MLTNews: Shoreline man arrested for Edmonds stabbing

Thursday, January 22, 2015

From our NewsPartner MLTNews.com

Police early Wednesday morning arrested “a person of interest” in the Jan. 17 stabbing of a Domino’s Pizza restaurant employee in the 22900 block of Highway 99.

According Edmonds police spokesman Sgt. Mark Marsh, detectives put together enough evidence to establish probable cause to arrest a 34-year-old Shoreline resident who has “an extensive criminal history from North and South Carolina.” Shoreline police located the man as he was walking along Aurora Avenue in Shoreline and arrested him at 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, Marsh said.

The suspect was transported to the Edmonds Police Department, where Edmonds detectives interviewed him. He was transported to the Snohomish County Jail, where he was booked on suspicion of first-degree assault and first-degree robbery.

The 40-year-old Domino’s Pizza employee was stabbed in the abdomen after he interrupted a car prowl around 11:20 p.m. in the Brentwood Plaza strip mall parking lot at 22914 Highway 99 in Edmonds. The suspect fled on foot, and a K9 track by Edmonds police — with assistance from Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace and Mill Creek police, the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office and the Washington State Patrol — was unable to locate him.

The victim is recovering at Harborview after undergoing surgery, according to his father, who lives out of state and didn’t want to be identified.

Marsh said the suspect’s name will be released after he is formally charged.


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Shoreline fire fighters at Key Bank Wednesday

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Shoreline fire fighters on roof of Key Bank
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Update: crews were responding to a report that someone smelled natural gas. PSE crews were also on the scene. Nothing was found, but clearly these reports are taken very seriously. Anyone smelling natural gas should call 9-1-1 immediately.

updated 1-22-2015 10:26am

Shoreline Fire trucks were set up at Key Bank on Aurora around noon on Wednesday, January 21, 2015. Fire fighters were inspecting something on the roof of the building, which is at the corner of N 175th and Aurora.

We have contacted the fire department and will update this story as information comes in.


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No February election here

By Evan Smith

February 10 is election day in many places around Washington but not here.

It is one of four dates during the year when cities, school districts and other government entities around the state can put tax levies and other measures on the ballot. No entity in north King County has done that.

School districts are the most common users of the February ballot, but only two districts in King County have propositions on this year’s ballot.

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


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NE 195th Street closed during construction of separated trail

Looking east on NE 195th
Photo by Diane Hettrick


To accommodate construction of the separated trail along NE 195th Street between 1st Ave NE and 5th Ave NE, the City's contractor will need to close 195th now through the end of March. Local access will still be permitted. The trail will remain open; however, there will be some disruptions for pedestrians using the trail on Jan 22 and Jan 23 at the intersection of 1st and 195th, and Jan 26 and Jan 27 at the intersection of 5th and 195th as ADA ramps are built.

Once the trail is completed, pedestrians will have a paved, separated place to walk versus walking on the grass shoulder or in the existing travel lane. There will be no changes to vehicle access from the current use of the road. However, on street parking will be limited upon completion.

This current project will complete the final segment of separated trail that is a piece of the northern connection between Shoreline’s Interurban Trail and the Burke Gilman Trail in Lake Forest Park. 

Similar to the recently completed section on NE 195th between Meridian Ave N and 1st Ave NE, this segment will also be located on the undeveloped right-of way of NE 195th St, and will provide a connection to the pedestrian / bicycle bridge crossing I-5. The scope of the project includes a 12’ wide paved trail for pedestrian and bicyclist use. The project is adjacent to the Holyrood Cemetery to the north. Additional pedestrian connections, lighting, and crosswalks at 1st and 5th are elements for future consideration.

For questions or concerns, call 206-801-2700.


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2015 committee assignments for Shoreline, LFP legislators

By Evan Smith

Here are committee assignments for north King County legislators in the 2015 session that started Jan. 12.

Democratic 32nd District State Rep. Ruth Kagi continues as chairwoman of the House committee on early learning and human services and as a member of the Appropriations Committee.

The other 32nd District representative, Democrat Cindy Ryu, has become deputy majority whip. She continues as vice chairwoman of the committee on business and financial services and as a member of the Rules Committee and the committee on technology and economic development. She has added a position on the Finance Committee.

The 32nd District includes Shoreline, part of northwest Seattle, all of Lynnwood, Woodway and nearby unincorporated areas of southwest Snohomish County, and parts of Edmonds and Mountlake Terrace.

Democratic 46th Legislative District Rep. Jessyn Farrell is vice chairwoman of the House Transportation Committee and a member of the Rules Committee, the Environment Committee and the committee on early learning and human services.

Democratic 46th Legislative District Rep. Gerry Pollet is vice chairman of the House Higher Education Committee and a member of the Education Committee and the Finance Committee.

The 46th District includes Lake Forest Park, Kenmore and northeast Seattle.

In the Republican-controled State Senate, Democratic 32nd District Sen. Maralyn Chase continues as ranking minority member of the committee on trade and economic development. She has joined the Rules Committee. She also is a member of the committee on natural resources and parks.

Democratic 46th District Sen. David Frockt is rankling minority member of the Senate Health Care Committee and a member of the Higher Education Committee and the committee on trade and economic development.

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


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T-Birds Throttled At Glacier Peak, 69-47

Glacier Peak raced out to a 19-0 lead to start the game Wednesday night, and coasted to an easy 69-47 win over the visiting Shorewood girls' basketball team.

Sophomore Jalyn Hizey nailed five 3-pointers to lead the T-Birds with 15 points.

Shorewood returns to action for this Saturday's Hoopapalooza when they face cross-town rival Shorecrest at 5pm on the Scots' home court.  The T-Birds defeated the Scots 59-48 the first time the two teams met on December 17.

Shorewood          6    18     9    14     47
Glacier Peak      24   18   17   10      69


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Kruckeberg Garden Foundation meeting features flower and garden photographer David Perry

Photographer David Perry
to speak at Kruckeberg meeting
You are invited to the Annual Kruckeberg Botanic Garden Foundation Member Meeting at 7 pm on Thursday, January 22, 2015.

David Perry, one of the nation’s foremost flower and garden photographers, will present an illustrated lecture at the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden’s annual Member Meeting.

The event is free to Garden members; a $5 donation is requested from non-members.

Perry is a Seattle-based photographer who has made his living with a camera for 35 years. His photos have appeared in countless books and magazines, scores of Fortune 500 annual reports, and national ad campaigns in all 50 states and around the world. He lectures, coaches, and teaches widely and writes a popular blog, "The Photographer’s Garden.” His most recent book is The 50 Mile Bouquet: Seasonal, Local and Sustainable Flowers with Debra Prinzing, which will be available for purchase at the meeting.

The lecture, entitled “Picturing Northwest Gardens,” is in Council Chambers, Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Avenue, Thursday, January 22. It will follow a short annual meeting scheduled for 7pm.


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Kagi introduces legislation to improve quality of childcares and preschools in state

Rep. Ruth Kagi, D-32, Chair of the House Early Learning and Human Services Committee, and Senator Steve Litzow, Chair of the Senate Early Learning and K-12 Education Committee, introduced bills in the state legislature to improve the quality of Washington’s childcares and preschools.

The two bills, HB 1491 and SB 5452, are companions and are both called “The Early Start Act.”

The legislation recognizes the brain science and the positive long-term impact early learning has on a child’s school readiness, overall health and life. The Early Start Act builds on the practices, high-quality programs and policies that have made Washington state a nationally recognized leader in early learning.

“We know that almost half our state’s children arrive at kindergarten unprepared to learn,” Rep. Kagi said. “We must close the opportunity gap. Early learning is an essential part of the solution for fulfilling our constitutional obligation to educate all children. The Early Start Act will help our children succeed in school and in life.”

Rep. Kagi represents the 32nd Legislative District in the State House of Representative. The district includes all of Shoreline, portions of north Seattle, and portions of Edmonds.

Sen. David Frockt, D-46, representing Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, and northeast Seattle has signed on to the Senate bill. Rep. Jessyn Farrell, D-46, has signed on the the House bill.


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Celebrating Shoreline with Free Pizza

Grab two free slices for one day only!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, January 24, 2015. Pagliacci Pizza is throwing the ultimate pizza party at the Shoreline location to celebrate the new pizza-by-the-slice bar.

Everyone is invited to stop by the Pagliacci at 20059 Ballinger Way NE for two free slices per person from 11am to 4pm. 

Customers can now enjoy a quick slice at the Shoreline Pagliacci every day starting at 11am. The slice bar selection will always include Original Cheese and Extra Pepperoni pizzas along with seasonal specials or other menu favorites.

For those already ordering whole pies from Shoreline, delivery time remains the same: 5pm on weekdays and 4pm on weekends. 


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Jobs: Shoreline Fire

Shoreline Fire Department is accepting resumes for the following position:



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Shoubee Liaw resigns as SCC college trustee

Shoubee Liaw at SCC
Photo by Jim Hils
By Jim Hills, SCC

Shoubee Liaw has resigned her position on the Board of Trustees for Shoreline Community College.

Liaw, who is also legislative assistant to Rep.Cindy Ryu, D-32nd Dist., cited the pressing needs of her position in Olympia in a letter read by Board Chair Tom Lux at the board’s regular meeting on Jan. 21, 2015.
“It is with great regret that I find that I cannot fulfill my duties as a trustee while the current Legislature is in session,” Liaw wrote. “As I will not be able to attend any Board meetings and other related College functions till the end of April, my resignation is immediate … 
“It has been a great honor for me to have served on the Board of Trustees … I would like to thank Dr. Cheryl Roberts for taking on the leadership mantel of Shoreline Community College. I see the potential for an even greater college under her guidance.”

Lux said, “I’m sorry about Shoubee’s resignation. She was a very good asset to the board and the college.”

College President Cheryl Roberts said the resignation caught her by surprise. “Shoubee’s action is a noble thing because we do need a fully functioning board, but I’m in shock,” Roberts said.

Liaw’s resignation leaves Shoreline with two empty seats on the five-member board. The remaining trustees include Phil Barrett, Catherine D’Ambrosio and Lux. Former trustee Tayloe Washburn resigned his seat July, 7, 2014. In Washington, community college trustees are unpaid positons appointed by the governor and can serve two consecutive five-year terms.

Liaw has a long history with the college. She was first appointed as a trustee in the late ‘90s, serving for six years before leaving the board in 2002. She was again appointed in December, 2005 and reappointed in October, 2010. Liaw’s term was due to expire in September, 2015.

Upon her reappointment in 2010, Liaw said, “This is one of the greatest colleges in Washington State, poised to enter a new phase in its history, and I’m looking forward to playing a role in guiding this effort.”

Liaw has worked for the Shoreline Public Schools, the Seattle Public Schools and the state Department of Social and Health Services. In addition to service with numerous local organizations, she served as an officer for the state Trustees Association of Community and Technical Colleges and on that group’s   Education and Awards committees and the Efficiency Bill Steering Committee. Liaw holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Washington.


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Shorecrest student to represent USA in Rugby All-American squad

Will Brennan named to All-American rugby squad

Seattle’s #17 nationally-ranked high school rugby team — The Seattle Rugby Club Vikings — today announced three players recognized for national and international representation.

The Vikings, the defending Washington State High School Champions, placed Will Brennan, a Shorecrest HS junior, in the USA Rugby High School All-American (HSAA) squad. The HSAA represents America in international competition, and serves as the basis for Olympic development for 2020. 

In addition, Finlay Bruce, a 6’5” junior at Bishop Blanchet was selected for the player pool for the USA vs. France match in April 2015. 

Finally Connor Miller, a Bishop Blanchet senior, has been selected with Bruce to play for the Washington State All-Star team – The Loggers – for the Las Vegas Invitational, February 11-13, 2015. The tournament, a centerpiece for America’s fastest-growing sport, includes the top players in the USA and Canada’s World Cup development program.  

The Seattle Rugby Club Vikings, featuring players from Seattle metro-area schools, is competing in one of the nation’s most competitive conferences. With athletes grouped in age brackets U9-U19, Seattle won a record three Washington state championship in 2014, and has begun to see its players represent the USA in international competition.

Contact The Seattle Vikings for more information. 


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Gin Creek at Third Place Commons Friday

Gin Creek plays in LFP Friday

Gin Creek plays “Blues/Roots” on Friday, January 23 at 7:30pm at Third Place Commons
An entertaining mix of blues, soul and jazz.

Surprise musical guests on Saturday, January 24 at 7:30pm

Third Place Commons, upper level Lake Forest Park Town Center, intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way.



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Book Review by Aarene Storms: Six-Gun Snow White

Six-Gun Snow White  by Catherynne M. Valente

It's just what you think: the story of Snow White, reset into the American Wild West.

And yet, it isn't what you think at all.

A Nevada silver baron forces marriage upon a Crow woman, who dies giving birth to a half-native / half-white daughter. The child is hidden from sight until the king-like man marries again, this time to a beautiful but warped woman who tries to force her own idea of beauty onto the half-grown girl. When Snow White (ironically named for the skin color she will never attain) runs from home aboard a horse she names Charming, her stepmother sends a Pinkerton in place of the huntsman ... and from there, the story wanders even further afield.

With lush, poetic prose wrapped around a plain-spoken narrator, the story interweaves the folklore of the Brothers Grimm with the folklore of the gritty, gun-slinging west. The last chapters are unique and unexpected, but the journey to get there is complex and mesmerizing.

Rating:
Recommended for readers ages 12 to adult. Some fairy tale-esque kissing, some Wild West-esque violence (including a thwarted sexual assault), some cussing, and a surprising amount of blood. 

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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Heritage Bank to update signage at all Whidbey Island Bank locations


Heritage Bank is a Washington state-chartered full-service commercial bank providing financial solutions to small and medium-sized businesses in Washington and Oregon. Heritage Bank has a network of 66 full-service banking offices to serve customers in Washington and Oregon.

Effective May 1, 2014, Heritage completed the merger with Washington Banking Company, parent company of Whidbey Island Bank. 

This week, Heritage Bank will begin the process of updating branch signage at all Whidbey Island Bank offices. The new signage will feature the updated Heritage Bank and Whidbey Island logos. The six offices on Whidbey Island will continue to display the name Whidbey Island Bank.

There are two Whidbey Island Banks in Shoreline - one in the Ballinger business district and one in the 4-Corners business district.

Brian Vance, President and Chief Executive Officer of Heritage Bank commented, “By combining two quality Washington State banks, we have created an organization with meaningful size and scale which will be able to better serve our customers and communities. With the completion of this transformative merger our next step is to begin the process of changing branch signage which provides a visible signal of the combined organization.”

The new Heritage Bank logo is an evolution of our existing logo and creates a consistent brand across the Heritage family of banks which includes Whidbey Island Bank and Central Valley Bank, both operating as divisions of Heritage Bank. 

Jeff Deuel, President and Chief Operating Officer adds, “As our new logo is introduced, we will be working strategically to replace all branch signage throughout the market footprint. The transformation will take time and we are excited for this change – signifying the combining of Heritage Bank, Whidbey Island Bank and Central Valley Bank.” 


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LFP Council work session to discuss recreational marijuana policy Thursday

The Lake Forest Park City Council will hold a work session and regular council meeting this Thursday, January 22, 2015, LFP City Hall on the Town Center campus.

At the work session they will discuss the recreation marijuana policy and hear from the police department about their hazard mitigation planning. Agenda here.

The work session is from 6-7pm and the regular council meeting from 7-9pm

Public comment time will be allocated for comments on the hazard mitigation planning.

The Council will authorize the mayor to sign a contract for video streaming equipment for the council chambers.

Action or discussion on the citywide work plan year end update, the draft marijuana regulations, state legislative priorities. Full agenda here.


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Open House Thursday for draft EIS for 145th transit station subarea

Tuesday, January 20, 2015


The EIS examines potential impacts of long term growth in neighborhoods surrounding light rail. The two community meetings on January 22 and February 5 will explain the analysis, the scenarios and topics studied, possible improvements to roads and other infrastructure, how to comment, and next steps in the process.

Thursday, January 22
On Thursday, January 22, at Bethel Lutheran Church, 17418 8th Ave NE, 7:00pm - 9:00pm, the 145th Citizens Committee will host a Special Open House on the 145th subarea Draft EIS.

This meeting will be run by the City of Shoreline to introduce the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the 145th station area, so that residents can more effectively provide feedback to the City. Meeting leaders will introduce contents of the DEIS, answer questions, and begin taking public comment.

The Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the 145th Street Station Subarea Plan is available online. The DEIS analyzes impacts of multiple zoning scenarios on systems such as transportation, utilities, schools, and parks over various timeframes, and identifies necessary improvements.

Thursday, February 5
The Planning Commission will host an Open House and Public Hearing on the DEIS on Thursday, February 5. Open House 6:00-7:00pm and Public Hearing 7:00-9:00pm

Tuesday, February 17
The public comment period for the DEIS will close on Tuesday, February 17 at 5:00pm.

Monday, February 23
On February 23, City Council will hear additional public comment, discuss the DEIS, and choose a Preferred Alternative for a zoning scenario to be analyzed in greater detail in the Final Environmental Impact Statement.

Contact Miranda Redinger at 206-801-2513 or mredinger@shorelinewa.gov with questions or for more information.


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Students from Shorewood qualify for state DECA competition

Shorewood students qualify for state DECA competition

These Shorewood High School DECA students have qualified for the state competition in March based on their placements at the recent area event. 

Entrepreneurship Innovation Plan
  • 3rd place - Kabir Khan
  • 4th place - Owen Juell / Kayla McArthur
Sports/Entertainment Promotion Plan
  • 1st place - Umer Khan/Abadir Mahmoud
  • 4th place - Drew Gustafson
Advertising Campaign 
  • 1st place - David Kao
  • 4th place - Brian Serwold / Simon Forinash
Food Marketing 5th place - Alex Albrecht

Hospitality Management Team Event
  • 1st place - Danyel Anwar / Steffen Storgersen
  • 4th place - Makenna Kraft / Sam Awuah
Entrepreneurship - Independent Business 1st place - Sean McCurdy

Entrepreneurship - Franchise Business 2nd place - Alec McAbee

Travel and Tourism Management Team Event
  • 3rd place - Gabby Grant/Sophie Sando
  • 5th place - Scott Latz/Nicko Latz
Buying/Merchandising Management Team Event 3rd place - Harrison Jacobs/Elisabeth Lapham

Sports/Entertainment Management Team Event 1st place - Kyle Berquist/Riley Smith

Business Services Marketing 4th place - Jelena Bojic

Fashion Merchandising Promotion Plan
  • 1st place - Madison Cohee
  • 4th place - Britt Blomso
Human Resource Management 4th place - Adam Hoopes

Marketing Communications Management Team Event
  • 2nd place - Jenny Ahn / Bethany Butay
  • 4th place - Elli Allen / Emily Wright
Marketing Management
  • 2nd place - Cameron McDowell
  • 5th place - Andrew Seger
Sports/Entertainment Marketing 5th place - Lauren Neroutsos

DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.


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Shorecrest DECA students qualify for state competition

Shorecrest DECA students qualify for state competition

These Shorecrest High School DECA students have qualified for the state competition in March based on their placements at the recent area event. 

Business Finance 1st place - Elizabeth Holmdahl

Accounting Application 4th place - Nick Demers

Human Resource Management 1st place - Sydney Burns

Hospitality Tourism Professional Selling 1st place - Shelby Gresh

Marketing Communication Team Decision Making 5th place - Natalie Wilder/Zoey Brooks

Business Law and Ethics Team Decision Making 
  • 2nd place - Ester Ndungu/Mariama Sidibe
  • 3rd place - Chloe Devries/Katie McCaffrey
Hospitality Team Decision Making 5th place - Nora Jorgenson / Heidi Resing

Financial Literacy Promotion Plan - Elizabeth Holmdahl

Sports and Entertainment Business Marketing Operations
  • Ian Prieve / Mehki Welch / Briggan Weaver

DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.


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Scholarship opportunity: Southland Electrical Supply

Scholarship
opportunity
Southland Electrical Supply Scholarship Program
Win a $1,000 Scholarship
Deadline for submission to essay contest: May 30, 2015

Are you interested in furthering your career and life by going to college? Is your dream to become the next Alfred Nobel? Are you looking for ways to cut tuition costs? No matter what subject you're looking to study, Southland Electrical Supply wants to help you build a successful future and career with a $1,000 scholarship!

Students who studying or planning to study in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) major or a related field or trade are invited to take part in our essay competition.

The topic for this year's scholarship essay competition is "How innovation affects the science, technology and trade industry" This broad topic is intended to bring in a wide variety of essays covering the multiple facets of the industry. Though innovation is important to all industries, the technology and trade fields, in particular, have always thrived on fresh ideas that challenge what has come before it. For your essay, take this concept and apply it to a field or trade of your choice, explaining how innovation has changed and will continue to change your chosen discipline.

Essay Submission Rules

Those interested in participating must nominate themselves by submitting an essay exploring how innovation affects the science, technology and trade industry.
    All essays must be between 500 and 1,000 words.
    All essays must be submitted by May 30, 2015 in order to qualify for consideration.



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4Culture Spring 2015 Project Grant Deadlines and Workshops

4Culture offers funding to individuals and organizations for Arts, Heritage and Preservation projects.

If you’d like to know more, attend one of our informal workshops. We’ll answer questions about our grant program and demystify the application process.

They’re also free, open to the public, and require no RSVP. We hope to see you there! 

Find a listing of all 4Culture grant opportunities online

Grant Program Deadline 
  • Heritage Projects February 25, 2015
  • Preservation Special Projects February 25, 2015
  • Art Projects (Groups & Individuals) March 4, 2015

King County Workshop at the Lake Forest Park Library
Wednesday, January 28, 2015, 12:15 – 1:15: PM
17171 Bothell Way NE, lower level, Lake Forest Park 98155


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Keeping up with Rain City Rotary

Monday, January 19, 2015

en garde! to weeds and overgrown shubbery
Photo by Donna Eggen

Keeping up with Rain City Rotary
by Donna Eggen

Our monthly service projects keep us busy and make us happy.

In October we gave the grounds of YMCA Pathways for Women in Lynnwood a final cleanup for the winter. We also painted their activity room. It was cold and wet outside but we kept busy and kept warm.

The 15th NE clean up crew
Photo by Kim Lancaster

Our project for November was our quarterly cleanup of 15th Ave NE. It had been rainy for some days before hand but the sun smiled on us as we did our work. Yaaaaaay!

Member Sharon Knight says “One of the best things about cleaning up a road in Shoreline is all the positive responses from the people passing by. We have received thumbs up from drivers and heartfelt thanks from pedestrians and property owners who see us working hard to make Shoreline a cleaner community.”

At the VOA Food Bank
Photo by Kim Lancaster

In December we went to the Volunteers of America in Greenwood. We organized all the gifts that had been donated for their Holiday Store, which was going to be held the next day. We also had time to stock the food bank.

I got to wrap the lovely quilts and afghans that had been so generously given. I had such fun imagining how happy they would make their new owners.

Rain City Rotary meets most Thursday nights at 6:30pm in the Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N.  Please join us.


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Scholarship Opportunity: Reed Tech

Win a $1,000 Scholarship!

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Deadline for submission to essay contest: May 30, 2015


Reed Tech is committed to supporting global innovation and growth. As part of our mission, we are offering a $1,000 scholarship to students who are studying or are planning to study a STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) major at a U.S. university or college during the 2015/2016 academic year. 
Interested applicants are invited to take part in our essay competition.

Innovations drive progress, economic growth and are the engine that moves patent-driven companies forward. Students who have studied STEM majors have gone on to develop innovations that have materially changed both our work and leisure lives. For this essay, please write about a significant innovation, what benefits it has provided and how you would improve upon it.

Rules:
  • One essay per applicant.
  • Essays should be no more than 750 words.
  • The winner is required to provide proof of matriculation before the scholarship can be awarded.
  • Participants must be a U.S. applicant applying to U.S. colleges or universities or a current U.S. student enrolled at a U.S. college or university.
  • Participants must be pursuing or planning to pursue a major in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) studies.
  • Reed Tech owns essays after submission and reserves the right to publish them.
  • Reed Tech has the authority to decide the winning participant. The winning decision is final.
  • The winner is determined by Reed Tech only.
All essays can be submitted by sending an email to info@reedtech.com. In the body of your email, please include the name of the school(s) you wish to attend, the major you wish to pursue and any notable achievements. Reed Tech will review all essay submissions and consider the following when choosing a winner:
  • The essay must be engaging, well written and grammatically correct.
  • The participant’s selection of innovation must contain well-supported rationale. The writer’s thought process should be fully developed and exhibited throughout the essay.
  • The innovations and improvements discussed in the essay should be reasonable and potentially possible.
Aside from selecting a winning essay, we will also post some of our favorite essays on ReedTech.com, so keep an eye out for yours. Good luck!


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Poet who loves the sea, teacher of English in Japan, and novelist at Third Place Books this week

Three authors are scheduled for Third Place Books this week, on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: a reflection on teaching in Japan, a novelist who writes about DEA agents, and a fisherman who writes poetry.

As always, the public is invited and those purchasing books can get them autographed by the author. Third Place Books is on the upper level of Town Center at the corner of Ballinger Way and Bothell Way in Lake Forest Park

Chad Frisk
Direct Translation Impossible: Tales from the Land of the Rising Sun (Lioncrest)
Tuesday, January 20 at 7pm
In his  new book, Frisk shares his experiences living Japan. This book is a window into the life of a foreigner in Japan and will appeal to anyone who is considering teaching English abroad, wants to see Japan from the inside or enjoys the occasional dose of schadenfreude.

M.A. Lawson
Viking Bay (Blue Rider Press)
Wednesday, January 21 at 7pm
Viking Bay is the second novel in Lawson's Kay Hamilton series and picks up with rogue DEA agent Hamilton trying to support herself after being dismissed from her job. Lawson, a former senior civilian executive for the U.S. Navy, and author of Rosarito Beach and the eight novels in the Joe DeMarco series.

Holly J. Hughes
Sailing by Ravens (University of Alaska Press)
Thursday, January 22 at 7pm
Holly J. Hughes, a salmon gillnetter, mariner, naturalist and poet, explores this koan in Sailing by Ravens. Drawn from more than thirty seasons working Alaska waters, these poems explore her love of the sea, the history of navigation, and how to trust the knowledge of ravens and monarch butterflies.

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Quick Start Shoreline for Tuesday Jan 20

Join the business community at Quick-Start on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 from 12:00 to 1:30pm at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Avenue N. Business Leadership: Actionable Goal Setting for the Small Business Owner presented by Tiffany McVeety.

Quick-Start Shoreline is presented by Shoreline Community College Small Business Accelerator and the City of Shoreline. These workshops are designed to be helpful for start-up, existing or potential business owners. Sessions are free and open to the public. Feel free to bring a brown bag lunch. 


Business Leadership: 
Actionable Goal Setting for the Small Business Owner

January 20, 2015
Council Chambers, Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N

  • 4 Factors of Entrepreneurial Goal Setting
  • Creating a Leadership Dashboard to Guide Your Success
  • Planning Your Preferred Future

In this hands-on workshop you will learn the 4 factors of entrepreneurial goal setting so you can begin to plan for your preferred future. I will share the top key drivers for your leadership dashboard. And we will create our own leadership dashboards – a leadership planning tool that will guide you on the road toward business success. 


January is the perfect time to plan your preferred business future!
Tiffany McVeety
Tiffany McVeety says "I have a passion for helping entrepreneurs create their preferred future. I create tools to help business owners plan, design, and launch the businesses (or inventions) of their dreams. I love seeing a person with a passion realize the financial viability of their idea and that their dream can become a reality. My tools are the roadmap to get you there."

Tiffany McVeety operates a state certified entrepreneurship-training program where she arms would-be and established entrepreneurs the tools to help them plan, design, and grow their businesses. She teaches “Entrepreneurial Edge What’s Next?” a series of hands-on business planning workshops at Shoreline Community College. 



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Shoreline Community Big Band Swing Dance Jan 31

Photo by Barb Swan

Don't miss this year's Shoreline Community Big Band Swing Dance on Saturday, January 31, 2015.

The evening starts with Swing Dance Lessons from the Guy Caridi of Savoy Swing Club from 6:30 to 7:30pm.

Then dance from 7:30 to 10pm to lots of huge fabulous tunes for Swing and Foxtrot, maybe some One-Step, Jitterbug, and great Jazz listening music. Come for a toe-tapping good time!

Featuring the Shorecrest High School Jazz and Stage Bands, and the Kellogg Middle School Jazz Band ... who are awesome!

You're heard stories about how good the music programs are in Shoreline schools - now come dance to the music! 

Refreshments will be available. Ticket prices: $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Students $6 w/ASB, $8 without. $5 extra for the dance lesson. Tickets are online.

Funds raised help Shorecrest High School Jazz Bands. Held in the Shorecrest High School Commons, 15343 25th Ave NE, Shoreline. Questions? Call 206-393-4291.


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Chase sounds alarm bell on Mutual of Enumclaw conversion

The state should do everything in its powers to protect the ownership equities of the present consumer-owners if Mutual of Enumclaw restructures itself into an Oregon stock insurer under a mutual holding company, warns State Sen. Maralyn Chase, D-Shoreline.

“This action could hurt consumers in a number of ways,” said Chase, who has sent a letter to State Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler asking him to help safeguard the best interest of the consumers who own Mutual of Enumclaw. “The conversion results are predictable. The holding company managers could remove valuable property, sell or gift stock to themselves or the public, move corporate offices, relocate employees, raise premiums to satisfy investors, or even charge unaccountable management fees. All of this would be contrary to the mutual concept designed 262 years ago by Benjamin Franklin.”

With so many potential ways that holding company managers could divert money that now belongs to consumer-owners, Chase wants the insurance commissioner to scrutinize the proposed conversion process, ensuring that consumers are protected and that they have access to accurate information.

“I’m very concerned that a longtime mutual insurer is trying to privatize without informing its 166,000 consumers of the potential risks to their ownership equity rights, which could be considerable,” Chase said. “When Premera tried the same thing some years back, the commissioner’s independent experts raised serious concerns that the Premera managers were motivated by potential financial gain in their conversion decision and could raise premiums to satisfy investors. The commissioner made it discontinue its efforts to convert.”

Mutual of Enumclaw’s surplus (ownership equities) of $297 million make it a tempting target and the related potential loss to consumer-owners considerable, Chase warned. With hundreds of millions of dollars at stake, manager-insiders could distribute millions to enrich themselves. 

To read a copy of the senator’s letter to the insurance commissioner, click here.

Senator Chase represents the 32nd Legislative District, which includes all of Shoreline, parts of North Seattle, and the south west portion of Edmonds.


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Power restored to Shoreline and Lake Forest Park

All power has been restored to residential customers in Shoreline and Lake Forest Park after the Sunday early morning windstorm.

Several roads were closed in Shoreline due to fallen trees and downed power lines. The City sent out an update Monday that only Bagley Ave N and 186th St. was still closed. All other roads are now open.

If you lost your cable service, apparently whichever company gets their trucks to the street first has priority. In a recent outage with wires pulled down, Comcast restored service within hours and CenturyLink took a couple of days.


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Shorewood grad featured by MIT

Jolene Mork at MIT
Photo: Denis Paiste/Materials Processing Center

Jolene Mork, a 2006 Shorewood graduate and Shoreline Chamber of Commerce “Dollars-for-Scholars” scholarship recipient, was featured in a January 12 feature from The Massachusetts Institute of Technology describing her work there studying energy transfer in quantum dots — nanocrystals so small that they exhibit quantum-mechanical properties.

The article describing her work, was sent as a press release and posted to MIT’s Facebook page and Twitter feed.


Jolene was an Intel Talent Search finalist her senior year at Shorewood. She attended Carleton College, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude in chemistry and physics. She earned a master’s in organic chemistry at MIT, and expects to earn her doctorate in 2016 in physical chemistry.


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Chad Frisk at Third Place Books Tuesday

Chad Frisk 2004 SC Graduate
7pm Tuesday night at Third Place Books, 2004 Shorecrest grad Chad Frisk will be reading from, and signing copies of, his self-published book 'Direct Translation Impossible', which chronicles his five years teaching English to grade-schoolers in Japan.  

He describes, with humor and insight, the lessons learned along the way, managing to laugh at himself and not take himself too seriously.

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


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Living Wisdom School auction Saturday


Living Wisdom School in Shoreline will hold its 7th Annual Silent Auction this Saturday, January 24, 2015 from 1:30 to 4:30pm. All are welcome!

In addition to the silent auction, there will be music and dances performed by students – as well as a magic show!

Living Wisdom School (preschool through 8th grade) is located at 2000 NE Perkins Way, just east of 15th Avenue NE.

Anyone who would like more information or to RSVP for the silent auction is asked to contact Susan McGinnis at 425-772-9862. More information can also be found online.


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WeatherWatcher: Weekly Report: Sunday's Wind


Forecast
Moderate Windstorm
Last week's data

Forecast: After a stormy weekend we will have a calm week of partly-mostly sunny skies and clear, cold nights as a ridge of high pressure steers the jet stream well to the north of us. Our calm weather will be short-lived however, as Thursday transitions back to the stormy pattern once again and renews our rain storms. Highs will probably be around the 50°F mark with lows in the 30's, low temperatures will moderate to the 40's after Thursday.

Moderate windstorm: Late Saturday night and through Sunday morning a wind storm pushed through the area. The storm was strong enough to prompt a High Wind Advisory for the greater Seattle area including Shoreline and Lake Forest Park. Some reports mentioned a high wind warning was issued, but I never saw the warning, only an advisory. I suspect the warning was hyped or mis-reported. This was actually our second strongest storm so far this 2014-2015 winter season, topping at a 40 mph gust Sunday morning. Our strongest storm so far was the December 11th storm of 52 mph. Power outages were smaller and more scattered this time around.

Last week's data:
High temperature: 52.3°F (Friday)
Low temperature: 34.0°F (Wednesday)
Rainiest day: 0.36 inches (Thursday) 
Total rainfall: 0.48 inches
Warmest day: 47.3°F (Sunday)
Coldest day: 36.6°F (Thursday)
Average temperature: 42.9°F
Station historic average: 39.8°F

We're still sitting at warmer than normal temperatures, which I'll talk about in a future report. Below is the daily high and low temperature graph for the month so far. Low temperatures are particularly higher than normal.

January 2015 Daily high and low temperatures.
Graph by Carl Dinse
For current weather conditions and storm updates, see http://www.shorelineweather.com.


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Echo Lake Neighborhood Association meeting Tuesday


The Echo Lake Neighborhood Association will hold its annual Round Table meeting on Tuesday evening, January 20, 2015 from 7-9pm at City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N, 3rd floor.

2015 Board Members will be elected, volunteers will be recognized, and those attending will have the opportunity to give feedback on the direction of the organization, neighborhood concerns, and suggestions for future meeting topics.

The Echo Lake Neighborhood is in the area bounded by Aurora, N/NE 205th, I-5, and N/NE 185th. All who live or work in this neighborhood are invited to participate.


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Community Forum on Transit Station Area rezones on Wednesday


A forum organized by community members will be held on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at the Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Church, 14724 1st Ave NE, Shoreline 98155, 6pm to 9pm.


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Terrific Techbots, Robogators, and Blue Angels battle it out at SCC LegoLeague event

Sunday, January 18, 2015

Blue Angels prepare for battle
Text and photos from SCC

Middle- and elementary-age students from across Western Washington gathered at Shoreline Community College, Jan. 17-18, 2015 for the First Lego League Western Washington Semifinal Tournament.

First Lego League is a robotic competition and sponsored in Washington by Washington First Robotics, organized to engage young people in science and technology. The semifinal event at Shoreline was one of two in Western Washington with the other in Lacey, Wash. A team from The Evergreen School in Shoreline, The Electric Gladiators, participated in the event.

BattleBot

Shoreline is well-known for its science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs. The college hosts a number of STEM-focused events during the year, including the Shoreline STEM Festival, the Shoreline Math Olympiad, Project Biotech summer camp and others.

RoboGator focuses on the program

Participants in First Lego League have three primary activities that culminate in a competition with other teams at a regional tournament:

    Build and program a small robot to accomplish challenges,
    Investigate a research topic then prepare a presentation
    Build a team

About 30 percent of the teams at the semifinal tournaments will advance to the Western Washington State FLL Championship tournament on Jan. 31, 2015 at the ShoWare Center in Kent, Wash.


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LFP City Council joint meeting with Economic Development Commission Wednesday evening

City of Lake Forest Park Joint Meeting of the City Council Committee of the Whole with the Economic Development Commission Wednesday, January 21, 2015, 7:00pm, City Hall, 17425 Ballinger Way NE

Suggested Agenda Topics from EDC

1. Introduction: Bob Henderson, Chair EDC

a. Economic Development Commission Progress and Status
b. Background on the EDC proposed work plan for 2015-2016
(Tie in to the Comprehensive Plan)

2. Discussion of Proposed Work Plan Elements

a. Develop recommendations for changes to signage regulations, John Nyhuis
b. Recommendations to improve communications with businesses, Donna Hawkey
c. Migrate Town Center to vibrant neighborhood hub, Jason Colberg
d. Promote Lake Forest Park as a model city for seniors, David Chow
e. Develop a catalog of economic data, Gretchen Bennett-Guethner

3. Discussion of LFP City Council goals and objectives for economic development in LFP and guidance on roles, responsibilities, and expectations for the EDC.

Objectives of meeting:

1. Obtain an approved work plan for the EDC

2. Develop a greater understanding of the goals and objectives the Council has for economic development in LFP and the EDC role in promoting/ satisfying those goals and objectives.



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Aurora Corridor Construction Update Jan 16

Lots of new sidewalks
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline

Aurora Corridor Construction N 192nd to N 205th (SR 104)

Roadway Work

New curb, gutter, and sidewalk construction and irrigation installation will continue along Aurora between N 200th Street and N 205th Street. Concrete driveways will continue to be constructed on Aurora from N 198th Street north, including the side streets. Retaining wall work will occur on N 200th Street. Roadway excavation and grading will continue north of N 205th Street to SR-104.

During this time, the southbound direction of Aurora and the affected side streets may be restricted to one lane during the daytime non-commute hours to perform any of the work above, weather permitting.

Utility Work

Seattle City Light and Comcast will continue installation of  their systems from N 192nd Street to N 200th Street. This work converts the utilities from aerial to underground lines. 


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