secretary of State. Rampathon volunteers, donors and sponsors come from construction and trades associated with construction, as well as other charitable organizations.

Mimi's ramp was a multi day process by a local contractor, Crescent Builds, who lives in Mimi's neighborhood. Measurements were taken on Saturday and work begun on Monday with the ramp delivered in pieces on Tuesday and finally completed Wednesday afternoon.

Mimi will be a third grader at Parkwood Elementary in the fall.


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Kenmore Employment and Education Fair Sat May 17, 10am -1pm

Kenmore Library
Photo by Jerry Pickard

Looking for your next employment or educational opportunity? Attend workshops on interviewing, networking, organizing a job search and more. Bring your resume and meet employers and representatives from local educational institutions to discuss employment and education opportunities. Open to both teens and adults.

Events will occur at both Kenmore City Hall and Kenmore Library.

Schedule of Events-10:00-1:00 Education and Employer Booths
10:15-12:05 Library Resources for Job Seekers and Entrepreneurs
10:15-1:00 Mock Interviews
10:15-11:05 Interview Skills
10:15-11:05 Build Confidence and Optimize Your Job Search by Identifying and Conveying Your Personal Strengths
11:25-12:15 Effective Networking
11:25-12:15 Organizing a Job Search

Events will occur at both Kenmore City Hall and Kenmore Library.
Kenmore Library, Room 1, 6531 NE 181st St, Kenmore 98028
Registration Ends: 5/17/2014 at 10:00 AM

Other Information:

Registration preferred but not required. Register online or at the Kenmore Library, 425.486.8747. Extra parking available at Kenmore Village. Interested employers should email for more information about participating. 

--Laurie Sperry, Kenmore BlogNet


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A note from Shoreline Police front desk Police Service Specialists

Friday, May 16, 2014

Since March we have had six wallets turned in to Shoreline Police by the public. Officers Corona and Rockwood did the work and got these back to their owners.

What's really heartening for Shoreline is that all of these wallets contained cash, from $3 to $317. We have a city of which to be proud with honest residents who go out of their way to return property. A big thank from the Police Service Specialists at the front desk!


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On this year’s ballot

By Evan Smith

These offices will be on Shoreline and Lake Forest Park ballots for the November general election. All partisan offices and any non-partisan offices with three or more candidates also will appear on the August primary ballot.

Candidates have been filing on line or in person at either the King County elections office in Renton or the secretary of state’s office in Olympia since Monday. Filing ended Friday.

Here are offices on 2014 ballots:
  • U.S. Representative 7th Congressional District position now held by Democrat Jim McDermott – 2-year term
  • State Senator— 
    • 32nd Legislative District position now held by Democrat Maralyn Chase (Shoreline, part of northwest Seattle, Lynnwood, Woodway and nearby unincorporated areas of southwest Snohomish County, and parts of Edmonds and Mountlake Terrace) -- 4-year term
    • 46th Legislative District position now held by Democrat David Frockt (Lake Forest Park, Kenmore and northeast Seattle) -- 4-year term
  • State Representative--
    • 32nd Legislative District position 1, now held by Democrat Cindy Ryu – 2-year term
    • 32nd Legislative District Position 2, now held by Democrat Ruth Kagi – 2-year term
    • 46th Legislative District Position 1, now held by Democrat Gerry Pollet – 2-year term
    • 46th Legislative District Position 2, now held by Democrat Jessyn Farrell– 2-year term
  • King County Prosecuting Attorney position now held by Republican Dan Satterberg -- 4-year term
  • State Supreme Court
    • State Supreme Court Justice Position 1, non-partisan position now held by Mary Yu -- 2-year unexpired term (remainder of term that Jim Johnson resigned)
    • State Supreme Court Justice Position 3, non-partisan position now held by Mary Fairhurst – 6-year term
    • State Supreme Court Justice Position 4, non-partisan position now held by Charles W. Johnson – 6-year term
    • State Supreme Court Justice Position 7, non-partisan position now held by Debra Stephens – 6-year term
  • Court of Appeals
    • Court of Appeals, Division No. 1, District No. 1, Position 1, non-partisan position now held by Michael Trickey – unexpired 2-year term
    • Court of Appeals, Division No. 1, District No. 1, Position 5, non-partisan position now held by Linda Lau – 6-year term
    • Court of Appeals, Division No. 1, District No. 1, Position 1, non-partisan position now held by Ann Schindler – 6-year term
  • King County Superior Court
    • King County Superior Court, Position 8, non-partisan position now held by John Ruhl -- unexpired 2-year term
    • King County Superior Court, Position 18, non-partisan position now held by John H. Chun -- unexpired 2-year term
    • King County Superior Court, Position 27, non-partisan position now held by Tanya Thorp -- unexpired 2-year term
    • King County Superior Court, Position 34, vacant non-partisan position -- unexpired 2-year term
    • King County Superior Court, Position 37, non-partisan position now held by Julia Garratt-- unexpired 2-year term
    • King County Superior Court, Position 47, non-partisan position now held by Roger Rogoff-- unexpired 2-year term
  • Shoreline District Court
    • Shoreline District Court Judge Position 1, non-partisan position now held by Douglas J Smith– 4-year term
    • Shoreline District Court Judge Position 2, non-partisan position now held by Marcine Anderson -- 4-year term
  • Precinct Committee Officers
    • PCO for Democratic Party, all precincts – 2-year term
    • PCO for Republican Party, all precincts – 2-year term

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


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Tech Talk: A resource above them all

By Brian Boston

A Resource above Them All

 

As you might guess, I involuntarily (according to my wife) collect information about technology. Often this is related to a client need or some training requirement but just as often, it’s just a fascination with how things work and how others can use them.

So I treasure information sources like Consumer Reports (unbiased product and service reviews), Lynda.com (clear, concise training videos and courseware), and Microsoft IT Academy (in depth training towards IT certifications). The challenges with these and many other quality information sources is they have membership fees for access…unless you have a “magic card.”

Your Library Card…it’s not just for books anymore!


Your library card number will get you into all of these subscription web sites and many more online resources on a variety of topics. For the purposes of this article, I am limiting myself to three local libraries:


Even you live outside these areas, you may be able to get a card for these libraries. Eligibility requirements KCLS, SPL, and Sno-Isle are fairly liberal. While there are some limitations for Seattle residents in King County, most counties and many library systems in Western Washington have reciprocal borrowing agreements or relations that permit you do get a to these local libraries.

Why Use Multiple Libraries?  Services can vary. 

When it comes to online resources, library systems have a lot of services in common, so check your local library first. As an example, Everett Public Library has Consumer Reports and Microsoft IT Academy in their research databases, but not Lynda.com. As most library require that you apply in person for a card, decide based on your needs and the library’s offerings whether it makes sense to make the trip.


While most databases allow you to access them from any location using your library card, some research databases require you to use them at a library location. Every library I have encountered requires me to access Ancestry.com (my favorite genealogy database) on site. Fortunately, that also means there are lot of libraries with access to Ancestry, very helpful during on genealogical field trips.

On the other hand, I found that access to Lynda.com varies, depending on the system. Sno-Isle limits usage to their Creative Tech Centers in Lynnwood and Marysville, SPL allows access within all its locations and KCLS allows access anywhere. It all depends on the license agreement for the service.



Brian's Favorite Library Resources

Here are my favorite online resources through these libraries and why I like them. While many of the these sites are technical, I take advantage of other kinds of sites as well:

Ancestry Library Edition (Sno-Isle, KCLS, SPL) – One of the complete comprehensive collections of personal and family records
Books 24x7 (KCLS) – Online searchable computer books and short instructional videos
Consumer Reports Electronic Issues (Sno-Isle) – Searchable copies of the original print publication
Consumer Reports Online (Sno-Isle, KCLS, SPL) – Access to the subscription Wedsite with review articles, ratings, and buyer’s guides.
eLibrary (KCLS, SPL) – Searchable full text repository of articles, transcripts from magazines, newspapers, broadcast news, and reference books. 
Freegal Music (Sno-Isle, SPL) –Three free music downloads a week and three free hours of streaming a day! (download only on SPL)
Health & Wellness Resource Center (KCLS, SPL) – Gale’s Health resource site, lots of fact sheets, articles, and other tidbits.
Lynda.com (Sno-Isle, KCLS, SPL) – My favorite tech training site. As noted above, this service has different restriction at different libraries.
Mango Languages (Sno-Isle, KCLS, SPL) – Nicely done 62-Language Learning site
National Newspapers (Sno-Isle, SPL) – ProQuest database of 5 current (and 20 years back) major newspapers.
Microsoft IT Academy (Sno-Isle, KCLS, SPL) – A set of online courses to learn Microsoft Products
Overdrive Digital Media Library (Sno-Isle, KCLS, SPL) – The most popular library ebook service. Also has audiobooks, music, video.
Price It! Antiques & Collectibles (Sno-Isle) – A service which aggregates prices on Ebay, GoAntiques.com and other sites to help you price items for sale.
Safari Books Online (SPL) – A great collection of online technical books (including the “…for Dummies” series)

There are many more online services besides these. At KCLS, most of these are known as “Premium Databases” but you can look for others in the Learning & Research and eBook and Download sections. SPL has a similar grouping under Articles & Research and E-books & Downloads. Sno-Isle calls their sections simply Research and “eBooks and More.”

Don't Know how to Proceed?

If accessing these sites and electronic services is a bit daunting, ask the library staff. They would love to help you get set up. KCLS has a number of classes to get you acquainted with ebooks and other computer help. Sno-Isle also offers a variety of computer classes as does SPL (search calendar for “TechHelp” under Event Type.  

Of course, you are also welcome to ask here…it helps me keep up my information-gathering habit!

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.



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Shorewood ends softball season with home loss to Meadowdale Wednesday

The Shorewood softball team finished its season with an 18-0 home loss to Meadowdale Wednesday in a game shortened to five innings by the mercy rule.

The loss followed a 17-3 loss at Mountlake Terrace Monday and left the Thunderbirds with a 1-12 Wesco 3A record (3-17 overall).

In the loss to Meadowdale, Alison Feise hit 1 for 1, Holly Ebel and Shelby Wade both hit 1 for 2 for Shorewood. 

Meadowdale 18, Shorewood 4
At Meridian Park Field, May 14


                      1 2 3 4 5 R H E
Meadowdale 0 6 7 2 3 18 21 0
Shorewood   0 0 0 0 0   0   3 0

Shorewood Battery
Holly Ebel and Alison Feise

The Shorewood junior varsity lost to Meadowdale 13-1.


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Shoreline Parks and Tree board meeting Thursday - youth member sought

PRCS/Tree Board Regular Meeting, Thursday, May 22, 2014, Shoreline City Hall, Room 302, 17500 Midvale Ave N.

Agenda Highlights
  • Shoreline Veterans Association Memorial Proposal (Action) 
  • Hidden Lake Update (Information) 
  • 145th Street Light Rail Substation Area Update (Information) 
  • Northcrest Park Improvement Schedule (Discussion) 
  • 2014 Work Plan Review (Discussion) 
Comment on Agenda items

The City is currently accepting applications for a youth member for the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services/Tree Board. 

Youth ages 15-19 are encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Download an application.

Questions? Contact Lynn 206-801-2602.


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Frank Workman on sports: the path to the State Soccer 3A Championship goes through Shoreline Schools

By Frank Workman

For the last ten years, it has been said that the path to the State Soccer Championship in 3A goes through the schools of the Shoreline School District.

Last year, Shorecrest ran a late-season hot streak all the way to the State Championship Game before losing in the finals, 1-0. They won State in 2005 and 2009.

Two years ago it was their crosstown rivals Shorewood that went undefeated throughout the regular season, only to lose in an extra-frame shootout in the quarter-finals, to eventual champion Bainbridge.

When the boys' soccer teams from Shorecrest and Shorewood square off Saturday night at 7pm at Shoreline Stadium, a great deal will be at stake.

The teams will be playing for the District One 3A championship, no less.

In addition, the victor will host a first-round game in the State playoffs on Tuesday, May 20  (which will be televised on Channel 26 by the SC/SW Live Video Production Club). 

Both teams have already qualified for State. Saturday's losing team will have to play a first-round road game next week. 

And if Saturday's winner can win that first round game, they would host a quarter-final game next weekend.

But perhaps the most important thing the two teams will be playing for Saturday night is .... pride.

The Scots (15-3) and T-Birds (11-3-4) split their two meetings during the regular season. Shorewood defeated the Scots 3-2 in their first match on April 4, while the Scots turned the tables on the T-Birds 3-1 on May 5.

It would seem the two teams couldn't be more evenly matched.

The players from both teams are products of the local youth soccer organizations, Hillwood and Shorelake.

Coaches, parents, and current players from the two youth clubs are encouraged to come watch what promises to be a hotly contested District Championship Game between two of the best teams in the state.

Our teams.


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1st Annual Children's Parade at Strawberry Festival

A beautiful, sunny day welcomed the events of the Richmond Beach Strawberry Festival, including the first annual Children's parade.
Seahawks mascot Blitz led the parade
Syre’s incoming kindergarten Class of 2027 made their debut
Photo by Rick Ashleman

A YMCA pom group and other mini Seahawks fans joined the fun
Photo by Bob Pfeiffer

What's a parade without a marching band?
Photo by Bob Pfeiffer

The band was able to play in spite
of Blitz's directions
Photo by Bob Pfeiffer

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Dollars for Scholars Fundraiser Tuesday

Thursday, May 15, 2014

2013 Scholars
Shoreline Chamber of Commerce Dollars for Scholars Fundraiser, May 20
We Help Our Community's Students Succeed Through Scholarships

"INVE$TING IN THE FUTURE"
Fundraising Reception to benefit Dollars for Scholars. All money raised will go to local graduating high school students. We serve all high school students either living in or attending high school in Shoreline and Lake Forest Park. This year our chapter will award 10 to 12 scholarships of $500 to $750 to graduating Shoreline and Lake Forest Park seniors for College or for other post secondary education.

  • Tuesday, May 20, from 5:30pm to 7:00pm
  • Lobby area of City of Shoreline City Hall (sponsored by the City of Shoreline)
  • Only $25 Per Person

There will be live music, wine and snacks. The Shoreline Dollars For Scholars awards reception is scheduled for June 4.

Contact the Chamber office for more information 206-361-2260.


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SWEL potluck at North City Water District Sunday


Spring into Action with SWEL at the North City Water District in Shoreline! 
Sunday, May 18, 4-5:30pm
Click here for more details!


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Shoreline City Manager's report week of 5/12/2014

Update for the week of 5/12/2014
From Debbie Tarry, Shoreline City Manager

Council Meetings

·         May 12
o   Dinner Meeting: Joint meeting with the Planning Commission. The purpose of the meeting was for Council to share their vision of the 145th Light Rail Station subarea.
o   Regular Meeting:
§  Adoption of Ordinance No. 685 Amending the 2014 Budget: This ordinance amended the 2014 budget to reflect the carry-over items from 2013 and the recommended amendments discussed by Council on Monday, April 28. The budget amendments include funding for an inventory of the City’s fiber infrastructure, review of the City’s e-mail archiving software and recommendations going forward, upgrades to the City’s Adobe Acrobat software, and budget for the operating costs of the North Maintenance Facility (Brugger’s Bog).
§  Adoption of Resolution No. 357 – Growing Transit Communities Regional Compact: The Growing Transit Communities (GTC) Oversight Committee approved the GTC Strategy in October 2013. By signing the GTC Regional Compact, the City will be committing to work in partnership with other jurisdictions, agencies and organizations throughout the state and nation to implement the GTC goals and strategies as appropriate for Shoreline.
§  Discussion of Council Goals: Council discussed their goals for 2014-2016 based direction they gave at the Council's Strategic Planning Session in April.
§  Discussion of Concurrency and Impact Fees: On May 20, 2013, Council directed staff to proceed with development of an updated concurrency methodology and impact fee program for Shoreline. This was the follow-up discussion.
·         May 19
o   No Dinner Meeting
o   Regular Meeting:
§  Added – Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with OTAK for the 145th Light Rail Station Subarea Plan in the amount of $183,000. This is a multi-year project and funding was provided in the 2014 budget.
§  Removed – Award of Right-of-Way Landscape Contract. Staff needs more time to evaluate the bids received May 9 and other strategies we would like to explore. We may request the current contractor to do a monthly contract to provide the time for the analysis.
§  Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Doolittle Construction, LLC for 2014 BST Project: The 2014 BST project will address roads in the Briarcrest and Ridgecrest neighborhoods. Approximately 10.6 miles of roadway have been selected for BST treatment. The positive results from the BST bid opening have yielded a program balance of approximately $244,000. Staff is pursuing either an additional Small Works project for more BST, and/or an increase in the scope of the Hot Mix Asphalt & Crack Filling contract, in order to maximize the street maintenance program for 2014.
§  Adoption of Ordinance No. 686 – Seattle City Light Franchise: Seattle City Light has agreed to some minor language changes and to attaching the D-980 tree trimming standards to the Franchise.
§  Acceptance of the Utility Unification and Efficiency Study (UUES): Staff will be recommending that Council officially accept the UUES.
§  Introduction to 185th Light Rail Station Draft Environmental Impact Statement

Point Wells Update:
On April 28 Council asked about the proposed emergency moratorium that Snohomish County was considering on development in landslide prone areas. Even though the County’s legal analysis has determined that any such moratorium would not apply to the Point Wells development, City staff has been tracking the emergency moratorium legislation. The Snohomish County Council has decided to take more time to study the issue before taking any legislative action. They are scheduled to discuss this again on May 19. The County already has critical area regulations that have landslide hazard setback regulations, which the Point Wells development is being reviewed for compliance.

Ronald Wastewater District Update:
On Friday, Judge Bradshaw denied Arthur Wadekamper’s Motion for Partial Summary Judgment on a public vote to assume the Ronald Wastewater District. In other words, the court ruled that a public vote is not required for the City to assume the District under RCW 35.13A, which is what the City has contended all along.

King County Proposition No. 1 Outcome:
This week King County certified the election results on the Transportation Benefit District vote. Overall Shoreline voted 53.6% against and 46.3% in favor. A map shows how Shoreline precincts voted.

Key Contacts & Meetings
Over the last couple of weeks I have had several key contact/meetings. These include:
·         April 30 – Representative Kagi to review issues important to Shoreline. Currently I have a meeting scheduled with Representative Ryu for June 3.
·         May 7 – Innis Arden Board and representatives from Eglick, Kiker, Whited law firm, to discuss their frustrations with prior permit processes for tree removal/planting in the reserves. We have agreed to explore what the process and cost would look like to establish a longer term Vegetation Management Plan for the Reserves.

Shoreline Community College Master Development Plan Permit (SCC MDP)
Last week we were notified that the Hearing Examiner approved the SCC MDP with most of the conditions that the City recommended. The one change was that the Hearing Examiner changed our proposed monitoring method of the College’s Transportation Demand Management Program (TDMP), but stated that if the TDMP failed to meet the required objectives the City could then withhold permit issuance. We think that this was a great outcome and are pleased that the SCC can move forward with their long-term plans.

Placemaking Workshop – April 30
On Wednesday, April 30, Economic Development Manager Dan Eernissee, in partnership with our Neighborhoods staff, offered our first Placemaking Workshop. Approximately 45 residents attended and contributed to the potluck dinner and discussion. The content focused on key concepts from the Project for Public Spaces organization, and I've provided links below if you'd like to read more:
·         The PPS Illustration of the Key Principles of Placemaking
·         Lighter, Quicker, Cheaper
·         The Power of Ten
·         Zealous Nuts

The highlight of the evening was a half hour spent hearing “case studies” from the participants who shared an amazing array of placemaking they already were involved with including building little libraries, hosting neighborhood diversity nights, running barter events, feeding neighbors waffles every Saturday, putting neighbors trash bins away, and walking intentionally around neighborhoods.

Council of Neighborhoods Elections
On Wednesday night, the Council of Neighborhoods elected board members for the 2014-15 term. The CON elected June Howard, Innis Arden, as Chair; Krista Tenney, Highland Terrace, as Vice Chair; and Kevin Osborn, Ballinger, as Secretary. Gretchen Atkinson, Meridian Park, will continue to serve on the board as the Immediate Past Chair. The new board takes office in June and serves through May of 2015. Patti Dooley, Ballinger, and Jack Malek, Richmond Beach, completed their board service as Vice Chair and Immediate Past Chair respectively.

The meeting also marked the final CON meeting for Dick Nicholson, one of the longest serving CON members and a past chair. Dick is stepping down from the Ridgecrest Neighborhood Association Board though he will remain very active in the community through his service as a Shoreline School District board member.

Calendar Items
·         May 14 – 10-Year Financial Sustainability Open House, 6:30 p.m. at City Hall
·         May 19 – Retirement reception for Superintendent Sue Walker. The reception is from 4 to 6 p.m., Shorewood High School in the Commons. The official program will start at 5 p.m. There is no RSVP required.

This & That
·         Here's a link to an article describing the numerous Shoreline Community College connections to this year's Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) and the Seattle True Independent Film Festival (STIFF). It was picked up by the Shoreline Area News, the Seattle Office of Film & Music, and various other blogs.
·         Recently Alaska Airlines announced that they were introducing a new program – Pronto! Cycle Share. This is a program with bike stations where people can rent bikes. Dan attended a seminar in which they discussed this – but seems pretty expensive for cities to buy into - $2,500 per bike with a minimum of five 20-bike stations. It is something we will continue to follow – as with light rail coming and a bicycle transportation grid I think it is something in Shoreline’s future!


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