Lake Forest Park student studies abroad in Austria

Sunday, December 8, 2013

Joleen Ackerson of Lake Forest Park is among 55 Linfield College students participating this fall in a Linfield study abroad program.

Ackerson, a senior, is majoring in international business with minors in music and French at the McMinnville, Oregon college. The daughter of Dave and Kim Ackerson of Lake Forest Park, she is a member of the Linfield lacrosse team and choir. Ackerson is studying intensive German at the University of Vienna in Vienna, Austria, as well as taking courses at the Austria-American Institute of Education. She lives with an Austrian host family and is learning about Austrian culture and history in the city that was home to Mozart, Haydn, Freud and Strauss.

The Linfield College study abroad programs are designed for students who have completed one or two years of study in the appropriate foreign language (Japanese, Spanish, French, Chinese or German) at Linfield and who will return to the college to share their international experiences with others in the campus community. Linfield also offers study abroad opportunities in locations where foreign language is not required, such as Hong Kong, Ireland, England, Korea, Norway, Australia, Austria and New Zealand, where students may choose courses taught in English.

The curriculum includes language instruction as well as studies in the culture, politics, economics, history and art of the country. The program is open to sophomores, juniors and seniors, and selection is made on a competitive basis. Linfield covers the cost of the first round-trip airfare when students qualify. Students pay regular Linfield tuition and a program fee.

     

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Open house Tuesday on historic preservation in Shoreline

North City Tavern under construction 1928
Photo courtesy Shoreline Historical Museum


Shoreline's Significant History Open House December 10, 2013, 7-9pm, at the Shoreline Water District, 1519 NE 177th St, Shoreline.

The second of two open house events on historic preservation in Shoreline will be held on Tuesday evening at the new water district building in North City. 

The City of Shoreline maintains an inventory of historic resources in the City to help the community understand Shoreline's history and to encourage stewardship of historic sites and structures.

We will present the preliminary findings of the 2013 update to Shoreline's Historic Resources Inventory at the December 10 open house. The presentation will begin at 7:15pm. Come learn about historic structures and places in Shoreline that have the potential to be considered for landmark designation. Learn what inclusion in the inventory means for these properties and about the benefits of Historic Landmark designation.

In August 2013, the City hired historic preservation consultant, Mimi Sheridan to review buildings in the eastern part of Shoreline for their historic significance. This project is supported, in part, by an award from 4Culture. Additional partners in this effort include the King County Historic Preservation Program and the Shoreline Historical Museum.



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Shorecrest grad a strong part of Husky men’s soccer team

Shorecrest graduate and UW Right back Michael Harris
and his trademark "flip throw" in the October 18 game
against San Diego State, UW won 5-3
Photo by Daniel Rubens

Lobos overcome UW in challenging NCAA Tournament game

By Daniel Rubens, UW News Lab

Neither Washington nor New Mexico was prepared for the conditions they faced in Saturday night’s NCAA Tournament Elite Eight matchup. A kickoff temperature of 27 degrees in Seattle made the playing surface rock hard, which caused problems for both sides. 

Integral to the team’s success this season has been Michael Harris of Shoreline, team captain and a graduate of Shorecrest High School. He has led the Pac-12 in assists this year with his trademark “flip-throw,” where he places the ball on the ground for a throw in and flips over it, sending it far downfield.

But on this cold night, even Harris’ substantial skills were not enough. In the end, it was visiting New Mexico who was able to adjust first, and they will move on because of it.

The visiting Lobos got a 37th minute goal from Ben McKendry and made it stand up through heavy pressure from Washington, and they celebrated a 1-0 victory on the Huskies’ home field.

“I couldn’t be prouder of our team,” New Mexico coach Jeremy Fishbein said. “We came into a real challenging situation with the field, and we were really good in the first half. I thought we were very good on both sides of the ball today.” 

Fishbein said that before the game, his assistant coaches went out to a store and bought pairs of turf shoes for the Lobos, instead of the usual cleats that soccer players typically wear. 

The decision paid off, as New Mexico dominated throughout the entire first half. The Lobos outshot the UW 10-1 and found their way onto the score sheet when McKendry tapped home a pass from Oniel Fisher that found its way through a sea of UW defenders.


UW coach Jamie Clark, who served as an assistant for Fishbein at New Mexico for four seasons, made the same change to turf shoes at halftime, but it was too late for the Huskies. Despite a much improved second half in which they were able to generate seven shots, the Huskies weren’t able to put one in the back of the net.

Throughout the match, the Huskies were able to put balls into the box thanks to the special “flip-throw” of right back Harris, but they couldn’t turn one in, as they did in last week’s 1-0 win over Stanford that got the Huskies to the Elite Eight.

“The weather did affect the throw-ins,” Clark said. “It was just a bad night, it was not going to be a pretty night of soccer. Once we could compete evenly with them, it became just a battle. It was a tough night all around.”

The loss knocks the second-seeded Huskies out of the NCAA Tournament and ends the UW careers of both captains, center back Taylor Peay as well as Harris. 

During his senior season, Harris led the Pac-12 with nine assists and was a second-team all-conference selection. Clark said that both of his star defenders will be missed.

“Those guys have seen a huge transition through,” Clark said. “We’ve thrown them challenges, and they were part of a culture that wasn’t a winning culture, and they had to change a lot of pieces. They had to lead a complete transition, and they did it, and they bought in.”

Next up for New Mexico will be a trip the College Cup next weekend in Philadelphia, where they will match up against a Notre Dame team coached by Bobby Clark, Jamie’s father. This year, the father-son matchup just was not meant to be.

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DANIEL RUBENS is a student in the University of Washington Department of Communication News Laboratory.


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Burn Ban issued for King County

Due to continuing stagnant weather conditions and additional increases in air pollution levels, the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is issuing a Stage 1 burn ban for King County, elevating Snohomish County to Stage 2, and continuing the Stage 1 in Pierce County; effective at 12:00pm Sunday, December 8, 2013. The bans are in effect until further notice.

During a Stage 1 burn ban:
  • No burning is allowed in fireplaces or uncertified wood stoves. Residents should rely instead on their home's other, cleaner source of heat (such as their furnace or electric baseboard heaters) for a few days until air quality improves, the public health risk diminishes and the ban is cancelled. The only exception is if a wood stove is a home's only adequate source of heat.
  • No outdoor fires are allowed. This includes recreational fires such as bonfires, campfires and the use of fire pits and chimneys.
  • Burn ban violations are subject to a $1,000 penalty.

It is OK to use natural gas, propane, pellet and EPA-certified wood stoves or inserts during a Stage 1 burn ban.


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Sound Transit CEO: Mudslides prevention update

Saturday, December 7, 2013

Joni Earl
CEO Sound Transit

By Joni Earl, CEO Sound Transit

As we enter another rainy season, it’s a good time for an update on the work that’s been done, and is on the way, to help prevent mudslides on the Sounder north line between Everett and Seattle.

Mudslides knocked out Sounder north line service in record numbers last winter and since then we’ve been supporting the work of the Department of Transportation and the BNSF Railway Co., which owns the tracks along this 35-mile corridor, to address some of the highest slide-prone areas.

Using a $16 million federal grant, the BNSF recently completed a 700-foot-long 10-foot-high slope retaining wall north of Mukilteo and a 200-foot-long wall north of Edmonds. Other slide-prone areas will see improvements in the future.

The agencies are also continuing to assist local jurisdictions as they educate property owners along the corridor about slope management and the proper disposal of vegetation and debris. In addition, we’re looking at ways to improve the models for assessing the conditions that cause mudslides.

We’re looking forward to additional improvements as the state and BNSF continue with mudslide mitigation projects in 2014.


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CORRECTION: LFP candidate opinions on electing council members by district


By Evan Smith

When I wrote recently about local candidates’ reaction to Seattle’s decision to start electing city council members by district, I misquoted two Lake Forest Park council candidates.

Mark Phillips, who recently won a council election, opposes making such a change for his city. 

Jason Colberg, who lost an election for another LFP Council position, supports such a change.

Here are statements that the two candidates sent me in late November:
       
Mark Phillips
“If I lived in Seattle, I would have voted for district elections, and I think other cities should be allowed to structure council elections that way. In Seattle it reduces the number of most council members’ direct constituents to under 100,000. 
“However, I don’t think it’s a good idea for Lake Forest Park and many other small cities. LFP’s population (under 14,000) allows council candidates, and elected council members, a high degree of interaction with many residents across the entire city, without district divisions.”

Jason Colberg--
“Having city council candidates elected by district seems to make sense. 
“Lake Forest Park is relatively small. This makes it easier for residents to get to know the candidates of each race than larger cities. 
“Even so, I would expect that often times voting residents don't know the candidates they are selecting and are selecting based on factors such as party (even though the race is billed as non-partisan). If the residents do know the candidates and their positions, maybe because having voters within a district select a candidate for that district because they have been able to knock on their door and have a conversation, this could take a lot of money and partisanship out of the race. 
“Also, even though Lake Forest Park is small, neighborhoods and portions of the city still have their pet projects/issues that are really only affecting them (i.e. occasional flooding of Sheridan Beach, Cedarbrook being considered for redevelopment, the Southern Gateway, mountain beavers near Grace Cole Park, the McKinnon Creek trail).  It would be good to have representatives from these areas/(districts) more personally engaged in the outcomes of a decision and knowledgeable of the specifics of any debate. 
“My vote would be for districting Lake Forest Park.”

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Chamber Chorale and Shoreline Singers in performance Sunday night


Celebrate the season with a concert of exciting and beautiful choral music by the SCC Chamber Chorale and Shoreline Singers this coming Sunday, December 8, 7:30pm.

“Baroque to Bacharach and Beyond” includes classics from the 15th century (“Before Baroque”) to the present by Dufay, Brunetti, Farmer and Fauré, poetry by Shakespeare and Robert Burns, Hebrew and Haitian folk music, a lovely vocal jazz arrangement of a Burt Bacharach classic, and more.

The concert is at 1st Lutheran Church of Richmond Beach, 18354 8th Ave NW, Shoreline 98177, and is only $7 general admission, $5 seniors, $5 for SCC employees and $3 students.

Come in out of the cold for an hour and leave with a warm, fuzzy, musical glow!


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Spree Trees, Wreaths, and Garlands - Sunday


Last day to get trees, wreaths, garlands, and support a good cause. The Shorecrest Spree parent committee will be in business Sunday at the former Elks Lodge parking lot at 145th and Bothell Way.

All proceeds from the sales go to support the Senior Spree, a fun, safe, and chaperoned party for graduating Shorecrest seniors.


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32nd Republicans meet Thursday

The 32nd Legislative District Republicans will meet Thursday, Dec. 12, 7-9pm in the Hamlin Room at Shoreline Conference Center, 18560 1st Ave NE.

Meet and greet will be from 7:00-7:20.


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Shorewood girls take 2-0 non-league basketball record into Wednesday game at 2A Sultan

Thunderbird forward, Jasmine Pollard, shoots a jump shot.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

The Shorewood girls' basketball team takes a 2-0 non-league record into its Wednesday, Dec. 11, game at 2A Sultan after opening its season with victories over two 4A opponents.

Shorewood and Sultan meet at 6:45pm Wednesday at Sultan High School, with junior varsity teams from the two schools playing at 5pm.

Shorewood opens Wesco 3A play at Shorecrest Saturday, Dec. 14, at 7:15pm, with the JV game at 5:40pm.  

Shorewood's center, Lily Gustafson, drives to the basket and scores early in the game.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

In Shorewood's 56-12 home victory over 4A Mariner Thursday, Dec. 5, Lily Gustafson led the Thunderbirds with 22 points.

In Shorewood’s 48-35 win at 4A Lake Stevens Wednesday, Abby and Lily Gustafson each scored 10 points to lead Shorewood. 
Shorewood guard, Mika Morgan, shoots a nice jump shot late in the game.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore
The Shorewood junior varsity played host to Jackson Saturday after a 55-21 victory over Mariner Thursday.

Shorewood guard, Mika Morgan, shoots a nice jump shot late in the game.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

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Volunteers needed to spend an hour with shelter cats at Petco



Can you volunteer to care for shelter cats waiting for adoption at Shoreline Petco?

King County’s animal shelter is seeking volunteers to care for cats from the shelter waiting for adoption at Aurora Village Petco, 1241 North 205th. 

Weekly one-hour shifts are available in the morning or early evening. There are usually 1-2 cats at a time.

As of early December, these are the following shift openings:

  • Mondays: 9am - 10am
  • Wednesdays: 9am - 10am
  • Fridays: 9am - 10am
  • Fridays: 6pm - 7pm
  • Sundays: 5pm - 6pm


Requirements and Commitment
Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) will provide orientation and training, and asks all volunteers to make an initial commitment of a weekly shift for six months (time off okay for vacations, illness, etc.).

Volunteers must be at least 10 years old. Those between 10 and 15 years old must volunteer with a parent/guardian. This is a great way for students to fill community service requirements.

For more information and to apply, go to the webpage and click on the volunteer section.


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North City Tree Lighting Saturday evening

Friday, December 6, 2013



North City Tree Lighting Ceremony
Saturday, December 7, 2013
6:30pm at Les Schwab in North City

Everyone will enjoy this annual Tree Lighting ceremony at the North City Les Schwab on 180th and 15th Ave NE. Watch Santa light the tree on top of the water tower. Around the Sound Community Band will provide music and a sing along. Come have coffee, cookies, and a picture with Santa as he hands out candy canes and toys to every child. 

Bring a non-perishable food item for donation to our local food bank, Hopelink.

Sponsored by The City of Shoreline, Shoreline Water District, Ridgecrest and North City Neighborhood Associations, and the North City Business Association.

For more information contact Charlotte Haines at 206-362-1131.


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PTA Council partners with Rotaries, the Y, and Shoreline Fire to provide Christmas for kids

 
The Shoreline PTA Council has partnered with all four of our Rotaries: Shoreline Breakfast, Shoreline Lunch, Rain City, and Lake Forest Park, as well as Hopelink, the Y and Shoreline Fire, to bring Christmas to kids whose families need some assistance.

One in four children in Shoreline Schools is in need, with some schools having a higher ratio. Families struggling to put food on the table do not have the resources for anything extra for the children.

The Holiday Baskets project collects food, toys, and teen gifts. The Shoreline Fire Department will be sponsoring a toy donation drive at the Fred Meyer in Shoreline on Saturday, December 7th,

A Rotary member commented that there are never enough gifts for boys.

There are many ways that you can help. If you want to shop, you can drop off your new, unwrapped toy at any Shoreline Fire Department, any school in the District, or the Sharing Tree in the Lake Forest Park Town Center.

If you don't want to shop, you can donate online to the PTA account, or mail a check to Shoreline PTA Council, P.O. Box 55784, Shoreline, WA 98155-5784.


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Audition for Hairspray at SCC in January




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Free Cooking With Kilowatts cookbook available online


From Seattle City Light

More than 100 people submitted recipes for Seattle City Light's Cookin’ with Kilowatts contest, for tasty recipes that use less energy than traditional recipes. 

Now, just in time for the holidays, they have compiled an online cookbook, featuring 24 of these dishes, including the prize winning recipes:

  • Lauren Rhoades’s first place 0.6 Kilowatt Crockpot Coq Au Vin
  • Patrice Bloch’s second place salmon in banana leaf with quinoa and dahl
  • And Elizabeth McKee’s third place Crock Pot Indian cornish game hens.
  • You’ll even get to see General Manager and CEO Jorge Carrasco’s microwave rice casserole and Seattle City Councilmember Mike O’Brien’s electric skillet pineapple upside down cake.



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Holiday bazaar at Lake Forest Park Elementary on Saturday


No gingerbread, but a hall full of items to help you shop
and decorate for the holidays

The Lake Forest Park Elementary's PTA is holding its annual Holiday Bazaar this Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013 from 9:30am-4:00pm.

Local craft artists, commercial vendors, LFP families, students and teachers will be selling a wide variety of items to help you shop and decorate for the holidays.

With a selection of modern, unique, upscale, beautiful holiday gifts ranging from small stocking stuffers to large one-of-a-kind gifts, there is certain to be something for everyone on your list at the LFP PTA Holiday Bazaar.  

This event is FREE and family friendly. Plus, everyone who attends will receive a free door prize ticket.

Lake Forest Park Elementary is located at 18500 37th Ave NE, LFP 98155.  If you have questions,  email the organizers.


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Home sales in Lake Forest Park in November


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Flag at half-staff Friday


Governor 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, December 6,
2013, in memory of Nelson Mandela, who passed away on December 5, 2013.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business Monday, December 9, or first thing Tuesday morning, December 10.

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


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Lynnwood / Edmonds cold weather shelter open Friday through Sunday


South Snohomish County Emergency Cold Weather Shelter to be open Friday through Sunday

Friday December 6 through Sunday December 8
Transportation provided from
 - Lynnwood City Hall at 7pm Sharp
 - 196th St and Hwy 99 bus stop right next to Trader Joes at 7:05pm
- Walk ins at Edmonds Senior Center at 220 Railroad Ave Edmonds starting at 6:30pm
Hot dinner, warm place to sleep with mats and blankets, breakfast, sack lunch
All volunteer run and supported

Prince of Peace Church in Shoreline is open on a rotating basis with other churches.
Call 2-1-1 for the most current information.


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Shoreline resident promoted to Brigadier General

Thursday, December 5, 2013

Brigadier General (R) Raymond W. Coffey

Shoreline resident COL(R) Raymond W. Coffey, USAR/WSG was promoted to Brigadier General in the U. S. Army Volunteer Reserve at a Swearing-in Ceremony on Thursday, December 5, 2013 at the Shoreline City Hall Council Chambers, Chief Federal District Judge Robert Lasnik presiding.

Coffey is now the Commanding General, 10th Regional (FEMA Area) Command, U. S. Volunteers-Joint Services Command.


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Final, certified general-election results

Statewide

Voter Turnout: 45.27% 
Initiative 517 – Protecting Initiatives: Yes-- 37.29%, No-- 62.71% 

Initiative 522 - Labeling genetically engineered foods: Yes -- 48.91%, No -- 51.09%;

Advisory Vote No. 3 – Ends a tax credit for taxpayers who lease publicly-owned property: Repeal -- 47.53%, Maintain -- 52.47% 

Advisory Vote No. 4 -- An aircraft excise tax on commuter air carriers in lieu of property tax: Repeal -- 46.46%, Maintain -- 53.54%

Advisory Vote No. 5 – Extending an insurance-premium tax to some insurance for pediatric oral services: Repeal -- 60.48%, Maintain -- 39.52%

Advisory Vote No. 6 – Eliminating a retail sales tax exemption for certain telephone and telecommunications services: Repeal -- 52.26%, Maintain -- 47.74%
  
Advisory Vote No. 7 -- Estate tax on certain property transfers and increased rates for estates over $4,000,000: Repeal -- 48.77; Maintain -- 51.23% 

King County


Voter Turnout: 46.86% 


King County Charter Amendment No. 1 county department of public defense: Yes – 289,800 votes (61.47%); No – 181,680 (38.53%)

King County Prop. 1 Medic One Renewal: Approved -- 434.430 votes (84.18%); Rejected -- 81,633 (15.82%)

King County Executive: Dow Constantine – 370.838 votes (78.16%); Alan E. Lobdell -- 101,724 (21.44%); Write-in – 1,877 (0.40%)

King County Sheriff: John Urquhart – 380,867 votes (98.41%); Write-in – 6,163 (1.59%)

Port of Seattle Commissioner Position No. 1: John Creighton – 293,086 votes (69.38%); Pete Lewis – 127,424 (30.16%); Write-in – 1,937 (0.46%)

Port of Seattle Commissioner Position No. 2: Courtney Gregoire -- 360,851 votes (83.64%; John Naubert – 67.632 (15.68%); Write-in -- 2,964 (0.69%)

Port of Seattle Commissioner Position No. 3: Stephanie Bowman – 297.811 votes (71.77%); Michael Wolfe – 115,138 (27.75%); Write-in – 2,015 (0.49%) 

Port of Seattle Commissioner Position No. 4: Tom Albro 245,943 (59.89%); Richard Pope -- 162,913 (39.67%); Write-in -- 1.815 (0.44%)

Court of Appeals, Division 1, District 1 - Judge Position 3: James R. Verellen -- 328,893 votes (98.52%); Write-in – 4.932 (1.48%)
  

King County Council District 1


Voter Turnout: 49.48%
  
Metropolitan King County Council Member: Rod Dembowski – 44,056 votes (75.40%); Naomi Wilson – 14,045 (24.04%); Write-in -- 332 (0.57%) 

Shoreline School District No. 412 

Voter Turnout: 47.28%
  
School Director District No. 2: Debi Ehrlichman – 13,323 votes (98.77%); Write-in -- 166 (1.23%)

School Director District No. 3: David Wilson – 12,981 votes (98.85%); Write-in -- 151 (1.15%) 

City of Lake Forest Park

Voter Turnout: 54.48%

City Council Position No. 1: Hilda Thompson – 2,850 votes (61.00;%) Jason Colberg – 1,816 (38.87%); Write-in -- 6 (0.13%)

City Council Position No. 3: John Wright – 3,341 votes (97.55%); Write-in -- 84 (2.45%)

City Council Position No. 5: Mark Phillips – 3,207 votes (70.97%); Edgar Escandar – 1,304 (28.86%); Write-in -- 8 (0.18%) 

City Council Position No. 7: John Resha – 2,778 (59.88%); Alan Kiest – 1,845 (39.77%); Write-in – 16 (0.34%) 

City of Shoreline

Voter Turnout: 45.30% 

City Council Position No. 1: Keith McGlashan – 10,010 votes (97.35%); Write-in – 273 (2.65%)

City Council Position No. 3: Will Hall – 10,007 (97.43%); Write-in -- 264 (2.57%) 

City Council Position No. 5: Shari Winstead – 9,955 votes (97.87%); Write-in -- 217 (2.13%) 

City Council Position No. 7: Christopher Roberts – 9,348 votes (75.31%); Michael Javorsky – 2,989 (24.08%); Write-in -- 75 (0.60%)

Shoreline Fire Commissioner Position No. 2: Kimberly Fischer – 9,831 votes (98.89%); Write-in -- 110 (1.11%)

Shoreline Fire Commissioner Position No. 5: Ken Callahan -- 9,733 votes (98.97%); Write-in -- 101 (1.03%) 

Shoreline Water District 

Voter Turnout: 45.65%

Water Commissioner Position No. 2: Larry Schoonmaker – 4,314 votes (98.29%); Write-in -- 75 (1.71%) 

Lake Forest Park Water District 

Voter Turnout: 57.30% 

Water Commissioner Position No. 2 -- Eli Zehner – 647 votes (98.93%); Write-in -- 7 (1.07%) 

Ronald Wastewater District

Shoreline Voter Turnout: 45.26% 
Snohomish County Voter Turnout: 0% 
Total Voter Turnout: 45.25% 

Commissioner Position No. 2: Gretchen Atkinson – 6.378 votes (51.44%); Ginny Scantlebury –5,963 (48.09%); Write-in -- 58 (0.47%)

Commissioner Position No. 4: George R. Webster – 6,379 votes (52.65%); Richard Matthews – 5,656 (46.68%); Write-in -- 81 (0.67%) 

Northshore Fire District 

Voter Turnout: 49.81% 

Fire District 16 Commissioner Position No. 2: Carolyn Armanini – 4,990 votes (56.02%); Bob Jordan – 3,887 (43.63%); Write-in -- 31 (0.35%)

Fire District 16 Commissioner Position No. 4: Kae Peterson -- 4,793 votes (54.42%); Pat McSweeney – 3,984 (45.23%); Write-in -- 31 (0.35%) 

Northshore Utility District


Voter Turnout: 43.79%
  
Commissioner Position No. 5: Don Ellis – 12,968 (99.17%); Write-in -- 108 (0.83%)


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Annual holiday luncheon for the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce



Members and guests of the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce will socialize and network Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013 at 11:45am, Shoreline Center, Alumni Room, RSVP $20 for the annual holiday luncheon. Holiday music will be provided by some talented local preschoolers from A Place for Kids.

"This will be a chance to relax and enjoy the company of your fellow Chamber members during this busy season."

20 children will be coming to the luncheon. Members are putting together 20 goody bags and need donations for the bags. These are kindergarten age and younger children so no small breakable parts. Peanuts are the only food allergies. Let the office know if you are able to contribute anything.

RSVP before Tuesday, Dec. 10, for members and visitors so lunches can be ordered from our Caterer, Special Occasions. To reserve your spot for lunch send an email to the Chamber or register on-line with a credit card.  

If you need to cancel your reservation you must let the office know before the deadline. If you do not have a reservation you will be seated on a space available basis.


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Carol with the clown band at the Shoreline Library

Zero and Somebuddy

Here are a couple of entertaining families activities coming up at the Shoreline Library.

'Tis the Season! on Sunday, December 8, 3:30pm, for ages 4 and older with adult.

Join Zero and Somebuddy as they deck the trees, trim the halls, and get all wrapped up in the Christmas spirit! You'll be caroling with the clown band and celebrating the Christmas rush clown style. Space is limited; first come, first seated.

Eric Ode
A Blizzard of Tales and Tunes, Thursday, December 12, 10:30am, presented by Eric Ode. Ages 2 to 5 with adult.

Prepare for a storm of winter stories and winter songs for young children and their families. Hand motions, finger plays, flannel board, puppets, and other props come together in this fast paced, 50 minute program. Space is limited; first come, first seated.

Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th Street, Shoreline 98155, 206-362-7550


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Warm up with local artisans at Winterfest this Saturday

Shoreline shoppers will have a great opportunity to buy from local craftspeople  right in Meridian Park this weekend.

Cascade K-8 Community School will be hosting its annual Holiday Gift and  Craft Extravaganza this Saturday, December 7th from 10am until 4pm in the cafeteria of the campus shared by Cascade K-8 and Meridian Park Elementary at 17077 Meridian Ave N, Shoreline 98133. The cafeteria is behind the main school building. Admission is free. 

In addition to vendors selling vintage, hand-crafted and new items, there will  also be music performances at 1pm by Cascade's extra-curricular music class and 1:30pm by the Jazz Band. A display of artwork done by students from Cascade K-8 called Artfest will be part of the event. A raffle of items donated by the vendors is expected to be one of the highlights of the occasion -- many vendors have donated this year. Baked goods will be available for purchase at Winterfest while supplies last. Community members are invited to come on down to shop, relax, eat and enjoy the festivities. 

Some items expected to be sold this year are handmade tree skirts, screen printed shirts, Norwex green cleaning supplies, Crayons, Bath and Body Items, Jewelry, Silk Scarves, Christmas Decor, Fine Art, Crochet, Beadwork, Handmade Hair Ties and Headbands, Canning Jar Travel Mugs, Doll Clothes to fit 18" American Girl Dolls, Felt Campfire Kits, Chalkboard Items, Memory Boxes, Gift Boxes, Paper Crafts, Stella and Dot Jewelry and Children's Items.

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Winter travel can be tough on car and driver


Winter driving tips from WSDOT

Winter travel can be tough on car and driver. To prepare:

  1. Check your tires and make sure your chains fit before the first winter storm and check tire pressure during cold weather. Remember, tire shops and mechanics are busiest just before and during winter storms.
  2. Get a vehicle winter maintenance check-up. Don’t wait to check your battery, belts, hoses, radiator, lights, brakes, heater/defroster and wipers.
  3. Keep your fuel tank full — don’t let it fall below half a tank on winter trips.
  4. Program your radio for traffic reports and emergency messages (for WSDOT radio: 530 and 1610 AM). 

What to carry on winter trips:

  1. Keep a basic winter survival kit in your vehicle: flashlight, batteries, blanket, snacks, water, gloves, boots, first-aid kit.
  2. Load your car with winter travel gear : tire chains, ice scraper/snowbrush, jumper cables, road flares. 

See more winter preparedness tips at Take Winter By Storm website. 

If you find yourself stranded, be safe, stay in your car, put on your flashers, call for help and wait until it arrives.

  

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Flags at half-staff December 7


Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Saturday, December 7, for National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day was created by Congress in 1994 in honor of those Americans killed or injured as a result of the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

Flags may be lowered to half-staff at close of business on Friday, December 6 and should remain at half-staff until close of business Saturday, or first thing Monday morning, December 9.

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


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City Hall Reception to honor Fiene, Koppenol, and Lee on December 12, 2013 at 6:30pm.


The community is invited to a reception honoring Councilmembers Don Fiene, Sandy Koppenol, and Bob Lee on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at Lake Forest Park City Hall at 6:30pm. All three Councilmembers chose not to run for reelection and will be leaving office December 31, 2013.

Elected in 2005, Councilmember Don Fiene has served on the Lake Forest Park City Council for 8 years. Sandy Koppenol was first elected to the City Council in 2005 also and has served for 8 years. Bob Lee has served on the City Council for 4 years.

Join Mayor Goss and the City Council in honoring Councilmembers Fiene, Koppenol and Lee for their dedicated years of service. The reception will take place on the second floor of City Hall immediately prior to the regular City Council meeting scheduled to begin at 7:00pm.

City Hall is in the northeast corner of Town Center at Bothell and Ballinger Ways.


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LFP PTA Holiday Bazaar this Saturday


The Lake Forest Park Elementary's PTA is holding its annual Holiday Bazaar this Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013 from 9:30am-4:00pm.

Local craft artists, commercial vendors, LFP families, students and teachers will be selling a wide variety of items to help you shop and decorate for the holidays.

With a selection of modern, unique, upscale, beautiful holiday gifts ranging from small stocking stuffers to large one-of-a-kind gifts, there is certain to be something for everyone on your list at the LFP PTA Holiday Bazaar.  

This event is FREE and family friendly. Plus, everyone who attends will receive a free door prize ticket.

Lake Forest Park Elementary is located at 18500 37th Ave NE, LFP 98155.  If you have questions,  email the organizers.


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Music all month long at Third Place Commons

Photo by Jina Lee
Violins and fiddles - Dickens carolers - ballet and bands - recorders and jazz - orchestras and choirs - all these for free at Third Place Commons, 206-366-3302, during December.

Laura Martin Studio Holiday Violin Recital 3:30-4:30pm
Sunday, December 8
Violin students of all ages take the stage to celebrate the season.

Ananda Seattle Choir 7-8 pm
Tuesday, December 10
Performing original and traditional music, the Ananda Seattle choir brings joy and inspiration this holiday season.

Milner Family Fiddles Commons Legacies Performance 7:30-9:30 pm
Friday, December 13
Join us for a special performance by the Milner Family Fiddles.  Two generations of musicians bring their Texas-style music to the Third Place stage regularly, and this evening's celebration will be videotaped as part of our Commons Legacies series, made possible by a grant from 4Culture.

Northwest Ballet Holiday Recital 1-2:30pm
Saturday, December 14,21
Join us for a holiday tradition as the Town Center’s own ballet company dances the steps of the season.

Indoor Farmers Market  11 am-4 pm
Sunday, December 15
Shop for your winter feasts upstairs in the Commons, and select special hand-crafted gifts on the lower level of the Towne Centre. Enjoy special holiday music with the Dickens Carolers, made possible by funding from the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council.

Shoreline Schools Band Concert 7:30-8 pm
Monday, December 16
Enjoy lively music played by combined 6th grade bands from Parkwood, Ridgecrest and Highland Terrace, under the direction of Dennis Ashcroft.

Rockin’ Recorders 7-8pm
Tuesday, December 17
The Rockin' Recorders, a Music Center ensemble, is coached by Vicki Boeckman, a renowned recorder teacher who also performs all over the USA and abroad.  Learn more about the Music Center of the NW: mcnw.org

Shoreline Schools Orchestra Concert   7:30-8pm 
Wednesday, December 18
The holiday tradition continues with John Ames showcasing the talents of young instrumental musicians from Parkwood, Ridgecrest, Highland Terrace, Brookside and Briarcrest.

96th Street Combo  7-8pm
Thursday, December 19
The 96th St. Combo, featuring advanced students from Music Center, presents jazz standards and modern compositions in a style that is relaxed and entertaining.  Learn more about the Music Center of the NW: mcnw.org

Washington School of Dance Holiday Performance  3:30-4:30pm
Saturday, December 21
Enjoy a sampling of Jazz, Hip-Hop, Lyrical, Modern, and Classical Ballet performed by dancers ranging in age between 7 to 21 years.  Washington School of Dance Performance Companies promotes and recognizes young dancers with performance opportunities while instilling self-expression, confidence, esteem, and professionalism. 

Angel Alert! 3:30-4:30 pm
Sunday, December 22
Youth from the Lake Forest Park Church invite you to their special Christmas program, performed by young actors, age 6 to 14.

Third Place Commons is next to Third Place Books on the upper level of Lake Forest Park Town Center, at the junction of Bothell and Ballinger Ways.


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Shoreline City Council Meeting December 2, 2013

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Devon Vose Rickabaugh
Photo by Jerry Pickard

Shoreline City Council Meeting 12-2-13
By Devon Vose Rickabaugh

Set-backs for commercial buildings

Following a hearing from concerned residents from a Richmond Highlands neighborhood group, the Council voted to direct staff to bring an ordinance back on January 6, 2014 reversing the ordinance that ruled commercial buildings could be set back from the road zero feet in a neighborhood transition zone. The City Planning Commission had unanimously voted to institute a 15 foot set back from the road. But on advice from Councilmember Will Hall who had worked as Planning Manager for Snohomish County, the Council voted to reduce the footage to attract more commercial building to the town center which is a council goal.

Shaun Kerins, Michelle Dotsh, Robin McClelland, Mike Bachety
Richland Highlands residents
Photo by Devon Vose Rickabaugh

Shaun Kerins, a neighbor from Richmond Highlands, said the zero setback proposed for the Ronald Commons development on Linden Street does not fit with the single family neighborhood. Karen Tolliver said she had lived in the neighborhood on North 179th Street. for fifty-seven years and the proposed zero setback would devastate the quiet, private feel of the neighborhood. She said it would bring more traffic and lower her property values. Michelle Dotch said her dental practice at N 179th and Linden could be dwarfed by a building of several stories high with a zero setback, making it hard for patients to find her business. Robin McClelland said that “Our neighborhoods are our most important asset. No neighborhood should be made to feel threatened or undervalued in the name of progress.”

Shoreline Planning Manager Paul Cohen commented that in the interest of encouraging business“single family protection has rubbed up against commercial development”. He showed several areas which could be affected by the setbacks. Some of the neighborhoods were on wider streets where a shorter setback might work better than the 60 foot road on Linden.

When the City Planning Commission revisited the codes in October, they determined that the zero setback did not meet the city’s code and should be replaced by the fifteen feet they had originally recommended and that the neighborhood had expected would stay in place.

Councilmember McConnell said she hadn’t followed her own advice to back up the Planning Commission on their unanimous recommendations. She said she wanted to “gain back the trust of her community” and would vote to return to the 15 foot setback. She said it is a citywide issue.

Mayor McGlashan said he wasn’t happy with either setback and would like to look at maybe an eight to ten foot setback.

Metro service cuts

On November 7, 2013, King County Metro Transit released their proposal for system-wide service reductions in response to a significant funding shortfall. Because funding for service operation is heavily reliant on sales tax revenues, the recent economic downturn has greatly impacted Metro’s budget. Over the past five years, Metro has raised fares, implemented service changes to improve efficiencies, utilized reserve funding, and enacted a two-year congestion reduction charge (in the form of a vehicle license fee). However, many of these were one-time measures and without additional funding, Metro will need to make significant service reductions beginning in June 2014. 

Of the twenty six Metro Transit routes serving Shoreline:
  • Eleven would remain unchanged
  • Seven would be modified
  • Three routes would be retained, however, their service in Shoreline would be eliminated
  • Five would be eliminated

Details of all proposed cuts can be found online.

The service cut proposal shows the full breadth of service cuts across the system, representing 600,000 hours or approximately 17 percent of Metro’s current service. In addition to these cuts, approximately 45,000 additional service hours that are funded by the State as mitigation for the construction on the Alaskan Way viaduct will also be eliminated, as the contract for this service will expire. The system-wide cuts would occur over five consecutive service changes, beginning in June 2014 with the elimination of the viaduct construction mitigation service. Subsequent cuts would then occur in September 2014, February, June and September 2015, with approximately 150,000 hours eliminated with each service change. The Council directed Councilmember Roberts on the Sound Cities Association (SCA) to approve King County Metro Guiding Principles  for making the proposed cuts. 

Police arrests

Shoreline Interim City Manager Debbie Tarry announced that Shoreline police arrested four suspects in the recent car prowl and burglary cases in Richmond Beach and Innis Arden. She said a large amount of stolen property was recovered and will be released after processing. “We wanted the community to be aware that good police work happened over the weekend.”


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LFP artists featured at Garden Essentia open house Thursday

20152 Ballinger Way NE, Shoreline 98155 in Ballinger Village.


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Stretch your holiday dollars at Goodwill


The holidays are upon us again – store shelves are stocked, holiday tunes are playing and shoppers are in search of something special. Goodwill stores across Puget Sound have holiday treasures at low prices. Shoppers will find an abundance of trees, lights, dolls, ornaments, books, toys and all the trimmings, with new merchandise stocked every day.

Holiday expenses can add up and it can be challenging to stay on budget. On average, Americans spend $700 on purchases such as gifts, meals, decorations and postage.

To get the most out of your holidays while staying within your budget, Goodwill offers these resources and suggestions for holiday shopping without sacrificing the spirit of giving.

  1. Make a budget and check it twice: Making a holiday budget before the holidays begin will help you clarify your spending capabilities and give you a clearer picture of what you can afford.  Create a list of loved ones, brainstorm a few gift ideas and write down a maximum spending amount for each person.
  2. Shop at budget friendly stores like Goodwill: Goodwill offers book collections, housewares, clothes, furniture, toys and more that will suit the needs of even your pickiest recipients and various budgets. Plus, when you shop at Goodwill, you double your benefits. Since the money you spend helps fund free job training and education for community members in need, you are giving to more than just the loved ones on your list.
  3. Get great deals on the web: Do you prefer to do your gift shopping online as you sip a delicious mug of hot chocolate and listen to your favorite holiday music? If so, then ShopGoodwill.com is the place for you! Search thousands of items and with just the click of a mouse you can make bids on one-of-a-kind finds that will be a great gift. For more ideas about shopping Goodwill online, see this website.

Save even more with weekly tag sales: All of the items in Goodwill stores are marked with a specific color tag, most based on when the item was put in the store to be sold. The color of the tag sale rotates on a weekly basis, so check the calendar to see what colors are coming up.

The Shoreline Goodwill store is located at the corner of 15th NE and NE 145th.


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Military veterans - learn a new trade in Troops to Trades program at NW Mechanical

Are you a military veteran looking to learn a new trade? Shoreline business NW Mechanical has partnered with Nexstar Legacy Foundation in their Troops To Trades program, training veterans to work in heating, air conditioning, plumbing and electrical industries.

Nexstar’s “Troops to Trades” program “is dedicated to bringing military veterans into the plumbing, heating and air, and electrical service industry by providing both technical and professional training to the veterans and connecting them to businesses in the industry. 
While many initiatives are working to help veterans find work, we are focused on helping veterans find jobs in local businesses right in their home communities. The program’s goal is to help veterans, especially newly returned veterans, find work in our industry. We believe that many veterans possess the skills and professional image needed to be successful in the home service industry.”

Qualified veterans will have the opportunity to learn hands-on from NW Mechanical’s experienced home service professionals, learning valuable technical and professional skills in HVAC and plumbing work. Participants will gain new skills that can launch a fulfilling profession, advance a career, and provide economic stability.

NW Mechanical honors our veterans and military heroes. We are a proud sponsor of the Troops to Trades program. You can find more information about this program and how to apply on NW Mechanical’s website, www.nwmechanical.com.

Interested veterans can apply now through March 14, 2014. For more information, contact Tina M. Young, General Manager or call 206-267-4328.


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Republicans to spend Presidents' Day in Olympia



Join fellow Republican grassroots activists in Olympia on Presidents' Day, Monday, February 17, 2014 for the 5th annual "Grassroots Day at the Capitol". 

You won’t want to miss a fun-filled day for the whole family this Presidents' Day. Our journey will begin with coffee and doughnuts on a chartered bus ride down to Olympia with stops in Bellevue, Kent and Federal Way.

The day features a guided tour of the Capitol building followed by lunch where the group will hear from King County Legislators and members of leadership. After lunch, there will be meetings with individual legislators, time to watch committee hearings and floor activity, or to explore the rest of the Capitol grounds. 

$40 per person includes travel, refreshments and lunch.



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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.

DEC. 4-10, 2013
 

Thurs, Dec. 5  Easy Chocolate Bark

Fri, Dec. 6      Bruschetta Ideas from our Olive & Antipasto Bar 

Sat, Dec. 7      Fronterra Garlicky Pork Carnitas Tacos with Guacamole 


Mon, Dec. 9   Panang Curry Shrimp with Thai Fusions Curry Sauce 



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