County Council adopts plan to create King County Sheriff Deputy’s memorial

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

A bench on 15th NE in North City honors the service
of Deputy Mark Brown of the Shoreline Police
who died responding to a call


Fifteen members of the King County Sheriff’s Office have been killed in the line of duty since the department was established with the creation of the County in 1852. There is no memorial within the County honoring those deputies who died protecting their fellow citizens. On April 8, 2013 the Metropolitan King County Council gave its unanimous support to a study that will look at creating a memorial to recognize fallen deputies within the King County Courthouse.

Included on this list is Shoreline Police Deputy Mark Brown, who died in 1999 in North City, while responding to a call.

Deputy Mark W. Brown 
February 27, 1999 
On February 25, 1999, motorcycle Deputy Mark W. Brown, responded to a silent bank alarm. While en route, he was involved in a traffic accident. Two days later, Deputy Brown, "Sam 25,"  went out of service.
The sheriff's office is King County’s first and longest serving law enforcement agency. The first sheriff deputy killed in the line of duty was in 1853, the most recent was in 2006. All fifteen deputies are recognized both in Washington, D.C. as part of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial and in Olympia, where they are listed on the Washington State Law Enforcement Memorial. But there is no memorial in the county where the deputies lost their lives.

“I am pleased to support the creation of a permanent memorial honoring our County’s fallen deputies,” said Councilmember Rod Dembowski. “I recall attending the memorial service for Deputy Sam Hicks in 1982 in Renton and am pleased that King County is going to formally and properly honor all of our county’s deputies who have made the ultimate sacrifice.”

The adopted ordinance calls on the Executive and the King County Sheriff to develop a proposal for the creation of a memorial recognizing fallen King County Sheriff deputies within the Courthouse. The proposal should include where the memorial will be located, a method to solicit designs for the display, and the proposed schedule, budget and potential funding sources for its construction.

The proposed ordinance calls for the Executive and Sheriff to submit their proposal to the County Council by June 1.

More information on the 15 King County Sheriff Deputies killed in the line of duty.


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New traffic signal activated at 61st Avenue NE and NE 181st Street


A new traffic signal at the intersection of 61st Avenue NE and NE 181st Street in Kenmore is now in operation and all lanes are open. This safety improvement project included the traffic signal, roadway widening, illumination and placing utilities underground.

A second project was completed in this intersection during this timeframe. Culverts carrying a stream along 61st Avenue NE and underneath NE 181st Street had to be replaced. The new culvert provides additional conveyance capacity, removes fish barriers, and improves fish habitat.

Construction of these improvements began in August 2012. The projects were constructed by Razz Construction out of Bellingham, Washington. The traffic signal was partially funded by a $650,000 appropriation from the State Legislature.


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EDGE Performing Arts and Dance

The EDGE is located in the North City business district


Actors, Singers, dancers and theatre lovers of all ages, levels and desires are invited to come enjoy classes at EDGE Performing Arts and Dance, 17517 15th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155. EDGE provides an exceptional opportunity for students to explore and experience all types of classes in the performing arts.

EDGE, which opened September 17, 2012, offers class instruction in Creative Dance, Creative Performing Arts (ages 2-4), Acting, Broadway Dance, Show Choir, Private classes and more. All classes are structured to benefit all levels and are grouped into complementary age classes. There is also room in the schedule for classes based on community requests and needs; EDGE wants to become a community partner for families and organizations within the area. All class requests are taken into consideration, even if it isn’t performing arts based!

A quaint 16 foot by 17 foot stage at the EDGE

Jordyn Palmer, the owner and director of the studio, is very excited to be teaching classes from the North City Theatre (originally the Do North Theatre) next door to the reception office. The theatre features a quaint 16-foot x 17-foot stage, 40 seats, and full stage lighting. This unique teaching environment gives students an instant stage experience and provides them with an opportunity to learn the stage firsthand. There is also a private teaching room for voice and piano lessons. The theatre is available to the public for rent at reasonable rates.

Every seat in the house is a good one
at the EDGE studio in North City

EDGE Performing Arts and Dance is a great studio for those looking to foster talents in any area of the performing arts. To see a detailed class list, tuition fees and other information, visit the website. You may also contact the studio by calling 206-747-7380, emailing, or direct at 17517 15th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155.


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Shorecrest students create new lip dub video

Shorecrest has released its 2013 lip dub as part of a competition among Wesco high schools.

The Shorecrest 2013 Lip Dub video was produced by Johanna Phillips' Leadership and ASB Class with technical support provided by Trent Mitchell's Video Production students.

The students had only had two weeks to create the video for the Wesco Lip Dub Competition to be held at Arlington High School on April 24.

The goal was to make a Lip Dub involving everybody in the school that tied into the school year's theme of Community. The two songs, "Express Yourself" by Labrinth, and "It's Your Thing" by The Isley Brothers, were picked because they showcase being yourself and accepting others.



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Northshore Fire special election April 23

Voters in Lake Forest Park, Kenmore and the rest of the Northshore Fire District (King County Fire Protection District 16) have their ballots for the April 23 special election.

The only item on the ballot is a six-year continuation of a benefit charge.

Voters Guide
King County Fire Protection District No. 16
Ballot Title
Proposition No. 1
Benefit Charge Continuation
Shall King County Fire Protection District No. 16 be authorized to continue voter-authorized benefit charges each year for six years, not to exceed an amount equal to sixty percent of its operating budget, and be prohibited from imposing an additional property tax under RCW 52.16.160?
Yes __
No __

The complete text of this measure is available at the Elections Office or online.

Explanatory statement
The Northshore Fire Department (King County Fire Protection District 16) is responsible for providing fire protection and emergency medical services in your community. For the last twenty-four years the Fire Department has funded these services primarily through a combination of property taxes and voter approved benefit charges.

Benefit charges are based on risk factors and the cost of providing fire protection services, unlike property taxes that relate to the value of property. Under state law, voters must approve the use of benefit charges every 6 years and the Elected Board of Commissioners is required to hold a public hearing each year to review and establish the amount of the benefit charge. Once established the aggregate amount of the charge is pro-rated to individual properties based on risk factors and collected by the county assessor, together with real estate taxes. The amount of any benefit charge imposed on any given property cannot exceed the measurable benefits of the services afforded to the property by the Fire Department and are subject to appeal.

Under state law, fire districts which collect benefit charges authorized under Chapter 52.18 RCW have reduced taxing authority. Benefit charges can constitute no more than 60 percent of a district’s annual operating budget and the maximum property tax rate is reduced from $1.50 to $1.00 per $1,000 of assessed valuation.

If approved, Proposition 1 would continue the current funding method of providing emergency medical and fire protection services for 6 more years.

For additional questions regarding this measure contact:
Jim Torpin - Fire Chief, 425-354-1776

Statement in favor

Citizens of the Northshore Fire District have wholeheartedly supported the work of our fire department, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians. We have one of the finest departments in the Northwest. Its professional team of well-trained staff has proven itself repeatedly in the performance of its duties. For over two decades our citizens have voted to fund a benefit charge to support the department’s operating budget.

The combined assessment from property tax and the benefit charge for fire protection would continue to average approximately $1.50 per thousand. This is not a new tax, but it must be approved by voters every six years, and it is time to renew that commitment once again. By supporting this renewal, the taxation level for the fire district remains constant and provides a vital and reliable source of revenue for planning, equipment maintenance and replacement, and property protection. This is a crucial investment in our community, one which we will be glad we made in case our own family needs emergency assistance, or we face a natural disaster or public safety crisis. Join us in continuing the commitment to maintaining our excellent fire department.
Please vote to approve this measure.

Statement submitted by: Marella Alejandrino, Kent Sturgis, and Jack Rogers • 206-367-7153

Statement in opposition
No statement submitted.

Statements in favor of and in opposition to a ballot measure are submitted by committees appointed by the jurisdiction. No persons came forward to serve on the committee and to write a statement in opposition. If you would like to be involved with a committee in the future please contact the jurisdiction.

See previous article on obtaining and submitting ballots.


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Tween Night Saturday for 5th and 6th graders


Saturday's Tween Night is at the Richmond Highlands Recreation Center from 6:30pm to 10:30pm.

Only 5th and 6th graders are able to participate at this free event, and they need to be signed in and out by a parent or guardian.

If you have any questions, call or email Parks and Recreation, 206-801-2600.



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Seattle Opera preview at Third Place Commons Apr 23


On Tuesday, April 23, from 7-8pm, members of Seattle Opera’s education staff will lead an informal opera talk designed to give you a great orientation to their upcoming production of La Voix Humaine and Suor Angelica, the double bill which concludes their 2012/13 Season.

Founded in 1963, Seattle Opera is one of the leading opera companies in the United States. The company is recognized internationally for its theatrically compelling and musically accomplished performances, especially the Opera’s interpretations of the works of Richard Wagner. Since 1975, Seattle Opera has presented 38 cycles of the Ring (three different productions), in addition to acclaimed productions of all the other major operas in the Wagner canon. Seattle Opera has achieved the highest per capita attendance of any major opera company in the United States, and draws operagoers from four continents and 50 states.

Third Place Commons is on the upper level of Town Center, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park 98155.


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Shorewood girls top Shorecrest and Shoreline Christian track teams


The Shorecrest girls’ track and field team defeated Shorewood and Shoreline Christian at Shoreline Stadium Thursday, April 4.

In dual-meet scoring, Shorewood topped Shorecrest 76-64 and Shoreline Christian 116-14, and Shorecrest defeated Shoreline Christian 116-16.

The Shorewood girls' and boys' teams next play host to Everett and Mountlake Terrace at Shoreline Stadium Thursday, April 11, at 3:30 p.m.; the Shorecrest girls and boys meet Glacier Peak and Stanwood at Stanwood High School at the same time. Shoreline Christian meets other Northwest 1A/2B League teams at Concrete High School Wednesday at 3:30.

In the meet among the three Shoreline schools, Charity Ijiomah of Shorewood won the 100 meters, 200 meters and long jump; Onyie Chibuogwu of Shorecrest won the triple jump and discus throw, and ran on the winning 4x100 relay team; and Emily Ransom won the 1600 and 3200.

Track meet at Shoreline Stadium, Thursday, April 4

Girls’ team scores

Shorewood 76, Shorecrest 64
Shorewood 116, Shoreline Christian 14
Shorecrest  116, Shoreline Christian 16

100 Meters-- 1, Charity Ijiomah, Shorewood, 13.22. 2, Onyie Chibuogwu, Shorecrest, 13.47. 3, Banks, Shorecrest, 13.79. 4, Olson, Shorewood, 14.28. 5, Beland, Shorecrest, 14.47. 6, Murphy, Shorecrest, 14.48. 7, Anderson, Shorecrest, 14.55. 8, Iacolucci, Shorecrest, 14.64. 9, Moulton, Shorecrest, 14.76. 10, Osborn, Shorecrest, 15.51. 11, Meredith, Shoreline Christ, 15.72. 12, Machado, Shorewood, 16.02. 13, Yong, Shorecrest, 16.12. 14, Davidson, Shorewood, 16.33. 15, Vederoff, Shorecrest, 16.56. 16, Wu, Shorecrest, 16.78. 17, Sori Yi, Shorewood, 17.39. 18, Yoon, Shorewood, 17.51. 19, Ndungu, Shorecrest, 17.65. 20, Cheung, Shorecrest, 17.90. 21, Yuri Yi, Shorewood, 18.20. 22, Fish, Shorewood, 20.01.

200 Meters-- 1, Charity Ijiomah, Shorewood, 28.18. 2, Blomso, Shorewood, 29.05. 3, McPherson, Shoreline Christ, 29.56. 4, Garrison, Shorewood, 30.04. 5, Moulton, Shorecrest, 30.79. 6, Njadoe, Shorecrest, 31.03. 7, Iacolucci, Shorecrest, 31.74. 8, Froebe, Shorecrest, 32.36. 9, Anderson, Shorecrest, 32.52. 10, Yong, Shorecrest, 33.06. 11, Johnson, Shorecrest, 33.23. 12, Meredith, Shoreline Christ, 33.49. 13, Davidson, Shorewood, 34.52. 14, Murira, Shorecrest, 34.69. 15, McPherson,, Shoreline Christ, 35.55. 16, Vederoff, Shorecrest, 35.80. 17, Ndungu, Shorecrest,  38.97. 18, Fish, Shorewood, 43.70.

400 Meters-- 1, Megan Ransom, Shorewood, 62.66. 2, McPherson, Shoreline Christ, 67.03. 3, Holland, Shorecrest, 68.51. 4, Gehr, Shoreline Christ, 79.47. 5, McPherson, Shoreline Christ, 87.07.
800 Meters-- 1, , Margo Coxon, Shorecrest, 2:41.36. 2, Froebe, Shorecrest, 2:43.81. 3, Alexander, Shorewood, 2:54.98. 4, Haensly, Shorewood, 2:59.08. 5, Bryan, Shoreline Christ, 3:01.00. 6, Harrington, Shorewood, 3:03.92. 7, A. Jones, Shorewood, 3:14.27.
1600 Meters-- 1, , Emily Ransom, Shorewood, 6:03.35. 2, Alexander, Shorewood, 6:12.59. 3, Haensly, Shorewood, 6:13.65. 4, Harrington, Shorewood, 6:38.91. 5, Little, Shorecrest, 6:50.90. 6, A. Jones, Shorewood, 7:13.30. 7, Malchow, Shorewood, 7:13.74. 8, McMillan, Amanda, Shorewood, 7:30.01.
3200 Meters-- 1, Emily Ransom, Shorewood, 13:26.88. 2, Yehdego, Shorewood, 14:09.09. 3, McMillan, Shorewood, 15:45.00. 4, Falkenberg, Shorecrest, 16:08.77.

100m Hurdles-- 1, Emma McIntosh, Shorewood, 17.77. 2, Viviano, Shorecrest, 17.85. 3, A. Murphy, Shorecrest, 17.95. 4, Beland, Shorecrest, 18.21. 5, E. Anderson, Shorecrest, 18.34. 6, Catinas, Shorewood, 18.54. 7, DeKoekkoek, Shoreline Christ, 20.37.
300m Hurdles-- 1, Salyna McDonald, Shorewood, 50.32. 2, A. Murphy, Shorecrest, 51.50. 3, Beland, Shorecrest, 52.08. 4, Hildahl, Shorecrest, 53.05. 5, Viviano, Shorecrest, 53.34. 6, McIntosh, Shorewood, 58.23. 7, E. Anderson, Shorecrest, 63.12.


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SCC names Vallen Brewer and Greta Coleman as "Co-Softball Players of the Week"

Vallen Brewer
Softball Co-Player of the Week

Shoreline Community College on Tuesday named Greta Coleman and Vallen Brewer as "Co-Softball Players of the Week" for April 1-7.

In two games against Edmonds Community College, sophomore Brewer went 4 for 6 from the plate, with 3 runs scored and 2 RBIs while freshman Coleman had a career game against EDCC, with a 3 for 3 performance in SCC's 10-1 win against the Tritons with an amazing 7 RBIs on a homerun and 2 singles.

Greta Coleman
Softball Co-Player of the Week
SCC played only Edmonds last week with a 3-1, 10-1 sweep of the Tritons. The Dolphins are 7-11 on the season and 2-4 in the NWAACC Northern Region.

SCC plays Skagit Valley College today in Mt. Vernon, WA at 2:00pm.

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Luke Merkel named SCC Baseball Player of the Week

Luke Merkel had four stolen bases last week for SCC Baseball.
Photo by Wilson Tsoi


Shoreline Community College on Tuesday named Luke Merkel as the SCC Baseball Player of the Week for April 1-7.

Merkel, a freshman outfielder from Southridge High School in Beaverton, OR, was 9 for 23 in six games for the Dolphins with 5 runs scored and 4 RBIs. He had 1 double and 4 stolen bases in the six games and was hit by one pitch.

SCC went 2-4 on the week, sweeping the Western Washington University Club Team but then being swept themselves in a four game set to open NWAACC Northern Region play by Everett Community College, the #2 ranked school in the NWAACC.

SCC is now 12-9-1 on the year and 0-4 in the region. SCC returns to action this weekend with a four game series with Bellevue College, playing at Bellevue on Saturday and returning home to Meridian Park at 3:00pm on Sunday.


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Additional funds now available for AP test fee reduction program


OLYMPIA (April 9, 2013) — The US Department of Education recently announced that additional funds are now available for the Advanced Placement (AP) Test Fee Reduction Program: Qualified low-income students will now pay $10 per AP exam, with no limit on the number of exams covered. The full price of each exam this year is $89.

For more information about the program, as well how students qualify for the fee reduction, visit Advanced Placement.




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Briarcrest’s annual party April 13: An evening of history




What do you remember about old Briarcrest?

The kite hill that is now Shorecrest High? The mini-prison at what is now the Fircrest school? The riding stable that is now a residential street?

Long-time neighbors and newcomers are invited to share their stories at the Briarcrest Neighborhood Association’s anniversary party April 13.

Vicki Stiles, director of the Shoreline Historical Museum, will make a presentation and neighbors will have time to share their stories and pictures. 

Neighborhood leader Katherine Hall says "We hope the neighborhood can add to the museum’s collection of Briarcrest history."

The BNA will honor those who have worked with the Neighborhood Association over the years.

Briarcrest is in light green
The party will run from 5-8 pm at the First Christian Reformed Church, 14555 25th Ave NE. The spaghetti dinner will cost $3 per child, $5 per adult, or $10 per family. Meat, vegetarian, and gluten-free options will be provided. There will be kids' activities.

A plant sale and a bake sale will help raise funds for the Neighborhood Association’s operations, including its newsletter.

The party marks the 16th anniversary of our neighborhood – but Briarcrest history goes back at least to World War II. Please join us to learn more.



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Center for Human Services raises record amount at annual Dinner Gala

Dorrit Pealy Award Winners
Left, Courtney Whitaker, Executive Director, Dale Turner Y
Right, Melody Platt, CHS Volunteer


The Center for Human Services’ annual Community Connections Dinner Gala and Auction, held Saturday, March 23rd, was an incredibly successful event raising a record $122,000.

300 guests were welcomed at the event, some new faces and many familiar ones, and the winners of the Dorrit Pealy Awards were announced. The recipients of this year’s award, which honor an individual and organization who are providing outstanding community support, are Melody Platt, for her longstanding volunteerism at CHS, and Dale Turner the Y, a longtime partner of CHS, for their ongoing support.

Sponsorships for the event came in part from Puget Sound Energy, Group Health Cooperative, and Whidbey Island bank.

Next year’s event will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2014, at 5pm at the Lynnwood Convention Center.


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Fly Casting for Beginners - starts April 15th

This could be you - if you register for the
Parks and Recreation Fly Fishing class


Interested in Fly Fishing, but not sure where to start?

Shoreline Parks and Recreation is now offering a Beginners Fly Casting Class. Students will work with Certified Casting Instructor Randy Butler in a hands-on 5 week class that develops the skills needed to catch fish and excel as a fly fisherman.

The class meets both indoors and outdoors learning the basics of grip and stance and working in techniques for casting with accuracy and distance. Students ages 13 and older are welcome to register for the class. Each student should dress appropriately for the weather and come to class with a 5-6 wt. rod equipped with floating line and 7-9 ft. leader.

Class meets Mondays from April 15th to May 13th from 6:00pm-7:30pm at the Spartan Recreation Center, 202 NE 185th St. Shoreline. Cost for class is $50 with resident discount ($57 without).   Instructor Randy Butler is a Certified Casting Instructor with the International Fly Fishing Federation. To register call 206-801-2600.


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Chamber to hear about Mobile Business Strategy

Monday, April 8, 2013



Shoreline Chamber of Commerce Membership Luncheon, Wednesday, April 10, at 11:45am, Shoreline Center, Alumni Room, RSVP, $20

KC Dochtermann with Sea Town Marketing to speak on Mobile Business Strategy

The importance of integrating a mobile business strategy for today's market can not be overemphasized. 64% of smartphone owners now use their mobile devices for online shopping, and this trend is predicted to accelerate even more in 2013. Mobile shopping and commerce is now a vital point of consideration for any of today's businesses. Mobile technology allows marketers to reach out to enhance their customer's shopping and purchasing like never before, as well as create new levels of efficiency within organizations. Mobile is no longer just 'a good idea', but has now become a necessity for anyone that wants to stay competitive in today's market.

RSVP is required before Tuesday, April 9.


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Sheriff Urquhart presents awards to LifeSavers for Shoreline incident


Pictured above: Harold Taniguchi (Director King County Department of Transportation),
Julie Jensen (Deputy Sheriff Snohomish county Sheriff's Office),
Lindol Larkin (Metro Tranist Driver),
John Urquart (King county Sheriff),
Kevin Desmond (Metro General Manager),
Rhonda Berry (Assistant Deputy King County Executive),
Cathy Vukovich (Metro North Base Chief).
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

King County Sheriff John Urquhart presented Meritorious Service Awards to three individuals, two of whom were present, on Monday, April 8 for their role in preventing a major tragedy from occurring during a busy afternoon commute on February 13 in north King County. Their quick actions not only saved a life but prevented an even more serious incident from occurring on I-5.

The ceremony was held at the Metro North Base at 2160 N 163rd St. in Shoreline.

Metro bus driver Lindol Larkin was honored by
King County Sheriff John Urquhart
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

On February 13th, Metro bus driver Lindol Larkin, along with an off-duty Snohomish County sheriff’s deputy, and another bystander worked together to stop a man from jumping from the NE 185th Street overpass onto Interstate 5 in Shoreline. The individuals physically intervened and held the man until deputies could arrive.

Snohomish County Deputy Julie Jensen was honored
for her life-saving role by King County Sheriff John Urquhart
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Metro bus driver Lindol Larkin was driving the Route 348 on NE 185th Street at about 4pm when he saw a man straddled over the railing of the overpass above I-5. Two other bystanders, off-duty Snohomish County Deputy Julie Jensen, and Shoreline resident Samual Simkoff were attempting to talk the man down as traffic in the northbound lane of I-5 began to slow. When Lindol saw what was happening, he pulled his bus over, called 911 and then jumped out to help pull the individual off the railing. Together, the three managed to subdue the man until Shoreline police arrived a short time later.

The Sheriff credits the trio for saving the life of the man on the overpass and drivers on I-5 who could have been injured or killed had the man jumped.


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How to Become a Group Fitness Instructor: a free workshop at the Shoreline Library


YMCA Health and Well-Being Program Supervisor Rene De Los Santos will teach a free workshop on How to Become a Group Fitness Instructor on Sunday April 14th, 6:00-7:30pm, at the Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th Ave, Shoreline 98155.

In this informative workshop, we will cover everything you need to know on how to become a Certified Group Fitness Instructor.

Whether your interest is Zumba®, Yoga, Turbo Kick®, indoor cycle, aqua fitness, or strength classes-   this workshop is for you!

There is no cost, but you must register.

Register online at the Dale Turner Family YMCA at Member Services or by contacting the facilitator. Everyone is welcome!

Rene De Los Santos, 206-569-7017


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Northbound lane of Ballinger Way closed Wednesday morning for water district work

Lake Forest Park Water District will have the northbound lane of Ballinger Way near 175th St. closed on WEDNESDAY APRIL 10TH FROM 10:00 AM TO NOON.

This is for the installation of a large two piece concrete vault near the shoulder. Northbound traffic will be diverted into the turn lane.


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Echo Lake Elementary School Native Plant Garden tour

Paths are laid out and zones are marked at the
Echo Lake Elementary Native Plant Garden
Photo by Diane Hettrick

You are invited to visit the Echo Lake Native Plant Garden on Saturday, April 27 between 10am and 3pm. The last week of April is Native Plant Appreciation Week and the school garden will be featured as part of the celebration.

Every view of the garden looks completely different
Photo by Diane Hettrick

The garden is on the north side of Echo Lake Elementary School, 19345 Wallingford Ave N, Shoreline 98133, on N 195th.

The Echo Lake School Native Plant Garden is in its fifth year and really beginning to flourish.

This was the starting point in 2009
Photo by Diane Hettrick
In 2009 work parties cleared part of a large, ivy-covered slope and students planted the first shrubs and perennials. The next year the school district cleared the remaining ivy and prepared the ground for planting.

2010 Zones are marked and plants are neatly labeled
Photo by Diane Hettrick

The garden in 2010 with zones marked
Photo by Diane Hettrick

The result was an area 35 feet by 100 feet which was divided into six different habitats: deciduous woodland, coniferous forest, coastal bluff, mountain meadow, prairie, and wetland.

In 2010 the school received an Education Grant from the Washington Native Plant Society to help pay for more plants and some hardscape. However, most plants were donated by Washington Native Plant Society members or acquired from King County plant salvages. In the springs of 2011 and 2012 more plants and shrubs were added.

Rhododendrons were original to the site
 2013 photo by Diane Hettrick

There are currently 118 species of native plants representing 44 plant families growing in the garden. The plants are labeled with wooden stakes or metal tags.

2013: Trails are neatly marked and maintained
Weeding is done by the Green Thumb Club at recess
Photo by Diane Hettrick

Trails, lined with salvaged logs and weathered fence planks, provide access to the different areas. Tree stumps provide a bit of seating, and rocks, rotting logs and dead branches add interest. Teachers bring their classes to the garden to walk around, write poetry, sketch, etc. or sometimes for formal tours. Students in the Green Thumb Cub give up recess time to help maintain the garden.


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SCC baseball drops two games to Everett CC at Meridian Park

Layton Bush took the loss of Game 1
on the mound for Shoreline
Photo by Wilson Tsoi

The Shoreline Community College Dolphin baseball team dropped two home games on Sunday to Everett Community College at Meridian Park. 

In Game 1, the Dolphins found themselves down 7-0 after 4 innings and tried to mount a comeback late, scoring 2 in the 6th and two more in the 7th, leaving the bases loaded in their final at bat (7 inning game) when the final out was recorded. The Dolphins struggled at the plate, only having 4 hits and committing 3 errors. Josh Fitch led SCC with 2 hits and 2 RBIs. Layton Bush (2-3) took the loss for SCC.

In Game 2, again the SCC bats were mostly silent, collecting only 5 hits in a 9 inning game with Danny Cavanaugh the only Dolphin with two hits. Ben Parker (1-2) took the loss on the mound for SCC.

Picture album of Game 1 can be found on the SCC Athletic Facebook Page.

The Dolphins dropped both games to Everett CC on Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Everett by the scores of 2-0 and 8-6.

SCC is now 12-7-1 on the season and 0-4 in the NWAACC Northern Region. Everett moves to 19-5 on the year and 7-1 in the region. SCC plays Bellevue College next weekend in a four game Northern Region series. Games 1 and 2 will be at Bellevue College on Saturday, starting at 1:00pm and Games 3 and 4 are on Sunday at Meridian Park in Shoreline.



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Shorewood seniors Hawkinson and Schtikel win spots on AP All-State 3A basketball second teams

Shorewood seniors Josh Hawkinson and Masha Shtikel have won spots on the Associated Press 3A basketball boys’ and girls’ second teams,

King’s senior Caleb Taylor won a position on the AP 1A boys’ second team, and Shoreline Christian sophomore Sarah Ott won a spot on the 1B girls’ second team. 

Associated Press all-state boys and girls basketball teams
(From our news partner, The Seattle Times)

CLASS 3A

First team -- Fenner, Seattle Prep; Fletcher, Lincoln; D. Trent, Foss; S. Aaron, Rainier Beach; Bailey, University.

Second team -- Dorsey, Timberline; Rorie, Lincoln; Josh Hawkinson, sr., Shorewood; T. Isabell, Lakeside; I. Smith, Columbia River.

CLASS 1A

First team -- Rakoz, Toledo; Widner, Zillah; Reimer, Lynden Christian; Trafelet, Toledo; Drechsel, Cedar Park Christian.

Second team -- Harris, Tenino; Wall, Kalama; Caleb Taylor, sr., King’s; Rivas, Okanogan; Boyd, Cashmere.

GIRLS

CLASS 3A

First team -- Roper, Cleveland; Montgomery, Wilson; K. Valley, University; Woodward, Prairie; Nelson, Kamiakin.

Second team -- Rodriguez, Sunnyside; Briggs, Wilson; Cansler, Bellevue; Masha Shtikel, sr., Shorewood; Toure, Kamiakin.

CLASS 2B 
First team -- Moos, Reardan; Maneman, Raymond; A. Brooks-Johnson, Pe Ell; Durand, Onalaska; Filtz, Concrete.

Second team -- Heath, Reardan; Sarah Ott, soph., Shoreline Christian; Robinson, Pe Ell; Byrne, Riverside Christian; Hilderbrand, Oroville.



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Shorewood plays home softball game with Meadowdale Tuesday after home loss to Mountlake Terrace last week


The Shorewood softball team plays a home game with Meadowdale Tuesday after a home loss to Mountlake Terrace a week earlier.

Shorewood takes a 0-3 Western Conference 3A record (2-8 overall) into the game with Wesco 3A South leader Meadowdale (3-0, 7-1) at 6pm Tuesday at Shorewood's home Meridian Park Fields, with junior varsity teams from the two schools meeting at 4pm at Meridian Park.

The Shorewood varsity lost, 11-3, to Mountlake Terrace April 2. Ashley Swan of Shorewood hit 2 for 4 with a double.

The Thunderbird JVs have a 0-1, 3-5 record going into the Monday home game with Meadowdale (0-0. 2-2).

Shorecrest takes a 3-1 Wesco 3A varsity record (6-4 overall) into a Tuesday 5pm home game with MountlakeTerrace (1-2, 5-5). It will be Shorecrest's first game since the Scots defeated Shorewood March 30.


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Volunteers needed NOW for Mural Artist Selection Committee

Help select the artist to create a new mural
for the Echo Lake Neighborhood


If you live in the Echo Lake Neighborhood and are passionate about public art, we have a job for you!

The Call for Artists is over and now the fun begins to select the artist that will design and paint over the fading Echo Lake Neighborhood mural on NE 205th and 1st NE.

We need 3-4 volunteers from the Echo lake Neighborhood to sit on the selection committee. The committee will be made up of representatives from the Echo Lake Neighborhood, members from the Parks Board art committee, an impartial artist and facilitated by Ros Bird, Public Arts Coordinator for Shoreline.

We anticipate there will be 2-3 meetings to narrow the field and conduct artist interviews. Proposed dates being considered, subject to change depending on committee members and artist’s availability, are:

Monday April 15th 3- 5:00 pm
Wednesday April 17th 3 -5:00 pm
Monday April 22nd 3-5:00 pm

As you can see by the dates, we need to move quickly on forming the committee! If you would like to participate, please contact Barbara Guthrie, 542-3242, by Wednesday April 10th.

The Echo Lake neighborhood of Shoreline is within the areas bounded by Aurora and I-5 to the west and east, and 205th and 185th to the north and south.


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Today’s Business –CKO Kickboxing-Seattle

Katy is getting wrapped up
for an evening workout,
    copyright-Marc Weinberg
CKO Kickboxing-SEATTLE
Text and photography 
by Marc Weinberg

News in Brief ..… tone your body, burn fat and live a healthier life. What a great idea when we are in this bright and warming time of year. Complement this season with a commitment to health and recreation. 

Set a new standard for the year. Meet and make friends with people who are committed to staying healthy. With this ‘quality of life’ activity you won’t have to think about your New Year’s resolution since you’ll be living and feeling your best throughout the entire year. 

Serious contenders taking charge of their lives
copyright Marc Weinberg
Who’s in Charge - Garett Renon, owner of CKO Kickboxing-Seattle came to Shoreline from New Mexico with his wife, who is in the Navy and stationed at Everett. Garett has been a personal trainer and fitness trainer including more than five years with a military fitness program.

Garett moved here and started his business in July 2012. He is committed to coaching clients to being fit. He says a fit body can change your entire outlook on life and conditioning can become a joy like any other physical activity or sport as you master the elements of this training routine. Other staff coaches at CKO Kickboxing-Seattle include Rod, Robert, Jessica and Danielle. Each offers a unique special flair and commitment to your success. 

Women outnumbers men the night of Marc's visit
copyright Marc Weinberg
What’s it all about? Cardio Kickboxing provides a routine that promotes muscle growth and strengthening which can contribute to positive bone density and cardiac health.

As a bonus, learn about practicing proper nutrition so you will also burn fat efficiently. And in today’s busy life style no one wants to spend more time than necessary conditioning their body. Cardio kickboxing makes very efficient use of your time and with only 3-4 one hour workouts a week you’ll feel great, says Garett. 

Muscle and Fitness Magazine rates Fitness and Kickboxing as the number one fat burner, with over 1.200 calories burned during a one hour class! At CKO you will be burning fat and toning up by punching and kicking a real, hanging heavy bag. You won’t be alone. By joining a class and having an instructor/coach you’ll have the support and supervision necessary to learn the moves that make a difference as you enjoy yourself with new like-minded friends. 

Punching his way to another successful evening,
Jon shares his testimonial
copyright Marc Weinberg

Getting on Board - Before you’d buy a new car you would expect to take a ‘test drive,’ You can do that at CKO Kickboxing-SEATTLE. Garett offers a FREE- 3 consecutive day trial period. 

You’ll either “love it,” or leave it. This is an open offer now, but may not be available forever. Call Garett at 206-402-3847. Don’t just observe a class -- join one on this FREE trial basis

To do that you can simply enroll as a guest either by phone or in person. When you do that be sure to mention enrollment code: SAN101 for a special thank you from Garett and the team so they will know you heard about them from the Shoreline Area News

Location: CKO Kickboxing, 15901 Westminster Way, Shoreline 98133 (You’ll find CKO Kickboxing in the shopping center shared by Sears (lower level) Marshalls and Aaron Brothers Framing.) 

Contact: Garett Renon, Owner and Head Coach – 206-402-3847 Website
Garett says…… We just finished up a 10-week challenge. General blog will be out shortly but here is a testimonial.

For other business articles by Marc Weinberg, see the Features section on the main webpage and select Today's Business,


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Dollars for Scholars fundraising reception April 16

Sunday, April 7, 2013

2012 Scholarship winners

Wine And Cheese and A Bit(e) More to Support Local Shoreline Students

"INVE$TING IN THE FUTURE"

Fundraising Reception to benefit Dollars for Scholars will be held on Tuesday, April 16, from 5:30pm to 7:00pm in the Lobby area of City of Shoreline City Hall (sponsored by the City of Shoreline) 17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline 98133.

All money raised will go to local graduating high school students.  The Dollars For Scholars program has given out over 150 scholarships to local Shoreline students in the past 8 years.

The cost is only $25 per person.

The speakers will include Sue Walker, Shoreline School District Superintendent, Former DFS Winner. Entertainment by the Shorewood High School Jazz Combo and Jazz Choir.

Light appetizers by Special Occasions Catering (Chamber luncheon caterer)
Wine, beer and soft drinks (beer donated by American Brewery Beers)

The Shoreline Dollars For Scholars reception is scheduled for June 5, 2013 in the Quiet Dining Room of the PUB at Shoreline Community College and the organization will award at least 10 scholarships this year.


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Ballots out for Northshore Fire election

The drop box is located
outside of City Hall
Voters in Lake Forest Park and the rest of the Northshore Fire District have started getting ballots for the April 23 special election.

The only item on the ballot is a six-year continuation of a fire benefit charge.

Ballot drop boxes at the Lake Forest Park City Hall, the King County administration building in Seattle and the Tahoma School District office in Maple Valley will be open April 15-23. A drop box at the King County elections office in Renton already is open.

Voters must leave their ballots at a 24-hour drop box by 8pm election day or mail them with a postmark on or before April 23.

Any registered King County voter can cast a ballot in person by using the accessible voting unit at the County elections office in Renton, open Mondays through Fridays, April 3-22, from 8:30am to 4:30pm, and election day, Tuesday, April 23, from 8:30am to 8pm.

New Washington voters can register to vote through April 15, but they must register at the County elections office in Renton. The deadline for previously registered Washington voters to change their voting addresses or for anyone to register on line or by mail was March 25.


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Spring cleaning helps others find jobs - decluttering advice from Goodwill

Take Your Donations to Goodwill!

Although the unemployment rate has decreased in recent months, many people in our community still have difficulty entering the labor market and providing for their families. Thus, the simple act of cleaning out your closets and donating to Goodwill this spring will help us help others.

Store revenues fund Goodwill’s job training and education programs, which can lead to employment and fresh starts for people without jobs. Goodwill provides career services that anyone can use to boost their chances of getting hired, including assistance in writing a résumé, job interview practice and access to job leads. Find the nearest donation site here

While cleaning, use these helpful tips and techniques from Cindy Jobs, who is a Professional Organizer and owner of Organizing to Simplify

Decide on a realistic project: How much time you have to devote to the project should drive your expectations. You may not be able to organize the entire house in an afternoon, but you CAN make significant progress on those unruly kitchen cupboards.

Find an organizing buddy: Whether it’s a Professional Organizer or a supportive friend, de-cluttering and organizing is easier when you work with someone.

Take a “before” picture: When you are done with your project, you want to have a reminder of where you started and how much progress you’ve made!

Be brutally honest about what stays and what goes: When we organize and de-clutter, we need to figure out what to do with all that stuff we no longer want or need. Generally, those items get handled one of four ways: sell, give away (generally to a friend or relative), recycle or donate. Devote separate areas to place items for each category and make a decision with every item as you go.

Take an “after” photo: Congratulations on your progress! Be sure to give yourself a reminder of how far you’ve come!

Seattle Goodwill Industries is a private, nonprofit organization that has served the central and northern Puget Sound since 1923. It provides free job-training and education programs and services that help low-income and underserved people obtain the skills they need to secure employment so they may achieve economic self-sufficiency. For more information about Goodwill programs, call toll-free 1-877-GIVE4GOOD or visit the website


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Shorecrest modernization - update and photos

Looking east at south wall of west wing
Commons area at far end

Construction of the new Shorecrest High School is well underway and scheduled for completion in 2014. This update and photos courtesy Shoreline Schools.

Looking northeast at west end of west wing
Stair Tower #1 at corner
Main Building
  • Construction is well under way on the three-story main academic building, scheduled for completion in early 2014.
  • Structural steel framing and concrete shear wall installation continues, proceeding west to east.
  • Concrete floor slabs are being poured.
  • Installation of underground utilities (power, water, and sewer) continues.
  • Installation of metal stud wall framing at second and third floor levels to continue.
  • Electrical rough-in and installation of mechanical ductwork continues.
  • Erection of structural steel columns and beams for all floor levels in the east wing will begin soon.
  • Installation of storm and sanitary sewer lines around Main building continues.

Looking east/northeast at roof and floor framing
Stair towers #3 and #4 to the left

Gymnasium

The new gymnasium is now open and being used for physical education classes and by athletic teams. It includes the main gymnasium, auxiliary gym, classroom, locker rooms, weight room and aerobics/exercise room. Some finish work continues in the building.

Looking southeasr

Performing Arts Building

The Performing Arts building is now fully open, including the renovated theater and classrooms for band, choir, orchestra, drama and visual arts.

Looking north from third floor (at east end of west wing):
Stair Tower 33 at left; Elevator and shear walls at center;
Stair Tower #4 at right.

Tennis Courts at Kellogg

Come watch a girls tennis match this spring on the new courts, which are now open for public use during non-school hours or when the Shorecrest team isn't using them for practice or matches.

Looking north from third floor:
Walls of elevator and shear wall at left;
Stair Tower #4 at right.

Looking west from third floor at exterior north wall
of the west wing.


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