Christmas Tree Lighting at North City, Saturday, December 4, 6:30pm

Sunday, November 28, 2010

North City is holding its annual Christmas Tree lighting on Saturday, December 4, 6:30 pm at Les Schwab, 180th and 15th NE.  Free photos by Walgreen's. The Around the Sound community choir will perform and lead Christmas carols.  A surprise guest - ok, it's Santa - will hand out candy canes and toys to the children.  Everyone welcome, no matter what neighborhood you live in, but bring a donation for the food bank.



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King's football team falls one game short of State semifinals

The King's football team fell one game short of an appearance in the State 1A semifinals at the Tacoma Dome Saturday when the Knights lost a home quarterfinal game to No. 2 ranked Meridian 42-34 a week earlier.

Meridian of the Northwest League 1A division went on to lose to top-ranked Cascade Christian in the semifinals,

King’s finished its season with a 10-2 record, losing only to Meridian and to Archbishop Murphy, the top-ranked 2A team.

After finishing Cascade Conference play with a 6-1 record, losing only to 2A Murphy, the Knights defeated Lynden Christian 36-14 in a Northwest District 1A playoff game, beat Orting 53-12 in a quad-district playoff game, and topped Montesano 35-20 in a State first-round game before losing to Meridian in the quarterfinals.

Meridian 42, King's 34, Saturday, November 20
At King’s H.S.
Meridian 0 15 20 7 — 42
King’s 6 14 0 14 — 34

K -- Thomas Vincent 65 run (kick failed)
M -- Zack Slesk 1 run (Max McGuinn run)
K -- Curtis Clauson 17 pass from Thomas Vincent (Joseph Jaeger pass from Thomas Vincent)
M -- Jordan Warren 2 run Raul Alvarez (Raul Alvarez kick)
K -- Curtis Clauson 57 run (pass failed)
M -- Tait Slesk 24 pass from Zack Slesk (pass failed)
M -- Mitchell Tripp 14 pass from Zack Slesk (Raul Alvarez kick)
M -- Mitchell Tripp 20 pass from Zack Slesk (Raul Alvarez kick)
K -- Curtis Clauson 64 pass from Thomas Vincent (kick failed)
M -- Casey Smith 17 run (Raul Alvarez kick)
K -- Thomas Vincent 1 run (Curtis Clauson pass from Thomas Vincent)

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Lake Forest Park Police Blotter 11-8 to 11-14

Photo by Steven H. Robinson
by Diane Hettrick – categories and Trends are mine – the rest are from our police – who could make this stuff up?

Trends: what an odd week. No burglaries. Only one professional car prowl. The only 911 hang-up was from a pay phone and probably just a dumb kid impulse. And only one false alarm – not like LFP at all – I can only think that some reports didn’t get turned in and I’ll see 12 false alarms next week. I like the 16 year old who called 911 and got a photo of the guy in her driveway – great presence of mind.

Turn ‘em in
11-08….Towne Centre. Employee reported a DUI driver. Police talked to him and sent him home.
11-08….160xx 37 NE. Solicitor with no city permit. Sent home.
11-09….14802 Bothell Wy, Watercrest. Complaint about Comcast solicitors. Police talked to two Comcast employees who said they were there to service the building.
11-10….30xx NE 193. 16 year old daughter home alone when a man pulled into the driveway, taking pictures and notes. She took photo of him. Man was appraiser for the assessor’s office.
11-14….182xx 35 NE. Woman standing on corner for an hour without moving. Police checked. She’s a bird watcher.
11-11….Towne Centre. Guy hanging out and watching employee. She called security.

LFP seems like such a sedate community
11-09….157xx 38 NE. Men arguing in street. All had been drinking, including the driver. None wanted to drive or take a breath test. Contact friend to move car.
11-14….35xx NE 148. Four roommates had been drinking and two got in a fight when 50 year old started making racial slurs.

Lost and found
11-08….155xx Bothell Wy. Fraud. ATM number was skimmed or stolen and used to make $1,200 worth of purchases in Tukwila, Kent, Burien, and Federal Way.
11-12….190xx 32 NE. Found plastic jewel case.
11-14….178xx Ballinger. Found wallet.

Only one alarm? That’s just wrong.
11-14….190xx Lago Pl NE. Cleaning lady was early and set off alarm.

If only noises came with GPS location
11-09….40xx NE 197. Complaint about barking dog but no one could locate it.
11-09….189xx Forest Pk Dr NE. Caller heard a house alarm but police didn’t hear anything.
11-09….Ballinger/Forest Pk Dr NE. Caller heard alarm again. Police made full area check but did not hear anything.
11-09….182xx 30 NE. Shots heard. Three different callers. Fireworks.

Look Ma – no burglaries!
11-09….167xx 45 NE. Found purse, then located owner who worked in area. Someone entered her unlocked car, took purse and wallet with $5 in currency. Left iPod.
11-09….170xx 37 NE. Car prowl. Broke window, took chafing dish, monitors, tools.

Crash, crash and dash, smash
11-08….162xx Bothell Wy. 4 car traffic accident.
11-10….Ballinger/Bothell Wy. Two car traffic accident.
11-10….Ballinger/35 NE. Pedestrian trying to catch bus crossed between cars and was hit. Not badly hurt; police gave ride home.
11-10….Ballinger/NE 175. Traffic accident. Car rear-ended at stop light. At-fault driver did a U-turn and took off. License plate associated with five phone numbers, all disconnected. Registered owner of car has a suspended license and arrests for DUI.
11-10…30xx NE 181. Hit and run to parked vehicles.
11-14….157xx Bothell Wy. Traffic accident. Arrested driver.

Punk kids, i.e. probably the boy next door (the girls are busy shoplifting)
11-08….193xx 55 NE. Graffiti on property.
11-08….Towne Centre. 911 hang up from pay phone by Third Place Books.
11-10….Ballinger/Forest Pk Dr NE. Report of white, male, juvenile spraying some sort of propellant at car. Police did not locate him.
11-10….178xx 28 NE. Suspicious car. Concern because of drugs in area. Registered owner says that son was driving car. Father took car home.
11-12….161xx Bothell Wy. Motion sensor on driveway went off. It was pulled off and hanging loose.

Ok, then
11-09….170xx 37 NE. I (heart) Taxes bumper sticker on street sign.
11-10….160xx 33 NE. Caller reporting mail theft in October. Needs police report for insurance reimbursement.
11-12….174xx Ballinger. Woman thanks the police for preventing the mother of a young baby from driving after a traffic accident.
11-13….Towne Centre. Caller said his car was moved from the lower lot to the upper lot.
11-14….Kenmore. Woman left suicide notes around her yard to get attention. Said she was “out of options with husband and kids.” Has been at Western State for several weeks. Flattered that neighbors were concerned. Took notes down.
11-14….175xx Ballinger. Car stopped on street. Elderly driver was looking up directions.

Adrenalin rush
11-10….LFP. Caller reported a burglary in process at 13:10. Doesn’t see any people now. Police called for K9; Redmond responded, arrived 13:44. Asked for King County backup. All clear.

Rest in peace
11-13….44xx NE 203. 100 year old man in adult family home died.


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Winterfest - Room Nine craft fair Saturday, December 4

On Saturday, December 4, in the Meridian Park Elementary cafeteria, 17077 Meridian Ave N, 10 am to 4 pm, the Room Nine Community School is holding their first craft fair in several years. Artisans will sell their handmade goods, there will be baked goods, face painting and a photo booth. Admission is free. 



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Operation St. Nick at New Hope on Saturday, December 4

Saturday, November 27, 2010

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LFP Council to adopt two-year budget on December 9

Lake Forest Park has been involved in an extensive process to develop a two-year (biennial) budget and the City Council expects to have a final budget for formal adoption on Thursday, December 9 at their regular meeting.

The process began immediately after the August election, where the levy lid lift proposed by the City Council failed. If it had succeeded, the Council could have increased the rate of property taxation above the 1% rise currently allowed.

The first step in the process was for Mayor Dave Hutchinson to propose a budget. He began by asking all departments to submit budgets reflecting a 10% cut. The Mayor's budget was submitted to the City Council, which held a series of public hearings and provided opportunities at the public comment section of council meetings for citizens to express their ideas and opinions about City expenditures.

On November 18, the Council, having approved a number of amendments, approved a "rough draft" version of the budget. It is now no longer "the Mayor's budget" but the "Council's budget. Amendments and discussions continue, but the process has moved to the next stage.

On Thursday, December 2, at the Council special meeting, and again on Thursday, December 9, at the Council regular meeting, the public can continue to make comments.

Following the close of comments at the December 9 meeting, the Council will finish their deliberations and adopt the 2011-2012 Budget.

Citizens who are unable to attend in person can send their comments to the City Council by email.

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Carter Subaru Donates a Forester for Crime Watch Volunteers

image: Crime Watch car
Dan and Jennifer Olson.  Photo courtesy City of LFP
Carter Subaru recently donated a Forester for the use of the Lake Forest Park Crime Watch Volunteers.
Dan and Jennifer Olson, pictured next to the new car, coordinate the Crime Watch program. Thirty-five volunteers make daily visits to homes where residents are out of town.

Volunteers check for open windows, collect newspapers and check the grounds for security. Sign up for vacation house check on the city website or pick up forms at City Hall.

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Joseph Irons Named 2010 BIAW Remodeler of the Year

Joseph Irons, BIAW Remodeler of the Year
At the Building Industry Association of Washington's (BIAW) annual Winter Board Meeting Dinner Reception, Joseph Irons of Shoreline was announced as the recipient of the BIAW Remodeler of the Year Award. He was chosen by a BIAW committee of past Remodeler of the Year award recipients.

When receiving this award, Joseph stated, "I would like to thank Joe and Sherry Schwab for encouraging me to become involved with the remodeling industry on a local, state, and national level. I am very honored to receive this recognition, thank you."

Currently Joseph serves on the BIAW Education Committee and will be the 2011 BIAW Remodelers Council Chairperson.

Joseph accepting BIAW ROY Award

Joseph was also named by the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties as their 2009 Remodeler of the Year. He is a leader in the ramp-building project for the Master Builders. His company has constructed three ramps for Shoreline residents.  See previous story.

Irons Brothers Construction, Inc. is located at 1510 NE 170th St, Suite #2, Shoreline 98155.

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Evan Smith: Local legislators don’t expect special session

Friday, November 26, 2010

By Evan Smith
ShorelineAreaNews Politics Writer

Newspaper editorials have called for a special legislative session to deal with what 32nd District Democratic State Rep. Ruth Kagi calls a “grim” budget situation, but local legislators say that it's unlikely because there is no legislative budget agreement.

When the state got bad revenue news last summer, legislative leaders told Gov. Chris Gregoire they couldn’t agree on budget cuts; so she ordered 6 percent across-the-board cuts rather than call a special session.

Now, the governor may have to make further across-the-board cuts if she doesn’t call a special session to make targeted cuts.

Gregoire has given legislative leaders until Monday to give her plans for specific actions if she were to call a special session.

Retiring 32nd District Democratic State Sen. Darlene Fairley says that’s unlikely.

“The House and Senate have indicated that won’t happen,” she said early this week, adding that newspapers calling for a special session are “beating a dead horse.”

Kagi was still hoping for an agreement last weekend.

“A special session could happen if agreement could be reached ahead of time on cuts,” Kagi said. “There is no point calling everyone back unless there is agreement. If there is no special session, we would probably have an agreement at the beginning of session and pass it the first week.”

Maralyn Chase, still in the State House until she takes the Fairley Senate position in January, says there is not yet a serious proposal to discuss.

Chase added that the Legislature might consider eliminating some special tax exemptions.

She said that the Seattle Times and other newspapers are welcome to contribute to budget discussions as everyone is.

Chase noted that some tax exemptions that could be discussed go to newspapers like the Times. 

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Dr. Vicki: Holiday Stress Survival Skills

by Victoria Rhoades, ND

Okay, here we are, entering the deep, dark days of winter. We have holidays coming up; no matter what your faith, many of them involve family, friends, and the bringing of light. Why do these holidays turn into stress-fests? Probably because we have multiple expectations of what it “should” be. 

Here are some ways that holidays can be stressful – and how to turn it around.

1. “I can’t figure out the perfect gift for everyone.” Who can’t relate to this?
Answer: get something simple (candles, a gift card, a calendar) and call it good. So it’s not a gold-plated Rolls-Royce. They’ll live (so will your budget).

2. Gift –related stress number two: money
Answer: Make a budget. Stick to it. If you only have enough for cards, cut yourself some slack – a lot of your friends and family are probably in the same boat, and less money spent will help everyone to relax. If you are close enough to be buying something for them, you are close enough to have them over for hot cocoa some weekend afternoon – try that instead. Coupons for things like babysitting for new parents, a half day of housecleaning (especially for folks who have limits on mobility), or for a fresh baked pie or other treat – all these are well received.

3. Mandatory family time
Let’s face it, enforced time with family, can be tiring or even irritating. Whether family is staying at your house, or you at theirs, get away for an afternoon. It doesn’t have to be special –go off to a coffee shop with a good book, or even to a public library. Or go take in a movie. If you are visiting from out of town, perhaps where you grew up, try looking up some old chums. You might be pleasantly surprised to become re-acquainted. And then you can get back to family time, (hopefully) revived and ready!

4. When the holidays re-open grief: 
This one is tough, especially the first holiday season when the loved one is absent. Answer: don’t isolate yourself. Talk to your spiritual teacher (priest, rabbi, pastor or other), family and friends. Consider short-term therapy or a grief counselor, even if you went through therapy “at the time”. Don’t feel alone. Many funeral homes (such as Acacia on Bothell Way, 206-362-5525) have special holiday services for the family of those who have passed on – at Acacia, these services are open to the community on December 5th. Call in advance for details and any special arrangements you might want them to provide, such as photos for display.

5. There is too much to do! 
Answer: learn to say “no”. You don’t have to go to every single event (play, ballet, chorus group, party, etc) that you are invited to. Be selective – go only to the ones you really want to go to, or if they are really important to your direct family. That church known for its fabulous singing? The chorus will still be fabulous in, say, February. Go then. Unless you really want to go hear Christmas music – then go now!

6. Mostly, arrange for “down time”. 
Time when nothing is scheduled, you don’t have to clean or cook or get ready for anything. Just time to sit by the fire and enjoy your immediate loved ones. I’d suggest to you that this should be the bulk of your time, and it makes for a much more relaxed holiday – perhaps more like what you feel it “ought” to be!

Enjoy, relax, and I hope you have a blissful holiday season.

Victoria Rhoades, ND, is a naturopath in Lake Forest Park. She is trying desperately to figure out what to get for her father, and thinking that a calendar would be just dandy.

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Photo: Snow on Rosemary

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Two of my rhododendrons have blossoms and the crocus only disappeared when the temperature went below freezing. I was glad that Sonya Reasor documented our odd weather with this beautiful photo. DKH

Snow on Rosemary.  Photo by Sonya Reasor.


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The new 32nd District Legislative Team: Sen. Chase, Rep. Ryu, Rep. Kagi

Even though all the winners have been declared, the actual, final end to the November election will be December 2, when the Office of the Secretary of State certifies the General Election returns.

However, the counties have counted all the votes and certified their election returns, so we introduce you to our new 32nd District Legislative Team:

Left to right: Rep. Ruth Kagi, Sen-elect Maralyn Chase, Rep-elect Cindy Ryu
Photo by Carin Chase.
STATE LEGISLATURE
LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 32
Final Numbers

Candidate King County Votes Snohomish County Votes Total Votes
STATE SENATOR



Maralyn Chase (D) 27,802….61.30% 5,624….56.51% 33,426….60.44%

David Baker ® 17,461….38.50% 4,314….43.34% 21,775.…39.37%

Write-in       93…...0.20%     15…...0.15%      108….…0.19%

Total Votes 45,356…100.00% 9,953…100.00% 55,309…..100.00%

Undervotes 2,888


Total Ballots 48,244


Voter Turnout 74.29%






STATE REPRESENTATIVE POSITION NO. 1


Cindy Ryu (D) 27,848.…61.62% 5,702….57.46% 33,550…61.02%

Art Coday ® 17,106.…37.96% 4,205…42.40% 21,314…38.76%

Write-in     106...…0.24%     14..…0.14%       120…..0.22%

Total Votes 45,060…100.00% 9,924..100.00%   54,984..100.00%

Undervotes 3,184


Total Ballots 48,244


Voter Turnout 74.29%






STATE REPRESENTATIVE POSITION NO. 2


Ruth Kagi (D) 29,536…..65.60% 5,808…58.80% 35,344…64.38%

Gary (G) Gagliardi ® 15,423…..34.25% 4,057…41.08% 19,480…35.48%

Write-in       66…....0.15%    12…..0.12%        78.....0.14%

Total Votes 45,025..100.00% 9,877…..100.00% 54,902….100.00%

Undervotes 3,219


Total Ballots 48,244


Voter Turnout 74.29%






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Barnes and Noble book fair for Center for Human Services this weekend

The Book Fair fund raising event for the Center for Human Services, sponsored by Barnes and Noble is this weekend, Friday through Sunday, November 26-28, and applies to on-line sales as well as in person at any store.

Details are in our previous story.

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Holiday Gathering of Remembrance at Acacia, Sunday, December 5

Holidays can be a hard time for those remembering loved ones who are no longer with them. "Everyone is so happy and upbeat for Christmas," one person said, "you don't want to rain gloom on their joy, but when you are grieving, it's hard to maintain the facade."

Recognizing this, the Acacia Funeral Home Chapel at 14951 Bothell Way NE in Lake Forest Park 98155, holds an annual Holiday Gathering of Remembrance. This year it will be on Sunday, December 5, from 1 - 2 pm.

Vince Larkin, Acacia's General Manager, provides these details:

Our Gathering is for the entire community, honoring families we have served and memories of loved ones who cannot be with us this season. The gathering will include special music, words of encouragement and practical advice for coping with grief and loss during the holidays. Refreshments will be served.

You will be invited to hang a personalized ornament on our Memorial Tree (ornaments are provided). The Memorial Tree will be in our Fireside Room and the ornaments will be available after Thanksgiving then throughout the holidays. If you would like your loved one included in our special tribute, please bring their photograph into Acacia by Thursday, December 3, 2010. Also please let us know if you are unable to attend and would like us to place an ornament in honor of a friend or loved one. Call 206-362-5525 for additional information.

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SESPA and Shoreline School District settle contract in November

After a lot of arduous work, the negotiating teams for SESPA (Shoreline Education Support Professionals Association) and the School District worked out the details of a contract that both sides could agree on. The members of the SESPA union voted to accept the new contract at their meeting on October 28 and the School Board ratified it at their first November meeting.

SESPA is a part of the WEA (Washington Education Association) but has separate leadership, contracts, and bargains separately from the WEA. The union covers most of the workers at a school who are not teachers or administrators.

The Union and the School District had failed to agree on a contract during the summer. Negotiations went into the school year, as a State mediator was called in to assist with the bargaining.

That bargaining resulted in a two-year contract which spells out the number of work days and compensation for Security, Nurses, Behavior Techs, and Elementary Library Techs.

These positions will have up to two optional days for prep time as long as there are 175 student days or less. They'll have a half percent salary increase, retro to the beginning of this school year, and a 1.5% in the second year.

The union and the district agreed to a market survey of hourly rates of pay of districts in King and Snohomish counties, to assess where Shoreline employees fall in comparison to the other districts.

Members will be eligible for benefits at 17.5 hours per week instead of 20. Professional development days were reduced to one. Members who do not use the allocated three personal leave days may cash them out. Vacation carry-over may not exceed fifteen days.

David Wilson, President of the Shoreline School Board, said, “We are pleased with the agreement and subsequent ratification of the new two-year contact between the District and SESPA. We believe the contract meets the mutual interests of both parties where possible while allowing the District to sustain financial stability, focusing compensation packages at or near the midpoint of the surrounding 30 King and Snohomish County districts.”

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Shoreline Police Blotter 10-29 to 11-8

Photo by Steven H. Robinson
by Diane Hettrick – categories and Trends and (comments in parens) are mine – the rest are from police reports

Trends: Since today is Thanksgiving, I want to point out that there are a lot of turkeys in this Blotter.  I’m thankful there weren't more. It was a Crime Lite week.

Shoppers’ special – a real steal
11-05…18325 Aurora, Fred Meyer. Security caught a shoplifter who paid for two items, but not the items he concealed in his clothing.
11-06….15332 Aurora, Safeway. Shoplift.
11-08….1201 N 175 TOP Foods. Guy put items in a backpack, also put item in plastic basket and ran from store on foot. Caught, arrested.
11-08….163xx 28 NE. UPS package left on front porch was stolen.

Whoopee! Another one moves in to the neighborhood
11-01….201xx 14 NE. Registered sex offender from Snohomish county moves to Shoreline. Convicted of indecent liberties in Sno County in 1995.

Those darned kids!
10-29….17300 Fremont N, Shorewood. Security took a student out of class who had a marijuana sales operation out of his backpack.
11-02….177xx 2 Pl NE. Shorecrest female student either assaulted someone at school or was assaulted. 4th degree, which can mean pushing or grabbing.
11-02….198xx Bagley Pl N. Victim is being harassed on FaceBook by another female.

Fight club
11-04…197xx 15 NE apartments. Dispatched to a disturbance. Individual had felony warrant. Male arrested.
11-05….192xx 12 NE. Tenants in different units fighting. One turned off the water. They blame each other for lack of power and water.
11-08….17xx NW 192. Two guys rent a house with six other people. L was in the bathroom and H knocked on the door loudly. They got in a fight and L brandished a kitchen knife at H, cutting him. L charged with assault. (He'll be sorry to find out the bathrooms at the jail aren't private, either.)

Flight club
11-05….3xx NW 178. Juvenile runaway. (This is our usual girl. She basically goes where she wants to and her parental units call 911 and report her as a runaway. Usually happens twice a week).
11-08….185xx 10 NE. Juvenile runaway. (hmm, now this is a different one)
11-07….147xx 22 NE. juvenile runaway. She’s in the At Risk Youth program. Left the house at 9:29 and didn’t return. (Another one who does not seemed destined for an easy life)

Fright club
11-02….N 180/Meridian N. Girl was walking through the park at N 180 and Meridian Ave N en route to Meridian Park elementary at N 175/Meridian on 11/1 around 1520. Noticed a car was following her. Driver attempted to lure her into his car.

Malicious mischief
10-31….147xx 5th Ave, North Jackson Park. Exhaust pipe cut off vehicle.
11-04…12xx NE 145, apartments. Victim’s window broken by known suspect.
11-05….13xx N 145. Someone shot out residential front window with a BB gun.
11-07….200xx Bagley Dr N, apartments. Someone took the HONDA symbol logo off car in driveway.
11-08….12xx N 173. Kitchen window broken.

ID Theft
11-02…155xx 14 NE. Victim’s check was forged and passed at Fred Meyer.

Potpourri
11-02….200xx 22 NE. Accidental overdose on sleeping pills.
11-02….157xx 1 NW. Citizen brought old ammo to police for disposal.
11-05….185xx 8 NE. Accidental discharge of hunting rifle.
11-05….201xx Dayton N. Caller suspects illegal activities in area.

Car park
11-03….193xx Fremont N. Abandoned vehicle – report via abandoned vehicle hotline.
11-03….165xx Fremont N. Abandoned vehicle – report via hotline.
11-07….147xx Wallingford N. Abandoned vehicle – report via hotline.

The cops’ spidey sense was tingling
11-02….165xx/Aurora. Driving with suspended license.
11-02….149xx/Aurora. Traffic stop for defective equipment. Driver in possession of marijuana.
11-03….NE 165/18 NE. Subjects park car on quiet road and start rolling “blunts” (joints to us old folk). Marijuana taken for disposal by police.
11-07….148/Aurora. Traffic stop for defective taillight. Driver arrested for driving with suspended license. Marijuana in car but driver had a prescription. (Of course he did.)

Get out of Dodge, cowboy
11-03….15xx NE 177. Suspect who had been formally trespassed returns to location and remains unlawfully in building.
11-04….Shoreline. Violation of no contact order. Came to victim’s work.
11-05….14515 Aurora, Pho Tic-Tac. Drunk, refused to leave. Trespassed.

Still bunglers among us
11-04….13xx N 150. Attempted burglary. Used pry bar on side door from carport.
11-05….1xx N 155. Car prowl. Broke windows, took items.
11-06…160xx 12 NE. Car left in driveway, unlocked, key in ignition. Stolen.
11-07….157xx Interlake N. Burglary. Broke into basement door during day.
11-08….18336 Aurora, Dinners Ready. Burglary. Door handle loose on rear door. Alarm went off but they grabbed cash from till.

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2010-11 High School Girls’ Basketball Schedule

Monday, November 29
Shorecrest at King's, 5 p.m.

Tuesday, November 30
Bothell at King's, 7 p.m.
Shorecrest at Edmonds-Woodway, 7:30 p.m.
Ferndale at Shorewood, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, December 2
Grace Academy at Shorewood Christian, 5:45 p.m.
South Whidbey at Shorewood, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, December 3
King’s at Bellevue Christian, 7 p.m.

Monday, December 6
Arlington at Shorecrest, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, December 8
King's at Cascade Christian, 7 p.m.

Friday, December 10
King's at Sultan, 7 p.m.
Glacier Peak at Shorecrest, 7:30 p.m.
Shorewood at Mountlake Terrace, 7:30 p.m.

Monday, December 13
Shoreline Christian at Mount Vernon Christian, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, December 14
Lakewood at King's, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, December 15
Shorecrest at Lynnwood, 7:30 p.m.
Oak Harbor at Shorewood, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, December 17
Coupeville at King's, 7 p.m.
Shorewood at Shorecrest, 7:30 p.m.

Monday, December 20
Shorecrest at Marysville-Pilchuck, 7:30 p.m.
Shorewood at Cascade, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, December 22
Shorecrest at Meadowdale, 7 p.m.
Everett at Shorewood, 7:30 p.m.

Monday, December 27
Shorecrest at Juanita Tournament, TBA
Shorewood at Juanita Tournament, TBA

Tuesday, December 28
Shorewood at Juanita Tournament, TBA
Shorecrest at Juanita Tournament, TBA

Wednesday, December 29
Shorewood at Juanita Tournament, TBA
Shorecrest at Juanita Tournament, TBA

Tuesday, January 4
Cedarcrest at King's, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, January 5
Mountlake Terrace at Shorecrest, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, January 7
King's at Archbishop Murphy, 7 p.m.
Lynnwood at Shorewood, 7:30 p.m.
Shorecrest at Oak Harbor, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, January 11
King's at South Whidbey, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, January 12
Shorewood at Meadowdale, 7:30 p.m.
Everett at Shorecrest, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, January 14
Granite Falls at King's, 7 p.m.
Shorecrest at Glacier Peak, 7:30 p.m.
Mountlake Terrace at Shorewood, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, January 18
King's at Lakewood, 7 p.m.
Lynnwood at Shorecrest, 7:30 p.m.
Shorewood at Oak Harbor, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, January 21
King's at Coupeville, 7 p.m.

Saturday, January 22
Shorecrest at Shorewood, 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, January 25
King's at Cedarcrest, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, January 26
Meadowdale at Shorecrest, 7:30 p.m.
Shorewood at Everett, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, January 28
Shorecrest at Mountlake Terrace, 7:30 p.m.
Glacier Peak at Shorewood, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, January 29
Darrington at Shorewood Christian, 5 p.m.

Monday, January 31
South Whidbey at King's, 7 p.m.
Shorewood at Lynnwood, 7:30 p.m.
Oak Harbor at Shorecrest, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, February 1
Archbishop Murphy at King's, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, February 2
King's at Granite Falls, 7 p.m.
Shorecrest at Everett, 7:30 p.m.
Meadowdale at Shorewood, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, February 4
Sultan at King's, 7 p.m. 

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Photo: Winter Garden by Dorrena Ortega

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Shoreline photographer Dorrena Ortega likes to take pictures of her garden, so naturally she got a few snow pictures. Some of Dorrena's photos, as well as Sonya Reasor's, are posted on the City of Shoreline's TV Channel.

Photo by Dorrena Ortega


Our bird watcher, honorary Shoreliner Barb Deihl, says "That puffed-out little bird is a female Anna's Hummingbird, the only variety of the 2 we get here, to overwinter and not migrate (like the Rufous Hummingbird does).  During weather events with below-freezing temps, they depend on us to keep their feeders thawed out or they can perish. "


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The Social Experiment is coming to get you

Can you go a week without using email, texting, FaceBook, etc., etc., etc.?

What will happen to you if you don't?

Heed this warning (on YouTube) provided by the Shorewood video class of Trent Mitchell, and take the pledge (on FaceBook, where else?)


The Social Experiment - Trailer #2

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Public meeting for SCC Master Plan, December 8, on campus

Shoreline Community College will host a public meeting as part of the college's upcoming application for Master Development Plan approval from the City of Shoreline.  Consultants from Schacht Aslani Architects, of Seattle, will make a presentation. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions and submit feedback.

The open meeting will be from 7-9 pm, Thursday, December 8, in Room 9208 of the student union building, also known as the PUB. College address is 16100 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133. Campus map here.

The letter distributed to the immediate neighborhood is here.

The Master Planning for SCC has been somewhat contentious in the past, because of issues with traffic and parking, and level of community involvement.

The public meeting is a City Planning department requirement, to give citizens a chance to influence the process before any City approvals are issued. It is standard for any development project.
  
Once approved by the city, the Master Development Plan would define future development plans for the college’s property for the next 15 years. Information at the Dec. 8 meeting will describe potential building projects over period of the plan, give an overview of city and state approval processes and discuss how comments from the meeting would be used in the college’s decision-making process. 

SCC President Lee Lambert said at the time that while it is unlikely the state will have much money for capital projects such as buildings, the college must have an approved master development plan in place to be eligible should funding become available.

The rules for meeting notification state that written communication of the meeting must go to anyone within 500 feet of the boundary of the area to be developed, which leaves out many people who have a vested interest in a project.

SCC is interested in reaching as many people as possible who have an interest in future development of the SCC site.

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Help protect your pipes – and save money - by recycling used cooking oil and fats

from King county Department of Natural Resources and Parks

Don’t pour leftover fryer oil and kitchen grease it down the drain – grease sticks to the inside of sewer pipes and can build up to such a point that it blocks the entire pipe, leading to expensive and unpleasant clean-ups.

The King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks has partnered with General Biodiesel to provide residents with a safe, environmentally-friendly way to dispose of used cooking oil and grease so it can be recycled instead of ending up in landfills or drains.

During the holiday season, General Biodiesel will provide drop-off locations where people can bring their unwanted cooking fats and grease.

There are two locations in Shoreline:

    • Central Market: 15505 Westminster Way N, Shoreline 98133
        - Underneath awning at the main entrance. This one is available 24/7.
    • Solid Waste Transfer Station: 2300 N 165th St, Shoreline 98133.  Tell the gate attendant you are dropping off used cooking oil and you'll be directed to the collection station.

To ensure safe and secure transport and disposal of your fats and grease, King County and General Biodiesel suggest putting the cooled material from fryers, pots or pans in a sealed container.

At the disposal tank, slowly pour the grease into the collection container to avoid splatter and mess. Be sure to close the community collection tank lid when you’re finished. Take your own containers home and leave nothing behind but the oil you deposited.

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