Shoreline home fire Saturday morning

Saturday, March 12, 2011

Four residents of a Shoreline home evacuated safely this morning after a fire broke out in the kitchen of their home in the 500 block of N. 167th Street.

A resident called 911 around 7:30 a.m. saying they had heard a loud noise and saw smoke and flames coming from the kitchen.

Upon arrival, Shoreline fire crews discovered heavy fire involvement on one side of the house, and were able to vent and fully extinguish the blaze within 20 minutes.

Fire investigators are at the scene, focusing on the area near the kitchen to determine the cause of the fire.

No one was hurt. A damage estimate is not available at this time. The interior of the home will need substantial repairs. 

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Evan Smith: We still could have an appeal on the Ronald building

By Evan Smith
ShorelineAreaNews Politics Writer

Opponents of incorporating the old Ronald School building into a new Shorewood High School still could appeal the Shoreline City Council’s decision to allow the project.
 
The City Council decided Monday to accept the certificate of appropriateness for the incorporation of the Ronald building into the new High School.
 
Local and State rules allow an appeal to the King County Superior Court.
 
City Attorney Ian Sievers told me Friday that State law allows opponents to file a petition of appeal with the Superior Court within 21 days of the City Council decision.
    
Since the Council approved the project March 14, opponents have until Monday, April 4, to file a request for the Court to review the decision.
    
Sievers said that the State law allowing the appeal preempts a local ordinance allowing for an appeal.
         
Opponents have yet to indicate whether they will ask the Superior Court to hear an appeal.
    
The Ronald building, built in 1912, has been the home of the Shoreline Historical Museum for more than 30 years. The Shoreline School District wants to make it part of a rebuilt Shorewood High School.
    
The City Council last week accepted a recommendation from the King County Landmarks Review Board for a certificate of appropriateness for the inclusion of the Ronald building into the new High School.

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Country's most famous librarian to speak at Shoreline Library Mar 21

Available at Archie McFee's for 8.98
Nancy Pearl, the only librarian to have her own action figure, will make an appearance at the Shoreline Library on Monday, March 21, at 7pm, to discuss her new book:

Book Lust to Go
Presented by Nancy Pearl
Monday, March 21, 7pm
Shoreline Library

Nancy Pearl is an avid reader and respected librarian, not a travel agent. Instead of suggesting exotic places to visit, she recommends 120 places to read about before you visit.

The author of Book Lust provides armchair travelers with a great list of suggested books that can help satisfy your yearning for faraway places in Book Lust to Go.

Shoreline Library is located 345 NE 175th St
Phone: 206-362-7550.

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Summer programs at the Shoreline Children's Center begin June 20

Friday, March 11, 2011

Photo courtesy Shoreline Children's Center
The Summer Program at the Shoreline Children's Center starts on Monday, June 20,  for ages 2 1/2 through 12 (going into 6th grade).

We have a fun summer lined up, and the theme this year is "Summer's Gone Hollywood". 
 There are five fantastic 2-week themes and plenty of fun field trips planned. 

Our experienced, high quality staff will be on board, and the program is cost effective and flexible.
Call 206-393-4256 for more information. Registration starts April 5.

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Shorecrest, Shorewood Boys’ Soccer Schedule

Saturday, March 12  
Kennedy at Shorecrest, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, March 15
Ballard at Shorewood, 7 p.m. at Shoreline Stadium
Shorecrest at Snohomish, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 17
Lynnwood at Shorewood, 7 p.m. at Shoreline Stadium
Shorecrest at Oak Harbor, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 19
Shorewood at Mountlake Terrace, 5 p.m.
Meadowdale at Shorecrest, noon. at Shoreline Stadium

Tuesday, March 22
Lynnwood at Shorecrest, 7 p.m. at Shoreline Stadium
Shorewood at Meadowdale, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, March 25
Shorecrest at Mountlake Terrace, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 26
Everett at Shorewood, 7 p.m.. at Shoreline Stadium

Monday, March 28
Shorewood at Mariner, 7:30 p.m.
Shorecrest at Everett, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 30
Shorewood at Shorecrest, 7 p.m. at Shoreline Stadium

Monday, April 4
Oak Harbor at Shorewood, 7 p.m. at Shoreline Stadium
Shorecrest at Glacier Peak, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, April 6
Shorewood at Glacier Peak, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, April 8
Kennedy at Shorecrest, 7 p.m. at Shoreline Stadium

Shorewood at Glacier Peak. 7 p.m.

Tuesday, April 12
Oak Harbor at Shorecrest, 7 p.m. at Shoreline Stadium
Shorewood at Lynnwood. 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 14
Shorecrest at Meadowdale, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, April 15
Mountlake Terrace at Shorewood, 7 p.m. at Shoreline Stadium

Saturday, April 16
Shorecrest at Lynnwood, 5 p.m.
Meadowdale at Shorewood, 7 p.m. at Shoreline Stadium

Monday, April 18
Mountlake Terrace at Shorecrest, 7 p.m. at Shoreline Stadium

Wednesday, April 20
Shorewood at Everett, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 26
Everett at Shorecrest, 7 p.m. at Shoreline Stadium

Friday, April 29
Shorecrest at Shorewood, 7 p.m. at Shoreline Stadium

Monday, May 2
Glacier Peak at Shorecrest, 7 p.m. at Shoreline Stadium
Shorewood at Oak Harbor. 7:30 p.m.

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Shorewood Booster Auction a $100,000 Success

256 guests, 380 items. Photo by Christie Quigley
By Christie Quigley, SW Boosters

The Shorewood Boosters hosted their annual auction Saturday night, March 5, at the Shoreline Center, where a sold-out crowd vied for 380+ items valued at over $60,000, raising $100,000 for Shorewood.

The 256 guests began arriving just before 5 pm to a tropical wonderland and enjoyed hors d’ oeuvres prepared by the Shorewood Culinary Arts class. As the last of three silent auction rooms closed, people were ushered into the dining room for dinner and the Live Auction.

Shorewood marching band in action.  Photo by Wayne Pridemore.
Every year Boosters work with the Administration to come up with one need at school to be given special focus during the event; a 'raise your paddle' moment called the Fund A Need. 

This year’s focus was the Shorewood marching band. At the mid-way point in the Live action the band took guests by surprise and marched into the dining room dressed in tropical shirts, playing the Shorewood fight song. Guests were on their feet and raised their paddles to the tune of $16,000 in support of new band uniforms for this great group.

Shorewood has one Booster organization that provides support to more than 70 different sports, clubs and activities. It is their belief that students work harder and learn better when given a chance to connect and shine outside the classroom. Money raised will be going to groups to procure items for specific interests, or into the General Booster fund to be distributed through a granting process later this spring.

SW Booster Auction. Photo by Christie Quigley
Anyone still wishing to contribute to the SW marching band, or any other group, may donate through the SW Booster organization and 90% will be designated to that group. Or make a donation to the General Fund today.  Contact the Boosters for more information.

Thank you to our donors, the parents, community members, administrators, and staff that came together for one very special night filled with T-Bird spirit, pride for the green-blue and white and $100,000 of financial support for Shorewood High School.


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August Arts Camp for 3rd-6th grade students, apply now

Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council accepting applications for August Arts Camp 2011, to be held August 8 - 12, 9 am - 3:30 pm, at the Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline 98155

August Arts is a week-long camp sponsored by the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council where students explore several areas of the arts with accomplished artist-educators. Students choose a main area of interest for emphasis (core class) where they spend three hours each day. They also choose two other areas as elective classes for the rest of their day.

This program is open to students who have completed 3rd through 6th grade and have a serious interest in learning more about the arts. Cost is $210 if paid by May 31, 2011 and $230 after. The registration deadline is July 15, 2011.

A limited number of scholarships up to $100 are available. Email for details. Each class is limited to 12 and enrollment is on a space available basis. For more information and class descriptions visit the website to download an application.

Contact with questions or call 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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Green Business Conference at SCC Wednesday, Mar 23, 9:30am - 3pm

“Go Green to Make Green, Getting More Bang for Your Buck”

North King County Green Business Conference:
9:30am-3:00pm, Wed, March 23, 2011
Shoreline Community College

Spring is the perfect time to revitalize your business by learning how to save money, reduce your risk and gain a larger market share by going green.

Local business owners will get practical information to increase profits and reduce costs and environmental impacts on a day-to-day basis at the North King County Green Business Conference from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at Shoreline Community College.

Steve Gerritson from Enterprise Seattle and Stan Price from the NW Energy Efficiency Council will give keynotes. Learn about waste reduction and recycling; pollution prevention; and transportation at the morning session. Energy efficiency and conservation; water conservation; and marketing in a green economy are on the afternoon agenda.

It’s not too late to register. $50 per individual - lunch is included. Register online. If you experience problems with the on-line registration process, please call 206-361-2260 to make your reservation. .

The conference is sponsored by the City of Shoreline and the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce. Other supporters include CleanScapes, Carter Subaru, Ready Set Grow Marketing, Marshall Media, Shoreline Solar Project, Shoreline Journal Newspapers, King County EnviroStars, Barefoot Imprint and Stellar Event Rentals.

For more information about the conference, see the website

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For the birds: Red-winged blackbirds

Female Red-winged blackbird
By Christine Southwick

The Girls are here. The female Red-Winged Blackbirds are back. They arrived at Green Lake last week, looking for the handsome males who arrived a couple of weeks before to stake out the best territory in a small patch of cattails, or thickets in either freshwater or saltwater marshes and wetlands, all the way down to wet roadside ditches for the less dominate males. We are far enough north that most of our Red-winged Blackbirds come from California.

The guys sit high up in the open, loudly singing their Konk-a-reee” and saying, “Look at me, girls!”

Male Red-winged Blackbird
Male Red-winged Blackbirds are broad-shouldered glossy black, with bright red shoulder patches, with a smaller yellow patch along the lower edge of the red.

The females are smaller, and look like a large striped sparrow with a white eyeline. When first seen, few people recognize them as a blackbird. The difference in plumage between male and female is called dimorphism.

These females are looking for the brightest, glossiest, loudest and best singer. So strong is this drive, that the top males will have up to fifteen mates, although two is the more common number. Consequently, the males are always trying to outdo each other, with lots of fluttering of their red shoulder patches for both domination and flashing displays.

The females stay out of sight
The females stay mostly out of sight, skulking down in the heavy vegetation near the water looking for food. There in the dense vegetation they lash together a nest for their three to four young.

Red-winged Blackbirds mainly feed on insects and seeds, including waste grains. In the winter they form large flocks, which some farmers find objectionable.

So, take a trip to one of our wetlands with cattails in Seattle, or Edmonds and north, and listen to the uplifting “Konk-a-ree”. I’ll bet you smile when you hear that song.

Challenge yourself, and see if you can find the hidden females; then see if you can sight any of their nests. It’s a good practice for learning how to focus binoculars too, since the females don’t move too fast, and the nests not at all.

Happy song, bright flashes of red, binocular practice, and a sighting challenge. What’s not to like?

Christine Southwick is on the Board of the Puget Sound Bird Observatory and is their Winter Urban Color-banding Project Manager. She is a National Wildlife Federation Certified Wildlife Habitat Steward, having completed their forty hour class. We're happy that she's sharing her expertise with us about the birds in our backyards.

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Regional policy committee approves legislation for ballot proposition to renew the Veterans' and Human Services levy

Thursday, March 10, 2011

The Metropolitan King County Council’s Regional Policy Committee, which consists of County Councilmembers, members of the Seattle City Council and representatives of the Suburban Cities Association, voted unanimously on March 9 to approve legislation that would send a ballot proposal to renew the King County Veterans and Human Services Levy to County voters.

“The Veterans and Human Services Levy is dedicated to improving the lives of those who were willing to sacrifice their lives for our safety,” said County Councilmember Bob Ferguson, the prime sponsor of both the proposed renewal and the original legislation that sent the Veterans and Human Services Levy to the ballot in 2005.

“The levy invests in critical services for our veterans and our families in need across all of King County. These investments are needed more than ever during these tough economic times.”

The members of the Regional Policy Committee voted in favor of renewing the levy for an additional six years at the current rate of 5 cents per $1,000 of assessed value. No new taxes are included in the proposal.

“As a veteran of Afghanistan and a reservist, I understand how service for our returning veterans is vital for them and our community,” said Lake Forest Park Deputy Mayor Dwight Thompson. “The Veterans and Human Services Levy helps meet the unique needs of veterans and honors their service in a way that we were not able to do for those returning from Vietnam.”

The approved renewal sets the same rate as the original 6-year Veterans and Human Services Levy which was approved by 58 percent of County voters in 2005. Approximately $14.5 million a year would be generated by the levy. Consistent with the current levy, half of the proceeds would be dedicated exclusively for programs to assist veterans and their families. The other half would support general human service programs available to all King County residents.

In the last 6 years, the Levy has provided funding for veterans’ services, including:
  • Treatment services for veterans and families dealing with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD),
  • Emergency financial assistance for thousands of veterans and military personal to pay for rent, food, utilities, medical needs, and burial costs.
  • Job training and employment assistance for unemployed veterans.
  • New veterans’ housing projects in Bellevue, Renton, and Seattle, and a 45 percent increase in shelter beds for homeless veterans.
  • Reduced recidivism among incarcerated veterans through the Veterans Incarceration Project.

The Levy has also provided funding for general human services programs, including:
  • Improved safety and well-being for children in the dependency system through the Family Treatment Court which provides drug and alcohol treatment access for parents and judicial monitoring of sobriety,
  • Integrated mental health and chemical dependency services with primary care in 22 clinics throughout the county,
  • Education and intensive support for first time, low-income pregnant women and young mothers through expansion of the Nurse Family Partnership.
  • 24/7 emergency transportation, sobering, and intensive case management services for homeless chronic substance abusers in the downtown Seattle area through expansion of the Emergency Service Patrol.

The 2005 Veterans and Human Services Levy will expire on December 31, 2011. In order for the Levy to continue, the County Council must vote to place renewal of the Levy on the ballot in 2011 and a majority of King County voters must support it.

After its adoption by the Regional Policy Committee, the legislation is being sent to the Council’s Budget and Fiscal Management Committee for further consideration.

Information from the County Council Communications office 

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2011 Shoreline Jazz Camp

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is now accepting students for their 2011 Shoreline Jazz Camp. Shoreline Jazz Camp, August 8 – 12, 15 and 16, 9 am - 1 pm.

2011 Shoreline Jazz Camp is for middle and high school students. The mission of the Shoreline Jazz Camp is to provide young musicians the opportunity to learn and play with some of the regions most accomplished teachers and performers. Our program creates a safe and structured learning environment, in which students of varying skill levels are able share in the joy of playing Jazz. The camp includes instruction in large and small ensembles, and a series of master classes that are designed to refine the individual’s skills and understanding of Jazz.

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

Classes include:
  • Jazz Combo/Improv
  • Big Band
  • Jazz Theory and Harmony
  • Sight-Reading
  • The Art of Solo Transcription
  • Ear Training
  • And many more…..

The camp will showcase the students’ hard work in two performances on August 16. The first will be an 11 am lunch concert at Shorewood High School, and the second will be at 7 pm at the Shoreline North City Jazz Walk, 17739 15th Ave NE.

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

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

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SCC basketball teams honor sophmores during Athletic Homecoming

Basketball team sophomores with coach.  Photo by Wilson Tsoi.

The Shoreline Community College Athletic Department celebrated Athletic Homecoming on Sunday, February 27 in the SCC Gym during the half-times of the men’s and women’s basketball games against Peninsula College.

The basketball teams honored their sophomores as the women’s basketball team presented four sophomores flowers: Andrea Schneider, Kylie Williams, Yan Tsoi Hoi, and Lynsey Sandum.

Alfie Miller-Soukasen with mom.  Photo by Wilson Tsoi.
The men’s team honored three sophomores and their families, Alfie Miller-Soukasen, Joe Holifield and Sean Jones.

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New program helps baby boomers stay or get back into the workforce

From the SCC academic news blog

Many baby boomers nearing the Golden Years don’t plan on retiring any time soon. Recognized as hard-working, competitive and goal-oriented, the ‘Boomer Generation’ just isn’t ready to leave the workforce; in fact, statistics by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) reveal that 4 out of 5 of the 78 million baby boomers closing in on retirement status are choosing to continue working either full- or part-time. That is why Shoreline Community College added the Plus 50 non-credit program last fall.

“The Plus 50 program provides a great framework to meet the varied goals of the baby-boom generation,” said David Cunningham, Dean of Workforce and Continuing Education. “Many in this generation aren’t looking to slow down; they’re looking for something to do, which may mean acquiring new skills for new interests or new employment.”

Claudia is taking her second Plus 50 class at SCC

Shoreline resident, Claudia decided to leave her job as a receptionist at a veterinary hospital in Seattle a couple years ago when a merger of several hospitals took place. “Everything changed and some of my responsibilities were moved to another administrator,” she said. “My heart wasn’t in it anymore and I realized it was time to move on.”


She found a number of job openings via online searches but soon realized that her skills needed a boost. “It dawned on me that employers were looking for the cream of the crop, and I really needed to update my skills.” The Plus 50 program was the perfect solution for the 50 year-old. She completed the two-day Word 2007 Level 1 course in the fall and learned basic desktop publishing skills from an instructor who has more than 20 years experience in instructional design. She says she really liked the class, noting that the instructor was very nice to work with and very personable. “She made it easy to follow and learn.”

Claudia has already enrolled in her second ‘Plus 50’ class, an Excel class, which she will start later this month. With things going so well, she thinks it won’t be too long before she is ready to start looking for work again and notes that being a baby boomer is to her advantage in many ways.

“Why wouldn’t they be interested in us?” she asks, referring to herself and classmates. “We have the maturity and work ethic that make us stand out.” Claudia plans to look for work in the medical industry later this year.

Plus 50 classes are offered evenings and weekends and range from one or two days to several weeks.

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Shoreline Planning Commission regular meeting Thurs, Mar 17, 7pm

The Shoreline Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, March 17, at 7pm in the City Hall Council Chambers.

The Commission is scheduled to hear from staff on three topics:

c. Study Session: Shoreline Master Program

You can download the entire packet for the meeting here
 

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All-Wesco 3A teams - Wrestling and Swimming

All-Wesco 3A teams

WRESTLING
  • 103--Corey Trimbur, Oak Harbor Sr.
  • 112--Alex Basabe, Lynnwood Jr.
  • 119--Brandon Leach, Shorewood Sr.
  • 125--Paul Kim, Glacier Peak Sr.
  • 130--Josh St. Marie, Glacier Peak Sr.
  • 145--Brandon Stratton, Oak Harbor Jr.
  • 160--Connor Boyce, Everett Jr.
  • 171--Taylor Call, Mountlake Terrace Sr.
  • 189--Alejandro Loeza, Shorecrest Sr.
  • 275--Ian Bolstad, Shorecrest Jr.

BOYS SWIMMING
  • 200 Freestyle--Kyle Christneson, Glacier Peak So.
  • 500 Freestyle--Thor Stenfjord, Shorewood Sr.
  • 200 Individual Medley--Thor Stenfjord, Shorewood Sr.
  • 100 Backstroke--Jacob Jespen, Oak Harbor Jr.
  • 50 Freestyle--Mackey Hopen, Shorewood Sr.
  • 100 Freestyle--Carter Osborne, Shorecrest So.
  • 100 Butterfly--Price Hu, Oak Harbor Sr.
  • 100 Breaststroke--Mackey Hopen, Shorewood Sr.
Diving--Eddie Young, Shorewood Jr.

200 Freestyle Relay--Andrew Garrison, Shorewood Fr., Colin Bell, Shorwood Sr., Thor Senfjord, Shorewood Sr., Mackey Hopen, Shorewood Sr.

200 Medley Relay--Thor Stenfjord, Shorewood Sr., Mackey Hopen, Shorewood Sr., Andrew Garrison, Shorewood Fr., Colin Bell, Shorewood Sr.

400 Freestyle Relay--Erik Ramsey, Shorecrest Sr., Ryan McMahon, Shorecrest Sr., Russell Groves, Shorecrest So., Carter Osborne, Shorecrest So.

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House fire in Lake Forest Park on Thursday

According to spokesperson Terri Jones, the Northshore Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 2:27 p.m. on Thursday, March 10 in the 3800 block of NE 153rd Street.

Upon arrival, firefighters found flames venting from a first floor window in a one-story single family residence that contained a daylight basement. The fire was confined to a bedroom on the first floor and was under control in approximately 5 minutes.

The occupant who discovered the fire alerted her daughter and the two safely evacuated the home. The home had a functioning smoke alarm.

There were no firefighter injuries. Damages to the home are estimated at $10,000. The loss was minimized due to the occupant’s conscious action of closing the door that confined the fire to the room of origin. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the King County Fire Investigation Unit. 

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Shoreline City Council Recap for February 2011

from the Office of the Shoreline City Manager

The City of Shoreline continues to actively address concerns arising from the proposed development at Point Wells. Over the past several weeks, there have been a number of significant events in that process. On February 14, the Council unanimously approved an amendment to the City’s Comprehensive Plan to reclassify Richmond Beach Drive NW from a “Neighborhood Collector” to “Local Street.” The amendment also stated that any future re-designation of this road segment to collector arterial will not be considered unless Snohomish County or the private developer provides a Transportation Corridor Study and Mitigation Plan that shows whether reasonable and safe improvements can be realistically done and provides assurance that funds necessary for mitigating traffic impacts are committed.

One of the City’s main efforts to date is an appeal of Snohomish County’s designation of Point Wells as an Urban Center to the Central Puget Sound Growth Management Hearings Board (GMHB). The GMGB heard the City’s appeal on March 3 and will issue its decision no later than April 25.

The City is also working with its legislators in Olympia on two bills, one in the House and one in the Senate (HB 1265, SB 5421), that ensure the City’s concerns are addressed. Mayor Keith McGlashan testified before the Washington State House Committee on Local Government in support of the bill on February 11 and City staff testified before the Senate Committee on Government Operations and Tribal Relations and Elections in support of the Senate bill on February 15. The House version of the bill passed the House on March 3.

The City will continue to pursue every avenue possible to ensure any development at Point Wells more closely aligns with the City’s vision and is of a scale that is reasonable and compatible with the surrounding communities.

Below is a recap of the Shoreline City Council’s work for the month of February:

Studied
  • Trail Corridor Study Group’s final report - Council thanks this group of citizen volunteers for their recommendations.
  • Thornton Creek FEMA floodplain map revision.
  • City’s membership in and associated costs to belong to regional associations.
  • Update on the City’s Environmental Sustainability Strategy.
Action Taken
  • Authorized City Manager to obligate $2,500,000 of Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) funds for the Aurora Corridor Project.
  • Approved employment contract appointing Julie Underwood as City Manager.
  • Adopted Point Wells Subarea Plan amendment reclassifying Richmond Beach Drive NW from a “Neighborhood Collector” to a “Local Street.”
  • Amended the Shoreline Municipal Code to clarify the appointment process for Shoreline’s Special Member to the King County Landmarks Commission.
  • Passed a resolution requesting City supported regional and statewide associations work toward reducing their budgets and membership dues for 2011 and future years.
Quasi-Judicial Proceeding
  • Closed-record appeal of Certificate of Appropriateness issued to Shoreline School District for inclusion of Ronald School in modernization of Shorewood High School.
Executive Session
  • Discussed pending litigation.
  • Discussed property acquisition.
For more information on the items outlined above and to obtain the most updated agenda for City Council meetings, go to http://shorelinewa.gov/index.aspx?page=71. For information about the City of Shoreline in general, go to the City webpage.

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Updated: WeatherWatcher: Wind advisory for Thursday afternoon

The National Weather Service of Seattle has issued a high wind advisory for the Puget Sound Lowlands, this includes Shoreline and Lake Forest Park. Winds will pick up starting in the early afternoon to about 20-30mph with gusts up to 50mph. The advisory currently expires at 9pm.

Scattered power outages possible, downed tree limbs and trees that are weak, sick, or shallow rooted is possible.

8:30pm update: The advisory was upgraded to a warning, however winds at the North City Elementary station only gusted to 42mph, so they didn't actually get strong enough to meet warning criteria,

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Dramatic accident on I-5 backs up morning traffic 8 miles

On Wednesday, March 9, at 5:15 a.m. a mobile home southbound on I-5 just north of the 175th exit in Shoreline skidded and rolled over multiple times, destroying the vehicle and scattering it in pieces all over the road and up the hillside.

The vehicle broke through the guardrail and was in such disrepair that it had to be towed by a special tow truck (Class C tow). The road was not cleared completely until after 8 a.m.

At one point, there were 8-mile back ups.

SR 99 through Shoreline was also congested as people who took the detour route ran into the Aurora corridor construction.

According to news reports, the driver was not physically harmed, although she was shaken and confused, originally telling rescue workers there were passengers in her RV, which was in fact empty.

The photo is from a WSDOT Traffic Cam, as seen on TwitPics. WSDOT has begun sending out traffic alerts on its Traffic Twitter Feed.  If your email program does not display the photo or if you want a larger view, look here.

RV is winched onto the flatbed on SB I-5 at 175th in Shorelin... on Twitpic



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Community forum: teens and choices - drugs, alcohol, tobacco

Community Dinner and Educational Event
A forum focused on families, teens and choices around drugs, alcohol and tobacco.

Featuring: Eric Munson and Heidi’s Promise: A panel of community and agency resource professionals, students who make a difference in their communities, and …DOOR PRIZES!

Where: Shoreline Center in the Shoreline Room

When: Tuesday March 29th 6:15 – 8:00 PM

What to Expect:
  • Dinner
  • Discussion of Community, Family and Teen Needs
  • Presentation with Eric Munson
  • Question and Answer session with community professionals
Who is invited:

Students, Parents, Teachers, Counselors, Administrators, School Professionals, Community Members, Chemical Dependency Professionals, Mental Health Professionals, Community Resource Members

This is a free event
Sponsored by Center for Human Services, Partners in Prevention and Shoreline Schools.

For more information please contact
Shoreline School District Drug and Alcohol Specialists:

Jennifer Yost, Shorecrest High School
206.393.4313

Devin Rodger, Shorewood High School/Einstein Middle School
206-393-6899

Jessica Pickert, Kellogg Middle School
206-393-4793

Center for Human Services, Partners in Prevention:
Danielle Bock 206-631-8804  

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All-league girls’ basketball teams

From The Seattle Times

Wesco 3A

FIRST TEAM

G Margreet Barhoum, Jr., Meadowdale; P Mokun Fajemisin, Jr., Lynnwood; G Brianne Lasconia, Jr., Shorecrest; P India Matheson, Jr., Shorecrest; G Katie Hawkins, Jr., Glacier Peak.

SECOND TEAM

G Sidney Rielly, Fr., Everett; G Becca Smith, Sr., Glacier Peak; G Jasmin Edwards, Fr., Lynnwood; G Janie Uppinghouse, Jr., Shorecrest; G Masha Shtikel, So., Shorewood; G Mindy James, Sr., Mountlake Terrace.

HONORABLE MENTION

Everett — Aliya Davis, Kiki Harper. Lynnwood — Meghan Cross, Arsenia Ivanov. Meadowdale — Julianne Kossian, Bianca Landa, Michaela O'Neill. Mountlake Terrace — Christine Lotz. Oak Harbor — Janelle Yoshimoto. Shorecrest — Rachel Schrote. Shorewood — Lisa Echert, Kendra Holley-Lair.

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All-league boys basketball teams

From the Seattle Times

Wesco 3A

FIRST TEAM

F Junior Chibogwu, Jr., Shorecrest; G Michael Washington, Jr., Oak Harbor; C Peyton Pervier, Sr., Glacier Peak; F Jack Bonner, Sr., Glacier Peak; F Tyce Tallman, Sr., Meadowdale.

SECOND TEAM

G Zach Karels, Sr., Mountlake Terrace; F Josh Hawkinson, So., Shorewood; F Semir Kariric, Jr., Shorewood; G Dillon Vargas, Sr., Glacier Peak; G Spencer Linton, Jr., Meadowdale.

HONORABLE MENTION
Everett — Devonte Edwards, Luke Frauenholtz, Matt Gebert, Lucas Sontra. Glacier Peak — Tanner Southard. Lynnwood — Jason Shaw. Meadowdale — Dylan Buck, Torrin Dooley. Mountlake Terrace — Martinze Johnson, Julian Snow. Oak Harbor — Steven Bratt, Denzel Massey, Jay Stout. Shorecrest — Trevor McCoy, Keith Shattuck.

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Irish Week at Central Market

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

You can sample authentic Irish food all week, March 10-16 at the Central Market Culinary Resource Center near the produce section. Every day, they'll have a new dish to sample and someone there to answer your questions about preparing that dish.

Central Market is located on the upper level of Aurora Square (Sears).

March 9-16

Thurs, March 10 Leek and Potato Soup

Fri, March 11 Our Own Corned Beef Sausages Colcannon

Sat, March 12 Crockpot Corned Beef and Vegetables and Irish Soda Bread

Sun, March 13 Mamma Ryan’s Bittersweet Chocolate and Stout Cake; Irish Lamb Stew

Mon, March 14 Irish Beer and Mussels Soup

Tues, March 15 Corned Beef Hash

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Site preparation at Shorecrest for portable classrooms for transition during construction

Shorecrest being prepped for portables
Site preparation work has begun at Shorecrest High School for 18 portable classrooms that will be placed in the current south parking area off 25th Avenue Northeast.

Classroom furniture and materials will be moved from the existing Shorecrest portables and the school's H wing to the new portables once the school year ends in June.

Site preparation for the new Shorecrest gymnasium is expected to begin in July with demolition of the existing portables and H wing, and installation of new utilities.

To view the phasing plans for both Shorecrest and Shorewood, visit Shoreline Schools High School Modernization page .

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Call to Poets for 2011 Poetry Month Contest

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council seeks submissions for its fourth annual Poetry Month Celebration.

Selected poets will be invited to read at a special event during April, National Poetry Month, which will also feature recognized local published poets, including J.J. Baugher and Belle Randall.

Winning poems will be displayed at the Shoreline Arts Festival in June.

Poems will be judged in three separate divisions:
  • Secondary Student (grades 7-12)
  • College Student
  • Non-Student Adult.

Cash prizes will be awarded in College and Adult categories. Submission deadline is March 18, 2011. Application forms are available online.  For more information please contact the Arts Council office at 206-417-4645 or email.

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