Words matter

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

raconteur: ra-kahn-TER

 noun

: a person who excels in telling anecdotes

English speakers borrowed the word from French, where it traces back to the Old French verb "raconter," meaning "to tell." "Raconter" in turn was formed from another Old French verb, "aconter"or "acompter,"meaning "to tell" or "to count," which is ultimately from Latin "computare," meaning "to count."  "Raconteur" has been part of the English vocabulary since at least 1828.


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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. 29-FEB. 4, 2014

Bonus recipe    Baked Sweet and Spicy Wings – This Week’s Featured Recipe!

Thurs, Jan. 30   Tuscan Flatbreads with Mezzetta Sauces

Fri, Jan. 31     Smoky Macaroni and Cheese with Blue Cheese and Bacon

Sat, Feb. 1    Chinese-Style Three-Bean Chili

Sun, Feb. 2   Try our Deli’s New Salsa!  Go Hawks!

Mon, Feb. 3   Twice-Baked Potato Soup

Tues, Feb. 4   Panko and Tarragon-Crusted Sea Scallops

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Trees to be removed as part of Aurora project

3B Project map showing turns
The YMCA is at 192nd and Aurora
Firlands is the angle street
As part of the final phase of the Aurora Corridor Improvement Project, it will be necessary to remove some trees.

The first group of trees to be removed is along Firlands Way N by N 195th Street. The two streets will be realigned to create one access point on Aurora for both. Approximately 35 trees will need to be removed from along the current Firlands Way just north and south of where Firlands Way intersects with N 195th Street. The realignment of Firlands and N 195th will create a safer intersection for vehicles and pedestrians and provide room to install a sidewalk.

In addition, four trees on the west side of Aurora across from the Dale Turner Family Y will be removed to construct the sidewalk. Crews have placed Removal Notification placards on the trees to be removed.

This final phase of Aurora improvements will install 238 new trees between N 192nd and N 205th Streets, adding to the over 900 trees already planted by the Aurora project.

For more information about the Aurora Corridor Improvement Project visit the City webpage . If you have questions or comments, contact the Aurora Corridor hotline at 206-801-2485 or email


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County Council, Executive join “12th Man” in shouting GO HAWKS!!!

The members of the Metropolitan King County Council and King County Executive Dow Constantine giving a shout out to the Seattle Seahawks and the ‘12th’ Man in front of the flag that has been raised outside the County’s Administration building in celebration of the Seahawks run to Super Bowl XLVIII 


The Metropolitan King County Council and King County Executive Dow Constantine joined Seattle Seahawk fans throughout the Northwest—and throughout the United States—in showing their support for the Hawks as they prepare for Super Bowl XLVIII in New Jersey.

In front of the 12th Man Flag that has been raised to show King County’s support for the Seahawks, the Councilmembers and the Executive sent a message to Denver Broncos fans: KING COUNTY IS BEHIND THE SEAHAWKS!!

“Thanks to the 12th Man, we already have the best fan base in the NFL,” said Executive Constantine. “Now we’ve got the chance to show a worldwide audience, once and for all, that our Hawks are the best team in football.”

“From kids on school playgrounds—including my boys in their Seahawks gear—to the 12th man flags atop buildings, it is impossible to miss the passion of the 12th man across our region,” said Councilmember Rod Dembowski. “I am proud that King County can lend its voice in support of this remarkable group of players as they take the national stage this Sunday. Go Hawks!”


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Apply now for the 2014 Shoreline Arts Festival: Artist Marketplace

Artists' Marketplace
2013 Shoreline Arts Festival
Photo courtesy SL-LFP Arts Council

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council invites you to apply for the 24th annual Shoreline Arts Festival Artist Marketplace. Sell your art at one of the keystone community events in North King County.

The Shoreline Arts Festival gathers 5,000+ attendees for a summer celebration of the arts and local artists. The two-day event is a long-established tradition in this suburban Seattle community. This diverse Festival features an active Artists Marketplace along with juried art exhibitions, cultural performances, theatrical and literary performances, Hands-On Art, a children’s area, Food Court and much more.

Held at a great venue, the Festival is located on the grounds of the Shoreline Community Center and Shoreline Auditorium, with both indoor and outdoor activities, excellent amenities, and ample parking for attendees. The vibrant Artists Marketplace is situated at the core of the Festival, with booths lining the walkways between activities. This year’s Marketplace will feature 70+ juried artists. The organizers strive for a well-balanced mix of art types and price points, with emphasis always on quality of craftsmanship and vision.

Application fee is $5.00 Apply now at Call For Entry.
Deadline for Application: March 16, 10:59pm

Eligibility: We’re a juried Artists Marketplace. Requirements for artists include:

·         Work must be handmade. No commercially produced work, kits, or imported goods.

·         All work must be original and created by or under direction of the artists(s).

·         Artist(s) must attend the entire Festival.

·         Items must match type & quality submitted for jurying. No work by non-juried artists.

Booth Specifications: Thee types of outdoor booth spaces are available:

·         4’ x 10’ covered, on concrete walkway: $90

·         10’ x 10’ uncovered, on asphalt or grass: $125

·         Shared 10’ x 10’ uncovered, on asphalt or grass: $180

All booths must withstand Northwest weather conditions, with canopies weighted or staked against wind. Tables and chairs are available for rental. Overnight security is provided. In addition to booth fee, a Shoreline business licenses may be needed.

Jurying: The jury panel includes working artists, gallery managers, and/or Festival directors, who determine the balance of categories and select the artists. Category sizes are based in part on average sales from previous years. Jury decisions are confidential.

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to nurture all of the arts in the community through programs and events, arts education, advocacy, and support for artists and arts organizations.


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New voters can register for school election through Monday

By Evan Smith

Voters not currently registered in Washington can register to vote in the Feb. 11 school election through Monday, Feb. 3, but they must register in person at either the King County elections office in Renton or the elections annex at the County Administration Building in downtown Seattle.

The last day for current Washington voters to file a change of address or for anyone to register by mail or on line was Jan. 13.

Voters in the Shoreline School District face two propositions on the February ballot, one a renewal of the maintenance-and-operations levy, the other a renewal of the capital levy for technology improvement and support. Either can pass with a simple majority vote.

Voters who register in person can either get a ballot by mail or vote on accessible machines at the auditor’s office if they choose to wait for their registration to be validated through the state voter registration database, a wait that requires a few minutes.

Evan Smith can be reached at schsmith@frontier.com.


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Shorewood girls play Wednesday home basketball game with Meadowdale, Shorecrest girls at Glacier Peak

Thunderbird Karrin Leazer drives the lane
while guarded by Onyie Chibuogwu.
SW - SC game
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

The Shorewood girls’ basketball team plays a home game with Meadowdale Wednesday and Shorecrest plays at Glacier Peak after Shorecrest’s victory over Shorewood in the annual all-day Hoopapaloosa Saturday at Shorewood.

The Shorewood girls take a 5-4 Western Conference 3A record (11-5 overall) into a 7:15pm Wednesday home game with Meadowdale (3-6, 5-11) with junior varsity teams from the two schools playing at 5:40pm.

The Shorecrest girls take an 8-1 Wesco 3A record (13-3 overall) into their 7:15pm Wednesday game at Glacier Peak (7-2, 14-2) with junior varsity teams meeting at 5:40pm.

Before Shorecrest’s 50-47 varsity victory over Shorecrest Saturday, Shorewood had won the girls’ junior varsity game, 35-28. The Shorewood junior varsity has a 7-2 Wesco 3A record (12-3 overall). The Shorecrest JVs have a 4-5 record (7-9).

Shorecrest varsity girls 50, Shorewood 47
At Shorewood High School, Saturday, Jan. 25

Shorecrest --- 14 13 10 13 — 50
Shorewood -- 10  9  13 15 — 47

Shorecrest Scoring—Lindsey Shattuck 0, Wurrie Njadoe 16, Arianna Rantz 0, Jazlyn Owens 0, Keyonna Jones 17, Onyie Chibuogwu 10, Savannah Tidwell 0, Jalyn Hizey 3, Uju Chibuogwu 4.
Shorewood Scoring—Kayla Bradley 3, Salyna McDonald 0, Mika Morgan 1, Abby Gustafson 0, Jasmine Pollard 3, Lily Gustafson 13, Danica Bernabe 8, Karrin Leazer 11, Taryn Shelley 8.


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Live music dinner and show belly dance competition launches in Shoreline on February 22

Tuesday, January 28, 2014


Live music dinner and show belly dance competition launches 2014 on 2/22, then expands to Portland!



After a decade of performing throughout Seattle restaurants in substandard lighting, Suzanna decided to put her theatre degree to work, launching BELLY DANCE OFF. Elevating the expectations of her audience and peers, Suzanna explains:
“...performance in non-theatrical settings is the convention rather than exception. Unfortunately, similar to a virtuoso violinist playing next to a bus station, this means our credibility is unrecognized....”
Catch BELLY DANCE OFF on February 22nd in the dinner show lounge of Club Hollywood Casino, featuring judges Tamalyn Dallal, Mirabai Asal, and Tim-Gonzalez-Wiler of Teatro ZinZanni, with live music by House of Tarab, hosted by Seattle’s Best Damn Happy Hour emcee Rebecca M. Davis! Between segments all guests dance with the live band, with a special prize for the best shimmier!


SATURDAY - 2/22, 7pm

Dinner Show Lounge at Club Hollywood Casino
16716 Aurora Ave. N. 
$14.50 Advance | $20 at the Door 
Or call the 24/7 ticket hotline at 1-800-838-3006



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Ballinger Neighborhood board meeting Monday

The BALNA board will meet next Monday, February 3rd from 7:00-8:30pm, at the LFP Montessori School, 19935 19th Ave NE. 

This meeting is our first of the 2014 year, and we are excited about making plans for our 2014 neighborhood events! We would love for all of you to join us.

The Ballinger neighborhood
The Ballinger neighborhood is bordered by I-5, NE 205th, 30th NE, and a southern boundary which varies between NE 185th and NE 195th.


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State Auditor's website revised, updated and improved

From Troy Kelley, Washington State Auditor

The new Washington State Auditor’s website has been thoroughly redesigned and rebuilt to be more attractive, effective and interactive, to better serve the governments we audit, our colleagues in the executive and legislative branches, and the taxpayers of Washington.

Continue to use this webpage. But all other links on the site have changed. You should find all the information you need under the various tabs for Local Government (online filing, BARS Manual etc.), State Government (Performance Audit, etc.), Investigations (Citizen Hotline, Fraud and Whistleblower programs), About Us (career opportunities, mission and goal statements, etc.), and General Information and Resources (public records requests, media resources, contracting opportunities).

We have worked hard to make the transition to the new format and functionality as easy and intuitive as possible, but change can always be challenging. We are ready to help you find your way around as you become familiar with the new navigation. If you need help, contact the Webmaster.  

We invite your feedback: Look for our website survey on the home page, beginning February 3.


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The Baggy Pants Drop Down Under Cabaret

Christopher Bange
performs in North City

"The Baggy Pants Drop Down Under Cabaret" Feb. 6th and Feb. 8th @8pm at the North City Theatre in Shoreline, 17517 15th Ave NE, Shoreline, Washington 98155

Featuring Your Host Christopher Bange curating a night filled with a grab-bag of acts from some of Seattle's finest performers, including;

- The Magic of Brian Cook
- The Story Telling of Bret Fetzer
- The Riveting Rosies- Billie Wildrick's Wild WW2 Musical Tribute Trio
- Ian Fraser doing funny things
- Clowning of Christina Longe
_The Song Stylings of Marcus Wolland
- Vaudevillian Silliness from Anna Sells and Laura Loy
...Among many other brilliant guests!

The Baggy Pants is a production company started by Christopher Bange to present his original work, filled with a unique and entertaining mix of comedy and magic.

Christopher Bange is a magician, clown, and actor from Seattle. He received his BA in Theater from Western Washington University and studied clown and physical theater at Dell'arte:International School of Physical Theater in California. Since then he has been performing in the Seattle area and touring his original works all across North America.

Bange has received many awards for his magic act including The NW Magic Jamboree Best Comedy Magic Award and a special award in honor of the great vaudevillian, The Peter Rolston Comedy Award.


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Sky Nursery to participate in Northwest Flower & Garden Show Feb 5-9

"It's All in the Movies"
2013 NW Flower and Garden Show
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Local participants join line-up of spectacular display gardens, over 100 how-to seminars and glittering Marketplace at the Northwest Flower / Garden Show, February 5-9 in Seattle

The 26th Northwest Flower / Garden Show provides imagination and inspiration with its magnificent showcase of gardens big and small, over 100 free seminars, “Play With Friends” for families, a big line-up of exhibitors in the Marketplace and more, next week (February 5-9) at the Washington State Convention Center.

“Art in Bloom” is the show’s theme for 2014, with the region’s top garden designers and landscape firms embracing a festive tribute to art in over 20 colorful and dramatic display gardens. It’s a rich palette of color and light, with thousands of blooming flowers and exotic plants giving showgoers a sneak preview of spring.

Sky Nursery is a participant in the Small Space Showcase. North Seattle businesses showcasing their products and services in the Marketplace include Chavah’s Garden and Groovy Girlfriends.

Complementing the eye-popping display gardens, the “Small Space Showcase” presents innovative, idea-generating small space and container gardens for those seeking inspiration for gardens on their deck, patio and terrace. The artistry of the area’s top floral designers is spotlighted in the “Floral Competition,” with lavish displays of artfully arranged blooms.

“Seminar Series” offers tips for gardening newbies to lifelong gardeners

The show boasts a big line-up of 110 seminars presented by top-tier experts, all free with admission to the show. It’s a great way to jump-start your gardening experiences--and learn about trends that not only beautify but are practical, too.

The popular “Gardening 101” series for the new gardener runs all five days of the show this year. Speakers include local luminaries Ciscoe Morris, Marty Wingate, Marianne Binetti, Debra Prinzing, Rizanino Reyes, Bill Thorness and many others. Here is a complete schedule of seminars and book signings.

“Play With Friends” and Treasure Hunt provide fun and interactive activities for children

With children 12 and under admitted free to the show, it’s a fun-filled environment where children can touch, play, learn--and take something home. Children can create fish, sea creatures, cranes and other structures with robotocized Legos, make stop motion animation videos with figures and drawings they create, and contribute to a Waterfront mural.

Children can also participate in a show-wide treasure hunt, sponsored by Swansons Nursery, with entry forms available in “Play With Friends” and show information booths.

The “Marketplace” spotlights new and distinctive garden products, thousands of plants and one-of-a-kind creations

Hours and Admission

Show dates and hours are Wednesday through Saturday (Feb. 5-8), 9am to 8pm; and Sunday (Feb. 9), 9am to 6pm.

Adult “Early bird” discount tickets ($17) are available up to Feb. 4, and can be purchased by visiting the show’s website or at over 75 participating nurseries and retail outlets in the region. Visit www.gardenshow.com for online purchases and complete listing of ticket sale outlets. Phone orders can be placed at 800-343-6973.

Regularly priced adult admission tickets are $22; and $5 for youth (ages 13 – 17). Children 12 and under are admitted free to the show.


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Shoreline homes gaining equity again

By Jose Hurtado
Redfin Real Estate Agent

As the economy continues to rebound, Shoreline residents who bought a house a few years ago are starting to see enough equity in their homes to sell. Many of them made small upgrades to their properties while they waited for home prices to spring back. Improvements such as hardwood floors and a new kitchen have only added value to their homes.

I recently helped a Shoreline couple list their 2-bedroom, 700-square-foot house in the north end. They purchased the home in 2008 and made some small upgrades, such as hardwood floors and a remodeled kitchen with granite countertops, new cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Eventually, they moved out and put the condo up for rent. When the couple finally thought they could sell, they expected to list the home for $225,000. They were pleasantly surprised when I informed them that the condo could actually be priced between $275,000 and $300,000, thanks to increasing home prices in Shoreline and the great home improvements they made to the home.

The median sale price in Shoreline was $350,000 in December, a 29.6 percent increase from December 2012. Adding to price increases is the lack of quality inventory. In December, Shoreline inventory was down 15.2 percent compared to the previous month. Homes in the $400,000 price range are experiencing price increases between 8 and 15 percent during a bidding war. Another family I worked with bought a North Seattle townhome in February 2012. They have since earned $100,000 in equity and are now ready to sell their home. But the area’s low inventory may prove the home buying process to be a tougher challenge than the selling process. 

Visit our Home Selling Guide for more information on home improvement and other helpful tips.


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Photo: Early morning swim

Early morning swim - Photo by Frank Kleyn

Frank Kleyn took this shot Sunday morning, early, off Richmond Beach. He calls it "Early Morning Swim" but your editor can't resist subtitling it "Fog and Dog".


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Rep. Kagi says priorities for 2014 legislative session include education, transportation, pre-schools, youth opportunities, finishing on time

By Evan Smith

Democratic State Rep, Ruth Kagi says that her priorities for the legislative session that started Jan. 13 include providing money for public schools, passing a transportation package, improving pre-schools and child care, improving youth opportunities through clearing records of juvenile offenders and finishing the 60-day legislative session on schedule.

Kagi said at the end of the first week of the session that she hopes that the Legislature will pass a supplemental budget that provides additional money for K-12 education, and that the Legislature passes a transportation package.

She said that she also hopes that the Legislature will pass two bills that she considers important priorities.

“Over the past year, I have worked with Rep. (Ross) Hunter and Sen. (Steve) Litzow on an early learning bill that will prioritize integration of pre-school and child-care programs to improve outcomes for children,” she said. “The bill (HB 2377) will also provide incentives and requirements for providers to achieve high quality in the state's quality rating and improvement system. With strong bi-partisan support in both the Senate and House, I am hopeful that it will pass.”

She said that she also hopes that the Youth Opportunities Act (HB 1651), which passed the House unanimously last year, will make it through the Senate this year.

“Forty-two states close the records of youth when they turn 18 so they can move on with their lives and become productive adults,” she said. “Washington's records of both arrests and convictions are open, assuring that mistakes made by teens will follow them the rest of their lives. This bill would make records confidential except for serious violent offenses and sex offenses.”

She said that she also hopes and expects that the Legislature will end the session on March 13 as scheduled.

Kagi, chairwoman of the House committee on early learning and human services, represents the 32nd Legislative District, including Shoreline, part of northwest Seattle, Woodway, south Edmonds, unincorporated areas of southwest Snohomish County near Edmonds and Woodway, Lynnwood and part of Mountlake Terrace.


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Nominations are open for American Legion Life Changer award


American Legion Post 227 is seeking nominations for their 2014 Life Changer award.
  • The 2012 award was won by Lea Coats, who helped save a troubled young family from breaking up.
  • The 2013 award was won by Bill Briggs, Sr., who helped many physically-disabled youth to attend free summer camps. 

LIFE CHANGER AWARD
  • Has a person made life better for you, or for your organization, or even for your entire community? He/she might be a friend, teacher, a parent, a doctor, a pastor or anyone. This is your chance to thank that person by nominating him/her for an American Legion Life Changer Award.
  • To make a nomination, write up to 300 words describing how the nominee made life better.   Include the full name, address and phone number of the nominee, as well as your full name, address and phone number.  Then, before May 1, 2014, email the nomination to this email address.
If you don’t have email, send the nomination to American Legion Post 227, PO Box 55193, Shoreline, WA 98155.
  • The Life Changer award is sponsored by the Starr Sutherland Jr. Post 227 of the American Legion and post members will select the winner. The winner will receive a framed certificate plus a $200 gift certificate for dining at the enchanting Sky City restaurant atop the Seattle Space Needle.
  • Any questions about the awards program can be directed to the above email address. This is your opportunity to get recognition for someone who has truly made life better for you or for your organization or even for your entire community.
We hope that YOU can help us find the next winner. The Legion wants to cast a wide net to make sure that all worthy nominees have an opportunity to win the award.

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Jordan and the Syrian Refugee Crisis - free seminar at SCC Thursday

Dr. Dima Malhas
Jordan and the Syrian Refugee Crisis

Dr. Dima N. Malhas, Managing Partner,
Chung, Malhas and Mantel, Seattle
Ms. Alaa Malhas, Communication Consultant,
UNICEF Jordan (via Skype)
Alaa Malhas
Thursday, January 30, 7-8:30 p.m.
Shoreline Community College, Room 9208 PUB (map)
This event is FREE and open to the public.
Shoreline Community College
Room 9208 PUB

A discussion of Jordan’s culture and history, its role in the Middle East and beyond, and the impact of hosting 600,000 Syrian refugees in a country of 6.5 million (comparable in scale to all of Canada’s population being relocated to the U.S.). 

This event is part of the series, Evolving National Identities and Worldviews, hosted by the Global Affairs Center of Shoreline Community College.


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Shoreline Chamber of Commerce Dollars for Scholars launches online scholarship application

Shoreline Chamber of Commerce Dollars for Scholars® officially launched a new website on January 21, 2014 through a new software tool provided by Scholarship America®, Dollars for Scholars’ parent organization.


This new website will allow Shoreline Chamber of Commerce Dollars for Scholars to help students in the community access more scholarships. Through the website, students will have the ability to create an online profile, which allows them to apply for and be matched to multiple scholarships—on both the local and national level—in just a couple of clicks.

Shoreline Chamber of Commerce Dollars for Scholars was able to customize the website to meet its specific needs; including keeping the local community updated on chapter news, events and deadlines; providing information on what’s going on in education on a national level; and giving students and parents a one-stop-shop for chapter scholarships, educational resources, opportunities, and events.

Shoreline Chamber of Commerce Dollars for Scholars is enthusiastic about the capabilities of this new website. It provides a very professional template that contains most standard information that a scholarship website should have. It also provides a flexible formatting to include additional information of particular interest to Shoreline students, which our board can easily modify as events dictate.

The new website also provides the capability for students to fill out applications on line and provides access for Shoreline and Lake Forest Park students to scholarships offered by scholarship sponsors other than the Chamber.

Specific information on our scholarships will not be online for several weeks. However, Shoreline Chamber of Commerce Dollars for Scholars encourages students to begin developing their online profiles now, to assure they are alerted about scholarship opportunities in advance of deadlines. In addition to scholarships, students will also have access to exclusive volunteer and internship opportunities that may be available to them, as well as a wealth of financial aid and college success tools and resources provided by Scholarship America.

About Dollars for Scholars®
Scholarship America’s Dollars for Scholars® program is a national network of nearly 1,100 local chapters, driven by local volunteers that help hometown students in over 3,000 communities across the country. In addition to raising funds and distributing scholarships for students, chapters also provide assistance with college readiness and the financial aid process.

About Scholarship America®
Scholarship America® is the nation’s largest provider of private scholarships, helping students pursue and complete their education beyond high school through local and national scholarship programs, and emergency financial assistance. Scholarship America has distributed more than $2.7 billion in scholarship assistance to more than 1.8 million students over the last 50 years. Scholarship America’s programs, which include Dollars for Scholars®, help fund both entry-level and multi-year scholarships, as well as emergency financial grants. More information available here.


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The Seahawks have an angel on their side

Bronco Buster! William K. Kriner 1958-2013 

Shoreline resident William K. Kriner passed on recently. An avid Seahawks fan, he was far ahead of his time in this photo, taken in the mid 1980's.

His family says "The Seahawks have an angel on their side!"


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12th Man Flag raising event at Shoreline City Hall Friday


In honor of the Seattle Seahawks trip to Super Bowl XLVII, it will be “Blue Friday” at Shoreline City Hall this Friday, January 31! 

Join long-time residents, Shoreline volunteers, and super Seahawks fans Gloria and Herb Bryce as they raise the 12th Man Flag at 12:12pm in front of City Hall. Come help City Councilmembers, staff, and fans from around the community in a rally for the Seahawks!

Mayor Shari Winstead invited the Bryces to raise the flag to honor their years of service to the community. 

“We have so many amazing volunteers in Shoreline, but Gloria and Herb Bryce have been involved in just about everything that makes our City such a great place to live,” stated Mayor Winstead. 

“We do what we can to make our little corner of the world better,” responded Gloria Bryce when asked about their volunteer work.


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The Arts Council wants to hear from you

Monday, January 27, 2014

The Arts Council wants to hear from you!

Fill out the 2014 Community Survey

In an effort to best serve the community, the Arts Council is conducting a short community survey. 

Your input will help us offer the best programing and utilize our limited funds for maximum impact. Your input will help shape the events the Arts Council offers in our community. It will take you approximately 8-10 minutes to complete the survey, and as a thank you survey participants are being offered a 10% off coupon to the Gallery at Town Center.

Simply click on this link, or cut and paste the entire URL into your browser to access the survey.

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to nurture all of the arts in the community through programs and events, arts education, advocacy, and support for artists and arts organizations.


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Orcas too much for the Dolphin men

Photo by Wilson Tsoi
The Dolphins traveled to Bellingham this weekend to take on the Whatcom Orcas. The Orcas, ranked 2nd in the Northern Region, proved to be too much for the Dolphins to take on. Shoreline fell to a final score of 82-58.

The Orcas were able to convert on Shoreline's mistakes scoring 25 points off  of the 16 Dolphin turnovers. Whatcom was also able to score from the freethrow line. They scored 20 points from the charity line shooting 77% as a team.

With four players in double-digit scoring the Orcas were hard to handle. Last week's NWAACC Co-Player of the Week Kyle Impero scored 27 points and had 9 rebounds. Alex Duncan, Eric Fongue and Quinton Whitfield were the other top scorers with 16, 14 and 12 points respectively.

The Dolphins were led by Earl Thompson once again. Thompson had another double-double with 26 points and 13 rebounds. Both of the Viena brothers, Drew and Bulla,  scored 7 points each for the Dolphins.

Shoreline will take a break from Region play to take on Northwest Indian College at home this Wednesday at 7:30pm, just after the women's game. The Shoreline Just Dance Club presented by the Student Leadership Center will perform at halftime.

Complete Dolphins schedule and results are available on the Athletics website. Watch games on YouTube. Follow on Twitter and Like on Facebook for daily Dolphin updates.


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Shoreline women fall to Whatcom

Photo by Wilson Tsoi
The Shoreline Dolphins were unable to stick with Whatcom this weekend. The Dolphins were able to take an early lead in the game but could not hold on due to foul trouble and rebounding. The final score was 74-48 Orcas.

Breyana Dutro-Solomua, the Dolphins' leading scorer was unable to contribute due to foul trouble. Dutro-Solomua picked up two early fouls and was benched for most of the first half. The Dolphins lost their rhythm and were unable to recover.

Emily Wilbur was the leading scorer for the Dolphins with 11 points. Hannah Stanger showed her strength as a small forward scoring 10 points and bringing down five rebounds from the paint. Justice Perry also played strong with seven rebounds for the team.

For the Orcas Kayla Tiemersma dominated the point and scored 28 points and had 13 rebounds. Kortney Grattic also scored big with 18 points.

Shoreline will take a break from Region play, taking on Northwest Indian College on Wednesday at 5:30pm. Don't miss the game or the half-time performance by the Shoreline Swing Dance Club presented by the Student Leadership Center.

Complete Dolphins schedule and results are available on the Athletics website. Watch all games on YouTube. Follow on Twitter and like us on Facebook for daily Dolphin updates.


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Space available in free tutoring and homework center at Calvin Church


New spaces available! FREE! Tutoring and Homework Help at Calvin Church for Elementary through High School Students - Wednesdays from 4:30 – 5:30 pm

Does your student need help staying on task and getting their homework finished, assistance with their homework, or one-on-one help with a particular subject? To register for Study Center, please email the Study Center. A registration form will be emailed to you or can be picked up at the church.

Calvin Church, 18826 Third Ave NW, Shoreline, WA 98177. 206-542-6181.


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Scouts help recycle 1600 Christmas trees


Scout volunteers at tree recycling event
Photo by Suzanne Gugger

Boy Scout Troop 325 and Girl Scout Troop 41161 partnered to collect trees on Jan 4, 2014 for the annual Cleanscapes and City of Shoreline tree recycling event at Meridian Park school.

It took many volunteers to handle that many trees
Photo by Suzanne Gugge

Many other scouts from all over Shoreline and LFP collected trees from citizens as a service project fundraiser, including Troops 853, 324, 309 and 61.

Part of the tree crew
Photo by Suzanne Gugger

According to the City of Shoreline reps, Cleanscapes  recycled 1,607 trees as organic material to be made into compost.

Information about this event and other environmental programs sponsored by the City of Shoreline here.


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Op-Ed: The Y - A Cause Worth Investing In


By Pearl Noreen
Board Member
Annual Campaign Chair
Dale Turner Family YMCA


Recently, the Y commissioned a consumer survey – the Y Community Snapshot – to measure how Americans view quality of life in their communities nationwide. The survey was based on several factors, such as community member involvement and the quality of a community’s services, ranging from education to public safety.

Interestingly, the survey revealed a 30 percent gap between what people say is most important in creating a strong community and how satisfied they are with their own communities in those areas. For example, Americans report that a safe environment for children and assistance for struggling community members (job training, food pantry, etc.) were important for building a strong community; however, they rate their own community low in these same areas.

When asked for the solution to closing this gap, survey respondents held themselves accountable. Survey respondents feel it is important – now more than ever – to contribute their time and money to community causes (an 8 percent and 10.5 percent increase from 2012.) They expect more from their community – and each other.

I agree, and that’s why I believe the Y is a cause worth investing in. The Dale Turner Family YMCA is launching its Annual Campaign to help ensure that all of our neighbors have the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. This is an ideal time for our community to learn more about the work of the Y and its ability to help us reach our goals.

Throughout Shoreline, countless people know the Y, but there’s so much more to the Y than one might think. From athletics to academic achievement, summer camp to senior activities and volunteerism to violence prevention, the Y doesn’t just strengthen bodies, it strengthens community. Every day, the Y works to support the people and neighborhoods that need it most by addressing critical community issues, such as summer learning loss, diabetes prevention and food insecurity.

For example, the Y is committed to helping youth prepare for college, career and life. Over the summer months when children don’t have the opportunity to engage in enriching activities, many fall behind in areas like reading and math. In Seattle, one in four teens will not graduate on time. If learning loss is avoided at the elementary grade level – through both the Y’s school year and summer academic programs – Shoreline students can achieve long-term academic success.

The Y is also a leading voice on health and well-being issues and a leader in fighting chronic disease. With 7.2 percent of King County’s population diagnosed with diabetes and an estimated 21.6 living with pre-diabetes, the Y is working to empower those at risk through its Diabetes Prevention Program. This program can help people with pre-diabetes cut their risk in half through moderate weight loss and healthy eating.

The Y also acts as a network between neighborhoods, so that those in need can be connected to those with resources. For example, the prevalence of hunger has climbed in our state and rates of food insecurity are higher in households with children. The Y works with organizations such as United Way and Boys and Girls Clubs of King County to ensure that kids and families in our community have access to nutritious meals. When children eat well, both their health and academic achievement improve.

Through this work and so much more, the Dale Turner Family Y staff, volunteers and financial supporters demonstrate daily that the Y is more than a place, it’s a cause. The Y is grateful to all of its generous donors, but it needs help from more community members and partners to continue and expand its vital work. Please join me in giving of your time, talent and resources to support the Y during its Annual Campaign and year-round.

About the Y Community Snapshot

The Y Community Snapshot was conducted online by Toluna between February 20 and 25, 2013 and is an opinion survey of 1,500 online interviews with U.S. adults aged 18+ conforming to U.S. Census parameters for age, gender, and region of residence. The survey has a total of 30 questions and a +/- 2.5 - 2.75% margin of error at 95% confidence for demographic, behavioral, attitudinal and other subgroups within the survey. 

For more information, or to see additional survey results, please visit ymca.net.


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On the Mayor's mind - a new column from Shoreline Mayor Shari Winstead

Sunday, January 26, 2014


Mayor Shari Winstead
On the Mayor's mind  . . .  Welcome to a semi-monthly article where I share my thoughts and ideas on being Mayor of the Great City of Shoreline!

On January 6, 2014, I was honored to be selected by my Council colleagues to be the next Mayor of Shoreline. Our Council is comprised of seven elected councilmembers, and every two years they elect the Mayor and Deputy Mayor. To be selected unanimously to represent our Council is a tremendous honor. Shoreline has had many great mayors, and I am proud to be the next person to hold the gavel.

And speaking of honor  . . . when I was elected as a Councilmember in 2009, it was the first time in my life I had been entrusted with “honor.” We are all familiar with the saying “with great honor comes great responsibility” and I’ve had a great amount of responsibility for most of my life, having raised my teenage brother, and then as a single mom for most of my son’s life. I totally get what being responsible means. When I was elected it felt like my family grew to over 53,000 people. My world of responsibility had just changed to include all of Shoreline’s citizens - all with different opinions, perspectives and values.  

Everyday I work hard to hear your concerns and questions. As some of you know, we have a Council email address (reach me anytime at swinstead@shorelinewa.gov).  I welcome your emails, phone calls and personal visits. It is so interesting to learn about new issues, and to hear how people feel about any particular issue, their concerns and new ideas. Sometimes the solution seems clear - and then I have a conversation with someone on the bus or in the grocery store, and I hear a completely different perspective. This is what makes our City so great - healthy, respectful differences of opinion. It gives us balance.  

One of my personal goals is to do more listening than talking. I invite you to send me an email or give me a call. I do work another full-time job and have a family, so I always appreciate your patience in waiting for my response, but I look forward to hearing from you! 

Yours in our love of Shoreline!  

Mayor Shari Winstead


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Marc Weinberg: Tuesday Night Dinner Menu - for 78 guests

St. Dunstan's Tent City 3 encampment
Photo copyright Marc Weinberg
Text and photos by Marc Weinberg 

Ingredients:
  1. One well rounded chef/cook (Josef) 
  2. Sprinkle with 7 to 8 faithful and happy helpers (Mary, Madeline, Karen, Danielle, Richard, Marlin, Steve) 
  3. Blend well in a commercial kitchen (St. Dunstan’s) 
  4. Shop for the most affordable products 
  5. Depend on chief’s recall and creativity for recipes based on experience with available supplies 
  6. Develop a team commitment to do this every Tuesday 
  7. Deliver and serve the finished meal to the hungry guests, regardless of where they are living. 
  8. Repeat 52 times a year with vigor. 
Chef Josef and his crew preparing the meal
Photo copyright Marc Weinberg

Chef Josef and his crew of volunteers have been doing that since 2008 for the residents of Tent City 3 and don’t plan on changing anytime soon, if ever. Thanks to their commitment and the supply of produce and products from Safeway where Josef and Danielle work, this is the model they plan to follow.

Safeway graciously contributes what they can and the residents, who often refer to themselves as ‘campers,’ are most grateful. Each meal depends on Safeway’s generosity. I asked Josef how far ahead of starting to prepare a meal does he know what he will prepare. His answer was, “maybe an hour before!” 

The meal prep that I observed consisted of a pork stew, steamed vegetables, mashed potatoes, beans, fruit salad, lettuce/tomato salad, and a rich dessert of bananas foster. Drinks were chocolate or white milk and orange juice. And the campers loved it. 

Chef Josef gives the pork stew one more inspection
as St. Dunstan's Rector David Marshall and Danielle look on
Photo copyright Marc Weinberg

I first met Tent City 3 in the winter of 2007-08 and felt overwhelmed by their needs, especially a month later when they were buried in snow at Calvin Presbyterian Church. I’ve been collecting donated items, often by the car load, from garage sales ever since. Since 2009 I have written much about Tent City 3 in published articles about them and the issue of homelessness. Each camper has their own compelling story about why they are there and their efforts to move on.

Meal service is set up in the dining tent
Photo copyright Marc Weinberg

My feeling about them and their community can best be summed up in the preface I wrote in the photo album I created for them which documents their life and their relocations, It is maintained in their Tent City 3 office on site. 
Dear Tent City 3, March 11, 2009 
This is Our Album, yours and mine, and it will grow as we all will. These pages represent only the times we’ve spent together and not when we’ve been alone and apart.   
My effort is to remind myself and us that our lives may be separate, but our needs are the same. I respect your right to privacy in your home and thank you for inviting me in.  
When I began this project, I had no idea what it would mean to come into your life or you into mine. From my brief visits to your door over this winter with gifts of mine and my neighbors, I realized I wanted to do more, to share with others the community where we all live.  
My photos, like myself, may be imperfect. They may never hang on an important wall, but they are important nonetheless. They are a record in time when I saw you for just a second and realized you were there. Thank you for sharing your life with me.  
Sincerely, Marc 
Campers enjoy this labor of love, with thanks to all
Photo copyright Marc Weinberg

Please make the effort to visit Tent City 3, and learn about our roving neighbors, their lives and needs. The camp is self-governing with strong prohibitions of alcohol/drugs/violence. Residents are required to do a number of hours of service every week. They maintain their own security volunteers who patrol the perimeter in the neighborhood to monitor the campers and to pick up trash. Historically, incidents of crime tend to go down in the neighborhoods where tent city is located. Your visit will demonstrate and encourage our community’s continued efforts to support a place for those in need. 

St. Dunstan’s Church is located at 722 N 145th Street 

For additional information and to find out what you might do to contribute toward the success of Tent City 3 please visit the Seattle Cares website.


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Construction begins Monday on last section of Aurora

Corrected and updated 01-29-2014 8:33pm

Merlino Construction will begin work on Monday, January 27, 2014 on the final section of the Aurora Corridor, from N 192nd to N 205th at the county line.

As a first step, crews will shift traffic to the east to create a work zone on the west side of Aurora between N 192nd and N 200th Streets. This work will be done at night
from 7 pm to 5 am.

Once traffic is shifted, crews will complete the majority of construction activities during daytime hours, between 7 am and 6 pm. Traffic shifts and delays will be inevitable during construction. However, the City requires the contractor to maintain two travel lanes in each direction during peak-commute hours to assist with traffic flow. 

Activities on the west side of Aurora will continue through most of this year, including asphalt pavement removal, excavation, utility work, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, retaining walls, and paving.

Work will start on the N 200th to N 205th section in March.

Following are the immediate traffic changes:

  • There will no longer be a center median turn lane. Traffic access may be controlled at specific locations by uniformed police officers when there is night work.
  • Left turns on and off Aurora will only be allowed at N 192nd and N 200th Streets.
  • U-turns are permitted only at these signalized intersections when there is enough room to safely make a U-turn.
  • Left turns will no longer be allowed at N 195th, N 198th, and N 199th Streets.

Drivers are encouraged to take alternate routes to access businesses.
All businesses are open during construction and the City of Shoreline encourages shoppers to utilize local businesses. Business driveways will remain delineated with construction barrels and marked with blue “Business Access” signs. 


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Cheer Clinic participants perform at Hoopapalooza

Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools
Participants in the Shorewood Cheer Clinic perform at Hoopapalooza on Saturday, January 25, 2014.




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Scots sweep both games in Hoopapalooza V

The Shorecrest Scots swept both games in Hoopapalooza V on Saturday in the Shorewood gym, with their girls winning 50-47 over the T-Birds in the opener, while the boys nipped Shorewood 50-49 on Alex Hofstrand’s 3-pointer with :06 to play in the nightcap.

Both girls’ teams came into their matchup on winning streaks. The Scots had won 8 in a row (and 10 of their last 11), while the T-Birds had ripped off six straight wins (and 8 out of 9).

Shorecrest (8-1 in WESCO, 13-3 overall) raced out to a 27-19 halftime lead, as the speedy Scots were able to pressure the T-Birds into twelve turnovers.

The T-Birds (5-4, 11-5) settled down in the second half, outscoring their crosstown rivals 28-23, and drew within two points of the Scots, but they ran out of time before they were able to even the score.

The Scots were led by freshman Keyonna Jones’ 17 points (including five 3-pointers), and speedy sophomore Wurrie Njadoe, who scored 16. Lanky Lily Gustafson led the T-Birds with 15, while Karrin Leazer (a soph, as is Gustafson) had 9.

Shorecrest plays a pair of road games this coming week, at Glacier Peak on Wednesday, and at Oak Harbor Friday.

The T-Birds look to avenge a pair of early season losses when they play Meadowdale on Wednesday and league-leading Mountlake Terrace on Friday, both games being at home.

SC       14   13      10    13     50

SW      10     9      13    15     47


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