Rain Garden Plant Sale at MsK Nursery Mar 1-3

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

MsK Rare and Native Plant Nursery 
at the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden
Rain Garden Plant Sale March 1-3, 2013
Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10 am to 5 pm

Andromeda

MsK Nursery at the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden is opening for the season on March 1!  We’re kicking off the season with discounts on rain garden plants throughout the nursery.

MsK Nursery at the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden sustains the legacy of Garden co-founder and renowned horticulturist Mareen Kruckeberg. Most plants are propagated from seeds or cuttings from the Garden itself. The vegetation of the Northwest is diverse and beautiful, and MsK Nursery strives to make a large selection of these plants available to the public.

MsK Nursery uses organic fertilizers that include mycorrhizae, beneficial root fungi that enhance plant vigor, instead of chemical pesticides or synthetic fertilizers. The skilled horticulturists at MsK Nursery specialize in native plants from the Pacific Northwest and exotics from the Garden’s collection and will help you find the perfect specimen for your garden.

"Like" Kruckeberg Botanic Garden Foundation on Facebook during the month of February to receive special offers and discounts for MsK Nursery!

20312 15th Ave NW, Shoreline, WA, 98177

MsK Nursery is operated by the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden Foundation, and all proceeds from Nursery sales support KBGF. Visit MsK Nursery and stay to tour the full-grown specimens in the botanic collection of the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden.  Thank you for your support!


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Letter to the Editor: School Board protests Shoreline Water rate increase

To the Editor:


In January of 2012, the Shoreline Water District significantly increased the rates charged for water to our schools/facilities in their service area, specifically Shorecrest, Kellogg, Ridgecrest, Briarcrest, Brookside, Aldercrest, North City, Cedarbrook, Transportation, and the Warehouse/Central Kitchen. 

Despite numerous attempts to get justification for these unprecedented increases, no reasonable explanation was provided. When asked about an appeal process, the Water District said there was not one. As a result, the School District included a letter of protest with each water bill paid in 2012.

The attached spreadsheet for the calendar year of 2012 shows the exorbitant charges imposed by the Shoreline Water District. As you can see, the rates being charged are not comparable to the other two water districts that serve the school district. 

Last year’s charges reflect an increase of 85 percent over the previous year, resulting in rates now being more than twice that of the other water districts. Specifically, the total cost per ccf (100 cubic feet or 748 gallons) from Seattle Public Utilities and Lake Forest Park Water District was $8.92 and $8.82, respectively. For Shoreline Water the total cost was $19.68 per ccf. And last week, we were notified that the rates would be increasing yet again in 2013.

Obviously, the school district has no choice where it buys its water for schools and facilities, and unlike commercial businesses, it has no ability to pass increased costs on to its customers.  Unfortunately, this situation has already begun to undermine our ability to care for school grounds, buildings and facilities, and more importantly, it will erode our ability to provide programs and services to the children in our schools. 

We do not believe these rates are ethical or justified, and they are not sustainable for our already under-funded schools.

Sincerely,
Shoreline School Board

Debi Ehrlichman, President
Mike Jacobs, Vice President
Dick Nicholson, Director
Dick Potter, Director
David Wilson, Director

Sue Walker, Superintendent


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Three important changes addressed at Shoreline Water District’s Public Meeting

Shoreline Water District held a public meeting Tuesday night, where approximately a dozen ratepayers and other area residents met to discuss the following three changes.




1) Upgrading the North City reservoir and pump station

Our 3.7 million gallon storage tank is getting a new Pump Station to improve efficiency and reduce maintenance costs, some internal and external improvements, and a fresh coat of paint. The new pump station will be able to utilize nearly all of the volume in the reservoir while maximizing water pressure with highly energy efficient pumps. The project includes improvements to the system pressures at the intersection of 15th Ave NE and 24th Ave NE.  The project is expected to go out for bid in May and be completed in early 2014.  Funding is coming from 2011 bonds obtained at 3.04% interest along with a low 1.24% interest rate loan. 

2) Renaming the Water District

Shoreline Water District has never been affiliated with the City of Shoreline, but we keep getting their calls. To eliminate the confusion, we’d like to request your input and ideas for a new water district name. (We sent out ballots in the January / February bills.) The commissioners will review the names submitted later this spring in order to make a decision about a name change. 

3) A more amenable approach to inflationary-based rate increases.  

Our Board of Commissioners has voted to begin implementing smaller, inflationary level rate increases each year, rather than large intermittent increases which are more difficult for ratepayers.


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Rod Dembowski statement on appointment to King County Council


Friends and family joined Rod Dembowski Monday as the King County Council announced his appointment to the vacant Council position representing Council District 1.

New Metropolitan King County Councilman Dembowski issued this statement after his appointment to represent the north King County district:

“Growing up in a single-parent home in Renton, selling socks at swap meets to pay the bills and getting my healthcare from neighborhood clinics, a day like today seemed all but impossible. But because of our shared investment in health care for the needy, public K-12 education, and a top-notch public University, I was able to attain my dreams of public service. I pledge that I will do everything in my power to pass those opportunities on to the next generation and will work tirelessly to ensure King County remains the best place in the world to live, work, and raise a family. 
“I am thankful to the King County Council for their faith in my ability to join them as a colleague in public service. I am so grateful to the many endorsers and organizations that supported me in the appointment process; especially the many state representatives, mayors, and city council members. I look forward to working with them as we develop regional plans to benefit all of King County. I am especially grateful to Bernie Talmas, mayor of Woodinville and chair of the Eastside Transportation Partnership, and Denis Law, mayor of Renton and president of the Sound Cities Association, for their unwavering commitment to my appointment.”
          
Dembowski also thanked the other two finalists, State Rep. Cindy Ryu and Shoreline City Council member Will Hall for their public service.

“I look forward to working with Rep. Ryu in the legislature on behalf of the citizens of King County, and I hope to work with Council member Hall as we develop regional plans that benefit our suburban cities,” he said. 
“I am honored to have been given the opportunity to work on behalf of the residents of District 1 and all of King County,” Dembowski said, adding that he would get right to work by attending the Kenmore and Shoreline city council meetings Monday evening.

Dembowski will need to defend his seat on the County Council in the general election this November. He already has raised more than $70,000 for the race from hundreds of contributors and has announced his plans to hold his seat in November. Over 100 people attended his campaign kickoff Sunday at the Meadowbrook Community Center.

After the appointment, Attorney General Bob Ferguson, former holder of the Council position, immediately announced his endorsement of Dembowski.


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Dembowski appointment sets up county council election in August and November

By Evan Smith

Seattle attorney Rod Dembowski’s appointment to represent County Council District 1 sets up a November general election against Democratic 32nd District State Rep. Cindy Ryu and possibly an August primary involving Dembowski, Ryu, Shoreline City Councilman Will Hall and any other candidates who may file during the May filing week.

Now that King County positions are non-partisan, they appear on the primary ballot only if there are three or more candidates. Non-partisan positions with only one or two candidates appear only on the November ballot.

Dembowski and Ryu have said that they would run. Hall has said that he would decide before the May filing week whether he would run for the County Council position or for re-election to the Shoreline City Council. State law prohibits anyone from running for two public offices in the same year,

Ryu can run for the position without jeopardizing the final year of her seat in the legislature.

Dembowski has reported raising $67,361 and spending $6.769. Ryu reports raising $31,367 and spending $4,914. Hall has raised $7,680 and raised $1,412.

Council District 1 incudes Shorelinne, Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, Woodinville, the King County part of Bothell, north Kirkland, unincorporated areas between Bothelll and Kirkland, and northeast Seattle.


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Notes from Shoreline City Council Meeting February 11, 2013

Devon Vose Rickabaugh
Photo by Jerry Pickard
Notes from Shoreline City Council Meeting February 11, 2013
By Devon Vose Rickabaugh

The entire city council meeting addressed the options and concerns of Shoreline citizens around the Point Wells Development, which will impact traffic onto Richmond Beach Road in a major way. 

Public Works Director Mark Relph said “We don’t want anywhere near the estimated 17,000 cars per day that the proposed 3,000 unit Urban Center could generate.” In order to prevent that, Shoreline citizens must become involved now in giving their opinion to the city at open forums.  Individual property owners along Richmond Beach Road need to make their voices heard as well. Director Relph said the Transportation Corridor Study will seek, with citizen input, to provide a traffic cap on the amount of traffic going up and down the road.

Since the recent court case brought by Woodway and Save Richmond Beach to stop the development has failed, Snohomish County has gotten the go-ahead  to begin permitting for building. Shoreline wants to negotiate a traffic cap, restrictions on driving through the neighborhoods, protections for pedestrians and parks, and to hold Snohomish County responsible for some of the cost. This could mean trying to annex Point Wells at some point in the future.

Mayor McGlashan said he hated the word “negotiate” since Snohomish County, which owns the Point Wells Property, doesn’t have to work with Shoreline if they choose not to.

Councilmember Winstead said, ”We have no chips to bargain with.” Councilmember Salomon said, “Since we have a limited set of options we have to make sure to reduce the horrible impact to preserve our quality of life.”

“Why don’t we just close the road?” an audience member asked. It’s a public road so we can’t close it. Dennis Casper suggested a metered ramp at the entrance to Shoreline from Point Wells. Zack Hyatt, an attorney, suggested the city participate in the final case at the State Supreme Court brought by Save Richmond Beach and Woodway to outlaw the development. City Attorney Ian Sievers said by participating, the city would be put in a adversarial role and could hurt its chances for success in the ongoing negotiations with Point Wells.

Mayor McGlashan said, “We are as concerned as all of you. We are doing the best we can to get a binding document to protect the community with our limited options.”

Discussion and information about Point Wells will continue tonight with some of the council members at 7pm at the Richmond Beach Congregational Church.


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Last game played in Shorewood Gym - the ghosts of games past

Photos by Wayne Pridemore

Were there extra players on the floor, replaying other games?
Perhaps.

Shorewood girls played - and won - the last game in the old Shorewood gym
which will be torn down and replaced

The gym could hold 1200 people
but wasn't large enough for school assemblies
One last look
Empty halls

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Frank Workman on sports: the end of an era

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

The end of an Era - By Frank Workman

Frank Workman
Photo by W. Pridemore

When the Shorewood girls basketball team defeated Ferndale 54-52 in a District 1 elimination game, not only was there a lot on the line for both teams, it marked the end of an era.

It was the final game played in the T-Birds gym.

If their new gym is anything like Shorecrest's, it will be a monumental improvement.

I've attended maybe fifty games in the Shorewood gym over the years.

To this day, my first thought every time I step inside the place is to recall  Bette Davis' most famous movie line  ---  "What a dump".

But I have warmed to the gym over time, and another hoary bromide comes to mind --- "Be it ever so humble, there's no place like home".

Once you get past the dim lighting; the darkened floor (presumably from years of waxy yellow buildup); the drably colored walls; the leaky roof; and the odd configuration of the stands - instead of having one continuous set of bleachers on either side of the building, the stands are divided into fourths, with the best locations at half-court being completely empty (imagine a football stadium with no seats between the 45 yard line); once you get past the flaws, you realize the court is 94x50 feet, the basket is exactly ten feet off the ground, and isn't that all that really matters?

Thanks to a bond measure passed by We the People several years ago, our high schools are undergoing much-needed refurbishing.

New class rooms, a new cafeteria, new parking lots, and yes, a new gym, are nearing completion.  

They'll be newer, nicer, and better.

But before the movers come, Tuesday night offered one last chance for T-Birds and local hoops fans, coaches, and cognoscenti to convene and to capture in their memories, once and for all, what the 'old' Shorewood gym looked like, and to remember all the times they'd had there.

After all, it was the end of an era.


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Shorecrest boys continue District basketball tournament Wednesday at Oak Harbor after Saturday victory at Ferndale

The Shorecrest boys’ basketball team continues play in the Northwest District 3A tournament Wednesday at Oak Harbor after a Saturday, Feb. 9, victory at Ferndale.

Shorecrest takes an 11-11 record into the elimination game at Oak Harbor (12-10) at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The winner advances to a Saturday, Feb. 16, 6 p.m. game at Jackson High School in Mill Creek for the District’s No. 3 berth in state and regional 3A competition, 

Also in the third-place game will be the winner of another Wednesday game between Shorewood (15-7) and Glacier Peak (17-5). The third-place game will be followed at 8 p.m. Saturday by the District championship game between Mountlake Terrace (20-2) and Stanwood (17-5).


In Shorecrest’s 56-44 victory at Ferndale, the Scots trailed 29-28 at halftime before taking a 42-39 lead after three quarters and widening the lead in the final period. Shorecrest's Masamba Njadoe had a game-high 16 points to help the Scots stave off elimination. Teammate Liam O'Neill added 10 points.

Shorecrest 56, Ferndale 44
At Ferndale High School, Saturday, Feb. 9

Shorecrest -- 14 14 14 14 -- 56
Ferndale -----14 15 10   5 -- 44

Shorecrest Scoring -- Benny Ortega 4, Zach Lawson 2, Liam O'Neill 10, Sam Franks 7, Aaron Kelly 0, Masamba Njadoe 16, Dylan Pontrello 6, Alex Horning 8, Connor Hyppa 3.


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Caitlin Roussopolos named SCC Women’s Basketball Player of the Week

Caitlin Roussopolos named as
SCC Women’s Basketball Player of the Week
Photo by Wilson Tsoi


Shoreline Community College Athletics names Sophomore Caitlin Roussopolos as the SCC Women’s Basketball Player of the Week. Roussopolos,a regular team leader, had a great week as the Dolphins head into the final games of their season.

Roussopolos is one of three Sophomores on the Dolphin and a regular starter on the team. She is a Forward from Nampa, Idaho. In a tough loss to Northern Region rival Bellevue Roussopolos only had 2 points but came away with 3 of the teams 8 total assists on the night. She also pulled down 9 total boards.

On Wednesday in the Shoreline Gym Roussopolos led the team to a 73-56 win over Olympic College with a double-double. She had 14 points on the game shooting 39% from the field. Once again Roussopolos was strong on the boards pulling down 13 total rebounds. Of those rebounds 9 were on the offensive end which helped the Dolphins score 20 second-chance points.

Come watch Roussopolos and the rest of the Dolphins on Wednesday, February 13th 2013 as they take on the Skagit Valley Cardinals at 5:30pm.


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Joshua Youngblood SCC Men’s Basketball Player of the week

Joshua Youngblood is Player of the Week - again!
Photo by Wilson Tsoi


Joshua Youngblood is the SCC Men’s Basketball Player of the week once again. Youngblood was a team leader in two big Dolphin wins. The Dolphins defeated Bellevue College 84-82 in a second half comeback on the road and took the easy 110-76 win over Olympic College at home.

Youngblood’s 3-point shooting was a major factor in both wins. He had 25 points, 15 from behind the arch in the game against Bellevue. Against Olympic Youngblood shot an outstanding 50% from 3-point range giving him a total of 26 points on the night. He also came away with 4 of the 28 Dolphin steals against Olympic. Those steals led to 38 of the 110 Dolphin points and were a huge part of the win.

SCC has a big week ahead of them facing Skagit Valley College at home on Wednesday at 7:30 pm and heading to Edmonds Community College on Saturday at 5:00 pm. The Dolphins need to keep up the winning streak to stay in the hunt for NWAACC playoffs. 


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Attorney Rod Dembowski appointed to vacant King County Council seat

Monday, February 11, 2013

Attorney Rod Dembowski appointed to vacant King County Council seat.

The Seattle attorney was selected over two Shoreline contenders to fill the vacancy created after Bob Ferguson was elected state attorney general.

From our news partner, The Seattle Times

The Metropolitan King County Council on Monday appointed attorney Rod Dembowski to fill the seat left vacant when Bob Ferguson became attorney general. 
Dembowski was selected in a 5-3 vote, with Council members Larry Gossett, Jane Hague and Kathy Lambert voting no. Dembowski beat out two other finalists — Democratic State Rep. Cindy Ryu, a former Shoreline mayor, and Shoreline City Councilman Will Hall, a Snohomish County land-use analyst. 
Dembowski was sworn in immediately after the vote. 
Council member Pete von Reichbauer, who may have been the deciding vote, said he was finally convinced Dembowski was the right choice when Ferguson on Sunday endorsed Dembowski at a campaign event.



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Hall says he’ll evaluate election plans now that Dembowski wins appointment to County Council

Shoreline City Councilman Will Hall said Monday that he will re-evaluate his plans for the 2013 election after Seattle attorney Rod Dembowski won appointment to the King County Council over Hall and Democratic 32nd District State Rep, Cindy Ryu. King County Executive Dow Constantine had nominated the three for the seat left vacant when former County Councilman Bob Ferguson became state attorney general.

Dembowski, Hall and Ryu have registered with the State Public Disclosure Commission as candidates for the position in the 2013 election, but Hall also has registered as a candidate for re-election to his City Council seat. Candidates file in May for ballot positions for the August primary and November general election. Hall must decide which position to seek by the end of filing week.

After the other eight County Council members appointed Dembowski, Hall issued the following statement:

"I am honored that so many people worked so hard to show Executive Constantine and the Council that my experience, values, and ethics would make me a great representative for the people of north King County. 
“In their deliberations today, the King County Council acknowledged my exceptional qualifications and commitment to public service, so we got our messages across. However, I was one of three strong candidates, along with State Rep. Cindy Ryu and Attorney Rod Dembowski. After discussing the strengths of all three, they voted to appoint Rod Dembowski to fill the vacancy created when Bob Ferguson was elected as Attorney General. 
“I don't know Rod well, but I have seen him work very hard on his campaign over the past few months.  I look forward to getting to know him better as he transitions into his new role. 
“Over the next few days, I will be talking with family, friends, and supporters to evaluate my options. It has been an honor to serve as an elected council member for the City of Shoreline, and it would certainly be an honor to win a seat on the King County Council. Either way, I remain committed to representing my community with my values of trust, respect, and service. I will continue to work for the health and sustainability of our economy, our environment, and our neighborhoods.”

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Wine Tasting in Woodinville this Saturday


Spots are still available for this Saturday’s Woodinville Wine Tasting Trip through Shoreline Parks and Recreation. If you are looking for something special to do for Valentine ’s Day weekend or just want to learn about and enjoy some wine amongst the company of others this is a great opportunity to do so. All the details are taken care of including lunch and transportation so sign up today.  Registration closes Wednesday, February 13th. To Register call 206-801-2600

Woodinville Wine Tasting Trip  

Saturday, February 16, 2013, 11:30am-6pm
Registration # 63609
Guide: Laurie Cange

Sip and swirl your way through some of Woodinville's finest tasting rooms. Enjoy a sampling from three wine makers including a delicious lunch pairing and a guided look into the process and history that goes into each bottle.

Trip includes visits to Novelty Hill Januik, Otis Kenyon an d Airfield Estates. Transportation, lunch and all fees are included.  $85/$72 w/resident discount.


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Five Shorewood teams named State Academic Champions


Five Shorewood High School teams or performing groups will be honored as Academic State Champions for the winter sports season, the most of any high school in the state.

The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association, Dairy Farmers of Washington, and Les Schwab Tires sponsor the Academic State Champions. The Scholastic Awards Program recognizes the team with the highest grade point average among all Washington high schools in their enrollment classification (Shorewood is 3A) The winning teams will be presented with a special plaque at the WIAA/Dairy Farmers of Washington/Les Schwab Tires State Championships.

The Shorewood Academic State Champions are:

  • Cheer, 3.67 GPA for 13 participants, Vicki Gorman, coach.
  • Choir, 3.34 GPA for 33 participants, John Hendrix, director.
  • Flags/Drill, 3.65 GPA for 53 participants, Kim Parker, coach.
  • Drama, 3.54 GPA for 30 participants, Barbara Lachman, director.
  • Gymnastics, 3.82 GPA for 8 participants, Susan Riley, coach.


The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association exists to assist member schools in operating student programs that foster achievement, respect, equity, enthusiasm and excellence in a safe and organized environment.


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Magic Tea Kettle

Magic Tea Kettle, puppet theatre, will be presented on Saturday, February 23, 3pm, at the Richmond Beach Library, 19601 21st Ave N.W., Shoreline, 98177 206-546-3522.

Presented by Thistle Theatre.

In this Japanese folk tale, a tea kettle suddenly sprouts a tail, head and four legs to become a "tanuki," a raccoon-like animal found in Japan. Could this creature be magical?


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Shoreline Concert Band with Shoreline Singers and Shorecrest Wind Ensemble

Ken Noreen and the Shoreline Concert Band
in rehearsal


“MARCH MADNESS” happens March 12, 7:30 pm at the Shorecest High School Performing Arts Center. This event is the winter concert of the Shoreline Concert Band and features two guest groups: The Shoreline Singers, directed by Dr. Fred Lokken and the Shorecrest High School Wind Ensemble directed by Vince Caruso.

Directed by Ken Noreen and Assistant Director Dave Johnson, The Shoreline Concert Band will perform six different style marches – Holst to Sousa.

All-State/All-Northwest high school musicians from our two local highs will be honored at the concert also.

Another aside about this concert is that the only directors of bands at Shorecrest for the past 43 years will all direct on this concert. Since 1970 when Ken Noreen arrived at Shorecrest, only Dave Johnson and now Vince Caruso have been in the leadership of the outstanding Shorecrest band program.

Tickets are available only at the door. Gen admission $8, senior and students $6, and SCC students $4.

For more information contact Ken Noreen at 206-227-3842.


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Sky Nursery - prune a weeping maple, hellebores


Saturday, February 16th    11 am – 12:30 pm
How to Prune a Weeping Japanese Maple     Cass Turnbull of Plant Amnesty

Japanese maples are the star attraction in people’s yards, but they can cause great fear when it comes to pruning them.  Cass will show you how to bring the most out of this elegant plant in every season!
Sky Nursery 18528 Aurora Ave N Shoreline 206-546-4851

Saturday, February 16th    1:30 pm  – 2:30 pm
Hooked on Hellebores!    Katie Miller of Skagit Gardens

Flowers aren't just for summer! Get hooked on hellebores with Skagit Garden's Katie Miller.  Come learn about the multitude of new hellebore varieties and how you can use them to keep your outdoor living spaces fresh and colorful November through April. In pots or in your flowerbeds, in sun or in shade, there is a hellebore perfect for you.
Sky Nursery 18528 Aurora Ave N Shoreline 206-546-4851



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St. Barnabas Anglican Church begins observance of Lent on Ash Wednesday



Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent - the season of penitence before Good Friday and Easter – with a service of imposition of ashes.

St. Barnabas Anglican Church in Shoreline will have two Ash Wednesday services February 13 at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.

The annual Shrove Tuesday pancake supper at 6 p.m. today will mark the end of the pre-Lenten season.

From Feb. 19 to March 19, soup suppers with a time of fellowship with prayer, devotions, and discussion will be held Tuesdays at 6 p.m.

Our Shoreline neighbors are invited to join us – and for Holy Week and Easter services that will follow in late March.

St. Barnabas is located at 2340  N. 155th St. For more information, call Fr. Harley Crain at 206-365-6565.





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Registration open for CERT class in Brier


Disasters can happen anytime, anywhere. As we have seen in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, as well as other weather events, emergency responders may be delayed meeting needs of the public in the first hours following a major disaster.

The Emergency Services Coordinating Agency (ESCA), located in the City of Brier, is offering disaster preparedness classes to King and Snohomish county residents. CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training is about keeping yourself and your family safe and assisting others until help arrives.

Professional first responders, Emergency Managers and CERT Instructors teach students to extinguish small fires, provide life-saving first aid, conduct urban search and rescue, and perform other vital skills needed to help themselves and others after a disaster. The course begins Thursday, February 21st, 7:00pm –10:00pm and continues over eight consecutive Thursday nights. The last class on April 11th is a disaster simulation for students to practice what they have learned over the eight week course.

Classes convene at the Brier City Hall, 2901- 228th St SW.

ESCA is currently accepting CERT class registrations. To register, contact Vickie Fontaine at 425-776-3722.


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Free dental screenings for children 6 months to 18 years old



This coming Saturday, Feb 16, in Shoreline and then on March 2 in Bothell, the Center for Human Services is offering free dental screenings, fluoride treatments and orthodontia screenings for children 6 months – 18 years old.  This is also an event where young children can get education on proper teeth brushing and take home a new toothbrush!

Clinic times and locations

  • February 16th, 2013 11-1pm at Center for Human Services’ Shoreline Family Support Center 17018 15th Ave NE Shoreline, WA 98155
  • March 2nd, 2013 11-1pm at Center for Human Services’ Northshore Family Center 18414 103rd Ave NE Bothell, WA 98011


To register to attend either event, call Amber at 425-205-2004.


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Shorecrest girls continue District basketball tournament Tuesday at Stanwood after Friday double-overtime home victory over Marysville-Pilchuck


The Shorecrest girls' basketball team continues play in the Northwest District 3A tournament at the home of top-seeded Stanwood after a double-overtime home victory over Marysville-Pilchuck Friday, Feb. 8.

Western Conference 3A South No. 3 Shorecrest takes a 12-10 record into the game against Wesco 3A North champion Stanwood (18-4), which fell into the losers’ bracket with a District semifinal loss to Everett (12-10).

Shorecrest and Stanwood meet in an elimination game at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Stanwood High School. The winner advances to a Friday, Feb. 15, 6 p.m. game at Lynnwood High School for the District’s No. 3 berth in regional and state 3A play. The Shorecrest-Stanwood winner will meet the winner of another Tuesday game between Wesco 3A South No. 2 Shorewood (15-7) and Northwest 3A/2A/1A Conference champion Ferndale (19-2). The Friday third-place game will be followed at 8 p.m. by the District championship game between Everett and Wesco 3A South No. 1 Glacier Peak (17-5).

In Shorecrest’s 62-54 double-overtime victory over Marysville-Pilchuck Friday, the Scots led 14-6 after the first quarter, 31-18 at halftime and 42-32 after three quarters before the Tomahawks tied the game at 44-44 after regulation play and both teams scored 5 points in the first overtime period but Shorecrest outscored Marysville-Peak 13-5. Onyie Chibuogwu led Shorecrest with 16 points, followed by Annie Schlachter with 14 and Uju Chibuogwu with 11.

Shorecrest 62, Marysville-Pilchuck 54 (2 OT)
At Shorecrest High School, Friday, Feb. 8

Marysville Pilchuck -- 6 12 14 12  5   5 --- 54
Shorecrest ------------ 14 17  11  2  5 13 --  62

Shorecrest Scoring -- Lindsey Shattuck 5, Wurrie Njadoe 1, Kathryn Lindsey 4, Annie Schlachter 14, Keegan Monson 3, Onyie Chibuogwu 16, Savannah Tidwell 3, Sophia Vivano 0, Bella Kemp 5, Uju Chibuogwu 11.


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Crime in Shoreline A-Z Feb 4-11-2013

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Crime in Shoreline A-Z 
A week of crime 2-4 to 2-11-2013

A - Injured driver in Haggen's parking lot claims not to remember how he was injured or where his car was at the time. Intense smell of marijuana from subject and vehicle. / Found bag of narcotics on I-5 on ramp at 175th. 

ArrestCouple found in Hamlin Park after dark. Both were without pants. Both had warrants. /

Assault - Husband and wife smoking crack and wife attacks husband. / 

Bicycle - Bicycle stolen from locked rack at transit center. /

BurglarySquatter living in vacant home in 180xx Meridian. / Gate cut open and log splitter stolen from Shoreline Mowers. / Kicked in door of pool cabana at Ballinger Commons / Broke bedroom window to get in at 162xx 15 NE / Forced door on Perkins Way, didn't take anything / Cut screen, forced window to enter house but found hiding on top of toilet and taken into custody / Broke out doggie door on 17xx NE 150 and took TV and jewelry. / 147xx 27 NE entered through unlocked door during the daytime. 

Car theftBoy meets girl in bar, takes her to his home. Refuses to give her a ride home and tells her to get a cab, so she steals his car. / Truck stolen from residential street 8xx NE 200th / Car stolen from Shoreline Park n Ride /

Car crimes - Removed wheels and rims / Keyed car / Egged car / Damaged valve stem on tires / 

Deaths - Half a dozen death investigations, all natural causes.

Disturbance - Fight involving multiple males at Royal Unicorn. / Drunken brawl in Jersey's involving ten males and lots of chairs. 

DUI - Drunk driver behind Plaza Latina on Aurora. / Arrested after traffic stops - 3 

Drunk on foot - Intoxicated and belligerent drunk stumbling around transit center and getting in the way of busses. / Person passed out drunk on Aurora sidewalk for two hours, came to and started stumbling into traffic. Taken to detox. / Aurora Village Transit Center two drunk females. /

Forgery/Fraud - Tried to cash a forged check at North City Safeway / Bought a computer on line and shipped it to Texas using local person's credit card / 

Larceny at Y and Sky –  Wallet taken from unlocked YMCA locker / High value pruners taken from locked cabinet at Sky Nursery / Backpack and wallet taken from unlocked YMCA locker / Wallet taken from locker at YMCA with lock still on it. 

Mail theft - Parcel delivered to front porch was stolen. Neighbor found empty box.

Mental issues - Suicide threat with chop saw and fork. / Picked up suicidal female from University Clinic. /

Shoplifting –  Sears / Fred Meyer / Radio Shack / Goodwill 

Smash and grab - Broke window of car parked at Edward Jones on RB Road, took briefcase / 177xx 14 NW broke car window / 7xx N 148 broke car window / 10xx N 167 broke window, took GPS / 145xx Evanston broke car window / 148th and Whitman smashed out windows and rummaged through 2 cars. 

Taggers – Graffiti in men's bathroom at McDonalds on Aurora / Aurora Village transit center. 

Trespass - Drunken male trying to buy beer Trespassed from ARCO AmPm on 145th. / Goodwill. / Menchies Yogurt Trespassed aggressive panhandler. / Drunk harassing customer Trespassed from 7-11 on N 160 /

VandalismSmashed window at St. Luke school with beer bottle. 

Z - Meth-using friend asked to meet, then grabbed $345 from victim's purse and ran to a waiting car and drove off. / Drug dealer made phone threats to customer who paid for drugs with a DSHS debit card that had no money left on it.


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Opera Workshop at Shoreline Community College


2013 Opera Workshop
Friday, February 22- Sunday February 24, 2013
Friday and Saturday 7:30 PM, Sunday 3:00 PM
Shoreline Community College Campus Theater
16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133

Shoreline Community College Opera Workshop 2013 presents Purcell's Baroque masterpiece, Dido and Aeneas - a story of love and betrayal.

Also included are scenes from:
  • “Serse” by George Frideric Handel
  • “Eugene Onegin” by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky 
  • “Carmen” by Georges Bizet
  • “Street Scene” by Kurt Weill

Join us for an enchanting evening of operatic arias and ensembles featuring talented students from the college's music program, accompanied by chamber orchestra

Producer/Musical Director - Charles Enlow
Director - Teresa Thuman
Pianist - Charles Enlow
Conductor: Julia Tai
Choreography: Lynn Wykoff


Tickets:
General Admission: $18
Students, Shoreline Community College Faculty/Staff: $12
Shoreline Community College Students / children: $10
Brown Paper Tickets or at the theater box office


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QuickStart Shoreline for Tuesday, February 12

Corrected 02-11-2013 11:04am

The Tuesday Quick-Start Shoreline Business Workshop for start-up, existing or potential business owners will be held on February 12, 2013 from 12 noon to 1:30 pm at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Avenue N.


Topic: Define Your Uniqueness and Maximize Your Revenue


In this interactive and creative seminar, we’ll zero in on one of the most common attributes that highly successful entrepreneurs have –

their ability to define and articulate their uniqueness.

You’ll learn that being unique as a small business owner is more than just saying you provide excellent service.

It’s much more.

As you learn to define, sharpen and share your uniqueness you’ll drive greater revenue, and you’ll be rewarded accordingly.

This dynamic seminar will provide you with creative ideas to help you achieve greater results.

The results you deserve.

John Marshall
Results Driven
About Results Driven –

John Marshall started Results Driven with one goal – help small businesses achieve greater results.

The Results Driven Program is a powerful combination of quarterly group training, and personalized one-on-one business coaching.

This is the most effective way for small businesses to accelerate their revenue, profits and success.  

For 10 years, we've rescued clients in over 22 industries from feeling frustrated being on the Entrepreneur Treadmill®, to helping them fuel their confidence, increase their free time, and maximize their growth.


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Evan Smith on Politics: Two statewide initiatives probably headed for November ballot


By Evan Smith

Two statewide initiatives appear to be headed for the November ballot.

The secretary of state’s office has certified both Initiative 517 and I-522 as initiatives to the legislature.

Initiatives to the legislature first become bills in the legislature. The legislature could pass either of them, but I-517 sponsor Tim Eyman says that legislators have passed such measures only about 1 percent of the time.

If the legislature either defeats an initiative to the legislature or doesn’t act on it, it goes to the November ballot.

Last year's initiative to legalize marijuana was an initiative to the legislature, but when the legislature didn't act on it, it went to a statewide vote. 

The legislature also could propose an alternative to the initiative so that ballots ask voters, first, whether the initiative should be enacted, and, second, whether they voted yes or no, if they prefer version A or version B. Eyman notes that this has happened only once in the 100-year history of initiatives in Washington. We have had alternatives on our ballots to initiatives filed under the King County charter.

Eyman’s I-517 would protect signature gatherers from harassment and extend the time for collecting signatures for initiatives. I-522 would require labeling of genetically engineered food.

Elections officials have certified that each measure has enough signatures to go to the legislature and probably to the people.

Both initiatives were filed in 2012 and qualified by getting the number of signatures required during the 2009-2012 period --  241,153 -- based on 8 percent of the voters in the 2008 election, rather than the higher number  -- 246,372 – required during the 2013-2016 period based on the number of voters in the 2012 election.

You can reach Evan Smith by email.


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The Shoreline Historical Museum presents “Researching and Writing Your Family History”

A family photo such as this one of the Fish family on Greenwood,
ca 1915, can provide all kinds of clues to help with family history.
Courtesy Shoreline Historical Museum


Is your New Year’s resolution to get started on writing the story of your ancestors, but you just aren’t sure where to begin?

Vicki Stiles, director of the Shoreline Historical Museum, will offer a free one-hour program with some helpful tools and a research handout to help put that story into gear.

The workshop will be at the Richmond Beach Library,  9601 21st Ave NW, Shoreline 98177, 206-546-3522, Saturday, February 16 at 11:00 am. For more information, call 206-542-7111, or e-mail.


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LFP Rotary members attend Rotary Global Peace Forum

Corrected 02-11-2013 9:39pm


Six members of the Lake Forest Park  Rotary Club: Marj Ando, Carol Dahl, Robin Martin, Sally Renn,  Ed and Kathy Sterner, have returned from Honolulu after attending the third Rotary Global Peace Forum of 2012-2013. 

By Marj Ando

This forum of three days, engaged and inspired Rotarians, community leaders, and youth groups with workshops and activities that focused on protecting and conserving our shared environmental resources and ways we can encourage young adults to take a global perspective and become catalysts for peace. The theme for this forum was titled:  "The Green Path to Peace."  

Our keynote speaker was Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, Nobel Peace Laureate and Member of Parliament of the Union of Burma. She has received more than 120 awards and honors internationally, the latest being the Hawai'i Peace Award, on Saturday, January 26, 2013, presented by RI President Sakuji Tanaka.  Her speech was most enlightening and inspirational. See her YouTube presentation and complete Saturday night forum program.

Representatives of Rotary's New Generations programs of Interact (ages 12 - 18) and Rotaract (ages 18 - 30) service clubs; Youth Exchange students;  alumni of Rotary Youth Leadership Academy and Ambassadorial Scholars, as well as young Rotarian leaders were in attendance along with Peace Fellows alumni from the six Rotary Centers for International Studies in Peace and Conflict Resolution.

The Peace Centers are located in six countries: Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok; Duke and UNC at Chapel Hill, North Carolina, US; International Christian University of Tokyo, Japan; University of Bradford, West Yorkshire, UK; University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia;  and Uppsala Universitet, Uppsala, Sweden.

As Rotary International President, Sakuji Tanaka,  2012-13 says, "The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace is one of the cornerstones of the Rotary movement. With Rotary's active presence in more than 200 countries, our organization has established itself as a world leader in fostering  "Peace Through Service".  We must look forward and recognize that the future of Rotary and the prospects for world peace rest with today's youth. We must engage young people in a meaningful way, and empower them to carry Rotary's peace-building efforts into the future.

Two other Rotary Global Peace Forums; one in Berlin, Germany, in December 2012, with the theme of "Peace Without Borders" examined the role of democracy in building peace to promote opportunities for all people to engage with one another in International understanding and to become workers and custodians of peace in every corner of the world. The third forum will be held in Hiroshima, Japan, in May. Its theme is Peace Begins With You, exploring ways in which each of us has the power to promote peace in our daily lives and in our communities.  

As Indira Gandhi said, "With a closed fist, we cannot exchange a handshake."  Our goal is to build peace in the minds of men and women as the UNESCO declaration states.

February is Rotary World Understanding and Peace Month. “Imagine a World Beyond War, Built by Rotarians”.  During this month, clubs are urged to present programs and activities emphasizing international understanding, friendship and goodwill as essential for world peace.  On 23 February, World Understanding and Peace is observed on the anniversary of the first Rotary Club meeting held in 1905, in Chicago, lllinois.


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Global Food Security and Changes in Burma - two free lectures at Shoreline CC this week

Jonathan Scanlon will speak
on global food security
The Global Affairs Center at Shoreline Community College is presenting two free lectures this week.

The first is Global Food Security by Jonathan Scanlon, Lead Organizer – Economic Justice, Oxfam America, Seattle, WA.

This is an evening lecture on Tuesday, February 12, 7-8:30 p.m.

Shoreline Community College, Room 9208 PUB (map), 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133.

This event is FREE and open to the public.

Part of the symposium, Global Food and Farming, organized by the Global Affairs Center, International Education Department.

The second is a daytime lecture: Rapid Changes in Burma/Myanmar: Time for Hope or Cynicism?
Larry Dohrs of the US Campaign for Burma
will deliver a free lecture on Wednesday

Speaker Larry Dohrs is the Founding Chairman, US Campaign for Burma, and has been active on behalf of democracy and justice in Burma for more than 20 years.

Wednesday, February 13, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Shoreline Community College, Room 9208 PUB (map)

This event is FREE and open to the public.

Part of the College’s Global Eyes series, organized by the Global Affairs Center, International Education Department.




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Star Parties at Paramount Park



The Seattle Astronomical Society holds monthly Star Parties in Paramount School Park, weather permitting. Members of the organization set up their telescopes for viewing and are happy to share and explain what you can see in the night sky. They say, 
Viewing is always free and open to anyone, since we believe that all should be able to experience the wonders of the sky.

Paramount School Park is located in the Ridgecrest Neighborhood at NE 155th between 8th Ave NE and 10th Ave NE.

According to Stargazer Patty Hale,
SAS members generally are out in the play field with their big telescopes - just east of the restroom - and near the play equipment (important to know if you arrive after dark). The generous members are not only willing to let folks look through their telescopes for free, but they will also give interesting information about what you are seeing in the night sky - and tell you all about the telescope you are seeing it with. This event is worth doing every month all year long - as you are guaranteed to always see something different.

2013 Paramount Park Star Party Dates
and Approximate Times
All star parties begin at dusk. If it's raining, or completely cloudy, don't come - otherwise, it's always worth a try!
February 16 6pm
March 16 7pm
April 20 8pm
May 18 9pm
June 15 9pm
July 13 9pm
August 10 8pm
September 14 7pm
October 12 6pm
November 9 6pm
December 7 6pm

Paramount Park star parties usually occur on the Saturday closest to the first quarter moon, so there is always at least one celestial object in the evening sky to see, weather permitting.

The Seattle Astronomical Society is an organization created and sustained by people who share a common interest in the observational, education, and social aspects of amateur astronomy.  Established in 1948, the SAS is a diverse collection of over 200 individuals. A variety of programs and activities is presented by the SAS throughout the year. Monthly meetings feature speakers on a wide range of topics, from the Hubble Space Telescope to electronic imaging to personal observing experiences.


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Open house at Shoreline Co-op Preschool March 2



Shoreline Cooperative Preschool is having an open house on March 2nd from 10-noon. Come check out our preschool and bring your kids, too. We will even have light snacks! Classes start from ages 18 months until 5 years old and there is no potty training necessary! Prices are very affordable and scholarships are offered.

Our preschool offers a unique and educational environment through:

  • Fantastic teachers with 25 years teaching experience
  • No potty training necessary
  • Less than most childcare options
  • Regular field trips as part of curriculum
  • Guided creative play
  • Puzzles and creative thinking
  • Small group projects
  • Spacious gym/indoor playground
  • Outdoor playground
  • Science tables
  • Art projects
  • Sensory and water tables

Call today to try a class for free or tour the preschool: 
206-362-3257. 816 NE 190th St, Shoreline 98155 


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Shorewood girls continue District basketball tournament Tuesday against Ferndale in final game in old Shorewood gym

Masha Shtikel in the SW - SC game
She scored 21 points in the game with Meadowdale
on Friday, for the win
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

The Shorewood girls’ basketball team continues in the Northwest District 3A tournament Tuesday after the Thunderbirds defeated Meadowdale Friday, Feb. 1, in a game that eliminated Meadowdale from the tournament.

Shorewood takes a 15-7 record into the elimination game against Ferndale (18-3) at 7 p.m. Tuesday in what will be the last game in the old gymnasium at Shorewood High School. The Thunderbirds get the home-court advantage because the tournament agreement between the Western and Northwest conference 3A teams gives home-court advantage to the Wesco team when the two teams came into the tournament with the same seeding.

The winner of the Shorewood-Ferndale game advances to a Friday, Feb. 8. 6 p.m. game at Lynnwood High School against the winner of a Tuesday game between Shorecrest (12-10) and Stanwood (18-4). The winner of the Saturday 6.m. game gets the District’s No. 3 berth in state and regional 3A play .The 6 p.m. Friday game will be followed by the District championship game at 8 at Lynnwood between Everett (12-10) and Glacier Peak (17-5).

In Shorewood’s 59-43 home victory over Meadowdale, the Thunderbirds led 19-9 after the first quarter, 26-18 at halftime and 44-28 after three quarters before holding the 16-point lead through the final period. Masha Shtikel led Shorewood with 21 points; teammate Kayla Bradley scored 11; and Lily Gustafson scored 10.

Shtikel leads Shorewood for the season with 435 points in 22 games for an average of 19.8 points per game.

Shorewood 59, Meadowdale 43
At Shorewood High School. Friday, Feb. 8

Meadowdale   9 9 10 15 -- 43
Shorewood    19 7 18 15 -- 59

Shorewood Scoring -- Masha Shtikel 21, Trisha Fernandez 0, Lauren Thompson 0, Kayla Bradley 11, Gabby Hager 4, Salyna McDonald 2, Lily Gustafson 10, Abby Gustafson 4, Karrin Leazer 0, Kassie Rasmussen 0, Angel Tulee 7.

 Shorewood Season Scoring

Player

Games
Points
P/G

Masha Shtikel

22
435
19.8

Lily Gustafson

22
166
7.5

Angel Tulee

17
105
6.2

Kassie Rasmussen

19
98
5.2

Salyna McDonald

21
78
3.7

Gabby Hager

22
78
3.5

Lauren Thompson

21
74
3.5

Kayla Bradley

19
59
3.1

Abby Gustafson

21
56
2.7

Jasmine Pollard

1
2
2.0

Karrin Leazer

18
35
1.9

Trisha Fernandez

12
18
1.5

Mariah Schultz

2
0
0.0


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