Metro route 348 service change in Richmond Beach

Saturday, June 9, 2012

Route 348 deleted routing and bus stop in Richmond Beach
Graphic courtesy Metro Transit


Starting Sunday, June 10, 2012, route 348, which runs to/from Richmond Beach and Northgate Transit Center via North City, will be revised to operate in both directions on NW 196th St between 20th Ave NW and 24th Ave NW in Richmond Beach. 

It will no longer operate on 20th Ave NW, 21st Pl NW, 23rd Pl NW or 24th Ave NW.


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The Shoreline Dollars For Scholars awards 11 scholarships


Laura Humes receives her award from Jeff King (left) and Doug Palmer (right)
Photo courtesy Shoreline Chamber of Commerce


The Shoreline Dollars For Scholars program, the scholarship arm of the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce, awarded 11 scholarships on Wednesday, June 6, to local Shoreline students in the Quiet Dining Room of the PUB on the Shoreline Community College campus.

Dollars For Scholars President, Doug Palmer, who is the Secretary of the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce and the Director of Athletics and Recreation/Wellness at the college presided over the event, which was attended by the students and their family and friends, plus Washington State Representative, Cindy Ryu who is a member of the DFS and Chamber Boards, Shoreline School Board members, Debi Ehrlichman and David Wilson, Shoreline City Council member and Deputy Mayor, Chris Eggen and School District Superintendent Sue Walker and Deputy Superintendent Marcia Harris.















The award winners for 2012 represented Shorecrest, Shorewood and Shoreline Christian High Schools. The winners were:

 Name      High School:

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

Reception highlights included a congratulations from Sue Walker, District Superintendent, to all of the students, a short information segment presented by Samira Pardanani, Assistant Director of International Education at SCC, on the importance of international education in the world today. Rezina Habtemariam, a former Shorewood High School student as well as an SCC and Seattle University student, spoke on her direct experiences as an international student studying at several schools in different countries.

Wendy DiPeso, a Chamber board member read each student’s academic and extra-curricular accomplishments and the colleges the award winners planned on attending. DFS Vice-President and Past President of the Chamber, Jeff King and Doug Palmer presented each student with a certificate of accomplishment.

The Dollars For Scholars program has given out over 150 scholarships to local Shoreline students in the past 8 years.

Additional pictures from the event can be found on the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce Facebook Page. Click on the following link to see over 100 pictures from the reception: DFS 2012 Reception .

Dollars For Scholars President, Doug Palmer, remarked "Congratulations to all winners and good luck next year at the college of your choice."



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Shoreline, Kenmore get funding for roadway safety

Shoreline and Kenmore are among forty Washington cities that will receive a share of $50 million in federal safety funds to construct 75 street improvement projects. According to WSDOT, “these projects will reduce intersection-related collisions on city streets and on state highways that serve as city arterials.”

The City of Shoreline was awarded $2,178,589 towards access management for Aurora Avenue North (State Route 99) from N. 192nd St. to N. 205th St. and $350,000 "to re-time traffic signals and install audible pedestrian push buttons and countdown pedestrian signal displays city-wide."

The City of Kenmore received $250,000 to “improve the visibility of traffic signals, improve traffic signal timing and change traffic signal phasing, rechannelize and restrict parking, install school zone flashing beacons, and install countdown pedestrian signal displays and audible pedestrian push buttons.

Neighboring cities getting awards included Edmonds, Lynnwood, and Bothell.

Construction for some projects will begin this summer with most projects being completed during the next three years, by fall 2015. For more information on these projects, visit WSDOT’s City Safety Program.



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Watch Little League Majors teams Saturday

Friday, June 8, 2012

2011 Richmond Majors Team

Join Richmond Little League Majors teams as they battle for the Jones Orthodontics trophy on Saturday June 9. 

The Mariners are playing the Dodgers at 4pm on Upper Shoreview Park field. Come early to watch more games between Minor level teams starting at 9 am and noon. 

Says John Lynch, Richmond Little League President, "It is a great day to play baseball!"


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Field observation and testing begin for Lynnwood Link


Project update from Sound Transit

Over the next several months residents may notice project staff conducting field observation and testing in neighborhoods along the I-5 corridor between Northgate and Lynnwood for the Lynnwood Link Extenion project. 

All work will be completed during normal business hours within the public right-of-way and access to private property will not be necessary. Vehicular access will be maintained at all times and traffic disruption is not anticipated.

Field activities during this period include traffic observation and counts, natural resource and land use study, and area photography. This work is being completed as the project prepares for the environmental review phase of the project and Draft Environmental Impact Statement to be published in mid-2013.

Residents with questions about field observation and testing or the project are encouraged to call Sound Transit and avoid approaching field staff with inquiries as they complete their work.

For more information about testing or the project contact Roger Iwata, Community Outreach Corridor Lead, 206-689-4904.



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Shoreline Shorts - Friday, Saturday



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SUV crashes into propane tank at 76 Station

SUV crashes into propane tank
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Shoreline Fire responds to the 76 Gas Station at N 205th and Aurora, where an SUV crashed into the station's above-ground propane tank.

No fire or explosion and the Fire department quickly had the situation under control.


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Swirl Frozen Yogurt grand opening in Lake Forest Park Saturday

Swirl Frozen Yogurt opens for business with a ribbon-cutting and celebration on Saturday, June 9, at noon on the upper level of the Lake Forest Park Towne Centre.

Here at Swirl Frozen Yogurt, our Mission is to provide the highest quality self-serve frozen yogurt and yogurt toppings. With 15 different frozen yogurt flavors to choose from the combinations are endless! Whether you?re a kid or just a kid at heart, you?ll enjoy our fun, upbeat environment!
They will be giving away free 5 oz yogurts from noon to 4pm on Saturday, June 9, in honor of their grand opening.

17171 Bothell Way NE at Ballinger Way
Lake Forest Park 98155



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Shoreline, Edmonds residents selected to go to the 2012 Democratic Convention

Thursday, June 7, 2012


 Heather Fralick and Alec Stephens were elected to serve as
Democratic candidates for elector at the
2012 Washington State Democratic Convention.
Photo by: Carin Chase


Heather Fralick selected as a Democratic Candidate for the Electoral College

On Saturday, June 2, the Washington State Democrats elected Shoreline resident Heather Fralick as a candidate for the Electoral College and five Shoreline or Edmonds residents to attend the 2012 Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina in September.

Ms. Fralick is a Senior Associate Faculty at Cascadia Community College where she teaches Law and Political Science classes. “

This is a dream come true,” said Fralick. “I am thrilled and extremely grateful that the Washington State Democratic delegation entrusted me with this very important role. Being an Elector is a once in a lifetime opportunity to play a key part in the presidential electoral process. I look forward to casting a vote for President Obama.”

Fralick received a majority of the votes of the Delegates at the State Democratic Convention held in Seattle.

The Electoral College consists of 538 voters from across the nation who will cast votes for President on December 17, 2012 based on each State’s popular vote. Washington State receives 12 votes in the Electoral College, based on the number of members in the State’s Congressional Delegation.

Carin Chase of Edmonds
poses with photo of President Obama
Photo courtesy Carin Chase

The State Democratic Party also elected Winona Hauge (Shoreline) and Mario Brown (Edmonds) as delegates to the 2012 Democratic National Convention.  The Party elected Carin Chase (Edmonds) and Shoreline City Councilmember Christopher Roberts as alternates to the Convention and State Representative Cindy Ryu as a member of the Convention Rules Committee.    

“I am humbled to be elected to represent the 7th Congressional District as an official National Delegate for President Obama. I am committed to working as Co-chair with the Washington State Democratic African American Caucus for the expressed purposes of ensuring that President Barack Obama is re-elected to a second term as President of the United States of America,” said Hauge. 

Hauge is a Commissioner of African America Affairs for the State of Washington, and member of the Governor Gregoire's Interagency Council. Hauge holds a Master’s Degree from the University of Washington and is a resident of Innis Arden.

Winona Hauge and Mario Brown
pose with figure of President Obama
Photo by Carin Chase
Mr. Brown started doorbelling at 10 years old for Michael Dukakis in California and previously served as the chairman of the Kitsap County Young Democrats. "Having worked for the party for a quarter of a century, I am so excited to be a national delegate," said Brown. Brown is a graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Ms. Chase is the Chair of the 32nd District Democrats since 2008. “I am thrilled to participate in the confirmation of Barack Obama for reelection of Presidency of the United States.” Chase is a lifelong Democrat, union member, and small business owner.

“I am thankful to be selected by my fellow Democrats to attend the National Convention,” said Councilmember Roberts. He is also the Chair of the State Democrats Native American Caucus and a member of UAW 4121.

Representative Ryu was recommended by the Obama campaign to serve on the National Convention Rules Committee and elected by the rest of the State’s delegation to the National Convention. “I am truly honored,” stated Ryu. “I look forward to helping our Convention in Charlotte be a roaring success.” Representative Ryu is the Chair of the State Democrats Asian American and Pacific Islander Caucus.



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King County tests disaster response with regional earthquake exercise

King County joined with federal, state, and local agencies this week to test its capacity to respond to and recover from a major earthquake. 

The exercise, dubbed “Evergreen Quake 2012,” gave participants a chance to assess their disaster response plans and emergency communication strategies. Six counties, including King County, participated in the drill, along with the state of Washington, more than 20 cities, several tribal nations, and numerous private sector partners. The exercise also included an international component as representatives from the Canadian province of British Columbia took part in the exercise.

“Exercises like this, where we simulate pushing our emergency systems to their limits, keep us ready to respond to a real, crippling quake – the kind for which we know we’re long overdue in this region,” said King County Executive Dow Constantine, who would oversee the County’s response in the event of disaster.

The role of the King County Office of Emergency Management is to coordinate and support the regional disaster response.

While public and private sector entities drill their emergency plans, it is also important for residents to make sure they are personally prepared to survive a disaster. 

Emergency management personnel throughout the region urge citizens to take emergency planning seriously and prepare their households to be self-sufficient for a minimum of three days for minor inconveniences, and for several weeks following a catastrophic event. 


This week’s exercise was just the first of a three-part series this summer. Next week, the region will conduct Part 2 of Evergreen Quake 2012 during a logistics exercise to validate the combined local, state, and federal capacity to manage relief supplies after a major disaster. The series concludes in August with a recovery exercise. That event will evaluate short-term recovery issues, including temporary housing, debris removal, individual and family assistance and return of business; as well as address long-term issues, such as community restoration, economic revitalization, and reconstruction of critical infrastructure.

The Evergreen Quake Exercise Series is funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for exercise design; the National Emergency Managers Association (NEMA) for exercise support; and many in-kind contributions by participating local, tribal, state, and federal agencies.





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Bartell's Community Food Drive continues through this Sunday

Help replenish the food banks
to feed local families

Helping out-of-school children and families in need this summer

"Bartell Drugs' Community Food Drive" continues through this Sunday (June 10) with all Bartells' stores in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties accepting non-perishable food donations.

In association with Food Lifeline, the two-week drive by Bartell Drugs focuses on replenishing local food banks in the summer months when families that normally depend on free or reduced-price school meals may struggle to provide healthy meals at home.

Some "kid-friendly" food item suggestions include tuna, instant oatmeal, macaroni and cheese, peanut butter, cheese crackers, applesauce and canned fruit.

Since 2009, Bartell Drugs' leadership role in summer food drives has generated over 60,000 pounds of food for local food banks.

With the support of our customers, we hope to fill a very important need in the communities we serve," said Bartell's Chairman & CEO George D. Bartell.

Seattle-based Bartell Drugs owns and operates 58 stores throughout King, Pierce and Snohomish counties. Family-owned since 1890, it is the oldest family-owned drugstore chain in the United States.



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Free health screenings from Swedish/Edmonds


Register for free health screenings Tuesday, June 12, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Swedish/Edmonds hospital (formerly Stevens Hospital). 21601 76th Ave W. Edmonds, WA 98062, just west of Highway 99.

The first 150 people who register will receive each of the screenings listed below at no charge.

  • Cholesterol (fasting not required)
  • Lipids (fasting not required)
  • Body Composition
  • Blood Pressure

Even if you are not interested in the screenings, you are still welcome to come hear the free health talks with no registration required.




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Op-Ed: Concerned for Our Youth

By Beratta Gomillion, Executive Director of the Center for Human Services, headquartered in Shoreline.


Something is different in Shoreline that is cause for great alarm.  

From where I sit, as Executive Director of Shoreline’s primary mental health and substance abuse treatment agency, Center for Human Services, there has been a significant spike in the amount of youth violence against self or others.  

Are we living in an environment where violence is becoming a norm?  Surely it got our attention in May when the 17-year- old former Shorewood High School student committed suicide by jumping from the 145th Street overpass in Shoreline onto 1-5. Within days of this incident, another 17-year-old girl was fatally shot and an 18-year-old boy (both students in Shoreline) was critically wounded when someone opened fire on their car near an apartment complex in Shoreline.  Less well known is the fact that at least 4 Shoreline youth (some as young as middle school age) have attempted suicide in the last two months as well.  Plus, we are aware of numerous accounts of serious bullying by and toward Shoreline youth.

While I don’t have an answer as to what will stop all this violence, I do have some suggestions to share with the adults and parents of youth:

  • Listen and talk to youth.  Youth need to know that there are caring and safe adults in their community.  They need to know that their parents and other community members will protect them. Reassure them that you will listen and not judge.  Parents can tell their children they love them and that together you can get through any problem or situation.
  • Keep youth active.  All youth, whether their families can afford it or not, should have access to extracurricular activities and afterschool activities.  Encourage youth to join a sports team, play in a band, go to the Y regularly (and the Y does offer scholarships), do community service, have a summer project, etc.  Keep them busy in healthy and supportive ways.
  • Rid your home of all firearms, pills, knives and rope (or secure them so only adults have access). The risk of teen suicide increases when there is easy access to these weapons.
  • Limit or eliminate the youth’s violence exposure.  This includes restricting which video games, movies, television shows, etc., to which your child has access.  Research has directly linked youth aggression to exposure to violence.  When someone has seen violence used repeatedly and callously, he/she is more at risk of responding impulsively with violence in a real-world situation; they are conditioned to the violence.  In becoming desensitized to violence, these youth are more likely to lack empathy towards victims, and a lack of empathy is a key characteristic of many violent offenders and those who suffer from other patterns of delinquency.  Remember that it is the duty of parents to decide what types of content are appropriate and inappropriate for their children.
  • Think about your teen's behavior patterns. Compare his/her irritability, eating habits, sleep habits, appearance, workload and personality over the course of the year. A drastic change in any one of these behaviors is cause for concern.
  • Seek professional help if needed.  Don’t let pride get in the way of getting counseling for your child.  For further information, call the Center for Human Services (CHS) in Shoreline at 206-362-7282.



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For the Birds: Killdeer love lawns - and Cromwell Park

Killdeer baby, Olympia
Photo by Keith Brady
By Christine Southwick

Killdeer can be found running and searching for insects and other delicacies along water edges, on lawns, gravelly driveways and parking lots, and even golf courses. This mostly land-based shorebird prefers earthworms, snails, and aquatic insect larvae, but will eat large insects, grasshoppers, beetles, even small frogs and dead minnows and crawfish. Being an opportunistic eater it can thrive in places other birds ignore.

Killdeer
Photo by Glenn Hansen
Killdeer got their name from their loud call that sounds like “Killdeerr”. They call early and into the night, and even on the wing. You will usually hear a Killdeer before you see it. Their coloring blends with many backgrounds (except the lawns) making it hard to notice. It usually runs in bursts, then stops to search for its next meal, sort of like a robin. It is most easily identified by its round head, shorebird-length legs, double chest bands, and by their loud distinct call.

Killdeer will nest in almost any open, fairly flat area with vegetation one inch or lower, and that has sufficient water and food nearby. The male make several scrapes, not-built nests, on the ground, and the female selects the one she’ll use for her four to six eggs. The other nest scrapes may help confuse predators, and from time to time the parents add twigs and rocks to the scrapes.

The "broken wing" trick
Photo by Doug Parrott
Like all plovers, the babies are precocial—meaning that they are born with full feathers, and as soon as the feathers dry from hatching, the babies start running around. The babies are tiny, only have one neck ring and hide under their parents for protection. The watchful parents protect their young by loudly faking a broken wing and leading any predator astray.

Killdeer mother and chick
Photo by John Tubbs
In Shoreline, check out Cromwell Park, with its wetlands created to slow and clean rain runoff flowing into the north branch of Thornton Creek. Now that the native plants are filling in, both Killdeer and Red-winged Blackbirds are raising their young within viewing range of observant people.

Another place you can usually find a Killdeer or two is at Thornton Place near Northgate, where the Northgate branch of Thornton Creek is day-lighted.

The nest by the side of the road
Photo by Leah Serna
Listen for loud “Kill-deerr, Kill-deerr” starting about April when they have returned from wintering in South America. Then look on the ground for a bird about the size of a long-legged robin, running, stopping, then running again. You will find your noisy Killdeer.



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 is sharing her expertise with us about the birds in our backyards.

For previous For the Birds columns, click on the link under the Features section on the main webpage.


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Trinity Presbyterian Summer Kids' Camp


Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1315 N 160th St in Shoreline 98133 is holding a free Summer Kids’ Camp for 3 Year Olds through Entering 6th Graders June 26-29th, 2012 from 6:30-8:30 pm. 

You are invited to join us in games, crafts, Bible stories, Snacks, Singing, and Friends.  
Come meet some neighbors!

To register, download a registration form and return it to Church office by June 18.

For more information contact Rebecca or Kay at 206-363-3500.


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YMCA Summer Camp helps youth learn, get outdoors and develop leadership skills


Y Camp Counselor with campers
Photo courtesy YMCA


From now to the end of August, the Dale Turner Family YMCA is encouraging parents to help keep their kids physically active and mentally engaged by signing them up for one of the Y’s day and overnight camps. Summer is a critical out-of-school time when children and teens can benefit from enriched learning, new experiences and making new friendships. The Y’s camp offers all of this and more. 

“While summer should be a time of exploration, youth are sometimes less involved in activities that stimulate their mind and body,” says Chris Robinson, Youth Recreation Program Director, Outdoor Day Camp. “When at day camp, kids have the opportunity to get outdoors and learn about nature, take on new responsibilities, gain independence, and develop essential social skills and new relationships. As a result, they become more confident, open to trying new things and grow as individuals and as part of a group.”

The Dale Turner Family YMCA Summer Camps provide exciting and educational camp programming for children and teens, and their parents, including: Day and overnight, enrichment, specialty, sports and more for preschoolers through high-schoolers. And, to ensure that all youth have the chance to experience camp, the Dale Turner Family YMCA offers financial assistance to those in need.

A leading nonprofit committed to nurturing the potential of youth, the Y has been a leader in providing summer camp for more than 125 years. The Dale Turner Family YMCA continues to give youth an enriching, safe experience with caring staff and volunteers who model positive values that help build their kids’ character. According to Y camping experts, there are five reasons why children and teens should attend summer camp:   

  1. ADVENTURE: Summer camp is all about a wide variety of fun adventures and new experiences, and especially exploring the outdoors. YMCA camps have a new adventure for every child and teen. Visit webpage for details.
  2.  HEALTHY FUN: Day and resident camps offer fun, stimulating activities that engage the body and mind, and also help children and teens learn the importance of nutrition to help improve their eating habits. 
  3. PERSONAL GROWTH: While being away from the routine back home, youth have a chance to learn new skills, and develop confidence and independence by taking on new responsibilities and challenges.
  4. NEW FRIENDSHIPS: Amidst the fun of camp games, songs, swimming, canoeing and talent shows, campers meet new friends. 
  5. MEMORIES: Summer camp is an unforgettable experience that will give each camper memories (and campfire stories) that will last a lifetime. Youth return to school with plenty of camp stories to share!

For more information about the Dale Turner Family YMCA Summer Camps, see webpage or contact Member Services at 206-363-0446.

About the Y
The Y is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 21 million men, women and children – regardless of age, income or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation’s health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change.


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Baby Bear is at PAWS

Wednesday, June 6, 2012


PAWS Wildlife Center is currently hosting this American Black Bear Cub.
Photo courtesy PAWS

By Kevin Mack, Naturalist, PAWS Wildlife Center

For more than two-and-a-half decades PAWS Wildlife Center has been rehabilitating sick, injured and orphaned American Black Bear cubs. An orphaned female cub received on May 19 is the 78th bear to come through the doors. 

The cub, known as patient number 12-0790, was found along with a male sibling on the side of a highway near Corvallis, Oregon. Both cubs were starving and weak when they were rescued by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Unfortunately, the male cub did not survive. How the cubs became separated from their mother is unknown.

Weighing in at a little less than four pounds, Black Bear 12-0790 is among the smallest that PAWS has received. At this size she is tiny enough to be scruffed like a puppy, but she is not entirely defenseless. As seen in the photo, the young bear already has an impressive set of claws. Although young cubs will try to defend themselves by swatting and scratching when cornered, the main purpose of these claws is to enable the bear to make a quick escape up the trunk of a tree.


Patient #12-0790
Photo courtesy PAWS

As of this writing, Black Bear 12-0790 has been in care for nearly three weeks. She’s gaining weight and getting stronger every day. If all goes well, she will return to the wild in Oregon sometime next spring.

Each year PAWS cares for more than 5,000 animals from 154 different species. From kittens to cougars, from canines to black bears, PAWS has done this work for 44 years. PAWS contracts with both Shoreline and Lake Forest Park to provide shelter services for stray and relinquished household pets. If you are having a wildlife problem, and need help to determine the best course of action, contact PAWS Wildlife Center at 425-412-4040, and experienced staff members help you find an effective and humane approach to your problem.



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Shorewood student club meets fundraising goal to build a school in Kenya

With umbrellas made to look like jellyfish, Karla Johnson, left,
and Cynthia Knox dance their way onto Shoreline Stadium's field
Photo by Alan Berner / The Seattle Times


They didn't break the Guiness record, but they met their fundraising goal, so Shorewood students in the Schools for Kenya Club couldn't be happier.

Club member Majesta Spady said, "Now we will be able to donate a total of $9800, well over our target of $8500."

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.

The students had raised $6000 toward their goal of $8500 and decided to make their final fund-raiser a big one. With the approval of the Guiness organization, the students attempted to break the record for the most number of people holding up umbrellas to form a mosaic elephant.

They didn't break the record, but 700 people with umbrellas showed up at the Shoreline Stadium on Friday, June 1, each donating $5 for the school fund.

"It was so much fun," said Cynthia Knox of Shoreline. "We already had our jellyfish umbrellas for the Fremont Solstice Parade, and figured that Umbrellephant was a good way to try them out."


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Shoreline City Council Meeting June 4, 2012


Notes from Shoreline City Council Meeting June 4, 2012
By Devon Vose Rickabaugh

Shoreline School Superintendent Sue Walker requested that the City Council continue to waive the school district’s annual surface water runoff fee of $180,000 in light of the six million dollars in lost school funding from the state legislature. She said that King County allows for public schools to apply for a waiver from the fee in exchange for documenting surface water activities and goals through an approved curriculum which would benefit students and the city.

Public Works Operations Manager Jesus Sanchez said the city had left the school district fee out of its code sixteen years ago and only realized this oversight with a recent state audit.  If the city wants to continue with the waiver it must write it into the code and decide on an acceptable surface water related curriculum as a trade off.

Councilmember Roberts asked. “Who is more deserving of this money, the school district or citizens dealing with flooding?” Sanchez said that now the $180,000 is not critical to their plans but in five years the money may needed for infrastructure replacement.

Several council members pointed out that people move to Shoreline because of the quality of  the schools. Councilmember Salomon said he was comfortable extending waiver indefinitely. Councilmember Eggen said he realized the schools are in a crisis and  “I would not support the imposition of fees in the near future.” Mayor McGlashan said that he thought the school district should “pay their fair share eventually. After three years fees could go down to fifty percent for two years.”

The discussion will continue on the July 9th city council meeting. 

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Shorecrest students receive awards at BioExpo


Shorecrest students in BioExpo
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools


Shorecrest High School students won several awards in the 12th annual Student BioExpo in Bellevue on May 24.

High school students from around the Puget Sound area entered projects at the Student BioExpo, the culminating event of an innovative yearlong science education outreach program. The Expo engages over 350 area high school students from 25 schools in real-world applications of new frontiers in biology and builds connections between students, teachers, and scientists.

Students develop projects with the assistance of a mentor scientist over the course of the school year in categories as diverse as art, music, drama, writing, and traditional scientific research. By applying their own talents to their projects, students are motivated to see the connection between science and their own lives and interests.

The students researched a molecular level biotechnological subject and represented it through a creative project. They were judged on their ability to communicate the science concepts in understandable, clear style through interviews, research papers, and their projects. The event is sponsored by the Northwest Association for Biomedical Research.

These students in Lisa Chen and David Svrcek's Shorecrest Honors Biology classes received awards:

Sophie Knudson, "Wrinkles of Memories: Alzheimer's Disease," first place, Multimedia. Watch her winning presentation on YouTube video

Willa Lerner, "Pharmacogenomics: Medicine For The Future," first place, Career and Industry.

Remy Dang: "HIV/AIDS: America and Kenya," second place, SeaVuria. The SEAVURIA project pairs students from Vuria, in rural Kenya with Seattle-area students and mentoring scientists. International teams of students develop collaborative global health research projects. More information

Zach Hartje, Celiac Disease, Inspirational Award for Multimedia.

Emily Strathy, "The Inconvenient Re-route," Inspirational Award for Creative Writing

Jane White, "Congenital Erythropoietic Porphyria," Honorable Mention for Art.



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Community Building Across Generations at the Briarcrest Neighborhood meeting

Tuesday, June 5, 2012


"Community Building Across Generations" is the topic of the Briarcrest Neighborhood Association's June 12 meeting.  

Judy Kinney of North East Seattle Together (NEST) and Jan Stewart of the SWEL TimeBank (Shoreline Woodway, Edmonds and Lake Forest Park) will describe these two new models for community building. Their presentations will be followed by a discussion of how to make Briarcrest a community where neighbors can age in place. 

The meeting will begin at 7 pm at Seattle Congregational Church, 15518 27th Ave NE. There are no stairs barring access to the fellowship hall at the rear of the church. 

Briarcrest is a mostly residential neighborhood in southeast Shoreline, bounded by NE 145th Street, Bothell Way, 15th Avenue NE, and NE 168th Street. It has about 2500 residents. Its business areas and bus routes are on its periphery, mostly along Bothell Way and 15th, leaving residents a long hike to necessary services.


Briarcrest is the light green-blue section


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Passing the Torch - benefit concert to support Blues education for youth


The Red Crane is part of Club Hollywood at 16716 Aurora Avenue North, Shoreline 98133



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Oh La La --Ciscoe Morris is coming to Lake Forest Park


Oh la la - it's Cisco Morris
in Lake Forest Park June 16

The Secret Gardens of Lake Forest Park Garden Tour and Plant Sale --June 16, 2012

Ciscoe will be broadcasting live from Town Center at Lake Forest Park on June 16, 2012 from 10 am to noon.   Ciscoe is a delightful Northwest character.  He serves up advice, gives quizzes and he will answer your questions from the live broadcast at Lake Forest Park Town Center. You are invited to join the audience. After the live show Ciscoe will show you how to plant a couple of donated pots, which you can own if you have the right raffle ticket.

Ciscoe is just part of the festivities planned as part of the 10th Annual Secret Gardens of Lake Forest Park Garden Tour and Plant Sale.  The garden tour will feature six amazing gardens.  Each garden highlights a different aspect of our local gardening scene—bird habitats, estate and cottage gardens, hidden treasures and surprises behind gates. 

In each garden there will be musicians playing and artists showing off their works.

The garden sale is an amazing place to browse for local native plants, special shrubs and even trees.  Local and regional vendors will bring their plants and turn the lower level of the shopping center into a garden market.

Tickets for the tour are $12 in advance and $15 on the day of the tour. Purchase tickets to the garden tour on line, at garden stores, and at Two Trading Tigers, Ace Town Center Hardware Store and Wildbirds Unlimited in the Lake Forest Park shopping center.



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The cranes come down from the Artiste Apartment building


The cranes come down from The Artiste Apartment building



One step closer to completion, the cranes are removed from the Artiste Apartments on Aurora at 201st, across from Aurora Village.  When complete, the complex will have 148 apartment homes.

The building is owned, built and managed by Weidner Apartment Homes, which also owns Forest Hills Apartments next to Top Foods on N 175th.



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City of Shoreline to participate in Evergreen Earthquake Exercise Tuesday

On Tuesday, June 5, 2012, the City of Shoreline will participate in a multi-county earthquake exercise that will involve city, county, state, tribal and federal agencies. 

The exercise is designed to examine mid-phase response plans and Emergency Operation Center (EOC) operations following multiple catastrophic earthquakes. 

Six counties, over 20 cities, several tribes, numerous private sector partners, as well as state and federal agencies will participate. The exercise will not affect normal City operations.

Shoreline is committed to being prepared in the event of an emergency. Participating in regional exercises like the Evergreen Earthquake Exercise are essential for staff training and preparedness. Learn more about how you can prepare for an emergency.

Lake Forest Park and Kenmore are not part of this exercise.



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Nominate a Grand Marshal for 2012 Celebrate Shoreline Parade

Nominations are open for Celebrate Shoreline Grand Marshal

Do you know someone who lives, works and/or volunteers in Shoreline who has made a remarkable difference in the quality of our lives? Nominate that person for Grand Marshal of the Celebrate Shoreline parade! The Grand Marshal nominee is chosen in recognition of his/her hard work in our community. Nominations must be received by Thursday, June 14 at 5:00 p.m. The selection will be made by Council.

The parade will be held on Saturday, August 18 at noon in North City.

Nomination forms can be found online, at City Hall and Spartan Recreation Center or by calling 206-801-2600.



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King's Schools prepares to break ground on new Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Center


King’s Schools, part of the CRISTA family of ministries, will celebrate the start of construction on a 27,000-plus square foot building dedicated to the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) on June 11, 2012. A 15-month construction phase will begin one week later (June 18) and conclude in time for the state-of-the-art “STEM Center” to open to King’s students in September 2013.

On June 11, all current King’s students and faculty will join donors, project vendors, CRISTA Senior Living residents, CRISTA Ministries staff and other assembled guests for a public celebration at 1 p.m. in Woolsey Stadium, located on the 56-acre CRISTA Ministries campus (19303 Fremont Ave North in Shoreline). The 15 classrooms within the building will be the new home to as many as 27 different high school and junior high courses within the STEM fields. Local project partners include Mahlum Architects (design) and Kirtley Cole Associates, LLC (construction). 

“On behalf of King’s Schools, it is with great excitement and anticipation that we begin construction of the STEM Center,” stated Eric Rasmussen, superintendent of King’s Schools. “This building, made possible by the generosity of our donors, will inspire innovation and excellence in King’s students for generations to come.”

Added Bob Lonac, president & CEO of CRISTA Ministries: “This is a historic day for CRISTA Ministries and our King’s Schools ministry. The incredible teachers and students that comprise the school will be well equipped to accomplish even greater achievements when the STEM Center opens its doors.”

Studies have shown that the United States now lags behind other nations in STEM education at the elementary and secondary levels. A 2010 executive report by President Obama’s Council of Advisors included the following: “to meet our needs for a STEM-capable citizenry, a STEM-proficient workforce, and future STEM experts, the Nation must focus on two complimentary goals: We must equip all students to be proficient in STEM subjects. And we must inspire students to learn STEM, and in the process, motivate many of them to pursue STEM careers.”

Established in 1950 as part of CRISTA, the mission of King’s Schools is to inspire hearts and equip minds for students ranging from preschool to 12th grade. For more information on King’s Schools, contact Sally Ralston 206-546-7218. 


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Flamenco at Brown's Coffee & Co June 11

Monday, June 4, 2012


Savannah Fuentes

Seattle native Savannah Fuentes bring flamenco to Shoreline on June 11, 7pm, at Brown's Coffee and Co. in North City.

Experience the magic of Flamenco and enjoy fresh roasted artisan coffee, award winning teas, beer, wine and delicious food June 11 at Shoreline's newest intimate all-ages music venue, Brown's Coffee and Co. 

The 7pm performance is part of a 14 date tour of Western Washington and Oregon featuring third generation Gypsy guitarist, Pedro Cortes, and singer/dancer/percussionist Oscar Valero of Valencia, Spain. 

Savannah Fuentes
Born in Seattle to parents of Puerto Rican and Irish ancestry, Flamenco dancer Savannah Fuentes has been sharing her love for the art of Flamenco with Northwest audiences for the past 7 years. 

She has presented over 80 performances, workshops, and educational programs featuring internationally recognized Flamenco artists in Washington and Oregon.

"Arte Eterno, Flamenco en Vivo". Voice Oscar Valero, Guitar Pedro Cortes, Dance Savannah Fuentes.
June 11, 7pm, Brown's Coffee and Co, 1502 NE 179th St., Shoreline, WA 98155.

General admission $20, Student/low-income $12, Kids $8. Tickets available at Brown Paper Tickets.




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Shoreline Community Emergency Response Team prepares for The Big One


By Patrick Ducey

If you have lived in this area for very long you have heard the message of 'Three Days, Three Ways.  Shoreline is in earthquake territory, and if we get 'The Big One', emergency services will be rapidly overwhelmed.  

The Shoreline Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) was created to help local emergency services deal with a disaster.  CERT members have heard the call of Three Days, Three Ways.  They have made their plan, built their kit, and gotten involved.

The planning part is easy.  If you have thought about what you will do after a disaster, you have already started planning.  Building a kit is easy. You probably already have many of the basics, you just need to get them organized and see what more you might need.  The getting involved part is easy, CERT members attended a free class to learn about disaster planning, search and rescue, fire fighting, and medical treatment.  It's better to be prepared because after the disaster, it won't be so easy.

Shoreline CERT is a small agency next to Seattle CERT, and ESCA CERT.  ESCA stands for Emergency Services Coordinating Agency, and they are responsible for emergency planning for 10 local cities, including Lake Forest Park, Edmonds, and Mountlake Terrace.  

On June 2, ESCA ran a training exercise and invited Shoreline CERT to participate.  

The scenario was that a winter storm had caused damage to a building and people were injured.  Emergency Services were overwhelmed, and CERT was called in to assist in rescue and medical treatment.

For a few hours on a Saturday morning we practiced our skills, and worked alongside many of the people who we may be working next to in the event of a real disaster.


Pre Drill Breifing  Photo by Mandy Maher.
CERT members are briefed on the scenario and the expectations of the exercise.


Victim Preparation  Photo by Patrick Ducey
Katelyn Ducey, Althea Suroweic and Ian Ducey prepare to be disaster survivors.


Victim  Photo by Mandy Maher
Ian Ducey waits to be rescued.


Victim Transport  Photo by Mandy Maher
A survivor is transported to a medical treatment area by CERT members.


Medical Treatment  Photo by Mandy Maher
Althea Suroweic is treated by CERT members.


Incident Command Post  Photo by Mandy Maher
The ESCA communication van served as a command post for this exercise.



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