Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Saturday, March 20 at 3 pm
Shoreline Library
5th NE and NE 175th
Presented by Harmonic Pocket

Watch as favorite Dr. Seuss stories and zany rhymes are brought to life with hula hoops, a ukulele and original songs from this talented duo. Sing the words to Dr. Seuss's ABC's, One fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish, and of course the Happy Birthday song. Using theater, rhyme and movement the audience will become part of the show.

This event is for ages 3 and older.
Space is limited; first come, first seated.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Shoreline Library

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Shorecrest, Shorewood DECA students advance to nationals

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

By Craig Degginger, Shoreline Schools Public Information Officer

Shorecrest and Shorewood High School students have qualified for the International DECA competition to be held April 24-27 in Louisville, Ky., by virtue of their performances at the recent state convention in Bellevue.

Keegan Devitis, a Shorecrest freshman, finished in fourth place out of 85 participants in the Principles of Marketing competition. He received the highest test score of all participants in his category.

Jacqueline Blackmore, a Shorecrest junior, finished in sixth place out of 52 participants in the Principles of Business Management and Administration competition. She received the second highest test score of all participants in her category.

Jon Kallestad is the Shorecrest DECA advisor.

Shorewood has three teams that have qualified for the International Competition in Louisville.

Joe Gladow and Jeff Lee (pictured) placed fifth for their Community Service project that helped benefit the victims in Western Samoa after the tsunami.

Peter Berquist, Colin Wilkins, and Patrick Fillingham placed fourth in the International Business Plan event for writing and presenting a plan that would create a non-profit microlending company.

Jen Danner, Nick Brazzel, and Neil Gupta qualified for writing the Shorewood student store operations manual and receiving a gold level status for the store; they will present its marketing and operational practices and compete against other stores from around the country.

Damon Oliveto is the Shorewood DECA advisor.

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Softball Drops Three of Four On The Road

The SCC Softball Team had a tough weekend on the road in Eastern Washington as the Lady Dolphins dropped 3 of 4 games over the weekend.

On Saturday, the SCC squad split with Walla Walla Community College, winning 3-0 behind the shutout pitching of Kimberly Kocik. SCC dropped the second game 6-1. On Sunday, Shoreline was swept by Columbia Basin College 4-3 and 8-1.

Shoreline travels back to the Tri-Cities this weekend to play in the NWAACC Pre-Season Crossover Tournament. The Lady Dolphins are 3-5 on the season so far.

--From Douglas Palmer, SCC Athletic Director

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SCC Baseball Loses First Game of Year in Doubleheader Split

The Shoreline Community College Baseball Team dropped its first game of the year in a doubleheader split with Centralia Community College on Sunday at Lower Woodland Park.

The Dolphins won the first game of twin bill, 10-1, behind the pitching of Shorecrest High School product, Willie Davies. In the second game, Centralia came back and won 14-6 to break Shoreline’s 8 game winning streak. SCC is now 8-1 on the season.

Shoreline is off until March 21 when they travel to Oregon for a spring break trip to play George Fox College, Clackamas Community College and Linn-Benton Community College.

--From Douglas Palmer, SCC Athletic Director

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King County Council agrees to extend waiver to get Brightwater tunnel back on track

Waiver will allow Executive to bring new contractor on tunnel project
Facing a delay that could cost taxpayers millions and push back the start of the Brightwater Treatment Plant, the Metropolitan King County Council agreed to extend the waiver of the County’s standard procurement rules. The waiver extension, requested by the County Executive, will allow the County to bring on a new contractor to complete the BT-3 tunnel, part of the 13-mile-long conveyance system that will carry treated wastewater from Brightwater Plant to a new outfall in Puget Sound.
“The Council’s action today is critical because it will allow construction to get moving again on the Brightwater project,” said Council Chair Bob Ferguson, whose district includes cities—Shoreline, Lake Forest Park and Kenmore—that are located along the path of the Brightwater tunnel. “Taxpayers rightfully expect projects to be on time and within budget, and further delays on the Brightwater project are not acceptable.”

Last month, County Executive Dow Constantine determined an emergency existed when the current BT-3 tunneling contractor informed the County that it could not complete the mining for the BT-3 tunnel until December 2012 and at an additional cost of $98 million. 

The BT-3 tunnel is planned to run from Kenmore through Lake Forest Park to the Ballinger Portal in Shoreline. The current tunnel boring machine in the tunnel is called Rainier and the tunnel is sometimes referred to as the Rainier Tunnel.

In order to get the BT-3 tunnel mining completed by 2011, the Executive has proposed switching to another contractor already on the project to complete the remaining two miles of mining.

The legislation adopted by the Council requires the Executive to brief the council on the terms and conditions of any new mining contract before the waiver applies to that contract. In addition, the Executive is required to provide the County Auditor with a cost-loaded schedule for the new mining contract, against which each month’s progress will be measured both in time and money.

The Council extended the waiver until December 31, 2011, but the legislation also gives the council the authority to terminate the waiver prior to that date (or extend it) along with ending any contracts entered into under the terms of the emergency waiver. 

Information provided by the King County Council, Office of Councilmember Bob Ferguson

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2010 Summer of Fun Concerts in the Park Series


The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council and Shoreline Bank Present:
The 2010 Summer of Fun Concerts in the Park Series
July 7 – August 17, 2010

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is pleased to announce the 2010 Summer of Fun Concerts in the Park line-up. You’re not going to want to miss our free summer concert series this year.  We’ve got a wide, eclectic mix of performers that will sure to please even the pickiest music critics, from The Diamond Experience, the Neil Diamond tribute band, to Freddy Pink, the high octane party band that will be shaking things up at the City of Shoreline’s Swingin’ Summer’s Eve.  Bring a picnic and some friends and come on down.  Rain or shine, the entertainment will be fine! All performances begin at 7 pm unless otherwise noted.


2010 Concerts in the Parks schedule:

Wednesday July 7 at 7 pm
Animal Acres Park
Featuring: The James Howard Band (Blues)

Wednesday July 14 at 7 pm
Richmond Beach Community Park
Featuring: The Diamond Experience

Wednesday July 21 at 7 pm
City of Shoreline’s Swingin’ Summer Eve
Cromwell Park
Featuring: Freddy Pink (Top 40)
Wednesday August 4 at 7 pm
Animal Acres Park
Artist: The Geoffrey Castle Band (Celtic/Pop/Rock)

Wednesday August 11 at 7 pm
Richmond Beach Community Park
Featuring: Orchestra Nueva Era (Latin/Salsa/Percussion)

Tuesday August 17 at 7 pm
North City Jazz Walk
Featuring:  The Shoreline Jazz Camp Friends and
Faculty All Star Band



Animal Acres Park: NE 178th St & Brookside Blvd in Lake Forest Park
Richmond Beach Community Park: Richmond Beach Rd at 21st Ave NW in Shoreline
North City Jazz Walk Performance: 17739 15th Ave NE in Shoreline
Cromwell Park: Meridian Ave at N 182nd St in Shoreline


All concerts are free to the community. 

Information about these and other Arts Council events and programs is available at the ShorelineArts website, or by calling the SLFPAC at 206-417-4645. Events are sponsored by Shoreline Bank, the cities of Lake Forest Park and Shoreline and 4Culture.


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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Gardening at Grace Cole Park this Saturday


The Lake Forest Park Stewardship Foundation and the Volunteers for Outdoor Washington will be working in the Grace Cole Nature Park this Saturday, March 20, from 9 am to 2:30 pm.

The park is located at 30th Ave NE and NE 165th Street. Driving directions: Go south on 28th from NE 178th in Lake Forest Park and drive about 1/2 mile until just before the road turns. The park is on the right.

The volunteers plan to spruce up the new trails and remove ivy.

The Foundation is soliciting donations of native plants, particularly sword ferns, salal, Indian plum, Red elderberry, low Oregon grape, local Red Cedar, Hemlock and Douglas Fir.

New volunteers are welcome and are advised to wear gloves and dress for the weather. Some donated gloves from Ace Hardware in Towne Centre will be available. Bring water in a reusable bottle. Snacks are being furnished by the Lake Forest Park Garden Club.

For more information, contact Mamie Bolender 206-364-4410.

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Paul Villanueva hired as Shorewood Girls Cross Country Coach

From Don Dalziel, Director of Athletics, Shoreline Schools

Shorewood High School and the Shoreline School District are pleased to announce Paul Villanueva as their new Girls Cross Country coach. Villanueva replaces Daniel Soler who resigned earlier this month after two-years as the T-Bird Girls head coach. Paul will join Miles Mason who was hired this fall to be the Boys Cross Country coach at Shorewood.

This will be Villanueva’s first head coaching assignment. However, he is no stranger to the Shorewood Athletics programs. Since being hired in 2001 as a math teacher at Shorewood, Villaueva has been involved with multiple programs and currently serves as the Assistant Head Track Coach for the T-birds as well as the school's Activities Coordinator.
Dalziel says, "We are excited to have someone with Paul’s credentials and coaching experience. He is a man of character and is well respected in the Shorewood and Shoreline community. He has been successful as an assistant coach and is ready for his chance to be the head guy. We are looking forward to watching Paul grow as a coach and continue to build the Shorewood athletic program. Being a teacher and a coach in the building, we feel fortunate to have someone like Paul to coach this program. He is a leader in his building and an excellent teacher. We look forward to a long run with Paul as a Head Coach at Shorewood."

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Oklahoma at the Shorecrest performing arts center

The Kings Players musical theatre performs the musical Oklahoma at the Shoreline Performing Arts Center, 15343 25th Ave NE Shoreline, WA 98155, on five dates in March.
  • Saturday, March 20, 8 pm
  • Sunday, March 21, 2 pm
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  • Friday, March 26, 8 pm
  • Saturday, March 27, 8 pm
  • Sunday, March 28, 2 pm

Tickets range from $15-$20 with a discount for groups of ten or more. Ticket information is on the KingsPlayers website. All seating is festival (no assigned seats).

Oklahoma marks the 31st season for KingsPlayers. For 31 years they have been staging full scale musicals, with set costumes and orchestra.


"King’sPlayers is a nonprofit Community Theater group which provides opportunities for actors and audiences, alike, to enjoy inter-generational, live theater and musical performance. We value providing educational experiences in all aspects of live theater production. King’sPlayers strives to embody the aspect of ‘community’ in “Community Theater” by focusing on the development of respect, care, and nurturing within its community of players and members."





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Bill Collection Scammers Back in Action

Monday, March 15, 2010

From Power Lines, news and updates from Seattle City Light

Seattle City Light reminds its customers to guard against telephone con artists posing as utility bill collectors who appear to be targeting customers with Asian surnames.

Recently, several customers with Asian-sounding surnames reported phone calls from con artists claiming to be City Light employees who were ready to disconnect their electricity.
“It is deplorable that someone would try to take advantage of another with the false threat of cutting off their electricity,” Customer Service Director Kelly Enright said. “Seattle City Light wants to help its customers protect themselves and the best way to do that is to be informed.”
In the scam, the callers claimed there were problems with payment of the customers’ bill and asked for a credit card payment to resolve the matter. In some instances, the caller also asked for Social Security numbers. This is similar to incidents reported to City Light during the past several years.
“If someone asks for your credit card number or Social Security number over the phone, don’t give it to them,” Enright said. “We do not demand immediate payment to avoid a shutoff for one late payment or use Social Security numbers as part of our billing process.”
If a customer is behind on his or her bill and at risk of having the power turned off, City Light sends at least two written warnings asking the customer to contact the utility directly to make a payment.
City Light also wants to remind customers:
  • Seattle City Light accepts credit card payments at a customer’s request, but never demands or solicits credit card information to pay a bill.
  • Seattle City Light does not call customers on weekends about their utility account.
  • Seattle City Light employees carry identification with the City Light logo and will always display it when asked.
All City Light customers are advised to take down the name and telephone number of anyone who calls and represents themselves as a City Light employee. Also, before customers provide any credit information, they should call City Light at 206-684-3000 to verify that the request is legitimate. If a customer believes he or she has been contacted by a con artist, they are urged to contact the Seattle Police Department at 206-625-5011 to report the incident.

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 in the country, providing reliable, renewable and environmentally responsible power to nearly 1 million Seattle area residents.

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Shorewood Booster auction raises $80,000

 Bidders raise their cards at the Shorewood Boosters Auction.  Photo courtesy SW Boosters

From Christie Quigley, Shorewood Boosters

Parents, staff, administrators and community members came together on March 6 at the Shoreline Center for the annual Shorewood Booster Dinner Auction, raising $80,000 to support clubs, sports and activities at Shorewood High School. This year’s theme was a 50’s inspired Jukebox Saturday Night and guests could be seen in poodle skirts, leather jackets, and all things ‘Happy Days’ inbetween. A sold out event by mid February, the evening included great music, 272 guests, over 75 students and staff assisting with the real time details of the night, and Shorewood’s Culinary Arts Department’s diner inspired menu of bite size hamburgers and mini grilled cheese starters, Oven Fried Chicken, Whipped White Cheddar potatoes and “Coffee and Doughnuts” to finish.


This years Fund-A-Need “raise your paddle” moment benefited the Shorewood Weight Room where the plan is to create a gathering space for all students to develop a life-long love of personal fitness, attain their potential in athletic preparation, or just have a great place to burn energy with team mates and classmates in an organized, supervised, healthy environment. With a lead-in video produced by Lip Dub sensation Javier Caceres, and cheering students and staff on stage, paddles were raised for a total of over $10,000 in support of this project.

An evening of fun, socializing and wonderfully spirited moments culminated in the live auction as bidders bought trips, dinners, jewelry, and experiences all in the name of fundraising to support Shorewood.

We believe that students work harder and learn better when given a chance to connect to school through their own set of interests. Shorewood Boosters would like to thank all of our guests, volunteers, local merchants, area businesses and those individuals who continue to partner with us in our 35 year mission of providing spirit, pride and support to Shorewood High School.

Together we create opportunities for our kids to shine.

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Sentencing in Shoreline 7-11 Homicide

(Editor: we published the background portion of this story earlier today without updating it. Here's the current version. Thanks to those who let us know and sent additional information.)

Some information used is from Sgt. John Urquhart, King County Sheriff's Office


After pleading guilty in October 2009 to the killing of Shoreline 7-11 clerk, Ho Viet Ton, 49, Julian Reyes was sentenced Friday to 21 - 1/2 years in prison.

Ho Ton was found dead on December 10, 2006 shortly after 4am outside the store at NE 165th and 5th Avenue NE where he was a convenience clerk.

Julian Eduardo Reyes, 19 at the time, lived in Shoreline not far from the store where the shooting took place. He was arrested December 14, 2006 at a south Seattle business where he worked and taken into custody without incident.

Detectives zeroed in on Reyes as a suspect after video showed a 1991 Jeep Cherokee at the store twice the night of the murder. The second visit was at the approximate time Ton was killed. The license plate was not visible on the video. However, an observant Shoreline Police Community Service Officer spotted a similar Jeep Cherokee in Shoreline on Tuesday, December 12, 2006. She followed the Jeep and turned the license number over to detectives.

After additional detective work. including surveillance and several search warrants to recover the handgun used in the homicide, detectives made the arrest, which led to last year's guilty plea and Friday's sentencing.

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Shorecrest student wins library card design contest

The King County Library System Foundation held a student contest last year for designs for new library cards.
 
Sarah Dith, now a senior at Shorecrest High School, was the winner of the high school competition (design pictured, left). She received a $100 gift card to Barnes and Noble.


The new cards are now available. If you want Sarah’s design, or one of the other new library cards, just drop by any King County Library branch. There are three libraries in our local area: Lake Forest Park, Shoreline, and Richmond Beach.

Sarah Dith, Lake Forest Park Library, holding her winning design


Other local students received honorable mention for their designs, which are posted on the KCLSF webpage.
Mitchell H., Honorable Mention, Middle School, Richmond Beach Library (left)

Yuriy L., Honorable Mention, Middle School, LFP Library (right)

Maki N., Honorable Mention, Elementary School, Richmond Beach Library (left)

Information from the Lake Forest Park etc (Electronic Town Crier) was used in this story.

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Used Books for Sale from the KCLS Foundation

The King County Library System Foundation sells used books on several web sites, and now you can check out a list of titles available through ThriftBooks. Visit ThriftBooks and enter the title, author, or subject and you will see available titles. Proceeds from the sale of used books help support the Foundation’s literacy and lifelong learning programs.

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Local Rotarians work to help Chilean earthquake victims


From Lee Craig
Shoreline Rotary

Since February 27, we've seen and heard heartbreaking stories of the earthquake in Chile. But there are people in our community who are making a difference. Two Rotary Clubs in the Shoreline area are co-sponsors of a Youth Exchange Student, Francisca Perez, from Talca, Chile. Francisca is spending the school year as a Rotary exchange student studying at Shorewood Highschool and you can imagine how the news of this earthquake hit her. It was three agonizing days before she even got to talk to her family (who are safe but shaken). Francisca is from a city about 150 miles north of Concepcion, the city closest to the quake's epicenter. It is about halfway between Concepcion, to her south, and Santiago, to her north.

Francisca's father, Luis, is a member of a Rotary Club in Chile. The two Shoreline clubs have a direct link with the Talca, Chile, club through the Youth Exchange Program and through our love of Francisca, so we asked them how we could help. You will see the response and pictures in the email (below). The two Shoreline Rotary clubs are currently in the middle of raising funds to answer their needs.

When we heard the best thing we could do is build a house, it seemed like a huge request! But when we learned that we could do it with only US $850, it doesn't seem so daunting. We're aiming at raising enough money to build at least one house, maybe more.

The Rotary slogan for next year is "Building Communities, Bridging Continents" and we think the Shoreline Rotary clubs are doing just that.





Here's the email from Chile:
Thank you and all Rotarians for your concern and the support spirit to face the disastrous earthquake and tsunami that hit our country with particular focus on our area of Talca
In practical terms, many institutions need much help. Hospice of our city, Talca, is disabled, as well as the Regional Hospital and many schools.


To be honest it has been difficult to determine which is the most urgent. Most of these institutions need new buildings, and then equipment. We are evaluating to try to focus the help we can get.
The essential aid consisting of food is partially met. However, there are a lot of poor people who lost their homes and are living in tents or are temporarily housed in schools that did not fall down. Since rains are coming soon, a concrete way to help is to have money to build emergency homes.
The cost of a basic emergency home in Talca is about US$ 850 each, they consist of panels for autoconstruction and many university students help to build them up, particulary here in our Rotary Club we incentivize our incoming exchange students to collaborate in the construction of theese emergency houses.
                                                              Eduardo Felis V, Rotary Club Talca

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Friends of Aldercrest Park meeting Wednesday, March 17

By Nancy Moreyra
Friends of Aldercrest Park


Friends of Aldercrest will be meeting on Wednesday, March 17, at 7:30 pm, at the Lake Forest Park Towne Centre Third Place Commons. This meeting is open to all. Bring your thoughts, suggestions, and energy. We will be discussing next steps.

Bring in filled out petitions. Many thanks to those that collected signatures - we now have 277 signatures.


We have presented to the Shoreline City Parks Board and Parks Director, Dick Deal, on Feb 25; and Ballinger Neighborhood Association invited Dick Deal to a neighborhood meeting on March 10 to talk about the parks in the area (or lack of). At that meeting, which was attended by about 15 - 20 people, Dick Deal stressed the need for the community to request from the School District time to allow a city process to happen if we want Aldercrest Annex acquired as a park. He also said that Aldercrest Annex must be included in the city's Parks Recreation and Open Space Plan such that funding can be obtained. Shoreline's Parks Department is beginning the process to update this plan and citizens are encouraged to participate in the public meetings Shoreline City Parks Department will have starting third quarter of this year.

Lake Forest Park City Council adopted their 2010 priorities and work plan during their Feb 25 council meeting. In this plan, the city council has placed at the top of Priority 2 list, "Surplus Schools/Schools for Parks (*Cedarbrook, Aldercrest)". This item was listed as priority 3 on the LFP City Council 2009 adopted priorities and work plan.

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Evan Smith: Will Hall says Shoreline Council members have worked together

By Evan Smith
ShorelineAreaNews Politics Writer


Shoreline City Councilman Will Hall (pictured, right) told me Saturday that his first 10 weeks on the Council have been marked by learning and by developing working relationships with other Council members.

“We have been able to work together to resolve some topics that have been controversial in the past,” he said. “For example, we made the temporary off-leash dog parks permanent, and we unanimously voted to appoint new members to the planning commission.”

He noted that the Council has yet to face major controversial issues.

He added that the Council also has been working hard behind the scenes to get state and federal support for the Aurora Corridor Project and other important city initiatives.

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Kruckeberg Botanic Garden Plant of the Month – Vine Hill Manzanita

 By Sarah Baker,
Garden Director


One of the Garden’s most admired plants year-round is the elegantly shaped Vine Hill manzanita (Arctostaphylos densiflora). Each spring, tiny pink flowers grace its slender, sinuously shaped branches. While in flower, it is guaranteed to catch your eye. 

Vine Hill manzanita possesses the attractive evergreen foliage, peeling dark red bark, and bell-shaped flowers that are common among manzanitas. Almost all manzanita species are found in the chaparral regions of western North America, where they occur from southern British Columbia south to much of northern and central Mexico. Interestingly, three Arctostaphylos species, the bearberries, are instead adapted to arctic and subarctic climates and have a circumpolar distribution in North America, Asia and Europe.

Endemic to a small area in the California chaparral, and considered endangered in its native range, Vine Hill manzanita is truly a unique and interesting plant for a Northwest garden. Despite its limited distribution in nature, it can thrive in our area when given full sun, well-drained soil, and good air circulation. This is a shrub that loves drought once established. No need to bother with summer watering!

Vine Hill manzanita is available to purchase at the Kruckeberg Garden, and several cultivars are available in other nurseries that offer variations in size, form, hardiness, and flower color. All are lovely additions to a sunny area in any gardener’s collection.

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Evan Smith: An election sneaks up for Tuesday

By Evan Smith
ShorelineAreaNews Politics Writer


You’ll get to go to the Shoreline Library Tuesday to vote.
It’s an election for a position on the King Conservation District board. Five candidates are on the ballot for a three-year term on the board.
This seems counter to the State’s annual-elections law, which requires local nonpartisan offices to be on the ballot in November of odd-numbered years.
It’s also counter to last year’s legislation that eliminated the March elections date.
And, it’s counter to the County’s all-mail system of voting.
Finally, the election has no accommodation for disabled voters with absentee ballots or specialized machines.
Why? The 1939 law that created conservation districts allows them, not county elections officials, to run the elections.
The polling place in Shoreline, one of seven around King County, will be open from 10:30 am to 8 pm Voters can find out about the candidates by visiting the District’s website.

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King Conservation District Board of supervisors election March 16

King Conservation District (King CD) will be holding a district-wide election for an open seat on its board of supervisors on Tuesday, March 16.

King CD, working with Bellevue-based election administrator Election Trust, will be providing seven
polling locations throughout the district. Candidates for the position include Mary Embleton, Seattle; Mara Heiman, Auburn; Teri Herrera, Redmond; Kirk Prindle, Seattle and Max Prinsen, Renton.  For candidate backgrounds, visit the website.

Registered voters who reside within the district, which encompasses most of King County, are eligible to vote in the election, with the exception of residents of cities that do not fall within the King CD's boundaries (Federal Way, Enumclaw, Skykomish, Milton and Pacific). Voters must present proper identification, such as a driver's license, passport or birth certificate.


The all-volunteer, five member board includes three elected members and two who are appointed by the Washington State Conservation Commission. All supervisors serve three-year terms. The board of
supervisors conducts regular public meetings to oversee the district's budget and provide guidance and oversight to district staff.

The King CD provides information and technical assistance programs available to all landowners within the district's boundaries (most of King County) on a voluntary, non-regulatory basis. The district provides grants for conservation-focused projects and programs, and initiates community outreach activities that include workshops, education programs, site visits, farm plans, and consultation on land, water, and wildlife management.


As one of 47 conservation districts in the state, the King CD is a natural resources assistance agency authorized by the State of Washington and guided by the Washington State Conservation Commission. The election is held in accordance with Washington Revised Code RCW 89.08.


Further information on conservation district elections and procedures throughout the state can be found at this
website.

For more information on the King Conservation District, visit this
website.

King Conservation District Voting Center Locations/Addresses & Hours on Tuesday, March 16, 2010:


SEATTLE--Seattle Public Library (Downtown Main Branch) - 1000 Fourth Ave., Seattle WA 98104; Poll hours 10:30 am - 7:30 pm.


SHORELINE--King County Library/Shoreline Branch - 345 NE 175th, Shoreline WA 98155; Poll hours 10:30 am - 8 pm.

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32nd District Democrats meet at noon Sunday

Saturday, March 13, 2010

The 32nd Legislative District Democrats meet at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Shorecrest High School cafeteria for their biennial caucus.

District Democrats will select delegates to the State convention and consider resolutions to the State Party. Delegates at the State convention in Vancouver in June will select the official party nominees for federal offices.

Shorecrest is at 15343 25th Ave. N.E. in Shoreline. Registration starts at noon. District Democrats ask participants for voluntary donations of $15 to help defray the expected nearly $1,000 costs.
The 32nd District includes Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Kenmore and nearby areas in both King and Snohomish counties.

Democratic donkey from ClipArtGuide

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Regional History Day - the public is invited

The public is invited to view History Day documentaries and performances on Friday, March 19, beginning at 9 am and the exhibits, papers and Web sites beginning at 11:30 am. The awards ceremony is scheduled for 3 pm in the Shoreline Center Auditorium. The Center is located at 18560 1st Ave NE in Shoreline, 98155.

By Craig Degginger
Public Information Officer, Shoreline Schools

Students from 19 public and private schools in north and east King County and Bainbridge Island will present their original research on Friday, March 19, during the North Puget Sound Regional History Day contest at Shoreline Center.

The culmination of a year-long program in which students choose and research a topic, learning historical research principles and strategies, North Puget Sound Regional History Day is part of a national effort to enhance history education and prepare students to become informed and involved citizens.

At the Shoreline regional event, a record 556 students in grades 6-12 will take part by conducting research and presenting their results in one of five categories: exhibits, papers, multi-media documentaries, original performances and websites. They work as individuals or in groups of up to five members. Students are participating from the Bainbridge Island, Bellevue, Lake Washington, Northshore, Seattle and Shoreline school districts. Private schools participating include Eastside Catholic, Lake Washington Girls Middle School, and Seattle Prep.

More than 2,000 students will take part in seven regional contests held around the state, competing in the junior (grades 6-8) or senior divisions (grades 9-12). They hope to qualify for the state competition at Bellevue College on Saturday, May 1.

The top two finishers in each category will compete in the national contest June 13 to 17 at the University of Maryland, College Park.

“The regional contest gives students a chance to get some good feedback on their projects,” said North Puget Sound History Day Regional Coordinator Randy Schnabel, a retired Shorewood High School history teacher. “It’s not unusual to see projects that are college-level or better. Students put their heart, soul and brain into their research, and it shows.”

This year’s contest theme is “Innovation in History: Impact and Change.” Students have applied the theme creatively, according to Schnabel. “History Day students have done extensive research on a wide variety of topics, and the results are impressive.”

Preliminary round judging begins at 9 am on March 19, and final round judging commences at 12:30 pm. As part of the judging, students are interviewed about their project, and must provide a complete bibliography and a paper describing their research process.

The public is invited to view documentaries and performances beginning at 9 am and the exhibits, papers and Web sites beginning at 11:30 am. The awards ceremony is scheduled for 3 pm in the Shoreline Center Auditorium. The Center is located at 18560 1st Ave NE in Shoreline, 98155.

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2010 Summer Youth Camps from the Shoreline Lake Forest Park Arts Council

By Kellee Bradley
Public Relations Coordinator
Shoreline Lake Forest Park Arts Council


The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is announcing dates for their Summer Youth Camps. Please add these dates to your calendar and visit our website for applications.

Shoreline Jazz Camp
August 9 – 13, 16 & 17
9 am - 1 pm

2010 Shoreline Jazz Camp for middle and high school students. The mission of the Shoreline Jazz Camp is to provide young musicians the opportunity to learn and play with some of the regions most accomplished teachers and performers. Our program creates a safe and structured learning environment, in which students of varying skill levels are able share in the joy of playing Jazz. The camp includes instruction in large and small ensembles, and a series of master classes that are designed to refine the individual’s skills and understanding of Jazz.

The jazz camp is at Shorewood High School for students currently in grades 7-12. The cost is $315 and some scholarships are available.

  • Classes include:
  • Jazz Combo/Improv
  • Big Band
  • Jazz Theory and Harmony
  • Sight-Reading
  • The Art of Solo Transcription
  • Ear Training
  • And many more…..
The camp will showcase the students’ hard work in two performances on August 17. The first will be an 11 am lunch concert at Shorewood High School, and the second will be at 7 pm at the Shoreline North City Jazz Walk, 17739 15th Ave NE. 


August Arts Camp 2010
August 9 - 13
9 am - 3:30 pm

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is sponsoring August Arts 2010 August 9-13 at Meridian Park School. August Arts is a week-long camp where students explore several areas of the arts with accomplished artist-educators. Students choose a main area of interest for emphasis (core class) where they spend three hours each day. They also choose two other areas as elective classes for the rest of their day. See Registration Form for more details.

This program is open to students who have completed 3rd through 6th grade by August 10 and have a serious interest in learning more about the arts. Cost is $200. A limited number of scholarships up to $100 are available. Each class is limited to 12 and enrollment is on a first-come, first-served, space available basis. So get your form in early. No day of camp forms accepted!

For more information, including scholarships and deadlines, please contact the Arts Council at 206-417-4645.

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.

Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council, 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155, 206-417-4645


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This week at the County Council: Meeting highlights March 15-19, 2010

Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are in the King County Council Chambers,
Room 1001, King County Courthouse, 516 Third Ave, Seattle, WA


Monday, March 15
Metropolitan King County Council – 11 am
Councilmembers are scheduled to discuss and possibly act on:
· A motion extending a waiver from competitive bidding and solicitation requirements for contracts relating to the completion of Brightwater's BT-3 tunnel (Motion 2010-0149).

Tuesday, March 16
Government Accountability and Oversight Committee – 9:30 am
Briefings:
· Capital Projects Oversight of the Brightwater Project (Briefing No. 2010-B0051).
· Economic Development in the Puget Sound Region (Briefing No. 2010-B0049).
· Performance Management and Accountability System (Briefing No. 2010-B0050).
· Healthy Incentives Program’s Partnership with WebMD (Briefing No. 2010-B0052).

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee – 1:30 pm
Briefing:
· Preliminary economic and revenue forecasts for King County Budget 2011 and beyond (Briefing No. 2010-B0048).

Wednesday, March 17
Committee of the Whole – Canceled

Regional Transit Committee – 3 pm
Briefings:
· Status Report: 2009/2010 Transit Performance Audit Capital (Briefing No. 2010-B0047).
· Transit Regional Stakeholders Task Force (Briefing No. 2010-B0046).

Thursday, March 18
Board of Health – 1:30 pm 
Board members are scheduled to discuss and possibly act on:
· A rule and regulation for the protection of public health against diseases and injury from pet shops, commercial kennels, pet day care facilities, animal shelters, pet grooming services, poultry retail business and pet food retail business (BOH10-01).

Briefing:
· Health Eating: Policy Strategies to Improve the Health of King County (Briefing No. 10-B07).


“This Week at the Council” is a summary of highlights for upcoming council and committee agendas. To read complete agendas and the full text of legislation, please visit the King County Council’s LEGISEARCH system.

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Clouds

Photo is taken in the lobby of the new City of Shoreline City Hall. Copyright Steven H. Robinson

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Readers' Theatre: How the West was Really Won

Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council presents Her-Story, Equal Rights: How the West was Really Won by Leonard Goodisman, on Monday, March 22 - 7 pm in the Ballinger Room at Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Ave. NE, Shoreline, WA 98155.

There’s a saying by author Laurel Thatcher Ulrich that reads “Well-behaved women seldom make history”, and this month’s Readers' Theater program explores the life of one such woman who fought to carve a life out in the wilds of Wyoming during the 1800’s. The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council invites you to Her-Story, Equal Rights: How the West was Really Won at 7:00 p.m., Mon, March 22 at the Shoreline Center.

Set in Laramie, Wyoming in 1868, Goodisman’s play deals with the story of Louisa Ann Sawin, who at age 77 led the women's rights struggle, was the first one to vote in Laramie and the first woman to vote in modern times. The story of the play, based on a true story and fleshed out by he playwright, deals with the lawlessness of the cowboys who roamed Laramie, and the women who had the courage to fight them and win.

Readers’ Theater productions are presented by the talented group of readers who are selected to work with the new plays program. Readings will be followed by cookies, coffee, and a discussion with the cast, playwright and audience.



For information on this and other Arts Council programs please visit or call us at 206-417-4645.

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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Briarcrest and Ridgecrest community meeting

The South East Neighborhoods (Briarcrest and Ridgecrest) Subarea Plan will be discussed at a Community Workshop to be held Tuesday, March 16, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the First Christian Reformed Church Multipurpose Room, 14555 25th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155. Parking and entry in back.


By Patty Hale
Ridgecrest Resident


Portions of the Briarcrest and Ridgecrest Neighborhoods are designated as "Special Study Areas." Properties in the special study area have zoning, but do not have accompanying Comprehensive Plan designations; i.e., no long-range vision. The purpose of the Southeast Neighborhoods Subarea Plan is to rectify the lack of direction in the existing Comprehensive Plan Map. This Public meeting and Open House is hosted by Graduate Urban Design and Planning Students from the University of Washington. They have volunteered to analyze the neighborhoods covered by the Southeast Neighborhoods Subarea Plan, and would like to share data that they have gathered with the residents and get feedback as to the accuracy of their findings prior to working with the City to develop implementation strategies for some of the Citizen Advisory Committee's recommendations.

This is an opportunity for you to learn about the work that has been accomplished so far by the Citizen Advisory Committee and City Staff. You will also have an opportunity to express your wishes and concerns about the plan and what your visions are for the future of the area. Your input is critical - please attend, the resulting Comprehensive plan will be the guide for the next 20 years.

For more detailed information about what work has been accomplished so far, please go to the City of Shoreline's website.

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Aurora Open for Business contest debuts

By Susan Will, Communications Specialist
City of Shoreline


Are you playing the Aurora Open for Business Contest? If no, why not? It’s easy. It’s fun. It’s a chance to win. And best of all, it’s a great way to get to know your local Aurora business community and support it during construction.

“Construction is hard on everyone, but especially businesses right in the middle of it,” says Shoreline Mayor Keith McGlashan. “Shoreline is committed to doing what we can to support them through this. We are pleased to be able to partner with the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce to present this contest encouraging the community to visit and support Aurora businesses. In addition to the ad campaign and contest, we’re offering free workshops and one-on-one assistance for local businesses. In these tough economic times, I encourage businesses to take advantage of these resources.”

Look for the contest on a special four-page insert in the March Shoreline Journal, now on newsstands. The insert also includes a map and business directory for the second mile of Aurora, N 165th to N 185th Streets.

This is how it works: Eligible contestants 21 or older identify as many of the nine Aurora businesses represented by abstract photos as possible and then send guesses to the City or Chamber by April 9. Those with the most correct answers win. In the case of a tie, a random drawing will determine who wins the prizes: three winners will get a new car for a weekend.

Extra inserts are available at City Hall, 17500 Midvale Avenue N, and the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce office at 18560 First Avenue NE and for download at the City webpage Full rules and instructions as well as the map and business directory are also available on the City’s website.

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Raves for the 2010 Youth Jam - DC9 Takes Top Honors

By Scott Becker RBCA Board Member and Man on the Mic
 
Friday, February 26, was a night to remember as our talented musical youth brought the community together again for the third annual Youth Jam, in the Richmond Beach Congregational Church basement venue. The musical showcase and talent show, sponsored by Richmond Beach Community Association, packed the house as four youth acts performed in turn for the adult judges – volunteers from the regional pro music scene – and the inspired audience of fans, friends, and family.  (photo of final jam session)


The four-group showcase was rounded out by a “judge jam” when the performers were asked to take the stage with the judges for a rowdy and rocking blues tune. Then, the judges took on the difficult task of awarding cash prizes to just two acts, and a celebratory applause and certificate to all the youth who participated. 


DC9, an eight-member modern dance group (pictured, right), was awarded “Best Performance” and a $200 prize. A crowd favorite, DC9 closed the show with a surprise encore of their winning routine.

Oliver Otovsky, solo piano and vocals (pictured, left), received “Honorable Mention – Performance” and a $100 prize.

The three judges represented some of the Seattle area’s more noteworthy working musicians and youth mentors; trumpeter Jason Parker (The Jason Parker Quartet & KPLU DJ), Jeremy Jones (2009 Earshot Jazz award winning drummer of The Teaching), and Jerry Fleet (bassist for Confluence). The judges were lauded by parents for their thoughtful comments to the musicians on stage after each performance, and the encouragement to all kids on hand to keep music and performance a part of their lives.

The acts and musicians in the competition: 



Cardboard Question Mark: Riley Koidahl, Jade Nelson, Forest Clements, and Erin Youell (pictured, right)


Oliver Otovsky: solo

DC9: Dancers - Erika Kent, Cooper Kent, Kenus Vinberg, Zoe Vincini, Nicole Forte, Morgan Thompson, and Max Levin; Choreographers were Drew Thompson, Ryan Chandler, and Terrence Spencer. 


 Misoneism: Julian Anderson and Stefan Petersen (pictured, left)




Photos by Matt Stroud

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Washington State High School Photography Competition

A photography competition for Washington state high school students is running now through April 24. It is open to any student in grades 9-12 currently enrolled in Washington State public, private or alternative high school.

Entries must be submitted by April 24. Judging will occur on May 1.

The Grand Prize is a Canon EOS 7D Digital SLR camera w/lens. (pictured)

Winners will have their images posted on the Kenmore Camera website soon after judging is completed.

For complete information including contest rules and entry form, download the Information Packet Entry Info on the Kenmore Camera website.

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St Patrick's Day Event with the Drom Aluinn Celtic Band

Kathy Morris, Shoreline resident and piano teacher/performer and Kate Dwyer, music teacher and choir director at St Pius X have formed Drom Aluinn, a ten-piece celtic band.

Their first public appearance will be in Shoreline on St. Patrick's Day, Wednesday, March 17 from 7 - 9 pm at the Laughing Ladies Cafe, 17551 15th Ave NE, Shoreline WA 98155, phone 206-362-2026.

Kate brings her Irish lilt from County Cork, Ireland, and joins longtime local pianist Kathy Morris to form this band following the musical traditions of Celtic Woman, Celtic Thunder, The High Kings and Secret Garden.

They are joined by violinist Anna Fuhrmann-Ferenczy, assistant concertmaster with the Edmonds Cascade Symphony; guitar and mandolin player Joe Hinchy, teacher at Guitarville in Shoreline; percussionist Meryl Roth on spoons and the bodhran Irish drum; Pam Greene, flute and bass player; and vocalists Victoria Casteel and Didi Garlow.

The Master of Ceremonies and storyteller is Edmonds resident Ed McMorrow and their special guest is Bonnie Thomas, Edmonds piano teacher and vocalist with the Seattle Symphony Chorale.

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Shorecrest girls’ basketball season ends with loss

The Scots team: (seated) Shannon Shachle. (Second row) Rachel Shrote; Angel Tulee; Janie Uppinghouse; Casey Axelson; Brianne Lasconia. (Back row) Manager Kevin Marable; coach Dori Monson; Addy Ibsen; India Matheson; Melissa Ruhlman; Mickey Greenburg; Christina Jarvis; Allison Jones; and coaches Lane Loland and Ed Wissing.

The Shorecrest girls basketball team lost to Kennedy Catholic 47-37 in the consolation bracket of the State 3A Tournament Friday afternoon in the Tacoma Dome. 
Shorecrest led by five points at halftime and two at end of three quarters.

Shorecrest got 15 points and nine rebounds from Brianne Lasconia.
 
This was Shorecrest’s first-ever appearance in the state tournament.

Shorecrest ended the season with an 18-9 record, including the Northwest District championship.

Kennedy (24-3) faces Seattle Prep (18-10) at 2 p.m. Saturday with fourth and seventh places on the line.
Shorecrest scoring:

Shannon Schachle5
Janie Uppinghouse5
Casey Axelson4
Angel Tulee4
India Matheson2
Rachel Schrote2
Brianne Lasconia15
Mickey Greenburg0
Addy Ibsen0
Christina Jarvis0
Melissa Ruhlman
0

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