State soccer play for Shorewood Tuesday and Shorecrest Wednesday

Tuesday, May 19, 2015

The state soccer playoffs open for Shorewood Tuesday and Shorecrest Wednesday.

Shorewood plays a first-round game in state 3A play against Kennedy Catholic at the Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Shorecrest plays a first-round 2A match with North Kitsap at 6 p.m. Wednesday at North Kitsap High School in Poulsbo.

Shorewood takes a 13-5-2 record into the 3A playoffs after placing third in the Northwest District 2A tournament, and Shorecrest takes a 17-2-1 into the 2A playoffs after placing third in the Northwest District 2A tournament.

The Shorewood-Kennedy winner will play in a 3A quarterfinal match Thursday, Friday or Saturday against the winner of another Tuesday match between Hazen and Interlake.

The winner of Shorecrest's Wednesday match with North Kitsap will play a 2A quarterfinal match Friday or Saturday against the winner of a Tuesday match between Hockinson of Southwest Washington and Kingston.

Updated 05-19-2015 9:15am



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Local Non-profit files petition with Hearings Board on 185th Station Area Subarea, Zoning and FEIS

From the Shoreline Preservation Society

The Shoreline Preservation Society has filed a Petition before the Central Puget Sound Growth Management Hearings Board. The local group had stated for months that the actions taken by the Shoreline City Council were wrong and would lead to massive inappropriate development destroying several Shoreline neighborhoods, existing affordable housing, and create unmitigated environmental impacts to the community.

Hundreds of residents turned out at many, many meetings to object to the Council’s proposal.

The petitioners state that the City’s actions violate the Growth Management Act through a Lack of Coordinated Planning, Lack of Public Participation, Subarea Planning violations of GMA, and Lack of Capital and Public Facilities, and other matters.

Among other issues the petition states that the City erred in that although the EIS for the 185th and 145th Station areas and the Lynnwood Link projects are all interrelated, the City failed to analyze the “cumulative impacts” of all to each other in their environmental documentation.

The petition states “In one stroke of the pen, the City Council has radically transformed a City which prides itself on livability and quality of life, good schools, and a breathing and continuous canopy of trees, into a dense urban center not unlike South Lake Union or West Seattle." 

SPS has taken this legal action, which could have been prevented if the Council had heeded the community’s pleas for a more reasonable alternative. However, the citizens of Shoreline have overwhelmingly stated that strong legal action would be necessary in order to protect the rights of the citizens and to protect our local environment, infrastructure and neighborhood character.

“Shoreline is a beautiful city, and it deserves to be defended from arrogant, oversized actions by the Council, that threaten our neighborhoods and which will ruin what we love most. We are taking actions to protect our neighborhoods that our families hold dear,” said Janet Way, President of SPS.

SPS has already filed a complaint in Superior Court against the City’s Planned Action Ordinance. These cases will be adjudicated in upcoming months with case schedules to be determined.



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Shoreline Planning Commission Thursday

Monday, May 18, 2015

Thursday, May 21, 2015 – 7pm
Regular Meeting

Agenda Highlight
Critical Areas Ordinance Update Overview






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145th Street Multimodal Corridor Study open house Wednesday

Who owns 145th?
Graphic courtesy City of Shoreline


Wednesday, May 20, from 6:00-8:30pm
Shoreline City Hall
17500 Midvale Avenue N., Shoreline 98133


145th Street (SR 523), which borders Shoreline and Seattle, is a major east-west travel corridor connecting north King County with I-5, Aurora Avenue (SR 99), Lake City Way (SR 522), and a future light rail station near I-5.

People are getting stuck on this critical corridor that serves Seattle and Shoreline residents. 145th Street is congested for hours each day and is difficult for pedestrians and bicycle users to access.

The City of Shoreline is leading a corridor study to address traffic congestion and improve safe pedestrian, bike, and transit access.

We need your help. What are you concerned about? what do you think will improve this important travel corridor?

Come to the open house on May 20th to talk about the existing conditions on the corridor and the goals and objectives that have been developed to guide the corridor study.



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Haggen's hooks Baker Lake salmon

Swinomish Fisherman at Baker Lake
Photo courtesy Haggen
Haggen’s continuing mission to provide the very best local products to its customers, the company has forged a new partnership with Swinomish Fish Company to bring fresh Baker Lake salmon to its seafood cases starting mid-May.

Northwest salmon season is upon us, and the fresh king and sockeye salmon that is sought-after globally is right in Haggen’s backyard. 

Haggen’s seafood buyer, Amber Thunder Eagle, has spent the winter meeting local fish companies and making arrangements for the world’s best fish to be delivered fresh from the sea to Haggen’s seafood cases.

“Haggen is proud to add this remarkable salmon to our selection of fresh Northwest seafood,” said Thunder Eagle. “I know the care and effort that goes into catching Baker Lake Salmon in a sustainable, responsible way, and the quality really shines through in the flavor.

Haggen has one store in Shoreline at 155th and Aurora, and an Albertson's in Lake Forest Park.

Baker Lake Salmon from the fishers of the Swinomish Fish Company will be available at Haggen beginning mid-May while supplies last. Quantities are subject to fishing and weather conditions. For recipes and further information, visit the Haggen webpage.



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Winners from Shoreline Community College STEM Festival

Brookside Elementary, Principal John Simard
Top School of STEM Excellence
Photo courtesy SCC

At the STEM Festival held Saturday, May 9 at Shoreline Community College, hundreds of school teams and individual students entered their Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math exhibits for competition.

There were STEM projects in two groups: preschool to third grade and then fourth to 12th-grade projects. At the awards ceremony, Gayna Williams of “If She Can, I Can,” was the featured speaker.

Lake Forest Park Elementary, Principal Aimee Miner
Top School of STEM Excellence
Photo courtesy SCC

AWARD WINNERS

Top School of STEM Excellence
  •     Brookside Elementary
  •     Lake Forest Park Elementary
Pre-school - 3rd grade
  • Team: Lydia Chin, Anna Schmidt, and Amanda Yu #6 3rd Grade Ridgecrest
  • Finley Houck #22 1st grade Syre
  • Lily Wright #48 2nd grade Lake Forest Park
Tie:
  • Anica Boguszewski #3 2nd grade Lake Forest Park
  • Jake Robertson #40 2nd grade Syre
  • Marika McNarsky #116 Kindergarten Brookside

4th - 12th grade:
  • Cameron Furman #121 5th grade, Brookside
  • Team: McKinnon Bonar and Tyler Lefaucher #108 5th grade, Highland Terrace
  • Team: Cameron Anderson and Zach Bartsch #106 5th grade, Highland Terrace
  • Zoe Kelton #76 4th grade Meridian Park

Some trophies were presented at the end of the Festival. Others were presented at school assemblies at the individual schools.

This was the third year for the event, organized by Lake Forest Park resident Ray Koelling.



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AGO recovers $63 million in price-fixing scheme affecting millions of Washingtonians


Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced that his office expects to recover a total of $63 million from nine LCD manufacturers, whose price-fixing conspiracy drove up prices consumers paid on items like TVs, laptops and cell phones.

If approved, it will be one of the largest recoveries for Washington by the Attorney General’s Antitrust Division in state history.

For eight years, consumers in Washington and throughout the world were significantly overcharged every time they bought a product with a liquid crystal display, or LCD, screen because of a conspiracy by the world’s largest LCD manufacturers.

For some products, this scheme may have increased the price consumers paid by as much as 20 percent.

“This unfair competition affected millions of Washingtonians over a period of eight years,” Ferguson said. “The scale of today’s agreement reflects the scale of this deception. When powerful interests don't play by the rules, my office will be there to hold them accountable.”
 
Today, the Attorney General’s Office Antitrust Division filed proposed agreements between the state and the remaining manufacturers involved in these actions, resolving the lawsuits his office filed against the companies and their subsidiaries.

The agreements are subject to approval by a King County Superior Court judge at a hearing on May 22.

The bulk of the money recovered will be returned to consumers who purchased products containing LCDs. The LCD panel can account for as much as 80 percent of the cost of a finished device.



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2015 Bloom Gala raises over $172,000 for uncompensated care at ICHS clinics

Shoreline Deputy Mayor Chris Eggen raises his paddle
to donate to the ICHS uncompensated care program

Needy patients were the big winners as the 2015 Bloom Gala raised over $172,000 for uncompensated care provided by  the medical and dental clinics of International Community Health Services (ICHS).

More than 400 supporters and friends of ICHS participated in the 42nd anniversary gala, held May 8 at the Westin Seattle Hotel, which made for a memorable evening of celebration for the work and achievements of one of the leading community health centers in the state.

Donors raised over $172,000 at the ICHS Gala

ICHS has clinics in the Chinatown / International District neighborhood, Holly Park / South Seattle, Bellevue, and Shoreline, and locations at Seattle World School and at Asian Counseling and  Referral Service, and a Mobile Dental Clinic. In 2014, ICHS served more than 21,000 patients and spent nearly $1 million in charity care.

"We are grateful for the support of our friends in making the 2015 Bloom Gala a big success," said Ron Chew, executive director of ICHS Foundation. "In these times when our health care environment is rapidly changing,  it's more important than ever for ICHS to be able to offer a health care safety net for many of our patients. We can only do that with generous help from our donors and friends."

He also thanked the dozens of volunteers, sponsors, guests, table captains, and gala planning committee members, who worked tirelessly over several months to stage the event.

Bellevue Mayor Claudia Balducci and Shoreline Deputy Mayor Chris Eggen expressed pride and appreciation for ICHS' presence in their respective cities, and called for stronger partnerships with ICHS to reach even more patients within their communities.



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Shoreline Holiday Baskets program receives Community Recognition Award

From left, Shoreline Schools Superintendent Rebecca Miner, Ellen Kaje, Director of Categorical Programs and Academic Support, Shoreline Holiday Baskets team members Mary Mehlert, Jenny Farnam and Margie Jorgensen; and City of Shoreline Community Services Manager Rob Beem.


The Shoreline Holiday Baskets team received a Community Recognition Award Friday, May 15 from the Washington Association of School Administrators at its annual luncheon held at Emerald Downs. Each year the Shoreline School District nominates a community group or individual to receive this recognition.

A tradition for 30 years, the Holiday Baskets team of 150 community volunteers served more than 500 Shoreline School District families in 2014, providing needed food, toys and teen gifts support during the holiday season.

The Shoreline PTA Council, along with community partners from the Shoreline Fire Department, Hopelink, Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park, Shoreline Rotary, the City of Shoreline, and Dale Turner Family YMCA, collected food, toys and teen gifts for distribution at a community-wide event at Kellogg Middle School.

Each school in the District was assigned a food item for collection and brought their donations to the site on the Friday afternoon before Winter Break. Volunteers sorted the items into boxes for distribution to families the next day. Families were able to shop the toy and teen gift rooms as well. 

The Holiday Baskets team has established a community giving effort that truly reflects the message that giving begins with our own. 



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Lake Forest Park blood drive a success

The blood drive held in Lake Forest Park on Friday, May 15 was deemed a success.

There was a good response of 22 donors with 6 first time registrants. That converts to 54 units of volunteered blood.

That’s great news! Thanks to all the participants, and thanks to Great Harvest for donating the cookies for participants.



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Official opening of Whispering Willow Park


Photos and text by Jerry Pickard

The official ribbon cutting for the newest park in Lake Forest Park was held on Saturday in Whispering Willow Park, 17038 44th Ave NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155

The park is now open to the public. Phase II is scheduled for completion during this summer. It will include the addition of another 1500 native plants besides the 1800 native plants now in the park. The namesake willow is a park feature.



The path on the South side of the park will be extended to the back of the property, to the creek and a footbridge will cross the creek over to the shopping center near Subway and Starbucks.



City Council members, neighbors and members of the Parks Commission gathered for the Ribbon Cutting ceremony, presided over by Mayor Mary Jane Goss.



First visitors to the wetlands platform. Visitors are asked to stay on the path and boardwalk.



Blue Camas in bloom off the east end of the platform.


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LFP City Council and LFP Water District to hold joint meeting Monday

Volunteers at a 2014 work party on the
McKinnon Creek Trail

The City Council of Lake Forest Park and the LFP Water District Commissioners will hold a joint meeting at 6pm on Monday, May 18, at City Hall, 17425 Ballinger Way NE.

Up for discussion is the use of the land around McKinnon Creek off Ballinger Way. The City wants to develop the existing trail for public use and the Water District wants to preserve the purity of its watershed. The Trail is on a right-of-way owned by the City and the Water District owns the land around it.

This is the first time the two groups have met as a whole.

The meeting is open to the public.

On Wednesday at 6:30pm at City Hall, the City Council will host a public workshop on the subject.



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Shoreline City Council Monday


Monday, May 18, 2015 – Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m.
City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N.

Agenda Highlights
  • Adoption of Res. No. 374 Extending the Interfund Loan for Aurora Avenue Improvements
  • Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with AltaTerra Consulting LLC for the Puget Sound Drainage Surface Water Basin Plan
  • Adoption of Ord. No. 711 – New Chapter for the Shoreline Municipal Code 3.65 – Collection of Debt
  • Discussion and Status Update – Classification and Compensation Study – Compensation Policy





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Shoreline Councilman Roberts gets two opponents in race for County Election Director

By Evan Smith

Shoreline City Councilman Christopher Roberts has two opponents in the election for King County elections director.

One is Democratic State Rep. Zach Hudgins from south King County. The other is Deputy Elections Director Julie Wise.

After incumbent Director Sherill Huff announced early in the May 11-13 filing week that she would not seek another term, Roberts was the first to file, but Hudgins and Wise joined him late in the week.

The three will meet on the Aug. 4 primary ballot, with the top two vote getters advancing to the Nov. 3 general-election ballot.

Evan Smith can be reached at schsmith@frontier.com



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Weather dampens attendance at Animal Acres Kids Day

This little one was focused on her work
Photo by Jerry Pickard

The weather was cold and windy on Saturday, and most families chose to stay home from the Kids Day events planned for Animal Acres park on Saturday.

A few intrepid souls ventured out. The little girl in the photo had on her hoodie and didn't seem to mind the weather as she focused on the pot she was decorating and plant that she put in it.

She had the coloring table to herself
Photo by Jerry Pickard

The coloring table was a little lonely, but the street sweeper truck was a kid magnet.


Photo by Jerry Pickard




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Eggen files to run for Ronald Wastewater board position

Sunday, May 17, 2015

By Evan Smith

Shoreline City Councilman Chris Eggen, who said a few days ago that he wouldn't seek a third four-year council term, isn't really retiring. He has filed for a position on the Ronald Wastewater District board of commissioners.

Eggen has filed to run for the position that Commissioner Brian Carroll is giving up.

Neither Eggen nor his opponent, Tom Tipton, has been available for comment.

Eggen has not responded to messages. Tipton has not registered his contact information.

Eggen and Tipton will vie for a six-year term.

Carroll has not filed to run.

Commissioner Arnie Lind will be unopposed for re-election to the other position on the 2015 ballot. The election is for a six-year term plus the last month of the term that he holds by appointment.

After long-time Commissioner Lind lost in the 2011 election, the board appointed him to one of two new positions, with Lind's expiring this year.

Both the Lind position and the Eggen-Tipton race will appear only on the Nov. 3 general-election ballot. With neither position having more than two candidates, neither will appear on the Aug. 4 primary ballot.

Evan Smith can be reached at schsmith@frontier.com

updated 05-18-2015 12:20am



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Vacation Bible Camp at St Dunstan’s Episcopal Church

2014 VBC at St. Dunstan's

Vacation Bible Camp at St Dunstan’s Episcopal Church

Art projects, music, singing, stories from the Jesus Storybook (Moonbeam Award Gold Medal Winner) games inside and out!

Mary leads the campers in song

We had a blast last year. Just look at the pictures! 





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On the Mayor's Mind 5.17.15 - a busy spring

Shoreline Mayor Shari Winstead
On the Mayor’s Mind
5.17.15

It’s been a busy Spring around my house. What started as an idea of changing a few rooms around ended up being a pretty significant “facelift” on the main room of our house. I’m happy to say that after a few intense weeks of painting, buying and moving furniture, and my favorite project, re-facing our fireplace, we are done, and enjoying our “new” old house!

A couple of years ago we created a lovely outdoor space, and it feels fabulous to have the inside as comfy as the outside. We now consider ourselves true DIYers! The list of house projects continues to grow, next time it might actually include tearing out some cabinets – but we'll see about that! It is a really good feeling to do the work yourself, and it saves you a bundle.

Spending many hours painting is a good time for reflection.

It’s hard to believe that last year at this time my son and daughter-in-law were announcing their pregnancy – and now I have an amazing five-month-old grandson, Cameron. Watching our family grow brings me more happiness than I could have ever imagined. I continue to find immense joy in spending time with my family and ever growing circle of friends. No one can replace your old friends who have been with you through thick and thin, but it sure is fun to meet new people and create new friendships.

I would be remiss to not mention the work the Council has done this year. It’s been a tough year, but it’s been a good year. Despite some varying opinions, and hours of reflection, I wouldn't have done anything different, and I continue to stand by the work we have done. I continue to look forward to summertime in Shoreline, especially celebrating the 20 year anniversary of Shoreline’s incorporation at Celebrate Shoreline, on August 15!

And with that I will wish you a wonderful Memorial Day weekend.  I hope you will be able to spend time doing things or with people that make you smile. Let us also take a moment to remember those who gave their lives while serving in the armed forces, the reason for Memorial Day.

See you around Shoreline!



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Kruckeberg Habitats and Horticulture workshop on Prairies next Saturday

Kruckeberg pathway
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Habitats and Horticulture - Prairies
Saturday, May 23, 2015 10 am – 12 pm
Kruckeberg Botanic Garden
20312 15th AVE NW
Shoreline, WA 98177

Add some ecology to your horticulture with our new Habitats and Horticulture workshops! Learn about the growing conditions of different habitats and how to recreate them in your own garden to grow habitat specialists. Learn about prairie habitats and how and where to recreate these conditions in your own garden to grow some of the unique plants of Washington’s prairies at home.

$35 - Program Registration Fee for nonmembers
$25 - Program Registration Fee for KBG members




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Shoreline Fire Chief will speak at Echo Lake Neighborhood Association meeting Tuesday

Shoreline Fire Chief Matt Cowan
at ELNA meeting Tuesday

Shoreline Fire Chief Matt Cowan will be the guest speaker at the May 19th meeting of the Echo Lake Neighborhood Association (ELNA), to be held Tuesday at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N, 3rd floor, 7-9pm.

The business meeting begins at 7pm and the speaker at 7:30pm. All are welcome.

How much do you know about Shoreline Fire?
  1. Do you know how many fire stations are in Shoreline?
  2. Do you know which station serves your home or business?
  3. What is the building on Aurora and 175th?
  4. Are preschools welcome at the fire department?
  5. What happens if a car fire happens on 205th/244th?
  6. Do a lot of sirens mean a big fire?
  7. Do sirens mean a fire?
  8. Do you understand what fire related issues will be on fall ballots?
  9. see below for answers

Echo Lake Neighborhood map

ELNA is a neighborhood association of the City of Shoreline. Membership is free and automatic for residents and business owners in the geographic area bounded by Aurora and I-5, 205th and 185th. For more information, see the ELNA webpage or Facebook page or contact them by email

Answers to questions:
  1. 3
  2. Depends where you live - the east side of ELNA is served by the North City station.
  3. Administration and Training Center
  4. Very welcome at the Education Center on Richmond Beach Road
  5. Depending on which part of the road it might be Shoreline, and Mountlake Terrace, Northshore, Edmonds. The emergency will be dealt with, responding units will decide jurisdiction, and those not needed will return to base.
  6. No.
  7. Most calls are for medical emergencies.
  8. Learn more by coming to the Tuesday meeting!


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Low impact exercise class for cancer survivors

Instructor Toshiko Aramaki with Jon Ann Cruver.
Survivors with Lymphedema are welcome
and encouraged to join the Low Impact class.
Photo courtesy SL-LFP Senior Center

Survivors of cancer and cancer treatments dread the onset of lymphedema. Not everyone gets this condition, which is the collection of fluid in body areas affected by radiation treatments, but those who do know how uncomfortable it can be.

The lymph system depends on the contraction and expansion of muscles to keep fluid moving through the body. If the muscles are damaged, the fluid doesn't move as well.

Researchers have found that gentle exercise helps the body keep fluid moving and prevents the painful buildup.

The Shoreline Senior Center offers an exercise class specifically designed for cancer survivors, aimed at keeping lymphatic fluid moving through the body.

Toshiko Aramaki, CAN DO: Low Impact exercise instructor, is a cancer survivor herself and an ACSM/ACS certified Cancer Exercise Trainer. She feels that her recovery was made easier by maintaining a good exercise routine.

As a way of giving back, she wants to offer a reduced fee for the Low Impact class to cancer survivors. Survivors, including those dealing with lymphedema are encouraged to attend the class. 

This ongoing class meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm at the Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Center. Class participants learn a variety of exercises to increase muscular strength, range of motion, boost energy levels, burn calories, and reduce stress. All while the instructor adapts to your individual need.

Cancer survivors and those with lymphedema are encouraged to come.

Start at any time, but first-timers need to come 10 minutes early to fill out forms. It is not necessary to be a senior citizen to join the class, nor is membership required. You are always welcome to come observe the class while in session.

$6.00 for senior center members; $7.00 for non-members. Special fee for cancer survivors: $3.00 per session.

The Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Center is located at 18560 1st Ave NE #1, the southernmost building of the Shoreline Center campus, 206-365-1536.



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Shoreline’s Million Stair Challenge


Challenge yourself, challenge others and win prizes in this month long event.

Shoreline’s Million Stair Challenge is back for 2015! During the month of June, the City of Shoreline invites the community to climb as many stairs as possible at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park, 2021 NW 190th Street, in hopes of beating last year’s total of 3 million stairs.

New for 2015, Shoreline is setting climbing goals for individuals to try to reach. The climbing goals will match the heights of popular mountain peaks around the world and participants will get an idea of just how many steps it takes to climb peaks from Mount Baker to Mount Everest. Prizes will be awarded at an end of the challenge potluck on Wednesday, July 1st at 6pm.

Bill Stephens won the last climb
at Saltwater Park in 2013
Photo by Keith McGlashan

In 2012 the Parks and Recreation Department created the first Million Stair Challenge hoping to encourage more use of the park and its very large set of stairs. Since then the stairs at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park have become one of the most popular fitness spots in Shoreline and every June hundreds of Million Stair Challenge participants come out to meet the challenge set forth by the City of Shoreline.

The Million Stair Challenge starts on June 1st this year and runs through the end of the month. More details on the Million Stair Challenge, including prizes and more instructions can be found on the website or by calling Recreation Assistant Marianne Johnson at 206-801-2638. 



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“Future Shoreline” Enrollment, Demographic Trends and Projections

Shoreline School Board April 27, 2015
“Future Shoreline” Enrollment, Demographic Trends and Projections
By Marianne Deal Stephens

The April 27 Shoreline School Board meeting consisted mostly of a Study Session by Demographics and Research Consultant William L. Kendrick, Ph.D. Dr. Kendrick consults for most Puget Sound school districts. The figures and explanations presented below are from Dr. Kendrick’s slides and verbal presentation. 

Previous Projections
Dr. Kendrick last presented to the Shoreline School Board in 2006, and stated then that “The general trend should be one of flat/ declining enrollment between now and 2013 with enrollment increasing after that.” Things did follow that general trend, with enrollment declines 2006-2012, but the school age population increased earlier and more than expected. District enrollment from 1991 to the present is a gentle wave. 

Shoreline School District Enrollment Graph


Demographic Trends 
Dr. Kendrick placed the current trends in historical and geographic context.  
  • In the 1990s, the Puget Sound area experienced growth related to Microsoft’s expansion.
  • Growth in 2000-2010, related to Amazon.com’s expansion, was not as dramatic as that of the 1990s.
  • The 2003-2007 housing boom turned into a housing bubble that burst.
  • After the housing bubble popped, people stopped moving as much and home sales and prices declined. Seattle, Bellevue, and Renton all had increases in school enrollment.
  • People used to migrate out of the city when they had kids, but that trend is changing. 
  • Seattle used to enroll about 50% of kids born in Seattle, and now the trend is about 60%.
  • Economists and demographers would have expected births to decline during the economic downturn, but births started to increase even before the turnaround in 2012. 

King County School Enrollment
Most school districts have seen increases in enrollment. King County has 275,167 kids in public schools (2014 figures), which reflects an increase of about 4000 students in each of the last four years. Public schools are growing slightly more than private schools. If birth trends continue to increase, Dr. Kendrick would expect more new private schools in the Seattle area. 

Births
In King County, average annual births from 1996-2005 were 22,173, while the average 2006-2013 was 24,810 (Washington Department of Health Birth Files). Snohomish and Pierce counties also have upward trends. Shoreline and Lake Forest Park account for 2-3% of King County births. In the last 13 years: the low for Shoreline and Lake Forest Park births was 483 in 2003; this year’s kindergarten cohort reflects 615 births in 2009; the high was 657 in 2013 (the most recent year shown). 

Projections
Since there are now more people of childbearing age in the district, Dr. Kendrick projects slow steady growth in the population of school-aged children. He attributes the increases both to an overall demographic (the grandchildren of baby boomers are having children) and to the current growth in the Puget Sound area. Enrollment in King County public schools will increase; in 2014, Shoreline had 3.34% of King County’s public school enrollment. While the Shoreline population is expected to increase in the next 10-15 years and the current real estate market has improved, new housing may or may not be good for K-12 growth. Decisions about rezoning and the configurations of new housing will affect the types of new households. 

The Puget Sound Regional council expects the annual rate of growth in Shoreline and Lake Forest Park to exceed the overall County growth rate, though Dr. Kendrick regards that projection as overly optimistic. He expects Shoreline and Lake Forest Park to grow slightly slower than King County overall. Shoreline will have about 0.5% more growth than Lake Forest Park. 

Though Dr. Kendrick outlined low, medium, and high enrollment forecasts, he supports the medium forecast and expects the Shoreline School District to have 10,000 students by 2020 and 11,000 by 2030.

Shoreline School District Enrollment Projections


Planning
Following Dr. Kendrick’s presentation, Deputy Superintendent Marla Miller and Superintendent Rebecca Miner explained that the district will meld three factors for facility planning: this demographic data; facility assessment (happening currently); and legislative class size decisions.

For further information
The minutes of the 4/27/15 meeting have a more thorough summary of the demographic data. Shoreline School Board Agendas and Minutes 



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Shorecrest student honored at state art exhibition

Pushing it All Away
Art by Laura Mentele

Shorecrest High School student Laura Mentele was honored at the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) 42nd annual Superintendent’s High School Art Show on Friday, May 15 in Olympia.

The show, co-sponsored by OSPI and the Washington Art Education Association (WAEA), celebrates the high school artists whose work was selected for statewide competition as regional winners in their Educational Service District (ESD) shows across the state this spring.

Mentele will receive the WAEA Tribute Award for her artwork “Pushing It All Away.” Her teacher is Laura King. Each year WAEA chooses their winning piece to honor their “Tribute Award” winner. This award is given to outstanding arts educators, arts advocates and businesses nominated by the WAEA membership. This year’s Tribute Award winner is AnnRené Joseph, Ed.D., Educational and Research Consultant.



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Shoreline Arts Festival – 2D & 3D Art Juror announced

David Franis - 2D / 3D Art Juror
Shoreline Arts Festival

David Francis works primarily an independent artist-curator with a practice informed by poetry, science, and critical theory. Following MFA and PhD degrees from University of Washington, he taught in Poland and Hungary as a two-time Fulbright scholar before joining the Humanities and Sciences department at Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle from 1999 – 2006.

From 2006 – 2010, he taught in the Diverse Disciplines program at Pratt Fine Arts Center. At the same time, he joined Center on Contemporary Art (CoCA) as a curator, launching CoCA’s publications series and eventually writing over 15 catalog essays while creating collaborations with Seattle Parks and Recreation and King County Parks for a series of experimental exhibitions in public urban forests.

He currently serves as guest curator at Museum of Glass, Tacoma, and as Public Art Coordinator for the City of Shoreline.

The Juried Art / Photography Exhibit is one of the highlights of the Shoreline Arts Festival, featuring over 300 artworks from regional artists in 2D, 3D, and Photography. The Festival is scheduled for June 27-28, 2015.

The Arts Council awards over $2000 in cash prizes and merchandise prizes. Winners are announced at 11:30am on Saturday in the Shoreline Room. Each year, the Arts Council has also purchased work for their Portable Works Collection, which has grown to over 50 pieces, and they are shown at many public buildings in the community.

Visit the Arts Council website for a full prospectus and online registration form. The Deadline for online registration is June 15.

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to cultivate creativity and inspire our community through the arts.



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Citizens learn emergency preparedness at ESCA workshop

Patrick Ducey works with a participant
to put out a fire in a live fire exercise.
Photo by Laurell Sprague, ESCA
By Patrick Ducey

On May 9, the Emergency Services Coordinating Agency (ESCA) conducted a workshop on emergency preparedness at Northshore Fire Station 51. The workshop was a mixture of classroom and hands-on training on being prepared for when disaster strikes. ESCA team members demonstrated both how to be prepared for an emergency, and what to do after a disaster.

Kim Sharpe, Nathan Proudfoot and John Clark
demonstrate the proper method of lifting
 and cribbing fallen debris to safely extract a trapped survivor.
Photo by Laurell Sprague, ESCA

Probably the most significant disaster we should all be prepared for in this region is earthquake. We have all heard about the recent events in Nepal, and around the Pacific. This region could also suffer through the same fate. Making preparations now will help you and your family survive not only an earthquake disaster, but the more common events like windstorms, and power failures.

Tom Hawkins demonstrates how to shut off
household utilities during an emergency.
Photo by Laurell Sprague, ESCA

If you are interested in taking a class on emergency preparedness, the City of Shoreline offers a free Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) class in the fall. ESCA conducts a CERT class three times a year. Contact your local City Emergency Management Office for details. ESCA is planning on another Emergency Preparedness workshop to be conducted in October.



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GOP Meeting Monday for 32, 37, 43, and 46 districts


Monthly May Meeting
Legislative Districts: 32, 37, 43 and 46
Monday, May 18, 2015
6 pm dinner*; 7 pm – 8:30 pm meeting

Wedgwood Broiler
8230 35th Ave NE, Seattle 98125

Featured Speaker with Q/A:
Dann Mead Smith
President, Washington Policy Center

Please RSVP a.s.a.p to your District Chair
or just come and bring a friend or guest
Hosted by 46th District
Paul Hess, Chair

*dinner available from restaurant menu between 6-7 pm



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Only one Shoreline Council position will be on primary ballot

By Evan Smith

Filing for Shoreline City Council ended Friday with only one position having enough candidates to force a primary.

It's the position that Councilman Jesse Salomon now holds. Salomon will face Richmond Highlands resident Michael Bachety and Echo Lake area resident Lorn Richey in the August 4 primary, with the top two primary vote getters advancing to the Nov. 3 general election.

The position that retiring Councilman Chris Eggen holds will have only two candidates now that announced candidate Ginny Scantlebury has decided not to run. That leaves candidates Jessica Cafferty and Keith Scully to meet in November.

All three had registered as candidates with the state Public Disclosure Commission, registration that allows a candidate to raise and spend money for the primary and general election.

Scantlebury had reported raising $2,100 with no spending. Cafferty has reported $14,498 raised and $4,508 spent. Scully has reported raising $16,808 and spending $1,327.

Salomon leads all candidates for Shoreline positions with $21,381 raised and $1,728 spent. He will need to return part of the contributions from two donors who gave money for both the primary and the general election. Richey has raised $2,170.

Cafferty works for a women's leadership organization. Scully is an attorney and a Shoreline Planning Commissioner. Scantlebury was an unsuccessful candidate two years ago for a position on the Ronald Wastewater District board.

Incumbent Councilwoman Doris McConnell will be unopposed for the third position on the November ballot.

Evan Smith can be contacted at schsmith@frontier.com



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What to do in an accident? Clear it if you can steer it

WSDOT Incident Response Team stuck in traffic
Photo courtesy WSDOT

From WSDOT

Getting in a collision can be scary and confusing, and many drivers have no idea what to do when they're involved in one. Never fear, the Washington State Patrol and our Incident Response Team are here to help.

Their main message? If everyone is OK, and the vehicles are operational, move over to the shoulder or off the highway completely before calling 911, exchanging information or taking any pictures.

You don't have to wait for police to arrive, and by moving you'll be safer and will help keep traffic flowing.

Want to know more? Trooper Mark Francis and IRT John have your answers.



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Tony Doupé acts and produces film premiering at SIFF

Saturday, May 16, 2015

The Hollow One with Tony Doupé

“The Hollow One” Screens May 27 at May 28 at SIFF Cinema Uptown Theater

Audiences will be seeing a familiar face again this year at Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF). 

Shoreline Community College (SCC) Film Department Chair Tony Doupé stars in “The Hollow One,” a suspense thriller horror feature which he also co-produced. “The Hollow One” screens at SIFF Wednesday, May 27 at 9:00pm and Thursday, May 28 at 3:30pm at SIFF Cinema Uptown Theater. Tickets can be purchased through the SIFF Box Office.

Doupé plays Michael Wade, a small, rural farm owner and amateur photographer. Father to Rachel and Anna, Michael is forced to appease forces far beyond his control.

“We used mainly local actors and crew for this film. It was great to be able to utilize the talents we have here,” Doupé said. “We also had a lot of support from some of our SCC film department graduates and current students. They're always eager to be in the learning environment only a film set can provide.” The film was written and directed by Doupé’s colleague and friend, local filmmaker Nathan Hendrickson.

Doupé took the plunge into independent filmmaking several years ago and came on board as part of Compulsion Films with Hendrickson and their colleagues Brian Pamintuan, Sherry Floyd, and Wayne Burns. Compulsion Film producers also recruited the talents of another local filmmaker and actor, Lorraine Montez, to assist in getting the film made. “The Hollow One” was also produced in association with Abundant Productions, founded by Montez.

The film also stars local actors Kate Alden, and Tonya M. Skoog, Los Angeles actor Jesse James (best known for “As Good as it Gets” “The Butterfly Effect,” “Amityville Horror,” and “Blow”), and New York actor Chelsea Farthing

“The Hollow One” follows young and hopeful Rachel Wade (Alden), who is sent down an emotionally destructive path after the tragic death of her mother (Skoog). Forced to leave home by her grieving father (Doupé), Rachel and her younger sister Anna (Farthing) return years later to find their father missing and the community deserted. The few remaining people are not the same. They seem devoid of emotion, just empty husks controlled by some unknown desire.

Haunted by fractured memories and nightmarish visions of her mother’s death, Rachel struggles to piece together the events leading up to her father’s disappearance. But the search for answers quickly turns into a deadly race for survival. In order to escape, Rachel must face her past and her mother’s dark history and a mysterious figure with sinister intentions.

“The Hollow One” was filmed using mainly local crew from Seattle and surrounding areas. Filming locations included Capitol Hill, Fremont, Duvall and Carnation. 

Doupé said “It was a challenge being an lead actor and producer on the film - especially given what a complicated and physically demanding role Michael was to play,” but we had a great cast and crew and that helped a lot.” 

Tony Doupé
Doupé is a director and SAG-AFTRA actor with more than 25 years experience. His feature credits include “Lucky Them” with Thomas Hayden Church and Toni Collette, “Switchmas” with Elliot Gould and David DeLouise, The River Murders with Ray Liotta and Christian Slater, Laggies starring Chloe Grace Moretz, and Wild with Reese Witherspoon.

He has also been a guest star on several TV series including Grimm, Leverage and Northern Exposure. Doupé has worked at Shoreline Community College for 18 years and has taught acting in Seattle and Hollywood for nearly 15 years. 

“The Hollow One” is executive produced by: Brian Waite, Mike Dussault, Rosario De Guzman, Nathan Hendrickson, Sherry Floyd, Brian Pamintuan, Wayne Burns, Jan-Fryderyk Pleszczynski, and Louis-Simon Ménard.

Compulsion Films is based in the Seattle area Its end goal is to create a local, sustainable multi-media company that bridges the gap between film, games, and internet content.

Abundant Productions is a forward-thinking company that creates intriguing films with real potential for national attention. Work includes features, TV and Web series, award-winning shorts and video production.




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