Shoreline City Council Meeting January 13, 2014

Thursday, January 16, 2014

Devon Vose Rickabaugh
Photo by Jerry Pickard

Shoreline City Council Meeting 1-13-14
By Devon Vose Rickabaugh

Martin Luther King Jr Day
Mayor Shari Winstead presented The Martin Luther King Jr Day Proclamation to the Ballinger Teens for their commitment to community through volunteering, hosting a leadership summit, and recreational activities. The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. believed that "a person’s worth should not be measured by his or her color, culture, or class, but rather by their commitment to creating a better life for all." Mayor Winstead proclaimed “On behalf of the Shoreline City Council, I urge Shoreline residents to reflect on our common goals, and celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s ideals of freedom and justice for all." She Proclaimed January 20, 2014 as Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Annexation of 145th Street
The Council discussed whether to pursue the city’s annexation of 145th Street. Senior Transportation Planner Alicia McIntire and Transportation Services Manager Kirk McKinley presented background and requested direction to begin negotiations with Seattle and King County to transfer the roadway to Shoreline.

Shoreline does not own any of the right-of-way on 145th but experiences significant traffic and safety issues associated with this street, including the lack of a sidewalk system that complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Furthermore, Shoreline cannot improve the sidewalks on the north side of this street without coordination with King County. Traffic volumes on this street are anticipated to increase due to highway tolling on the Lake Washington bridge(s), regional growth and the future light rail station at NE 145th Street and I-5.

Councilmember Hall said he would like to see more of a plan drawn up  and the transfer of Seattle Public Utilities to Shoreline completed before tackling the annexation of 145th.

City Manager Tarry said the Council would be only approving moving ahead toward the annexation and approving spending $50,000 of the moneys approved by Council for a Route Development Plan to be used for the development of documentation associated with the annexation, such as base mapping and assembling existing data from all jurisdictions.

Transportation Services Manager Mckinley said that the transfer of Seattle Public Utilities is a separate issue from the annexation of 145th.

Councilmember Salomon wanted a report on how many home owners would be affected by this annexation of 145th from Lake City Way to 3rd and Greenwood.

City Manager Tarry said she heard permission from the Council to negotiate with Seattle and King County and move forward with the Route Development Plan for 145th Street.

King County Metro Transit will need to reduce service  by 600,000 hours or approximately 17 percent of Metro’s current service. Specific cuts proposed for Shoreline can be found on the King county website. Of the 26 Metro routes serving Shoreline: 11 would remain unchanged, seven would be modified, three routes would be retained, however, service in Shoreline would be eliminated, and five would be eliminated altogether.

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. In an effort to forego these cuts, King County has been seeking additional funding sources.


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Shoreline woman arrested in Everett latte stand prostitution case


On June 25, 2013, law enforcement from multiple jurisdictions served search warrants on eight locations in Everett, Edmonds, Kent, and unincorporated Snohomish County and made eight arrests. The arrests came after the Everett Police Department (EPD), in conjunction with the Kent Police Department (KPD), the Federal Bureau of Investigation and several other law enforcement entities concluded an extensive criminal investigation and developed evidence that several latte stands were being used to promote prostitution and lewd conduct. Seven of the locations were latte stands and one was a residence.

The owner of the seven stands, 51 year-old Carmela A. Panico of Snohomish, was arrested for conspiracy to promote prostitution and permitting prostitution.

Panico’s manager, a 22 year-old Shoreline woman, was arrested for prostitution and conspiracy to promote prostitution. Charges against the manager will be referred to the Snohomish County Prosecutor’s Office. 

Also arrested was 58 year-old Darrell L. O’Neill of Everett, a 30 year veteran Sergeant with the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO). It is anticipated he will be booked into the Marysville Jail for conspiracy to promote prostitution and official misconduct.

The initial investigation began in October of 2012 when the KPD investigated complaints of lewd conduct at a latte stand. Several baristas were identified and arrested for prostitution and lewd conduct. At that time, the seven latte stands were linked to Panico. During the investigation, a barista told detectives that a SCSO sergeant had engaged in inappropriate behavior while on the job and was providing information about ongoing undercover investigations targeting the latte stands.  The KPD notified the SCSO of the allegations and they immediately requested the EPD conduct a criminal investigation. Everett detectives examined information, conducted undercover surveillance and interviewed baristas. The EPD investigation led to arrests and search warrants at the seven latte stands.

On January 16, 2014, Penico was arrested again, and booked into the Snohomish County Jail for three counts of tampering with a witness and one count of intimidating a witness.

Since June 2013, Everett Police detectives have continued investigating Panico and her associates by conducting interviews and examining physical evidence collected during search warrant seizures. Over 100 baristas, either current or former employees of Panico, have been identified through the investigation. Many baristas were contacted and interviewed by Everett Police detectives.

During interviews, detectives learned that Panico allegedly pressured potential witnesses to not cooperate with police and falsely say they were being represented by an attorney. It was said that Panico also singled out one potential witness and applied pressure for her to change statements made to police. The evidence and testimony established probable cause to arrest Panico.

The investigation into Panico’s operations is ongoing for alleged prostitution and other crimes.


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SCC Athletics - Men's Player of the Week

Bronte Corbray - Men's Player of the Week
Photo by Wilson Tsoi


Freshman Bronte Corbray is the Shoreline Men’s Player of the Week for January 2-8th. Corbray leads his team by example through working hard and hustling to put his team ahead.

Corbray has been in double digit scoring for the past six straight games. His scoring high was against Big Bend Community College with 32 points. To open region play he has scored 13 in each game. In region he averages five rebounds and three assists per game.


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SCC Athletics - Women's Player of the Week

Emily Wilbur as a freshman
Photo by Wilson Tsoi


Sophomore Emily Wilbur is the Shoreline Women’s Player of the Week for January 2- 8th. As a sophomore on the team Emily serves as a calm leader on and off of the court.

In the opening game of region play Wilbur scored 13 points and had 10 rebounds for her first double-double of the season. In the January 9th game against Bellevue, Wilbur scored 14 points with 7 rebounds. Wilbur also leads the team in assists averaging 3 per game in region.


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Fall 2013 NWAACC Northern Region All-Stars at SCC

SCC Northern Region All-Stars
Photo by Wilson Tsoi

Fall 2013 NWAACC Northern Region All-Stars 

Congratulations to the following Shoreline Community College athletes who were honored as NWAACC Northern Region All-Stars: 

Men’s Soccer 

Brent Lundgren – Northern All Region 
Andrew Powers – Northern All Region 
Antonio Garcia – Northern All Region 

Women’s Soccer

Hayley Warren North-East Region- North MVP 
Allison Shelton – Northern All Region 
Elle Blume – Northern All Region 
Ashley Cole – Northern All Region 

Women’s Volleyball 

Emily Denham – 1st Team All Region 
Monica Postor – 2nd Team All Region 
Arianna Garcia – 2nd Team All Region 


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Shoreline Christian Kindergarten open house

Shoreline Christian School Kindergarten Open House
January 23, 2014 at 7pm
2400 NE 147th St, Shoreline 98155
206-364-7777


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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.

JAN. 15-21, 2014
 
Bonus recipes



Sun, Jan. 19 Tom Douglas Rubs and Sauces: a representative visits to sample these products

Mon, Jan. 20 Minestrone Soup



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Become a Frogwatch USA monitor

Thayer Cueter and frog

FrogWatch USA is an exciting hands-on tool for learning about amphibians and wetland conservation that also helps scientists with their studies on amphibian population trends. This national citizen science workshop covers identification of local amphibians and how to collect vital data. Field trips will be scheduled.

Supply fee: $10.Instructor, Thayer Cueter,
Pacific Northwest Frogwatch USA Chapter Coordinator.

Kids aged 10 and up are welcome, if registering with an adult.

To book classes contact the Edmonds Frances Anderson Center at 425-771-0230

18221 1/22 W 6:30-8:30pm *$18/$21

18222 2/19 W 6:30-8:30pm *$18/$21

18223 3/26 W 6:30-8:30pm *$18/$21

18238 4/30 W 6:30-8:30pm * $18/$21


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Shorewood swimmers defeat Monroe Tuesday

Shorewood’s swim team warms up prior to
competing against Monroe High School.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore


Shorewood swimmers defeated Monroe Tuesday before playing host to Edmonds-Woodway and Mountlake Terrace Thursday

Shorewood’s William Hubbell is swimming
the back stroke leg of the 200 IM.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

The Shorewood boys' swimming team defeated Monroe 121-48 at the Shoreline Pool Tuesday before playing host to both Edmonds-Woodway and Mountlake Terrace in double dual meets Thursday, also at the Shoreline Pool.

Thunderbird swimmer, John Enhi,
in the last leg of the 200 IM.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

The victory over Monroe gave Shorewood a 6-0 season dual-meet record going into the Thursday double dual meets.

Four of the swimmers are almost dead even
in the start of this free style event.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

SHOREWOOD 121, MONROE 48
At Shoreline Pool, Tuesday, Jan. 14

200-yard medley relay—Shorewood (Nagy, Kalvoy, Blomso, Farley) 1:57.77;
200 freestyle—Wintermute (M) 2:01.60;
200 individual medley—John Ehni (SW) 2:18.38;
50 freestyle—Anders Blomso (SW) 25.53;
100 butterfly—Tore Landboe (SW) 58.38;
100 freestyle—Nick Nagy (SW) 57.48;
500 freestyle—Cameron Wood (M) 5:40.62;
200 freestyle relay—Shorewood (Hoverson, Landboe, Garrison, Farley) 1:36.52;
100 backstroke—Davis Welsh (Shorewood) 1:03.12;
100 breaststroke—Bjorn Kalvoy (SW) 1:15.24;
400 freestyle relay—Shorewood (Garrison, Hoverson, Kintner, Landboe) 3:29.15.

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Nominations sought for King County’s Earth Heroes at School awards program


King County wants to honor the very best students, teachers, staff, school volunteers, programs and even entire schools that are contributing to student environmental education and environmental protection, through the County’s Earth Heroes at School awards program.

Nominations for the 2014 Earth Heroes at School are due March 10, 2014, and winners will be honored at an event this spring. Earth Heroes can be nominated by colleagues, classmates and the public. Self-nominations are also encouraged.

Nomination forms are available by contacting Donna Miscolta, 206-477-5282, and online.

Recycling, restoring habitat, composting lunchroom waste and growing pesticide-free gardens are among the many types of award-winning projects carried out by students, teachers and staff in King County schools.

By acknowledging these school community environmental leaders through the Earth Heroes at School Program, King County hopes to inspire others to adopt similar actions to protect the environment.

The program is offered through the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks.


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Seattle P-I: Lake Forest Park man has too many wives

According to an article in the Seattle P-I, the first wife of a Lake Forest Park man turned him in to police when she found out about his second wife.


A Lake Forest Park man accused of marrying a second wife while still wed to his first has been charged with bigamy. 
Filing the felony charge, King County prosecutors contend Patrick McDanel married the second woman in May 2012. According to charging papers, McDanel, 47, hid his wife of 23 years from No. 2. 
McDanel’s first wife contacted Lake Forest Park police on Oct. 7 after learning her hubby had doubled down on marriage. 
Speaking with police, the woman -- mother to three of McDanel’s children -- reported her husband served her with divorce papers the week before she contacted authorities. A Lake Forest Park detective later confirmed that McDanel filed for divorce in late September.


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Storytellers meet Friday at Haller Lake

Wednesday, January 15, 2014


Jan. 17, 2014 Haller Lake Storytelling Evening, 7:30pm-9:30pm. Haller Lake Community Club, 12579 Densmore Ave North, Seattle 98133

"Wishes and Dreams," New Year's resolutions ?!? Already achieved or already broken? Let's hear instead about wishes and dreams -- stories of poor folk and rich, dragons, devils, and magic fish. 

Judith Alexander (hostess for the evening) and Veronica Muskheli (originally from Russia) share their favorite folk stories. Open mic, with as many stories as time allows.

Please prepare a short (5 minute) contribution to our theme. The evening will finish with snacks and drinks plus time to chat with other story lovers. Donations to support the featured tellers and the purchase of treats are requested and deeply appreciated.

For more information contact Judith Alexander. Coming up: Feb. 21 - "Love Ain't Easy" -- Story Circle format, hosted by Judith Alexander.


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Join LFP Streamkeepers to conduct water quality testing Saturday


The Lake Forest Park Streamkeepers will conduct water quality testing Saturday, January 18, 2014 from 9:00am-12:00pm.

They will test stream water quality for dissolved oxygen, pH, and stream temperature. The session will begin with a brief report by a student on fecal coliform testing she conducted on several LFP streams as part of a school project.

Everyone is welcome to join this activity. The group will meet in the lower level of the LFP Town Center near the library, at 9:00am sharp. Rubber boots are recommended, but any shoes you don’t mind getting muddy will do. Questions can be directed to LFP Streamkeepers Co-chair Jim Halliday.


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New Park design underway in Lake Forest Park



The City of Lake Forest Park and its consultant, The Watershed Company, are working with a task force of interested residents to design a new public park located at 17038 44th Ave NE (behind the fire station, adjacent to the Lake Forest Park Town Center). The 27,000 sq. ft. property was purchased in 2011 using a variety of grants and local funding sources.

In 2012, the City demolished the existing small home and outbuildings built in 1940. 

Construction to begin summer 2014

Design of the new park will be completed by spring 2014; construction will occur during the summers of 2014 and 2015. The grants used to purchase the property and an expansive wetland, limit the park’s use to low impact or passive recreation. The City intends to provide a future pedestrian connection to the Lake Forest Park Town Center through this park along with wetland and stream corridor restoration. 

Top priorities outlined by residents: children’s play area and environmental restoration

Last year, the City collected information from residents at two open house events and through an online survey to get a sense of the community’s top priorities for the new park. An area for children to play along with environmental restoration topped the list of preferred park elements. The City’s consultant is designing the new park with these top priorities in mind. 

Questions related to the new park project can be directed to Aaron Halverson, Environmental Programs Manager for the City of Lake Forest Park, 206-957-2836.


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Arts Council presents Tears of Joy Theater: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea



Arts Council: Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Presents
Tears of Joy Theater:  20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

Tears of Joy Puppet Theater is coming to the Shoreline Community College Theater and invites you and your family to dive into an epic adventure, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea! Join two steam punk enthusiasts as they tell their version of this famous work of science fiction. Meet the infamous and eccentric Captian Nemo and Professor Arronax as they explore the depths, investigate vibrant sea animals, battle a giant squid, and even discover the Lost City of Atlantis. Enjoyable for all ages, our play also includes interesting lessons in oceanography, science and math.

Tears of Joy Theatre’s World Premiere production of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea was written by Jon Ludwig, Artistic Director of The Center for Puppetry Arts and directed by Nancy Aldrich. All puppets and scenery were designed by Jason Miranda and built by Tears of Joy staff.

Come join the fun!

Tears of Joy Puppet Theater
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Saturday, March 1, 11am
Shoreline Community College Theater
Tickets: $8, available online


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Shorewood graduate named to Macalester College Dean's List


St. Paul, Minn.  — Victoria Lewis, the daughter of Robin and David Lewis of Shoreline, has been named to the Dean’s List of Macalester College for academic achievement during the fall semester of the 2013-2014 school year.

A graduate of Shorewood High School, Lewis was a junior at Macalester last fall.

The Dean’s List at Macalester College is published at the end of each semester. To be eligible for the Dean’s List a student must have been registered as a full-time, degree-seeking student and may not have been on a study away program. Furthermore, a student must have achieved a semester grade point average of at least 3.75, twelve or more credits on a regular grading option, no grades below C-, and no withdrawal or incomplete grades for the semester. Grades for activity, practicum, and technique courses in dance, music, and physical education are not factored into eligibility for the Dean's List.

Macalester College, founded in 1874, is a national liberal arts college with a full-time enrollment of 2,011 students. Macalester is nationally recognized for its long-standing commitment to academic excellence, internationalism, multiculturalism, and civic engagement.


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Help construct the McKinnon Creek Pedestrian Trail

Join your friends, neighbors and fellow community members to construct the McKinnon Creek pedestrian trail. Volunteers for Outdoor Washington (VOW) is supervising Saturday work parties 9:30am– 3:00pm every Saturday until mid February. The trail-building project includes removing invasive vegetation in the new trail corridor and preparing the way for the new trail.


Bring a lunch, water and gloves. Wear sturdy shoes, long sleeves and pants. Bring rain gear as work will go on rain or shine. No previous trail building knowledge or experience is required.

There is minimal parking on site; therefore plan to be dropped off, carpool, or park in the Lake Forest Park City Hall parking lot (17425 Ballinger Way NE) and walk to the project location. Directions: from City Hall, walk up Ballinger Way NE, make a right at NE 184th St, walk to the end of the street and you will see a sign for where the project begins.

If you cannot make it this Saturday, volunteers are welcome at any Saturday work party. Questions can be directed to VOW’s project lead Annik Wolfe 206-368-2688. Sign up for a work party on VOW’s website. You can also check the City’s online calendar for specific work party dates and more information. 


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Shoreline seeks library board candidates


The City of Shoreline invites interested citizens to apply for upcoming openings on our citizen advisory Library Board.

The City Council will appoint citizen volunteers to serve four year terms which will begin in April of 2014. Qualified candidates must live or own property in Shoreline. People who work in Shoreline also qualify to serve on the Library Board.

The Shoreline Library Board was formed by the City Council in the spring of 1996 to act as a liaison to the King County Library System Board of Trustees, the City Council and the citizens of Shoreline. It provides information, makes recommendations relating to the Shoreline and Richmond Beach Libraries, promotes programs and reviews library policies.

The Library Board consists of nine members and meets at 6:30pm the first Thursday of each odd numbered month. The meetings are held alternately at the Shoreline Library and the Richmond Beach Library.

Applications should be submitted by no later than 5pm on Friday, February 21, 2014 to the City of Shoreline City Clerk’s Office, 17500 Midvale Ave. North, Shoreline, WA 98133.

Community Service Applications are available to download on the City’s Website, Shoreline City Hall, Spartan Recreation Center, Shoreline Pool, Richmond Beach Library, and the Shoreline Library.

For more information contact Sheryle Harp 206-801-2623.


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Ballinger Neighborhood Association adopts roads for clean up

The Ballinger Neighborhood Association will be cleaning up their roadsides as part of Shoreline's Adopt a Road program.

They have taken on 25th Ave NE from Ballinger to 205th and 205th from 25th to 19th.

The first clean-up is scheduled for Sunday, January 19, 2014 at 1pm. Volunteers will meet in front of Brugger's Bog, 19533 25th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155.

All are welcome to participate.


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New class schedule at Tree House Iyengar Yoga - first class free

Tree House Iyengar Yoga, 18021 NE 15th Ave, begins a new 8-Week session of classes on January 20, 2014.

Students new to Tree House get the first class free in the Level I or Gentle classes. "Iyengar Yoga is known worldwide for the quality of its teachers and the effectiveness of its system. " Begin the New Year with a stronger, more flexible body and a time proven way to deal with stress.


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Nature Speaks: The Great Wheel turns as life begins again in the garden

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Seed organizing box
Photo by Jennifer Rotermund

The Great Wheel Turns as Life Begins Again in the Garden
by Jennifer Rotermund
"Often when you think you're at the end of something, you're at the beginning of something else." - Mister Rogers

I find January to be a difficult month to get through. The holiday season - which I celebrate from the Autumn Equinox through the end of the calendar year - is over and people take down their candles and twinkle lights, despite the fact that it's still dark and cold outside.

Since our local Flower and Garden Show takes place in February, and the first veggies (peas) can be planted in February, I admit that I tend to look at January as the month that stands in the way of the beginning of gardening season. I’ve been conditioned to see the passage of time as linear - a never-ending progression of past, present and future.

Red Flowering Currant,
already thick with sweeping buds
Photo by Jennifer Rotermund
Indigenous societies viewed time, instead, as circular. The Ancient Druids of Europe, as well as most Native American tribes, historically referred to the changing seasons as the "turning of the wheel."

In that belief system, Winter metaphorically represented the end of life, but also transitioned forward - through dormancy and the first stirring of new seeds - into a gradual re-birth with the inevitable turning of the seasonal wheel.

Spring represented early childhood, dawn and new beginnings. Thus, physical death never truly meant "the end" of the life cycle. Tibetan and Mongolian cultures, in fact, believe that those who have passed away are often reborn in the next generation.

In the Northwest garden, January marks the final depths of dormancy. We spend more time indoors, we comb through new seed catalogs, we allow Mother Earth to lie fallow, and we make plans for new beginnings. We dream grand, gardening dreams! But if you observe closely, you will see that the new tree buds are already beginning to swell. January is the time of the seed - the essence of the potential for life - yet already starting to stir with the turning of the great wheel of time.

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Jennifer Rotermund is the owner of Gaiaceous Gardens (an urban farming and wildlife gardening business with a teaching garden/urban farm and certified wildlife habitat/ sanctuary located in Shoreline). She is a Permaculture Designer, is certified by the National Wildlife Federation as a Habitat Steward and serves as a Docent at the Kruckeberg Garden. She is also an ordained minister with a particular focus on earth-based forms of spirituality.


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LFP youth encouraged to apply for AWC scholarship


The AWC Center for Quality Communities promotes municipal leadership development and civic engagement. They are offering four $1,250 scholarships to high school students who plan to pursue a post-secondary degree in fall 2014.

Interested students must: 

  1. be involved or have been involved with a City government or with a community/school leadership activity; 
  2. be eligible to graduate from high school or complete home school or receive a GED in spring/summer 2014; 
  3. be a Washington state resident; 
  4. plan to continue education in the 2014-2015 academic year at an accredited college, community college or trade school on a half-time or more basis. 


If you are interested in applying, download the application. Along with the application, a personal essay and letter of recommendation from a non-relative must be submitted to the City of Lake Forest Park.

Complete applications are due by 5:00pm on March 1, 2014. 

Application packages may be dropped off in person at City Hall or by mail to Lake Forest Park City Hall, Attn: AWC Scholarship Application, 17425 Ballinger Way NE Lake Forest Park, WA 98155. 

Applications will be reviewed by Mayor Goss based on AWC ranking criteria and one candidate representing Lake Forest Park will be selected to nominate to AWC by March 14, 2014. Call Lake Forest Park City Hall with questions: 206-368-5440.


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Shorecrest, Shorewood boys both played home basketball games Tuesday after Friday losses


The Shorecrest and Shorewood boys' basketbal teams both played home games Tuesday after Friday losses.

 Shorecrest played host to Marysville-Pilchuck Tuesday after a 68-51 Friday at Stanwood.

Shorewood played host to Oak Harbor Tuesday after a 61-59 loss to Everett Friday.

Shorewood took a 3-2 Wesco 3A record (8-4 overall) into the game with Oak Harbor.

In the 61-59 loss to Everett, Shorewood led 13-8 after the first quarter, 28-19 at halftime and 43-38 after three quarters before Everett outscored the Thunderbirds 23-16 in the final period. Taylor Freeman led the T-birds with 23 points.

In Shorecrest’s loss to Stanwood, Alex Hofstrand led the Scots with 13 points.

The Shorewood junior varsity defeated Everett. 51-31, and the Thunderbird “C” team won 51-47.

The Shorecrest JVs lost to Stanwood 74-63, and the Scot C's won 39-36.

Everett Varsity 61, Shorewood 58
At Everett Community College, Friday, Jan. 10

Shorewood -- 13 15 15  16 – 58
Everett -------  8  11 19 23 -- 61

Shorewood Scoring-- Anxelos Pere 2, Taylor Freeman 23, Brandon Mar 7 Jordan Muir-Keung 6, Karson Gronvold 4, Zane Hopen 8, Cameron Teeterman 1, Sam Bowie 8.

Stanwood 68, Shorecrest 51
At Stanwood High School, Friday,, Jan. 10

Shorecrest -- 17 17  6  11 — 51
Stanwood --- 16 22 12 18 — 68

Shorecrest—Conin Oishi 7, Drew Magaoay 0, Connor Hyppa 0, Daniel Ghebremichael 5, Benny Ortega 11, Zach Lawson 5, Alex Hofstrand 13, Tobyn Lawson 0, Davis Strand 0, Masamba Njadoe 10.


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First Lutheran offers preschool and kindergarten


First Lutheran Preschool and Kindergarten is located at First Lutheran Church of Richmond and has been a ministry for 41 years. We serve the Shoreline/Edmonds communities. We have classes for 2 ½ year olds – Kindergarten.


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United Way to offer free tax preparation in Shoreline


United Way of King County is offering free tax preparation at 19 locations in King County, including Shoreline, with sites opening on Tuesday January 14th.

The program is designed to help low and middle-income families increase their financial security and keep more of what they earn.  At the sites, United Way will prepare income tax returns with an eye to take full advantage of all the possible credits available, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) that reduces the amount of income tax owed by low to moderate income workers. It is considered the largest anti-poverty tool in the United States. 

In addition to preparing federal tax returns, United Way is offering other services at the sites, such as applications for public benefits like food stamps and utility assistance, and assistance with FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form completion.

United Way Tax Preparation is free for anyone making under $52,000 and will run through April 15th.

Taxpayers must bring photo identification and Social Security Cards (or Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers) for themselves, spouses and dependents.  They should also bring wage and earnings statements (Forms W-2), interest and dividend information concerning their income and expenses for the year of 2013.

In Shoreline, United Way volunteers will be located at Shoreline Hopelink. Hours are:

  • Wednesdays 5-9pm
  • Thursdays 1-9pm
  • Saturday 10am - 2pm with Russian speakers available 

For other locations and more information, visit the website, call 2-1-1 or 800-621-4636, or text TAX and your five-digit ZIP code to 313131 (for example, "TAX 98104") .


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Crime in Shoreline A-Z - even churches aren't immune to crime

Shoreline Police Station
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Crime in Shoreline A - Z
1-6 to 1-13-2014

Every week - death investigations, suicide attempts, domestic violence, violent people with mental issues, suicide attempts, arrest warrants, drivers with suspended license, credit card identify theft, runaway kids, wandering seniors, well-being checks, natural deaths, driving violations with DUI drivers, tracking sex offenders - and here's the rest:

A - Someone on the 2nd or 3rd floor of the Arabella on 15th NE was egging passing cars

Alcohol, Drugs - Officer found a man locked in women's bathroom at Echo Lake Park, in possession of drugs / Drunk unable to get off bus at Transit Center 

Arrest - Man arrested at Aurora Village Transit Center on 3 felony and criminal warrants 

Assault - Suspect chased victim with sharpened rod, assaulted victim, then knocked out glass in doors at Meridian Park elementary

Burglary, residential - Back door pried open, jewelry taken from 1xx NW 183rd / Guitar and case taken 189xx Burke / Rear glass broken out to gain entry 195xx 12th NE 

Car prowl -  26xx NW 199th / Tools stolen from vehicle 22xx NE 175th / 155xx 6th NE / 160xx 12th NE / 160xx 6th NE / 152xx 6th NE / Shoreview Park, car window smashed and GPS stolen from glove box / Paramount Park - car window smashed and purse taken from floor of car / Two cars at 24 Hr Fitness had windows smashed 

Cars and parts stolen –  License plates stolen 12xx NE 152nd / 15xx NE 150th stolen license plate switched with victim's plate

Fraud - Victim had check from a closed Chase account written to a Caribbean casino - check bounced and victim is being sent to collections / Shoreline resident fell for a lottery scam and has sent $75,000 to receive a $200,000 prize

Larceny, public places - Yellow cab driver calls a day after, to report that fare was paid / Google Tablet stolen from Ballinger Jiffy Lube / Tailgate removed from truck 203xx 19th NE / Items taken from locker at the Y / More thefts from Y lockers / Church of the Nazarene, someone stole cash and credit cards from elderly woman's purse 

Suspicious - Subject may be camping in Hamlin Park / Screen removed from window at Richmond Village / Box of wet fireworks left on Haggen's loading dock 

Trespass - Homeless female moved into empty house at 150xx 25th NE

Vandalism -  Tags at Central Market and former Big Lots building / Tags at Shoreline Park / Handles broken on three storage units at Richmond Manor on NW 195th / Tags around Shorewood High school / Tags at Hillwood Park / Attempt to break car window at Church of Christ on 1st NE / Tags at Haggen Foods building / Tags at Paramount School Park

Z - Church window shot out with a bb gun at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

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


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Author, Poet, and Songwriter Eric Ode Inspires Highland Terrace Elementary School Students

Local author, poet, songwriter Eric Ode
Photo by Frank Kleyn

On Thursday, January 9, 2014, Highland Terrace Elementary school students enjoyed a rousing assembly and a full day of creative workshops with local author, poet, and songwriter, Eric Ode.  

The Highland Terrace PTA and teacher-librarian Frank Kleyn invited Ode to spend the day sharing his books, poems, and songs with students in kindergarten through third grade.

Ode brought material specific to each grade level
Photo by Frank Kleyn

Ode motivated the students and teachers to sing and dance along with his creative songs and participate in reading his entertaining poems. His grade level specific workshops taught students how to find creative inspiration in everyday life and enjoy the energizing process of revising work.   

Visit Eric Ode’s website to learn more about his books, music, and performances.


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Mid-winter is the best time for pruning - learn how at Sky seminar



Saturday, January 18, 2014 - 11 am – 12:30 pm
General Pruning with Charlie Shull

Midwinter is the best time to prune many ornamental and edible trees and shrubs, and Charlie will go over the basics; when to prune; tool selection and care; proper pruning of various kinds of trees, shrubs, and vines. He’ll demonstrate tools and techniques from Sky’s stock.

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


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Washington State Patrol: 23 year old cold case takes a step forward

Monday, January 13, 2014


On January 8, 2014, the remains of an unidentified female were exhumed from an unmarked grave at the Longview Memorial Park and Cemetery.  This is the last unidentified person buried in Cowlitz County.

The remains will now begin an arduous journey stopping first in King County for facial reconstruction by a forensic anthropologist, then moving on to the University of Northern Texas for DNA extraction and entry into the DNA databases in hopes of finding a match or a relative.  The remains will return to the Cowlitz County Coroner’s Office where they will be kept in anticipation of being reunited with family. 

“DNA technology has come a long way since this tragic collision” said Detective Sergeant Stacy Moate.  “We are hoping to be able to finally identify this person and return her to the care of her family”

In May of 1991, the unidentified female was a passenger in a semi on Interstate 5 near Kalama.  The semi was involved in a collision and burst into flames.  Both the male driver and unidentified female were killed.  During the investigation it was learned that the female was not an authorized passenger.  The fire destroyed any identification she may have been carrying.

Over the next 23 years, WSP detectives have worked on attempting to identify the female.  For almost a decade, Detective Greg Wilcoxson has worked on this task and is hopeful this is the final step in the process.

“This could not have happened without the help of a lot of people”, said Detective Wilcoxson.  “I am grateful for each and every person who assisted us in getting to this point”.

The exhumation of the female was an arduous journey.  It was accomplished through the combined efforts of Crime Stoppers, Washington’s Most Wanted, the Cowlitz County Coroner’s Office, Longview Memorial Park and Cemetery, and the Washington State Patrol Criminal Investigation Division.

“Once the facial reconstruction is complete we hope to get that picture and information out to as many people as we can”, said Detective Sergeant Moate.  “Although this was not a criminal case, we were determined to identify this young lady and do everything we could to get her home”. “We are hoping this is the final step toward that goal”


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St. Luke School offers All Day Kindergarten


St. Luke School offers All Day Kindergarten - two upcoming Open House Events

The first Open House Event is this Wednesday evening at 6:30pm for Kindergarten only. The All School Open House for K-8 will be Wednesday January 29, 2014 at 6:30pm.

On Wednesday Principal Chris Sharp, along with Kindergarten teachers, will give a short presentation on the curriculum and the programs offered.

Child care will be provided by Preschool Teacher, Mrs. Lutovsky.

Light refreshments will be served.


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Shoreline Planning Commission - Pt Wells, 185th Station, Comp Plan

The Shoreline Planning Commission will meet on Thursday, January 16, at 7pm in Council Chambers at City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N.

The commission will study the Draft Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket. The Director will report on the Pre – Scoping Meeting for the Point Wells Environmental Impact Statement, and the Light Rail Station Area Planning Committee will report (this is different from the Citizens' Committee group).

The public is welcome to attend and make comments.


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Sharp-eyed Shoreline community services officer spots Seattle robber on Shoreline street

Dahlia Corona is the Community Service Officer for the Shoreline Police Department. Her normal duties include handling family and child issues, Spanish translation, and any other non-law enforcement type missions the department needs, such as inventorying recovered stolen goods.

She routinely goes over the bulletins that are distributed to all Sheriff’s employees. On Monday, January 6, 2014 she had just reviewed some wanted bulletins and then went into the field. 

As she was driving, she spotted one of the subjects of a flyer, a Seattle robbery suspect, at a bus stop in Shoreline. 

She called Sgt. Bruce Bartlett of Shoreline Criminal Investigations Unit, and kept an eye on the suspect while Bartlett dispatched patrol.

Patrol conferred with Dahlia on the radio before arriving, contacted the suspect, confirmed it was the same guy from the Seattle Police bulletin, and arrested him.

They found a loaded pistol in his waistband that had been stolen from Maple Valley last year.

Bartlett says, "One Bad Guy and one Gun off the street thanks to Dahlia’s observation. Once before Dahlia’s observation skills helped arrest a Homicide suspect she saw while she was out conducting her business. She’s a very observant person and we are lucky to have her."


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Superintendent Search Survey now online through January 19

A message to the community from the Shoreline School Board

With the announcement of Superintendent Sue Walker’s future retirement, our Board has begun the process of seeking a visionary, collaborative leader to work closely with our parents, educators, and community. In doing so, it is important that we obtain input from all of our stakeholders. With that in mind, we have established a Superintendent Search page and invite you to participate in one of the scheduled school/community forums at 7:30pm January 14 at Shorecrest and January 15 at Shorewood.

In addition, we are opening an on-line survey to facilitate input from staff, students, parents, and members of the community. Please take a few minutes to access and complete the survey via the link provided.

We value your input and will use it in our search for a new Shoreline School District Superintendent.

To access the Survey, click on the link below. Your Survey response must be completed on or before Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014.

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Provide feedback on Shoreline’s Currents newsletter



For over 13 years, the City of Shoreline has been publishing Currents, the City’s monthly newsletter. In that time, Currents has proven to be a valuable resource for information about the City. In fact, the results of the City’s 2012 Citizen Satisfaction Survey showed that 92% of residents get information about City issues, services, and events from Currents.

In an effort to ensure it is providing the best and most relevant information, the City is looking for 25 to 30 people to participate in a survey of Currents. The survey would involve reviewing three recent editions of Currents along with three issues of newsletters from other cities and then answering questions and providing feedback. The City wants to know what you like and don’t like about Currents and what you may want to see done differently. Those wishing to participate will have the options of either participating online or coming to City Hall to read the newsletters and answer the questions in person.

In addition to completing the survey, the City is also looking for 10 to 15 people to participate in a more in-depth focus group that will review the survey results and discuss them in more detail.

If you are interested in participating, contact Currents editor Eric Bratton, 206-801-2217. The survey will open up the last week of January and the focus group will be held in mid-February.


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Sale of Sugar's helps fund federal law enforcement

According to a story at King5, the sale of Sugar's and a movie about the Barefoot Bandit helped federal prosecutors collect more than $25 million last year.


Seattle U.S. Attorney Jenny Durkan says her office collected six-figure totals in a conspiracy to steal 31 old-growth cedar trees from Olympic National Forest and in the case of airplane thief Colton Harris-Moore, the "Barefoot Bandit." 
The sale of a strip club in Shoreline that had been seized during the racketeering investigation of the late adult-entertainment boss Frank Colacurcio brought in $1.2 million. 
The money collected helps compensate crime victims and supports law enforcement and federal agencies.


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Correction: 46th Democrats meet Thursday

46th District Democrats of Washington

As part of the program this month, Rod Dembowski will provide an update on what has been going on and what is coming up this year at the King County Council. Of special interest to PCOs, he will also provide an update and answer any questions on the recent 33rd legislative district appointment. In addition, the Chair and Elections team will present an overview of the next three years focusing on the opportunities and challenges for the organization.

Agenda for January 16, 2014
Membership Meeting, 7:30pm
  • Call to order
  • Flag Salute
  • Approval of agenda
  • Approval of Minutes
  • Chair's Report
  • Program: King County Update-Rod Dembowski
  • 2014-2016 Election Cycle Overview
  • Committee report
  • Finance
  • Adopt 2014 Budget
  • Treasurer's Report
  • Cole Committee
  • Project Update
  • Old Business
  • New Business
  • Good of the order
  • Adjourn

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Saturday football not the only game in town

Sunday, January 12, 2014

Kite Boarding
Copyright Marc Weinberg


Waves
Copyright Marc Weinberg

A few hearty souls skimmed across the early morning waves at Shoreline's Richmond Beach Saltwater Park on Saturday long before the tailgate parties began at the Seahawks game.


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Open House for 195th Trail on Tuesday at Spartan Rec Center

North and South connections between the Interurban
and Burke-Gilman Trails

The City will hold an Open House on Tuesday at the Spartan Rec Center Cascade Room, 202 NE 185th St, Shoreline 98155 (between Shoreline Stadium and Shoreline Center), to let residents know about the plans to build separated bicycle lanes on NE 195th. The Open House will be held between 5:30 and 7:30pm.

This is part of the project to create a northern connection between the Interurban Trail in Shoreline and the Burke-Gilman Trail in Lake Forest Park.

NE 195th runs behind Holyrood Cemetery and leads to the pedestrian bridge across I-5.

Options Being Considered For This Project Are: 
  1. Widen improvements on north and south side of NE 195th St to build trail 
  2. Converting NE 195th St to a one-way road 
  3. Converting NE 195th St to a one-way road with 2-way traffic along the east portion of NE 195th St. 

Updated 1-13-2014 9:47am

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Shorewood girls play at Oak Harbor Wednesday after overtime home victory over Everett

Shorewood forward Salyna McDonald
puts up a shot between two Everett defenders
Photo by Wayne Pridemore
The Shorewood girls' basketball team plays at Oak Harbor Wednesday after a 78-73 overtime home victory over Wesco 3A North leader Everett Friday.

Shorewood (2-3 Wesco 3A, 8-4 overall) of the Wesco 3A South and Oak Harbor (0-5, 0-11) of the Wesco 3A North continue inter-division play when they meet at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday at Oak Harbor High School, with junior varsity teams from the two schools playing at 5:40.

Thunderbird freshman Danica Bernabe drives towards the basket.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

In Shorewood's 78-73 overtime victory over Everett (4-1, 8-4), Lily Gustafson led the Thunderbirds with 19 points; teammates Kayla Bradley and Karrin Leazer added 14 each; Danica Bernape scored 12; and Abby Gustafson had 10.

The Shorewood junior varsity (3-2, 7-3) defeated Everett 53-39, going into the game at Oak Harbor.

Shorewood’s Karrin Leazer beats the defense and puts up a shot.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Shorewood 78, Everett 73 (Overtime)
At Shorewood High School, Friday, Jan. 10

Everett -------- 21 13  9  20 10 -- 73
Shorewood – 26 16 14  7  15 –- 78

Shorewood Scoring -- Salyna McDonald 4, Mika Morgan 3, Taryn Shelley 2, Lily Gustafson 19, L. Bradley 14, Karrin Leazer 14, Danica Bernape 12, Abby Gustafson 10.

Lily Gustafson fights to gain control the ball.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

VARSITY GIRLS' BASKETBALL STANDINGS

Wesco 3A South

Team ......................... Conf. (Overall)

Shorecrest .................... 4-1    (9-3)
Mountlake Terrace ...... 4-1    (9-3)
Glacier Peak ................ 3-2  (10-2)
Shorewood .................  2-3   (8-4)
Meadowdale ..............  2-3   (4-8)

Wesco 3A North

Everett ........... ..........  4-1   (8-4)
Stanwood .................  2-2   (5-5)
Marysville-Pilchuck .. 2-2   (5-6)
Marysville Getchell ..  1-4   (4-8)
Oak Harbor .............  0-5   (0-11)


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Shorecrest, Shorewood girls both won home basketball games Friday after starting the week with victories

The Shorecrest and Shorewood girls: basketball teams both won home games Friday after victories early in the week

Shorecrest took a share of the Wesco 3A South lead into a Friday home victory over Stanwood of the Wesco 3A North after a Wednesday home victory over Wesco 3A South rival Meadowdale.

Shorewood defeated Wesco 3A North leader Everett Friday after a non-league victory at Highline Monday.

Shorecrest won a Wednesday home game from Meadowdale, 62-30. Keyonna Jones led Shorecrest with 16 points and Onyie Chibuogwu added nine. The Shorecrest junior varsity lost to Meadowdale 42-34.

The Thunderbirds defeated Highline, 77-15, Monday. Shorewood jumped out to a 21-0 lead after the first quarter and never looked back. Taryn Shelley and Abby Gustafson each scored 14 points and Lily Gustafson added 10 points, The T-bird junior varsity won 74-31.

Shorewood Varsity 77, Highline 15
At Highline High School, Monday, Jan. 6

Shorewood -- 21 11 25 20 – 77
Highline ------ 0   7   6   2 -– 15

Shorewood Scoring--Kayla Bradley 8, Salyna McDonald 7, Mika Morgan 8, Abby Gustafson 14, Ashley Nephew 0, Jasmine Pollard 2, Carrie Jensen 0, Lily Gustafson 10, Danica Bernabe 2, Karrin Leazer 10, Taryn Shelley 14, Ledia Musye 1.

Shorecrest 62, Meadowdale 30
At Shorecrest High School, Wednesday, Jan. 8

Meadowdale -- 4  17  4  5 -- 30
Shorecrest  ---20 20 18 4 -- 62

Shorecrest Scoring--Lindsey Shattuck 2, Wurrie Njadoe 9, Jazlyn Owens 0, Hailey Bouffiou 0, Keyonna Jones 16, Onyie Chibuogwu 13, Savannah Tidwell 2, Jalyn Hizey 11, Samantha Shoemaker 0, Uju Chibuogwu 9.


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