The Soulful Sounds of Christmas XXV - Pat Wright & Total Experience Gospel Choir

Saturday, November 23, 2013

For more information, call 206-234-7859

“25 Years of Stellar Performances at Shoreline Community College”

Pat Wright and The Total Experience Gospel Choir, along with guest soloist Nichol Venee’ Eskridge, will grace the stage again at Shoreline Community College, in the PUB, December 16, 2013, 8:00pm for the 25th year of the “Soulful Sounds of Christmas” musical concert, most of these years being sell out performances.

This high-spirited evening of Gospel and Christmas music has been a mainstay at Shoreline Community College benefiting athletics for years and now supporting community outreach ministries for “Kingdom Community Worship and Outreach Center,” a Shoreline Ministry that meets on Friday night at 7:30pm on the campus of Shoreline Community College.

Wright and The Total Experience Gospel Choir are no strangers to the Pacific NW, with 30 plus years of performing hand-clapping, foot-stomping, toe-tapping gospel music at various venues in the northwest. Wright's music career is very extensive and in 1973 she founded The Total Experience Gospel Choir. The choir is very well known nationally and internationally and has travelled and performed in 38 states, on 5 continents and 22 countries. The choir consists of persons ages 6 – 72. The choir has been credited with numerous awards and 7 recordings.

Eskridge is no stranger to the northwest either; she is a seasoned gospel music talent with performances at local churches, schools, malls and special events including “Keepers of the Dream,” “Black Nativity,” and Duke Ellington Sacred Music Concert,” with the Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra. She started singing in her father’s church at an early age at Calvary Temple, in Savannah, Georgia. She has been featured on several recording projects, and has 4 solo CD projects of her own, “Christmas with Venee,” “Original Love,” “Only By The Spirit,”and Perfect  Gift.”

The Soulful Sounds of Christmas XXV is an evening of spirit-filled music that will start your holiday season on a high note. Tickets range from $15 -- $20 and can be purchased by calling 206-234-7859 or visiting the website, click on the events link, and download the order ticket form.


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Lake Forest Park Police Department recruiting for Police Support Services Officer

Friday, November 22, 2013

Lake Forest Park Police Department is currently recruiting for the following position: Police Support Services Officer

REPORTS TO: Administrative Sergeant
APPOINTED BY: Chief of Police from Civil Service Eligibility List

Position Purpose: Coordinate and perform prisoner control/transport duties; court security duties; property room and evidence processing; chain of custody duties; department inventory control and coordinate vehicle maintenance; department security cameras/door monitoring; school zone camera monitoring/enforcement; animal control liaison; parking/environmental enforcement.

Submit Police Application and supporting documents to: 

Lee Aalund, Secretary/Chief Examiner
Lake Forest Park Civil Service Commission
17425 Ballinger Way N.E.
Lake Forest Park, WA 98155

No online applications allowed.


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    National League of Cities recognizes Shoreline’s achievements in addressing childhood obesity

    Shoreline Councilmember
    Shari Winstead honored by
    the National League of Cities
    At its national convention held in Seattle last week, the National League of Cities (NLC) recognized Councilmember Shari Winstead for recent completion of key health and wellness goals for Let’s Move! Cities, Towns and Counties (LMCTC). LMCTC is a major component of First Lady Michelle Obama’s comprehensive Let’s Move! initiative, which is dedicated to solving the childhood obesity epidemic within a generation.

    NLC recognized the City of Shoreline for taking action to increase physical activity in the community and for having an active interagency collaboration on early care and education programs. The actions taken by the City are part of its overall Healthy City Strategy adopted by the Council in 2010 in recognition of the City’s Shoreline4Health programming. The Healthy City Strategy highlights the efforts and investments being made by the City of Shoreline and by partner organizations to further the City's Healthy City goal. The Strategy outlines a work plan of specific activities and partnerships the City will undertake to support Shoreline residents in becoming healthier.

    “I’m extremely proud of the work we have done in helping our residents build a healthy community,” stated Councilmember Shari Winstead. “Childhood obesity is our generation’s health challenge. We are committed to ensuring our children grow up in an environment that encourages healthy living.”

    LMCTC focuses on five actionable goals, which are:

    • Goal I: Start Early, Start Smart: Promoting best practices for nutrition, physical activity, and screen time in early care and education settings
    • Goal II: My Plate, Your Place: Prominently displaying MyPlate in all municipal or county venues where food is served
    • Goal III: Smart Servings for Students: Increasing participation in school breakfast and lunch programs
    • Goal IV: Model Food Service: Implementing healthy and sustainable food service guidelines that are aligned with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
    • Goal V: Active Kids at Play: Increasing opportunities for physical activity

    More information about LMCTC 
    More information about Shoreline’s Healthy City Strategy


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    Comedian Adam Ray's big screen debut

    Shorecrest graduate Adam Ray
    From our news partner King 5


    Adam Ray has come a long way since his humble beginnings in Lake Forest Park. The Shorecrest High School grad made his big screen debut with a memorable role in the summer blockbuster "The Heat," starring Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy. Since its release, he's been touring nonstop to promote the film and fit in some standup shows as well.
    Adam is performing in Tacoma through Saturday at the Comedy Club.


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    Sound Transit board picks preferred alternative for Lynnwood Link light rail



    The Sound Transit Board of Directors has identified a preferred alternative to extend light rail from the Northgate mall area in Seattle north to Lynnwood in Snohomish County. The preferred route will mostly run adjacent to I-5 with stations in the Shoreline, Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood areas.

    The preferred alternative maintains access to the culturally important Latvian Evangelical Lutheran Church in north Seattle and minimizes impacts to sensitive areas (wetlands, parks, and streams) that were identified in the project Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) and in public comments. This important milestone keeps the project on track to begin construction in 2018 and open by 2023.

    Heading north from Northgate, the alignment for the preferred alternative runs mostly at grade on the east side of I-5 to the Mountlake Terrace Transit Center before moving to the west side of I-5 and continuing to the Lynnwood Transit Center. Potential station sites are at 145th, 185th and the Mountlake and Lynnwood transit centers. The Board also directed staff to study options for stations at 130th in Seattle and 220th in Mountlake Terrace. Staff will also examine running trains in the I-5 median between Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood.  

    Sound Transit will advance engineering work on the preferred alternative as it completes a Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) which will include analysis of the preferred alternative as well as all alternatives considered in the Draft EIS. The Board will make a final decision on the project to be built after the FEIS is published in 2015.  

    The 8.5-mile extension is scheduled to open in 2023 and could add up to 70,000 daily riders to the light rail system by 2035. The line cuts through one of the most congested corridors in Washington and will move riders from Lynnwood to downtown Seattle in about 30 minutes, regardless of traffic conditions.  

    It will connect with the light rail lines already under construction between downtown and Northgate with stations serving the University of Washington area and Capitol Hill. The East Link project connecting Microsoft, Bellevue, Mercer Island and downtown Seattle is also scheduled for completion by 2023, providing another fast connection for Lynnwood to regional employment and housing centers.  

    Details of the preferred alignment and station alternatives can be found online   

    With the completion of all Sound Transit 2 light rail expansions in 2023, Lynnwood Link will be part of a regional light rail system stretching more than 50 miles and carrying more than 300,000 passengers each weekday.


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    Holiday Crafts Market at Spartan Rec Center Saturday


    The City of Shoreline sponsored Holiday Crafts Market is Saturday, November 23, 2013 from 9am to 4pm at the Spartan Recreation Center, 202 NE 185th St, Shoreline 98155 (next to the Stadium at the Shoreline Conference Center, south end).


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    Girl Scout brunch and craft fair Saturday - with children's activities

    Girl Scout Troop 42037 is putting on a pancake brunch, craft fair, and children's arts and crafts on Saturday, November 23, 2013 at Bethel Lutheran Church, 17418 8th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155.

    Suggested donation for pancake brunch is $4.50 for children and $5.50 for adults with $1.00 with a nonperishable food donation.

    Contact Melissa with questions or to reserve seats.


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    Ken Noreen and Concert Band mark 30 years

    Ken Noreen directs the Concert Band during
    a Nov. 18, 2013 practice at Shoreline Community College
    Photo courtesy SCC

    By Jim Hills

    For Ken Noreen, music isn’t a job or even a calling. For Noreen, music is life itself.

    “A note is just a note, until a musician breathes some of their life into it,” Noreen said. “The more life experience a musician has, the more they have to put into the music.”

    Noreen has plenty of experience.

    The Shoreline Concert Band will perform at 7:30pm, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013 at Shorewood High School Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available at the door: General admission $8, seniors and faculty $6, SCC students with ID $4.

    He started 50 years ago as a student teacher in the Shoreline School District. He became band director at Shorecrest High School, a position he held for 24 years before retiring from the school district, but not band life. Noreen took his baton across town to Shoreline Community College where he has been directing the Shoreline Concert Band for the past 20 years.

    When you put in that much time, you’re bound to see some familiar faces go past now and again. At a recent Monday-night band practice, Noreen was coaxing what his ear wanted from current college students, former Shorecrest band members and even parents of former Shorecrest students.

    One relatively recent addition to the band is John Hopperstad. The Q13 TV news reporter played for Noreen as a Shorecrest student. At a recent practice session, Hopperstad brought a Q13 videographer. The story is scheduled to air on Thanksgiving, Hopperstad said. The time slot hadn’t yet been determined, but Hopperstad there would likely be further airings.

    “Being in band is like being in a family,” Noreen said. “We have a lot of family here.”

    That doesn’t stop Noreen from being a task master to get the sound he’s looking for a practice. Frequently stopping in the middle of a score, he works respectfully but insistently with each section as necessary, sometimes breaking it down to individual notes. “It’s not the note, it’s the style,” Noreen implores, using voice inflection to demonstrate his goal.

    A fan of University of Washington athletics, Noreen likens the band to a sports team that plays better when it works together. This practice comes one night after Noreen attended a UW basketball game. “The first half was all them,” Noreen says. “In the second half, the Huskies worked together. It was a completely different game.” The message is clear: Listen to the director and play as a team.

    After 50 years of holding the baton, one might imagine the enthusiasm and drive would wane just a bit, but not for Noreen. An hour into practice, his focus remains laser-like and the patter is nonstop. “We’ve got to get this right by Dec. 3,” he says, referring to the next concert date.

    The Shoreline Concert Band is a community band. Affiliated with the college, the 80-piece band was founded in 1984 to offer community members an opportunity to perform in a quality concert band alongside college students. The band performs concerts at the Shorecrest Performing Arts Center and provides music for the college’s annual Commencement Ceremony in June.


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    Flags at half-staff Nov 22


    Governor Jay Inslee  hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff as per President Obama’s proclamation on Friday, November 22, 2013, for a Day of Remembrance for President John F. Kennedy.

    Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business Friday, or first thing Monday morning, November 25.

    Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition.


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    Spartan Recreation Center serving up pizza Saturday at the craft fair

    Jim Sundin and his pizza pie
    Photo by Patricia Guthrie

    La Strada Dolce Pizza at the Spartan Recreation Center, Saturday, Nov. 23; 9am to 4pm for the Shoreline Ninth Annual Holiday Crafts Market

    By Patricia Guthrie

    Almost every day, Richard Gaeta can be found inside the Spartan Recreation Center sweating a little and gabbing a lot with other weight room regulars.

    This Saturday, he’ll be outside tossing flour, throwing dough and slicing and dicing ingredients for his other favorite pastime --- making and eating pizza!

    Richard Gaeta
    Photo by Patricia Guthrie
    Gaeta, a Shoreline resident for about 10 years, is co-owner of La Strada Dolce Pizza, a wood-fired earthen oven-on-wheels that travels to farmers’ markets and caters private events. The pizza rig and gig is part of the Ninth Annual Shoreline Holiday Crafts Market which will feature 65 artists’  booths and holiday crafts packed inside the two gymnasiums. Look for the pizza guys’ warm toasty oven and chimney smoke outside the gym entrance from 9am to 4pm.

    Jim Sundin, of Ballard, constructed the round oven and red trailer platform four years ago, then experimented with sauces, herbs, toppings and crust. He’s best known for his creation of pear, caramelized onion and gorgonzola cheese. A little bit sweet -- and popular for breakfast! Sundin’s also known at Home Depot’s Bitter Lake store where he works in the electrical department and delivers non-stop puns to his co-workers. For example: “While walking through this aisle, I always feel flushed” (plumbing); “The prices on these brushes always makes me bristle” (paint);  “Hey, I hear you guys are getting bored down here” (lumber.)

    This will be waiting for you outside the
    Shoreline Crafts Market Saturday
    Photo by Patricia Guthrie

    La Strada Dolce has become a familiar sight, sound, taste and treat at the Edmonds Farmers’ Market every Saturday for the past four summers. Gaeta started working with Sundin two years ago and retired as head cook from the University of Washington’s Rotunda Cafe in April.  “We’re not exactly rolling in the dough,” he said of his new seasonal gig. “But we have lots of steady customers and we have lots of fun.”

    Sundin couldn’t help breaking out into a familiar church tune, with own lyrics, of course: “We all have a friend in cheeses.” The guy’s jokes come free; the pizza is sold by the slice or whole pie. As they say, “Eat it while it’s hot, eat while it’s cold, eat our pizza before it’s ten days old.”


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    Gratitude in Motion: A Fundraiser for Yoga Behind Bars at Richmond Beach Yoga

    Thursday, November 21, 2013




    10am to Noon on Saturday, November 23, 2013

    Drop in for a fun event for Yoga Behind Bars. The 10am vinyasa class will be team-taught and followed by a presentation by guest speaker Nova Guthrie, who discovered and began teaching yoga while incarcerated. 

    Suggested donation $25. Richmond Beach Yoga is located at 621 NW Richmond Beach Road
    Shoreline 98177. (From Aurora, 0.9 miles west on 185th)

    Every year community support for Yoga Behind Bars has grown, and the difference is obvious. We have grown from one class a week in 2008 to 20 classes a week in nine facilities in the Puget Sound area today.

    But there is a lot more to be done—there are many more requests for new classes. By participating in Richmond Beach Yoga's event, you are helping more people get off the wait list and on their mats.

    It might seem small, but it means A LOT to Yoga Behind Bars’ students to know that people like you are supporting them today. You know from your own practice the healing, fun, and peace yoga and meditation can bring. Now imagine what yoga can do for someone in prison...

    QUOTES FROM OUR AMAZING STUDENTS 

    “Yoga is one of the best things that ever happened to me. It made me feel free inside out, my body is so open at the moment. Thank you!!” ~Student at Monroe Correctional Center

    “Jail time is often misconstrued as a time of sheer punishment, it can also be a time of healing and positivity. Yoga and meditation have helped me to open my eyes to that fact and start to use my time here effectively. Namaste.” ~Student at Seattle Jail (King County Correctional Facility)

    “I think that a lot of people have fear about coming into prison because they don’t know what to really expect. But we’re humans that just made mistakes. And I can tell you that we are very grateful for the volunteers that come in ... it means a lot to us.” ~Student at Washington Corrections Center for Women

    “Yoga has helped me with my anxiety. Thank you!” ~Student at Echo Glen Children’s Center

    “Yoga has brought me self-awareness, better flexibility, self love, and a better understanding of my body.” ~Student at Washington Corrections Center for Women

    “In today’s yoga class I learned to feel more gratitude for the things I have.” ~Student at Seattle Jail (King County Correctional Facility)

    “I have been very anxious about my release, which is coming up soon. Yoga was exactly what I needed today, I feel much more centered.” ~Student at Monroe Correctional Center



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    Shoreline presented with award for Youth and Teen Development program

    Shoreline Youth accept award on behalf of Shoreline's Teen programs
    Photo by Devon Vose Rickabaugh

    At the November 18, 2013 Shoreline City Council meeting, Mayor McGlashan accepted an Alumni Recognition Award from the Raikes Foundation on behalf of the City of Shoreline Youth and Teen Development Program.

    Participants and staff of the youth and teen programs were at the podium to help accept the award.

    A representative of the Raikes Foundation presented the award. She said the mission of the Foundation is to empower youth to make changes in their lives.

    “Because of ongoing Council support, staff are able to offer one of the highest quality youth and teen programs in the region. The Raikes foundation recognizes Shoreline’s outstanding efforts in the pursuit of quality programming for all youth in the community.”

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    Shoreline Volleyball season ends at League Tourney, 3 are All-Star

    Monica Postor #6 "digging" an opponent's attempted kill

    Story and photos by Wilson Tsoi

    November 21, 2013, Gresham, Oregon - Entering the 2013 NWAACC Tournament as the North #3 seed, Shoreline CC volleyball team (8-4 North, 21-15 overall) battled Clackamas (7-3 South, 31-12 overall) in the first round and while the Lady Dolphins managed to win the first set, the team was eventually defeated 1 set to 3 (18-25, 25-10, 25-17 and 25-9.)

    Emily Denham returning a volley

    The negative day result relegated Shoreline into the lower bracket against the Clark Penguins (7-7 West, 15-18 overall,) a seemingly favorable nighttime match up for Dolphins. However, Shoreline came up on the short end of the stick as Clark College squeaked by 2 sets to 1 (23-25, 25-23, 16-14) and ended Shoreline's 2013 campaign.

    Arianna Garcia jumps high above the net to intercept the ball

    Despite the heartbreaking end to its season, coaches Mark and Raquel West have something to be proud of, specifically in the form of three NWAACC All-Stars, all former WesCo members representing the Shoreline program. Voted into the First Team is sophomore outside hitter Emily Denham (#5, Meadowdale HS) and as Second Team, sophomore outside hitter Arianna Garcia (#3, Lynnwood HS) and freshman outside hitter Monica Postor (#6, Shorewood HS.)



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    Blomso leads Shorewood to ninth place at State 3A swimming championships with Shorecrest 31st

    Shorewood placed ninth in the State 3A swimming championships Friday and Saturday, Nov. 15-16,  2013 at the King County Aquatics Center in Federal Way.

    Britt Blomso led the Thunderbirds with a fifth-place finish in the 100-yard backstroke and eighth-place finish in the 100 butterfly.

    Shorewood scored seventh-place finishes in both the 200 medley relay and the 200 freestyle relay.

    Shorecrest placed 31st in the team standings.


    State 3A Swimming Championships
    Saturday, Nov. 16, Federal Way


    Team scores—1-Mercer Island 296, 2-Lakeside (Seattle) 279, 3-Bainbridge Island 256, 4-Bellevue 147, 5-Liberty (Renton) 131, 6-John F. Kennedy 110, 7-Holy Names Academy 103, 8-Hanford 92, 9-Shorewood 86, 10-Juanita 85, 11-Meadowdale 69, 12-Foss 54, 12t-Columbia River 54, 14-Ingraham 53, 15-Seattle Prep 49, 16-Interlake 47, 16t-Hazen 47, 18-Peninsula 42, 19-Marysville Pilchuck 36, 20-Mountain View 32, 21-Decatur 30, 21t-North Thurston 30, 23-Kennewick 25, 24-Marysville-Getchell 24, 25-Southridge 20, 26-Nathan Hale 19, 27-Kamiakin 18, 28-Wilson 15, 29-Sunnyside 11, 30-Stanwood 9, 31-Shorecrest 7, Glacier Peak 6, Auburn Mountainview 4, Oak Harbor 4, Shelton 4, Prairie 3, Highline 3.

    200-yard medley relay—1, Bainbridge, 1:47.44… 7. Shorewood (Britt Blomso, Christina Garrison, Ann Tardiff, Erin Arslanoglu) 1:55.20.
    200 freestyle—Bottelberghe, Columbia River, 1:50.86.
    200 l\individual medley—1, Williams, Bellevue, 2:00.64.
    50 free—1, Keane, Meadowdale, 23.21… 13. Emily Strathy (Shorecrest) 25.91.
    Diving—1, Freund, Southridge, 416.35.
    100 butterfly—1, Briggs, Liberty, 55.02… 8. Britt Blomso (Shorewood) 59.76.
    100 free —1, Chard, Foss, 50.17… 14. Strathy (Shorecrest) 56.31.
    500 free—1, Smith, Seattle Prep, 4:58.14.

    200 free relay—1, Lakeside, 1:38.24… 7. Shorewood (Garrison, Nicola Gerbino, Ari Norberg, Arslanoglu) 1:44.50.

    100 backstroke —1, Archer, Bainbridge, 56.38… 5. Blomso (Shorewood) 59.35.
    100 breaststroke —1, Williams, Bellevue, 1:02.11… 16. Garrison (Shorewood) 1:10.06.
    400 free relay —1, Mercer Island, 3:34.35… 11. Shorewood (Arslanoglu, Gerbino, Garrison, Blomso) 3:48.01.


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    Warren Earns NWAACC North MVP for Shoreline

    Hayley Warren named NWAACC MVP

    Story and photos by Wilson Tsoi

    November 21, 2013, Shoreline, WA - Despite compiling an overall winning record of 10-7-3 this season, Shoreline CC Dophins women's soccer just missed the post season play by 3 points as the team finished fourth (7-6-3, 24 points league) behind the likes of Edmonds, Whatcom and Everett.

    NWAACC post season snuff nevertheless, the Lady Dolphins posted yet another winning season by all measures. The one-person wrecking crew of freshman forward Hayley Warren (Tahoma HS, Covington, WA.) garnered not only an All-League North-East Region Forward, but also the Region's MVP. Head coach Aaron Howe will surely look forward to building a team winning formula around Warren in the 2014 campaign.



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    Bartell's offers holiday vouchers for Space Needle Observation Deck

    Print of paper cutting by Seattle artist
    Aki Sogobe. AkiArt
    The Space Needle and Bartell Drugs launch their "Rocket to the Top of the Space Needle" promotion with an exclusive offer for free visits to the Space Needle Observation Deck during the Holiday Season.

    Bartell Drugs is offering vouchers to receive One Free Adult - OR - up to Two Free Youth Tickets with the purchase of one adult Space Needle Observation Deck ticket. The offer is valid November 22 through December 30 while supplies last. The vouchers will be available at all 61 Bartell Drugs locations in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties.

    Guests are encouraged to use their voucher to visit the Space Needle Observation Deck during the holidays for a Free Sitting with "Seattle's Coolest Santa" and an accompanying Free Digital Photo Download. Santa will be available from 11am -5pm, November 29-December 1, December 7-8, December 14, and December 21-24, within the holiday themed Observation Deck. On December 15, Santa will be available from 11am-3:30pm. More information on holiday festivities at the Space Needle, including appearances by Seattle's Coolest Santa, here.

    Bartell Drugs is located in Shoreline at N 185th and Aurora. Other nearby locations are in Mountlake Terrace, Lake City, and Westgate in Edmonds.


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    Shoreline City Council Meeting November 18, 2013

    Devon Vose Rickabaugh
    Photo by Jerry Pickard

    Shoreline City Council Meeting
    November 18, 2013
    By Devon Vose Rickabaugh

    The Shoreline City Council voted unanimously to file a claim in the Ronald Wastewater District lawsuit against Shoreline, stating that transferring Ronald Wastewater’s assets to a joint municipal utility is a breach of the City’s operating agreement with Ronald.

    The Council voted to approve five final candidates for City Manager interviews. They are Interim City Manager Debbie Tarry, Neal Beets, Arlene Fisher, Subir Mukerjee, and Nabiel Shawa.

    At the Public Hearing resident Tom Jamison complained that the reason more people don’t come to the public hearings is that they aren’t well advertised.

    The City has recovered funds with the economic recovery which have increased the reserve funds. Councilmember Hall suggested using some of the one million dollars of extra reserve funds for a road maintenance fund to get to a sustainable rate of road maintenance and also for some sidewalks on 20th avenue NW, and 195th to the Saltwater Park entrance.

    Hall also suggested buying software to track traffic flow to follow which roads are being used by how many drivers. Deputy Mayor Eggen questioned how information from the traffic flow would be used if it was discovered drivers from another city are traveling through Shoreline and causing traffic problems. He said the City could be open to retaliation from those cities penalized for traveling through Shoreline and he prefers to work with them. Public Works Director Mark Relph said the traffic software could be used to gather other helpful information and that cars are anonymous.

    Councilmember Winstead was not comfortable spending reserves when a lot of things are happening in the area such as Boeing’s possible move which would reduce tax funds. Councilmember McConnell said: a city has to be ”way more conservative than a household - may be opening a can of worms.”  Interim City Manager Tarry said that taking the 1 million dollars out of the reserves wouldn’t hurt the City.

    A Public Hearing and Council discussion on 2014 Property Tax and Revenue sources was held. Administrative Services Director Bob Hartwig said that out of proposed 2014 budget, Property Tax represents 31% of the General Fund operating revenues ($33.2 million) in the amount of $10.2 million. Projected sales tax revenue totals $6.7 million or 20% of operating revenues. Utility taxes, franchise fee and utility contract payments account for over 25% of operating revenues and total $8.3 million. Licenses, fees and charges represent 9% of operating revenues and total $2.9 million. The remaining amount of General Fund revenue ($5.1 million or 15%) is made up of intergovernmental revenue, interest income, gambling tax and miscellaneous revenue.

    The budget can be seen online. At the next council meeting November 25 adoption of the 2014 budget for the next 6 years and the 2014 property tax levy is scheduled.

    Interim City Manager Debbie Tarry said that in 2012 six Shoreline students attempted suicide, 32% of 10th graders had depressive thoughts, and 14% 6th through 12th graders had serious consideration of suicide. She said that noticing depression can make a difference. Family members, friends or community members can learn what to do when someone is asking for help. A youth Suicide Prevention Presentation was held on Tuesday November 19th.

    Mayor McGlashan received an Alumni Recognition Award from the Raikes Foundation for the City of Shoreline Youth and Teen Development Program. A representative of the Raikes Foundation presented the award. She said the mission of the Foundation is to empower youth to make changes in their lives. “Because of ongoing Council support, staff are able to offer one of the highest quality youth and teen programs in the region. The Raikes foundation recognizes Shoreline’s outstanding efforts in the pursuit of quality programming for all youth in the community.” 


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    Looking past the turkey toward the Apple Cup


    The annual Apple Cup football game between the UW Huskies and WSU Cougars is at Husky Stadium this year, and you can expect an influx of crimson and purple people to pour into the Montlake area.

    If you’re going to the game, there is a special “Apple Cup Shuttle Service” you can take, but you need to register for it. This website from UW has all the details, (don’t be afraid to click the link, Cougs).

    Note that Blue Route #1 runs from Shoreline Community College. The game is on Friday, November 29, 2013 and kick off is at 12:30pm.


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    Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center Cooks: Gingerbread Houses Galore



    During the November cooking class at the Senior Center, members had a great time decorating their own gingerbread houses with all manner of icing, candy canes, candy rocks, marshmallows, gumdrops and more.And, magically, the once plain brown house became a delightful confectionary masterpiece! 


    After the pieces were completed they were put on exhibit in the center's display cases. They lend a delightful, special holiday touch. Also on display are hand-carved Santas, made by the Center's woodcarving instructor, Jerry Clapp.


    The Santas are on sale and would make a beautiful, unique gift for those collecting special creations. And, no, the gingerbread houses are not for sale. Each proud owner will be taking them home at a later date for their families to enjoy!

    Feel free to come see the houses and Santas at the senior center: 18560 1st Ave NE, in the southern-most building of the Shoreline Conference Center.

    --Photos and story by Jon Ann Cruver


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    King County Parks, Swansons Nursery partner in ‘Trees for Salmon’ Christmas tree program

    Photo by Steven H. Robinson
    Living trees and other plants from purchases and donations at Swansons will be planted during volunteer events to restore and protect fish and wildlife habitat.

    King County Parks is teaming up with Swansons Nursery in Seattle for a second year to promote live trees as an option for your holiday evergreens. Living Christmas trees and other live vegetation can be used to enhance the beauty and habitat quality of backyards, parks and open spaces.

    Through their “Trees for Salmon” partnership, Parks and Swansons offer several easy ways to ensure your Christmas tree’s life will continue well beyond the holidays – either in your yard, or in King County Parks’ 26,000 acres of open space.

    Here’s how it works:
    1. Purchase a living Christmas tree at Swansons Nursery – For every tree purchased, Swansons will donate a native plant to be planted by volunteers at a King County park restoration site. Plant your living Christmas tree in your yard to enjoy year-round.
    2. Donate your living tree – Choose one of the species marked “donate this tree.” After the holidays, simply return the tree to Swansons Nursery, where it will be added to the supply of trees Swansons will give to King County Parks for habitat restoration events.
    3. Show your support with a gift – Purchase a $5 “Sammy the Salmon” ornament at the Swansons Nursery cashier, and the money will be donated toward acquiring more native plants for King County Parks’ habitat restoration efforts. Hang the ornament on your tree at home, or give it as a stocking stuffer.
    Planting native trees in forests and along streams and rivers enhances habitat for fish and wildlife, improves soil stability, reduces polluted runoff, and helps make King County’s green spaces healthy and vibrant.

    Interested in planting the donated trees with your own hands? Volunteer at a habitat restoration event with King County Parks; check the schedule for upcoming opportunities.

    Visit the King County Parks booth at Swansons Nursery on Sunday, Dec. 8, from 10am to 2pm, for information about the living trees partnership, volunteer opportunities with King County Parks, family-friendly games and prizes.

    More information about the living trees partnership. Swansons Nursery is at 9701 15th Ave NW in Seattle. 

    Celebrating its 75th Anniversary, King County Parks - Your Big Backyard - offers more than 200 parks and 26,000 acres of parks and natural lands, including such regional treasures as Marymoor Park and Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park, 175 miles of regional trails, 180 miles of backcountry trails and a world-class aquatic center. By cultivating strong relationships with non-profit, corporate and community partners, King County Parks enhances park amenities while reducing costs. Learn more.


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    Webster to be installed as Ronald Wastewater commissioner Nov. 26


    By Evan Smith

    Ronald Wastewater commission candidate George Webster plans to take office at a "Swearing-in" ceremony for the last five weeks of the term that opponent Richard Matthews holds by appointment Tuesday, Nov. 26, at the Wastewater District office shortly after King County officials certify results of the Nov. 5 election, certification that is scheduled for between 3 and 4pm Tuesday.

    Webster said this week that elections officials had told him that they planned to send letters of certification in early December.

    He said that he wanted to be installed as soon as possible because of what he called Ronald Wastewater District "gamesmanship," in moving its meeting from Nov. 26, the day his election would be certified, to Monday, Nov. 25. Webster can take office as soon as the election is certified because he is running for the remainder of the term that Matthews holds by appointment in addition to the full six-year term that begins at the end of the year.

    Matthews won appointment when the Board expanded its membership from three to five in early 2012.

    Webster had arranged for a Shoreline District Court judge to swear him in right after certification, but then District Manager Michael Derrick offered to schedule the swearing-in ceremony as part of the first board meeting in December because the Nov. 26 meeting had been moved up.

    Commissioner Brian Carroll later arranged for the 5:30pm Nov. 26 swearing-in ceremony at the District office.

    Asked if the moving of the Nov. 26 meeting to Nov. 25 was done so that the old board could meet one last time without him, Webster answered “Yes; for sure,” adding that he had predicted it before the election.

    Webster leads Matthews 53 percent to 47 percent in votes counted through Wednesday evening.

    In the contest for a full six-year term that begins in January, Gretchen Atkinson leads Ginny Scantlebury 51 percent to 48 percent.



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    Doug Palmer resigns as Shoreline Community College Athletic Director

    Wednesday, November 20, 2013

    Doug Palmer
    SCC Athletic Director Doug Palmer has left his position at Shoreline Community College effective Nov. 1, 2013.

    Taking over athletic-director duties as acting director is Steve Eskridge. An experienced athletic-department employee, Eskridge has served in a variety of staff and coaching positions at the college. Kathy Langer will continue in her current position providing administrative support to the department.

    Palmer came to Shoreline in January 2007, from the University of West Florida where he was associate athletic director. During his time at Shoreline, college teams won six regional championships compared to seven titles over the previous 43 years.

    Palmer served in a variety of campus roles and community-based activities. At the college, he served on the Strategic Planning and Budget Committee and chaired the Wellness Committee among other duties.

    Palmer was visible in the community, serving as the president of the Shoreline Chamber of the Commerce and leading the chamber’s Shoreline Dollars for Scholars effort. He served as vice president of the Shoreline Breakfast Rotary and on several City of Shoreline and other community-based boards and committees.


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    Shorewood Big Band Dance December 13


    Attention dancers! Mark your calendars for the Shorewood Big Band Dance on Friday, December 13, 2013, from 7-11pm at Shoreline Community College Pagoda Union Building. (Parking fees apply).

    Dance lessons at 7:30pm with Mark Kihara - adults $15 in advance, $18 at the door. For tickets and information call 206-393-6834 or email Dave Johnson.


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    Shoppers had a huge selection at Clay Club Pottery sale

    Photo by Ed Neff
    Shoppers and students whose attention was caught by the lobby display in the Shoreline Community College PUB had a huge selection to choose from in the annual Shoreline College Clay Club pottery and sculpture sale last Wednesday and Thursday.

    Pottery and sculpture is donated by club members. Proceeds from the sale benefit the club, paying for instructors and workshops.


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    SCC signs five education agreements in China as part of Gov Inslee's trade mission

    From left: Diana Sampson and Daryl Campbell of Shoreline Community College,
    student housing investor David Li and state Commerce Director Brian Bonlender
    stop for a photo after signing a memorandum of Agreement.
    Photo courtesy SCC


    Shoreline Community College officials signed five agreements with education partners in China as part of Gov. Jay Inslee’s recent trade mission.

    “These partnerships support our strong commitment to help our students develop the global skills and competencies,” said Shoreline Interim President Daryl Campbell, who led the Shoreline delegation that joined Gov. Inslee’s trade mission. “These skills are essential for college graduates in today’s global economy and critical to the economic development of the state of Washington, where one in every three jobs is connected to international trade.”

    First came a Memorandum of Agreement for the ground-breaking partnership between the college, the state of Washington and the principal Chinese investors for a 400-bed student housing facility to be built on campus.

    The project investors are David Li, a U.S. citizen and Seattle-area resident, and Hou Baolin and Xie Gang, China-based business owners. The cost of the state-of-the-art housing project is estimated to be $25-30 million, with 100 percent of funds coming from investors’ equity. The first-year direct economic impact of this project in Washington is expected to exceed $35 million.

    State Department of Commerce Director Brian Bonlender signed the agreement on behalf of the state. A press release from Gov. Inslee’s office said the financing model for this project is one that other community colleges hope to replicate.

    Negotiations between the college, state and investors have been ongoing and the MOA is seen as a positive next step. Once completed, the housing will be open to all students on a first-come, first-served basis. Shoreline is actively pursuing an internationalization strategic initiative and it is anticipated that the housing project will be an attractive component of current and successful international-student recruiting efforts.

    The facility will contain a diverse mix of one, two and four bedroom units, featuring common dining facilities, laundry facilities, fitness room, lounge space and study areas for resident use. The project will use Washington-based labor, including design, contractor and other services for the construction and ongoing operation of the facility. This is a prevailing-wage project.

    Next came four memoranda of understanding, two with Chinese universities and two with Chinese high schools, including:

    1)      An agreement with Hebei Institute of Tsinghua University and Yan Weiyuan, Director of the Tsinghua Study Abroad and International Education Center. When executed, the pact would bring hundreds of international students to Shoreline each year to study, live and work side-by-side with domestic students. Tsinghua University was founded with the assistance of Americans in the early 20th Century. It is ranked the best university in sciences and engineering in China and seen as the equivalent of China’s MIT. Most of the Chinese former and current leaders are the graduates of Tsinghua University. Hebei Institute is focused on international education development.

    2)      An MOU that highlights the successful ongoing relationship with Qingdao University, one of Shoreline’s key university partners in China. The two institutions developed joint international cooperation programs and are currently working toward establishment of an American Cultural Center on the Qingdao campus.

    3)      An agreement with Yuyao High School, recognized as one of the top five high schools in Zhejiang Province. While most of its graduates are admitted to top Chinese universities, this partnership will enable some of China’s best high school students to come directly to Shoreline.

    4)      A new relationship was established with Quzhou No.3 High School, located in the city of Quzhou in Zhejiang Province.  This joint international program will enable students to come to attend and study at Shoreline.

    “We’re very excited about these agreements and what the mean for our students, our community and our state,” Campbell said. Also participating in the trip for Shoreline were Board of Trustees member Tayloe Washburn and International Education Executive Director Diana Sampson.


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    Pancake brunch and craft fair this Saturday


    Girl Scout Troop 42037
    Pancake Brunch and Craft Fair
    Saturday November 23, 2013
    10:00 am to 2:00 pm

    Bethel Lutheran Church
    17418 8th Ave Shoreline, WA 98155

    Advance purchase Special pricing of
    $3.50 for children or $4.50 for adults

    Fun for the whole Family!
    Start your Holiday Shopping at our craft fair
    Kids can create a special craft while parents shop
    Gluten free brunch options available

    Email Melissa to reserve your tickets


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    Five finalists selected for City of Shoreline City Manager position

    Correction: Novak chose the 13 applicants to go to the City Council. 11-25-2013 4:20pm

    The Shoreline City Council has selected five finalists to move to the final round of interviews for the city manager position. Former City Manager, Julie Underwood, resigned on October 3 for family reasons. The five finalists (in alphabetical order) are:

    • Neal Beets, Town Manager, Town of Windham, CT
    • Arlene Fisher, City Administrator, City of Cheney, WA
    • Subir Mukerjee, City Administrator, City of Milton, WA
    • Nabiel Shawa, City Manager, City of Walla Walla, WA
    • Debbie Tarry, Interim City Manager, City of Shoreline, WA 

    “We had a large pool of very qualified candidates to choose from and we believe these five individuals best exemplify the values we want to see in a City Manager for Shoreline,” stated Mayor Keith McGlashan. “We encourage residents to come meet the candidates at the candidates’ reception on December 6 at City Hall.”

    The City hired Novak Consulting, an executive search firm, to help with the search and hiring of a new city manager. Novak received 64 applications for the position. Of those, 13 were chosen by Novak Consulting to go through an initial interview with the City Council. From the results of those interviews, the City Council chose the five finalists.

    The City’s Leadership Team will interview the candidates on Friday, December 6, which will then be followed by a Candidate Reception hosted by the City Council from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall.

    The reception will give residents an opportunity to meet the candidates and provide Council with feedback. The final interviews will take place on Saturday, December 7 during an executive session of the City Council under the authority of RCW 42.30.110(1)(g). 

    Council will appoint the new City Manager on Monday, December 9, during its regular business meeting.

    It is anticipated that a new city manager will begin work by early February.


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    The Lake Forest Park Farmers Market invites you to shop for your Thanksgiving Feast


    The Lake Forest Park Farmers Market offers two special indoor shopping opportunities during the holiday season.  The first is this coming Sunday, November 24, 2013 from 11am to 4pm.

    Shop for your Thanksgiving table in Third Place Commons. Many of our regular farmers and food vendors will be on hand with beautifully stocked tables. From fresh carrots at Garden Treasures to Twin River's heirloom potatoes, you'll find all the vegetables you'll need for your feast. Wilson Fish has plenty of smoked salmon, and you can make appetizers easy with dip mixes from Serendipity.  Sweet treats? Lilli Pilli macarons in seasonal flavors are sure to please, and Social Ice Cream promises tasty scoops to top your apple pie.

    Not cooking this year? How about a hostess gift of Blue Cottage Jams or a Bee Lady candle? And while you are thinking about gifts, head to the lower level of the Town Center to do some early holiday shopping at our crafts market. Look for a wide selection of handmade jewelry, soaps, ceramics. We guarantee you'll find the perfect gift for everyone on your list, and you'll be shopping locally.

    Peter Ali
    And to top it off, we have a special musical guest. Native flute player Peter Ali will perform 3 sets between 11am to 2pm. Be sure to stop by and visit with this talented musician who will be delighted to share a story about his flutes. We are grateful to our friends at the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council for funding our holiday market performances.


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    Join the runners on Wednesday at Kings Track

    Tuesday, November 19, 2013


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    Running Form Week 3 - Kings HS Track
    Wednesday November 20, 2013, 6:15pm


    It's not too late to come out and learn about running form, and discover some ways to strengthen and improve your running stride for 2014 and beyond! So often we just head out and run which is awesome by itself. But we are taking some weeks here at the end of the year to slow down and focus on the phases and mechanics of a running stride, proper body positioning, and arm/leg movement.

    These track sessions, while approved and certified by no one, have been receiving rave reviews!  By attending you are guaranteed to PR at your next race or get 100% of your money back. So come on - we can do this!  

    Kings High School is located at19303 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline 98133.


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    Report from Shoreline City Manager's Office - week of Nov 18



    From the Office of the Shoreline City Manager - the update for the week of November 18, 2013:

    Future Council Meeting - November 25

    • Community Presentation – Compass Housing and Ronald Methodist Church will be present to provide a presentation on their proposed Ronald Commons project to be located behind the Church at 178th Street between Aurora Avenue North and Linden Avenue North.
    • 2014 Budget and Property Tax Levy Adoption
    • Utility Work Plan Update – Staff will provide Council an update on the work plans for the next few years to successfully integrate the wastewater and SPU water utilities with City operations.
    • Special Legislative Session and Potential Transportation Package

    It is still unclear if a Special Session will be called for the purpose of proposing a Transportation Package. It does not appear that there will be an agreement by the time that the Legislature will have their committee meetings on November 21, although the Governor is hoping for a package by November 29. Here is a link to a discussion on the latest issues.

    Light Rail

    • Sound Transit Preferred Alternative - Sound Transit Board will announce its preferred alternatives for constructing the Lynwood Link light rail route on Thursday, November 21. Last week the Sound Transit Capital Committee approved a motion identifying the Preferred Alternative for Lynnwood Link and it contains everything that the City had requested:
      • Mostly at-grade
      • Station at 145th that relocates the northbound I-5 on-ramp (station and garage located adjacent to each other)
      • Station at 185th with parking garage on the west
      • Pedestrian improvements on the 185th street bridge (not a rebuild)
      • Include retained cut station/alignment that would allow for future construction of a station at 130th.
      • They will be evaluating options that include 130th as a station now and as a future station.
    • Here’s a link if you want to see the animation of the proposed alternatives for the Lynnwood Link extension coming to Shoreline.
    • Community Design Workshops - Between the eight small group sessions and community workshop held on November 5 and 6 (housing workshop actually took place on November 13), approximately 150 people participated in the Design Dialogue Workshop series. The intent of these workshops was to refine high-level goals from visioning exercises and focus more specifically on design. There will be a follow-up workshop series in early 2014 where consultants will present computer models based on input generated at the November meetings. These workshops will also serve to present alternatives and allow for public comment with regard to the City’s DEIS process and potential scenarios for rezoning that will be the culmination of adoption of the subarea plan.

    Fatal Car/Pedestrian Accident
    On Thursday evening, a 76 year-old Shoreline woman was fatally struck by a vehicle as she tried to cross the NW Richmond Beach Road in front of the QFC. She was dressed in dark clothing and was crossing mid-block. As she stepped off the curb she was struck by a westbound car. There are no indications that alcohol or speed played a factor in the collision. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

    This and That

    • Official word is out. The City has received a Youth Sports Facilities Grant (YSFG) award from King County for Sunset School Park in the amount of $65,000. The grant will allow the City to install new tot lot play equipment, baseball and soccer field improvements, including an accessible path form the upper fields to the lower park area.
    • November 22 at 7 p.m. at The Bounty (17551 15th Ave NE) will be the first Tierra Caliente Concert partially funded by the City’s business mini-grant program.
    • The City’s Specialized Recreation Program’s Drama for Life will have its culminating performance for the fall quarter on November 23 at 7:00 p.m. at the Shoreline Community College. The City’s Special Recreation Drama Club will be presenting Little Red Riding Hood.
    • November 23 is the Holiday Crafts Market at Spartan Recreation Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.


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