Car rams through store front at City Vacuum

Friday, March 13, 2015

Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire


Shoreline firefighters responded to another car-through-the-front-door incident this week (see previous story) at City Vacuum on Aurora.

No one was injured, but there was substantial damage to the business.

City Vacuum is a long-time, family-owned business at 20001 Aurora, 206-542-3266. They repair sewing machines and vacuums, and sell supplies and machines.



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North City Water District: Will we have a water shortage this summer?

Photo courtesy Seattle Public Utilities

By Diane Pottinger, District Manager
Will we have a water shortage this summer?

This question will have an official answer on April 1, 2015 when a coalition of public agencies gets together for a comprehensive review …  however current indicators look optimistic for sufficient water.

For a number of months now, staff from the Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) and a number of other agencies have been closely tracking and monitoring the leading indicators of water supply —including snow and precipitation levels, as well as the water levels in both of our area’s two main water reservoirs: the Masonry Pool Reservoir and the South Fork Tolt Reservoir.

Snowpack and precipitation are measured on a water year (October through September) as identified by the US Geological Survey. Although our snowfall was limited in the mountains this winter, rainfall events along with proactive management by SPU staff are all looking favorable towards meeting our region’s water needs this summer without any restrictions, as explained in this detailed blog post by Cliff Mass.

Photo courtesy Seattle Public Utilities

Delicate Balancing Act

Predicting the water supply can be as difficult as predicting the weather. However managing the water supply is also a delicate balancing act. In an average precipitation year, our area’s two main watershed reservoirs have just enough water stored for one water cycle year. Why?

If not enough water is released in the winter, there could be flooding. If too much is released, there won’t be enough stored for the dry summer months. Drought conditions in the spring could prevent the reservoir from filling adequately.

Interconnected Decision-Making

Water supply in our region is all interconnected. Salmon, lakes, locks, and people all share the same limited amount of water gathered and stored in the Cedar River watershed. Managing water levels helps ensure adequate supply for fisheries, public recreation, water levels in Lake Washington, and the operation of Ballard Locks, not to mention safe passage for fish, navigation, salinity control, and adequate summer residential water use.

Optimistic Data Thus Far

Every week, SPU updates the water supply conditions on their website, comparing current information with historical averages. This year, precipitation in both watersheds is about the same as the 60 year average. In fact, SPU staff began filling the reservoirs earlier this year, so as of today, there is more water available this year than compared to the long term average.

Yes, we have far less than the 30 inches of historical snowpack (and less than 10 inches of snow in the watersheds) this year. However, when we compare the current year’s water use for our region against where we were 20 years ago, water usage rates are down considerably even though the population in our region has grown.

SPU will continue to monitor the lake levels closely, especially if we are to have a significant rainfall event or two like we traditionally have each spring. Too much rain too fast can have a rapid impact on the reservoir and cause flooding of the Cedar River through Renton. SPU staff will continue to closely coordinate with all of the involved agencies to make sure there is an appropriate amount of water being stored and managed all throughout the year.

For more information and to view the current status of our water supply, visit the Seattle Public Utilities’ “Supply Outlook” page.

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Shoreline City Council Cooks for a Cause

Cooking for a Cause
Shoreline City Council
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline

On February 27 and 28, the Shoreline City Council engaged in their annual Strategic Planning Workshop to review the past year’s accomplishments, confirm their Council Goals, and to discuss policy issues. The workshop is an important opportunity for the Council to dig deeply into issues for the coming year.

The workshop is also an opportunity for the Council to continue to build strong working relationships to more effectively govern the City.

This year, the Council also worked together on a team building exercise by participating in Blue Ribbon Cooking‘s Cooking for a Cause program.

The Council worked together to create six large meals to share with members of the Shoreline community.

The meals were donated to POPY’s Café at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Briarcrest. Every Wednesday evening, Prince of Peace teams up with the YMCA and members of the community to offer a free meal. Everyone is welcome. Learn more about Popy’s Café here.



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Leprechaun Trap Workshop at Kruckeberg Gardens Saturday

It takes a leprechaun to catch a leprechaun
Krista Tenney helps children create leprechaun traps
at Kruckeberg Gardens on Saturday

Leprechaun Trap Workshop - Leprechaun Trap Building Class
Saturday, March 14, 2015 10:00am to 2:00pm
Kruckeberg Botanic Garden - Shoreline

Create a unique natural leprechaun trap container garden (round 8 inches x 3 inches) featuring plants from the Garden. Learn about leprechaun lore, then decorate your container with leprechaun gold and other shiny items to lure in those sneaky leprechauns.

You will also have time to go on our Leprechaun Hunt looking for signs of leprechauns in the Garden!

$15/ trap, $10 for KBGF members

(ages 3+ w/adult)

Times available: 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm




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Home sales in Shoreline - February

These are representative of the home sales at each price point in Shoreline during the month of February 2015.





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Math Olympiad at SCC on Saturday - public welcome

Meridian Park 2013
800 to 1000 students are expected this year


The 17th annual Shoreline Math Olympiad math competition is being held again at Shoreline Community College on March 14 - Pi Day! The competition is for 4-8th grade students attending public and private schools in Shoreline and Lake Forest Park. Last year we had 800 Mathletes compete and this year we're aiming to top that! 

Students test in the morning and enjoy entertainment and awards in the gym in the afternoon. It is sponsored by the Shoreline School District, Shoreline Public Schools Foundation, Shoreline Community College and local sponsors. More than 150 volunteers assist with the event. 

This event is open to the public. Feel free to stop by and join us for our entertainment and awards ceremony, which begins at 12:15 p.m. in the Shoreline Community College gym. There is no charge for parking during the event.

Sat., March 14 Event Schedule:
 
8-8:30 a.m. Check-in at Pagoda Union Bldg. 
8-8:50 a.m. Welcome Ceremony in the Gym
9:15-10 a.m. Event 1 - Individual Test #1
10-10:10 a.m. Break
10:10-10:40 a.m. Event 2 - Individual Test #2 
10:40-10:50 a.m. Break
10:50-11:15 a.m. Event 3 - Team Problem Solving
11:15-11:25 a.m. Break
11:25-11:45 a.m. Event 4 - Team Problem Solving
11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Lunch Break/Free Time
12:15-1 p.m. Entertainment in the Gym
1-3 p.m. Awards Ceremony in the Gym



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Sister's Easter Catechism: "Will My Bunny Go to Heaven?"



Sister's Easter Catechism: "Will My Bunny Go to Heaven?"
Saturday, March 28, 7:30pm
Northshore Performing Arts Center, Bothell

Celebrate the Easter Season with Sister as she answers the time worn questions of the season like "Why isn't Easter the same day every year like Christmas?" and "Will My Bunny Go To Heaven?" 

Part pageant, and wHOLY hysterical, this latest of the sinfully funny Late Nite Catechism series unearths the origins of Easter bunnies, Easter eggs, Easter bonnets, Easter baskets, and of course those yummy Easter Peeps.

Sister answers questions about pet heaven and the significance of those adorable baby chicks! Classroom participation is a must, so don't forget to wear your Easter bonnet and join Sister for this seasonal treat!

Adults: $35; Seniors (62+): $31.50; 
Youth (16 and younger): $10

425-984-2471
18125 92nd NE, Bothell, on the edge of the Bothell High School Campus (directions)

Free Convenient Parking





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Happy Birthday to Art Kruckeberg - party on March 21

Art Kruckeberg, 1999

Shoreline area residents are cordially invited to Art Kruckeberg's 95th Birthday Party. What started as Art and Mareen's private garden in 1958 is now the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden, one of the crown jewels of the Shoreline Parks System.

It offers 3,000 species on four acres; programs for toddlers, students, and adults; special events such as the Solstice Stroll; and wonderful plants for sale.

Come celebrate Art's magnificent life and his lifetime of service to our community and region. We'll have delicious desserts, wine, and coffee, and memories from old friends.

Please join us 3-5pm Saturday, March 21, at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N. RSVP appreciated.



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King's basketball player named as an Athlete of the Week by WIAA

Savanna Hanson, King's
WIAA Athlete of the Week
Photo by Geoff Vlcek

Each week throughout the school year, the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) recognizes twelve varsity athletes, a male and a female from each of the six classifications, who exhibited an outstanding performance for the previous week.

Savanna Hanson, a Senior from King's High School, was nominated by a community member and selected by WIAA staff as one of the Athletes of the Week for achievements in Basketball.

Savanna Hanson
Photo by Geoff Vlcek
Hanson, tournament MVP, had 16 points, six rebounds, and three steals to lead the Knights past Lakeside (Nine Mile), 43-27, in the state title game at the Yakima SunDome. Throughout the tournament, she averaged 13 points, 11 rebounds, 3.3 steals, and 2.7 blocks per contest.

In recognition of their accomplishment, each Athlete of the Week winner receives a congratulatory letter from WIAA Executive Director, Mike Colbrese, a commemorative WIAA State Athlete of the Week t-shirt, and a certificate. Winners are also posted to the WIAA website,

The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association WIAA is a private, non-profit service organization made up of 800 member high schools and middle level schools from every corner of the state. The WIAA provides the structure, accountability and consistency through rules and regulations for more than 180,000 high school and middle level students to participate in five different activity and sixteen athletics programs. The WIAA organizes and oversees more than 120 State Championships for those programs.

The WIAA is committed to providing a safe environment where all participants can purse positive relationships and healthy activities.



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Volunteer drivers needed for Senior Services

Drive a shuttle - or your car
Photo courtesy Senior Services

Volunteer drivers are needed for Senior Services' Transportation program. 

Using either their own vehicles or agency vans (the Hyde Shuttles), volunteer drivers help ensure that older adults and folks with disabilities can get to live-giving and enriching activities.

Unfortunately, the program does not have enough drivers to meet the demand for transportation from vulnerable residents of our Shoreline community.

If you have the “drive” to help others, a clean driving record and some daytime availability, call (206) 748-7588, email Hilary or visit the webpage to find out more.

You can also read stories about the program on its blog. Help people in need get “on the road” to fuller, healthier lives!



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City communicates with residents in the 185th rezone

The City of Shoreline recently mailed information to the 1,969 households in the 185th Street rezone area, which the City Council has proposed for high density and high rise zoning in a phased approach over the next 18 years.

Three documents were sent to residents:

  1. A letter from Planning and Community Development Director Rachael Markle, which you can access from this link.
  2. The zoning map, which the City Council will review and vote to implement at its March 16 meeting. Link to map.
  3. Architectural drawings and photos of different building heights. Access from this link.
Some excerpts from Rachael's letter:

On February 23, 2015, the City Council selected the enclosed zoning map for potential adoption at their March 16 meeting. This meeting will take place in the Council Chambers at Shoreline City Hall (17500 Midvale Avenue N), beginning at 7:00 p.m. For more information about the action the Council is scheduled to take, please visit the City's light rail web page at www.shorelinewa.gov/lightrail.

Check out your property with an interactive map:
...the City has created an interactive map at www.maps.shorelinewa.gov/lightrail185th to help residents identify exactly what their property's new zoning may be and when it would be effective. The Council is considering three phases for the zoning to be implemented in 2015, 2021, and 2033.

Let the Council know how you feel about the rezone:
While emailing the Council prior to the March 16 meeting is the most effective way to voice your opinion, there will be an  opportunity for oral public comment at the meeting, although this time may be limited. (Editor bolding)


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Letter to the Editor: View of an MUR 45 building

Thursday, March 12, 2015

To the Editor,

I grew up in a single family home in an MUR 45 type zone area. The attached photos compare typical Shoreline window views today vs what MUR 45 will look like. This is an honest example of what it will look like to a resident.



At least four neighbors on my block would prefer MUR 35 or an even more creative combination of solutions, so everyone wins.

I am an 185th street resident.

Lorn Richey
Shoreline


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Letter to the Editor: All or nothing is not an option

To the Editor:

I hear, again the all or nothing option. Conflating the train stations and Rezoning 25% of our city to high density.

A familiar technique: give people (or an animal) preselected options that fit the preferences for outcome….thus managing the outcome.

This technique built our sound bite society. Critical thinking skills diminish as choice (real or perceived) disappears.

Slyly moving the debate: good and bad as if no other solution exists. Let’s veer away from false choices, move to research, truthfulness and transparency, community buy-in will occur.

Citizens have rights to ask questions and get answers. Sometimes the answer maybe “We do not know”.

It is real now, everyone is watching, researching and becoming informed. I do not think this is a bad thing and is certainly not worthy of belittlement.

As many have said….if it is your home being affected, you certainly have a different perspective.

Observers of the process who are not personally vested cannot pretend to walk in the same shoes.

A “vocal majority” of those directly affected by this Radical and Overreaching Rezone deserve respect and understanding that so far has not been demonstrated by our city leadership.

This has been, in my opinion, the most pro-development Council since the city’s inception. As happens in politics, unreasonable confidence and over-reaching occurs.

Then the electorate reacts….and demands change.

The critical thinking engines in the community have been awakened and invigorated.

Research and sharing has commenced in the community.

I share this with you.

See the BAE Urban Economics study from late 2013 for Sound Transit. This is linked off the City website. http://shorelinewa.gov/home/showdocument?id=15888

Read the conclusions and recommendations.

This information provides the council with guidance.

These respected national consultants do not support this huge rezone. In fact, they caution against it.

Read it for yourself!

Karen Easterly-Behrens
Shoreline

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Events may tie up Seattle traffic this weekend

The Emerald City lives up to its name this weekend

You can pretty much expect to see the color green just about anywhere you go throughout Seattle this weekend. Runners decked out for the St. Paddy’s Day Dash, parade goers geared up to march downtown and Sounders fans dressed to cheer on their team. Wherever you go this weekend, leave early and prepare for traffic backups getting in and out of the city. Here’s a quick list at some of the big events:

Saturday, March 14:

    St. Patrick's Day Parade, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Downtown Seattle
    Seattle Sounders vs. San Jose Earthquakes, 7 p.m., CenturyLink Field

Sunday, March 15:

    F5 St. Patrick's Day Dash, 8 to 11 a.m., Seattle Center/Downtown



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Neck and neck match, but Einstein wrestlers win

Einstein pulled away late for a close 61-46 win at Olympic View on Thursday. It was neck and neck as the evenly matched teams traded wins early. After Einstein had built a 31-16 lead Olympic View took four of the next five matches to take a slim 40-37 lead. The match was still in doubt as the 188 pound wrestlers took the mat.

Einstein’s Dylan Koidal took his opponent straight from his feet to his back and scored a first round pin to seal the team victory.

Einstein wrestles next on Tuesday, March 17th, at Brier Terrace Middle School.

Einstein Record: 5-1

Einstein 61 - Olympic View 46
@ Olympic View Middle School
81: Richard Chung (OV) win by forfeit
88: Kody Carpenter (EN) pinned Ethan Costanza 2:58
93: Anthony Garcia (OV) maj. dec. Hunter Lowden 15-3
98: Troy Flynn (OV) pinned Cameron Highet 2:02
103: Nick Lotz (EN) pinned Sean S. 1:26
108: Devin Leach (EN) maj. dec. James Han 15-4
113: Shinkwang Moon (EN) pinned Rowan Wheed 0:50
118: Nelson Tardie (EN) pinned Blake Baker 2:17
123: Charlie Miller (EN) dec. Lesar Eslas 5-3
128: Devante Donaldson (OV) pinned Jacob Carey 0:24
133: Tyler Gibson (OV) pinned Jordan King 3:34
140: Josh Harazim (EN) pinned Mataar Saho 2:09
148: Yaphet Batka (OV) win by forfeit
157: Daniel Picat (OV) pinned Josiah Tviet 1:03
167: Phillip Ball (EN) win by forfeit
178: Thomas Newkirk (EN) win by forfeit
188: Dylan Koidal (EN) pinned Cameron O. 0:53
218: AJ Riley (OV) win by forfeit
248: Murad Atayev (EN) pinned Alex Callaway 0:37
278: Double Forfeit



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Second-annual Fashion SOULstice on March 28 to benefit Justice & Soul Foundation

A make up artist concentrates on her work
Photo courtesy Justice and Soul

The Justice and Soul Foundation will host the second-annual Fashion SOULstice on March 28, 2015 at Emerald City Trapeze in Seattle. This event is designed to raise money to benefit young survivors of sex trafficking in the Foundation’s vocational training program in Cambodia.

The Fashion SOULstice fundraiser will feature the creative work of stylists and makeup artists from local salons and cosmetology schools, as well as a silent auction. Runway models will showcase upcoming hair, makeup, and fashion trends, while integrating major themes of the Foundation: hope, restoration, empowerment, and soul.

Matthew Fairfax
The evening will also include a brief update on the work in both Cambodia (Kate Korpi Salon and Academy) and the United States, presented by Justice and Soul Foundation Co-Founder Matthew Fairfax, owner of the James Alan Salon in Shoreline.

The Kate Korpi Salon and Academy has been developed and is managed by the non-profit Justice and Soul Foundation. The teaching salon was established to provide its students with the fundamentals of Western-style cosmetology (hair, skin, nails, and makeup).

Students attending the Academy include survivors of sex trafficking and those at risk for sexual exploitation. They do not pay tuition, but are instead awarded scholarships. The program also includes a compensation plan for the students so that they can begin experiencing sustainable financial independence while learning this valuable trade.

The first-annual Fashion SOULstice, held in April 2014, drew 275 participants and raised just over $47,000.

Molly Mesnick
This year’s March event will be hosted by KISS 106.1 DJ and alum of ABC’s “The Bachelor” Molly Mesnick. In 2008, Mesnick competed against 24 other women for the love of a man, Jason, on the popular show.  Molly and Jason were married on February 27, 2010 and now reside with Jason’s son, Ty, in Kirkland, WA.

Throughout her life, Molly has not only strived for academic, athletic, and career-oriented success, but has a passion for service to her school, church, and community through charity work and service hours.  When she’s not playing sports with Ty, cooking with Jason, or hanging “in” with her family and friends, Molly is passionate about helping those in need.

“We've accomplished so much since the first Fashion SOULstice last April,” explained Justice and Soul Co-Founder Matthew Fairfax. 
“We've opened the Kate Korpi Salon and Academy, graduated the first class of students from Phase 1 of training, and are now expanding. This second-annual event will be an opportunity for us to raise money to further the mission of the Academy, enroll additional students, and encourage salon and spa professionals to consider joining us in Cambodia to help educate our students. 
"We can’t wait to share the news of our accomplishments and plans for the next 12 months.”

Tickets to the event are $35.00 and can be purchased online

The Justice and Soul Foundation is a non-profit organization focused on eliminating the sexual exploitation of young women and children globally as well as the restoration of the survivors. 

Through shared connections to the salon and fashion industry, and after several years of research, planning and interviews, the Founders are enlisting the support of the beauty industry to create a sustainable, systemic solution that addresses the ongoing effects of sex trafficking.




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Photo: Skagit Valley Swans

Tundra Swans
Photo by Steven H Robinson

Skagit Valley Tundra Swans are all over the Valley at this time of year. When you go, you will be able to see daffodils, tulips, and fields of birds.


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In The Garden Now ... Fragrant Winter Daphne



Winter Daphne
Text and photo by Victoria Gilleland

At times like this I wish I could share more than a few words and a photo of this exquisitely scented flowering shrub ... Winter Daphne. A Daphne scented “perfume card” like those that used to arrive with our monthly magazines would make a great adjunct to my description. The scent is spicy and intense and will perfume a large area especially if located in an enclosed space with building walls or a fence to reflect the scent. Growing this plant near the entry makes perfect sense ... or scents in this case!

Daphne is native to China and has been described in the literature there for a thousand years. There are about 50 species, but Daphne odora is probably the one most often found in Northwest gardens.   

It grows to about 3 x 3 feet and mixes well with other evergreen and deciduous plants in the garden.
There are two main varieties …. Winter Daphne with solid green leaves and Daphne Aureo-Marginata which has the same leathery leaves rimmed in a creamy stripe. Both have long narrow evergreen leaves and flowers that start out as dark pink or purple buds opening to clusters of waxy creamy white flowers.  Once the first flowers open the scent comes on strong!

Daphne has earned a reputation for being difficult to grow …. and rightly so. It likes acidic, well drained soil, partial shade to sun, and a permanent place in the garden. If you move it, even from a large container to the “perfect spot” in your garden or from one location to another in your garden it will almost certainly die.

They won’t die immediately but gradually decline over many months. I have one very sad looking Winter Daphne shrub in my garden right now that had been growing happily in a large pot on my front porch for 6 or 7 years. It had gotten too large for the pot and the space. So, last fall, as carefully as could be, I removed it from the pot and placed it in a meticulously prepared planting bed a few feet away.

It did not like that move at all! The plant has lost all of its “evergreen leaves” and is struggling to push out its last (?) batch of fragrant flowers. I'm pretty sure this one is headed for the compost heap!

Besides dying if moved or disturbed in some way, they sometimes die for no apparent reason. Now, don't let all of this talk of ‘sudden death’ discourage you from planting one of these wonderful shrubs in your garden. The delectable fragrance you’ll enjoy for a while or maybe for years is well worth pursuing. So, go for it …. add a Winter Daphne to your garden now!

Note: All parts of the daphne plant are poisonous if eaten, so plant away from children and pet play areas. In addition, sap from the plant may irritate the skin and eyes so be careful when handling this plant.Explain to your children when they can understand that the daphne plant is to look at not to eat.
If you would like more information about plant toxicity check out the Washington Poison Center website or call the office at 1-800-222-1222.

(Botanical Name:  Daphne odora )

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



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Earth Smart Green Fair Saturday

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

The 12th annual Earth Smart Green Fair is taking place on Saturday, March 14, 2015, 10:00am  – 2:00pm at Third Place Commons on the upper level of Town Center in Lake Forest Park at the intersection of Ballinger and Bothell Ways.

Over 20 exhibitors signed up this year to provide education on topics like reducing your waste, recycling, and safe yard care practices.

Janet Prichard from Republic Services will be giving a presentation on better recycling practices from 10:30 to 11:15am.

The City will be providing giveaways through the EQC and Youth Council booth like reusable grocery bags, kitchen compost containers, and vegetable seeds.



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LFP City Council Thursday in work session and full council meeting

The LFP  City Council work session at 6pm on Thursday, March 12 has the following items for discussion on their agenda:

  • Discussion of King County Animal Control Memorandum of Understanding
  • Discussion on Emergency Services Coordinating Agency (ESCA) Dissolution
  • Discussion of Phone Replacement at City Hall
  • Visioning Report on Draft Comp Plan Vision Statement

The Lake Forest Park City Council will meet on Thursday, March 12, 7pm at City Hall to hear a presentation from Jason Mulvihill-Kuntz, Watershed Coordinator.


Council Action or Discussion items:
  1. Schedule City Council Retreat
  2. Veterans Recognition Recommendation
  3. Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) 8 - Interlocal Agreement Renewal - Presentation from jason Mulvihill-Kuntz, Aalmon Recovery Council Coordinator
  4. Ordinance 1095/Adopting Zoning Controls Regarding Recreational Marijuana Producers, Processors and Retailers
  5. Resolution 1477/Authorizing Mayor to Sign Interlocal Agreement with the Emergency Services Coordinating Agency (ESCA) for Loaned Police Commander to Serve as Interim Director


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Kidney dialysis patient uses art to help her battle her disease

Kathy Bulzomi makes collages for her friends

By Cynthia Flash

Born with only one kidney and diagnosed with kidney disease in her teens, Kathy Bulzomi of Lake City has greeted a lifetime of challenging health issues with a wicked sense of humor.

In the past 33 years, she has repeatedly experienced chronic kidney failure – a life-threatening condition. Bulzomi received a kidney transplant three times, with blood-cleansing dialysis treatments three days a week at Northwest Kidney Centers each time her kidney failed again.

She has persevered through all the treatments, including drug side effects to her mental health and her ability to walk.

Now mobile again with a walker, she makes jewelry and collages, exercises, and keeps track of her growing nieces and nephews.

Bulzomi is a prime example of someone living with chronic kidney disease, a growing health problem that affects one in seven adult Americans. March is National Kidney Month.


Creating collages helps Kathy Bulzomi
combat her illnesses


There are some things you can do to keep your kidneys at their healthiest:
  1. Know if you're at higher risk. Your risk is greater if you have diabetes or high blood pressure, are related to someone with kidney disease, are African American, Native American, Hispanic, Asian or Pacific Islander, are obese, or over age 60.
  2. If you are at risk, get tested. Your doctor can check easily and inexpensively. It takes a blood sample, urine sample and blood pressure check
  3. Keep your blood pressure at the target your doctor sets. If you have diabetes, control your blood sugar. Manage your cholesterol.
  4. Avoid regular use of over-the-counter pain medications.
  5. Improve your diet and, in particular, cut back on preserved and processed foods which are full of salt, an enemy of healthy kidneys.
  6. Get more active. Lifestyle changes can keep you healthy, and if you have kidney damage, good health habits can keep it from getting worse.



“Keep asking until you understand,” Bulzomi advises. “Second opinions are always a good thing. And don’t assume the doctors know everything. Do your own research, and learn as much as you can.”

More information is on Northwest Kidney Centers’ website. The nonprofit dialysis provider also offers free classes for people with kidney disease to help them plan and prepare for future treatment.

[Cynthia Flash owns Flash Media Services. Northwest Kidney Centers is the chosen provider of dialysis for 80 percent of the people in King County who need the treatment.]



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Impressive win for Einstein wrestlers

It was an impressive win for the Einstein Tigers on Tuesday as they defeated Meadowdale 76-29. 

After Meadowdale tied the score a 6-6 Einstein’s 98 pound wrestler Nick Lotz started the rout. Lotz pinned his opponent in the first round to improve to 4-0 on the season. Einstein would win each of the next six matches by pin on their way to a 54-6 lead. Meadowdale tried to rally in the upper weights, but Einstein won three straight from 167-188 pounds to end all hope. Tiger Murad Atayev bumped up a weight class from 248 to 278 and kept his own undefeated record alive by pinning his opponent in the second round to end the match.

Einstein wrestles next on Thursday, March 12th, at Olympic View Middle School.

Einstein Record: 4-1 Overall

Einstein 76 - Meadowdale 29
@ Einstein Middle School

81: Double Forfeit
88: Dante Walker (EN) win by forfeit
93: Vitaliy Nesterchuck (MD) pinned Kody Carpenter 1:10
98: Nick Lotz (EN) pinned Kenny Russell 1:17
103: Cameron Highet (EN) pinned Zach Anderson 0:50
108: Devin Leach (EN) pinned Mathew Callan 0:25
113: Shinkwang Moon (EN) pinned Mathew Corbin
118: Nelson Tardie (EN) pinned Ethan Gould 1:26
123: Charlie Miller (EN) pinned Dereck Cullison 1:51
128: Jacob Carey (EN) pinned Red Moore 0:30
133: Jordan KIng (EN) win by forfeit
140: Ray Free (MD) tech. fall Josh Harazim 16-0
148: Double Forfeit
157: Ethan Christensen (MD) pinned Edwin Snethen 0:47
167: Phillip Ball (EN) pinned Avi Igisonar 1:15
178: Thomas Newkirk (EN) maj. dec. Josh Schreiner 17-4
188: Dylan Koidal (EN) pinned Tyler Paul 0:59
218: Alex Farasovley (MD) win by forfeit
248: Thomas Cheeney (MD) win by forfeit
278: Murad Atayev (EN) pinned Axl Blair 2:50


Corrected name to Charlie Miller 03-13-2015 7:45am

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Long-time personal trainer making big splash at new gym

Garett Renon 
"Embodying creative training techniques to benefit the body."

Garett Renon takes that to heart every day as he encourages and motivates people to get into tip-top condition. The personal trainer and group fitness instructor has been at this job for the past seven years.  

Renon currently serves as the head trainer at 2.0 Next Level Fitness, which just opened for business on March 7th in Aurora Square.

"I am committed to researching all elements of fitness," he says. "I strongly believe in efficient and effective functional movement training methods."

Renon's thirst for knowledge in the fitness world has led him to train and research practically every known workout program that exists.

"What I have found is that cardio kickboxing is the best pound-for-pound complete total body workout," he says.  "It improves your overall body composition and athletic performance.   This helps to improve you quality of life."

The head trainer at 2.0 Next Level Fitness also emphasizes the nutritional aspects of improving the body.

"What you eat affects body composition, general health, energy level, and mental status.  Nutrition has more impact than any training program."

Renon has previously served as a trainer for the Military FIP program. He has also appeared twice on "Anything is Possible," a radio show on 1150 AM KKNW in Seattle.



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City Manager's weekly update - week of 3/9/2015

City Manager's weekly update - week of 3/9/2015
By Debbie Tarry, Shoreline City Manager

Council Meetings
·         March 16 (7 p.m.):
o   This meeting is devoted to the adoption of ordinances related to the 185th Light Rail Station Subarea Plan. The City sent approximately 1,900 letters to individuals in the 185th Light Rail Station Subarea with information regarding the proposed rezone.  Council is scheduled to adopt the following ordinances:
§  Ordinance No. 706 – Development Code Amendments and Zoning Map
§  Ordinance No. 702 – Subarea Plan, Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Map.
§  Ordinance No. 707 – Planned Action

Sound Transit Lynnwood Link Extension FEIS
On Monday, March 16, a North End Leadership Meeting will be held at Shoreline City Hall from 3:30 to 5 p.m. This is a meeting for Sound Transit Board members and representatives  of cities from the northern sections of the Sound Transit service area.  Deputy Mayor Eggen and Councilmember McGlashan will be attending. We anticipate that there may be some discussion of the Lynnwood Link FEIS and preferred alternative.

Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Update

·         Shoreline Pool: The pool has been closed for the last two weeks to complete major annual maintenance and install the new bulkhead. It was scheduled to be reopened on Monday, March 9. However, there has been a delay in receiving the lights that are being changed in the facility. In order to accommodate getting the lights installed, and to do some repairs to the pool deck that has been damaged as a result of a deteriorating foundation, the pool will now reopen on Monday, March 16. The swimming lesson sessions scheduled to begin on March 9 will be reduced by one week and registrants will receive a pro-rated refund. Staff contacted those participants last week.

·         Hamlin Park Trail Promo: Check out this short video that a user of the park put together! http://botnw.com/2015/02/20/hamlin-park-trails/

·         Echo Lake Park: The fence surrounding Echo Lake Park has been removed and the park is now open for use. The ribbon cutting will be on March 21.

·         Twin Ponds Giving Garden Recognition: The Giving Garden at Twin Ponds Community Garden has been recognized by “Lettuce Link” as one of the top contributors to local food banks in the whole Seattle area. Lettuce Link is a non-profit component of Solid Ground whose mission is to “Build community to end poverty.” On average each year, Lettuce Link programs get more than 20,000 pounds of fresh vegetables onto the tables of people who need them in the Seattle area. The Giving Garden ranked 4th out of 15 Seattle area P-Patches in pounds of fresh produce donated in 2014. Over 3,000 pounds of fresh, organic produce were donated to Hopelink Shoreline from Twin Ponds Community Garden last year!

145th Corridor Study Citizen Advisory Task Force (CATF)
The CATF members were recommended with an endorsement from their neighborhood associations/boards, except Pinehurst in Seattle. The CATF held its first meeting on February 12 and will meet again on April 12. A matrix of the public participation groups/opportunities that exist for the 145th Corridor Study project. Links to the website: http://shorelinewa.gov/government/departments/145th-street-corridor and http://www.shorelinewa.gov/government/departments/public-works/citizen-advisory-task-force-catf.

Senate Transportation Bill
The Senate passed a transportation package.  One of the amendments added at the last minute was to exempt state transportation projects from the state sales tax. This not only reduces state general fund revenue, but if the state is exempted, local jurisdictions also don't receive the local portion of the sales tax either. Additionally, it is likely that if the state is exempted, the federal government doesn't have to pay the tax either. This item is of significant concern and the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) has already submitted a letter with this specific concern identified, which included a “punch list” of suggested changes from AWC.

Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network (PSERN) Ballot Measure – April 28
Last week the King County Council voted to place this radio replacement issue on the April 28 special election ballot.

PSERN would replace radios used by first responders to communicate during crises, upgrade equipment in King County’s 9-1-1 dispatch centers, increase reliability, and provide greater coverage for radio communications. Eleven cities and their public safety partners have requested that King County replace the existing network.
The King County Executive’s proposal would ask voters to approve lifting the lid of the existing property tax levy to generate the estimated $273 million needed to replace the radio network. The proposal would increase the levy by 7 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value over a nine-year period. The King County Council will set dates for public hearings on the proposal.

This and That
·         Puget Sound Regional Council completed a Transportation Public Opinion Survey, which shows Seattle and Shoreline respondents showed stronger support for most funding proposals (slide #24).
·         On Saturday, March 14, 32nd District Legislators Senator Maralyn Chase and Representative Cindy Ryu will hold a Town Hall meeting from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. at the Shoreline Fire Department, 17525 Aurora Ave. N. Shoreline 98133.
·         Summary of the DC Lobby Trip that occurred in February.
·         This week staff met with representatives from Crista to get agreement on the Free Them run route that would meet the City’s permit criteria. This year’s run will include N 205th street along with Shoreline streets, so Crista will also need to get a permit from Edmonds, as the part of 205th that they will be utilizing is under Edmond’s jurisdiction. The race is May 9th.
·         The Daily Herald (Everett) may explore test markets further south into the Mountlake Terrace, Lake Forest Park, and Shoreline areas.
·         Last week the City hosted the Shoreline Community College Solar Program students to view solar panels and controls and the solar hot water panels and controls.



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UW Libraries: Korean Graphic Narratives from Paper to Screen



University of Washington Libraries in Seattle will host a series of "Manhwa" events, entitled "K-Manhwa: Graphic Narratives from Paper to Screen" with Yun T'ae-ho, a Korean graphic novelist, on March 28, 30-31 and April 1, 2015.

These four-day events engaging with K-Manhwa include: two talks by Yun T'ae-ho (a renowned author of the Korean graphic novel Misaeng) followed by a reception, an autograph event at the K-Manhwa exhibition site, an K-Manhwa collection exhibit, and a faculty lecture by Heekyoung Cho (assistant professor of Korean literature at UW) discussing the graphic text and medium in Korea.

Come join us to discover and experience the culture of K-Manhwa.
For the details on the events, see our website

The UW Campus is between 15th NE and NE 41to NE 45th. 




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Photo: Skagit Valley spring

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Daffodils in the Skagit Valley
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

The Pridemores took a field trip to the Skagit Valley and captured a beautiful spring day, replete with fields of daffodils.


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Shorecrest Hip Hop receives two first place awards at Nationals in Florida

The Team in Orlando, Florida


The Shorecrest High School Hip Hop team received two first-place awards at the recent National School Dance and Drill competition in Orlando, Fla.

Coached by Rex Kinney, Shorecrest won 1st place in their classification for their routines and 1st place for highest overall hip hop routine regardless of team size.




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