Author looking for vintage photographs of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park

Saturday, March 29, 2014

WANTED! Vintage photographs of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park!

Do you have archives of old photographs or vintage postcards? Would you like to help preserve our community’s history?

Local resident Sara Lorimer is compiling a photographic history of Shoreline and is looking for your help. She is assembling historic images of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park, and the stories that go with them, to include in an upcoming book to be published by Arcadia Publishing.

To share your photographs and stories, contact Sara.


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Beer Festival to benefit children's charity

Friday, March 28, 2014

BEER FESTIVAL April 12, 2014 at the Seattle Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 1207 North 152nd Street, Shoreline 98133.
12noon to 5pm.

  • Over 15 breweries showcasing their beers
  • Full bratwurst lunch
  • SWAG and prizes
  • Music by GatorBoy Productions
  • $30.00 through Brown Paper Tickets ($35.00 at the door)

On Saturday, April 12, from 12:00 to 5:00pm, RiteCare of Washington will host their second annual Beer Festival at the Seattle Scottish Rite Masonic Center. Entry fee includes 7 tastes, a full bratwurst lunch (vegetarian option as well) and commemorative event glass. Extra tastes can be purchased at the event.

Breweries include Hilliard's Beer, Fremont Brewing Company, Diamond Knot Brewing Company, Big E's Ales, Seapine Brewing Company, Lagunitas Brewing Company, Fort George, Deschutes, Mac and Jac's, Maritime Pacific, Brickyard Brewing, Georgetown Brewing, Sound Brewery, Sierra Nevada, Samuel Smith and Lindemans from Merchant Du Vin.

RiteCare of WA provides intensive professional speech and language therapy to children at no cost to families. The charity has been able to provide help for children and families since 1984 through donations and fundraising events such as the Beer Festival. Come for a few hours while supporting a great cause! Call 206-324-6293 or see the website for more details.


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Shorewood loses home softball game to Jackson Friday after Thursday victory over Nathan Hale

The Shorewood softball team dropped its record to 2-3 after a 19-0 Friday home loss to Jackson that followed a 10-7 victory over Nathan Hale of Seattle Thursday.


Shorewood lost to Jackson at Shorewood's home Meridian Park fields in a game shortened to five innings by the mercy rule.

Shorewood had played Nathan Hale as the visiting team at Meridian Park Thursday in a game moved from Nathan Hale due to rain The Shorewood junior varsity defeated Hale 22-7.

SHOREWOOD VASITY 10, NATHAN HALE 7

At Meridian Park, Thursday, March 27

Score by innings:

                          1    2    3    4    5    6   7     R    H    E
Shorewood      1    2    1    2    3   0    1     10  15    2
Nathan Hale   5    1    0    1    0   0    0      7   10   0

Shorewood Battery=-Haleigh Sparks, Holly Ebel (2) and Alison Feise

Shorewood Highlights:
  • Jesi Stuvek: 2-3
  • Shelby Wade 2-4 with 3B
JACKSON 19, SHOREWOOD 0
At Meridian Park, Friday, March 28

Score by innings:

                        1    2    3    4    5     R    H    E
Jackson         4    4    0    6    5     19   16  0
Shorewood   0    0   0    0    0      0    0   2  
  

Shorewood Battery - Holly Ebel and Alison Feise


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Health and Wellness theme at April membership luncheon for Shoreline Chamber of Commerce


Membership Luncheon, Wed. , April 9, 11:45am, Shoreline Center, Alumni Room (South Entrance), $20 for lunch, RSVP

"Wellness in the Work Place"  with Dr. Jason Penaluna, Northwest Family Chiropractic and Massage 

"There is a way to invest in your business that returns, according to New York Times bestselling author and economist, Paul Zane Pilzer, a three fold return on investment. That's right, for every dollar spent you get three back. It's not some new flashy gadget, gismo or technology. It's simply to improve the health of your staff: business profitability from the inside out."

"Ergonomics and Injury Prevention" with Dr. Tim C. Norton, Health Chiropractic and Massage

"You are the most important asset that your business has.  If you are hurt,  have low energy or are not operating at your full potential, then your productivity suffers, your business suffers and your health suffers.  Learn not just how to prevent problems but how to perform the way you want to in today's fast-paced stressful world."

Be sure to attend this informative luncheon presentation by two of our Shoreline Chamber members.

RSVP is required by Tuesday, April 8, for members and visitors to order lunches from Caterer, Special Occasions. To reserve your spot for lunch, send an email to the Chamber or register on-line with a credit card.  


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Deadline for buying health insurance is Monday, March 31

By Keith Seinfeld

The deadline is for real, and the deadline has not been extended.

It applies to anyone who needs to buy health insurance this year (for 2014), with a few important exceptions (see below).  Here are six useful tips:

  1. Washington Healthplanfinder will allow extensions for people who can show they are having technical troubles. But the deadline applies to most uninsured people.
  2. Residents are urged to enroll online. To meet the deadline, customers must complete the entire application process and submit payment by 11:59 pm on March 31. Coverage will begin on May 1.
  3. But if anyone is having trouble with their application or needs help, a number of “in-person” events are scheduled to provide assistance.
  4. Exceptions to the deadline: If you are low income and qualify for Apple Health (Medicaid), then enrollment is open all year. If you have a “qualifying event” such as getting married, having a child, or losing your job, then you can enroll at that time.
  5. Read more about the deadline and about the potential tax penalty for people who remain uninsured after March 31.
  6. Subsidies on insurance and other expenses are available only if the plan is purchased through Washington Healthplanfinder. But insurance may be purchased directly from insurers or through brokers.
Studies have shown most uninsured people will qualify for a discount. Many have been surprised at how little the insurance costs.

The next open enrollment period starts in November.
In order to complete an enrollment, please be ready with:
  • Birth dates, social security numbers, and estimated annual income before taxes and deductions for all members of the household
  • Lawfully present immigrants will need to supply a passport, alien, or other immigration number

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Aurora Corridor update: N 192nd to N 205th

Firlands Way remains closed, except to residents

Aurora Corridor Weekly Construction Update March 28, 2014

Beginning Monday, March 31, night work will occur to remove asphalt in the center median of Aurora and install temporary traffic signals at N 200th Street and N 205th Street. This work will take place on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights. The contractor will begin at 7pm and finish by 5am. Inclement weather could cause night work to continue into the week of April 7.

This work is being done in preparation for shifting traffic to the east side of Aurora in mid- to late-April to accommodate future construction activities. During this work, traffic on Aurora Avenue will be reduced to a single lane in each direction between N 198th and N 205th Streets. Flaggers and uniformed police officers will be present to assist with traffic control.

Utility Work

Excavation work will continue during daytime hours (7am to 3:30pm) northward from N 195th Street for utility work on the west side of Aurora. Trucks will be entering and leaving the roadway in this area. Drivers should obey the speed limit and the no left turn signs, and drive carefully through this area. Pedestrians are encouraged to stay clear of work zones.

On Saturday, March 29, crews will be working in the Firlands Way area to prepare for connections to the new water line, beginning at 9am. Water line connections for this area will be done on Sunday evening. Affected residents should receive notices for the connection work.

Access to Firlands Way from Aurora Avenue remains closed for utility installation. During this work, Firlands Way N will have a 24-hour closure; however, local access will be maintained for residents at Firlands Way Condos. Temporary traffic and pedestrian detours will be in place around the work area and flaggers will be on site to assist with traffic control. Parking on Firlands Way N will continue to be restricted.

Upcoming Work

Over the next several weeks, crews also plan to: 
  • Install a storm drain on the west side of Aurora between N 192nd and N 195th Streets. 
  • Re-stripe the roadway to shift traffic to the east. 
This work will involve lane closures and traffic shifts for the night work. 

Questions or concerns about construction? Contact the company hired to get information and answer questions. Phone 206-801-2485 or email.    

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What would you like to see in the new library director? Come to a focus meeting

The Kansas Library

What would you like to see in the next King County Library System Library Director?

The public is invited to weigh in on the desired attributes of the next Library Director and what they value about the King County Library System.

All sessions will be facilitated by The Hawkins Company.

An online survey will also be available through the King County website by April 7.


Monday, April 7, 4:30-5:30pm and 6-7pm
Shoreline Library
345 NE 175th Street
Shoreline, WA 980155 98155
206-362-7550

Questions? Contact Maria Hatcher, 425-369-3233.


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A Parent's Role in Prevention: teen alcohol, marijuana and other drug use - free workshop

Anyone with adolescents in their life will want to take advantage of this free workshop, sponsored by the Shoreline school district alcohol and drug counselors.

Even if your children are low-risk, their friends may be vulnerable. 

Know the signs and symptoms, know how to prevent drug use, and know what community resources are available.

Tuesday, April 29, Shoreline Center, north end. Doors open 6:30pm, speaker at 7pm.

For more information, contact Devin Rodger (Shorewood and Einstein) 206-393-6107 or Coquille Knutsen (Shorecrest and Kellogg) 203-393-4313.



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Support Shorewood Class of 2014 Fundraiser at Menchie’s Gateway Friday

Thursday, March 27, 2014

Shorewood High School Class of 2014 Senior Spree is holding a fundraiser at Menchie’s on Friday March 28 at the Menchie’s Gateway, 18336 Aurora Ave N., from 800pm – 10:00pm.

This is set up to follow the SWHS World Night performances at Shorewood High School that evening. Senior Spree will receive a portion of the proceeds from this 2 hour window. These proceeds will be used for scholarships. 

Please mention Shorewood when you come in!

Senior spree is an all-night, parent chaperoned, drug and alcohol free graduation party at two secret locations with tons of outrageous activities.

It provides a positive, enjoyable celebration for graduating seniors.


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Hopelink names Lauren Thomas as its CEO

Lauren Thomas named as CEO of Hopelink
Redmond-based Hopelink has named Lauren Thomas as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Thomas will lead the largest nonprofit organization serving North and East King County, which helps 60,000 homeless and low-income families and individuals every year through a network of social services, including a major site location in Shoreline.

Thomas has served as Hopelink President and Interim CEO since Oct. 31, when Marilyn Mason-Plunkett retired due to health reasons. Prior to her interim role, Thomas guided daily internal operations as Chief Operating Officer/Chief Financial Officer at Hopelink since 2010.

She has more than 25 years of leadership experience, strategy development, business operations and mission delivery focusing on the not-for-profit sector. Prior to joining Hopelink, Thomas was COO for eight years at Wellspring Family Services, a Seattle agency addressing homelessness and providing domestic violence intervention, counseling, and children’s emotional development services.

Thomas started her not-for-profit career at the Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants. She is a Certified Public Accountant and a Professional in Human Resources. 

Thomas said the position will enable her to combine her passion for the organization’s mission with a commitment to implementing best practices in serving the community.

“I am committed to the vision of a community free from poverty,” she said. “As a business person, I also know we must be good stewards of the support we have been so fortunate to receive in this generous community. As the Hopelink CEO, I will be able to share my passion – share our mission – while pursuing innovative approaches to reducing poverty and helping more people become self-sufficient. 
“And I can’t underestimate the good fortune of working with an amazing and dedicated staff and volunteers. Hopelink is truly poised to take on all of the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.”

Thomas will begin her new position March 29.


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Donation information for the Oso Mud Slide

Here is some up-to-date information from the Governor's webpage about ways to donate to the Oso Mud Slide efforts.

Red Cross: You can donate to the Red Cross or ask about volunteer opportunities. Any amount is helpful. Specify "Oso Mud Slide Fund". Call 1-800-RedCross or donate online. You can also text the words RedCross to 90999 and $10 will be charged to your cell phone bill. 

United Way of Snohomish County has a Disaster Recovery Fund for Mudslide Relief and you can donate online.

State employees can donate to the mudslide relief campaign online or through their pay checks through the Combined Fund Drive Muslide Relief Campaign.

Charity scams: As you consider donating to mudslide relief, use caution and avoid mudslide charity scams. For more, read the consumer alert.


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State Sen. Chase’s bill to prevent City of Shoreline from assuming Ronald Wastewater District without a vote passes Senate but dies in House

By Evan Smith

A bill sponsored by Democratic State Sen. Maralyn Chase would have ensured that voters in the Ronald Wastewater District get to vote on whether the City of Shoreline could take over sewer services in the area.

It passed the Senate in late February but died in the House of Representatives, which sent it back to the Senate rules committee on the final day of the legislative session, March 13.

The bill would give voters in a water or sewer district control over whether a city or town can assume jurisdiction of the district.

 “We have seen takeovers in the past that have been controversial, divisive and costly,” Chase said when the bill passed the Senate. “It’s time to update the laws to make sure that any changes in jurisdictional authority properly recognize the will of the people.”

Chase said that the bill would have updated state laws to ensure that current-day assumptions reflect the values of Article II of the State Constitution, which says, “The people reserve to themselves the power to propose bills, laws and to enact or reject the same at the polls, independent of the legislature, and also reserve power, at their own option, to approve or reject at the polls any act, item, section, or part of any bill, act, or law passed by the legislature.”

The bill passed the Senate on a 37-10 vote before the House sent it back to the Senate.

Chase said that the bill’s referendum clause would force the Ronald Board of Commissioners, should they agree to the assumption of the sewer district by the City of Shoreline, to put the assumption to a vote of the people if district voters get signatures from 10 percent of registered voters in the district.

“This bill will ensure that the democratic process can work the way it was meant to work,” Chase said. “Let the people vote. If it’s truly in the public’s best interest for the City of Shoreline to assume the Ronald Sewer District, then the Ronald Board of Commissioners should have nothing to fear from a vote by the ratepayers.”

Utility taxes are among the most regressive taxes levied on citizens. For example, low-income working families pay 17 percent of their income in taxes compared to wealthy families who pay only 2.8 percent.

“Our state, sadly, has the most regressive system of taxation in the United States,” Chase said. “We are No. 1 in taxing poor people and No. 50 in taxing wealthy people. This backwards policy must be reversed, and this bill is a good first start.”

Chase represents the 32nd Legislative District, including Shoreline and the small unincorporated area of southwest Snohomish County that is part of the Ronald Wastewater District, along with Woodway, south Edmonds and nearby unincorporated areas of southwest Snohomish County, Lynnwood and part of Mountlake Terrace and part of northwest Seattle.

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


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Free workshop at Shoreline Community College offers oil-leak inspections

Does your car drip? Ever wondered if a ‘spot’ on the ground came from your car? Want to learn how to properly maintain your car?

Join the experts for a FREE Auto Leaks workshop - a $125 value. Open to everyone in Puget Sound. 

At this workshop you’ll: 
  • Get a free professional inspection from a certified automotive instructor. 
  • Learn how to identify and prevent leaks. 
  • Receive tips on repairing minor common leaks. 
  • Learn preventive maintenance. 
  • Leave the class with a FREE Vehicle Maintenance Check Kit and the confidence to talk to your mechanic. 

Choose your workshop date when you register. (One hour in class session and you are in the shop for the rest of the time). 

Shoreline Community College - dates available
Thursdays, 6:00pm -10:0pm on 
April 3, 10, 24 and May 8, 22, 24



Space is limited! So register now.  

These free workshops are brought to you by the Department of Ecology and Seattle Public Utilities.


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Center for Human Services presents awards at annual fundraiser

The Grace Cole Award for
Outstanding Volunteer of the Year
was given to Nick Anderson

Center for Human Services (CHS) held its annual dinner auction March 22nd at the Lynnwood Convention Center. With approximately 300 people in attendance funds were raised to support uncompensated services provided through CHS’s family counseling; substance abuse prevention, intervention, and treatment; or family support programs.

 
The Dorrit Pealy Award for Outstanding Support of CHS
by individuals went to
Hannah Bachelder (left) and Kim Karmil

The evening also featured the presentation of the Dorrit Pealy Awards for Outstanding Support of CHS and the Community, and the Grace Cole Award for the Volunteer of the Year. The Pealy Award for an Organization went to the Edmonds School District. The Pealy Award for an Individual went to Kim Karmil and Hannah Bachelder. The Grace Cole Volunteer of the Year Award was presented to Nick Anderson.

The Dorrit Pealy award for outstanding support by an organization
was given to the Edmonds School District
and accepted by Edmonds School Board Directors
Kory DeMun (left) and Diana White

Center for Human Services is a community-based nonprofit youth and family services agency that has been a resource to children, youth, adults and families since 1970. The agency is headquartered in Shoreline, on 15th NE.


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Domestic partnerships for most couples to convert to marriages this summer

Domestic partners may get married this summer without even knowing. The Secretary of State and the Department of Health mailed notices to nearly 7,500 couples in state-registered domestic partnerships this month saying they may become married on June 30.

Under a provision of Washington’s Marriage Equality Act, state-registered domestic partnerships in which both parties are younger than age 62 will automatically convert to marriages, unless the couple has married or dissolved the partnership.

The notice gives couples an opportunity to provide information to the state health department by April 15 that will be used to create their marriage certificate. Without the additional information, marriage certificates will only have the limited information the couple provided when they registered their domestic partnership with the Secretary of State’s office.

That information can be added after June 30, yet it may take longer to get an updated copy of the marriage certificate due to high demand for the new marriage certificates — as many as 6,500 couples will be affected.

When lawmakers created state-registered domestic partnerships in 2007, the Secretary of State’s office only required couples to provide information that was relevant at the time. There’s much more on a state-certified marriage certificate.

The letter includes a form that allows couples to include their birth names and their parents’ names. Couples can also identify themselves as groom, bride, or spouse and provide a current address. More information about the conversion of domestic partnerships to marriages and a copy of the letter and the form are available online.


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Lottery "Lucky Store" is in Shoreline

7-Eleven at 1232 North 185th St is Lucky Lotto Store

Lucky Strike! Washington’s Lottery Announces “Luckiest Stores” Around Puget Sound
And one of them is in Shoreline!

Washington’s Lottery announced its annual list of “Luckiest Stores” – retail locations that sold the most winning tickets worth $1,000 or more in the previous year. Lottery officials released a “Luckiest Stores” list for six regions around the state, including Tri-Cities, Puget Sound, Olympic Peninsula, Eastern Washington, Southwest Washington, and Central Washington.

With 9 big wins in 2013, the 7-Eleven at 1232 N 185th St in Shoreline is on the list.

The top 10 “Luckiest Stores” around the Puget Sound are:

·  13 Big Wins: Fred Meyer at 17404 Meridian East in Puyallup
·  11 Big Wins: Hilltop Red Apple Market at 2701 Beacon Ave S in Seattle
·  10 Big Wins: Manor Market 3609 164th Street Southwest in Lynnwood
·  10 Big Wins: Safeway at 2637 North Pearl Street in Tacoma
·    9 Big Wins: Safeway at 300 Bellevue Way Northeast in Bellevue
·    9 Big Wins: J C Mart at 2801 Northeast Sunset Boulevard in Renton
·    9 Big Wins: 7-Eleven at 1232 North 185th Street in Shoreline
·    9 Big Wins: 7-Eleven at 200 East Main Street in Monroe
·    9 Big Wins:  Safeway at 17230 140th Avenue Southeast in Renton
·    9 Big Wins: Fred Meyer at 365 Renton Town Center Way Southwest in Renton

To learn more about Washington’s Lottery and for all up-to-date winning numbers, visit the website

Since 1982, Washington’s Lottery has generated more than $3 billion to support important state programs including the Washington Opportunity Pathways Account. Money in the Pathways Account goes toward helping students achieve their higher education dreams and supports early childhood education learning programs.

The state’s Lottery offers consumers several types of games: Mega Millions, Powerball, Lotto, Hit 5, Match 4, The Daily Game, Daily Keno and Scratch.


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26 schools competed in North Public Sound History Day at Shoreline Center

Students viewing contest web sites
Photo by Don Wilson

540 students from 26 public and private schools in north King County presented their historical interpretations before panels of judges at the Shoreline Center on March 21 for the annual History Day contest.

Judges evaluating exhibits in the Spartan Gym
Photo by Don Wilson

Eighty entries were chosen to compete at the state History Day contest at Green River Community College on Saturday, May 3.

Among them were local students Christine Donnan from Shorewood who took first in the Senior Individual Exhibit and Sarah Ott, from Shoreline Christian who took second in the same category.

SENIOR INDIVIDUAL EXHIBIT:

Second Place: Sarah Ott, Shoreline Christian, Shoreline, WA
Title: Ordinary Citizens with Unordinary Expectations
Teacher: Kaelyn Bullock

First Place: Christine Donnan, Shorewood H.S. , Shoreline, WA
Title: The U.S. Labor Movement: 
Rights and Responsibilities in History
 Teacher: Lara Sukol

Rashida Hakim, from Redmond Middle School, Redmond, WA
was awarded a First Place (and $50) for her Paper,
Triangle Shirtwaist Fire: A Burning Remembrance.
Photo by Don Wilson 

Three schools dominated the competition. Northshore Junior High in Bothell had 17 finalists, closely followed by The International Community School in Kirkland with 16 finalists. 13 were from Timbercrest Junior High in Woodinville.


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“Shoreline Walks” Community Walking Program starts in April

Shoreline Walks Echo Lake neighborhood
Photo by Alice Lawson

Mark your calendars! April 6 is the first walk as part of Shoreline Walks, a free community walking program to help Shoreline adults stay active, meet new people (or connect with old friends) and feel safer and more confident exploring our city by foot.

Walks explore neighborhoods, parks, and trails offering great insight into some of the best walking routes in our City. Specifically designed for adults ages 50+, but open to all ages and abilities, each walk is led by a Volunteer Walk Leader and all walks are free to the public.

Shoreline Walks is part of the City of Shoreline’s “Shoreline 4 Health” initiative and is one of many efforts the city is making to support a healthy community.

For more details and to see the full schedule of Shoreline Walks, visit the webpage or contact Recreation Assistant Marianne Johnson, 206-801-2638.

WALK IN APRIL & MAY


Sunday, April 6, 9:00am


Shoreline (Almost) Border to Border Walk

This 6 mile walk will take you from North Shoreline to South and back. Starting at the pool, we'll take the interurban trail to 145th St. and head back North on some city streets exploring a couple parks and stopping for some coffee along the way. 

Walk is approximately 6 miles / 3 hrs.
Walk Rating: Difficult (for distance)
Meet at: Shoreline Pool Entrance, 19030 1st Ave NE


Saturday, April 26, 9:00am


Hamlin Park Trails Walk

Get acquainted with some of the trails running through the forested haven of Shoreline's beautiful 80-acre Hamlin Park. 

Walk is approximately 1.8 miles / 40-45min.
Walk Rating: Moderate (bumpy trails)
Meet at: Hamlin Park, 160th St. parking lot. (by play area)


Saturday, May 3, 10:00am


Richmond Beach Parks Walk

Visit the 4 parks in Richmond Beach while enjoying views of the mountains and the sound. 

Walk is approximately 3 miles / 1.5 hrs.
Walk Rating: Moderate (some hills)
Meet at: Entrance to RB Saltwater Park 2021 NW 190th St.


Saturday, May 10, 8:30am


Paramount Park "Million Step Challenge"

Let's meet up to walk around Paramount School Park and participate in the "Million Step Challenge" as a group. 

Walk is approximately 1-3 miles / 1 hr.
Walk Rating: Easy - Moderate
Meet at: Paramount School Park, 150th and 8th Ave NE, meet at play area.


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AARP tax help Thursday and Saturday at Shoreline Library and Friday by appointment at Richmond Beach Library

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

AARP Tax Help will be offered at the Shoreline Library on these dates:
  • Saturday, March 29, Noon-4pm
  • Thursday, March 27, 4:30-8pm

Free individualized tax preparation assistance provided by trained AARP volunteers. Assistance will be on a first come, first served basis.

Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th St, Shoreline 98155

AARP Tax Help
Friday, 28, 10am

Free individualized tax preparation assistance provided by trained AARP volunteers. No age or income limits. Please bring picture I.D., documented proof of Social Security Number, and last year's return as well as any current tax documents.

Schedule your appointment by calling the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center, 206-365-1536. Walk-ins will be accommodated as time permits.

Richmond Beach Library, 19601 21st Avenue NW, Shoreline 98177


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Help little ones learn about the world at the Shoreline Library Sunday

Celebrate Our World - Sunday, March 30, 1-2:30pm

Presented by Imagine Children's Museum for ages 3 and older with adult.

Get your passport stamped as you travel around the world and learn about traditions, play games and make crafts from other countries. 

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


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Public meeting on Transportation ballot measure

The City of Lake Forest Park will hold a public meeting to Consider All Opinions on the King County Transportation Benefit District Ballot Measure during its City Council meeting on Thursday, March 27, 7-9pm.

The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, 17425 Ballinger Way NE. The Public Meeting is the first item on the agenda.

During the regular council meeting which follows, the council will consider taking a position on the ballot measure.

Updated 03-27-2014 9:31am


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April 1... don't be fooled



Text and photo, Marc Weinberg

Don't be 'fooled' into thinking that the Point Wells Project won't affect you ... it will!  Plan to show up at City Hall to participate and learn more about the Point Wells Traffic Corridor Study on April 1.  Doors open at 6:30 and meeting is from 7-9pm.

If you have not been to prior meetings you can catch up here at the City of Shoreline website.
BE THERE and participate in the design of our city and traffic flow.  Anticipate the addition of 3,000 new neighbors in one predominant location and what that will do to your commute and quality of life.



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Shorewood opens Wesco 3A soccer season with 0-0 tie against Glacier Peak, going into final non-conference match Saturday at Bothell

The Shorewood boys’ soccer team opened its Western Conference 3A season with a 0-0 tie against Glacier Peak Tuesday at Shoreline Stadium.

The tie gives the Thunderbirds a 0-1-2 overall record (0-0-1 Wesco 3A) going into their final non-conference match Saturday at Bothell before the T-birds play their last 12 conference games.

Shorewood coach Bill Wilkins said Tuesday that the home match with Glacier Peak came on a terribly windy night for soccer.

It was a competitive game between two strong teams. After 80 minutes of shutout ball the teams played two five minute overtime periods but stayed in a 0-0 tie.

In goal for Shorewood was Kyle Crawford.

Glacier Peak has a 0-0-1 Wesco 3A record (2-0-1 overall).
The Shorewood junior varsity (1-0 Wesco 3A, 2-1 overall) defeated Glacier Peak (0-1, 1-2) by a 3-1 score.

Shorewood and Bothell meet at Pop Keeney Stadium in Bothell Saturday, with the varsity game at 7:30pm and the junior varsity match at 5:30pm.

Shorewood Varsity Season Scoring

Player

Goals
Assists
Points

Ousainou Bojang

2
0
4

Taj McChesney

2
0
4

Callahan Gobel

0
1
1

Garrett Miyaoka

0
1
1

Totals

4
2
10


Shorewood Varsity goal keeping
Player

Shutouts

Kyle Crawford

1

Totals

1



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Northshore Fire Department and ESCA provide CERT training

CERT training graduates
Photo courtesy Northshore Fire

The Northshore Fire Department is pleased to partner with the Emergency Services Coordinating Agency (ESCA) to provide CERT training to the citizens of the greater Kenmore and Lake Forest Park area. 13 local citizens recently completed CERT training that was provided at the Northshore Fire Department Headquarters.

CERT is short for “Community Emergency Response Team.” CERT training is normally provided in eight evening sessions over an eight week period. The training provides basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations.

Citizens who are better prepared and capable of assisting in an emergency are a valuable component to a community’s emergency response efforts. Trained citizens can provide assistance or temporary mitigation of critical situations prior to the arrival of police and fire department personnel. 

If you are interested in attending CERT training, ESCA will be holding two more CERT Academies in 2014, the next starting in April in Everett and then back in Kenmore in late September. For more information about ESCA, emergency preparedness or future CERT Academies visit the ESCA website.


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Registration open for Low Vision Expo in May

Registration is open for Insight: A Low Vision Expo 2014 to be held at the Lynnwood Convention Center on Saturday, May 17, 2014, 9am to 3pm. Suggested donation of $20 includes lunch.

SightConnection, 206-525-5556, provides low vision rehabilitative services in King, Snohomish, and Skagit counties to older adults living with eye diseases such as macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy and other sources of low vision.

Phantom images
Many people with vision loss experience “phantom images” that are often pleasant images such as butterflies, flowers, or even friendly faces. 

These visual hallucinations, while lovely, can be unsettling for the person experiencing them. The source of these phantom images is known as Charles Bonnet Syndrome that mysteriously appears with vision loss. A former Harvard Professor, Dr. Mary Lou Jackson is an ophthalmologist and leading researcher on Charles Bonnet Syndrome. At the Expo she will present a morning keynote presentation titled “Phantom Vision: Charles Bonnet Syndrome” that will encourage anyone with low vision to speak up for their needs.

Hidden disability
Low vision is a hidden disability which often perplexes individuals, families, and friends; but, when families and caregivers understand vision loss, people can adjust to their conditions in better, healthier ways. Insight’s afternoon keynote speaker is Occupational and Low Vision Therapist Dr. Orli Weisser-Pike who has over seventeen years of clinical experience in vision loss and is the recipient of the American Occupational Therapy Association Recognition of Achievement Award for Leadership and Advancement in Low Vision. Dr. Weisser-Pike’s “Keeping Caregivers in Sight” keynote will discuss how to balance supporting and empowering your loved one with low vision. 

Assistive Technology Learning Lab
Those attending Insight will also have a lot to learn at our all-day Assistive Technology (AT) Learning Lab, vendor fair and group topic sessions. This year’s AT Learning Lab is sponsored by Optelec, international provider of life-changing vision aids and will feature hands-on demonstrations of the best assistive technology available. In addition, Insight’s Vendor Fair showcases local businesses and organizations offering services. Led by SightConnection staff and guest speakers, group topic sessions will cover the relevant issues of fall prevention, everyday assistive technology, caregiver support, and answer questions posed in a Doctor Q and A Panel. 


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Attorney General's Office: Watch out for fake IRS call scam sweeping the nation


A fast-moving phone scam called the largest of its kind is targeting taxpayers across the country. Victims have reported threats of license suspension, arrest and deportation.

What makes this timely scam so tricky? The scammers impersonate Internal Revenue Service (IRS) agents and demand payment for taxes owed, and often: 
  • know the last four digits of the victim’s Social Security number; 
  • make caller ID appear as if the IRS is calling; 
  • send follow-up bogus IRS emails to support their scam; and 
  • call a second time claiming to be the police or Department of Motor Vehicles, and caller ID again supports their claim.

The IRS usually contacts people by mail not by phone about unpaid taxes.

The IRS won’t ask for payment using a pre-paid debit card or wire transfer, nor will they involve law enforcement or immigration agencies.

What to do:

If you or a family member receives one of these calls, your best bet is to hang up. But if you do get into a conversation, do not give anyone money or credit card information over the phone and don’t trust callers who use threats or insults to bully you.

Next steps:
  1. Report the incident to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration at 1-800-366-4484.
  2. File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission. Add "IRS Telephone Scam" to the comments in your complaint.
  3. If you owe or think you owe federal taxes, call the IRS directly at 1-800-829-1040 to verify information.
  4. If you or someone you know has been a victim of identity theft or fraud, contact the AARP Foundation Fraud Fighter Center at 1-800-646-2283.

The statewide Fraud Watch Network is brought to you by AARP and the Washington State Attorney General’s Office.


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Shred your sensitive documents Saturday at Aurora Square


Help protect yourself from identity theft. A community paper shredding event will be held on Saturday, March 29 from 10am – 1pm at the upper Sears parking lot in Shoreline by the 155th entrance (Bank, Central Market)

The cost is by donation with all proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society through the Shoreline - North Seattle Relay for Life. Shred-it will have a truck onsite.

Update: the truck is available earlier than expected - so the event will start at 10am.

03-27-2014 10:04am

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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.

MARCH 27-APRIL 1, 2014  


Thurs, March 27  Spanish Cheese and Chorizo 

Fri, March 28  Discover the Foods of Spain Items from our new Tapas Menu!



Mon, March 31  Organic Valley Extra-Sharp, Grass-Fed Cheese Sampling 




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Photo: Something old, something new

Something old, something new
Photo copyright Marc Weinberg

Photographer Marc Weinberg says, "I was observing the new cherry blossoms when I noticed the contrast of the new Spring life with the very old growth cedar stump which also held a prominent position in the landscape."

For the Birds columnist Christine Southwick says "think of snags as Habitat Trees," a natural place for birds to nest.


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