Photo: Hire a Hummer for the beach

Sunday, July 27, 2014

Hire a Hummer
Photo copyright Marc Weinberg

Photographer Marc Weinberg says, "Sunday there was a modest minus tide about noon and beach goers had the usual fun of exploring the tideland.  Some lucky people arrived in the chauffeur driven Hummer!"

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Back to School Fair: Shoreline School District


Back to School Fair: Shoreline School District

August 23, 2014
12:30 - 4:00pm
North City Building
816 NE 190th, Shoreline

The Back to School event is a community effort that provides school supplies, haircuts, and clothing assistance for families in the Shoreline School District who are living with a low income and/or experiencing circumstances in their life that make it challenging to prepare their children for going back to school in the fall.

To volunteer or view a list of needed items, visit the webpage or call the information line at 206-393-4916.


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Shoreline City Council Meetings Monday

Shoreline City Council Meetings

Monday, July 28, 2014 – Workshop Dinner Meeting 5:45 p.m.
Topic/Guest: King County Sheriff John Urquhart

Monday, July 28, 2014 – Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Agenda Highlights

  • Proclamation of National Night Out Against Crime
  • Authorization to Enter into an Agreement with ATT for Cell Tower Installation at Twin Ponds Park
  • Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with SCORE Correctional Facility
  • Approval of Shoreline Veterans Recognition Memorial at City Hall
  • Executive Session: Litigation – RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)

Link to full Agenda

Comment on Agenda items

Shoreline City Councilmembers serve staggered four-year terms; roughly half the Council is up for election every two years. All Councilmembers are "at-large" meaning that they serve the City as a whole as opposed to a specific district.

The City Council chooses a Mayor and Deputy Mayor from among its members at the first meeting of the new year following an election.

Current council:

  • Mayor Shari Winstead
  • Deputy Mayor Chris Eggen
  • Will Hall
  • Doris McConnell
  • Keith McGlashan
  • Chris Roberts
  • Jesse Salomon


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Quick Start Shoreline - Tuesday, July 29

Join the business community at Quick-Start on Tuesday July 29, 2014 from 12:00 to 1:30pm at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Avenue N. for the third of a four part series that will continue throughout the year.

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


Entrepreneurial Leadership

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

A four part series:
  1. Feb. 18 Coaching Tool Kit for Leaders                                                   
  2. May 27 Developing Leadership Competencies                                         
  3. July 29 Overcoming Leadership Challenges                                             
  4. Dec 9 Social and Environment Leadership  

The speed which business runs today, the measures of complexity, diversity, and uncertainty all seem to be occurring at the same time. This can be difficult for leaders to comprehend or to even have the capacity to address.

These challenges present leaders a volume of choices. These choices require an understanding of change; disguised as opportunity - solutions can be as close as your employees. The question becomes, how can leaders enable the genius in others?

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

Greg Price
Greg Price is an Assistant Professor for City University of Seattle managing their Master of Arts in Leadership and the Human Resource programs.

He is also co-owner of a 26-year old Seattle-based and family-owned, publishing company called Outdoors NW. Currently pursuing a doctorate degree in Organizational Leadership, he is presently focusing his research on entrepreneurial leadership.

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


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Shoreline Planning Commission to discuss development regs for 185th St Station

Shoreline Planning Commission
Thursday, August 7, 2014 - Regular Meeting
7 p.m.
Council Chamber

Agenda Highlights

  • Development Regulations for the 185th Street Light Rail Station Subarea
Full agenda here

Link to full Packet

Comment on Agenda items

The Shoreline Planning Commission consists of seven residents and/or property owners appointed by the City Council. Members serve for a four year term.

Current members:
  1. Chair Keith Scully
  2. Vice Chair Easton Craft
  3. Jack Malek
  4. William Montero 
  5. David Maul
  6. Donna Moss
  7. Terri Strandberg

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Death notices as of July 21, 2014

Obituaries are condensed biographies of people's lives, written by the people who loved them. Like a memorial service, they tell us things we may not have known about the person, and may leave us wishing we had known them better.


Donald G. Brown  1924-2014 He attended the old Lake Forest Park Elementary and went to Roosevelt High School before there were local high schools. He joined the Navy in 1942 for WWII and was part of the D-Day Invasion. He had a career in the airline industry, eventually founding a company that produced airplane parts. He designed and built the family home in Sheridan Heights. After the children were raised, Don and Jeanne spent their time in California and cruising on their boat - but they never missed a Husky football home game.

Brady Michael Douglas  1969-2014  Graduated from Shorecrest and majored in communications at EWU. Spent most of his career as a TV news reporter and anchorman. His last job was as a physicians' liaison in Brownsville, TX.

Barbara Johnson Bryant  1917-2014 She earned a bachelor's degree from Smith College in 1937 and a master's from Columbia University in 1939. Barbara followed her parents to Seattle in 1942. She served with the Red Cross in Japan for two years at the end of WWII. She then worked for the US Consulate in Manilla, where she met an RAF pilot from Scotland. They married in Seattle and built their home in Shoreline. She returned to school for teaching credentials and taught in the Edmonds School District until she retired in 1977. She sang with Seattle Symphony Chorale and supported multiple arts organizations including Innis Arden Friends of the Arts. The last seven years of her life were spent at Crista Senior Living in Shoreline.

Paulette S. Cziske  1943-2014  Resided in north Seattle, Shoreline, and Hansville. A long-time volunteer with the Boy Scouts of America, Chief Seattle Council.

James Frank Bell  1927-2014  Long time member and designer of St. Stephen's Lutheran church of Shoreline.

Gail R. Lanier  1927-20014  A memorial service was held at Cristwood in Shoreline.

Roy G. Morgan 1935-2014  Long-time Shoreline resident and volunteer. In the 1970s Roy was the Vice President and President of Richmond-Highlands Athletic Association (RHAA). Many local people will remember him as their coach. "Those who knew him knew he was a mountain of a man, a true southern gentleman, a hero, chauffeur, chief pancake maker, and friend to many." Remembrances to Richmond Junior Football.

Jeffrey Lee Schmidt  1955-2014  Services held at Bethel Lutheran Church for Shoreline resident Jeff Schmidt. Jeff and his wife were both dancers at Barclay-Shelton in Edmonds, performing with the troupe and performing in local dance groups. He was a member of the Corvette club with his 1972 Stingray.

Michael Robert Kercheval 1953-2014  Mike married Sandy Brezarich in 1988 and they raised their two children in Lake Forest Park. Professionally, he created tracking systems for the transportation industry.

Jay A. Anema  1932-2014  Memorials to Shoreline Christian School in Shoreline. He was very involved with his church, First Seattle CRC.

Brian D. Rowland  1956-2014  1975 Shorecrest graduate. Involved in sports from age 9, he was an avid fan of the Seahawks and Huskies.


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On the Mayor's mind: practical reasons for Shopping Shoreline

On the Mayor's Mind
July 28, 2014
By Shoreline Mayor Shari Winstead

Last week the Shoreline Area News shared an article from the Seattle Times, about one of our local restaurants, Grinders. (see article here)

The focus of the article was the difficulties businesses in the Aurora construction zone encounter. 

On June 14, I wrote an article about the importance of patronizing our Shoreline Aurora Avenue restaurants, especially as we enter this last phase of the Aurora Redevelopment project. If you missed it, I hope you will take a moment to read my article

Last week’s article focusing on Grinders got me thinking (again), how can we help people to really understand why it is so important to shop in Shoreline. I believe you can find almost anything you need or want in Shoreline. Sure, it’s nice to go to dinner in Edmonds or shop at Alderwood or downtown Seattle. But make those instances the exception, not the rule. And here’s why.

On every purchase, you pay almost 10% sales tax. Most of that goes to the state, the county, and other government agencies, with only about .85% staying Shoreline. In real numbers, if you spend $200 on taxable items at Costco, $1.70 goes to Shoreline.

What does Shoreline do with that money? Those are the dollars used for filling pot holes, sweeping the streets, funding police officers, and maintaining the parks, just to name a few. (And if you are really interested in where your tax dollars go, join us for the annual City budget process, starting on October 13. (We always hope to have interested citizens attend these meetings, but often the Council chambers are empty.)

I know that $1.70 doesn’t seem like much – but have you ever seen how many people are in Costco on a Saturday – most probably spending more than $200. Very quickly, that $1.70 adds up.

So now you want to know how much some of these services cost, don’t you?

  • To sweep the street in front of your house one time, it costs about $1.85 (that one $200 trip to Costco).  (Street sweeping is important to keep our water clean and help manage debris).
  • For one police officer to spend 30 minutes responding to a call for help, it costs approximately $43.  It takes one resident to spend a little over $5,000 in Shoreline to pay for this time or 50 residents to spend $100 each.  (Ever bought a new car in Shoreline?  We receive a major amount of sales tax revenues from car dealerships.  Embrace them!
  • To maintain one acre of park land it costs approximately $3,700 per year.  One person would need to spend $450,000 to generate $3,700 in sales tax or 4,500 residents spending $100 each in Shoreline.
Basically, if you choose to shop in Edmonds, Lynnwood, or Seattle, you are helping pay for these services – in another city! And that’s okay, sometimes it’s even necessary. Just be aware that you can choose where your tax dollars go- by where you shop.

Besides keeping our sales tax in our City, the extra bonus is that shopping Shoreline also generates local jobs, reduces environmental impacts, and creates (more of) our great community!

I challenge you to shop Shoreline. If you live on the east side, try the North City Bistro and Wine Bar. If you live on the west side, try Streetzeria in Richmond Beach. Shoreline is bigger than just your neighborhood, or even Aurora Avenue. If we want our City to thrive, if we want more and different businesses, we have to show business owners that we will support them. Regardless of if the street happens to be a construction zone for a few months.

 See you somewhere in Shoreline!

Updated 7-28-2014 10:21pm

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Don't touch the harbor seal pups

Harbor Seal pup at PAWS Wildlife Center

At PAWS Wildlife Center they are busy rehabilitating their first Harbor Seal pup of the season.

Do you know what to do if you come across a lone pup on one of our beaches? For their safety and yours, do not touch!
The mother leaves the pup high in the sand, while she goes out to hunt. The pup is fine, as long as people leave it alone.

However, if you believe a seal pup or other marine mammal is clearly in distress or injured, find out how to get the right help here.


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New watercolor exhibit open in Kenmore


The Arts of Kenmore
Gallery at Kenmore City Hall
18120 68th Ave NE, Kenmore

The Art of Watercolor

Through September 12, 2014

Featuring works by: 

Traci Bixby, Cecile Disenhouse, Christine Forcucci, Terri Gordon,
Joan Hendricks, Don King, Deborah Knetzger,
Peter Lentini, Che Lopez, Gail Martinez, Lynnea Mattson,
Beverly McDonald, Darcy Joy Mertz,
Nichole Stremlow Monahan, Pamela Seaberg,
Jan Tervonen, Suze Woolf and Chihiro Yabe


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Local residents in Obliteride ride to obliterate cancer


Obliteride is a fund-raiser for the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, said to be one of the top cancer research institutes in the world.

Participants choose a bicycle route from 25, 50, 100, and 150 mile options, then create teams and collect pledges from family, friends, co-workers, and the general public.

The ride takes place August 8-10, 2014, with all rides either starting or ending at Magnuson Park in north Seattle.

Last year the routes went through Lake Forest Park and Kenmore, but this year they all go south and east.

The event begins with a party in Gas Works Park on Friday, August 8. Riders on the 150 mile route start out on Saturday morning and the rest leave Sunday August 10.

Two local riders share their stories.

Chris Varley from Shoreline has Multiple Myeloma and is riding the 25-mile Obliteride route along with his wife, Patti. They rode in the inaugural Obliteride last year just three months after he received a stem cell transplant. He still has some cancer cells and is hoping the treatment he receives at SCCA fueled by research at Fred Hutch will keep him alive.

He says "I ride because I can!" Read his story here.

Curtis Westberg of Lake Forest Park
Curtis Westberg of Lake Forest Park beat cancer 4 years ago and now wants to help others do the same by supporting Obliteride. He is riding the 50-mile route.

Curtis says "This cancer stuff is everywhere and anything we can do to contribute to putting an end to it is a good thing." Read his statement here.


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Jean Bryant honored by Lake Forest Park

Mayor Mary Jane Goss (left)
honored Jean Bryant
On July 24, at the meeting of the Lake Forest Park City Council, a proclamation was made honoring civic volunteer and local poet Jean Bryant as "outstanding Citizen Poet."

Jean will be familiar to readers of the Shoreline Area News for her frequent contributions of poetry, often inspired by animal photos submitted by other readers.

Mayor Mary Jane Goss made the presentation, which refers to Jean's volunteer activities with the City, schools, and poetry.

Jean provided the winning name for the City's newest park - Whispering Willow.

The proclamation declares that Jean is being "recognized and honored for her dedication and commitment to the spirit of the community and to the City of Lake Forest Park."




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Cat of the Week: Truffle

Truffles would like to be an only cat
Image K.A.Moore Photography

If you are looking to adopt only one kitty, Truffle is the one for you.

This playful, curious, and gentle young girl loves people, but prefers to be the queen of the house.

Come meet Truffle at Seattle Area Feline Rescue located at 14717 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline 98133.

  • Open Fridays, 2 to 8 pm,
  • Saturday/Sundays noon to 6 pm.
  • Monday and Tuesday - 2 to 8 pm
  • Closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays.


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25% off tickets for Seattle Musical Theatre production of Urinetown

Saturday, July 26, 2014




STARTING TODAY
BUY TICKETS 25% OFF!!

Just use the DISCOUNT CODE "TOILET" when you purchase your tickets online, and we'll take 25% off of the ticket price. To purchase, click here
  
SALE ENDS MONDAY!!

This irreverent, hilarious, and ultimately touching piece is set in a drought-plagued town where water is so scarce that toilets are controlled by an evil corporation. Satirizing the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, bureaucracy, corporate mismanagement, municipal politics, and the Broadway musical form itself, Urinetown was game-changer upon its release in 2001 - and is perfect fodder for the crews at Balagan and SMT.  Directed by Balagan Executive Director and founder Jake Groshong.

Urinetown runs August 8-24 in SMT's theater at Magnussen Park.

Age recommendation: 13 and older for sexual references and adult themes.


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All activities in a day: lots happening this weekend

It's  the weather, of course. When you can only plan on about eight weeks of warm weather with no rain, all festivals, events, concerts, fairs, and outdoor events get crowded in together. And some weekends seem to be more popular than others.

This is one of those weekends. Just look at the Saturday line-up.

Northwest SolarFest - renewable energy and sustainable living fair - 10am - 5pm

Pinky's Passion for a Parkinson's Cure - Walk to the Future - 10am - 3pm

Tour de Terrace - community festival - 8:30am to midnight

Seafair Torchlight activities 12 noon to 6, parade at 7:30pm



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Destinations: Seafair Torchlight Parade Saturday, July 26

Alaska Airlines Seafair Torchlight Parade 
Saturday, July 26 - Seattle Center/4th Avenue/Downtown Seattle

Everybody loves a Parade - and none is more magical, musical and thrilling than Torchlight Night. 
This magnificent parade will include giant helium balloons, precision drill teams representing local communities, equestrian units, comical clowns, swashbuckling pirates and heart-pounding bands playing all your favorite tunes. 

Now in its 65th year the Torchlight Parade offers something for everyone. Young and old will make their way to downtown Seattle early Saturday morning and stake a curbside seat along the two-and-a-half mile route hours before the 7:30 p.m. start. 

Many people attend the parade to cheer on family members and friends. Still others attend the Torchlight Parade because it represents a civic celebration rich in tradition, one that instills a feeling of excitement with every drum beat. For one magical night, the city comes together in the heart of downtown to celebrate a variety of entertainment that makes the Alaska Airlines Seafair Torchlight Parade a truly special evening.

Seafair Torchlight Night Schedule
Seattle Center Seafair Torchlight FanFest - 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Michelob ULTRA Seafair Torchlight Run - 6:30 p.m.
Alaska Airlines Seafair Torchlight Parade - 7:30 p.m. 



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Do you recognize anything? Trailer for film shot at Shorecrest

Here's the trailer for Laggies, the Lynn Shelton film starring Keira Knightly, which was shot partially at the old Shorecrest High School.

Lots of iconic Seattle shots including the Space Needle and floating bridges.

The Shoreline Film Office helped facilitate the locations in Shoreline.


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Plans announced to rehabilitate former Saint Edward Seminary building in Kenmore

Saint Edward Seminary building

The City of Kenmore announced this week to the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission its intention to work with State Parks to support the efforts of Daniels Real Estate to preserve, rehabilitate and activate the former Saint Edward Seminary building. The iconic building, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, is located at Saint Edward State Park in Kenmore and has been largely vacant since 1976. The City of Kenmore is proposing to play an active role with State Parks to ensure a long-term lease to rehabilitate and reuse the building.

Seattle-based developer Daniels Real Estate has stepped forward with an interest in rehabilitating the building to its former use and grandeur. Daniels Real Estate is also in early conversations with Bastyr University to discuss potential ways the school might be involved. Bastyr, whose main campus is surrounded by Saint Edward State Park, is Kenmore’s largest employer.

Kevin Daniels, President of Daniels Real Estate, is a trustee for the National Trust for Historic Preservation and a local real estate investor well known for high-profile projects that focus on community revitalization and adaptive reuse of historic structures. In Seattle, Daniels’ portfolio includes the adaptive reuse of the downtown Sears & Roebuck store, now the headquarters for Starbucks and the largest certified LEED building in the U.S. His portfolio also includes restoration of Union Station, now headquarters for Sound Transit and preservation of the First United Methodist Church, part of Daniel’s Fifth + Columbia Tower.

The 300+ acres of Saint Edward State Park includes undeveloped Lake Washington waterfront, forest and trails, and will likely remain in the stewardship of the Washington State Parks system. Though the exact parameters for the potential lease area have yet to be determined, it would be proximate to the seminary and adjacent buildings. As is typical for rehabilitation of significant historic structures, some space in the seminary would likely be set aside for public access and interpretive areas.

“Saving the historic seminary building in a way that promotes sustainability and environmental values while enhancing the local economy is a huge opportunity for the City, and we are ready to be a helpful partner in this effort,” said Mayor David Baker. “The team that has stepped forward is truly high caliber, with strong community ties as well as national prominence.”

In this scenario, the end product would be the rehabilitation of the seminary to its original use as classroom and student residential space— two uses that are needed by Bastyr University and are included in the University’s Master Plan that was approved by the City of Kenmore in 2009. Bastyr University moved its main campus to its current location in 1996 through the purchase of the 51-acre campus that was originally Saint Thomas Seminary, from the Seattle Archdiocese in 2005.

Instead of constructing new buildings and expanding the physical footprint on the Bastyr campus that is essentially surrounded by the state park, the 80,000-square-foot Saint Edward Seminary building would serve as a new university building. As an example of smart land use practices and sustainability, this project would preserve open space and natural features while breathing life back into an existing and historic structure.


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Prenatal Yoga at Richmond Beach Yoga

Instructor Kristin Stevens
Beginning in August, Richmond Beach Yoga will offer an ongoing Prenatal Yoga class. This class will be on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:45pm in the East Studio starting August 5th.

Taught by Kristen Stevens, prenatal yoga incorporates asana with breathing techniques and meditation to support women through their pregnancy. It is a powerful tool to relieve aches and pains associated with pregnancy, at the same time building strength and stamina to prepare for the birth process.

Students will also enjoy restorative poses and other tools to prepare physically, mentally, and emotionally. This class also offers the support of other moms in a safe, non-judgmental environment to cultivate a sense of bonding and community. This class is appropriate for all level students, with modifications to fit each student.

Drop-in for $16 or purchase a Class Card for a discount.

This class is not included in RBY Membership and the $20/20 Intro does not apply. Visit the website for more information.



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Tour de Terrace this weekend in Mountlake Terrace

The parade is over, but there are many
activities Saturday and Sunday

The big city celebration in Mountlake Terrace is underway this weekend, July 26-27, the Tour de Terrace. Most events are at the Evergreen Playfield, 22205 56th Ave West in Mountlake Terrace. There is a carnival, street fair, hands on art booth for kids, and fireworks Saturday night.
Tour de Terrace is the Seafair-Sanctioned, summer festival for Mountlake Terrace and neighboring communities. Presented by a small group of dedicated volunteers, this festival was created in 1993 to generate community spirit and pride. We invite families, businesses and visitors to celebrate in this family oriented, fun-filled festival.
  • Friday saw the pancake breakfast and big parade.
  • Saturday 9am to 3pm is the Classic Car, Truck, and Motorcycle show. Located on the grass field next to the Carnival at Evergreen Playfield Complex, trucks and motorcycles compete in sixteen classes for trophies. The Best of Show trophy is awarded to the overall favorite, as selected by a people’s choice vote.Voting opens at 9am and closes at 1pm to allow time for the tabulating of the ballots. Trophies are awarded at approximately 3pm.
  • 5K run and walk on Saturday starts and 8:30am. The $25 entry fee is a fundraiser for local elementary schools.
  • The Tour de Terrace BBQ Championship runs from July 25 through 27 at Evergreen Playfield Complex.
  • Music on Saturday and Sunday on the main stage at the Evergreen Playfield (schedule below)

Fireworks Saturday around 10pm

July 26-27 BBQ and Chili

This is a major BBQ cooking competition sanctioned by and subject to the rules of the Pacific Northwest Barbecue Association (PNWBA). Included in the festivities is the Tour de Terrace Chili Competition, sanctioned by the Chili Association Society International, Inc. (CASI).

This is an open competition where all contestants will be using their culinary talents to vie for cash prizes and awards. Teams and judges come from the entire Pacific Northwest including Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, California, and Canada.

Five thousand dollars in prize money has been donated by Frontier Communications for this inaugural event. Proceeds will support the Mountlake Terrace Friends of the Arts.

Tasting is available both days.

Music stage - Evergreen Playfield

Saturday (7/26)

12:00pm-1:40pm Greg Murat
2:00pm to 3:40pm Ashley Durant
4:00pm to 5:40pm Medicine Hat
6:00pm to 7:40pm Chris Eger Band
8:00pm to 11:00pm The Hipsters
Sunday (7/27)

12:00pm to 1:40pm Scott Lindemuth
2:00pm to 3:40pm Little Bill
4:00pm to 6:00pm The Geoffrey Castle Band


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PAWS rescues 33 cats from Shoreline hoarder

Friday, July 25, 2014

From our news partner Lynnwood Today

When 33 cats needed help, PAWS was there to answer the call.

Late last week, PAWS took in 33 cats, who were rescued from a hoarder’s home in Shoreline. Seventeen more are set to arrive next week.

In the first large group, PAWS discovered two mother cats with newborns. There was also a group of 6 month old kittens, along with teenage and adult cats.

All cats have been given thorough health checks. PAWS staff reports they are eating well, using litter boxes, and opening up to human interaction despite their initial nervousness towards people.

“PAWS staff and volunteers are trained to handle all types of animals when they arrive at PAWS,” said Kay Joubert, Director of Companion Animal Services at PAWS. “These little guys have lived through a tumultuous time so we got to work instantly on their rehabilitation.”
Noting the animals’ resilience, Joubert said, “They softened very quickly to human kindness and now they’re opening up and showing more personality and affection every day.”

Many of the felines are now available for adoption. Interested new pet parents are encouraged to seek out Misty, a four-year old female, Jacob, a 10-month old male and Kale, a 2-year old male.

More cats will be added to the ‘ready for adoption’ list as they recover and are ready to find their new forever home. Due to the influx of new animals as well as the arrival of more next week, PAWS is seeking help from the community.

The organization needs residents to step up and become foster parents to temporarily house one of these special felines. Interested parties can find out details about fostering by calling 425-787-2500, ex 822. Information on fostering here.

PAWS – Progressive Animal Welfare Society - provides shelter service for both Shoreline and Lake Forest Park. The shelter is located in Lynnwood. 425-787-2500.



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Cooking Local: Shop for Fava Beans at the Farmers' Market



Fava Beans
Text and Photos by Greta Hardin

The Favas are on their way, and they come with a super simple, introductory recipe. As simple is this recipe is, it was one of the later things I tried in my local vegetable adventure. I blame lima beans for my delayed introduction to favas. I was a complete non-fan of lima beans, or at least the frozen lima beans I had to eat as a child. The particular grainy mushiness of the limas had set me up to believe any large beans were doomed to be the same way. After a few extremely pleasant and tasty encounters with Gigante beans I now know the off-putting texture had more to do with preparation than any virtue, or lack thereof, in the lima beans themselves.


Lima beans aside, the fava beans in their mildly fuzzy, well-padded pods are immature and will have a texture much closer to edamame (those green soy-beans you get at Japanese Restaurants and Sushi Bars), though the flavor is quite different – and most excellent.

Fava beans are a bit of a project since they are “Old World” beans and thus have a skin over the bean that is tough and not pleasant to eat once the beans get above a certain size. Garbanzos and soy beans fall into this rough group. “New World” beans can have edible pods - think snow peas or green beans – and while they still have a skin over the seed, it is so thin we eat it without noticing.

All that detail means that to get the goodies in a fava bean, there’s popping open pods, shucking, and then some peeling. But the little guys are so tasty, it is completely worth the trouble.


Here’s a basic recipe for cooking favas on a grill, and make a fun, finger friendly vegetable to accompany cookouts. This also leaves the tedious work to the individual eaters.

Grilled Fava Beans

Ingredients:
  • Fava Bean Pods – 4-6 per person
  • Salt
Equipment:

  • Grill
  • Plates
  • Somewhere to put the non-edible parts
Prep:
  • Rinse the pods if they need it.
Cook:
  1. On a heated grill (or a sauté pan with a little oil) place the pods on and cook until the pods are soft and wilted – often with black marks.
  2. Let the pods cool until they can be picked up. Use the stem to pull the string off the side of the pod. Pull out the beans and peel the light green skin off the darker green and extremely tasty bean inside. Sprinkle with a little salt and eat them all up!
Note: You can also shuck the beans raw, blanch them in boiling water for about 3-4 minutes and they pop out of their skin with a quick squeeze.

Now that you’ve met fava beans you can use them for lots of things. I like them in a beet and sweet lettuce salad with a really garlicky vinaigrette.

For that recipe, visit my blog

Saturday June 14th - October 4th
The Shoreline Farmers Market at Shoreline City Hall
Top level of the Parking Structure (Free Parking underneath)
17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline

Sunday May 11th - October 26th
The Lake Forest Park Farmers Market at Third Place Commons
Lower Level Parking Lot (Free Parking in surrounding spots and in the upper lot)
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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Plastic film recycling challenge begins August 1 in Lake Forest Park


The City of Lake Forest Park will host a plastic film recycling challenge for six months starting Friday, August 1, 2014.

There will be three bins in total (two located outside of City Hall on the lower level, northeast corner of Town Center, and one located inside of the Town Center, for collection of these plastic materials.

Recyclable materials include:
Grocery bags
Bread bags 
Case overwrap
Dry cleaning bags
Newspaper sleeves
Ice bags
Wood pellet bags
Ziploc and other reclosable bags
Produce bags
Bubble wrap
Salt bags
Cereal bags

All materials must be clean. If the City recycles enough plastic film, a free recycled bench by Trex will be donated for Whispering Willow Park.

"Thank you to volunteers on the Environmental Quality Commission for collecting, transporting and tabulating plastic collections totals."

Town Center is at the intersection of Ballinger Way and Bothell Way.


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No rate surcharge for Seattle City Light customers

Boundary Dam spillway
Photo courtesy Seattle City Light

Improved water conditions in the rivers that power Seattle City Light’s hydroelectric dams are brightening the utility’s financial forecasts and helping to hold down costs for customers.

“While energy markets and hydroelectric power generation can be volatile, these improved conditions should avoid any rate surcharges for our customers for the foreseeable future,” General Manager and CEO Jorge Carrasco said.

The latest federal river flow models project more water being available for City Light’s Boundary and Skagit hydroelectric projects as well as the Bonneville Power Administration dams where City Light gets a slice of the output. More water means more electricity the utility can sell. Even with already low electricity prices dropping a bit recently, the increased power supply should mean more revenue for City Light.

The bottom line is a $2.7 million boost for City Light compared to June forecasts.

City Light now expects to earn $89.4 million from sales of electricity to other utilities, exceeding the amount called for in its 2014 budget. That is a significant change from January, when poor snowpack conditions suggested that City Light might not meet its budgeted revenue, which could have triggered surcharges on our customer-owners.

As a result of the improved conditions, City Light expects to avoid any rate surcharges through October 2017, which is as far as the utility’s forecasts project. Those forecasts are based on average water years in the future.

“To further reduce the risk of customer surcharges, our recently updated Strategic Plan steadily reduces the amount of money we depend on in our budget from sales of electricity to other utilities,” Carrasco said. “The goal is to continue providing low, predictable energy costs for our customers.”

Seattle City Light is the 10th largest public electric utility in the United States. It has some of the lowest cost customer rates of any urban utility, providing reliable, renewable and environmentally responsible power to about 750,000 Seattle area residents. City Light has been greenhouse gas neutral since 2005, the first electric utility in the nation to achieve that distinction.


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Shoreline Fire starts drop in play time Friday at Children's Safety Center

Take your children to the Safety Center Friday
Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire

The Shoreline Fire Children's Safety Center will be open Friday, July 25 from 10:00 to 12:00 for Drop-in Play Time. Families with children of all ages are welcome.

The Safety Center runs year-around as a destination for Pre-K field trips. However, this summer they are trying the drop-in play time as a way of getting to know families with young children in Shoreline Fire's response area.    

To keep up with other happenings at Shoreline Fire, log on and  "like" their Facebook page!  

The Safety Center is located in the vintage firehouse at 1851 NW 195th Street in Richmond Beach. Parking is limited.

The Safety Center is a cooperative project of Shoreline Fire Department, Shoreline Firefighters Association, and Shoreline International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 1760.


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Photo: Mine's the biggest!

Thursday, July 24, 2014

Photo by Debbie Seger

Debbie Seger got a photo of what has to be the biggest rain puddle in the area, during the downpour on Wednesday, July 23, 2014.

This is the low spot on the road on 6th Ave NE in Shoreline -- and there's actually a drain under all that water.


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Sound Transit invites comments on Long-Range Plan

Now is the time to comment on Sound Transit’s Long-Range Plan Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (Draft SEIS) released last month.

If you haven’t already, now is your chance to provide a written comment or take a quick online survey. All input must be submitted electronically or postmarked by July 28, 2014.

There are several great ways to provide comments on the Draft SEIS.
What process is underway? And, what happens next?
Last fall, thousands of residents expressed interest in regional mass transit as the Sound Transit Board kicked off a process to update the Long-Range Plan. Those comments shaped the Draft SEIS which is now available for public review. Updating the Long-Range Plan later this year provides the framework for potential future mass transit expansion—now is your opportunity to comment on the Draft SEIS and share your regional transit priorities. Sound Transit is currently on its way to completing more than 30 miles of light rail extensions that voters approved for funding in 2008. Your comments on the Draft SEIS will help the Sound Transit Board identify future transit expansions after the light rail extensions are complete in 2023.

What is the regional Long-Range Plan? 
The Long-Range Plan serves as the blueprint for how the Central Puget Sound region can use mass transit expansions to protect and promote its mobility, economy, and environment. Updating the plan will address how to respond to rising demand and congestion as our population grows by about one million people by 2040. Future ballot measures will be shaped by the plan.

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Concert at Animal Acres next Wednesday evening

Aaron Crawford in Animal Acres Wednesday

Concert in Pfingst Animal Acres Park Wednesday, July 30, 2014 7:00pm to 8:30pm

Join your friends, family and neighbors in gathering for a concert in Pfingst Animal Acres Park on a beautiful summer day. Musician Aaron Crawford and his five piece band will be performing americana /country music for all to enjoy. Crawford calls the Pacific Northwest home and draws inspiration from nearly every musical genre.

The concerts in the park series is organized by the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council and is funded by the cities of Lake Forest Park and Shoreline.

Animal Acres Park is located at NE 178th St. and Brookside Blvd, Lake Forest Park


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Puget Sound Regional Council releases study on impacts of proposed coal terminal

The Puget Sound Regional Council released a new study today that evaluates the economic effects of the proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal on the central Puget Sound region.

Pacific International Terminals' (a subsidiary of SSA Marine) proposed terminal would be a dry bulk commodity export-import facility at Cherry Point, Washington, approximately 100 miles north of Seattle. The proposed terminal expects to result in an additional 18 trains per day, each 1.6 miles long, between the Powder River Basin in Montana and Wyoming through Washington State.  The terminal is expected to primarily transfer coal to ships for export.

"The PSRC's regional land use, economic development and transportation planning supports the vital role of international trade in our region's economy.  We also recognize the importance of our railways in keeping our seaports competitive.  That's why we need to stay on top of changes that could impact our economy and communities up and down the Sound," said Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy, President of the PSRC.

The study found that most of the proposed terminal's direct economic benefits accrue to Whatcom County. 

Much of the direct costs to King, Pierce and Snohomish counties would be related to increased train traffic - traffic delays at rail crossings and infrastructure improvements.

The study assessed long term traffic impacts. Findings include: 
  • Gateway Pacific Terminal traffic impacts due to increased times for passing trains would vary on the BNSF Railway mainline by an increase of 41 percent in Steilacoom to 147 percent in Marysville, with a regional average 65 percent increase.
  • The amount of additional time roads could be blocked by Gateway Pacific Terminal trains would range from 38 minutes to one hour and 26 minutes per day.
  • The study found that 34 of 101 rail crossings within the region could potentially benefit from mitigation related to Gateway Pacific Terminal impacts. 
  • Grade separation (new under crossings or overcrossings) can be a desirable solution.  Grade separation projects would likely cost between approximately $50 million and $200 million each - predominately public funds.
  • The study identified 21 crossings in the region where additional waits for trains could impact the delivery of emergency response service due to close proximity to fire stations or emergency medical facilities.
  • The study found that low income and minority population in Kent and Seattle would have the highest disproportionate impacts from train operations.  Low income and minority populations in Everett, Auburn, Algona, Pacific and Fife would also be impacted by the additional trains travelling to and from the proposed terminal.
  • The study also found that the region's economy depends on robust rail service and that demands for increased service, for both freight and passengers, is likely to increase regardless of whether the Gateway project is approved and built.

The PSRC retained a consultant team to provide a comprehensive, independent evaluation of the economic effects of the proposed Gateway terminal on King, Pierce, Snohomish and Kitsap counties.

The study's two main purposes are to: 
  1. Better inform decision-makers and the public regarding the effects of the proposed terminal for the central Puget Sound region in advance of the project's draft environmental impact statement due next year, and
  2.  Inform ongoing transportation planning within the region. 

The study looked at the incremental economic effects of the Gateway project - it did not evaluate emerging issues related to proposed additional crude oil shipments by rail. 

The study indicates that the proposed terminal could impact rail capacity within the region, depending on whether the BNSF Railway responds to the increase in demand for service by increasing capacity.

Rail freight and passenger traffic is projected to grow in Washington state and the central Puget Sound region.

Rail service is critical to maintaining the region's growing economy and creating jobs, the study found.  In 2012, the value of goods moving through the ports of Seattle, Tacoma and Everett were valued at more than $105 billion.  Exports accounted for nearly $40 billion - everything from agricultural products to Boeing parts.

More than 4 million people board an Amtrak or Sounder train annually and the study says passenger growth is expected to continue.  


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Walk to the Future on Saturday - register now - or just donate

Pinky's Passion Presents our 5th Annual Walk to the Future . . . . a future without Parkinson's



Just two days to go to the 5th annual Walk to the Future. 

Parkinson's disease affects over a million Americans and millions worldwide. Exciting research is being done right now - but it is costly. Let's do all we can to get rid of this dreadful disease. The disease that never stops taking! Come and walk and give Parkinson's disease the boot!! Bring along a friend or two and form a team. 

Condor Airlines has generously donated a $750 travel voucher as grand prize for the person bringing in the highest dollar amount of donations. Our costs have been totally covered by our sponsors - every penny you bring in will go to helping people with Parkinson's. We are a 100% volunteer organization!! Your donations will never go to salaries or office space!!

It's going to be a fun-filled day. We have games for the kids, face painting, a balloon man, games for the big kids, lunch and PRIZES all day long.

We do take registrations up to and including the day of the Walk but if at all possible PLEASE register today so that we can make sure we have a lunch & T-shirt for everyone. You can register now and pay later - but we really need that headcount! 


Click on the "Register Now" to register now! 
If you can't attend, you can still participate with a donation by clicking "I can't make it". You will be directed to PayPal. 


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Times endorses McDermott for re-election to Congress

Our news partner, The Seattle Times, has endorsed incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. Jim McDermott for re-election in the 7th Congressional District, noting he has no credible challengers in the Aug. 5 primary.

A Feb. 15 Times editorial said that none of the challengers to McDermott or to 9th District Congressman Adam Smith make a strong case for replacing either incumbent.

“Twenty-six years in office is a long time,” the Times said, “but McDermott grasps issues important to the 7th District better than his four fringe challengers. 
“Trained as a psychiatrist, he provides an important voice in the uphill battle to fix, not repeal, the Affordable Care Act. McDermott specifically wants to negotiate prices on pharmaceuticals, change how medical education is paid for so doctors serve areas that need the most help, revise the Medicaid payment system and cut down on fraud. 
“Though an unabashed liberal, McDermott is working across the aisle by co-sponsoring a bill with U.S. Rep. Tim Murphy, R-Penn., to reform aspects of the nation’s troubled psychiatric crisis response system. 
“Seattle voters would probably benefit from a fresh perspective in Washington, D.C., but with no viable challengers in this race, they ought to stick with McDermott.”


Joining McDermott on the primary ballot are Republicans Craig Keller and Scott Sutherland, independent Doug McQuaid, and Goodspaceguy, who lists his party preference as “Work and Wealth Party.”

The top vote getters in the primary qualify for the November ballot, regardless of party.

The 7th Congressional District includes Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Edmonds, Woodway. most of Seattle and some of Seattle’s southwest suburbs.


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