Generations of investment advance Shoreline community

Saturday, April 11, 2015

John Viacava and Kelly Davies in front of the new sign
Photo by Janelle Retka

By Janelle Retka

After 50 years of family ownership and four generations of management, The Shops at Richmond Beach underwent their first remodel in 20 years, allowing for unprecedented new additions. 

In 1963, Myron Davies built The Shops at Richmond Beach. Fifty-two years later, his granddaughter, Kelly Davies, is the property owner. She and her son, John Viacava, manage the property together, taking care of a total of 12 tenants, some of which have been tenants for over 30 years. 

The center is a hub for many neighborhood shoppers to fulfill their needs, from shoe repair and haircuts to grocery shopping and banking. In 2013, the Shops at Richmond Beach had gone 20 years without renovation. 

Davies and Viacava decided it was time for an update.

“Change makes a lot of people nervous,” Davies said, “but it’s really the only thing in life you can count on. The feedback we’ve gotten has been nothing but positive.”

Since the renovations began, the property has attracted The Greek Kitchen, which has already gained a 4-star Yelp review since its opening in mid 2014, and has added a mail room to the Beach House Greetings location.

As of this spring, Swedish Providence Medical is also confirmed as a future tenant, placing the center at 100 percent occupancy. 

Davies and Viacava are thrilled to welcome Swedish, and expect that they will be a big asset to the community and a long-time tenant. 

“For us to invest is a statement,” Davies said in regard to the renovations. She explained that Swedish mirrors this approach. “They want to invest in the community as well. That’s a win-win, and for us a lease and a tenant have got to be a win-win or it just doesn’t work.”

Davies and Viacava are glad that the renovation has led to so many great additions, and are happy that the community can meet so many of their needs in one stop.   

Architect's design has now been completed

Jenni Wilson has been a tenant at The Shops at Richmond Beach for nearly five years, since she bought Beach House Greetings from its previous owner in 2010. Her property was doubled in size during renovations at her request, and the additional postal unit was completed in September. 

Wilson said that overall, the changes have been positive not just in terms of practicality, but also aesthetically. She appreciates what the new shopping center sign and holiday lights do for the appeal of the center, and says the fresh look is more modernized and positive for business.

The overall renovations, which included updating the name and signage, the fascia, parking lot lighting and layout, sidewalks and more, took nearly two years to execute, ending in late 2014. The actual construction stretched across a period of about six months, according to Davies and Viacava. 

Jerry Patterson, the Richmond Beach Community Association Vice President, has lived in Richmond Beach for five years. Immediately upon moving to the area, Patterson noticed the unique pride and passion of the Richmond Beach community for caring for their town.

“Kelly’s passion for updating the look of the shopping center resonated with the pride of the community,” Patterson said. 

Both Davies and Viacava credit Patterson for suggesting the center’s transition from its name at the time, Richmond Beach Shopping Center, to its original and current name, The Shops at Richmond Beach. 

John Viacava manages The Shops with his mother
Kelly Davies, who owns the property


They said involvement and encouragement from community members like Patterson are what helped drive them. There were bumps in the road throughout the construction process, as Davies and Viacava faced unexpected challenges of construction while simultaneously balancing their management of tenants and their mother-son relationship. 

“We were out here seven days a week,” Viacava explained. 

At times, they were reluctant to answer one another’s phone calls, worried that something had gone wrong. But their dedication to the family property, their tenants and the community propelled them, and they wrapped up the construction with a pride in their property, perseverance and the strength of their relationship. 

In retrospect, Davies said all this hard work was owed to the community.

“It’s just the responsibility of owning a neighborhood center in this community both personally and professionally, but especially with it being started by my grandfather.”

The Shops at Richard Beach is located in the 4-Corners business district between 5th and 8th NW on Richmond Beach Road. Four neighborhoods intersect at this location: Hillwood, Richmond Highlands, Richmond Beach, and Innis Arden.



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Fire at Drift On Inn reroutes Aurora traffic

An electrical fire at the Drift On Inn at 167th and Aurora rerouted traffic on Aurora for a couple of hours during the fire response.

First reported by an employee at 10:45am Saturday morning, Shoreline fire crews quickly responded to the scene. Smoke was visible from the side of the building when they arrived. Seattle and Snohomish County fire also responded.

20 or so customers and employees were safely evacuated. No injuries to patrons, employees, or fire fighters were reported.

The fire was out by 12:30pm but traffic was still not back to normal.

Updated 2:05pm





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Scenes of summer: Mallards at McAleer

Photo by Jerry Pickard

Jerry Pickard captured this mother mallard and her chicks in McAleer Creek one summer.


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State Rep. Kagi sees Senate budget cut money for early learning

By Evan Smith

A week ago, State Rep. Ruth Kagi praised fellow House members for including $227 million for early learning in their budget, but Monday she saw the Senate pass a budget with less than half the amount for early learning.

Leaders from the Democratic-controlled House and the Republican-controlled Senate will meet over the next few weeks to work toward a compromise state budget.

Kagi, chairwoman of the House committee on early learning and social services, and a member of the House Appropriations Committee, represents the 32nd Legislative District, including the City of Shoreline, part of northwest Seattle, Woodway and nearby unincorporated areas of southwest Snohomish County, Lynnwood, and parts of Edmonds and Mountlake Terrace,.

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


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WeatherWatcher: The S Word is back, just when you thought winter was done

Friday, April 10, 2015


A strong cold front is moving through the region tonight, bringing steady rain and cooler air with it. The real story is what comes behind this cold front. The upper levels of the atmosphere are cold enough behind this front to bring snow levels generally down to the 1500-2000ft level. We will also have a convergence zone set up, a very strong and persistent one. Most wind models seem to show that it will be strongest right over Shoreline and Lake Forest Park. South Snohomish County may be getting some of the action too. This convergence will pick up tomorrow mid-morning-afternoon and continue into tomorrow night. 

Now, because the air is cold aloft (upper level air) if the convergence stays to one area, it could generate some lightning during the afternoon hours, and bring the snow level locally down to almost sea level. Wet snow, with accumulations are possible, but the chance is slight. If any wet snow does fall and accumulate it will be short lived, sticking around at most for a few hours. A weak high pressure system is moving through Saturday night that will clear out the weather into Sunday and bring some slightly warmer temperatures. This weather has even prompted the National Weather Service of Seattle to issue a special weather statement on the topic.

Bottom line: It will be wet Saturday with the chance of thunderstorms, convergence over the area, with heavy precipitation. Some of the heavier stuff could fall as hail, which could cause accumulations of 1 or more inches. Additionally the chance that the snow level locally comes down to sea level could bring snow accumulations as well, though it will be very wet snow. Get ready for another wild weather day Saturday.

Also, I wanted to add that this is not the first time a convergence zone storm has brought snow to the Shoreline area in April, as I mentioned in my previous report we had a good 2 inches or so of wet snow fall on us April 18, 2008. That weather pattern was not unlike the one we will have tomorrow.

Longer range shows another weaker storm front moving through Monday for another round of rain, some clearing mid week, and another front around the next Friday time frame.

For current weather conditions and updates, see http://www.shorelineweather.com


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Shorewood soccer Friday vs Arlington

Shorewood hosted Arlington on a windy and rainy night at Shoreline Stadium.
Shorewood 1 - Arlington 0

Shorewood had numerous chances in the first half but the Arlington defense and goalie Nick McDonald were equal to the task of keeping the ball out until Alan Corrales found the net in the 38th minute for Shorewood.

In the second half Arlington had more chances to score than Shorewood, but Isaac Whitaker with 6 saves and his defenders were able to keep a clean sheet and preserve the 1-0 win  for the T-Birds.

Arlington is 2-2-0 in league and 4-2-2 overall.  Shorewood is 4-1-0  in league and 5-2-2 overall.

--Bill Wilkins



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Shorewood - Arlington fastpitch Friday results

Score and details for the game between Arlington and Shorewood at Meridian Park Field 4/10/15.

The game was shortened by rain.

                         1    2    3    4    5              R    H    E
Arlington        2    0    0    0    1               3   6     1
Shorewood     0   0    0    0    0               0   6     0

Battery
Arlington - Maddie Mclean and Jennifer Kellogg (catcher)
Shorewood -  Kendall Adams and Lauren Smith

Highlights
Arlington - Jennifer Kellogg 1-2, 2B
                  
Shorewood:  Ebony Harrison 3-4
                        Kendall Adams 1-3, 2B 

--Paul Jensen



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Artist reception in Lake Forest Park April 23


Join the Gallery at Town Center for 
an artist reception Thursday, April 23, 5-8pm


Join the Gallery at Town Center in Lake Forest Park as we celebrate the artwork of Meredith Arnold, Mia Yoshihara Bradshaw and Chris Nielsen while enjoying some light refreshments and chatting with other art lovers. Meet the artists at the reception on Thursday, April 23, 5pm-8pm.

The reception is a great time to check out all of the new things in the store. pARTicipate in your community and shop local. We hope you can join us. The Gallery at Town Center is a non-profit gallery committed to supporting artists, arts education, and accessible arts for all. Can’t make the reception? Come to the gallery between April 7 and May 16 to see the show. Gallery Hours are Tuesday-Saturday, Noon-5pm.




“I'm a professional artist and designer, and I am inspired by creating jewelry and working with mixed media. My pieces have been published in numerous books and magazines, and I've appeared on PBS’ Beads, Baubles and Jewels. I'm the director of ArtWorks in Edmonds, Washington, and I teach classes online for Craftsy and at a variety of conferences, colleges and art centers here and around the world.”



A native of Seattle and self-taught artist, her early works were inspired by the beauty of Japanese kimonos and vibrancy of chiyogami paper. Mia’s art combines elements of traditional Japanese paper-cutting (kiri-e), silhouettes and mixed-media collage.

Similar to kiri-e, her process involves meticulous attention to detail. Utilizing a razor, silhouettes and patterns are carefully carved to define the form. The piece is then brought to life through a collage of chiyogami, ribbon and other materials. The resulting artwork is a unique expression of patterns, colors, texture and form.



“My artistic background is familial. I come from a locally-respected lineage of painters, art teachers, patrons, and collectors on Maui, Hawaii. As a child I was surrounded by art, and the regular making of art. My influences were equally European and Asian, with a goodly dose of Pacific Island. I grew up thinking that art was a normal part of life.

“I first studied ceramics with Claude Horan, founder of the ceramics department at the University of Hawaii. Though primarily an abstract-expressionist-influenced potter and sculptor, he grounded me in a fine sense of form and the arts-and-crafts philosophy of the English potter Bernard Leach. Ever since then I've worked to perfect an expression of classicism with functional pottery featuring simple designs and natural materials. Brushed slip, jade-like celadons, and iron and ash glazes have a muted quality that complement a clean, fine line – a swelling vase or a welcoming bowl.

“I've worked on my own in Haiku, Hawaii; Portland, Oregon; and now Shoreline, Washington. I’ve shown at galleries in Ashland and Portland, Oregon, and in Seattle. I was a resident artist at Pottery Northwest in 2005-6. I've participated in the Mingei Ceramics Invitational at Glenn Richards Asian Antiques, and the Seward Park and Redmond Clay Studio Pottery Sales.”

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to cultivate creativity and inspire our community through the arts. Proceeds from the Gallery at Town Center help fund arts programs and events.


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I-5 concrete grinding schedule update

From WSDOT

We have new information on the concrete grinding project underway on I-5 between Northgate and Shoreline. Our contractor plans to complete all the northbound grinding by Wednesday morning, April 15. The southbound grinding will begin that same night inside the city limits of Seattle.

It’s important to remember this is weather-dependent, overnight work. If it rains the work could get pushed back. Check the construction update report for the latest information each week.

Finally, grinding is unavoidably noisy, but it’s the best technology we have right now for maintaining aging concrete. If you’d like earplugs to help dampen the noise, contact Kris Olsen.



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Seattle Wind Symphony concert at Shorewood PAC

Seattle Wind Symphony
in concert in Shoreline May 9


Seattle Wind Symphony, a 60-member wind band made up of talented musicians from the greater Seattle area will be performing at the Shorewood Performing Arts Center on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at 7:30pm

Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors, $5 for students and are available at all Kennelly Keys Music locations, BrownPaperTickets or at the door. Parking is free.


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Echo Lake Neighborhood to hear from PAWS speakers on Tuesday

Wikimedia
Coyotes are still hunting during
daylight hours in the Echo Lake neighborhood


Besides domestic cats and dogs, PAWS has the only wildlife rehab center in the area and considerable expertise on the subject of human - wildlife interactions.

On Tuesday, April 21, from 7-9pm, ELNA will meet and hear featured PAWS speakers Amy Webster and Cindy Kirkendall on the topic of living safely with the wild creatures around us.

Meetings are held at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N, 3rd floor.

ELNA is bordered by I-5 and Aurora on the east and west, 205th and 185th on the north and south.


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Lake Forest Park sets up cameras in Council Chambers

The camera operator sits at a laptop

Text and photos by Jerry Pickard

When Mayor Mary Jane Goss invited me to come down and take pictures of Lake Forest Park's new camera system I had visions of a large Video camera and a camera operator recording all the city council's proceedings for transmission to the public.

Cameras are wall-mounted

Turns out I was thinking OLD TECHNOLOGY. I must admit I was a little dismayed when I entered the Council Chambers Thursday evening and didn't see a single Video Camera or Camera Operator anywhere. What I did see was a man with a laptop sitting off to the side of the room.

Cameras on different walls to capture all angles

Turns out he WAS the Camera operator! He also was part of the crew that installed the system. I asked him about the cameras and explained that I had been invited by the Mayor to take pictures of the new camera system that would allow the city to transmit city council meetings to the public on channel 21 for Public Access on council meeting nights. He smiled and pointed out the new camera system to me.

Mayor Mary Jane Goss in Council Chambers

These are a few of the CAMERAS in the new High Tech system. Seems that the days of the large video cameras and camera operators are long gone. Instead of a cumbersome system of large cameras manned by cameramen, they have gone the way of the Dodo! Now one guy with a laptop can control Cameras from a small table at the side of the room. Makes me feel kinda' old, I've been left behind by all this newfangled technology stuff!



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Seattle City Council candidate forum at North Seattle CC


Three Democratic District organizations have joined to co-sponsor a north end candidate forum for Seattle City Council. Both the 32nd District, which includes all of Shoreline, and the 46th District, which includes all of Lake Forest Park and Kenmore, have sizeable sections of north Seattle in their boundaries.

Joining with them is the 36th District Democrats which is wholly in north Seattle.

Seattle Council is divided into districts, with some at large. The forum will host candidates for District 5 and At-Large Positions 8 and 9.

Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from 6:30pm to 9pm. Moderated by Enrique Cerna

6:30pm Socializing, 7pm Forum: moderated questions, lighting rounds and audience questions. 

For the list of candidates click here.

North Seattle Community College, 9600 College Way N, Room CC-1161 (SW corner of campus), Seattle, WA 98103




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Northgate Barnes & Noble honors Shorecrest teacher

Brett Vlahovich and Hannah Cheung

Barnes and Noble bookstore is hosting Education Appreciation Days.

On Saturday, April 11, all educators are invited for a complimentary Educator Appreciation Days brunch 10:00am to noon. Pre-K to 12 educators save 25% on classroom and personal purchases, plus an additional 10% savings on new NOOK devices. Enter to win special prizes April 11 to 19.

Shorecrest teacher Brett Vlahovich is being honored as the Northgate Barnes and Noble “My Favorite Teacher.” He was nominated in an essay written by student Hannah Cheung.
Join Hannah, Mr. Vlahovich, Shorecrest students, family and friends at an awards ceremony at Barnes and Noble on Monday, April 13th, 2015, at 4:00pm.

The event features cake and beverages – teacher discounts – and a special Bookfair with proceeds going to Shorecrest.

Anyone buying books in person April 13-19 and telling the clerk it is for Shorecrest, will earn funds for the school.

The promotion runs even longer online. From April 13-24 purchase books through this link and use the voucher #11604345.

Northgate Mall, 401 NE Northgate Way #1100, Seattle, WA 98125, 206-417-2967



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Lake Forest Park approves recreational marijuana zoning

The Lake Forest Park City Council took final action at its April 9 meeting to approve local zoning that would allow recreational marijuana retail facilities in two areas of the City.

In speaking to the adoption, Councilmember John Resha noted that by allowing sales in limited locations while carefully managing its zoning, Lake Forest Park did a good job of carrying out the will of the voters and balancing the needs of the city.

He also noted the planning commission and the council took care to use local zoning authority to protect the safety of children and families using parks and recreational facilities.

This action lifts the temporary moratorium the City put in place to allow the work of the planning commission and council to be completed.



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Shoreline City Manager's report week of April 6

Shoreline City Manager's report
From City Manager Debbie Tarry

COUNCIL MEETINGS

April 6
·         Dinner Meeting
o   Executive Session - Potential Litigation.
·         Business Meeting
o   Proclamation of Earth Day – Rika Cecil, the City’s Environmental Program Coordinator, accepted the proclamation and provide a quick plug for the City’s Earth Day Event at Central Market on April 18.
o   Council Reports – During Council reports, the Mayor presented outgoing Public Works Director Mark Relph with a framed letter the Council signed thanking him for his 8+ years of service to the City. It was Mark’s last Council meeting as his last day with the City will be Friday, April 10.
o   Consent Calendar: Adoption of 2015-2017 City Council Goals
o   Execute Contract for Construction of the Einstein Safe Routes to Schools Project: This project will construct two sidewalk routes in the vicinity of Albert Einstein Middle School. The final design of the project was completed in January 2015. As part of the 100% design, the design consultant provided an updated engineers estimate that was approximately $95,000 (16.4%) higher than the 60% estimate and exceeded the project budget. Staff thoroughly reviewed and analyzed the cost estimate to understand the reasons for the increases and alternatives to reduce costs. The analysis broke cost impacts into 3 categories: 1) scope changes after 60%; 2) design advancement; and 3) consultant omissions in the 60% package. The primary scope change was a revision to the curb location on 5th Ave NW. This change was made to reduce impacts to the adjacent property owners. Eliminating this scope change would have required some redesign at an additional cost and would have disappointed property owners. The remainder the elements in the scope are essential requirements of the grant and cannot be reduced or eliminated. Based on the bid results, the project needs an additional $118,000 over the current budget of $569,428, for a total project budget of $687,428. Staff recommends that the additional funding needed for this project come from the available fund balance in the Roads Capital Fund. The construction contract, which Council is being asked to take action on, totals $467,651. The budget amendment staff report that will also be discussed on the 6th will include the additional $118,000 Roads Capital Fund dollars.
o   Appointment of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services/Tree Board Members: Council appointed the following candidates to the PRCS/Tree Board: Cindy Dittbrenner, William Franklin, Katie Schielke.
o   Discussion of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Extra-Help Pay Schedule: During the 2015 budget review process the City Council asked about compensation for Extra Help staffing. The Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Service (PRCS) Department, in consultation with Human Resources, conducted a review of the work done by its seasonal and variable hour Extra Help personnel looking at the level of responsibility of each classification and has developed an Extra Help Pay Schedule for those staff that provides equity and consistency across all job classifications. It establishes the current Washington State minimum wage rate of $9.47 per hour as the base of the pay schedule.
o   Discussion of Ordinance No. 708: Council reviewed the recommended 2014 “carry-over” budget items. The carry-overs are for operating and capital projects budgeted in 2014, but were not completed during that time.
o   Discussion of Ordinance No. 709: Council reviewed recommended 2015 budget amendments for items that were not known or planned when the City Council adopted the 2015 budget. As noted above, included in this amendment are the resources for the Einstein Safe Routes to School Project and the 2015 impacts of the PRCS Extra Help Pay Schedule.
o   Discussion of Resolution No. 372: Repeals post-issuance tax compliance policies for tax-exempt bonds that were adopted in Resolution No. 308 and approves revised policies.

April 13
·         Dinner Meeting
o   Community Partners Update – Council will hear from the Shoreline Lake Forest Park Arts Council, Shoreline Historical Museum, and Kruckeberg Botanic Garden Foundation on their 2014 activities and forthcoming 2015 events and programming. We will be joined by the Executive Directors of our partner organizations (Fred Wong, Vicki Stiles, and Brianne Zorn respectively), and potentially the Chair’s of their Boards.
·         Business Meeting
o   Proclamation of Volunteer Week
o   Consent Calendar – Adoption of Ord. 710: Franchise Agreement with Astound Broadband.
o   Consent Calendar – Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract Maquam Consulting for implementation of SharePoint. This expenditure was approved in the 2015 budget; this is authorizing the consultant contract.
o   Public Hearing on the Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP). Cities are required to prepare and adopt a six-year transportation plan. State law requires that the City hold at least one public hearing on the TIP. The six-year TIP includes transportation projects, such as road and bridge work, as well as new or enhanced bicycle or pedestrian facilities. Through development of the TIP, the City prioritizes these funded and unfunded transportation needs. Project descriptions, costs, funding options and the project status are identified for each project in the TIP. The TIP is prepared and presented to Council in advance of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The policy direction provided through adoption of the TIP is used to identify transportation projects for inclusion in the CIP. The City Council will hear an update on the CIP on June 8, 2015 and then review the City’s proposed six-year CIP as part of the 2016 budget process later this fall. Following the Public Hearing on the 13th, Council will have an opportunity to discuss the TIP. The TIP will be brought back for Council adoption on April 27.
o   Discussion of Ord. No. 711 – New Chapter for Municipal Code – Debt Collection. The City has never had a formalized policy on debt collection or officially used a collection agency to collect outstanding debt. Adoption of this Code would provide for that. This is a discussion item on the 13th and is scheduled for adoption on May 4.
o   Executive Session – Potential Litigation.

April 20
·         No Dinner Meeting
·         Business Meeting
o   Public Hearing and Discussion to Amend SMC 3.60 Revenue Authority for the Transportation Benefit District (Tolling)
o   Adoption of Resolution to Transfer Fiber Optic Franchise Agreement to Zayo from Abovenet
o   Discussion of Ordinance No. 703 – Westminster Vacation
o   Discussion of 4th Quarter Update Financial Report and 2014 CIP Update

Final Vote Tallies from 185th Station Subarea Adoption on March 16
For clarification, City staff put together a matrix showing the final votes on the three ordinances Council adopted on March 16 for the 185th Light Rail Station Subarea.

This and That
·         Letter from 2nd State District Representative JT Wilcox regarding an update on HB 1223, which the City supported.
·         Here is a link to the Housing Development Consortium’s webpage regarding the City’s incentive zoning as part of the 185th Light Rail Subarea Plan adoption: http://www.housingconsortium.org/2015/03/31/incentive-zoning-in-shoreline.
·         The Association of King County Historical Organizations (AKCHO) is honoring Vicki Stiles at their annual awards event on April 28 at the Museum of History of Industry. Vicki will be recognized as the winner of the Willard Jue Memorial Staff Award. http://www.akcho.org/akcho-annual-awards-program-honors-efforts-throughout-county. Congratulations to Vicki!




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Cafferty, Scantlebury both plan to seek Eggen seat on Shoreline city council

By Evan Smith

Shoreline City Council candidates Jessica Cafferty and Ginny Scantlebury both plan to seek the position that Councilman Chris Eggen now holds.

Both have registered with the state Public Disclosure Commission as candidates for the position.

Eggen has not yet said whether he would seek a third four-year term.

Candidates file for ballot position May 11-15. Any position with three or more candidates will appear on the Aug. 4 primary ballot with two advancing to the Nov. 3 general election. Positions with only one or two candidates appear only on the November ballot.

The position is one of three on 2015 Shoreline City ballots. Councilman Jesse Salomon has declared an intention to seek a second term. Councilwoman Doris McConnell has yet to say whether she will run.

Current City Planning Commissioner Keith Scully has registered with the PDC as a council candidate without declaring a position.

Incumbent Councilman Salomon has reported raising $21,087 and spending $1,767. Cafferty, program manager for the Women’s Funding Alliance in Seattle, has raised $9,015 and spent $327. Scantlebury, an unsuccessful 2013 candidate for a position on the Ronald Wastewater District board, reports no fundraising or spending.

Reach Evan Smith at schsmith@frontier.com

Updated 04-11-2015 12:13am



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Police arrest three suspects in Shoreline armed residential burglary

Shoreline Police, Seattle Police, and KCSO’s Guardian One helicopter worked together today to arrest three suspects in a string of crimes including an armed residential burglary in Shoreline.

Shortly after 11 am Friday, April 10, Shoreline Police spotted a suspicious vehicle near NE 170 St and 15 Ave NE. When police tried to stop the white Mitsubishi Eclipse it fled down I-5 into Seattle. 

A short time later, Seattle Police located the vehicle when it was involved in a three car hit and run collision in Northgate and they apprehended three occupants. Shoreline Police responded to the collision scene and identified the vehicle as the same from Shoreline. By this time, an armed residential burglary had been reported in the 900 block of NE Serpentine Pl, near where Shoreline Police first located the suspicious vehicle.

The burglary victim called 911 reporting she was home around 11am when three suspects broke into the house. The suspects, who were armed with handguns, locked the victim in the closet and fled the house.

After fleeing from Shoreline Police, the suspects were involved in a three vehicle collision near the Northgate exit off I-5. The suspects fled the crash scene on foot, but were quickly located by Seattle Police and Guardian One. There were no major injuries in the collision.

The three adult suspects were taken to the Shoreline Police Station for further investigation into this morning’s incidents.



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Photo: Another Bee, Another Peony

Thursday, April 9, 2015

Photo by Marj Ando

I'm sensing a trend, here. Marj Ando was inspired by Christine Southwick's photo of a bee in a peony to send in this one of her own. This bumble is not worrying about blending in.

And apparently the peony is actually a clematis - thanks to the readers who pointed this out.



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The Dale Turner Family YMCA offers Diabetes Prevention Program to community

As the prediabetes rate continues to rise, few Shoreline residents know they are at risk 

The Dale Turner Family YMCA is encouraging residents of Shoreline to learn their risks for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes and to take preventive steps to potentially reduce their chances of developing the disease.  

New statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that one in four Americans (86 million people) have prediabetes, up from 79 million in 2010. Prediabetes is a condition in which a person’s blood glucose is elevated, but not high enough for a diabetes diagnosis. Only 10 percent of those with prediabetes know they have it. With awareness and simple actions, people with prediabetes may prevent the onset of diabetes.

“As the number of new people with prediabetes continues to rise, it is important residents of Shoreline understand what a prediabetes diagnosis means, and options available to reverse course,” said Health and Well-Being Program Supervisor Rene De los Santos. “Fortunately, simple lifestyle changes can greatly reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and the Y can help people make the necessary changes to improve health.”

The Dale Turner Family YMCA is helping to improve health through programs such as the YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program.  The program focuses on small changes that will improve participant’s overall health and well-being. 

Making some basic lifestyle changes that contribute to weight loss and healthy living can decrease the risk for type 2 diabetes. Among these are:

  • Eat fruits and vegetables every day.
  • Choose fish, lean meats and poultry without skin.
  • Aim for whole grains with every meal.
  • Be moderately active at least 30 minutes per day five days a week.
  • Choose water to drink instead of beverages with added sugar.
  • Speak to your doctor about your diabetes risk factors, especially if you have a family history or are overweight.  

You do not need to be a member of the YMCA in order to participate in the program. 

To receive more information, including registration information, concerning the YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program contact Sabrina Brazzle at 206-569-7008.

The next day session begins in May. The next evening session begins in August. 



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Legion pancake breakfast April 25 - community invited


The public is invited to a pancake and sausage breakfast with coffee and juice served by American Legion Post 227, from 8:00 to 11:00am on Saturday, April 25, 2015.

The breakfast allows the post to serve the community while raising money for Post  activities; a $5 donation per person is suggested.

Post 227 building, at the corner of NE 146th Street and 17th Ave NE.



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Mary Daheim to be at Third Place Books Apr 14 with latest Alpine mystery

Mary Daheim
Popular and prolific local mystery author Mary Daheim will be at Third Place Books Tuesday with her latest book.

Alpine Zen, the latest in her Emma Lord Alpine series, is out in hardback and Daheim will be signing copies on Tuesday, April 14 from 7-8pm at Third Place Books on the upper level of Town Center in Lake Forest Park

The picturesque town of Alpine in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains -- home to Emma Lord and her weekly newspaper -- has long charmed and enthralled mystery lovers. Now, with The Alpine Zen, Mary Daheim has at last reached the anticipated letter of “Z.”



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Planning commission meeting cancelled

Shoreline Planning Commission
April 16, 2015 Regular Meeting - CANCELLED

As required by RCW 42.30, the Open Public Meetings Act, you are hereby notified that this meeting of the Shoreline Planning Commission has been CANCELLED. The next Planning Commission meeting will take place May 7, 2015. 


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Ian Oxnevad chosen as WIAA athlete of the week in baseball

Ian Oxnevad
Photo by Wayne Pridemore
Each week throughout the school year, the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) recognizes twelve varsity athletes, a male and a female from each of the six classifications, who exhibited an outstanding performance for the previous week.

Ian Oxnevad, a Senior, from Shorewood High School was nominated by a community member and selected by WIAA staff as one of the Athletes of the Week for achievements in Baseball.

Oxnevad pitched his third consecutive shut-out, in a 3-0 victory over Ferndale on 4/2. He gave up one hit, walked zero, and struck out 11. The one hit was a bunt single in the seventh inning and was the only base runner allowed.

In recognition of their accomplishment, each Athlete of the Week winner receives a congratulatory letter from WIAA Executive Director, Mike Colbrese, a commemorative WIAA State Athlete of the Week t-shirt, and a certificate. Winners are also posted to the WIAA website

About WIAA: The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association is a private, non-profit service organization made up of 800 member high schools and middle level schools from every corner of the state.



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The Healing Power of Interfaith Dialogue

Rabbi Ted Falcon and Imam Jamal Rahman
will speak at Bastyr 
Rabbi Ted Falcon and Imam Jamal Rahman offer a free presentation in the Bastyr University Chapel in Kenmore, with an opening performance by global vocalist and sound healer Gina Salá.

Rabbi Ted Falcon and Imam Jamal Rahman, two of the three Interfaith Amigos, have been working closely together since the tragic events of 9/11. They come to Bastyr, where each of them has presented before, bringing their unique way of modeling deepening interfaith dialogue in the service of healing.

In their free talk "The Healing Power of Interfaith Dialogue," the Rabbi and the Imam not only look at the spiritual riches of their traditions, but risk sharing some of the difficulties that have inhibited interfaith dialogue and interspiritual awakening.

Following their lively and entertaining presentation, they will welcome questions.

Global vocalist and sound healer Gina Salá will kick off the evening with a performance at 7pm.

Tuesday, April 14, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Bastyr University Center for Mind, Body, Spirit and Nature
14500 Juanita Dr NE, Kenmore, Washington 98028



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“Shoreline Walks” starts Saturday

Shoreline Walks
Photo by Alice Lawson

Join walk leader Alice Lawson this Saturday at 9:00am at Hamlin Park for the kickoff walk, part of the City of Shoreline’s free community program “Shoreline Walks”.

The guided walk begins at the 2nd parking lot by the picnic shelter and will explore several of the trails that run throughout the woods of this gem of a park.

The 2 mile walk is rated “Moderate” and has some hills and uneven terrain offering a great workout but is not suited for wheelchairs or strollers.

The free group walk is part of the City of Shoreline’s “Shoreline Walks” community walking program helping Shoreline adults stay active, meet new people (or connect with old friends) and feel safer and more confident exploring our city by foot. No need to sign up, just show up with your walking shoes!

More information on Shoreline Walks here or call Recreation Assistant Marianne Johnson at 206-801-2638.


Saturday, April 11th, 9:00am   FREE
Hamlin Park Trails Walk. Meet at: Hamlin Park, 160th St. 2nd parking lot on left. (by picnic shelter)

Hamlin is one of the oldest parks in Shoreline. Join walk leader Alice Lawson and get acquainted with the many winding trails throughout this gem of a park. Rain or Shine. 

Walk is approximately 1.8 miles / 50min. Walk Rating: Moderate (bumpy trails)



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New principal for Highland Terrace Elementary

Jacqueline Estephan
new principal, Highland Terrace Elementary
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

Jacqueline Estephan has been selected as the new principal of Highland Terrace Elementary in Shoreline beginning July 1, 2015, Superintendent Rebecca Miner announced.  

Jacqueline is currently the principal of Stevenson Elementary in the Bellevue School District, where she has served since 2011. She previously served as a middle school assistant principal, technology curriculum coach, fourth grade teacher and ELL teacher in Bellevue.

Jacqueline is a graduate of Seattle Pacific University with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Communication, Loyola Marymount University with a Master of Arts in Elementary Education and received her principal certification from the University of Washington.



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Shorewood - Shorecrest girls' golf results

Here are the results from April 9th Wesco South League match:

Shorecrest 286
Shorewood 295

Medalists:
1st Elizabeth Holmdahl (49)  Shorecrest
2nd Mackenzie Dixon     (52)  Shorecrest
3rd Jac Longstreth          (53)  Shorecrest
4th Chloe Christensen    (54)  Shorewood
5th Lillie Christensen     (57)  Shorewood

-Bob Quiles



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Shorewood vs Shorecrest baseball April 8

Shorewood vs Shorecrest baseball
Wednesday April 8th
Shorecrest Field 
SW 14 SC 0

Photos by Wayne Pridemore

Keith Echaque

Shorecrest pitcher, Keith Echaque, throws the first pitch against Shorewood at his home field.

SW Steffen Torgersen about to be tagged by SC Kegan Sipe

Shorewood's Steffen Torgersen was out at 2nd on an attempted steal. Shorecrest's Kegan Sipe made the tag.

Riley Teeters

Shorewood starting pitcher, Riley Teeters, releases the ball to the plate.

SC Keith Echaque. SW Brendan O'Brien

Shorecrest's Keith Echaque beats the high throw to first base. Brendan O'Brien made a good play to bring the ball down.

Keegan Sipe, Nick Cowan

Shorecrest's Nick Cowan settles under a pop fly as Kegan Sipe backs him up.

SW Arthur Pate ends the game

Thunderbird Arthur Pate makes the force out second base in a double play that ended the game.   

Shorewood 14 and Shorecrest 0.






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