Book Review by Aarene Storms: Americus

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Americus,  written by M.K. Reed, drawn by Jonathan Hill

8th-graders Neil and Daniel would rather read books in their favorite fantasy series The Chronicles of Apathea Ravenchilde than pay attention to their gossipy classmates or the adults in their small town of Americus. 


However, Daniel's mom is convinced that Apathea is the work of the devil and sends her son away to military school, leaving Neil alone to defend his favorite book. However, it turns out that Neil isn't alone in loving the book....


Here is a great graphic novel depicting terrific friendships inspired by books. Following the example of the main character in Apathea, Neil learns to stand up to bullies on behalf of other book-lovers, gains the confidence of classmates and the local library staff, and even starts a new romance with a fellow-bookworm. Three cheers!

Rating
Highly recommended for readers ages 12 to adult. No sex or cussing; there are depictions of bullying and some rather ugly adult behaviors towards books, children, and other adults.


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

Aarene Storms, youth services librarian
Richmond Beach Library, KCLS



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Tuesday Business Quick-Start: hiring people with disabilities


Special Event

The Business Case for Hiring People with Disabilities
free workshop
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
12noon to 1:30pm
Shoreline City Hall
17500 Midvale Ave N
Shoreline 98133



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Regional Travel: Transit Agencies in Puget Sound, Part II (Funding)

A series of articles by Brian Doennebrink on the topic of public transport

By Brian Doennebrink

In 2010, voter-approved (a.k.a. “local option”) sales and use taxes provided over 64 percent of transit funding, which is why they have all been influenced by the economic conditions of the past few years. In the Puget Sound region, the following are collecting the maximum of 0.9% sales and use tax: Community Transit, Island Transit, King County Metro, and Sound Transit. A narrow majority of voters in Pierce County recently rejected an attempt by Pierce Transit to raise their local option sales and use tax to the maximum, keeping that agency’s local option sales and use tax at 0.6%.

Sound Transit (ST) has separate taxing authority. They had the authority to levy a motor vehicle excise tax (MVET) of up to 0.8% until 2002, when the passage of Initiative 776 eliminated MVET as a funding source (MVET was up to 50% of some transit system’s funding). However, the Washington State Supreme Court upheld ST’s existing 0.3% MVET collection for bond repayment until the bond debt is fully retired (approximately 2028). This MVET tax is what many of us see on our car tab renewal form.

In King County, where its transit system (King County Metro) is governed by the county, the local option sales and use tax of 0.9% for King County Metro is the same county-wide. The RTA/Sound Transit local option is also at 0.9%, but – along with the MVET – is only collected in the parts of the county that are within its taxing borders.

In contrast, Snohomish County has a Public Transportation Benefit Area, which only applies to areas whose voters approved being included (taxed). Further, as in King County, the RTA (Sound Transit) doesn’t cover all parts of the county. Thus, the local sales tax varies from 1.2% in unincorporated areas that are not in the RTA, a total of 7.7% sales and use tax collected therein, to 3.0% in most of the cities in the southwestern part of the county, a total of 9.5% sales and use tax collected therein.

There’s even a tax rate lookup app for iPhones to search for a rate at a specific address or area!

Other major sources of transit funding include fares and grants.


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Public Notice: Shoreline Fire commissioners to hold executive session to consider fire chief candidates


SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE
EXECUTIVE SESSION

As required by RCW 42.30, the Open Public Meetings Act, you are hereby notified that the Board of Commissioners of the Shoreline Fire Department will hold an Executive Session on Monday, December 17, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. at Shoreline Fire Department, 17525 Aurora Avenue North, Shoreline, Washington. 
                                                                                                                                                     
The purpose of the Executive Session is to continue to evaluate the qualifications of the four applicants for the position of Fire Chief.  The Executive Session is scheduled from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the upstairs conference room.  

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SCC's Nahshon George leads NWAACC in rebounds



Nahshon George #1 in rebounds
Photo by Wilson Tsoi

As the first month of the NWAACC Basketball Season is almost in the books, three Shoreline Community College Men's Basketball Players are in the Top 20 Stats for the conference in four different categories:

Sophomore Nahshon George is #1 in the league in rebounds, the center from Radford High School in Honolulu, HI leads the NWAACC with a 15.17 average per game, while he is also ranked #14 in scoring with a 18.83 average.

Freshman Abdul Mohamed from Franklin High School in Seattle is #11 in steals, with 15 for the season so far. 

And Isaac Wodajo, sophomore transfer from Lincoln Trail Community College in Illinois, is #17 in the NWAACC in Assists with a 4.29 average.

SCC finishes the non-region part of the schedule this upcoming weekend with a trip to Ontario, OR, to play in the NWAACC Crossover Tournament at Treasure Valley Community College. SCC faces Big Bend CC in the opening round next Friday.


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SCC Women's basketball has three players in Top 20 categories


The Shoreline Community College Women's Basketball Team has three players in three Top 20 Categories for NWAACC Stats this season:

Freshman Bianca Benavides from Foster High School in Tukwila, WA is #13 in the league in assists with 4.17 per game.

Freshman Ashley Savusa from Kaimuki in Honolulu, Hawaii is also #13 in steals with 18 so for this season.

And Freshman Hannah Stanger who is from Burley High School in Murtaush, ID is #15 in rebounds an average of 8 per game.

The Lady Dolphins are 4-2 on the season and travel to the NWAACC Crossover Tournament in Pasco, WA next weekend at Columbia Basin College, where the SCC Squad faces Southwest Oregon in the opening round at 8pm next Friday.

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Shorecrest students make figures for gingerbread house at the Seattle Sheraton

Figures were created by Shorecrest art students
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

Students in the Shorecrest Art Club made the figurines for one of the gingerbread houses currently on display in the “Once Upon a Time” Gingerbread Village at the Seattle Sheraton Hotel. Art teacher Laura King is the club’s advisor.


Figures were created by Shorecrest art students
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

The Brothers Grimm Castle of Fairy Tales itself was built by the 4D Architects firm of Kirkland.


Figures were created by Shorecrest art students
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

The gingerbread creations will be displayed in the hotel’s lobby until Jan. 1, 2013 and visitors will have the chance to vote for their favorite display throughout the duration of the exhibit.

Figures were created by Shorecrest art students
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

The event is free to the public, but donations to the Northwest Chapter of the JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) are encouraged and appreciated.


Figures were created by Shorecrest art students
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

The Gingerbread Village has raised more than $600,000 for JDRF for benefit diabetes research in the past 19 years and welcomes about 100,000 visitors annually.


Figures were created by Shorecrest art students
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

The Sheraton is located at 1400 6th Ave in downtown Seattle.


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Blue Christmas service Dec 16 at Richmond Beach UCC

For many of us, Christmas is a bittersweet time of year. It is a time for remembering both persons and events that have been a part of our lives in the past, but that are now changed or gone. We are hurting and cannot get into the festivities as others seem to be able to.

It is at such times that we need to make the space and take the time to acknowledge our sadness and concern. We need to know that we are not alone.

On Sunday, December 16th at 4pm, Richmond Beach UCC will have a Blue Christmas service. This is a time for us to join in prayer, to ask God for comfort and to recognize the pain that we and friends are experiencing. It is a quiet, meditative worship service that makes time for remembering, sharing our hurting places with God, and preparing our hearts for the coming of Christ.

You are welcome at this service, on Sunday, December 16th at 4pm in our sanctuary. Come if you are hurting; come to pray for those who are hurting. Together, we will be in prayer and honor that which has changed or gone in our lives.

The church address is 1512 NW 195th, Shoreline, at the corner of 15th NW and Richmond Beach Rd. There is a parking lot off 15th NW which will bring you closest to the front door.


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Three County Council candidates, two Shoreline Council members have registered with PDC

By Evan Smith


Three candidates for the County Council District 1 position to be vacated when Bob Ferguson becomes State attorney general have registered as candidates with the state public disclosure commission.

Seattle attorney Rod Dembowski, Shoreline City Councilman Will Hall and Democratic 32nd District State Rep. Cindy Ryu have registered with the PDC.

Hall and fellow Shoreline councilman Christopher Roberts also have registered with the PDC, a step that allows them to raise and spend money for the August primary and November general election,

Dembowski, Hall and Ryu are among 13 applicants for the Council vacancy. A committee will screen the applicants; and County Executive Dow Constantine will forward the names of three applicants to the eight remaining council members, who will choose the replacement for Ferguson.

Dembowski, who already has raised $51,603 and spent $1,323 as a candidate; sought high-profile endorsements and scheduled campaign events, said Tuesday that he’s not just appealing to the people involved in the appointment process because he plans to run for the position whether he wins the appointment or not.

The appointment will last through the November election, when the position will be on the ballot for a full four-year term.

The District includes Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, Woodinville, Bothell, north Kirkland, unincorporated areas between Bothell and Kirkland, and part of north Seattle.

Hall’s and Roberts’ Shoreline City Council terms expire this year, along with those held by Keith McGlashan and Shari Winstead.


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Shoreline School Board Meeting 12-10-12

Devon Vose Rickabaugh
Shoreline School Board Meeting 12-10-12
By Devon Vose Rickabaugh

Shoreline PTA Council is encouraging District parents to become both educated and engaged during this coming legislative session through the “Take 5 For KIDS” project with a PTA goal of collecting 600 cards and drawings from across the district to be sent to legislators during PTA Focus Day and during the presentation of the budget.

Board President Ehrlichman said, “It is a simple idea to get parents to communicate with Olympia.” Through participating, parents will see they have a voice.

The School Board approved an addendum to the Joint Use Agreement with the City of Shoreline for the surplused Sunset School Site. The agreement assigns responsibility for scheduling and maintenance of the site for public recreational purposes to the city of Shoreline and provides that the city pay all costs associated with the site.

It also includes a mandatory clause that allows the school district to recapture the site for school purposes in the future.

Lynn Huston of Friends of Sunset Park, who had helped write the master plan which the City and the School Board both approved, requested the covered play area remain destined for removal when the funding is found. The addendum now states that the covered play area will not be removed and “made available for public use”. This would provide “obstacles” to future planning since in order to remove it the City Council and School Board would have to be involved again. The concrete structure blocks the view and would disrupt the beauty of the future park.


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Not too late to donate to the PTA holiday baskets project

The Shorecrest Key Club and Youth In Response Club gathered donations of
2,400 pounds of non-perishable food for the Holiday Baskets drive.
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools


The Shoreline PTA Council, along with community partners the Shoreline Fire Department, Hopelink, Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park, Rotary Club of Shoreline (Lunch), Shoreline Breakfast Rotary, and Rain City Rotary are joining together to support families with children in the Shoreline School District who need assistance during the holiday season. 

The 2012 Shoreline PTA Council Holiday Baskets Food, Toys and Teen Gifts Drive will run through Dec 14. Donations of non-perishable food and new unwrapped toys or teen gifts may be dropped off at any Shoreline School District school including the District office at Shoreline Center, during regular school hours.  

Monetary donations may be made payable to the Shoreline PTA Council, note Holiday Baskets-Food or Holiday Baskets-Teen Gifts, and mailed to Shoreline PTA Council, P.O. Box 55784, Shoreline, WA 98155-5784.

Toy donations may also be dropped off at any Shoreline Fire Station. For more information, or to donate via PayPal, go to the PTA Council webpage and click on Holiday Baskets. To volunteer, go here or email.

If this year finds you and your family in need, please contact your Shoreline School District school nurse, Family Advocate or Hopelink (206-440-7300).

They expect to help more than 500 families when the food, toys and teen gifts are distributed on Saturday.


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Firefighter gift drive for older children ends this Friday


There is still time to donate money or a new, unwrapped gift for a child or teen to this year's Shoreline Christmas Toy Drive.

Donations are being accepted during business hours at any Shoreline Fire Station ... or at Fire Department Headquarters, 175th and Aurora.

Financial donations help Firefighters buy gifts for older children -- as many of the donations are toys and games for children under eight. 

The Shoreline Christmas project is a joint effort between Shoreline Fire, Shoreline Schools and other community partners. Hundreds of needy families, identified and registered with the School District, are treated to a food basket and a shopping spree at the donated toy store each December.

Contact Melanie Granfors at the Fire Department if you need further information, 206-533-6564.

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Shoreline Community College signs memo of agreement for a 400 bed student housing facility

In Xian, China, Shoreline Community College President Lee Lambert and Hou Baolin
sign a memorandum of agreement regarding student housing on campus.
Photo courtesy Shoreline Community College

By Jim Hills

On Dec. 9 in Xian, China, Shoreline Community College President Lee Lambert signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for a 400-bed facility that would be built on the site of the current soccer field and track at the north end of the campus.

“This is a very exciting day,” Lambert said. “Shoreline has wonderful programs that draw students from down the block and around the world. This proj­ect will be open to all students, making it easier to get the edu­cation and training they want and need.”
The MOA outlines a partnership between the college and private investors led by local resident David Lee. Under the agreement, Lee and the investors will build and operate the facility on land they lease from the state of Washington, which owns the college campus. The MOA gives the college review and approval rights in significant areas of the design, construction and operation of the facility.

“This is a wonderfully creative and cooperative opportunity,” Lee said. “I’ve always admired the beauty of the Shoreline campus. We want this project to be part of that beauty.”
While no specific plans are yet drawn and no price tag, the agreement calls for the facility to be built to LEED Silver standards at a minimum. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is an environmental design rating system developed by the U.S. Green Building Council. While LEED Silver is required for new state-owned buildings, that was never a problem for Lee and the investors, according to their representative, Windermere Real Estate Broker Marguerite Knutson.
“David Lee has seen the campus many times,” Knutson said. “The design, the trees and the natural beauty of the campus are all things they want this project to respect and embrace.”

This soccer field at the north end of the campus is the site of the planned housing
Photo courtesy Shoreline Community College

In addition to building the facility, the developers take on the lion’s share of operations. They will operate the building, including staffing and maintenance, all tied to agreed-upon standards. The college will have some increased expenses, including staffing for increased safety and security and student programming services.

The developer is responsible for collection of rent payments from students, with a portion going to the college. The college would also receive an annual payment for lease of the land and there is a one-time, non-refundable deposit due when the lease is signed.

Led by David Lee, the other investors are from China. Both Lee and Lambert traveled there for the signing, which occurred Dec. 9. The son of one of the investors has attended Shoreline, according to Lambert.

“This agreement involves international partners, but it is also about local residents and families of our students wanting to help build this college for others,” Lambert said. “This agreement not only opens the way to break ground on campus, it breaks new ground as a model for public/private partnerships for higher education in Washington.”

Signing the MOA is a significant milestone, but the work is not done, Lambert said.

The college had already been working with the City of Shoreline on a Master Development Plan (MDP). That process was on hiatus while the housing agreement was worked out.

“We’re excited that the college is pursuing this project that will have a significant positive impact on the overall Shoreline community,” said Dan Eernissee, Economic Development Manager for the city. “We look forward to working with the college to meet the needs of students, the college and the city.”

The MDP work will now resume with housing included, clearing the way for the city’s normal project-specific approval processes.

“We know that parking and traffic will be top concerns of the city and our neighbors,” Lambert said. “We think the project may actually improve our on-campus parking situation and, with up to 400 students staying on campus rather than jumping in their cars at the end of class, it may help there, too.”

Also, the ground lease must be worked out and signed with state officials. That process will involve the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, which oversees Shoreline and the other 33 campuses in the state.

“Both the city and state are aware of this project, but now we’ve got to do the work,” Lambert said, adding that if all goes as anticipated, students could be moving in by August, 2015. 
“This project is a significant step toward getting all our students ready to be successful in an increasingly globalized world,” Lambert said. “The faculty and staff are working hard to create dynamic learning environments inside and outside of the classroom. Those efforts will be greatly enhanced by having domestic and international students living and studying together. 
“This is critical to the success of Washingtonians as more and more of the state’s jobs are tied to international trade.”



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Statement from State Superintendent Randy Dorn on Marijuana


From the Office of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Recent anecdotal reports from school districts suggest an increase in marijuana possession and consumption among young people, especially after the passage of Initiative 502, which legalizes small quantities of the drug for people age 21 and older. Below is a statement from State Superintendent Randy Dorn on what the law means to public schools.

The passage of I-502 changes nothing in public schools in Washington state. Certain drugs, including marijuana, continue to be illegal on school property and to anyone younger than 21 years old. 
To receive federal funds, districts must abide by the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act and must have a Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace and a similar student policy in place. Each district’s policy has a number of common requirements about marijuana and other drugs, such as not allowing any student to possess, distribute, manufacture, or be under the influence. 
Any student caught will be disciplined according to local district policy and local law enforcement as required. Fines can also be doubled if the arrest occurs within 1,000 feet of a school facility. 
I-502 changes state law but has no effect on federal law. 
Some people think that a medical marijuana card is similar to a prescription for a controlled substance and can be brought to schools or the workplace. That is false. Having a medical marijuana card does not mean a student, or an employee, or anyone for that matter, can bring marijuana on school grounds. 
Students need to be engaged and prepared for school. Marijuana doesn’t allow them to be either of those things. Marijuana dulls the brain. It can lead to paranoia, short-term memory loss and depression 
And for those under 21, it is illegal.


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Public Notice: King County Fire Protection District No. 16

PUBLIC NOTICE
PARTICIPATION IN VOTERS’ PAMPHLET
KING COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 16

In conjunction with the special election to be held on April 23, 2013, King County Fire Protection District No. 16 will be submitting to the voters of the Fire District a proposition that would re-authorize the use of the fire benefit charge method of financing pursuant to Chapter 52.18 RCW.

As part of the process, the District will be participating in the King County Voters’ Pamphlet and is requesting applications from District residents interested in serving on the pro and con committees to prepare statements in favor of and in opposition to the ballot measure for publication in the pamphlet. There is a limit of three members per committee, and those selected must be willing to work within a group as appointed.

A letter of interest and statement of qualifications should be submitted by interested persons and must be received by the fire district at the address below no later than 5:00pm on January 25th, 2013.

District Secretary Andrea McDaniel
7220 NE 181st Street
Kenmore, WA 98028 
Phone: 425-354-1780
Fax: 425-354-1781

Selected candidates will be notified on or before February 1st, 2013.


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Shorewood wrestling suffers first defeat

By Clark Norton, Asst. Wrestling Coach, Shorewood High School

The Stanwood Spartans came into Shorewood's gym Tuesday night and handed the T-Birds thier first defeat of the season, 39-31.

Shorewood's Matthew Floresca continued his undefeated season, improving to where he moved up to the 138lb weight class and defeated his opponent 6-1.

With just three matches to go Stanwood held a slim 30-27 lead. The Spartans sealed the match when Dalton Gilman built a big lead and held off a furious comeback from T-Bird Braden Kalloway to win 14-10 at 152lbs -- and returning state placer Zach Schut pinned his opponent at 160lbs.

Shorewood Record: 3-1 Overall, 1-1 League

SW 31 - STWD 39
*Started at 182lbs

103: Robel Tesfamarian (SW) won by forfeit
113: West WEinert (STWD) won by forfeit
120: Jacob Cole (STWD) pinned Abiel Tesfamarian 0:46
126: Jacob Scott (STWD) won by forfeit
132: Edom Tesfaye (SW) dec. Kane Ayling 13-8
138: Matthew Floresca (SW) dec. Nathan Zinkland 6-1
145: Erik Harris-Uldall (SW) pinned Tanner Peterson 5:26
152: Dalton Gilman (STWD) dec. Braden Kalloway 14-10
160: Zach Schut (STWD) pinned Nathan Lee 1:02
170: Sam Jang (SW) maj. dec. Josh Scott 14-4
182: Nick Lewis (STWD) pinned Andrew Chum 1:13
195: Konnor Carpenter (SW) pinned Alex Hurn 1:23
220: Coby Lapinski (SW) dec. Blake Steibler 8-3
285: Carlos Vilchis (STWD) pinned Erca Erdenbayer 4:54


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High School Boys’ Swimming Schedule

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

High School Boys’ Swimming Schedule


Tuesday, December 4

Shorewood 127, Stanwood 40 
Shorecrest 135 at Marysville Getchell 50
Shorecrest 140 at Marysville Pilchuck 45


Thursday, December 6

Shorewood 116, Cascade 54 
Shorecrest 108, Glacier Peak 62 
Shorecrest 119, Snohomish 48 


Tuesday, December 11

Shorewood 139, Marysville Getchell 44 
Shorewood 128, Marysville Pilchuck 52 
Kamiak 92, Shorecrest 88 


Thursday, December 13 

Shorecrest at Meadowdale, 2:45 p.m. at Lynnwood Pool 
Shorecrest at Lynnwood, 2:45 p.m. at Lynnwood Pool 
Kamiak at Shorewood, 3:30 p.m. at Shoreline Pool 


Saturday, January 5

District Dive Meet, 10 a.m. at Kamiak H.S. 


Tuesday, January 8

Shorecrest at Mariner, 3:30 p.m. 
Meadowdale at Shorewood, 3:30 p.m. at Shoreline Pool 
Lynnwood at Shorewood, 3:30 p.m. 


Thursday, January 10 

Shorecrest at Jackson, 2:45 p.m. at West Coast Aquatics Center 
Edmonds-Woodway at Shorewood, 3:30 p.m. at Shoreline Pool 
Mountlake Terrace at Shorewood, 3:30 p.m. at Shoreline Pool 


Saturday, January 12

Shorecrest, Shorewood at Kentridge Invite, 9 a.m. at King County Aquatics Center 


Monday, January 14

Stanwood at Oak Harbor, 6 p.m. at Vanderzicht Memorial Pool 


Tuesday, January 15

Shorecrest at Mountlake Terrace, 2:45 p.m. at Lynnwood Pool 
Shorecrest at Edmonds-Woodway, 2:45 p.m. at Lynnwood Pool 
Monroe at Shorewood, 3:30 p.m. at Shoreline Pool 


Thursday, January 17

Shorewood at Shorecrest, 3:30 p.m. at Shoreline Pool 


Saturday, January 19

District Dive Meet, 10 a.m. at Marysville Pilchuck H.S. 

Tuesday, January 22
Shorewood at Jackson, 2:45 p.m. at West Coast Aquatics Center 
Everett at Shorecrest, 3:30 p.m. at Shoreline Pool


Thursday, January 24

Monroe at Shorecrest, 3:30 p.m. at Shoreline Pool 
Shorewood at Mariner, 3:30 p.m. at Kamiak H.S.


Saturday, January 26

District Dive Meet, 10 a.m. at Mariner H.S. 

Friday, February 1 
Shoreline JV Invitational, 3:30 p. m., Shoreline Pool 

Wednesday, February 6

Friday, February 7

Northwest District 3A Swim Prelims, 5 p.m. at Marysville-Pilchuck H.S. 


Saturday, February 9 

4 Northwest District 3A Swim /Dive Finals, 12:30 p.m. at Maryland-Pilchuck 


Friday, February 15

3A/4A State Meet, noon at King County Aquatics Center 


Saturday, February 16

3A/4A State Meet, noon at King County Aquatics Center 


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View of Mount Rainier from Shorecrest

Monday, December 10, 2012

Photo by Jerry Pickard

Jerry Pickard took this photo at sunset November 2011 from the grounds of Shorecrest High School.

(If anyone has photos of the Cascades taken from Lake Forest Park, Shoreline, or Kenmore, we would like to publish them).


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Last chance to register for Shoreline Chamber of Commerce holiday party



Membership Luncheon, Wed., Dec. 12, at 11:45, Shoreline Center, Alumni Room,  RSVP,  $20

It is time for our annual holiday luncheon!  We will socialize and network after enjoying holiday music provided by some talented local preschoolers from A Place for Kids. This will be a chance to relax and enjoy the company of your fellow Chamber members during this busy season.

Thanks to Dorothy Stephens, Highland Ice Arena, and Judy Smith, American Business Solutions,  for contributing the items for the children's goody bags.  

RSVP is required before Tuesday, Dec. 11, for members and visitors so we can order lunches from our Caterer, Special Occasions. To reserve your spot please send an email to the Chamber and Sharon will confirm your reservation, or register on-line with a credit card.   


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Caroling and s'mores at Bethel Lutheran on Sunday


All are invited for caroling and cocoa, cider and s'mores at Bethel Lutheran Church on Sunday, December 16 at 5pm (17418 8th Ave NE, Shoreline).

We'll gather outside the main entrance at the firepits--you can't miss it!  Come and ring in the Christmas season with this annual event. (awnings to be provided in the event of rain)

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Shorecrest Hip Hop Dance Team wins First in first competition of the year

Shorecrest Hip Hop Dance Team
places first in their first competition of the year

Shorecrest’s state and national winning dance team took first last Saturday, Dec 8th at Interlake High School Dance and Drill Competition.

This was the team’s first competition for the season.

The team’s Head Coach Rex Kinney and Assistant Coach Angelo Buewa said that the team has been working very hard and all their efforts paid off.

An opportunity to see the team dance along with 15 other professional dance companies is coming up on January 11th and 12th at a performance entitled, “Physical Poetry.”  More information about the team and how to get tickets here.


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Purrfect Pals would like your vote


We're So Close!  Help us win $5000 in the Shelter Challenge!

Purrfect Pals cat shelter is up to #4 in the nation and voting ends Sunday! 

"Please help Purrfect Pals win the $5000 grand prize by voting for us EVERY DAY in The Animal Rescue Site's Shelter Challenge!"

Vote daily from each of your internet-ready devices. You can also help by sharing the link on Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, etc.

Purrfect Pals is a large cat shelter in Arlington. It was a no-kill shelter years before other shelters switched over. They partner with local pet stores to help get adoptable animals to the public. They put on the Average Joe Cat Show every year in Shoreline as a fun event and fund-raiser for the shelter.


December Adoption Special...Candy Cane Cats!

During the month of December, Purrfect Pals is reducing its adoption fees for all cats with stripes (and striped kittens six months or older) to only $50! Visit the Adoption Centers all around the Puget Sound and meet your purrfect match!



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Santa arrives in North City for the annual tree lighting

Santa Claus arrived in Shoreline Saturday night, as the guest of honor at the annual Tree Lighting in North City. Residents celebrated with Christmas carols, hot chocolate and a general good time.

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Santa's ride was as spectacular as you might expect, decked out in multi-colored lights and lit-up, giant antlers.

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

The children lined up to sit on Santa's lap and get some treats from Santa's helpers while the band played on.

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

The Around the Sound Band played carols and other Christmas favorites, and the crowd sang along.

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

In the highlight of the evening, the tree on top the water tower was lit. (Follow the reindeer horn to the top of the tree). The tree is visible from many sections of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park, as it sits on one of the tallest structures on one of the highest ridges in the area.


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Help replace stolen van for Shoreline school for the deaf

Updated 12-18-2012  9:15AM

UPDATE: The van was found by police and returned to the school. It did not seem to have suffered damage. The school was having it checked out before returning it to service.

In early December, a van was stolen from the garage of the Shoreline school for children who are deaf and hard of hearing. 

Vandals stole a gray, Chevy, 8 person-van (license plate number 918 WUX) from Northwest School for Hearing-Impaired Children, which serves approximately 45 area students, 3 years old to 8th grade.

This van was used multiple times daily to transport students to mainstreaming classes and events such as the Seattle Children’s Theater.

Dr. Peggy Mayer, Head of School, is grateful to the many Shoreline residents and the Shoreline Fire Department who have called asking how they can help. Since Shoreline Police are not optimistic about the likelihood that the van will be recovered or returned, the school has set up “Victory over Vandalism” fund to raise money to replace the stolen van.
   
Dr. Mayer says, "We have good insurance coverage, but because the van was 12 years old, what we get in our insurance settlement is about 1/4 of what the replacement cost of the van will be. The stolen van was in excellent shape and only had 15,000 miles on it, so it is not typical  of a 12 year old Chevy Astro van that might be available on the market today to replace it."

Donations can be made online or by mail at NW School for Hearing Impaired Children, PO Box 31325, Seattle WA  98103.

For more information call Barb Luetke, Community Outreach Coordinator, at 206-364-4605.


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32nd Democrats reorganization meeting Wednesday



On Wednesday, December 12, the 32nd District Democrats will hold its reorganization meeting.

At the reorganization meeting, the Precinct Committee Officers and the members of the District will adopt the bylaws of the organization and elect new officers. Nominations for the District's officers shall be taken from the floor.

If you are interested in voting in the meeting,* please be prepared to pay your membership dues for 2013. Dues are $25 for an individual and $32 for a family. Membership dues for students and seniors are $6. (*Note, some officers will be elected by the elected PCOs only).

The meeting is at the Shoreline Masonic Center at 7:00 pm. The Masonic Center is at 753 N 185th St at the corner of Linden and N 185th.


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Briarcrest Neighborhood to hear about Sound Transit planning in Shoreline

"Light Rail Planning in Shoreline" is the topic of Tuesday night's meeting of the Briarcrest Neighborhood Association, December 11, 2012.

Staff from the city and Sound Transit will make a presentation and answer questions. Invited speakers include Rachael Markle, Shoreline's planning and community development director; Miranda Redinger, associate planner with the city; Alicia McIntire, senior transportation planner in the city's public works department; and a representative from Sound Transit. Discussion will focus on Shoreline's proposed southern light rail station, which the city would like to have built at NE 145th Street east of Interstate 5.

The meeting begins at 7 pm at Seattle Congregational Church, 15518 27th Ave. NE (rear entrance). Email for more information.


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Kenmore recognized for achievements in addressing childhood obesity

The National League of Cities (NLC) has recognized the City of Kenmore for recent completion of key health and wellness goals for Let’s Move! Cities, Towns and Counties (LMCTC).  LMCTC is a major component of First Lady Michelle Obama’s comprehensive Let’s Move! initiative, which is dedicated to solving the childhood obesity epidemic within a generation.

Cities and counties participating in LMCTC have the opportunity to earn medals for making measurable progress in pursuit of five goals for building healthier communities. Kenmore was awarded three medals, including gold for action taken to increase opportunities for physical activities through the completion of a needs assessment of play spaces and improve access to healthy affordable food with Northshore School District’s participation in the School Breakfast Program.

“The City of Kenmore is dedicated to promoting opportunities for play through its parks system and community events program,” said Kenmore Mayor David Baker. “We are proud to receive this recognition and will continue to strive to provide citizens with a high quality of life.”

The National League of Cities (NLC) is the lead collaborating partner on this initiative, working with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the National Association of Counties, and other nonprofit organizations, in assisting local elected officials to implement policy and environmental changes to prevent childhood obesity.  The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has awarded NLC a grant to provide technical assistance to local elected officials working to create healthier communities and prevent childhood obesity, including sites participating in LMCTC.

More than 160 cities, towns and counties are participating in LMCTC. NLC awarded 541 medals to local elected officials across the country, recognizing these leaders for their progress in adopting long-term, sustainable, and holistic policies that improve communities’ access to healthy affordable food and opportunities for physical activity.

For more information about LMCTC and Kenmore’s accomplishments, visit the website


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Death Notices as of November 22, 2012

Obituaries are condensed biographies of people's lives, written by the people who loved them. Like a memorial service, they tell us things we may not have known about the person, and may leave us wishing we had known them better.


Edward S. Soper  1923-2012  Active member of Lake Forest Park Presbyterian Church. Lived part-time in Mesa, Arizona. Career in real estate, specializing in farm land. He was a "very involved and active father, and volunteered as a Boy Scout Leader and basketball coach."

Donald Greaby  1925-2012  Retired Seattle firefighter, died at his resident at Cristwood. Attended Calvin Presbyterian Church.

Patrick William Richardson  1945-2012  Born in Lake Forest Park, he graduated from Shoreline High School in 1963. Enjoyed boating and golfing at Inglewood Country Club.

Margaret Mary Patterson "Margie" Segle  1924-2012  Died at her home in Shoreline, surrounded by family and friends. Margie and her husband Bob lived in their Shoreline home nearly all their married life. They were active at St. Mark's, volunteer at St. Mark's School, the Senior Center, and the Special Olympics.

Ann Marie McNeal Mayhle  -2012  Services at Shoreline Free Methodist Church.

Genevieve M. Beach  1913-2012  "Gen was also an active member of several senior writing programs and particularly enjoyed the writing and drama classes at Shoreline Community College."

Mona M. Coursey  aged 90. Lived in Shoreline for over 41 years. She and her husband ran a photo business, then she work at Crista Ministries for 17 years. Memorial services were held at Shoreline Covenant Church.

Rose Montanaro Falseni  1924-2012  Rose enjoyed her volunteer work at Calvin Presbyterian Church in Shoreline.

Charlie Yoder A Celebration of Life was held at the Richmond Beach Masonic Lodge.

Ricarda Cross Spee  1927-2012   Lived in Shoreline from 1996 to 2001. Volunteered for Senior Services, the Crisis Clinic, and worked at her son's business in Edmonds.

Stephen J. Carr  1918-2012  Died in Shoreline, services at St. Luke's. "Dad's three passions in life were Faith, Family and USC Football and not necessarily in that order."

Bergljot Krossen  1915-2012  Born in Norway, lived in Shoreline, then moved to the Norse Home in Seattle. Awarded the PTA Golden Acorn for volunteer service. Also volunteered at Ballard First Lutheran Church, the Norse Home, and Sons of Norway Leif Erikson Lodge,

Mark Allen Cornwall  1949-2012  Attended Shoreline Community College in the 1970s.

Capt. Don N. Johnson USNR (Ret.)  age 82. Officer in the Navy, four years in Alaska, and 28 in the Naval Reserve. Software engineer for Boeing for 35 years. Services at Lake Forest Park Presbyterian Church.

Marta Lee Matheson   1957-2012  Born Marta Lee Coumbe, she resided in Shoreline, Washington and graduated from Shorecrest High School. 

Robert M. Blumenthal  1931-2012  Worked for levy campaigns for the Shoreline School District. Skiier, hiker, salmon fishing from kayaks, mountain climber.

Ruth D. Wahl   1920-2012  Shoreline resident. Piano teacher and organist. Loved growing flowers and creating craft projects. Entombment and memorial services at Acacia in Lake Forest Park, and reception at Anderson House in Shoreline.

Stuart Scott Beckwith, Capt. USCG, (Ret.)  1925-2012  Services at St. Luke Church in Shoreline.

William Brees "Bill" Stoebuck  1929-2012   Lake Forest Park resident. Law professor at the University of Washington for 40 years.  He had many interests - photography to sailing to becoming a national expert in real property law.  "He co-authored a number of textbooks that were used in laws schools throughout the nation (and) ... helped to define Washington State Property Law."
"Active in the Lutheran church, Republican Party, Cascade Symphony Orchestra, and Seattle Yacht Club."


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Lake Forest Park For Peace commemorates 10 years of public presence

Ten years of peace vigils in Lake Forest Park
Photo courtesy Lake Forest Park for Peace

Lake Forest Park For Peace will commemorate 10 years of weekly vigiling and political activism on Saturday December 15, 2012 at 11an at the corner of Ballinger and Bothell Ways NE in Lake Forest Park. 

Formed as a member of the Sound Nonviolent Opposition to War (SNOW) in response to the buildup of the Bush Administration for the invasion of Iraq, LFP for Peace has continued its public presence with persistence and fortitude.

“The issues regarding our country’s military policies has always encompassed the entire political spectrum”, said founding member Ann Buzaid. “The Obama Administration has not only continued, but expanded on Bush-era policies of military engagement, domestic survelliance, and political suppression.” LFP for Peace consists of over 30 regular vigilers, with an e-mail list of over 120 supporters. “ It is still one of the most radical things a suburbanite can do.”, said long-time activist Glen Milner. “We stand in public, week after week, rain or shine, declaring our personal political beliefs openly and unabashedly.”

The regular Saturday vigil is a mainstay of community life in the north end of Lake Washington.

“We as vigilers as just part of the occasion”, said fellow activist Bob Trutnau. “The people who drive by and support us with their honks, waves, and peace signs reinvigorate us, and we believe the feeling is mutual!” 

The Peace Pole installed by LFP For Peace last year at the site of their vigils on the corner of Ballinger and Bothell Ways NE is a constant reminder and reflection of the community’s respect for LFP For Peace’s message.

“ The work continues,” states Sigrid Salo. “Drone strikes, the Afghan War, the Syrian proxy war, the threat of bombing Iran, the expanding rationales for indefinite detention and attacks on all our civil liberties – the list goes on and on! And so we go on and on, doing not only what we can, but what we must.”

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Shoreline and Lake Forest Park vote alike on issues and governor

Seattle Times' precinct by precinct analysis of voting on selected issues and races in the last election shows that Shoreline and Lake Forest Park were quite homogeneous in their views.

1. Moderate to strong rejection of Charter Schools. It didn't work, the initiative passed anyway.
2. Strong support for Jay Inslee as Governor, with the exception of The Highlands, which went strongly for Rob McKenna.
3. Strong support for legalizing marijuana.
4. Along with the rest of north and central King County, strong support for same-sex marriage.

Charter Schools Initiative - Precinct voting map
Red - rejected by 60% or more
Pink - rejected by 50-60%
Dark Green - approved by 60% or more
Pale Green - approved by 50-60%

Same Sex Marriage - precinct voting

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Community Chanukah Celebration Wednesday Dec 12

The Menorah of the Biblical Tabernacle

A Community Chanukah celebration will be held on Wednesday, December 12th from 5:30 until 7:30pm featuring a live olive press show, delicious latkes and doughnuts, and arts and crafts and face painting for children. It will be held at the Chabad Jewish Center at 19626 76th Ave West in Lynnwood.

"Chanukah is a time for rejoicing in the freedom to openly celebrate our values; the community celebration and public Menorah lighting proclaim that message,” said Rabbi Berel Paltiel, Director of the Snohomish County Jewish Center.

At the Chanukah celebration children will learn how real olive oil is made. Participants will squeeze, press, pound and pulverize authentic olives into fresh olive oil, just like the ancient Maccabees, at an exciting hands-on workshop centered on a genuine olive oil hand press.

The event will also feature face painting, Chanukah crafts involving decorating your very own ‘dreidel’ (Chanukah top). Traditional Holiday Potato ‘Latkes’ (pancakes) and chocolate Chanukah 'Gelt' (coins) will be available as well.  Fun for the whole family that you don’t want to miss!


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Obituary: Joyce Roloff, Kellogg Middle School Librarian


Joyce Peterson Roloff, 86, passed away on Nov 28, 2012 in her home in Edmonds. 

Joyce was born in Wapato, WA on Sept. 13, 1926 to Arthur & Etta Peterson. Following WWII, she attended the University of Washington where she met her future husband Raymond Charles Roloff. They married in Dec 1947. After graduation Joyce worked briefly at Harborview before taking time off to raise three children.

Joyce returned to the University of Washington to earn a master's degree in librarianship in 1966. That year she began working as a librarian for the Shoreline Schools, first at Shoreline High School and then for more than 20 years at Kellogg until her retirement in 1994.


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SMART 9-1-1 - help 9-1-1 help you


The Shoreline Fire Department is urging all residents to register their residences and cell phones with the new SMART911 System.

This is a huge step forward in helping first responders improve response time, patient care, and to best serve those who use cell phones instead of landlines from their homes.

Check out all the details here. Questions?  Email Melanie at Shoreline Fire if you have concerns or questions about this system.  



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