Shoreline Community College receives $2 million federal grant

Wednesday, September 19, 2012


A $2 million grant is coming to Shoreline Community College from the U.S. Department of Labor as part of a national effort to help meet our nation’s critical shortage of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) workers.

The project, known as “Credentials to Careers,” will involve colleges in five states. Shoreline will use the money to increase the number of manufacturing graduates in the region by better aligning the curriculum with jobs, adding career navigation services and expanding online resources.

The announcement is timely with the education-advocacy group A+ Washington recently reporting that by 2018, the number of STEM-related jobs will grow by 24 percent in the state. Currently, only 74 percent of Washington high students earn a diploma and 48 percent of beginning college students requires remedial classes.

The grant was announced by Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis and is funded as part of the Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training initiative. It comes just a week after Shoreline was awarded a $30,000 grant from the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges to work with the Shoreline School District on aligning math and English curricula.

The Credentials to Careers grant builds upon a number of innovations at Shoreline, including stackable credentials and Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training (I-BEST). The college’s Computer Numeric Controlled (CNC) Machining program was the first in the state to receive National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) certification.

A number of organizations will support the implementation of the three-year project, including the Aspen Institute, Achieving the Dream and the Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County. Shoreline is one of several colleges named in the grant, including Northern Virginia Community College, Austin Community College, Los Angeles Trade Technical College, Virginia Western Community College, Muskegon Community College and Mott Community College.


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Detectives asking for public’s help identifying suspected rapist

King County Sheriff’s Detectives are asking for the public’s help identifying a man that raped a woman in her Shoreline home early Sunday morning.


Detectives said that just after 4am Sunday, the suspect entered the home in the 1000 block of NE 175th St, and sexually assaulted the victim who was in her bed with her two young children.

The suspect fled when one of the children woke up and turned a light on.

The suspect is described as an olive skinned male, possibly Hispanic. He is approximately 5’6”, 160 lbs, and had a shaved head with dark “stubble” hair growing. He is said to have an accent, possibly Hispanic, and smelled strongly of cigarettes.

The suspect was last seen wearing light-washed blue jeans and a dark t-shirt. The victim, whose primary language is Vietnamese, said the suspect spoke to her in broken Vietnamese.

Detectives said the suspect may have a fresh wound somewhere on his body because blood was left on a door at the scene and did not belong to the victim or her family.

If you have information about this crime please contact the King County Sheriff’s Office at 206-296-3311 and mention case # 12-218037.


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Brain Development, the Media, and Your Growing Child

FACES North Training on October 4, 2012 from 10:00-11:30 am at the Shoreline Library, 5th NE and NE 175th Street.


The Topic is “Brain Development, the Media, and Your Growing Child,”  and the speaker is Nita Talwar. No RSVP required. The workshop is free and refreshments will be provided.


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Looking for a safe route to school?

Photo courtesy WSDOT
School is back in session, and that means more kids will be walking along roads near you.

WSDOT and the Washington Traffic Safety Commission have partnered to help local cities, counties and school districts find assistance and resources to improve walking routes to school through the Safe Routes to School program.

Since 2005, the program has improved routes to 168 schools.

Learn more and find out how to improve your route to school.




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Photos: SW v MLT swim meet at Shoreline Pool Sept 18

At Shoreline Pool September 18, 2012
Prep girls swimming: Shorewood 120, Mountlake Terrace 49

The Thunderbirds are in the pool and ready to go.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore


Shorewood's Megan Ransom is on her way to victory
in the 200 freestyle in the meet against Mountlake Terrace.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

"On your mark............."
Photo by Wayne Pridemore


 

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Photos from Shorecrest - Kamiak non-league football game Sept 14

Updated 09-20-2012 9:42pm

Shorecrest fans show their high spirits in visitor's stand.
Photo by Wilson Tsoi

Thanks to photographer Wilson Tsoi for these photos of the Shorecrest - Kamiak non-league football game on September 14, 2012 in Everett.  Here's a link to our story about the game, which WesCo 4A South Kamiak won 42-0 over WesCo 3A South Shorecrest.


Kamiak senior C Ian Hughes (#55) battles a Scots defender in the trench.


Coach Josh Markey directing the traffic from the sideline.



Shorecrest QB Nik Hendricks pitches out to senior RB Michael Morgan in the back field. 


Shorecrest senior RB Michael Morgan looking for daylight in the first half. 


Shorecrest junior DB Aaron Kelly tries to bring down Kamiak senior TE Mason Chalfant after a reception.


Kamiak senior Tylri Bethea (#15) waiting for an under thrown pass along the sideline and eventually broken up by Shorecrest senior DB Rj Eserjose (#1.) 


Kamiak senior DB Tyri Bethea (#15) rises for a pick in front of Shorecrest senior Keegan Lockler (#3). 


Shorecrest senior RB Michael Morgan (#7) tries to escape the grasp of Kamiak senior DB Jordan Gagnon (#12.)


Shorecrest junior QB Nik Hendricks (#8) is taken down near line of scrimmage by Kamiak defenders in the second half. 


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George Winston has cancelled his September 23 concert

The Northwest Performing Arts Center (NPAC) reports that George Winston has cancelled his September 23 concert due to medical reasons.


Those who have purchased tickets will receive a full refund.


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Knit or crochet a hat for the homeless

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Photo by Sis Polin

By Sis Polin, Coordinator, Hats for the Homeless

The City of Shoreline is collecting hand made hats to be distributed to “Warm for Winter” and “Youth Care”.  Drop off your completed hats at the Shoreline City Hall lobby, 17500 Midvale Ave N in the marked bin by Thanksgiving.
  • If you want a personal thank you, include your name, email or address.
  • If you would like a pattern or have a question, contact Sis Polin.
  • If you can’t knit or crochet and you want to keep a homeless person warm this winter, we will accept new purchased hats.
This past Saturday, we gave out free hat kits and yarn at the Summerset Festival at the Ronald Bog and we are looking forward to seeing them completed.  

We also met a wonderful woman who stopped at our knitting table.  She had been knitting hats for quite some time but hadn’t figured out where to take them.  It was a 'meant to be moment'.  We told her that we would love to have them and would give them a home and she was so happy to have found a worthy home for them. An hour later, she arrived with 50 hats and some scarves. 

What a great start we have for our “Hats for the Homeless”.  I don’t have permission to give out her name, but if you know a Barbara G, thank her.


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Prep boys tennis: Shorewood 5, Meadowdale 2


Prep boys tennis: Shorewood 5, Meadowdale  2
At Meadowdale H.S.

Singles--Nick Ekern (M) def. Logan Keebler 6-0, 6-0; Eric Berquist (S) def. Grayson Cox 6-2, 6-4; Jamie Wright (S) def. Weston Carrothers 6-2, 6-2; Cameron McDowell (S) def. Justin Riddley 6-3, 6-0. 
Doubles--Bennett Holton-Jason Young (M) def. Eli Hecker, Colby Hodgen 6-0, 6-2; Dylan Stephens-Matt Buswell (S) def. Bret Matysik-Quint Turner 2-6, 6-3, 6-2; Frank Lui, Stuart Schachle (S) def. Asher Laban-Mark Steinke 6-1, 6-2. 
Records--Shorewood 3-1 league, 5-2 overall. Meadowdale 2-1, 3-3.

Eric Berquist led the T-Bird boys tennis team to a victory over  Meadowdale 5-2 and improved their league record to 3-1 and 5-2 overall to remain in first place in Wesco South 3A. Berquist extended his personal match winning streat to five straight matches. The T-birds won three of four singles and two of three doubles. Next match will be at Oak Harbor Thursday September 20th starting at 3:30pm

--Coach Arnie Moreno

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Breann McKenzie of Ridgecrest selected as WSECU Teacher of the Week

Breann Mckenzie
Teacher of the Week

Breann McKenzie, special education teacher at Ridgecrest Elementary, has been chosen as a Teacher of the Week by the Washington State Employees Credit Union (WSECU). 

She will be honored at the Seattle Mariners game on Sunday, Sept. 23 and receive a $500 classroom grant.

Breann was nominated for the award by a parent and is among 24 teachers being honored by WSECU and the Mariners this year.

She has taught in Shoreline Schools since 2002 and at Ridgecrest since 2006.

More information on the WSECU Teacher of the Week Program.


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Lake Forest Park Streamkeepers to count insects Saturday


Saturday September 22, 2012: BIBI Monitoring Event

StreamKeepers conducts its annual inventory of insects in McAleer and Lyon Creeks on one Saturday in late September or early October. Insect collection is done in teams and training is provided. This activity consists of collecting aquatic insects and other small organisms from small areas of the stream beds in several locations. 

The samples collected will be analyzed by a trained entomologist, with results available in several weeks. We follow a process developed by a UW professor, which is technically known as BIBI (Benthic Inventory of Biologic Integrity).

This inventory is perhaps the most important stream monitoring activity we do, as it gives a basic assessment of overall stream health that can be compared with other streams in Western Washington. It is also the most fun, and a good way to become "intimately" familiar with our streams.

Anyone interested in helping is most welcome! Contact Mark Phillips, 206-388-7284) for information about meeting location and time.


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Love your cactus at Sky Nursery seminar, then check out bulbs



Saturday September 22nd                      1:30 P.M – 3 P.M.

Care of Indoor Cacti and Succulents    Cascade Cactus and Succulent Society

Let the experts from CCSS tell you how to keep those prickly beauties thriving.  When (not) to water, when and how to fertilize, repotting safety tips for yourself and your plant…. Learn everything you need to about cactus care!



Sunday September 23rd             1 P.M – 2:30 P.M.

Bulbs for Spring Beauty          Ken Plante

Nothing is more dazzling than a great display of spring color:  a bed blazing with daffodils, tulips  edging your border, hyacinths wafting their perfume beside your front door… Explore the lesser-known bulbs too—snowdrops bravely proclaiming the certainty of spring in January, allium’s fireworks, demurely heart-shaped cyclamen in Valentine tones of pink, white, and red.  Feeling (like) blue?  Try scilla, native camassia, exotic bellevalia….  Sky will tell you everything you need to know about choosing, planting, and enjoying these beauties.

Sky Nursery 18528 Aurora Avenue North, Shoreline, WA 98133 206-548-4851    

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Coming soon: Menchies' Frozen Yogurt to open in Gateway Plaza

Menchies' Frozen Yogurt is coming to Gateway Plaza


Menchies' Frozen Yogurt is coming soon to Gateway Plaza at 185th and Aurora.

"We just hung our 'coming soon' sign last night and will look forward to opening in the next couple of months.  We are so very excited to serve this community!  We live in Seattle but spend a lot of time already in Shoreline as our kids go to Kings schools and we have many friends and family that live in the area."

Their new space is in the end near Toni and Guy.



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Shoreline residents form “Local Control for Shoreline” to support the passage of Shoreline’s Proposition 1

From left, William (Bill) Montero, Sis Polin, Joseph Irons
Steering committee for Yes on Prop 1: Local Control
for Shoreline


This commentary came from Shoreline citizens' group Local Control for Shoreline
We invite opposing groups to send a response -- Editor


On August 6, 2012, the Shoreline City Council voted unanimously to place Proposition No. 1, the acquisition of the Seattle Public Utility (SPU) water system in Shoreline, on the November 6, 2012 ballot. If approved by Shoreline voters, Shoreline will acquire the water system within Shoreline that is currently owned by the City of Seattle.   The SPU system in Shoreline serves 2/3 of the City and is primarily west of I-5. 

A group of Shoreline citizens formed a pro committee to spearhead the “Yes! Shoreline Proposition 1:  Local Control for Shoreline,” campaign in support of the ballot measure.  The co-chairs of the committee are Joseph Irons and William (Bill) Montero and the treasurer is Sis Polin. 

The committee supports acquiring the SPU system because:
  • No increase in property taxes or projected water rates will be necessary to purchase and operate the system.
  • Currently all decisions are made by Seattle.  Shoreline rate payers have no direct say in how rates, charges and taxes are set and spent or the priorities for maintenance and capital improvements.
  • Shoreline residents and businesses currently pay a 14% water surcharge to Seattle for living outside of Seattle.
  • In addition to the surcharge Shoreline residents and businesses pay a 15% utility tax to the City of Seattle that helps fund Seattle parks, police and fire.
  • Shoreline water revenues should be invested in Shoreline – not Seattle.

Recognizing that Shoreline voters would ultimately vote on the acquisition, Shoreline’s City Manager appointed a Citizen Steering Committee in January 2012 to obtain advice on whether the City should proceed with the acquisition. A 23 member citizen steering committee studied this issue for six months. In June, twenty-one of the members recommended that the City proceed with the acquisition. 

To learn more about Proposition 1, go to the Local Control for Shoreline website.

 

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Fall Harvest Potluck Saturday - all are welcome



With the Fall Equinox nearly upon us, it's time for our next Diggin' Shoreline quarterly gardener gathering! 

Diggin' is hosting its first annual Fall Harvest Potluck on Saturday, September 22 from 7--9pm.  

Join fellow gardeners city-wide for this fun evening of feasting and sharing.  This time we'll gather in Briarcrest Neighborhood in the Fellowship Hall at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (14514 - 20th Ave NE). 

Bring a potluck item to share, and include at least one ingredient from your garden, if you are able to do so.  Bring a copy of your recipe to share, along with any garden stories, and even your favorite ripe tomato, or a giant zucchini for show and tell.  This is a family-friendly event!  Children most welcome. 


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County council approves investment in job training, housing, and counseling for veterans

Veterans and Human Services Levy funds will support veterans and regional homelessness prevention efforts

The Metropolitan King County Council gave its unanimous approval to a $3.4 million investment in new employment initiatives, trauma and family counseling, and housing to support veterans, their families, and others in need. The funds, which were approved at the Council’s September 10 meeting, are a one-time investment from the voter approved Veterans and Human Services Levy. 

“This important investment honors the sacrifices of our veterans by making sure we can be there for them when they need help with job assistance, counseling, or housing,” said Councilmember Bob Ferguson, prime sponsor of the ordinance and author of the Veterans and Human Services Levy.

“This funding makes it possible to honor and help our returning veterans by creating the stability of permanent housing and employment opportunities for living wage jobs in our burgeoning aerospace community,” said Executive Dow Constantine. 

The approved allocation is part of a funding plan to address three of the biggest struggles faced by local veterans and others in need: unemployment, mental health issues, and homelessness. Highlights include:
  • A $2.3 million investment for veterans housing capital and supportive services; 
  • More than $300,000 for a new Aerospace and Veteran Employment Training Initiative; 
  • Over $80,000 for increased Post Traumatic Stress Disorder treatment and military family counseling for the remainder of 2012; 
  • $375,000 to replace the County’s Mobile Medical Unit vehicle, which provides basic medical care to homeless individuals and families; and 
  • $310,000 to increase shelter beds and services for homeless youth and young adults. 
The Veterans and Human Services Levy was originally approved by the voters in 2005 and was recently renewed in 2011 with almost 70 percent approval of King County voters. Unspent funds from the original 2006-2011 levy created approximately $6.7 million in one-time funds. The remaining original levy balance is expected to be allocated through subsequent annual budget processes in 2013 and 2014.

More information on the veterans and Human Service Levy is available here.


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King County Metro changes #301 routing

By Brian Doennebrink

By September 29, King County Metro will make service changes that will impact route #301 riders from Shoreline. The #301 travels from Aurora Village Transit Center, south on Aurora, then east on 175th to I-5 to downtown Seattle and visa-versa.

Southbound, the 301 will serve the bus stops on Second Ave at Lenora, Pike, Marion, James and S Jackson streets.

Northbound Route 301 buses will move from the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel to Second Ave southbound and Fourth Ave northbound. Northbound, the 301 will serve the bus stop on Fourth Ave S just south of S Jackson St, the Fourth Ave bus stops at James, Madison, University and Pike streets, and the bus stop on Olive Way just west of Sixth Ave.

Also starting Sept. 29, the Ride Free Area in downtown Seattle will end. At the same time, riders will be required to pay on entry for all trips in King County. 




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Scots girls soccer defeats Mountlake Terrace Tuesday


The Shorecrest girls soccer team made a first half goal by Bailey Nygreen stand up as the Scots defeated Mountlake Terrace 1-0 Tuesday night at Lynnwood HS.

Nygreen's blast from 20 yards out scraped the bottom of the crossbar before crossing the goal line sixteen minutes into the game.

Scots goalie Frida Swensen needed every inch of her lanky frame to preserve the shutout, diving to her left to stop a shot off a corner kick with 4:30 to play.

Next up for the Scots is a road game against Meadowdale Thursday night at 7:30, up at Edmonds Stadium.

Their next home game will be Tuesday Sept. 25 against Glacier Peak, a game that will be televised by the District's Live Video Production Club on Channel 26.

Tickets are always available at the door.


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Police ask for public's help in finding suspect in rape and home invasion

Police are asking for public help to identify a rapist who attacked a North City woman in a home invasion on Sunday, September 16, 2012. Contact the King County Sheriff's Office non-emergency dispatch at 206-296-3311 with any information.


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Photo: Harpist at the Market

Linda Khandro, harpist
Photo by Jerry Pickard

Jerry Pickard took this photo of harpist Linda Khandro at the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market on Sunday.

Linda will be familiar to shoppers from the Shoreline Market because she played there on Saturday.


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Local students named National Merit SemiFinalists

On Wednesday, September officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the names of approximately 16,000 Semifinalists in the 58th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 8,300 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $32 million that will be offered next spring. 

A Semifinalist must have an outstanding academic record throughout high school, be endorsed and recommended by a high school official, write an essay, and earn SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) scores that confirm the student's earlier performance on the qualifying test.

About 90 percent of the Semifinalists are expected to attain Finalist standing, and more than half of the Finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship.

Local students named:

SHORECREST H. S.
Falkenberg, Tzuria M.
Kau, Robert U.
Sui, Jennifer L. 

SHOREWOOD H. S.
Hickman, Nathan J.
Yuen, Rebecca S.
Zhou, Yi

LAKESIDE SCHOOL
Wilson, Francis



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A new sign for the Museum

Board member Bev Smith of Lake Forest Park admires the Museum’s new signage.
Photo by Board Member Edie Loyer-Nelson


The Shoreline Historical Museum, Heritage Center @ Shoreline, has been up and running at its new location for over a year now.

Director Vicki Stiles says that "Many friends assisted in getting the two buildings at the corner of 185th and Linden ready for action, including neighbors from Hillwood and Richmond Highlands, members of the Richmond Masonic Center, Rotarians from Shoreline Breakfast Rotary Club, and  Museum volunteers from all corners of Shoreline, Lake Forest Park and North Seattle."  

Now debuting is the brand new sign for the Museum, a project funded by Shoreline Breakfast Rotary Club.


Museum offices and exhibits are at 18501 Linden Avenue North, on the northwest corner of 185th and Linden, just one block west of Aurora. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 4pm. 



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Seattle Times endorses approval of gay-marriage referendum

By Evan Smith


Our news partner, The Seattle Times, has endorsed approval of the same-sex marriage referendum on the Nov. 6 general-election ballot.

In a Sunday editorial, the Times said this:
“It's time for Washington voters to approve same-sex marriage
“Approve Referendum 74 to legalize same-sex marriage. The state Legislature passed it. Gov. Gregoire signed it. Voters should approve it.
“Washington voters have been asked to approve a law that celebrates the family values that empower the state and respects religious freedom. They should vigorously approve Referendum 74 and legalize same-sex marriage."

Earlier this year, the Legislature passed and Gov. Chris Gregoire signed into law a bill that allows same-sex couples to marry. A petition campaign put the measure on the November ballot.


Times Editorial page editor explains changes that led to endorsement of gay-marriage referendum

In a companion column to the editorial endorsing Referendum 74, Seattle Times Editorial-page editor Kate Riley explained how changes at the Times had led to the endorsement of the same-sex marriage referendum.

Riley said Sunday that the change began 12 years ago, when the youngest generation of the controlling Blethen family began debating domestic partnerships and changed publisher Frank Blethen’s mind.

In a column headed “Same-sex marriage: Getting to 'I do' took patience and a boost from a new generation.“ Riley also gave credit to State Sen. Ed Murray’s strategy of “incremental change from gay civil rights to domestic partnerships to enhanced domestic partnerships to gay marriage."


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Dispose of unwanted medicine safely at Lake Forest Park Police Department

Photo by CarbonNYC
Unused medications pose a risk to our families, communities and the environment. Don’t store them, flush them or throw them in the trash. Safely dispose of your unused medications free of charge at the Lake Forest Park Police Department on the second floor of City Hall at the northeast corner of LFP Town Center property at 17171 Bothell Way NE.

Simply bring your leftover medicines to the Police Department window and the clerks will give you instructions on how to use the green Secure Medicine Disposal box in the second floor lobby.

Reliable studies suggest that anywhere form 10 – 30 percent (hundreds of thousands of pounds) of all drugs go unused. Once they become leftovers, medicines designed to improve our lives can become devastating destroyers. About ½ of the 37,000 phone calls to the Washington Poison Center concern young children who have been poisoned by medicines found at home.

The problem goes beyond drug abuse and accidental poisoning. Leftover medicine is toxic waste and when it is flushed, poured down the drain or dumped in the garbage it can end up polluting our waters, hurting aquatic life and contaminating food and water supplies.



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Public hearing notice: Ronald Wastewater Board

The Ronald Wastewater District Board of Commissioners will be holding a public hearing regarding the City of Shoreline Proposition 1 Acquisition and Local Control of Seattle Water Services in Shoreline. 7:00 pm - Monday, September 24th at Ronald Wastewater District Office.

The office is located at 17505 Linden Ave N, Shoreline 98133, 206-546-2494.


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Bartells stumps for Ivar Haglund

Photo from IMLS Digital

A grassroots movement to name a new Washington State ferry after the late Ivar Haglund has a new supporter with deep roots in the Puget Sound area: Bartell Drugs.

The Seattle-based drugstore chain, founded in 1890, is getting behind the effort to name one of the state's two new Olympic-class ferries the "M.V. Ivar Haglund" by providing petitions in all of its 58 stores. Through September 23, customers are invited to show their support by signing the petition and entering a drawing to win a grand prize of a $100 Bartells gift card.

Additional winners will win $25 gift cards valid at Ivar's Restaurants or Seafood Bars. No petition
signature is required to enter the drawing. "The 'M.V. Ivar Haglund' plying the waters of Puget Sound would be a fitting tribute to his legacy," said Chairman and CEO George D. Bartell. "Ivar brought the color and pioneering spirit of Puget Sound to our doorsteps through his music, restaurants and colorful personality."

Ivar Haglund (1905-1985) was an early champion of regional folk music, a pioneering radio personality, established Seattle's first aquarium, and was a colorful waterfront restaurateur with establishments throughout Washington State. His grandparents purchased Alki Point from pioneer Doc Maynard, and Haglund's lifelong devotion to Seattle and Puget Sound are part of the region's unique character. 

For more information on the life and times of Ivar Haglund, visit our news partner History Link. For more information on the state's current name selection process for the new ferries, see this.

Founded in 1890, Seattle-based Bartell Drugs owns and operates 58  stores in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties and is the nation's oldest family-owned drugstore chain.


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Sale at the Senior Center Thrift Shop starts Friday



Shoreline-LFP Senior Center Thrift Shop
Fall Blow-out Sale

Starting Friday, September 28th everything in the Thrift Shop will be half price.
The Shop is bursting at the seams; Merchandise must be sold.
There are lots of kids’ clothes and summer wear.
There is something for everyone! 


Find your fun Halloween costume, cards, and decorative items.

Wait a minute…we will add in a special offer on all Orange tag items for only a $1.00

Come in and check it out!

The Thrift Shop and Senior Center are the south building
at NE 185th and 1st NE


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CleanScapes tip: Wash your car on the lawn

Want to Wash Your Car?

Wash it on grass or gravel to allow the soapy water to soak into the ground. Soap will not harm your lawn, but it can harm the animals and water quality in our streams when it flows into a ditch or storm drain.


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Shoreline resident leads Communication Skills workshop

Jeff McAuliffe, LIOS

Jeff McAuliffe of Shoreline will present a communication skills workshop, InterAct, October 31-November 2 at LIOS Graduate College of Saybrook University in Kirkland. 

McAuliffe is the faculty lead at LIOS. He also maintains a private coaching and consulting practice. His clients have included Microsoft, Swedish Health Services, Sound Transit, and Group Health Co-operative. His InterAct workshops routinely sell-out.

InterAct: Skills for Adaptive Leadership, runs 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Professionals can earn 20 continuing education credits. Early registration is $825; regular registration is $925. 
Registration form / information, or call 425-968-3000.

This engaging workshop builds communication skills. Anyone who plays a strategic role in an organizational setting, such as an executive, manager or staff member, can use the workshop tools to build advanced leadership techniques. Effective communicators strengthen organization and increase productivity. The same set of communication tools taught in the workshop also improves personal relationships.

The longtime Shoreline resident worked with numerous major Northwest companies before starting his own practice. At The Boeing Commercial Airplane Group he co-designed and implemented an integrated “People Plan,” part of the company’s re-engineering project. He enjoys hiking, backpacking, skiing, swimming, and playing music.

As a faculty lead at LIOS, McAuliffe teaches graduate programs for the working professional and for people seeking a mid-life career change. LIOS believes all individuals have the capacity to become effective leaders regardless of their responsibilities, title, or work environment. The college’s programs are designed for individuals who wish to become counselors, coaches, or consultants, or to learn advanced leadership skills.

LIOS, founded in 1969, was known for many years as the Leadership Institute of Seattle. LIOS joined the San Francisco-based Saybrook University in 2008. LIOS offers master’s degrees in Leadership and Organization Development and in Psychology. More information.


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Shorewood takes 2-0 swimming record, Shorecrest 0-1 into Tuesday meets


The Shorewood swimming team takes a 2-0 dual-meet record into a home meet with Mountlake Terrace Tuesday, and Shorecrest takes a 0-1 record into a meet at Kamiak.

Shorewood and Mountlake Terrace meet at the Shoreline Pool at 3:30 p.m. Shorecrest and Kamiak meet at 3:15 at Kamiak High School.

High School Girls’ Swimming Results
* State qualifying performance
Tuesday, Sept. 11

Shorewood 106, Jackson 70

200-yard medley relay — Shorewood (Britt Blomso, Christina Garrison, Ann Tardiss, Anni Hecker) 1:56.16.*
200 freestyle — Annika Stenfjord, SW, 2:10.63
200 individual medley — Taylor, J, 2:16.38.
50 free — Anni Hecker, SW, 25.25.*
Diving — Cobb, J, 81.55.
100 butterfly — Taylor, J, 1:00.25.*
100 free — Erin Arslanoglu, SW, 59.19.
500 free — Anni Hecker, SW, 5:34.17.
200 free relay — Shorewood (Megan Ransom, Tardiss, Eric Arslanoglu, Stenfjord) 1:50.42.
100 backstroke — McKee, J, 1:01.11.*
100 breaststroke — Christina Garrison, SW, 1:11.84.*
400 free relay — Shorewood (Stenfjord, Blomso, Ransom, Hecker) 3:54.64.

Thursday, Sept. 13

Shorewood 122, Stanwood 48

200 medley relay — Shorewood (Stenfjord, Garrison, Britt Blomso, Erin Arslanoglu) 2:01.31
200 free — Anni Hecker, SW, 2:02.31.
200 IM — Christina Garrison, SW, 2:28.41
50 free — Zanetta Uy, St, 26.22.
Diving — not held.
100 fly — Britt Blomso, SW, 1:03.23.
100 free — Anni Hecker, SW, 54.49*.
500 free — Nicloa Gerbino, SW, 6:06.90
200 free relay — Shorewood (Tardiss, Erin Arslanoglu, Ransom, Hecker) 1:47.96.
100 back — Britt Blomso, SW, 1:03.25.
100 breast — Ellie Farnsworth, ST, 1:23.79.
400 free relay — Shorewood (Arslanoglu, Stenfjord, Blomso, Hecker) 3:53.73.

Jackson 110, Shorecrest 60

200 medley relay — Jackson 2:05.55
200 free — Taylor, J, 2:02.51
200 IM — Alexis Stamey, 2:27.22.
50 free — Emily Strathy, SC, 27.41.
Diving — not held.
100 fly — McKee, J, 1:02.94.
100 free — Taylor, J, 55.49.
500 free — Hamlin, J, 6:08.49.
200 free relay — Jackson 1:49.12.
100 back — McKee, J, 59.11*.
100 breast — Creary, J, 1:18.79.
400 free relay — Jackson 4:07.61

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Shorewood takes 3-2 volleyball record, Shorecrest 1-3 into Tuesday road matches

Monday, September 17, 2012


Shorewood takes a 3-2 volleyball record and Shorecrest a 2-1 record into Tuesday matches on the road.
            
Shorewood plays a non-league match at Cascade at 7, with junior varsity and “C” team matches at 5:15.

Shorecrest plays at the same time at Mariner.

Both teams open Western Conference 3A South play Sept. 25. 




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Shorecrest opens Wesco 3A South football season at Meadowdale Friday after 42-0 loss at Kamiak


The Shorecrest football team takes a 1-2 non-league record against 4A teams into its Western Conference 3A South opener Friday, Sept. 21, at Meadowdale, after a 42-0 loss at Kamiak Friday, Sept. 14.
            
Shorecrest and Meadowdale play at Edmonds Stadium at 5 p.m. Friday in the first game of a double header. The game will be the first of four straight Wesco 3A South games for Shorecrest. Meadowdale comes into the game with a 3-0 record against 4A teams. Mountlake Terrace and Glacier Peak play in the second game at 8 p.m.
            
The Shorecrest junior varsity takes a 0-1 record into a Monday 6 p.m. home game at Shorecrest High School after a 48-8 loss at Cascade Sept. 10.
            
The Shorecrest “C” team plays at Kamiak Thursday after a 20-12 victory over Cascade Sept. 13.

At Goddard Stadium, Mariner High School, Friday, Sept. 14

Shorecrest 0 0 0 0 -- 0
Kamiak 0 21 14 7 -- 42

Kami -- Brett Ludeman 16 run (Nicholas Menghini kick)
Kami -- Kyle McMillan 5 run (run failed)
Kami -- Austin Hall 22 pass from Brett Ludeman (Brian Thomas pass from Brett Ludeman)
Kami -- Imaan Vincente (1 pass from Brett Ludeman (Nicholas Menghini kick)
Kami -- Austin Hall 9 run (Nicholas Menghini kick)
Kami -- Nick Tagliavore 1 run (Nicholas Menghini kick)


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Community Worship Night, Sept 28


Community Worship Night, September 28, 8pm, meets on the campus of Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133. For tickets and other information call 206-234-7859.

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Shoreline Covenant tent sleep-over supports homeless women and children

Sunday, September 16, 2012

When you see the tents on N 185th Friday
stop and make a donation

The women of Shoreline Covenant Church are sleeping in tents on Friday in their parking lot at N 185th and Ashworth and taking donations to raise money for Jacob's Well, transitional housing being built in Shoreline for homeless women and children. This is the first year the weather has been warm and dry for the sleep-over.

One of the participants wrote a reflection on what the experience meant to her, which follows.

This year's "Sleep Out" will be Friday, September 21st at Shoreline Covenant Church. To make a donation or pledge please contact Pastor Erika Haub: 206-542-1050.

By Karen Nicholson, 5th grade teacher at Echo Lake Elementary School, Shoreline resident, and member of Shoreline Covenant Church

The women of my church recently planned an overnight fundraiser to raise money in support of Jacob's Well, a Vision House transitional housing project for women and children here in Shoreline. Women will “sleep out” in tents in the parking lot of Shoreline Covenant Church on September 21, raising pledge money from co-workers, neighbors, and friends to help pay for the interior paint (a $25,000 expense) needed to complete the Jacob’s Well complex here in Shoreline.

Without thought I found myself agreeing to spend a September Friday night sleeping in a parking lot in Shoreline, and asking friends and family to sponsor me for this event. As a teacher, I usually avoid commitments any weekend in September. As a middle-aged woman I find myself avoiding tent sleeping more than I once did. I had to remind myself why my impulse was to agree to both.

Below is a note I wrote to thank my supporters when I participated in the first overnight event two years ago. It is why I am asking for their support again this year.

"I am now home from my night of tenting in a parking lot to raise money and awareness for the plight of homeless women and children, and to raise money for "Jacob's Well," a transitional housing facility in Shoreline for women in need (AKA shelter.) It was a great night with lots of laughter, a fire pit and friends.

"As we sat around the fire it struck me how different it would be if I were having to do this on my own. There wouldn't be friends to keep me company, a fire for warmth or for comfort, and laughter would be in short supply. As I settled down in my nice Coleman dome tent, which friends help me raise, on my deluxe Aerobed, inflated with electricity from the church, in my down sleeping bag, I was once again moved by how different this really was from a woman who had no choice. I knew those around me, I had permission to be there, the police knew what we were doing and who we were, and we had men who had volunteered to patrol all night, insuring our safety while we slept.

"Urban camping is a lot different than being out "in nature." There were the sounds of cars and people and it was hard to tune everything out .... even when I was exhausted from a long week at school, and had the aid of Tylenol PM! I read with light from my battery powered lantern until my eyes crossed. When sleep still escaped me, I put in my ipod earbuds and was lulled to sleep by Carole King. Once again (do you see a pattern here,) I needed the help of things that wouldn't be available if I were a woman in true need.

"This morning I woke up with an ability to go into the church to use the bathroom. I washed my face with warm water and brushed my teeth. I was greeted by volunteers who directed me straight to the coffee pot, once again in the company of many friendly faces. We were fed breakfast better than anything served at my house, any morning!

'While I felt like I had "roughed it" last night, it was a small, diluted taste of what I would have faced if things in my life had taken a different turn at dozens of junctures. The phrase "there but for the grace of God" has never been more apparent to me.'

"In my classroom we talk a lot about being giraffes -- people who "stick our necks out for other people." I am blessed by so many giraffes in my life! Thanks again!"


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Puget Sound Regional Council recommends transportation funding for Shoreline; seeks public comment

The Puget Sound Regional Council is recommending $6.9 million in funding for projects in Shoreline, part of more than $440 million in federal funds proposed by PSRC to improve transportation around the region.

Projects in the Shoreline area include:

  • Aurora Ave N (SR-99), N 192nd St to N 205th St  - $3,411,665
  • N 175th Street Overlay Preservation Project, Midvale Avenue N to I-5 - $190,229
  • Interurban Trail-Burke Gilman Connection – 195th Street Trail (1st Ave NE – 5th Ave NE) - $371,950
  • Westminster Way N Overlay Preservation Project, N 145th Street to Aurora Avenue N - $246,054
  • Lynnwood to Northgate Link Light Rail Extension - $2,691,969

“These projects were selected on their merits and support the region’s economic development and growth,” said Bellevue Councilmember Claudia Balducci, chair of PSRC’s Transportation Policy Board.  “When Congress approved these funds earlier this year, their focus was on growing and sustaining jobs.  These projects, large and small, will put people to work and shore up the foundations of our economy for the future.”

PSRC is encouraging public comments on the projects proposed for funding and on the region’s draft Transportation Improvement Program for 2013-2016. The public comment period runs from September 13 through October 25, 2012. The vote by PSRC’s Executive Board to approve the 2013-2016 Transportation Improvement Program is scheduled for October 25. A complete list of all projects and more information is available at PSRC.

How to make a comment:

Mail:
Puget Sound Regional Council
ATTN: Kelly McGourty
1011 Western Avenue, Suite 500
Seattle, Washington 98104-1035

Email Kelly McGourty

In Person on October 11, 2012 or October 25, 2012:

There will be a public comment period at the beginning of two PSRC meetings in October:

  • Transportation Policy Board, 9:30 a.m., October 11, 2012
  • Executive Board, 10:00 a.m., October 25, 2012

The Puget Sound Regional Council is located at 1011 Western Avenue, Suite 500, Seattle 98104.



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Free Seed Saving presentation Saturday Sept 29 at SCC



By Alfia Menke, Co-Chair Diggin’ Shoreline

Did you know that you don’t need to buy seeds for your yard every year? With a little knowledge you can save the seeds from the plants in your own yard and place them back in your yard the following year for free!

It is fun to know that your seeds are already acclimated to your own yard, your own micro-climate and your own soil. Each year these plants will become stronger and stronger because only the strong seeds will successfully grow into beautiful plants. 

You can encourage the qualities you want to grow by selecting the plants that look the best to you or grow the tastiest food.

Maybe you don’t like that one lettuce plant because it bolted too early.   Well ,… don’t save that plant’s seeds! 

Another advantage to letting your plants go to seed is that the birds love to eat those same seeds (as in bird seed)

If you like learning this kind of information the free Seed Saving Presentation at SCC at 7pm, September 29, 2012 is for you.

Diggin’ Shoreline is very happy to host this community event for you and all your gardening friends. Hope to see you there!


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Quick-start Shoreline - no workshop this week


The Quick-Start Shoreline business workshop is taking a break for September 18, 2012 and will return next week with a full program.


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A photo of your dog benefits Pet Partners at Children's Hospital



The BlueStar Guild will host its third annual WAGS event on Sunday, October 14, 2012, from 1-3pm. This year Amanda Hartley will take the reins, as WAGS 2012 will be her Shorecrest senior project.

WAGS- Working with Animals, Generating Support for Seattle Children's Hospital

The BlueStar Seattle Children's Hospital Guild presents WAGS 2012,"International Super Stars ". It's a star studded photo shoot benefiting the Pet Partners program at Seattle Children's Hospital! 

Breeds from around the world can join the fun as the stars they are naturally, or in traditional garb from their old country (i.e. Irish Setters, Italian Greyhounds, Boston Terriers etc…) Dogs will have their picture taken and be eligible for the WAGS Facebook photo contest! 

Festivities will include photos (each participant receives a print), speakers, prizes, games and treats for all, Mud Bay is our premier sponsor, donating space in their Lake Forest Park store, volunteer support and goodie bags. 

Come join the fun on Sunday October 14, 2012, from 1-3pm at Mud Bay on the lower wing of Lake Forest Park Town Center, 17171 Bothell Way NE.


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NUHSA Requests Nominations for the 2012 Human Service Award


Nominate an outstanding individual volunteer for Volunteer of the Year and/or a business/ organization who has an outstanding Volunteer Program in North King County.

Do you know an individual volunteer or volunteer program that has contributed in an exemplary way to supporting a social or health service agency in North King County?

If so the North Urban Human Service Alliance (NUHSA) wants to receive your nomination for volunteer and volunteer program of the year. The deadline for submitting nominations is October 5th. Eligible nominees must volunteer in a social or health service agency.  Eligible volunteer programs include those sponsored by a human service agency, business, faith community or community organization.

NUHSA’s priority this year has been exploring opportunities to improve the capacity of social and health service agencies to recruit, train and retain volunteers. To continue the focus, the Annual Human Service award for 2012 will recognize a volunteer of the year and a volunteer program that models best practices.

NUHSA is an alliance of City and County staff, non-profit human service providers, United Way, school districts, faith communities and concerned citizens. Their mission is to build the community's capacity to respond to human service needs in North King County, encompassing the Cities of Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, Bothell and Woodinville.

Nominations can be made on the website. For questions, or to obtain a nomination form, email or call the office at 206-675-2900. The Human Service Volunteer Award ceremony will be Thursday, December 5, 2012, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Shoreline City Hall – Council Chambers.


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Kenmore library book sale Saturday October 6


Kenmore Library
Photo by Jerry Pickard

The Kenmore Library Association Book Sale will be held Saturday, October 6, 2012 from 10 -5, at the new Kenmore Library located at 6531 NE 181st Street, Kenmore, 98028.

More than 2000 books for sale at great prices with all proceeds to benefit programs at the Kenmore Library.

Kenmore Library Association Members preview sale on Friday October 5th from 5-7. Join the Kenmore Library Association for $5.

Parking is available across the street and in the parking garage below the library.


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Frank Workman on Sports: Sometimes something magical happens

By Frank Workman


Late in the day at work on Friday, a co-worker asked what I had in store for my weekend.  I explained I’d be going to the Friday night high school football game between visiting Marysville-Getchell and Shorewood.

She replied that she has never  ‘gotten’  sports – that it all seems so senseless, making such a big deal out of playing a game.

I responded that for me the charm and appeal of sports, especially at the high school level, rests in the fact that for the kids who are playing, nothing in their lives will ever be this important, or matter as much to them, at least until they have children of their own.

And, I said, sometimes something magical happens  that you never forget.

I was looking forward to being on the ‘chain-gang’ for the game.  I’d be holding a first-down marker on the far sideline, fully expecting to be on the same side of the field as Shorewood, which would give me a perfect opportunity to watch their passionate and patient coach Rob Petschl up close, as well as better acquaint myself with the boys on the team.

There was an ounce of disappointment when I realized Shorewood had opted to occupy the near sideline, meaning the chain gang would be on the M-G side of the field.

Funny how things work out.

Getchell is the new school in Marysville; this is just its second year in existence.

When it looked like they would take a 9-0 lead into the locker room at halftime, I asked one of their coaches if they had won any games last year.

He shook his head no.

The Chargers’ players were fired up when they took the field for the start of the second half.  It’s not every night you get to win the first game in school history.

Their defense was stout through the third quarter.

The T-Birds clawed their way back, scoring a touchdown early in the fourth quarter to make it 9-7.  Very much anybody’s ball game. Later, when they got the ball back with just under 5 minutes to play and hit a long pass inside the Chargers’ 30, it looked like Shorewood was going to break the Chargers’ hearts.

But Kaleb Seymer intercepted a pass for the Chargers and took it 70 yards to the house. The PAT gave Getchell the insurance point it needed to make it a two-score game, 16-7.

Pure jubilation was evident on every young face on the sideline, and the wide smiles were contagious.  It was impossible to not be happy for them.

It was magical. And I will never forget it.

And THAT is what I love about high school sports.


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