High speed chase through Shoreline Wednesday

Thursday, February 24, 2011

by Diane Hettrick

According to multiple news reports, a man held an Everett woman at knifepoint, then stole her SUV and took off down I-5. An Everett patrolman started to pursue the vehicle for speeding, but dropped the chase and notified other jurisdictions. The report must have come to them almost immediately when the Everett woman called 911 as multiple Everett police cars took up the chase.

I talked to a man who had been driving southbound on I-5 in the middle of Shoreline. He said he was in the far left regular lane when suddenly a black SUV passed him in the HOV lane. He thought the vehicle was going at least 100 mph.

There was another vehicle a few car lengths ahead in the HOV lane. The SUV never slacked speed but swerved left onto the margin to go around the car and back on the freeway.

Right after that, six Everett police cars came through in hot pursuit.

By the time my informant reached Northgate, he heard the news reports about a major accident at Lake City Way.

The fugitive hit a Jeep and rolled both cars. Both he and the Jeep driver were taken to area hospitals but were reported to have minor injuries.

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Valentine's Day manhunt in Lake Forest Park

A Lake Forest Park woman called 911 on Valentine's Day because the man she had just started to date was kicking in her door and threatening to kill her.

She told police that his cell phone and some belongings, including a bag of guns, were in her apartment which is located in the 2600 block of NE 195th.

He kicked down her apartment door and started grabbing his things. As the police arrived at the front of the building, he jumped off the rear balcony and ran.

LFP Police called in the K9 units and Lynnwood and Edmonds Police. A King County Sheriff's Office K9 unit tracked the man to brush near Ballinger Way and 25th. He was apprehended at the apartment complex next to the east end of the Ballinger Estates.

The K9 units were then used to drag the area for evidence. They found a rifle behind the apartment complex on NE 195th.

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Shorecrest girls open State play 4 pm Friday at Bellevue Community College

The Shorecrest girls’ basketball team opens State play Friday at 4 p.m. at Bellevue Community College with a regional game against Timberline from the Tumwater School District, south of Olympia.

The game is part of the new format that replaces the traditional 16-team State tournaments with four four-team regionals in each enrollment classification leading to eight-team State tournaments.

Each regional will have two No. 1 seeded teams playing for a direct path to the State tournaments and two No. 2 seeded teams playing in an elimination game.

Shorecrest and Timberline are No. 2 seeds playing in an elimination game, with the loser out and the winner to play Saturday against the loser of the 7:30 game between Kennedy Catholic and Holy Names. The winner of the Saturday game will be the region’s second entry in the eight-team State 3A tournament March 3-5 at the Tacoma Dome.

The Shorecrest-Timberline game matches two teams coming off disappointing district-tournament performances. Shorecrest (15-8) had a 13-game winning streak before losing the Northwest District championship game to Glacier Peak in overtime Friday.

Timberline (22-1) was undefeated before losing to Kennedy in the semifinals of the West Central/Southwest bi-district tournament.

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Under Lake Forest Park, Brightwater continues to tunnel

Brightwater Project Update February 2011
from Brightwater staff

Tunneling train used to transport workers and materials emerging at the Point Wells Portal. Photo courtesy of King Co.
The tunnel machine that was launched at Point Wells in fall 2008 completed its four-mile run at the Ballinger site in June 2010. The machine was then reconditioned and in September 2010 began mining east from Ballinger towards Lake Forest Park. This work will complete the final two miles—between Ballinger Way and Lake Forest Park—of the 13-mile long Brightwater conveyance tunnel.

Workers inside a completed tunnel section. Photo courtesy of King Co.
Tunneling operations, including tunnel segment deliveries and barging of material removed from the tunnel, are taking place at Point Wells. The final two-mile section of tunneling from Ballinger to Lake Forest Park is expected to take a year and be completed in fall 2011.


Tunnel construction hours will continue Monday through Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. until the tunnel drive is completed. Occasionally, underground construction will run longer depending on conditions and necessary maintenance stops.


Surface work in Lake Forest Park. Photo courtesy of King Co.

Though almost all of the remaining conveyance work is below ground or at one of the portal sites, there is surface work being done on 53rd Avenue Northeast, a residential street in Lake Forest Park

This construction is to support the final tunnel connection 320 feet below ground. Prior to making this connection, it is necessary to stabilize the deep ground where the two tunnels will be joined. The work on 53rd involves drilling and installing freeze pipes to circulate chilled salt water to freeze the ground around the tunnel where the final connection of the Brightwater tunnel system will be made later this year.

Visit the project web site  to learn more about our project. You can also email or call 206-263-9453 if you have questions or want to sign up for project updates.

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Shorewood Bowling team state division champions; Shorecrest girl division singles champ

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Shorewood Boys State Champion Bowling Team. Photo from Veronica Cook

2011 High School Varsity Bowling Championships

Over a hundred high school bowling teams competed in league play to earn spots at the state competition held February 18-19 in Spokane. Based on team averages, the top 1 to 5 teams from each league were invited to the State Championships.

Shorewood High School Boys' Varsity Team took 1st Place in Division III.
Greg Lobo of Shorewood was named Division III MVP.
Blake Erdman of Shorewood was named to the 2nd All State Team.

2011 High School Varsity Singles Champions - North Bowl
Left to right:
Boys Division I Nikalas Gosselin – Rogers High School
Girls Division I Heather Lundgren – Mead High School
Girls Division II Meagan Turner – Shorecrest High School
Boys Division II Alex Paschal – Woodinville High School
Photo courtesy WSBPA.org

In the Girls Singles Event, Meagan Turner of Shorecrest was named the Division II 2011 High School Varsity Singles Champion.

The 2012 Championships will be held at Kenmore Lanes in Kenmore, Washington, February 18-19, 2012.

SW Bowling Team huddle. Photo courtesy Veronica Cook

The Shorewood Bowling Club

by Veronica Cook

Every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, from October to February, the Shorewood Bowling club was in action. They practiced at Spin Alley and had matches at bowling alleys around the area.

The bowling club has 25 members, grades 9-12 and is coached by Alex Logsdon (SW graduate 2009), and advisor Tammy Ceesay (SW Teacher).

The Varsity team consists of 5 members, Jon Bjorstam (10th), Greg Lobo (11th), Cody Dejoria (11th), Blake Erdman (12th) and Paul Stotts (12th).

With a record 25-12, the Shorewood team secured a spot in the WSBPA High School Varsity Championships in Spokane February 19 and 20.

"We are super proud of the guys, they worked hard all season and we're looking forward to having a good time at the State Tournament" said Ceesay.

The Shorewood Boys Varsity team did more than just fun, they secured the title of WSBPA High School Varsity State Champions, Division III. Greg Lobo was honored with MVP and Blake Erdman was honored with All State Team with a 175.60 average.

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WeatherWatcher: Storm warning cancelled, but more snow and very low temps to come


The winter storm warning has been downgraded to a Winter Weather Advisory, but another 1-4 inches may accumulate in the area by 10 am Thursday morning. Snow showers will continue overnight and into Thursday night.

Thursday night will be very cold; we are looking at lows to be 10-15 degrees. Pipes may freeze, roads will be frozen and very slick. Take special care in making sure everything is winterized for the next couple days and drive carefully if you must drive.

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Photo: Sun and Snow

WeatherWatcher Carl Dinse took some photos of the approaching snow falling through rays of sun at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park Wednesday afternoon.

Sun rays through falling snow.  Photo by Carl Dinse.

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SCC Games postponed

SCC Athletic Director Doug Palmer has advised that the SCC Men’s and Women’s Basketball games to play this evening have been postponed due to weather concerns. The games will be rescheduled to either Friday night or Sunday afternoon.

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WeatherWatcher: Storm warning extended to 10 am Thursday

The winter storm warning has been extended to 10am Thursday morning. The timing of the storm has apparently been delayed as it is moving slower than expected. Snow should start falling this evening, between now and about 6pm. We are still expecting a storm total of between 1-8 inches, or more if we get a heavier snow shower, or “thunder snow” as these are both still possible to hit, especially in the Shoreline area, as we are right in the center of the storm’s path.



A convergence zone, a rather large one is expected to develop over the North King County, and South Snohomish County area, and grow to cover everything from Tacoma to Mount Vernon.

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Photo: One perfect rose

Dorrena Ortega is the organizer of the Shoreline Photowalkers.

Rose.  Photo by Dorrena Ortega.

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Shorewood swimmers, divers win two State 3A championships, finish third in team scoring, Shorecrest 30th

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Shorewood swimmer Mackey Hopen and diver Eddie Young both won State championships Saturday to lead the Thunderbirds to third place in the 3A team standings.

Hopen won the 50-yard freestyle, finished second in the 100 breaststroke and swam on second-place teams in the 200 medley relay and the 200 freestyle relay.

Young, who won the 4A 1-meter diving championship a year ago before Shorewood changed classifications, defeated defending 3A champion Troy Neklason of Highline with two strong dives to finish the competition.

Our NewsPartner, The Seattle Times, said this, “Young, who trailed by 4.6 points going into the final three dives, topped Neklason 439.6 to 434.6. Saturday. Young nailed his final two dives, including an inward, one-and-a-half somersault on his final dive for 50.4 points. He needed 45.4 points to tie Neklason.”

Thor Stenfjord of Shorewood finished second in the 500 freestyle and third in the 200 individual medley, and swam with Hopen, Andrew Garrison and Colin Bell on the second place 200 medley relay team and 200 freestyle relay team.

Hopen’s time in the 50 freestyle and Stenfjord’s in the 500 freestyle qualify them for all-American consideration.

Shorecrest finished 30th in the team standings.

State Boys’ Swimming Championships
At King County Aquatic Center, Federal Way
Finals Saturday, February 19

** Automatic All-American
*All-America consideration

CLASS 3A

Team scores — Mercer Island 350, Lakeside (Seattle) 227, Shorewood 177, Seattle Prep 158, Bainbridge 147, O'Dea 141, Wilson 109, Liberty 109, Kennedy Catholic 101, Oak Harbor 100, Decatur 99, Mountain View 83, Eastside Catholic 77, Capital 47, Eastmont 38, Lakes 36, Bellevue 33, Highline 32, Hanford 31, Enumclaw 28, Auburn Mountainview 28, Hudson's Bay 28, Bishop Blanchet 20, Camas 20, Peninsula 18, Sammamish 17, Nathan Hale 14, Hazen 14, Ferndale 11, Shorecrest 8, Lake Washington 2.

FINALS

200 medley relay — 1, Mercer Island, 1:36.06*; 2, Shorewood (Thor Stenfjord, Mackey Hopen, Andrew Garrison, Colin Bell) 1:38.72.
200 freestyle — 1, Hallowell, Eastside Catholic, 1:38.18**.
200 individual medley — 1, Rochford, Seattle Prep, 1:53.33*; 2, Wingerson, Mercer Island, 1:54.27; 3, Thor Stenfjord, Shorewood, 1:54.68..
.50 freestyle — 1, Mackey Hopen, Shorewood, 21.00*.

Diving — 1, Eddie Young, Shorewood, 439.60; 2, Neklason, Highline, 434.60.

100 butterfly — 1, Maudslien, Kennedy Catholic, 50.20*.
100 freestyle — 1, Hallowell, Eastside Catholic, 44.75**.
500 freestyle — 1, McCarthy, Bainbridge, 4:33.09*; 2, Thor Stenfjord, Shorewood, 4:35.49*.
200 free relay — 1, Lakeside. 1:27.95; 2, Shorewood (Thor Stenfjord, Colin Bell, Andrew Garrison, Mackey Hopen) 1:28.15; 3, Mercer Island, 1:28.54.
100 backstroke — 1, Maudslien, Kennedy Catholic, 50.30**.
100 breaststroke — 1, Jimmy Deiparine, Mercer Island, 57.81*; 2, Mackey Hopen, Shorewood, 58.79.
400 free relay — 1, Lakeside, 3:11.68.

OTHER SHOREWOOD COMPETITORS
Diving — 10, Patrick Fillingham; 15, Jack Beam.

500 freestyle — 14, Anders Blonso; 15, Andrew Garrison.

CLASS 4A
FINALS

200 free — 1, Roe, Stanwood, 1:42.44.
200 IM — 1, Nemeth, Garfield, 1:54.09*.
50 free — 1, Kim, Eastlake, 21.32.

Diving — 1, Rose, South Kitsap, 410.75.

100 fly — 1, Harvey, Snohomish, 49.63**; 2, Bart Wanot, Beamer, 50.34*,
100 free — 1, Kim, Eastlake, 45.66**.
500 free — 1, Roe, Stanwood, 4:37.78.
200 free relay — 1, Central Kitsap, 1:29.55.
100 back — 1, Harvey, Snohomish, 51.94.
100 breast — 1, Alleva, Eastlake, 58.07*; 2, Sosinsky, Kamiak, 58.35*.
400 free relay — 1, Beamer, 3:13.74,

CLASS 2A
500 freestyle — 1, Steve Sholdra, Renton, 4:35.66*.

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Coffee House @ SUUC features The Wiretappers, Saturday Mar 19

The Wiretappers.  Photo courtesy SUUC
Full Moon Coffee House @ SUUC 
Saturday, March 19 @ 7:30 pm
14724 1st Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155

The Wiretappers, with deep musical roots in jazz, bluegrass, western swing, old country and contemporary and funky folk/Americana music, will feature some great vocal harmonies. In addition and in true coffee house style, two local singer songwriters will be featured including SUUC's own Teresa R. Bain.

Come prepared to eat, listen and rock with the music.

Single tickets: Adults $15.00 Seniors $10.00 ~ Children to age 12 are free ~ Call for Groups. Coffee House series tickets are available at a discount.  Tickets can be ordered at BrownPaperTickets or 24/7 ticket hotline: 1-800-838-3006

All concerts on Saturday evening ~ Subject to change without notice.


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SCC Names Aaron Howe As New Head Women’s Soccer Coach


The Shoreline Community College Athletic Department named Aaron Howe as its new Head Women’s Soccer Coach on Tuesday, replacing former coach, Mark Szabo, who resigned in January to pursue other soccer opportunities.

Howe has been a NWAACC head coach before, coaching at both Pierce College (Men’s Head Coach) and Wenatchee Valley Community College (Head Women’s Coach), plus being a graduate assistant at Gonzaga University in Spokane. Coach Howe has a large resume of club soccer experience as well.

Photo: Coach Howe (left) with US National Men’s Team Coach, Bob Bradley.  Photo courtesy SCC Athletics.

Shoreline CC Athletic Director, Doug Palmer, said of Howe: “Aaron brings us the right combination of head college experience in the NWAACC plus experience in club soccer, which is very helpful in recruiting student-athletes to Shoreline. We think Coach Howe will continue the successful program Mark Szabo built here and hopefully return us to the NWAACC Final Four again in women’s soccer in the near future.”

The Shoreline CC women’s soccer program has been very successful in the past, winning four straight NWAACC Northern Region Championships from 2005 to 2008. The team finished third in the NWAACC in 2007 and 2008. The Lady Dolphins finished 2nd in the region in 2009 and 3rd last year. SCC made the NWAACC Women’s Soccer Play-offs for 7 straight years under Szabo.

Coach Howe will begin recruiting immediately for next season and will start spring soccer practice with the current team on April 1.

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Shorecrest's Glenn Paden signs Letter of Intent with OSU Soccer

Glenn Paden in action against Kamiak. Photo by Wilson Tsoi
According to the Oregon State University sports blog, Oregon State men's soccer head coach Steve Simmons announced February 7 that six student-athletes signed National letters of Intent to join the program for the 2011 season, including forward Glenn Paden of Lake Forest Park.

"Paden attends Shorecrest High School in Shoreline, Wash., where he lettered four years in soccer and three years in football. In soccer, he was a two-time Offensive Most Valuable Player, selected All-League two times and was named Seattle Times Player of the Week three different times. He tallied 27 goals and 14 assists as a junior and had 18 goals and seven assists his sophomore year. Paden played club one year for the Sounders Academy in Seattle, Wash., and one year for the Washington Olympic Development Program.

"Glenn may be one of the most natural goal scorers I've seen this year," Simmons said. "His play with the U-18 Sounders Academy team this year has turned the heads of many college coaches across the country. He's strong enough to hold off defenders with his back to goal and is clever enough to be a scoring threat inside and outside of the 18 yard box."

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Evan Smith: Point Wells bill clears House rules committee

By Evan Smith
ShorelineAreaNews Politics Writer

The legislation that would limit density at Point Wells unless Snohomish County negotiates with nearby cities has cleared the rules committee of the State House of Representatives, allowing the full body to consider it.

The bill’s principal sponsor, State Rep. Ruth Kagi, says that the aim of the bill is to force Snohomish County to negotiate with the cities of Shoreline and Woodway over impacts of the condominium development on those cities.

Richmond Beach Drive Northwest in Shoreline is the only road in and out of the development.

A companion bill has passed a key Senate committee.

The bills’ sponsors include State Reps. Kagi and Cindy Ryu and Sen. Maralyn Chase, Democrats from the 32nd Legislative District, including Shoreline. Lake Forest Park, Woodway, Kenmore, south Edmonds and unincorporated areas of King and Snohomish counties.

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State Legislative update from Rep. Ruth Kagi

Rep. Ruth Kagi, D-32
Last week marked the first major milestone of this legislative session – the policy committee cut-off. Thursday, February 17, was the last day a bill that originated in the House of Representatives could be passed out of a House policy committee for further consideration. Hundreds of bills did not make that deadline, but that doesn’t mean they are completely “dead” – they will remain in their respective committees until next session when they have the chance to be heard again. Bills that remain in committee at the end of the second year of the biennium (the even-numbered year) are officially dead, however.

This week is the “fiscal committee” cut-off, which means any bill that costs money must be out of Ways and Means by Friday. Given the severity of the fiscal crisis, few bills were voted out of the policy committees that require new funding. As a result, I do not expect to spend the long, long days and nights in Ways and Means Committee hearings that have been typical over the past decade. It is about the only silver lining of this terrible fiscal crisis.

Next week we will be on the floor of the House voting on bills full-time. The last day for a bill to get out of the “house of origin” is March 7th. If a House bill doesn’t get voted on by then, it is most likely dead for the session…although there are always a few exceptions.

Budget update
The vast majority of calls, e-mails and letters I receive are related to the state budget. Everything in the budget has support from somebody in the community and no one wants to see their service reduced or eliminated. Education, public safety, care for our elderly and sick, support for families and children’s services, job training and college financial aid – all of these are services people in our neighborhoods have contacted me about saving.

Unfortunately, the deep recession that has plagued our entire nation still has Washington tight in its grip. And, unlike the federal government, the state must produce a balanced budget every year. Just since the end of the last legislative session, state revenues have dropped almost $2 billion, wiping out our reserves and forcing even deeper cuts in services and programs.

Although we are not required to have the budget in balance until June 30, the earlier we take some action, the more savings we’ll see. To that end, the House and Senate both approved a supplemental budget bill on Friday that closes the majority of the current shortfall.

In addition to the cuts made to the current budget last spring and again last December, this budget:
  • Cuts $22.9 million from K-12 education programs and $25 million from higher ed.
  • Limits enrollment in the state Basic Health Plan to those eligible for federal matching funds.
  • Continues the Apple Health for Kids plan for all children with family incomes up to 200% of the federal poverty level, and allows families with incomes between 200-300% of the FPL who are not eligible for federal matching funds to purchase the coverage, but at an increased cost.
  • Maintains the Disability Lifeline for those unable to work because of a disability with a reduced grant.
There are lots more details available here (download in pdf format). This is not the end of the fiscal work for this session, however. Budget writers are already at work on the 2011-13 biennial budget which will have to address the $5 billion short fall that we face. I’ll keep you updated on that as we move forward.

House Bill 1265: Point Wells
One of my most important bills is HB 1265, which would require Snohomish County, prior to the approval of a permit, to reach agreement with Shoreline and Woodway on density, traffic impacts and on addressing the provision and funding of urban services related to this development. Without a doubt, the Point Wells development proposal is spectacular. The site’s location along the Puget Sound is magnificent and I support plans to clean up the negative environmental impacts of the existing asphalt plant and develop a family- and business-friendly community. However, many of you have raised serious concerns regarding the impact this development’s size will have on the surrounding communities. I share these concerns, and am working through this bill to ensure that the scope of this project does not adversely affect the City of Shoreline and its Richmond Beach Road neighborhood.

House Bill 1265 was reported out of the House Committee on Local Government with unanimous, bipartisan support last week. I am pleased the committee voted 9-0 in favor of moving forward with this legislation, and I look forward to the next step- voting for it on the floor of the House.

Fircrest
Another issue of concern to the 32nd District is RHCs – the Rehabilitative Habilitation Centers that include Fircrest. The Governor has proposed consolidating RHCs by closing the two smallest – Francis Haddon Morgan in Bremerton and Yakima Valley School in Yakima. A number of the residents of these facilities have indicated their desire to come to Fircrest if their RHC closes. My concern is assuring that the state fully funds any special education costs resulting from the enrollment of these new students in Shoreline Schools.

The Governor is also proposing that severely developmentally disabled children be placed in the community in State Operated Living Alternatives (homes staffed by state employees) or in community foster homes or residential facilities rather than in RHCs. I support the Governor’s proposal, as I strongly believe that children should be raised in environments as close to a home setting as possible.

HB 1667
Another bill of interest to the district is HB 1667, which recognizes Highway 522 as a critical link between I-405 and I-5, and states the legislature’s intent to fund improvements to traffic flow and freight through this corridor. I sponsored this bill at the request of the City of Kenmore which, along with Bothell and Lake Forest Park, are anticipating a significant increase in traffic when the tolling of I-520 begins in the spring. The bill was reported out of the Transportation Committee and should be voted on in the House in the coming week.

Final Note
I have really enjoyed the opportunity to meet with many constituents over the past few weeks – especially Monday. For Presidents’ Day, the PTAs, Boys and Girls Clubs, Youth Care, Junior League, the King County Democrats, SEIU 925, The Washington Federation of State Employees and the ferry workers were all in Olympia. I was so pleased to have the opportunity to talk with those who came down, and hope that many more will come to visit and discuss their concerns and suggestions as we move through this most challenging of sessions. It is very valuable to hear your opinions and perspectives.

Regards,
Ruth Kagi

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Update: Drunk woman attacks

Several people wrote to ask if the woman who chased and tackled the car salesman and punched the cop had been tested for diabetes. Apparently, highly aggressive behavior is one symptom of low blood sugar, and a side effect is that the person's breath smells like alcohol.

However, according to Shoreline police, there is no doubt that this person was inebriated.


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WeatherWatcher: Winter Storm Warning for Shoreline, Lake Forest Park


The National Weather Service of Seattle issued a Winter Storm Warning at 3:31 pm Tuesday for the greater Seattle-Tacoma metro area, including the cities of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park. The warning is in effect from 4 AM Wednesday morning until 4 AM Thursday morning.

  • This is our second winter storm warning issued during the 2010-2011 winter season, the first one was issued on Sunday November 21st, 2010. 

  • A deepening, and stronger than expected low pressure system is sliding down the North American west coast southward, dragging arctic air out of interior British Columbia with it. 

  • Tuesday evening: off and on snow showers, may bring up to 2 inches of new snow. 

  • Wednesday: The morning commute may start off with an additional wet slushy 2 inches of snow, but do not let this fool you. By afternoon temperatures likely will drop from just above the freezing mark into the mid or low 20's, causing a "flash freeze" effect, freezing any water on roadways. As the temperature drops heavy bands of snow fall are expected to move through the area. There is even a possibility of some "thunder snow" in the late afternoon or evening commute. Moderate to heavy snow likely will continue into the night. During the day and evening an additional 1-6 inches of snow is expected. Breezy north winds may also develop. 

  • Wednesday night - Thursday morning: Snow will turn into off and on snow showers, with another 2 more inches possible. Temperatures will plummet into the mid teens to about 20 degrees.
Overall: 
Our total storm total could be well into 10 inches, and with possible locally heavy showers, a foot or more. I expect this storm will be much like our Thanksgiving week storm we had last fall, as it is a very similar weather pattern. The nature of this storm also makes it possible for hit or miss on the heavy snowfall, we could easily exceed a foot of snow with this storm, or only get about 3-4 inches. Temperatures will remain below freezing until Friday afternoon or Saturday afternoon. I don't think the real melt off will really kick in until Sunday or Monday morning.

A winter storm warning means severe winter weather is occurring or imminent. Those planning travel in the warned area should be prepared for hazardous winter driving conditions and plan accordingly.

For more updates and details on the warnings and watches for the area, check here.

Commuting:
For anyone commuting tomorrow, I strongly recommend against it at all possible costs. Unless you drive a vehicle equipped for winter weather, and are skilled at winter driving. With everyone heading to work in the morning when the weather is calm, the afternoon commute could become another repeat of last November with surprise to many at how slick the roads will be. Be careful out there for the next few days, it's not going to be pleasant driving conditions.

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Microfinance, Bolivian and Land Rights at Wednesday's Symposium

The following events are part of SCC’s Humanitarian Assistance Symposium on Wednesday, February 23, at Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Avenue North, Shoreline WA 98133.


Microfinance in Latin America
Chris Megargee, Director of Community Relations, Global Partnerships
Wed, Feb 23; 12:30-1:20 pm; 9208 PUB

Bolivia Smiles Forever
Rosie Bellert, RDH, BS, Interim Director
Wed, Feb 23; 3:00-4:00 pm; 9208 PUB

Land Rights for World's Poor
Diana Fletschner, Gender Expert, Landesa
Wed, Feb 23, 7-8:30 p.m., 9208 PUB


The Symposium is sponsored by the SCC Global Affairs Center.

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Readers' Theatre presents: The Messenger

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council’s Readers’ Theatre Presents:
The Messenger
By Nicola Pearson
Monday, February 28 - 7 p.m.

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council’s Readers’ Theater presents a live reading of The Messenger by Nicola Pearson on Monday, February 28 at 7 p.m. in the Ballinger Room at Shoreline Center.

Readers’ Theater productions are presented by a 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.  There is no admission fee for the performance.

More on The Messenger:
This is the second time around for The Messenger. The first act of this script was read last season, and audience and cast were asked to give the playwright their ideas as to what God was planning to do to us when the world ends. Something had been promised through God’s communication with a main character’s answering machine. This is the completed script, and we learn the answer to the promise. Whether or not you heard the first act last year, you should enjoy the finished play by of our talented writer.

The Shoreline Center is located at 18560 1st Ave. NE, Shoreline, WA 98155. For information on this and other Arts Council programs visit the webpage  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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WeatherWatcher: Winter storm watch

A winter storm watch has been issued for the greater Seattle area, including Shoreline and Lake Forest Park for Wednesday afternoon - Thursday night.  Details this evening.


(Editor note: It was snowing in Lynnwood at 9 am Tuesday morning but looks clear heading toward Shoreline.)

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Do you have issues or concerns about surface water in Shoreline? The City wants your input.

Monday, February 21, 2011

The City of Shoreline’s Surface Water Utility hosted an Open House on January 19 to provide information to the public about the utility’s Surface Water Master Plan Update. 

The 2005 Surface Water Master Plan was written to guide the City’s surface water management program and to identify surface water problems and needs, develop long term solutions that meet regulatory requirements, reflect the community’s priorities and can be funded by the City’s Surface Water Utility. 

The 2011 Surface Water Master Plan Update will provide the Surface Water Utility with the guidance on program priorities and levels of service for the next 5 years. 

These include 
  • capital programs for drainage and water quality, 
  • operations and maintenance, 
  • regulatory requirements, 
  • water quality monitoring and
  • education/outreach programs. 

The plan will assess the level of funding needed to implement the recommended programs.

The City is soliciting comments for the Surface Water Master Plan Update on the project webpage.  There is a comment form on the project webpage that seeks public input on program priorities such as drainage/flooding, water quality, aquatic habitat, maintenance, public outreach...

-- Brian Landau, Surface Water and Environmental Services Program Manager, Shoreline Public Works

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Sephira and The Gothard Sisters for St. Pat's, Saturday, Mar 12

Sephira

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council Presents

A Celebration of St. Patrick
Featuring Sephira
with Special Guests the Gothard Sisters
Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $20/$18
Shorecrest Performing Arts Center

St. Patrick’s Day is coming and it’s time to kick up your heels and do a little jig! The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council invites you to a special St. Patrick’s Day show featuring the Celtic group Sephira and special guests the Gothard Sisters, on Saturday, March 12 at 7:30 p.m. at Shorecrest Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $20 for adults and $18 for students/seniors.

Sephira are two classically trained musicians from Ireland who define themselves as “classical crossover”, blending their violin driven songs with beautiful, ethereal vocals. This show will feature a selection of their original songs along with traditional Irish favorites. The local Irish step dancing/violin playing sister-act The Gothard Sisters will open this high energy show.

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Joyce O’Leary (vocals and violin) and Ruth O’Leary (violin and vocals) have forged their own musical niche and, while they define themselves as “classical crossover,” this show will feature a selection of their original songs mixed with traditional Irish favorites!

In 2008, Sephira began touring with Celtic Thunder, hailed as Billboard’s Top World Music Artist and Top World Imprint of 2009. To date, Sephira have joined the group for two U.S. tours and one tour in Canada. Word of Sephira’s unique sound is spreading quickly around the world. Come experience the flavor of Ireland with these amazing performers.

Sephira’s debut album Believe was released to critical acclaim in 2006, and a new album is currently in the works. Since the release of Believe, Sephira have completed two successful Irish tours and appeared live in countless TV performances with artists such as Michael Bublé, Enya, Andrea Bocelli, Westlife, Kanye West, Alison Moyet, Tom Baxter, Katherine Jenkins, Brian Kennedy, Gilbert O’Sullivan and Paul Harrington.

The Gothard Sisters are three sisters from Edmonds, Washington who are champion Irish dancers and musicians. They use their talents to perform entertaining shows for audiences of all ages around the country. Greta, Willow and Solana have taken their love of Irish step dancing and the violin and turned it into a high energy musical act that has been touring the country for several years.

Their shows include fast fiddle numbers, singing ballads, and Irish dancing incorporated into dance numbers featuring country, Irish, flamenco and rock music as well as stories, educational tidbits and a good time for everyone.

Shorecrest Performing Arts Center is located at 15343 25th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling 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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Letter to the Editor: build a greenway between Gateway Plaza and Cromwell Park

To the Editor:

I am proposing a greenway between Gateway Plaza and Cromwell Park. Due to the gentle grade of 183rd Ave N (as compared to the steep grades southerly streets) and 183rd's convenient orientation between Cromwell Park, the Courthouse & Gateway Plaza, 183rd is ideally suited as a greenway to accommodate pedestrians and vehicles. Compacted gravel paths can connect the patchwork of concrete sidewalks. The recently improved intersection of 183rd & Wallingford will complement the greenway.

Proposal:

Use standard curb/sidewalk code for new construction to create curbing and paths on both sides of 18rd Ave N from Gateway Plaza to Meridian Ave N. In lieu of concrete use subtly winding gravel paths along both sides of 183rd to improve drainage and to soften the appearance by making it look more natural.

Use native and ecologically beneficial plants and trees along greenway to absorb winter drainage and reduce water needs during the summer drought.

If a porous concrete exists, use this for pouring the curbing.

As with Cromwell Park, utilize an army of volunteers to help complete this project.

Utilize park taxes to fund the greenway.

Benefits:

A beautiful inviting pathway which will benefit people and wildlife while creating an incentive to get out for a walk and go shopping without having to worry about getting run over.

The greenway will also benefit commerce at Gateway Plaza by acting as a natural connector between the Interurban Trail and Cromwell Park. This will also provide an incentive for residents living West of Aurora to walk to Cromwell Park and go shopping on their return.

Reduced speeds on 183rd, chronic speeding endangers pedestrians and vehicular cross traffic.

Reduced abuse of a residential street by speeders short cutting between 185th & Meridian.

Reduced accidents: the subtle grade and visibility on 183rd facilitate many near misses on Wallingford every day as well as accidents.

Foliage will decrease greenhouse gases and help clean the air while reducing freeway noise.

Beautiful gently winding gravel paths connect the patchwork of concrete sidewalks.

Terry Rabourn
Shoreline

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SCC Sweeps Edmonds in Basketball

Kylie Williams scored 28. Photo by Wilson Tsoi.
Lady Dolphin Basketball Team Breaks 11 Game Losing Streak Against Rival Edmonds CC

The Shoreline Community College women’s basketball team beat Edmonds Community College on Monday night in the SCC gym by the score of 65-59 to break an 11 game losing streak.

SCC was down 29-26 at half-time, but stayed close during the second half, as both teams could not find a consistent offense. Kylie Williams scored 28 for the Lady Dolphins, as she took control of the game in the later stages, hitting 8 of 10 free throws down the stretch. Gnanamani Hooyman added 12 for SCC before going down with and ankle injury late in the games.

SCC is now 6-16 on the season, 2-12 in the NWAACC Northern Region. The Dolphins play their last home game of the season on Wednesday night in the SCC Gym at 5:30 PM, in the athletic homecoming game. SCC will face Peninsula College. Edmonds drops to 10-12 overall and 6-8 in the region.


Alfie Miller scored 19. Photo by Wilson Tsoi.
SCC Men’s Basketball Defeats Edmonds 85-80

The Shoreline Community College men’s basketball defeated rival Edmonds CC on Monday night in the SCC gym, 85-80. The Dolphins broke a 3 game losing streak themselves and got revenge for an overtime loss at Edmonds earlier in the season.

Sean Jones and Alfie Miller scored 19 each for the Dolphins, while Blayne Clanton and Joe Bodman also added 12 each. Dontae Davis pulled down 11 rebounds for SCC as the SCC squad dominated the boards, 54 to 38 in rebounds.

Edmonds had a 45-41 lead at half-time, but Shoreline took over in the final 10 ten minutes, leading by 6-8 points much of the second half. Edmonds cut it to 2 at 80-78, but SCC hit its free throws to win the game.

Shoreline is 13-11 on the year, 6-8 in the region while Edmonds falls to 5-17 overall and 3-11 in the league. SCC will take on Peninsula College on Wednesday night in the SCC Gym, in the last home game of the year. Game time is 7:30 PM and it is sophomore night and the athletic homecoming as well.

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Businesses find Champions at Conference, March 23, all day

In Fight for Economic Recovery – Businesses find Champions at Conference

In the fight for economic recovery, small businesses have champions in their corner. Experts coach business owners on how to reduce costs, reduce risk and increase market share.

North King County Green Business Conference: “Go Green to Make Green, Getting More Bang for Your Buck”

Shoreline Community College
16101 Greenwood Avenue North
Shoreline WA 98133
Wednesday, March 23, 2011 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM

There will be Keynote speakers and breakout sessions where business owners can listen to experts and ask questions specific to their needs.

ABOUT THE KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:

Stephen Gerritson, Vice President
Clean Energy and Technology Practice Manager
enterpriseSeattle

Steve Gerritson
Steve Gerritson will be speaking about the green movement, including energy efficiency and green buildings, the federal and state policies that support and encourage energy efficiency, and where he sees this movement heading.

Stephen Gerritson is the founder and manager of the Clean Energy and Technology practice at enterpriseSeattle. He has worked with more than 400 clean-technology companies in the Puget Sound region, providing pro bono business consulting assistance and advice on fundraising, commercialization, organizational development, and other topics. He has organized and led international trade delegations, hosted visits from other countries, and advised foreign firms on the mechanics of setting up operations in Washington State.


Stan Price, Partner
Putnam Price Group, Inc.
Energy Efficiency – The First Fuel in a Green Economy

Putting your business operations on the path to sustainability can seem challenging. Business owners may be committed to doing the right thing, but uncertain on what to do as the first thing. Energy efficiency – including both changes in technology and in operational practices – can be a practical place to start. This keynote will focus on the positive Return On Investment for energy efficiency and the availability of local technical and financial resources that help businesses become more energy efficient.

Stan Price
Stan Price is a Partner at the Putnam Price Group, a Seattle-based consulting firm specializing in project management, communications, and education and training related to energy efficiency in buildings and industry. His firm provides executive management of the Northwest Energy Efficiency Council, a trade association of energy efficiency businesses in the Northwest. Stan has previously served as an Assistant Director of the Washington State Energy Office and held appointments at both Seattle University and Washington State University. He is a former Board member of the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, past Chair of the Washington State Building Code Council, a member of the Convening Committee for the Energy Trust of Oregon, and served on the Executive Committee of the Northwest Energy Efficiency Taskforce. He is currently serving as the Co-chair of the Seattle City Light Review Committee.

Readers can obtain more information about the conference and register at the website

$50.00 to attend the conference. Lunch is included. The early bird rate of $45.00 is good until March 1, 2011. Vegetarian Option available for lunch.

$25.00 for display table space.
Questions? Contact the Green Business Program.

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