Lease to own a home of your choice

Sunday, December 28, 2014

Free Class: lease to own a home of your choice

On January 29, 2015 at 6:00pm, Century 21 North Homes Realty, Inc. will be offering a free one hour class on leasing a home of your choice, with the opportunity to buy the home.

If you have:

  • An income of at least $50,000. a year (either by yourself or combined).
  • Must lease for minimum of 1 year
  • Must have 2 months rent up front

If you've encountered some credit issues, have tax liens or have a difficult time saving for the downpayment, this is a legitimate program that can get you in to the dream home of your choice.

The class has a size limit - contact 206-363-8509 to reserve a place. 

The Fenton Real Estate Team, Century 21 North Homes Realty, Inc., 11330 Roosevelt Way NE (just north of Northgate Way, where Roosevelt splits from Pinehurst.


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Northline Sounder canceled for Monday

Northline Sounder service between Everett and Seattle is canceled for Monday December 29, 2014, due to a mudslide. Sound Transit will provide special buses with direct service to/ from Northline Sounder stations in addition to local bus service.

Edmonds-Seattle: A special bus will depart Edmonds Station at 6:41am and 7:41am at the north side of the Amtrak lot. Riders may also board regularly scheduled Community Transit Route 416 at Edmonds Station departing at 5:45am, 6:15am, 6:34am, 6:55am, and 7:42am.

The 416 makes stops along N and NE 205th St before it gets on the freeway.


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Christmas Lights

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

This scene was found in Shorewood Hills I off Innis Arden Road.



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Shoreline book discussion group on Jan 12

Join the Shoreline Library Book Discussion Group for a lively discussion of Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength by Roy F. Baumeister.

Monday, January 12, 2015, 7-8:30pm in the large meeting room of the Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th St, Shoreline 98155.

New members are always welcome. Sponsored by the Friends of the Shoreline Library.


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Death Notices as of December 21

Saturday, December 27, 2014

Obituaries are condensed biographies of people's lives, written by the people who loved them. Like a memorial service, they tell us things we may not have known about the person, and may leave us wishing we had known them better.


Viola D. McDonald  1922-2014  Services were held at Shoreline Community Church for Viola McDonald, mother-in-law of Frank Henderson, who also died recently after an early Christmas celebration arranged by his family.

Douglas C. Mitchell  1937-2014  Shoreline resident died 11-20-14 from complications of heart disease. Survived by his wife of 57 years, Willette J. Mitchell. Served in the U.S. Navy aboard the Princeton and the Yorktown. Employed by Continental Can until plant closure.

Harlan Herbert Lahmann  1936-2014  Shoreline resident spent three years in the Navy, then worked for the Bon Marché for many years. He retired from the Shoreline School District. Survived by his wife of 56 years, Sharon. Services at First Lutheran Church of Richmond Beach.

Gordon McDowell  1929-2014  Served in the U.S. Army. Married to Lannita, who preceded him in death. Raised their daughter in Shoreline, where he was a parent volunteer in Shoreline Schools.

Joan Marjorie Ross  age 94  A British war bride, she lived in Seattle, Shoreline, and Edmonds. Services were held at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Shoreline.

Reuben F. Lewis  1923-2013  Served in WWII, fighting in Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima and was awarded a Purple Heart.

Warner Day "Brooks" Brooksbank  age 81  Lake Forest Park resident since 1989 when he joined the Washington State Patrol. After retiring, he visited Australia and New Zealand. Back home he enjoyed "playing his organ, golfing, visiting pawn shops, and continually upgrading the inventory of his gun and knife collections."

Shirley Janette (Lothe) Hogle  1935-2014  Shoreline resident moved here in 1950 with her husband, Clifford Brock Hogle in 1950. They raised their children in Shoreline and only recently sold their home to become full-time Arizona residents.

Jacqueline Trullinger Parkhurst  1930-2014  Jackie taught in the Shoreline  School District for 20 years as a substitute teacher and spent many years as a volunteer with the Children's Hospital Orthopedic Guild and SPL Friends of the Library.

Jennifer Ann Dahl  1973-2014  Graduated from Shoreline Community College in 1993 

Christine Elizabeth Hjort  1966-2014  Shorecrest High School graduate, she was a well-respected science teacher at Skyview Jr. High School in the Northshore School District.

Dorothy Marie Scholze  1921-2014  Mass was said at St. Mark's in Shoreline.

Aaron Endymion Taitum Sebren  age 43  An artist, he attended Evergreen School for the Gifted in Shoreline.

Ronald William Cross  1939-2014  Shoreline resident was an avid genealogist. As a long term-member of the Seattle Genealogy Society he spent considerable hours researching his family's history and helping many others. Over the years he contributed significant records, books and materials to the Society. In pursuit of this hobby, Ron traveled to many sites in the US and visited Sweden researching his ancestry.

Winona Lundemo McPherson  1924-2014  Services were held at Calvin Presbyterian Church. Memorial donations to World Concern.

Vina Derbyshire  1938-2014  Passed away in Shoreline, after an extended battle with ovarian cancer, leaving a large, extended family.

Florine Dai Fleck  1931-2014  Obtained her nursing degree from Shoreline College during the 1970s.


 

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Memories from a retired Shoreline Santa

The red paper star has pride of
place on the Heivilin's tree each year
By Rod Heivilin

I started as a volunteer with the Shoreline Fire Department in 1972. Both the Easter Egg Hunt and the Santa Christmas ride were well established at that time. No one honestly knows when both traditions began, unfortunately.

I was the Santa on the Richmond Beach engine from 1973 thru 2000. My kids grew up knowing our Christmas at home would have a late start since the engine would be out from before 8am until around 1pm. We often had family events at my in-laws in Toledo, so we would be late arrivals. 

Back in those days Fire Fighters had a spaghetti dinner each fall to raise money to cover the cost of the candy for our two annual events, and selling tickets door to door was a highlight for me.

I can remember, very vividly, going to the Hauck's residence (see Letter to the Editor) and being welcomed when selling tickets, and then getting to see the whole family run out to see Santa (me again) on Christmas morning. I watched that family, and many others, grow up, marry and be there again with children of their own.

On my 25th Santa ride, King TV sent a crew to ride along and watch the fun.

One year a little boy gave me a paper star he had colored. It was made from yellow construction paper, colored with a red felt marker. I don't recall what year that was or exactly what house it came from, but that year and every year since, I hang that star on my Christmas tree.




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Spend New Year's Eve at North City Bistro

George Bullock and Kristy Fammartino
New Year's Eve at North City Bistro

The North City Bistro and Wine Shop has a full line-up of musicians and a special dinner menu planned for Wednesday, December 31, New Year's Eve.

Wednesday, New Years Eve, they will have George Bullock Trio in the house, with singers David Arteaga, Kristy Fammartino and Marina Christopher (also on Bass), backed up by George Bullock on Guitar and Paul Miranda on Drums.

Owner Ray says, "This show will also include three singers from Seattle School of Rock, expanding their repertoire into the world of Jazz, so it should be a very fun and entertaining evening, and a great way to ring out the old year and Ring in the New Year. Music will go from 8:00-???"

Bernice and the Kitchen Staff, Johnny and Brittney, have come up with a special menu for the night, which will include White Truffle Risotto and Pork Belly.

Call 206-365-4447 or email for reservations now, because they will be closed from Jan 1- 8. Dinner and Show are $50 per person.

The Bistro is located in the North City Business District at 1520 NE 177th St, Shoreline 98155,  206-365-4447 and features live music 3-5 times a week.


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Seattle Storytelling Guild Story Swap Friday

Coffee at The Bridge
Story Swap Friday, January 2, 7-9 pm, at The Bridge Coffee House, 2150 North 122nd St, Seattle 98133 on the Seattle Alliance Church campus.   

You are invited to join a magical evening of "Stories From The Heart" held at The Bridge Coffee House on Friday. The theme of this Seattle Storytellers Guild gathering will be “Inspiring Change.”  

This Story Circle is a friendly, welcoming community for both listeners and tellers. Tellers will have up to 8 minutes to tell a story. Please practice your stories before coming so you know the beginning, ending and heart of your story.

We will begin each evening with brief guidance on preparing and telling stories to foster the ancient and intimate tradition of oral storytelling. Either a memorable personal experiences or moving wisdom tales that resonates for you reflecting this theme is welcome!  

We support the Bridge Coffee House’s generous offering of their space by purchasing drinks or treats as well as contributing $2 for The Bridge Coffee House to defray their costs.  

Contact host Cynthia Westby for questions.


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Christmas Lights

Friday, December 26, 2014

Photo by Steven H. Robinson


This display is at 160th and 10th NE.


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Book discussion at RB Library Monday

The Richmond Beach Library Book Discussion Group will meet on Monday, January 5, 2015 from 7-9pm in the meeting room of the  Richmond Beach Library, 19601 21st Ave NW, Shoreline 98177, 206-546-3522

Join us for a lively discussion of Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher: The Epic Life and Immortal Photographs of Edward Curtis by Timothy Egan, winner of the National Book Award.



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Planning Commission Public Hearing on 185th rezone and development

Planning Commission Public Hearing
January 15, 2015
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Council Chambers at City Hall
17500 Midvale Ave N
Shoreline 98133

The City proposes to adopt a Subarea Plan establishing goals and policies for development within areas of the City surrounding the future Sound Transit light rail station at 185th Street.

The Subarea Plan creates goals and policies for development around the future light rail station. The Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map will be amended by creating new land use designations. The City’s zoning map will be amended to include three new zoning districts to accommodate mixed-use Transit Oriented Communities. The Development Code will also be amended to implement regulations for the new zones that include definitions, new permit types and procedures, dimensional standards, design standards, parking, signage, and uses.

The 185th Street Light Rail Station Subarea Plan is considered a “Planned Action” consistent with
RCW 43.21C.031 and WAC 197-11-164 to .172. 

This may be your only opportunity to submit written comments, including comments on the impacts of the proposal.

Written comments must be received at the address listed below before 5:00pm January 15, 2015 (this is a correction - the original notice had Jan 2). Please mail, fax (206) 801-2788 or deliver comments to the City of Shoreline, Attn: Steven Szafran 17500 Midvale Avenue N, Shoreline, WA 98133 or email to sszafran@shorelinewa.gov.

Interested persons are encouraged to provide oral and/or written comments regarding the above proposal at an open record public hearing.

The hearing is scheduled for Thursday January 15, 2015 at 7:00pm in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 17500 Midvale Avenue N, Shoreline, WA.


Notice updated 12-29-2014 9:47pm Correction to RCW number

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People thwarted by the website issues get a second chance at health insurance

From the Office of the Insurance Commissioner

Consumers who had trouble with Washington Healthplanfinder have a second chance to enroll

The Washington State Health Benefits Exchange has announced a special enrollment through Feb. 23, 2015 for people who have experienced trouble enrolling in a health plan for 2015 through the state’s exchange, Washington Healthplanfinder.

The special enrollment applies to people who made an effort to receive health coverage through the Healthplanfinder website before the Dec. 23 deadline, but who were unable to complete their applications due to a technical error associated with the Washington Healthplanfinder system.

Affected consumers should fill out an online request form for coverage retroactive to Jan. 1. If customers need assistance or do not have Internet access, they can call the Exchange’s Customer Support Center at 1-855-923-4633. Each request will be reviewed and customers will receive a notification of their special enrollment through email or mail.



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Real Country at North City Bistro Saturday

Country Dave (Harmonson) and the Picken' Crew will be playing at North City Bistro on Saturday night, December 27.

Ray says, "Now, I've known Dave for at least 40 years, and this guy Lives to play Country Music, and he does it as well as anybody! Even his Son is playing with him and this is certain to be a night of classic country and some pretty amazing Picken'."

They will be playing form 8:00-10:30pm, so Ya'll Come By, folks! Yeehaw!!

Here's a link to his Reverbnation site, where you can hear some of his Picken'


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Make 2015 Your Healthiest Year Ever: Events at Richmond Beach Yoga

Photo courtesy RB Yoga

2015 Events at Richmond Beach Yoga 

January 1st: Begin 2015 inspired and clear about your intentions: New Year's Visioning Class from 10:30 to 1. See Events page on our website.

January 4th: Intro to Yoga series begins, from 6 to 7 p.m. Sundays in January. Begin your practice with confidence! See Events page on our website.

January 8th: Teacher Training Open House: Deepen your practice and learn to teach others! 8 to 9 p.m., drop-in. Training begins on January 16th. See Teacher Training page on our website.

January 31st: Mindfulness Meditation Mini-Retreat with Venerable Dhammadinna: an afternoon of meditation and gentle movement, with guidance for clarity and inspiration. Beginners welcome! See Meditation page on our website.

Have a Happy, Healthy New Year! 

Richmond Beach Yoga is located in the 4-Corners business district 621 NW Richmond Beach Road Shoreline 98177. (Map)  206-920-7067


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Free training for social workers and educators

The Network presents a free workshop for social workers and educators offering information on how to support "trans, gender variant, and gender queer" individuals you work with and serve.




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Book Review by Aarene Storms: Teen Spirit

Teen Spirit by Francesca Lia Block

Julie feels bereft after the death of her beloved grandmother Miriam. Soon after, she and her mom have to move from their beautiful home in the hills to a benighted apartment on the wrong side of Beverly Hills. Then, her mom meets a loser guy and seems to forget about Julie. Then Julie meets Clark... who is haunted by issues of his own.

Usually, Francesca Lia Block can easily pull off a complex plot like this, and fill the story with lush, nuanced details and sensuous descriptions of life and love and death.  

But not this time. The writing is stilted, the characters lack depth and purpose. The plot is twisty for no apparent reason, the ethnic details seem tacked on, and poorly edited elements (an answering machine? in 2013?) yank the reader out of the story too often.

Shrug.

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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Letter to the Editor: Thanks to the fire fighter volunteers on Santa's firetruck

To the Editor:

In response to today's "Thanks" to the Santa-driven firetruck on Christmas day....

Our own children were captivated by the Fireman Santa's Christmas Day visit decades ago --- I simply don't recall when it first began in our long residence in Richmond Beach. Now it's a ritual Christmas highlight for our many children's children.

When the truck arrived this year this Grandfather was at SEATAC picking up grandchildren. Grandmother Katie asked the fireman to return because their visit seemed to be more important then the welcoming hugs from grandparents.

Cheers for the Fireman Santa!! They returned in all their siren-blowing, candy-tossing glory to thrill our newly-arrived grandkids. What's more, 30-40 more neighbors of all ages gathered around the truck in the unusual December sunshine and exchanged Holiday greetings.  [Note: we live on a block long dead end street that's very neighborly.]

THANKS !! to the firemen volunteers who give up precious hours on Christmas Day every year to spread joy and good will.

Robert Hauck
Richmond Beach



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Seahawks train canceled for Sunday

Another mudslide on tracks between Everett and Mukilteo halted Sounder train service on Christmas Eve. Service for commuter runs has not yet been resumed. Riders are advised to monitor online alerts for updates to Sounder Northline service prior to Monday’s commute.

Now, after carefully monitoring the weather forecasts and soil conditions, Sound Transit has made the decision to cancel Sounder Northline (Everett – Seattle) service for Sunday, December 28th to the Seattle Seahawks game.

They fear that the forecast for more rain and resulting slope conditions will increase the chance of a mudslide. Also, they say that the limited availability of back-up charter bus service for Edmonds and Mukilteo passengers would make game day travel difficult.

"We made this decision in advance to give our riders as much notice as possible to plan alternate game day travel. For regularly scheduled bus options to the game please visit Sound Transit’s Event Services page or use the online Trip Planner on our home page."

If you have already purchased a Sounder ticket for Sunday’s game you are advised to visit Ticket Vending Machine problems to fill out an online resolution form.


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Santa made a Christmas morning tour of Richmond Beach

Thursday, December 25, 2014

Is that one of Santa's Elves driving that Shoreline Fire truck?

Photos by Wayne Pridemore

Is that one of Santa's Elves driving that Shoreline Fire truck on Christmas morning in Richmond Beach?

It is! The fire truck was loaded with candy canes and Santa was ready to offer a sweet to any kid no matter their age.

Santa and Elves passing out candy canes


Santa and his firemen helpers visited NW 21st Ave in Shoreline on Christmas morning.

Just to prove the visit Jenn Combs took a photograph as her husband Scott watched. The Hutt family: Jack, Wendy, Cole and Vreni were also thrilled with Santa's annual arrival in the neighborhood.


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In The Garden Now ... The Christmas Rose

Helleborus niger Christmas Rose

Christmas Rose
Text and photos by Victoria Gilleland

The Christmas Rose is blooming just in time for the holiday! This plant is not a member of the rose family, but part of the hellebore clan. Hellebores are perennial plants that thrive in shady northwest gardens. They have either white or cream colored saucer shaped flowers held elegantly on stems up to one foot high. Over time blooms turn a mottled pink. Mature clumps may produce two dozen flowers or more in a season.

There are many other hellebore varieties available that come in an array of flower colors including cream, white, pink, burgundy and purple. Sizes range from a few inches to two feet tall and wide. These plants bring color to the garden in winter and early spring with their attractive flowers and handsome evergreen foliage.

Add a bright spot to your winter garden with your own easy to grow Christmas Rose!

Note: All parts of the hellebore plant are poisonous if eaten, so plant away from children and pet play areas. Explain to your children when they can understand that the hellebore plant is to look at not to eat.

Many holiday plants such as mistletoe, holly and poinsettia can cause gastro intestinal upset if ingested. If you would like more information about plant toxicity check out the Washington Poison Center website or call the office at 1-800-222-1222.

Botanical Name: Helleborus niger

Victoria Gilleland is the owner of Cottage Garden Designs, a Garden Design company specializing in Redesign of Residential Gardens, Garden Consultation and Coaching. She has been designing gardens in the northwest for over 20 years. 


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County Executive boosts effort to help homeless residents transition to affordable housing

New housing units for veterans, seniors, low-income families, and other local residents in need will begin construction in 2015 thanks to funding announced by King County Executive Dow Constantine.

More than $6.4 million has been allocated to a variety of affordable and special-needs housing projects across the county, creating 260 units of housing ranging from studios to three bedrooms, including a major project in Shoreline.

"It's nearly impossible to build a successful future without a stable place to call home," said Executive Constantine. "These grants will help transition seniors, veterans, young adults, and hard-working families out of homelessness and into safe, affordable housing."

Capital dollars were awarded to six local housing projects to create and preserve at least 365 units of affordable rental housing. More than 70 units will be dedicated to housing low-income working households, and more than 100 will house people who are homeless, chronically homeless, or at risk of being homeless, including units set aside for homeless veterans and their families. 
    
"This is a great day for Shoreline," said Rod Dembowski, King County Councilmember for Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, and other suburban cities. 
"The Compass Housing Alliance project at Ronald Commons is an exciting opportunity to provide affordable housing for our veterans and those struggling with the high cost of housing in our community. The project also brings new momentum to the City of Shoreline's transformative planning efforts for the Aurora Corridor through the city center. HopeLink's on-site services will provide additional critical support for our community."

Funding for the affordable housing capital funding round comes from a variety of federal and local sources. Local fund sources include the voter-approved Veterans and Human Services Levy; funding from state-authorized surcharges on document recording fees; and other local sources including Housing Innovations for Persons with Developmental Disabilities funds and proceeds from the Mental Illness and Drug Dependency dedicated sales tax revenues.

Federal contributions for housing capital come to King County from the HOME Investment Partnership Program. A combined Request for Proposal process coordinated by King County helps to leverage and maximize available resources to gain the greatest impact for the region.

Housing units will be affordable to a range of households with incomes at or below 80 percent of the area’s median income (AMI), with the majority supporting households below 50 percent of AMI, the region’s area of greatest need. In 2014, a three-person household with an income at 50 percent of the county’s median earns $39,700 annually; a single-person household at 50 percent of median earns $30,900.


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Trees vs houses - not quite as previously reported

Final stages of demolition
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

By Diane Hettrick

I got it wrong. In the previous story of Trees vs Houses, I reported that the tree fell and damaged the house, which had to be demolished.

Another neighbor has weighed in with what he saw, which was the tree coming down.

The back story: according to property records, it looks like the house was an inheritance. So no one was living in it. The heirs decided to demolish the house and obtained a City permit.

The demolition crew used the tree, which obviously they planned to take down anyway, to help demolish the house. They deliberately felled the tree so it sliced through the house.

This is one story that just gets stranger and stranger as details emerge. Any other neighbors care to report in?

Updated 12-31-2014 4:26pm

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Saturday, Give One More Gift: Blood

Big Bloodmobile in front of the Shoreline Fire
Training Center on RB Road

By Tom Petersen

The Puget Sound Blood Center mobile unit will be at the corner of Richmond Beach Road and 20th Avenue NW this Saturday, December 27, from 10am to 4pm. 
Most healthy people over age 16, with goodness in their hearts, are able to donate blood. There are some medical and medicinal deferrals that the staff of the bloodmobile can figure out. The recent cautions imposed by the ebola quarantine have trimmed a few potential donors from the rosters, so it is important that new donors be found and that the experienced return to the drives, preferably with friends in tow. 
Donating blood is a nice respite from the holiday hubbub. It takes only 45 minutes, from walking in to leaving with cookies and juice on your breath. At press time, the blood center is planning to dispatch the large bloodmobile, able to serve eight donors an hour. This should quicken the pace for walk-ins, but appointments are always encouraged. Appointments can be made online

Richmond Beach Milestones: Blood donors in Richmond Beach this Saturday will have the added joy of being part of the group that gets the neighborhood to the 100 gallon mark.

The 28th registrant on Saturday will also be the 1000th person to visit the bloodmobile since Richmond Beach started its drive about six years ago.

About 250 different people from Shoreline, Woodway, Edmonds, and northern Seattle have made the Richmond Beach blood drive one of the most consistently successful events in the PSBC network. 


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Holiday Magic at Richmond Beach Library Monday

Jeff Evans
Photo by Rick Anderson
Celebrate the holidays with a special show that features wacky inventions, amazing toys and magical mayhem. 

Holiday Magic, presented by Jeff Evans, Monday, December 29, 2pm at the Richmond Beach Library 19601 21st Ave NW, Shoreline 98177, 206-546-3522.

Ages 5 and older. Seating is limited. First come, first seated.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Richmond Beach Library.

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RB Running Club Saturday morning run


From Richmond Beach Running Club

Hope everyone has had a very Merry Christmas. Need to burn off a few of the extra holiday calories? Join us this Saturday morning for our Innis Arden Route after our warmup around the park and stretching at 8:00am.

Childcare available.



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Poem: Welcome Christmas

Saltwater Park house
Photo by Lee Lageschulte


Welcome Christmas
by Cynthia Sheridan


Garland tied with festive bow
Crimson candles in a row
O Holy Night of long ago
The holidays are here

Frozen breath in crisp night air
Blackened branches, cold and bare
Sandhill cranes their trumpets blare 
Glad tidings, loud and clear

Fir trees trimmed and stockings hung
‘Welcome Christmas, everyone
The day to gather round has come
With those we hold most dear

Soon the midnight bells will chime
How quickly turn the hands of time
Let us lift a glass to auld lang syne
And the happiest new year!




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Christmas lights

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

This house is at 170th and 11th NE in central Shoreline.



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Swingnuts and Uptown Lowdown at Third Place Commons

Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Swingnuts

Swingnuts will play Vintage Jazz on Friday, December 26 at 7:30pm

Swingnut Jazz plays spirited vintage jazz, swing, and Brazilian - rare gems from the 1920s to the 1950s, plus modern day originals.

Uptown Lowdown Jazz Band

Uptown Lowdown plays Dixieland jazz Saturday, December 27 at 7:30pm

Specializing in authentic Dixieland jazz and ragtime.

Third Place Commons is next to Third Place Books on the upper level of Town Center at Lake Forest Park, intersection of Ballinger and Bothell Way.


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Notice of Special Meeting: Ronald Wastewater Board

There will be a Special Meeting of the Board, Ronald Wastewater District, in Executive Session: RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) on Tuesday, December 30, 2014, 6:00pm at 17505 Linden Ave N, Shoreline.

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RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) "To evaluate the qualifications of an applicant for public employment or to review the performance of a public employee. However, subject to RCW 42.30.140(4), discussion by a governing body of salaries, wages, and other conditions of employment to be generally applied within the agency shall occur in a meeting open to the public, and when a governing body elects to take final action hiring, setting the salary of an individual employee or class of employees, or discharging or disciplining an employee, that action shall be taken in a meeting open to the public;" 

Updated 12-25-2014 1:25am


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Arts Council Community Spotlight: Michael Callahan, Education Champion


Community Spotlight: Michael Callahan, Education Champion


In Celebration of 25 years of doing good in our community, the Arts Council would like to take some time and highlight some of our fantastic members who are doing great things in our community. 

Michael Callahan - Shoreline


Teacher at Cascade K-8, Arts Grant Recipient


Michael on the arts:

I think you're going to get better scientists, engineers, and mathematicians as a result of the kind of divergent thinking that the arts are contributing. Creativity is something we need in this world to solve alot of problems.

How do the arts make an impact?

Art allows some kids who may not be successful in some areas to find success in an area and we build on success, and that’s what education is all about. Art is important to all kids because it supports creative expression, (and) creativity is something we need in this world to solve a lot of problems.


Why should someone support the Arts Council?

I always get the feeling that (the Arts Council is) there to support me. They say “What do you need to get the job done? Explain to us how it’s going to impact the greatest number of kids.” I appreciate that in an organization, because we have limited funds so it’s important that we see the greatest return on investment.”

Join Michael and become a member of the Arts Council. Individual memberships start at just $35, and you’ll not only receive great member perks, you’ll also get to bask in the warm glow that comes with knowing you’ve helped foster creativity in your community. Stand with your neighbors who together, over the last 25 years, have invested over $3 million in arts and arts education right here in Shoreline and Lake Forest Park. 

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to nurture and support the arts in Shoreline and Lake Forest Park


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New head coach named for women's soccer at Shoreline CC

Matt Dorman
Head Coach
Women's Soccer
Matt Dorman is the new head coach of women’s soccer at Shoreline Community College.

Dorman has experience at club, high school and Olympic development program levels. During the 2014 season, Dorman coached of the Bellevue High School girls varsity program to an 18-2-0 record. Bellevue was crowned 3A/2A KingCo League Champions, KingCo 3A Championship Winners and 3A state semi-finalists.

“We are very pleased that Matt is joining the coaching staff at Shoreline,” Shoreline Athletic Director Steve Eskridge said.

In 2014, Dorman was awarded the National Soccer Coaches Association of America NW Regional High School Coach of the Year.  Dorman has been involved in the Washington Youth Soccer Elite Player Development program, which falls under the U.S. Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program.

Dorman also has extensive experience at the club level and is currently a head coach at the Rainier Valley Slammers. He holds a Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) B License and the Premier Diploma from the NSCAA. Dorman attended the University of Birmingham and Leeds Metropolitan University in England for undergraduate and postgraduate studies.


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Open / closed - On / Off for the holidays

Garbage and recycling services - Recology CleanScapes and Republic Services

No pick up on these days: Christmas, New Year's Day
  • If you have pick up scheduled for Thursday, put it out on Friday
  • If you have pick up scheduled for Friday, put it out on Saturday
Library programs are cancelled for Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day

Senior Center closed Dec 25 and 26

Chamber of Commerce office closed from Wed. Dec. 24th to Sun. Jan. 4th. Will respond to email.  

Holiday service schedule for Sound Transit

Christmas Eve (Dec. 24): All buses and trains on regular schedules.

Christmas Day (Dec. 25): ST Express bus routes 512, 522, 535, 545, 550, 554, 560, 574, 577, 578 and 594 will run on Sunday schedule; other ST Express routes will not operate. Sounder trains will not operate.

New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31): ST Express buses and Sounder trains on regular schedules.

New Year’s Day (Jan. 1): ST Express bus routes 512, 522, 535, 545, 550, 554, 560, 574, 577, 578 and 594 will run on Sunday schedule; other ST Express routes will not operate. Sounder trains will not operate.

Metro Transit


HolidayDateBus Service
Winter Break
UW not in Session
December 15 - 19, 2014
December 22 & 23, 2014
(weekdays only)
Weekday & No UW
Christmas EveDecember 24, 2014Reduced Weekday & No UW
Christmas DayDecember 25, 2014Sunday
Holiday WeekDecember 26, 29 & 30, 2014
January 2, 2015
(weekdays only)
Reduced Weekday & No UW
New Year's EveDecember 31, 2014Reduced Weekday & No UW
New Year's DayJanuary 1, 2015Sunday


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Infrastructure and North City Water District

North City Water District
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From North City Water District

A recent video (The Ugly Truth: Infrastructure Investment) produced by the Association of Washington Cities, with support from the Washington Public Utility Districts Association (WPUDA) and the Washington Association of Sewer and Water Districts (WASWD, of which North City Water District is a member), has painted a sobering picture of infrastructure in Washington State.

The short story? Washington state is going to need a whopping $9.8 billion to upgrade drinking water systems over the next 20 years. And that figure doesn’t even begin to address failing sewer, streets, and bridge infrastructure.
How Does North City Water District’s infrastructure compare? 

Those of you who are customers of North City Water District, take heart: your infrastructure is in far better shape than the rest of the state. 

Not only was your entire water system upgraded in the mid 1960s, the District is on schedule to complete our 10 year Capital Improvement Program next year—a full 6 years ahead of schedule. 

Projects completed in this Program over the last three years account for over $17 million in improvements to the water system, including several novel public private partnerships that saved our ratepayers over $500,000. Specific projects include (click on the links to learn more about each one): 
In addition to these completed projects, we will be looking at a number of proposed projects over the next year, with the goal of reinvesting your money in the most wise and efficient manner possible to maintain the water system’s viability long term.

Upcoming projects include upgrades to our pressure reducing stations, installing individual pressure reducing valves in the Ridgecrest neighborhood, and partnering with the City of Lake Forest Park as a method to reduce the cost of the upcoming NE 178th Street project.

We’ll also be constructing a new pump station (the final project at our North City Reservoir site), replacing several water mains, and we’ll begin the design of our new maintenance facility (to replace our currently undersized and outdated facility).

And this is all in addition to regularly inspecting, maintaining, and monitoring your water quality throughout the year.

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North City Water attributes their status to being a Special Purpose District. Read more on their website.


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