LFP Council study session and regular meeting on Thursday

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

The Lake Forest Park City Council will get an update of the Capital Project Deisgn and Bidding Process from City Engineer Neil Jensen during its work session at 6pm on Thursday, February 12 , 2015 at Lake Forest Park City Hall, 17425 Ballinger Way NE. Full agenda.

At 7pm, the regular council meeting will convene. (Full agenda here).
Council will discuss amending the code to prohibit any parking on Ballinger Way in the LFP city limits.



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Job Seekers' Round Table: 3 sneaky ways to research a company

The Job Seekers' Round Table is held every Friday from 1-2:30pm at Shoreline Community College, Room 5116 (Computer lab). Maps

Anyone in the job search is welcome, including community members.

This Friday, February 13, Ron Carnell, Plus 50 Coordinator and Roundtable Host will discuss 3 SNEAKY WAYS TO RESEARCH A COMPANY.

One of the most dreaded questions in a job interview is: 
“So, what is it about us that drew you to our company?” 
And we all know at least a couple of things to definitely not offer up when this question arises, such as: “I saw that you were hiring and I really need the job.” 
Or “You offer great benefits.”

Employers want to know the background and reasons for your  passion. They want to know how much you know about the company, possibly even some things about the good works of their higher office holders within the company. But it can’t come off as canned, or sounding like you memorized something off the Internet. The more genuine your homework about the company sounds to the interviewers, the better they’ll see you as a fit for their company.

Please join us this Friday for “3 Sneaky Ways to Research a Company.” We’ll go over the usual, not-so-sneaky steps too, along with taking a look at Glass Door and Indeed. And of course share other job search tips and networking advice over the usual delicious coffee and snacks.

Meetings are free, Coffee and Cookies provided. There is free parking just off campus on Innis Arden Way. For now, on campus parking is metered.


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This weekend at Sky: Birds, Bees, and Seeds


Sky Nursery has three free seminars this weekend - two on Saturday and one on Sunday.

Orchard Mason Bees
Saturday, February 14th, 11 am -12:30 pm
Ray Strelecki of Michael’s Mason Bees

Your fruit trees and berries, lovely though the blossoms may be, won't produce well without pollination. Come learn about native Orchard Mason Bees, which forage in cold and wet weather! Ray Strelecki will tell you how to attract and keep these invaluable native pollinators.

Attracting Birds, Butterflies and Other Backyard Wildlife
Saturday, February 14th, 1:00 pm –2:30 pm
David Mizejewski of the National Wildlife Federation

If you miss David at the Flower an Garden Show, come listen to him here at Sky! Naturalist, nature geek, and TV personality David Mizejewski will share his love for all wildlife (especially the oddities) and his tips on creating the very best wildlife-friendly garden or landscape. Come learn and have fun! No tickets required, but seating may be limited.

Indoor Seed Starting
Sunday, February 15th, 1 -2:30 pm
Emily Wilkins

By growing your own plant starts, you can save money, choose from more varieties, and have your plants ready exactly when you need them. Emily will cover when, how, and why to start your own transplants. Sky will have seed racks from Aimer's, Botanical Interest, Ed Hume, High Mowing Organic Seeds, Kitazawa, Livingston, Renee’s Garden Seeds,Territorial, and the new Whidbey Island organic/ open pollinated specialist Deep Harvest, plus a full line of seed starting supplies.

Sky Nursery 18528 Aurora Ave N. Shoreline, WA 98133 206-546-4851


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Shoreline City Council meeting cancelled

The Shoreline City Council meeting on Monday, February 16, 2015 is cancelled due to the Presidents’ Day holiday.


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Shorecrest boys team Romps over Royals, 68-52

On Senior Night, the Shorecrest boys raced to a 22-5 lead after the first quarter, then coasted to a 68-52 win against the Lynnwood Royals. 

Senior Brantle Harris topped the scoring charts with 18 for the Scots, while freshman Philip Pepple tallied sixteen, including three impressive dunks from the gangly freshman.

Shorecrest, now a member of the 2A ranks,  opens its defense of last year's 3A District Championship with a home game Friday night at 7:00 against an as-yet-undetermined opponent.



Lynnwood           5     14     17     16     52
Shorecrest         22     17       8     21     68


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Openings on Shoreline Parks Board

The City of Shoreline is Accepting Applications for Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services/Tree Board Members

Board members must live, work or own property in the City of Shoreline and are appointed by the City Council to serve four-year terms.

The PRCS/Tree Board advises the City Council and City staff on a variety of parks, recreation, public art, and environmental issues including trees on public property, park operation and design, program activities, property acquisition, arts opportunities, and development of rules and regulations. The Board consists of seven adult members and two non-voting youth members and meets on the fourth Thursday of each month from 7:00 to 9:00pm at City Hall. There are currently openings for three (3) adult members.

Those interested in being considered must complete a Shoreline Community Services Application. Paper copies are available in the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall (17500 Midvale Avenue N). Completed applications must be submitted to the City Clerk’s office no later than 5:00pm on Friday, February 20, 2015.

For more information, contact Lynn Gabrieli 206-801-2602.


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Home sales in Lake Forest Park during January 2015

These are representative of the home sales at each price point in Lake Forest Park during the month of January 2015.



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Arts Council Summer Camps announced

Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council announces its Summer Camps including: August Arts, Art4Teens, and Shoreline Jazz Camp

Join the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council for a summer season of fun!  Registration is now open for our 2015 Arts Camps.


August Arts Camp: August 3-7
9am - 3:30pm, The Shoreline Center
Cost: $230

A week-long camp where students explore several areas of the arts with accomplished teaching artists. Designed for campers 3rd through 6th grade.


New! Art4Teens Camp: July 27-31
9am - 3:30pm, The Shoreline Center
Cost: $230

Just like our August Arts Camp, this camp is a multi-disciplinary art experience. Designed for campers 6th grade and above.


Shoreline Jazz Camp: August 3-7 and 10-11
9am - 1pm, Shorecrest High School
Cost: $330

Young musicians learn and play with some of the region’s most accomplished teachers and performers. The camp includes instruction in large and small ensembles, and a series of master classes to refine their individual skills and understanding of Jazz. Designed for campers in 7th grade and above.

Camp Scholarships

A limited number of scholarships are available for all three camps. Information with more details is listed on the Arts Council’s website.

For more camp or scholarship information, class descriptions and to register visit the website

Contact Kelly Lie, with questions or call 206-417-4645.


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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Shoreline Farmers Market seeking community members to help shape its future

The Shoreline Farmers' Market is forming an Advisory Committee and looking for passionate community members who would like to have a voice in the market's future.

The market is negotiating a move with the City of Shoreline which has been the primary funding partner to this point. This is a great opportunity to help grow the market in its new location.

Please email with a brief description of yourself including why you want to be involved and/or related efforts you have worked on previously. This committee is aiming to meet once a month until October with the possibility of two meetings in May.


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Help support the Aurora Theatre Company in Shoreline

Would you like to join Aurora Theatre Company’s 2015 Producers Circle?

Aurora Theatre Company will once again be joining forces with the City of Shoreline to produce a summer outdoor musical at City Hall. The beloved classic, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, will play for eight performances beginning July 31, 2015. As with our inaugural 2014 production of Into the Woods attended by over 1600 people, all tickets will be free of charge to the public!

This year we have decided to forgo a crowdfunding campaign (Indiegogo) and send this message directly to you to cut out the middleman fees. This year our cast, musicians, staff and technical production will be twice the size of last year’s show so the budget has literally doubled. While each performance we present is free to the public - the leasing company still charges a royalty for each evening, rental fees for all the printed scripts and music and a security deposit. There are sets to be built, costumes and props to be constructed, lighting and sound equipment to be rented. The publicity budget must be met - including the printing of posters and programs, advertising and photography. And lastly, stipends must be paid to the members of the creative staff and the musicians and performers.

We would love to have each and every one of you join our 2015 Producers Circle. The process is very easy. Simply go to our new website –  and click on the “Support Us” button at the bottom of the home page. Then click on the “Donate” button and continue the process using your credit card. 

Please consider making a donation of any size, knowing that every dollar will help bring our production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF to life! As a way of thanking you – your name will be listed in the 2015 Producers Circle in the show program. Please note that Aurora Theatre Company is now a non-profit 501(c)(3)organization. Every gift that you make will be tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Should you prefer your donation to be in the form of a check, please send to: Aurora Theatre Company 20011 Palatine Avenue North  Shoreline, WA 98133.

Free Tickets to FIDDLER ON THE ROOF will be available online beginning June 1, 2015. 

Our 2015 Production Sponsors (as of 2/9/2015) are: The City of Shoreline, Charlie’s Produce, Intermezzo Carmine & Il Terrazzo Carmine and Ronald United Methodist Church.

Please consider joining us as a Production Sponsor! Contact Scott Francis for details.

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at FIDDLER ON THE ROOF!



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Little Merchants - the story of the newspaper boys presented at Senior Center Feb 17



 “Capable yet Controversial”

Sandra Walker, author of Little Merchants, began her newspaper carrier project to honor her brother’s memory. She will discuss her book in a session at the Senior Center on February 17, 10:30am to 11:30am.

“In 1940 350,000 children delivered more than 39,000,000 daily newspapers. By 1980 nearly one million youngsters served as the primary newspaper distribution force. Little Merchants, The Golden Era of Youth Delivering Newspapers, for the 1920 to 1970 year, gives the nostalgic remembrance of those days; the historic record tells even more, sharing the children’s contributions to community and to country.”  

The Shoreline Lake Forest Park Senior Center is located in the southernmost building of the Shoreline Center at the corner of 1st Ave NE and NE 185th.



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Less than two weeks left to enroll in health plan for 2015

The last day to enroll in a health plan for 2015 is Feb. 15. Coverage takes effect March 1 if you enroll before 11:59 p.m.

If you qualify for a subsidy or Medicaid, you should obtain health insurance through the Washington Healthplanfinder, our state’s health benefit exchange. If you do not qualify for a subsidy, you can buy a health plan directly from an insurance company. Here’s a list of the plans that are available in Washington.

There are ways to qualify for a special enrollment after Feb. 15, including losing health coverage provided by an employer, adding dependents and consumers who had trouble enrolling through Washington Healthplanfinder. Read more about special enrollments.

Need more information?

    Get application quick tips from Washington Healthplanfinder.



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Separated Trail project in full swing on NE 195th

NE 195th separated trail project
Photo by Carl Dinse

Construction is in full swing on the 195th separated trail project. The trail is a link in the project to connect the Interurban Trail in Shoreline to the Burke Gilman Trail in Lake Forest Park.

When complete, this section will have a 12 foot trail for pedestrians and bicycles.

The ditch by the hedge has been filled in and ADA curbs built on the corners. See the previous article.


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Shoreline participants in Northwest Flower and Garden Show Feb 11-15

Shoreline participants have joined the line-up of spectacular gardens with added color, how-to presentations by top experts and a big line-up of high quality exhibitors at the Northwest Flower & Garden Show, February 11-15.

The 27th annual Northwest Flower and Garden Show provides imagination and inspiration with its magnificent showcase of 23 display gardens, 110 free seminars by top experts, ideas for condo and apartment gardening, and a big line-up of exhibitors in the Marketplace and more, February 11-15, 2015 at the Washington State Convention Center, 800 Convention Place, Seattle 98101.

The region’s top Garden Creators are embracing the show-wide “Romance Blossoms” theme

Shoreline participants include City Living Showcase participants RHR Horticulture and Sky Nursery

If you live in a condo apartment—or simply have a small space that needs invigoration—plan on visiting the show’s new “City Living” area on the Skybridge.

Skull Island garden
RHR Horticulture

RHR Horticulture is a garden and floral design venture run solely by Rizaniño "Riz" Reyes, a former Shoreline resident whose work has been featured in various garden magazines and several other publications. He won the Founder's Cup for the Best Show Garden at the 2013 Northwest Flower and Garden Show and is a sought after speaker and lecturer for garden clubs, nurseries and professional horticultural organizations.

Staff setting up their display
Photo courtesy Sky Nursery

Sky Nursery is recognized as the Gardener's Garden Store throughout the region for its quality plant materials and garden supplies, and an experienced, knowledgeable staff.

Original designs by top Northwest artists working in a variety of mediums will create romantic handcrafted privacy screens in the “Garden Gallery,” located within the show’s popular “Plant Market” area.

Showgoers can cheer on favorite news anchors and media personalities from KIRO-TV, KING-TV, KOMO-TV, KCPQ-TV, and Click 98.9 FM and Warm 106.9 FM as they battle it out in “Garden Wars,” an all-new event benefitting local charities. (Sky Nursery is one of the sponsors)

For both newbie and lifelong gardeners, the show offers 110 seminars presented by a big line-up of top-tier experts, all free with admission to the show.

The bustling Marketplace, which includes the Vintage Garden Market and Plant Market, is a shopping destination with over 350 exhibitors offering the hottest new tools and other gardening gear, plants, and unique art for the home and garden.

The show’s new Family Farm Center, presented by Farmer Frog, offers plenty of hands-on family fun, with an emphasis on urban farming for all ages. Children can also participate in a show-wide treasure hunt, with entry forms available at the Family Farm Center.

Show dates and hours are Wednesday through Saturday (Feb. 11-14), 9am to 8pm; and Sunday (Feb. 15), 9am to 6pm.

Prices range from $17 Early Bird for adults (reg. $22 the week of the show or at the door); $15 per person for group advance purchases (minimum of 20 tickets online or at the door); $31 for single 2-day pass; $70 for single 5-day pass; and $5 for youth (ages 13 – 17). Children 12 and under are admitted free to the show.


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Scholarship Opportunity: AmeriQuest Transportation Services

Win a $1,000 Scholarship

Deadline for submission to essay contest: May 30, 2015
AmeriQuest Wants to Help Fund Your College Tuition

Students who are studying or are planning to study a technology or business derived major, or a related field or trade, are invited to take part in our $1,000 scholarship essay competition.

A solid transportation industry is the backbone of a healthy economy. Without timely, reliable drivers, the economy can slowly grind to a halt, and expenses and living costs can become unaffordable. Whether you know it or not, the transportation industry is suffering from a serious shortage of drivers. This is not just a problem related to the American transportation industry; a number of European countries are also seeing shortages in their ranks of professional drivers. This problem has forced the industry to begin reevaluating its practices, hoping to attract a new pool of young, qualified drivers.

The topic for this year’s scholarship essay competition is, “What can the transportation industry do to attract a new generation of drivers?”

For your essay, take this concept and present your ideas as to how the industry can best market these jobs to young adults and millennials.  Tackle the issue from whatever angle you prefer.

Rules:
  • Contest is open to any high school senior or student enrolled in college within the United States who is looking to supplement his/her tuition.
  • Participants must nominate themselves by submitting an essay exploring how innovation can help resolve the driver shortage issue.
  • All essays must be between 500 and 1,000 words.
  • All essays must be submitted in PDF or Word format to pmoynahan@ameriquestcorp.com by May 30, 2015 in order to qualify. The winner will be announced by June 30, 2015.
  • Included in your essay, please detail the name of the school you wish to attend, the major you wish to pursue, and any notable achievements.
  • Submissions will be based on work quality, academic excellence, creativity, and expertise.
Terms and Conditions

By submitting your entry, you agree that all of your responses will become property of AmeriQuest Business Services and its partners.

Winners may be required to verify their enrollment in college.


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For the birds: Birds Need Special Habitats

Snow Geese landing
Photo by Doug Parrott

Birds Need Special Habitats
by Christine Southwick

Birds need good nutrient-rich feeding spots. For most water birds, these areas are flat areas that collect water during part to all of the year. These are the types of land that are easily and frequently filled in and made into parking lots. Since habitat loss is the number one cause of avian deaths and species decline, there needs to be a way to protect these areas important to birds.

Long eared owl
Photo by Doug Parrott

Did you know that Washington State has 74 designated Important Bird Areas? These aren’t large areas of land, most are quite small and may be a combination of public and privately owned, but these parcels are vital to migrating and/or specialized birds.

Important Bird Areas (IBA’s) are areas that have been determined to provide essential habitat for breeding, wintering, and/or migrating birds. To be accepted as an IBA the site must be of unique importance for one or more species of bird. There are three classifications of IBA’s—State, Continental, or Global.

Thirteen of Washington’s Important Bird Areas have been designated as being of “Global Importance”.

Of these thirteen, ten are here in western Washington, and all these areas are vital to birds that need water. Three are needed for the listed Marbled Murrelet; and two areas are used by 90% of the Snow Geese coming from Wrangle Island in Russia. These Snow Geese stop in the Skagit Bay area during their winter migration, with 60% staying here all winter.

Bald eagle
Photo by Doug Parrott

Anywhere there are large quantities of birds, there are predators who feast on these flocks. Since the Skagit area also has great habitat for shorebirds and other wintering flocks, there are lots of raptors that can be seen: Bald Eagles, Peregrines, Harriers, American Kestrals, Merlins, Long-eared and Short-eared Owls, and an occasional Prairie Falcon, or Gyrfalcon all visit this area known for good hunting. And duck and goose hunting season ended Jan 25th.

If you drive up to the Skagit-Fir Island area, be safe and thoughtful. Pull over, off the road. Use your car as a “Blind”, if possible, so as not to disturb the flocks. Every time flocks are startled and forced to fly these birds burn much needed energy. Some farmers have agreed to plant winter crops for the geese. Don’t walk on property without permission—unless marked as “Public”, all property is privately owned.

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Super Bowl rip-offs? Tell the Attorney General's office

Monday, February 9, 2015

Victims of Super Bowl ticket brokers’ empty promises encouraged to file a complaint with Attorney General’s Office

Dealing with a heartbreaking Super Bowl loss is bad enough. But there are reports of fans buying tickets from brokers, only to find out the brokers did not even have the tickets they purported to sell. Not only were these fans unable to attend the game, but they were also out hundreds — if not thousands — of dollars for the cost of airfare and accommodations.

Attorney General Bob Ferguson reminds Seahawks fans that if this happened to them, they should contact the Attorney General’s Office and file a complaint. The office will review all complaints to determine whether individual brokers’ actions violated Washington State’s Consumer Protection Act.  
To file a consumer complaint, visit the AG's website and click the “Consumer Complaint” button, or call 1-800-551-4636 between 10am and 3pm, Monday through Friday. 


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Receptionists needed for Senior Center

Sally and Candice, volunteer receptionists

Receptionists are needed for the Front Desk at the Shoreline-LFP Senior Center, 18560 1st Ave NE, Suite 1, 206 365-1536.

If you would like a very rewarding volunteer opportunity, this is it! If you volunteer for this position you will be filling the “Heart of the Center” position. The front desk is manned five days a week from 8:00am to 4:30pm.

Each volunteer works a half day shift, one day a week either in the morning or the afternoon. You need to be someone who enjoys meeting the public; can answer phone calls; handle money and help the public and answer participant’s questions concerning the Center’s programs and activities.

If you are interested in this position or have questions, contact Marilyn at the Senior Center for more information by calling 206 365-1536, or drop by the Center and meet Marilyn in person.


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Amateur Radio license courses starting March 9 and 30

Amateur or “ham” radio Technician and Extra License courses will be offered by the Emergency Services Coordinating Agency (ESCA) Monday evenings starting in March.

The Extra license course will begin on Monday, March 9 and run for ten weeks. The entry-level Technician course will begin on Monday, March 30 and run for seven consecutive Monday evenings (It is not required to attend every class). The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) exam for both courses is scheduled on Monday, May 18th.  

The beginner level Technician license is required for entry into the fascinating hobby of “ham” radio. It’s all about getting on the air and communicating with a region-wide network of ham radio operators for fun or community service.

For those already holding the Technician and General licenses, the Extra license is the senior-most license that offers access to more power output and frequencies required for world-wide communications. 

Both courses are held at the Brier City Hall from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at 2901 228th Street, SW, Brier, WA 98036.  

There is no charge for the course with the exception of the Technician or Extra class book available through ESCA at a discounted price of $25 if ordered at least two weeks before the class begins (February 23). The Federal Communication Commission’s fee for Technician and Extra exam is $15 paid to the examiners on the night of the exam.  

For more information and/or to register contact Course Manager, Vickie Fontaine, 425-776-3722 vickie@esca1.com

The Emergency Services Coordinating Agency was created by the cities of Brier, Edmonds, Kenmore, Lake Forest Park, Lynnwood, Mill Creek, Mountlake Terrace, Mukilteo, Woodinville, and the Town of Woodway to provide city government disaster planning, mitigation, response, and recovery services.  


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Sons of Norway presents speaker on political and social developments in Norway

Professor Christine Ingebritsen
The Edmonds Sons of Norway District 2 Lodge 130 is excited to announce their guest speaker for February. 

Professor Christine Ingebritsen, Director of the Center for West European Studies and Chair of Hellenic Studies Program at the University of Washington will discuss contemporary political and social developments in Norway, as well as ways we are connecting the universities in Norway to our Seattle community. 

Wednesday, February 11, 2015, 7:00pm
Edmonds Masonic Center (Downstairs)
515 Dayton Street, Edmonds

The Public is invited.  There is no charge to attend, but any and all donations will be gratefully accepted. 

Professor Christine Ingebritsen is a political scientist who teaches and conducts research on the position of small states in international relations. Her work seeks to explain how and why Scandinavian governments (Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland and Iceland) have responded differently to contemporary challenges — from a more globalized international political economy to an integrated Europe.

Collectively, Scandinavia seeks to export best practices to international institutions and acts as a "norm entrepreneur" in several important issue-areas (the environment, human rights and security). 

Dr. Ingebritsen is also an Adjunct Professor of Women's Studies and Adjunct Professor of Political Science. She received her Ph.D. from Cornell University in 1993.

For more information about the program and the Edmonds Chapter of the Sons of Norway (Norwegian ancestry NOT required) contact Jane Bueing 425-882-2212. Sons of Norway meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month January through June.  Please see  for more information.



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Echo Lake Elementary Science Night Wednesday


Echo Lake PTA's annual science night is this Wednesday evening and runs from 6:30 - 8:30pm. The school will be filled with exhibitions from UW, Shorewood robotics, and more. The community is welcome to attend.



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Comedy Night to benefit SC Spree

Brad Upton to perform in Shoreline

The Shorecrest PTSA invites you to “Save The Date” for Comedy Night, a hilarious evening of family-friendly comedy featuring Brad Upton and friends on Sunday, March 29 at 7pm in the Shoreline Center auditorium.

Brad is a winner of the Las Vegas Comedy Festival who recently appeared at Caesar’s Palace as part of the HBO Comedy Festival.

Proceeds benefit Shorecrest Senior Spree 2015 and the Shorecrest track team.  Ticket information will be coming soon.

Spree is an all-night celebration for seniors following graduation.




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City Council holds first Town Hall meeting in Lake Forest Park

An estimated 60 citizens attended last
Thursday's City Council town hall.
Photo by Larry Gorlin

On Thursday, February 5, the Lake Forest Park City Council hosted its first City Council town hall meeting at Lake Forest Park City Hall. An estimated 60 citizens came and discussed key council initiatives including stream restoration, transportation, strategic planning, and community vitality with Councilmembers. The Council listened to citizens' concerns and suggestions about a wide range of issues affecting Lake Forest Park. 

One citizen who attended the City Council town hall meeting said, "A big thank you to all Councilmembers. Sharing your goals and objectives with the citizens of the city and listening to our concerns brings us all together."

LFP Councilmembers John Resha, Mark Phillips, Jeff Johnson,
Catherine Stanford, John Wright, Hilda Thompson,
and Tom Friench gathered before the start of the meeting.
Photo by Larry Gorlin

This was the first of three City Council town hall meetings scheduled this year. One of the five Council goals established in 2014 was to "develop a strong communications program" based on "two-way communication strategies with the public." The Council subsequently formed an Ad Hoc Communications Committee to develop and implement a communications strategy. In a report to the Council in September of 2014, the Communications Committee recommended quarterly City Council town hall meetings. Based on citizens' feedback, the Council may increase the number of town halls meetings if this continues to be an effective communication tool with the public.

"This was the first of many City Council town hall meetings to come. We look forward to working with the public to create a format that maximizes two-way communication between the Council and our citizens," commented LFP Councilmember Hilda Thompson, Communications Committee Chair. "The Council was thrilled to see such a large turnout at our first meeting. This is a great beginning."

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Cancer Relay For Life signs up 12 teams at Shoreline kick off

Team signs up at Relay for Life kick off
at Highland Ice Arena

Over 50 people from the Shoreline and North Seattle communities came out to commit to participating in the Relay For Life of Shoreline/ North Seattle at the kick-off event on June 6th and 7th at the Highland Ice Arena in Shoreline.

During the event, 12 teams registered for the event, six of which were first time teams. They currently have 22 teams signed up with a goal of 50 teams by the actual Relay event. The fundraising goal this year: they are hoping to raise over $200,000 for the fight against cancer.

Overall it was a very successful event, with all ages represented and our teams very excited to learn about how the American Cancer Society uses the funds raised to help people stay well, help people get well, find cures and fight back against this disease!

Team Mascot for The GerBears
one of the top fundraising teams

The green bear is the mascot for one of our top fundraising teams at the event, the GerBears. The GerBears are a friends and family team that joined the Relay in 2013. The team started up when a few siblings lost their father, Gerry, to his battle with cancer. They joined the Relay in his memory and to rally their family to fight back after this loss.

In addition to raising over $7,000 each year, the GerBears bring an incredibly fun and special element to the Relay, hosting event-wide activities including a a hot dog lunch, t-shirt gun, a silent auction, team mascot competitions, a midnight laser show from their campsite and this year, bringing a dunk tank (to go with our theme ‘Sea It Through’).

There’s a good chance you’ll be seeing more of GerBear around Shoreline as he’ll be helping recruit new teams, in costume, and handing out Shoreline Relay stickers.

The Relay for Life is a fund raising event for the American Cancer Society.


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Scholarship Opportunity: Corcentric

Scholarship
Opportunity
Accounting Software Scholarship by Corcentric

Are you looking for ways to offset the heavy cost of college? Interested in a future in Accounting or Finance?

Corcentric wants to help you.

We are offering a $1,000 scholarship to one talented thinker and writer. To apply, write an essay (500 to 1,000 words) that addresses the question below:

One of the prevailing issues facing so many young adults in the U.S. is the large student debt they carry upon graduating from college. Saving early through 529 plans and Roth IRA’s are just some of the ways to offset a portion of that debt. Consider what you or your parents did or are doing to prepare for your college education. If you were able to advise young students on this issue, what would you advise them to do?

Submissions must be received by May 30th, 2015

This scholarship is open to currently enrolled full-time college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors, as well as to high school seniors in the United States who will attend college.

Rules:
  • Contest is open to currently enrolled full-time college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors, as well as to high school seniors in the United States who will attend college and is looking to supplement his/her tuition.
  • All essays must be between 500 and 1,000 words.
  • All essays must be submitted in PDF or Word format to mruhl@corcentric.com by May 30, 2015 in order to qualify. The winner will be announced by June 30, 2015.
  • Included in your essay, full name, e-mail address, postal address, phone number, high school name and location (city and state) OR College/University you will attend and/or to which you have applied OR College/University you are currently attending (city and state)
  • Submissions will be based on work quality, academic excellence, creativity, and expertise.
Terms and Conditions

By submitting your entry, you agree that all of your responses will become property of AmeriQuest Business Services and its partners.
Winners may be required to verify their enrollment in college.

About Corcentric

Corcentric, a wholly owned subsidiary of AmeriQuest Business Services, Inc., provides cloud-based financial process automation solutions that have revolutionized how the world’s largest organizations manage and protect their financial assets. By connecting best practices with deep expertise, Corcentric’s ground-breaking Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable automation solutions have enabled organizations to reduce costs, streamline processes, and provide unmatched visibility executives need to make critical business decisions.


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On the Mayor's Mind - Feb 8 2015

Sunday, February 8, 2015

Mayor Winstead
On the Mayor’s Mind, 2.8.15
By Mayor Shari Winstead

The beginning of the year is always busy for the Shoreline City Council, and 2015 is twice as busy! If you’ve been following the light rail station area planning, you know that on Monday night, Feb. 9, the Council will be having their final discussion of the 185th Station Subarea Plan and Planned Action Ordinance, before final adoption on February 23. The Council is very appreciative of the many folks who have submitted comments via e-mail, voice mails and public comment, both at the Planning Commission meetings and Council meetings.

We have been holding community meetings and Council discussions for almost two years. We’ve met lots of people and heard concerns as well as excitement over the changes light rail will bring to our neighborhoods. The City recently put together “Answers to frequently asked questions about station areas” - I hope you will take a moment to read through it, as it contains valuable information and the answers to questions many of you have asked. (Shoreline Area News)

The Council Rules set the public comment period for 30 minutes, or a “per speaker” time limit of 3 minutes. If there are more than 10 people signed up to speak, the per speaker time is reduced to 2 minutes. This rule is in effect for a couple of reasons. First, so that all speakers can provide their comments in a timely manner (some people can’t stay all evening waiting for their turn to speak.) 

While I anticipate Council waiving the 30 minute rule, because we do want to hear everyone’s comments, I encourage folks to come early and sign up if they need to leave the meeting early. Also, this is the only opportunity for all seven Council members to discuss their many questions and possible amendments regarding this critically important issue, as we can only have these discussions in an open public meeting. 

Therefore, It will be very much appreciated if all speakers are prepared to stay within the three minute comment time (or two minutes, if there are 10 or more speakers signed up to speak.) This is not only to allow the Council ample time for the discussion, but also to be fair to all the speakers, so that everyone’s time is equal.  

It will no doubt be an interesting discussion, and I hope that you will attend, or you can stream the meeting live from the comfort of your living room.  

The adoption of the 185th Street Plan will take place at our February 23 meeting. Please note an early start time of 6:30pm for that meeting. (Most meetings start at 7pm) Our next discussion on the 145th Street Station area has been moved from Feb. 23 to March 2, 2015, as many of you requested.
Mayor Winstead in
Washington D.C.

What else have I been doing? Well, I spent a quick 36 hours in Washington, DC last week (my birthplace!) on City business. I had six meetings on Wednesday, starting at 8am, and finishing around 6pm.

I met with staff from Gov. Inslee’s DC office, staff from Congressmen Larsen and Reichert’s office, with Congressman McDermott, and Senators Murray and Cantwell.

Our primary reason was to seek funding to make long overdue needed changes to SR 523 (145th Street). This goes hand in hand with light rail, as Sound Transit moves forward with the 145th Street light rail station. If you travel on 145th St, you know first hand the congestion and all but non-existent pedestrian access.

In order to make light rail easy to get to, 145th Street needs some serious changes. The good news is that everyone I met with was very positive about this project. We received many suggestions of possible funding sources, and offers to set up meetings with partner funding agencies. We are still working on the route development plan, but once that is ready, we will be ready to get funding. 

Many folks ask why we go to DC to have these meetings, instead of setting up meetings when these folks are in their Washington state offices. The staff in the DC offices are experts on funding mechanisms. Our making the effort to come to the DC office is a clear expression of how serious we are about our projects, and making Shoreline better. The Aurora Avenue project ($130 Million) was funded with 90% federal and state grants, primarily due to the City’s lobbying efforts in DC. And our great success with the Aurora project gives our federal delegation the confidence to fund more projects in Shoreline, a win for all of us!

And speaking of Aurora Avenue, we are expecting to have the project ready for a ribbon cutting in December. I hope you will be there - we all have a lot to celebrate with our safe, environmentally sustainable and beautiful Aurora Avenue North (and to celebrate the end of the major construction!)


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African-American Odyssey by Northwest Tap Connection Feb 21




Saturday, February 21, 11am
Shorewood High School Theater
17300 Fremont Ave. N.
Shoreline , WA 98133
Tickets: $8, available at Brown Paper Tickets


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Book Review by Aarene Storms: Far, Far Away

Far, Far Away by Tom McNeal
Audiobook read by W. Morgan Sheppard

What follows is the strange and fateful tale of a boy, and girl, and a ghost. The boy possessed uncommon qualities, the girl was winsome and darling, and the ancient ghost... well, let it only be said that his intentions were good.

So begins the unusually compelling story of Jeremy Johnson Johnson (not a typo, his parents both were named "Johnson"), who can hear the ghostly voice of Jacob Grimm, one of the famous collectors of fairy tales. Jeremy and his father live in a small mid-western town where nothing of interest ever happens... except that an unusual number of young people have gone missing over the years.  

Jacob Grimm narrates the story from beyond the grave, noting the folkloric elements that seem, coincidentally, to exist in Jeremy's town: the disappearing children, a hooded woman, an enormous oven, a forbidden door, and a mysterious dwarf-like man who may (or may not) have dark intentions. And yet, the darkness implied by the fairy tale motifs is not a coincidence. Something dark and horrible is at work in the town, and Jeremy is the innocent who is slated as the next sacrifice.

I had hoped for a lighter, happier book, but the dark and awful qualities of this story were more fascinating than I had imagined. Those readers (like me) who want a "happy ever after" ending will not be dissatisfied, but be warned: the path to that ending is long and harrowing and might not  be exactly what the reader imagines.

Rating:
No cussing, no sex. A few kisses (kisses are important in fairy tales) and some violence including bullying and some scary forcible abductions. Recommended for readers ages 14 to adult.

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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CrossFit Paramount introduces Fit Camp for Women

Owner / Coach Chris Douglas
CrossFit Paramount is pleased to introduce Fit Camp for Women, a place where women can celebrate strength and fitness, with plenty of fun mixed into the process too.

At CrossFit Paramount, our 9:00am Paramount Fit Camp class is designed for women only – at all levels of fitness, experience, and age. The environment is friendly, high energy and non-intimidating – we all help and encourage one another to complete the Workout of the Day (WOD). Perfect for busy moms on the go, overworked businesswomen, or anyone preferring to train in a women-only environment, class times are Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Paramount Fit Camp is a place where we celebrate strength and fitness, and maybe have a little fun mixed into the process too. With Fit Camp, women will develop their endurance, stamina, strength and speed, improving their overall fitness level. Barbell-free workouts involve bodyweight movements such as push-ups, sit-ups, squats and pull-ups; some light weightlifting movements using kettlebells, and medicine balls, as well as sprinting in the form of running, rowing and jumping rope. 

Fit Camp workouts are programmed FOR WOMEN and BY WOMEN.

Certified CrossFit trainers coach and motivate members through every workout, teaching movements and ensuring that members are using proper techniques while achieving a safe and effective workout to reach and even exceed their fitness goals.

We offer a free class to "test drive" Fit Camp with no obligation. Membership with CrossFit Paramount includes participation in regularly scheduled Fit Camp classes. For questions or to RSVP, call Coach Chris at 360-930-9166 or email.

CrossFit Paramount is a premier CrossFit affiliate located just off of I-5 on Ballinger Way in Shoreline. Owner/ Head Coach Christopher Douglas is a CrossFit Level 2 Certified Trainer and a USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach.


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SCC seminars Thursday: Battle of the Giants and Labors of Love

Anand Yang, panelist
Two exciting events will take place on the Shoreline Community College campus this Thursday. Both are FREE and open to the public! (small fee to park on campus)

Battle of the Giants in Asia!

Let’s hope not, but clearly China, India, and Japan are major economic, military, and political powers in Asia. What are their national, regional, and global interests? Is competition between them inevitable? On what issues do they share concerns? What kind of relationship can the U.S. expect to have with these countries?

Don Hellman, panelist
Experts from the Henry M. Jackson School at the University of Washington will join us to discuss the power and interests of these three countries.


Thursday, February 12, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Shoreline Community College Room 9208 PUB (maps)
16101 Greenwood Ave North, Shoreline, WA 98133

David Bachman, panelist

The Panel:
  • Dr. David Bachman, Jackson School of International Studies, UW
  • Dr. Donald Hellman, Jackson School of International Studies, UW
  • Dr. Anand Yang, Jackson School of International Studies, UW
This event is co-sponsored by The Center for Global Studies, East Asia Center, and South Asia Center at The Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies, University of Washington

Labors of Love

Earlier that same day we will celebrate the work of local non-profit organizations whose work contributes to the reputation of the Puget Sound region as a center of support for humanitarian and development assistance around the world.

Kristen Dailey
Global Washington
Kristen Dailey, Executive Director of Global Washington (whose mission is “strength, convene, advocate”) will describe the work of the organization she leads and its more than 150 members.
NGO/Non-Profit Fair:

Following Kristen’s remarks representatives from several organizations will be on hand to answer questions about their work that we hope will inspire you to become more involved.

Thursday February 12
  • 11:30 am– 12:30 pm - Kristen Dailey, Executive Director of Global Washington
  • 12:30-2:30 pm – NGO/Non-Profit Fair, including Oxfam, One-by-One, The World Affairs Council, RESULTS Seattle, the Mona Foundation, World Concern (Shoreline), Act for Congo, Project Ethiopia (Shoreline), and Schools for Salone
Shoreline Community College Room 9208 PUB (maps)
16101 Greenwood Ave North, Shoreline, WA 98133

For more Information about these events contact Larry Fuell, 206-533-6750, lfuell@shoreline.edu, or visit the GAC website.

 

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SCC President takes community college message to local and national leaders

President Roberts testifies to State Senate
Ways and Means committee


President Cheryl Roberts is carrying the message of Shoreline and all community and technical colleges to state and national decision-makers over the next few days.

On Thursday afternoon, Feb. 5, 2014, President Roberts testified before the state Senate Ways and Means Committee regarding Gov. Jay Inslee’s 2015-17 capital budget proposal, also known as Senate Bill 5097. Roberts was part of a four-person panel that will speak to the community and technical college system’s need for state investment in capital projects. Others speaking were Cascadia President Eric Murray, Peninsula President Luke Robbins and Whatcom Vice President Nate Langstraat.

“Shoreline made the capital projects list prioritized by the presidents and proposed by the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges,” Roberts said before her testimony. “Unfortunately, Gov. Inslee’s proposal includes enough money to partially fund the list. We are asking the Legislature to fund the entire list as proposed by the State Board.”

Shoreline’s request is for $3 million that would fund the design phase for an Allied Health, Science and Manufacturing facility. The project is envisioned as part of the campus master plan.

It’s the same message that Roberts and Shoreline Trustees Tom Lux and Catherine D’Ambrosio took to lawmakers last week. Those meetings coincided with the annual state Trustees Association of Community and Technical Colleges winter conference in Olympia.

“This was a good opportunity to meet and speak with our legislators,” Roberts said. “They understand our value to students and the state economy and were receptive to hearing our needs.”

Next up for Roberts will be Tuesday, Feb. 10, when she travels to Washington, D.C. for the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) 2015 Community College National Legislative Summit.

President Roberts has been asked to introduce the keynote speaker for the general session, U.S. Department of Education Undersecretary Ted Mitchell.

Confirmed in May, 2014, Mitchell reports to Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and oversees policies, programs, and activities related to postsecondary education, adult, career and technical education, federal student aid, five White House Initiatives — Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, Educational Excellence for Hispanics, Educational Excellence for African Americans, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and American Indian and Alaska Native Education — and the Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships.

Mitchell is the former CEO of the NewSchools Venture Fund, served as the president of the California State Board of Education, was president of Occidental College and professor and chair of the Department of Education at Dartmouth College.

“I’m honored to be asked to introduce Undersecretary Mitchell,” Roberts said. “The ACCT National Legislative Summit is an important forum to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing our colleges. I’m looking forward to this chance to raise awareness of the important role we play in educating a training America.”­­­­

Four college leaders testify to state senate Ways and Means committee


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