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Richmond Beach Community Association

Meeting

When: Tuesday, September 13

7:30 p.m.

Where: Richmond Beach

Congregational Church, 1512 Northwest 195th

Topics: • Dan Eernessee: Business

Prospects in Shoreline and Richmond Beach

• Point Wells Update

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President’s Message: Shaking off the doldrums of summer: Page 2Sandcastle Contest results: Page 5Newspaper wins Gold Level Award: Page 6Get ready for the Turkey Day Fun Run!: Page 9

Published by the Richmond Beach Community Association, richmondbeachwa.org September 2011

September Community Meeting: You’ll want to be there!Economic development and a Point Wells update on the agenda for September RBCA Meeting

4-Corners BrewFest a Tasty SuccessBy 4-Corners BrewFest CommitteeBy Tom Petersen

City of Shoreline Economic Develop-ment Program Manager Dan Eernessee will talk about business prospects in Shoreline and Richmond Beach amid the Great Recession at September’s RBCA public meeting. There will also be a presentation by the Point Wells Subcom-mittee and representatives from the City and the Save Richmond Beach organiza-

On the sunny Saturday afternoon of August 13th, nearly 500 attend-ees made the first annual 4-Corners BrewFest at the Innis Arden Club-house a runaway success. Nineteen local craft brewers supplied plenty of tasty “brew,” giving attendees the unenviable task of picking which of over 40 outstanding beers to use their 10 tastes. The thirsty crowd, along with the Bellingham band “Takes All Kinds” and lead singer Diva Menke-Thielman (Hillwood), supplied the “Fest,” with great music, a fun atmosphere, and a generous assist from Mother Nature. Food donated by Full Moon Thai Cuisine (Richmond Beach), Spiro’s Pizza and Pasta (Richmond Highlands), and Flying Dragon Chinese Cuisine (Richmond Beach) helped feed the masses, as did RBCA president and resident grillmaster Ed Adams, who dished out brats all after-noon. Other major contributors to the first year event’s success were Whidbey Island Bank, CleanScapes, Warren Anderson Con-struction, and Beach House Greetings. Indi-viduals Jeremy Redding (Boxwood Designs) and Frances Nickels (Maitre’d Software and Hillwood resident) provided invaluable design and graphics services as well.

The “Golden Growler.” as voted on by the crowd, went to Big E Ales of Lynnwood for their Summer Orange Creamsicle. Other crowd favorites included Lantern Brew-ing’s Zwarte-Wit and Silver City Brewing’s Fat Scotch Ale. The brewers that collected the most tickets during the event were Big E Ales, American Brewing (Edmonds) and Lantern Brewing (Seattle).

Several brewers were impressed by the first year event and many have already committed to coming back next year. Based on the reactions from the crowd, that is

welcome news. The 2012 4-Corners BrewFest is already on the books for Saturday, August 11th at the Innis Arden Clubhouse.

4-Corners.Org is a 501(c)(3) that was created to enhance and strengthen community relationships between and among the 4 Corner neighborhoods of Richmond Beach, Innis Arden, Rich-mond Highlands and Hillwood. All proceeds from 4-Corners BrewFest will be donated back to the four neighbor-hood associations.

The committee, chaired by Steve Kerr (Richmond Beach), included representatives from each of the four neighborhoods and collectively had been planning BrewFest for nearly two years. Information about the organiza-tion, future events, or how you can be a part of the fun can be found at www,4-corners.org.

Local elections coming in NovemberBy Tom Petersen

Three Shoreline School Board seats will be on the ballot. The district is back on a solid financial footing after years of tur-moil, and is enjoying the excitement of re-modeling its high schools. Like all school districts, though, the state’s and country’s budget difficulties loom large, threatening possible difficult choices ahead.

Shoreline School Board Position 1: In-cumbent Mike Jacobs is being challenged by Kyle Burleigh, who has appeared in other local elections.

Shoreline School Board Position 4: Richard Nicholson is running unopposed.

Shoreline School Board Position 5: Incumbent Richard Potter is being chal-lenged by Lisa Pyper, director of North King County Little League.

Richmond Beach residents will also select commissioners for Shoreline Water, Ronald Wastewater, Shoreline Fire, and Port of Seattle. There are two judges to seat and Director of Elections to pick, but King County Assessor Lloyd Hara is unopposed.

A full run-down of all candidates, of-fices, and initiatives, plus details about RBCA Candidates Forum will appear in the next issue of the Community News. Folks should start thinking about ques-tions they might have for candidates (see sidebar below) With so many races, the Candidates Forum may be held over two evenings. Please watch www.richmond-beachwa.org for details and read the October issue of the Community News!

Ask the right questions of the candidatesBy Tom Petersen

The RBCA Candidates Forum is a great opportunity for people to find out if prospective office holders will do what we desire and accomplish what’s best for Richmond Beach—something that usually doesn’t come through in the one-size-fits-all campaign brochures or the three-word yard signs. However, thoughtful, informative, and useful answers from politicians can only spring from good questions. Some things to remember as you prepare to quiz the candidates in October:3Brush up on your Junior High Civics.

Don’t ask questions that don’t pertain to the office.

3Keep an eye on the news in the weeks before the election. Inquire about ongoing or impending issues, grounded in fact, not rumor; don’t ask for comment on issues that have been resolved.

3Do not make declarations under the guise of asking a question – leave the campaign-ing to the candidates. Similarly, do not preface questions with ideological assump-tions (“Everybody knows that . . . “) or brand issues (“The Obama Recession”).

3Stick to one issue at a time.3Make up your own questions about what

matters to you, not what matters to Rachel Maddow, Rush Limbaugh, Jon Stewart, or Bill O’Reilly.

tion regarding the latest on the proposed Point Wells development.

Both presentations will allow time for questions. The Tuesday, September 13, meeting will be at its usual time and loca-tion, 7:30 p.m. in the basement of the Richmond Beach Congregation Church, at the corner of 15th Ave NW and Rich-mond Beach Road. See you there!

Richmond Beach residents will be looking at a long ballot with heavy impli-cations for Shoreline’s future in Novem-ber’s elections. The RBCA will once again offer the opportunity for the candidates to present their positions and meet RB neighbors in October.

Three City Council seats are being contested. The current council has been more cordial, cooperative, and produc-tive than members of the bitterly divisive early 2000’s were, but substantial differ-ences of opinion remain about the direc-tion Shoreline should take in the second decade of century. Some newcomers and some familiar names in local politics will be challenging incumbents and vying for an open seat:

Shoreline City Council Position 2: In-cumbent Chris Eggan is being challenged by newcomer William Hubbell.

Shoreline City Council Position 4: In-cumbent Doris McConnell will face long-time local activist and former council-person Janet Way.

Shoreline City Council Position 6: Veteran community volunteer Robin McClelland and newcomer Jesse Salomon will contest the open seat.

3Specify what action or sort of response you’d like to hear, but remember that most issues cannot be distilled to a yes/no, for/against.The Candidates Forum is a moderat-

ed event, so that the most information for the most people can get out to the audience. Similar questions from mul-tiple people are combined, and, in the interest of time and fairness, “gotcha” questions, impertinent or inapplica-ble questions, meandering multi-part screeds, or obvious downloads from political party talking points web-pages are rejected.

Top: “Takes All Kinds” provided live music. Bottom: A warm, sunny day and a cold brew.

Some 200 to 300 people turned out for sun, sand and water and the fun of watching people creating great sculptures at Richhmond Beach Saltwater Park.

September 2011 • Richmond Beach Community News2

President’s message, September 2011 l l Welcome back from summerBy Ed Adams, President of the RBCA

Whether you are a long-standing resident or are just new to the area, welcome back and wel-come home. The 2011 summer—the summer that wasn’t—is finally over and we can all go back to

something more productive with our time than hoping that the weather will be better and we’ll finally see the sun. Our lives can return to the regularity of this time of year where the weather will no longer be the focus. School is getting ready to start, the school activities are about to pick up and the fall season of sports will be here before you know it.

The onset of fall brings the Richmond Beach Community Association (RBCA) out of hibernation, and we begin to make plans for the upcoming year. The RBCA Board has set the calendar for our yearly events and will be providing updates as the year goes by. There will be many opportunities for any and all of you to

become more involved in the communi-ty, so look for the call for volunteers and pick something that you have an interest in and help out.

This year, as with all years, the calen-dar is full of fun and rewarding events for people of all ages. From our general meetings, where we discuss many things related to our community, to our almost- monthly events, there is something for everyone.

Candidates’ Night and the annual Hal-loween Carnival are just the beginning of the activities for the year. These two events are focused on and geared toward the opposite ends of our community:

• Candidates’Nightisanopportunityfor those of voting age (or kids with an interest in politics or looking for some understanding of the politi-cal process for social studies class at school) to meet and hear the can-didates address the issues that will affect all of us for years to come.

• TheHalloweenCarnivalisagreatop-portunity for the little ones to get out and overindulge in the spirit of the day and is open to people of all ages. Both events take place in the month

of October, so you can see we hit the ground running.

There always will be updates to the 800-pound elephant in the corner, Point Wells, and this monthly newspaper will be a great source of information on the status of the development. With the paper coming out only once a month, information might be slow in getting to your doorstep. We have a deadline of the 15th of the previous month to get our submissions in for print of the next issue which is slated to come out around the 1st of each month from September to June. My suggestion for more cur-rent Point Wells updates is to make sure that you have access to the community website, www.richmondbeachwa.org, and look for your updates there. The Shore-line Area News and the community-based action group, Save Richmond Beach, also do a very good job of keeping the information current. They are a great set of resources and are worth a look.

This is the beginning of the end for Vice President, Tom Petersen, and myself, as we are getting ready to reach the end of our term limits, as stated by the Bylaws of the Association, and are looking for

willing participants to step in for us as we ride off into the sunset together. We are both willing to help in the tutoring and mentoring of new board members and help with the transition.

I can’t speak for Tom, but for me this has been one of the most rewarding endeavors that I have been involved with. The people you meet, the Board of Direc-tors that you work with, the events that we host and the sense of community we get outweigh any amount of time that is put in. As I have said before, Richmond Beach is a special place with special resi-dents and is something to be proud of. It is due to the level of volunteers and the events that we have that make it so.

I feel very good about the direction of the Board of Directors and look forward to working with each of them: hold-overs, Tom Petersen (VP), Bill Willard (Secretary), Sheri Ashleman (Information Officer), Sherry Edwards, Jack Malek, and new members Tom Berquist (actually a returning member), Christie Wishaar (Treasurer) and Jerry Patterson.

Thanks for your time, and I’ll see you in the neighborhood.

Letter to the editor:

Point Wells pollIn an effort to gather public opinion on the proposed development of Point

Wells, I have created an informal, objective, anonymous poll that residents can respond to. Here is the link:

https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/viewfor?formkey=dDlhaDgtTGhEbENzck5RejZBY1NoaWc6MQ

Survey results can be found at: https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/viewanalytics?formkey=dDlhaDgtTGhEbENzck5RejZBY1NoaWc6MQ

Thank you, Frank Kleyn

Point Wells Update l l September 2011By Bill Willard and Jack Malek, RBCA Point Wells Subcommittee

Board. A hearing before the Board was held on March 2, 2011.

On April 25, 2011, the Washington State Growth Management Hearings Board ruled that the Urban Center desig-nation for Point Wells was invalid, as was the Environmental Review. However, the developer and Snohomish County insist that the development application has “vested.”

Over the summer the parties have con-tinued talks about the proposed project. The Point Wells Developer is currently in town and is negotiating with the City of Shoreline. It’s hoped that an agree-ment will be reached soon though there may be further legal action, which could prolong the outcome.

The City continues to make progress on negotiations with Blue Square, and will post updates on the City’s website, so check there to keep up to date. In ad-dition, City staff will be in attendance at the RBCA meeting on September 13 to provide an update and answer questions.

You may have noticed the signs around town by Save Richmond Beach (SRB). The signs are part of SRB’s aware-ness campaign. They are asking people to adopt a sign to maintain awareness about the Point Wells project and to remind people that they should let their elected officials, and those running for local elected office, know how they feel about the project.

Learn more at the RBCA September 13th general meeting. Representatives from the City of Shoreline, Save Rich-mond Beach and possibly the Point Wells Developer will be present. We also encourage you to attend the Candidates’ Forum in October.

At the end of Richmond Beach Drive is 61 acres of unincorporated land within Snohomish County known as Point Wells. It is currently home to an aging asphalt plant. The only access is through Richmond Beach.

In mid-2007, the owner of the proper-ty announced an intention to redevelop the site. The proposal required a change to the Snohomish County Comprehen-sive Plan Designation from “Urban In-dustrial” to “Urban Center” and a zoning change that would create “Point Wells Urban Center.”

The Point Wells development as proposed could host 3,000 new high density homes, 18-story towers (the tallest buildings between Seattle and Vancouver), plus 126,000 square feet of retail space. The project would house more people than the existing popula-tion of Richmond Beach and Woodway combined. This could mean 10,000 more car trips through Richmond Beach every day. Because the project would be in unincorporated Snohomish County, only Snohomish had any say in what was to be built. Shoreline has had no ability to modify the project even though the only access road is through the center of Rich-mond Beach, and Shoreline will bear the brunt of traffic and other adverse impacts with no additional tax revenue or input to what is built.

The Snohomish County Council ap-proved the developer’s requested changes to the Comprehensive Plan so as to allow the developer’s proposed project. The City of Shoreline, the Town of Wood-way, and the local citizens group Save Richmond Beach appealed the County’s actions to the State Growth Management

Taking it to the streets — “No Urban Center at Point Wells”Adopt-a-sign program continuing through SeptemberBy Caycee Holt, Save Richmond Beach

Because so many of residents have had their signs stolen, SRB is offering replace-ments for $6, which is their cost. New signs are still being offered at the original $10. The organization will alert anyone who orders when and where they can pick them up.

Order by visiting www.saverichmond-beach.org

The perpThe person who stole the signs is a

white male driving a medium-sized dark red or burgundy SUV (similar to a Ford Explorer). He was lifting signs between 8:30 and 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 18th. Please contact SRB if you saw this person or have any information that might identify him. The fine per sign is $1,000 and potentially 90 days in jail per offense.

One of the SRB members has gener-ously offered a $500 reward for informa-tion that leads to a conviction. Email us if you have any information.

While the organization is still holding out hope that the signs were removed so that sign gardens could be erected in front of the homes of Dave Somers (Chair of the Snohomish County Council) and Aaron Reardon (Snohomish County Ex-ecutive), we suspect it was nothing quite as awesome as that.

The Washington State Growth Board ruled this spring that Point Wells is entirely inappropri-ate for an Urban Center development. However, Snohomish County and the developer didn’t get the message and are attempting to proceed with the development in spite of the ruling.

Starting in July you likely started seeing some new signs out and about in the Richmond Beach neighborhood. The signs, which read “No Urban Center at Point Wells” are intend-ed to alert the developer and Snohomish County that we will NOT accept an Urban Center at Point Wells.

The signs, which can be placed on City of Shoreline street easements, have been approved by the City and meet all required regulations and restrictions. Resi-dents may also put the signs on their own property by “adopting” a sign (see below).

Woodway members are also able to put signs in their yards and the public right-of-way.

Please adopt a signSave Richmond Beach is offering adop-

tion at $10 per sign to help defray the cost of this awareness campaign. You are welcome to adopt as many signs as you’d like.

If you would like to “adopt” a sign for your yard, please email SRB at [email protected], or visit www.saverichmondbeach.org and donate $10 per sign.

“No Urban Center” signs stolenUnfortunately approximately 60 “No

Urban Center at Point Wells” signs were stolen from yards and the public right of way in Richmond Beach in August. The organization feels that it is immensely im-portant to get those signs back out there as it is your right to express your opinion about the Urban Center at Point Wells.

Richmond Beach Community News • September 2011 3

The Richmond Beach Community News is published monthly September through June by the Richmond Beach Community Association. EditorMarge Mueller

Contributing Writers Anina Coder Sill Sheri AshlemanChris RivelandTracy Tallman

2010-2011 RICHMOND BEACH COM-MUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARDContact all Board Members

[email protected]

President, Ed Adams [email protected]

Vice-President, Tom Petersen [email protected]

Secretary, Bill Willard [email protected]

Treasurer, Christie Wishaar [email protected]

Information Officer, Sheri Ashleman [email protected]

Board Member, Tom Berquist [email protected]

Board Member, Jack Malek [email protected]

Board Member, Jerry Patterson [email protected]

Board Member, Sherry Edwards [email protected]

Subcommittees: Point WellsJack Malek, Bill Willard

[email protected]

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Events Coordinator, Sheri Ashleman [email protected]

Webmaster, Andie Piteo [email protected]

Richmond Beach Community NewsEditor, Marge Mueller

[email protected], (206) 533-0955

Billing, Ted [email protected], (206) 533-0955

Advertising Manager, Tony [email protected]

Circulation, John Durgin, John [email protected], (206) 542-3641

National Night Out Against CrimeBy Sherry Edwards

Left to right, Andy Harris, Curtis Rozelle and Gregg Olsen of Jay Dee Contractors and Frank Coluccio Construction (JDC) in front of the 15-foot diameter cutterhead of “Elizabeth”, the tunnel boring ma-chine that Tuesday completed the 13-mile Brightwater tunnel 300 feet below Lake Forest Park.

No more daily grind—Brightwater tunnel mining now completeMining completed a month ahead of schedule; tunnel to begin operating mid-2012Department of Natural Resources and Parks News Release

and connect the Brightwater conveyance pipeline to a mile-long marine outfall that was completed in 2008. JDC will also restore the 9-acre Point Wells portal site near Richmond Beach.

The 13-mile tunnel is scheduled to be-gin carrying treated wastewater from the Brightwater site to the deep-water outfall in September 2012.

King County originally contracted with Vinci, Parsons and Frontier-Kemper (VPFK) to build the BT-3 tunnel, but in mid-2009, the contractor’s “Rainier” ma-chine was damaged and required time-consuming repair. Executive Constantine made a decision to hire JDC, which had completed the adjoining four-mile BT-4 and already had a machine, “Elizabeth,” in place. VPFK remains under contract to complete the final tunnel liner in the BT-3 tunnel and to restore the Kenmore property that served as a staging area and

access portal during tunnel construction.The treatment plant will begin operat-

ing this summer and treated wastewater will be sent to South Plant in Renton or West Point in Seattle until the Brightwa-ter tunnel begins operating.

The public is invited to a grand opening celebration of the Brightwater Treatment System project on September 24, 2011.

The $1.8 billion Brightwater project is currently within 3.3 percent of its origi-nal baseline budget established in 2004, when accounting for 5 percent inflation.

According to the most recent cost trend report issued in January, the Coun-ty expects to complete the $964 million Brightwater conveyance tunnel for about $141 million less than the baseline bud-get established in 2004.

King County is currently in litigation with contractor VPFK regarding $206 mil-lion in disputed costs.

On Tuesday, August 2nd, Rich-mond Beach Community Association welcomed more than 100 neigh-bors and guests as we gathered together for the National Night Out Against Crime at the Richmond Beach Community Park, next to the library.

In support of Crime Prevention, this event gives neighbors and community officials the chance to get to know each other better. We enjoyed visits from our local Police and Fire Departments along with City of Shoreline Personnel and City Council Members and candidates.

RBCA’s Board member Jack Malek cooked up hot dogs on his BBQ while Board members Sherry Edwards and Christie Wishaar passed out chips, apples, water and dessert.

A BIG THANKS to Whidbey Island Bank for sponsoring all the food! www.wibank.com.

This year our local Night Out Against Crime crowd was lucky enough to be entertained by LIVE music performed by talented local acoustic blues band Misoneism!

The group kept our feet tapping the

The daily grind is over for the tun-nel boring machine that broke through the final sliver of earth 300 feet below Lake Forest Park to complete mining on Brightwater’s 13-mile conveyance tunnel.

“Reaching this major milestone, and reaching it early, is the result of making a tough, high-stakes decision soon after I took office to get a new contractor on board to keep the Brightwater project on track,” said King County Executive Dow Constantine. “I want to extend my con-gratulations to the contractor and to our dedicated employees for a job well-done.”

Joint venture contractor Jay Dee Contractors, Inc. and Frank Coluccio Construction (JDC) signed the contract in April 2010 to complete the remaining 1.9 miles of the four-mile BT-3 tunnel, one of four tunnels in the Brightwater Treatment System’s 13-mile conveyance pipeline.

The contract called for JDC to com-plete mining on the 13.3-foot-diameter tunnel by September 2011. The esti-mated cost of the entire contract is $77.3 million, which includes $2 million in incentives for completing the mining work on time. The contractor is also eligible for additional incentives of up to $2 million for completing the remaining non-mining elements of the work early.

“Community members also deserve credit for the project’s success,” said King County Wastewater Treatment Division Director Pam Elardo.

“While we always work to make sure King County construction projects are good neighbors, we recognize the impact on people who live and work nearby and appreciate their patience as we make vital improvements to our regional wastewater system.”

Remaining activities at Point WellsWith tunnel mining completed, JDC

will now dismantle the tunnel boring machine, remove the tunnel train tracks and install the final lining on the adja-cent four-mile BT-4 tunnel near Point Wells that they completed last summer. The contractor will also build an under-ground sampling facility at Point Wells

entire time, including during set up and clean up!

Thanks Misoneism. Check them out on Facebook!

Thanks once again to Lee’s Martial Arts for bringing down fun activities for the kids and even sticking around to help with the cleanup! For more info about Lee’s Martial Arts go here: www.leesmart-ialartsinc.com.

For more information about crime prevention in our community visit City of Shoreline>Police Department>Crime Prevention Tips.

Again this year, RCBA was fortunate to have the support of the Richmond Beach Library before and during this event. How lucky we are to partner with such a great community library branch!

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Seventy-seven pints of blood had been donated by residents by August 27th this year. The August 27th blood draw occurred too late to be included in this report, but we’ll give you the numbers in the October issue of the papere.

Computerized Questionnaire comes to Blood driveNext Bloodmobile in Richmond Beach October 22ndBy Tom Petersen

Saturday, October 22, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Fire Safety CenterRichmond Beach Road & 20th Ave. NW

Misoneism, shown here performing at Youth Jam, entertained the crowd throughout the evening.

ahead of that mark for the year.The “Hot Blood” August 27 drive took

place after the Community News press deadline, but results will be reported in October.

The Bloodmobile will return to the Fire Safety Center on Saturday, October 22, for the annual “Vampire Special.” Appointments can be made at www.psbc.org or by calling 1-800-398-7888.

Checking in to the bloodmobile will be even faster and easier with the Puget Sound Blood Center’s new computerized health questionnaire. The tablet-type devices have been phased into the mobile unit fleet over the summer and will be ready when you donate in October.

Blood donors have to answer a list of questions about any recent illnesses, travels, or medications as the first safe-guard against tainted blood. Most healthy adults who have generally stayed in the industrialized world have no trouble donating, but at every event, one or two people are deferred because of certain meds or exotic travel. Of course, all blood donated is further screened by the PSBC laboratory before going to needy patients.

Richmond Beach residents once again did themselves proud on the 4th of July weekend, with 28 people rolling up their sleeves, including five first-timers. The neighborhood goal this year is to average two “newbies” per event, and we’re way


Anyone driving by Shorewood High School this summer has been able to see a remarkable transformation as the site was prepared for the new high school building.

Site preparation work at Shorewood has included demolition of the existing portables and a portion of the 100-wing along North 175th Street, grading and installation of underground utilities. Building construction is expected to begin in October, with completion for the 2013-14 school year.

The former Shorewood wood shop area has been renovated to provide temporary classroom space for use dur-ing construction of the new building, and temporary portable classrooms have been placed on the school’s field.

The new Shorewood High School will be centered in the northeast portion of the campus. It features a three-story aca-

Top: Aerial photo showing the areas cleared to create the building footprint for the new high school, and a new, temporary parking area created at the south end of the campus. Below: Workers graded the field and installed utilities over the summer at Shorewood.

Work on new high school well underwayShoreline School District Press release

Shorewood’s performance teams participate in Celebrate ShorelinePhotos by Wayne Pridemore

Supplemental levy proposal for November ballotBy Craig Degginger, Public Information Officer, Shoreline Public Schools

demic building with a central commons. The historic Ronald School building will be restored for performing arts programs in proximity to the school’s new multi-purpose theater and gymnasium.

The Shoreline School District will receive more than $37.7 million from the state School Construction Assis-tance Program for the modernization/replacement of Shorecrest and Shore-wood. Shorewood’s share will be $18.335 million for replacement of the existing buildings.

The state funding will be combined with the $150 million bond issue ap-proved by Shoreline School District vot-ers in February 2010 for the rebuilding of Shorecrest and Shorewood.

To view the phasing plans and designs for Shorewood, visit the high school modernization page at www.shorelineschools.org/modernization.

costs to the District by approximately $865,000 over the next two years.

Even after having to supplement K-4 class size funding by using $600,000 in reserve funds this year, the District believes that it can sustain the current class size model for 2011-12. However, by 2012-13 more revenue would be required to maintain the current classroom staff-ing model.

Passage of Proposition No. 1 would allow the levy of $1.3 million of property taxes in 2012, the levy of $1.4 million in 2013, and $1.5 million in 2014. If authorized by the voters and based upon current assessed valuation information, the estimated levy rates per $1,000 of assessed value would be $0.09 in 2012; $0.09 in 2013 and $0.10 in 2014.

The measure would require a simple majority for passage. Current estimates suggest that such a measure would in-crease rates about $36 a year for a home valued at $400,000. Voters in the neigh-boring districts of Edmonds, Northshore and Seattle have approved similar supple-mental levy measures in the past year.

The Shoreline School Board approved a resolution at its July 27 meeting placing a supplemental levy proposal to sup-port class size in response to state budget reductions on the November 8, 2011 general election ballot.

The decision to place the supplemen-tal levy on the ballot comes in the wake of the planned cuts to basic education in Shoreline of approximately $6.2 million annually.

Included in these cuts is $4.3 million in voter approved I-728 dollars used for class-size reduction, professional devel-opment of staff and extended learning opportunities for struggling students. Another $1.1 million in funding was cut in class-size reduction in grades K-4, funding which has been in place for more than 20 years. Finally, more than $770,000 was reduced in other areas, including salary compensation.

The impact of these reductions is magnified by the loss of federal stimu-lus funds for special education and Title I programs. In addition, the state has raised the retirement and health care

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Why are there so many kinds of leaves? Opposite versus alternate arrangements, simple versus toothed margins, with or without hairs… Do any of these differ-ences have any advantageous value? Charles Darwin didn’t have a clue, and we in the 21st Century are still puz-zled. How about evergreen versus deciduous leaves? In theory, we are a little better off.

In the tropics, most trees are evergreen—leaves are perpetual. But in the temper-ate regions many trees have deciduous leaves—and in the far north, they are all decidu-ous. Why?

In the geological past tropical climates gave way to cold periods; thus the deciduous mode evolved. Trees and shrubs in the cold regions evolved a device to shed leaves. Trees lose their leaves to conserve energy over the winter and prevent

Fall events at Kruckeberg Botanic GardenBy Sarah Baker, Garden Director, Kruckeberg Botanic Garden and MsK Rare and Native Plant Nursery

Birds of the Kruckeberg GardenSeptember 10, 8-10 a.m.

Tour the Garden as part of the Ed-monds Bird Fest! Learn about birds and gardening for bird habitat. For more in-formation, or to register, contact the City of Edmonds at 425-771-0230.

Introductory Garden TourSeptember 10, 1-2 p.m.

This free one-hour tour is an excellent introduction to the garden and will cover the garden’s history and plant highlights. Registration required.

Tour of the Plant CollectionSeptember 17, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

This two-hour tour goes into depth about the history of the garden, the Kruckeberg legacy, and the plant collec-tion. $10/person. Registration required.

From the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden

Falling LeavesBy A. R. Kruckeberg, Professor Emeritus, Biology, University of Washington

Dr. Art Kruckeberg. Photo by Mary Randlett

“Bog-In-A-Bucket” WorkshopSeptember 24, 1-3 p.m.

Create a miniature bog garden in a container during this hands-on work-shop. $25/person plus $10 supply fee; fee waived for Garden members. Registration required.

MsK Nursery’s Fall Tree & Shrub SaleOctober 7-9 and 14-16, 10 a.m-3 p.m.

Fall is the best time to plant trees and shrubs! Enjoy discounts of 10-75% on all trees and shrubs in the onsite MsK Rare and Native Plant Nursery.

For more information, or to register for tours or workshops, see www.kruck-ebert.org or call 206-546-1281.

damage to the tree. Leaf loss puts the tree into a state of dormancy, greatly reducing the amount of energy that the tree needs to stay alive.

At the base of the leaf petiole (leaf stalk) there is a layer of cells unlike the rest. It consists of a layer of thin-walled leaved cells encircling the petiole. In autumn this layer is the first to die and shrivel, allowing the leaf to fall. This fragile, one-celled ring of tissue is called the abscission layer. Thus was born de-ciduousness, an adaptation against cold.

Falling leaves mean fall exercise. Photo by Adam Reitano.

Sandcastle Contest sums up the summerBy Jack Malek

The 2011 Sandcastle Contest had 23 official entries; the results are listed below. An estimated 200–300 people turned out in perfect weather to either lend a hand with building a sandcastle or enjoy the efforts of the others. The event is part of Celebrate Shoreline and is co-sponsored by the Richmond Beach Community Association and the City of Shoreline. Many thanks to Northwest Family Chiropractic and Massage, who sponsored the concessions. And very special thanks to the group The Islanders Steel Band, who kept everything lively by entertaining the crowd with calypso and reggae. They were terrific!

With such a great turnout, plans are already afoot for next years’ event, with added categories, such as a People’s Choice Award, which will mean more awards and more fun for everyone.Esteemed Judges:Rich Gustafson, ProShoreline & former Shoreline City Council memberBob Pfeiffer, President of The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts CouncilEvan Voltsis, Proprietor of Spiro’s Restaurant

WINNERS:1st Place Overall: Lizard Sculpture, Iyad Owen-Elia & Marty Owen, Team Owen; gift

certificate to Hill’s Restaurant 2nd Place Overall: Northwest Sandcastle, Keith, Jack & Ava Hamilton, Team Hamilton;

gift certificate to Full Moon Thai Cuisine3rd Place Overall: Troll Sculpture, Enzo, Luca, Karin & Ben Chickadel, Team Sandy Sand;

gift certificate to the new Pizza Mia and to the Flying Dragon Chinese Cuisine

Honorable Mention, Family Category: Tied between two Sandcastles Team Bears, Yan, Kaela & Thai Saechao and Ai-Khue Nguyen, gift certificate to Spin Alley

Bowling Team Forever, Takumi & Mikoto Kawano, Win Tongtawee, Pamela Chivapat and Alexander

Volper; gift certificate to Spin Alley BowlingHonorable Mention, Teen Category: Happy Bear Sculpture with Seaweed Bowtie, Ellyn Rivers & Alex Colella, Team Felon & Bea-

zus; gift certificate to Spin Alley BowlingHonorable Mention, Kid Category: Whale Sculpture, Theo & Lilly Steinmetz, Jack & Noah Bowerman and Zan Godfrey, The

O’s; gift certificate to Spiro’s Pizza


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Community News wins Gold Level Award for excellenceBy Marge Mueller, Editor

Richmond Beach Community News, a publication of Richmond Beach Community Association, has been awarded Gold Level recognition in the 2011 Neighbor-hoods, USA (NUSA) Neighborhood Newsletter Compe-tition at the organization’s conference, held this year in Anchorage, Alaska. The Newsletter Competition acknowledged excellence in neighborhood newsletters, which are a vital communication tool for neighbor-hood news and activities.

The competition featured two categories: electronic format and printed format, with gold, silver and bronze level awards in each category. Entries were evaluated by a jury panel, which used a list of criteria that included content, layout, and overall appearance.

This is the first year that this competition was held by the NUSA. There were a total of 38 entries in the Newsletter Competition, with 11 entries in the elec-tronic category and 27 in the printed category; entries came from all corners of the country.

The Richmond Beach Community Association publishes the newspaper to publicize its events and provide news and information of community inter-est to Richmond Beach residents. The newspaper is a monthly publication that is delivered free of charge to more than 2500 households in the neighborhood; an additional 500 papers are placed in local businesses.

The paper is entirely volunteer-run, with a small staff of Editor, Marge Mueller; Copy Editor, Kay Brit-tain; Information Officer, Sheri Ashleman; Advertising Manager, Tony Flock; Billing Manager, Ted Mueller; Treasurer, Jack Malek; and Circulation Managers, John Durgin and John Thielke. More than a dozen contribu-tors provide news articles, features, calendar items, humor and photos. It is financially supported by adver-tising.

For more information about Richmond Beach Com-munity Association, including electronic copies of the award-winning Richmond Beach Community News, visit their website at richmondbeachwa.org.

In a gracious letter to RBCA President, Ed Adams, Shoreline Mayor Keith A. McGlashan congratulated the RBCA on the award. Mayor McGlashan noted that “the newspaper is a wonderful communication tool that serves the community well by keeping neighborhood residents informed about activities, emerging issues, history and so much more.”

Neighborhoods, USA (NUSA) is a national non-profit organization committed to building and strengthen-ing neighborhood organizations. Each year the NUSA Board of Directors recognizes the commitment and

work of neighborhoods presenting awards in sev-eral categories, such as the Neighborhood of the Year, Best Neighborhood Program, Who’s Who in America’s Neighborhoods, Social Revitalization, and Physical Revitalization. The “Neighborhood of the Year” award has been presented since 1984 as a collective “thank you” for the hard work by neighborhoods, and is the only national award given on an ongoing basis to neighborhood organizations for their self-help initiatives. For more information about the NUSA “Neighbor-hood Newsletter” award contact Robert Gibbons by phone at (608) 886-7577 or via email at [email protected].

Newspaper help neededBy Marge Mueller

The Richmond Beach Community News needs a volunteer to compile the monthly school calendars for the Shoreline School District, Shorewood, Einstein, Syre, and Room Nine Community School. Much of the information is available online from the School District. However, a person who has a child in school and is familiar with the activities of the local schools will be able to include even more events, and will ensure that the information is accurate. The job should take only a couple of hours per month.

Please be a part of the great team that contributes to the newspaper. Contact Editor Marge Mueller at 206-533-0955 or [email protected].


What’s going on on the Web?By Andie Piteo, RBCA Webmaster

Anina’s CornerHaving summer fun—locally

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This summer we had fun locally; Richmond Beach is such a lovely place and there are so many different kinds of places and activities nearby. We floated the Yakima River, and dined in downtown Cle Elm on a Saturday night. At my sister-in-law’s home we enjoyed a clear summer evening com-plete with the calls of a screech owl and a sky littered with stars.

My brother took us out on his boat for a day trip on Puget Sound complete with sea lions and porpoises. We had lunch at Kingston, and came home with fresh crab and salmon. My best friend arranged a Segway tour of down-town Seattle and we know we looked goofy but it didn’t matter because it was so much fun! We had a picnic at Richmond Beach and saw herons and eagles. Kevin had a flight lesson in a small plane which traveled from Boe-ing Field to north of Richmond Beach. In my role as a passenger, I enjoyed the view immensely.

I spent the night with my sister and we perused the thrift stores of Olym-pia. I went out for a nice lunch with

a friend one afternoon, and did the same on another day with my mother-in-law. I drove to Gig Harbor to stay overnight with friends at their family’s beach cabin, dug clams, waded, and visited a chain saw art store with the intent to be amused—but instead made a purchase. Kevin and I spent several weekend hours helping paint the new Shoreline Historical Museum building on 185th and Linden Avenue, and if you want to join in on the fun, the op-portunity is waiting! We rented canoes at the University of Washington water activities center and then went out to lunch on Lake Union.

I really enjoyed doing story times for 120 summer school students; the school bus transportation was sponsored by the King County Library System Foundation and the Richmond Beach and Shoreline libraries have participated in this pro-gram for several years. The teachers are great, and the students had the oppor-tunity to see what our Richmond Beach Library has to offer.

May the fall provide a bit more sun-shine and fun!

I call it a two-year itch. After at least one year of a new website, you start to challenge some of your original choices. Then, at least every two years, you defi-nitely come up with even better ideas. So . . . you shouldn’t even notice, but I’ve been changing some of the address-es of pages around our website to make them more user-friendly. Not to worry about any of your bookmarks, though! The Home page does not ever move from RichmondBeachWA.org, and I’m big on leaving breadcrumbs behind for the rest.

Do you have an idea for our website? Maybe some area doesn’t seem quite right, or you’ve thought of an improve-ment? Please email me any comments

and suggestions, or use the email form to send them anonymously through the “Contact the Webmaster” link at the bottom of every webpage. Thanks!

And, while you’re at our website, don’t forget to sign up to receive our monthly summary of local events in your inbox! More than 350 people (and counting!) enjoy this handy resource compiled by RBCA Information Officer Sheri Ashle-man. Emailed around the first of every month, What’s Happening in Richmond Beach includes links and contact infor-mation for regional events and items of interest. You can add your email to the list by submitting it in the sign-up box (lower-left) on our Home page, or contact me at [email protected].

Will Richmond Beach stand in line for Alligator-on-a-Stick? Darned right!By Marge Mueller

New Orleans came to Swan-nies’s on the Al-ley with a Cajun Festival offering such delicacies as crawfish étou-fée, Louisiana crab cakes, Ca-jun roast pig and bread pudding with whiskey sauce, along with traditional Cajun music. From August 22nd through 28th New Or-leans cookery chef Robert St. Thomas prepared his award-winning dishes for an eager, hungry crowd. The event also featured a Breast Cancer Benefit for Ashley.

Chef St. Thomas was brought to the Northwest at the request of Swannie’s owner, Jim Swanson. If you missed out on the Cajun Festival, stop by Swannie’s anyway to enjoy some of their great dishes. Evening fun includes Quiz Night on Wednes-days and live music or comics on the weekend. The address is 1430 NW Richmond Beach Road; the restaurant shares the Spin Alley building.

Won’t you become a member? By Marge Mueller, Editor

The Richmond Beach Community Association welcomes your membership. Dedicated to community building, the RBCA and your neighbors who volunteer to help out with activities and events are in part responsible for making this the community that you enjoy.

The RBCA’s monthly public meetings keep the community appraised of events, issues affecting Richmond Beach, and candidates for election.

Each year, the RBCA selects persons, businesses or organizations that get involved and make Richmond Beach a great place to live. The association acknowledges their contribution by presenting them with the Marge Unruh Community Service Award.

In addition, the RBCA sponsors terrific events that offer something for everyone throughout the year:

• StrawberryFestival• CommunityGarageSale• ParkCleanUp• BeachBlossomGardenTour• PizzaMiaBenefitLunch• NightOutAgainstCrime• 4-CornersBrewfest• SandcastleContest

• HalloweenCarnival• TurkeyDayFunRun• Decemberholidayeventsincluding

the Holiday Craft Party, Tree Light-ing, Caroling, and Christmas Ship Celebration

• TheYouthJamwasestablishedbythe RBCA and is now a Shoreline-wide event

Where else can you get so much fun for only $15 a year? Membership dues support all of these events, underwrite the costs of the RBCA Web site, and, in addition to advertising revenues, help finance the publication and mailing of the Community News. By joining you can receive monthly online news, if you wish.

The RBCA is entirely volunteer run. None of the membership money goes for salaries— 100% goes back into the com-munity to support activities and com-munity information and beautification projects.

Please join the association by filling out the membership form below. Include your dues and mail it to the RBCA, Attn. Scott Keeney, P.O. Box 60186, Shoreline, WA 98160-0186.

Proud parents Cody and Sara Whee-land welcomed little Anja Ruth Whee-land on June 23rd at 8:12 a.m. in San Diego, CA. She weighed 8 lbs. 11 oz. and measured 21 inches long. Sara, nee Marshall, is a graduate of Shorewood High School.

It’s a girl! for Shorewood alumBy Sara Wheeland

Anja Ruth Wheeland the day after her birth.

Whether you call them crawdads, crawfish, or crayfish, a big steaming kettle of étoufée is undeniably tasty.

Maplewood Rock and Gem Club plans eventBy John Wolfe

The Annual Fall Show of the Maple-wood Rock and Gem Club will celebrate the group’s 60th Anniversary. The event is on Saturday, November 12th, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission is free, and there will be interesting displays,

informative demonstrations and hourly raffles. It’s not to be missed—it’s fun for everyone.

The event will be held at the group’s clubhouse at 8802 196th Street SW in Edmonds.


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If you’ve always dreamed of being a witch, superhero ... or even a crayon, here’s your opportu-nity. Or, just dress up the kids and come to enjoy the fun and food at the Hallow-een Carnival. This fall marks the 25th anniversary of Rich-mond Beach Com-munity Association’s annual carnival. This event has become a timeless tradition in our community. Each year brings back traditional carnival games with prizes, inflatables, haunted house, raffle and food. As far as old-fashioned carnivals go, this one is truly exceptional and prices are family friendly.

Volunteers Needed: Well over a hundred volunteers are

required to successfully run the carni-val. At least one adult with a helper is required for two two-hour shifts at each amusement, plus a number of volunteers are needed to help set up and clean up. Youths are encouraged to volunteer with an adult to supervise, and community service hours can be earned by high school students. If you plan to attend the carnival, please consider spending a couple hours enjoying the games and other attractions with your family and another two hours volunteering as a fam-ily or by yourself.

DON’T HESITATE–PARTICIPATE! There are a number of ways to volun-

teer: 1) Contact Renee Smith at CarnivalVol-

[email protected] or 484-5185 to sign up to work a booth or help with set up or clean up.

2) Contact Doris McConnell at (206) 940-1365. to donate an item for the raffle or cash to purchase prizes. Gifts appropriate for kids or adults are gladly accepted. Anyone can donate an item and will be acknowledged in the Richmond Beach Community News.

3) Call Felicia Forrest at ( 206) 533-2314 to bring a

cake for the cake walk.

Job Descriptions: Set up begins

Friday, October 28, at 3:30 p.m. and continues Saturday morning at 8:00 a.m. This involves un-loading the delivery truck, setting up the wood booth frames, laying out the game pieces and decorat-ing. The haunted house is also erected during set up.

Booth atten-dants: These volun-teers work a two-

hour shift collecting tickets, supervising

games and handing out prizes. The last shift

dismantles the booth and counts tickets at the

end of the night. Clean up: This in-

volves boxing up all the games, taking down decorations, tearing down the haunted house, loading up the delivery truck, vacuuming and emptying garbage cans. Any amount of time that can be offered is greatly appreciated!

Raffle helper needed: One person is needed to assist the chair in procuring raffle donations and running the raffle booth. People who enjoy talking to busi-ness owners and soliciting donations are a perfect fit for this job.

Sponsors for inflatables needed: Sponsors are being sought to financially support four inflatables ($300 each). A large sign will be displayed at the carnival naming the sponsors, plus they will be acknowledged in this newspaper and on our website. This is a great advertising opportunity for businesses and a gener-ous show of support by residents who have the financial means to give back to their community.

Contact Sheri Ashleman at (206) 542-9147 or [email protected] if you are interested or if you can recom-mend someone who would appreciate one of these opportunities.

As you can see, there are many ways to participate in this community-building event. Find the one that works best for you and call today to volunteer. Above all else, bring your family to the carnival for a good time, to mingle with friends and neighbors, and to strengthen relation-ships in our community.

Its time to think of Halloween!By Sheri Ashleman

Richmond Beach girl wins poetry contestBy Aarene Storms

Maia P, resident of Richmond Beach (last name withheld because she is a mi-nor), is one of three winners in the 2011 Teen Poetry Contest sponsored by the King County Library System in celebra-tion of National Poetry Month. Maia’s poem was chosen from almost 600 wor-thy entries, and she received a gift card for Barnes and Noble as a prize.

Here is Maia’s winning poem:

Rain Dance

I dance in the rainon the asphalt stageof the street. The spotlights are lightningthe confetti is raindropsand the roaring crowd is thunder. But my mothercalling me to come insideis still the same.

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It’s a shindig ya’ll won’t want to miss!5th Annual Turkey Day Fun Run Thursday, November 24By Sheri Ashleman

in partnership with Shoreline Christmas. Here, parents and grandparents can select presents to give to the children in their lives. Help our neighbors in need by bringing either canned food items, a cash donation (make checks payable to “Hopelink”) or new gifts for kids. Please do not include items that have expired, perishables or those in glass containers.

Register for the event by filling out the upper portion of the form printed below right, or register online at Richmond-BeachWA.org. Participants will receive a digital copy of the group picture by email. Those who are pre-registered will have their names entered in a prize drawing.

Long sleeved T-shirts commemorat-ing the event are available by pre-order only. Simply complete the lower portion of the form below and mail it, along with your check made payable to “Rich-mond Beach Community Association,” to P. O. Box 60186, Richmond Beach, WA 98160-0186, by November 4. Forms may also be returned to Spin Alley (checks only—no cash). Extra order forms can also be obtained at Spin Alley or online at RichmondBeachWA.org. Shirts will be available for pick up at the event.

RBCA is looking for sponsors for this year’s event. For a $100 donation, sponsors get their logos printed on the event flyers and T-shirts and their names acknowledged in this newspa-per. This is a great advertising oppor-tunity for businesses and an excellent way to show support for community ac-tivities that encourage a healthy lifestyle.

For more information or to become a sponsor, contact Sheri Ashleman at (205)542-9147 / [email protected] or Don Wilson at (206)910-2376 /[email protected].

How Hopelink helpsHopelink Press Release

Since 1971, Hopelink has provided comprehensive so-cial services to at-risk families and individuals throughout Washington state’s North and East King County region. The Hopelink approach—promoting self-sufficiency to create lasting personal and community change—has helped move tens of thousands of people from vulner-ability and crisis to independence and stability.

The agency has broadened its focus through the years from emergency intervention to include the longer term support needed by at-risk families and individuals to make lasting change. The addition of programs such as family development, literacy and lifelong learning has helped people become stronger and reach their fullest potential.

Today, Hopelink provides a full array of critical social services through dozens of different programs, including housing, transportation, case management, financial assis-tance, employment programs, adult education and literacy training, a vast referral network, food banks, and preventa-tive health. Community support for the agency is strong, with more than 1,900 volunteers contributing more than 50,000 hours last year.

After more than three decades of delivering innovative and life-changing social services, Hopelink has emerged as a unique agency capable of meeting an individual’s immediate needs, while also addressing the core risk factors behind short-term crises and chronic struggles. And while the agency’s ability to provide transformative services to those most in need has evolved, it original beliefs continue to guide staff and volunteers alike: each person deserves dignity and respect, and each family has the ability to strengthen itself, given the right resources and time.

Thursday, November 24, 20119:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. (meet at 8:30 a.m. for warmup)Richmond Beach Saltwater Park2021 NW 190th Street

For those exercise enthusiasts in our neighborhood, Richmond Beach Commu-nity Association is hosting its fifth annual Turkey Day Fun Run on Thanksgiving Day morning. Run, jog or walk a course through scenic Richmond Beach. The course for joggers/runners is 3.4 miles and a shorter 1.6 mile course has been planned for walkers. Park below and meet at the entrance to the Richmond Beach Saltwater Park at 8:30 a.m. for warmup. Dress for the weather and in costume for the theme (optional). After a group photo, partici-pants will be off and running at 9:00 and be finished by around 10:00. Come as a family, bring a friend or attend solo and meet your neighbors!

This year’s theme is “Hillbillies.” A “hillbilly” is generally a white Southerner who owns a shotgun, goes barefoot, wears a worn out floppy hat, drinks moonshine (which he makes himself), plays the banjo or fiddle, drives old beat up pickup trucks, has bad teeth, has a long beard, wears worn out clothes and hand-me-downs and is happy and con-tent with what he has. If Jed Clampett is your hero, consider wearing denim bib overalls, a plaid shirt and a floppy or straw hat. If you identify more with the curvaceous, tomboy Elly May Clampett, you’ll probably go in for pigtails, short denim cutoffs tied at the waist with a piece of rope, a tucked in buffalo plaid shirt and cowboy boots. Accessorize your outfit with straw, suspenders, a bandana, a corn cob pipe, a long beard, gnarly teeth or a jug of your favorite moon-shine!

RBCA will again host a holiday food/fund/gift drive to support Hopelink. This holiday program stocks Hopelink’s Shore-line food bank with extra food so families with few resources can create holiday traditions. In December, Hopelink col-lects new, unwrapped gifts for children

This cartoon, publicizing the 2011 “Hillbilly”-themed Fun Run will appear in full color on Fun Run T-shirts. You’ll want yours!


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U.S. Post Office, Bitter Lake Branch929 N 145th StreetSeattle, WA 98133206-364-0663

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City of Shoreline17500 Midvale Avenue NShoreline, WA 98133206-801-2700www.shorelinewa.gov

Shoreline Historical Museum749 North 175th Shoreline, WA 98133 206-542-7111 [email protected]

SCHOOLSShoreline Public Schools18560 1st Ave NEShoreline, WA 98155206-393-6111 shorelineschools.org

Syre Elementary19545 12th NW Shoreline, WA 98177206-393-4165

Room Nine Community School17077 Meridian Ave. N. Shoreline, WA 98133206-393-4180

Einstein Middle School19343 3rd Ave. NW Shoreline, WA 98177206-393-4730

Shorewood High School7300 Fremont Ave NorthShoreline, WA 98133206-393-4372

Horizon School 1512 NW 195th St. Shoreline, WA 98177 206-546-0133

CHURCHESCalvin Presbyterian Church18826 3rd Ave NWShoreline, WA 98177206-542-6181, www.calvinpc.org

First Lutheran Church of Richmond Beach18354 8th AVE NWShoreline, WA 98177206-546-4153, www.flrb.org

Richmond Beach Congregational Church, United Church of Christ1512 N.W. 195th St. Shoreline, WA 98177206-542-7477, www.rbccucc.org

New Hope Seattle 19350 Firlands Way N. Shoreline, WA 98133 206-546-3550

RECREATIONShoreline Pool 19030 1st Avenue NE Shoreline, WA (206) 801-2650 [email protected]

Spartan Recreation Center 202 NE 185th Street Shoreline, WA (206) 801-2600 [email protected]

•CommercialRichmondBeachBusinessespayafeeof$7.50amonth,$67.50 a year, for their listing. This listing is free if they have a display ad in the issue. To have your business included here, contact [email protected].

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RICHMOND BEACH DIRECTORYCleanScapes waste reduction tips

Moving and CleaningCleanScapes Press Release

Home Sweet Home

Whether you are a student making the summer transition off campus, or moving to a new neighborhood or city, there are many ways to reduce waste during the moving process.

As you sort through your stuff and set aside items that are not moving with you, consider the new life all of those unwanted things could have.

Reusable clothing, shoes, toys, sports equipment, electronics, appliances and furniture can be sold or donated online, or dropped off at any of the available non-profit donation sites around the city. There are even organizations that are willing to pick up items at your residence.

If you have broken electronics, old cell phones, dead batteries, unusable clothing or Styrofoam, local recyclers will help you keep these items out of the landfill.

Take unwanted hazardous products such as pesticides, paint or cleaning products to household hazardous waste drop-off locations in Seattle or King County.

When the time comes to pack everything up, save money by reusing free boxes listed online, used cardboard boxes from liquor stores and wholesale shopping centers, or support green businesses and rent reusable plastic packing totes.

After your move, continue the reuse cycle and donate your boxes online.

Once everything’s packed and you are ready to clean, help reduce the accumulation of more household hazardous waste by purchasing or making environmentally friendly cleaning products!

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gram” • StyroRecycle• TotalReclaim• InterConnection.org• ReTexNorthwest.inc• Earth911.com“EightWaystoGreenYourMove”• NorthwestCenter

The Big Picture The US Environmental Protection Agency reports that US resi-

dents and businesses sent 161,000,000 tons of material to landfills in 2009.

During the chaos of moving it may seem easier to trash the items you no longer want, but local businesses and non-profits have made it easy to find a new home for your unwanted items.

Instead of filling landfills, consider finding a new home or safe disposal for your unwanted stuff.

Reduce, Reuse and Win! Do you live in Seattle or Shoreline? Learn how you can help

your community win the annual Neighborhood Waste Reduction Rewards competition!

Do you have a great idea or community waste reduction project? Tell us your story! Email the CleanScapes waste reduction team.

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Looking Back By Tracy Tallman

While scouring the Seattle Times archives online through the Se-attle Public Library for inspiration I stumbled on the attached obituary for a man who had a fascinating life. Emile B. Wishaar was born in Paris, France in July, 1841 and died at his home in Richmond Beach on September 8, 1918. The edition of the newspaper telling of his death advertised for men who were “able-bodied, unmarried, under 35, citizens of good character and temperate hab-its and who could speak, read and write the English language.” to enlist in the Army to fight in World War I. The war ended just two months later.

Emile Wishaar came to the US in 1853 with his family at age 12, and he spent nearly his entire life in this country. Among all the accomplish-ments cited for Emile in the article shown here was Justice of the Peace for Richmond before it was Rich-mond Beach. The Seattle Times notes that he was running on the Repub-lican Ticket in 1912, which he must have won because the 1911–1912 Polk Directory lists him as Justice, and John Holloway, father of Lena Voreis, as constable. It is hard to imagine a time when justice was decided locally. I don’t know exactly what the responsibilities were for a Justice of the Peace, but I know they were elected and were esteemed in the community.

Looking through the King County Assessor’s records for 1915 I found three properties owned by Emile’s son Henry G (also called Harry) Wishaar. Only one had a structure, and it wasn’t substantial, being valued at only $110 (but this was not out of line with other valuations), so I can only guess that this is where he passed away. The Kroll Plat map accompanying this article shows this property as the Paul Martinis Addition, platted in March 1956. It adjoined the old fuel transfer station that many (including myself and Mr. Nelson who worked there) will remember.

When Emile Wishaar died, the newspaper failed to note that he had married Hester E. Rolfe on April 20th 1918, just more than four months before his death. However, the 1910 census, which lists him in Richmond Beach, shows him married for 36 years to the woman who bore his children, Ida “Maria” Smith. This is noted as his first marriage and perhaps she was visiting relatives when she died as I can’t locate her in any death index. Emile and Ida Marie had at least seven children, some of whom moved away. Emile’s second wife and widow, Hester Wishaar, died in Seattle in November 1981 at the age of 92.

The daughter of Emile and Ida Marie, Grace Norton Wishaar, born in October 1876 in New Jersey, was reported in the Seattle Daily Times in 1901 and 1904 as being a noted painter of scenery for plays, hav-ing studied in New York. In April of 1948 she was again in the newspaper for having taken up the painting of miniatures. She was married twice in

King County—once in 1897 and later in March of 1902 —but when her brother Henry died in April 1948 she was living in Paris with an entirely different last name. Perhaps she died there because I find no record of her death in the US.

Ida and Emile’s son Henry G (Harry) Wishaar (1878-1948) stayed in the area. He became a printer with the Seattle Times-Press when his father worked there and later moved over to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer; he died in April 1948 in Dabob, Jefferson County. His widow, Florence Annie Bachelder, died in California in 1972, while on a visit, at the age of 85. Her address was listed as 2005 NW 193rd in Richmond Beach. Henry and Florence (who was a member of the DAR) had two children. As near as I can tell they still live in Richmond Beach not far from where their grandfather and parents lived, making them Richmond Beach pioneers as well.

There is much more to know about Emile and his descendants and it is difficult for me to stop researching and submit this article. I hope that wherever Emile is buried he has a Civil War headstone and is recognized for his contribu-tion to our country’s indepen-dence. Also, it seems his life was lost via blood poisoning when he was trying to do the right thing in WWI. Just another example of the fine people who live and lived in Richmond Beach.

Thanks for reading.

Above: Wishaar obituary in the September 9, 1918 issue of the Seattle Daily Times. Below: Post-1956 map showing the Wishaar property in the Paul Martinis Addition.


For yoga, there’s no place like Richmond BeachBy Angeline Johnston

sizes, and levels of experience. Everyone can benefit from breathing fully and de-voting even short periods of time to cul-tivating inner peace. With regard to the physical practice, all yoga poses (“asana”) can be modified to be either more acces-sible or more challenging. There is no one-size-fits-all way to practice yoga.

Yoga is not to be feared.Too often people come to yoga and

apologize for what they cannot do. But in yoga, we cultivate patience and ac-ceptance, so the effort we exert in order to “get somewhere” is tempered with kindness. The body responds well to this approach; forcing the body, on the other hand, can result in injury and a fight-or-flight response.

As people learn to work intelligently with physical challenges on the mat, they often report experiencing greater patience and compassion toward others. In yoga we get to let go of competitive-ness, ego-driven ambition, and the fear that accompanies these ways of being. And the best part is: it’s never too soon, or too late, to begin.

As a Richmond Beach resident and yoga teacher, I recently realized that there really is no place like home. Why did I spend years driving to other com-munities to teach and practice yoga? Simple: there was no venue for yoga in Richmond Beach. So I decided to create a space for yoga right here. Fortunately, Seattle yoga teacher and studio manager Glenn Tousignant was willing to come on board and make this a reality.

Why is yoga becoming increasingly popular, year after year? People feel great after a yoga practice. They feel refreshed, relaxed, and centered. Just this morning, a young man in his early twenties told me, “I have so much more energy for work now that I practice yoga.” Another student from the same class shared that this year of practicing yoga has been his first year of playing contact sports with-out injury. Day after day, Glenn and I are motivated and inspired by our students’ reports of ailments subsiding, of worries softening, of sleep improving, and of other fitness and health goals being met.

What is yoga? Yoga is a healing system that incor-

porates breathing exercises, physical postures and movement, and meditation. Cultural artifacts related to yoga have been found dating back more than 5,000 years. Traditionally, yoga utilizes multiple disciplines with the goal of discovering a state of mind and body that is character-ized by calmness, wisdom, and joy. In the past century, yoga has also been estab-lished as a scientifically validated system of alternative and preventative health care, as well as a form of physical exer-cise. Yoga has many applications, requires relatively little effort to get started, and often provides noticeable and immediate benefits.

Both Glenn and I enjoy working with people from all walks of life, all shapes,

Pizza Mia & Spaghetti House under new ownershipDear valued friends and customers,

Sadly, I must inform you we are departing from Pizza Mia & Spa-ghetti House effective June 29, 2011. New owner, Mickey, will take over after a brief remod-eling closure.

On behalf of all the staff at Pizza Mia & Spaghetti House, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your contin-ued loyalty in choosing us as your local eatery. It has been a great pleasure serving you and getting to know you on a personal basis. Through your friendship and patronage, we have been able to serve the Richmond Beach Com-munity with quality food and service. Were it not for the unwavering support of friends/customers like you, this would not have been the case. It is now the time for us to move on and allow new owner, Mickey, the opportunity to keep providing the Richmond Beach commu-nity with excellent food.

We will forever cherish the memo-

rable moments we lived together. Ever since my father, Vladimir, founded this business back in 1983, his retirement, our learning curves after my marriage with Miguel, the weekly updates that we have grown so fond of, to today and everything else in between. We wish you happiness and lots of love!

Through our many tears, we thank you for the many wonderful memories.

Sincerely, Roula and Miguel Gomez

Roula and Miguel Gomez will be greatly missed by the Richmond Beach community.

Doug Locken of the Shoreline Fire

Department has just completed the UW/Harborview Medical Center Paramedic Training Program, along with 14 other paramedic students from around the Puget Sound region. To complete this rigorous program, Doug spent more than 2,500 hours of intense training under the direction of University of Washington and Harborview faculty and physicians. Graduates from this program add invaluable life-saving skills to the emergency medical systems in their respective communities.

“We could not be more proud to sup-port another successful class of gradu-ates of the program who are prepared with the knowledge and experience to save lives in their communities.” said Jan Sprake, Executive Director of the Medic One Foundation.

The training program is supported entirely through charitable contribu-tions to the Foundation. This funding ensures that paramedic students receive more than twice the number of training hours of most programs. In addition, students come in contact with more than 700 patients—three times the national average. The intense Paramedic Training Program is a major reason why our region’s survival rate is twice the rate of most major cities.

About The Medic One FoundationThe Medic One Foundation is a local

non-profit organization that ensures

SFD Paramedic Completes Rigorous UW Training Program

Will Bring Paramedic Expertise to the Shoreline CommunityBy Melanie Granfors

Shoreline firefighters plan Open House By Melanie Granfors

Fire Prevention Month Open House will be held on Sunday, October 23, from 11:00 to 2:00 at Fire Headquarters and Training Center, 17525 Aurora Avenue North. Parking is limited due to construc-tion at Shorewood High School.

Come spend some time with your firefighters, watch them work, look over the fire and EMS apparatus and brush up your family’s emergency preparedness plans. The event is sponsored by Shore-line Fire and IAFF Local 1760.

the quality of our region’s pre-hospital emergency care by funding world-class paramedic training, innovative research in new methods of patient care, and intensive medical review of paramedic performance. For more information or to get involved go to www.medicone-foundation.org.

For more information or to interview Jan Sprake, Executive Director of the Medic One Foundation, please contact Lee Keller at (206) 799-3805 or [email protected].

Doug Locken is a Lieutenant who has been with the Shoreline Fire Department for 18 years.



Teen Book ReviewBy Aarene Storms

For the Win By Cory DoctorowAudio book read by George Newbern

All over the world, kids play video games...for money. They don’t make much money, of course. Their bosses make most of the money, selling vir-tual treasure—magic swords, talking mushrooms, and virtual gold—to rich gamers who are too lazy to play the games and earn treasure for them-selves. Virtual economies are big business...which is why the mysterious woman called Big Sister Nor is determined to organize the sweatshop vir-tual workers of the world into a real-life union.

Doctorow has written about an uninterest-ing topic with such riveting action that I found myself deeply immersed in the tale. Embedded in the story of the Webblies are mini-lectures about economics, politics, and massively multiplayer on-line role-playing games (MMORPGs), which somehow, miraculously, are fascinating rather than boring.

The audio book read by George Newbern was so captivating that I found myself volunteering to drive anywhere, preferably somewhere far away, so that I could spend more time in my truck with the characters in the book.

Highly recommended to readers who love gaming ... and also to readers who don’t love gaming but do love a good book.

Food for Thought By Chris Riveland

A teen memory from World War II

cardboard boxes, bearing many strange stamps and the insignia of a foreign flag. It was the same flag I had only seen on American jeeps that patrolled the downtown Frankfurt area. Pastor motioned us to sit on the sofa. Then he addressed us, “Dear young people, I am proud of you! I did not hold too much hope that you would actually attend all the funerals during the cold spell, but am so pleased you did. I told you there would be rewards for your good deed, but did not let on that this would be a two-fold reward. My many friends in America have sent me CARE packages for several months. I have stored all of them and want to share them with you now, first of all because I won’t need them, and second, to reward you for keeping your promise.”

With that he went to the boxes and made six equal piles of things we had only heard and dreamed of: beef in broth, steak and kidneys, a tin of corned beef, a tin of a luncheon loaf (like Spam), bacon, margarine, a pound of lard, a pound of fruit preserves and honey, rai-sins, a pound of chocolate, two pounds of sugar, egg powder, whole-milk powder, and two pounds of coffee.

We were speechless! And then the questions flew—about his American contacts, how he, a humble German priest could have friends in far-away America? He did not reply, merely smiled and urged us to pack up our treasures.

“Take them home, your parents might want to share some of this with others.” Then he looked at us somberly and said something I have never forgot-ten, “People, there are terrible times ahead!”

His statement made no sense to us. We were dumbfounded. What could he mean? After all, World War II was over, and things were surely going to get better. There was even talk of the stores soon again being full of food and other merchandise—though that took another year. Little did we know this old, unas-suming pastor held a Ph.D. in philoso-phy and economics, and had a shrewd sense of world politics, though we did not discover this until after his death, in a newspaper tribute.

Unfortunately, as I see it, his predic-tion came true—not in an economic sense, but in the deterioration of peo-ple’s morals. Nevertheless, the deaths of the several Frankfurt parishioners in the winter of 1947 and an old pastor’s kind-ness pumped a lot of life and hope into us six young people and our families.

RB resident reprints mystery novel By Emily Hill

His suit lapels were spotted with

congealed pipe residue and encrusted with egg yolk, probably remnants of his breakfast. Pastor Froehlich smelled of onions and stale tobacco. His white hair, long in the back and thinning in front and on top, was usually in disar-ray. His beaked nose supported gold wire rim spectacles. When this aged parish priest looked at us teenagers, we felt he could tell immediately if we were fibbing or telling the truth.

It was February 1947, an abnor-mally cold winter. I was 13 years old. The six of us boys and girls ages 13 to16 were in his study, standing uncomfortable in front of his desk, switching from one foot to the other and wondering … why had he sum-moned us after school in the middle of the week? He scrutinized each one of us thoroughly before explaining in his broad Frankfurt dialect what was on his mind.

Most of the teens and many adults had given up attending church services because of the unheated church, a 63-meter tall stone edifice. Many of us in our bombed-out city had no heat; we were constantly hungry; our warm clothes had long been mended too often. The soles on our shoes had worn through, necessitating us stuffing them with several layers of newspaper, to keep from feeling the frozen ground. The warmth from the wood stove in the priest’s study lulled us into drowsi-ness. Pastor Froehlich informed us that no one had attended the funerals for several of the older widowers and widows who had died during recent months. He wondered if we, his core group of parish teens, would be willing to participate in funeral services over the next few weeks for those who no longer had family, reminding us that this would bring special rewards.

We six were silent for a while, and then looked at each other and agreed. Willy Q., the oldest, was designated to inform each of us by word of mouth, since the Allied Forces would not yet let us have a telephone. We attended eight funerals in a six-week period, a record for any time period chronicled in the parish archives. The pastor was pleased with our dependable attendance.

A few weeks later, during a pleasant spring day the end of April, he sum-moned all of us into his study again. We puzzled what might await us, and if we would be chastised. Pastor wore a clean suit and had a rare smile on his face. On a side table stood six large

Jim Blakeway, a Richmond Beach resident, has issued a reprint of his debut novel, When The Leaves Fall Early, a story of evil, magic, murder and mystery. Pitting good against evil from the wooded landscape of northern Wisconsin, Blakeway hooks his readers into a story that explores the geogra-phy of desire and the consequences of our choices.

In a character-rich plot and an expansive backdrop, author Blakeway invites the reader to believe in the magic of love and then nearly backhands us for our complicity. A natural storyteller, the affable Richmond Beach resident surprises those who know him with a dark, foreboding novel that guarantees a memorable literary experience.

A town full of eccentric characters, lonely hearts, fortune tellers and a couple whose mar-riage is in near remnants, entertain Blakeway’s readers. The novel contains explicit content.

Some of the experiences that his book’s characters share are drawn from Blakeway’s first-hand knowledge of hunting and farming, although he includes among his interests travel, skiing, sky and scuba diving, and motorcycles.

When The Leaves Fall Early, published by Flatsnake Publishing, is currently available on Kindle and Nook, and will be available in soft-cover format. A book trailer can be viewed at: http://www.youtube.com /watch?v=psGU8W_bLJo

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Local TimeBank Under DevelopmentBy Jon Ann Cruver

Senior Center Van provides expanded serviceBy Jon Ann Cruver

A new Senior Center Van has been added to service to both Northeast Seattle and Shoreline thanks to a King County METRO extension grant and New Freedom Funding.

The van will travel north/south rather than stopping at NE 145th. That means riders who live in the Lake City area can now request rides to the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center. Also, Shoreline seniors and people with dis-abilities can be taken to medical appointments at Northwest Hos-pital, Northgate Group Health, other Northgate medical facilities, even Northgate Mall!

Senior Center staff are de-lighted with the new van. “Now more people have an opportunity to come to Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center for classes, services and meals. This service extension has been long hoped for and is now a reality. The Senior Center can now welcome those who live in the Lake City and Northgate areas via the new shuttle service.”

Senior Services Transportation have tried to ensure that all of the Hyde Shut-tles are available to at least one medical

Jim and Leilani arriving at the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center. Photo by Jon Ann Cruver

facility and there are not really any in Shoreline, so this new service is helpful.

The van is lift equipped and operates Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 206-727-6262 to schedule a ride.

TimeBanking was one of the action teams that came out of the Aging Your Way Gathering that was held about a year ago. A group of North King and South Snohomish County residents have been working with Senior Services to make it happen. A generous grant from United Way of King County and help from Eastside TimeBank is transform-ing the community’s vision into reality.

SWEL, which stands for Shoreline, Woodway, Edmonds and Lake Forest Park, is a new TimeBank that will soon be available to North King and South Snohomish County residents.

What is TimeBanking ?TimeBanking is similar to bartering,

where you provide a service in exchange for a different service that you would like to receive. Each member of the TimeBank donates time doing something that he or she is good at—house painting, haircuts,

dog walking—and in return can receive the same number of hours of services from any other member. The “currency in TimeBanking is time: 1 hour of your work can be exchanged for 1 hour of work from another member, regardless of the service. With TimeBanking everyone has something to offer and it is a great way to build community.

How does it work?SWEL will have a website for members

where you list what you would like to do for other members and what services you would like to receive. Members also get together for monthly potlucks to get to know each other and learn what the time bank has to offer.

If you you are interested in learn-ing more, please contact Sabrina Jones at [email protected] and we will make sure you are kept informed as this exciting project unfolds.

Volunteer positions available at Senior CenterKey volunteers needed at Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior CenterBy Jon Ann Cruver

Volunteers play a vital role in the day-to-day activity that goes on at the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center. Over 200 volunteers help with regular daily needs or in periodic help— from the receptionists at the Front Desk to the person who donates cookies at our Holiday Bazaar Bake Sale. The following areas are needing help:

Thrift ShopThe Thrift Shop needs more volun-

teers, especially on Tuesday afternoons. The shop is one of the biggest fund raisers for the center, earning close to $30,000 this past year. Many people in the community are finding that this is the place to find great bargains. Shop volunteers serve as clerks, help stock the shelves and racks, help with pricing while having contact with the customers. The volunteers generally work a half day, one day a week. Sadly, many of the Tuesday volunteers are having to deal with isssues that keep them from coming to help. Help is ap-preciated for any day, of course.

To volunteer please contact the Shop Manager Judith Enich, Mon-days or Fridays, 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. at (206)365-1536. If Judith is unavailable please contact Judy Parsons or Jon Ann Cruver at 206-365-1536.

Front Desk ReceptionistsThe Front Desk Receptionists are

at the heart of the senior center; they greet everyone who walks in the door and provide service that ranges from giving tours to those new to the center, to making

appointments, answering the phone, and much more. These volunteers work a 4-hour shift, one day a week. To vol-unteer for this position please contact Marilyn Yeider at (206)365-1536, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. daily.

KitchenThe Kitchen has become a very busy

place during our daily lunch program, due to the efforts of our chef, Janice Bellotti-Pace. Kitchen volunteers may work one day a week for about 3 hours per shift by helping prep for the lunch program. A Food Handlers permit is required, but can be obtained on-line or through classes offered by the Senior Services nutrition department. Contact Chef Janice at 206-365-1536 to volun-teer. She is also looking for volunteers to help with prep work for Kitchen Corner Catering, a fund raising program for the senior center. Volunteer commit-ment for the catering program will vary according to the schedule.

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Se-nior Center is located on the Shoreline Center campus: 18560 1st Ave NE, #1, Shoreline; (206)365-1536.

Soft Exercise Class Needs InstructorBy Jon Ann Cruver

Volunteers assist in many ways at the Senior Center.

The Soft Exercise class meets at the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center every Wednesday and Friday, 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. The class is designed for seniors who tend to be more fragile, but still benefit from a regular exercise program. This is a non-impact, light cardio strength, stretching and toning class. All exercises are done while sit-ting on a chair. Participants engage in a cardio session followed by exercises with light weights and bands. The class objectives include obtaining balance and stabilization, strengthening of mobiliza-tion muscles and joints, flexibility and circulation as a well as weight bearing exercises to maintain bone density.

The instructor candidate must have current exercise certification, be current in CPR or willing to become current. They must be able to meet with the class on Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:00-10:45 a.m. and enjoy working with a fragile senior population. This is a paid position.

Please contact Jon Ann Cruver, Pro-gram Coordinator, Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center, 206-365-1536, on Wednesday afternoons, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays.

Is your home earthquake ready? Free and low cost classes offered Seattle Office of Emergency Management Press Release

Take Steps to Make Your Home Earthquake Safe - Learn how to retrofit your (pre-1980) home in a two-hour class. Sponsored by City of Seattle Office of Emergency Management and cosponsored by the Seattle Public Library. Shoreline residents invited to attend.

Sunday, September 25 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.FREEDouglass-Truth Library, 2300 E Yesler Way, Seattle WA 98122To register call Seattle Office of Emergency Management at 206-233-5076 Sunday, October 2 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.FREEGreenwood Library, 8016 Greenwood Ave N. Seattle, WA 98103To register call Seattle Office of Emergency Management at 206-233-5076

Wednesday, October 12 ($25 Fee) from 7 to 9 PM$25 Fee supports PNA Tool LibraryPhinney Neighborhood Association. 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103*To register for PNA class ONLY call 206-783-2244

For information call 206-233-5076 or visit City of Seattle, Home Retrofitting Page: http://www.seattle.gov/dpd/Emergency/Earthquakes/Home_Retrofit_Program/DPDS_005871.asp

Check for additional dates and times at www.seattle.gov/emergency/events.


SHORELINE-LAKE FOREST PARK ARTS COUNCIL18560 1st Avenue NE, Shoreline, WA 98155. Office hours Monday—Friday, noon–5:00 p.m.

For information on the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council and on these and other Arts Council programs and events, call 206-417-4645, see www.shorelinearts.net or e-mail [email protected].

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 organiza-tions.

A call to artists2012 Gallery Schedules for The Gallery at Towne Centre and Shoreline City Hall Gallery.The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council Press Release

The Gallery at Towne Centre presents Open Studio Painters: Viewpoints The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council Press Release

Shoreline–lake Forest Park Arts VenuesShorecrest Performing Arts Center 15343 25th Avenue NE, Shoreline, WA 98155

Shoreline City Hall Located at 17500 Midvale Ave. N, Shoreline, WA 98133. Gallery open Monday through

Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. except holidays.For more information please contact the Arts Council at 206-417-4645 or info@shorelinearts.

net or Ros Bird, City of Shoreline Public Art Coordinator at [email protected].

The Gallery at Towne Centre On the lower level of the Lake Forest Park Towne Centre, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Suite A-141,

Lake Forest Park, WA 98133. Open Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 5:00 p.m.

The Shoreline Lake Forest Park Arts Council is looking for two-dimensional and three-dimensional artists to show in two local galleries: The Gallery at Towne Centre in Lake Forest Park and the Shoreline City Hall Gallery.

Artists are invited to submit letter of interest, resume, artist’s statement, 10 to 15 images on digital media that reflect a cohesive body of work, an image list with title, medium, size and price and Self Addresses Stamped Envelope for return of materials. Please specify if you are interested in showing at either location or both.

The Gallery at Towne Centre This venue features six week, two-person exhibits

with each artist showing on approximately nine feet of wall space or on three pedestals. All work shown in The Gallery must be original and for sale. A 50% commission will be taken on all sales. The Gallery is located inside, on the lower level of the Lake Forest Park Towne Centre at 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park.

Shoreline City Hall GalleryThis space, located at 175th and Midvale Ave N, has

three floors of exhibit space in a modern setting. Works by four artists are exhibited for three months with ap-proximately 10-15 pieces per artist. All work shown must be 16”x 20” or larger. City Hall also has several pedestals to showcase small sculpture in any medium. A 30% com-mission will be taken on all sales.

Send materials by October 29, 2011 to: The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council, Attn: Gallery Director, 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155. Artists will be notified by January 31, 2012.

Questions only (206) 417-4645 or [email protected].

August 30 – October 8, 2011Gallery hours are noon to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday through

Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sun.Artist Open House – Thursday, Sept. 8, 5-7 p.m.

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council’s The Gallery at Towne Centre is please to present “Viewpoints”, an exhibit showcasing the variety of styles and imagery of the Open Stu-dio Painters.

The talented Open Studio Painters have been painting together at North Seattle Community College for an average of five years under the instruction of teacher and fellow artist Sue Pope. For this show the group picked the theme “Viewpoints” which will explore a variety of imagery in acrylic, oil and wa-tercolor. Join us for a special after hours reception on Thursday, September 8, 5-7 pm. Refreshments will be served.

Artists Include: Heather Carr, Theresa Frazer, Teresa Healy, Claire Hobglom, Dianne Hofbeck, Kathy Key, Ellen Lam, Carole Levinthal, Madeline Lovell, Paulette Panagos Joan Pitell, Sue Pope, Anne Strandoo, Sheila Scott, Connie VanWinkle, Rosalie Warren, Mary Wells and Sandra Willoughby.

The Gallery is located on the inside lower level of the Lake Forest Park Towne Centre, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155. Hours are noon to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday. Gallery phone - 206.588.8332.

For information on the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council see www.shorelinearts.net.

ExpressionsPaintings by Mark Berkey, Flora Ramirez-Bustamante & Joan Keith; Mixed Media & Oil by Lillyan George; Sculptures by Esther Ervin, James Madison & Rodger SquirrellThe Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council

August 2 to October 28 Open House- Meet the Artists Thursday, September 15,

5:30-7:00 p.m.Open Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.Shoreline City HallN 175th St & Midvale Ave N

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council and the Gallery at City Hall of Shoreline present a new exhibit, Expressions, featuring artwork by Mark Berkey, Flora Ramirez-Bustamante, Joan Keith, Lillyan George and Rodger Squirrell. Each of these artists express themselves in unique, engaging ways while challeng-ing the viewer to tap into their own interpretations and feelings.

More on the Artists:

Rodger Squirrell. Rodger Squirrell’s direct metal sculptures feature diverse industrial remnants, rein-vented as bold, skeletal forms in the tradition of early twentieth century sculptors.

Joan Keith. Creating bright, geometric, dynamic paintings is my passion. I search for ways to bring these elements into balance and harmony. I strive to express rhythm, animation, and mystery; to be intricate, yet simple and primitive; to touch the fleeting threads of multi-dimensions.

Flora Ramirez-Bustamante. I am interested in hu-man figures and in creating compositions based on my perception of the posture, the gestures, and the attitudes of my subjects. I am also intrigued by the challenge of minimizing the elements and resources I need to convey my perception to the painting.

I paint with oils and cold wax using knifes, prefer-ably. This combination provides my paintings with a rich mate texture. Color and wax allow me to build rich shapes with an energy that is very interesting to me.

www.FloraBustamante.com

Mark Berkey. ”Life is like a blank canvas, use all the paint you can.” This quote from the late actor, Danny Kaye, is an accurate way to describe the exuberant, brightly colored and heavily textured acrylic paintings I create in my home studio in Woodinville, WA. My paintings are built up, sculpted layer upon layer, using a variety of experimental techniques. The cheerful, tactile works, presented here, were designed to catch and hold

the viewer’s attention and imagination. My goal is to produce a variety of engaging and enduring works through the lavish synthesis of color, texture, technique and design. I am grateful for your attention and for the opportunity to present these works.

Lillyann George. In the process of art making I do not plan, but instead leave things to chance. I have adopted a technique of oil painting a background and then layering cut out drawings and patterned papers over the surface. The outcome is flat yet maintains depth. My landscapes are riddled with creatures; some innocent, some corrupt. Their intentions are transpar-ent. Many of which seem to be aware that the viewer is watching them.

This exhibit runs from August 3 through October 28, 2011 at the Shoreline City Hall Gallery. The Gal-lery at City Hall may be viewed any time during regular hours, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. except holidays.

Top: Shelia Scott, Poppies in Repose; above: Sandra Wil-loughby, Singing the Blues; left: Sue Pope, Spring Patterns.


SEPTEMBER 2011 CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTSUPCOMING RICHMOND BEACH COMMUNITY EVENTSRBCA-sponsored events are highlighted in darker gray

The Richmond Beach Community Association sponsors a number of community events throughout the year. The RBCA welcomes ideas for events that you are interested in organizing. For more infor-mation about these events or to volunteer, contact [email protected].

RICHMOND BEACH lIBRARY • Call 546-3522 for information19601 21st Avenue NW • Open Monday–Thursday 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; Friday 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. • Saturday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. • Closed Sunday

SEPTEMBERTues., Sept. 13 Richmond Beach Community Association Meeting 7:30 p.m. Richmond Beach Congregational Church, 1512 Northwest 195th. Topics: Dan

Eernessee: Business Prospects in Shoreline and Richmond Beach, Point Wells Update

OCTOBERDate to be Candidates Nightdetermined Richmond Beach Congregational Church, 1512 NW 195th. Meet and ask ques-

tions of candidates on the ballot for state and national offices. Sponsored by Richmond Beach Community Association.

Sat., Oct. 22, Bloodmobile 10:00 a.m. to Fire Safety Center, corner of Richmond Beach Road and 20th Avenue NW.4:00 p.m. Appointments can be made on the website, www.psbc.org, or by calling (800) 398-7888. Walk-ups are welcome and appreciated. See article on page xx.Sun., Oct. 23, Firefighter’s Open House 11:00 a.m. to Fire Headquarters and Training Center, 17525 Aurora Avenue N. Spend some 2:00 p.m. time with your firefighters and watch them work. Brush up on your family’s

Emergency Preparedness Plan.

Sat., Oct. 30, Halloween Carnival3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Syre Elementary, 19545 12th Avenue NW. Games, inflatables, cake walk, haunted

house, raffle, food and more! Come in costume. Sponsored by Richmond Beach Community Association.

NOVEMBERTues., Nov. 13 Richmond Beach Community Association Meeting 7:30 p.m. Lena Voreis Room, Richmond Beach Congregational Church, 1512 Northwest

195th. Topics to be determined.Thurs., Nov. 24, Turkey Day Fun Run8:30 a.m. Richmond Beach Saltwater Park, 2021 NW 190th Street. Theme: Hillbillies! Meet

at the entrance to park for warm up and group photo, then run, jog or walk a course through scenic Richmond Beach. Long-sleeve T-shirts are available by pre-order only (see registration and order form in this newspaper). Sponsored by Richmond Beach Community Association

Children and FamiliesWed., Sept. 7, Pajamarama Story Times14, 21 & 28, All young children welcome with parent or caregiver. Wear your pjs and join 7 p.m. us for books, stories and songs!Thurs., Sept. 8, Toddler Story Times15, 22 & 29 Ages 24 to 36 months with adult, siblings welcome. Join us for books, finger10:15 a.m. plays, stories and songs just for toddlers!Thurs., Sept. 8, Preschool Story Times15, 22 & 29 Ages 3 to 6 with adult, siblings welcome. Enjoy stories, rhymes, music and move-11:00 a.m. ment with other preschool pals as we continue to celebrate the alphabet. This is a

great way to get your child ready to read!

TeensWed., Sept. 7, Teen Talk Time14, 21 & 28 Improve speaking and listening skills in this English conversation group for stu-4:00–6:00 p.m. dents in middle, high school and college. Refreshments provided by the Friends

of the Richmond Beach Library. Thur., Sept. 22, Game On! & Mural Project4:00 p.m. The Game On/Mural Project (GOMP) is video gaming and manga art for teens!

Gamers and artists in middle and high school play multi-player video games and create full-wall mural. Games may include Wii, DDR, Guitar Hero, Cooking Mama and others. Bring your talents to the library and get GOMP!

AdultsTues., Sept. 6, Talk Time13, 20 & 27 Improve your speaking and listening skills in this English conversation group.4:00 p.m. Tuesdays, 6:30– ESl Classes8:30 p.m. & Learning English? Come to free classes twice a week at the library. Pleas registerSaturdays, to attend.6:30–8:30 p.m. Mon., Sept. 12, Evening Book Discussion Group 7:00 p.m. The Help, by Sijie Dai. Please join us for lively discussion!Sat., Sept. 17, Bead Demonstration 1:00 p.m. Eve Phillips and other artists from the Northwest Bead Society will be creating

beautiful handmade beads and making jewelry to inspire the artist within! Mon., Sept. 19, The Cheap Bastards Guide to Seattle 7:00 p.m. Author David Volk shares some of the information from his new book.

Fri., Sept. 9, Karaoke-BINGODoors open at Have you been thinking about giving Karaoke a try? At the Shoreline-Lake 6:00 p.m., Forest Park Senior Center we have paired Karaoke and BINGO together to provide BINGO at 7 p.m. a night of fun. The evening begins with a couple of Karaoke songs and then a

couple of BINGO games. There is fun and great food for only a $10.00 admission, which includes a packet for 8 BINGO games. Cold beer and wine are sold, and plenty of food and soft drinks are offered; ages 21 and over. Call to make reserva-tions: (206)365-1536.

Wed., Sept. 7 Cooking with Chef Janice& Wed., Sept. 21 Do you celebrate All Hallows Eve (Halloween) or Thanksgiving? Cooking classes 1:30 p.m. will help you with new dishes to help celebrate. We hope to see new faces and

past participants for more exciting adventures. Remember the Farmers’ Market is active into October where we will find fall and winter vegetables to work with. Fee: members $5, non-members $7.00.

Fri., Sept. 2 Scratch Meal Day Come to the Senior Center and enjoy one of Chef Janice’s meals made from

scratch. If you haven’t had the opportunity to enjoy one of Janice’s meals before, now is the time for a special treat. Ivar’s clam chowder, corned beef sandwich on rye bread, fresh green salad with dressing, and cinnamon apples. A suggested $3.00 donation for seniors 60 and older, participants under 60 can enjoy this meal for $6.

Grandparents Day Grandparents bring your children and grandchildren to this very special meal

to celebrate Grandparents Day. Adults will be served beef pot pie, green salad with dressing, roll with butter, and apple crisp topped with ice cream; children will have hot dogs and fries. The cost will only be $3.00 per person. Reservations must be made by calling or dropping by the Senior Center. (206)365-1536

Thurs., Sept. 15 Birthday lunch The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center provides a free lunch for current

members celebrating their birthday. The birthday lunch is very special: shrimp crepes with hollandaise sauce, wild rice pilaf, green bean almandine, roll with butter, carrot birthday cake. Entertainment, birthday cake and prizes are part of the fun.

Tues., Sept. 20 Native American Heritage Meal Chef Janice has tried to honor some of the different traditions of our Native

American cultures. Come and enjoy posole stew from the Plains Indians, fry bread from the Northwestern Indians, wild greens salad from the Southwestern Indians and Indian cornmeal pudding from the Northeastern Indians. Come to the Senior Center and enjoy a bit of our Native American heritage. A suggested $3.00 donation for seniors 60 and older, participants under 60 can enjoy this meal for $6.00.

SHORElINE–lAKE FOREST PARK SENIOR CENTER18560 1st Avenue NE, Suite 1 • Shoreline, WA 98155 • (206) 367-1714 • www.shorelinelfpseniorcenter.org

Tues., Sept. 20 Probus Invites 11:00 a.m. to If it is too good to be true, it probably is! Smart people can be fooled too. Patti nooon Giboney, local banker, will share a variety of useful security tips to avoid being a

victim of fraud. Learn about some of the current “in style” fraudulent schemes that will help you and yours avoid being caught in a scam. Everyone is invited.

Fri., Sept. 23 Threshold Ensemble at the Senior Center1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Special presentation (in partnership with Friends of Third Place Commons).

Do you have a story to share? Please join us for this special event, and watch as your stories come alive through the magic of playback theater. Actors from Threshold Ensemble listen to your experiences, and then improvise skits to make you smile, laugh, and appreciate how much we all have in common. This is a delightful way to see the world in a new way.

Wednesdays, Conversations on Creative Aging Sept. 14 thru At Lake Forest Park Towne Centre, in partnership with the Shoreline-Lake Oct. 19 Forest Park Senior Center. Join the Northwest Center for Creative Aging 3:30–5:00 p.m. members and friends for six facilitated small group conversations about what

it means to grow older in a creative, meaningful and creative way. The group chooses topics, but typical discussions center around what gives meaning to my life, what wisdom and values i want to pass on, reinventing my place in the world, my changed perspective.

There is no charge, but please register with Jan Frederick, by e-mail: [email protected] or call 206 382-3789.

Wednesdays, A Matter of Balance Class Sept. 7th to Learn about the importance of understanding how to maintain your balance,Oct. 26 which in turn will help you stay healthy and independent. Learn to: control

worries about falling; how to reduce risk factors from falling; learn and practice exercises to improve balance and strength. People that attend the class say it is “a terrific class; very helpful.” This is an eight-week course held every Wednesday, starting September 7. Class size is limited to 15, register at the Senior Center in person or call 206 365-1536. Classes are free due to a special grant from the Shoreline Fire Department.

Fri., Sept. 23 Flu Immunization Clinic 1:00 p.m.– will be held in the Senior Center dining room.Either call (206)365-1536 or 4:00 p.m. come by the Shoreline-LFP Senior Center to sign up. The clinic is sponsored by

the Seattle Visiting Nurse Association.Sat., Sept. 17 Annual Aloha luau Doors will open A luau is a gathering of family and friends to enjoy good food, good at 5:00 p.m. company and good times, including music and dancing. We welcome back the

Aloha Luau to the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center. This is a wonder-ful event that provides a traditional luau feast, dancing and music featuring the Hokulani Studio Dancers, and the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center Kupu-nas. Seating will be reserved; $20.00 for general tickets, $18.00 for seniors 60+ and $8.00 for children under 12.

SHORElINE SCHOOl DISTRICT CAlENDARTo access the full Shoreline School District calendar, including athletic events, go to www.shorelineschools.org. The calendar is in the bar on the left. Below the calendar click on “View

Full Calendar.” The blog “Shoreline Area News” carries up-to-date reports on Shorewood ath-letic teams.

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