Richmond Beach Yoga Celebrates Summer with outdoor classes

Sunday, July 6, 2014


Richmond Beach Yoga has been hosting outdoor yoga classes for the past few summers. These popular classes are a wonderful way to connect with nature and practice in a non-traditional environment!

This season, Outdoor Yoga resumes on Fridays, July 11 through August 29 from 12 to 1pm. The Terrace in Richmond Beach Saltwater Park (the parking lot to your left as you go down the hill toward the beach) has been reserved for the class each week. Every class is all-levels and all ages are welcome!  

Come out and play!  If it happens to rain, we’ll stay off the ground.

Purchase a Season Pass, or bring cash or a check to the park.
8-week Series: $60/$48 for RBY Members
Drop-in for $16

(Note that in the Online Store, it appears that the drop-in is more than $16. Just keep clicking and you’ll be able to purchase a drop-in pass for your chosen date.)

Visit the website for more information.



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WeatherWatcher: Weekly Report and Forecast


Forecast
Last week's data

Forecast: This mix of clouds and short sprinkles /rain showers will fade off through Sunday. Monday looks like a transition day with a mix of sun and clouds and highs in the mid to upper 70's. Tuesday may be another warm day getting close to 85-90°F.

Don't worry, cooler days will follow with high temperatures coming back down to the mid 70's. Some more systems may brush us again towards the end of the week with some sprinkles and clouds. Basically it looks like a repeat of last week.

Last week's data:
High temperature: 93.0°F (Tuesday)
Low temperature: 53.2°F (Monday)
No measurable rainfall
Warmest day: 72.2°F (Tuesday)
Coldest day: 60.2°F (Thursday)
Average temperature: 63.7°F
Station average for last week: 59.5°F.

For current weather conditions and updates visit this webpage


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County Exec begins process to integrate some Metro Transit services with Sound Transit


Responding to criticism about the overlap and duplication of transit services at a time when deep cuts are threatened to Metro Transit services in King County, County Executive Dow Constantine, who is also the Chair of the Sound Transit Board, is taking steps to integrate services.


Last Thursday the Sound Transit Board approved a motion directing staff to study bus-rail-streetcar integration and develop transit integration plans with King County Metro and others who may opt in later. The aim is to ensure that transit service is delivered as efficiently and effectively as possible while providing a high-quality customer experience.  

King County Executive and Sound Transit Board Chair Dow Constantine championed the move. “It is essential for transit agencies with overlapping jurisdictions to fully integrate their services … as efficiently as possible,” he said. “Long term, our transportation future requires both adequate revenue and continuous innovation to expand service. This initiative advances the innovation half of that equation.”

Sound Transit and King County Metro are expected to produce a report with findings and recommendations by September. 


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Star Party apparently cancelled

Apologies to the people who made a point of going to the Star Party that we posted Saturday afternoon. Apparently the Seattle Astronomical Society calendar was completely updated shortly after we posted the story. Several board meetings were cancelled and the two local star parties are not even listed.

The next ones on the schedule are August 2 and August 30 at Paramount School Park, but we will get a live confirmation before posting those notices as actual events.

--Editor


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Crime in Shoreline A-Z - Make note: No one is going to send you money from Africa

Saturday, July 5, 2014

Shoreline Police Station
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Crime in Shoreline A - Z
6-9-2014 to 6-15-2014

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, stolen cars left on streets - and here's the rest:

A - Suspect who probably stole televisions from Polaris Apartments last week came back this week and stole the wall mounts

Alcohol / Drugs - Intoxicated female who walked into traffic on Aurora was taken for detox / Subject at bus stop 160th and Aurora extremely intoxicated - taken for detox

Arrest - Pedestrian on Aurora had felony warrants / Pedestrian near Shoreline Motel had warrants / Bicyclist stopped for riding without lights or helmet, arrested on outstanding felony warrant / Subject stopped for speeding was driving without a license and had an outstanding DUI warrant / Bicyclist on Whitman Ave had outstanding felony warrant

Burglary, residential - Paving stone used to break rear slider at 3xx NW 201st Pl, took jewelry and laptops / Electronics stolen from unoccupied home on Firlands Way / 3xx NE 166th - burglars used hammer to break into house - resident returned while they were there, blocked their car in the driveway and called police - both were apprehended / Rosemont Apts / 154xx 5th NE attempted entry / 196xx 19th NE / 161xx Stone Ave N - entry but no theft

Burglary, commercial - 12xx N 152nd electrical wire stolen from commercial site

Car prowl - RV parked at Drift On Inn / 203xx Wallingford - broke window and rummaged through car but nothing was stolen

Cars and parts stolen – Car stolen from 145xx 5th NE / Subject rented car from AVIS at Sears and did not return it / Stolen from park n ride 145th and 5th NE

Fraud - Unknown suspect tried to use counterfeit $100 bill to buy coffee at Aurora Village Starbucks / Another person affiliated with the Catholic Archdiocese data theft discovered their tax return was fraudulently filed / Tried to use counterfeit money at Walgreen's 145th and Aurora / Two females convinced victim they would transfer money from Africa to him if he proved his trustworthiness by giving them $2000 from his bank account

Larceny, public places - Sears shoplift / Thief who stole from Kelsey House apts may have had key / Shoplifter who removed items from package at Costco with intent to steal was charged with vandalism / Diner at Broiler Bay set her purse on floor by her chair - it was stolen / Shoplifter arrested with $1000 worth of jeans from Sears / DVDs stolen from Costco / Victim outside of Therapeutic Health Services unknowingly dropped iPod on ground near car - woman passing by picked it up and kept it / Shoreline Costco / 185xx Meridian UPS package stolen from porch

Larceny - Grill stolen from porch 15xx N 155 / Mountain bike stolen from front porch 3xx NW 199th

Mail theft - none this week

Robbery - Thief took over $700 worth of goods from Home Depot, then threatened security with a knife when confronted - arrested 

Trespass - From Canterbury Court apts after stealing a chain from a barbecue / From 76 gas station on 20409 Aurora after shoplifting and causing a disturbance / From Aurora Village

Vandalism - Car in Shorecrest parking had doors scratched and windshield broken / Yellow paint on fence at 187xx 8th NE / 183xx 1st Ave window shot with bb gun / 21xx NE 175th mailbox post shattered but not by car / 11xx N 152nd - pane of bathroom window shattered 

Vandalism, parks, schools - Marker pen used in women's bathroom, Echo Lake park / Tags at Paramount School Park

Z - A group of people in a stolen vehicle attempted to return stolen merchandise to Home Depot. In the end, no one was arrested, and the suspect returned the vehicle to its owner.

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


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A mixed bag of authors at Third Place Books this week

Mystery, coming of age, drugs, the future - Third Place Books has it all this week as authors showcase their latest books. Lake Forest Park Town Center, intersection of Ballinger and Bothell Way NE.

Diana Renn
Latitude Zero (Viking)
Tuesday, July 8 at 7pm
Author of the young adult mystery novel Tokyo Heist returns with a  mystery involving bicycling culture set in Boston and Ecuador. Tessa, an aspiring investigative journalist, travels to Ecuador as she investigates the sudden death of a young cycling superstar, Juan Carlos Macias-Leon. 

Shirley Showalter
Blush: A Mennonite Girl Meets a Glittering World (Herald Press)
Wednesday, July 9 at 7pm
This childhood memoir tells the story of Little Shirley Hershey, a young girl who grew up with her nose pressed to the window of the glittering world. Even as she became a college president and then a foundation executive, the rosy-cheeked, barefoot farm girl never quite disappeared. 

Andrew Smith
The Adderall Empire: A Life with ADHD and the Millennials' Drug of Choice (Morgan James) 
Thursday, July 10 at 7pm
Andrew K. Smith's hooligan pranks and social impulsiveness paints a picture of ADHD before medication. The Adderall Empire gives honest evidence of how working-memory training can change the life of a person with ADHD and provides readers with information about an alternative to ADHD prescriptions.

Randy Henderson
reading from Writers of the Future Vol. 30
Saturday, July 12 at 6:30pm
Henderson's Memories Bleed Beneath the Mask is part of the celebrated collection of writers and illustrators showcased in the recent edition of the L. Ron Hubbard anthology Writers of the Future. 



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Destinations: Smith Tower

Smith Tower
Seattle Municipal Archives 2884
From HistoryLink 
One hundred years ago this week, on July 4, 1914, crowds in Seattle gazed up in awe at the L. C. Smith Building, which had just opened to the public. 
Named for the founder of the Smith-Corona typewriter empire, the skyscraper was built on land sold to the Smiths -- who lived in Syracuse, New York -- in the 1890s by real estate mogul James Clise. It wasn't until L. C. Smith died in 1910 that his son moved forward with his father's plans to build a towering spire overlooking Pioneer Square.

As part of the 100th anniversary celebration, the Smith Tower is charging the original price for the elevator ride to the 35th level observation floor - to 25 cents - for this weekend only, through July 6, 2014.

From the Smith Tower webpage: Observation Deck Info and Calendar
The Chinese Room and Observation Deck at Smith Tower, once the tallest building on the West Coast, have offered Seattle’s best views to the public for 100 years.  Our elevator operators will whisk you in an old-fashioned copper and brass elevator car to the 35th floor where you’ll step into the past as you explore the historic Chinese Room. 
Engross yourself in the newspaper headlines of 1910 when Smith Tower was just a lofty idea, or soak up the good luck of the room by taking a seat in the Wishing Chair.  Guests are welcome to enjoy the sights of Seattle from inside – just in case you arrived on one of our famous Seattle rainy days – or outside on the Observation Deck that provides 360° views of the city. 
From every angle you’ll see the best of Seattle, including the Space Needle, Great Wheel, Columbia Center, sports stadiums, Pioneer Square, and the International District, as well as our natural surroundings, including Mount Rainier, the Cascade Mountains, the Olympic Mountains, and Puget Sound. Ticket sales close 20 minutes prior to posted closing time.

Smith Tower, 506 2nd Ave, Seattle 98104

The website for the Smith Tower has a "then and now" panorama view that you control with your cursor - and a lot current and historical information about the iconic tower.


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Eat your vegetables

Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Now that you have had your fill of unhealthy 4th of July food, go to the Shoreline Farmers' Market Saturday and get some of the non-pesticide filled wonderful, fresh vegetables from the vendors who grew them.

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Shoreline Farmers' Market 10am to 3pm Shoreline City Hall parking garage plaza level, 17500 Midvale Avenue North.


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Disposal of unused and used fireworks

State Fire Marshal Chuck Duffy reminds residents that used fireworks can leave behind a great deal of debris. Proper cleanup of firework debris can help reduce the risk of an injury or fire from happening.

The following are suggested tips for proper disposal:

Used Fireworks:
  1. Clean up all fireworks debris.
  2. Soak the used fireworks in a bucket of water for fifteen minutes to ensure they are cooled down and there are no smoldering embers that can start a fire.
  3. Place the soaked fireworks in a metal trash can. 
  4. Do not put used fireworks that have not been soaked into a paper or plastic bag, as this could lead to a fire starting within the bag.
  5. Return to your fireworks discharge area the next morning to clean up any remaining firework debris—things can be easily overlooked in the dark.
Unused Fireworks:
  1. Outside of the legal discharge dates, contact your local law enforcement agency on a non-emergency number to see if they collect unused fireworks for disposal.
  2. Check with a Public Display Company to see if they can use the fireworks in a display show. To find a list of Public Display Companies go to http://www.wsp.wa.gov/fire/fireworks.htm.
  3. If you find a homemade device or illegal explosive device, call 911 for instructions. Do not handle or move the device.

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Showcase your photography at Swedish/Edmonds’ new expansion

Submit Your Northwest Landscape and Nature Photos by July 17

As an engaged community partner, Swedish /Edmonds would like to display local photography to enhance the healing environment of their new hospital expansion, scheduled to break ground this September and be complete fall 2015. Members of the community are invited to submit digital images that if selected, will be turned into long-lasting pieces of art to showcase in the new Swedish/Edmonds facility.

Images should promote healing, health and community. The design concept of the new facility involves the natural northwest landscape, including the many glacial features that helped form our region 15,000 years ago.

Photo submission requirements:
  1. Submissions are due Thursday, July 17, 2014.
  2. Images must be submitted electronically, in one-sheet PDFs or Word documents.
  3. Place up to 10 images on one 8.5” by 11” sheet with your name, street address, email address and telephone number (minimum 72 dpi).
  4. Selected photographs must be a minimum of 300 dpi, 8” by 10” print size. 

Submit photos and questions to Kathleen Moles.


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BALNA adopts a road this Saturday

BALNA neighbors at a previous clean up

The Ballinger Neighborhood Association (BALNA) is holding its quarterly Adopt-A-Road cleanup of the 25th Ave NE and 205th NE area on Saturday, July 5, at 9am.

Ballinger area residents are invited to come out Saturday morning for an hour of fresh air, a little exercise and the good feeling of keeping the neighborhood clean.

Volunteers should meet at Bruggers Bog Park on 25th Ave NE just off Ballinger Way, at 9am.

The area being cleaned is along 25th Ave NE between Ballinger Way and NE 205th, and along NE 205th from 25th to 19th.

Bring gloves, jacket (depending on weather), and an interest in having a good time. Yes, you can have a good time cleaning up the streets ... when you do it with your neighbors!
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Ballinger Neighborhood Association (BALNA) is an organization of neighbors existing solely to benefit our community, seeking to capture the best of community life, believing that neighbors need neighbors, and embracing our urban diversity and all who call Ballinger Neighborhood “Home.”


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Shoreline Library Board meeting Thursday

Shoreline Library
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
The regular meeting of the Shoreline Library Board Meeting will be July 10, 6:30pm at the Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th St.

Agenda Highlights:

  • Summer activities
  • Report on LB activities from KCLS staff




The Shoreline Board represents the two libraries located in the City of Shoreline - the Shoreline Library and the Richmond Beach Library. Meetings alternate between the two locations.


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If you lost your pet during the fireworks...

If your pet is lost, check in person at all local shelters, and check back often. It may take some time before spooked pets are brought to shelters.

PAWS in Lynnwood provides shelter services for both Lake Forest Park and Shoreline, so if your pet was found in these cities, check withe PAWS.

Here is the "Lost a Pet?" information from their webpage:
  • Begin your search as soon as you realize your pet is missing, and visit the Missing Pet Partnership for specific strategies on how to find lost cats and lost dogs.
  • Visit PAWS. 15305 44th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98087, Tel 425-787-2500, Fax 425-742-5711.
  • Check out the following pet list to see if your lost pet has already arrived at PAWS. If they are at the shelter, be prepared for the reclaiming process when you arrive at the shelter.
  • If your pet has a microchip, contact the microchip company to make sure your pet’s registration is up-to-date with current phone numbers and contact information. Some microchip companies take lost reports over the phone. If you are not sure of the microchip brand, contact the veterinary clinic or shelter where your pet was microchipped, or visit petmicrochip.org.
Next steps from PAWS:
  • For lost cats, consider renting a humane trap as many displaced cats have not gone far from their homes. Fewer than 7% of cats who come into the shelter are reunited with their families, but more than 50% of lost cats are found by their own families when they use humane traps and other methods described on the Missing Pet Partnership website.
  • Submit a “lost report” on animal related or social websites like Craig’s List.

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Running Club tackles the Innis Arden Trails on Saturday

Friday, July 4, 2014


Saturday run on Innis Arden Trails July 5

The Richmond Beach Running Club is looking forward to a good turnout for the trail run this Saturday, July 5, 8:00am. Meet at the Richmond Beach Coffee Company, 1442 Richmond Beach Road, Shoreline 98177. Start with stretching/warmup followed by the regular warm-up loop, then head out to a trail run listed HERE. A couple of key points about the run:

  1. Most of the route is on trails, so make sure to familiarize yourself with the directions and run with others. "The route is pretty straightforward."
  2. There is significant variability once you get to Boeing Creek - the route is 2 miles to that point, so 4 miles round trip (5.6 total with the warm-up loop). For some, that might be plenty for an hour. Others might want to spend some time in the Boeing Creek trails. I have outlined a simple loop, but feel free to modify. Our goal is still for everyone to be back at the coffee shop by 9:15am.
  3. Lets all make an effort to run with others and make sure everyone knows where to go. Many enjoy trails, but they pose a logistic challenge to keep everyone on course. 

Childcare is on!


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The Best Thing You Can Do This Weekend: Donate Blood

Tom Petersen's collection of donor pins
By Tom Petersen

Over the 4th of July weekend, Americans celebrate their independence and liberty in any way that pleases them. Many choose to go to Emergency Rooms, and while most others would pick something more lighthearted, we are reminded that our civic holidays are also times to be big hearted.

The Puget Sound Blood Center’s mobile unit will be in front of the Shoreline Fire Safety Center at the corner of Richmond Beach Road and 20th Ave NW from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 5. Most healthy adults (and 16 and 17 year olds, with parent permission) are eligible to donate. Giving blood takes about 45 minutes, from walking in and signing up to leaving full of cookies and juice. 

It’s something nice to do for your country, on your way to or from Saltwater Park. 

A photo ID is required.

Hurricane Arthur and local supplies - The first hurricane of the season, on the east coast, sets off a ripple effect of blood shortages across the nation. Hundreds of local blood drives are cancelled this weekend, right when the need for blood spikes because of the holiday. Puget Sound Blood Center, along with scores of similar organizations across the country, will help make up the shortages, but this requires a good turn-out at events like the one in Richmond Beach.

Since the inception of the Richmond Beach blood drives, six years ago, they have collected 758 pints from 927 registrants. If they continue to maintain their average turnout (25) and collection (a couple drams shy of 21) they will register their 1000th donor and hit 100 gallons by the end of the day at the last blood drive of the year, end of December.

Typically, each pint is split three ways (if at all).  The hemophiliacs average out with the people who need whole blood and the portions that go to research, so the estimate is that each pint helps about three people, in some way, eventually.


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Municipal League rates Kagi ‘Outstanding,’ Eggen ‘Very Good,’ Chase ‘Good’

By Evan Smith

The King County Municipal League has given incumbent Democratic 32nd District State Rep. Ruth Kagi its highest candidate rating “outstanding,”

The League, in ratings announced Wednesday, also gave Democratic 32nd District state senate challenger Chris Eggen its second highest rating, “very good,” while giving incumbent Democratic State Sen. Maralyn Chase its third highest rating, “good.“ Chase is seeking a second four-year term in the State Senate after serving nine years in the State House of Representatives. Eggen is in his second four-year term on the Shoreline City Council.

Republican Alvin Rutledge, who is challenging Kagi in the Aug. 5 primary and Nov. 4 general election, got a “not qualified” rating.

Republican Robert Reedy, who is challenging Chase and Eggen in the primary also got a “not qualified” rating. League officials said Wednesday that they had been unable to contact either Chase or Reedy and that neither had completed the League’s questionnaire.

A League spokeswoman said Thursday that these notations came after at least five attempts to contact each candidate.

The spokeswoman said, however, that the volunteer raters were able to make judgments based on Chase’s performance in office and Reedy’s recent campaigns for other offices.

The Municipal League did not rate incumbent 32nd Legislative District State Rep. Cindy Ryu, who will be alone on the primary ballot.

Kagi is seeking a ninth two-year term in the State House of Representatives. Ryu is seeking a third two-year term in the House.

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

The League did not rate candidates in the 46th Legislative District, where both Democratic Sen. David Frockt and Democratic Rep. Jessyn Farrell have Republican challengers, and Democratic Rep. Gerry Pollrt is unopposed. The 46th Legislative District includes Lake Forest Park, Kenmore and northeast Seattle.

The spokeswoman said that the League had to skip some districts and all judicial positions because it was short of volunteer raters.

The spokeswoman made a plea for more volunteer candidate raters in future years.

The nonpartisan League says that it rates candidates on involvement, character, effectiveness and knowledge but doesn’t consider political affiliation or stands on issues.

The Municipal League says that its annual candidate evaluations use trained volunteers to research, interview, and ultimately rate candidates for local offices, using non-partisan criteria to:

  • “Provide voters with unbiased, citizen-driven information to inform electoral decision-making;
  • “Promote the continued practice of good and open government;
  • “Improve the caliber of public officials; and
  • “Improve the quality of public policy.”

The League said that this year it brought together more than 50 volunteers to evaluate candidates.

The League placed about 70 candidates into five categories: Outstanding, Very Good, Good, Adequate, or Not Qualified.

The Municipal League says that its ratings attempt to answer the question: How well might a candidate do the job?

The League says that its process is similar to a job interview – with a diverse group of citizens serving as hiring managers. The League says that it acts as a “Better Business Bureau” for voters.

The League defines its five candidate ratings this way:
  1. “Outstanding – Has made numerous outstanding contributions requiring skills related to the office, is a path-finding and respected leader, brings knowledge and creativity to issues facing the office.
  2. “Very Good – Makes significant contributions, is a skilled builder of consensus, inspires confidence in the way he/she would serve, is thorough and attentive to issues.
  3. “Good – Has been active and effective in many roles, is capable of moving people to productive action, has strong record of participation in problem solving, shows satisfactory commitment to tackling issues.
  4. “Adequate – Has a record of participation and interest, is effective on specific issues, has provoked questions about suitability as an office holder, will need significant time/energy to fill gaps in knowledge.
  5. “Not Qualified – Doesn’t appear engaged, has a record that casts doubt on ability to be productive, hasn’t demonstrated ability to deal with responsibilities of office, has narrow focus, inflexible attitude or is otherwise troubling.”

Reach Evan Smith at schsmith@frontier.com


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Born on the 2nd of July

Thursday, July 3, 2014

Betsy Ross flag


"Variously known as the Fourth of July and Independence Day, July 4th has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution (1775-83).

"In June 1776, representatives of the 13 colonies then fighting in the revolutionary struggle weighed a resolution that would declare their independence from Great Britain.

"On July 2nd, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and two days later its delegates adopted the Declaration of Independence, a historic document drafted by Thomas Jefferson. From 1776 until the present day, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence, with typical festivities ranging from fireworks, parades and concerts to more casual family gatherings and barbecues."



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Celebrate the Fourth of July with Fireworks Spectacular in Kenmore

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Come celebrate the Fourth of July with the City of Kenmore by attending a professional fireworks show over Lake Washington at Log Boom Park on Friday, July 4 at 10pm. Fireworks will blast off from the Log Boom Park pier. While waiting for the fireworks show, spectators can enjoy park facilities, music, and other activities starting at 8pm. Bring a blanket or lawn chair.

Getting to the show:

Free parking at the following locations:

  • Uplake Professional Center - 5723 NE Bothell Way, Kenmore
  • Church of the Redeemer - 6211 NE 182nd Street, Kenmore
  • Bethany Bible Church - 6214 NE Bothell Way, Kenmore
  • Street parking along N.E. 175th Street
  • Limited number of designated disabled parking located near park entry on NE 175th Street

Metro Bus:
Route 522 (Bus Stop at 61st and Bothell Way NE close to park)

Bike:
Log Boom Park is located right on the Burke-Gilman Trail. Bicycles are permitted within the park viewing area if stored on perimeter of seating area.

Vendors:

  • Spot Hot Dogs & Brats (Various Hot Dogs and Brats, chips and drinks)
  • 314 Pie (Meat,  Veggie Pies, delicious Sweet Pies, other desserts and drinks)
  • Fun Times Ice Cream (Ice Cream, Snow cones, soda and water)
  • Uncle Stinky’s Magic  (Light-up items)


Log Boom Park pier will be closed on July 4 for the preparation of the fireworks show.

The Fourth of July Fireworks Show is organized by the City of Kenmore. The City thanks the following sponsors of City of Kenmore community events throughout the year: Frank Lumber Co., Banner Bank, Bastyr University, Republic Services, BowWow Fun Towne, Northshore Utility District, Puget Sound Energy, Snapdoodle Toys, Windermere Real Estate /Northlake, Buyers Choice, and Grocery Outlet.

For a parking map or additional information, visit here. Earlier in the day, watch the Bothell Freedom Festival and listen to fabulous music at Woodinville’s Fourth of July Concert.          

As a reminder, personal fireworks are prohibited in Kenmore city limits. To help ensure all have a safe and considerate Fourth of July, the City has a zero tolerance policy and will increase police enforcement the last week of June through the Fourth of July weekend and beyond if necessary. Anyone possessing or discharging fireworks, of any kind, will be arrested and the fireworks confiscated. Fireworks offenses are misdemeanors with a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail and/or $1,000 fine. Nearby communities may have different regulations regarding personal fireworks, but personal fireworks are prohibited in Kenmore.


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Plan now for Day of Caring on September 19

Day of Caring, the largest one day mobilization of volunteers in King County, is on Friday, September 19th.

Join United Way of King County in making this day a success! Last year over 12,000 volunteers spent the day helping 300 organizations with a variety of projects from painting, to job coaching, to landscaping. Your organization can be part of this great event by registering a project (or projects) now!

For more information on Day of Caring, and to submit a project, visit this site

The deadline to submit projects for Day of Caring is July 18th. If you have any questions about Day of Caring 2014, contact United Way.

NUHSA AmeriCorps VISTAs Adrianna and Amy are happy to help you - email them: Adrianna or Amy.


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Progress at Echo Lake Park

Phase I site plan for Echo Lake Park

Improvements to Echo Lake Park are currently underway and are expected to be completed by the end of September.

The beach and east side of the lake will be open Thursday, July 3 through Monday, July 14. 

Although the park is a construction site, the City will be working with the contractor to provide as much public access as possible to the beach and fishing area during construction. Construction updates and when the beach and fishing area will be open will be posted on site and provided on the webpage.
 
The contractor, L.W. Sundstrom, Inc., installed a construction fence enclosing the entire park as construction site on June 23. Construction must occur in the dry, warm weather conditions of summer to allow germination of the grass seed and to provide stable ground conditions for the heavy equipment needed to pave the pathways, grade the site, and lay underground utility and irrigation lines.

The fishing area at Echo Lake Park

Park improvements will include handicapped accessible porous asphalt pathway connections, improved handicapped accessible beach access, a tot play structure with safety surfacing, a re-graded/seeded open lawn area, irrigation system, benches, picnic tables, bike racks, a barbeque grill, and renovations to the existing restroom (one unisex stall design).

Echo Lake Park is located at 1521 North 200th Street at the northern section of the Interurban Trail. The Echo Lake Park Improvement project is being funded by the King County Trail and Park Levy that is intended to make improvements to facilities that improve our regional trail system.

Echo Lake Park serves as the north Shoreline trailhead for the Interurban Trail with parking, restroom and other amenities for trail users. City staff worked with trail users, adjacent property owners and the Echo Lake Neighborhood Association to develop a Master Plan to ensure that improvements met their needs. The Master Plan was adopted in 2013. If you have any questions about the project, contact Maureen Colaizzi, Park Project Coordinator 206-801-2603.


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Neighborhood Hygiene Drive collects eight crates of goods for HopeLink

BALNA volunteers at Walgreen's in North City
Photo by Alice Lawson

Last Saturday, June 28, the Ballinger Neighborhood Association (BALNA) held a ‘hygiene drive’ at the North City Walgreens at 17518 15th NE. The event resulted in eight full crates of much needed non-food items (diapers, baby wipes, shampoo, soap, toothpaste, etc.) collected for Shoreline’s HopeLink food bank.

Eight crates of donated goods for the Hopelink food bank
Photo by Alice Lawson

BALNA thanks Walgreens, neighborhood volunteers and especially the many local shoppers who generously bought extra items to donate. The donations will help stock HopeLink’s shelves, where homeless and low income families, children, seniors and people with disabilities can come for assistance.


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Looking for a few good ... volunteers


Shoreline Music4Life is looking for a few people interested in  "music," "kids" or "education" - or all three! - to volunteer for the Shoreline Schools Program Management Team. Light duty - high results - not a lot of work for a lot of return.

Music4Life is the organization that collects used musical instruments, has them refurbished, and gets them into the hands of kids who would not otherwise be able to afford to rent an instrument.

There is a wide variety of jobs for volunteers. A volunteer might staff a booth at an event like the Shoreline Arts Festival. Rotary members could help with publicity within their club. Number crunchers could help track the finances.

Toastmasters and others who enjoy public speaking could give presentations to groups. Others could help collect and drop off the instruments, making sure that the donor forms are filled out.

Organizer David Endicott says that delivering the instruments to District Music Coordinator Frank Halferty and knowing that within a couple of weeks some child will be playing the instrument is the most rewarding thing he does - and he's willing to share that feeling.

For more information about volunteering or about donating an instrument, contact David Endicott.


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Collision causes three mile back up on northbound I-5

Looking at northbound lanes on I-5

As of 2:58pm on Thursday, July 3, a collision on I-5 northbound just over the county line at 236th St SW (MilePost 179) in Mountlake Terrace, blocked the right lane and backed up traffic for three miles. Medical Aid, Fire Assistance, the Incident Response Team, and the State Patrol were all on the scene.


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Dept of Health says shellfish-related illnesses can be prevented


Warm weather and low tides are good for harvesting shellfish, but nice weather is also ideal for naturally-occurring bacteria to multiply, raising the risk of illness. The Department of Health advises Washington’s shellfish consumers to follow summertime health advice as they head to area beaches to gather shellfish.

“Sunshine and warming waters are ideal conditions for the bacteria that cause vibriosis to multiply,” explains Jerrod Davis, director of the Office of Shellfish and Water Protection. “This raises the risk of getting sick from eating raw or undercooked shellfish – especially oysters.”

People who gather their own shellfish can follow simple tips to avoid getting ill. Make sure oysters are placed on ice or refrigerated immediately after they are picked. Harvest shellfish as the tide goes out and don’t take shellfish that have been exposed by the receding tide for more than an hour. Cook shellfish thoroughly, especially in the summer months, because the Vibrio parahaemolyticus bacteria are killed when shellfish have reached 145° F for 15 seconds. Don’t rinse cooked shellfish with seawater because it can be re-contaminated with Vibrio.

Vibriosis symptoms usually appear within 24 hours of eating infected shellfish and may include diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, headache, fever, and chills. Symptoms typically last between two to seven days. People with lowered immunity, liver disease, stomach ulcers, or who take medication to reduce stomach acid are at higher risk for severe illness and should never eat raw or undercooked shellfish.

Not all shellfish illnesses can be prevented by cooking. Biotoxins are also found in Washington waters and are not destroyed by cooking. Always call the Shellfish Safety Hotline at 1-800-562-5632 or check the clickable map website to learn about shellfish closures or health warnings.


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Best deal in town - lunch at the Senior Center has Peruvian food July 8

Peru Heritage Celebration at the Shoreline Lake Forest Park Senior Center, Tuesday, July 8th     

For this special day Chef Janice is preparing:

Pollo a la Brasa (chicken)
Mixed potatoes
Asparagus
Cebiche De Atun (Peruvian Tuna Ceviche)
Green salad
Flan 

The meal starts at 11:45am but you are advised to arrive early to assure you will have a seat. A $3.00 donation for seniors 60 and older is recommended, and diners under 60 can enjoy this meal for $6.00. You do not have to be a member of the Senior Center.

Shoreline Lake Forest Park Senior Center, 18560 1st Ave NE, Suite 1, Shoreline 98155, 206-365-1536.



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Lake Forest Park police ask public's help to locate armed and dangerous suspects

Wednesday, July 2, 2014

On July 1, 2014 at about 7:30am Lake Forest Park Officers responded to a disturbance in the 2600 block of NE 195th St. Officers located three individuals in the residence who had been physically assaulted. One victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The investigation has revealed that three suspects entered the residence, two of which were armed with handguns and assaulted the occupants of the residence. The suspects used the weapons to “pistol whip” the victims and threatened to kill them if the assault was reported to authorities. No shots were fired at the scene. Two of the three suspects have been positively identified but all are still at large.

A search warrant was obtained for a residence in the 16000 block of Burke Ave N in the City of Shoreline. Due to the violent nature of the crime, the North Sound Metro SWAT team, including hostage negotiators, was mobilized for the warrant service which occurred around 5:00pm Wednesday afternoon. The SWAT team was assisted by officers from the both Lake Forest Park and the City of Shoreline. None of the suspects were in the residence at the time of the operation. Hostage negotiators did make contact with one suspect who, at this time, has refused to turn himself in.

The Lake Forest Park Police is asking for the public’s help in locating the following suspects who are wanted for felony assault and armed robbery:

Aron Gebregergish, Black Male, 5'10" 230 pounds, age 22

Able Gebregergish, Black Male, 5'8" 165 pounds age 24

These suspects should be considered armed and dangerous and should not be contacted or confronted.

If you have any information on the whereabouts of either of these suspects call the Lake Forest Park Police Department at 425-486-1254 or 911 to get in contact with your local law enforcement agency.

For further information please contact Detective Troxell at 206-957-2860 or by email.


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Winemaker Dinner at North City Bistro July 17


North City Bistro and Wine Shop will hold its first Winemaker Dinner on Thursday July 17, with Lucio Gomiero, Owner and Winemaker for Vignalta. 6:30pm meet and greet with dinner at seven.

Lucio is one of the most awarded winemakers in Italy and definitely the most in the Veneto, earning top awards for his wines so many times he has been awarded the Star of Excellence in Italy's most respected wine guide, Gambero Rosso.

The price for this dinner is still being calculated, but will likely be between $50-$70, and you will be able to taste through 5 or 6 of his amazing wines, which will be paired with some new dishes being developed by the crack kitchen staff at the Bistro. Call 206-365-4447 or email for reservations, as they plan to cap this at between 24-30 folks, so everyone has a chance to visit with Lucio.

1520 NE 177th St, Shoreline 98155, just off 15th NE in North City.


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Cooking local: Blackberries and Pork

Blackberries and Pork
Text and photos by Greta Hardin

I know, the strawberries are going, going …. gone. And you feel so very sad. You can stop now. It is Blackberry Time. Even if you don’t have the wherewithal or the desire, or the time to go hunt out blackberries, and brave the stickers, you can now get blackberries at the Farmers Market. (I know you see them at the grocery store, but resist. Those are almost always picked under-ripe to ship, and will be tart to bitter rather than heady-summer-sweet. And berries can’t ripen once picked. They just rot.)

Beyond the “no scratches”, these blackberries (boysenberries, marionberries etc.) have another advantage, the farmers have been hybridizing and selecting the best, and these babies are the size of your whole thumb! They are huge and rich and amazing. I have never run across their like in the wild.

Get at least four containers, as you or someone you know is going to eat one on the way home. Don’t worry, you used to eat them right off the vine as a kid, bugs and dirt and all – it just made you stronger, and it will do you good now. Especially if they are still warm from the sun.

You’ll also need some pork. For this one you’ll want a chop or a tenderloin. You are looking for a quick cooking piece of pork, rather than a slow cooking piece (like shoulder, ribs or belly). Ask the person selling the pork, and they’ll point you in the direction of something that will taste excellent when cooked quickly.

And before you depart the Farmers Market, also get yourself some greens – a sweet lettuce and something peppery like arugula or mizuna is a good bet, or maybe a little something bitter. Anyway, get a nice mixture – maybe even grab something you’ve been growing in the back (front/side) yard.



Last of all, pick up a sweet onion – it only needs to be a little salad sized one.



You will need one grocery store ingredient to bring together all the flavors for this salad – a lemon or a lime – or if you are feeling really adventurous a bottle of Ponzu sauce for an even deeper flavor.

You are about to make:

 

Blackberry Salad with Grilled Pork

(I like to eat mine with some garlic bread on the side)

Ingredients:

Blackberries - 1 small green box (aka ½ pt or 1C)
Lime or Lemon - juice of ½ (or 1 Tbs Ponzu sauce)
Balsamic vinegar - 2 tsp
Salt & Pepper - to taste
Lettuce – 1 small head
Arugula (or mix of bitter/spicy greens) – 1 handful
Tasty olive oil

Pork Chops -2 (or a pork tenderloin)
Salt & Pepper
Lime or Lemon - juice from the other half
Oil – plain stuff just enough to lightly coat

Equipment:

Salad bowl
Salad servers
Fork
Measuring spoons
Salad Spinner (or kitchen towels)
Knife
Cutting board
Grill -or- Cast Iron pan & Oven
Small sharp knife
Tongs or spatula
(very good hot pad if using skillet)
2 Plates

Prep:

Either turn on the grill to high heat or preheat your oven to 450F with the cast iron skillet set 4 inches under the broiler.

Separate the greens and give them a good rinse in plenty of water.  Spin or pat dry and set aside. Use the fork to crush 5 or 6 black berries in the salad bowl. 


Trim and thinly slice the sweet onion.  You'll need about 1/2C of thinly sliced onion.

Add the citrus juice(or Ponzu sauce), Balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.  Taste and adjust until it is fruity, tangy and just enough salt. Set aside.

On 1 plate lay out the pork chops (or 1 in. thick slices of pork tenderloin).  Sprinkle with lemon juice and season liberally with salt and pepper.  Then sprinkle with oil.

Cook:

Place the pork on the grill. (Or turn on the broiler and place the pork in the HOT HOT skillet, and place it under the broiler.) Let it cook for 1-2 minutes (longer for thicker chops - less for thinner). Flip the pork, cook for 1 more minute, then move the pork to a cooler (medium heat) part of the grill - or move the pan down a shelf in the oven.

Let the pork cook another 8 minutes.

While the pork is cooking, use the fork to stir a bit of tasty olive oil into you dressing base in the salad bowl. Make any adjustments in salt, pepper or vinegar. Add the greens, the rest of the blackberries and the sliced onion.  Toss to coat with the dressing.

Get back to the pork. Check the firmness. If it is still quite soft, flip it and let it cook 5 minutes more. If it is getting firm, and the juices run clear and just slightly pink, check inside for doneness. It should be barely rosy and then turn pale.  If it is firmly pink, it needs more time.

Keep both eyes on the pork until it is done.  As soon as it is, remove it to the clean plate. 



Let it rest a few minutes (while you make up some garlic toast).

Slice the pork thinly and serve with the blackberry salad. Summer has arrived! 

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Saturdays through October 4th
The Shoreline Farmers Market at Shoreline City Hall
Top level of the Parking Structure (Free Parking underneath)
17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline

Sundays through October 26th
10am to 3pm
Lower Level Parking Lot (Free Parking in surrounding spots)
17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park
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Greta Hardin is a science teacher, food nerd, and the author of Cooking Your Local Produce: A cookbook for tackling Farmers Markets, CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture) and your own back yard.


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Blood drive Saturday at Richmond Beach fire safety center


Bloodmobile parked at the Richmond Beach Fire Safety Center
1851 NW Richmond Beach Rd


Saturday, July 5th
10am-4pm
(closed 12-1)
Don’t wait, make an appointment today before your preferred time slot is taken.
(Picture I.D. required when donating)



Top 4 hospitals receiving blood from PSBC
Over 70 hospitals and clinics in western Washington served


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