Blue Heron Park is in the chips - thanks to many volunteers

Saturday, July 19, 2014

Blue Heron park after the chips were down

Starbucks, Public Works, Rotary, Master Gardeners, and garden variety volunteers teamed up to make Blue Heron park clean and beautiful - it really does take a village to do a great job!


Volunteers moved a mountain of chips
According to coordinator Linda Holman, "Saturday morning, July 19,  Lake Forest Park Rotary, park volunteers and Master Gardeners teamed up to do an intensive clean up in Blue Heron Park. New chips were put down on several areas. We want to thank Public Works for their support and Starbucks as always for providing coffee. Thanks to all who participated."

But first they had to pull a mountain of weeds!


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Crime in Shoreline A-Z - A lot of odds and ends


Crime in Shoreline A - Z
6-23-2014 to 6-30-2014

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 - Customer said he was given a counterfeit 20 at the Tesoro Mini Mart on 175th and Aurora / Tesoro said that customer tried to buy alcohol with state ID card and counterfeit 50 / Tesoro turns over counterfeit bills that had been passed to his store 

Alcohol / Drugs - Regular customer at Ballinger McDonalds dropped a baggie of meth on floor while paying for filet-o-fish

Arrest - Man passed out on sidewalk at 185th and Aurora had multiple misdemeanor warrants / Two people found stripping metal from building at Aldercrest Annex - trespassed and arrested for warrants and drug possession / Officer saw a known prostitute hanging out at Aurora Transit Center, arrested her on warrants / Two people creating a disturbance on the Interurban Trail at 147th and Whitman were arrested on outstanding warrants / Drunk and barefoot at 184th and Aurora - arrested on outstanding warrant

Burglary, residential - Wire theft from residence 31xx NE 145th / Screen removed but no entry 174xx Ashworth / 162xx 5th NE forced open doggy door, reached through and unlocked but unable to open door / Forced entry to apt at Hearthstone / 167xx Ashworth - broke into empty house for sale and stole things / 182xx 25th NE - marijuana grow burgled - product and money taken / 12xx NE 180th camera equipment / 13xx N 185 forced entry to rear door / 199xx 15th NE forced entry to front door / 175xx Fremont - threw a brick through a rear basement sliding door / Apt at 17xx NE 145th / Kicked in rear door at 158xx 25th NE / Apartment ransacked at Peppertree Apts

Burglary, commercial - Medical equipment stolen from Affiliated Chiropractic 15010 Ashworth / 147xx 31st NE generator stolen from house under construction / Caught subject in building under construction at 165th and Aurora when he tripped a motion detector

Car prowl - Meadowbrook Apts / 145xx Burke / Door pried open on car in Sears parking lot / Took garage door opener from car at park n ride on Dayton, then went to house and opened garage / Hamlin Park

Cars and parts stolen – Apt parking 199xx 19th NE / Apt parking 15xx NE 147th / From park n ride at 180th and Meridian / 3xx NE 162nd / From behind Whidbey Island Bank at 18840 8th NW / Motor scooter stolen, probably by the acquaintance who stole the keys a few weeks ago / Motorcycle stolen from Echo Cove Condos / From The Firs parking / Park n ride 19200 Aurora / Vehicle, with bicycle inside, stolen from Aurora Village Transit Center / Vehicle stolen from CLF at 19524 Ballinger

Fraud - Resident received a letter from a collection agency for balance on a credit card he never had

Hit and Run - Reckless driving 15200 block Aurora / Driver fled after hitting a power pole on Richmond Beach road with his Subaru wagon

Larceny, public places - Purse and cash missing from room at Richmond Beach Rehab / Male stole expensive purses from Marshall's and left in car with stolen plates / Shoplifting Home Depot / Shopper ran out of Home Depot with a pressure washer in shopping cart / Bicycle stolen outside of Cash America on Aurora / Checkbook stolen from counter inside Shoreline District Court / Shoplift at Fred Meyer / Sears shoplifter / Shoplifter with two warrants caught at Bartells

Larceny - Motor stolen from tarp covered boat in side yard 192xx 5th NE / Wallet stolen from locker at the Y / 23xx N 179th neighbor stealing power 

Mail theft - Witness stops mail theft at 3xx N Greenwood Dr 

Mental - Home Depot customer found a disoriented person sitting in his car, who refused to leave

Trespass - Chevron 20330 15th NE - male trespassed - continues to re-enter business after being refused services due to state of intoxication / From Polaris Apts / From Home Depot for attempting false returns / From Aurora Village Starbucks / Customer trespassed from European Motors after throwing a pen during a dispute over a $1600 bill / Trespassed subject who kept coming back into Shari's after being escorted out

Vandalism, parks, schools - Tags at Ridgecrest Park

Vandalism - juveniles used vehicle to knock over mailbox, then pushed over yard bin 181xx 1st NW / 9xx N 167th sugar in gas tank / 181xx 14th NW someone shot at driveway with a bb gun / Caught a tagger at the Aurora Village transit center

Z  - Homeless woman passed out on the street at 148xx Westminster Wy

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

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Concerts in the Park: Cherry Cherry Band set to rock Swingin’ Summer Eve on Wednesday

Cherry Cherry, Neil Diamond Cover Band
to play at Swingin' Summer Eve Wednesday

Swingin' Summer Eve
Wednesday, July 23
7pm: Rain or Shine
Cromwell Park

A Neil Diamond Cover Band, Cherry Cherry Band believes Neil Diamond’s music is timeless and ageless. His classic songs evoke memories that every crowd will enjoy. For corporate events, private parties, casino entertainment, and outdoor venues Steve Kelly entertains audiences young and old alike.

  • Steve Kelly – Lead Vocals.
  • Doug Plemmons – Acoustic Guitar.
  • Dean Babbitt – Electric Guitar.
  • Thomas McPhail – Electric Guitar.
  • Bob Kelly – Keyboards & Vocals.
  • Dave McDonald – Bass.
  • Neal Babbitt – Drums.
  • “Skinny” Lynn Cook – Trombone.
  • Daryle Estes – Sax.

Concerts in the Park, Wednesdays in July and August

All concerts are free and start at 7p.m. rain or shine 
For more information, or to see the full summer line-up visit the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council’s website.

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


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Wolves, young authors, magic, and living your passion at Third Place Books next week

Nick Jans
A Wolf Called Romeo (Houghton Mifflin)
Tuesday, July 22 at 7pm
No stranger to wildlife, Nick Jans had lived in Alaska for nearly thirty years. But when one evening at twilight a lone black wolf ambled into view not far from his doorstep, Nick would finally come to know this mystical species--up close as never before. This is the remarkable true story of a six-year friendship between a wild, oddly gentle black wolf and the people and dogs of Juneau, Alaska.

Young Adult NW Summer Book Tour
More than Just Stories: YA Authors on Writing, Publishing and Making a Positive Impact
Wednesday, July 23 at 7pm
Meet an exciting group of local young adult authors as they talk about writing, publishing, and how they use their books to address important issues like, Online Security, Emotional & Physical Abuse in Dating, Bullying and Peer Pressure. Whether you’re looking for ways to get your teen to read or are a teen yourself, whether you are an avid reader or an aspiring writer,  this panel discussion promises to be lively, entertaining, and informative. Bring your questions and get ready to find some great new books!

Erika Johansen
The Queen of the Tearling (Harper)
Thursday, July 24 at 7pm
Magic, adventure, mystery, and romance combine in this epic debut in which a young princess must reclaim her dead mother's throne, learn to be a ruler, and defeat the Red Queen, a powerful and malevolent sorceress determined to destroy her.

Stacie Zinn Roberts
How to Live Your Passion and Fulfill Your Dreams
Saturday, July 26 at 7pm
How to Live Your Passion and Fulfill Your Dreams explores the What's Your Avocado? Personal Empowerment Concept, a methodology by which you can get back in touch with the person you once were, rediscover the dreams and aspirations left behind, and set out on a new path of healing, happiness, and hope.

LFP Reads
Daniel James Brown
The Boys in the Boat (Penguin)
Monday, July 28 at 7pm
Shoreline and Richmond Beach have joined with Lake Forest Park READS again this year, marking the tenth year of this community literary event, choosing The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown for summer 2014. In The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Olympics, Brown brings to life the remarkable story of the University of Washington crew team, as seen through the life of Joe Rantz.


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Shoreline resident is grand prize winner in poetry contest

Friday, July 18, 2014

Vincent Wilson reads his prize winning poetry while
former US Poet Laureate and contest judge Robert Hass looks on.

Vincent Wilson, Shoreline resident and incoming 6th grader at Lakeside School. was the grand prize winner of the 'River of Words' poetry writing contest sponsored by St. Mary's College in California.

His prize included a free trip. along with a chaperone, to St. Mary's College campus last June where in an awards ceremony, he read his prizewinning poem.

Prize winners in the River of Words contest


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Wonderland fundraiser a huge success

JVH Golf Tournament Winners
from left, Tim Blake, Ben Nelson, Scott Morey,
 and John Gustafson

The 15th Annual Justin Van Hollebeke Memorial Golf Tournament and the Wonderland Dinner and Auction were a huge success! Wonderland welcomed over 115 golfers competing for the first-place prize of a foursome at coveted Chambers Bay Golf Course, site of the upcoming 2015 US Open. 

Scoring was close, but congratulations go to the winning Manor Hardware foursome of Tim Blake, Ben Nelson, Scott Morey, and John Gustafson, who took the top prize for the first time, having faithfully participated in all fifteen JVH tournaments.

The second-place team of Tim Barclay, Julie Barclay, Chris Dennis, and Erin Dennis won a foursome of golf at The Golf Club at Echo Falls. And a foursome of golf at Jackson Park was awarded to the third-place team of Roland DePietto, Lisa DePietto, Kevin Giboney, and Jeff Jermouloske. The tournament concluded with a cocktail reception and awards ceremony. Congratulations to all!

Immediately following the golf tournament, three rooms of popular silent auction items greeted guests of the Wonderland Dinner and Auction, followed by a delicious dinner, the video premiere of "A Day in the Life," produced by videographer Phil Teller, and an enticing Dessert Dash. Next, entertaining auctioneer Nelson Jay inspired spirited bidding on highly sought live auction items, including Seahawks tickets, Leavenworth Stay-and-Play packages, private wine tastings, and a three-night stay in Las Vegas. Guests laughed and cheered wildly in a night of great fun and fellowship. 

These two fundraising events raised more than $55,000, and we are extremely grateful to the golfers, donors, sponsors, auction winners, volunteers, and others whose generous contributions made it possible for Wonderland to continue to serve even more children and families! Please mark your calendars for the 16th Annual JVH Tournament and Wonderland Dinner and Auction on May 16th, 2015!


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PRCS/Tree Board Annual Tour of Parks and Facilities Thursday

PRCS/Tree Board Annual Tour of Parks and Facilities
Thursday, July 24, 2014 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Shoreline City Hall, Room 104

A brief business meeting in Shoreline City Hall room 104 at 6:00 p.m. will be followed by a tour of selected parks and facilities

Agenda Highlights
  • Approval of the acquisition of the sculpture, "The Skater" into the City's permanent public art collection (Action Item)
  • Hidden Lake Management Recommendation (Action Item)
  • Approval of a "Little Free Library" installation at Hillwood Park (Action)

Email your comments on Agenda items


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Looking for a good read?


Are you looking for a good summer read?  Want some new tunes to hum to?

Join us at a great used book, DVD and CD sale at Cromwell Park next Wednesday. Neighborhood Associations gather up gently used books, music and movies and sell them at great prices:
$2 /DVD
$1/hardback
50 cents/paperback 
-- all to raise money for neighborhood events. Bring your cash and your reusable bag and find some awesome entertainment. We have children's books too!


Swingin' Summer Eve
Wednesday, July 23
5:30 - 8:30 pm
Cromwell Park, N 180th and Meridian Ave N

This evening event features live music, a clown, inflatables, a barbeque and the Used Book, Music and Movie Sale.  Music and entrance are FREE.  Some activities require a fee ... and the books, DVDS and CDs are really reasonable!


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Cat of the Week: Betty

Photography - K.A. Moore Photography

Her name is Betty, she is 4 months old, 
and she needs a home.

Did you know that black kitties are less likely to be adopted than their siblings of other colors? Betty is the only kitten left from a litter of five kittens. This sweety is ready to warm up someone's lap.

Stop by Seattle Area Feline Rescue to meet Betty - she needs a family who already has a young kitty she can play with or needs to be adopted with another kitten"

Seattle Area Feline Rescue is located at 14717 Aurora Ave. N, Shoreline 98133 and is open for adoptions.

  • Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 2 -8 PM
  • Saturday and Sunday:  Noon -6 PM
  • Wednesday and Thursday: Closed


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Do you know this car? It belongs to a bank robber

The same bank robber has hit twice, once on July 7 in Snohomish County, and then again July 11 at the Shoreline branch of the Whidbey Island Bank on Ballinger Way. This branch is just off of Interstate 5 at the North 205th Street exit.

Detectives have now released photos of the getaway vehicle used in the July 11 Shoreline robbery.

It is a distinctive Nissan Pathfinder, blue in color with a solid black hood. The tires look to be larger than stock, and there is no spare tire rack on the tailgate. The getaway vehicle was driven by an unidentified female.

The white male suspect has a pockmarked face and was wearing a baseball hat with the logo from the band Alabama on it.

Anyone with information on the identity of the male or the whereabouts of the Pathfinder is urged to call the King County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center with any information they may have. That number is 206-296-3311 and is available around the clock.


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Belly Dance Off in Shoreline



Described as the “American Idol” of belly dance, Belly Dance Off is a multi-layered show exploring the secrets of entertaining and polished performance entirely improvised to live music. On Saturday, September 20th, Belly Dance Off returns to Seattle for round three, the last round of 2014 before the Grand Championship!

Guests will enjoy the opulent lounge and delicious menu at great prices on the second floor of Club Hollywood Casino. Dancers will arrive in their best costumes, draw songs at random from a hat, and perform un-choreographed with live music by MB Orchestra! Three expert judges present live feedback. Audience decides the Rising Star and Pro winners! Each receives a cash award and becomes a finalist in the Grand Championship on November 1st! At halftime, all guests are invited to dance, with a special prize for the best shimmies! 

Belly Dance Off is a Suzanna and Friends production, touring the NW between Seattle and Portland. After years of performing, teaching, and studying internationally, belly dance professional Suzanna of Seattle decided to put her theatre degree to work, launching Belly Dance Off in 2010. A dancer participant explains, “For those who haven't been yet, this is truly one of Seattle's best events. After seeing the dancers in such a professional environment with live musicians and hearing the judges’ feedback, my non-belly dancer friends and family in the audience now appreciate that what I do is a fine art. Because the audience is scoring, they didn't feel intimidated watching and they were compelled to pay attention to the detail!”

$15.00 Advance | $20 at the Door
Purchase online or call the 24/7 ticket hotline at 800-838-3006.




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Let Shoreline know about your National Night Out event

The official date for National Night out is Tuesday, August 5th.

Join other Shoreline residents in hosting an event that connects you with your neighbors around food, fun, crime prevention and strengthening your local neighborhood.

Shoreline Police plan to visit NNO events and Fire will have six trucks available for party visits this year.

Register your event by July 22 to be in the drawing for one of these visits. Register your event online. Questions or need help organizing your party? Contact Rosie Ochs at 206-801-2256 or email.


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Construction continues this summer on Shorecrest, Shorewood campuses

Crews are installing the massive pipes below ground
to handle stormwater on the Shorecrest site.
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

Although the new Shorecrest and Shorewood High Schools have opened to students, construction work is ongoing to complete both campuses.

At Shorecrest, demolition of the old main academic building has been completed.. Construction crews are in the midst installing an extensive underground detention system to handle storm water on the site. This will be followed by construction of additional parking areas and landscaping.


The football/soccer field and track surrounding it are taking shape,
along with the six new tennis courts in the corner
of the Shorewood campus.
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

Across town at Shorewood, crews have begun constructing the athletic facilities for the campus. This phase will include a football/soccer field with synthetic turf and track, six tennis courts and baseball and softball fields.


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Washington State Attorney General sues 5-hour ENERGY® for misleading advertisements

Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed a lawsuit today against the makers of 5-hour ENERGY®, the popular energy drink. The AGO alleges they misled consumers with ads claiming that doctors recommend 5-hour ENERGY®, by implying the product is safe for teenagers and claiming that the product causes ‛no sugar crash’ when the companies’ own study showed it triggers a caffeine crash.

“We believe the ‘energy’ provided by 5-hour ENERGY® products is derived solely from caffeine, not from vitamins and amino acids as their ads claim,” said Ferguson. “In addition, we believe the ‘energy blend’ does nothing and the ‘no sugar crash’ statement is misleading. I will not stand by and see Washington consumers subjected to deceptive advertising.”

5-hour ENERGY® is a flavored energy shot sold in 1.93 oz. containers. The companies that produce 5-hour ENERGY® are Living Essentials, LLC and Innovation Ventures, LLC. 

Ferguson and approximately 30 other state attorneys general have been investigating the accuracy of 5-hour ENERGY® advertisements and marketing claims.

Overview of the Attorney General’s lawsuit

The AGO lawsuit, filed in King County Superior Court, claims 5-hour ENERGY® violated the Consumer Protection Act by engaging in the following unfair and deceptive business practices:
  • Running a television commercial that featured ‘survey results’ from doctors who ‘recommend’ 5-hour ENERGY® while misrepresenting survey results and failing to disclose key facts;
  • Using a ‘no sugar crash’ product tagline that is misleading in light of studies showing a caffeine crash;
  • Implying that 5-hour ENERGY® is suitable for teens by stating on the product label, "Do not take if you are pregnant or nursing, or under 12 years of age";
  • Representing that the ‘energy blend’ in 5-hour ENERGY® provides ‘energy’ when it is believed the ‘energy’ is derived solely from the caffeine in the product; and
  • Representing that the Decaf 5-hour ENERGY® provides ‘energy’ from vitamins and amino acids when it is believed the ‘energy’ is derived solely from the caffeine in the product. 

While the product labels state that they contain caffeine and an ‘energy blend’ containing amino acids, tyrosine, phenylalanine, and other ingredients, 5-hour ENERGY® does not disclose the amount of each ingredient in the ‘energy blend.’

The AGO reviewed the scientific evidence the companies provided to support their marketing claims during the investigation. The AGO found the companies failed to supply adequate evidence to support their claims.  The investigation also revealed that many of 5-hour ENERGY®’s ads and representations were unfair or deceptive.  

The lawsuit seeks:
  • Restitution for Washington state consumers;
  • A permanent injunction prohibiting deceptive marketing practices;
  • Civil penalties of up to $2,000 per violation of the Consumer Protection Act; and
  • Recovery of investigative and attorney fees. 

The attorneys general of Oregon and Vermont filed similar lawsuits against 5-hour ENERGY® today. More states will sue in the following weeks. 

Assistant Attorneys General Lisa Erwin and Kim Gunning are leads on this case.



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Piano Time Painting in Process

Clarkia Cobb painting music and mandelas

Shoes, birds, tangrams and more! Five newly-donated pianos for Piano Time 2014 are now in the painting site and the artists are hard at work. This year’s concoctions include themes of northwest garden birds, tangram puzzles to work, walking, dancing and fashion shoes, music history and flowers.

You can watch the artists at work in the donated storefront at 1508 NE 179th Street in North City between the water store and the nail salon. They are there at various times but with just ten more days to complete their creations you’re apt to find at least someone painting when you stop by. 

Thanks to families who donated beloved, but no longer needed pianos, Prosser Piano for the piano pick-up, delivery and tuning, to the property owner for donation of the painting space and to a 4Culture Arts Project award and a GBC International Bank sponsorship for helping make this entire project happen.

Come celebrate Piano Time at Arts al Fresco on Thursday, August 7th at Shoreline City Hall and the Park at Town Center from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Arts al Fresco is the kick-off event for the eleven day Celebrate Shoreline celebration this year and includes the new Sculpture Stroll artwork, a meet-the-artists open house in the Gallery at City Hall, live music, artists-in-action and food.

The five new pianos along with six from last year will be out in public places all of August for everyone to play. Maps with locations and information will be available on August 7th. 

For more information contact Ros Bird, Shoreline Public Art Coordinator.



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Register your National Night Out event with Lake Forest Park

National Night Out: Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Once again, the City of Lake Forest Park will participate in the National Night Out campaign, which is scheduled for August 5, 2013. This event is celebrating its 31th anniversary and Lake Forest Park has been active for 17 years.

So what is National Night Out? It’s “America’s Night Out Against Crime,” a coordinated effort to promote involvement in crime prevention activities, police-community partnerships, neighborhood camaraderie, all to send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

The Chief of Police and his staff plan to attend as many events as possible, so if you have an event planned, make sure to inform Crime Prevention Coordinator Casey Krzyminski 206-957-2880. 



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Grand Opening Saturday for Seattle Area Feline Rescue adoption center in Shoreline

Grand opening Saturday

On Saturday, July 19, animal lovers and fur-friend fans of all ages are invited to attend one of Shoreline’s biggest ‘Share the Love’ events of the summer when Seattle Area Feline Rescue hosts its Grand Opening celebration in its new Adoption Center location.

Noon to 6pm - 14717 Aurora Ave. N, Shoreline WA

The center will house cats and kittens waiting for their forever homes. It is designed to welcome the public and provide a fun, stress-free experience for anyone looking to adopt a friendly feline. This center is made possible by the support of local animal lovers, who have contributed funds and many volunteer hours to its construction.

Seattle Area Feline Rescue (formerly Animal Talk Rescue) is a 501c3 non-profit, no-kill rescue founded in 2000 with a mission to end the plight and suffering of homeless, neglected and abused companion animals, and to educate the public about the benefits of spaying and neutering.


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Live and Local this weekend

Live music in the area this Friday and Saturday.

At Darrell's on Saturday

Darrell's Tavern
18041 Aurora Ave N - central Aurora
206-542-6688
Free pool all the time
Possible cover charge

Friday, July 18
Cryptobebelem
The Finger Guns
Shookup

Saturday, July 19
The Demolition Kings
The Gallow Swings
The F-Holes

Easy Monkey Tap House
17537 15th Ave NE in North City

Friday, July 18, 8-10pm
Third Train Running - $5 cover

North City Bistro and Wine Shop
All ages all the time
Jazz venue - Cover charge
1520 NE 177th St in North City
206-365-4447
Serves Small Plates, Entrees, and Desserts 4:30- 10:30pm

Friday, July 18
Greg Schroeder Trio
7:30-10:00pm
$8 Cover

Saturday, July 19
8:00-10:30
Originals & covers
$5 Cover

Third Place Commons
Family venue
3 restaurants
17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park 98155
206-366-3302
Live music is free


Friday, July 18 at 7:30pm

Brazz - “Brazilian/Jazz”
Performing jazz standards and Brazilian bossas from Rogers and Hart to Jobim and deMoraes.

Grinders Hot Sands
19811 Aurora Ave N - north Aurora
206-542-0627
Music from 8:00pm to 10:30pm - $10.00 cover
Reservations Recommended - Call 206-542-0627
Arrive between 6:30-7:30pm for reservation
After 7:30pm seats are given to standby guests
Hot sandwiches, soup, chili, desserts
Families welcome

Saturday, July 19
He plays all kinds of styles specializing in driving blues and sweet tender ballads, but also lays out some wild jazz fusion, haunting dobro, stone-cold country, roots rock, and some Ozark Mountain bluegrass.

The Bounty
17551 15th Ave NE - North City
206-549-9149

Saturday, July 19
Open Mic with Kathy Morris

17500 Midvale N - City Hall parking garage

Saturday, July 19
11am - 2pm 
Seattle songwriter currently recording and performing solo and with the Danny Newcomb band.




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Statements on state support for education from 32nd District state senate candidates

Thursday, July 17, 2014

By Evan Smith

Incumbent Democratic 32nd District State Sen. Maralyn Chase, Democratic challenger Chris Eggen and Republican challenger Robert Reedy recently sent these statements about what the legislature should do to comply with the court order to provide full state support for basic public education.

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

The top two vote getters in the Aug. 5 primary, regardless of party, qualify for the Nov. 4 general-election ballot.

Chase is seeking a second four-year term in the State Senate after serving nine years in the House of Representatives. Eggen is in his seventh year on the Shoreline City Council. Reedy ran unsuccessfully for a Mountlake Terrace City Council position in 2011, for state representative in 2012 and for a Snohomish County Council position in 2013.

The three will appear Thursday at 7pm at a candidate forum at the Richmond Beach Congregational Church at the corner of Northwest Richmond Beach Road and 15th Avenue Northwest in Shoreline.

Here are statements on complying with the State Supreme Court’s 2012 McCleary decision from the three candidates in the order they will appear on the primary ballot:

32nd District State Senator-

Maralyn Chase (Prefers Democratic Party)

Increasing state revenue to pay for education requires the legislature to balance the three components of total personal income and the state’s regressive tax system.

Earned income is compensation for labor services. Property income is from ownership of capital (dividends, interest and rent). Transfer payments are safety net and social security.

The working poor, selling their labor to earn income, pay 17% of that income in taxes. Owners of intangible property, pay about 3% of their personal income in taxes. A capital gains tax on income from property wealth, plus reducing tax expenditures, could fund education with justice and fairness.

Chris Eggen (prefers Democratic Party)

The McCleary decision requires the state provide billions of additional dollars for basic education. I am committed to this because our must important investment is our children.

There are several possible approaches:
  1. The state could “take over” local levies for basic statewide education. I am concerned that this approach would reduce funds for schools in the 32nd Legislative District.
  2. The state could permanently divert other funding (probably human services) to education. However, this could reduce some critical services. 
  3. Finally, the state could propose new taxes. I don’t like this, but would consider it if voters approve.

Robert Reedy (Prefers Republican Party)

First of all let us define education. The food programs are an issue, I understand that there are hungry kids out there and we should help them, But it is wrong to use education dollars for such a ploy to mask the really bad economy. It is an old dodge to hide the truth behind a false pretense. We the People (Seattle), refused a latte' tax for childcare. They don't want to pay more taxes to babysit someone else's kids. So, the State invents a 3-23 program that will use tax dollars for child-care babysitting. Thank you.

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

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Walcott's Decor and More: Steamroller Print Exhibition

Steamroller print from SCC Art Club


Come and join the Shoreline Community College Art Club for an exhibit of amazing steam roller prints! The prints were made during the Shoreline Arts Festival by 11 Shoreline students involved in the Art Club, the club advisor, two members of the festival staff and an invited artist.

The exhibition will be at Walcott’s Decor and More, 18336 Aurora Ave N in Shoreline on July 18th, 6-9pm.  The exhibit will include a silent auction to support the Art Club, as well as a display of the individual  prints for sale, including a rough cut video of the event by member Randy Hatfield.  The event was made possible by grants from the Shoreline Arts Council, the Shoreline C.C. Student Leadership Center, and the generosity of Louise Frias, owner of Walcott’s.

Participating student artists:

  • Cheryl Quesnell
  • Brianna Brumfield
  • Karien Balluff
  • Nataliya Ivanovna
  • Deanna Smit
  • Kyung Lee
  • Randy Hatfield
  • Carmen Rodolph
  • Daniel Buck
  • Bethann Shannon
  • Rachel Freeman

Club Advisor: Natalie Niblack
Invited Artist: Nicolette Harrington
Supporting Staff: Pui Wah Tang, Dale Harkness, and the husbands of Brianna and Carmen
Festival Staff: Lorie Hoffman, Rebecca Tracy
Contact Natalie Niblack for more information.


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Ballots in mail; drop boxes open Thursday

By Evan Smith
    
Ballots for the Aug. 5 primary election were mailed Wednesday from elections offices around the state,

Drop boxes in Lake Forest Park and other places around King County will be open to accept ballots around the clock from Thursday, July 17, through Election Day, Tuesday, Aug. 5, at 8pm.

A County elections spokeswoman said Wednesday that any registered voter in the county who doesn’t get a ballot by July 23 should call the county elections office at 206-296-VOTE.

Local voters’ pamphlets go out at about the same time as ballots by bulk mail to all residential addresses in the county.



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Shoreline Fire Department visits Camp Shoreline

Shoreline Fire visits Camp Shoreline
Photo courtesy Shoreline Parks and Recreation


The Shoreline Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department would like to thank the Shoreline Fire Department for visiting Camp Shoreline this week. The Fire Department paid campers a visit, educating them on fire safety and giving them an up close look at one of the fire trucks. This week at Camp Shoreline is entirely focused on emergency preparedness and our local heroes who help keep us safe in our community. Big thanks to Shoreline Fire Department!


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New Executive Director at Shoreline Chamber

Judy Smith, President of the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce, announced the hiring of Jan Vance as the Executive Director for the organization. 

"She brings 20 years of non-profit experience - 17 of which were served at the nearby Greater Edmonds Chamber of Commerce - with great success in many areas, including: Leadership, Board, volunteer and member recruitment, Critical thinking and problem solving, Event Management, Marketing, Operations, and Accounting. 
"The above skill set, paired with Jan's exceptional customer service and keen eye for organization, assure that she will be a great fit for our Chamber."


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Lake Forest Park street overlay project starts mid-August

Asphalt Project Overlay Vicinity Map

Residents may expect temporary traffic delays and parking restrictions with the City’s annual asphalt overlay project, scheduled to run between mid-August and mid-September. Work dates are determined by the contractor and will be updated on the City website once known.

All cities make an effort to keep pavement in good condition, especially for heavily used and aging streets. Citizens may experience some inconvenience on the streets shown below. Drivers along these routes may have noticed Public Works crews’ pre-paving preparations during the past few weeks. When you see them, please be careful, slow down, and “give ‘em a brake.”

Affected roadways are:
  • NE 160th Street, between 35th Avenue NE and City Limits; 
  • NE 178th Street, between SR 104 and Brookside Boulevard NE; and 
  • 40th Place NE, between 35th Avenue NE and 45th Place NE. 

Transportation Improvement Board funding was secured for NE 178th Street and 40th Place NE, increasing the scope of this year’s program.

Main phases of the project are:
  • Grinding – fewer than three days to complete, momentary traffic delays;
  • Paving – approximately three days to complete, traffic delays of approximately 20 minutes anticipated;
  • Street Surface Markings – approximately three hours to complete, momentary traffic delays.

Temporary parking restrictions, where necessary, will be handled by placement of dated “No Parking” barricades. Cars parked along overlay streets during the restricted times will be towed at the owner’s expense and will result in project delays.

The City says "We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in helping city staff maintain our streets. For questions please call the Lake Forest Park Public Works Department, at 206-368-5440, Ext. 125."

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Shoreline City Manager's Report - week of 7-14-2014

From Shoreline City Manager Debbie Tarry
Update for Week of 7/14/2014

Council Meetings
July 14
·         Dinner Meeting: King County Rabies Vaccination Report. The City receives animal control services from Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC). One of the underlying goals of the contract term is to increase revenue into the animal control system. Norm Alberg, Director of King County Records and Licensing Services Division (oversees RASKC), and Dr. Gene Mueller, Manager of RASKC, presented information about a potential mandatory rabies vaccination reporting program that can be used to assist in tracking whether animals have been appropriately licensed.
·         Regular Meeting
o   Appointment of Lauren Smith as a Youth Member to the Shoreline Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Board
o   Discussion of 2014 Development Code Amendments: The Planning Commission has reviewed a number of proposed Development Code Amendments and held a Public Hearing on the amendments on June 5, 2014. Most of the proposed Development Code amendments are “housekeeping” amendments, aimed at “cleaning up” the code and are more administrative in nature. There are a few amendments that could change policy direction including the Seattle Golf Club’s requested amendments to exempt golf courses from the clearing and grading provisions of the code and restricting a property owner from adding on to a home that is currently nonconforming to set backs without bringing the home into conformance with the Development Code. The Planning Commission recommended against the request from the Seattle Golf Club that was brought forward by the Planning Director and instead recommended a broader context in the future. The broader concept would be to develop language in the City’s code for Vegetation Management Plans and then work with applicants to develop plans that would meet the code requirements. This would be a work item requiring additional personnel and financial resources for professional service contracts. There may be merit in developing opportunities for Vegetation Management Plans, as this would alleviate the need for individual permits in applicable areas, but given current priorities it would require authorization for an additional dedicated staff person and budget for required professional services. Council is scheduled to adopt the Development Code amendments on August 11, 2014.
o   Public Defender Case Weighting Policy: In June of 2012, the Washington State Supreme Court adopted new standards for indigent defense. The standards allow for “case counting” and case weighting. Staff explained the new standards and provided recommendations for implementing the states mandated caseload limits.
July 21
·         No Dinner Meeting
·         Regular Meeting
o   Authorizing the City Manager to obligate $246,000 of Surface Transportation Program grant funds for the 145th Street Route Development Plan.
o   Adoption of Ordinance No. 689 and 690: Concurrency and Impact Fees
o   Discussion of Sound Transit Long-Range Plan Comments: Sound Transit has released the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) on the Regional Transit Long-Range Plan (LRP) Update. The LRP outlines Sound Transit’s vision for high-capacity transit (HCT) in the urban areas of Snohomish, King, and Pierce Counties. The projects, programs, and services identified in the LRP will be used to develop future ballot measures for voter approval, such as ST3. Staff has reviewed the Draft SEIS and prepared a preliminary comment letter, which was reviewed by Council at the meeting.

Ronald Wastewater District Assumption – Boundary Review Board (BRB)
Last week, the Snohomish County Council voted to invoke jurisdiction in King County in addition to invoking in Snohomish County. The reason Snohomish County invoked jurisdiction in King County is that even though our notice to the King County BRB stated that the notice applied to the portion of the RWD in King County, the legal description included the entire District, including the portion in unincorporated Snohomish County. This had been the direction that was provided by the BRB, but we provided an amendment to both the Snohomish County and King County BRBs that the notice to each respective Board was related to the part of the District that is under their jurisdiction. We provided clarification to Woodway, Olympic View Water and Sewer District, and Snohomish County. Olympic View Water and Sewer District also invoked jurisdiction in King and Snohomish counties.

North City Water District Annexations
During the development of the NCWD Water System Plan Update, NCWD discovered that there were a couple of areas in Shoreline and one in Lake Forest Park that were receiving water service from the District, but they had not been annexed to the District. There are several homes along 1st Avenue NE east of I-5 from NE 167th Street to NE 174th Street that were not included in the petitions to annex to the water district in 1963 and 1967. The other area is Holyrood Cemetery and parcels west of 15th Ave NE from NE 195th Street to NE 190th Street. This area has also been receiving service from NCWD since the 1960s, but has not been officially annexed into the District. The District will be working to correct this over the next several months.

Fireworks in Shoreline
On July 4, the Police received 44 calls for service related to fireworks with 18 requiring a response (26 were canceled). In addition to the 18 calls requiring a response, there were two on-views (police sightings) related to fireworks. These calls were settled as follows: 5 – by contact, 2 – citation issued, 1 – confiscation, 6 – unable to locate, 3 – warning given, and 1 – handled by phone. Excluding July 4, between July 1 and July 7 the police received 37 calls for service related to fireworks.

Financial Update
First Quarter Financial Report: Total General Fund revenue collections for the first quarter of 2014 were $4.7 million (13% of budget). This is $0.5 million above the first quarter of 2013, when revenues were 11.8% of the budget. General Fund departmental expenditures in the first quarter of 2014 totaled $4,249,192, representing 14% of the 2014 budget. Expenditures were 2.7% less than the year-to-date projections.

Hidden Lake Feasibility Study Update
On Tuesday, July 1, staff conducted the second public meeting for the Hidden Lake Feasibility Study. The study determined that the primary source of material filling the lake was from slope failure in the south fork of Boeing Creek and that attempts to stop subsequent slope instability would be relatively futile. At the meeting the project team was able to discuss the management challenges and technical information on the current state of the watershed. Next steps include: continue the survey until July 18, Parks Board site visit on July 24, and Council presentation on August 25.

Key Contacts from the past week
·         Intergovernmental Relations Manager Scott MacColl and I met with Snohomish County Executive John Lovick. The purpose of our visit was to ask the Executive to provide us direction on the process that the County would require in developing an Interlocal Agreement for future annexation of Point Wells, to identify who the County’s point person would be for that process, and how could we work collaboratively to initiate these discussions. Executive Lovick agreed to meet with Stephen Clifton (Executive Director) and Clay White (Snohomish County Planning Director) to discuss these issues and then to follow-up with us. We also discussed the Ronald Wastewater District Assumption and what that means.
·         I attended the Hillwood Neighborhood Ice Cream Social event. They had a great turnout and the weather was perfect! Some City staff and Councilmember Salomon also attended.
·         Tonight I met with the Library Board to thank them for their service and share my City Manager Vision.

June 27 – Meridian Avenue Accident
On Friday, June 27, a car lost control on Meridian between 198th and 200th. The vehicle was heading southbound on Meridian, lost control, drifted onto the west side sidewalk, ultimately wiping out a residential fence and striking a tree. Last week I received the accident report stating that alcohol and drugs were involved. The driver was taken to Harborview. I was informed on Wednesday that the driver passed away as a result of a drug overdose, not from any injuries incurred in the accident. Also, during the week of the accident, and for several weeks leading up to it, we received several complaints from a resident concerned about speeding on Meridian and cut-through traffic related to Aurora. Police have been monitoring Meridian and have not experienced many speeding vehicles and our traffic engineers have indicated that speed has not been an issue along the corridor and that the minor arterial is operating as it should. Also we have confirmed with our Aurora contractor that Meridian is not a haul route for the Aurora project. There may be a period in early 2015 when we begin work on 200th in which there may be some impacts to Meridian as a result of the Aurora project, but this will be relatively short-term (two weeks) and there will be extensive communication with the neighborhood.

This and That
·         Business License Update: A total of 90 new licenses were issued with 34 being businesses located in Shoreline.
·         Aldercrest Demo: The Shoreline School District will be demolishing the old Aldercrest gymnasium and electrical building this summer. They hope to start the work in the next couple of weeks. There will be construction fences erected around those areas, but they will maintain access to the field area for the public.

Calendar Items
·         July 17, Kruckeberg Garden Foundation Event
·         July 30, Council of Neighborhood Leaders Picnic, 6:30-8:00 p.m., Shoreline Community College – Council is invited - please RSVP to Carolyn.


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