SCC Clean Energy Technology Program helps students land real-world jobs

Monday, September 28, 2015

A Clean Energy Tech student interviews with Reeves Clippard, CEO A/R Solar (far right), 
and Stephen Gerritson, VP Economic Development Council Seattle and King County (middle).


Shoreline Community College’s Clean Energy Technology (CET) program not only teaches students the skills that make them desirable to industry employers, but it also offers a class that helps them to land real-world jobs.

In Louise Petruzzella’s Career Seminar course, students get to practice their interviewing skills on real employers in the clean energy industry during a mock interview session. Industry professionals donate their time to vet the students’ skills and teach them what can help set them apart from other applicants.

Professionals who participated in the mock sessions this past summer included Reeves Clippard, CEO of A/R Solar, Stephen Gerritson, VP Economic Development Council for Seattle and King County, Julie Wilcox, Sales Engineer and Designer for Puget Sound Solar, and Mara L White, Product Manager of OutBack Power Technologies.

“It’s a testament to how much these professionals care about the success of the students that they’re willing to share their time in this manner,” Petruzzella said. “And the Career Seminar course only serves to strengthen Shoreline’s stellar relationship with and reputation within the CET community as employers get a firsthand look at the caliber of student we produce.”

The students are so stellar that one landed a job from his performance during the mock interview sessions. When Clippard of A/R Solar asked the student, a military veteran, why Clippard should hire him the student replied, “because I’m hungry.” That passion rocked the room and prompted Clippard to invite the student for a real interview. The student is now employed as a PV installer at A/R.

“Students come to a professional/technical program because they want to go to work,” said Petruzzella. “The CET program’s career seminar can help them do just that.”

Though not everyone landed a job out of the class, students still walked away with an invaluable networking opportunity and advice on how to make the most of their next foray into the job market.

Riley Sheimo, a CET Career Seminar student, said “I am surprised at how much more prepared I feel to enter the professional sector soon. Usually when I’m done with a class I put my books and notes away, and rarely if ever go back to them. With this class, however, I have a resume, cover letter, LinkedIn account and valuable knowledge of how to ‘nail’ an interview.”

“With the only CET program in the Puget Sound region, Shoreline students already have a leg up entering the industry,” said Petruzzella. “The Career Seminar class is just another way we help our students capitalize on success.”



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Just in Time for Halloween: I'll Be Back Before Midnight at the Edmonds Driftwood Players


October 16-24, 2015

Described as a “comic thriller,” audiences will be on the edge of their seats preparing to laugh … or scream. I’ll Be Back Before Midnight by Peter Colley, directed by Ted Jaquith, is sure to leave crowds solidly entertained.

The story surrounds Jan and her husband Greg who have rented an old farmhouse in the country where Jan can recover from a nervous breakdown. When the farmer they rent the house from tells stories about a terrible murder that once took place in the farmhouse and the ghost that reputedly stalks the night, Jan's imagination gets fired up. The situation gets even worse when Laura, Greg's manipulative sister arrives. Soon Jan finds herself tormented by strange sounds in the night, and visions of the vengeful ghost. Is she having another breakdown? Is someone trying to drive her mad? When she tries to defend herself from this apparition, events take an unexpected turn in a night of unimaginable suspense.

When asked to describe I’ll Be Back Before Midnight director Ted Jaquith says “this is a thriller! There may be ghosts. There may be a murderer. This play definitely sets the mood for Halloween. Audiences may be tempted to call out to the actors, "Don't go in there!"

Edmonds Driftwood Players has arranged a Dinner and Show option with Scott’s Bar and Grill, across from Aurora Village.

Enjoy dinner at Scott's Bar and Grill before heading over to the Wade James Theatre to see I’ll Be Back Before Midnight with this special Dinner and Show offer. $45 ticket includes one show ticket and a “Three Act” meal from a select menu. Reservations will be made automatically after package is purchased through the Edmonds Driftwood Players Box Office. See website for details.

Performances: 
Fridays-Sundays, October 16-24, 2015
Friday and Saturday at 8:00pm
Sunday at 2:00pm

Performances are at the Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St Edmonds, WA 

Purchase tickets at the website or call 425-774-9600 option 3. 



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Shoreline & LFP weekend Blood Drives bring outpouring of support for bus crash victims

By Tom Petersen

Last week's Aurora Bridge disaster sent three dozen people to area hospitals, many with severe injuries requiring massive blood transfusions. Reserves were depleted and supplies of some blood types dipped to critical levels.

Bloodworks Northwest made an urgent call for donors, and the response was overwhelming throughout the region. Lake Forest Park and Shoreline made a substantial contribution, with large turnouts at the Shoreline Masonic Lodge and at Lake Forest Park Town Center on Saturday.

At the latter event in LFP, in fact, they "maxed," receiving all the donors the mobile unit was equipped to handle, such that walk-ups were being referred to the donor centers or other drives.

The results:

Shoreline Masonic Lodge
Registered donors – 47
First time donors – 7
Units collected – 42

Lake Forest Park Town Center
Registered donors – 41
First time donors – 13
Units collected – 35

Both drives attracted a large number of first-time donors, along with many people who were eligible and available after the unforeseen cancellation of the Richmond Beach event at the end of August. 

People still wishing to donate blood are encouraged to go to BloodworksNW and look for upcoming drives; the next in the area is in Kenmore, Tuesday, September 29, at Northlake Lutheran Church, from 1-7pm.

Donor Centers are in Lynnwood, at the southeast corner of the intersection of Aurora and 196th, and at 10357 Stone Ave N in North Seattle.



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Improv class at Driftwood Players

IMPROV!

Learn the basics of improvisation. Have fun, meet new people, and explore new ways to tell a story. Gather new and creative ways to look at a scene and improve your acting.

Learning improv will help you step out of your shell, be funny and even gain some new life skills (and confidence!). This class will focus on basic scene work, partner and group work, and most importantly, will be tons of fun. An improv showcase will end each 6-week session.

Session 2 - 6 week class - Nov. 9-Dec 14, Mondays, 5:30-7pm
$200 for 90-minute weekly class. Ages 14 to adult. No previous acting/improv experience needed.
Maximum class size: 15
Wade James Theatre Lobby (950 Main Street, Edmonds)
Instructor: Jenny Price

Jennifer Price has been acting in the Puget sound area for over 28 years. She has worked in children's theater, television, voice-over, improvisation, Shakespeare, movies, dramatic and musical theater. Jennifer enjoys teaching workshops and classes in dramatic acting, improvisation and character development. She has worked with Students and Adults and has taught improvisation to Business and Non Profit Organizations as well.

Some favorite past roles, Wicked Witch - Wizard of Oz, Meg - Crimes of the Heart, Beatrice - Much Ado About Nothing, Gerda - The Hollow, Queen Aggravaine - Once Upon a Mattress, and Snoopy - You're a Good Man Charlie Brown. Jennifer believes that improv is great for your art, your life and coming out of your shell, building confidence and camaraderie.

Register here or call 425-774-9600

Driftwood Players at the Wade James Theatre, 950 Main Street, Edmonds, WA 98020



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Tickets available for Aloha Luau Oct 3

Traditional Hawaiian dancing by the Kupunas
Photo by Jon Ann Cruver

Tickets are still available for the Aloha Luau on Saturday, October 3.

A Luau is a gathering of family and friends to enjoy good food, good company and good times, including music and dancing.

The Aloha Luau is being held at the Shoreline-LFP Senior Center, 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155, southern-most building. Doors open at 5:00pm.

There is a traditional Luau menu and entertainment, featuring our own Shoreline-LFP Senior Center Kupunas.

Purchase your tickets at the Shoreline-LFP Senior Center reception desk; $20 for adults, $18 for Senior Center Members, $5 for children 12 and under.



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ProShoreline Community Meeting Oct 6

Join ProShoreline for a Community Meeting on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 6:30pm to hear from Special Guest Speaker Debbie Tarry, Shoreline City Manager, for an update on the current happenings in Shoreline, including Westminster area, Light Rail, Point Wells, and Aurora Corridor.

Richmond Beach Library, 19601 21st Ave NW, Shoreline 98177. 



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Children’s Tibetan Language and Culture Class annual benefit dinner


The Tibetan Association of Washington invites you to our 

Children’s Tibetan Language and Culture Class

Annual Benefit Dinner
@ Shoreline Conference Center
18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155
Saturday, October 24, 2015; 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Tickets: $50 adults; $15 children 10 and under
(babies in arms are free)
Music * Delicious Tibetan Cuisine *Student Performances * Silent Auction * Dancing
Dress: Cocktail / Losar Festive
The Tibetan Association of Washington is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and your donation is tax deductible to the extent allowable by law.



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Friday Round Table: Best First Impressions and Avoiding the “Seasoned Pro” Stereotype


This Friday (10/2): Best First Impressions and Avoiding the “Seasoned Pro” Stereotype

Everyone knows age discrimination is illegal – but there’s nothing stopping employers from making quiet judgement. After all, no employer is accountable to explain to a candidate why he or she was not hired. And not only do employers sometimes make these judgements face-to-face, they are increasingly looking more closely for clues to your age before they even do a phone screen.

This Friday, we’ll not only cover some ideas in interviewing to maximize success from discrimination, but we’ll also talk about some items on resumés and cover letters that may reveal your age. The best way to avoid discrimination is to limit an employer’s reasons to discriminate. As always, the high-octane coffee and treats from Central Market will be on hand. Please join us! The group is open to all job seekers.

NEXT MONTH: October has shaped up to be an amazing month for Roundtable: Costco and UPS will be on hand to take resumes. Paul Valenti will be here from Seattle Mayor’s Office (this one will require sign-ups), and I’ll join career coach, William Wurtz to talk about personal reinvention.

Friday, October 2, 1:00-2:30pm
Shoreline Community College Room 5116, Building 5000 (ground floor) SCC Campus Map and Parking


Ron Carnell, Program Coordinator, Workforce and Continuing Education, Shoreline Community College, 206-533-6706



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Police action in Shoreline week of 9-21-15

Selected items from the Shoreline police blotter week ending 9-21-2015

9-12  A resident on Serpentine didn't just have his mail stolen - the entire mailbox was gone.
9-13  Unknown suspect ripped a purse away from a shopper at Shoreline Haggen's, causing her to fall and injure her eye.
9-13  Vandals with spray paint hit Echo Lake park as well as fences and barrier on NE 145th.
9-13  Unknown white male, 5'8", 30's, 145lbs, always wearing a black baseball cap backwards, has shoplifted 10 pair of men's jeans from Sears between 8-1 and 9-12-15.
9-15  Unidentified white male removed a bus bench from its mountings and threw it over an embankment at 152nd and Aurora
9-15 A vandal using office supplies - black markers, white out, gold and silver paint pens - hit local parks and city streets, tagging graffiti on walls, trees, utility boxes, and fences. In the period between 9-15 and 9-20 he hit parks at Twin Ponds, Meridian, Richmond Beach, and Ridgecrest, and N 175th between Linden and Aurora.
9-16  Man charged with 4th degree assault for throwing grapes at his girlfriend (and grabbing her wrist) two days before.
9-15  Burglar used pry tool to break into an apartment separate from main house in The Highlands.
9-18  Sears at midnight: theft suspect runs, is caught by police hiding in bushes, then attempts to conceal heroin stash in back seat of police car
9-18  Intoxicated driver backs vehicle into ditch on 17700 block of 1st NE
9-18  Very intoxicated person with stolen Jack Daniels is taken to hospital for detox.
9-19  Person steals MP3 player and cell phone from Sears, flees from police but caught. Admits the theft was to trade for meth. Booked.
9-20  Man Trespassed from Aurora McDonalds after yelling that they poisoned his coffee.



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Prep Boys Tennis 9/28/15

Prep Boys Tennis 9/28/15

Shorewood defeated Shorecrest in a key WesCo South Division tennis match winning 4-3. The T-Bird doubles team won all three matches including a three set come from behind win by Joseph Jang and Andrew Counter. After losing the first set, 3-6 to their Scots opponents they won the second set 7-6 ( 9-7) tiebreaker. They won their third set 6-1. Also winning in doubles were Cameron Harford and Jack Stensrud at number 2, Simon Forinash and Peter Smith at number 3 and singles player Hugh Gaevert at number 4. They host Glacier Peak in a battle for first place on Wednesday September 30th at 3:30pm.

Shorewood 4  Shorecrest 3

Singles
1. Ehmahd Kahn SC def. Gunnar Thorstenson SW 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 ( 5-7)
2. Faiz Kahn SC def. Jack Bong SW 6-3, 6-0
3. Daniel Wacker SC def. Kyle Berquist SW 6-3, 6-0
4. Hugh Gaevert SW def. Jake Goldstein- Street SC 6-0, 6-1

Doubles
1. Joseph Jang / Andrew Counter SW def. Kasy Shibayama / Steven Zhu SC 3-6, 7-6 (9-7), 6-1
2. Cameron Harford / Jack Stensrud SW def. Reed Tangeman / Tae Min Hong SC 6-2, 6-3
3. Peter Smith / Simon Forinash SW def. Chris King / Winston Park SC 6-4, 6-4

--Arnie Moreno



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Obituary: Tom Jamieson

Tom Jamieson
From Lori Sotelo, Chairman
King County Republican Party

It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of the passing of a member of the King County Republican Party family.

This morning, September 28, 32nd Legislative District Republican Party Chair Tom Jamieson passed away from complications related to a heart attack that occurred a little over a week ago.

Many of you who knew Tom recognized he was a stalwart grassroots activist for the King County Republican Party as well as the 32nd Legislative District Republicans.

He was serving his second term as a District Chairman and was well known for his unique sense of humor, steadfast leadership, and for being a determined activist on local issues.

Tom was a regular attendee at Shoreline City Council meetings where he frequently lobbied the Council and even created his own blog (http://www.jamiesonoffleash.com/) where he commented on and made videos about local government issues. He was recognized as a leader by many local citizens who he taught to become activists.

Tom was a welcome and engaging addition to the King County Republican Party Executive Committee. Those that worked with Tom recognized how committed and passionate he was for our Republican Party, his example will be remembered and admired for years to come in our collective memories of such a great man, Tom Jamieson.

Tom leaves behind his wife, Lois, his children and a large extended family. Funeral announcements will be forthcoming.



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Photos: Super Blood Moon eclipse

Sunday, September 27, 2015

Photo by Jerry Pickard

Jerry Pickard reports that almost fifty people gathered on the ridge over Shorecrest school to see the eclipse of the Super Moon Sunday evening. The moon was fully eclipsed as it rose over the Cascades and did not become visible until about seven twenty when there was no afterglow from the sunset.

From a different location in Shoreline, Wayne Pridemore was able to get shots of the eclipse as it happened. 

Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Photo by Wayne Pridemore

The Seattle Times noted that "It was the first time since 1982 that a supermoon coincided with a full lunar eclipse. And it won't happen again until 2033."



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LFP Council committee continues comp plan review

The Lake Forest Park special council committee of the whole will continue its review of the comprehensive plan at its meeting on Monday, September 28, 2015, 6pm - 8pm at Lake Forest Park City Hall, 17425 Ballinger Way NE.



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Home Girls: Foundation Cracks

Home Girl Linda Reinke Williford reports that she has been running into this problem all summer and sends this home maintenance tip for readers.

Foundation Cracks
Most houses have cracks of some kind, however a hairline fracture in the slab is normally of no structural significance, however cracking in the foundation wall is more important. 

While a stair-step crack is less important than a vertical crack either one with an opening of 1/8" to 1/4" may be cause for concern, of course smaller cracks may also be a concern depending on the circumstances.

The key to load-bearing wall cracks is to ensure that there is no further movement. To do this you should fill in the crack and then over a period of 6 to 12 months check for reappearances or separation between the filling and the wall. 

If there's is additional movement then it would be advised that you call a specialist. It may be anything from a simple matter regarding the property or something as expensive as underpinning the foundation. 

Remember, cracks frequently appear around windows and door frames which are places of inherent weakness.

Linda can be contacted by phone 206-339-3349 or via the Keller Williams webpage



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End Polio Now - LFP Rotary Fundraiser Oct 22


%10 of the food and drink proceeds at Lake Forest Park Bar and Grill on Thursday, October 22, from 5pm to 10pm will be donated to the End Polio Now Rotary fund.

Your amount will be matched 2:1 by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.


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Notes from 145th St Citizens Committee meeting on the Corridor study

145th SCC Meeting on Sept 24, 2015
Meeting Notes from Robin Lombard, committee co-chair

145th Corridor Study

Last year the City of Shoreline started to study how to improve 145th Street. Details here. The city has been working with a Citizen’s Advisory Task Force (CATF) – people who represent you in this process. 

Opportunities for feedback on the future of the 145th corridor:
  • 145th Corridor Study Open House Sept 30th 6pm City Hall – Attend and provide feedback on the displays and options that the Study leaders are considering recommending to Council.
  • Email your representative on the Citizen’s Advisory Task Force (CATF) and tell them what you want/don’t want: List of CATF Members (includes email addresses).
  • The Corridor Study project schedule indicates Study leaders will participate in a City Council meeting in December. This will be an opportunity for citizens to provide feedback directly to Council about plans for 145th Street. More information as it becomes available.
  • Of course, citizens can provide feedback to Council at any time by filling out a comment form on the City website.
Parking in the 145th Station Area (during construction as well as after station opens)

More than one member of this group has already been active in letting the City know our concerns about parking in the station area. We need to continue to write to Council so that they know it is on our minds, and so that they know our ideas on how we think they should be planning for it. Hopefully this will come up as a topic at an upcoming Council meeting.

Citizen’s Contribution to Comprehensive Plan

Any one of us can suggest amendments to the City’s Comprehensive Plan. From the City’s website:
The Comprehensive (Comp) Plan Amendment Process is an opportunity for individuals to propose changes to Shoreline's Comp Plan. Suggested amendments usually address changing conditions or emerging issues and may include changes to policies or the future land use map (see application). To be eligible for consideration, applications for proposed amendments must be submitted by the last business day in December.
Upcoming Meetings

We will meet on October 22 as planned in 301 City Hall. We will not be meeting on the 4th Thursday of November or December. However, we may have a meeting in early December if there is any movement on the 145th Corridor Study.



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Rock Your Socks Off benefit sells out the house

The crowd started out sedate
Photo by Anina Sill

Close to 300 people relived their youth at the Rock Your Socks Off benefit on September 26 for the Shoreline Historical Museum.

It didn't take long to get them on their feet
Photo by Anina Sill

Starring rocker Merrilee Rush and the Viceroys, a sold-house house sang along, tapped their feet, and even got up and danced. 

Merrilee - still rockin' out
Photo by Anina Sill

One of the organizers reported that "It was wildly successful plus it was really fun! We'll have to plan a repeat performance."




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Pinky's Passion for a Parkinson's Cure sends $35,000 to Michael J. Fox Foundation


Pinky's Passion for a Parkinson's Cure reports that they sent a $35,000 check last week to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. The grand total Pinky's has sent since 2007 is $257,333.

Pinky's does several fundraisers throughout the year, with the biggest being the Walk to a Future Without Parkinson's held in July, which this year was held at the Shoreline Stadium.

Other events include live musical performances, vintage fashion shows, and an annual Holiday Party, with more being added each year.

Pinky's has an active Facebook page



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Fifth student dies from Aurora Bridge accident

North Seattle College reports that another student, a 20 year old female international student, has died after succumbing to injuries sustained in the multi-vehicle accident on the Aurora Bridge that occurred on Thursday, Sept. 24. This student now makes five students in all who have lost their lives as a result of the devastating accident.

Out of respect for the family and their wishes to maintain privacy during this difficult time, the college said they will not be releasing the student's identity.

"On behalf of our college, we offer our deepest and most sincere condolences to the family for this tragic loss. The aftermath of this accident has tested the faith and resolve of the North community like no other in recent memory, and we have tremendous grief and sorrow. 
"But this terrible accident has also shown me and so many others that our community is incredibly strong and resilient, and by pulling together in this way, we will become stronger. We appreciate the support that has been extended to our campus from this city and throughout the world," said Warren J. Brown, Ed.D., president of North Seattle College."


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Shoreline and LFP studies included in preliminary candidates project list for ST3 2016 ballot measure


ST3 Candidate Projects List sets stage for a 2016 ballot

In response to rising congestion and public support for mass transit expansions, work is underway to develop a Sound Transit 3 (ST3) ballot measure for voters to consider in November 2016.

In June and July, the Sound Transit Board asked for input on a draft list of projects to study for possible inclusion in a Sound Transit 3 ballot measure. The response was great - nearly 25,000 online surveys and more than 1,000 written comments.

The Sound Transit Board acted on the input received by approving the ST3 Candidate Projects List. See the ST3 Candidate Projects List and view an interactive map on the ST3 website. 

Each project in the ST3 Candidate Projects List will be studied closely this fall and winter to estimate potential costs, ridership, transit integration, transit-oriented development opportunities and other factors.

In early 2016, after identifying priorities based on study results, the Board is scheduled to publish a draft ST3 plan for additional public feedback before adopting a final ballot measure for voters to consider in November 2016.

On the preliminary list:

Shoreline: N-09 BRT on SR 523/NE 145th St to connect to link station

This project would design and implement BRT on SR 523/NE 145th St between the Link station at I-5 and SR 522. 

Lake Forest Park: N-10 BRT on SR 522/Bothell Way to the vicinity of UW Bothell

This project would design and implement BRT on SR 522 at NE 145th St. to the vicinity of the UW Bothell Campus with parking and access improvements.

See Soundtransit3.org for more information and What’s News for updates on ST3.

Follow Sound Transit on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for rider alerts, updates on Sound Transit services and ST3 news.



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Shoreline employee wins $1,000 in Aegis lottery

Rolando Tan won $1000 in Aegis employee lottery
Photo courtesy Aegis Living

A dozen Aegis Living employees were rewarded for their hard work and loyalty in a lottery held September 15 in Redmond, including Rolando Tan, a maintenance assistant at Aegis of Shoreline.

Redmond-based Aegis Living, which operates 30 assisted-living communities in Washington, California and Nevada, found a unique way to thank its workers across the Western United States. 

Aegis Living gave away $50,000 in cash rewards to lucky long-term employees. Aegis Living CEO and founder says. "We wanted to do something that is fun and also shows how much we value loyalty. Plus, this could really help an Aegis Living worker's family."

Aegis Living employees had to be employed with the company for a minimum of three full years as of July 31, 2015 to be eligible. The longer employees had been employed the more chances they had to win. The number of continuous years an employee had worked for Aegis Living increased their chances of winning. An employee qualified and got one lottery ticket if he / she has worked at Aegis Living for three years. Tickets increased up to five for employees with ten years' experience.

Rolando, a maintenance assistant at Aegis of Shoreline, won $1,000 in the Aegis Living Dream Big Employee Lottery. Rolando is planning to send the $1,000 back home to his children in the Philippines.

Aegis Living has been honored as "Best Place to Work" by KING 5's Evening Magazine, and by Puget Sound Business Journal, and Seattle Business Magazine. Glassdoor, the online employee job and management review site, gives Aegis Living 4.5 out of 5 stars.



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Secrets of Life, foster care, and charming children's book authors at Third Place Books

Authors at Third Place Books this week search for the meaning of life, expose the secrets of the foster care system, and entertain children.

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

Ralph White
The Jeweled Highway: On the Quest for a Life of Meaning (Divine Arts)
Monday, September 28 at 7pm

Filled with beauty, transcendence and vitality, The Jeweled Highway is about the search to find the secrets of life and give them to others. 

Dorothy Van Soest
At the Center (Apprentice House)
Tuesday, September 29 at 7pm

The stories of two seven-year-old boys in At the Center are intertwined with the secrets and personal demons of the families and the foster care and social workers that shape their lives. 

Tom Angleberger
McToad Mows Tiny Island (Abrams)
Wednesday, September 30 at 7pm

McToad likes Thursdays. Why? Because on every other day of the week, McToad mows Big Island, but on Thursdays, McToad mows Tiny Island.

To do so, he puts his mower on the back of a truck, which drives to a train, which goes to a helicopter, which flies to a boat, which uses a crane to put the lawn mower onto Tiny Island.

There McToad mows and drinks some lemonade, and before you know it, it s time to turn around and go back home. But first, the mower has to get lifted by a crane, to get put back on a boat, which is lifted by a helicopter, and . . . well . . . you get the idea.

From master storyteller Tom Angleberger and celebrated illustrator John Hendrix comes this playful narrative that treasures the journey over the destination, with lots of planes, trains, and automobiles to boot."



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Are you busy Wednesday? Garden Party tickets still available



Garden Party 2015 tickets are still available! Support the garden you love at a fun evening of gourmet dinner, wines, live and silent auctions, and great friends!

Wednesday, September 30 from 6-9pm 

Tickets are $90 (part of which is tax deductible) 





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Little Lemon Drops raise $19,000 for Children's Hospital

Saturday, September 26, 2015

Photo by Lisa Hirohata

The Little Lemon Drops Junior Guild raised a whopping $19,000 at their 4th Annual Outdoor Movie night on September 12. 

Movie admission was on a suggested $5 donation basis, but they sold $10 raffle tickets for a variety of prizes such as hotel stays, restaurant gift certificates, and gift cards. They sold food and soft drinks. And they had sponsors and took donations.

They more than doubled their proceeds from last year, when they cleared $8,000.

The money all goes to Children's Hospital for their Uncompensated Care fund.



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LFP Farmers Market Sunday 10am to 3pm at Town Center

Bear's Breath HOT ketchup
Photo by Jerry Pickard

The Lake Forest Park Farmers Market will be in full swing Sunday at Town Center, with rows of booths set up between the main roadway and City Hall full of things to eat and buy.

Josh Pankanin represents Aldrich Farms
with an array of products
Photo by Jerry Pickard

The Market has flowers, fresh produce, ready to eat food - and buskers to entertain you while you shop. There are a lot of new vendors this year, with gluten free products, hot sauces and other condiments, cookies, jelly, honey, and even hand-made furniture!

Sometimes there are musicians at each end of the market
Photo by Jerry Pickard

All the produce is from farms that are either certified organic or in the multi-year process toward becoming certified.

The market is open on Sundays from 10am to 3pm at Lake Forest Park Town Center, intersection of Ballinger Way and Bothell Way.



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Lake Forest Park Elementary receives iPad learning lab

Students at LFP Elementary try out the new iPads
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

Students at Lake Forest Park Elementary received a special treat on Friday, courtesy of Jacksons Food Stores and Dairy Farmers of Washington -- a donation of an iPad Learning Lab.

The Learning Lab includes 10 iPad devices and a mobile cart that can store, charge, and sync up to 30 IPad devices.

“Our library has wanted iPads for a while now so students could explore different apps, learn about blogging, and make videos — so this is exciting for us,” said Aimee Miner, principal, Lake Forest Elementary. 
“We currently have laptops, Chrome books, document cameras, and interactive whiteboards in the classrooms; this Learning Lab will complement these technology learning tools. Thank you, Jacksons and the Dairy Farmers of Washington, for this generous donation to our school.”

Lake Forest Park Elementary Principal Aimee Miner announces to students
that Jackson Food Stores and the Dairy Farmers of Washington
donated 10 iPads and an iPad lab cart to the school.
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

The donation was made possible through Jacksons Food Stores’ “Milk Builds Strong Schools” campaign. The campaign, which ran in its stores throughout Washington from March 18 to May 26, 2015, set aside five percent of milk gallon sales to fund an iPad Learning Lab.

Lake Forest Park Elementary School was randomly selected in a drawing of all public schools in the state. This is the third year that both organizations have partnered to donate a Learning Lab to a public school in Washington. In 2014, a similar donation was made to Meadowdale Elementary, Lynnwood; in 2013, to Jennie Reed Elementary School, Tacoma.

“Giving back to our communities has always been important to Jacksons,” says Cory Jackson, president. “Our continued partnership with the Dairy Farmers of Washington allows us to create a campaign that benefits a Washington school and promotes education through technology. We are proud to donate this iPad Learning Lab in Washington to Lake Forest Park Elementary.”
L-R: Nicole Buell (Washington State Dairy Ambassador),
Tammy Shoenbachler (Dairy Farmers of Washington),
Kallie Blysma (Dairy Farmers of Washington),
and Katrina Lemmon (Jackson Food Stores).
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools
“In the same way that milk fuels strong minds and bodies, technology fuels excitement for learning. Our partnership with Jacksons Food Stores for ‘Milk Builds Strong Schools’ provides a great way for customers to come along side us to help a local school access the technology students need,” said Jeff Steele, director, retail/foodservice marketing and processor relations, Dairy Farmers of Washington. 
“The Dairy Farmers of Washington join Jacksons Food Stores in sending congratulations to Lake Forest Park Elementary School, winner of the 2015 iPad Learning Lab!”

Jacksons Food Stores, Inc. was founded in Idaho in 1975 as a single service station. It has grown to be a nationally recognized chain of more than 200 stores in five western states. Jacksons has been widely recognized for its support of community and charity projects for local schools, businesses, and other organizations in communities in which it operates.

The Washington Dairy Products Commission, operating as the Dairy Farmers of Washington, was created by an act of the Washington State Legislature in 1939 to promote dairy products within Washington State, and educate the public about dairy products and the dairy industry. The Commission is funded entirely by an assessment on milk production from all Washington’s approximately 480 dairy farms.



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145th Street Multimodal Corridor Study Open House Wednesday

145th Street Multimodal Corridor Study Open House
Wednesday, September 30
6:00 to 8:00pm
Shoreline City Hall
17500 Midvale Ave N

The second open house for the 145th Street Multimodal Corridor Study will be held on Wednesday, September 30. This open house is an important opportunity for input and information. The City will present draft study concepts, developed with input from the community and project stakeholders, which serve as bookends for the kinds of improvements that could be made along the corridor.

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

It has significant traffic congestion, higher than average collision rates, a poor pedestrian environment, no designated bike facilities, and limited bus service. The need for improvements has existed for some time and will only increase in the future.

Open house materials can be viewed from 6:00 to 8:00pm, with a presentation at 6:30pm. If you are unable to attend, visit the website after September 30 to view open house materials and have an opportunity to comment.

The City reports that the presentation will be videotaped and available for viewing on the website at a later date.



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Student filmmakers from Shoreline Community College create a film this summer

Cast and crew of Autumn Waltz

Shoreline Pictures created a short, independent film this summer, “The Autumn Waltz” that was shot on location in Marysville, Smokey Point and Arlington, WA.

“The Autumn Waltz” featured a cast and crew of professionals and student filmmakers from Shoreline Community College.




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Scots top T-Birds, 14-12, to reclaim Rotary Cup

What's football without cheerleaders?
Shorewood cheer in blue and Shorecrest in green

Ian Prieve scored all Shorecrest's points, Jack Koss passed with pinpoint accuracy, and Will Brennan made an impact in his season debut by rushing for over 100 yards, but it was Marvin Yong's interception in the back of the end zone on Shorewood's 2-point attempt that would have tied the game with 2:02 to play that preserved Shorecrest's 14-12 win over Shorewood in the 37th annual Rotary Cup Game at Shoreline Stadium Friday night.

With the win, the Scots extend their lead in the series to 24-13.

Shorewood's Isaac Whitaker makes a catch
for a long completion in the fourth quarter.

Shorewood started strong, forcing turnovers on Shorecrest's first two possessions, the first one on the third play from scrimmage following a fumble. But SC's defense stiffened and SW settled for a 26-yard Isaac Whitaker field goal to open the scoring.

Shorewood's Ronnie Gary goes down the sideline
after making an interception in the first quarter.

On their ensuing possession, Scots' QB Koss' long pass was intercepted by the talented Ronnie Gary, who wove his way down the far sideline forty-one yards to the Scots' 19. Again, the Scots' defense stiffened and Whitaker kicked his second field goal to make it 6-0 T-Birds, with 4:41 to play in the first quarter.

In the second quarter Shorecrest's Ian Prieve
returns an interception for a touchdown.

Shorecrest took a lead they would never relinquish when Prieve, a slender senior, hauled in a short pass from junior QB Koss. For the game, Koss completed 14 of 17 passes for 164 yards. Prieve's PAT made it 7-6 Scots with :33 to play in the quarter.

The T-Birds responded with a drive of their own on passes from Aaron Okamura to Gary for 31 and 20 yards. For the third time, the Scots' bend-don't-break defense forced another field goal try, but this one missed to preserve the Scots' slim 7-6 lead.

When SW got the ball back, Prieve stepped in front of an Okamura pass on the T-Bird 36 yard line and took it to the house for a touchdown. The PAT gave the Scots a 14-6 lead which they took to the halftime locker room.

Shorecrest drums at half-time

At halftime, in a move that perfectly depicts the friendliness and mutual respect that typifies this rivalry, both schools' bands took the field and fans were treated to the playing of both fight songs performed by the multitude of musicians.

Rod Mar gets ready to take the annual family portrait

Then Rod Mar, the official photographer of the Seattle Seahawks and a graduate of Shorecrest High School, got in position for his annual "Family Photo" of the colorful and spirited masses assembled for this, the biggest annual gathering in Shoreline.

Rod Mar and Shoreline Athletic Director Don Dalziel on fork lift
getting ready for the annual photo of all the students in the stadium

In the middle of the third period, the Scots threatened to extend their lead. Yong took a short pass and ducked and darted his way twenty-nine yards down to the T-Birds' 1-yard line. But the next two plays lost yards, and Koss' third down pass was picked off by the T-Birds on their own one yard line.

The teams traded possessions near midfield until SW got the ball back on their own 37 with just 2:20 to play in the game. The determined T-Birds wasted no time as Whitaker made a circus catch of an Okamura pass for eighteen yards on their first play, then SW's senior signal-caller found the 6' 2" Gary streaking down the middle of the field, a step ahead of the nearest Scot defender, for a touchdown with 2:02 to play. SW lined up for the two-point conversion that would tie the game.

T-bird back Kaimana Aki runs behind Jack Holmes block

But the 5' 8" senior Yong, who missed all of last season recuperating from an injury, would have nothing to do with a tie game.

"We were in man coverage and I was guarding Ronnie Gary, easily the best receiver I've ever had to cover," he explained. "I saw a slant and jumped it, but he ran a delete route (changed directions) and I was able to recover and get in front of him. The quarterback, one of my good friends Aaron Okamura, threw it up knowing it was a mismatch size-wise, but I jumped as high as I could, only meaning to bat it down, but I was able to get two hands on it and bring it down."

Shorecrest running back, Will Brennan,
sweeps left for a good gain.

Shorewood's ensuing onside kick was covered by the Scots. Senior running back (and highly recruited rugby player) Will Brennan, returning to action for the first time this season, bolted for 58 yards on second down, enabling SC to run out the clock on the T-Birds' hopes of winning the Cup for the third straight year.

The Shoreline Rotary Cup is presented to
Shorecrest head coach Brandon Christensen
After the game, a hoarse but happy SC coach Brandon Christensen croaked "The boys found out how to become men tonight. I've been waiting for this team to come together into a single heartbeat. They fed off each other, counted on each other, and the results on the board were perfect. What happened tonight was priceless."

The Rotary Club of Shoreline is the game sponsor

For a game that saw good, clean, competitive football played under cool, dry skies, in front of a well-behaved overflow crowd, 'priceless' seems a pretty apt description of the whole night.

--Text by Frank Workman
--Photos by Wayne Pridemore




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