Boeing volunteers support Food Lifeline

Monday, June 4, 2012


Volunteers from Boeing, including Mike Satterlee of Kenmore,
repackage food for distribution
Photo courtesy Boeing


Thirty-five Boeing employees from the Supplier Management Systems team in Everett, Washington volunteered at Food Lifeline in Shoreline on May 23, bagging fruits and vegetables for distribution around the community. 

Food Lifeline’s Corporate Relations Manager, Ashley Gammell, says that having helping hands is critical when it comes to getting food to people in need. 

“Food Lifeline has a mission to eliminate hunger in Western Washington and this goal is only achievable with the help of volunteers,” said Gammell. 

When asked about her volunteerism, Kristin Phillips of Greenlake said, “As employees of Boeing, we are very fortunate, and it’s important to recognize that and give back.” 

Boeing supports Food Lifeline with volunteer projects in recognition that strong, vibrant communities are foundational components to the region’s long-term health and viability.




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Shoreline4Health: Million Stair Challenge 2012


Questions - Lynn Peterson 206-801-2602


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Reclaim the stairs - gardening party at Saltwater Park Saturday


A volunteer helps remove unwanted plants from a park
Photo courtesy Shoreline Parks


Join friends and neighbors to reclaim the stairs by helping to remove blackberry and Scotch Broom at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park on Saturday, June 9, from 9am to noon.

Meet at the picnic shelter at the bottom of the stairs.  Refreshments, gloves, and tools provided.

Richmond Beach Saltwater Park is at 2021 NW 190th St, Shoreline 98177 in Richmond Beach.

Questions? Contact Dick Deal at 206.801.2601.


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Community invited to open house to welcome Kenmore City Manager Rob Karlinsey and City Engineer Kristen Overleese


The Kenmore City Council will hold an open house to welcome new City Manager Rob Karlinsey and City Engineer Kristen Overleese and their families on Saturday, June 9 from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Kenmore City Hall, 18120 68th Ave NE. 

The Kenmore City Council appointed Karlinsey to the position of City Manager following a nationwide recruitment process. Karlinsey assumed the duties on April 23 and one of his first tasks was to hire a City Engineer. Overleese joined Kenmore as the City Engineer on May 29.

“We wanted to provide an opportunity for the community to meet Rob, Kristen and their families in a casual setting,” said Kenmore Mayor David Baker. “We are excited about the direction of the City as Rob brings an energetic leadership style which will help move the City forward and guide the implementation of the City Council’s priorities.”

Karlinsey most recently held the position of City Administrator of Gig Harbor, Washington, where he had served since January 2007. He has over 17 years of local government experience. Karlinsey is a Western Washington native and holds a Masters Degree in Public Administration from Brigham Young University.

Overleese has over 17 years of government experience including 14 years with the City of Shoreline, most recently as the Capital Projects Manager. Of note is Overleese’s lead role in managing a significant portion of Shoreline’s $50 million SR 99 Aurora Corridor Project. She holds a Masters Degree in Public Administration from the University of Washington and a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Engineering from Michigan Technological University. She is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Washington.


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Photos: Ponies in Posies

First it was winter mufflers. Then, presumably after a Hawaiian vacation, leis of flowers. And now that spring has come, the Shoreline ponies at Ronald Bog on N 175th, are sporting their spring hats. Going to the races, it appears.

Kayce Taylor shares these photos.






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Southern Gateway public meetings in Lake Forest Park



The City of Lake Forest Park is developing a plan for the Southern Gateway Area (Bothell Way NE corridor between NE 145th and NE 155th Street) to encourage land redevelopment that is more walkable, provides a wider array of services and housing options, and has more of the look and feel of Lake Forest Park. Now, the Planning department wants citizen comments on the possible environmental impacts of this plan.

Description of the project

The City of Lake Forest Park Planning Commission proposes to adopt a Sub-area Plan for the Southern Gateway (Lake Highlands) neighborhood. A sub-area plan identifies needs and establishes goals for a specific neighborhood or area within the City. Through a series of public workshops and Planning Commission meetings held in the fall of 2011 and winter of 2012, the City has begun a planning process that will direct future development of the area. As a result of this process, the Planning Commission has identified a “Preferred Alternative” that will be considered in the EIS. To achieve the goals of the Sub-area Plan, the Preferred Alternative consists of several implementation actions, including:

  • Rezones to allow a mix of uses and buildings up to 5 to 7 stories in height and a residential component of 20 dwelling unites per acre or more. (See map).
  • Design, setback, landscaping, and bulk regulations to protect adjacent residential neighborhoods.
  • Public roadway or publicly accessible drive between NE 147th Street and NE 145th Street, generally in alignment with 35th Ave NE.
  • A publicly accessible plaza or other open space along or near the new roadway.
  • Gateway requirements for new development at the corner of NE 145th Street and Bothell Way
  • Retain critical area protections along the creek and ravine.
  • Improve the Bothell Way intersections at NE 145th Street and NE 153rd Street.
  • Construct a safe pathway with low level pedestrian lighting between NE 153rd Street and NE 145th Street to provide better pedestrian access for neighborhood residents. 


Two public meetings have been scheduled on June 5 and 6, 2012. On June 5th, there will be an open house style meeting where questions will be answered and comments received anytime between 6:00 and 8:00 PM at City Hall in the Council Chambers, 17425 Ballinger NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155. 

The same format will be repeated on June 6th between 6:00 and 8:00 PM at the Third Place Commons (stage area) in the Town Center at Lake Forest Park, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155.

For associated documents or to comment on this project, see our online project page, call the Planning and Building Department at 206-368-5440, or email .


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Local girl qualifies for Teen pageant in Seattle

Sydney Schultz of Shoreline was recently selected to participate in the 2012 Seattle pageant competition that will take place on Sunday, June 17, 2012. Sydney learned of her acceptance into this year's competition when the pageant announced their selections following interviewing in the local Seattle area. Sydney submitted an application and took part in an interview session that was conducted by this year's Seattle Pageant Coordinator.



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Home Girls: Cost vs Value -Big-Bang Remodeling Projects


This article was provided by our Home Girl Nan Skinner

By Erica Christoffer

Optimizing the use of space in a home will not only attract buyers but also give sellers more bang for their buck, according to Remodeling’s “2011–12 Cost vs. Value Report,” conducted in cooperation with REALTOR® Magazine and NAR’s HouseLogic.com.

An attic bedroom addition costing $50,148 was expected to recoup 72.5 percent of the cost nationally—inching up 0.3 percent from the 2010–11 report. The minor kitchen remodel also fared well, returning an estimated 72.1 percent of the nearly $20,000 job cost.

The report looks at the estimated cost and expected resale return of 35 midrange and upscale remodeling projects in 80 markets.  The estimated costs and returns were derived from a survey of more than 3,000 REALTORS® conducted last summer. As in past years, REALTORS® picked exterior projects to recoup the most at resale. Among those, new fiber-cement siding was expected to provide the highest return, recouping an estimated 78 percent of the $13,461 cost.

Top 6 Returns

Siding Replacement (upscale) - fiber-cement     
Job Cost: $13,461
Resale Value: $10,493
Cost Recouped: 78%

Entry Door Replacement - steel    
Job Cost: $1,238
Resale Value: $903
Cost Recouped: 73%

Attic Bedroom Addition              
Job Cost: $50,148
Resale Value: $36,346
Cost Recouped: 72.5%

Kitchen: Minor Remodel             
Job Cost: $19,588
Resale Value: $14,120
Cost Recouped: 72.1%

Garage Door Replacement              
Job Cost: $1,512
Resale Value: $1,087
Cost Recouped: 71.9%

Garage Door Replacement (upscale)               
Job Cost: $2,994
Resale Value: $2,129
Cost Recouped: 71.1%


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Join the Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the Dollars for Scholars - Wednesday



The Shoreline Chamber of Commerce Dollars for Scholars program invites you to the 2012 Dollars for Scholars Awards Ceremony and Reception on Wednesday, June 6th, 5-6 p.m. at Shoreline Community College PUB, Quiet Dining Room. 

As in past years, the Dollars For Scholars program is awarding scholarships to our outstanding young students from the Shoreline area schools or students who are reside in Shoreline but attend other schools.  These young men and women are being honored for their exceptional academic achievement and commitment to their community, school and civic duties.

The following are the 2012 recipients and their high schools:

    Ellen Anderson         Shorewood
    Charlton Callender    Shorewood
    Olivia Dorn               Shorecrest
    Chris Evans               Shorewood
    Jonathan Fikru           Shorewood
    Christopher Giles       Shorewood
    Amylia Glaskova       Shorecrest
    Laura Holmes            Shorewood
    Kevin Kredit              Shoreline Christian
    Grace Masaoka          Shorecrest
    Jacob Ziontz              Shorewood


Please join us in celebrating these eleven distinguished young scholars.  Contact the Chamber office for more information.



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Summer seminars and events at Sky Nursery

Corrected day for Turtle Show 06-05-2012 2:33PM

Sky Nursery Summer Events 2012

Sky Nursery 18528 Aurora Ave N. Shoreline WA 98133 206-546-4851. Directions for best entrance and parking.


Saturday June 9th                      11 A.M – 12:30 P.M.
Smart Watering: Drip Irrigation                      Charlie Shull

Save water—save money—save time!  A properly designed drip irrigation system allows you to deliver water directly to your plants’ root zones with the turn of a switch or a timer.  Plus it can help protect your plants from leaf splashes, over & under-watering, and some diseases!  Let Charlie show you how to design and install a system that meets your needs and budget. 

Saturday June 16th                    11 A.M – 12:30 P.M.
My Rhody’s Too Big, Too Leggy, or Too Ugly (and what can be done about it) 
Cass Turnbull of Plant Amnesty

The Northwest's 'signature plant' is the rhododendron. It is also one of the hardest to prune. Find out what can and can't be done to fix an unsatisfactory rhododendron situation. This 1-2 hr slideshow covers dead wooding, maintenance pruning, transplanting, arborizing, radical renovation, and 'nicking the buds'.

Saturday June 23rd                   11 A.M – 12:30 P.M.
Aquatic Plants                         Joe Abken

Whether you have a single ceramic water pot or a series of cascading ponds, the right water plants are both lovely and functional, helping to keep your water clean and oxygenated.  Joe will tell you about oxygenators, floaters, marginals… flowers from water lilies to iris… vertical accents from rushes to cattails… and that’s only a few.  How to choose the right plants for different conditions, how to plant them, how to take care of them… Everything you need to know to keep your water feature alive with beauty. 

Sunday August 12th                10 A.M – 4:00 P.M.
Seattle Turtle and Tortoise Club Show

Come meet the turtles!  The Seattle Turtle and Tortoise Club will be hosting live turtles, including native, endangered, and invasive species.  Learn about conservation, rescue, and how these little guys could live in your own garden or pond. 

Saturday August 25th and Sunday August 26th  All Day
Puget Sound Dahlia Society Show

Check out this eye-catching display of beautiful and unusual dahlia varieties.  Many are offered exclusively by the Puget Sound Dahlia Society. 




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Shoreline CC Men’s basketball program sends five players to four year colleges

Sunday, June 3, 2012


Kelly Hong will play for Evergreen
Photo by Wilson Tsoi


The Shoreline Community College's Men's Basketball Team has sent five current and former players to four year colleges this year.

From the 2011-12 team:
  • Jesse Vaughan, Forward - Northern Montana State (Havre, MT) - NAIA
  • Joe Bodman, Center - Regis University (Denver, CO) - NCAA II
  • Kelly Hong, Shooting Guard - Evergreen State (Olympia, WA) - NAIA

From the 2009-10 Squad:
  • Shawn West, Point Guard - Northern Montana State
  • Alfie Miller-Soukasen, Shooting Guard - Northern Montana State


Vaughan was leading SCC in scoring with a 26 point average and had one game of 48 points before shoulder injury ended his season after 6 games in 2011-12. He also played on the 2009-10 squad and was the leading scorer for the 2010 NWAACC Northern Region champs. He sat out 2010-11 before coming back in 2011-12. He will have three years of eligibility at Northern Montana after receiving a medical hardship for 2011-12. He was a NWAACC All-Region players in 2009-10.

Joe Bodman was the second leading rebounder in the NWAACC for the season and averaged a solid 14 points a game for the Dolphins. Bodman transferred from Northern Idaho to SCC and was the stable big man for Shoreline the past two years. Joe was All-Region and a NWAACC All-Star this season.

Kelly Hong averaged 8 points a game for SCC and was a 40% shooter from the three point line. Hong was noted for coming into a game off the bench and hit 2-3 three pointers in a row to ignite the Dolphins high scoring offense.

Shawn West and Alfie Miller-Soukasen help lead the Shoreline squad in 2009-10 to the NWAACC Northern Region championship under then SCC Coach Butch Estes. The students after their basketball eligibility was up continued to work on their AA degrees and now have been rewarded for their continued studies with scholarships to NMS for 2012-13.

West was the starting point guard for SCC and averaged 15 points per game and was NWAACC All-Region and All-Star game player. Miller-Soukasen averaged 14 points a game and was the team's 3 point threat shooting 44% from behind the arch and like Kelly, was noted for his hot streaks getting SCC back in games or push them victory.

The 2011-12 SCC team went 19-12 overall and finished 7th at the NWAACC Men's Basketball Championship after a fourth place finish in the NWAACC Northern Region. SCC finished higher than any other Northern Region team at the Championship, beating league rival Bellevue in the 7th place game. SCC averaged 102 points per game in 2011-12 and was the third highest scoring team in the country, counting all levels of collegiate play.

The 2009-10 SCC team went 19-7 and won the NWAACC Northern Region Championship. SCC went 0-2 at the NWAACC Championship.


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Shoreline Community College Summer Athletic Camps are fast approaching


The Shoreline Community College summer camp program is fast approaching with about three weeks before the first basketball camp begins.

SCC will run 8 weeks of camps beginning June 25 with a All-Skills Basketball Camp and ending August 16 with a high school volleyball camp. The college will run basketball, volleyball, soccer and now softball camps during the summer break for high school, middle school and elementary students. Softball camps have just been added and will be available on the SCC Athletic Camps and Clinic website very soon. Softball flyers should be on the SCC athletic website very shortly.

Parents can go the SCC Athletic Website to see camp flyers for each sport and then go to the Athletic Camps and Clinic site to register online. You can call 206/546-4746 for more information or email athletics@shoreline.edu as well.

Please register ASAP, as some camps or sections are filling.

Date:           Times:          Instructor      Cost:
 Camp: 

June 25-28      
Boys and Girls Basketball Camp  9am – Noon, Turcott $90
June 25-28      
Boys and Girls Basketball Camp  9am – 3pm, Turcott $130
June 25-28      
Girls Soccer Camp  9am – Noon, Howe, $100
July 6-7           
Boys/Girls Basketball Position Camp  9am – 3pm, Johnson $90
July 9-12         
Boys and Girls Basketball Camp  9am – Noon, Johnson, $90
July 9-12         
Boys and Girls Basketball Camp  9am – 3pm, Johnson, $130
July 9-12         
High School Boys Soccer Camp  9am – Noon, Neff, $100
July 16-19       
Boys and Girls Basketball Camp  9am – Noon, Turcott, $90
July 16-19       
Boys and Girls Basketball Camp  9am – 3pm, Turcott, $130
July 16-19       
Youth Boys Soccer Camp  9am – 3pm, Neff, $100
July 23-26       
Volleyball All-Skills Camp  9am – 3pm, West, $130
July 23-26       
Volleyball Doubles Tourn. Camp  5pm -- 9pm, West, $100
July 30-Aug 1   
Boys/ Girls Shooting Camp (Youth)  9am – Noon, Turcott, $90
July 30-Aug 1   
Boys/Girls Shooting Camp (High Sch) 1pm -- 4pm, Turcott, $90
July 30-Aug 1   
Softball All-Skills Camp   9am -- 1pm, Swehla,  $100
August 6-9        
Softball All-Skills Camp   9am – Noon, Swehla,  $100
August 6-9        
Volleyball All-Skills Camp   9am -- 4pm, West, $130
August 6-9        
Volleyball Setter/Hitter Camp (HS)  5pm -- 9pm, West, $100
August 6-9        
Girls Soccer Camp (High School)  9am – Noon, Howe, $100
August 13-16    
Volleyball High School Camp  9am – 3pm, West, $200

If not stated otherwise, camps are for rising 4th graders to rising seniors (Will Be 4th graders/seniors in 2012-13 academic year).
High School Camps are for rising 9th graders to rising seniors (will Be 9th graders to seniors in 2012-13 academic year).
All Day Campers can bring their own lunch or buy a lunch at SCC’s food services.


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LFP Farmers Market Sunday 11am to 4pm

Here are three good reasons to go to the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market that have nothing to do with fruits and vegetables.

Whidbey Island Ice Cream
Photo by Jerry Pickard

There will be no difficulty getting the kids to go with you.

Father and son rose experts
Photo by Jerry Pickard

You can do your garden shopping. 
This father - son duo have an amazing array of rose bushes and other plants. 


Buskers
Photo by Jerry Pickard

It's a great place to buy lunch, sit in the shade, and listen to the live entertainment.


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The Power of One: Trudy Tankus retires after 16 years as school volunteer

Trudy Tankus retires
Photo by Frank Kleyn
By Frank Kleyn

After 16 years of volunteering in Shoreline Schools, Trudy Tankus has decided to "retire" from volunteering to pursue new interests. Trudy's grandsons attended Highland Terrace and Trudy has been a welcome weekly presence at our school.

Karen Kessinger of Shoreline's "Power of One" senior volunteering program had this to say about Trudy:

"Over Trudy's many years of service with Power of One, she has been a real powerhouse.  She has contributed more than 8,100 volunteer hours from 1996-2012. Trudy's volunteer hours have translated to $177,806 of money granted to RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program)  to be directed toward local senior organizations.  She has volunteered at Echo Lake, Parkwood, Meridian Park, Shorewood, Shoreline Children's Center and Highland Terrace."

Trudy has spent at least one full day a week at the Highland Terrace Library for many years. She has volunteered helping the school librarians over the summer as well.  Trudy has received two Presidential Awards, and her volunteer efforts were reported on by the Seattle Times.  

Thank you Trudy!  Shoreline Schools will miss you.


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June at Third Place Commons - lots to do and see


THIRD PLACE COMMONS COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way NE at Ballinger
June 2012


Jazz Factory              8-8:30 pm
Monday, June 4
Dennis Ashcroft showcases the talents of jazz students from the Shoreline School District.  Come cheer the brave young musicians who play solos for the first time in public.

Dessert with the SWEL Timebank              7-8:30 pm
Tuesday, June 5
Grab a goody from the Honey Bear and learn about our local timebank, a system to help people exchange their talents and passions with other members so they can enjoy the necessities and niceties of life.

Playtime!              10am-11:30am
Wednesday, June 6
Join other parents, grandparents, and caregivers with children ages birth to 5 in front of the stage for art, games, and conversation, sponsored and led by the Shoreline Family Support Center.

Southern Gateway Planning Open House               6-8pm
Wednesday, June 6
Talk with City of Lake Forest Park Planning Commissioners about their proposal to adopt a Southern Gateway Subarea Plan for the Bothell Way corridor in Lake Highlands neighborhood.  Learn more about the proposed zoning changes and possible environmental impacts.

Cottage Lake Glee Club and Marimba Club              8-8:30 pm             
Thursday, June 13
Get ready for summer with songs and the bright sounds of marimbas, xylophones, and drums played by students from Cottage Lake Elementary.    

Secret Gardens of Lake Forest Park              9am-4pm
Garden Tour and Plant Sale
Saturday, June 16
Tour gorgeous gardens, meet Ciscoe Morris, and buy plants.  For more information, go to 

Milner Family Fiddles              11am-12:30pm
Sunday, June 17
The Milner Family Fiddles bring their Texas-style music to the Third Place stage every other month.

Computer Q and A              2:30-4pm
Sunday, June 24
Ask questions and get user-friendly answers during this free workshop.  This month, the topic is Wireless Networks: Creating, Joining and Using these Networks Safely, Smartly, and Securely.  For more information, go to http://bostonlegacyworks.com.

The Not-so-scary Monster Show with Linda Severt              4-5 pm
Wednesday, June 29
Multiple award-winning Children’s Musician, Linda Severt, sings about dreams and monsters and things that go bump in the night. Presented by the King County Library System.



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Hear about current plans for Southern Gateway to Lake Forest Park

Southern Gateway Planning Open House, 6-8pm on Wednesday, June 6 at Third Place Commons

Talk with City of Lake Forest Park Planning Commissioners about their proposal to adopt a Southern Gateway Subarea Plan for the Bothell Way corridor in the Lake Highlands neighborhood. Learn more about the proposed zoning changes and possible environmental impacts.


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Lost: Jefferson the cat is somewhere around south Echo Lake

Jefferson should be home doing this
but he is lost in the south Echo Lake area

Jefferson lives at the Echo Lake condos - the large complex to the north of the new YMCA, between Aurora and Echo Lake at 194th.

He took advantage of an open door to explore outside his condo and was accidently left in the hallway. He was panicked and running around the halls and when someone came in, he was so desperate he went through a 4x8 window to the outside.

He was still running, so it is unsure how far he went. Chances are he is just far enough away that he has no idea how to find his way home. He's young, weighs almost 20 pounds (huge for a cat) and has distinctive yellow tabby markings.

If you see him, don't try to approach, but call his owner, Vicki at 206-546-6281.


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Book Review by Aarene Storms: Purity


Purity by Jackson Pearce

Just before 10-year-old Shelby's mom died, she made Shelby promise three things: to love and listen to her father. To love as much as possible. And to live without restraint. 

Now Shelby is 16, and her father has asked Shelby to join him in attending the Princess Ball, an annual father-daughter event that culminates with the girls taking a vow of purity. Shelby panics at the thought of a conflict between Promise One and Promise Three--how can she live an unrestrained life if she vows to live a pure life?

Aided by her friends, Shelby tries to exploit a loophole in the process by losing her virginity before taking the purity vow...but she has mixed feelings. 

Although the plot sounds fluffy, this story is filled with great characters.  I laughed frequently, and needed a hanky for the final chapter.  Purity is a quick, fun read, recommended for readers ages 14 and up.

On-page but non-graphic sex; no cussing, no blood, no violence, some under-age drinking.

The events may not have happened; still, the story is true.  --R. Silvern

Aarene Storms, youth services librarian
Richmond Beach Library, KCLS   


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Public information meetings on the acquisition of the Shoreline portion of Seattle Public Utilities water system

Photo by John Jacobsen
On Thursday, June 14 and Tuesday, June 19, the City will be hosting two open houses for citizens to learn more about the potential acquisition of the SPU water system in Shoreline.

This is an opportunity for residents to come and learn about the potential acquisition. Members of the SPU Acquisition Steering Committee, comprised of Shoreline citizens and City staff will be on hand to provide information and answer questions.

Over the past several months, the City has been conducting its due diligence process to see if the Council’s objective can be met. 

The Council’s stated objective is to acquire the system at a price that, when added to other costs to operate and maintain the system, would fall within a rate structure equal to or less than what SPU would forecast over a reasonable period of time. 

Information on the acquisition is on the City's website.

The two meetings are identical information - just two different opportunities for citizens to attend. Thursday, June 14 or Tuesday, June 19, 7 pm, Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Avenue N.


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World Cafe discussion about LGBT issues in schools June 12

Saturday, June 2, 2012




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Edmonds Center for the Arts announces its 2012-2013 season


Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Avenue North, Edmonds, WA 98020 announces its 2012-2013 season

Edmonds Center for the Arts continues its tradition of presenting world-class entertainment right around the corner, and kicks off its sixth performance season October 5, 2012 with jazz and R/B vocal sensation Dianne Reeves. The season continues through May 2013. Individual tickets and season subscriptions are available by calling the ECA box office at 425-275-9595. Ticket prices vary by show and are posted

“We are providing a unique experience for our region by bringing artists to our stage in an accessible and intimate environment, “ says executive director Joe McIalwain. “Edmonds and Edmonds Center for the Arts have a lot to offer our patrons and our artists that makes every performance here memorable.”

2012-2013

Following Dianne Reeves’ performance, the ECA schedule looks like this:
October 13, 2012 –John McCutcheon, folk singer and multi-talented instrumentalist playing hammered dulcimer, guitar, banjo, autoharp and fiddle.
October 19, 2012 – Natalie MacMaster, Cape Breton Nova Scotia fiddler and stepdancer
October 27, 2012 – The Del McCoury Band, legendary bluegrass musician and master of guitar and banjo
November 14, 2012 - Seattle International Comedy Competition, Regional touring comedy festival featuring nationally recognized comedians
November 24, 2012 - Sing-A-Long “Sound of Music” Interactive movie event featuring the classic film “The Sound of Music”, fun for the whole family in advance of the downtown Edmonds tree lighting ceremony.
November 29, 2012 – The Irish Rovers, Canadian Irish folk group, celebrating the holidays with traditional holiday and Irish folk music
December 19, 2012 – Moscow Boys Choir, Christmas Around the World celebration, featuring holiday favorites.
January 17, 2013 – Cirque Ziva, fast-paced new show from the producers of Golden Dragon Acrobats, with all the traditional athletic feats of acrobatics.
January 26, 2013 – Portland Cello Project with Zoe Keating, unique classical/contemporary cello performers
February 6, 2013 - International Guitar Night, musical event featuring four acoustic guitarists and their special musical styles
February 9, 2013 – Ed Asner as FDR, powerful one-man play starring actor Ed Asner as the iconic president Franklin Delano Roosevelt
February 16, 2013 - Pilobolus, innovative and imaginative contemporary dance company
February 22, 2013 - Michael Kaeshammer, Canadian vocalist/composer/arranger/pianist, specializing in boogie-woogie, blues, jazz and pop
March 9, 2013 – Blind Boys of Alabama, legendary gospel vocal group
March 13, 2013 – Ladysmith Black Mambazo, South African male vocal group blending intricate native rhythms with traditional American gospel music
March 23, 2013 – Cocktails with Larry Miller, character actor and comedian, recognizable from over 100 films and television shows including Pretty Woman and Seinfeld
April 5, 2013 – Nanci Griffith, award-winning “folkabilly” singer and songwriter
April 11, 2013 – StepCrew, Celtic inspired celebration featuring six charismatic dancers and a five piece Celtic band, all performers from groups like The Chieftains and Cherish the Ladies.
April 19, 2013 – OnEnsemble, the ancient art of Japanese Taiko combined with elements of hip- hop, rock and electronic.
May 4, 2013 – Nathan Aweau and Amy Hanaiali’I talented Hawaiian performers combining Nathan’s bass guitar stylings with Amy’s classical music training and traditional Hawaiian music.
May 17, 2013 – Ann Hampton Callaway presents The Streisand Songbook, Broadway star and musical composer Ann celebrates timeless classics from Barbra Streisand’s five decades of music.

For more detailed performer information see website. All performances begin at 7:30PM unless otherwise noted.




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Aike Mizumoro-Canfield of Shorecrest third in State 3A javelin


Shorecrest student Akio Mizumoro-Canfield placed third in the Staate 3A javelin throw May 25 with a mark of 130-5.


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Highland Terrace and Syre students release salmon into Boeing Creek


Ed Barnes and Syre students prepare to release salmon into Boeing Creek.

By Frank Kleyn
with Contributions from Heidi Alexander

On Tuesday, May 29th, Shoreline Firefighter Ed Barnes and 60 Highland Terrace fifth-graders hiked down to Boeing Creek to release this year’s school-raised salmon fry.  Ed led Syre students to release their salmon on May 22nd.  

Ed Barnes and Highland Terrace students prepare to release salmon
into Boeing Creek. (photo by Lisa Hirohata)

Since 1995, Ed has volunteered countless hours of time helping Highland Terrace and Syre students hatch and release salmon into Boeing Creek.  Ed has taught hundreds of students the salmon lifecycle and the importance of preserving our local ecosystem.  Students and staff at both schools are deeply appreciative of the time and teaching Ed has dedicated to this yearly project.

Two salmon fry ready to be released into Boeing Creek.
 (photo by Lisa Hirohata)

In January, Syre and Highland Terrace each receive one hundred fertilized salmon eggs from the Issaquah fish hatchery. With Ed's guidance, students lower the eggs by hand into their school aquarium's gravel. Over the months it is the responsibility of the students to feed and observe the salmon. Ed visits each school once a week to check up, clean the tanks, and teach students. 

Highland Terrace students releasing salmon
 into Boeing Creek. (photo by Lisa Hirohata)
In May, each school releases the salmon fry along with an additional 1000 salmon fry from the Laebugten Hatchery in Edmonds. The fry are released into Boeing Creek southwest of the retention pond, at 6th Ave NW and 175th NW. In 2001, 89 returning coho salmon were counted at Boeing Creek.

 Syre students watch as their salmon fry swim in Boeing Creek.

Thanks to the Shoreline Schools Foundation, Highland Terrace fifth graders also had an in-depth look at salmon with environmental educator Julie Tubbs Luthy. Students donned costumes to act out the life cycle of salmon, and faced the obstacles of predators, dam turbines, fisherman and waterfalls.  

Ed Barnes and Highland Terrace students celebrate
releasing salmon into Boeing Creek. (photo by Lisa Hirohata)
In a mock city council meeting, students made presentations and debated a proposal to build a dam.  Lastly, through a predator-prey game they learned how toxins accumulate in salmon and people who eat them. Julie’s unit taught students about our fragile local ecosystem, the link between salmon and people, and how each of us can help preserve our natural environment.



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Lake Forest Park Farmer’s Market assistance for Seniors

Friday, June 1, 2012


There are two ways for Seniors to receive financial assistance to be able to shop at the Lake Forest Park Farmer’s Market. Two programs are available for those who qualify:

The Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program through King County. This program provides low-income seniors with $40 vouchers to shop at the market. Call Senior Information & Assistance 206-448-3110 and apply by June 4th 2012

The Market Bucks Program at the Lake Forest Park Farmer’s Market. This program provides $2 coupons that are used to buy food directly from the farmers at the market. Email for more information.



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Experience the Middle East and North Africa through cultural events at the Shoreline Arts Festival




To sponsor, donate, or volunteer, email or call Lee Mozena 206-368-9608.


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Hopelink’s End Summer Hunger Campaign to be featured as Groupon Grassroots cause



Following a successful campaign last summer, Hopelink is again teaming up with Groupon Grassroots – the philanthropic arm of Groupon – to raise funds for End Summer Hunger and help feed local kids on summer break.

Hopelink’s End Summer Hunger program will be the featured Seattle-area campaign from June 4-10, enabling Groupon subscribers to make a one-time, one-click $11 donation to support the campaign. Each $11 contribution will pay for a week’s worth of food for two children during the summer months, when the schools’ free and reduced-fee meal programs are on hiatus.

End Summer Hunger is Hopelink’s annual grassroots campaign that brings together local businesses, organizations, schools and individuals to take on the gap in regular nutritious daytime meals for kids on summer break, while also addressing increasing demand at Hopelink’s five emergency service centers. The proceeds from End Summer Hunger stock the agency’s food banks for the high-demand summer months.
Every dollar raised though the Groupon Grassroots campaign will go directly to Hopelink. In addition, BECU will match the first $1,000 in donations dollar-for-dollar.

Bank of America is the presenting sponsor for End Summer Hunger 2012. In addition to Signature Sponsor First Tech Credit Union, additional sponsors are Labor Ready, United Healthcare, Central Market, and Bookey Consulting.

Contribute to the campaign beginning at midnight on Sunday.


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Jacob's Well work party Saturday June 2, 10am


SPIRIT 105.3 and Vision House are sponsoring a work party at the Jacob's Well housing site in Shoreline on Saturday, June 2 at 10 am.

Volunteers with various skill sets are needed to help put the finishing touches on the newest location to support homeless mothers and children. This new development will house 20 units for those in need in our local community. Enjoy a complimentary BBQ from Campbell Nelson and hear stories of hope and inspiration.

To participate in this event, contact Kristina 425-228-6356 to find out how you might be able to get more involved with the mission at Vision House. If you are reading this on Friday evening, there should still be time to register on the Spirit 105.3 website or the Vision House website. On Saturday morning use the email or phone option first, then register.

Family members 12 years or older may participate on the construction site. Vision House has been providing support for homeless women and children since 1990.

SPIRIT 105.3
CRISTA Broadcasting owns and operates radio stations and digital media platforms.  Our programming focus is to offer the message of hope and encouragement to radio listeners through music and teaching programs.  CRISTA Broadcasting radio stations include KCMS SPIRIT 105.3 and AM 630 KCIS in Seattle, KWPZ PRAISE 106.5 in Bellingham, and KFMK SPIRIT 105.9 in Austin.


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Ridgecrest student blitzes the competition at national chess champtionship

Kyle with his chess coach, Emil Anka,
and the trophies Kyle won at Nationals.
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

Kyle Haining, who attends Ridgecrest Elementary School, participated in the 2012 National Elementary (K-6) Chess Championships with more than 2,200 students from around the country in Nashville, TN, earlier this month.  

In the main tournament Kyle played in the K-6 Championship section with 189 other students and came in fourteenth place.  

In the National K-6 Blitz Championship tournament Kyle competed with 192 other students and came in first place. (Blitz is a form of speed chess wherein each player gets 5 minutes to make all of his or her moves.)  

In the National Bughouse Championship tournament Kyle and his partner Noah Fields, from Tacoma, competed with 37 other teams and won first place.  (Bughouse is a chess variant played by teams of two.  Pieces captured from one’s opponent are given to one’s partner, who may then play the captured piece on his or her board.)  



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Neighborhood Garage Sale Day Saturday June 2


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Shorewood High School students to attempt umbrella mosaic world record June 1


Help make an elephant out of umbrellas
Photo from Creative Commons


The Public is invited to help - bring $5 and an umbrella to the Shoreline Center - stadium at 4:30pm Friday and you can be part of history!

A group of Shorewood High School students is trying to break a world record and need the public's help in doing so.

The Schools for Kenya club at Shorewood is "paying it forward" to show its appreciation for the new Shorecrest and Shorewood high schools that are being built in Shoreline by building a school for children in rural Kenya through the organization Free the Children. http://www.freethechildren.com/

The students have been given permission by Guinness Book of World Records to attempt to break the record for the largest "umbrella mosaic."


They plan to form the shape of an African elephant with umbrellas raised at the same time and held for 10 minutes. To break the record, they need to fill that elephant body with about 2,400 umbrella-carrying participants.

The record attempt will be held at Shoreline Stadium at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 1, and the public is invited. Donations will be accepted, the students have already raised more than $6,000 toward their goal of $8,500.

Driving Directions to Shoreline Stadium:
  • South on I-5; exit west at 205th (#177)
  • Turn right onto 205th; turn left onto 5th Ave NE; turn right onto 185th Street
  • Stadium parking lot on your right.
  • North on I-5; exit west at 175th (#176)
  • Turn right onto 175th; turn left onto 5th Ave NE; turn left onto 185th Street
  • Stadium parking lot on your right



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Richmond Beach News wins Gold Level at national awards


Neighborhoods, USA (NUSA), a national non-profit organization committed to building and strengthening neighborhood organizations, has announced the recipients of its 2012 Neighborhood awards. These awards were presented during NUSA’s annual conference held in Indianapolis on May 23 through May 26, 2012.

For the second year in a row, Richmond Beach Community Association received a Gold Level Award for excellence in the Neighborhood Newsletter category. This monthly newspaper is produced entirely by volunteers, and funded by advertising revenue.

Editor Marge Mueller commented, “With a little trepidation the April edition of the newspaper, which included three upside-down pages of silly April Fool articles, was submitted. Evidently the judges appreciated our sense of humor.”




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Party at the Pool - Monday, June 4


Happy 41st Birthday to the Shoreline Pool
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline

On Monday, June 4, the City of Shoreline’s Shoreline Pool is celebrating its 41st birthday.  As part of the celebration and staff gratitude for patrons' support over the years, Shoreline residents are invited to come to the pool on June 4 and enjoy free admission to the Lap/Family and Recreation Swims for the day.

Staff also encourages adult patrons to try out one of the Water Exercise classes on that day.  

Birthday cake will be served.

For a complete list of programs, lessons and events at Shoreline Pool check here or call 206 801-2650.

The pool is located at 19030 1st Avenue NE, Shoreline, WA 98155, 206-801-2650.




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Shoreline’s unemployment rate shows signs of rebounding economy


On Wednesday, May 30, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released preliminary data that shows the economy continues to strengthen. The national unemployment rate was 7.7% (not seasonally adjusted), down from 8.7% a year ago.

The Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue unemployment level dipped to 6.9%, and the unemployment level in Shoreline was just 6.1%, the lowest level here since 2008. Shoreline’s 6.1% rate is significantly lower than its 2011 level of 8.3% and its 2010 level of 9.2%.

City of Shoreline Economic Development Manager Dan Eernissee commented, “The great recession of the past several years has been a financial struggle for many Shoreline families. We haven't fully recovered, and many people are still struggling, but it is great to see the unemployment rate drop as more and more people in our community find jobs. The City Council remains committed to supporting economic development so that businesses can keep hiring and people can find jobs to support their families.”

During this year’s goal setting process, the City Council made strengthening Shoreline’s economic base its primary goal.  Besides attracting new investors and businesses, the Council is committed to supporting local businesses by partnering with Shoreline Community College to offer weekly business development workshops.  Learn more about Shoreline’s Economic Development Program,


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Family fun in Lake Forest Park on Sunday June 3

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Letter to the Editor: Kudos for the Densmore Pathway

To the Editor:

Great in depth reporting on the Densmore Pathway project- thank you! As a tried and true reader of paper newspapers, I now see one advantage of online news. It allows many more photos to lead a reader through the story. While I still mourn the passing of the Enterprise as a weekly gift on my driveway, I very much appreciate the SAN as a window into my community. And of course kudos to the persitent and hard-working Densmore Pathway. creators!

Anne Guthrie
Shoreline


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Round Robin at Shoreline Chamber of Commerce luncheon June 13


Membership Luncheon, Wed., June 13, at 11:45 , Shoreline Conference Center,  RSVP,  $20

Join us for a "Round Robin" Luncheon. Come prepared with your best 60 second statement that conveys the essence of what you or your business has to offer. 

What is a "Round Robin?" The opportunity for each participant to tell the individuals they are seated with about their business. Then everyone gets up and changes tables so there is the opportunity to speak to a new group of people. There will be multiple rounds to maximize the networking opportunity. Be sure to bring plenty of business cards to pass around and expect this to be a light hearted event.  After the luncheon be sure to make notes on the business cards you collect and follow up with each person you connected with.

RSVP is required by Tuesday, June 12  for members and visitors so we can order lunches.  To reserve your spot please send an email to the Chamber and Sharon will confirm your reservation, or register on-line.



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