Shoreline launches Community Energy Efficiency Project with SustainableWorks Wednesday, March 30
Residents invited to learn how they can access stimulus funds to save energy, save money, and reduce their carbon footprint
This Wednesday, March 30, Shoreline residents will get the opportunity to attend an event to learn about SustainableWorks, a Puget Sound based non-profit, that is offering reduced costs energy audits and retrofits.
The SustainableWorks Energy Efficiency Kick-off event will take place at Shoreline City Hall between 6:30-8:30pm.
SustainableWorks is partnering with the City of Shoreline, Shoreline Solar Project, Sustainable Shoreline, WSU Energy Management, and Puget Sound Energy to bring this energy saving opportunity to the community.
The purpose of this stimulus-funded program is to help homeowners and renters (with landlord approval) make home improvements that reduce their energy use and energy bills. Participants can save on items like furnaces, air sealing, insulation, and hot water heaters, and reduce their energy costs by 20-40%.
SustainableWorks is partnering with the City of Shoreline, Shoreline Solar Project, Sustainable Shoreline, WSU Energy Management, and Puget Sound Energy to bring this energy saving opportunity to the community.
The purpose of this stimulus-funded program is to help homeowners and renters (with landlord approval) make home improvements that reduce their energy use and energy bills. Participants can save on items like furnaces, air sealing, insulation, and hot water heaters, and reduce their energy costs by 20-40%.
At the Energy Efficiency Kick-off Event residents will have the opportunity to learn about the SustainableWorks program, ask questions of SustainableWorks’ auditors, sign-up to have their homes audited, and meet the program’s partners. There will be presentations from Mayor McGlashan, Steve Gelb, Executive Director of SustainableWorks and homeowners whom have already participated in our program. To learn more about the program, or to sign-up, please visit the webpage or call the SustainableWorks office at 206-575-2252.
The process begins with a pre-audit to determine eligibility followed by a professional energy audit. Worth approximately $600, the cost of the audit to the homeowner is $95. An energy consultant then explains to the homeowner where they are losing energy and suggests the most cost effective energy saving improvements. Contractors managed by SustainableWorks then complete the energy saving measures chosen by the homeowner. SustainableWorks offers stimulus and utility incentives to cover a portion of the project cost. SustainableWorks also has a loan program with Puget Sound Cooperative Credit Union that can help homeowners finance improvements at low interest rates. SustainableWorks strive to design projects that pay for themselves with energy savings.
About SustainableWorks
SustainableWorks is a non-profit focused on creating quality jobs and improving the environment with residential and small commercial energy retrofit projects facilitated through community engagement and participation. SustainableWorks utilizes a $4 million Community Energy Efficiency Program Grant to retrofit up to 2,000 homes and small businesses in moderate-income neighborhoods in Spokane, Pierce, King, and Snohomish counties over the next 2 years. This activity should produce approximately 120 full-time jobs and $12 million in retrofit work, as well as reduce carbon emissions by 3,000 tons.
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Shorewood student accosted while walking by Meridian Park elementary on Thursday
A Shorewood student was accosted by an unidentified man after school on Thursday, March 24 as she was walking on Northeast 175th Street near Meridian Park School. She ran away and was not injured. Shoreline Police have been notified and are investigating.
The District sent a letter to all families at Shorewood and Meridian Park, letting them know and offering the following safety guidelines for students:
- Tell an adult immediately if they see someone or something that makes them feel scared or uncomfortable. If approached by a stranger, the student should run away. If a stranger touches or attempts to grab a student, the child should yell and scream.
- Stay with family or friends. Don’t travel alone.
- Get a parent or caregiver’s permission to leave home.
- Stay in well-supervised areas.
Kruckeberg Mother's Day Plant Sale and Open House, May 6-8
Plan ahead for....
Kruckeberg Botanic Garden's Mother’s Day Plant Sale and Open House, May 6-8, 2011, 10am-5pm. Bring your family and enjoy your local botanic garden on Mother’s Day Weekend
At the Garden's annual spring sale you’ll find a huge selection of native plants, spring bulbs and ephemerals, and unusual exotics perfect for your garden. The Garden staff saves choice plants to bring out at the sale, and with hundreds of species available, you are sure to find something great. Since the sale is located within the Garden, you can see how your plants will look as they mature. All proceeds support operation of the Garden and its educational opportunities for the community.
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| MsK Nursery |
Plus, enjoy expanded kids activities this year on May 7 and 8. Bring your kids to the Sprout Spot where they can dig in the dirt, create, learn about plants, and make a present for mom. Enjoy scavenger hunts in the Garden and more.
Due to limited parking at the Garden, all driving visitors are asked to use the off-site parking locations and shuttle service provided on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
The shuttle is fast and convenient, and all riders will receive a coupon to use at the sale. Thank you for your cooperation.
Friday and Saturday, May 6 and 7: Off-site parking and shuttle service is provided at Richmond Beach Congregational Church, 1512 NW 195th St.
Sunday, May 8: Off-site parking and shuttle service is provided at Spin Alley Bowling Center, 1430 NW Richmond Beach Road.
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Shorewood Drill Team celebrates first place win in state competition
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| State Champs in Military division. Photo by Stellah Kang. |
By Sheri Ashleman
Shorewood High School’s Drill Team celebrated the culmination of a successful season with a first place win in the military division at the WIAA Dance/Drill State Championships held March 25-26 at the Yakima Valley Sundome.
Teams came from all over the state to compete in six categories-- military, pom, kick, dance, hip hop and show. There were 16 routines in the category Shorewood took first place.
While this is the team’s first year competing in 3A, it is not their first trip to the podium. They won drill in 2003 and 2005, pom in 2006, drill and pom in 2008, and drill (which is now called military) in 2011.
| Getting ready to go to Yakima. Photo by Rick Ashleman |
Coach Kathy Ross admitted, “Winning 3A was especially fulfilling this year because our biggest 4A competition also moved down to 3A this year—Decatur of Federal Way, Lake Washington of Kirkland and Capital of Olympia. All four of us placed on Friday (Capital took 4th, Lake Washington 3rd, Decatur 2nd, Shorewood 1st). Even though we have had a very successful season, you never know what state day will bring. The other teams were having an equally successful season and it was going to be anyone’s game.”
Shorewood’s season results are as follows:
- First in military at Lake Washington (November)
- First in military at Decatur (February)
- First in military at Interlake (February)
- First in kick at Hazen (January)
- First in military at Districts at Kamiak (March)
- First at WIAA state Championships in Yakima, fourth in kick (March)
“Although we took first in the competitions leading up to Districts and State, it is important to know that our scores were nowhere near what they needed to be for state and to reach a superior rating. It was important for us to instill in the girls, especially our first year members, we still had lots of work to do to get the scores where they needed to be for state. We preach to them that there is a fine line between confident and cocky. Confidence is great, but cocky will knock you out of the game. The team really listened and continued to work hard to reach their goal,” explained Coach Ross.
The team’s co-coach and choreographer is Tiffany Bliss. The winning military routine Bliss put together earned top marks. All five judges awarded the team superior ratings in all three categories: overall affect, execution and content. A rating of “superior” is the highest rating possible.
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| Shorewood Drill Team. Photo by Stellah Kang. |
“We are so proud of our 34 girls. These ladies have a work ethic like none other,” gushes Coach Ross.
The girls make a huge commitment, especially in the months leading up to state, practicing about 16 hours a week.
In addition, these girls are high achievers with many of them taking AP and honors classes. They have a combined GPA of 3.65.
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Tiffany Bliss and Kathy Ross
Photo by Stellah Kang |
"Drill team teaches them time management and how to balance their lives. They learn about team work, perseverance, commitment and dedication. This weekend they learned that hard work really does pay off. Both Coach Tiffany and I feel so honored to be a big part of these girls’ lives,” said Coach Ross.
Team members, under the leadership of Captains Clara Lam, Christa Lee and Mel Wonser, include Julie Ahn, Kathryn Altena, Alex Ashleman, Sydney Avolio, Bonnie Beam, Angelica Cupat, Christine Day, Kayla Duskin, Mackenzie Gholson, Katie Gibbs, Nicole Jahng, Stephanie Kang, Sadie Kent, Sarah Kim, Lena Kirkman, Leah Lee, Winny Lee, Alex Loistl, Haley Maas, Lauren Macalalad, Lindsey Macalalad, Vanessa Maisonpierre, Kaia McChesney, Rachel Miller, Jordan Mullen, Ronnie Park, Kyla Riley, Ellesse Svasand, Alice Wang, Michelle Wilson and Rebecca Yuen.
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Captains Christa Lee, Mel Wonser, and Clara Lam.
Photo by Stellah Kang. |
The team is exceptionally proud of Captain Christa Lee, who was selected to sing the National Anthem at the State Championships and Captain Clara Lam who was a awarded a $500 scholarship from the judge’s association.
To view video of Shorewood Drill’s state championship routine, the video is here.
"Congratulations to the Shorewood Drill Team for all their accomplishments this year and for their dedication and commitment to the excellence of their team."
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Programs, resources for adults at the public libraries in April
Monday, March 28, 2011
Shoreline Library
345 NE 175th Street, Shoreline 98155, 206-362-7550
Free Tax Help. Saturday, April 2 and 9, Noon. Thursday, April 7 and 14, 4:30pm. Free tax assistance is a service of AARP and IRS. Electronic filing will be available. Please bring last year's return. No registration or appointments required.
Citizenship Workshop. Tuesday, April 5, 12, 19 and 26, 7pm. Free individualized help with all stages of the process for becoming a United States citizen.
Intiman Presents Front Porch Theatre. Monday, April 11, 7pm. For teens and adults.. Readings from and discussion of Arthur Miller's All My Sons.
Basics of Selling on eBay. Monday, April 25, 6pm. Learn how to set up an eBay seller account and how to use eBay with success.
SCORE Counseling. Volunteers from SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) are available by appointment to advise current and future small business owners.
Please call 206.362.7550 or stop by the Information Desk to make an appointment.
SHIBA Counseling. Volunteers from SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) will offer free individual counseling in English and Chinese. Please call 206.362.7550 or stop by the Information Desk to make an appointment.
Talk Time. Mondays, 7-8:45pm. Wednesdays, 10am-Noon. Improve your speaking and listening skills in this English conversation group.
Computer Classes. Inquire at the Information Desk for dates and times.
Richmond Beach Library
19601 21st Avenue NW, Shoreline 98177. 206-546-3522
Free Tax Help. Fridays through April 15, 10am. Get free tax help from AARP volunteers! Schedule appointments by calling the Shoreline Senior Center, 206-365-1536.
ESL Classes. Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm. Saturdays, 10am-Noon. Learn and practice daily English language skills including reading, writing, speaking and listening. Please register.
Evening Book Discussion. The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery. Monday, April 4, 7pm
Talk Time. Tuesday, April 5, 12, 19 and 26, 4pm. Improve your speaking and listening skills in this English conversation group.
Lake Forest Park Library
Lake Forest Park Towne Centre, Suite A-134. 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park 98155. 206-362-8860
Writer's Workshop with Frances Dayee. Thursday, April 7, 14, 21 and 28, 10am. Held in the Third Place Commons Meeting Room. This series of workshops will help you learn to write for fun or for publication, find the right market and tantalize the editor. Writers (and closet writers) of short stories, articles, essays and books are all welcome.
Computer Basics. Free beginner computer classes are available at the library, including using Microsoft Word, Excel and Internet Explorer. Please call for information and registration.
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Teen activities at the libraries during April 2011
Shoreline Library
345 NE 175th Street. Shoreline 98155. 206-362-7550
Game On! Wednesday, April 6 and 20, 4pm. Play video games at the library.
Study Zone. Sundays-Thursdays, 5-7pm. When school is in session. Grades K-12. Drop-in during scheduled Study Zone hours for free homework help from volunteer tutors.
Read Three, Get One Free. Read three books, write three thoughtful reviews and get a prize book...free! Pick up a form at the Information Desk.
Shoreline Teen Advisory Board. Join the Teen Advisory Board and make decisions about what happens in your library. Ask at the Information Desk for dates and times.
Richmond Beach Library
19601 21st Avenue NW, Shoreline 98177. 206-546-3522
Study Zone. Monday, April 4, 11 and 25, 4pm. Grades K-12. Drop in for homework help from trained volunteer tutors.
Teen Talk Time. Wednesday, April 6, 13, 20 and 27, 4-6pm. Improve speaking and listening skills in this English conversation group for students in middle, high school and college.
Game On! and Mural Project. Thursday, April 14 and 28, 4pm. Play video games and create a wall mural at the library!
Lake Forest Park Library
Lake Forest Park Towne Centre, Suite A-134. 17171 Bothell Way NE,
Lake Forest Park 98155. 206-362-8860.
Study Zone. Tuesday, April 5, 12, 19 and 26, 4-6pm. Grades K-12. Drop-in during scheduled Study Zone hours for free homework help from volunteer tutors.
Pizza and Books. Tuesday, April 5, 4-5pm. Held in the Third Place Commons Meeting Room. Come talk, share ideas and eat free pizza!
Open Mic for Teen Writers. Friday, April 8, 5-6:30pm. Held in the Third Place Books Den. Teen writers! Come read your original fiction, poetry or nonfiction. Please sign-up in advance.
Teen Writers' Group. Tuesday, April 19, 4-5pm. Held in the Third Place Commons Meeting Room. Unleash your creative spirit! Come write with other teens in a relaxed, supportive environment.
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April activities for children and families at the libraries
Shoreline Library
345 NE 175th Street, Shoreline 98155, 206-362-7550
345 NE 175th Street, Shoreline 98155, 206-362-7550
Chinese Story Times. Friday, April 1, 8, 22 and 29, Noon. Ages 3 to 6 with adult.
Spanish Story Times. Friday, April 1, 8, 22 and 29, 1:30pm. Ages 3 to 6 with adult.
Young Toddler Story Times. Tuesday, April 5 and 26, 10:15am. Ages 12 to 24 months with adult.
Toddler Story Times. Tuesday, April 5 and 26, 11am. Ages 2 to 3 with adult.
Pajamarama Family Story Times. Tuesday, April 5 and 26, 7pm. Young children welcome with adult.
Preschool Story Times. Wednesday, April 6 and 27, 10:30am. Ages 3 to 6 with adult.
Baby Story Times. Wednesday, April 6 and 27, Noon. Newborn to 12 months with adult.
Nancy Stewart. Backyard Boogie Concert! Tuesday, April 19, 11am. All ages welcome with adult.
Preschool Dance Party! Friday, April 29, 10:30am. Ages 3 and older with adult. Try some new silly dances and boogie to some old faves from Story Time during this high-energy program.
Read to Me! Through May 2011. Newborn to age 5 with caregiver. Read together for 20 minutes for 20 days in a month, and bring a completed 'Read to Me' form to the library to select a free prize book! Ask at the Information Desk for more details.
Ready-Set-Read. If you are in elementary school, take the Reading Challenge! Read at least 20 minutes per day for 20 days and choose a new paperback book at your community library. Forms are available at the library.
Richmond Beach Library
19601 21st Avenue NW, Shoreline 98177 - 206-546-3522
19601 21st Avenue NW, Shoreline 98177 - 206-546-3522
Pajamarama Story Times. Wednesday, April 6 and 27, 7pm. All young children welcome with adult.
Toddler Story Times. Thursday, April 7 and 28, 10:15am. Ages 24 to 36 months with adult.
Preschool Story Times. Thursday, April 7 and 28, 11am. Ages 3 to 6 with adult.
Read to Me! Through May 2011. Newborn to age 5 and their caregivers. Read together for 20 minutes for 20 days in a month, and bring a completed Read to Me form to the library to select a free prize book! Ask at the Information Desk for more details.
Lake Forest Park Library - Lake Forest Park Towne Centre, Suite A-134 - 17171 Bothell Way NE, - Lake Forest Park 98155 - 206-362-8860
none listed this month
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Shorewood boys' soccer team took 5-0 record into Monday non-league game
From Kendra Holley-Lair
The Shorewood boys' soccer team took a 5-0 record (4-0 Wesco 3A) into its Monday non-league game at Mariner of the Wesco 4A South.
In its first five games, Shorewood allowed only one goal. That was against Mountlake Terrace on a penalty kick. Simon Aspinall recorded four shutouts in the five games. Leading scorers for Shorewood are Sahil Kahn with five goals, Eugene Holley and Hayk Avanesyan with four, Kelly Price and Abdul Abdulla with two each, and Colin Wilkins and Daniel Yun one each.
In the Saturday Shorewood 5-0 victory over Everett, Price scored first for Shorewood in the third minute, assisted by Jarren Petit. In the 11th minute, Abdulla scored on an assist from Christian Holmquist. In the 14th minute, Holley scored on an assist from Avanesyan. And in the 68th minute, Khan scored on an assist from Avanesyan.
Finally, in the 75th minute, Avanesyan scored on assist from Yun. Goalkeepers for Shorewood were Aspinall and Daniel Nadeau.
Go Green to Make Green - Green Business Conference held at SCC
Sunday, March 27, 2011
| Jennifer Moran from Carter Subaru (on the right) gives a letter of Commendation to Cheryl Houser of Cats Exclusive. |
By Wendy DiPeso
"Go Green to Make Green, Getting More Bang for Your Buck" was the theme for the North King County Green Business Conference that took place March 23rd at Shoreline Community College.
Based on feedback from attendees and speakers, the event was a success. The topics covered were considered relevant to the needs of small business today, the catered lunch by Special Occasions Catering was considered exceptional, and the format for the day provided a variety of information, and networking opportunities.
Steve Gerritson of enterprise Seattle defined "Clean Technology" in his keynote speech as any technology that reduces energy or resource consumption.
Clean Technology is here to stay, by necessity. Between the effects of climate change and the finite nature of cheap oil, the cost of energy is going to keep going up. Finding new ways to conserve energy is a sound business strategy.
Mr. Gerritson expects to see more consolidation of companies in the years ahead. A lot of very small companies will not stay in business and larger companies are buying many out. Oil companies are purchasing clean technology companies.
| The audience listens to Stan Price of the NW Energy Efficiency Counci |
Stan Price from NW Energy Efficiency Council gave a specific example of a Seattle company that purchased 5 buildings. The company made a $2.3 million capital investment. Out of that 2.3 million, $660,000 was used for energy efficiency improvements. Of the $660,000 spent, the company received $300,000 worth of incentives from Seattle City Light.
As a result of the capital investment, the company earned a net gain in income of $1.3 million per year. The investment also resulted in an increase in the property's asset value of $30 million.
These are big numbers, but the same kinds of results are available on a smaller scale for small businesses.
There were two breakout sessions with six tracks to choose from. Attendees were able to listen to the experts and get answers to questions specific to their needs. The topics were Waste Reduction and Recycling, Transportation, Pollution Prevention, Marketing in a Green Economy, Water Conservation, and Energy Efficiency and Conservation.
A letter of commendation was given to one of the first businesses in Shoreline to be certified by the Shoreline Green Business Program for their efforts to establish and maintain best practices for energy and resource conservation, waste management and hazardous waste reduction. The award went to Cats Exclusive Veterinary Center.
The Conference was put on by the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce Green Business Program with help from the City of Shoreline, a Federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act grant, and sponsorships from CleanScapes, Carter Subaru, Shoreline Community College, Shoreline Solar Project, EnviroStars, Ready Set Grow Marketing, Shoreline Journal, Barefoot Imprint, Marshall Media, Stellar Event Rentals, Office Max and Brown Brothers Coffee.
Many thanks to the volunteers that worked together to make this happen: Jim Baker, Stellar Event Rentals, Jim DiPeso, Moderator, Liz Fye, Print and Graphic Design, Russell Greaby of Barefoot Imprint, Greeter/Decorator, Jeff King, Cascade Bank Moderator, Sharon Knight Shoreline Chamber Office Manager, Reception, Don LaCourse, Greeter, Marshall Parker, Marshall Media Videographer, Linda Stein, Table Decorations, Janet Way, Table Decorations, Maryn Wynne, Assistant Event Coordinator and Julie Wilcox, Moderator.
Wendy DiPeso is Chair of the Shoreline Green Business Program, a program of the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce.
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Prom Shop 2011 on April 11th helps kids afford to go to prom
City of Shoreline Teen Program in partnership with The WORKS to host Prom Shop 2011.
Prom Shop 2011 is the first annual free prom clothing give away for teens in the Shoreline area. All teens should have the opportunity to experience prom and one of the challenges that prevents them from going is the high cost of formal wear.
The Shoreline Teen program has partnered with The WORKS to provide an opportunity for teens to come and browse for donated formal clothing. On Monday April 11th The Richmond Highlands Recreation Center will be transformed into a department store where teens can come and find the perfect outfit for their prom night.
"We are still looking for formal clothing donations, especially for the young men. A short list is provided below. You can donate to The WORKS on Wednesdays; let them know it’s for the Prom Shop."
The WORKS is a Shoreline PTA Council family resource. The WORKS accepts washed, gently used children’s and teen clothing, clean shoes, purses and backpacks Wednesday evenings 5:30-8:00 pm at the sorting room located in the south portable at North City Elementary.
If you are unable to drop off donations on Wednesdays call the Shoreline PTA Council info line 206-393-4916 and leave a message for The WORKS. Someone will contact you to make arrangements for a special drop off time.
Prom Shop list of formal wear clothing needed:
- Men’s Clothes: Slacks, Shirts, Ties, Dress Shoes, Belts, Jackets
- Women’s Clothes: Dresses, Dress Shoes, Handbags, Accessories
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Echo Lake’s Got Talent - to display on Friday April 1
Please join us for the 29th (or so) year of the ever-popular Echo Lake Elementary Talent Show on Friday, April 1st, no foolin’!!
Admission is free and curtain goes up at 6:30pm in the Auditorium of the Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Ave NE.
With 27 acts, you will be entertained by over 150 performers sharing their musical, dancing, and other surprising talents, culminating in the teacher act - a perennial favorite!
Classroom acts are back this year by popular demand, and it’s sure to be a delightful evening for all. To top it off, the sixth grade students will be selling concessions at intermission to raise funds for Camp Orkila scholarships.
Be sure to put this FREE event on your calendar, and prepare to be entertained … no foolin’!!
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Shoreline City Council Monday, Mar 28, 7pm
Shoreline City Council meeting, Monday, March 28, 7pm, Council Chambers, Shoreline City Hall. Agenda and link to download entire council information packet here
Two items on the agenda for this meeting:
Ordinance No. 595, Adoption of New Animal Control Regulations
Ordinance No. 598, Approval of Comprehensive Plan and Code Amendments to create Planned Area 3 - Aldercrest
There's lots of interest in the Aldercrest item, with a lot at stake for many groups, although the council discussion at last week's study session seemed favorable toward the amendments.
Ordinance No. 595, Adoption of New Animal Control Regulations
Ordinance No. 598, Approval of Comprehensive Plan and Code Amendments to create Planned Area 3 - Aldercrest
There's lots of interest in the Aldercrest item, with a lot at stake for many groups, although the council discussion at last week's study session seemed favorable toward the amendments.
Not much controversy about the Animal Control regulations. The only discussion has been around how to manage on the spot animal control calls.
Council Study Sessions are the first and third Mondays at 7:00 p.m. Workshop Dinner Meetings are at 5:45 p.m. and Business Meetings are at 7:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays.
Council meetings are available online and broadcast on cable channels 21 and 37 on Tuesday at noon and 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday through Sunday at 6:00 a.m., noon and 8:00 p.m.
Watch Council meetings live on your computer.
Watch Council meetings live on your computer.
-DKH
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Quick-Start Shoreline: Take Control of your EMail, Tuesday 12 noon
The Tuesday Quick-Start Shoreline Business Workshop for start-up, existing or potential business owners will be held on March 29 from 12 noon to 1:30 pm at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Avenue N.
Quick-Start Shoreline is presented by Shoreline Community College Small Business Accelerator and the City of Shoreline. The sessions are free and open to the public; feel free to bring a brown bag lunch or a snack.
This week we are proud to welcome back professional organizer Maulitta Brown, who will help you:
Take Control of Your E-Mail: free up time for sales calls and customer service!
Many of us get hundreds of e-mails a day and figuring out how to manage them can be daunting. Come to this class if you:
- Are overwhelmed by your inbox
- Have hundreds of e-mails and you are afraid the important items are getting lost amongst the ‘junk’
- Spend more time than you’d like each day managing e-mail when you should be making sales calls or servicing clients
About Maulitta Brown
Maulitta Brown, owner of Clear Intentions, is extremely passionate about helping people get organized and create a more intentional home. She loves to help people feel more in control and at peace in their homes by helping them clear the clutter from their homes and lives. It is her belief that your space, whether it be your home or office should truly reflect who you are and what you want out of your life. When you get clear about how you want your life to be, it’s easier to clear out the old, which in turn makes room for new and exciting things to come in. Once you’ve created a space that truly feels good to you and reflects who you are, it is amazing how it can transform your life!
Specializing in residential spaces and small businesses, Maulitta uses a unique blend of professional organizing along with Life Architecture® to work with her clients to achieve the home or office they really love. Life Architecture is the practice of designing a space that is an intentional and a conscious reflection of one’s life vision, while healing and shifting life patterns that no longer serve.
Maulitta has 17 years of banking experience in a variety of positions — all of which required exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. Because she is a working mom as well as manager of her husband's business she has great understanding and compassion for people who find themselves juggling many different roles.
Maulitta’s fantastic communication skills and complete lack of judgment makes people feel instantly comfortable with her.
Giving back to the community and helping others in need is also very important to her, a portion of all income is donated to World Vision and Hopelink.
Credentials and Memberships:
*Member, National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO)
*Member, local Seattle Chapter of NAPO
* Clear and SIMPLE™ Certified Organizer; Authorized by Clear and Simple, Inc. to teach the ‘See It, Map It, Do It’ system and the ‘S.T.A.C.K.S’ process.
* Certified in Life Architecture®
* Bothell Chamber Member
* Freedom Filer Affiliate
* Experience with QuickBooks Pro
For more information, contact Mark McVeety, Director, Small Business Accelerator.
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Living Wisdom School art show opening Apr 16
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| Flowers. 2010 Art Show! |
It will be held on Saturday, April 16, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm at the East West Book shop at 6500 Roosevelt Way NE, 206-523-3726.
The show runs from April 16 to May 7. Organizers suggest that you call ahead for entrance to the show to make sure that other events are not going on in the shop.
About the show
Come "Celebrate the Earth" at the 6th annual Ananda Living Wisdom School Art Show. Fun for families and friends.
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| 2010 Art Show! |
The installation of this year's art show, about the Earth, has been designed for the Earth by considering environmental concerns about energy, water and air. A team of students and teachers used a collaborative and creative process to determine how individual works of art will be displayed in an earth-friendly manner.
Shorewood students qualify for state History Day event
Eight Shorewood High School students have qualified for state competition following the North Puget Sound Regional History Day contest at Shoreline Center.
History Day is part of a national effort to enhance history education and prepare students to become informed and involved citizens.
At the Shoreline regional event, 436 students in grades 6 to 12 participated by conducting research and presenting their results in one of five categories: exhibits, papers, multi-media documentaries, original performances and websites. They work as individuals or in groups of up to five members.
The state competition will be held at Bellevue College on Saturday, May 7. The top two finishers in each category will compete in the national contest June 12 to 16 at the University of Maryland, College Park.
This year's contest theme: "Debate and Diplomacy in History: Successes, Failures, Consequences."
The Shorewood state qualifiers:
Senior Group Documentary
3rd place: Annika Stenfjord, Kirsten Stavig, "Seward's Icebox: Debate Over the Purchase of Alaska."
Senior Group Website
2nd place: Hiwot Zewdie, Stephanie Chan, "Stonewall: Stepping Out of the Closet Against Oppression."
3rd place: Yi Zhou, Yashmira Naidoo, "Purging the System: The 1906 Pure Food and Drug Act."
Senior Individual Website
4th place: Joey Haeck, "Appeasement: And the Consequences of Failing to See the Truth."
Senior Individual Exhibit
2nd place: Charlotte Donnan, "The Big Three: A Relationship that Saved the World."
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Stolen car goes airborne during police pursuit
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| Photo by Steven H. Robinson |
From Shoreline Police
On March 19, 2011 at 3:30 p.m. Master Police Officer Brent Naylor attempted to pull over a stolen Cadillac driving northbound on Aurora Avenue North from North 152nd Street. The suspect turned into the access driveway to Shari’s Restaurant and drove over three different C curbings. MPO Naylor turned on the lights and siren on his fully marked patrol car.
The suspect drove up into the Safeway parking lot and came to a stop close to the north doors. It appeared as though the suspect was struggling to take off his seatbelt. As MPO Naylor got out of his car, the suspect took off and turned right onto North 155th Street.
MPO Naylor pursued the suspect who turned into a residential neighborhood. At one point the suspect accelerated, ran the stop sign at North 165th Street and Ashworth Avenue North and continued eastbound. North 165th Street is marked as “Dead End.” The street has a sharp drop, and the roadway ends with boulders placed as a barrier.
The suspect crossed Ashworth Avenue North and went airborne. The front of the car hit the roadway as it came down nose first. The car then hit the boulders and rolled twice. Once the car came to rest on its tires, MPO Naylor could see the suspect place his feet outside the driver’s side window and flee on foot. MPO Naylor chased the suspect through yards and over fences. At one point as the suspect jumped a fence in the 16500 block of Densmore Avenue North,
MPO Naylor shouted to a nearby citizen to grab the suspect. The citizen pushed the suspect from behind, and the suspect fell to the ground and was arrested without further incident.
The 44 year old suspect lives in Seattle. He was transported to Harborview Hospital for treatment sustained when the stolen car he was driving rolled.
The King County Sheriff’s Office Major Accident Reconstruction Unit will be handling the follow-up investigation and filing of criminal charges.
Our thanks to all of the citizens who stepped up to assist the officers. It is much appreciated.
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police
Packed agenda for Richmond Beach Community Association meeting Apr 12
By Tom Petersen
A very lively and full agenda is planned for the next Richmond Beach Community Association meeting. The April 12 gathering will return to its usual time and place: 7:30 p.m. in the basement of the Richmond Beach Congregational Church located at 1512 NW 195th.
Shoreline Parks Director Dick Deal will tell of the city’s summer activities, which include concerts, plays, parades, and sports and recreational opportunities and events for the whole family. He’ll also update the community on various parks projects, which have been ongoing but overshadowed by the attention given to the Point Wells controversy.
The Point Wells controversy is, of course, a top priority for Julie Underwood, Shoreline’s new City Manager. Ms. Underwood will come to Richmond Beach to get acquainted and stay up to the minute on the neighborhood’s concerns. She will also review Shoreline’s financial situation and tell the latest on other large city projects, like the Aurora corridor construction.
One of the City of Shoreline’s ongoing initiatives has been to develop and encourage green and sustainable business practices. To that end, the city is partnering with the nonprofit Sustainable Works organization. Richard Wells will distribute literature and speak about the educational programs Sustainable Works conducts and the assistance they have to offer to residents and businesses.
The meeting will also preview the Strawberry Festival and RBCA summer activities.
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neighborhoods
Photos from Shorewood Triangular Track and Field Meet, Thursday, March 24
We recently posted complete results from Shorewood's track and field meet at Shoreline Stadium March 24. Here are photos from the meet.
| Athletes from Shorewood Track & Field |
Shorewood boys and girls teams defeated Mountlake Terrace and Meadowdale.
Scores-- Boys: Shorewood 85, MLT 61, Meadowdale 29 Girls: Shorewood 105, Meadowdale 44, MLT 25.
In the boys 100 meter race, Shorewood had the seven fastest times in a 26-person field (top times were under 12.37sec).
| Athletes from Shorewood Track & Field |
In the girls' 100-meter race, Shorewood had the three fastest times out of a field of 16 (top times were under 13.29sec).
Other first-place finishes came in boys 200 by David Fan (top three from Shorewood) and Bethany Smith on the girls' side, in boys' 400 by freshman Andrew Garrison, junior captain Alicia Hoverson on the girls side, the boys' 400m and 1600m relays teams, girls' 400m, 800m and 1600m relay teams, in the 800m Evan Levy and senior captain Erin Johnson, the girls' 1600m 1st by Erin Johnson, 300m hurdles by Megan Ransom, girls' shot and discus by Diandre Musikachart. the javelin by Katie Chae.
Shorewood had the top three finishers in the girls' high jump led by senior Alyssa Fabian. Chris Namba topped the boys' high jump. Megan Ransom and Alaina Olson won the pole vault. In the long jump, Charity Ijiomah and Kevin Law placed first.
Next week, Shorewood has a meet at Edmonds Stadium Thursday, March 31. The following week, the Thunderbirds are back at Shoreline Stadium April 7.
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sports,
track and field
Shorewood takes 5-0 soccer record into Monday game at Mariner
Shorewood takes a 5-0 soccer record into a Monday game at Mariner before meeting Shorecrest Wednesday at Shoreline Stadium.
Shorewood improved its season record to 5-0 (4-0 Wesco 3A) Saturday with a 5-0 home victory over Everett.
In the Thunderbirds’ victory over Everett, Hayk Avanesyan had a goal and two assists. Goalkeeper Simon Asppinal recorded his fourth shutout.
Shorewood 5, Everett 0
Saturday, March 26
Shwo -- Simon Asppinal Shutout
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Shwo -- Abdul Abdulla (Christian Holmquist) 11:00
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Shwo -- Eugene Holley (Hayk Avanesyan) 14:00
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Shwo -- Kelly Price (Jaren Petit) 3:00
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Shwo -- Sahil Kahn (Hayk Avanesyan) 68:00
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Shwo -- Hayk Avanesyan (Daniel Yun) 76:00
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Wesco 3A Boys Soccer Standings
Conference
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Overall
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Team
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W
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L
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T
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Points
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W
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L
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T
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Points
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Glacier Peak
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4
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0
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0
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12
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6
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0
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0
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18
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Shorecrest
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4
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0
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0
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12
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5
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0
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0
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15
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Shorewood
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4
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0
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0
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12
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5
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0
|
0
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15
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Meadowdale
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2
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3
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0
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6
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3
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3
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0
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9
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Everett
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1
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2
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0
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3
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2
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3
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0
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6
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Lynnwood
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1
|
3
|
0
|
3
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1
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4
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0
|
3
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Mountlake Terrace
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0
|
4
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0
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0
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0
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4
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0
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0
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Oak Harbor
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0
|
5
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0
|
0
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0
|
6
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0
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0
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