2014 Residential Valuation Notices mailed to Lake Forest Park and West Kenmore property owners

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

On May 15th, King County Assessor Lloyd Hara’s office mailed the 2014 property valuations to all residential property owners in Area 4 – Lake Forest Park/West Kenmore located in North King County. Area 4 residential property values increased by 20.5%. The Assessor’s Office will continue to mail out more than 600,000 residential and commercial valuation notices to taxpayers throughout the rest of King County between May and October.

Residential property is assessed each year at 100 percent of its true and fair market value in money, which is defined by Washington State law as the amount of money that a willing and unobligated buyer is willing to pay a willing and unobligated seller. Residential values are determined based on multiple sales of similar properties.

The King County Assessor’s Office annually revalues all properties and conducts a physical inspection on each property once every six years. The last physical inspection of the Lake Forest Park/West Kenmore area was conducted in 2011.

“Continuing the 2013 trend, property values are increasing across King County as we emerge from the Great Recession,” said Assessor Lloyd Hara. “In 2013, we saw a residential increase in 76 out of 86 residential areas in King County and we expect to see continued growth in residential values for 2014.”

Assessor Lloyd Hara would like to remind all property owners to carefully review the information contained in the valuation notice. If you feel a mistake has been made in valuing your property, it is recommended that you contact the Assessor’s Office directly before filing an appeal at 206-296-7300 or by email.

Property owners can review their property information online using eReal Property and review Area Reports on the Assessor’s homepage or with the Assessor’s staff to make sure an error has not been made. King County allows 60 days from the valuation’s postmark date to file an appeal with the King County Board of Equalizations.

Some low-income seniors, disabled veterans, or disabled persons retired because of a disability might be eligible for a property tax deferral or exemption. The King County Assessor’s Office encourages you or those you know to contact our office to determine eligibility.

For King County taxpayers who need advice and assistance on property tax related matters, including appeals, contact the King County Tax Advisor at 206-477-1060 or by email.


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Free Science Fair at SCC for K-12 students on May 31

Above, Guy Hamilton, Director of the Biotechology Program at Shoreline Community College, shows a young attendee how use a pipette at the first Shoreline Science Fair, March 23, 2013, hosted at the college. The fair is the brainchild of Shoreline resident Ray Koelling. The fair was open to anyone generally in grades 4-12 in any school. Koelling and co-organizer Keith Officer also put together a science career fair that ran concurrently. 

By Jim Hills

The first Shoreline Science Fair was a successful experiment.

It looks like the second one will prove the concept with similar results.

On May 31, hundreds of inquisitive young minds are expected to converge on Shoreline Community College for the second Shoreline Science and Technology Fair and STEM Career Exposition. The event is the brainchild of Shoreline resident Ray Koelling and supported by Shoreline Community College and the Shoreline School District.

The free event is open all young people in grades K-12. Registration is open through May 26. Contact Koelling for more information about how to participate. There will be awards, trophies and recognition for participants.

The fair will be open to the public from 10am-2pm in the PUB Main Dining Room, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133.

Besides student displays, the fair will include hands-on opportunities, robotics, computers, medical research tables, solar power demonstrations more. Business and industry booths will also be there to show possible career paths.

Planned guest speakers include Rebecca Miner, the incoming Shoreline schools superintendent, at State Rep. Ruth Kagi, a longtime advocate of early childhood education.


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Special Dream for Special Kids - a prom for special education students


Special Dreams for Special Kids is hosting a Prom for special education students from four local high schools, Ingraham, Shorewood, Shorecrest and Mukilteo.

Why a "special" prom?  The Starry Night Prom will feature sensory-friendly lights, music and an earlier time. Special Dreams wants each teen who attends to feel like a "star" for the night, so hair and make-up professionals will be on hand, a chance to walk the Red Carpet and have your moment in the spotlight is offered, as well as free food, beverage, and photography.

The Spring Dance

Special Dreams for Special Kids is a non-profit organization that exists to make dreams come true for kids with disabilities of all kinds.  

It will be held on Saturday, May 31 from 6:00 - 8:30pm at the Shoreline Senior Center, 18560 1st Ave NE, at the south end of the Shoreline Center, 98133.

The Spring Dance

Prom dresses have been donated from students at Shorewood and a boutique in Capitol Hill. Two professional hairdressers with their own businesses are doing hair and make up, along with some non-professional volunteers.

Special Dreams began in 2010. Today, some 35+ volunteers are involved in this Prom. Many of the teachers and TA's from the four high schools will attend the Prom as well. If you wish to volunteer, or if you wish more information, contact founder Michelle Tornetta 425-210-7654.


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Shorecrest grad completes U.S. Navy basic training

Navy Seaman Jeffrey T. Waddingham, son of Daniel R. and Laura J. Waddingham of Seattle, Wash., recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.

During the eight-week program, Waddingham completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness.

The capstone event of boot camp is "Battle Stations". This exercise gives recruits the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the fleet. "Battle Stations" is designed to galvanize the basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, dedication, teamwork and endurance in each recruit through the practical application of basic Navy skills and the core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment. Its distinctly ''Navy'' flavor was designed to take into account what it means to be a Sailor.

Waddingham is a 2007 graduate of Shorecrest High School.


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CleanScapes becomes Recology


Two years ago, CleanScapes entered into a merger agreement with Recology, which was finalized in April of this year.

CleanScapes' name has changed to Recology CleanScapes and trucks, uniforms, website and customer materials will adopt Recology branding. Trucks will be white with blue and green accents and bear the Recology logo, a stylized “R”.

Recology brings additional stability to the company because of its long history, financial resources and work in other cities and communities. The two companies share a strong commitment to the environment.


Recology’s industry-leading expertise complements CleanScapes reputation as a forward-thinking and innovative company in Washington State. Recology is a leader in resource recovery including composting and recycling. They operate several recycling and compost processing facilities and create customer education programs in all of the communities they serve. Recology was a leader in the recycling industry 50 years ago, long before recycling became commonplace or mandated by law. 

Recology promises they will continue to make investments in technology and facilities in the Puget Sound region. Their new material recovery facility (MRF), funded in part by Recology, will open in May 2014. Recology is a leader in the operation of MRFs, compost facilities and equipment such as automated and semi-automated collection vehicles.

An employee-owned company, Recology was founded in California's Bay Area over 90 years ago. Today, the company operates in California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington, providing resource recovery and disposal services to homes and businesses through collection, recycling and composting. The company serves 116 communities and manages 40 subsidiaries that provide integrated services to over 670,000 residential and 95,000 commercial customers.

Recology serves the City of Shoreline.


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Annual Korean food competition May 31

Japchae

The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Seattle is happy to host its annual Korean food competition, the Global "Taste of Korea" Contest on Saturday May 31, 2014 at the Art Institute of Seattle.

The Global “Taste of Korea” Contest is hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs-Culture and Arts Division and is held in Korea annually. The qualifying rounds are held in 15 countries worldwide (South Africa, Malaysia, Mexico, Belgium, Slovakia, Australia (Sydney), U.S. (Seattle), Britain, Egypt, Italy, China, Chile, Turkey, Philippines, and Japan (Fukuoka). One winner from each country will advance to the final round in Korea.

The winner from Seattle will:

  • Advance to the final round of the Global “Taste of Korea” Contest which takes place in Korea from Sept. 20 – Oct. 1, 2014
  • Have the opportunity to visit Korea (all-expenses paid including airfare, lodging and more)
  • Attend culinary classes at the Creative Culinary Institute of Korea (CCIK)
  • Sightseeing: visit cultural sights, learn about modern Korean trends such as K-pop
  • Be on TV (the Contest will be videotaped and broadcast in Korea) and meet K-pop celebrities
  • Interact with other competitors from all over the world (15 in the final round)
  • The recipes of the 15 final round competitors will be published in a book

Registration deadline is Friday, May 23, 2014

Submit the application form via email, mail or in person.


Mailing Address:
Korean Consulate General in Seattle
Attn: SeEun Kim
2033 6th Ave #1125, Seattle, WA 98121


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Irons Brothers build ramp for Lynnwood quadriplegic

Joshua Cady of Lynnwood
now has a safe ramp from home
to driveway
Ramp captain Joseph Irons, President of Irons Brothers Construction, and his team designed and constructed a free wheelchair access ramp for Joshua Cady of Lynnwood during the recent Care Foundation Rampathon.

Joshua, who recently turned 14, was born with a Congenital CMV virus which caused cerebral palsy, global development delay, COPD, and seizures. He must maintain a gastrostomy tube and a tracheostomy tube.

Before the ramp, the only access in and out of their home for his wheelchair was two steep temporary metal ramps. Joshua uses the ramps for transport to school, activities and doctor’s appointments. The new ramp gives the family regained freedom and safer transport.

Bernadette Roberts, Joshua’s physical therapist at Maplewood Center School in Edmonds, wrote in to the Rampathon committee this year requesting help for this family. Ms. Roberts strongly emphasized in the application that their current ramps are unsafe and difficult for a manual wheelchair to maneuver, especially as it requires caregivers to push him up the two temporary steep ramps.

On Saturday, May 17, 2014, the Cady family along with other families throughout King and Snohomish Counties were the recipients of a free wheelchair ramp built as part of the Master Builders Care Foundation’s Rampathon Event.

Moveable metal ramps were the only way in and out of the house

The team started construction early Saturday morning with over one dozen volunteers, including Irons Brothers Construction staff, colleagues, friends and family. Irons Brothers Construction maintains the highest commitment to philanthropy and giving back to the local community. At the end of the day, the reward was to see Joshua safely wheeled down the two ramps in his wheelchair.

Since 1993, more than 320 ramps have been built by Master Builder Association members for neighbors in need. This year, builders and remodelers joined efforts to build free wheel chair ramps for those with a disability and financial need. Irons Brothers Construction, based in Shoreline, has participated in Rampathon for the past 10 years. Thanks to the Master Builders Care Foundation and the generous donors listed below, this ramp will be built at no cost to the recipient.

Special recognition to donors for the Joshua Cady ramp:
  • Dunn Lumber for materials
  • Foundations, Etc. for volunteer labor and materials
  • NorWest for concrete donation
  • Irons Brothers Construction for volunteer labor and materials.
To learn more about Rampathon and the MBCF visit the Rampathon website 

Irons Brothers Construction is celebrating 15 years of business in 2014 and have recently opened a Design + Build Center located at 1510 NE 170th St., Shoreline, WA 98155. 


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The making of military road - presentation May 31 in LFP

Saturday May 31, 2014 at 1:00 pm at the Lake Forest  Park Library, on the  lower floor at the LFP Towne Center, 17171 Bothell Way NE.

The Making of Military Road
Presentation by Karen Meador, Military Road Historian

The Sesquicentennial (150th anniversary) of the Civil War may seem far removed from the Northwest, but in reality, there are many connections. In 1855, the Northwest itself had its own civil war between Native Americans and settlers. This resulted in military strategizing and positioning of military staff that had long-lasting consequences for the Northwest and the Civil War. Through maps, photos, and historical artifacts, Karen Meador will present a fascinating history of that is both illuminating and poignant.


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DECA students score big at international competition

DECA participants at the 2014 international conference in Washington, D.C.
Photo courtesy SCC

Following their success at the Pacific Northwest Career Development Conference in February, Shoreline Community College DECA went to Washington D.C. to test their knowledge and skills at the 2014 International Career Development Conference (ICDC) from April 23-26.

Collegiate DECA ICDC brings roughly 2,000 college students together from around the world to compete in business simulations. With almost every aspect of business represented in the form of a business simulation, case study or prepared presentation, students have the opportunity to test themselves against the best business students from other colleges and universities.

Shoreline DECA qualified 15 members for the international competition. Students presented to business professionals from the D.C. area, creating a link between their studies and real life business scenarios. This is the 48th consecutive year Shoreline DECA has competed at ICDC.
DECA winners photo

Blake McBride, Katie LeBrun, Liem Nguyen, Omar Marouf and Frenchie Loveheart earned honors at the 2014 DEAC conference in Washington, D.C.

The following competitors placed in the top three:

    Omar Marouf, Sports / Entertainment Marketing, 2nd Place
    Liem Nguyen, Sports / Entertainment Marketing, 2nd Place

The following competitors placed in the top ten:

    Katie LeBrun, Business-to-Business Marketing
    Blake McBride, Business-to-Business Marketing
    Frenchie Loveheart, Entrepreneurship

The rest of the Shoreline DECA team included:

    Nissi Abundiz, Professional Sales
    Sarah Baker, Business Ethics
    Andrea Csutak, Business Ethics
    William Holmes, Hospitality Marketing
    Kay Sage, Human Resource Management
    Ashley Kelly, Business Ethics
    Zach Olson, Marketing Management
    Alex Purdy, Retail Management
    Silvia Rojas, Business Ethics
    Xanne Sarka, Hospitality Marketing

Shoreline DECA’s advisor Mona Starr received DECA’s 2014 Outstanding Service Award. The award is presented to professionals who have made distinguished contributions to further the mission of DECA at the international level for more than five years. The other Shoreline DECA advisors attending the conference were David Starr and Stephen McCloskey.


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Shorewood defeats Shorecrest 2-1 for District soccer championship as both head for State playoffs

The Shorewood boys’ soccer team defeated Shorecrest 2-1 for the Northwest District 3A championship Saturday at Shoreline Stadium.

Both teams now play in State 3A playoff first-round games Tuesday and Wednesday.

Photo by Geoff Vlcek

In the Saturday district championship game, Shorewood senior Dylan Collins drilled a long shot just inside the right post to break a tie with six minutes to play to give the Thunderbirds the 2-1 win over crosstown rival Shorecrest.

The biggest soccer crowd at Shoreline Stadium in years was treated to passionate play on a (finally) warm spring evening.
The T-Birds (12-3-4) will play host to Nathan Hale of Seattle in a first-round State playoff game at 7:30pm Tuesday at Shoreline Stadium.

The Scots (15-4) will travel to Vancouver Wednesday to face Columbia River at 7pm at Kiggins Bowl.
Kabir Khan opened the scoring five minutes into the district championship game to give the T-Birds a 1-0 lead.

With fifteen minutes to play in the second half, Shorecrest's Jonathan Luna-Blanco headed in a perfectly placed free kick from Leon Bormann to tie the game.

Shorewood Soccer Team
Photo by Geoff Vlcek

After Collins' goal broke the tie, the Scots threw everything they had at Thunderbird goalkeeper Isaac Whitaker, but the athletic sophomore rejected every tying attempt that came his way.

With the win, the T-Birds take the season series 2-1 over the Scots.

With the teams in different halves of the State tournament bracket, Shorecrest and Shorewood couldn’t meet again until May 31 in either the State championship game or the State third-place game.

Corrected and updated 05-20-2014 10:29am

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Shorewood third in district boys’ golf Monday

Monday, May 19, 2014

Shorewood third in district boys’ golf Monday, with individual play continuing Tuesday, after T-birds sixth, Shorecrest ninth in Wesco 3A tournament

The Shorewood and Shorecrest boys' golf teams continue play in the Northwest District 3A tournament Tuesday at the Everett Golf and Country Club after Shorewood finished third in district team scoring Monday, a week after the Thunderbirds placed sixth in the 10-team Wesco 3A championship May 12 at the Kayak Point Golf Course, with Shorecrest ninth.

Trent Jones of Shorecrest led all individual golfers into the second round of district tournament play with an even-par 72. Jamie Wright of Shorewood was tied for thiird with a five-over-par 77.

The 10 Wesco 3A teams join Northwest 3A/2A/1A Conference champion Ferndale Monday in Everett for the 18-hole district team championship. Top individuals play an additional 18 holes Tuesday with the 24 players with the best 36-hole scores qualifying for the State 3A tournament next week

In the Wesco 3A tournament last week, Shorewood placed sixth with a five-man score of 441, led by Stuart Schachle and Jamie Wright with 10-over-par scores of 82: Shorecrest scored 463, led by Trent Jones, who scored a five-over 77, two strokes behind the medalist.


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Enrollment ends May 31 for Washington’s GET Program


Parents wanting to save for college have until midnight on May 31 to open a Washington Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) account before the state program closes for this enrollment year. Program enrollment will reopen November 1, 2014 with a new unit price. GET is Washington’s 529 college savings plan that is guaranteed by state law to keep pace with rising tuition, while also offering tax-free growth and withdrawals for qualified higher education expenses.

“Over the past decade, college costs in the state of Washington have gone up nearly 10 percent every year,” Betty Lochner, director of the GET program, said. “Even more startling, student loan debt in our nation is now up to 1 trillion dollars, with the average student graduating with more than $29,000 in debt.”

Lochner encourages families to start saving when their kids are young. “The amount that is being saved is not as important as establishing a regular contribution plan. A small monthly contribution can add up over time and will significantly reduce the debt a young person may face upon graduation.” 

According to the Center for Social Development at Washington University in St. Louis, children with a college savings account are seven times more likely to attend a four-year college, compared to children with no dedicated account. In addition, a recent study by Georgetown University’s Center on Education reported that by 2020, more than 65% of new jobs in the United States will require a college education.

Lochner points out that these are two are the main reasons why more than 700,000 new 529 college savings plan accounts have been opened nationally in the past two years. In Washington, more than 157,000 GET accounts have been opened since 1998 and over 34,000 students have used their GET accounts to attend college in all 50 states and 14 foreign countries. Money in a GET account can be used to pay for tuition, room and board, or other qualified expenses at nearly any public or private college, university, or technical school in the country.

Accounts are fully transferrable to other family members, and flexible plans allow for regular monthly contributions or occasional deposits. Over 93% of enrollments in Washington’s GET Program are completed online.  Paper enrollments are accepted and must be postmarked no later than midnight on May 31. This deadline applies to all new enrollments as well as all new custom monthly plans for existing accounts.

GET's web site offers details, charts, planning tools and answers to questions families may have about the program. The GET Contact Center is ready to help at 800-955-2318 or by email.

The Washington Student Achievement Council administers the GET Program while the Washington State Investment Board oversees its investments. The Committee on Advanced Tuition Payment, commonly referred to as the GET Committee, governs the program. Washington’s Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) program is our state’s 529 prepaid tuition plan, providing a secure way to help families save for college.  The program offers a guarantee backed by state law, tax benefits, flexible payments and a nationwide choice of colleges.


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Seattle Vikings win Washington State High School Rugby championship

Seattle Vikings win state championship

The Seattle Vikings, ranked #12 nationally by Rugby Magazine, battled perennial Washington high school powerhouse and 13th-ranked Liberty Patriots to win a tough 17-9 victory Sunday for the Rugby Washington Division I HS Boys Championship Sunday in Ferndale, Wash.

The victory was the first-ever 15s state championship for the Vikings and marked only the second time Seattle has beaten Liberty in U19 league play – both this season.

Matt Brennan in a 2013 game
Seattle was led by USA High School All-American 7s player Matt Brennan (Shorecrest High School), who scored a crucial go-ahead try midway through the second half on a crash from center off of a five-meter Seattle scrum.  Brennan was also awarded man of the match.

The game was a very evenly-matched struggle for much of the first half, with both teams trading phases of possession but unable to cross the tryline.  Liberty managed to use a combination of kiwi flyhalf Michael Thompson’s foot and line breaks to camp inside Seattle’s 22-meter line, resulting in two Thompson penalties in the first quarter to make the score 6-0.  Near the end of the half, sustained pressure by Seattle’s forwards and flyhalf Will Brennan’s tactical kicking resulted in hooker Philip Hartsell slipping across the goal line after a lineout drive from five meters out, 6-5.

Liberty opened up the scoring in the second half, with Thompson hitting his third penalty kick, making the score 9-5.  Seattle’s forwards, however, began to take control and although Liberty was able to garner some serious chances at scoring, it was all Seattle in the final 20 minutes.

Matt Brennan knifed across the line after a long period inside Liberty’s 22, including a try by Will Brennan that was called back as referee Tony Maphosa gave a Liberty yellow card.  That gave Seattle the lead, 10-9.

With 10 minutes remaining, Seattle fullback Michael Doquilo finished the scoring with a well worked 50-meter try from wide ball movement that gave him space down the sideline.  Will Brennan kicked a crucial conversion to extend the margin to eight points, 17-9.

Liberty furiously attempted to close the gap, but was repelled from the tryline multiple times.

“This was really an amazing game and a very special season for this team,” said coach Steve Brennan. “ The core of this team went to school together and have played rugby together for more than four years and to finish their senior year with a state championship is the best script one could write. And to win over Liberty, with such tremendous talent and outstanding coaching, is really impressive. Liberty played very hard and very well; this game could have gone either way.”

Seattle made it to the final by defeating the Eastside Lions, 29-17, in one semi-final, while Liberty easily defeated Chuckanut in the other semfinal, 48-10.


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Crista Senior Living partners with Alzheimer's Association for The Longest Day on June 21

On June 21, CRISTA Senior Living is partnering with the Alzheimer’s Association to bring their latest initiative, “The Longest Day,” to the Pacific Northwest. The sunrise-to-sunset run, walk and wag (dogs are welcome) will take place from 6:30am to 8:30pm at King’s High School Woosley Stadium on the CRISTA Ministries campus in Shoreline to raise funds and awareness for the Washington State Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.  

The Longest Day, which takes place on the longest day of the year, symbolizes the long and difficult journey so many people facing Alzheimer’s endure as they bravely confront the disease. Teams around the world with gather to honor the strength, passion, and endurance of those facing Alzheimer’s. CRISTA Senior Living is proud to host the first event in the Pacific Northwest region, as staff, residents and community members will gather to run or walk anytime throughout the day. Participants will collect pledges and donations to raise funds to find a cure for Alzheimer’s, and then gather for an activity-filled day on June 21. Register for the event online.

CRISTA Senior Living has been bringing joy and purpose to the lives of seniors since 1948 and is proud to offer two Northwest locations: Cristwood in Shoreline, on the 55-acre CRISTA Ministries campus and CRISTA Shores on the shores of Dyes Inlet in Silverdale. For more information contact Sherri Pribble-Jones, Marketing Manager 206-289-7782.


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Wallcott's Art Club starts May 29

Wallcott's to hold "Art Club" on Thursday nights starting May 29.

Here's how the Art Club will work:

Enjoy the room to complete art projects, meet up with art enthusiasts alike and inspire your talents.

Wallcott's Art Club allows you to enjoy the space and environment to work on your projects.

Membership allows participants to come in and use the workshop every Thursday evening from 4:45 to 7:45 pm.

$20 gives you a two month time frame to use the workshop (up to 8 workshops)

Bring your own supplies - no turpentine or toxic products allowed

The workroom at Wallcott's

Artists will have access to the palettes, water, jars, hair blowers, tables, easels. Wallcott's equipment needs to remain in the workshop.

Artists are asked to allow time for clean up.

Arts pieces can remain in the workshop, depending on space available. Wallcott's is not responsible for any art work.

Wallcott's is located at Gateway Plaza at 185th and Aurora.


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Crime in Shoreline A-Z Back to car prowls and mail theft

Shoreline Police Station
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Crime in Shoreline A - Z
4-22 to 4-29-2014

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

A - Woman at gas station 20409 Aurora left her purse on car seat when she went to pay for gas. Another customer took the purse and drove away.

Arrest - Suspect steals Nokia phone from Verizon at Aurora Village and is arrested at Transit Center - booked outstanding warrants and possession of drugs

Burglary, residential - Stole laptop after forced entry at 155xx Burke / Pried open rear door at 204xx 23rd Pl NE / Forced rear door at 3xx NE 194th / Attempted burglary at 153xx Stone - cut screen on rear window / Burglary in process interrupted by homeowner and suspect identified 12xx N 172nd /168xx 11th NE forced entry / Broke garage window from back yard 21xx N 176th / 147xx 30th NE broke glass in slider and stole laptop

Burglary, commercial - Teriyaki Plus - cash register and electronics taken / Items stolen from unlocked maintenance area at condos / Storage closet pried open at office of Dr. Ken Hamada and old checks stolen / Broke office drawer in admin building at Crista

Car prowl - 10xx NE 198th / Church of Christ parking lot 14800 1st NE / 7xx N 148th / Laptop and briefcase stolen from vehicle in Fred Meyer parking lot / Car at Church of Nazarene park and ride / 8xx N 150th / Car registration stolen 180xx Meridian / Stole bag from truck of car at Rat City Rollergirls and used credit card at Fred Meyer / 12xx N 178th tools stolen from car / Mars Hill Church parking lot

Cars and parts stolen – Vehicle stolen from Rodeway Inn / Employee at Doug's Cadillac thwarted car theft / 177xx Linden car stolen / Vehicle stolen from job site at 163xx Dayton

Found - Stolen jeep with stolen plates at 21xx N 153rd / Stolen vehicle found in parking lot at 16xxx Aurora / Stolen vehicle found in Sears parking lot / Stolen vehicle found at 180xx Ridgefield Rd

Fraud - Two victims NOT affiliated with the Catholic Archdiocese discovered fraudulent tax returns using their SSNs / Attempt at car fraud scheme on elderly resident / Four cases of income tax fraud related to Catholic Archdiocese / Income tax fraud / Victim fell for the bad check fraud - deposited a check from scammer and gave him cash - check bounced 

Larceny, shoplifting - Arrested a team shoplifting tools at Home Depot / Picked up a shoplifter at Home Depot who was in possession of meth / Central Market / Costco shoplifter had outstanding warrant and drugs on person / Home Depot 

Mail theft - Apartment at 155xx 27th NE / 16xxx 178th / 147xx 20th NE

Robbery - Strong arm robbery at North City Safeway - subject tazed and pepper sprayed security and hit him on head with liquor bottle 

Trespass - Two subjects trespassed from Aurora Village Starbucks / Drunk at Goldie's causing a disturbance / Trespassed from Rodeway Inn / Person trespassed from building under construction at 165xx Aurora after crawling through a hole in the fence / From Rodeway Inn / Trespassed from Fred Meyer for stealing wooden pallets, arrested on outstanding warrants / 11xx NE 152nd mentally challenged neighbor keeps dumping trash in neighbor's yard

Vandalism -  23xx N 180 - tire slashed on vehicle, subject is being harassed by former coworker / Tags on Briza Apartments on Bothell Way / 165xx Stone damage to locking mailbox / 147xx 27th NW car window broken with rock / Graffiti to property of Richmond Clinic 355 RB Rd

Vandalism, parks, schools - Tags in Echo Lake Park restroom / Tags on picnic benches at Hillwood Park / Graffiti at Ridgecrest Elementary / Tags at Aldercrest Annex 

Z - Victim's cell phone account was hacked and used to order a new mobile phone

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

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Seattle attorney sentenced to 25 years in prison for rapes

Danford Grant, the Seattle attorney who pled guilty to rape and burglary in attacks on massage therapists, including one case in Shoreline, was given 25 years. The number of cases against him was reduced in a plea deal where he pled guilty and avoided a trial.

According to our news partner KING5.com,

Danford Grant could be released on parole after 15 years. He will also be required to register as a sex offender. 
Prosecutors said Grant’s victims were so traumatized, they didn’t want to face him in court at his sentencing. Prosecutors say he intimidated the Asian immigrants into sex thinking they wouldn’t go to police because of shame or their history in the sex trade. In at least one case, prosecutors say Grant brandished a knife.

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5th Annual Shoreline Classic Car Show July 20 at Meridian Park Elementary

Tracy Counter's 31 Ford

The 5th Annual Shoreline Classic Car Show will take place Sunday July 20, 2014 at Meridian Park Elementary. The show is a benefit for Meridian Park Elementary.

Lance Lambert will host

The event is Seafair's only Sanctioned Community Event in Shoreline. Lance Lambert, host of the Vintage Vehicle Show, currently seen on over 100 television stations throughout the world, has again agreed to host.

Danny and Marcia Vernon

There will be two live bands this year. Opening will be Shoreline's own Blackjack Kerouac, followed by Danny Vernon. Danny does an "Illusion of Elvis" show that should not be missed.

Organizers expect to have 250 classic and special interest vehicles on hand for your viewing pleasure. The show is brought to you by Meridian Park PTSA and the Greenwood Knights Car Club.

Meridian Park Elementary is at the corner of Meridian and N 175th in Shoreline.


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50 Year Shoreline resident nominated for award

Eleanor J. Monroe
Eleanor J. Monroe of Shoreline has been nominated for a Positive Aging Award.

Monroe moved to Shoreline in 1964 and celebrates her golden anniversary of residency this year. 

She taught in The Shoreline School District for 34 years, starting in 1954. For an additional ten years, Monroe supervised new teachers via The University of Washington.

Now in her eighties, she continues to tutor students. Monroe was nominated for this award because of her extensive community involvement, ability to give hope to those struggling with a variety of life challenges, and consistent examples of aging with grace, joy, and dignity.
  
The winner of this award, which is sponsored by Senior Services of King County, will be announced at a free breakfast open to the public. The breakfast will be at The Northshore Senior Center in Bothell on Saturday, May 31st at 9am.

For more information about this award or to reserve a spot (all reservations must be complete by 5/27/2014) for breakfast contact Wendy Amour at 206-727-6205.

Was Mrs. Monroe your teacher? Did you work with her?  If yes, Tu-Ha Nguyen would like to hear from you - Ms. Nguyen is writing a book about Monroe’s life.

Did you nominate someone? Send us your story.


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Echo Lake meeting Tuesday features fitness strategies and tips

Sunday, May 18, 2014

Lisa Haynes will speak at ELNA Tuesday
Photo by Jon Ann Cruver
Two experienced fitness instructors will share tips with the Echo Lake Neighborhood Association at their general meeting on Tuesday, May 20, 7-9pm at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N, third floor.

Lisa Haynes, who teaches fitness classes at the Y and the Senior Center, will talk about injury prevention tips for gardeners.

Fitness instructor Angie Hurt will teach some breathing and relaxation techniques.

The Echo Lake Neighborhood is bounded by Aurora, N/NE 205th, I-5, and N/NE 185th. Email for questions or more information.


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On the mayor's mind: time with family

From Mayor Shari Winstead

A couple of weeks ago I was fortunate enough to spend a week at Daytona Beach with my husband, son, and daughter-in-law, visiting my older brother and sister-in-law.  It’s the first vacation the four of us have taken together since the new marriages, and I was excited to spend more time together than the usual couple hours for a family birthday celebration.

Even though our reason for this “vacation” was to spread my father’s ashes, we were all looking forward to a break from work, some sunshine, and a swim in the Atlantic Ocean. My kind brother had been dutifully holding on to Dad for the last three years, waiting for the rest of us to be able to coordinate our schedules to make the trip. Dad would have been happy that he had given us a reason to be together, and to have some fun. We took care of Dad on that first day, and throughout the week visited some of his favorite spots, the fishing pier and Nascar track at Daytona Beach, his favorite coffee shop, and of course, the Waffle House (it’s a Southern thing!)

Even though my Dad thought Disney was a rip-off, he appreciated what Disney brought to Florida, and I know he would have approved of a day at the Magic Kingdom. We made a stop at his favorite Dunkin Donuts on our way, yet another cup of coffee for Dad.

Even in May, the Florida sun is scorchingly hot, so we decided to grab an ice cream before heading into Space Mountain (my favorite ride!). As we approached the ride, the attendant told us we couldn't get in line with our ice cream, we would need to finish them outside.  So the four of us turned around and finished our ice creams. A couple minutes later, we headed back into the ride, only to have the attendant stop us again, and ask us our name, as he was writing out what looked like a ticket. Were we really going to get a ticket in Disney World? Instead, he handed the “ticket” to my husband and said “most people give me a real hard time, argue with me and throw a fit about not being able to take their ice cream into the line. I appreciate you folks being so understanding.  Here’s a coupon for free ice cream for y’all.”  

We were all flabbergasted.  Most of us have not experienced being rewarded for good behavior. And the funny thing is, the reward system really does work. We found ourselves more patient and less cranky for the rest of that very long, hot day. We never even stopped to get the free ice cream that afternoon, but the memory of the “good behavior ticket” will be with us forever.  

I grew up in a family that did not “do” vacations. One of my greatest pleasures as a parent was to explore and travel with my son. We were fortunate to have family on the east coast, so our traveling, while not exotic or expensive, was very meaningful. We created lifelong memories by spending time with family and friends, learning about different cultures (the east coast and the southern states are very different from the northwest!), and just hanging out together. I am even more grateful and appreciative to have had this opportunity with my adult “kid,” made even better by the addition of new family members - our wonderful spouses. Life gets better with each new family member.


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Quick Start Shoreline May 20

The Tuesday Quick-Start Shoreline Business Workshop for start-up, existing or potential business owners will be held on May 20, 2014 from 12 noon to 1:30pm at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Avenue N. Feel free to bring a brown-bag lunch.


Marketing: It's not Rocket Science; its Social Media 

Do we determine our business (and personal) value by how many connections we have on Linkedin, Twitter and Facebook? How do we build relationships when we are all moving faster than the speed of social media and limiting our conversations to 140 characters?

Can Social Media be an effective tool for your small business? There has been a shift in recent years. We sit behind our computers, clicking like and connecting with everyone online. But, are we really connected? When we make a phone call, are we silently hoping we get voice mail and surprised when someone actually answers?

At this powerful event you'll learn:

We'll discuss the Biggest Mistakes businesses make 
that turn Facebook into a useless Time Suck.

And...

  • Why it’s not completely about the numbers
  • How to use Social Media to thank your clients in an unforgettable way
  • How to use Social Media to build your tribe, Cheerleaders and Advocates
  • How to turn likes, connections and followers into paid clients​

Tracey Warren
Tracey Warren:

"I have a passion for marketing and an addiction to social media.

"I am a Social Media Strategist and Community Manager and teach business owners how to create successful Social Media Marketing Campaigns to help them grow their businesses.

"I love to help individuals and businesses maximize their social media presence."


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OLIVER! this July in Shoreline


EDGE Performing Arts & Dance presents OLIVER! this July, the musical adaptation of Charles Dickens's classic tale of an orphan who runs away from the orphanage and hooks up with a group of boys trained to be pickpockets by an elderly mentor.

Bringing to life Dickens’ timeless characters with its ever-popular story of the boy who asked for more, Lionel Bart’s sensational score includes Food Glorious Food, Oliver, Where is Love, Consider Yourself, I’d Do Anything, Oom Pah Pah, As Long As He Needs Me and many more. 

OLIVER! runs July 18 and 19, 2014 at Shoreline Conference Center Auditorium, 18560 1st Ave NE, north end of facility. Tickets: $15 for adults; $12 for Children/Seniors. 

EDGE is located in North City on 15th NE.


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Shorewood heads for State baseball tournament with 3-1 District tournament victory over Marysville-Pilchuck Saturday

The Shorewood baseball team heads for the regional round of the State 3A tournament as the third place team in the Northwest District tournament after a 3-1 victory over Marysville-Pilchuck Saturday at Meridian Park School.

Shorewood’s victory in the third-place game at Meridian Park Saturday preceded Glacier Peak’s 12-2 victory over Mountlake Terrace in the District championship game.

Shorewood takes a 21-3 record into its regional games in Centralia Saturday, May 24, with a game at 10am against Mt. Si, the No. 2 team from the Sea-King District. If Shorewood wins its morning game, the Thunderbirds would play later Saturday against the winner of a 1pm game between Timberline of Lacy and Bainbridge.

The winner of that game advances to the State 3A semifinals and finals May 30-31 in Pasco. The winner of the Centralia regional plays Friday against the winner of a regional in Mount Vernon that involves Northwest District 3A champion Glacier Peak, along with Bonney Lake, West Seattle and Shelton.


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Inclusive preschool mixes children with typical and delayed development

Ready for preschool
The Shoreline School District has developed a new Inclusive Preschool Program at the Shoreline Children's Center for the 2014-2015 school year.

Applications are now being accepted for next fall for Pre-K students who will be 4 years old by August 31, 2014. Ideally, this class will consist of 18-20 students with a mix of about half typically developing and half developmentally delayed.

This rich learning environment is a great way for children to learn about individual differences and build leadership skills. The program is child centered and benefits both students who are typically developing and those who are developmentally delayed.

The curriculum begins with developmentally appropriate practices, incorporating specially planned, structured interventions and procedures designed to address children and their needs. The students identified with special needs demonstrate delays in one or more of the following areas: speech and language, cognitive, fine motor, gross motor, socialization, adaptive, and/or behavior / social / emotional growth.

This class will be team taught by a district special education certificated preschool teacher and a Shoreline Children’s Center preschool teacher. With a para educator, there will be three staff working with the class at all times. The ratio of students to staff will start at only 6:1.   

The class will run on the Shoreline Children’s Center calendar on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 1:00-4:00pm and costs $205 a month. Additional before and after care can be arranged with the Shoreline Children’s Center. Contact the Shoreline Children’s Center at 393-4256 if you are interested in enrolling your child in this unique opportunity.


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Go admire the volunteer work at Animal Acres

New trellis at Animal Acres Park

Report and photos by Linda Holman

Saturday at Animal Acres Park a team consisting of Master Gardeners, Rotarians and park volunteers erected a new trellis, planted veggies and did a great clean up.

We invite the community to stop by and see how things look. We also want to thank Public Works for their support and Starbucks for always providing coffee.

Even the weather cooperated.

Veggies planted in raised beds

Pfingst Animal Acres Park is located at 17411 Brookside Blvd NE in Lake Forest Park.


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For the Birds: Pesticides and Birds -- A Perilous Mix

Feeding bug to junco fledgling
Photo by Mick Thompson

By Christine Southwick

Did you know that 67 million birds die each year from pesticide poisoning, and that more than 600 million are exposed, with probable breathing and breeding impairments? This figure comes from the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service.

Many experts believe birds are amongst the most vulnerable species when it comes to pesticide exposure and serve as sentinels of the quality of the environment. One reason they are most susceptible is that they are very mobile and difficult to exclude from areas that have been treated with pesticides and there is little that can be done to prevent them from landing in areas that have recently been treated. Their susceptibility relates to their high rates of ventilation and inhalation of vapor and fine droplets, which makes them at risk from pesticides that are spayed. They also ingest pesticides through their food, and by preening and grooming and by absorbing them through their skin and feet.” Defenders of Wildlife.

American Robin pulling worm from lawn
Photo by Christine Southwick

When a rock is thrown into water, concentric rings radiate out from the point of entry. Think of pesticides as having the same effect. Pesticide drifts in air, gets tracked by feet or paws, and percolates into aquifers and streams which spread these toxic chemicals even further.

Pesticides, which include herbicides and insecticides, are poisons meant to eliminate unwanted weeds, vermin, and destructive insects. But pesticides are indiscriminate killers.

Bewick's Wren with spider
Photo by Craig Kern

In addition to both resident and migrating birds, pesticides kill:
  • Beneficial insects appear to be especially susceptible (estimated cost of pollination loss per year $200 million per year plus $520 million per year loss of beneficial insects);
  • Needed weeds like milkweed that Monarch Butterflies use as its sole nesting plant;  
  • Amphibians—salamanders, frogs, toads, 
  • And anything that eats these poisoned items.
Suggested reading
Bringing Nature Home
by Douglas W. Tallamy

How can you help? 
  • Rely on healthy practices and plants rather than poisons. Especially avoid using d-CON rat poisons and lawn chemicals.
  • Plant native plants—they require less water, and no fertilizers to grow well here.
  • Hand-pull, cut weeds, and learn to live with a few weeds.
  • Be willing to see a bug hole or two in your plant leaves—that means that caterpillars that turn into butterflies have been born here.
  • And bring birds into your yard by feeding, and offering water year round. They eat lots of bugs and they will help keep your yard healthy.‎



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