LFP Planning Commission meets Nov 18

Thursday, November 13, 2014

Planning Commission meeting for Lake Forest Park, November 18, 7-9pm at City Hall.

Follow up discussion of Recreation and Open Space fort eh Comprehenbsive Plan update. Original discussion was held on October 7, 2014.


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Specialized Recreation Drama programs presents The Wizard of Oz Nov 19


The City of Shoreline’s Specialized Recreation Drama program is proud to present their production of “The Wizard of Oz.”

Come show your support on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at 7:30pm.

This free performance will be held at the Shoreline Community College Theater, 16101 Greenwood Ave N Building 1600 (maps). Parking: #1500 Theater Parking. There is a small fee for parking on campus.


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I-5 panel replacement marches northward

From WSDOT

Our project to replace hundreds of concrete panels on I-5 between Northgate and Shoreline continues to make good progress. Contractor crews are now on the northbound lanes near NE 175th.

We’d hoped to start grinding the southbound lanes earlier this week, but we’re holding off on that for the time being while we concentrate on the panels. The grinding work that will smooth I-5 and eliminate more bumps and cracks may now start sometime in December.


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Two Dolphin soccer players named to NWAC All-Stars

Hayley Warren
Photo by Wilson Tsoi
Two Dolphin soccer players have been named to the NWAC All-Star Teams. Sophomore Hayley Warren and Freshman Ryan Anderson will represent Shoreline in the NWAC All-Star games this coming weekend.

Warren was named the Northern Region MVP, the same honor she received last season. She finished the season as the NWAC scoring leader for the 2nd straight season. She finished the 2014 campaign with 26 goals and 8 assists, finishing her Shoreline career with 49 total goals and 20 assists. Her career goal total puts her in the top 10 all-time NWAC scoring leaders.

Ryan Anderson
Photo by Wilson Tsoi

Anderson has been the starting corner back for the men’s team where he has become an anchor in the defense. 

 “Ryan is a great example of a captain who leads by example. He always has something good to say and has a high-quality character,” says Head Coach Aaron Howe.

Both players are their squads’ captains and Howe can’t say enough good things about the two.

The NWAC All-Star games will be played on November 16, otherwise known as Championship Sunday, the same day the men’s and women’s championship games will take place. The day will open with the women’s all-star game at 10:30am, followed by the men’s all-star game at 12:30pm. The women’s championship game will start at 3pm, followed by the men at 5:30pm. All games will be broadcast online via the NWAC website.

All semifinal and final games will take place at the Starfire Sports Complex, located at 14800 Starfire Way in Seattle.


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Designing the new Shoreline: Planning Commission to review final EIS for 185th subarea

Shoreline Planning Commission meets on Thursday, November 20, 2014 - 7pm in the City Hall Council Chamber, 17500 Midvale Ave N to review the Final Environmental Impact Statement and Draft Subarea Policies for the 185th Street Station Subarea.

SUBAREA PLAN POLICIES

Draft policies listed below represent ideas discussed by the Planning Commission throughout the summer and fall while deliberating potential Development Code regulations that will be adopted as part of the 185SSSP package. In many cases, these policies are meant to direct staff to do additional research into topics for which there was not sufficient time to codify through the 185SSSP process. 

Some policies may be examined in further detail as part of the 145th Street Station Subarea Plan process; some may be appropriate for examination citywide following adoption of both station subarea plans. Any questions that staff requests further guidance on are included below the draft policy language in italics.

Transportation
  • Undertake Route Development Plan (RDP) for 185th Street/10th Avenue/180th Street corridor to determine engineered cross-section, including pedestrian/ bicycle improvements, amenity zones, and potentially to study creation of alleys.
    • Should this policy also include other potential items for study, such as turn pockets, signalization, undergrounding utilities, etc.?
    • Should alleys be separate policy?
  • Incorporate recommendations of RDP into Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), with timeframe for implementation, and pursue other funding mechanisms, such as grants
  • Monitor impacts of parking regulations to determine future need for Residential Parking Zones, traffic calming, or additional mitigation measures.
Community Design
  • Participate and assist as needed with the facilitation of community involvement with Sound Transit’s design process for stations and other light rail facilities.
  • Facilitate community design process to develop streetscape plan, including pedestrian amenities, art, and other placemaking elements.
  • Monitor impacts of mixed-uses with regard to nuisance or compatibility issues and implement mitigations, such as signage and additional regulation, as necessary.
    • Note: Developing a policy related to a streetscape design plan covering such elements as pedestrian amenities, art, and other placemaking elements).
Economic Development
  • Promote home-based and neighborhood-serving businesses along 185th Street corridor, including conversion of single-family homes to such.
  • Target incentives for redevelopment in priority nodes along 185th Street to encourage catalyst projects and initial growth along this corridor.
  • Consider incentive program for new buildings to incorporate Combined Heat and Power systems and other innovative energy-saving solutions.
    • Note: Exploring feasibility of a policy to promote food trucks and coffee carts near station.
Land Use
  • Promote adaptive reuse of historic structures.
  • Explore adoption of International Green Construction Code within station subarea
  • Encourage Net Zero and Living Buildings.
  • Develop regulations for fee-simple administrative subdivision.
  • Examine opportunities to use LCLIP financing for infrastructure projects throughout subarea.
Utilities
  • Apply recommendations from 145th Street Station Subarea Plan regarding District Energy and Combined Heat and Power to 185th Street Station Subarea.
  • Pursue Solarization program, community solar, or other innovative ways to partner with local businesses and organizations to promote installation of photovoltaic systems.
Parks, Recreation, and Open Space
  • Investigate potential funding and master planning efforts to reconfigure and consolidate existing City facilities at the Shoreline Center. Analyze potential sites and community needs for a new aquatic and community center to replace the Shoreline Pool and Spartan Recreation Center.
  • Consider potential acquisition of sites that are ill-suited for redevelopment due to high water table or other site-specific challenge for new public open space or stormwater function.
    • Should the City explore a park impact fee or dedication program for acquisition and maintenance of new park or open space or additional improvements to existing parks?
Natural Environment
  • Encourage preservation of stands of trees, and/or significant trees around the perimeter of a site.
  • Examine opportunities to use “Green Network” throughout the 145th Street Station Subarea as receiving sites for replacement trees that can’t be accommodated on redeveloped parcels in the 185th Street Station Subarea.
  • Consider establishing a fee-in-lieu program for private property tree replacement that could be used for reforesting public open spaces.
Housing
  • Investigate more complex financing and property aggregation tools to facilitate creation of affordable housing.

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Shorewood loss to Holy Names at state tournament ends T-Bird season

Shorewood's loss to Holy Names Academy in a first-round state tournament girls' soccer game Tuesday ended the Thunderbirds' season with a 10-7-3 record.

Holy Names defeated the Thunderbirds 2-0 at Seattle Memorial Stadium to advance to a state 3A quarterfinal match against Columbia River of Vancouver Friday or Saturday.

Shorewood placed fourth in the 13-team Wesco 3A/2A division with a 7-2-3 record (8-5-3 overall) before winning two matches in the Northwest District 3A tournament, losing to Edmonds-Woodway in the district final and losing to Holy Names in the state round of 16.

The Shorewood junior varsity had a 7-7-1 season record (6-5 Wesco 3A/2A). 


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Rat City Rollergirls Present: ARTsplosion

Wednesday, November 12, 2014


An Art Gala to Benefit Seattle’s Premiere All-Female Roller Derby League

The Rat City Rollergirls will kick off ARTsplosion, a three-day showcase of unique, hand-selected art from well-established and up-and-coming local artists, with an opening gala that will feature live music and appearances from Rat City fan favorites. Attendees will have the opportunity to take their favorite pieces home by participating in a silent auction.

The opening gala will take place from 6 to 10 pm on Thursday, Nov. 13 at The Rat’s Nest located at 19022 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133. Admission is free, and fans of all ages are welcome to come mingle and meet inspiring artists, as well as the Rat City family, in casual attire. The art will be displayed at The Rat’s Nest for the community to enjoy from Nov. 13 until Nov. 15.

Due to the harsh economic climate and waning ticket sales, the Rat City Rollergirls have recently reached out to the community to raise funds to ensure The Rat’s Nest continues to be a practice space for several roller derby leagues in the area, including the Seattle Derby Brats, Puget Sound Outcast Derby and the Jet City Rollergirls. 

Rat City has implemented several long-term strategies for financial success, but additional, short-term efforts have been necessary to keep the league afloat and save The Rat’s Nest. The ARTsplosion event will celebrate local artists while benefiting the Rat City Rollergirls.

 "My concerns are that the lights will be turned off at our practice house," said Kayla Gaska, AKA "Missile America.” “I don’t know what I would do without it.”

About Rat City Rollergirls

The Rat City Rollergirls (RCRG) is Seattle’s premiere all-female, flat-track roller derby league. RCRG is composed of about 80 active skaters and many more retired skaters who are still involved. The skaters are divided among four home teams, the All Stars and Rat Lab. 

Mission Statement: As Seattle’s premier, member-owned roller derby league, it is our mission to maintain a competitive athletic program, promote the sport of roller derby, provide quality sports entertainment for our fans, and make a positive impact in our community. To learn more visit http://ratcityrollergirls.com/ or http://www.gofundme.com/SaveRatCity.

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Fallen Heroes Project

Thursday, November 13, 7-8:30pm at Third Place Commons at Town Center in Lake Forest Park, hear from internationally recognized artist Michael Reagan who creates portraits to honor the men and women who have died in service to their country.Come learn more about his mission and see examples of his hauntingly beautiful drawings. 

Intersection of Ballinger Way and Bothell Way.


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Community Colleges: the Pros and Cons of the Last College Bargain

Community Colleges: the Pros and Cons of the Last College Bargain 
Thursday, November 13, 7-9pm at the Shoreline Library large meeting room, 345 NE 175th.

Hear from a college administrator about what community college is really like. Jonathan Brown has worked in and studied the culture of the community college experience. 


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Book Review by Aarene Storms: Dogs of War

Dogs of War graphic novel by Keenan, Sheila and Nathan Fox

In the dreary trenches of WWI, Boots aids Irish and British medics by sniffing for "still alive" soldiers and chasing the ever-present trench rabbits (rats). On the frigid slopes of Greenland, Loki and his teammates pull sleds to rescue crashed flight teams. In the fetid swamps of 'Nam, Sheba helps the grunts stay alive when they may be attacked by the enemy at any time.

While the title implies that the story is about the dogs in combat, the focus is truly on the relationships between canine soldiers and their human handlers. The result is a powerful, compassionate portrait of three good dogs in three bad situations.  

The narrative is completely male-driven, with few females portrayed even as supportive characters. The strong illustrations portray plenty of wartime violence. No cussing, no nekkidness. Blood, violence, sadness. Recommended for ages 14 and up.  

The events may not have happened; still, the story is true.  --R. Silvern

Aarene Storms, youth services librarian
Richmond Beach and Lake Forest Park Libraries, KCLS 


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2014 Richmond Little League winter softball clinics

Richmond Little League is offering three softball clinics for girls 7-14 who want to work on their skills.

The clinics will be held at Spartan Gym (202 NE 185th St, Shoreline) from 2:30 – 4:00pm. The dates are November 15th, December 6th and December 13th. 

Come join us for a fun opportunity to develop the girls' softball skills. All are welcome. This is a free clinic you will want to take advantage of. 

Contact Coach Todd Bean for more information. 


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Dolphin Volleyball in must-win tiebreak match

The SCC Lady Phin Volleyball team travels to Mount Vernon tomorrow, November 12, to play Skagit Valley in a must-win tie break match. The teams finished tied for fourth in conference play with 5-7 records. The winner of this match will travel to Tacoma to participate in the NWAC Championship tournament. The tournament will be held at the Tacoma Convention Center from November 20-23, 2014.

NWAC rules state that in a tie where the season series was split, a playoff must occur when a tie determines who goes to the championship tournament and who stays home. The host venue was determined by the results against the top teams in the North. Both teams were swept by both Olympic and Bellevue (the #1 and #2 respectively). However, the Phins were also swept by #3 Everett while the Cardinals split their series with the Trojans.

The Phins have struggled over the 2nd half of the season, going 2-4 in conference play and 3-9 including tournament play since October 15th. Conversely, the Cardinals have gone 4-2 in conference play and 7-3 including tournaments during the same time period.

However, the Phin defense has looked unstoppable at times, with blocking helping to stifle many a offensive rally. The offense is led by the middle hitter duo sophomore M’Kailah Redden and freshman Anya Golubitskikh who have 134 & 137 kills respectively.

Game time is 6pm at Skagit Valley College.



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Scots girls advance to quarter finals in state tournament

Shorecrest's girls soccer team dominated Black Hills 4-0 Wednesday night in a first round State Tournament game at Shoreline Stadium.

The Scots advance to Saturday's quarter-finals against defending 3A champion Liberty.

Sophia Viviano got the Scots on the board with her 25th goal of the season midway in the first half.

Ten minutes into the second half, Rachel Moulton drilled a long shot from distance to make it 2-0. Ten minutes later. MacKenzie Perry blasted one past the Wolves' beleaguered netminder Jordan Westby to put the game out of reach.

Viviano provided icing on the cake with her second goal of the night with twelve minutes left to play.

Scots' coach Mindy Dalziel cited a renewed focus going into the game on her team playing their style of game; a ball-controlling, passing offense, rather than chucking up long shots.

 "We played with greater intensity and attention to detail, and I was really glad to see other girls chip in with the scoring. And our defense really stepped up, as they have all season."

Kate Wiper, in net for the Scots, accounted for her tenth shutout of the season. She faced only one threatening shot all night.


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Shoreline Fire Commissioners meeting cancelled

The Special Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 13 at 5:00 p.m. has been canceled.


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WeatherWatcher: Localized Wind Storm Explained, More on that S Word

Wind Storm
Snow
Wind Storm:
Many areas in the Cascade foothills and along valleys leading from east to west had experienced continued high winds starting yesterday morning and lasting through the night and into this morning. This is a result of the cold dense air east of the Cascade mountains and the low pressure we have just off the west coast. This arctic air that has been giving us our below freezing temperatures at night has been pouring in through the gaps in the Cascade mountains. Since the air is heavy, it is following the river valleys out to the Puget Sound. Places like Shoreline and Lake Forest Park are not exactly in a river valley and are generally sheltered by the eastern outflow from the various gaps in the Cascades. South King County and places in Peirce County, and all of the foothill communities got the brunt of this wind event as a result.

This type of event is actually pretty common in the foothills but the gradient between the east and west side of the Cascades was a little stronger than normal this time. My experience living out in Gold Bar along US 2 taught me about this pressure gradient that sets up as storms move inland from the Pacific.

Snow: The latest forecasts seem to start to agree now that we are under the 24 hour mark. The storm moving in south of us is likely to stay south, we will see some high clouds but with the cold dry air, precipitation north of Tacoma is unlikely. We will remain cold, but gradually start to moderate through the weekend with sunny skies, well into next week.

There is a ever so slight chance that a convergence might set up, but this is very slim and remote, even more remote for any convergence to happen on its way through the Shoreline Area. The storm moving south of us will be pulling more air out of British Columbia, Canada and Eastern Washington; again, this will depend on how strong the pressure gradient becomes, and how cold the air mass is still. If this pattern happened in December we would have been in a much different situation.

For current conditions and storm updates, visit my page at http://www.shorelineweather.com




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Call for performers: Concerts in the Park


Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Performers, send in your applications now for the summer Concerts in the Park season.

Each year the Arts Council seeks a variety of quality local and regional bands to perform at our outdoor summer concert series. Summer concerts are held on Wednesday evenings, at various community parks in July and August. We’re looking for professional musical acts to entertain diverse crowds during one of five available time slots.

Performances will take place either under a covered gazebo, or on our Showmobile stage. The Arts Council will provide a sound technician, speaker system, microphones and stands, artists must provide any specialty sound equipment.

Deadline to Apply:
Send in the attached application form along with any promotional materials by January 15, 2015.


Or Send the application form with links to audio files or on-line recordings to this email 

Or Hard copy materials and/or cd may be sent to the offices:

Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council
Attn: Concerts in the Park

18560 1st Ave NE
Shoreline, WA 98155

Concerts take place at one of these venues:
  • Animal Acres Park: 17411 Brookside Blvd NE in Lake Forest Park
  • Cromwell Park: 18030 Meridian Ave N in Shoreline

  • North City Jazz Walk Performance: 175th St and 15th Ave NE in Shoreline
  • Richmond Beach Library Park: 2201 NW 197th St in Shoreline
  • Shoreline City Hall Courtyard: 17500 Midvale Ave N in Shoreline
Concerts are free and start at either 7p.m. or 6:30pm on Wednesdays. Concerts will be held even in light rain, but may be cancelled for heavy rain. For more information, call the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council 206-417-4645 or visit the webpage.

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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Recipes and demos from Central Market

The Culinary Resource Center near Produce at Shoreline Central Market, upper level Aurora Square on Westminster Way is staffed 10 am-6:30pm daily (9 am-5:30pm Sundays) with sampling noon to 4:30pm. The recipe is demonstrated and finished samples are there for the tasting.

If you miss a day, well, most of the recipes are below and you can try them yourself, courtesy of Central Market.

NOV. 14-18, 2014 

Fri, November 14 Truffle Gouda Egg Cups

Sat., November 15 Squash tasting - Taste some unique varieties

Vegan Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows 


Tues, November 18  Succotash


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Artistry over disability: 2nd Annual Friendship Follies Variety Show Nov 21

Seattle Parks and Recreation will stage its 2nd annual variety show from its Friendship Adventures classes on Friday, November 21 and Sunday, November 23 at the Shoreline Conference Center Auditorium. 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline 98155 - far north end of the complex.

The Friendship classes and activities are tailored for people with disabilities.



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Photo: Sun sets

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Sun Sets photo by Anna Kleyn

10 year old Anna Kleyn took this photo from Richmond Beach Tuesday.

Her father Frank Kleyn, who knows a thing or two about photography himself, said that "it was cold on the beach, but the sun was warm to look at."


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Shoreline Veterans' Association ceremonies at City Hall for Veteran's Day


Photos by Steven H. Robinson


The Shoreline Veterans' Association and the City of Shoreline honored its veterans on Veterans' Day, Tuesday, November 11, to a packed house at Shoreline City Hall.


The guest speaker was Col. Raymond M. Dunning. Dwight Stevens represented the Shoreline Veterans. Mayor Shari Winstead represented the City of Shoreline.


The colors were presented by US ROTC Color Guard. 


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Salvation Army and Bartell Drugs “Toy ‘N Joy” drive starts Nov 16

Bartells at Gateway Plaza in Shoreline

Bartell Drugs is once again partnering with the Salvation Army to provide holiday gifts for children in need by collecting new, unwrapped toys during its annual Salvation Army “Toy ‘N Joy” drive, November 16 through December 13.

The toy donations will be accepted at Bartell Drugs locations in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties. Toys will be distributed to low-income children and youth the week before Christmas through the Salvation Army’s “toy warehouses.” The five-week drive in 2013 generated over 4,427 toy donations by Bartell’s customers—the estimated equivalent of $66,405 in toys provided to the Salvation Army.

Donation options include:
  • Choose a “gift request tag” from the “Toy ‘N’ Joy” display in the store and return the gift to the donation barrel with the tag affixed to it.
  • Donate new, unwrapped gifts appropriate for children up to 14 years-of-age. 
For more information on Bartell Drugs, visit their website 

“The drive helps make the holiday season brighter for deserving children,” said George D. Bartell, Chairman and CEO of Seattle-based Bartell Drugs. “The generosity and support of our customers has been gratifying.”

Founded in Seattle in 1890, Bartell Drugs owns stores in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties. Family-owned and operated, it is the nation's oldest drugstore chain.


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Holy Names bests Shorewood soccer Tuesday night

Holy Names hosted Shorewood at Memorial Stadium. It was a cold but beautiful night to play.

The first half ended 0-0 with HN having more chances but not finishing. In the second half Shorewood pressed really hard for the first 15 minutes, but could not score.

In the 58th Malliaka Tomar took a shot that deflected off a Shorewood defender and went in. Eight minutes later HN scored again on a loose ball in front of the goal that was deflected wide and put in. 

HN wins 2-0. Ashley Garay was in goal for Shorewood while Sarafina Corbett was in goal for HN.


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Have a Happy Birth Day Intro Tour of Swedish Edmonds Childbirth Services

This tour and information session is designed for people who are contemplating pregnancy or are early in pregnancy and still considering which hospital or pregnancy health-care provider to choose. 

You will receive information on the different choices of hospitals and care, providers available at Swedish, as well as information on specialty care and resources for both before and after delivery, followed by a walking tour of the childbirth center. We are unable to accommodate children under the age of 10 on this tour. Tour size is limited so one registration is for the expectant mother plus one support person. Pre-registration is required.

Swedish Edmonds, 21601 76th Ave W, Edmonds, WA 98026
Tuesday, Nov. 18 from 7-8:30pm
FREE
For more information visit their website or call 206-215-3338


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Briarcrest Elementary fill the truck fundraiser Saturday Nov 15



Briarcrest Elementary (Shoreline) is having a fundraiser on Saturday, November 15th from 10:00-2:00 PM. Goodwill will have a truck on school grounds for a "Fill-a-Truck" event.

"We need your donations to fill them. The school earns $500 per truck that they fill!"

Participation in this event is VERY easy-clean out your home/ garage/ car and drop them off anytime during the event (10-2pm). Items that are NOT accepted are furniture other than chair sized items, old skis or used child safety seats. You get a tidy space and the school earns money. WIN-WIN!

There will be a Goodwill representative onsite to answer any questions about eligible donations and hand out receipts as they do at their store location. There will also be many volunteers onsite to assist you and receive your items.

This is also a food drive event, so we are accepting non-perishable food donations as well.

On behalf of Briarcrest, thank you so much for your consideration and items!
It is so appreciated!

Briarcrest Elementary School: 2715 NE 158th, Shoreline, WA 98155


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Sunday afternoon comfort food with SWEL

Bring your family, friends, and a favorite fall go-to dish and join SWEL for fun and good food.
Sunday, November 16, 3-5pm at the North City Water District, 1519 NE 177th, Shoreline.


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LFP Block Watch Captains meet Tuesday Nov 18

The Lake Forest Park Block Watch Captain’s Resource meeting is scheduled for next Tuesday, November 18 from 7pm-8:30pm at City Hall.

Police Chief Steve Sutton says, "If you have an established block watch group, or if you are still working on developing one – please join us. We want to make your effort low key, low pressure!"

During the meeting, several of the block watch captains will present 5-10 minutes each on how they have made their block successful. Officer Parrish will be on hand to discuss seasonal crime trends as we approach the holidays.

Then, there will be a discussion of CERT and future plans to train Citizens on how to react during emergencies …. during the “emergency management minute.” Finally, police will be taking your photograph for Block Watch Captain’s ID badges that you will be able to display when meeting with neighbors that may be skeptical of your effort.

All this, and snacks!

 If you plan to attend, let Chief Sutton know.


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WeatherWatcher: The S Word


There's been quite some talk the past couple of days of the chance of snow in the Northwest. I wanted to do an update on this to clarify what is going on, and what the actual chance really is for Shoreline and Lake Forest Park. 

First off what is happening right now: a cold snap. We are getting the western edge of a massive cold high from the arctic. No, this is not a polar vortex as the media likes to call it now whenever cold air surges down from the arctic. This is just an early season shot of cold air from the usual suspected source. We have low pressure off the coast and high pressure east of the Rockies and Cascades. This is generating our strong winds which is also bringing the cold air into our area. This set up is going to last until Thursday. 

Wednesday night and mainly Thursday morning there is a low pressure system moving in off the coast. Right now it looks like it is going to move in around the Portland area and stay south. This is the typical set up for a Puget Sound snow if it were later in the winter and the air mass north and east of us were colder. 

The nature of this weather pattern as with many of these similar set ups in the past are very uncertain. It only takes a slight change in the path of the center of that low pressure to give us a winter wonderland, or rain, or a mix of both. I can see it over the various forecasts I watch where one person says rain, the other says snow, one says snow turning to rain, another says freezing rain. Another indication is when all of them are changing their forecasts every few hours on the same day.

Bottom line, be ready, there is a threat of a slight chance of winter weather, at least in the early morning hours of Thursday before heating by sunlight adjusts the temperature. I caution the slight chance, my personal experience studying the weather over Shoreline for the past 25 years tells me that this is not likely to become anything serious, at least not this week. Sorry kids, probably no snow day for you this week.

The weekend looks like it's going to clear up again, and with those clear skies the possibility of more cold air returns. There may even be a renewed threat of winter weather going into next week but right now it's too early to tell for sure.

For current weather conditions and winter storm updates, visit my web page at http://www.shorelineweather.com


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32nd Democrats meet Wednesday


Come to the 32nd District Democrats Meeting Wednesday November 12, 7pm at the Shoreline Masonic Center for a post election review and moving forward discussion.

At the meeting also meet and ask questions of candidates for the King County Democrats Chair position and from the Lynnwood Fire Department on issues of concern.

The 32nd District Democrats will begin collecting donations for the local Veteran's Center and Emergency Cold Weather Shelter Centers starting at the November 2014 meeting - you are asked to please donate what you can.

Shoreline Masonic Center, 753 N 185th, Shoreline WA 98133.



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Live music at the North City Bistro this week

Marian Call Wednesday at the North City Bistro

From Ray Bloom

We start our music week off tomorrow, Wednesday, with a new act to the bistro, Marian Call.
Marian is an American singer-songwriter based in Juneau, Alaska. Call has released three studio albums: Vanilla, Got to Fly, and Something Fierce. In early 2013, she released her first live album, Marian Call: Live in Europe. Marian is a trained composer. Her songs are eclectic and diverse, funny and light on their feet, powerfully honest, and grounded in human experience. Her compositions are half study, hals improvisational instinct, and always full of unexpected musical twists and turns. She has written pieces by commission for film projects and events, and she has been known to write songs on dares or to surprise devoted fans. She will be playing from 7:00-9:30pm for No Cover, but Tips would be appreciated:)
Here is a link to a site where you can see and hear her music.

Thursday we welcome Jennifer Kienzle back to the Bistro, from 7:30-9:30 for $8 Cover.
Jennifer will be accompanied by some really wonderful musicians, Cole Schuster on Guitar, Greg Feingold on Bass and Max Holmberg on Drums. Jennifer is a delightful singer and backed by these guys, this promises to be a special night of music!

Stop in Friday when we will continue our Friday Wine Tastings, with a Very good friend and delightful wine person, Terri Torpin, who will be pouring Market Vineyard Wines, made by the incredible Charlie Hoppes! Teri will be pouring from 5:30-7:30, or later if she chooses.

Friday evening also brings us a musical 3-fer, with some with a show called "An Evening of Song" featuring 3 Very Lovely and Talented Ladies! Arlene Sanvitores, Pat Johnson and Elise Kloter will grace the "stage" with their amazing voices, and they will be backed up by some of our Favorites, Hans Brehmer on Piano, Osama Afifi on Bass & Brian Kirk on Drums. Their show goes from 8:00-10:30pm and for $12 Cover.
Come in and hear these veteran singers doing what they do best!

And then there's Saturday, which brings a show that I have been looking forward to for Months! Rod Cook, who plays with Little Bill, will be here with his Blues Band "Toast", featuring his amazing slide guitar playing, as well as John Bayless on Bass and the Amazing Chris Leighton on Drums. Chris is one of Seattle's Top drummers, and has toured with the likes of Stevie Ray Vaughn as well as many others!
Here's a link to a show they did recently. If this doesn't get you in here, I guess you don't like the Blues:)

And one last thing to think about in the next couple weeks.
Wednesday November 26th (Thanksgiving Eve) we will have music with Shear Jazz. Their shows are Always a Great night of jazz, with Keith McClelland, Jaques Willis, Dan Sales and some extra special friends, playing from 7:00-9:30 for $8 Cover.
We will also be offering a special Pre-Holiday Feast (Not Turkey and Dressing:) for a set price of $35 for dinner and the show. Dinner will be a choice of a couple entree options, a starter or salad and dessert as well as a nice glass of Sparkling, White or Red wine.

If you've been to the Bistro, especially on a weekend lately, you may have noticed things are picking up, and Reservations are becoming more and more important, if you want to be guaranteed a good table, or a table at all in some cases. Please call 206-365-4447, email and we will do our best to seat you where you like, and make sure you have a good evening of music, wine and food!

North City Bistro and Wine Shop, 1520 NE 177th St, Shoreline, WA 98155, 206-365-4447.


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Game times set for Shorecrest and Shorewood in state girls soccer tournaments

Shorewood girls' soccer plays Holy Names at 7pm Tuesday, Nov. 11 at Memorial Stadium at Seattle Center in the first round of the state 3A tournament.

The Shorecrest girls soccer team  (15-4) hosts Black Hills (13-5-2)  in the first round of the 2A State Tournament  Wednesday at 7pm at Shoreline Stadium.

The visiting Wolves from Tumwater are a high-scoring bunch, led by Evergreen League MVP Joslin Lindsay and Adams State (CO) commit Arin Seidlitz.  Black Hills qualified for State last year, only to be routed in the opening round by eventual champion Sumner, 6-0.

The Scots rely on the prolific scoring of junior Sophia Viviano (24 goals) and a veteran defense. Like the Wolves, the Scots were bounced from the State tournament last year in the first round by Auburn-Mountainview, 1-0.

The game will be televised by the Live Video Production Club on Comcast Ch. 26/36, as well as streamed live on the web with Frank Workman doing the play by play.


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Introduction to Snowshoeing at the Richmond Beach Library

Start to Fitness: Introduction to Snowshoeing
Tuesday, November 18, 7pm

Over the last 20 years, snowshoeing has been the fastest growing outdoor winter sport. The ease with which beginners can become accomplished snowshoers helps explain this growth, as does the relatively low cost of entering the sport.

Author and snowshoe review specialist Dan Nelson will describe the techniques, safety concerns and destinations needed to help get you into the winter wilderness safely.

Nelson is executive editor of Signpost for Northwest Trails, a monthly backcountry recreation magazine published by the Washington Trails Association. He wrote Snowshoe Routes-Washington, and wrote the following Day Hiking titles; Day Hiking: Mount Rainier, Day Hiking: Snoqualmie Region, Day Hiking: South Cascades.

Nelson was the co-author of Pacific Northwest Hiking: The Complete Guide (Foghorn, 1995). He is also an outdoor recreation feature writer and columnist for The Seattle Times and a frequent contributor to Backpacker magazine.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Richmond Beach Library.
19601 21st Ave NW, Shoreline, WA 98177


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Commentary/Evan Smith: Happy Admission Day


By Evan Smith

November 11 is Admission Day, commemorating the day in 1889, 125 years ago, when Washington territory became Washington state.

Of course, it is also Veterans’ Day, formerly known as Armistice Day to mark the end of fighting in World War I, a holiday whose name was changed because the peace was interrupted by more wars.


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SCC's Funk & Groove play Nov 14 at Club Hollywood


Funk 'n Groove is a Shoreline Community College music ensemble which provides opportunities for music students to perform and record songs in styles typical of commercial radio airplay from the 1970's to present.

This group performs music from a range of genres, including pop, jazz, funk, R/B, soul. and rap. The Funk 'n Groove band features students who play guitar, bass, piano, horns, drums and percussion, as well as vocalists.

Students perform shows in Seattle area clubs consisting of the original arrangements from artists and groups such as: Chaka Khan, Stevie Wonder, Al Green, Aretha Franklin, Earth Wind and Fire, Chicago, Tower Of Power, Patti LaBelle, Amy Winehouse, John Mayer, Daft Punk, Pharrell Williams and many more.

In addition to offering vocalists and instrumentalists experience in performing in clubs around the Seattle area, Music Technology students can gain valuable hands-on audio experience running the sound and recording equipment for rehearsals and live performances.

The Club Hollywood Casino gig is the first off-campus performance this fall quarter. The students are excited to take everything they've learned through weekly group rehearsals to a lively club setting and to perform in front of an audience that will certainly include plenty of family and friends. The band will perform two sets; the first show begins at 9:00pm and the second show starts at 10:30pm.

Funk 'n Groove Ensemble, Instructor and Music Director: Jeff Kashiwa. Friday, November 14, Club Hollywood Casino, 16716 Aurora, Shoreline. Sets at 9pm and 10:30pm.


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Lake Forest Park council meetings Thursday

On Thursday, November 13, the LFP City Council will hold a study session from 6pm to 7pm at City Hall in Town Center.

On the agenda for study:
  • minor updates and normalization of parking ordinances
  • the third moratorium on recreational marijuana sales
Full agenda

The regular Council meeting will convene at 7pm with a scheduled ending at 9pm

The meeting will begin with a swearing-in of a new police officer. Following will be publis meeting on three ordinances:
  • Ordinance 1086/Adopting 2015 Property Tax Levy
  • Ordinance 1087/Setting 2015 Sanitary Sewer Rates
  • Ordinance 1088/Setting 2015 Wastewater Excise Tax (canceled)
  • Ordinance 1089/Adopting 2015-2016 Biennial Budget 
Following the adoption of the consent agenda, the council will vote on the three ordinances, as well as Resolution 1442/Setting Surface Water Utility Fee.

After a discussion / action on setting the legislative priorities, the Council has scheduled a special meeting of the LFP Transportation benefit district Board.



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United Way needs tax volunteers for Shoreline sites


United Way is seeking volunteers to help operate free tax sites throughout King County from January to April 2015. Help us reach our goal of 20,000 tax returns filed!

Volunteers will be certified and trained by the IRS and will help families and individuals complete their tax returns to ensure they secure all refunds and credits they are eligible for. On average, each tax volunteer helps secure more than $30,000 in returns for low income families in our community during the campaign.

Your time as a volunteer will help stabilize people’s lives and make real difference for families in need. Last year in Shoreline 672 tax returns were filed for a total of $1,311,544 in refunds.

There are two primary roles at tax sites available for volunteers, Volunteer Tax Preparers and Volunteer intake and benefits specialists (VIBS). Complete descriptions are available online. The suggested time commitment is three to four hours once a week for the duration of the campaign.

Volunteers are needed at all locations throughout the county. Those who speak Chinese, Vietnamese, Spanish, Somali, Korean, Amharic, Cambodian and Russian languages are especially needed.

Currently, the available shifts in Shoreline are on Wednesdays from 5-9 p.m. and Thursdays from 1-5 p.m. and 5-9 p.m at Hopelink - Shoreline.

For more information and to volunteer, visit the webpage or email freetax@uwkc.org.


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Shoreline man dies after being hit by car on N 205th

Fence memorial for Jake McIntosh
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

A 21 year old Shoreline man died after being taken to Harborview around 3am Wednesday after he was hit by a car near the intersection of N 205th Street and Fremont Ave N in Shoreline.

The King County Medical Office reports his name as Domenico McIntosh, but he was known as Jake to his friends and family.

Initial media reports said that he was knocked down by a hit-and-run driver and also run over by a second driver who remained at the scene and called 911.

However, Detective Jim Leach of the King County Sheriff's Office Major Accident Response and Reconstruction (MARR) unit, says that the facts don't support that theory.

This does not appear to be a hit and run collision; there is no evidence to support the initial report of “two cars”. The evidence supports the decedent laying in the roadway and being run over by one car. That car (driver) stopped and stayed on scene. No alcohol (or drugs) suspected on the driver. Alcohol (or drugs) on the decedent is unknown at this time and results are pending. The reason the decedent was in the roadway is under investigation.

205th was closed for several hours during the accident investigation, and reopened at 6:10am.

His friends created a memorial for him Friday evening on the fence near the intersection, with flowers, photos, and mementos.

A memorial service for Jake will be held at 2pm on Sunday, November 16 in the hall of Calvin Presbyterian Church, 18826 3rd Ave NW, Shoreline 98177.


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Veteran "pays it back" to the Shoreline Compass Center

Monday, November 10, 2014

James Gengler volunteers to cook for the
Shoreline Veterans Program

James Gengler regularly volunteers to cook meals for the 25 veterans living at the Shoreline Veterans Program, a transitional housing facility operated by Compass Housing Alliance. A veteran himself, Gengler was once a resident of the program.


Rich aromas draw them into the kitchen — the scent of onions and garlic caramelizing in a skillet, of chicken baking in the oven.

Then they recognize the person behind the counter. “Oh, you’re cooking tonight?” they exclaim, their voice rising in anticipation.

It’s a recurring scene at the Compass Housing Alliance Shoreline Veterans Program, where James Gengler, a veteran cook and restaurateur, plies his trade two to three days a week.

For the 25 veterans living in the center, the meals are a regular and welcome treat. “Some tell me that it’s the best meal they’ve ever had,” says James, 68, checking on a tray of chicken roasting in the oven.

Surely, James is no stranger to preparing meals at this scale, having spent three years as a cook in the U.S. Army in the late 1960s. Following his discharge, he worked in and later purchased a Seattle restaurant that specialized in honest, classic American cuisine.

He’s also familiar with the services and support offered to homeless veterans living in the transitional housing program, having completed the program in 2008.

Health problems and a loss of income had left James homeless. That’s when he moved into the Shoreline Veterans Program. The Compass Housing Alliance program combines transitional housing with comprehensive case management for 21 men and four women who are U.S. military veterans. Once in stable housing, these men and women can focus on overcoming the obstacles that contributed to homelessness. 

While at Shoreline, James applied for and received a 100 percent non-service disability. With access to a source of income and treatment for his medical problems, James was soon on his way to securing permanent housing. A little more than a year after entering the program, James was ready to move into his new home.

“Compass gave me a place to stay, helped get me set up and find a steady income so I could put some money away,” James says.

Today, he lives in his own apartment and enjoys a happy retirement. And he remains a fixture at the Shoreline Veterans Program, where his home-cooked meals are welcomed by so many who are on their journey out of homelessness.

“I don’t mind doing this, because it’s what I used to do, anyway,” he said. “I figure I’m just paying back.”

James’ story is a reminder that community investment helps power the work of Compass Housing Alliance. The organization, which operates shelter and housing programs for homeless and low-income people in the Puget Sound region, is a 2013 recipient of the Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s Neighborhood Builders award. The $200,000 unrestricted grant award allows Compass to build upon its services, like the Shoreline Veterans Program. It’s another community investment that helps change lives.

More information about Compass Housing Alliance here.


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King County Council unanimously approves Dembowski’s legislation creating an independent, full-time and ongoing auditor of Metro Transit

New position would act as a watchdog over the agency’s near billion dollar annual budget

The Metropolitan King County Council today unanimously approved an ordinance, authored and proposed by Councilmember Rod Dembowski, which creates a full-time, ongoing and independent auditor of Metro Transit. 

“Government must be accountable, efficient, and transparent,” said Dembowski. “I authored this legislation because county residents were loud and clear in their message that ongoing, comprehensive, performance and financial auditing of Metro Transit is necessary.” 

Previous audits of Metro Transit have consistently found savings and areas for improvement. An audit completed in 2009 resulted in approximately $800 million in net positive impact for the agency.  
“We have repeatedly demonstrated that audits save money and improve accountability,” said Dembowski. “Audits also increase transparency that fosters much- needed trust with the public. The public needs to know that their tax dollars and fares are being spent wisely, and I believe this legislation will increase public confidence in Metro.” 

In reviewing Metro’s budget, which approaches $1 billion annually, the new independent auditor will make recommendations for continued improvement and identification of potential savings and efficiencies. The auditor will present his or her recommendations for improved operations to Metro Transit staff and policy-makers, and the public. 

The full-time Metro Auditor will function within the independent King County Auditor’s office having all of the King County Charter powers vested in the auditor for financial and performance audits. The auditor will be required to file a report to the Council and the public by July 1 of every even-numbered year. The content of the report will summarize the results of his or her work in the previous twenty-four months, and detail what actions the county took in response to any findings in transit audits and assessments completed in the previous three years.


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St. Luke School open house Nov 18


St. Luke School welcomes you for an Open House on Tuesday, November 18th at 6:30 pm. If you are interested in learning more about the school, please RSVP online.  
At St. Luke School, we strive to develop a lifelong love of learning and service to others. St. Luke combines a solid educational base with the development of a child’s social awareness, emotional intelligence, and faith base. In doing so, we develop the whole child supporting individuality while instilling the key tenets of self-assurance and confidence.

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Aid car crash in Shoreline

Three Shoreline fire fighters are at home Monday after being treated and released from Northwest Hospital after their Aid Car was hit Sunday night at the intersection of 185th and 5th NE.

An 18-year old driver ran the stop sign and totalled the response rig as it was returning to quarters after a 9-1-1 call.

Despite being shaken and with possible injuries themselves, they took command of the scene, went to the aid of the occupants of the other vehicle, and kept everyone safe until additional help arrived.

No current information is available on the condition of the at-fault driver.

The accident is being investigated by Shoreline Police.


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Shoreline resident takes the Too Good to Waste Food Challenge

Food waste bags used in the Food Challenge
Compostable bag retailers

By Sabrina Huang

This fall, King County’s Food: Too Good to Waste campaign recruited 36 residents, including me and two other Shoreline residents, to take a four-week challenge to reduce wasted food.

When I received the email about the Challenge, I thought I would definitely win the competition. (Don’t know how I could be so confident.) I thought I was a very rational person that did not waste much food.

For the next four weeks, I and the other participants measured our food waste. I set up a temporary trash can with a green compostable bag and started to measure how much I wasted.

It only took one week to realize how wrong I was. How could I waste food like this? Why don't I remember what I have in my refrigerator?

After that, I read the tips provided by King County carefully and applied some into my daily life. For example, checking my refrigerator before I went shopping for groceries.

When I was thinking about buying something not on my list at the store, I thought about the Food: Too Good to Waste Challenge and asked myself if I really needed it.

In addition, I tried to prepare 20 percent less food at mealtime and this helped reduce the amount of leftovers we had. No one in my house complained that there wasn’t enough to eat.

I feel so good after participating in the challenge because I saved money and reduced the amount of food that I tossed out.

My shopping habits have definitely changed. My refrigerator has more space now. I also reduced the frequency that I go grocery shopping. I’ve stuck with preparing less for dinners and it works for cutting back on leftovers. 

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Join the fight against food waste in your home too! Visit the Food: Too Good to Waste Challenge website or start with a few of the tips below: 
  • Be realistic - make your shopping list based on how many meals you will eat at home.
  • Have produce that’s past its prime? It may still be fine for cooking. Think soups, sauces, pies or smoothies.
  • Casseroles, frittatas, stir fries, soups and smoothies are great ways to use leftovers, and odds and ends.
  • Move food that’s likely to spoil soon to the front of the shelf or a designated “eat now” area each week.
  • Are you likely to have leftovers from any of your meals? Plan on an “eat the leftovers” night each week.
These steps will help reduce the environmental and financial impacts of food waste.  


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Fall colors -- not just for New England

Sunday, November 9, 2014

Falls colors
Photo by Christine Southwick

Christine Southwick took this photo in a Shoreline yard on Sunday. These colors are everywhere. Without the rain to pound the leaves from the branches, we get to see the actual fall colors, which are quite brilliant.

The weather is a little strange. In my yard, one rhodie is working on going into full bloom and three others have blossoms here and there. But the fruit tree has dropped all its leaves and the toadstools are everywhere.

Just enjoy, don't look for explanations...

-DKH


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