Shorecrest boys still struggling for District basketball tournament berth after losses at Glacier Peak Tuesday and Oak Harbor Friday

Sunday, January 27, 2013


The Shorecrest boys' basketball team continued to fight for a spot in the Northwest District 3A tournament after losses at Glacier Peak Tuesday and Oak Harbor Friday.

A victory in either game could have clinched a place in the tournament for the Scots.

Now, with the top three places in each Wesco division set and Ferndale holding the seventh spot in the eight-team tournament, Shorecrest must hold off Everett and Meadowdale by either winning one of its last two games or having each of the other two lose at least one game.

Glacier Peak beat Shorecrest Tuesday, Jan. 22, 56-44. Oak  Harbor defeated the Scots Friday, Jan. 25, 51-44.

Shorecrest takes a 3-8 Wesco 3A record (9-9 overall) into a home game with division leader Mountlake Terrace (10-1 Wesco 3A, 16-2) Tuesday, Jan. 29, at 7:15pm.

The Scots finish the regular season with a game at Meadowdale (1-10, 3-13) Thursday, Jan. 31, at 7:15pm.

The Shorecrest junior varsity takes an 8-3 Wesco 3A record (13-4 overall) into a home game with the Terrace JVs (9-2 Wesco 3A, 13-4) at 5:40 Tuesday after a 42-41 loss to Glacier Peak and a 62-18 loss to Oak Harbor last week.

Boys’ Basketball Standings

Wesco 3A South
 Conf.  
Overall
 Team
W
L
W
L
•Mountlake Terrace
10
1
16
2
•Shorewood
9
2
14
4

•Glacier Peak
9
2
15
3

Shorecrest
3
8
9
9

Meadowdale
1
10
3
15

•Clinched berth in Northwest District tournament 


Wesco 3A North

*Stanwood ------------- 10-1 (13-5)
*Oak Harbor ----------- 6-5 (10-8)
*Marysville Getchell -- 5-6 (6-11)
Everett ------------------ 2-9 (5-13)
Marysville-Pilchuck --- 0-11 (0-18)
Northwest Conference 3A
*Ferndale ----------------- 5-5 (8-10)


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Tribute to Bob Phelps

Saturday, January 26, 2013

Bob Phelps in the ACS van
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline

By Gail C. Harris
Emergency Management / Community Services Division
City of Shoreline

The Shoreline Emergency Management world, to include the City staff, Shoreline Fire Department, Shoreline Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Shoreline Auxiliary Communications Service (ACS) Team and I am sure many others in the city mourn the passing of long time community volunteer Robert “Bob” Phelps on January 5, 2013.

Bob at a public event with the ACS van and a display board
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline

Bob was the team leader of the Shoreline ACS for many years and only recently resigned due to health reasons. He committed countless hours to grow the communications capabilities during emergencies in Shoreline and his leadership, team commitment, and sense of humor will be missed.  

The Shoreline CERT donated $100 in his name to the Shoreline Historical Museum as it was another community commitment that was dear to Bob’s heart. He will me missed by many. 

Shoreline is safer place to live because of Bob. 



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Just Bagit! Free movie screening at Shoreline Community College


Shoreline Community College's Worldly Philosophers and Dismal Scientists Society will be holding a screening and discussion of the movie “Bag It”.  

Free tote bags will be given to the first 20 people in attendance.

Thursday, January 31st at 7:00pm in PUB 9208 at Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133.


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Opportunity for youth to explore careers in law enforcement


Washington State Patrol Hosts Kiwanis Youth Law Enforcement Career Camp

Washington State high school juniors and seniors with an interest in law enforcement as a career will have an opportunity to spend a week this summer learning about the roles and job opportunities within law enforcement.

Applications are currently being accepted for the 36th Annual Washington State Patrol-Kiwanis Youth Law Enforcement Career Camp to be held at the Washington State Patrol Academy in Shelton from July 7 through July 13, 2013. Applications can be downloaded from the State Patrol’s Home Page, under “Outreach.” The application deadline is May 10, 2013.

The purpose of the camp is to provide selected high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to explore various job opportunities in the law enforcement field. The youth will have exposure to what law enforcement officer’s encounter on a daily basis and to show how to successfully handle situations in a professional manner.

The WSP and other police departments will provide officers as staff members to instruct and serve as counselors. Guest speakers from various agencies will provide first-hand information to the students. This gives the students a variety of experiences and exposure to federal, state, county and local law enforcement as a possible career path. Many students who attend this week-long camp go on to have careers in the criminal justice field.

This academy is sponsored and paid for by Washington Kiwanis clubs statewide and supporters.


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Shoreline CampFair brings together information about kids summer camps



Parents seeking summertime childcare and enrichment solutions can explore dozens of different programs at a special free event in March. The annual North CampFair, sponsored by our news partner ParentMap, brings together representatives from many local and out-of-state camps so parents can efficiently compare programs, ask questions, learn about costs and more.  

North Seattle/North Sound Camp Fair

March 16, 2013
10am-2pm

The Evergreen School
15201 Meridian Ave. N.
Shoreline, WA 98133

Get the scoop on the featured organizations who are attending the North Camp Fair!


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It was a dark and stormy night - and the storytellers were gathered around a hot cup of coffee

Coffee at The Bridge
The Seattle Storytellers Guild’s free monthly Story Swap for both listeners and tellers will be held at the Bridge Coffee House this Friday, February 1st from 7-9 pm.

You are invited to join as storytellers tell traditional and personal stories for adults of approximately 5-8 minutes each. Everyone is welcome to tell a story.

Host Cynthia Westby can be contacted if you have questions.  The Bridge Coffee House is located at 2150 North 122nd Street, Seattle, WA  98133. Coffee and snacks are available for purchase.

The Seattle Storytellers Guild is a nonprofit organization of tellers and story enthusiasts who actively promote the art of storytelling. Storytellers of all levels and interests are welcome.


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Arts Council announces Artists in School grants

Ridgecrest class 2012
Artist in Residence program



Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council Announces 2013 Artists in Schools Grants

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is pleased to announce the recipients of our 2013 Artists in Schools grants (formally called the Artists-in-Residence program). The grants are awarded to PreK-12th grade teachers and classrooms in the Shoreline School District. This program has been providing arts education throughout the district since 1993 with the majority of funding made possible through the Shoreline Arts Festival GALA event with additional support from the Shoreline Public Schools Foundation, government and foundation grants and the community.

This year the Arts Council funded $18,190 in Artists in Schools grants with 21 projects reaching thousands of students in 14 schools and programs. These projects all feature professional teaching artists working with students in the classroom and will take place between January and June 2013. Teachers will be recognized with certificates at the Arts Council Annual Meeting Celebration on February 6, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at Third Place Commons, Lake Forest Park Town Center.

For questions, contact Kelly Lie, Arts Education Manager, Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council, 206-417-4645.

2013 Artists in Schools Grant Recipients
   
Briarcrest Elementary

  • Art Study – Cindy Ebisu, Teacher and Jeanne Dodds, Artist

Brookside Elementary

  • Musical Theatre Dance: Telling a Story Through Dance – Matt Alford, Teacher and Melani Lyons, Artist
  • Stage the Story – Kristin Vincini, Teacher and Ruth McRee, Artist

Cascade K-8 Community School

  • The Life of Trees – Michael Callahan, Teacher and Julie Perrine, Artist

Highland Terrace Elementary

  • Family Trees – Jeanine O’Connell, Teacher and Lisa Palmatier, Artist
  • Kindergarteners Travel the World Through Art! – Annabel Bailey, Teacher and Susie Moore, Artist
  • No Boundaries – Heidi Benton, Teacher and Alan King, Artist

Lake Forest Park Elementary

  • Write Now! – Merrilyn Tucker, Teacher and Talena Kettrell, Artist

Meridian Park Elementary

  • Creative Ballet: Phase 2 – Pamela Willoughby, Teacher and Tim and Alex Lynch, Artists
  • Mosaic Insect Classroom Project – Jodi Steele, Teacher and Tina Carpenter, Artist
  • Pioneer Arts – Denise Peters, Teacher and Elsa Bouman, Artist

Parkwood Elementary

  • Patterns in Nature – Kristin Mesler, Teacher and Mona Fairbanks, Artist
  • Social Learning through the Performing Arts for Special Needs Students – Marilyn Overton, Teacher and Scott Jackman, Artist

Ridgecrest Elementary

  • Habitat – Mary Rae, Teacher and Ruth McRee, Artist

Syre Elementary

  • Animal Adaptations and Habitats, Melissa Ceesay, Teacher and Amaranta Ibarra-Sandys, Artist
  • Exploring Clay: A Pottery Experience – David Tadlock, Principal and Julie Perrine, Artist
  • Tea Overboard, Dede Ford, Teacher and Ruth McRee, Artist

Einstein Middle School

  • Einstein Edible School Yard Stepping Stones - Mary Thurber, Teacher and Tina Carpenter, Artist

Shorecrest High School

  • Contemporary Meaning in Contemporary Art and Society – Laura King, Teacher and Randy Williams, Artist
  • Watercolor for All – Tizbee Holm, Teacher and Aime Palmer, Artist

Multiple Schools

  • Music and Social Skills for Students with Special Needs
    • Artist, Wendy Zieve with 
    • Karen Hogan, Teacher at Fircrest School; 
    • Erin Stewart, Teacher at Kellogg Middle School; 
    • Layna Marab, Teacher at Meridian Park Elementary; 
    • Sarah Bayle, Teacher at Highland Terrace Elementary; and 
    • Judy Schaad, Teacher at Shorewood High School


The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to nurture all of the arts in the community through programs and events, arts education, advocacy, and support for artists and arts organizations.


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Local inventors have patent application under review

According to an article in Equities . com, Unmin Bae of Kenmore, Alexey Cherepakhim of Lake Forest Park, and Vijay Shamdasana of Kenmore are part of a five person team which developed improved diagnostic imaging for breast cysts.

"Breast cysts can pose a diagnostic dilemma. For example, simple cysts with hemorrhagic content may have internal echoes and appear suspicious on conventional ultrasound..."
"Accordingly, better visualizing hypoechoic areas on ultrasound and better differentiating between such solid and fluid regions is of great clinical importance for diagnosis and management of cancers and vascular pathologies. "

The patent was filed on September 30, 2010 and was cleared for further review on December 27, 2012.



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Transit Agencies in Puget Sound – Riding King County Metro

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

Riding King County Metro
By Brian Doennebrink

King County Metro's (KCM) focus is on serving citizens of King County.

Metro Transit bus
For everyone except adults age 19-64, fares are always the same.

For adults ages 19+, the city of Seattle is considered one zone, while everything else in King County is a second zone. Any time that you cross the border, it is considered two zones, but if your trip begins or ends on a zone line, it’s a one-zone fare. Examples: a trip from Shoreline to Bellevue is considered one zone, a trip from Aurora Village to N. 145th is one zone, but a trip from 155th to 135th is two zones (N. 145th is the north edge of Seattle’s city limits).

RapidRide coming this year to Shoreline
Peak period travel, or that taken Monday through Friday from 6-9 a.m. and 3-6pm, costs $2.50 for adults for one zone, $3.00 for two zones. Off-peak travel, no matter how many zones, costs $2.25.

KCM’s website notes that large dogs pay the same fare as their owner, while up to four children age 5 and under ride free with a person paying an adult fare. I saw no mention of where the dividing line for a “large” dog is or what if there are five children or what if the person accompanying the children paid a youth fare.

Youths, those ages 6-18, always have a fare of $1.25. Similarly, 75 cents is always the fare for riders with a Regional Reduced Fare Permit.

Unlike most other transit providers in Puget Sound, Metro still issues paper transfers to cash-paying customers, but they can only be used on other trips on KCM, and only within two-hours of the time on the transfer slip.

Rapid Ride is Metro’s variation of bus rapid transit. Rapid Ride “E” – traveling between Shoreline and downtown Seattle – is expected to launch on September 28, 2013.

King County Metro operates bus services seven days a week, but not for all routes.


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Save the date - annual Easter Egg hunt March 30

Photo courtesy
Shoreline Fire
Save Saturday, March 30, 1pm for the annual Shoreline Firefighters Easter Egg Hunt.

Richmond Beach Saltwater Park on the beach!


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2012 Lake Forest Park Streams Report

McAleer Creek at the Lake Forest Park Town Center
Photo by Diane Hettrick


This report of 2012 stream activities was prepared by LFP StreamKeepers, a volunteer group that monitors water quality of McAleer and Lyon Creeks, with support from the City for supplies and lab fees.

StreanKeepers measured basic water quality – temperature, dissolved oxygen and acidity (pH) – twice during the year, at multiple locations on McAleer and Lyon Creeks. Those tests showed good conditions for fish and other stream wildlife. Other testing by King Co. showed elevated levels of fecal coliform on Lyon Creek following storm events.

In September, StreamKeepers conducted an inventory of aquatic insects and other small animals, called macroinvertebrates, as a way to understand overall stream health. Urban streams like McAleer and Lyon generally score low on this inventory, and the 2012 results followed that pattern. Three locations scored in the Poor range, while the fourth scored somewhat higher - Fair.

16 returning salmon were seen on McAleer Creek, more than in the last few years, but far from the hundreds of fish routinely seen on the creek as recently as 40 years ago. Salmon returns on Lyon Creek have been rare in recent years, and none was observed last year. Students at three elementary schools (Brookside, LFP and Ridgecrest) raised and released salmon during the year with support from the LFP Stewardship Foundation.  Several individuals also raised and released salmon.

The Adopt-A-Stream Foundation of Snohomish County conducted stream education events during 2012: workshops for streamside residents, and a five-session Streamkeepers Academy. Those events were sponsored by the City and the Environmental Quality Commission, and funded by the King Co. Conservation District.

Stream restoration work last year consisted mainly of removing invasive plants. The Stewardship Foundation coordinated numerous Saturday Ivy Out workdays, as well as removal of invasives at City parks. Those activities will continue in 2013, and more volunteers are welcome!

Despite some good indicators, LFP’s streams have several serious problems. Excessive storm water runoff from intense development is the major threat, carrying toxins from roads, homes and gardens, as well as damaging streambeds and banks. Extensive stream armoring on both LFP streams increases flow velocity and eliminates the benefits of natural flood plains. Numerous small dams and some major obstructions present barriers to fish and other stream animals. Invasive plants like ivy, knotweed and blackberries along the streams provide poor habitat for native plants and wildlife.


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Shorewood girls fall into tie for first after loss to MLT Friday

Updated 1-27-2013 9:35pm

The Shorewood girls' basketball team, which started last week in sole possession of first place in the Wesco 3A South division, fell into a first-place tie with Glacier Peak after the Thunderbirds lost at Meadowdale Wednesday and at Mountlake Terrace Friday.

Shorewood and Glacier Peak both have 8-3 Wesco 3A records and 13-5 overall records going into a game between the two teams Monday at 7:15 p.m. at Shorewood. The Shorewood Junior varsity team (5-6 Wesco 3A, 8-9 overall) meets the Glacier Peak junior varsity (11-0, 18-0) at 5:40 with the Thunderbird “C” team (0-7, 0-13) playing the Glacier Peak C’s (7-0, 15-0) at 3:45.

The Thunderbird varsity finishes its regular season Wednesday with a game at Wesco-3A-North-leading Stanwood, which has an 11-0 Wesco 3A record (16-2 overall) going into a game at Everett Monday.

In Shorewood’s 60-55 loss to Mountlake Terrace Friday, the T-birds led 17-14 after the first quarter, 31-27 at halftime and 42-40 after three quarters only to be outscored 20-13 in the final period. Masha Shtikel led Shorewood with 17 points, and teammate Lily Gustafson added 13. The Thunderbird junior varsity defeated Mountlake Terrace, 43-22. The Shorewood “C” team lost at Cascade 45-23.

Mountlake Terrace 60, Shorewood 55

At Mountlake Terrace High School, Friday, Jan. 25

Shorewood -------------- 17 14 11 13 -- 55
Mountlake Terrace --   14 13 13 20 -- 60

Girls’ Basketball Standings

 Wesco 3A South
 Conf.  

Overall

 Team
W
L
W
L
 
*Glacier Peak
8
3
13
5
 
*Shorewood
8
3
13
5
 
*Shorecrest
7
4
10
8
 
*Meadowdale
7
4
12
6
 
Mountlake Terrace
4
7
6
11
 
*Qualified for Northwest District 3A tournament
 Wesco 3A North
 Conf.  

Overall

 Team
W
L
W
L
 
*Stanwood
11
0
16
2
 
*Everett
5
6
9
9
 
Marysville-Pilchuck
3
8
5
12
 
Oak Harbor
2
9
5
13
 
Marysville-Getchell
0
11
2
16
 
Northwest Conference 3A
*Ferndale
9
1
15
2
Top 3 teams in each Wesco division and the two other teams with the two best league records qualify for Northwest District 3A tournament 


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Shorecrest boys basketball continue to fight for a tournament spot


The Shorecrest boys' basketball team continued to fight for a spot in the Northwest District 3A tournament after losses at Glacier Peak Tuesday and Oak Harbor Friday.

A victory in either game could have clinched a place in the tournament for the Scots.

Now, with the top three places in each Wesco division set and Ferndale holding the seventh spot in the eight-team tournament, Shorecrest must hold off Everett and Meadowdale by either winning one of its last two games or having each of the other two lose at least one game.

BOYS' BASKETBALL STANDINGS



Wesco 3A South ------- Conf. (overall)

*Mountlake Terrace -- 10-1 (16-2)
*Glacier Peak ----------- 9-2 (15-3)
*Shorewood ------------- 9-2 (14-4)
Shorecrest --------------- 3-8   (9-9)
Meadowdale ------------ 1-10 (3-15)



Wesco 3A North
*Stanwood ------------- 10-1 (13-5)
*Oak Harbor ----------- 6-5 (10-8)
*Marysville Getchell -- 5-6 (6-11)
Everett ------------------ 2-9 (5-13)
Marysville-Pilchuck --- 0-11 (0-18)



Northwest Conference 3A
*Ferndale ----------------- 5-5 (8-10)


•Clinched berth in Northwest District tournament


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Whatcom CC defeats Lady Dolphins 68-46

Ashley Savusa scored 19 points for SCC in the loss on Saturday.
Photo by Wilson Tsoi


The Shoreline Community College Women's Basketball Team lost to the #7 ranked Whatcom Community College Orcas on Saturday afternoon in the SCC Gym 68-46.

SCC fought a good battle early, but a scoring drought late in first half allowed WCC to pull out to a 10 point lead and take 12 point half-time advantage at 34-20. SCC could not pull any closer in the second half and lost 68-46. 

Deja Davis had 11 points with 9 rebounds for SCC.
Photo by Wilson Tsoi

Freshman Ashley Savuas had another good night for SCC, scoring 19 points with 3 assists and 2 steals. Deja Davis added 11 points with 9 rebounds to complete the double digit scoring for SCC.

SCC is now 8-9 overall and 2-5 in the NWAACC Northern Region. SCC travels to Northwest Indian College on Wednesday in Bellingham, WA in a non-region game before starting the second half of the region schedule next Saturday at home against Everett CC. SCC beat NW Indian College earlier in the season, 100 to 51 in the SCC Gym. SCC dropped the opening region game to EVCC back on January 5, 93-48.


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Whatcom CC defeats Dolphins 102-81 in SCC gym


A frustrating season for SCC Coach Greg Turcott.
Photo by Wilson Tsoi
The Shoreline Community College Men's Basketball Team dropped a 102-81 game to the Whatcom Community College Orcas in the SCC Gym on Saturday afternoon in NWAACC Northern Region action.

SCC played well in the opening 10 minutes, with 7 lead changes and 5 ties early in the game, but WCC pulled away in the second part of the first half to lead 51-37 at the break and the Orcas put another 51 points up in the second half to lead the game by 34 at one point and to win the game by 21. 

Shoreline was led by sophomore Kadeem Stewart with 19 points and freshman Steve Del Veccio with 18. Joshua Youngblood and Dean Viena added 14 points each to close out SCC's double figure scoring.

Dean Viena scored 14 for SCC in the loss.
Photo by Wilson Tsoi

SCC was out rebounded 56-33, as the Dolphins continue to play without NWAACC leading rebounder, Nashon George, who has a high ankle sprain and has missed the last 3 games for SCC.

The Dolphins fall to 2-14 on the season and 1-6 in the region. Whatcom improves to 13-6 and 5-2. SCC travels to Northwest Indian College on Wednesday for a non-region game, and then begins the second half of the NWAACC Northern Region schedule against Everett CC next Saturday in the SCC Gym. Everett defeated the Dolphins 121-116 in that meeting.



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Broadway Bound Children's Theatre begins its run at the Shoreline Center

You're a good man, Charlie Brown
plays at the Shoreline Center this weekend


The children's theatre company Broadway Bound is performing its latest musical production "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" at the Shoreline Center Auditorium (north end), 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline 98155.

The production opened on Friday, January 25, and continues through this weekend and the next.

  • January 25-27 and Feb 1-3 and 8-10 at 7:00 pm
  • January 26-27 and Feb 2-3 and 9-10  at 2:00 pm

Tickets available through Brown Paper Tickets

  • General:         $17.50 + service fee
  • Group (4+):    $15.00 + service fee


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School Counselors celebrate during National School Counseling Week, Feb. 4–8, 2013

National School Counseling Week, sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), will be celebrated from Feb. 4–8, 2013, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of professional school counselors within U.S. school systems and how students are different as a result of what school counselors do.

National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career.

The special week honoring school counselors provides recognition for school counselors who implement comprehensive school counseling programs, a vital part of the educational process for all students as they meet the challenges of the 21st century.

In a proclamation, Superintendent Dorn cited school counselors for:
  • being actively committed to helping students explore their strengths, interests and talents as these traits relate to career awareness and development;
  • helping parents or guardians focus on ways to further the educational, personal, and social growth of their children; 
  • serving as primary leadership partners in State and local efforts at improving academic achievement of all students and reducing dropout rates;
  • being critical to the mission of our schools and actively aligning their programs with school and district improvement efforts; 

Professional school counselors are certified, experienced educators with a master's degree in guidance and counseling.

They collaborate with professional organizations, public and private stakeholders, and school officials to implement an OSPI-endorsed Washington Framework for Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling based on the American School Counselor Association National Model in local districts and schools. The combination of their training and experience makes them an integral part of the total educational program.

School counselors work with all students to remove barriers to learning by addressing students’ academic concerns, personal/social skills and career awareness in post-secondary options,” said Kwok-Sze Wong, Ed.D., ASCA executive director. “Comprehensive school counseling programs help to increase student achievement and provide a much-needed resource for students, parents, teachers and administrators. School counselors are integral to student success.

More than 2077 school counselors in Washington State will be participating in the week's festivities. Many school counselors will be hosting special events and activities to call attention to the myriad benefits of a comprehensive school counseling program.

Parents or community members with specific questions or concerns about school counseling programs should contact the school counselors at their local schools. More general information can also be found on the Washington School Counselor Association’s website or at ASCA's web site.



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Prospective Parent Open House at St. Luke Catholic School Jan 30


St. Luke Catholic School in Shoreline would like to invite interested parents with children entering grades Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade to their Prospective Parent Open House on Wednesday  January 30.

The Open House will take place from 6:30 to 8:00 pm and parents will have the opportunity to meet the staff, tour the school and listen to a short presentation about the programs.

New student registration for the 2013-14 school year is now open and interested families should contact the school at 206-542-1133 to set up an admissions appointment.

St. Luke is located at 17533 St. Luke Place North and further information about the school can be obtained on the school’s website or here.


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2013 Comprehensive Plan amendments include Point Wells


From Shoreline Planning and Community Development

On February 7, the Planning Commission will review proposed 2013 Docket of proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments and will forward a recommendation to the City Council. The sole purpose of this recommendation is to specify which of the proposed amendments City staff should add to the work plan for further study and analysis in 2013. The State Growth Management Act generally limits the City to amending its Comprehensive Plan once a year and requires that it create a Docket (or list) of the amendments to be considered. Even though the Comprehensive Plan just underwent a major update, the City is permitted to amend the document once a year to reflect any changes in the community.

In anticipation of the City reaching an agreement with BSRE Point Wells, LP (BSRE) on conducting a Transportation Corridor Study on mitigating adverse impacts from its proposed development of Point Wells, City staff have submitted a proposal to amend the Point Wells Subarea Plan and the Capital Facilities and Transportation Elements of the Comprehensive Plan for consideration in 2013. Proposed amendments include increasing the total vehicle trips per day allowed on NW Richmond Beach Drive in conjunction with mitigation projects and funding needed to maintain adopted levels of service for this road, and reclassification of NW Richmond Beach Drive from a local street to a collector arterial.

Anyone can submit amendments to be considered for inclusion on the City’s annual Docket. City staff’s proposed amendments were the only amendment applications submitted for inclusion on the 2013 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket.

The amendment application will be reviewed at the February 7th Planning Commission meeting for the purposes of forwarding a recommendation to the City Council regarding whether or not this item should be placed on the 2013 Docket. City Council will confirm the content of the 2013 Docket in late February.

For more information about the 2013 Docket and upcoming meetings, visit this site.


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Planning Commission to hear update on Light Rail Station Area planning

From left: Vice Chair Cynthia Esselman, Chair Donna Moss, David Maul.
Back row, from left: William Montero, Keith Scully, Michelle Linders Wagner, Easton Craft.
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline


Shoreline Planning Commission meeting February 7, 2013, 7pm at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N, Council Chambers.

By Diane Hettrick

On the agenda for the February 7th Planning Commission meeting:
  1. 2013 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket
  2. Update on Light Rail Station Area Planning

The first item is an amendment to the Comp Plan for traffic planning for the development at Point Wells. Current traffic planning had not considered the impact of thousands of new Snohomish County residents using Richmond Beach Road / 185th. (Read the article from the Planning Department).

The second item includes a "Light Rail Station Area Planning Subcommittee Report".  For the hundreds of us who are in the impact zone for the light rail stations or who commute on local highways and arterials, it should be interesting to hear the information as the planning commission hears it.

Now is the time for citizens to be informed about Light Rail, in the very early stages of planning.



The Shoreline Planning Commission consists of seven Shoreline residents and/or property owners appointed by the City Council to address land use and planning issues (see photo above).

Meetings are generally held the first and third Thursdays of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at the Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Avenue N.

The Planning Commission provides regular opportunities for the public to comment on matters of interest at each meeting. 


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Call for Artists – 2013 Artist’s Marketplace at the Shoreline Arts Festival

Artists at the 2012 Shoreline Arts Festival
Photo by Steven H. Robinson


The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is now accepting applications for the 23rd annual Shoreline Arts Festival: Artist’s Marketplace. The festival will be held June 29-30 at the Shoreline Community Center. Applications are free and available online 

The Shoreline Arts Festival, at Shoreline Center, gathers area art lovers for a creative summer celebration of culture and the arts. This two-day event is a long-established tradition in the Shoreline and Lake Forest Park community providing music, dance, theater, visual arts, food and cultural activities for 5,000+ attendees.

Applying is free and there will be no commission taken on art sales made during the festival. Booth fees are dependent on the size of your set up.

The vibrant Artists Marketplace is situated at the core of the Festival, with booths lining the walkways between activities. View the online application for more information on location, booth pricing and deadlines.

The Shoreline Center is located at 18560 1st Ave NE in Shoreline, Washington. For additional information, visit the Arts Council website or call the Arts Council office at 210-417-4645.


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