WeatherWatcher: Weekly Weather January 15 - 21

Monday, January 24, 2011


Warmest and coldest days are based on average temperature of the entire day, starting at midnight. Averages are based on the whole week.


Warmest day: 52.4ºF (Sunday)
Coldest day: 36.9ºF (Wednesday)
Rainiest day: 0.59 inches (Saturday)


Average temperature: 43.8ºF
High temperature: 54.9ºF (Sunday)
Low temperature: 32.5ºF (Thursday)

Total rainfall: 1.63 inches

High humidity: 100% (Every day)
Low humidity: 73% (Wednesday)
Average humidity: 98%

High pressure: 29.943 inches (Wednesday)
Low pressure: 29.176 inches (Sunday)
Average pressure: 29.586 inches

Weather Highlights:
-Some strong breezy conditions on Sunday

The week ahead:
-I don’t think we’ll see anything significant this week.

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For the Birds: Those acrobatic chickadees

Black-capped Chickadee. Photo by Christine Southwick.
by Christine Southwick

That cheery “Chickadee-dee-dee at your feeders means it is time to grab a cup of tea, sit down, and watch those bold little acrobats with the black caps and white cheeks take turns snatching a black-oil sunflower seed and darting back to a branch to open it.

Black-capped chickadees have the most complex social order of any local feeder birds. The most dominant bird feeds first, carefully choosing the heaviest seed before flying off to eat it in the safety of cover. You’ll often see them hanging upside down to reach delectable bugs and spiders, or a tasty morsel from the suet.

Inquisitive and friendly, chickadees will be the first to find your new feeder, and announce their find to the neighborhood birds. In the winter, nuthatches, kinglets, and downy woodpeckers tag along with chickadees because they know these non-migrating bundles of energy know how to find all the winter specials.

Chickadees are the local watchbirds. They are the first to sound the alarm "Predator!" The more loud "dee-dee-dees" there are at the end of their call, the more danger. Humans rate a "one" extra dee-dee when out in the yard. A Sharp-shinned Hawk gets about a "five", and every bird hits the bushes, with no delays.

Chestnut-backed Chickadee. Photo by Christine Southwick.
Chickadees, both the Black-capped, and the Northwest’s Chestnut-backed chickadees, will readily use nest boxes. Buy boxes with a 1 1/8” hole, place in or near a tree with a clear flight path to the opening, put some wood shavings in the bottom, and you will probably have a chickadee pair taking up housekeeping. The male brings food to his mate while she sits on the four to five eggs. He helps feed the young, and after the young move away, the bonded pair will stay coming to your feeders.

Want chickadees regularly?
  • Feed them:
  • black-oiled sunflower seeds for energy - and it's fun to watch them crack open the shells;
  • suet for winter, and while on the nest;
  • water all year round.
  • Add woody scrubs and tall evergreens to your yard - you won't need pesticides because the birds will eat the bugs;
  • Shoo away roaming cats.
You’ll have your darling visitors, and break-time entertainment.

Christine Southwick is the Winter Urban Color-banding Project Manager and Board member of the Puget Sound Bird Observatory.

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Shorewood Gymnasts take second place, Shorecrest fourth at seven-team Sehome Invitational

The Shorewood gymnasts took second out of 7 teams, Saturday, January 22 at the 39th Annual Sehome Invitational at Sehome High School in Bellingham.

Senior Tyanna DeNova led the T-Birds, placing eighth on vault, sixth on bars, sixth on the floor exercises and ninth all around. Freshman Stephanie Spee placed eighth on the balance beam.

Shorewood was without juniors Kyla Riley, who was participating in the Shorewood Drill Team Competition, and Yvonne Chan, who was taking her SAT's.

Shorecrest placed fourth.

Shorewood's and Shorecrest's next meet is the Wesco Championships, Saturday, January 29 at 6 pm at Cascade Elite Gymnastics in Mountlake Terrace.

Sehome Invitational Team Scores
  1. Ballard 138.2;
  2. Shorewood 135.75;
  3. Squalicum 124.00;
  4. Shorecrest 118.75;
  5. Port Angeles 115.75;
  6. Sehome 109.45;
  7. Bellingham 79.2.

Individual Winners
  • All-around — Barnes, Ballard, 34.2.
  • Bars — Barnes, Ballard, 7.75.
  • Beam — Barnes, Ballard, 9.35.
  • Floor — Barnes, Ballard, 8.95.
  • Vault — 1. Tori Franzen, Squalicum, 8.35.

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Learn about kindergarten programs at Kinderfest Jan. 29

It's a train
Kinderfest will be held Saturday, January 29, 2011 from 10 am to 12 noon in the Shoreline Room at Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Ave NE.

Kinderfest is an opportunity for families who will be enrolling their children in kindergarten to hear about the kindergarten program offered by the Shoreline School District.

Kindergarten registration for Shoreline residents with students starting kindergarten in the fall of 2011 will begin on Monday, January 31 at all elementary schools. In order to attend kindergarten in the fall, a child must be five years old by August 31, 2011.

The Instruction Department of the Shoreline School District at Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Ave NE, will be open until 6 pm on Monday, January 31 to take kindergarten registrations if you are not able to go to your neighborhood school during the day.

For students living outside of the Shoreline School District, kindergarten registration will also begin on Monday, January 31. Registration and boundary request paperwork must be submitted to the Instruction Department. The office will be open between 7:30 am and 4:30 pm, with extended hours until 6 pm on January 31.

For more information on kindergarten registration and Kinderfest, contact Cathy Allred, 206-393-4211.

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Food handlers' class open to community volunteers, Wednesday Jan 26

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COMMENTARY/Evan Smith: Should we continue to elect PCOs?

By Evan Smith
ShorelineAreaNews Politics Writer

When a federal judge upheld the top-two primary, January 11, against a challenge from State political parties, he said that the way we select precinct committee officers is unconstitutional.

He agreed with the parties that letting all voters help pick PCOs on a top-two-primary ballot violates the parties’ right to free association.

That led Secretary of State Sam Reed to say that the State should get out of the business of conducting PCO elections.

Not electing PCOs would save a lot of money, but it also could make the parties less accountable to citizens.

Doing away with PCO elections would save King County $1.3 million every two years,

That’s because the County has to print a different primary-election ballot for almost every one of the County’s 2,583 precincts. In fact a County elections official told me last week, the County has to design 2,538 ballot styles. In a very few cases two precincts in the same city, congressional district and legislative district have no filings for PCO. So, they can have the same ballot.

Without the PCO elections, the County would have fewer than 150 ballot styles for those even-year primaries.

The $1.3 million that the County spends for PCO elections every two years could pay for several sheriff deputies or parks workers.

On the other hand, we could lose citizen control of political parties.

Citizens in one Richmond Beach precinct a few years ago voted one 32nd District Democratic official out of her position as a PCO.

Sometimes PCOs matter. If the holder of a partisan office resigns, PCOs from his or her district nominate successors, and when any election goes to a hand-recount, representatives from the Democratic and Republican organizations do the counting,

But, the parties can accept or reject candidates based on their own criteria. King County Democrats apparently accept winners only when they get at least 10 percent of the number of votes of the leading Democratic vote getter in the precinct.

Snohomish County’s elections manager told me Wednesday morning that the parties are free to interpret PCO elections results as they wish.

So, we may be paying for an illusion of control over political parties.
The way we exercise that control seems to be inconsistent with the voter-approved top-two primary.

I would bet that if Washington voters have to choose between the top-two primary and voting for PCOs, voters would let PCO elections go.

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Local teens to be featured on The Nate Berkus Show Jan 27

Sunday, January 23, 2011

Kelsey Josund, Maddy Berkman, Sierra Alef in New Yor
Local teen fundraisers, The Pink Polka Dots Junior Guild, will be featured on the January 27 episode of the nationally syndicated Nate Berkus Show, January 27 at 5 pm on Channel 6/16 KONG. 

Nate Berkus is an award-winning decorator who appeared as a feature design expert for The Oprah Winfrey Show from 2002-2010, before starting his own show in September 2010. 

The segment about the Pink Polka Dots and the custom art cards the girls sell to raise money for brain cancer research was filmed in early January in New York City.

The Pink Polka Dots (PPD) was founded by three now-teenaged classmates, in memory of their friend Sydney Coxon who died at age eleven of a brain tumor. As a Seattle Children’s Hospital Junior Guild, the majority of members are teens or younger.

“No one should have to go through what Sydney’s family went through,” says guild co-founder Kelsey Josund. “We want to prevent any other family or child from being affected by brain tumors.”

Maddy, Sierra, and Kelsey at the Nate Berkus show.
PPD raises money through fundraisers such as golf tournaments, benefit concerts, and high school dances, and sells art cards and handmade jewelry at markets and online. After the episode airs, The Nate Berkus Show will aid online sales of cards by directing interest from their website.

Since its founding in 2006, PPD has raised over $330,000 -- more than any other Children’s Hospital Junior Guild -- for brain cancer researcher Dr. Jim Olson. Dr. Olson’s lab is responsible for groundbreaking research into tumor detection, removal, and treatment, including “tumor paint” (featured in Time Magazine, July 19, 2007).

The guild will be featured in the “Nate’s Finds” segment of the show. Founding members Kelsey Josund, Sierra Alef, and Maddy Berkman were flown to New York for the filming and interviewed on behalf of the guild. 

The Guild sells art cards and handmade jewelry
In the Seattle area the episode will air January 27 at 5 pm on Channel 6/16 KONG; see the Nate Berkus Show website for information about airtimes in other areas. For more information or to donate or buy cards online visit the Pink Polka Dots Guild website, contact them by email, or phone Kelsey Josund at 206-364-8021.

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A healthy drive-thru? Check out Foodies

Recently, the Seattle area acquired its first and only organic drive-thru grocery store, Foodies Drive-Thru Groceries and Espresso, located just south of 145th at 14061 Lake City Way NE. 206-794-6562.

Shoreline resident Russ Shulman decided to give up his real estate career and follow his passion for good, healthy food. 

Inspired by the sight of harried mothers with tired children at grocery stores, he created a drive thru market that featured food products consumers were most likely to want in a hurry - but the food is healthy.
"Foodies provides absolute service and convenience, practical for mothers on-the-go with kids in the car, or for commuters on the way to work or home to grab a snack or meal. It saves time when you need to make a quick run to the store without having to get out of the car."
Foodies carries a large selection of organic, gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan products. This includes refrigerated and frozen food, dry goods, and non-food products. Some items from the menu include a variety of tea, beverages for kids, refrigerated organic yogurt and cheese, burritos and pizza, and baby food and diapers.

Foodies customer picks up her order.
"Call ahead," says Russ, "and we'll have your order ready when you arrive, to save you even more time."
You can get dinner to go, an espresso drink, and your groceries, all in the same stop and without getting out of your car.

Currently, Foodies Drive Thru has a coupon promotion for a free sample of their products, See their website.

Or get $1 off your order by bringing in three cans of food for Northwest Harvest.

Even more convenient, have your groceries delivered.  Free delivery service for Foodies groceries, drinks, and prepared foods if you live in the area between 110th and 160th and 35th Ave to 15th Ave.

Foodies is looking to expand their hours, and open multiple locations within the year. Current store hours are: Weekdays from 6 am - 6:30 pm, weekends from 8 am - 6:30 pm.

Get to Foodies southbound only on Lake City Way. It's easy to spot their brightly colored red and gold food trailer. 


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Shoreline City Council agenda for Monday, January 24

Shoreline City Council meetings are held in the Council Chambers at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N at 7 pm on most Mondays.

City councilmembers spent the day Sunday interviewing the three finalists for the City Manager's position, which will be vacant when current City Manager Bob Olander retires at the end of February.

The finalists: Larry Bauman, City Manager of Snohomish; Julie Underwood, Assistant City Manager of Shoreline; and Brian Wilson, Police Chief of Federal Way, were also interviewed by a Leadership Team of city department heads.

The council will listen to public comment and then retire to executive (private) session to continue to discuss the applicants for the position.

updated 1-24-2011 10:27am

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Help Special Needs students at Shorewood HS earn a van


The T-bird Crew, a program at Shorewood High School for medically fragile students, is trying to earn a van through the Labels for Education program.

Right now Labels for Education has a bonus point offer. Between now and February 5th, new e-Labels for Education users can automatically receive 100 bonus points just for registering.

All you need to do is go to their webpage and register your Safeway, QFC, or Fred Meyer shopper's card and choose Shorewood High School as your school.

For every new card registered, the T-bird Crew will receive 100 bonus points. This means that if 15,000 people sign up and choose Shorewood, we will have enough points to earn a van. You can also send label UPC codes directly to Shorewood at 17300 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133.

For more information, contact the T-bird Crew Lead Teacher Veronica Cook.  To learn more about the T-bird Crew, go to their website.

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Volunteers needed for Saltwater Park restoration project, Jan 29

Beach at Saltwater Park

Volunteers are needed for the Saltwater Park restoration project on Saturday, January 29, from 10 am - 2 pm, Richmond Beach Saltwater Park, 2021 NW 190th.

The University of Washington Restoration Ecology Network, in partnership with the City of Shoreline, invites volunteers to a work party to restore a Puget Sound coastal bluff ecosystem.

Meet near the restrooms in the lower parking lot. Wear sturdy footwear, dress for the weather and bring your own water to drink. Tools and gloves will be provided.

For further information, contact the UW-REN Saltwater team or Maureen Colaizzi, City of Shoreline Parks Project Coordinator, 206-801-2603. 

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Shoreline Town Center Banner Project - Call for Artists (RFQ)

The City of Shoreline is seeking an artist living in the Puget Sound region to design banners for the second Shoreline mile of Aurora Avenue between N 165th Street and N 185th Street and in the City Hall area of 175th and Midvale.

These banners will be celebratory in nature and serve to identify the Town Center area of the City. $1,000 - $3,000 depending on number of designs ultimately selected. This call is a request for qualifications (RFQ) not a call for designs.

Application deadline: Monday, Feb. 7, 2011.
Prospectus with full details can be downloaded by clicking here.

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Teen-aged Lynnwood boy jumps from freeway overpass

Many of us were caught in major traffic jams on Friday afternoon because of a reported car - pedestrian accident on I-5 in Lynnwood.

Our NewsPartner LynnwoodToday reports that around 2:30 pm on Friday, January 21. a 14 year old Lynnwood boy jumped from the 196th freeway overpass in Lynnwood, onto I-5 and was killed.

Aid cars respond as fog and rain cover the area. Photo courtesy LynnwoodToday.
Traffic on the freeway backed up 5 miles through Shoreline as Aid vehicles responded to the scene and police investigated. Lanes were opened at 5 pm.

This would be a good time to remind everyone about the Youth Suicide Prevention seminar being held at the Richmond Beach Congregational Church on February 17. See previous story.

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Shorewood swimmers take 14-0 dual-meet record into meet at Kamiak Tuesday after Thursday victory over Lake Stevens

The Shorewood swimming and diving team takes a 14-0 dual-meet record into a Tuesday meet at Kamiak after winning a dual meet at Lake Stevens Thursday.

Shorewood and Kamiak of the Wesco 4A South meet at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Kamiak.

Against Lake Stevens of the Wesco 4A North, Shorewood of the Wesco 3A division won eight of the 12 events despite holding some of its top performers out of the meet.

Senior co-captain Mackey Hopen won the 50- and 100-yard freestyle races and swam on the winning 200 and 400 freestyle relay teams.

Trevor Ransom won both the 200-yard and 500-yard freestyle races and swam on the winning 400 freestyle relay team.

At Lake Stevens, Thursday, Jan. 20
Shorewood 121, Lake Stevens 64
  • 200 medley relay — Lake Stevens, 1:51.91.
  • 200 freestyle — Trevor Ransom, SW, 1:59.27.
  • 200 individual medley — Anders Blomso, SW, 2:16.12.
  • 50 free — Mackey Hopen, SW, 22.33.
  • Diving — Patrick Fillingham, SW, 166.10.
  • 100 butterfly — Libra, LS, 58.85.
  • 100 free — Mackey Hopen, SW, 50.34.
  • 500 free — Trevor Ransom, SW, 5:14.97.
  • 200 free relay — Shorewood (Colin Bell, Adam Hill, Galen Kintner, Hopen) 1:36.80.
  • 100 backstroke — Reimers, LS, 1:02.55.
  • 100 breaststroke — Hale, LS, 1:11.81.
  • 400 free relay — Shorewood (Andrew Garrison, Bell, Ransom, Hopen).

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Edmonds teams sweep SCC in basketball

SCC Men’s Basketball Drops Heartbreaker in Overtime to Edmonds CC

The Shoreline Community College men’s basketball team dropped a overtime game to Edmonds CC on Saturday at the Edmonds CC gym.

SCC was behind 37-29 at half, but fought back to outscore Edmonds 47-39 to force the game into overtime. But in OT, ECC outscored SCC 8-4 to win the game. The loss dropped Shoreline into 5th place in the NWAACC Northern Division, 1 game behind Whatcom CC and Bellevue College who are tied for 4th place. The top four teams in the division in the region go to the NWAACC Championship in March. The loss was even bigger for SCC, as Edmonds was winless in the region going into the game and SCC had just upset Whatcom CC, the 4th ranked team in the NWAACC on Wednesday night in the SCC Gym.

Sean Jones was the leading scorer for the Dolphins as he scored 22 points. Alfie Miller had 18 and Joe Bodman dropped 15 in for SCC along with 10 rebounds. Joseph Holifield rounded out the double digit scoring with 10 points. Dion Overstreet was a monster for Edmonds, scoring 42 points, 21 from three point range.

Shoreline is now 10-6 overall, 3-3 in the region. Edmonds is 3-11 overall and 1-5 in the region. SCC heads on the road Wednesday to face Northern Region leader, Peninsula College in Port Angeles, WA. Peninsula is 6-1 in the region and 11-5 overall. SCC returns home on Saturday afternoon, to face Everett Community College in the final game of the first half of the region schedule, game time is 4:00 PM in the SCC Gym.

SCC Women’s Basketball Blows Lead and Falls to Edmonds

The Lady Dolphins continues to be a team of halves, as the SCC squad jumped out to a 25-15 lead at halftime on the Lady Tritons of Edmonds CC, only to fall 49-42 as ECC outscored Shoreline 34-17 in the second half. Shoreline lead Whatcom CC on Wednesday night 10-0 to start the game but lost in the second half as well. Shoreline only managed to shoot 23% in the second half.

Shoreline was led by Jenny Voss and Tess Cathey with 13 points each. Genia Taylor had 10 rebounds for SCC.

The Lady Dolphins are now on a four game losing streak. SCC is 5-9 overall, 1-5 in the region. Edmonds is 7-7, 3-3.

Shoreline will travel to Peninsula College on Wednesday night at 5:00 PM. SCC returns home next Saturday afternoon to face Everett CC at 2:00 PM in the SCC gym.

Douglas W. Palmer, SCC Director of Athletics and Recreation/Wellness

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Shorecrest swim team takes 9-3 record into Tuesday home meet after Thursday victories

The Shorecrest swimming and diving team takes a 9-3 record into a 3:30 p.m. Tuesday meet with Mariner at Shoreline Pool after defeating Edmonds-Woodway and Mountlake Terrace in a home double dual meet Thursday, January 20.

In the victory over Edmonds-Woodway and Mountlake Terrace, Carter Osborne won the 200-yard freestyle and 100 backstroke, and swam on two winning relay teams; Erik Ramsey won the 50-yard and 100-yard freestyle races and swam on the winning 400 freestyle relay team.

Shorecrest won all 12 events against Mountlake Terrace and seven of the twelve against Edmonds-Woodway.

Thursday, January 20, at the Shoreline Pool
Shorecrest 109, Edmonds-Woodway 73
Shorecrest 146, Mountlake Terrace 20

  • 200-yard medley relay — Shorecrest (Carter Osborne, Michael Johnson, Todd Matsunami, Axel Wickstrom) 1:50.72.
  • 200 freestyle — Carter Osborne, SC, 1:56.30.
  • 200 individual medley — Doolittle, EW, 2:09.81; Axel Wickstrom. SC, 2:22.24.
  • 50 free — Erik Ramsey, SC, 23.89.
  • Diving — Reyes McElmurry, SC, 194.80.
  • 100 butterfly — Chong, EW, 1:01.21; Axel Wickstrom. SC. 1:01.94.
  • 100 free — Erik Ramsey, SC, 52.91.
  • 500 free — Jay, EW, 5:11.3; Cam McMahon, SC, 5:33.23.
  • 200 free relay — Edmonds-Woodway 1:40.01; Shorecrest (Ethan Hausman, Joseph Uchytil, Connor Foust, Axel Wickstrom) 1:44.98.
  • 100 backstroke — Carter Osborne, SC, 58.40.
  • 100 breaststroke — Hsu, EW, 1:07.30; Todd Matsunami, SC, 1:09.02;
  • 400 free relay — Shorecrest (Erik Ramsey, Micahel Doquilo, Russel Groves, Carter Osborne) 3:36.88.

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Big Band Swing Dance Saturday Jan 29 at Shorecrest - dance lessons available

Come and enjoy an evening of live jazz music and swing dance fun. Shorecrest High School's Big Band Swing Dance! Saturday January 29 7:30-10:00 pm in the school cafeteria. 

Swing Dance lessons with Mark Kihara and Darla Weideman of Dance It! from 6:30-7:30.   Ticket prices: $12.00 in advance/$15.00 at the door. Students $6.00 w/ASB, $8.00 w/out.  Dance It! swing dance lessons $5.00 additional. Shorecrest is located at 15353 25th Ave NE.

For ticket info call Shorecrest @ 206-393-4286. Music by Kellogg Middle School jazz band and Shorecrest High School Jazz Bands. Funds raised will help support SC jazz program.



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Shoreline Planning Commission recommends category change for Richmond Beach Drive

Richmond Beach Drive looking north to Point Wells and Brightwater cranes.  
Hillside drops sharply to railroad tracks and homes line the road on the right.  
Photo by Diane Hettrick, 2010.

At its meeting on January 20, the Shoreline Planning Commission had only one agenda item: to consider the proposal from the City Planning department to change the designation of Richmond Beach Drive from an "arterial" to a "local access" street from NW 199th to the county line.

During the public comments, Commissioners heard from Shoreline citizens, the Town of Woodway, and BSRE (the developer), and did a considerable amount of changes to the original Policy statement.

At the end, they voted 7-0 to recommend the changes to the City Comprehensive Plan to the Shoreline City Council.

The City Council is scheduled to receive the Planning Commission recommendation at its meeting on February 14, for action.

Courtesy City of Shoreline.

The new wording of the key paragraph in the Comp Plan as recommended by the Planning Commission:

"Policy PW-12 In view of the fact that Richmond Beach Drive between NW 199th St. and NW 205th St. is a dead-end local access road with no opportunities for alternative access to dozens of homes in Shoreline and Woodway, the City designates this as a local access street with a maximum capacity of 4,000 vehicle trips per day. Unless and until 1) either Snohomish County and/or the owner of the Point Wells Urban Center can provide to the City the Transportation Corridor Study and Mitigation Plan called for in Policy PW-9, as well as financial and legal guarantees that the necessary mitigations will be provided and 2) sources of financing for necessary mitigation are committed, the City should not consider reclassifying this road segment."

The citizen's organization, Save Richmond Beach, had this comment:

"The members of Save Richmond Beach are pleased with the outcome of the planning commission hearing. The City of Shoreline values public safety and quality of life of its residents and is willing to stand up and take the important steps required to ensure that those values are maintained."

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Developer of proposed urban center at Point Wells to hold Pre-Application neighborhood meeting on January 27

Developer's required public meeting on Point Wells, Thursday, January 27, Shoreline Center Auditorium (not the Shoreline Room).  Seating open at 6 pm, meeting starts at 6:30 pm.

BSRE, the owners of Point Wells, are holding a public meeting on January 27 in Shoreline prior to submitting their application for permits to Snohomish County, which has jurisdiction over the site.

Snohomish County- BSRE Point Wells, LP, developer of the proposed urban center at Point Wells, will hold a Pre-Application Neighborhood Meeting on Thursday, January 27, 2011 in the Shoreline Conference Center's Auditorium. BSRE Point Wells will share information about the proposed mixed use project and is seeking additional public comment in preparation of its project application in accordance with the Snohomish County Urban Center Development Code.

The Shoreline Conference Center is located at 18560 1st Avenue NE in the City of Shoreline. Seating begins at 6 p.m. in the Auditorium, with presentations by key members of the project team starting at 6:30. A moderator will facilitate question and answer session to follow, with written questions submitted by the public at the event or in advance at their website. The written comments will be summarized and included in the application submittal to Snohomish County.

Point Wells is located on Puget Sound in the Southwest corner of unincorporated Snohomish County. BSRE Point Wells owns the 61-acre site, which currently hosts the Richmond Beach Asphalt Plant and Marine Fuel Terminal operated by Paramount Petroleum Corporation. The developer is proposing a transformation of the property into the Point Wells Urban Center--a showcase of mixed-use residential development with restored natural habitats, public open space and beach, LEED-certified sustainable architecture and transit-friendly features.

Development of the project, following an EIS process and site remediation, is expected to take place in phases over 15-20 years. BSRE Point Wells is working with the internationally-recognized architecture firm of Perkins+Will to develop initial design concepts for the site. Perkins+Will principal Peter Busby will share new information and visuals on the conceptual design process at the neighborhood meeting. He'll be joined by Peter Walker, principal of awarding-winning PWP Landscape Architecture, Victor Salemann of DEA Traffic Engineering and other key project team members.

Presentations will include preliminary conceptual layout and design; the proposed mix of land uses; proposed building heights and floor area ratio; and public open space and access considerations.

Presentations will also include conceptual landscape and habitat restoration plans; planned remediation of the site; conceptual sustainability features; public use features and amenities planned; traffic analyses planning to date and proposed transit features.

BSRE Point Wells has initiated prior community gatherings and briefings, including an open house held July 27 at the Edmonds Conference Center and another September 23 at the Shoreline Conference Center.

BSRE Point Wells is affiliated with Blue Square Real Estate Ltd., a major developer of real estate. It is a holding of the Alon Group, a company operating in the real estate, energy and retail sectors.

For more information on the proposed urban center project at Point Wells and the January 27 meeting,  see the website.

The Growth Management Board meets March 2 in Everett, and announces its decision on April 25.
 

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Ballinger Neighborhood Association collects 700 pounds of food for Shoreline food bank

Joyce Lingerfelt and Patty Dooley in front of the Ballinger Thriftway

The Ballinger Neighborhood Association (BALNA), inspired by stories of need in Shoreline, conducted a food drive in December that brought in 700 pounds of food and $240 in donations.

The food and money were turned over to Shoreline Hopelink, which runs the local food bank.

"We contacted the manager of the Ballinger Thriftway," explained Joyce Lingerfelt, Chair of the Association. "He has been very supportive of the neighborhood and readily agreed to help."

Hopelink Manager Leslie Brooks provided lists of canned and packaged goods, and bins. BALNA volunteers Joyce Lingerfelt, Patty Dooley, Garry Lingerfelt,and Tom Jacques braved the cold to stand in front of the grocery store from 9 am to 3 pm, handing out the lists to Thriftway shoppers and asking them to include a couple of items in their shopping to donate to the food bank.

"People were generous and supportive," said Patty Dooley, "It's a true story of the community pulling together."

Hopelink is located in the Aurora Square (Sears) shopping center, next to Marshall's. They provide social services as well as food, all at the same location.

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King County Council annual reorganization

County Councilmember Bob Ferguson. Photo courtesy King County.

For 2011, Jane Hague will chair the King County Council, following Bob Ferguson in the position.

Ferguson will chair the Law, Justice, Health and Human Services, which:
"Considers and makes recommendations on policies relating to public safety, criminal justice and emergency management. Makes policy recommendations relating to public health, human services and housing programs, including the implementation of the Mental Illness and Drug Dependency Action Plan and the Veterans and Human Services Levy."

In addition, he will serve on Environment and Transportation committee, and Regional Policy committee.

County Councilmember Ferguson represents north King County, including the cities of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park.

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Shoreline man charged with pimping a teen-aged girl

According to a story in our NewsPartner, The Seattle Times, Anthony Terry, 30, of Shoreline, was among the first to be charged in King County under enhanced legislation that increases prison sentences for those convicted of buying and selling sex with underage girls.

Terry was arrested for allegedly pimping out a woman in June. While he was in custody in King County Jail, prosecutors say, Terry instructed a then-17-year-old girl to continue prostituting to raise his bail money, according to court and jail records. The jail phone calls were recorded and Terry was rearrested during a sting in a July operation. He is being held on $500,000 bail.

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A Matter of Balance - class at the Senior Center starts Feb 2

Photo courtesy SL-LFP Senior Center
The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center will be offering a free Matter of Balance class beginning Wednesday, February 2, 12:30-2:00 pm, at the Senior Center.

Instructors Toshiko Aramaki and Heidi Mair lead this program that helps seniors learn how to maintain balance, understand why it can be an issue, and enjoy some easy exercises that improve balance skills. There will also discussion about the cause for balance problems, including the use of medications.

The class will be held February 2 through March 23. Participants need to plan on attending all sessions in order to get maximum benefit from the instruction.

Funding for the classes is provided through a special grant procured by the Shoreline Fire Department. It has been shown that an overwhelming number of 9-1-1 calls are for seniors who have had a fall; the goal is to help reduce that number. The results of serious injury from falls can affect a person's ability to maintain independence and overall good health.

To sign up for the class call the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center at 206-365-1536, during business hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, or check in-person at the Senior Center Front Desk.

Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center is located at 18560 1st AVE NE, #1, the southern-most building for the Shoreline Center, in Shoreline.

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Shoreline Mayor McGlashan featured in AWC Cityvision Magazine

Shoreline Mayor Keith McGlashan is featured in Association of Washington Cities' (AWC) January/February Issues of Cityvision magazine. Mayor McGlashan discusses the Washington Supreme Court's decision in O'Neill v. City of Shoreline involving public records requests and metadata.

CityBeat Profile: "MetaMind"  (download)
or 
AWC Cityvision Webpage "MetaMind"

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SCC Global Affairs Center to sponsor Humanitarian Assistance Symposium February 2-24

Labors of Love: People ... Changing the World
SCC Global Affairs Center
Humanitarian Assistance Symposium
February 2-24, 2011

What role do private individuals play in the delivery of humanitarian assistance overseas? How do their efforts inspire people and governments around the world? How can you be involved?

The Global Affairs Center at Shoreline Community College will host a symposium on humanitarian assistance on four consecutive Wednesday evenings, beginning February 2, 2011. Seven daytime events will also be offered throughout February.

EVENING PROGRAM
7 – 8:30 pm, PUB 9208

Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Julia Bolz, Founder and Executive Director, Ayni Education International, “Building Quality Education Opportunities in Afghanistan One School sat a Time.”

Wednesday, February 9, 2011
David Eller, President, World Concern, “Providing Relief and Development Assistance in Inaccessible Places.”

Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Jacqueline Sherris, Vice President of Global Programs, PATH, “Providing Appropriate Health Strategies and Technologies in Poor Countries.”

Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Diana Fletschner, Senior Land Tenure and Gender Expert, Rural Development Institute, “Securing Land Rights for the World’s Poorest People.”


DAYTIME PROGRAM
(Times and locations are not consistent)

Thursday, February 10, 12:30-1:20 pm, 9202 PUB
Charles Brennick, Founder and Director, InterConnection. “Making Information Technology Accessible to Underserved Communities around the World.”

Wednesday, February 16 12:30-1:20 pm, 9208 PUB
Bookda Gheisar, Executive Director, Global Washington, “Convening, Strengthening and Advocating for Global Development.” Address to students about opportunities to support the work of NGOs.

Wednesday, February 16, 1:30-2:20, 9208 PUB [by invitation]
Bookda Gheisar, Executive Director, Global Washington, “Leveraging Global Development NGOs in the Classroom.” Workshop for faculty on how GW can help them advance their curriculum goals.

Thursday, February 17, 12:30-1:20 pm, 9201 PUB
Cindy Nofzinger, Executive Director, Schools for Salone, “Rebuilding Schools in War-Torn Sierra Leone.”

Wednesday, February 23, 12:30-1:20 pm, 9208 PUB
Chris Megargee, Director of Community & Corporate Relations, Global Partnership, “Support for Microfinance in Latin America.”

Wednesday, February 23, 3:00-4:00 pm, 9208 PUB
“Bolivia Smiles Forever” - 2011 Travel-Study-Service Informational Meeting. A three week study abroad opportunity sponsored by the International Summer Institute program, open to any student enrolled in a dental hygiene program (at any school) or dental professional.

Thursday, February 24, 12:30-1:20 pm, 9208 PUB
Student NGO Panel. A panel discussion with representatives of student-created NGOs
  • Khaled Jaraysa, Founder and Executive Director, Children of Peace Foundation. Support for children traumatized by war and conflict in the Palestine.
  • Edgar Calderon, Vice President, Unidos Por Latinoamerica. Support for Children’s Hospital, La Paz, Bolivia.
  • Samantha Rayner, Founder and Executive Director, Lumana. Works with local communities in Africa to develop and market local products.

Presenter bios and more information are available on the Global Affairs website.

Shoreline Community College is located at 16101 Greenwood Avenue North, just west of Aurora Avenue and north of Seattle city limits. The PUB is located on the south end of campus near the main entrance, with parking nearby. Weekend rates - $2. Week day rates - $2 for 2 hours, $3 for 4 hours, and $5 all day.

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Shorewood Wrestlers rout Mountlake Terrace

The Shorewood wrestling team routed Mountlake Terrace at home Friday on Senior Night.

After dominating the lower weights the Thunderbirds were ahead 45-0 and coasted to a 63-18 victory.

Highlighting the night, seniors Daniel Yun, Brandon Leach and Kyle Floresca all pinned their opponents in the first round.

Shorewood improved its record to 3-2 In the Wesco 3A league and 6-5 Overall.

Mountlake Terrace is 0-6 league, 0-10 overall.

Shorewood competes Monday at Meadowdale (2-3, 2-6), with the varsity teams meeting at 7 p.m., preceded by the JV teams at 5:45.

103 Alex Lee (SW) pinned Trung Banh (MLT) 1:48
112 Daniel Yun (SW) pinned Ashley Rucker (MLT) 0:54
119 Mathew Floresca (SW) tech fall Andrew Dahl (MLT) 16-1
125 Brandon Leach (SW) pinned Marqueta Johnson (MLT) 0:49
130 Edom Tesfaye (SW) win by forfeit
135 Michael Sutherland (SW) win by forfeit
140 Kyle Floresca (SW) pinned Timmy Zeuhl (MLT) 0:46
145 David Ball (SW) maj dec Adaon Castleton (MLT) 12-2
152 Syd Springberg (MLT) pinned Henry Schlesinger (SW) 3:16
160 Hunter Rook (MLT) pinned Taz Frazier (SW) 1:27
171 Taylor Call (MLT) pinned Esteban Zenteno (SW) 0:36
189 Joel Smith (SW) win by forfeit
215 Chris Lee (SW) win by forfeit
285 Taylor Winsor (SW) win by forfeit

Wesco 3A dual-meet wrestling Standings 

DivisionAll
WLWL
Everett6082
Oak Harbor5154
Glacier Peak3235
Shorewood3265
Meadowdale2326
Lynnwood2438
Shorecrest1416
Mountlake Terrace06010

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