Job posting: Seasonal Maintenance Worker (September 30–December 31, 2013)

Friday, September 20, 2013


This Lake Forest Park city job was just posted:

POSITION:               Seasonal Maintenance Worker (September 30–December 31, 2013)
DEPARTMENT:       Public Works
DATE OPEN:            September 20, 2013
DATE CLOSED:       Open until filled
SALARY:                  $12/hr (DOQ)

Position Purpose:
Waste Reduction/Recycling work in Lake Forest Park’s six City parks.

Representative Duties: Duties will include water-wise irrigation system management, picking up trash/recycling, pulling weeds, mulching flower/shrub beds, mowing with mulching mowers, washing fixtures in parks with water and/or biodegradable soaps.  Hours are Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m



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Still time to give your input about the Lynnwood Link Extension environmental process



If you missed "Tech Talk" last Friday on the Lynnwood Link, not to worry, watch the recorded version of the online panel discussion about the Lynnwood Link Extension environmental process and Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) anytime.

Comment period on DEIS closes Sept. 23

A reminder to submit your comments by Sept. 23, before the formal comment periods ends on the DEIS. Your comments will help the Sound Transit Board identify a preferred alternative this fall and will be responded to in the Final EIS (expected in 2014). Any and all input is welcome! We just need you to write it down or send it in an email.
  • By email
  • By mail: Sound Transit, Draft EIS Comments, c/o Lauren Swift, 401 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104
DEIS open house and public hearings

The four public meetings about the DEIS were a success - there was outstanding participation and input from residents in each community. Over 400 attended one of the meetings in late August and over 150 written comments and verbal testimony was received by the project.

Our thanks and appreciation to community members for taking the time out to attend a meeting and share their thoughts on the project.

Questions?

  • Contact Roger Iwata, 206-689-4904
  • Visit the website
  • For information in alternative formats, call 1-800-201-4900 / TTY Relay: 711 or email
  • Looking for information about mass transit from Northgate to Lynnwood?


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Know disaster before it arrives - public meeting Tuesday Sept 24


Bothell Way in Lake Forest Park
25% of this water came from Shoreline
Public meeting set for hazard reduction plan

The King County Regional Hazard Mitigation Partnership invites King County residents to participate in a public meeting being held September 24, where the results of County's most recent disaster analysis will be displayed and discussed.

Whether you live in an urban or rural area of King County, everyone needs to prepare before disaster strikes. Our region is subject to flooding, earthquakes, severe storms, and other natural disasters. Although you may not have experienced these firsthand, knowing how to prepare for these events by recognizing risks and identifying potential hazards through hazard mitigation is critical.

Tuesday, September 24, 6 – 8pm, Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline 98133


The meetings will open with a brief presentation on the results and progress of the King County Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan, which is being updated in line with King County's commitment to creating communities that are more resilient to disasters. After the presentation, there will be an open house with computer model simulation and hazard maps to show countywide disaster vulnerabilities. Some of these vulnerabilities are:

  • Earthquake
  • Flood – 50-year, 100-year and 500-year events
  • Wildfire
  • Landslides and mass movements
  • Severe weather

Partnership members and staff will be available to answer questions. A computer model will be available to demonstrate estimated damages if an earthquake or flood were to affect your community. Based on the results, experts will be available to discuss mitigation options that could limit future damage to your residence or property. Personal preparedness information will also be available to take home.



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Shorecrest High School Teacher Honored as ‘Symetra Hero in the Classroom’

Stephanie Rietman in her Seahawks jersey
being honored at a home game

Symetra and the Seattle Seahawks honored Shorecrest High School teacher Stephanie Rietman as a “Symetra Hero in the Classroom” on Sept. 13, 2013 during a school assembly. Rietman teaches Algebra and Calculus school.

“Ask anyone who has had Ms. Rietman, and they will tell you that not only is she genuinely nice and encouraging, she makes math fun! She consistently shows students she really cares by coming in early, staying late and sometimes missing lunch in order to give extra help,” said D'Angela Pritchett-Rowe, a former student of Rietman’s. “Ms. Reitman always comes up with a way to explain difficult concepts. Even if just one student doesn't understand something, she will take the time to work with them individually so that we can all be on the same page. Strict about deadlines and grade values, she also is understanding and empathetic of our needs as busy teens.” Pritchett-Rowe nominated Rietman for the Symetra Heroes in the Classroom® award.

“Ms. Rietman’s passion for math shows through her teaching,” said Pritchett-Rowe. “She often cracks math jokes in class in order to get everyone engaged, and it really works. She has taught all of her students to appreciate math — and learning in general — more than they did before they had her. She makes all of us genuinely excited to go to school.”

Stephanie Rietman "Hero in the Classroom" and
Superintendent Sue Walker

Rietman is one of 16 K–12 teachers across the Puget Sound area who will be honored for educational excellence in the Symetra Heroes in the Classroom program during the 2013 NFL season. Teachers are recognized in front of their students and peers at surprise in-school presentations, and they receive a $1,000 donation for classroom books and supplies. In addition, they receive tickets to a Seahawks home game and are acknowledged during an on-field presentation at CenturyLink Field. Rietman was recognized at the Sept. 15 Seahawks–San Francisco 49ers game.

Teachers may be nominated by their principal, district staff, student or student’s parent. The winners are selected based on their ability to make a real difference in students' lives; to go above and beyond in their day-to-day responsibilities; and to help students build life skills.

More information about Symetra Heroes in the Classroom.

About Symetra
Symetra Financial Corporation (NYSE: SYA) is a diversified financial services company based in Bellevue, Wash. In business since 1957, Symetra provides employee benefits, annuities and life insurance through a national network of benefit consultants, financial institutions, and independent agents and advisors.




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Shoreline City Council Meeting Monday 9-16-13

Shoreline City Council Meeting Monday 9-16-13
Notes by Devon Vose Rickabaugh

The Council held a public hearing on the 2013-14 Human Services Funding Plan which includes Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and authorizing the City Manager to execute contracts to implement approved programs and projects.

The City Manager recommended an allocation of $349,605 of General Funds, $307,048 of CDBG funds, and $26,819 of state shared revenues for 2014. In order to use CDBG funding, the City must hold a public hearing and adopt the Human Service Plan’s proposed use of CDBG funding each year. All activities are targeted to address the needs of low and moderate income households and individuals. The City allocates most funding for Human Services through a biennial competitive application process. For administrative efficiency CDBG funds are allocated by the City to support one project, Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Senior Center.

In addition two programs applied for funds. The Minor Home Repair Program is targeted to income eligible residents, most are older adults and are in households with “very-low” incomes. Home owners pay $10.00 per hour for the service, plus the cost of materials. The grant pays for personnel costs relating to the program. Given the age of Shoreline’s housing stock, the high number of older adults aging in place and the number of low and moderate income home owners, this program is in high demand. The program is contracted to Senior Services of Seattle/King County and there is no other non-City funding source for this program.

The Provail Company proposed to construct a 12-bed residential facility at 1548 NE 175th Street to be licensed as a Boarding Home to support 12 very low-income individuals with traumatic brain injury including set aside beds for four veterans. Total project cost is $2,133,979 to be funded by a Washington State Housing Trust Fund grant of $1,383,979 (already approved) and a pending grant to the King County Housing Finance Program for $700,000 and $20,000 of applicant funds. This project will replicate a program the applicant operates in Auburn.

Mayor McGlashan said he was glad to see the Provail Company reapply for funding since they had built a similar facility in Seattle after applying to Shoreline in the past.

The Council voted unanimously to approve the CDBG funding recommended by staff.

The Council continued to consider the 2014 proposed city budget with its Capital Improvement Plan which will be presented to the City Council on October 14 , with adoption scheduled for November 25, 2013.

The Council heard a presentation from McKenna Morgan of Cascadia Consulting Group, hired by the city to help write the Climate Action Plan which is due for adoption on September 30. The draft of the plan is on the City’s Website. The Plan provides a description of what the City has already done to protect the climate, recommendations for further action, and what households and businesses can do to help reduce Green House Gas (GHG) emissions. An array of actions are offered in the Plan, from those that are easily accomplished to bold and ambitious actions that will require substantial investment, commitment and creativity to implement, but which will have a more significant impact on reducing emissions.

Morgan said that total Green House Gas (GHG)emissions decreased by 4% between 2009 and 2012 because of reduction in residential energy use primarily electricity and some reduction in commercial energy use. However increase in vehicle miles traveled in the city somewhat counteracted the overall decrease. The municipal level showed an 8% reduction in GHG emissions largely because of upgraded street lights to high efficiency LEDs and some reduction in electricity use at the Shoreline pool. But she said much remains to be done to meet the city’s commitment to reduce emissions.

Councilmember Hall said it’s only been the last five years that we heard about ocean acidification. Now a recent Seattle Times article said that the Alaska King Crab industry could collapse in 20 to 40 years because the ocean is becoming too acidic due to more CO2 in the atmosphere from burning fossil fuel. It’s not just a global warming issue a but huge economic thing. He said the Shoreline Council spoke out a year ago warning that the coal trains won’t just affect Shoreline but shipping millions of tons of coal to China to burn will send the vapors back here to acidify Puget Sound. Hall said that the carbon foot print for a family living in multifamily dwelling near transit is one third that of a car dependent family. "The more we can make/keep Shoreline a great place to live with rapid transit coming we benefit the city but it’s also the most dramatic way to reduce carbon emissions."


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Introductory statement from an unopposed incumbent LFP councilman

Thursday, September 19, 2013


Incumbent Lake Forest Park City Councilman John Wright is running unopposed for re-election.

Here is his introductory statement:

John Wright
John Wright

Four years ago you honored me with election to the City Council, when the premier issue was how the city would continue to provide quality services without raising taxes in a recession. Today I’m pleased to report that those services have been maintained and City Government is leaner and more efficient, more transparent more accountable and more responsive to the needs of citizens than before.

The key difference from four years ago is a cultural shift away from “City Hall knows best” and toward a more open, collaborative attitude that values and respects the needs and desires of citizens, and one of continuous improvement in the operation of City government.

We are headed in a positive direction, but there is more to be done. My values of balanced and responsive government, public safety, environmental stewardship and concern for the needs of ALL our citizens remain strong, and will continue to guide my choices.

Going forward, we need to encourage investment in major roads through the city, do a better job bringing in and using grant revenue, make doing business with the City more user-friendly, contain floodwaters and protect our fragile environment. Working together, we can and will do great things.


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Handmade Tile Show at UW Oct 4-5


Handmade Tile show at the UW Center for Urban Horticulture October 4-5, 2013

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Metro shuttles provide a great passing lane for Huskies, Hawks fans


Football fans who want an easy trip to the games this weekend can climb on King County Metro Transit game day shuttles to the University of Washington Huskies game on Saturday, Sept. 21, and Seahawks game on Sunday, Sept. 22.

Shuttles require cash fare and leave specific park-and-ride locations two hours before kickoff, and return to those park-and-rides after the game. Travelers in the University District, Montlake, SODO, Pioneer Square and downtown Seattle areas can expect severe traffic congestion and delays before and after Husky and Seahawks games and other stadium events.


Saturday, Sept. 21: UW Huskies vs. Idaho State
Non-stop shuttles heading to the noon Saturday, Sept. 21 Husky game at Husky Stadium depart designated park-and-ride lots beginning two hours before kickoff. Based on recent game day ridership, high demand is expected for these shuttles.

Metro’s Husky shuttles serve the Shoreline, park-and-ride lots and the Northgate Transit Center. Buses leave as they fill – or about every 20 minutes. The last shuttle to the game leaves about 50 minutes before kickoff.

Husky shuttle fare information

  • Park n Ride Husky fans who do not purchase a UW Athletics "Season Pass" can pay a $5 fare per game prior to boarding at each Park n Ride lot.
  • Fares will be collected by non-Metro staff at the park and ride lots.
  • Children under 5 ride free, but there are no other free or reduced fares for PnR shuttles.
  • Game tickets, ORCA, UPASS and paper transfers are not valid on PnR shuttles.

Buses returning to the park and rides leave from designated locations near Husky stadium depicted in an online map. The last shuttle leaves Husky Stadium 30 minutes after the game. All details are on Metro’s Husky shuttle page.

Sunday, Sept. 22: Seahawks vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
Non-stop shuttles to the 1:25 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22 Seahawks game at CenturyLink Field leave designated park-and-ride lots beginning two hours before kickoff.

Metro’s Seahawks shuttles leave the Northgate Transit Center beginning two hours before kick-off. Each shuttle will leave as it is filled. The last shuttle leaves for the game about 35 minutes before kickoff. All pre-game shuttles arrive near CenturyLink Field on Fifth Avenue South at South Weller Street.

Seahawk shuttle fare information

  • Cash-only fare is $4 each way or $8 for a round trip. Exact change is required.
  • No ORCA cards or passes are accepted for the shuttles.

Buses returning to the park and rides leave from Fifth Avenue South at South Weller Street. Details are on Metro’s Seahawks shuttle page.

For information about regular transit service to Husky and Seahawks games, or to plan other trips, visit Metro Online or Metro’s online Trip Planner. The Trip Planner provides information about scheduled service and stops, and does not take service revisions into account. After planning your trip, check Metro’s Service Advisories page to find out about any planned revisions to your routes.

University of Washington Huskies 2013 home schedule
Noon Saturday, Sept. 21 vs. Idaho State
4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 vs. Arizona
TBA Saturday, Oct. 12 vs. Oregon
TBA Saturday, Oct. 26 vs. California
TBA Saturday, Nov. 9 vs. Colorado
12:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29 vs. Washington State

Seattle Seahawks 2012 home schedule (kick-off times are subject to change)
1:05 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13 vs. Titans
1:05 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3 vs. Buccaneers
1:25 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17 vs. Vikings
5:40 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2 vs. Saints
1:05 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22 vs. Cardinals
1:25 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29 vs. Rams


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Shorecrest graduate writes about marriage in prison

Michael Santos and his wife Carole, both 1982 Shorecrest graduates, married while he was in federal prison, serving a 25 year term for distributing cocaine.

In an article in Business Insider, Michael explains how they were able to sustain and nourish a marriage during his final decade of incarceration.

Carole and I knew each other through grade school, junior high, and high school. We grew up in Lake Forest Park, a suburb of North Seattle, but we were not close friends as children. After we graduated from Shorecrest High School, in 1982, our paths went in different directions and we lost touch with each other. She married someone and had two children soon after graduation, and I began a reckless transition into adulthood. In 1987, authorities arrested me for my role in a scheme to distribute cocaine.


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Shorecrest takes 1-1 football record into Friday home opener against Kamiak after loss to Cascade

The Shorecrest football team takes a 1-1 record into its Friday home opener against Kamiak.

Shorecrest and Kamiak meet at 7pm Friday at Shoreline Stadium.

The Scots lost to Cascade, 48-12, Sept. 13, 2013.


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Shorecrest tennis team defeats Shorewood Wednesday


The Shorecrest boys’ tennis team defeated Shorewood, 5-2, Wednesday at Kellogg Middle School.

The Shorecrest victory followed a 5-2 Scot victory over Glacier Peak Tuesday at Glacier Peak and came before the Scots defeated Meadowdale at Meadowdale, 7-0, Thursday to improve their Western Conference 3A record to 3-0 (6-0 overall).

The Shorewood junior varsity team defeated Shorecrest, 5-2, Wednesday at Shorewood’s home Shoreview Park courts.

The Shorecrest JVs had lost to Glacier Peak, 4-3, Monday at Kellogg.

The Shorewood varsity won at Glacier Peak Thursday to improve the Thunderbirds’ Wesco 3A record to 1-1 (4-1 overall). The Shorewood junior varsity defeated Glacier Peak, 6-1, at Shoreview Park.

Shorewood plays Meadowdale Monday and Mountlake Terrace Tuesday, both at 3:30pm at Shoreview Park. The Shorewood JVs meet Mountlake Terrace Friday at 3:30pm at Mountlake Terrace and Meadowdale Monday at 3:30pm at Meadowdale.

Shorecrest next plays Mountlake Terrace Wednesday at 3:30pm at Kellogg with junior varsity teams playing at the same time at Mountlake Terrace. 

Shorecrest 5, Shorewood 2
At Kellogg Middle School, Wednesday, Sept. 18

Singles—
Nishaant Limaye (SC) def. Cameron McDowell (SW)6-3, 6-3;
Andrew Copsey (SC) def. Logan Keebler (SW) 6-4, 6-2;
Chris Sato (SC) def. Jamie Wright (SW)4-6, 6-2, 6-1;
Daniel Wacker (SC) def. Alejandro Uvence (SW) 3-6, 6-3, 6-4.

Doubles—
Stuart Schachle-Scott Park (SW) def. Nick North-Nick Shively (SC) 7-5, 6-4;
Emahd Khan-Brady Dixon (SC) def. Eli Hecker-Raven Daley (SW) 6-3, 4-6, 6-3;
Hugh Gaevert-Kyle Berquist (SW) def. Jon Coon-Cole Batra (SC) 7-6 (8-6), 7-5.

Shorecrest 7, Meadowdale 0
At Meadowdale High School, Thursday, Sept. 19

Singles—
Nishant Limaye (SC) def. Nick Ekern (M) 6-4, 6-1;
Andrew Copsey (SC) def. Bret Matysik (M) 6-4, 6-1;
Chris Sato (SC) def. Grayson Cox (M) 6-0, 6-0;
Nick Shively (SC) def. Lee Bruemmer (M) 6-3, 6-0.

Doubles—
Emahd Khan-Brandon Mak (SC) def. Steinke-Turner (M) 6-1, 6-3;
Dari Wacker-Brady Dixon (SC) def. Ridley-Holton (M) 4-6, 6-3, (12-10);
Jon Coon-Ryan Graves (SC) def. Smeester-O'Connell (M) 6-4, 3-6, (15-13).

Shorewood 4, Glacier Peak 3
At Glacier Peak High School, Thursday, Sept. 19

Singles—
Patrick Luangrath (GP) def. Cameron McDowell (SW) 6-3, 6-4;
Logan Keebler (SW) def. Tucker Davis (GP) 4-6, 6-1, 6-1;
Jamie Wright (SW) def. Scott Wilson (GP) 6-2, 6-3;
Alejandro Uvence (SW) def. Kai Duan (GP) 6-4, 6-0.

Doubles—
Stuart Schachle-Scott Park (SW) def. Jones-Wygant (GP) 6-3, 6-3;
Vizzoni-A. Kim (GP) def. Eli Hecker-Raven Daley (SW) 6-4, 6-4;
Albrecht-Peterson (GP) def. Kyle Berquist-Hugh Gaevert (SW) 7-6 (7-0), 6-3.

(If you have photos from a tennis match, send them to us)


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Call to Artists: The Gallery at Town Center and Shoreline City Hall Gallery

The Gallery at Town Center


The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is looking for artists to show in two local galleries: The Gallery at Town Center in Lake Forest Park and the Shoreline City Hall Gallery.

Artists are invited to submit letter of interest, resume, artist’s statement, 10-15 images on digital media that reflect a cohesive body of work, an image list with title, medium, size and price and Self Addresses Stamped Envelope for return of materials. All work must be hand delivered – no shipped work will be accepted.  Please specify if you are interested in showing at either location or both.

The Gallery at Town Center features six week, two person exhibits with each artist showing on 9ft of wall space. All work shown in The Gallery must be original and for sale. Commission on sold work is at most 50%. Maximum commission is $80. The Gallery is located inside, on the lower level of the Lake Forest Park Town Center at 17171 Bothell Way NE.

The Shoreline City Hall, located at 175th and Midvale Ave N, has three floors of exhibit space in a modern setting. Works must be a minimum of 16” x 20” and are exhibited for three months with approximately 10-15 pieces per artist. A 30% commission will be taken on all sales.

Send materials by October 31, 2013 to: The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council, Attn: Gallery Director, 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155.

Questions only 206-417-4645.


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Thru Sept 29 at the Driftwood - Agatha Christie's The Unexpected Guest

Unexpected stranger Michael Starkwedder finds a wife with a gun standing over the dead body of her husband, but her confession is unconvincing. Did she shoot her cruel spouse? Or was it another in the cast of suspicious characters, who all had good reason to hate him? As police suspicion turns to him, Michael is in a race against time to find out!
Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays @ 8:00pm 
Sundays @ 2pm

General $25.00: Junior, Senior, Military $22.00

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Heritage Home Tour in Lake Forest Park on Saturday



The Shoreline Historical Museum is having its first heritage tour on September 21, 2013 at the Alexander H. Reid home in Lake Forest Park.

The property also has the first school house built for Lake Forest Park students.


Order tickets on-line and pick them up Saturday at Third Place Commons.


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Favorite local bands in fundraiser Saturday for Friends of Third Place Commons - and the beat goes on

Wednesday, September 18, 2013


The Friends of Third Place Commons hosts
“And the Beat Goes On”
A fundraiser for Saturday Night Music in the Commons
Featuring
And
Saturday, September 21, 2013, 7:30 pm
Donations will be accepted for
Third Place Commons’ Saturday night music series

Miss Rose and Her Rhythm Percolators
will play a benefit Saturday at
Third Place Commons

On September 21st, The Friends of Third Place Commons hosts a benefit to celebrate the return of Saturday night music to the Commons and to raise funds for the continued support of the series. 

Third Place will celebrate the return of music on Saturday nights by showcasing some of the community’s favorite bands. The evening will begin with the big band swing of the Jet City Jazz Band. It will continue with the vintage jazz of Miss Rose and Her Rhythm Percolators. And the evening will close out with the raucous blues of The Fabulous Roof Shakers. All performance services for this evening have been donated.

This event is free of charge, but donations will gladly be accepted by Friends of Third Place Commons. 100% of all contributions will go directly to supporting the continued presence of music in the Commons. Friends of Third Place Commons is also seeking interested community partners to sponsor selected performances throughout the year.

The concert series will be under new management by Friends of Third Place Commons, a nonprofit organization founded to manage the community events in the Commons. The program will be financed by Madison Marquette Retail Services (MMRS) and through sponsorships by community partners.

“This music program has received a tremendous amount of community support and we are thrilled to see it live on in partnership with MMRS,” said Constance Perenyi, Executive Director for Friends of Third Place Commons. “We look forward to continuing our tradition of supporting local musicians and providing entertainment to the community.”

Third Place Commons is upstairs in the Lake Forest Park Towne Centre at the intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Ways, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155.  More information is available at programs@thirdplacecommons.org, 206-366-3302.

Friends of Third Place Commons is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our mission is to enrich and support vibrant community connections by providing and maintaining the Third Place Commons space, where the community can host its many and diverse activities, programs, and events, keeping them free to all.


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Light rail visioning meeting Thursday night at Shoreline City Hall

Coming soon to a neighborhood near you


Thursday, September 19, 6-8pm at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N.

Now is the time be involved and have a hand in shaping the changes that are coming.


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Noise monitoring equipment deployed by Paine Field Airport at Horizon View Park

Horizon Air will fly routes over Lake Forest Park


Lake Forest Park residents have been extremely concerned about the placement of commercial airlines at Paine Field, as the flight path goes directly over LFP. 

So far, two commercial airlines (Allegiant and Alaska/Horizon) have applied to establish scheduled flights out of Paine Field. At the request of the City Council, Airport Manager Dave Waggoner gave presentations to the Council in May and June of this year, after which the council passed a resolution of concern about the anticipated expansion of jet flights from the facility and the resulting noise.

Waggoner offered to set up a temporary noise monitoring unit in Lake Forest Park to help give the community and Paine Field a sense of the type of noise, and time and dates to assist in tracking plane flights that might impact noise levels.

A noise monitoring trailer was set up at Horizon View Park on Friday, September 13, 2014 for approximately 10 days. Once the information is gathered it will be available on the City web page and Paine Field web page.

Paine Field has not done this type of monitoring for individual cities before.



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Seattle Opera preview at Third Place


The Daughter of the Regiment: Fun-Loving Tomboy Dresses Up for Seattle Opera

Sarah Coburn and Lawrence Brownlee reunite in romantic comedy 
loaded with laughs and nine High C’s


Seattle Opera will preview its new production of Daughter of the Regiment at Third Place Books at 7pm on October 8, 2013. Tickets to the production start at $25; the preview is free.

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.


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Clean up on Saturday - Recycle Fest at Sears - Shredding event at Church of the Nazarene


Shoreline Fall Recycle Fest

The 2013 Shoreline Fall RecycleFest is this Saturday, September 21, 2013, from 9am - 3pm at the upper parking lot at Sears, 15711 Aurora Ave. N, Shoreline 98133.

The event is open to all Shoreline residents at no charge. Event flyers with additional details will be mailed to all residents, or you may use your driver's license with your Shoreline address.

Note that garbage and yard waste will NOT be accepted. Check out the website with the list of items.

Pick-up trucks or smaller vehicles only. Prior approval required for trailers by calling 206-801-2450. Only one trip is allowed per household. For permission to haul items to event on behalf of neighbor, call 206-801-2450.

The City reserves the right to refuse any item. No commercial loads. No dump trucks or flat beds.


Free Shred-a-thon

Sponsored by: Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound and Shred-it
Saturday, September 21, 2013, 8am to 12 noon
Aurora Church of the Nazarene parking lot
corner of N 175th St and Meridian Ave, Shoreline 98133

Bring the following items to shred: old bank statements, credit card statements,old tax statements, receipts, bankruptcy papers, CD's etc. Just think about what a "thief" could get to steal your identity. A maximum of 3 banker boxes or 3 grocery bags will be accepted. Please - no newspapers, magazines or catalogs.

Donations for Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound will gladly be accepted. All donations go to help keep criminals off the streets!



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Volunteer drivers needed to help local seniors

Always more than a ride - friendships often form

Senior Services’ Volunteer Transportation program offers the perfect solution for Shoreline and North King County seniors who are unable to get to their medical appointments: caring, friendly, helpful volunteers who pick them up at their homes, drive them to their doctors, and take them back afterward.   However, many older adults with limited transportation options are unable to get rides because there are simply not enough volunteer drivers to serve all those in need.

You can help!  If you have the “drive” to serve others, own your own vehicle, and have some daytime availability, this flexible volunteer opportunity is for you.  Call 206-748-7588, email Hilary, or visit the webpage to find out more. Your assistance will ensure that more Shoreline and North King County seniors are “on the road” to fuller, healthier lives.


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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 at Shoreline Central Market, upper level Aurora Square on Westminster Way.

There's often something to sample, and always recipes for the taking. Below is the lineup for demonstrations.

The kiosk is staffed 10 am-6:30pm daily (9 am-5:30pm Sundays) with sampling noon to 4:30pm. If a line appears under the recipe or if the name is in color, you can click to go to the full recipe.

SEPT. 18-24, 2013  

Bonus recipe   Parmesan-Crusted Cod

Thurs, Sept. 19   Locally Made Quiche from our Deli 


Sat, Sept. 21   Frito Pie with Cookwell and Company Two-Step Chili

Sun, Sept. 22   SautĂ©ed Pork with Peaches

Mon, Sept. 23   Sukhi’s Naanwiches 

Tues, Sept. 24   Broccoli and Brown Rice Bake



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Girls' swimming Shorewood v Snohomish, Shorewood v Glacier Peak

Shorewood’s Emma Pirie on her way to winning her heat of the 100 free-style
Photo by Wayne Pridemore


The Shorewood girls' swim and dive team opened its season with two big wins Tuesday at Shoreline Pool over Snohomish (104-65) and Glacier Peak (124-56).

The Thunderbirds were led by the state-qualifying 200-yard medley relay team of Britt Blomso, Christina Garrison, Megan Pitts, and Ari Norberg. Blomso also added state qualifying times with impressive wins in the 100 butterfly and 100 backstroke.


Girls’ swimming results
Tuesday, Sept. 18
At Shoreline Pool

Shorewood 104, Snohomish 65

200 medley relay—SW (Britt Blonso, Christina Garrison, Megan Pitts, Ari Norberg) 1:57.80 200 free—Hannah Pieper, SN, 2:07.59 200 IM—Ella Brooks, Sn, 2:22.12 50 free —Shelby Garrison, SN, 26.07 Diving—None scored 100 fly —Britt Blonso, SW, 1:00.49 100 free —Alyssa Hyland, SN, 57:10 500 free —Hannah Pieper, SN, 5:49.15 200 free relay —SN (Alyssa Hyland, Ella Brooks, Hannah Pieper, Shelby Garrison) 1:47.66 100 back —Britt Blonso, SW, 1:01.23 100 breast —Christina Garrison, SW, 1:12.07 400 free relay —SW (Nicola Gerbino, Erin Arslanoglu, Megan Pitts, Britt Blonso) 4:00.97

Thunderbird Hyejoo Ro winning a heat in the 100 butterfly.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Shorewood 124, Glacier Peak 56

200 medley relay—SW (Britt Blonso, Christina Garrison, Megan Pitts, Ari Norberg) 1:57.80 200 free—Nicola Gerbino, SW, 2:10.52 200 IM—Lauren Cooley, GP, 2:20.56 50 free —Ari Norberg, SW, 26.53 Diving—Annika Dayton, GP, 165.30 100 fly —Britt Blonso, SW, 1:00.49 100 free —Erin Arslanoglu, SW, 58.84 500 free —Nicola Gerbino, SW, 5:54.62 200 free relay —SW (Erin Arslanoglu, Christina Garrison, Sabrina Pridemore, Ari Norberg) 1:50.24 100 back —Britt Blonso, SW, 1:01.23 100 breast —Christina Garrison, SW, 1:12.07 400 free relay —SW (Nicola Gerbino, Erin Arslanoglu, Megan Pitts, Britt Blonso) 4:00.97



Updated 09-19-2013 10:50pm

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Shorewood keeps undefeated soccer record with overtime victory over Shorecrest

Shorecrest’s head coach, Mindy Dalziel, s
ends her girls out onto the field as they are introduced.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore


The Shorewood girls’ soccer team stayed undefeated with a 2-1 overtime victory over Shorecrest Tuesday.

Shorewood’s Zoe Vincini gets five from
Thunderbird head coach Bill Wilkins as she is introduced.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Shorewood takes a 1-0 Western Conference 3A record (3-0 overall) going into a Wesco 3A match at home Thursday against Meadowdale. Shorewood and Meadowdale meet at Shoreline Stadium at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, with junior varsity teams from the two schools meeting at 5:30.

The Shorecrest Scots

Shorecrest takes a 1-1-1 overall record (0-1 Wesco 3A) into a Saturday home game with 4A Edmonds-Woodway. Shorecrest and Edmonds-Woodway meet at Shoreline Stadium at 7 p.m. Saturday with junior varsity teams from the two schools playing at 5. Also at the Stadium Saturday, Shorewood will meet Holy Names at 3 p.m. with junior varsity teams playing at 1.

The Shorewood Thunderbirds.

In the Tuesday Shorewood-Shorecrest game, the first half saw Shorecrest have more chances and eventually take a 1-0 lead on a goal by Kate Hildahl in the 28th minute.

After subbing in late in the half, Emma Macintosh scored the game-tying goal in the 34th minute

Shorecrest’s Sarah Beland and Shorewood’s Emma McIntosh
look to control the throw-in from the sideline.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

In the second half, Shorewood improved its passing and opportunities increased. Goalie Frida Swenson and the Shorecrest defense were able to keep a clean sheet for the second 40 minutes.

After 19 seconds of a second overtime period Zoe Vincini sent a high arching shot into the net on a pass from Salyna McDonald to win the game.

Heads up.  Shorecrest’s MacKenzie Parry #11 and
Shorewood’s Salyna McDonald #11 look to head the ball.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Goalies were Swensen for Shorecrest and Ashley Garay for Shorewood.

The Shorecrest junior varsity defeated Shorewood 1-0 Tuesday.
  



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Edmonds Sons of Norway October 5th Pancake Breakfast & Bake Sale


The Edmonds Sons of Norway Lodge is hosting its third Pancake Breakfast and Bake Sale of the year. This is the last time in 2013 to get your taste of Norwegian style pancakes with all the trimmings. Have a great breakfast! Support local lodge programs and organizations! Come one, come all! Don’t delay or you’ll have to wait until March 2014 for the next one.

The breakfast will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2013 between 7:30am – 12:00pm at the Edmonds Masonic Center, 515 Dayton Street. Breakfasts are a hearty portion of Norwegian pancakes with strawberries and syrup, ham, juice, coffee tea, and milk and cost $7.00 - kids under 5 are free. Enjoy live music and after you eat, visit the craft and bake sale tables. Kids can participate in free folk dancing lessons between 10am-noon.

Proceeds from the Pancake Breakfast events support several programs including a $1000 Continuing Education Scholarship for a graduating high-school senior.

The Sons of Norway is the largest Norwegian organization outside of Norway with a mission of preserving and promoting Norwegian heritage and tradition through cultural and social activities offered at local and district lodges. New members are encouraged to apply. For more information contact Bob Stevenson at 425-712-9788


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Over 300 volunteers celebrate with a ribbon-cutting at Jacob's Well



300 volunteers cheer at the new Jacob’s Well complex
 for homeless moms and kids

New Housing for Homeless Mothers and Children
There was a loud cheer from over 300 people this past Sunday at the new Vision House complex, called Jacob’s Well, for homeless mothers and their children. The ribbon cutting celebration and work party on Sunday, September 15th from 1:00 – 4:00pm was a great success! Guests enjoyed a barbeque by award-winning Smokey’s of Cle Elum, potluck dishes, tree and shrub planting and tours of the 12 apartments and children’s center.

Hours volunteered and donated supplies and services equate to over a million dollars saved, allowing Vision House to build the Jacob’s Well complex debt-free. This has happened thanks to the generosity of approximately:

    3,000 individuals
    200 businesses
    65 churches
    30 organizations
    20 foundations

Only $82,000 is left to raise to complete the first of the two buildings, which is amazing considering that the total cost for this first phase was $2.7 million!

 Volunteers at the work party, From left:
Annika Fleming, Gina Noll, Drew Fleming, Krista Fleming

About Vision House | Jacob’s Well
Vision House is a non-profit agency that for the past 23 years has been providing transitional housing, child care and support services to homeless mothers and their children, and separately to men recovering from substance abuse. Founders John and Susan Camerer started Vision House in 1990 and have helped over 800 homeless children, women and men rebuild their lives. Vision House owns and operates four housing facilities and a child care center in south King County. The agency is planning to open the new Jacob’s Well complex in Shoreline later this fall.

History of Jacob's Well  
In 2002, Kurt Campbell, owner of Campbell Nelson Nisaan/VW, brought together a group of Christian business leaders and clergy members with the goal of uniting the Christian community to serve the greater Seattle area in a way that one church could not do alone. After much discussion, research and prayer, they invited Vision House, a successful Christian transitional housing program in Renton, into the community and pledged their support to help build a complex to provide housing and support services for homeless families. They named the effort Jacob’s Well.

Vision House’s new Jacob’s Well complex, located at 19630 20th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155, is being built in two phases. The first phase, which will open this fall, includes 12 apartments for homeless moms and kids, an after-school care program, counseling offices and a community center. The second phase will include eight additional apartments, a licensed child care center and a resource, food and clothing bank to support resident families. Thanks to local businesses, churches, foundations and community groups, the Jacob’s Well complex is being built debt-free!

For more information visit the Vision House website or contact Mary Burton cell 206-715-0174 or office 425-228.6356.


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Ricky Nelson Remembered: Nelson Twins at NPAC Oct 11

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Gunnar Nelson left, Matthew Nelson, right 
Photo courtesy Stone Canyon Records

Ricky Nelson Remembered featuring Matthew and Gunnar Nelson, live in concert, Bothell

He is the only artist to have a No. 1 song, No. 1 movie and No. 1 TV show in the same week. Life Magazine coined the phrase ‘Teen Idol’ after him and he is credited with pioneering the country rock sound. Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Ricky Nelson’s life and music touched millions; his twin sons, multi-platinum recording artists, Matthew and Gunnar Nelson, relive the music and memories in their multi-media event, Ricky Nelson Remembered.

Ricky Nelson Remembered Featuring Matthew and Gunnar Nelson is live in Bothell, Friday, October 11, 7:30pm, at the Northshore Performing Arts Center. Tickets are on sale and cost $17-$35. Purchase online at NPACF or via phone at 425-984-2471. The Northshore PAC is located at 18125 92nd Ave NE, on the campus of Bothell High School.

Featuring hit songs like “Hello Mary Lou,” “Poor Little Fool,” “Travelin’ Man,” “I’m Walkin’,” “I Gotta Feeling,” “Teenage Idol,” “Garden Party” and many more, RNR showcases his life with never-before-seen interviews from artists he influenced, including Paul McCartney and Chris Isaak. Matthew and Gunnar’s musical event is heartfelt and full of laughter.


Ricky Nelson died in a plane crash on his way to perform a New Year’s Eve concert in 1986. His legacy includes 53 hit singles on the Billboard Hot 100 and nineteen other top-ten hits. He is one of the biggest-selling artists of all time, a Golden Globe winner for his performance alongside John Wayne in Rio Bravo and in the Rockabilly Hall of Fame.

From Ozzie and Harriet to Ricky to Matthew and Gunnar, the Nelson’s are listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the only family in history with three successive generations of No. 1 hit makers. Matthew and Gunnar are also nephews of NCIS star, Mark Harmon, on their mother’s side. Visit RickyNelsonRemembered for additional information.


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Emergency Management Radio Operators earn Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Volunteer Group Award for 2013

Emergency Services Coordinating Agency (ESCA) Radio Operators with the
Seattle Multiple Sclerosis Society Bike MS Volunteer Group of the Year Award for 2013.
Photo by Randy Schaffer.


The Seattle Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society has awarded “Volunteer Group of the Year for 2013” to the Emergency Services Coordinating Agency’s (ESCA) radio operators for providing radio communications support to MS charity bikes rides and walks since 1995.

Over the September 7th and 8th weekend, approximately thirty ESCA radio operators or “hams” established a radio communications network used to monitor the progress of about 2,000 cyclists riding in the society’s annual 2-day, 150 mile charity bike ride. Starting at the Skagit County fairgrounds, the cyclists followed a winding, sometimes hilly route through Snohomish, Skagit and Whatcom counties with return to the fairgrounds.

Mechanical failures, exhausted riders and occasional first aid situations kept the radio frequencies busy over the long days as the cyclists traveled scenic routes north to Anacortes and south to Oak Harbor on day one and along coastal roads between Bellingham Bay an Padilla Bay on day two.

The annual Award was presented to the “hams” at a Saturday night MS Ride rally where high contribution cycling teams, corporate sponsors and many other volunteers were recognized.

The ham radio coverage is vital since cellular phone signals aren’t always adequate on some of the rural back roads. Radio operators in support vehicles are often first on scene of bike mishaps or the more common flat tire or broken spokes. 

“Rescued” cyclists are transported back to the fairground “Start/Finish” line while the Ride officials are informed by radio of the progress of the cyclists as they pedal their way to making good on donation pledges.

“Supporting the MS Society with radio communications provides a great benefit, said Radio Program Manager, Dan Good.  “Volunteering for the MS society is great training for our emergency radio operators responsible for establishing post-disaster communications among city Emergency Operations Centers, hospitals, and 911 dispatch centers.  Disasters such as an earthquake or severe winter storm routinely take out telephone service and often overwhelm public safety radio.”

The Emergency Services Coordinating Agency is a local government emergency management organization created by the cities of Brier, Edmonds, Kenmore, Lake Forest Park, Lynnwood, Mill Creek, Mountlake Terrace, Mukilteo, Woodinville, and the Town of Woodway.

Anyone interested in becoming a licensed amateur band radio operator trained to send emergency radio traffic in a post-disaster environment should contact Dan Good at 425-776-3722.



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Statements from two Shoreline City Council opponents

Incumbent Shoreline City Councilman Chris Roberts faces challenger Michael Javorsky in the only contested Shoreline Council position on the Nov. 5 ballot.

Here are statements from the two candidates on campaign issues:

Michael Javorsky

My goal is to aid the citizens of Shoreline with my knowledge of city government and my commitment to all Shoreline citizens. I want to make Shoreline a viable place for businesses to create family wage jobs that build strong communities. I will meet with all Shoreline citizens, build a viable coalition that will lead our community to strong, open government and a clear vision for the future.

I want to discuss the real community issues of family, jobs, safety and education. I want our city to aid its citizens in putting a roof over your head, food on the table, obtaining employment, health insurance coverage and early and post education for your family members regardless of age. Shoreline must provide for the peoples’ needs first and take care of administrative tasks only after the real needs of the community are met.
Shoreline is a great place to live, love, and raise a family.  I would be honored to serve you in this city, our city, the City of Shoreline.



Chris Roberts

The three most important issues facing Shoreline are hiring the City Manager, balancing Shoreline’s budget, and ensuring a strong business climate.

 Shoreline’s City Manager is in charge of the day-to-day operations of the City. The Manager provides strategic policy advice to the Council – from light-rail station-area planning to negotiations about Point Wells. In addition, the City Manager will need to integrate a new water utility into existing operations. It is imperative that we find a City Manager that brings out the best in Shoreline’s staff, thinks strategically about the challenges that face our City, and maintains the trust and confidence of Shoreline residents.

The second challenge facing the City is the budget. In 2010, Shoreline residents placed their trust in the Council to keep costs under control with their vote for a property-tax lid lift. We must continue to look for efficiencies in City operations, ensure stability in city finances, and advocate for sensible changes to State laws to protect and preserve vital services provided by municipalities.

Finally, we need to do more to celebrate, strengthen, and patronize our local businesses and restaurants. We accomplished a lot over the past four years and I am excited about Shoreline’s future.


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