Murder - suicide in Shoreline home

Sunday, April 13, 2014

A man and woman died Saturday in a Shoreline home in a suspected murder-suicide.

According to The Seattle Times,

A woman called 911 just before 9am to report hearing two shots fired in her Shoreline home, in the 500 block of Northeast 175th Street, said Sgt. Kathleen Larson of the King County Sheriff’s Office. The woman lived with her son, his wife and their 2-year-old child, Larson said. 
The woman told police she went downstairs after hearing the shots, and then saw her daughter-in-law on the floor, where she appeared to have been shot. 
Officers took the grandmother and child safely out of the home, and found the man and woman dead inside, Larson said. 
“At this particular point it looks like it is a murder-suicide,” Larson said.


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Today's Business: Gregory Ganzkow, DDS

Dr. Ganzkow, Karen, and Lori, in the waiting room

Today's Business
Dr. Gregory Ganzkow, "Best in Shoreline 2013"
Text and photos by Marc Weinberg

When is the last time you heard someone say what a nice, relaxed and comfortable time they had at their dentist’s office? Maybe never! Well then, they haven’t been cared for by Dr. Gregg Ganzkow and his wonderful staff, office manager / wife Karen and dental assistant Lori. 

The caring treatment begins when you call Karen to make your appointment and then the unexpected starts the moment you walk through the office door. You question if you are in the right location because you walk into a comfortable living room setting that you’d expect to find in a friend’s home. There’s the warm glow of the lighting and a fireplace, as well as the automatic ‘you brew it’ cartridge type coffee maker and a large TV with local programming. Other decorations include a wonderful display of dentistry cartoons. Karen explained that having been in practice twenty-eight years, she and Dr. Gregg have made long term friendships with most patients and want everyone to feel like a friend when they come for a visit.

Karen is the first person you will meet on the phone
and in the waiting room

And speaking of comfort, wait until you jump into Dr. Gregg’s latest and greatest exam chair! I have nicknamed it ‘the Floating Cloud’. It is ergonomically designed so well and moves so smoothly you feel like you are drifting off on a cloud as you recline. This is something I’d love to have on my next long airplane trip.

Now that you know how great the waiting room/living room is, what about Dr. Gregg? He was born and raised in Washington and as a kid had so many cavities that he was a regular visitor at his dental office. Because his dentist encouraged him to learn about good dental health, he told his parents at age six he wanted to be a dentist. In spite of some momentary thoughts along the way about astronaut and pilot, he stayed on course with a degree from Gonzanga University in chemistry (high honors) and biology, followed by dental school at UW in 1982. After doing his residency in Texas, he returned to this area and saw patients in a ‘mobile dental practice,’ bringing his skills to seniors and patients who were homebound and unable to travel to an office. He cared for people with Alzheimer’s, HIV, and some who were quadriplegic or suffered from neurologic trauma. 

The team around the "floating chair" - Lori,
Dr. Gregg, and Karen

He brings the same dedicated service and concern into today’s practice that he began with 28 years ago. You will be special, treated like a friend or family and find that he is a totally a ‘hands on’ doctor. He’s the only dentist that I’ve ever known who insists on personally cleaning a patient’s teeth. He uses an ultrasonic method that is fast, thorough, and painless, which usually results in far less scraping (if you’re doing a good job of brushing too). He does not employ a hygienist to do that. He wants to see the condition of your mouth from start to finish. He is a dedicated specialist in Gnathology (the study of how ones mouth moves and functions, the physiology, functional disturbances and the treatments. 

Dr. Ganzkow was the President of the International Dental Fraternity Delta Sigma Delta in 2009. KING 5 placed him in the Top 10 Best Dentists in 2012, and in 2013 he received Shoreline Dentist of the Year award.

Gregory Ganzkow, 18528 Firlands Way N, 206-542-3535 (north of 185th street near Fred Meyer.)


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Bulletin Board installed at Hillwood Park

New community bulletin board in Hillwood Park

According to the Richmond Highlands "News You Can Use" a community bulletin board has been installed at Hillwood Park.

Intended to serve the 4-Corners community (the four neighborhoods of Hillwood, Richmond Highlands, Innis Arden, and Richmond Beach), the bulletin board was paid for from a CleanScapes award for neighborhood waste reduction.

NYCU says, "Huge thanks to Bill Montero from Richmond Beach for helping that become a reality..."

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Sex in the Library

Two local librarians have co-authored a reference book for librarians called Sex in the Library. They will be appearing at the Secret Garden Bookshop in Ballard. on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at 7pm

Authors Mary Jo Heller and Aarene Storms share their new book:  Sex in the Library: A Guide to Sexual Content in Teen Literature (Voya Press, $40)

Sex in the Library is the ideal source for collection development of materials dealing with sex and sexuality for teens. Both public and school librarians will benefit from the guidance for establishing selection policies in this area and for sharing those policies with teachers, parents, administrators and teens.

The book provides no-holds-barred and no-body-parts-left-out reviews of more than 100 books to be considered for collections. The reviews include ratings on sexual content, language, and violence as well as recommended age level and the use of "alert" words - words that often spark controversy. 

Readers also will appreciate as the ideas for educating students and adults about the mission statements of school and public libraries. 

Mary Jo Heller and Aarene Storms
authors of Sex in the Library

Aarene Storms is a long-time Teen Librarian at the Richmond Beach Library and author of book reviews for the Richmond Beach Community News and the Shoreline Area News. Mary Jo Heller is a retired middle school librarian from Einstein.

Bring your questions. Free. 

Secret Garden Bookshop, 2214 NW Market St in Downtown Ballard.


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Boys' golf results at Jackson Park, Thursday, April 10

Photos by Wayne Pridemore
Thunderbird Jeff Madsen shows his form at the first tee.
Shorewood, Oak Harbor, Shorecrest, and Everett, Boys' golf
Jackson Park, Thursday, April 10
11 holes (par 43)

Team  Scores:
1, Oak Harbor, 196 strokes; 
2, Everett 277; 
3, Shorecrest, 308: 
4, Shorewood, 326.

Individuals:  1. Kerkoff, OH, 44 ... 3. Dylan  Hayre, SC, 50; ... 5 (tie), Alex  Saunders, SC, 52. 

Shorewood's Connor Vermeys drives from Jackson’s first hole.

Raven Daley of Shorewood follows through as he uses his driver.
Shorewood’s Camren Brooks tracks his shot down the middle of the first hole.
 

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King County seeks public input for stormwater management program update

Online survey, videos part of County’s commitment to public involvement; Comments due by April 30 for consideration in 2014 program update

Stormwater – rain and snowmelt that flows off roofs, pavement and packed soils, and collects pollutants along the way – is ranked as the top source of toxic pollution to Puget Sound and to the region’s rivers and streams.

King County’s ongoing commitment to protecting public health and improving environmental conditions in streams, rivers, lakes and Puget Sound includes managing the amount and quality of stormwater runoff.

The County’s Water and Land Resources Division is reviewing and updating King County’s stormwater management program for 2014, and the public is encouraged to review and comment on its development and implementation. Public comment on the draft 2014 Stormwater Management Program document will be accepted through April 30.

Public participation in the stormwater management program update can be done online, where visitors will find a link to a series of short videos describing stormwater management issues, as well as an interactive online survey and many supporting documents. 

The draft program update describes actions that King County is taking to avoid, reduce and repair damage caused by the amount and quality of stormwater runoff in unincorporated areas. 

The program meets the requirements of the Washington State Department of Ecology’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Phase I Municipal Stormwater Permit for King County.

Following public review, updated stormwater management program documents will be submitted to the Washington State Department of Ecology by May 31.

Citizens are invited to share their thoughts after reviewing the online documents and materials. Send comments via email, or through the U.S. mail to the Stormwater Management Team, King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks, 201 S. Jackson St., Suite 600, Seattle, WA, 98104.

The County encourages public feedback on its stormwater program year-round, and comments can be submitted to the addresses above.


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Shoreline Science Fair and STEM Career Expo May 31 at Shoreline Community College

Saturday, April 12, 2014

Display board made by Shorecrest graduate Vivian Lim, pursuing a career in science,
will be on display at the STEM Fair

We need to teach our kids that it's not just the winner of the Super Bowl who deserves to be celebrated, but the winner of the science fair.
---January 25, 2011 State of the Union address by Barack Obama
 
The second annual Shoreline Science Fair and STEM Career Expo will be held at Shoreline Community College on Saturday May 31, 2014 from 10am to 2pm. Admittance is free.
 
There will be a traditional science fair for grades K-12 and also a STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) Career Expo.  In addition to the Shoreline School District CTE being at the event, there will be multiple booths and hands-on exhibits representing the wide variety of STEM educational pathways that can lead to careers with very high wages and life-long and steady employment.
 
The data is in. Currently and into the future, STEM education and jobs will afford a person many more opportunities and ease of life than non-STEM career pathways will.


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Save Richmond Beach reacts to Supreme Court decision


Statement from Save Richmond Beach on the recent Supreme Court decision on Point Wells


SRB to continue the fight


The Washington State Supreme Court finally issued their long awaited decision on whether the planned Urban Center development at Point Wells can proceed and their answer was: Yes.

You can click on this link to see the complete text of the decision.

Although we are disappointed by the Court’s decision, all hope is not lost.  Keep in mind, this doesn’t mean the development is permitted, only that Snohomish County can continue to process the developer’s Urban Center application for over 3000 condos and 100,000 square feet of retail/commercial space.

The dispute started when Snohomish County had to make changes to its comprehensive plan, zoning, and development regulations in order to allow Point Wells to be developed as an Urban Center.  Save Richmond Beach, Woodway, and Shoreline challenged those changes and won -- the Growth Management Hearings Board found several of the County’s changes to be illegal under the Growth Management Act (GMA) and State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA).  Our Supreme Court case tested whether the developer and Snohomish County could proceed with the Point Wells Urban Center, anyway, under a doctrine known as “vesting.”  The case was jointly filed by the Town of Woodway and Save Richmond Beach.

In a 6-3 decision the court ruled that vesting rights outweigh other requirements of the Growth Management Act and State Environmental Policy Act. The 3 justices who agreed with us wrote a strong dissent echoing SRB's argument that vesting should not be used as a "sword" to push through an otherwise-illegal development: "The GMA and SEPA should be read in harmony and given effect, and not, as the majority holds, written out of existence. The vesting rights doctrine cannot be used as a sword to eviscerate the purpose and function of the GMA and SEPA."

This result means the Urban Center development application for Point Wells is valid and Snohomish County can proceed with processing and eventually deciding whether to approve it. But this is not the end of the fight -- the proposed Urban Center at Point Wells is still a non-conforming development that was previously ruled illegal by the GMHB.  Many problems must be addressed and resolved before Snohomish County can legally issue permits for this project, including the lack of adequate transportation infrastructure and the fact that Point Wells is located in a known landslide hazard area.  Save Richmond Beach will continue to work with you – the affected residents – to ensure the developer and Snohomish County are held accountable for these problems.

We may have lost this round, but we've made progress and the fight is far from over!  The next round will be the SEPA environmental review of the project itself, including the important Transportation Corridor Study being conducted by the City of Shoreline.  The recent requests to send in SEPA scoping comments were the first step in this next round.  We were encouraged by the detailed comments submitted by Shoreline, Woodway, Richmond Beach Advocates, and several private citizens, in addition to Save Richmond Beach.  Please continue to make your voices heard!

Because the fight is not yet over it's more important than ever that you become a member of Save Richmond Beach to help us fund our work. Membership is $120 a year and can be paid in weekly or monthly installments.  You can sign up at our website www.saverichmondbeach.org by clicking the Membership button in the top right corner of the page.  We can’t be effective without members willing to help pay for our activities.


SaveRichmondBeach.org is a community-driven non-profit organization dedicated to preserving our communities and Puget Sound through responsible and sustainable planning.


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Tech Talk Special Edition: What should you do about “HeartBleed?”

A few days ago, news broke about a key vulnerability in the primary encryption method used to ensure the security of the web sites we use. If your eyes just glazed over during last sentence, it’s time to put a pot of coffee and see why this is a potential threat for you … and what you can do about.



The Story and the Danger
If you do Internet shopping, banking, and web-based email, you have made use of a “https” connection. This connection, also known as a SSL/TLS (Secure Socket Layer/Transport Layer Security) connection is designed to insure the privacy and security of your interaction.

The key provider of SSL/TLS is OpenSSL, an open-source project. As a majority of web servers, routers, and other network connection make use of OpenSSL, potential for stolen passwords and other critical data is high, especially since software designed to exploit this vulnerability has also been discovered. 

While the vulnerability is limited to a couple of recent versions of OpenSSL, the pervasiveness of the protocol improves the chance your information can stolen and used.

How does this affect me?
Unlike the hacks at Target and other companies, this is not a localized threat. Using encrypted connections is at the heart of our Internet commerce. Since we all use credit cards, communicate with banks, and share passwords and other personal data over SSL/TSL connections, all that data could have been at risk.


The challenge in this case is that unless you encounter signs of theft (card card use, account hacking, identity theft), there is no way to determine whether your data has been compromised. In security blogger Brian Krebs' story on this topic, he quoted Jonathan Sander of Stealthbits Technologies as saying, “Heartbleed is like finding a faulty car part used in nearly every make and model, but you can’t recall the Internet and all the data you put out on it.”

This sounds awful scary
Yes, it does, largely because of the uncertainties involved. There have been a lot of people who manage web sites working very hard to correct this problem. Sites like Tumbler, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Dropbox, Intuit (Turbotax, Quicken) and Google announced their sites are now patched to prevent future incursions. The Canada Revenue agency shutdown its taxpayer sites until servers could be patched or features with the vulnerability are disabled.

Other sites that have NOT be affected according to company statements include Twitter, Microsoft services, Paypal, Amazon, AOL, and LinkedIn. Most major US banks and brokerages, according to Mashable.com are also safe from Heartbleed attacks, as a number of retailers, including Target!.
A scan of the top 10,000 web sites on April 8th, one day after the public announcement showed 630 still vulnerable to attack.  A followup scan on April 10th showed this number down to 137.

So, one part of this problem, current vulnerability, is being addressed, by most web site owners. The window of vulnerability is closing.

The second part of the problem needs to be addressed by you to insure your protection.

What should I be doing?
Be prepared to change passwords on the affected web sites … once you know that the site has been able to correct the problem. It’s important to confirm that the site is now safe before changing passwords. 

Key questions to answer:

Determine if the web site is affected by the vulnerability  There are a few ways to figure this out if the web site that concerns you was not listed above.

Look for a notice on your website regarding OpenSSL or Heartbleed. Search for news accounts of your site and press releases it might have made.


If there is no information on the site, try using the Filippo Valsorda site to test it. This is a service set up by Filippo Valsorda, an Italian security expert. If your site passes, it is either because the vulnerability has been fixed or it wasn’t affected at all.



Change passwords on any sites that you believe had the vulnerability once the bug has been eliminated. The point of changing passwords is to eliminate further access to information using passwords acquired prior to the bug being fixed.

Keep an eye on your credit and accounts. Since we don’t know who, if anyone , might be affected during the two years this vulnerability was open, it’s a good idea to watch your credit card purchases and account information a little closer. If unusual activity occurs, report it promptly to the bank or account manager.

Why is this bug called Heartbleed?
The bug is based in an extension of OpenSSL called HeartBeat and takes its nickname from there. HeartBeat - that keeps the secure connection active - even when no data is being transmitted. Heartbleed allows someone to eavesdrop on communications and even impersonate services and users.

How bad is this, really?
From the Internet perspective, this is pretty bad and there are a lot people scrambling about to fix things. From your perspective, it could be bad if you haven’t changed passwords on vulnerable site once they are fixed.

In the long term, this is probably just a glitch from which we all will recover. In the meantime, taking the proper precautions will help it stay as a glitch for you.


Do you have a follow up on this topic or technical question on that needs to be answered or explored? Please share it with me at brian@bostonlegacyworks.com. Your question may show up here on Tech Talk.



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Chasing Ice - film on climate change at Edmonds Community College

Free film on climate change being screened at Edmonds Community College on Wednesday April 30 at 6:30pm in Black Box Theatre on campus, 68th Ave W and 204th St SW.


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Shoreline Council meets with Ronald Wastewater in special meeting

Monday, April 14, 2014 – Special Meeting 5:45 p.m.

Joint Meeting with the Ronald Wastewater District

Monday, April 14, 2014 – Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m.

Agenda Highlights

  1. Adoption of Ordinance. No. 684, Updating Record Keeper and Authorizing Rulemaking for Investment Policies in SMC Chapter 2.30
  2. Adoption of Ordinance No. 685, Amending the 2014 Budget for Uncompleted 2013 Capital and Operating Projects and Increasing Appropriations in the 2014 Budget
  3. Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Regional Coordination Framework for the Disasters and Planned Events for Public and Private Organizations in King County Agreement
  4. Appointment of Library Board Members
  5. Discussion of Point Wells Traffic Corridor Study
  6. Quarterly Finance Update and Discussion of 2013 Year End Financial Report
  7. Discussion of Ordinance No. 687 Amending the 2014 Salary Schedule for the Communications Program
  8. Discussion of Resolution No. 344 - Revisions to Council Rules

Link to full Agenda
Comment on Agenda items

City Hall Council Chambers, 17500 Midvale Ave N. Shoreline 98133


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Shoreline Player of the Week - March 31- April 1

Cody Wolfe, outfielder
Photo by Wilson Tsoi

The Shoreline Dolphin player of the week is outfielder Cody Wolfe! This weekend against a strong Bellevue College team Wolfe had six hits scoring five runs on the Bulldogs.

Wolfe currently has a batting average over 300 which helped the team score big runs this weekend. He also exceeded out in right field with six put outs this weekend and no errors on the season.

As a fast and alert player Wolfe is very aggressive on the bases which allows the Dolphins to get into scoring position quickly. So far this season Wolfe has scored 14 of the Dolphins 57 runs and leads the team with 19 hits.

The Dolphins hope to continue with the hot bat of Cody Wolfe this weekend as they take on the Everett Trojans. Shoreline will travel to Everett on Saturday and then return home on Sunday to play at Meridian Park. Both double headers will begin at 1:00 pm.


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Poem for Palm Sunday

Iris
Photo by Lee Lageschulte


A PSALM FOR PALM SUNDAY

Go in peace through the turmoil.
Go in strength through the pain
Go in joy through the sadness
Through the loss there is gain

Though the path may be rocky
And the Future unclear
Just know deep in your heart
That your Guidance is near

Your protection is with you
And your compass is true
With God’s love all around you
There is much you can do

Just reach out to the lonely
Bring your cheer to the sad
Know that Love is the answer
When the world seems so bad

From the smallest of insects
To the Giants of life
God is there in the process
In the midst of the strife

Don’t lose heart—that’s the answer
For your Heart holds the key
To bring love to the needy
What a gift-don’t you see

In your outreach so kindly
They will find a true Friend
What is needed by many
The effect will not end

For their life will be brightened
By the touch of your hand
Just give love oh so freely
That is God’s true command

Jean Monce Bryant 
Palm Sunday April 1, 2012


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City of Shoreline: A Renaissance on Aurora Avenue

Friday, April 11, 2014

The view down Aurora Avenue
 in Shoreline towards Seattle
Republished with permission from the Economic Development Council of Seattle and King County

The City of Shoreline is well known as a boutique city routinely recognized for its desirable quality of life with distinct neighborhoods, strong schools, and enticing parks. Developers, though, are discovering something new to appreciate about the city that borders Seattle to the north: profitable opportunities along Shoreline’s re-imagined, tree-lined version of Aurora with its publicly-funded and completed infrastructure improvements.

Shoreline’s Aurora Corridor Project is the redesign and redevelopment of the three miles of Aurora Avenue North (State Route 99) that run through Shoreline. Shoreline’s section of SR-99 carries 40,000 – 45,000 vehicles per day and is a major transit route. Improving Aurora has been a community goal since the City of Shoreline incorporated in 1995.

Because Shoreline has relied heavily on outside sources of funding for the project, it was built in phases as funding allowed. Impressively, when the last section is completed in 2015, over 90% of the nearly $150 million investment will have been provided by outside partners. The goal of the project is to improve pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicle safety, pedestrian and disabled access, vehicular capacity, traffic flow, transit speed and reliability, nighttime visibility and safety, stormwater quality and management, and streetscape amenities.

In addition, the City set a goal of unlocking the economic potential represented in the six miles of now improved SR-99 frontage. The project has already helped stimulate the construction of over 750 homes, the ISHS medical clinic, Chuck Olsen’s Kia dealership, US Biotek’s lab, and the Rat’s Nest, the new home and practice rink of the Rat City Rollergirls. In order to further capitalize on Aurora’s investment, the City’s economic development strategy will focus on placemaking to make Aurora function as an attractive neighborhood in its own right.

To that end, Shoreline’s City Council designated Aurora Square, currently home to Central Market, Sears, Marshalls, and WSDOT’s regional headquarters, as a Community Renewal Area (CRA). 

“Aurora Square has enormous potential,” stated Will Hall, Shoreline Councilmember and long-time EDC Board Member. “Aurora Square’s renewal will create more places for the community to enjoy and will make the area more environmentally friendly.”


Concept model of Aurora Square as described in the CRA Renewal Plan

The Aurora Square CRA Renewal Plan spells out substantive ways that the City is willing to engage in public-private partnerships to encourage transformation into a destination shopping, entertainment, and employment center. The City believes that a renewed Aurora Square will trigger development up and down Aurora, especially with the recent addition of Metro’s RapidRide E-line providing convenient connections on Aurora to downtown Seattle.

“I smile when I meet skepticism about Aurora’s potential,” remarks Dan Eernissee, Shoreline’s Economic Development Manager. “Look what’s happening along Aurora between Shoreline and downtown Seattle: wherever a sense of place is established, Aurora experiences dramatic redevelopment. We trust that when investors consider developing along Aurora in Shoreline, they will find that we’ve been working for two decades to prepare a place for them.”

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Deadline extended for Dollars For Scholars Scholarship Application

Dollars for Scholars has fixed some setup problems in the new online application procedures

Because of these problems students may have had some difficulties completing their applications for the 2014 Shoreline Chamber of Commerce Scholarships.

Therefore the Chamber of Commerce has extended the deadline and students can apply until April 22, 2014.


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10th annual Astronomy Night at Shorecrest Tuesday, April 15

Shorecrest students hold the stars in their hands
Photo by Vince San Pietro

The Shorecrest High School astronomy class is proud to present the 10th annual Astronomy Night! 

Centered in the Commons of Shorecrest’s new school, Astronomy Night is filled with fun activities, interesting exhibits, and yes, free food!

Balloon Board at the 2013 Astronomy Night
Photo by Vince San Pietro

From cosmic bowling to star gazing and planetariums to face painting, you'll find dozens of fun and educational activities to experience.

And the best part? It's completely free!

So for an evening of fun for all ages, come to Shorecrest's Astronomy Night on Tuesday, April 15th from 7-9!”

Shorecrest High School, 15343 25th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155.


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Apr 18 Parent Child Center Annual Auction


Silent Auction for the Shoreline Community College Parent Child Center on April 18th.

Proceeds will be used to purchase improvements for the center, including finishing our playground update for the kids.

Here are some of the great items in the auction and information about the Parent Child Center and the event.


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Young Frankenstein at Seattle Musical Theatre this weekend


YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN
Book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan
Music and Lyrics by Mel Brooks
Directed by Samuel Pettit
Music Direction by Justin Beal 

This monstrous musical comedy will have you remembering every line from the 1974 film starring Gene Wilder. Young Frankenstein is the only place you'll witness a singing and dancing laboratory experiment in the largest tuxedo ever made. See Frederick Frankenstein as he unwillingly follows in his grandfather’s footsteps and becomes the mad scientist he was always meant to be. Young Frankenstein is a true roll in the hay that should not be missed by anyone! 

Purchase your ticket online at BrownPaperTickets.com

April 12, 2014 at 7:30pm 
April 13, 2014 at 2:00pm 
7120 62nd Ave NE in Magnuson Park
Seattle, WA 98115

BPT BOX OFFICE
1-800-838-3006
(24/7 Customer Service)


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U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell is keynote speaker for 50th Commencement at SCC


U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell will be the keynote speaker at the 50th Anniversary Commencement for Shoreline Community College.

The graduation ceremonies are scheduled for 2pm, Sunday, June 8, in the college gymnasium.

“We are honored to have Sen. Cantwell on our campus and speaking to our graduates,” Interim President Daryl Campbell said. “Sen. Cantwell’s record of service to our community, state and country is long and distinguished. Her words and wisdom will be of great benefit to our students.”

Sen. Cantwell was 28 when she began her political career while living in Mountlake Terrace and winning a seat in the Washington State House of Representatives in 1986. She served three terms in Olympia before making the leap to the U.S. House in 1992, becoming the first Democrat elected to the 1st Congressional District seat in 40 years.

After one term in Washington, D.C., Sen. Cantwell went to work for RealNetworks as vice president of marketing. Returning to politics, Sen. Cantwell has served since defeating then-incumbent Sen. Slade Gorton in 2000, Mike McGavick in 2006 and state Sen. Michael Baumgartner in 2012.
Founded in 1964, Shoreline is marking 50 years of preparing students with the education and training they need for their next steps in life.


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April 15 Presentation on learning disabilities and ADHD at Eastside CHADD Wednesday


Tuesday, April 15: Barbara Bennett, M.A. - Executive Function, Learning, and Common Core for Students with Learning Challenges will discuss the latest, evidence-based information about executive function from key researchers in the fields of learning disabilities and ADHD.
  • What is executive function?
  • How does the presence or absence of key elements of executive function facilitate or hinder learning for students who bring learning challenges to the classroom?
  • How can implementing executive function theory help our students with ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, math, and oral and written language disabilities?
  • How will the increased academic demands of common core impact these students?

Barbara Bennett, M.A., is a private practice Educational Therapist, Educational Consultant, and ADHD Coach. Ms. Bennett trained with key national figures in the fields of ADHD and learning disabilities. She continues to learn from up-to-date research and clinical practices. She will share her extensive knowledge of theory and its application to real-life in her many years of teaching students to become independent, skilled individuals. She also consults with teachers and clinicians to improve learning in the classroom and at home. Ms. Bennett collaborates with pediatricians and medical professionals to facilitate the early identification of learning, attention, and executive challenges.

The presentation is scheduled from 7-9pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. Please arrive early to volunteer. Eastside CHADD is an all-volunteer group. The presentation will begin promptly at 7:00.

CHADD Members - Free; Non-Members: Suggested Donation - $5

LOCATION: Evergreen Healthcare (Formerly Evergreen Hospital Medical Center), Surgery and Physicians Center, 12040 NE 128th Street, Kirkland, WA 98034, Room TAN 101 (downstairs)



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Save these numbers in case of future 911 outage

Hello? Operator! Give me the number for 911!  -Homer Simpson

9-1-1 service was knocked out for much of western Washington for an entire night Thursday. Apparently Century Link was the source of the problem, but they are blaming a vendor.

The 9-1-1 outages affected Washington and Oregon, including King County. Lewis, Thurston, Clark, Pierce, King, and Snohomish counties.

By the next morning in King County, service had been restored for landline and wireless callers, but some VoIP (voice over IP) callers continued to experience problems. Cells phones seem to get through better than land lines. King County went to a back up system but it did not have the enhanced 911 capabilities such as pinpointing addresses of the caller.

If this ever happens again, here's who to call:

  • Bothell PD dispatches for Lake Forest Park. The number to reach them is 425-486-1254.
  • King County dispatches for Shoreline PD. The number to reach them is 206-296-3311.


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How to build a rain garden

Register online by April 20 at Diggin Shoreline.


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Diggin’ Shoreline Announces 2014-15 Board of Directors


Diggin’ Shoreline is pleased to announce its Board of Directors for the 2013-14 year elected at the annual general meeting of its membership on February 25, 2014. Two new directors, Mike Matthieus and Grant Harken, and founding member Meghan Peterka, join returning Board members Londa Jacques, Nikki Mize, John Ruby, and Scott Schorer to round out the team of seven. On March 25 the new board elected its 2014 officers. Londa and John will co-chair; Mike, a certified public accountant, will serve as treasurer; and Meghan will step into the role of secretary.

Three outgoing directors—Afia Menke, Jennifer Rotermund and Jan Stewart— were recognized for their years of service. Afia and Jan, two of Diggin’s founding members, were instrumental in the formulation of the original steering committee in 2009. Jan has served as Treasurer and Chair of the Administration Committee and led the effort to attain 501(c)3 status. Afia served as Co-Chair for the past two years. Jennifer joined the Board in 2012 and served as Co-Chair from 2013-14. Both Afia and Jennifer will continue their leadership roles on the Outreach team, and Jan will focus her energy on helping create community gardens on the Garden Planning and Development team. Growing strong committees within Diggin’ is at the heart of the organization. Joining a committee is an excellent way for members to connect with other members who share in Diggin’s mission.

Diggin’ Shoreline is always looking for community-minded leaders who share a passion for creating opportunities for neighbors to connect and garden in community. Its leadership brings a wide range of life experience, and not all are gardeners. Youth leaders (16 and up) are also encouraged. Operating under the philosophy that “together we know more”, Diggin’ uses consensus as the model for decision-making.

If you are interested in a leadership role in education about sustainable gardening practices, fostering a healthy environment and building community through gardens in the greater Shoreline / Lake Forest Park area, email for more information.

Diggin’ Shoreline envisions people throughout our city inspired and nourished by gardening in community, with deep connections to our earth, our health, our cultures, and our neighbors.

We invite you to imagine with us.


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90-Year-Old Dale Turner Family Y Member Receives Healthy Living Award from YMCA of Greater Seattle

Anne Sola giving her acceptance speech

For four years, Anne Sola has enthusiastically attended Zumba Gold® classes twice a week at the Dale Turner Family Y. She is also 90-years-old and sharp as a tack. Anne was honored for her positive attitude and inspirational lifestyle with the 2014 YMCA of Greater Seattle Healthy Living Award on April 2nd at the Grand Hyatt in downtown Seattle.

“I feel like I won an Oscar,” Anne said as she accepted her award in front of a room full of YMCA board members, employees, donors, and supporters at the 2014 Annual Campaign Victory Celebration. 

Anne posing with her family and Zumba Gold
instructor Rene De Los Santos

Each year, three Y members chosen from the 13 local Y branches are honored by the YMCA of Greater Seattle for exemplifying the spirit of one of our areas of focus. The three areas of focus are Healthy Living, Youth Development and Social Responsibility.

“After my son kept nagging me to join the Y, I finally did and it was the best decision I’ve ever made,” Anne said. “The Y is such a wonderful, friendly place and I’m most grateful for all of the people who have made it possible for me to be this healthy at this age,” she added. Anne’s favorite part of Zumba Gold® is the water break and the instructor, Rene De Los Santos, describes the participants, whose ages range from 50 to 90-years-old, as “the out of control bunch.” As she nears her 91st birthday in the coming weeks, her advice to others who want to live a healthy lifestyle is to “just keep moving and think positively.”

Anne with the Youth Development Award
and Social Responsibility Award recipients

The mission of the YMCA is to promote youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The spacious 52,000-square-foot Dale Turner Family YMCA facility features a two-level parking garage, a gym, a four-lane, 25-yard pool, men's and women's locker rooms, and an upstairs weight and fitness area.

For more information, contact Kathryn Zielony, Marketing and Communications Manager, 206.569.7027.


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Special Sounder trains will run for Mariners games

Safeco Field
Photo courtesy Sound Transit

Seattle Mariners fans can take Sound Transit's popular game day Sounder trains to select games this season, starting with the game against the Oakland Athletics on Sunday at 1:10pm.

Trains from the north will leave Everett at 11:15am and stop in Edmonds. Return trains will leave King Street Station 35 minutes after the last out.Sounder trains will serve 11 other Mariners games through August. A complete schedule of game day service for Mariners and Sounders FC events is available here

Many ST Express buses also drop off passengers near the stadium. ST Express bus schedules are available here.

Regular fares apply for all Sound Transit services. ORCA and all standing transit passes will be accepted. Getting an ORCA card is a great way to skip lines at ticket vending machines. Cards only cost $5 for adults, plus whatever amount a rider chooses to load in the card's E-Purse or the cost of a pass that is good for unlimited transit trips. ORCA works on trains, buses and ferries throughout the region. More information is available here.


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Obituary: Kay Bartholomew, finalist for National Teacher of the Year

Kay Bartholomew, 1922-2014

Margaret Kathleen (Kay) MacDermid Bartholomew was born May 8, 1922, in Spokane, WA, to Charles Nelson MacDermid and Margaret Ellen Willey MacDermid. She died March 30, 2014, in Shoreline, WA.

At age eight, Kay, her parents, and sister Maxine moved to Glengarry County, Ontario, Canada, and lived on a farm that had been in the family for several generations.

Kay graduated from Williamstown High School in Ontario, Canada; Ottawa Normal School, Ontario, Canada; and Seattle Pacific University.

She married Gerald W. Bartholomew in Niagara Falls, Ontario, on July 18, 1945. They and their children moved to the Richmond Highlands neighborhood of Shoreline in 1955.

Kay was a charter member of Calvin Presbyterian Church in Shoreline. For many years she taught Sunday School, served as Sunday School Superintendent, a Deacon, and an Elder. She was a Commissioner to North Puget Sound Presbytery for many years, served on various Presbytery committees, and was a Commissioner to General Assembly in 1994.

She taught at Sunset, Meridian and Hillwood Elementary Schools in the Shoreline School District from 1960 until her retirement in 1982 and took great joy in keeping in touch with former students.

In 1971, Kay was named Shoreline School District Teacher of the Year. In 1972, she was named Washington State Teacher of the Year. She went on to become a finalist for National Teacher of the Year and enjoyed a reception on the White House lawn with First Lady Pat Nixon.

She was an elected delegate to the Association of Classroom Teachers of Washington State and to Washington Education Association; was a member of the Board of Directors of Washington Education Association; a delegate to National Education Association in Philadelphia and San Francisco; and a member of Alpha Delta Kappa, an international honorary organization for women educators.

Kay’s distinguished teaching career started at age 20. After graduating from Ottawa Normal School, she taught in a one-room schoolhouse in rural Ontario, Canada. Eighteen students were enrolled in Glen Falloch School, at least one in every grade. In addition to preparing multiple lesson plans and grading papers, Kay cleaned the school, kept the wood stove burning, and shoveled snow in winter—and all that for an annual income of $700.

In the mid-1970s Kay co-founded the Shoreline Historical Museum which, as a Bicentennial Project, was officially opened and dedicated on the 4th of July, 1976. For several years she served as the museum’s Chairman of the Board.

Kay served as a Precinct Chairman and worked on numerous political campaigns including those of Dan Evans, Governor, and Alan Bluechel, state Representative and state Senator.

After retiring, Kay led several tour groups to the British Isles and Europe, and she also traveled—all alone!—to both South America and Africa to visit her daughter’s family.

Kay was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald W. Bartholomew. She is survived by sisters: Maxine Wood, Gwelda (Gene) Henning, and Winnie Murphy; her children: Linda (David) Thomas, Douglas (Kathy) Bartholomew, and David (Nancy) Bartholomew; eight grandchildren: Matthew (Jill) Thomas, Karen (Brian) Kelly, Ian Bartholomew, Nathan Bartholomew, Lily Benardout, Garth Benardout, Murray (Michelle) Bartholomew, and Colin Bartholomew; six great-grandchildren: Margaret, Emma, Claire, Chase, Finn, and Kade; and 11 nieces and nephews and their families. She was also preceded in death by her brothers-in-law, Jack Wood and Vaughn Murphy.

The family thanks Cristwood Retirement Community, Crista Nursing and Rehab, and several devoted friends from Calvin Church for their loving care of Kay over the years.

A celebration of Kay’s life will take place at 4pm May 10 at Calvin Presbyterian Church, 18826 Third Avenue NW, Shoreline 98177.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Kay may be made to Calvin Presbyterian Church, 18826 Third Avenue NW, Shoreline, WA 98177; or contributions for school supplies for needy children may be made to Back to School Consortium, c/o Center for Human Services, 17018 15th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155.


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Einstein drama club comedy at Shorewood April 16 and 17

Thursday, April 10, 2014


The Einstein drama club presents the "wickedly funny" play Once Upon a High School in two performances.

Wednesday April 16 at 7pm and Thursday, April 17 at 7pm at the Shorewood High School Theater, 17300 Fremont Ave N. Shoreline 98133.

Tickets available at the door for $5. Box office and doors open at 6:30pm.


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Girls’ Track At Shoreline Stadium, Thursday, April 3

Salyna McDonald gets ready to throw the shot
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Girls’ Track At Shoreline Stadium, Thursday, April 3
Dual Team Scores

Stanwood 75, Shorewood 64
Stanwood 89.5, Meadowdale 50.5
Stanwood 131, Shoreline Christian 7
Shorewood 82, Meadowdale 51
Shorewood 96, Shoreline Christian 23
Meadowdale 101, Shoreline Christian 24

  • 100 meters-- 1, Chrislove Brandt, Shorewood, 13.95.
  • 200 meters-- 1, Natalie McPherson, Shoreline Chris, 28.43. 2, C. Garrison, Shorewood, 29.42.
  • 400 meters-- 1, Anderson, Stanwood, 63.29. … 3,  McPherson, Shoreline Chris, 66.26.
  • 800 meters-- 1, Emily Ransom, Shorewood, 2:34.68. 2, L. Jensen, Shorewood, 2:34.87.
  • 1600 meters-- 1, Kelsey Machado, Kelsey, Shorewood, 5:53.51. … 3, Alexander, Shorewood, 6:01.29. 4, Khoury, Alyssa, Stanwood, 6:01.35.
  • 3200 meters-- 1, Pierce, Stanwood, 13:11.70. … 3, London, Shorewood, 13:43.40. 4, Crampton-Haywood, Shorewood, 13:51.33. 5, Smith, Shorewood, 14:18.76.
  • 100m Hurdles-- 1, Titus, Stanwood, 17.90. … 3, Zenger, Shoreline Chris, 19.34. … 5, DeKoekkoek, Shoreline Chris, 20.02. 6, Stock, Shorewood, 20.89.
  • 300m Hurdles-- 1, Borseth, Stanwood, 50.81. … 5, Zenger, Shoreline Chris, 56.03. 6, Alexander, Shorewood, 56.53. 7, Stock, Shorewood, 57.19. 8, DeKoekkoek, Shoreline Chris, 57.94.
  • 4x100-- 1, Meadowdale, 54.80. 2, Shorewood (Catinas, Lesso, Arslanoglu, Brandt), 55.70.
  • 4x200-- 1, Shorewood (Nephew, Garrison, Arslanoglu, McDonald), 1:52.33. 2, Meadowdale, 1:55.76. 3, Stanwood, 2:00.50. 4, Shoreline Christian, 2:05.36.
  • 4x400-- 1, Stanwood, 4:16.91. 2, Shorewood (Ransom, Alexander, Machado , Hansen), 4:42.16. 3, Meadowdale, 4:45.88.
  • High Jump-- 1, Yerigan, Stanwood, 5-4.
  • Long Jump-- 1, Anderson, Stanwood, 16-4. … 4, Francisco, Shorewood, 14-9.50. 5, Catinas, Shorewood, 14-6.
  • Triple Jump-- 1, Heichel, Stanwood, 30-11.50. … 3, Escobar, Stanwood, 26-4.
  • Shot Put-- 1, Free, Meadowdale, 34-10. 2, McDonald, Shorewood, 30-10. 3, Gustafson, Shorewood, 30-3.50.
  • Discus Throw-- 1, Madeline Bell-Knight, Shorewood, 87-4. … 3, Pollard, Shorewood, 82-11.
  • Javelin Throw-- Salyna McDonald, Shorewood, 93-3. 2, Gaevert, Shorewood, 90-1.

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Shorewood defeats Shorecrest in tennis match postponed from Tuesday to Wednesday

Shorewood senior co-captain Daniella Brengelmann won a hard-fought straight-set match from Lauren Rutter of Shorecrest at No. 1 singles to lead the Thunderbirds to a 5-2 Wesco South girls’ tennis victory over the Scots. The T-Birds’ league record improved to 3-0 with an overall record of 5-0.

Marija Feller of Shorewood and Rosa Rice-Pelepko of Shorecrest had the longest match of the night, with Feller winning a come-from-behind two-and-a-half-hour marathon match 5-7, 6-0, 7-5.

The T-Birds won three of four singles matches and two of three doubles matches.

The match at Shorecrest’s home Kellogg Middle School courts was postponed from Tuesday to Wednesday.

The Shorewood junior varsity won 6-1 at Shorewood’s home Shoreview park courts.

Shorecrest and Shorewood met after both defeated Mountlake Terrace last week.

Shorewood scored a 5-2 home victory over Mountlake Terrace Wednesday, April 2. An April 3 match at Meadowdale was rescheduled for April 14.

Shorecrest took a 4-3 victory at Mountlake Terrace Friday, April 4.

The Shorewood junior varsity won at Mountlake Terrace Wednesday, and the Shorecrest JVs defeated Mountlake Terrace Friday, both by 7-0 scores.

Shorecrest followed its loss to Shorewood with a 7-0 non-league home loss to Woodinville to drop its overall record to 3-5.

Shorewood plays at Woodinville Friday at 3:30 with junior varsity teams from the two schools playing at the same time at Shoreview Park.

Shorecrest next plays Stanwood, at Kellogg Tuesday, April 15, with junior varsity teams from the two schools playing at the same time at Stanwood.

SHOREWOOD 5  SHORECREST 2
At Kellogg Middle School, Wednesday, April 9

SINGLES
1. Daniella Brengelmann SW def. Lauren Rutter SC 6-2, 7-6 ( 7-4 )
2. Rachel Stevens SC def. Ellie Allen- Hatch SW 6-0, 6-2
3. Marija Feller SW def. Rosa Rice- Pelepko SC 5-7, 6-0, 7-5
4. Genevieve O’ Malley SW def. Alina Tran SC 6-4, 6-3

DOUBLES
1. Karena Tien / Molly Mrozek SC def. Amy Buswell / Lilly Brons SW 6-2, 7-6 ( 7-1 )
2. Yuanne Corbett  /  Jenny Ahn SW def. Lucy Sui / Zaya Tsolmon SC 6-3, 6-3
3. Emily Wright / Jelena Bojic SW def. Bianca Dang / Nora Var SC 6-1, 6-2

SHOREWOOD 5, MOUNTLAKE TERRACE 2
At Shoreview Park, Wednesday, April 2

SINGLES
1. Bouche, MT, beat Ellie Allen, SW. 6-0, 6-0;
2. Lui, MT, beat Marija Feller, SW, 6-4, 6-3;
3. Emily Wright, SW, beat Kinsella, MT, 6-1, 6-2;
4. Genevieve O’Malley, SW, beat Meron Abay, MT, 6-1, 6-1.

DOUBLES
1. Lilly Brons-Amy Buswell, SW, beat Raza-Anderson, MT, 6-1, 6-3;
2. Yuanne Corbett-Jenny Ahn, SW, beat Diaz-Pounds, MT 6-0, 6-1;
3. Grace Taylor-Malaika Rosenfeld, SW, beat MT, 6-2, 6-0.

SHORECREST 5, MOUNTLAKE TERRACE 2
At Mountlake Terrace High School Friday, April 4

SINGLES
1. Nicole Boucher, MT, beat Ellie Allen SC, 6-0, 6-0;
2. Lui, MT, beat Marija Feller, SC, 6-4, 6-3;
3. Emily Wright, SC, beat Kinsella, MT. 6-1, 6-2;
4. Genevieve O’Malley, SC, beat Abay, MT, 6-1, 6-1.

DOUBLES
1. Lilly Brons-Amy Buswell, SC, beat Raza-Anderson, MT, 6-1, 6-3;\
2. Yuanne Corbett-Jenny Ahn, SC, beat Diaz-Pounds, 6-0, 6-1;
3. Grace Taylor-Malaika Rosenfeld, SC, beat MT, 6-2, 6-0.

WOODINVILLE 7, SHORECREST 0
At Kellogg Middle School, Thursday, April 10

SINGLES
1. Austin (W) def. Lauren Rutter SC 6-0, 6-2;
2. Springer (W) def. Rachel Stevens SC 6-1, 7-5;
3. Miller (W) def. Rosa Rice-Pelepko SC 7-5, 6-1;
4. Naveena S. (W) def. Alina Tran SC 6-0, 6-1.

DOUBLES
1. Mosebar-Banks (W) def. Karena Tien-Molly Mrozek SC 6-3, 6-0;
2. Matthews-Stafford (W) def. Luci Sui-Zaya Tsolmon SC 6-3, 6-1;
3. McCaw-Koklic (W) def. Bianca Dang-Nora Var SC 6-3, 6-2.


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