Popular game day trains for Sounders FC and Mariners fans will run this weekend

Thursday, May 29, 2014

Photo courtesy Sound Transit

Seattle soccer and baseball fans can take Sound Transit's special game day Sounder trains to watch the Sounders FC match against Real Salt Lake on Saturday at 1pm, and the Mariners play the Detroit Tigers Sunday at 1:10pm. 

The train from the north will leave Everett at 11:15am and arrive in Edmonds at 11:41am. Return trains will leave King Street Station 35 minutes after each game. 

Sounder trains will serve three other Sounders FC matches through October and six other Mariners games through August. A complete schedule of game day train service is available here

Many ST Express buses also drop off passengers near the stadium. Link and ST Express bus schedules are available here. There are stops in Mountlake Terrace, Lynnwood, and Lake Forest Park.

Regular fares apply for all Sound Transit services. ORCA and all standing transit passes will be accepted. Getting an ORCA card is a great way to skip lines at ticket vending machines. Cards only cost $5 for adults, plus whatever amount a rider chooses to load in the card's E-Purse or the cost of a pass that is good for unlimited transit trips. ORCA works on trains, buses and ferries throughout the region. More information is available at Orca Card.


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State officials say: be known for great grilling, not for making people sick

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

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Food safety experts from the Department of Health want people to know how to protect themselves and their loved ones from foodborne illnesses, especially when preparing foods for picnics and barbecues during warm weather.

“Bacteria in or on food can multiply quickly in warm weather,” explains State Health Officer Dr. Kathy Lofy. “By making sure food is prepared, cooked, and served properly you can reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses and be well-known for great barbecues and picnics instead of for making people sick.”

Safeguards can be taken when preparing foods to be eaten outdoors, such as using a food thermometer to make sure that meat and poultry are cooked at the correct temperature. You should also keep other foods away from raw meats by placing the meats in sealed containers or wrapped in plastic bags to prevent juices from getting on other foods.

Coleman cooler from Fred Meyer
Have a separate cooler for drinks
Other strategies to avoid foodborne illness include washing hands before and after preparing food; keeping cold foods cold (below 40 degrees Fahrenheit) and hot foods hot (above 140 degrees Fahrenheit); and making sure to put leftovers back in the fridge or cooler as soon as possible. You should never leave perishable food out for more than two hours – less time if it’s hot out – and use an insulated cooler with plenty of ice or freezer packs placed all around the food to keep it at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or below.

Other tips include keeping drinks in a separate cooler from the food since the beverage cooler will be opened frequently while the food cooler stays closed and cold. If possible, transport the cooler in the air-conditioned part of your car, rather than in a hot trunk.

It’s a common belief that most food-related illnesses come from eating in places like restaurants but actually, many are caused by mistakes made by people cooking for family and friends.

Other ways to avoid illness from food are found on the Food Safety Program’s website.


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Dembowski joins veterans at Memorial Day ceremony at Evergreen-Washelli

Rod with General Cho (far right) and General Cho’s aides.

King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski joined local veterans at the 88th Annual Memorial Day service and concert at the Evergreen-Washelli Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery to make remarks and present the King County Council Memorial Day Proclamation.

More than 100 volunteers gathered bright and early on the holiday morning to place American flags on all 5,000 graves in the Veterans Memorial Cemetery. The annual concert was performed by the Seattle Pacific University Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Drum Corp and keynote remarks were provided by Brigadier General John M. Cho, the Commanding General of the U.S. Army’s Western Regional Medical Command.

Rod chats with Gerry Shogren, Commander
Starr Sutherland Jr. Post No. 227 of The American Legion
about the proposed veterans' memorial 

Memorial Day also serves as a reminder to King County in ensuring veterans receive the benefits they’ve earned. King County runs a Veterans Program to assist veterans with housing, health care, and job training needs. You can learn more here. King County also sponsors the HERO internship program for veterans. More information on the HERO program is contained in this video.

For more information on these or other Veterans programs, contact Councilmember Dembowski’s office at 206-477-1001.


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Shoreline officers arrest two suspects in interstate drug distribution

Drugs disguised as candy
confiscated by Shoreline Police
Photo courtesy KCSO

Drugs were disguised as candy

Detectives with the King County Sheriff’s Office assigned to the City of Shoreline along with the United States Postal Inspectors Office and the Juneau Police Department arrested two suspects involved in distributing narcotics between King County and Juneau, Alaska.

Detectives identified a male residing in various hotels in the Kent and Renton area as a main supplier of heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine. This male was supplying street level dealers operating in the Shoreline, North Seattle, and Edmonds areas.

The male was also sending packages through the United States Postal Service to an address in Juneau. Detectives intercepted one of the packages shipped from a Shoreline Post Office and discovered the package contained narcotics that had been formed and disguised as commercially made chocolates.

Drug distributors used actual candy boxes
to ship their product
Photo courtesy KCSO

Postal Inspectors tracked the package from Seattle to the Juneau address.  On February 28, officers from the Juneau Police Department assisted Postal Inspectors with a search warrant service in Juneau while detectives from the King County Sheriff’s Office and members of our TAC30 (SWAT) team served a warrant at a motel in the 6300 block of S 212th in Kent.  A 46 year old male was arrested at the scene of the Kent warrant service and another male was arrested in Juneau.

The investigation uncovered approximately 745 grams of heroin, 135 grams of methamphetamine, 90 grams of cocaine and 300 grams of ephedrine.

The case is ongoing and is being handled by the Postal Inspectors.


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Local filmmakers re-ink shop in Shoreline

Co-directors CB Shamah (left) and Mark Jones (right) are filming their second feature together, “Worst Laid Plans”, in Shoreline at the former Top Tattoo shop off Aurora Avenue North and North 200th Street. Photo by Anna Erickson

By Anna Erickson

From the front of this small red painted shop planted between North 199th and North 200th streets on the side of busy Aurora Avenue North, there appears to be no activity. The windows are masked up and there are no signs, with the exception of a faded red mailbox painted with the word “Top” on the side, suggests the former Top Tattoo parlor has been closed for a while.

As of last week however, a production team has converted the shop into a film set and is shooting a new independent film titled, “Worst Laid Plans”, written and directed by Mark Jones and CB Shamah.

Influenced by a tattoo shop that Jones has spent time at since 1999, the set has been transformed to match the actual “A-1 Tattoo” that still runs in Franklinville, NJ. 

“Everyone at A-1 are like the best dudes I’ve ever met in my life, and at the same time they’re all absolutely out of their minds,” said Jones. 

Back in 2008, Jones made a reality TV pilot about A-1 Tattoo called “The Shop”, in which he spent a year and a half going into the tattoo parlor three days a week immersing himself in the shop’s personalities. Since the making of “The Shop” had inspired the screenplay, the directors contemplated shooting the film back in New Jersey, but realized the budget wouldn’t cover the move. 

The Aurora set location was first discovered by Shamah when he was driving home from Costco. 

“I thought, ‘Man, this is a perfect shop for Worst Laid Plans,’” Shamah said.

As the film got closer to production, Shamah went back to check out the former Top Tattoo shop once more, which to his luck, was up for lease. 

“Worst Laid Plans” is a dark comedy about four guys working in a tattoo shop who are terrible at what they do and are about to be evicted by the landlord if they don’t come up with their rent in a week. The characters decide that the best course of action to collect money is to rob people from online casual encounters. As the title  suggests, one of the encounters doesn’t go well. 

Jones and Shamah first met in school at the Seattle Film Institute, but had never worked together until after graduation when Jones invited Shamah to come help on his first feature film, “Spree”, which circulated festivals in 2007. 

Jones writes, directs, as well as acts in his films, handling more of the acting, while Shamah directs more visual aspects of the projects. 

“I think we trust each other enough and we know what our strengths are,” said Shamah. 

“Worst Laid Plans” will wrap up filming at the shop this last week of May, heading to post-production, and finished by 2015 to show at festivals. 


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The oldest road in the state ran through Lake Forest Park

Come hear about the making of the Military Road - built from Vancouver to Bellingham around 1860. Saturday, May 31, 1pm, Lake Forest Park Library in the lower level of Town Center (by the escalator), intersection of Ballinger Way and Bothell Way in Lake Forest Park.


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Veterans' resource guide from Congressman Jim McDermott

Veteran's Day Poppies
Photo by Lee Lageschulte

A resource guide for veterans
from the office of Congressman Jim McDermott

On this Memorial Day 2014, let us embrace the idea that we all have a role to play in helping return our good soldiers to society: cleansed, rehabilitated, welcomed, and empowered. 

Sincerely,


Veterans’ Resources



Washington State is blessed with an abundance of resources and services for veterans and their families. This resource guide is a comprehensive listing of information and services, including federal, state and local agencies and non-governmental organizations addressing a broad range of needs: veterans benefits and claims, health care, employment, education and training, housing, businesses, legal help and more. Here are some of the many resources included in this publication:


Veterans Benefits Administration 1-800-827-1000; VA Regional Office, Jackson Federal Building, 915 2nd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98174; Veterans Service Center (206) 341-8221

Veterans Health Administration 1-877-222-8387

Explore VA - U.S. Dept of Veterans Affairs

VA Puget Sound Health Care System 1660 S Columbian Way, Seattle, WA 98108, 1-800-329-8387

Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255




Veterans Service Organizations


These Congressionally-recognized “VSO’s” represent veterans in claims for VA benefits and advocate on policy at the state and federal levels. They have offices on the 10th floor of the Jackson Federal Building, 915 2nd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98174. 

African American PTSD Assoc. 
206-341-8260 (10am-2pm M-Th) 
American Legion 
206-341-8262 (8am-3pm M-F) 

Disabled American Veterans 
206-341-8267 (7:30am-3:30pm M-F except Wednesdays 7:30 – 1pm) 

Military Order of the Purple Heart 
206-341-8296 (7am-3:30pm M-F) 

WA Department of Veterans Affairs 
206-341-8295; otherwise (800) 562-2308
(Seattle office is temporarily closed. Please contact the 1-800-562-2308 or visit the Olympia office) 

Paralyzed Veterans of America 
206-220-6175 (8am – 4pm M-F) 

Veterans of Foreign Wars 
206-341-8284 (7am – 3pm M-F) 

Vietnam Veterans of America 
206-341-8292 (7am – 5pm M-F) 

National Association of Black Veterans 
206-341-8281 (10am – 4pm M-Th) 

Wounded Warrior Project 
206-341-8299
(Shares office space with WDVA. Office hours unavailable) 

American Veterans (AMVETS) 
253-472-2822, Ext. 2 (Tacoma, WA only)


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Book Report by Aarene Storms: Genius

Genius by Steven T. Seagle & Teddy Kristiansen (graphic novel)

As a pre-adolescent, Ted Halker was a genius, the kid who skipped several grades in school because the teachers couldn't teach as fast as he could learn. As an adult, though, Ted seems to be running out of ideas...just when his wife and teenaged kids (and the director of the physics think tank where he works) seem to need a really fabulous idea.

Help may come, in the form of Ted's rickety father-in-law, who boasts that he worked briefly as a body guard to Albert Einstein, and who claims that the great physicist once told him an important secret. In the meantime, Ted is busy trying to catch up on learning the "heart knowledge" that he somehow managed not to learn as a kid.   

Beautifully illustrated, this graphic novel tells a small, but lovely story. Ted's musings on the nature of the universe are fascinating, but his conversations with his 14-year-old horn-dog son are priceless. 

Rating:
Recommended for adult readers who like a bit of introspection. The story is not inappropriate for teen readers, but not many will be interested in the mid-life crisis tale of a nerd, even one told in graphic novel format.

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

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


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Camp Shoreline at Meridian Park for summer fun


Camp Shoreline at Meridian Park School has openings for 7-12 year olds.

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Camp Shoreline Summer Camp for kids ages 7-12

Looking for a fun, safe environment for your child to play and make friends this summer?

Camp Shoreline offers weekly themed sports and activity camps for kids age 7-12. Camps are run by the City of Shoreline Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department and take place at the Spartan Recreation Center or Meridian Park School from 8am – 4pm.

Camps are affordable prices and have before and after care available. Each week is themed, making every week different and new, and campers at Spartan Recreation Center go swimming daily at the Shoreline Pool. Check out Camp Shoreline options here  

Camps fill quickly so be sure to register early. Call 206-801-2600 to register.


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Camp Shoreline at Spartan Rec Center for summer fun


Camp Shoreline at the Spartan Recreation Center has openings for 7-12 year olds.

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Shorecrest High School students win awards in Student BioExpo

Sophie Ziliak, 1st place, Creative Writing

Shorecrest High School students won several awards in the 2014 Student BioExpo sponsored by the Northwest Association for Biomedical Research and held at Shoreline Community College on May 22. David Svrcek is their science teacher.

Sophie Ziliak - 1st place - Creative Writing - Forensic Genetics: Scientific Sleuthing

Zhuolang Li - 1st place - Journalism - The Salamander Project: Solutions to Regeneration

Bianca Dang, 2nd place, Multimedia

Bianca Dang - 2nd place - Multimedia - Bone Marrow Transplants 

Kent Preston, 3rd place, Music 

Kent Preston - 3rd place - Music - Hyperstorm 

Holly Cheung - 3rd place - Website- Bioluminescence 



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Shorecrest, Shorewood entries in state 3A tennis tournament

Shorecrest, Shorewood entries in state 3A tennis tournament Friday-Saturday, May 30-31, in Kennewick

Boys' Singles-- Nishant Limaye, SC.

Boys' Doubles-- Cameron McDowell/Stuart Schachle, SW; Andrew Ccpsey/Chris Sato, SC; Nick North/Emahd Kahn, SC.

Girls' Singles--Daniella Brengelmann, SW.


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Candidates who have filed for office

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

By Evan Smith

These candidates have filed for offices that will be on Shoreline and Lake Forest Park ballots for the November general election, except for King County Superior Court positions with only one candidate.

Superior Court positions in counties with populations of more than 100,000 appear on the ballot only when two or more candidates file for the same position. When only one candidate files for any King County Superior Court position, he or she gets a certificate of election without appearing on the ballot.

All partisan offices and any non-partisan offices with three or more candidates appear on the August primary ballot.

Here are candidates who have filed: 
*Incumbent 

U.S. Representative 7th Congressional District – 2-year term:
  1. Craig Keller (Prefers Republican Party) 
  2. Doug McQuaid (Prefers Independent Party) 
  3. GoodSpaceGuy (Prefers Work and Wealth Party) 
  4. *Jim McDermott (Prefers Democratic Party) 
  5. Scott Sutherland (Prefers Republican Party)
State Senator

32nd Legislative District (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:
  1. Chris Eggen (Prefers Democratic Party) 
  2. *Maralyn Chase (Prefers Democratic Party) 
  3. Robert Reedy (Prefers Republican Party) 
46th Legislative District (Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, northeast Seattle) -- 4-year term:
  1. *David Frockt (Prefers Democratic Party)
  2. Van Sperry (Prefers Republican Party) 
State Representative--

32nd Legislative District position 1 – 2-year term:
  1. *Cindy Ryu (Prefers Democratic Party)
32nd Legislative District Position 2 – 2-year term
  1. *Ruth Kagi (Prefers Democratic Party)
  2. Alvin A. Rutledge (Prefers Republican Party)
46th Legislative District Position 1, – 2-year term
  1. *Gerry Pollet (Prefers Democratic Party)
*46th Legislative District Position 2– 2-year term
  1. Branden Curtis (Prefers Republican Party)
  2. *Jessyn Farrell (Prefers Democratic Party) 
King County Prosecuting Attorney -- 4-year term
  1. *Dan Satterberg (Prefers Republican Party)
State Supreme Court Justice Position 1, non-partisan position -- 2-year unexpired term (remainder of term that Jim Johnson resigned)
  1. *Mary Yu
State Supreme Court Justice Position 3, non-partisan position– 6-year term
  1. * Mary Fairhurst
State Supreme Court Justice Position 4, non-partisan position – 6-year term
  1. Eddie Yoon
  2. *Charles W. Johnson
State Supreme Court Justice Position 7, non-partisan position– 6-year term
  1. * Debra Stephens
  2. John (Zamboni) Scannell
Court of Appeals, Division No. 1, District No. 1, Position 1, non-partisan position – unexpired 2-year term
  1. * Michael Trickey
Court of Appeals, Division No. 1, District No. 1, Position 5, non-partisan position– 6-year term
  1. * Linda Lau
Court of Appeals, Division No. 1, District No. 1, Position 1, non-partisan position– 6-year term
  1. * Ann Schindler
King County Superior Court, Position 8, non-partisan position -- unexpired 2-year term
  1. * John Ruhl
King County Superior Court, Position 18, non-partisan position -- unexpired 2-year term
  1. * John H. Chun
King County Superior Court, Position 27, non-partisan position -- unexpired 2-year term
  1. * Tanya Thorp
King County Superior Court, Position 34, vacant non-partisan position -- unexpired 2-year term
King County Superior Court, Position 37, non-partisan position -- unexpired 2-year term
  1. *Julia Garratt
King County Superior Court, Position 47, non-partisan position – unexpired 2-year term
  1. *Roger Rogoff
Shoreline District Court Judge Position 1, non-partisan position– 4-year term
  1. * Douglas J Smith
Shoreline District Court Judge Position 2, non-partisan position -- 4-year term
  1. * Marcine Anderson
Evan Smith can be reached at schsmith@frontier.com.


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2014 Concours d’Elegance at The Wood


Features Brass and Nickel Era Cars

The 7th Annual Concours d’Elegance at The Wood is Saturday, July 12, 2014, 1pm - 5pm.  This event is on the 18th fairway at the Lynnwood Golf Course, a picturesque venue unlike any Concours in Washington State. 

The Gala Auction is an evening of excellent food and entertainment, scheduled on Friday, July 11, 2014, 6pm - 10pm at Woodway Hall, Edmonds Community College. This theme is Brass & Nickel Era. "Vintage" attire is suggested.  The Great Gatsby may make an appearance!    

The proceeds from these two Rotary-sponsored events benefit local, national and international charities that support youth. 



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New theatre company coming to Shoreline

A brand new theatre company is coming to Shoreline. Aurora Theatre Company, in association with The City of Shoreline and Shoreline Community College, will be presenting their inaugural production in August.

The classic musical “Into the Woods” by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine will play for six free performances in the outdoor amphitheatre setting at Shoreline City Hall. The show will be directed by Scott Charles Francis with musical direction by Brandon Peck and Avery Groenmann. Tickets are free of charge, and reservations can be made starting in July.

Aurora Theatre Company is currently running an Indiegogo campaign to raise funds for the production. When you donate money to ATC and join the “Producers Circle” you will receive any number of perks- from your name in the program, a photo with the cast, etc. and if you become a Premiere Producer (3 levels) you can receive a boxed supper to enjoy during the show and can choose from any number of gift certificates (dinners from Lark, Café Juanita, Tilth, treats from Le Panier and Macrina Bakery and even a wine clad from Wine Outlet).


Aurora Theatre Company is also seeking sponsors (Individuals or Companies) for each performance. Charlie’s Produce has become our first sponsor! For sponsorship information, contact Scott Francis.

Aurora Theatre Company is on Facebook.


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From the playground to the red carpet

Previous Echo Lake Talent Show
Photo by Paul Hansen
Echo Lake Elementary's Annual Talent Show will be held on Wednesday June 11, from 6:30-8pm at the Shoreline Center Auditorium (north end of Shoreline Center 18560 1st Ave NE).

Entertaining comedy, delightful music, show-stopping dance, and much more!

FREE (Donation to support PTA welcomed)


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Einstein Safe Route to Schools Open House Thursday

Monday, May 26, 2014

Photo courtesy City of Shoreline
There will be an open house on Thursday, May 29, from 5:30-7pm at Shoreline City Hall, Room 302, 17500 Midvale Avenue N, for the Einstein sidewalk project.

In 2012, the City was awarded $435,000 in Safe Routes to School grant funds to design and build sidewalks in the area serving Einstein Middle School. This area is part of the Priority Sidewalk Program aimed at improving the safety of students and all pedestrians.

Come to the open house to learn more about the project design, ask questions, and voice concerns.

This project is composed of several components to improve pedestrian access serving Albert Einstein Jr Middle School:
  1. Construct sidewalks on the south side of NW 195th Street from 3rd Avenue NW to 8th Avenue NW.
  2. New sidewalk on the one side of 5th Avenue NW between NW 195th Street and NW 196th Place. This segment of new sidewalk will connect to the existing sidewalk north of NW 196th Place.
  3. Installation of 4 School Zone Flashing Signs on all 4 legs of the NW 195th Street to 3rd Avenue NW intersection approaching the school from all 4 directions.
  4. Education/Encouragement: School staff will work with school and parent representatives to design and implement a safety awareness campaign that will include daily bulletin announcements, posters on campus and safety incentives.
  5. Enforcement: The Traffic Enforcement Unit of the Shoreline Police will target enforcement of speed and other traffic laws near Einstein Middle School after construction is completed.
Approximately two dozen mature trees along the route have been tagged for removal.

This project was identified in the Neighborhood Transportation Action Plan (approved 2009). This particular route was developed cooperatively with City, Police and School District staff.

Construction is expected to begin late summer of 2014. Additional information on the project page.

For questions about this project, contact John Vicente, Capital Projects Manager, 206-801-2474.


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Frockt: Democrats have a better plan for school reform

By Evan Smith

Democratic State Sen. David Frockt says that Democrats have a better plan to reform public schools than the one that the legislature passed.

“This past session we passed some measures to address the funding gap, but I would describe them as modest at best and a far cry from what the Supreme Court ruled that our schools and students actually need,” he said recently. “We had a plan on our side of the aisle for fully funding education.”
He said that Senate Democrats had a better plan than the one that came from the Republican-led Senate majority coalition. 
“The Democratic bill that I co-sponsored, would have proposed a full plan for implementing basic education funding, including compensation reform, by 2018,” he said. “That bill should play a key role in setting the terms of the debate moving forward. 
“Reforms can be helpful, but only if they’re realistic reforms and not just unfunded mandates or ideological attacks on government that have nothing to do with what happens in our classrooms. Our schools and students need real-world reforms that pencil out, not rhetorical posturing or political game-playing.”

Frockt represents the 46th Legislative District, including Lake Forest Park, Kenmore and northeast Seattle.


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Aurora Corridor construction update

Aurora construction
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Weekly Construction Update as of May 23, 2014

Utility Work

Excavation work will continue during daytime hours (7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) for utility work on the west side of Aurora.

Retaining Wall Work

Retaining wall construction along Firlands Way N will occur during daylight construction hours and will take several weeks to complete. Affected residents can expect crews and equipment in front of their areas, as well as traffic control.

The walls are necessary due to the topography and grade changes within this segment of the project. The final walls will look similar to those on Aurora, north of N 185th Street, near Sky Nursery.

Access to Firlands Way N from Aurora remains closed for utility installation and retaining wall construction. During this work, Firlands Way N will have a 24-hour closure; however, local access will be maintained for residents at Firlands Way Condos. N 195th Street between Firlands Way N and Aurora will be closed intermittently. Access will be maintained for all residents in this area. Temporary traffic and pedestrian detours will be in place around the work area and flaggers will be on site to assist with traffic control. Parking on Firlands Way N will continue to be restricted.

Roadway Work

Roadway excavation work for the new southbound bus lane has been in progress. There will be some work for the new sidewalks in the next few weeks south of N 195th.

Southbound Aurora may be restricted to one lane during the daytime non-commute hours to perform any of the work above. Trucks will be entering and leaving the roadway in the work zones. Drivers should obey the speed limit and the no left turn signs, and drive carefully through this area. Pedestrians are encouraged to stay clear of work zones by following the signs and footprints on the ground around the work areas.

2014 Activities

Activities on the west side of Aurora that will continue through most of this year include asphalt pavement removal, excavation, utility work, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, retaining walls, and paving. 

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Challenge Island, new to Seattle area, now accepting summer camp registrations


Challenge Island®, an educational enrichment program that enhances children's creative thinking skills, is accepting registrations for 2014 summer camps. Challenge Island Seattle Bothell, new to the greater Seattle area, is a franchise of Creative Learning Corporation, also the owner of the Bricks 4 Kidz®.

Challenge Island offers an innovative education program where participants divide into tribes and take on exciting thematic STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) focused challenges.

“With exciting camp destinations such as Shark Tooth Island, Amusement Park Island and more, Challenge Island doesn’t just entertain children but empowers them to think outside of the box and flex their cognitive and creative muscles,” said Tamara Gonzalez, owner of Challenge Island Seattle Bothell.

Challenge Island officially began serving the community on February 3, 2014, with an after school enrichment program at Woodmoor Elementary in Bothell. Registration is open for summer camps in partnership with and at Juanita Community Club in Kirkland, UW Bothell, Snapdoodle Toys in Kenmore, Redmond Community Club, Woodinville Montessori School, Hollyhills Clubhouse in Bothell, Northshore YMCA in Bothell and University Heights Community Center in Seattle. To learn more and to register visit the webpage.




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Spring Tea and Auction at Ronald UMC Saturday, May 31


Tickets are on sale now for the annual Spring Tea and Auction at Ronald United Methodist Church, Saturday, May 31 at 2pm.

Sponsored by the United Methodist Women, the event will feature a dozen tasty treats, both sweet and savory, from an internationally themed menu.

There also will be a generous selection of items for our popular silent auction, including Coach handbags, fashion jewelry, and makeup bags filled with goodies, as well as the unique Bargain Boutique with gently used and new fixed price items.

There will also be household goods and homemade jellies and jams in the silent auction and at fixed prices.

Tickets are $5 and may be purchased by calling the church, 206-542-2484, or sending an email to ronaldumc@yahoo.com Proceeds from the tea and auction support mission projects around the world.


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Harvard selects King County for national Innovations award

Reforms at King County that have saved tens of millions of dollars in public services were recognized today by Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, which presented its 2013 Innovations in American Government Award to the county's nationally recognized employee wellness program.

"Healthy Incentives takes a creative approach to a significant problem faced by jurisdictions across the country -- resulting in tremendous savings to municipal budgets and taxpayers," said Stephen Goldsmith, director of the Innovations in American Government Program at Harvard Kennedy School. "It is our hope that by recognizing Healthy Incentives, we can encourage government entities to learn from program's innovation."

The program has saved an estimated $46 million since it was launched in 2006. The smoking rate among employees dropped by more than half, from 12 percent to less than 5 percent, and participating employees combined for a total weight loss of 24 tons.



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Quick-Start Shoreline Tuesday - Part 2 of Entrepreneurial Leadership

Join the business community at Quick-Start on Tuesday May 27, 2014 from 12:00 to 1:30pm at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Avenue N. for the second of a four part series that will continue throughout the year.

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


Entrepreneurial Leadership
“A workshop series on leadership and coaching:
Unleash the genius in others.”


    May 27 Developing Leadership Competencies 
    July 29 Overcoming Leadership Challenges 
    Dec 9 Social and Environment Leadership 

The speed which business runs today, the measures of complexity, diversity, and uncertainty all seem to be occurring at the same time. This can be difficult for leaders to comprehend or to even have the capacity to address.
  
These challenges present leaders a volume of choices. These choices require an understanding of change; disguised as opportunity - solutions can be as close as your employees. The question becomes, how can leaders enable the genius in others?

Greg Price
Join us in this special 4 part workshop series about how you can gain a competitive business advantage by developing your leadership acumen.

Greg Price is an Assistant Professor for City University of Seattle managing their Master of  Arts in Leadership and the Human Resource programs. He is also co-owner of a 26-year old Seattle-based and family-owned, publishing company called Outdoors NW. 

Currently pursuing a doctorate degree in Organizational Leadership, he is presently focusing his research on entrepreneurial leadership.

This Quickstart program, in conjunction with Shoreline Community College’s Business Accelerator program, is an ideal incubator to help entrepreneurs enhance their business acumen and leadership capacity. Gregory enjoys engaging participants by including them in his workshops. Roll up your sleeves! He looks forward to working with you.


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Comedians Stand Up for Shorecrest Track & Field

Brad Upton performs June 8 in Shoreline
The 3rd Annual Stand Up Comedy show will be held Sunday, June 8 at 7:00pm in the Shorecrest High School commons area, 15343 25th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155.

Tickets are $12 and available on Brown Paper Tickets or at the door.

This year's lineup includes:

Brad Upton--Lake Forest Park resident, Brad is a past winner of the Las Vegas Comedy Festival. He has spent the past eight years as the opening act for the legendary Johnny Mathis as well as numerous tour dates with Joan Rivers, The Smothers Brothers, Kenny Rogers and many others. Brad is a headline performer for several of the major cruise lines as well as many corporate and club dates all over the U.S. On June 14, Brad leaves for a 8-day tour of Asia headlining for two nights in Singapore, three nights in Hong Kong and one night at the MGM in Macau ....but you can see him in the Shorecrest commons on June 8! When not on the road, Brad coaches the hurdlers at Shorecrest High School.  

Geoff Young -- After a 10-year hiatus from a very successful 20-year comedy career, Geoff Young returned to Puget Sound and comedy with a bang! Geoff has numerous television appearances and is a crowd favorite wherever he performs. He is one of Brad's favorite comedians and quickly agreed to appear on the show as soon as Brad asked.

Xung Lam -- When the boyish Xung Lam appears onstage, you're not sure what to expect! The perspective from this Spokane raised Asian-American will leave you wondering why he is not a household name. A brilliant writer and performer, he has been so successful as a graphic artist and web designer, that he's never listened to the many people telling him to leave it all behind and move to LA or New York. Seattle is lucky to have his considerable talents remain in this city.

Andrew Rivers -- perhaps Seattle's quickest rising comedian, Andrew performs tirelessly across America. In May he is performing in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Wisconsin and Virginia before returning to Seattle to donate his time at Shorecrest. He is best known in Seattle for his many appearances on KZOK's "The Bob Rivers Show" (who just happens to be his dad)!


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Maren Norton, Sue Walker receive WASA regional leadership awards

Maren Norton, left, and Superintendent Sue Walker.

Shoreline Schools was honored Friday, May 23 with two prestigious awards from the King County region of the Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA). 

Retiring Superintendent Sue Walker received the WASA Award of Merit in recognition of her 40 years "of effective leadership in public education and for significant contributions to educational administration."

Maren Norton, center, with her parents Geneva and Brion Norton.


Maren Norton received the 2014 WASA regional Community Leadership Award "in recognition of outstanding community leadership and contributions to public education."

Maren is a Shoreline native and a graduate of Shorewood High School, where she was senior class president. She went on Stanford University, where she served as student body president, and the University of Michigan Law School, where she served as president of the Law School Student Senate.

Maren returned to Shoreline after law school and has become a true leader in our community. She was elected to the Shoreline School Board in 2007, serving during a critical time in the District’s history as it recovered from a financial setback and sought to regain public confidence. By the time Maren left the Board in 2011, the District was back on its feet and voters had approved the replacement of both Shorecrest and Shorewood High Schools.

Maren again stepped forward this year to chair Citizens for Shoreline Schools, the committee campaigning for the District’s two levy propositions in February. Both the maintenance and operations and the technology levy were approved by more than 72 percent of Shoreline voters.

And in March, it was Maren again, this time in her role as a trustee of the Shoreline Public Schools Foundation, at the microphone at the Foundation’s Spring Event, asking for the community’s support of our schools. And respond they did, raising more than 30 percent more than the previous year.


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Everyone READS the same book: The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown

The tenth year of this community literary event features The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Olympics by Daniel James Brown, the remarkable story of the University of Washington crew team, as seen through the life of Joe Rantz.

Read the book and participate in an author event and book discussion groups during the summer.

6/1/2014 - 8/31/2014 at the Lake Forest Park, Shoreline, and Richmond Beach Libraries. Specific dates to be announced.

Sponsored by the City of Lake Forest Park's Library Advisory Committee, the City of Shoreline Library Advisory Board, Friends of the Lake Forest Park, Shoreline, and Richmond Beach Libraries, Friends of Third Place Commons and Third Place Books.


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County Council to hold special meeting to hear from public on proposed transit service reductions

As the Metropolitan King County Council begins its deliberations on proposed legislation implementing the reduction of Metro Transit bus service, the public will have the opportunity to speak to the Council at a special meeting Thursday, May 29 at 1:30pm in the council chambers, King County Courthouse, 516 3rd Ave, Seattle 98104. 10th floor.

The meeting will be carried LIVE on King County TV, seen on Comcast and Wave Cable Channel 22.

The County Executive has sent the County Council legislation on how he proposes to phase in reduction of service hours. The Executive’s ordinance proposes service reductions starting in September, with Metro ultimately eliminating 72 bus routes and reducing or revising another 84 routes over four quarters.

The Council’s Transportation, Economy and Environment (TrEE) Committee held three special night meetings in Seattle, Bellevue and Renton to gather public input. The special Council meeting will be the public’s final opportunity to discuss their transit priorities before the Council begins its final consideration of the legislation. The Council is expected to act on the proposal early next month.

For more information of the transit service reductions, go to this webpage


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Northwest District 3A Boys’ Golf tournament

Article updated 05-27-2014 12:14am

Northwest District 3A Boys’ Golf tournament
At Everett Golf and Country Club, May 19-20

Monday Team scores (from our news partner, The Seattle Times) —1-Meadowdale 405 (strokes), 2-Stanwood 413, 3, Shorewood 431, Ferndale 432, Marysville-Getchell 440, Oak Harbor 440.

Individuals, 36 holes, Monday-Tuesday

(Top 14 to State Tournament May 28-29, Tri-Mountain Golf Course. Ridgefield, Southwest Washington )

Par 72-72 – 144,

  1, Trent Jones, Shorecrest, 72-78 -- 150;
  2, Jamie Wright, SW, 77-78 -- 153;
T3, H. Davis, St, 77-79 -- 156;
T3, Joey Haughney, M, 80-76 -- 156;
  5, Matt Jensen, Mountlake Terrace, 77-80 -- 157;
T6, Mike Jensen, MLT, 82-78 -- 160
T6. T. Lester, Ferndale, 75-85 -- 160;
T6, Trevor Frisby, M, 79-81 -- 160;
T9, Stuart Schachle, SW, 82-79 – 161;
T9, D. Anderson, St, 80-81 -- 161;
11, C. Sigvartson, St, 81-81 -- 162;
12, N. Glazewski, M, 80-83 – 162;
13, T. Gildersleeve, Glacier Peak, 82-81 –164;
14, M. Kerfoot, OH, 82-83 – 165;

Other Shorewood Scores: Morgan Baylor 89-86 -- 175; Sam Stapleton 89-87 -- 176.

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The Shoreline Shorts gives voice to students’ issues, creativity and talent


"During what was supposed to be a simple lunch, the lives of four people are torn apart after suppressed memories are uncovered. Erin Gunsul, Phil Quartararo, and Damien Charboneau (from left to right) play three of the characters in the raw drama “Sunday 1:26pm”."


The Shoreline Shorts will run from June 4 – 7 at 7:30pm in the Shoreline Community College Theater Building (#1600), 16101 Greenwood Avenue North, Shoreline, Washington 98133-5696. Tickets are just $5 and available at the door. There is a small fee for parking on campus.

A young man is forced to meet his ex-girlfriend from the past when his wacky roommate turns a broken microwave into a working time machine. A young woman introduces her new boyfriend to her brother, but when suppressed memories surface they find themselves on an emotional roller coaster. A man who lost the love of his life in an armed robbery just can’t let her go. Five college roommates have to figure out what to do when they find a horrifying surprise in the sofa they found on the street.  

These are just a few of the stories that will take the audience on a wild ride during The Shoreline Shorts. For the 10th consecutive year, Shoreline Community College is hosting a collection of one-act plays and monologues written, directed and acted by SCC students. And this year’s plays are … real. Some are dark, many are serious, a few are hilarious. Together, they offer a kaleidoscope of life that is well worth experiencing.

The subtitle of The Shoreline Shorts is “New Playwrights Workshop”. According to Tony Doupé, faculty lead of the Performance Arts/Digital Filmmaking department, “The Shoreline Shorts is a huge workshop of ideas and art. The pieces are in process. We open them up to the audience and see the reaction.” Based on these reactions, writers may change or expand on their pieces. 

In the early years of the Shorts, faculty brought in playwrights and other professionals. But over the years, the production has morphed into a student-controlled production. Doupé has been involved with the Shorts, in some capacity, since the beginning. He believes that giving students a voice is important in an academic environment.

“We don't want to censure students,” explains Doupé. “Besides, who am I to say what’s good and what’s bad.” He feels that there are times when faculty need to “back off and let students be creative”.  

He described the tone of this year’s Shorts as being “heavy”. “In past years, the Shorts has explored hard subjects like sexual abuse, drugs, etc. But even during the worst part of the recession, topics for the Shorts were lighter than this year.”


"A group of college roommates (played by Suzanne Ballout, Amanda McGee, and Shane Wynn and Joshua Abrahamson--left to right) argue over what to do with the sofa bed they found on the street in the hilarious comedy "Finders Keepers".  It’s beautiful and looks pricey, but it stinks and they are shocked by what they find inside."
 
In an effort to provide some relief for the audience, Doupé invited a professional playwright, Wally Lane, to write a comic piece. With the exception of Lane and one SCC staff person who wrote a monologue; every writer, director, and actor involved in the Shorts is a student at SCC.

This group of talented students have been working together throughout the quarter to bring these important (or wacky) themes to life. The Shorts are sure to be entertaining as well as thought-provoking. And isn’t that what creativity is all about? 


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Volunteer Opportunities at the Senior Center

Sunday, May 25, 2014

Chef Janice with volunteers
Volunteer Opportunities at the Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Center,  18560 1st Ave NE, Suite 1, Shoreline 98155. 206-365-1536

Karaoke/Bingo needs licensed liquor Servers. The Senior Center will pay the license fees for a volunteer who gets the training, passes the test and volunteers. Karaoke/Bingo events are on the 2nd Friday of each month, 6-9pm. Volunteer time would be alternating months.

Karaoke/Bingo needs Kitchen Service Assistance. The Senior Center will pay the fees for a volunteer who gets the Food Handlers permit training, passes the test and volunteers. Karaoke /
Bingo events are on the 2nd Friday of each month, 6-9pm. Volunteer time would be alternating months.

Front Desk Receptionists needed: Volunteers for this “Heart of the Center” position work half day shifts, either the morning or afternoon.

Bargain Corner Thrift Shop, has a variety of positions available for half day shifts, morning or afternoon, for people who would like to sort, tag and price items or would like to work in the store. All ages welcome. Also, the Bargain Corner is looking for people who are interested in researching items to put on Ebay or Etsy. If you are interested in any of these positions please contact Judith at the Senior Center 206-365-1536 Monday or Friday.

Kitchen Helpers Needed:  Safeway gives us donations weekly on a Sunday. If you know of someone with a van or large vehicle that could help pick up these donations (about a two hour commitment) once in a while, please contact Chef Janice at the Senior Center 206 365-1536. Also, Chef Janice needs kitchen volunteers. The kitchen operates Monday through Friday and a volunteer works from 10:00am to 2:00pm usually one day a week. Give her a call if you are interested.


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