SCC Men’s Basketball Tries To Rebound On Saturday

Friday, February 5, 2010

The Shoreline Community College Men’s Basketball Team will try to rebound on Saturday against Olympic College. The Dolphins had their 7 game winning streak broken on Saturday at Bellevue College in a tough 86-83 defeat. Back on January 2, the SCC squad was defeated by Bellevue 85-69 in the opening game of the NWAACC Northern Region schedule, but Shoreline pulled out a 89-88 victory the next game at Olympic that ignited SCC’s 7 game winning streak and their vault to the top place in the region and #8 ranking in the NWAACC.

SCC is 13-4 overall, 7-2 in the region with 7 games left in the region schedule. The Dolphins lead Whatcom Community College by one game in standings, but have several teams only 2 games behind them in the division. If Shoreline finishes in the top four of the region, they advance to NWAACC Championship in the Tri-Cities in March. Shoreline has not won the Northern Region since 1995-96 season and has not been to the championship in five years.

 Second year coach, Butch Estes, has brought SCC back to being competitive with a balanced attack of 5 players in double figures. The team finished 6-20 last season, 0-16 in the region, but a much more athletic team along with better team chemistry has lead to this season’s success. The Dolphins have suffered several key injuries so far this season, but the team’s depth have kept them successful. Sophomore Shawn West leads the team with a 16.40 points per game average. Freshman Jesse Vaughan is second in scoring, averaging 15.94 points per game.

Game time on Saturday is 4 pm. The Lady Dolphins play Olympic at 2 pm. Admission is $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for non-SCC students and senior citizens. SCC students are admitted free with a valid SCC ID.


Photos of Jesse Vaughn and coach Bud Estes by Wilson Tsoi

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SCC Softball Signs Pitcher/Shortstop From Ballard High School

Thursday, February 4, 2010



The Shoreline Community College softball team signed Sophie Overlock-Pauley to a NWAACC Letter of Intent to play softball in 2010-11 at SCC. Sophie is the Ballard High School Team Captain, plays pitcher and shortstop for the team. She also plays for the Washington Speed 18A summer team that qualified for ASA Nationals this year. 


Overlock-Pauley was second in the KingCo Conference in complete games in 2009, fifth in strikeouts (69) and she led Ballard in fielding percentage. She was second in KingCo in triples as a hitter. She was KingCo Honorable Mention All-Conference as well in 2009. She was 8-7 as a pitcher with the Washington Speed this summer. 



  
The Shoreline Community College Softball Team kickoffs its 2010 Season on March 3, at 1 pm in a doubleheader against Highline Community College at Shoreview Park, home field for SCC Softball

Photos courtesy Shoreline Community College

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Star parties at Paramount Park


The Seattle Astronomical Society sets up telescopes throughout the year for public viewing of the night sky. Locally, star parties are held at Paramount Park, NE 155th and 8th NE in Shoreline. Everyone is welcome to look through any of the instruments at whatever is in the sky that night. Wear warm clothes and bring a friend.

Paramount Park star parties usually occur on the Saturday closest to the first quarter moon, so there should always be at least one celestial object in the evening sky, Seattle weather permitting. If it is
raining, or completely cloudy, don't come - otherwise, it is always worth a try.

Paramount Park dates for 2010 are all Saturdays. The next scheduled date is February 20, at 7 pm.

Check the Events schedule to verify the event and the time.

  • Saturday, February 20, 7 pm
  • March 20
  • April 24
  • May 22
  • June 19
  • July 17
  • August 14
  • September 11
  • October 16
  • November 13
  • December 11

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Special Offer from Seattle Musical Theatre for ShorelineAreaNews readers


Seattle Musical Theatre presents Stephen Sondheim's groundbreaking musical Company. The story follows Bobby, a perpetual bachelor in a group of married friends. Set in 1970s New York, it explores the dynamics of relationships and love as Bobby struggles to make a commitment.

February 12 - 28

Friday and Saturdays @ 8:00 pm

Sundays @ 2:00 pm

Thursday, February 25 @ 7:30 pm

For readers of the ShorelineAreaNews: Call the box office at 206-363-2809, mention the code NORTHEAST-NEIGHBOR and you will receive $5 off the regular ticket price AND a drink voucher to use at SMT's brand new bar.

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Evan Smith: Lake Forest Park Council sets priorities

By Evan Smith
ShorelineAreaNews Politics Writer


The Lake Forest Park City Council set its priorities for 2010 at its annual retreat Jan. 22-23.

New Councilman John Wright told me early this week that the Council had set the following priorities:

• establishing a Park & Ride within the city on the state route 522 corridor;

• implementing flood control projects on Lyon and MacAleer creeks;

• solving the City’s financial crisis through an examination of city services and a potential tax measure for voter consideration;

• advancing the City’s Legacy plan by means of low-cost trail development, and hammering out a final improved tree ordinance.

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New Master Teachers recognized at January 11 school board meeting

 
The new group of National Board Certified Teachers were recognized at the January 11 meeting of the Shoreline School Board.  Left to right are Allyn Woods, Ridgecrest; Joanna Freeman, Ridgecrest; Dori Nagy, Shorewood, and Rich Stuart, Shorewood. Not pictured, Amy Chertock, Victoria Dryden, Jeremy Hunter.

Sue Porter, Director of Teaching and Learning, explained that the national certification process takes a minimum of 18 months. Teachers must demonstrate in their four-part portfolio a deep understanding and application of the national standards that are in place for their field of teaching. A national panel of peers then assesses the portfolio.  The applicants also take a six-part examination of their knowledge of their specific content area.
Porter named the seven individual teachers who received their National Board Certification this year, bringing the total in the District to 36:
  • Amy Chertock, Shorewood High School, Social Studies, Adolescent and Young Adulthood.
  • Victoria Dryden, Kellogg Middle School, English/Language Arts, Early Adolescent.
  • Joanna Freeman, Ridgecrest Elementary, Library Media, Early Childhood through Young Adulthood. 
  • Jeremy Hunter, Shorewood High School, Social Studies, Adolescent and Young Adulthood. 
  • Dori Nagy, Shorewood High School, Science, Adolescent and Young Adulthood.
  • Rich Stuart, Shorewood High School, Social Studies, Adolescent and Young Adulthood.
  • Allyn Woods, Ridgecrest Elementary School, Physical Education, Early and Middle Childhood.

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School Board meeting January 11, 2010

Shoreline School Board meetings are held at the Shoreline Center on most Mondays at 7 pm. Schedule.
OSPI officially ends the State's financial oversight of the District. The Board enthusiastically supports all three school measures on the ballot.


School Board Recognition  
Superintendent Walker publicly recognized the Board’s dedication, hard work, wisdom and commitment to the community. She also read the Governor’s Proclamation on School Board Recognition Month in its entirety. A framed certificate was awarded to each Board Member and both Student Representatives.

Ms. Walker ended the presentation by quoting from a letter recently received from OSPI, officially ending the State’s financial oversight of the District. It stated in part,


“The school district board, administrators, staff, community, and PSESD 121 are to be commended for your dedication and efforts in bringing financial stability to the school district, while maintaining your commitment to student learning.”

Transition Program Report
Ms. Amy Vujovich introduced Jennifer Given-Helms who is the lead teacher for the Transition Program, located at Shoreline Community College. 

  • Mission Statement: To prepare students to be productive, integral and valued members of society in collaboration with families and the community.
     
  • Students include 18-21 year-olds eligible for special education services and who have completed at least four years of the traditional high school program and require continued instruction and support to meet individual education plan goals in vocational training, independent living skills, and community access.

November 2009 Financial Update
Ms. Marcia Harris, Deputy Superintendent, presented the update.

The November Cash Flow Report continues to be a work in progress. Expenditures for combined salaries and benefits are slightly over what was projected. This may be due in part to one-time payments such as National Board Certification stipends, which are paid in November. The additional levy money beyond projected has been set aside in a “holding place” in the reserve of fund balance. The unreserved fund balance currently is below the 4% Board-directed threshold but Ms. Harris is confident that there will be a 4% minimum balance at the completion of the fiscal year. The importance of having a healthy fund balance is reflected in the recent notification from the State that the June apportionment payment will be deferred until July. Because there is a balance, sufficient funds will be available to accommodate this deferral.

Ms. Harris also shared a comparison of free and reduced lunch participation by location. Over the last several years, the percentage has increased. The state average for participation in free and reduced lunch is about 40%. Shoreline was just below 20% four years ago but now has risen to above 25%.

Action Items
Adoption of Resolution No. 2010-1, School Board Support of the February 9, 2010 Shoreline School District Bond and Levy Ballot Measures

The Board expressed enthusiastic support for all three ballot measures and voted unanimously in favor.

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Student musicians recognized at January 11 School Board meeting

Shoreline All-State Musicians were recognized at the January11, 2010 meeting of the Shoreline School Board.


A total of 39 students from Einstein, Kellogg, Shorecrest and Shorewood were selected to be part of the All-State Band, Orchestra or Choir.  Frank Halferty, Einstein band teacher, explained that these selections involve a rigorous audition process and an advanced set of skills. Mr. Halferty announced the musicians by school:

Einstein Middle School Junior All-State: Riley Backman, trumpet; Forest Clements-Gallagher, cello; Echo Davidson, violin: Nikka Dellosa, French horn; Danny Han, violin: Ali Jackson, flute: Katy Kuznetsova, violin; Wing-Sum Law, trombone; Ustino Lee, cello; Jeffrey Li, violin; Toni McGowan, viola; Emily Perry, string bass; Linda Tian, violin.

Kellogg Middle School Junior All-State: Annabelle Lisanti, alto (choir).

Shorecrest High School All-State: Anna Mines, trumpet (cornet); Sho Kato, flute; Spencer Feathers, trombone; Todd Matsunami, euphonium; Declan Sullivan, percussion; Max Reikosky, trumpet (cornet); Amy Williams, flute; Matthew Rotterr, euphonium (baritone horn); Daniel Baker, trombone; Amy Glaskova, viola; Katie Peabody, mixed choir.

Shorewood High School All-State: Carly Backman, trombone; Mackenzie Bang, violin; Tory Bredinger, string bass; Ashley Greyell, string bass; Margaret Hendricksom, violin; Paulette Kang, string bass; David Kim, violin; Jeane Marinella, soprano (choir); Nate Matthews, bass (choir); Grady McDonald, trumpet; Laura Rohrer, viola; Meghan Stavig; soprano (choir); Evan Strandberg, trombone; Mike Wennerstrom, trombone.

Carly Backman and Tori Lewis performed a Mozart sonata on the trombones.

Director Debi Ehrlichman stated that all three of her children participated in Shoreline’s music programs, which was a highlight of their school careers. She congratulated the students for the wonderful work they have done and thanked all the staff and the parents who support the students in so many different ways.

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Shoreline Community College Announces Homecoming Date

Shoreline Community College will host Homecoming on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 in conjunction with the Men’s and Women’s Basketball games against Whatcom Community College that night.

Schedule:
5:30 pm    SCC Women’s basketball game Vs. Whatcom Community College
6:00 pm    SCC student basketball shooting contest at half-time of Women’s game
7:00 pm    Homecoming reception in lobby of SCC Gym (cake and punch)
7:30 pm    SCC Men’s Basketball game Vs. Whatcom Community College
8:00 pm    Academic Athletic Award winners announced at half-time of Men’s game

The college invites all SCC alumni, current students, faculty and staff along with the Shoreline community, to attend the event and celebrate the college “Homecoming” event for 2010.

Admittance to the SCC basketball games is $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for non-SCC students and senior citizens; SCC students are admitted free. For more information, contact Athletic Director, Doug Palmer, at 206-546-4553 or Ritva Manchester, Acting Executive Director of the SCC Foundation, at 206-546-4755.


Hoi Yan Tsoi, Women's Basketball Player and 4.00 GPA Student  
Photo by Wilson Tsoi


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Melanie votes for the first time

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Mel Thielman, a student at Shorewood High School who is recovering from a very serious motorcycle accident that put her in a coma for 5 months, voted for the first time this week. She wants everyone to know that if she can take the energy to vote, so can you. She also wants everyone to know that she voted YES for Shoreline Schools.

Photo by Veronica Cook

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Shorewood teams to drop to 3A classification

By Evan Smith

Shorewood High School sports teams will drop from the 4A classification to 3A beginning in the coming school year and join Shorecrest in a new Wesco 3A division.


Shorewood will drop from the 4A classification because it is no longer among the largest 17 percent of Washington’s high schools. That’s because of the growth of schools in other parts of the state. 

 
The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association reclassifies schools every two years based on average grade 9-12 enrollment on three dates the previous fall.


The maximum for the 3A classification is now 1,304 students, compared to 1,280 two years ago. Shorewood’s average enrollment was listed at 1,285, Shorecrest’s at 1,168.


Shorewood and Shorecrest have been playing in a mixed Western Conference 3A-4A South Division, but with Shorewood, Mountlake Terrace and Oak Harbor dropping from 4A to 3A, they will join Everett, Glacier Peak, Lynnwood and Meadowdale in a new Wesco 3A division. The new Marysville-Getchell High School will become the ninth 3A division team in the 2011-12 school year.

The 11 remaining 4A schools will play in a six-team Wesco 4A North Division and a five-team Wesco 4A South Division.

When the WIAA created the 4A division in 1997, the 3A limit was 1,200, 2A was for schools with fewer than 600 students in grades 9-12, 1A for schools with fewer than 300 and Class B under 150.

Both Shorewood and Shorecrest were 3A schools from 1997 to 1999 and moved to 4A in 1999. Shorecrest dropped to 3A in a 2002.

In 2006, the WIAA adopted a six-division scheme, with the largest 17 percent of schools in 4A, the next 17 percent in 3A, with 17 percent in 2A, 17 percent in 1A and 16 percent each in the 2B and 1B divisions.

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Free tax assistance for seniors

Free Tax assistance is available at the Richmond Beach Library on Fridays, beginning February 5 and lasting through April 15. Please call the Shoreline Lake Forest Park Senior Center to schedule an appointment. The phone number is 206-365-1536.

Free Tax assistance is available at the Shoreline Library on Wednesdays, February 3- April 14, 4:30-8pm. Assistance is also available Saturdays, February 6- April 10 Noon-4pm. Electronic filing will be available. No registrations are taken for Shoreline Library.

This service is provided by AARP and the IRS.

Shoreline Library is located at 345 NE 175th st
Richmond Beach Library is located at 19601 21st Ave.


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Video presentation of Shoreline parks on YouTube


The City of Shoreline has prepared an eight minute video of parks, recreation and cultural services. You can check it out on YouTube

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Evan Smith: Thompson re-elected to a new Lake Forest Park position


By Evan Smith
ShorelineAreaNews Politics Writer


After the Lake Forest Park City Council re-elected Councilman Dwight Thompson (pictured) as the City’s mayor-pro-tem, he became deputy mayor.

That’s because when the Council convened for its first meeting 
January 14, it not only chose Thompson as its leader, it changed the title of the position.

In Lake Forest Park’s mayor-council government, the elected mayor is not only the City’s chief executive but also the Council’s non-voting presiding officer.

State law requires councils in non-charter cities with mayor-council governments to choose someone to preside over the Council in the mayor’s absence. The cities of Edmonds and Lynnwood call that person council president. Lake Forest Park formerly used the term “mayor- pro-tem,” the term used in council-manager governments in Mill Creek and Mountlake Terrace. Shoreline’s council-manager government uses the term “deputy mayor."

Thompson told me Tuesday that he asked Lake Forest Park’s Council to adopt the term “deputy mayor” because people understand the term more easily than “mayor-pro-tem.”

In the position, Thompson not only presides over the Council in the mayor’s absence, but he also is chairman of thee Council’s rules committee, which sets the Council’s long-term agenda and he appoints committees.

He said that the major challenges facing the Council in the new year are writing a new budget and writing a new tree ordinance to replace the interim ordinance, which expires in June.

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Saturday's SCC Women's Basketball Game Features Top Scorers

The SCC Women's Basketball Game on Saturday against Olympic College features the top two scorers In the NWAACC Northern Region and #2 and #3 scorers in the NWAACC. SCC's Ana Haberman averages 21.31 points a game while OC's Jodi Mitchell averages 20.36 ppg. Both players scored 20 points in Olympic's 57-45 victory over SCC on January 2. Game time is 2 pm in the SCC Gym. The Men's Game is at 4 pm. 
Photo of Ana Haberman by Wilson Tsoi.

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Shoreline Police Citizen's Academy 2010



The Shoreline Police Department invites you to this year’s Citizen’s Academy.

Shoreline Police work together with the King County Sheriff’s Office to present a program to increase the understanding between citizens and their police department through education. Graduates of the Citizen’s Academy come away with a better understanding of the law enforcement role in the criminal justice system and an appreciation for the many challenges facing law enforcement in today's complex society.

This is a unique experience and it’s offered at no cost to Shoreline residents and those who work or attend college in the City of Shoreline. The academy will be held for ten weeks every Thursday evening from March 4 through May 6, 6 – 9 pm, at the King County Sheriff’s Office, Precinct 2, in Kenmore. The class size is limited and will be filled on a first come, first served basis.
Applications are available at the main police station and neighborhood storefront as well as on the police page of the city website.


Citizen's academy student Tim Ghezzi tries on a bomb suit.

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Free seminar on fruit tree pruning and care

Sky Nursery is providing a free seminar on fruit tree pruning on two different dates. No pre-registration is required.

Saturday, February 6 at 11 am with Charlie Shull and Sunday, February 14 at 1 pm with Dan Vorhis


Your winter fruit tree care determines how abundantly your trees will bear this summer. Are you interested in apples, pears, and cherries, or more exotic fruit like quince and persimmons? Charlie will cover pruning to maximize plant health and fruit production, dormant spraying to control insects and diseases, and pollination requirements. Sky Nursery 18528 Aurora Ave. N. Shoreline, WA 98133 206-546-4851.

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Lake City Florist has new owner

Tuesday, February 2, 2010


Lake City Florist is a well-known business owned by Shoreline residents who have been very involved in the school and business community. Patty Feagin sent the following notice:

Hi all,
I was cleaning out my desk and came across a quote I had written down for myself. It says: If things never changed, there would be no butterflies. Don't know why I saved it at the time, but today, it couldn't be more appropriate. As of Monday, February 1st, 2010, Mary Sierchio and Patty Feagin will no longer be the owners of Lake City Florist. We have sold the business to Terry Jones. Terry is an ex-florist who has decided to give it another try. He has been a customer of ours for years, and jumped at the chance to have a go for himself. Mary and I are sad to say good bye, but welcome a new chapter in our lives. We are confident Terry will be a good steward of the shop and all the customers we've come to know and love.

It's been a long, crazy, hair losing, children raising, cause supporting, growing, learning and laughing 13 years. Thank you to everyone for supporting us and giving us the funnest job in the world! Cheers to what ever comes next!

Love and Peace,
Patty Feagin

PS: Don't forget Valentines Day is just 14 days away! Let's make this a great first holiday for Terry!

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To the Editor: Other issues on my mind re the bond (Prop 2)

In lieu of having 1/2 of my democracy needs being short changed by not having the opportunity to hear the 'Against' arguments in the King County voter pamphlet for this HUGE, two high school replacement Bond project, I guess I'll have to make contrary arguments myself.

Will structures be quality buildings that can last? I'll bet my house that was built in 1951 could last another 50+ years if maintained. Why do we really NEED to tear down and rebuild both schools right now? That has not been completely explained to me.

What if they really just need to be revamped, and added onto, like most folks do with their houses? Saving materials is VERY GREEN and a great way to teach students how to be good stewards of their planet, too.

If we are spending over 150 million dollars during these times, I expect to get near perfect results. For me, near perfect must include the Greenest structures that are made to last several times as long as the current ones have been deemed to have. What is the estimated life of the new structures?

I certainly can't afford any more expenditures than is really necessary, either. The contractors involved are not the only ones who could use cash. We all could use that money for maintaining our houses and to eat, especially during these times.

Being a recipient AND the ultimate decision maker of what MEGA taxes are used for is the ultimate privilege in my opinion and MUST be handled with utmost care every single step of the way. I will have to say that some steps have been skipped over and I don't mean only the Museum step, which should have been well thought out and decided waaaaaaay before hour 11:59.

Julie Houff
Shoreline

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Opera Workshop performances at SCC features world premiere

Annual Opera Workshop Performances 7:30 pm, Thursday – Saturday, February 18-20, 2010 at Shoreline Community College's Campus Theatre.

The Shoreline Community College Opera Workshop Performances will be performed by music and drama students at 7:30 pm, Thursday through Saturday, February 18, 19, 20, 2010. This year’s performance will feature the world premiere of The Legend of Poker Alice, a one-act opera by Shoreline emeriti Gloria Swisher (pictured) and Willy Clark. The story line retells the true story of Alice Ivers. Also featured will be excerpts from Verdi's Il Trovatore and Falstaff, Mozart's The Abduction from the Seraglio, and Mark Adamo's Little Women.

Storyline: The Legend of Poker Alice
Arriving in the rough-and-tumble world of Deadwood, South Dakota, Alice soon established herself as an adept poker player, saloon owner, and rancher owner. “She was a cigar smokin', gun totin', poker playin' keeper of a house of ill repute. If somebody threatened her or challenged her, she wasn't afraid to shoot. Alice took her place at the table and stayed until the game was done. She met all comers who wandered in, and most of the time she won. She played her life like a gambler's hand. She was never afraid to take a stand. She smoked black stogies to help her play and she didn't quit until her dying day. She buried three husbands before she died and now her legend is Deadwood's pride."

Producer/Musical Directors Susan Dolacky, Charles Enlow
Directors Todd Licea, Andrew Seifert
Conductors Adam Burdick, Teresa Metzger Howe
Pianist Charles Enlow

SCC Students $8
Child 14-under $8
SCC Faculty and Staff $10
Non-SCC Student $10
Seniors 60+ $10
General Admission $15
Tickets: Brown Paper Tickets  1-800-838-3006, SCC Cashiers Office and at the door

Shoreline Community College is located at 16101 Greenwood Ave N, just west of Aurora Avenue and north of Seattle city limits.

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2010 Artists-in-Residence Grants announced


Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council Announces
2010 Artists-in-Residence Grants

February 1, 2010, Shoreline, WA - The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is pleased to announce the recipients of our 2010 Artists-in-Residence grants. The grants are awarded to PreK-12th grade teachers and classrooms in the Shoreline School District. This program has been providing arts education throughout the district since 1993 with the majority of funding made possible through the Shoreline Arts Festival GALA event with additional support from Shoreline Public Schools Foundation, government and foundation grants and the community.

This year the Arts Council funded over $17,000 in Artists-in-Residence grants with 22 projects reaching thousands of students in 15 schools and programs. These projects all feature professional teaching artists working with students in the classroom and will take place between January and June 2010. Teachers will be recognized with certificates at the Arts Council Annual Meeting Celebration on February 9th at the new Shoreline City Hall.

2010 Artists-in-Residence Grant Recipients:

Shoreline Children's Center
Cody Adams, Teacher & Tina Carpenter, Artist - Continuing Clay Construction for Young Children
Cody Adams, Teacher & Thaddeus Jurczynski, Artist - Cultural Exploration: Mask Making from Around the World with the Extended Day Programs at Parkwood, Brookside & Briarcrest Elementary Schools
Cody Adams, Teacher & Elsa Bouman, Artist - Traditional American Folk Arts for Elementary Students with the Extended Day Programs at Lake Forest Park, Brookside and Echo Lake Elementary Schools
Marilyn Enloe, Teacher & Kruckeberg Gardens - Art in a Container Garden
                                                                                                                       
Briarcrest Elementary
Cate Simmers, Teacher & Mona Fairbanks, Artist - Plants Are Growing Everywhere!
Laurie Murphy, Teacher & Mona Fairbanks, Artist - Beware, Animals Ahead!
                                                                                                                       
Highland Terrace Elementary
Jeanine O'Connell, Teacher & Gary Reed, Artist - Body and Movement Awareness for Elementary Students          
Monica Donovan, Teacher & Lynn Sauriol, Artist - The Oregon Trail on a Small Stage
Sarah Bayle, Teacher & Wendy Zieve, Artist - Music and Social Skills for Students with Special Needs
Terry Payton, Teacher & Wendy Zieve, Artist - Music and Social Skills for Students with Special Needs
                                                           


Meridian Park Elementary
Pamela Willoughby, Teacher & Consuelo Bormann, Artist - Caribbean Dance Workshops                                                                                                             

Parkwood Elementary
Mary Servais, Teacher & Fulgencio Lazo, Lisa Palmatier, & Rebecca Aubin, Artists - One World: A Cultural Exchange for Children & Families                                                                    
Ridgecrest Elementary
Alaina Therriault, Teacher & Nancy Graves & Joi Defoe, Artists - Art 4 Every Child

Room Nine Community School
Michael Callahan, Teacher & Julie Perrine, Artist - The Magic of Ceramics

Syre Elementary
Elizabeth Thompson, Teacher & Ruth McRee, Artist - Tea Overboard!
Nancy Vidlak, Teacher & Mona Fairbanks, Artist - Art Smarts

Einstein Middle School
Ilana Cunningham, Teacher & Living Voices – “The New American” Performance
Jennifer Nawrocki, Teacher & Wendy Zieve, Artist - Music and Social Skills for Students with Special Needs
                                                                                   
Kellogg Middle School
Amber Miller, Teacher & Wendy Zieve, Artist - Music and Social Skills for Students with Special Needs     

Shorecrest High School
Andy Barker, Teacher & Seattle Arts & Lectures - Writers in the Schools             
Marilyn Peterson, Teacher & Wendy Zieve, Artist - Music and Social Skills for Students with Special Needs
                                                                                                                                   
Fircrest
Karen Hogan, Teacher & Wendy Zieve, Artist - Music and Social Skills for Students with Special Needs

Please contact the Arts Council at 206-417-4645 or visit us online at www.shorelinearts.net.
The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to nurture all of the arts in the community through programs and events, arts education, advocacy, and support for artists and arts organizations.

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Shorecrest High School Jazz Festival

Monday, February 1, 2010


Posted 1 February, 2010 in Seattle Jazz

Tomorrow, Shorecrest student Alexa Peters is producing a jazz festival at her high school to raise funds to buy a new piano for the music program.

The show starts at 7:00 pm and features performances by Pearl Django, Dawn Clement and Susan Pascal.
Shorecrest High School
15343 25th Ave NE
Shoreline, WA 98155
Tickets available at the door.

The Greatest Gig of His Life

On Tuesday February 2, local jazz guitarist Ron Peters will be performing with locally known gypsy jazz band Pearl Django at the Shorecrest Performing Arts Center as part of a Jazz Festival. Other acts include vibraphonist Susan Pascal and pianist Dawn Clement as well as the students of the Shorecrest High School Jazz Ensemble.

Although this may seem like just another event in the world of a gigging musician, it’s actually part of a larger event being played out every day since December 12, 1991. That’s the day Ron’s daughter Alexa was born.

For you see, this isn’t just any ordinary jazz festival; it’s Alexa’s jazz festival. She conceived of it, created it, hired the musicians, rented the hall, created a flyer, did all the things you need to do to create a successful event. And she’s doing it for her school, Shorecrest High School. She is a senior, and in the state of Washington, one of the graduation requirements is what is known as a Culminating Project, or a Senior Project. Whatever you call it, this is hers. I have seen hundreds of culminating projects, and this is by far one of the very best. She has gone above and beyond the basic requirements, and the evening of February 2 promises to be absolutely stunning.

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Community invited to Arts reception Tuesday, February 9

The staff and board of directors of the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council would like to invite the community to its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, February 9 at 6 p.m. at Shoreline City Hall, 175th and Midvale. We will be presenting the Arts Council's 2010 Community Project Awards to other organizations, and its 2010 Artists-in-Residence Grants awarded to teachers in the Shoreline School District. Board members, officers, and staff will be introduced. The Arts Council is managing quarterly exhibitions at Shoreline City Hall and the festivities will also include a reception for the artists in the current City Hall Gallery exhibition. Please join us in congratulating the award and grant recipients, mingle with the artists, enjoy refreshments and learn more about the Arts Council and its role in the community.

Artists showing in the Gallery:

Matt Calcavecchia – watercolor on paper
“I alternate working in three mediums: oil, pastel and mixed water-media. Each of these mediums, and how I relate to them, requires a different approach and application: each expresses a distinctly different mood and requires me to think in a fresh way.” 


Helen Drummond – oil painting
Painting is an emotional response which brings forth a visual indicator of my soul's longing to merge with the immediacy of nature in the wilds, the less tamed places of city, in the color of sky and water, the movement of trees, and in the bearing of meadows and mountains. Nature is my true teacher and never fails to give me subjects for my compositions.  


David Owen Hastings – mixed media monotypes
“In my fine art studio, I create organic abstractions, exploring patterns, shapes, colors and textures I see in nature and the elements. The simple yet intricate structures of microorganisms appear as recurring figures in my work. Monotype is my primary print medium, which is akin to a painting that is printed.”  




Hye Young Kim – dyed yarn and acrylic painting
“I have been questioning human existence by presenting physical and psychological human traces with art practice. The work acts as a recording of an individual’s daily routines, tracing of my own body engaged in everyday habits and rituals These large-scale acrylic paintings incorporate yarn and dyes, and explore my own notions of a private domestic existence.”  


Candace Lange – acrylic on canvas
Candace Taylor Lange is an amazing artist with a strong personality that shows through in her paintings. With an eye for the surreal and a bold sense of femininity, Candace is proving to be one of the most unique working artists in Northwest Art today. 

2010 Community Project Award Recipients:

Friends of Third Place Commons – Dance and Drums in the Commons
Richmond Beach Community Association – Strawberry Festival Bands
Shoreline Concert Band – Guest Soloist for Spring Concert
Filipiniana Arts and Culture – Mabuhay Philippines 2010
Choir of the Sound – Spring Pops Concert
VSA Arts of Washington – Creative Arts for Life Drama Program

2010 Artists-in-Residence Grants:

The Arts Council has approved funding for 17 projects in the Shoreline School District. These projects all feature professional teaching artists working with students in the classroom and will take place between January and June of 2010.


Shoreline City Hall is located at 17500 Midvale Ave, Shoreline, WA 98155. For more information please contact the Arts Council at 206-417-4645 or email us.

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

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North City Neighborhood Association Community Meeting


The North City Neighborhood Association will hold a community meeting on Wednesday, February 10, 2010, from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Bethel Lutheran Church (basement) at 17418 8th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155. Please bring a dessert to share.

Boni Biery, Habitat Team Coordinator for Shoreline's Community Wildlife Habitat Project, will make a presentation on this volunteer-based community program for preserving, restoring, and creating low maintenance wildlife habitats.

Dick Deal, Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Events for Shoreline will present info on the financial challenges facing the city and a potential property tax levy lid lift for the ballot in 2010.

For more information, contact: Nan Skinner at 206-734-9289 or visit the North City website.

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Power outage in north Shoreline and LFP today

Power has been restored to 3,783 City Light customers in Shoreline and Lake Forest Park after the lights went out around 10:30 am this morning when a tree fell on a power line. Power was completely restored by about 1:30 pm.

The general boundaries of the outage were NE 205th on the north, NE 165th Street on the south, Burke Ave N on the west and 55th Ave NE on the east. Not all homes and businesses within those general boundaries were affected.

Seattle City Light is the ninth largest public electric utility in the United States. It has the lowest cost customer rates of any urban utility, providing reliable, renewable and environmentally responsible power to nearly 1 million Seattle area residents. City Light has been greenhouse gas neutral since 2005, the first electric utility in the nation to achieve that distinction.

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Echo Lake Elementary chosen as Apple Distinguished School for 2009-2010

By Mary Koontz and Paul Shanahan, Principals

We are proud to announce that Echo Lake School has been chosen as an Apple Distinguished School for the third year in a row. Our school's continued accomplishments in creating a digital learning environment that prepares students for future success warranted ongoing recognition.

This school year, Echo Lake will join a growing cadre of 54 schools that Apple is recognizing nationwide and is the only one in the state of Washington.

The Apple Distinguished School designation is reserved for schools that have achieved a 21st century vision of education utilizing Apple technology. Only schools that have demonstrated vision, leadership and successful implementation of technology that supports teaching and learning are honored in this way. Apple will be presenting this award at a school board meeting this spring.

Thanks to all students, staff and parents that have contributed to our achievement of this distinguished Apple award.


Photo courtesy of Shoreline School District

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To the Editor: Problems if Ronald School were left in place

This is a response to the comment in Evan Smith's column January 30.

There are several problems with leaving the museum where it is.

First is that in determining the safety of that building, it was determined that if that building was left in the same location and untouched, we would have to stay 45 feet away from the building and prevent students from entering this space. This means we would need to put a huge fence around the museum which would take away from the appearance of the new school and the space available for the school grounds. Shorewood already has 1/3 less property than Shorecrest to build the same amount of building, etc on.

2nd, The property that the museum in on is owned by the Shoreline School District and cannot be given to the Museum because that is a gift of public funds. Besides, as stated above, that property is needed to fit the new school on.

So, the settlement between the district and the Museum is a win-win. The community gets to keep the museum and the children of Shoreline get a safe and healthy new high school. So, please vote YES on all three school propositions.

Veronica Cook
Shoreline

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Youth Jam in Richmond Beach - sign up by February 15 to participate


On Friday, February 26, 2010, at 6:00 pm at the Richmond Beach Congregational Church, 1512 NW 195th lower level, the Richmond Beach Community Association will sponsor its annual Youth Jam.
This musical showcase and prize competition is open to any musical performer or groups of performers age 18 and under and living in Shoreline. It features a live audience, judges from the music industry, and professional sound. Cash prizes will be awarded in the categories of musicianship, performance and creativity. The show will be recorded, with copies provided to each performer. Every kind of musical style is welcome and ensembles or bands are encouraged.


Entrants to the Youth Jam are asked to submit information about your act, a recorded sample of your performance and a $20 entrance fee by February 15, to be considered for the show.

For more details, go to the Youth Jam webpage or contact Scott Becker.
 


Come out and give support to these talented, young performers! Tickets for the show will be sold at the door for $2.50. Pizza and other refreshments will be available for purchase.

Photos from the 2009 event and current information courtesy of the Richmond Beach Community Association.


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Grant opportunities available from county

From King County Councilmember Bob Ferguson

I am writing to make you aware of grant opportunities for 2010 available through 4Culture, King County's Cultural Services Agency. Every year, 4Culture funding supports artists, art groups, heritage specialists, landmark property owners, and arts and heritage organizations that contribute to the quality of life in our region. Follow the links below to learn more about the funding opportunities and please share the information with any individuals and organizations that may be interested.

Landmark Rehabilitation funding - deadline March 3, 2010

Heritage Special Projects funding - deadline March 3, 2010

Heritage Cultural Education funding - deadline March 3, 2010

Arts Projects funding for individuals - deadline March 10, 2010

Arts Projects funding for groups - deadline March 17, 2010

Visit the 2010 funding calendar for information on more opportunities and deadlines.

If you have questions or want more information about a specific grant program, contact 4Culture at (206) 296-7580 or attend a free, informal application workshop. The workshops provide prospective applicants tips on how to put together a successful proposal.

Best Regards,

Bob

Bob Ferguson
King County Councilmember
Metropolitan King County Council, District 1
516 3rd Avenue, Room 1200
Seattle, WA 98104
ph: (206) 296-1001 | fx: (206) 296-0198
For more information see my website
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