Irons Brothers Construction receives Customer Satisfaction award

Sunday, January 25, 2015


Irons Brothers Construction of Shoreline has been awarded “Best of Houzz” for Customer Satisfaction by Houzz, the leading platform for home remodeling and design.

This 16 year design/build firm was chosen, for the second time by the more than 25 million monthly unique users that comprise the Houzz community from among more than 500,000 active home building, remodeling and design industry professionals. They received their first award for Customer Service from Houzz in 2012.

The Best of Houzz award is given in two categories: Design and Customer Satisfaction. Customer Satisfaction honors are determined by a variety of factors, including the number and quality of client reviews a professional received in 2014. Winners receive a “Best of Houzz 2015” badge on their profiles to showcase and recognize their achievement.

“We are honored to be among the professionals receiving this award from Houzz for our track record of excellent customer service,” said Melissa Irons, Showroom Manager of Irons Brothers Construction.



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Cascade K-8 students win awards in Technology Student Association regionals

Balsa Cube winners
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

Cascade K-8 Community School students won awards in the Technology Student Association (TSA) regionals at Brier Terrace Middle School in Edmonds this month.

They now qualify to go on to state competition in March.

Balsa Cube Structural Challenge
  • 1st place: Kai Brook and Joey Iannone
  • 2nd place: Sarah Pham and Elena Tapia 
Problem Solving winners
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools


Problem Solving Challenge

  • 1st place: Sarah Pham and Kai Brook

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Photos: Hoopapalooza cheer clinic at Shorewood Saturday morning


Text and photos by Wayne Pridemore

As part of Hoopapalooza the Shorewood cheer squad conducted their annual cheer clinic for elementary age kids. The clinic began at 8:30am and lasted until 10:30am Saturday in the Shorewood gym.


The students were excited and ready for the activities to begin.


Vicki Gorman, Shorewood's athletic director and cheer advisor, introduced the fourteen members of the cheer squad.


The students were grouped by grade level to learn the "Fired Up" cheer routine.


The kids are showing their spirit and will be ready to perform with the Thunderbird cheerleaders at half time on Wednesday, January 28, at the girls varsity basketball game. The game starts at 7:15pm in the Shorewood gym.



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Sno-King School Retirees awards 42 grants to classroom teachers in Edmonds and Shoreline

Saturday, January 24, 2015

Each fall Sno-King School Retirees' active members are invited to apply for grants of up to $200 to facilitate special projects they'd like to carry out … if only they had the money. These projects are intended to enrich the school experience of students they work with.

During these tough economic times schools are experiencing, money is tight so a few extra dollars come in handy. SKSR enjoys identifying and facilitating the creative ideas of our active members. Since starting this program during the 1998-1999 school year, and including this one, SKSR has awarded almost $55,000 in grants.

Recipients of 2014-2015 grants are:
EDMONDS: Pamela Bader, Louise Barnes,Tanya King-Bazor, Marilyn Hall, Peggy Hohnhaus, Ruth Kenney, Mary Magill, Jennifer Martin, Kim Mason, Janice Maxson, Courtney McCready, Jodi Mackey, Joan Pederson, Tammy Reardon, Lisa Shearer, Heather Slettebak, Janet Tucker, Cathy Reighter, Jill Walzer, Ellen Winningham and Cathi Wrolstad. 

SHORELINE: Martha Abrego, Jennifer Altena, Marty Behnke, Sarita Benson, Dennis Day, Joanna Freeman, Patty Hansen, Jenny Hodgen, Debbie Hubbell, Carrie Misener, Julie Moe, Renita Ng, Martha Nichols, Karen Nicholson, Kerry Quinn, Judy Schaad, Marybeth Scherf, Amy Serra, Mary Telstad, Sharon Turpin and Nancy Vidlak.

NORTHSHORE: No applicants this year.

We extend our thanks to the following board members who served on the review committee to identify this year's recipients: Cheryl Bauer, Roberta Hawkins, Evie Nordeen, Jan Phillips and Virg Rayton. Thanks also to those delivering grant checks to recipients during December and January: Cheryl Bauer, Barb Bumgardner, Sharron Cain, Roberta Hawkins, Rita Requa, Jim Siscel and Erma Snook.


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LFP Rotary Club Foundation honors two of their own


Frank Michiels of Lake Forest Park Rotary Club Foundation presents Dr. Anthony Santorsola 
with a John E. Halver Award fish pin as a sustaining donor to the Club’s Foundation.

 
During January the Lake Forest Park Rotary honored two of their own as sustaining donors to the Lake Forest Park Rotary Club Foundation.

The LFP Rotary Club Foundation works with the local community and Youth Services to provide assistance in many areas.

On Wednesday, January 21, 2015, Anthony Santorsola was presented with a John E. Halver Award Fish pin from Frank Michiels of Lake Forest Park Rotary.


Sally Renn of Lake Forest Park Rotary Club Foundation presents Mike Bugni 
with a John E. Halver Award fish pin as a sustaining donor to the Club’s Foundation.


On January 7, 2015 Mike Bugni was presented with the same award from Sally Renn, President of LFP Rotary Foundation.

The pin, a Chinook salmon, is a tribute to John Halver who did most of his research studying Chinook Salmon nutrition. The Foundation is named in honor of Dr. John E. Halver III, NAS for his work worldwide with fish nutrition. Dr. Halver  was acclaimed by the National Academy of Science as  one of the top scientists in the world in 2005.

He was also a long time member of the Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park, and graciously accepted the honor of using his name for the LFP Rotary Club Foundation when it was founded in 2012.

Please help to fund our work in our own community, and, you too, can become a member of the “Fish” Society. Contact Lake Forest Park Rotary members to ask how you can help.

Marjorie Ando, Rotarian wrote this tribute to the Chinook Salmon.

The Chinook Salmon

Salmon, one of the most spirited of fish,
So full of energy and power,
fights its way with strength and determination up
swift-running streams and waterfalls.
Salmon stand for courage and the ability to
overcome all obstacles.

So, too, do the Lake Forest Rotary Club members,
a group of “Doers”, dedicated to "Service Above Self “ 
in all they do.


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Scholarship opportunity: Distinctive Window Treatment Plus

Scholarship
Opportunity
Design Your Future – Win a $1,000 College Scholarship

Are you a creative, motivated individual interested in studying design at one of the world’s many design schools? Distinctive Window Treatment Plus wants to give you a $1,000 college scholarship and help you get there! No matter what design discipline you follow, we invite you to present your vision and showcase your knowledge. 

Students interested in this scholarship are invited to participate in our essay competition. The topic to be explored for this year’s scholarship essay contest is “Today’s Design Trends Across Different Markets.” 

This broad topic is intended to test the fledging design students view of the industry as well as their eye for future innovation. Is home automation the face of the future and should it be considered when it comes to interior design? How are new building materials and natural disasters affecting home and building designs? Are wood blinds making a comeback? Are animal prints really like neutrals that never go out of style? Whichever idea you chose to discuss, let us know your point of view and why it’s worth the attention of the interior design community!
  
This contest is open to high school seniors and college students looking to study interior design, art and design, architecture, or another related major/industry.
  
Entrants must nominate themselves by submitting an essay that explores today’s trends across a variety of different markets. 

Essays must be between 500 and 1,000 words. 

All essays must be submitted to info@distinctivewindows.com or through the online form for consideration. 

All essays must be submitted by May 25, 2015. 

Please include a short cover letter with your scholarship essay naming the design school you wish to attend, as well as the major you wish to pursue. Distinctive Window Treatment Plus will review all submissions and select the winning essay based on academic excellence, creativity, work quality, and design knowledge. We may post some of our favorites on distinctivewindows.com, so make sure to put your best foot forward!


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Student driver crashes into Jersey Mike's Subs during lunch time

Student driver at Jersey Mike's
Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire

According to Shoreline Fire, a 15 year old student driver blasted through Jersey Mike's Sub Shop in Aurora Village during the busy lunch time on Friday afternoon, January 24, 2015.

Three people were evaluated at the scene for scrapes and bruises. 

We have contacted the owner about when the store will reopen and will update the story.


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Shoreline City Council Meetings Monday


Monday, January 26, 2015 – Special Meeting 5:45 p.m. PRCS Director Retirement Reception

Monday, January 26, 2015 – Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m.

Agenda Highlights - complete agenda here
  • Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with WSDOT to Obligate STP Grant Funds for the Bicycle Plan Implementation Project
  • Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with EarthCorps for Trail Work and Environmental Restoration for Shoreline Parks and Surface Water Facilities
  • Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Amendment to the 2014 Agreement with Osborn Consulting Inc. for the Design of the 2015 Stormwater Pipe Repair and Replacement Program Project
  • Discussion of Affordable Housing as a Component of the Proposed Light Rail Development Regulations
  • Discussion of Ord. No. 694 – Amendments to the Shoreline Municipal Code for Property Tax Exemptions
  • Discussion of Ord. No. 704 – Amendments to the Shoreline Municipal Code Chapter 3.01 - Fee Schedule

Comment on Agenda items


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Volunteer to cook for Tent City on Tuesdays

Have kitchen, have volunteers, need chef
Volunteers at work in the kitchen at St. Dunstan's


St Dunstan's needs a volunteer Chef for our Tuesday Community Dinner Program. They have a wonderful commercial kitchen, well stocked with all the tools of the trade. They have a well organized team of volunteers to do all the prep work, but they need a leader!

The menu is determined by the food donated
by two area Safeway stores


Every Tuesday the day starts by gleaning produce and donations from two local Safeway stores. A survey of donated goods determines the menu for a community meal of 100+ people and 100 more in two tent cities. 

Next, a trip to Cash and Carry to purchase proteins and ingredients to complete the meal. The Senior Warden, also an experienced cook, will meet there with you and pay for the food.

Upon returning to church, assign tasks to volunteers according to their ability. Supervise and assist in setting up the buffet table, beverage station and dessert buffet.



Meal service is from 5:30 until 7:00pm, consisting of two entrees, a starch, a vegetable and a host of eclectic salads and fruit dishes. Food is then divided up for the two tent cities and delivered utilizing a hot holding Cambro and a volunteer truck.

Volunteers work the serving line
at Tent City

Returning from the tent cities, determine the volume and condition of remaining food for next day's delivery to camps.

If they get more than one volunteer, they are glad to set up a rotation!

Call the church 206-363-4319 or Karen Tynes 901-237-0248, or email to find out more or to volunteer.


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Cold water survival training continued to a second day at Saltwater Park

Shooting off flares
Photo copyright Marc Weinberg

Text and photos by Marc Weinberg

Thursday, Jan 22, 2015
This morning the M/V Curlew arrived again off the beach at Saltwater Park with a team training in Cold Water Survival Training. 

Flare landing on water
Photo copyright Marc Weinberg

This time the trainees spent more time in the water, shot off emergency rescue flares, and were hoisted out of the water with the help of the mast on a small boat.

Ducks in a row
Photo copyright Marc Weinberg

I was amused to watch the number of sea birds flying over the operation.

Hoisting trainees out of the water
Photo copyright Marc Weinberg

While the survivors were in the water in their cold water survival suits they remained closely linked together and often looked like a row of ducks themselves.




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Death notices as of January 21

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.


Margaret Marie Remlinger  age 82  Long time Shoreline resident died New Year's Eve. "Political activist, ardent feminist, generous philanthropist." She was a secretary at the UW as well as at Lake City Christian Church.

Corinne Garberding  1948-2014  Died at her Shoreline home. She and her husband Terry had a small landscaping business. Services were held at St. Matthews Catholic Church with burial at Holyrood.

Carol J. Anderson  1946-2014  Services were held at Northwest Church in Shoreline.

Betty Mae Alice Dizmang  age 86  Passed away at Crista Health Care Center in Shoreline.

Jim William Babb  1933-2015  Former Navy man who served on the USS Windham, this Shoreline resident had an "amazing sense of humor and always made everyone around him laugh with his jokes". Services at St. Dunstan's.

Herdice Delia Hanson  1932-2015  "She loved to spend time with family and was very active in the church." Services at First Lutheran Church of Richmond Beach.

Marlene Sisson Mingeaud Martell  Services held at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Shoreline.

Ruth S. Meyers  1928-2015  Services were held at Calvin Presbyterian Church in Shoreline for this Edmonds resident who was very active in her community, including being president of the 1982 Edmonds Arts Festival.

Loys Walter Lamb  1924-2014  Loys and Betty had their first home in Lake City, then built a home in Innis Arden where they lived the rest of their lives. They were married for 66 years. He died just two months after she did. Services at First Lutheran of Richmond Beach.

Lorraine Dorothy Early  1925-2015  Shoreline resident was very active in Eastern Star and Daughters of the Nile, holding leadership positions and state offices in both organizations.

James J. Brown  1931-2015  Remembrances to the Jackie Brown Memorial Scholarship Fund at St. Luke School in Shoreline, Washington, established in honor of his wife who died in 2002.

Jeanne Meyer  1925-2015  Remembrances to the Shoreline Lake Forest Park Senior Center. She loved to quilt and garden. Services held in Mountlake Terrace.

Harold R. Ginther  1926-2015  Shoreline resident since 1954, he was an avid skier and sailor. Master Mason, Past Master of Occidental Lodge #72 and a 33rd degree Scottish Rite. 

Eleanor Betty Louise (Jensen) Monroe  1932-2014  Taught in Shoreline Schools for 34 years, starting with Hillcrest Elementary School during their opening year. A pioneer in teaching children with dyslexia. Services at Richmond Beach FirstLutheran Church.

Irene Marie Strand  1926-2015  With her husband Dick, owned Shoreline Plumbing and Heating.

Richard (Dick) Keith Barrett  Lake Forest Park resident, part owner of Duffy's Floor Covering and worked as a salesman.

Connie May Walker 1935-2015  Taught in Shoreline Schools for many years. Services at Shoreline Stake Center, LDS



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Photos: Look who's coming to town

Friday, January 23, 2015

Photo by Dan Eernissee

Crews were working on Friday, January 23, 2015 to install the Trader Joe's sign at the site of the formers Haggen's / Top Foods at 175th and Midvale.

Trader Joe's space in pink

The new site is called the Shoreline Marketplace and will include a number of businesses. Trader Joe's is the only confirmed tenant now.

Merlone Geier is the owner of the site. They also own Town Center in Lake Forest Park.


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Shorecrest student testifies at state legislature

Shorecrest student Mara Childs with Madaleine Osmun,
also a student member of the State Board of Education.

Mara Childs, a senior at Shorecrest High School, testified this week at a House Education Committee hearing in Olympia in support of legislation to expand dual credit opportunities to sophomores.

The students with former State Rep. Skip Priest,
author of the historic legislation on basic education.

Mara is a student member of the State Board of Education and Shorecrest's student representative on the Shoreline School Board.


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Salmon eggs delivered to schools

Jim Siscel at Ridgecrest
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

Retired Shoreline teacher Jim Siscel and others made their annual delivery of salmon eggs to elementary schools this month.

...and at Brookside
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

Students will be planting the fish in local streams and lakes this spring.

Eggs in aquarium at Briarcrest
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools


Thanks to Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery (FISH) for coordinating the program. 


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Hoopapalooza Saturday

Hoopapalooza, the annual all-day high school basketball extravaganza between Shorewood and Shorecrest, is slated for this Saturday at Shorecrest High School.  

Featured games involved the girls varsities, with their tip-off slated for 5pm, and the boys, who start at 7pm.

Fans can expect great action and a spirited crowd --- the community out in force. 

Here is the schedule for the preliminary games:

12 noon: C team boys
1:30 p.m.: Junior varsity girls
3 p.m.: Junior Varsity boys

Unlike in years past, there will be no live telecast or webcast of this year's games due to technical difficulties integrating new video equipment with the wiring in the Scots' gym.

Ticket prices are $6 for adults;  $3 for seniors/children.  Shorecrest and Shorewood students w/ASB cards are free.


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Public records disclosure lawsuit against Shoreline will settle this month

After eight years, the City of Shoreline will settle a lawsuit brought against the City by residents Beth and Doug O'Neil. In the process, state law was changed to include metadata in public records requests.

The O'Neil's attorney, Michele Earl-Hubbard, also a Shoreline resident, has an op-ed piece in The Seattle Times: Guest: Government needs to follow the law declaring government records to be public.



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School Board meeting January 12: graduation requirements, pilot schedule change

School Board Meeting Monday, January 12, 2015
by Marianne Deal Stephens

The first Shoreline School Board meeting of 2015 began with approval of the Consent Agenda, which included:

  • Acceptance of donations from Echo Lake Elementary PTA for Classroom Enrichment and Field Trips;
  • Approval of Salary Schedules for Shoreline Athletics and Activities Association (pay levels for middle and high school athletic coaches and activity advisors);
  • Approval of Extended Field Trips for Shorecrest (orchestra British Columbia performance tour) and Shorewood (orchestra to Festival in Oregon, band to Queen's Day Parade in Victoria, and tennis State competitors to Kennewick).








Graduation Requirements

Director of Teaching and Learning Teri Poff presented the newest State Board of Education Graduation Requirements. These will take effect for the class of 2019, and include: 24 credits; a non-credit High School and Beyond Plan; Washington State History (usually taken in middle school); and three assessments.

Many of the requirements closely parallel Shoreline's present requirements (see comparison), though the total credits required differ. For more information: State Board of Education Graduation Requirements 

High School Schedule change pilot program 

Director of Human Resources Tam Osborne presented an update on the Pilot High School Schedule currently being tested at Shorecrest and Shorewood. All school days consist of three 100-minute extended periods with a midmorning 30-minute instructional period and a 30-minute lunch. There is a set rotation of "A" 1/3/5 period days and "B" 2/4/6 period days.

The pilot schedule is intended to meet the state's increased instructional requirement (1080 hours) and to allow students to take courses at both high schools, as well as to meet many instructional goals.

Director Osborne presented results from a staff/ student survey in which most results were mixed yet a few questions elicited agreement. No group thought that the schedule achieves an even balance between "A" and "B" days, and most groups would like a day in which all periods meet.

Among the staff, affinity for the period length varied according to subject -- science teachers like long periods for laboratory experiments -- and satisfaction with the A/B rotation depended on whether the staff works full or part time. Overall, when asked to rate their satisfaction with the schedule on a scale of 1-5, teachers rated it lowest (1-2), classified staff was next (2), and students and administration had similar marks (2-3). Director Osborne did not present possible changes to the pilot schedule.

Lockdown report

President of the Board Mike Jacobs spoke about the events on Wednesday, January 7th when all Shoreline Schools were locked down because of an incident at Meridian Park Elementary. President Jacobs praised the professionalism of law enforcement agencies involved and thanked all Shoreline School District staff, students, and families for being "calm and flexible". The board and administration will review the events and make changes to strengthen procedures accordingly.

During the Community Comment period, one parent criticized the District's handling of the lockdown. He praised the staff and law enforcement but had criticism for the board and administration. He questioned the long interval between the incident and the first alert and described confusion at the Shoreline Center about which students were present.

Community Comment on AP classes

Also during the Community Comment period, three parents asked the District to reconsider and reverse the recent decision to not offer AP Government and Politics for Seniors. They compared Shoreline to surrounding districts and Social Studies to other academic departments that offer more Honors/ AP courses.

Ridgecrest librarian has article published

During the School Board Reports and Communications, the last portion of the public meeting, Board Member David Wilson recommended the article "Beyond the Stacks: How Librarians Support Students and Schools" by Joanna Freeman, Teacher-Librarian at Ridgecrest Elementary, in American Educator Magazine. 


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Concrete grinding begins next week on I-5 between Shoreline and Northgate

From WSDOT 

The ride on I-5 north of Seattle is on its way to getting a lot smoother.

The next step in rehabilitating and preserving the roadway between Northgate and Shoreline begins the night of Monday, January 26. That’s when contractors working for WSDOT start the process of grinding all the lanes. The grinding work is the second half of the pavement repair project between NE 117th Street and SR 104 (NE 205th) at the King-Snohomish county line.

This past winter, the contractors replaced nearly 300 broken concrete panels on I-5. However, the new panels are not quite flush with the interstate resulting in a noticeable bump when driving over them. Grinding all the lanes will get rid of this bumpiness. It will also remove shallow cracks, ruts and create a smoother driving surface with better traction.

The project will also add a new overhead electronic sign just south of NE 155th Street to display travel times and driver information, pave the shoulders, and refresh the striping.


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Richmond Highlands Neighborhood forms Meetup Group

The Richmond Highlands Neighborhood Association has a new Meetup.com group for residents of Richmond Highlands and interested people from neighboring areas.

We're working on a variety of events in and around our neighborhood, with a focus on building community and meeting the people and companies within our neighborhood.

Right now they are working on scheduling a tour of the fire department, a dinner at Spiro's, and more! Other meetups will include dinners, open houses with businesses, coffee meetups at Richmond Highlands' new coffee house, and who knows what else!

If you're good at organizing gatherings and events, and would like to help administer this group, please let us know! If you are part of a business that would like to coordinate an event with us, let us know that, too!

Joining meetup.com is free and easy! People who aren't members of Meetup are welcome to attend events too. Some events do require RSVPs, though, and RSVPing needs to be done through the meetup.com group. Sign up online.

If you have questions, you can send them via the meetup group, or to the email address RHmeetup@gmail.com

We hope to see you at some events!
Map of Richmond Highlands Neighborhood

The Richmond Highlands Neighborhood Association is committed to building our community in a variety of ways. This meetup group will advertise both hosted and non-hosted events to help you meet your neighbors and find out what's going on in our fabulous neighborhood!
Our activities could be anything; the key ingredients will be community and fun!

We may stay in the Richmond Highlands area, or we may gather together to run further afield - as near as other Shoreline neighborhoods, as far as Lake Forest Park or beyond! Dinners, gatherings, walks, talks, book groups, who knows! The neighborhood is our oyster!

Join us and get to know your neighbors and this amazing neighborhood! This group is an experiment to see if there's interest in our community.

To make it really succeed, we'd love to have more people on board interested in helping find and host activities. If that's you, let us know!



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Kenmore to stream city council and planning commission meetings

The City of Kenmore will begin live online streaming of its City Council and Planning Commission regular meetings through the City’s website starting Monday, January 26, 2015.

The public can also access past meeting videos alongside a meeting index with embedded links that allow viewers to jump to topics of interest.

Meetings were previously available through recorded audio only.

The availability of streaming allows the public to have easy access to the content of meetings as they are happening.


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Notice of public meetings: Shoreline Fire Commissioners

NOTICE OF MEETING DATE CHANGE

As required by RCW Chapter 42.30, Open Public Meetings Act, you are hereby notified that the following regularly scheduled meetings of the Board of Commissioners of the Shoreline Fire Department have been changed:

February 19   rescheduled to February 26, 2015
March 19       rescheduled to March 26, 2015


The regularly scheduled meetings will be held at Shoreline Fire Department, 17525 Aurora Avenue North, Shoreline, Washington.


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Seahawks Pride in Lake Forest Park - join in the group photo Tuesday

Seahawks Pride: City Hall, Tuesday, January 27th at 4 p.m.

Mayor Goss invites EVERY resident to join Lake Forest Park city staff for a celebration of Seahawks pride on Tuesday January 27, 2015 at 4:00pm in front of City Hall for a group photo.

Wear your 12th man colors and bring that flag or blanket too. Lake Forest Park may be small but this city has got SPIRIT! Spread the word and let’s see how many 12’s we can get in the picture.

GO HAWKS!!



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Sheriff Urquhart Makes Super Bowl Bet

Cupcake Royale 12th Man
Seattle: King County Sheriff John Urquhart has made a friendly wager on Super Bowl XLIX with Sheriff Steven W. Tompkins of the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department (Boston MA).

When the New England Patriots lose Sheriff Tompkins will be sending a dozen lobster tail pastries from Luberto’s Bakery in Revere, MA to the King County Courthouse. 

Sheriff Tompkins is correct when he says “The King County Sheriff’s Office is one of the finest law enforcement agencies in the country and the Seahawks are a solid team” but we believe he’s confused when he goes on to say “the Lombardi Cup is coming back to New England in nine days”.

In return Sheriff Urquhart has wagered a selection of cupcakes from Seattle’s own Cupcake Royale along with made-in-Seattle Sea-Salt Truffles from Fran’s Chocolates, favorites of President and Mrs. Obama!

“The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department and the New England Patriots may have a strong history, but the Seahawks and the 12th Man have destiny on their side. No fan of the Seahawks will ever lose faith in our team’s ability to win the big game,” said Sheriff Urquhart.

Go Hawks!



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Shoreline Parks Board plants tree in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Shoreline City staff and Parks Board pose with the
newly planted tree
Photo by Sydney Beier

On Martin Luther King Jr.'s Day, January 19, 2015, the City of Shoreline Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services (Park) Board planted a tree in Paramount School Park in honor of Dr. King.

The Park Board also serves as the Tree Board for the community. Board members Chairman Katie Beth, Al Wagar, Betsy Robertson, John Hoey, Christine Southwick, Garry Lingerfelt, and Lauren Smith joined City Manager Debbie Tarry, retiring Parks Director Dick Deal, and his replacement Eric Friedli in planting a Golden Pin Oak tree in the park.

Admiring the finished work
Photo by Sydney Beier

Dick is retiring at the end of this month and Eric will begin serving Shoreline as Parks Director on February 2nd.

The Park Board has committed a lot of time in the past two years to tree related issues with several public meetings leading up to the May 2014 adoption of the Urban Forest Strategic Plan and the December 2014 adoption of a new and improved Street Tree list. 


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Photos: Glacier Peak over Shorewood 67 - 58

Photos and captions by Wayne Pridemore



Shorewood applies back court pressure, Tuesday night, January 20, 2015 at the Thunderbird gym.   Shorewood's Bryan Spee number 30, Callahan Gobel number 24, and Sean Kirk work the press.


Under the Shorewood offensive board Thunderbirds Sean Kirk number 35, Brandon Mar number 3, and Karson Gronvold, look to grab the loose ball.



Shorewood's Raphael Diaz battles Glacier Peak's Jacob Argue for the ball before it goes out of bounds.


Late in the game Shorewood's Brandon Mar and Glacier Peak's Brady Southard go after a rebound. 

In a very physical game Glacier Peak won 67 to 58.





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Health insurance help at Northgate Mall Sunday

Thursday, January 22, 2015

Seattle and King County Public Health

For anyone with questions about getting health insurance, or worried about making the right choice an enrollment event this weekend could help.

And the timing is right. There’s less than one month left in the “open enrollment” period for Washington Healthplanfinder.

The deadline is February 15 to be able to purchase insurance with discounts available only through the Healthplanfinder website. Anyone without insurance could face a penalty when they file their income tax return. 

At Northgate Mall, Public Health–Seattle and King County joins with local agencies across the state as part of Healthplanfinder’s It’s About Time: Enrollment Drive

Details: 
North Seattle, Sunday Jan. 25 — 11:00 am to 3:00 pm — Northgate Mall (Ben Bridge Court), 401 Northeast Northgate Way, Seattle, WA 98125. Languages include English, Spanish, Vietnamese and Amharic. map

At this large event — or at any of the enrollment help sites available throughout King County, every day – the help is free and comes from trained experts, called Navigators. Just show up. 

To speed up your application, have this information available for all household members: birth date, social security number, and annual income before taxes and deductions, along with a passport, alien or other immigration number for immigrants.

Although “open enrollment” ends on February 15, it’s open year-round for people whose income qualifies for Apple Health (Medicaid), and to people who experience a major life event, such as losing a job, getting married or having a baby.


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Friday night at the movies: Guardians of the Galaxy



GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY
ON THE BIG SCREEN AT THE SHOREWOOD HIGH SCHOOL THEATER

FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2015


ADMISSION IS FREE - DONATIONS ACCEPTED

ALL DONATIONS SUPPORT SW AEOLIAN CHOIR'S TRIP TO PERFORM AT CARNEGIE HALL

6:30 DOORS OPEN - PIZZA (DONATED BY SPIRO'S) FOR PURCHASE
7:00 MOVIE STARTS

BROWNIE SUNDAES (DONATED BY CENTRAL MARKET) FOR PURCHASE AT INTERMISSION

SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY AND ENJOY A FABULOUS MOVIE!


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Draft Hazard Mitigation Plan for LFP now available for review and comment

The draft Lake Forest Park Hazard Mitigation Plan is now available for review and comment by the community.

A partnership of local governments and regional stakeholders in King County is working together to update the King County Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan.

The purpose of this plan is to help local governments reduce the exposure of residents to risks from natural hazards, such as earthquakes and floods. This plan was first created in 2004 and was updated in 2009. The Federal law provides that these plans be updated every five years.

A Hazard Mitigation Plan is prepared by local governments in response to the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-390). These plans allow access to federal funding afforded under the Robert T. Stafford Act. These plans meet statutory requirements that include:

  • Organizing resources
  • Assessing risk
  • Engaging the public
  • Identifying goals and objectives
  • Identifying actions
  • Developing plan maintenance and implementation strategies

The community provided feedback in November of last year, which was incorporated into the plan.

The draft plan will be posted on the City’s website for four weeks until February 20, 2015. Comments on the draft plan should directed to Chief Steve Sutton, Lake Forest Park Police Department.


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Body found in Snohomish lake identified as LFP man

According to our NewsPartner The Seattle Times, the body recovered from Blackman's Lake in Snohomish on January 11 has been identified as Nicholas E. Dolan of Lake Forest Park.

Dolan, 38, was last seen fishing on the lake Dec. 6 by another fisherman as Dolan has inflating a blue kayak in the parking lot. Authorities launched a search after finding the partially sunken kayak in the lake, but no sign of Dolan.

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Community singers, dancers, and actors invited to audition for SCC's production of Big Fish

Shoreline Community College's music department is currently casting for all roles and conducting auditions for the upcoming production of Big Fish.

There are still a few audition slots open for Friday evening, January 23 and Saturday morning, January 24.

This is a very ambitious and exciting project, and will be the Northwest Premiere of this show which was on Broadway just a year ago.

We’d like to invite any area singers, dancers, and actors who might be interested in auditioning to consider signing up for an audition. They can do so at the Campus Theater website.

The website has information about the show, casting information, and song clips.

Performers who are not currently students will register for a 1-, 2-, or 3-credit opera workshop.

Big Fish is based on the popular novel by Daniel Wallace and the Columbia Pictures film directed by Tim Burton.

Performance dates are May 15, 16, 17 and May 22, 23, 24.

updated 01-23-2015 8:34pm


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Computer Q and A at The Commons Sunday

On Sunday, January 25, from 2:30 to 4pm, computer guru Brian Boston will hold a free workshop where you can ask questions and get user-friendly answers.

This month's topic is “Scams and Schemes: Telling Good Tech Support from Bad.”

The Third Place Commons is on the upper level of Town Center at Lake Forest Park. The workshop is held in the glass-walled Anne Stadler Room.


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Scholarship Opportunity: City of Lake Forest Park

The Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Center for Quality Communities promotes municipal leadership development and civic engagement. They are offering six $1,250 scholarships to high school students who plan to pursue a post-secondary degree in fall 2015. Each city can nominate one candidate for the scholarship.

To be eligible for this scholarship a Lake Forest Park student must:
  1. be involved or have been involved with a City government or with a community/school leadership activity;
  2. be eligible to graduate from high school or complete home school or receive a GED in spring/summer 2015;
  3. be a Washington state resident; and
  4. plan to continue education in the 2015-2016 academic year at an accredited college, community college or trade school on a half-time or more basis.
Students interested in applying for this scholarship should submit an application available online which will include a personal essay and letter of recommendation from a non-relative directly into the City of Lake Forest Park by 5:00 pm on March 2, 2015

Applications can be dropped off in person at City Hall or mailed to Lake Forest Park City Hall, Attn: AWC Scholarship Application, 17425 Ballinger Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155. 

Applications will then be reviewed by Mayor Goss and one nominee for Lake Forest Park will be selected. The Lake Forest Park scholarship nominee will be submitted to AWC Center for Quality Communities by March 13, 2015.


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Three Day Super Bowl Party Sale at Ballinger Thriftway


Ballinger Thriftway will be featuring its popular party fixin's for Super Bowl Sunday.

On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from January 30 to February 1, 2015, the following items are on sale:

12th MAN DELI HOT WINGS - $6.99/lb , save $1.00! (minimum order 2 lbs.). Hot or cold with your choice of three sauces: buffalo, sweet BBQ, or teriyaki. You can pre-order these to guarantee your selection.

SABRA HUMMUS $3.99 SAVE $1.00 - six savory varieties

BAKERY: THESE ARE ALL HOMEMADE!
  • 12th Man brownies
  • Beast Mode jalapeño cornbread
  • Legion of Boom macaroons
  • 12th Man decorated shortbread cookies
ESPRESSO: BLUE FRIDAY SPECIAL –JAN. 30 ONLY:
12th Man 12 oz mocha (1 shot espresso) $1.75

PRODUCE:
  • Mary's 16oz pico de gallo salsa $3.99 save $1.00
  • Mary's 9oz fresh guac $2.99 save $1.00
  • 18oz fresh veg platter with ranch dip $5.99 save $1.00
Ballinger Thriftway is located in Ballinger Village just east of I-5 on Ballinger Way.

updated 01-23-2015 7:54pm


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