High School construction update: Shorewood

Friday, May 17, 2013

Add captionThe main south courtyard at the new Shorewood,
looking at the library, center, and the entrance to the commons, right.



SHOREWOOD: 

The entire building remains on schedule to open for the beginning of school in September. 

Electrical rough-in will be completed in Ronald School and sheetrock will be installed this month.

Exterior metal panels installation is nearing completion with the theater being the final area to complete.

Windows at the library, commons, main entry and south classroom entry are nearly complete.

All basketball hoops, divider curtain, speakers, light fixtures have been installed in the gym. Gym floor installation will begin soon.

Casework installation is nearing completion in the classroom building.

Most of the ceiling grid is installed in the building.

The steps leading to the entrance of the new Shorewood.

Main electrical room has been energized with permanent power. 

Light fixtures are installed in most of the classroom building. 

Restroom fixtures, flooring and wall tile installation is complete in classroom building.

Main kitchen equipment is delivered and being installed.

Site concrete continues to be poured with good weather. Main south courtyard is 90 percent complete and north main entry courtyard is 50 percent complete.

Carpet and rubber flooring installation is underway on all three levels of the classroom building

Installation of Culinary arts kitchen equipment is nearly complete.


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Shorecrest student's artwork honored by Art Education Association



Jane White, “Cat's Cradle” WAEA Tribute Award*
Shorecrest High School (Teacher: Laura King), ESD 121


State Superintendent Randy Dorn will host the 40th Annual Superintendent’s High School Art Show Friday at the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) in Olympia.

The show, co-sponsored by OSPI and the Washington Art Education Association (WAEA), will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. It will celebrate the high school artists whose work was selected for statewide competition as regional winners in their Educational Service District (ESD) shows across the state this spring. Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy Dorn will honor the 15 state winners and their teachers.

Dorn believes arts education is essential. “If we are dedicated to preparing all students, we must be sure that all schools have access to a well-rounded arts program,” he said. “We want every student engaged. As the state superintendent, I urge all school districts to ensure that all students have access to the highest quality opportunities in arts education.” 

Shorecrest High School student Jane White will be honored at the 40th Annual Superintendent’s High School Art Show May 17 at the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) in Olympia. 

Jane’s acrylic entry “Cat’s Cradle” will receive the WAEA Tribute Award. The Puget Sound Educational Service District previously selected her artwork as a regional award winner.

“My inspiration was my sister's love for cats and the idea that a cat, if left around string, will end up tangled in it. The painting is a combination of the two ideas, putting my sister in the cat's place,” White said.

Laura King is her art teacher at Shorecrest.



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Hit your next job interview with the Outlook Edge

Did you know that Outlook is the most popular office email and personal information managing application? In fact, job interviewers love to hear from candidates:

“Yes, I have strong Outlook skills, including calendaring, scheduling meetings, and task management. Outlook has made a huge difference in my ability to stay organized day-to-day."

The Plus 50 Career Builder Email-Outlook Basics course at Shoreline Community College begins Tuesday, May 21, 4:00-7:00pm.

All levels of Outlook experience will benefit from this class. It’s a great skill-builder to learn and enhance practical email basics for personal or business use. Topics: an overview of email components; an introduction to Outlook 2010; composing and organizing messages; setting up and managing contacts and to-do lists; scheduling appointments, and organizing meetings. No previous experience required. 

Item 6905, Starting date for this class is Tuesday, May 21, 4pm - 7pm Tuesday.

Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133

Room 1308, Building 1300. Instructor: Berkley, W
Tuition is $34.47 and Class dates are 5/21, 5/28, 6/4, 6/11
    
Learn more about the Plus 50 Career Builder Program and how to register for classes. 



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Shoreline residents to kick off initiative petition to repeal Shoreline plastic bag ban

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Local residents opposed to the City of Shoreline’s recent action banning the distribution of plastic carryout bags are circulating an initiative petition to repeal the ban.


Their effort, in partnership with Save Our Choice, an organizer of similar efforts in Seattle and Issaquah, will officially kick off on Saturday, May 18. Signature gatherers will be stationed outside Haggen Northwest Fresh, located at 1201 N 175th Street in Shoreline, between 10am and 5pm.

“The City has overstepped its bounds,” said petition co-organizer Tom Jamieson, a Shoreline resident. “This ordinance unjustifiably restrains trade, punishes customers, provides no provable benefit to the environment, and includes no method for measuring reductions in waste or litter. Moreover, reusable bags have not been shown to be in the best interest of the health, safety and welfare of the people of the City of Shoreline.”

Ordinance No. 653, which regulates the distribution of plastic and paper carryout bags by Shoreline retail establishments was adopted by the Shoreline City Council on April 29, 2013. The new regulations become effective on February 1, 2014.

The initiative petition calls for adoption of a new ordinance prohibiting regulation of the distribution of retail carryout bags; and repealing Shoreline Ordinance No. 653. Approximately 6,000 signatures must be collected by July 13. The City Council would then have to either adopt the new ordinance in its entirety (thereby repealing Ordinance No. 653) or put the question to the voters in the City’s next general election.

The Shoreline Initiative Petition is available for download.

For more information or to volunteer, contact Tom Jamieson at 206-300-7606. Contributions (check, no cash) may be mailed to Save Our Choice, PO Box 16716, Seattle, WA 98116.


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Crime in Shoreline A-Z - A little of everything

Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Crime in Shoreline A - Z
April 29 - May 5, 2013

A - A shopper at Fred Meyer was seen putting on a mask in the store so it was not surprising when he left without paying

Alcohol/Drugs - Subject driving under the influence at 165th and 15th NE / driver on 175th, DUI, license suspended, resists arrest / Drunk at Aurora Village Transit Center / 16100 Densmore, driver DUI crashes her Mercedes into parked cars and mail boxes / DUI NE 160th and 5th NE / Shorecrest student had half gallon of rum in her backpack / 174xx Meridian 3 car accident, one driver DUI / Negligent driving after drinking / Man on bus at transit center with open container of alcohol and crack cocaine / DUI 175th and Ashworth / 

Arrest - Stopped for jaywalking at 148xx Aurora, gave false name and birthdate, had 3 misdemeanor warrants and history of prostitution

Burglary - Broke into fenced area and broke open cargo containers to steal construction tools at Shorewood HS / Money and jewelry taken from locked apt in secure building - no forced entry / Tenant lost key and left door unlocked 16xx N 197th Pl / No forced entry but extensive search and damage 202xx 24th NW / Homeowner interrupted a burglary 18xx NW 205th

Car prowl - Picked up two subjects who were attempting to get workman's tools from vehicle in church parking lot 28th NE and NE 150th / 171xx 13th NW / 172xx 13th NW / 18xx N 150th purse taken / East side of Echo Lake Elementary / Chain saw taken 1xx NW 205th / Park n Ride 1000 NE 175th / SCC jacket stolen / Wallet taken from car 195xx 25th NE / Ballinger Commons took tools from car trunk / 153xx 15th NE / 

Cars stolen –  170xx 10th NW / From parking lot of Forest Creek Apts / 16xx NE Perkins Way / Garden Court Apts 171xx Ashworth / 195xx Evanston N

Family disturbances - Adult sisters got in a fight and one hit the other with a wallet 

Found - Grey urn at SCC / Passerby found backpack of stolen goods on trail 14800 Greenwood / Car stolen in Everett found in Garden Apts parking lot / Money left behind after a strange, incomplete transaction at FedEx store 

Hit and run - Person injured in hit and run collision N 200th and Meridian May 3rd

Larceny, businesses –  Theft from North City post office (no details) / Fred Meyer shopper seen putting on and taking off a mask, took unpaid items from store, had outstanding warrant / Goodwill / Bartells male shopper took face care products, ran when confronted, taken to the ground and held for police / Gas siphoned from Metro Vanpool vehicle / Sears shoplift / Radio Shack shoplift

Larceny, private - Left purse by log at Saltwater Park while swimming, purse and contents stolen / Push mower stolen from shed 147xx 42nd NE / Cell phone and wallet stolen from desk at SCC / Money stolen from resident at Anderson House 

Mail theft -  201xx 17th NW outgoing mail stolen included check / 198xx Wallingford N

Mental issues - Took someone for involuntary commitment / Young female threatened to kill herself was transported to Children's / Posted threat to kill himself on Facebook / Intoxicated female with history of self-mutilation cut her thigh with a butcher knife and wasn't able to stop the bleeding / Two different people threatened self-harm, then were not found

Prowler - subject impersonating a police officer was arrested, vehicle had burglar tools and possible stolen items / 

Road rage - white male, 30s, short hair, driving silver Dodge Dakota with silver canopy pointed revolver at other driver 175th and Aurora /  

Suspicious - Bicycle violator gives fake name and runs, escaping / Elderly woman received phone call from man who said he was police, and asked her about her possessions / Man walking around yard of home said he wanted to pick flowers. Convicted felon for drugs and ID theft. / 

Trespassed from - Goldie's, after buying alcohol for a minor / Arco station at 145th / Man asked 7-11 clerk at N 160th to call a cab for him and when clerk refused, man stole two bags of chips / 

Vandalism - Rest room signs at Cromwell Park smashed and missing / Tags on handball court at Ridgecrest park / Damage to items left out of storage locker at Westminster Apts. / Window broken out of car 16xx 9th NE / Tags in women's restroom Richmond Beach Park / Tags in restroom, trash cans, and picnic table at Twin Ponds / Tagged street signs on 200th from Wallingford to Ashworth / Tags in women's restroom at Echo Lake Park / Law office on NW 195th, side window and glass in front door shattered

Z - Man went to 7-11 at 12th NE and 185th, got a sandwich, ice tea, two packs of cigarettes, did not pay, got in confrontation with clerk. Punched clerk in face, resisted arrest and was pepper sprayed by officer, then transported to hospital.

For other weeks of Crime in Shoreline, see the Features section on the front page.


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Three Shorecrest girls and two from Shorewood quality for state golf play

Three Shorecrest girls and two from Shorewood qualify for State golf play by finishing in the top 15 in District Tournament Wednesday, after Shorecrest placed third in team championship.

Shorecrest golfers Audrey Penner, Claire Mrozek and Stephanie Taylor, and Shorewood golfers Jane Tarabochia and Junelle Broulette qualified for the State 3A girls’ tournament next week by finishing among the top 16 in two rounds of individual play in the Northwest District 3A tournament at Cedarcrest Golf Course in Marysville. Penner led local golfers in the District tournament with a third-place finish.

Shorecrest placed third Tuesday in the single-round team competition.
Northwest District 3A Golf Tournament
At Cedarcrest Golf Course, Marysville May 14-15
18 holes, par 70 

State qualifiers--1. Leete (OH) 70-88-158, 2. Wilson (GP) 84-94-178, 3. Martin (MG) 88-92-180, 3. Audrey Penner (SC) 88-92-180, 3. Durand (GP) 89-91-180, 3. Seda (GP) 87-93-180, 7. Claire Mrozek (SC) 91-92-183, 8 (tie). Jane Tarabochia (SW) 96-90-186, 8 (tie), Roderos (OH) 93-93-186, 10. Powell (Stan) 98-93-191, 11. Yonker 97-95-192, 12 (tie). Stromerson (GP) 100-94-194, 12 (tie), Stephanie Taylor (SC) 95-99-194, 14, Junelle Broulette (SW) 95-101-196, 15. Ana Maria Beall (Mead.) 106-91-197, 16, Kendra Schleg (GP) 101-102-203.


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Shorecrest boy, two from Shorewood qualify for State golf Tournament with top finishes in District tournament

Shorecrest golfer Trent Jones and Stuart Schachle of Shorewood qualified for the State 3A boys’ golf tournament next week by placing second and fourth in the Northwest District 3A tournament Tuesday and Wednesday at the Snohomish Golf Course. Jamie Wright of Shorewood qualified by tying for seventh.

The ten Western Conference 3A teams joined Ferndale of the Northwest Conference in the District tournament.

Northwest 3A Boys’ Golf Championships At Snohomish G.C.
18 holes, par 72

Top 15 advance to state championships

State qualifiers: 1. Davis (Stanwood) 72-75--147, 2, Trent Jones (Shorecrest) 76-74--150, 3, Denessen (Glacier Peak) 79-73--152, 4, Stuart Schachle (Shorewood) 77-77--154, T-5. Richards (GP) 77-78--155, T-5. Boll (Everett) 81-74--155, T-7. White (E) 75-81--156, T-7. Jamie Wright (SW) 78-78--156, T-7. Martinis (Marysville Pilchuck) 78-78--156, T-10, Sigvartson (Stanwood) 77-80--157, T-10, Wollman (GP) 79-78--157, 12. Boll (E) 83-75--158, 13, Simpson (E) 79-80--159, 14, Glazewski (Meadowdale) 78-82--160, 15, Kerfoot (Oak Harbor) 83-78--161.


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Two Shorecrest singles players, Shorewood doubles team reach State girls' tennis tournament

Two singles players from Shorecrest and a Shorewood doubles team have qualified for the State 3A tennis tournament next week in Kennewick by placing in the top three in their divisions at the Northwest District 3A girls’ tournament Tuesday and Wednesday in Stanwood.


Jenny Sui of Shorecrest goes to the State tournament as the second-place finisher in the District tournament after losing in the Wednesday singles final to Nadean Al-Ali of Glacier Peak.

Sui will be joined at the State tournament by teammate Meera Limaye, who defeated a player from Everett in the match for third place in the District tournament.

Sui had reached the final after defeating teammate Limaye by injury default in the Tuesday semifinals.

 Limaye came back Wednesday to defeat a player from Stanwood and the player from Everett.

The Shorewood doubles team of Daniella Brengelmann and Francesca O'Malley goes to State as the No, 2 Northwest District team after losing in the final to a team from Mountlake Terrace.

A week earlier, Limaye won the Wesco 3A South singles championship, and Brengelmann and O'Malley won the doubles championships at Glacier Peak High School.

Northwest 3A District tournament
At Stanwood High School, Wednesday, May 15

SINGLES

Championship — Nadean Al-Ali, Glacier Peak, beat Jenny Sui, Shorecrest, 6-0, 6-3.

Third-fourth — Meera Limaye, Shorecrest, beat Kindall Gordon, Everett, 6-1, 6-0.
Consolation semifinals -- Limaye def. Sinje Stockter (SW) 6-3, 6-0; Gordon def. Shaughnessy (Stan) 6-1, 7-5.

DOUBLES

Championship — Nicki Bouche-Tina Liu, Mountlake Terrace, beat Daniella Brengelmann-Francesca O'Malley, Shorewood, 6-3, 3-6, 6-4.

Third-fourth — Christine Wolf-Rich, Stanwood, beat Sierra Wright-Emme Davis, Glacier Peak, 7-5, 6-2.-Tien 1-6, 6-0, 6-2.

Consolation semifinals -- Wolf-Rich (Stan) def. Nash-Uy (Stan) 6-2, 6-3; Wright-Davis (GP) def. Keegan Monson-Lauren Rutter (SC) 6-4, 6-4.

Northwest District 3A Tennis Championships (Day 1)

At Stanwood High School, Tuesday, May 14

Singles—

First round:

Kindall Gordon (Ev) def. Sinje Stockter (SW) 6-2, 6-3;
Jenny Sui (SC) def. Marina Ciferri (MG) 6-0, 6-0;
Meera Limaye (SC) def. Elle Shaughnessy (St) 6-1, 6-0;

Semifinals:

Al-Ali (GP) def. Gordon (Ev) 6-1, 6-3;
Sui (SC) def. Limaye (SC) 0-3 injury;

Doubles—

First round:
Keegan Monson-Lauren Rutter (SC) def. Wolf-Rutter (St) 6-3, 6-4;
Daniella Brengelmann-Francesca O'Malley (SW) def. Wallace-Lee (MG) 6-2, 6-2;

Semifinals:
Bouche-Liu (MLT) def. Monson-Rutter (SC) 4-6, 6-3, 6-1;
Brengelmann-O'Malley (SW) def. Nash-Uy 6-2, 6-2;


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Diggin Shoreline plant sale Saturday


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Two Shorecrest tennis players going to State tournament

Wednesday, May 15, 2013


Two girls from Shorecrest are going to State Tennis. Meera Limaye (left) and Jenny Sui with their coach Robert Mann.


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Highland Terrace Art Walk & Auction Friday May 17


Highland Terrace Art Walk and Auction Friday May 17

This fun, family event is now in its 6th year at Highland Terrace and is scheduled for Friday May 17th from 6-8:30 p.m.

If you have never attended, you're in for a treat ~ it is an art filled evening. There are many children's craft stations, delicious food, Marimba Band entertainment on stage, a student "art walk"display, and a silent auction filled with community donations and unique keepsake art projects.


Traditionally the PTA generates over $9,000 which directly funds the ceramics program, art supply kits, guest speakers, and other PTA supported programs and activities at the school.

Some families in the community may remember this event when it was hosted at Sunset Elementary prior to the school closure - it was reincarnated the next year at Highland Terrace and is better than ever! 


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Teacher of the Year Frank Halferty recognized at reception

Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

Shoreline Schools Teacher of the Year Frank Halferty was honored at a reception before the school board meeting on Monday, May 13.

From left, Superintendent Sue Walker, Board members David Wilson, Dick Nicholson, Halferty - holding the ceremonial mace he carried as a Shoreline High School Drum Major, Board member Dick Potter, Board President Debi Ehrlichman, Board Member Michael Jacobs.

Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

Two members of the Washington Music Educators Hall of Fame, retired Shorecrest High School teacher Ken Noreen, left, and his former Shoreline High School student Frank Halferty.


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Farmers Market in Lake Forest Park on Sundays

Lake Forest Park Farmers Market on Sundays

Photo and text by Jerry Pickard

Mothers Day was opening day for the Farmers Market in Lake Forest Park.

The farmer's selections were limited as it is pretty early in the season.  Onions, asparagus, and rhubarb were predominant. 

Flower sales were brisk for Mother's Day

Everyone else had their full line of products and flower sales were flourishing as it was Mothers Day.   

The alpacas are always popular

The Alpacas were drawing their  usual crowd. Many of last year's vendor returned, with about 30% new vendors.

Seven year old violinist Peleg Zahavy-Mittleman

A few musicians were on hand and seven year old violinist Peleg Zahavy-Mittleman sounded very good.  He performed a month ago on the Third Place Commons stage,

The market is open every Sunday from 11am to 4pm on the lower lever of the Lake Forest Park Town Center. All the farmers are either already certified organic or in the multi-year process to become certified.


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The day that music died: landlord to kill free music at Third Place Books

The Gothard Sisters were one of many free acts at Third Place Commons


Third Place Books / Third Place Commons is renown for its Friday and Saturday night free music events - an eclectic mix of dance and performance music which brought diners, dancers, and shoppers to Lake Forest Park Town Center.

The mall is owned and managed by Madison Marquette. According to a letter sent to musicians by Third Place Managing Partner Robert Sindelar, there is a new lease, beginning May 1, 2013.

"Third Place Books is no longer in charge of the Commons. Madison Marquette, who will control the Commons moving forward, has indicated that beginning in June they do not plan to continue the Friday and Saturday night music program."

Sindelar struck a hopeful note, 

"This does not mean that a music program will never come back to the Commons stage. This is a transition period. The non-profit group, Friends of Third Place Commons, is still as active as ever in the Commons and might be able to work with Madison Marquette to find some kind of program to bring back to the Commons stage in the future."

Madison Marquette has been contacted for a comment on their future plans.


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Shorecrest plays in District softball tournament consolation game Thursday


The Shorecrest softball team plays a Northwest District 3A tournament elimination game against Ferndale after a 7-3 victory over Everett and a 4-3 loss to Mountlake Terrace Tuesday at Phil Johnson Fields in Everett.

In Shorecrest’s 4-3 loss to Mountlake Terrace, Amanda Hartley did all she could to give Shorecrest a boost, but it wasn't enough to get past MLT. Hartley went a perfect 2 for 2 at the plate. She homered in the first inning and singled in the seventh inning.

MLT's lineup had no answer for Amanda Eshelman. MLT managed just three hits off of the Shorecrest pitcher, who allowed no earned runs, walked one and struck out five during her 4 2/3 innings of work.

Shorecrest jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first. After Jeanna Berg singled, Shorecrest kept the pressure on MLT pitching, as Hartley homered, driving in Berg.

Terrace never surrendered the lead after the third inning, scoring three runs on a two-run double and an RBI single.

One run in the bottom of the fifth helped Shorecrest close its deficit to 4-3. An RBI double by Berg sparked Shorecrest's rally, which ended when Anisa Gomez flied out.

In Shorecrest’s 7-1 victory, Everett didn't stand a chance.

Shorecrest scored three runs in the second on an RBI single by Callie Anderson and a two-run error.

Anderson boosted her batting average thanks to a perfect 4-4 day at the plate to pace Shorecrest.

Winning pitcher Hartley pitched 6 2/3 innings and allowed one earned run, six hits and no walks while striking out four.

The game was never in doubt after the first, as Shorecrest scored two runs on a two-run single by Gomez.

After a quick strike from Everett, Shorecrest responded with two runs in the sixth. Shorecrest scored on an RBI single by Anderson and an RBI double by Hartley.


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Poem: No wild goose chase

Updated 5-16-2013 9:54am

Photo by Kevin Mack, PAWS

Inspired by the article about the trooper who rescued the hissing geese from I-5, Jean Monce Bryant  has written a poem.


SHOWING LOVE IS NO WILD GOOSE CHASE

That trooper who went on that goose chase
Should surely be given a medal
The folks in their cars who slackened their pace
And took heavy feet off the pedal

To save Mama Goose and her goslings
To give them a chance to survive
They all our heroes—for Wildlife it’s true
Is just such a boon to our lives

The one who was injured and damaged
And then did not make it all through
It taught us that lending a wing or a hand
Is something we all need to do

And PAWS is right there at the forefront
Each day they are doing their best
To rescue the injured and give them great care
And bring them to kennel or nest

So just keep alert to the message
That though on this Earth there is pain
The message is simple—the story is true
Showing love will bring the greatest gain


Jean Monce Bryant
May 10, 2013

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Trinity Presbyterian Summer Kid's Camp


FREE! SUMMER KIDS CAMP – Son Quest
For:  3 year olds – Entering 6th Graders
Date:  June 24-27, 2013 (Monday – Thursday)
Time:  6:30- 8:30 pm
Where:   Trinity Presbyterian Church ,
1315 N 160th St, Shoreline, WA 98133 

Register Now!  Forms here

Bouncy House, Games, Crafts, Bible Stories, Snacks, Singing, Friends!
All are Welcome

For more information contact the office, 205-363-3500


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Rocket Man Meets Piano Man - Choir of the Sound concert


Choir of the Sound combines songs from talented pop icons Billy Joel and Elton John into one spectacular showdown, featuring everything from soulful ballads like "And So It Goes" to flat-out rockin' tunes like "Crocodile Rock." 
We dare you not to sing along! 
Performances on Saturday, June 1 at 3pm and 7pm and Sunday, June 2 at 3pm.

Shorecrest Performing Arts Center, 15343 25th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155

Tickets: $9-$18
Purchase tickets at Brown Paper Tickets


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What's Cooking at Central Market

If you're looking for inspiration, answers, tips or new recipes - come by the Culinary Resource Center near Produce in the Shoreline Central Market, upper level of Aurora Square on Westminster Way. There's often something to sample, and always recipes for the taking. 

Here's the lineup for demonstrations. The kiosk is staffed 10am - 6:30pm daily (9am - 5:30pm Sundays) with sampling noon to 4:30pm. If a line appears under the recipe, click to go to the full recipe.

MAY 15-21, 2013 

Wed, May 15 

Thurs, May 16 

Fri, May 17 

Sat, May 18 

Sun, May 19 

Mon, May 20 

Tues, May 21  Blueberry, Kale and Coconut Smoothies 


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Volunteers to be honored in Lake Forest Park June 13

Lake Forest Park will recognize City volunteers for their countless hours of service and dedication to the community at a reception before the City Council meeting on June 13, 2013 at 7pm.

Mayor Mary Jane Goss will read a proclamation honoring the volunteers who contribute to their community. 



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Agenda for Shoreline City Council meeting Monday, May 20

Agenda Highlights for Monday, May 20, 2013 Shoreline City Council meeting

  • Adoption of Level 3 Communications Fiber Optic Telecommunications Franchise
  • Authorization for the City Manager to Execute the Interlocal Agreement with King County for the Shared Use of Fueling and Decanting Facilities
  • Authorization for the City Manager to Execute a Contract with DKS and Associates for Traffic Signal Timing Work
  • Adoption of Ord. No 659 LID Rebate Program
  • Discussion of Transportation Concurrency and Impact Fees
  • Discussion of Regional Green Development Code Amendments

Shoreline City Council meetings are available online and broadcast on cable channels 21 and 37 on Tuesday at noon and 8:00pm and Wednesday through Sunday at 6:00am, noon and 8:00pm. 



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Book Review by Aarene Storms: Enchanted

Enchanted by Alethea Kontis

Sunday Woodcutter is the seventh daughter of a seventh son--destined for magic. Sunday's magical talent manifests itself in her story writing: the tales she writes tend to come true, sometimes with unfortunate consequences. To avoid creating catastrophe, she begins telling her stories to a sympathetic friend ... one who just happens to be a talking frog.

This charming story is a blend of many familiar fairy tales and folk themes including an evil stepmother, an enchanted prince, a pirate queen, a giant-killer, magical beans, dancing shoes, and true love. The old stereotypes are remixed into complex, enjoyable characters, and the story twists and turns and twists again before settling down into a satisfactory "happily-ever-after" end.

Rating:
No sex, no drugs, some fighting but no gore. And (of course) there are some very important kisses!

Recommended for readers ages 12 to adult. Potential for sequels, but this book stands alone nicely.

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

Aarene Storms, youth services librarian
Richmond Beach and Lake Forest Park Libraries, KCLS


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Lake Forest Park Police Department recruiting for police officers

The Lake Forest Park Police Department is currently recruiting for Entry Level Police Officer, and Lateral Police Officer.



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Sky Nursery seminar: Foliage First!


Saturday, May 25th    11 am – 12:30 pm

Foliage First!              Karen Chapman

Foliage First! - Learn three easy steps that will help you turn your gardens from frumpy to fabulous! Join garden designer and author Karen Chapman for a PowerPoint presentation and mini 'show and tell'. Her hot-off-the-press book FINE FOLIAGE will be available for purchase/signing after the talk. 

Sky Nursery 18528 Aurora Ave N Shoreline 206-546-4851


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Overflow audience at County Council calls for preservation of Metro service


The audience who came to Tuesday’s meeting of the Metropolitan King County Council’s Transportation, Economy and Environment Committee sent a clear message: the impact of a reduction in Metro Transit service will be felt throughout the region and should not be allowed to happen.

More than 350 people filled the Sound Transit Boardroom and the hall at Union Station to call on the Council and the State Legislature to find the funding needed to keep the transit system at its current levels. Hundreds of comments—in person, via comment sheets, and on line—were received during the meeting, with the overwhelming majority calling for maintaining current transit service.

“Today's public meeting displayed the broad coalition of supporters advocating for permanent and stable funding for our transit system,” said Councilmember Rod Dembowski. “As Chair of the Regional Transit Committee, I am working with this coalition to avoid gridlock, keep people and goods moving, and our regional economy growing.”

Due to a lack of sustainable revenue, Metro is facing the potential loss of 600,000 hours of transit service. Absent action from the legislature, King County will begin seeking input this fall on how to cut 17 percent of Metro’s transit service starting in 2014.

Prior to the public testimony, committee members heard from a panel composed of transit stakeholders from the business, environment, social services, and education sectors, who spoke about the impact a 17 percent cut in transit service could have on the region.

“We are at a crossroads. As demand continues to increase and the economy improves, we should be increasing service and providing more transportation choices,” said Metro Transit General Manager Kevin Desmond. “However, unless we obtain new funding, we will put plans in place this fall to begin reducing service in 2014.”

The testimony from the more than 160 people at the 3-hour meeting focused on the long-term effect the potential cuts would have on their lives.

“Transit is how students get to class, get to the jobs that pay their tuition.  It is how they connect to their community as volunteers, advocates, and participants in civic life,” said Josh Kavanagh, the University of Washington’s Director of Transportation.  “Allowing our transit network to be dismantled will place yet one more barrier on the path to prosperity for students and for all our fellow citizens–at a time when we should be clearing that path to encourage and support economic recovery.”

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Shorelake Soccer Club Opens Fall Soccer Registration for Youth Play


Shorelake Soccer Club, a community-based, neighborhood organization devoted to youth soccer, and a member of the Seattle Youth Soccer Association, announces that registration for fall recreation soccer is now open for players aged 4-18. Email for more information.


To register to play fall soccer, go to the Shorelake website. Players who register early have the best chance of being placed on your returning team or a team with players from their local school or neighborhood.

For over 20 years, Shorelake has provided a rich, recreational youth-play experience for families within Shoreline. Shoreline is split into two regions with the families from the west corridor playing for Hillwood Soccer Club and the families from the 98155 zip code playing for Shorelake. Hillwood’s registration is now open as well, as previously announced.
  
Youth teams typically practice twice a week, with a game on the weekend. Practices generally start in mid-August, with fall league play beginning the weekend of September 7th and running through mid-November. Games between younger teams are conducted within the club, while at the older ages, matches are with other Seattle Youth Soccer Association youth recreational clubs. Coaches are parent/volunteers.

Shorelake Soccer Club is part of Seattle Youth Soccer Association, a group of 13 neighborhood based recreational soccer organizations. Since 1969, Seattle Youth Soccer Association has provided play opportunities for area youth, through neighborhood-based clubs devoted to and experienced with serving the needs of their local communities.

Among the advantages of recreational play through Seattle Youth Soccer Association (SYSA) and its member clubs:
  • Serving 13,000 players, allowing for balanced league play at all ages with multiple levels of play available
  • Highly localized programs for the youngest players, for the convenience of young families
  • Grassroots, neighborhood-based clubs run by dedicated volunteers who understand the communities they serve
  • Longstanding partnerships with Seattle School District and Seattle Parks and Recreation for fields access and support for new facilities
  • Coach and referee-development programs
  • A season-ending City Tournament for players ten years and older, that is both a longstanding tradition and a unique experience among soccer organizations in Washington State
  • Optional Spring Soccer league
  • Upward path for more dedicated players through the Seattle United Club which provides supplemental training for recreational players, juniors programs for younger players, and advanced-play opportunities that extend to the most competitive leagues in Washington State
For more information, email or visit the SYSA website. To register for play in the Shorelake Soccer Club, visit the club website.  For more information about playing soccer in SYSA, call 206-274-1318, or email.


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SCC names Samantha Towne as Women's Tennis Player of the Week

Samantha Towne, the final Women’s Tennis Player of the Week for 2013
Photo by Wilson Tsoi


Shoreline Community College on Wednesday announced that Samantha Towne has been named the final Women's Tennis Player of the Week for 2013.

Towne was the #1 seeded SCC player at the NWAACC Championship over the past weekend. She was defeated in the opening round by Treasure Valley CC 2-6, 3-6 in a competitive match and then lost in the consolation round 2-6, 0-6 to the #1 seed from the Community Colleges of Spokane.

The short-handed SCC team finished 5th at the NWAACC Championship, but only had 4 players. SCC did not win a match at the championship.


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Wednesday Open House for New Park project in Lake Forest Park

Site of New Park
Photo by Jerry Pickard


New Park Project Open House Wednesday, May 15, 2013 6pm-8pm at City Hall

The City will host its second open house to review draft park plans by Edmonds Community College landscape design students for the New Park.

Discussion will focus on desirable plant species along with other park elements. 

In 2011, the City purchased property for a park located at 17038 44th Ave NE with grant funds. Planning for the new park is underway with the New Park Task force and students from Edmonds Community College Landscape Design class.

If you’re interested in joining the project mailing list, contact Aaron Halverson, Environmental Programs manager 206-368-5440.


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Give BIG today - maximize your charitable donation

GiveBIG Day - midnight to midnight (Pacific Daylight Time) on Wednesday, May 15, 2013

When you give to the organization of your choice on the Seattle Foundation website on May 15, the organization will receive a portion of matching funds from the Foundation and corporate sponsors' "stretch pool".  The amount of the "stretch" depends on the size of the stretch pool and how much is raised in total donations.

Naturally, the more that is donated to each group, the greater the match will be. 


The one day event aims to inspire people to give generously to nonprofit organizations which make our region a healthier and more vital place to live. 



The Starbucks Golden Ticket: throughout GiveBIG, donors will be chosen at random and an additional $1,000 will be given to the charity that received their donation. 

Dance companies, animal rescue groups and shelters, solar and environmental groups, the entire list is on the Seattle Foundation webpage.


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Shorecrest student receives top honors in Spanish literary contest

Rose Marie Haynes wins first place
with essay in Spanish

Shorecrest student Rose Marie Haynes will receive top honors in the 15th Literary Contest, “Escribo en Español,” for high school Spanish language students. The contest is sponsored by the Center for Spanish Studies at the University of Washington and the Consulate General of Spain.

Haynes won first place in the category for native speakers of other languages. The topic was “La barrera que salté / Jumping over the hurdle,” with the entry to be written in Spanish.

She will be honored with the other winners on June 1 in Olympia at the State Reception Room in the Legislative Building. Her Spanish teacher at Shorecrest is Siri Hulbert.


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Home Girls: local homes are selling quickly


According the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, Shoreline and Lake Forest Park homes are selling quickly and prices are up about 25% over last year.

In the first 15 days of May 2013, twenty-three (23) homes were put up for sale at an average list price of $415,000.

During this same period, thirty-one sellers accepted offers on their homes at an average list price of $365,000.

In addition, eleven sellers sold their homes for an average price of $530,000.


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Flights over Lake Forest Park?

Flights from Paine Field may overfly Lake Forest Park
Photo courtesy Paine Field


Paine Field commercial flights draws citizen, council interest
By Lauren Broudy, City of LFP

A presentation from Snohomish County about the Allegiant Air and Alaska Airlines request for commercial service from Paine Field drew more than 20 citizens to the May 9 City Council meeting. Lake Forest Park is approximately 9 miles directly south of the runway. For the past several months, comments and notes have trickled in from citizens worried that noise impacts from an increase in commercial jet traffic at Paine Field would have a negative effect on quality of life. 

However, the loudest message delivered by Paine Field Manager Dave Waggoner was that legal uses of airports are not only determined by federal law, but also -- in the case of Snohomish County’s Paine Field – by conditions contained in tens of millions in federal grants over several decades. This prevents Paine Field from discriminating against commercial airline carriers desiring to use Paine Field for flights.

The City Council made it a lively Q/A period by probing the facts offered about number of flights, prospective flight increases, how the flight patterns operate, the noise “footprint” of take-offs and landings, and the relative noise factor of the aircraft to be used by the two airlines. Mr. Waggoner and Peter Camp from the Snohomish County Executive’s office also agreed to go to another room and field questions from the interested citizens, which took approximately 90 minutes. Before the presenters left the Council Chambers, they noted to the Council that the comment period on the federal environmental checklist had ended, precluding Lake Forest Park from commenting or appealing it, but that the City of Mukilteo had appealed the impact.

The first few minutes of the citizens Q/A session were audio- tape recorded and the City and Paine Field plan to put it on their respective web sites. Several Councilmembers noted they would like a briefing on that session information before discussing any possible next steps. The slides and audio from the Paine Field presentation will be placed on the City website.

Slide Presentation 

Audio Recording of City Council Presentation 

Audio Recording of Question and Answer Session outside of City Council Meeting, May 9, 2013 


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Blue Day, Pink Night raises $2756 for cancer research

Amanda Eshelman, right, presents the check to SCCA
Photo by Dawn Harris

Amanda Eshelman, the Shorecrest senior who ran the Blue Day, Pink Night baseball / softball charitable event for cancer research as her senior project, reports that the event raised $2756 for Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.  

"We had three great games between Shorecrest and Shorewood. The sun was out and the games went well. It was a really great event for a great cause. It helped us raise a lot of money for research of one of the leading diseases in the U.S." 

The event raises money for breast cancer research (Pink) and prostate cancer research (Blue), the most typical female and male cancers.

Blue team from Shorewood and Pink team from Shorecrest
play baseball during the cancer charity event
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

In the alignment of student work between Shorecrest and Shorewood, Shorecrest seniors will no longer be required to do a senior project.

But Amanda says, "I really hope that the softball team continues this next year."


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WeatherWatcher: Weekly Weather Report

  • Week and weekend ahead
  • Highlights: Warm Weather, then thunderstorms
  • Last week's data
The week and weekend ahead: We are having another not nearly as strong weather system moving through tomorrow - Thursday bringing some showers and cloudy days. We will move to a change from mostly cloudy to a mostly sunny trend as Friday-Sunday moves along. A few showers here and there are likely but nothing major or like Monday this week. Lows will range in the 40's - 50's and highs will be around the mid 60's pretty much every day for the next 7 days.

Highlights: We got a nice taste of Summer last week with high temperatures soaring into the mid 80's thanks to a large high pressure system. The warm weather was ended with a potent (for this time of year) storm front. The initial front moved through Sunday with some steady light rain in the morning but then leaving us with mostly cloudy skies and some sprinkles. Monday we had a large band of strong thunderstorms move through in the afternoon, a little after 1pm. The band of storms dumped a large amount of rain in a very short time. In less than 30 minutes of time, between 1:30PM and 2:00PM we received 0.17 inches of rainfall. After the thunderstorms had passed overhead, winds began to gust up to around 50 MPH and didn't taper off until around 6 PM. Large tree limbs were left scattered among many neighborhood roads in the area causing driving hazards. This storm also caused scattered power outages around the region, I am unsure if we had any specifically within Shoreline or Lake Forest Park.

Last week's data, May 4th - 10th:
High temperature: 84.9ºF
Low temperature: 47.3ºF
No rainfall this week.
Warmest day: 67.3ºF
Coldest day: 56.1ºF
Average temperature for the week: 60.9ºF


Warmest and coldest days are based on average temperature of the entire day, starting at midnight. All other averages are based on the whole week, starting Saturday morning at midnight. All weather data unless otherwise noted is sourced from Carl's Shoreline Weather.

For weather related updates or storm warnings, check out my weather station web page or follow me on Twitter: @SWeatherWatcher


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Shoreline Caucus meets Thursday night at LFP Library

Shoreline Caucus will hold its next meeting Thursday night, May 16th at Lake Forest Park Library.


The agenda includes a short update on the Repeal of the Plastic Ban Initiative (Shoreline) and a discussion of the upcoming August primaries

The Library is located at 17171 Bothell Way NE #A-134 on the lower level of Lake Forest Park Mall, below 3rd Place Books.


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Come meet the new Shoreline Fire Chief


Shoreline Fire Chief Matt Cowan
The community is cordially invited to a reception welcoming new Fire Chief Matt Cowan to Shoreline Fire. 

The oath of office ceremony will be held on Thursday, June 6 at 3:00pm at Shoreline Fire headquarters, 17525 Aurora Ave N.

There will be a short reception following the ceremony. Then the Board of Commissioners will hold their regular meeting at 5:00pm.

Matt Cowan was previously Deputy Chief of Operations at Maple Valley Fire and Rescue. In addition to many years experience as a firefighter, and commanding officer, he comes to Shoreline with impressive credentials, including a Masters Degree in Public Administration, Executive Fire Officer Certification through the National Fire Academy and a National Chief Fire Officer Certification. Matt lives in Snoqualmie Pass, with his wife Holly and three children.


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Wednesday is Peace Officers Memorial Day

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

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


Peace Officers Memorial Day
Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Peace Officers Memorial Day is held annually in the United States on May 15th to honor federal, state and local officers killed or disabled in the line of duty. It is observed in conjunction with Police Week. (May 12-18th)

Many businesses, community members, and governments across the nation will fly their flags at half-staff in remembrance of law enforcement officers who paid the ultimate sacrifice. This year ClearChannel is honoring those killed or disabled in the line of duty by advertising Peace Officers Memorial Day on billboards in Washington State.

“This is an important time to honor our fallen heroes,” said King County Sheriff John Urquhart. “These men and women gave the ultimate sacrifice for the communities they served. I thank ClearChannel for helping us honor our heroes.”

On October 1, 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed the bill into law which established May 15th as the day to honor police officers, and the week in which it fell as Police Week.


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