Quick-Start Shoreline Tuesday - Lean LinkedIn

Monday, October 19, 2015

Join the business community at Quick-Start “Working Session” on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 from 12:00 to 1:30pm at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N.

Quick-Start Shoreline is presented by Shoreline Community College Small Business Accelerator and the City of Shoreline. These workshops are designed to be helpful for start-up, existing or potential business owners. Sessions are free and open to the public. Feel free to bring a brown bag lunch.


Quick-Start Shoreline Working Session: Lean LinkedIn

Lean LinkedIn is all about learning how to use LinkedIn strategically to present your business value - and not your resume.  In this working session, learn to use LinkedIn to position your brand, elevate your expertise, and strategically position you and your business for your preferred future.

Lean LinkedIn will help you:

    1.  Create your new LinkedIn profile with confidence and ease.

    2  Secure your vanity (personalized) URL and make your profile public (or choose not to!)

    3.  Elevate your expertise by sharing key highlights from your professional life.


Just like business planning is future planning – your LinkedIn profile is a place to selectively present “brand you” in the best light possible. Do a Google search on your name. You may notice that your LinkedIn profile comes up near to the top of the results page. This tells us LinkedIn has very good Page Rank.

Catch the eye of hiring managers and share your capacity for future success with potential partners with your Lean LinkedIn profile.

Goal of the Quick-Start Working Sessions

To provide our SCC Business Accelerator Community with access to leading experts and cutting edge business tools that can close the GAP in idea-to-expansion knowledge. These workshops will give start-ups, teams and students a chance to learn practical knowledge, as well as provide hands-on training, and networking opportunities with professionals in various branches of business.

Format of the Quick-Start Working Sessions

Each working session will focus on a single topic. Quick-Start staff and area experts providing key insights and knowledge regarding the topic in a 20 minute lecture format. After the lecture, the attendees will break into working sessions to engage with the topic as it relates to them. We will invite Quick-Start mentors and local entrepreneurs as a resource to the attendees to help answer any questions and think through any problems they may be facing.

Networking will begin at noon.
Lecture will begin at 12:15pm.
The working sessions will be open from 12:35pm to 1:30pm.



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MOD Pizza getting ready to open on Friday

Sunday, October 18, 2015

Finished pizzas on display by window.

Photos by Jerry Pickard

This weekend MOD Pizza held a training weekend for their new employees. Each new employee worked two full shifts learning MOD Pizza's way of making pizzas, and operating the machinery used to produce the finished products.

New trainees at the Pizza Oven.

The new store is now ready for the Grand Opening Friday, October 23 at noon, when they will give away all their proceeds for the day.

The first 52 people in the door that day get free pizza. After that, all proceeds from sales will be donated to The WORKS, the Shoreline PTA Council clothing room.

Trainees making pizzas.

MOD Pizza is located in Town Center, lower level, southern end, between Wild Birds Unlimited and the current construction zone.


Updated 10-19-2015


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Diggin' Shoreline hosts free community movie


FREE COMMUNITY MOVIE, FRIDAY NOV 6, 2015*
Doors open at 6:00pm. Movie starts at 7:00pm.
Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N

*DATE CORRECTION: Please note that the date reported in the October issue of City of Shoreline Currents was incorrect. The event is on Friday, not Saturday!

Come early! Get your bag of free organic popcorn. Experience interactive exhibits. Talk to environmental experts. Activities are child-friendly.

Diggin' Shoreline's 2015 educational emphasis is SEEDS, and their many amazing life-sustaining qualities. Plants grown from seed provide us with food, clothing, medicines and much more.

Together we'll learn more about why it is so crucial that we save seed (among ourselves and in seed banks), maintain seed diversity and preserve seed varieties for future generations. Learn about seeds created by mother nature, hybrids (cross-pollinated seeds created by humans and nature), and genetically modified ones (GMOs). Find out why it is important to know the difference.

Diggin’ Shoreline is an all-volunteer, 501(c) 3 non-profit organization. We envision people throughout our city inspired and nourished by gardening in community, with deep connections to our earth, our health, our cultures, and our neighbors. We invite you to imagine with us.



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Drop-In Bridge for Adults & Families


It's getting dark a bit earlier in the evenings -- time to find something fun to do on Tuesday nights!

You may think of Bridge as a game just for older folks, but in actuality, it is challenging and stimulating for folks of all ages. Do you have teens in the house? Wouldn't you like to spend time playing in a game where you have to work together? Try Bridge!

If you play Bridge, or are curious about the game, come on over for Drop-In Bridge at Seattle Bridge Center. All are welcome, from brand-new bridge players to those with decades of experience. We generally play several hands and then discuss them in an informal, non-competitive, and supportive family-friendly environment.

Drop-In Bridge is held Tuesday evenings from 7pm to 9pm at Seattle Bridge Center (1539 NE 145th Street), next to the QFC and Dollar Tree near the Jackson Park golf course. We have easy access from several Metro bus routes, and plenty of free parking. Drop-In Bridge sessions are free; donations of up to $5 per person are welcome but by no means required.

It's helpful to know how many will be coming. Please call and leave a message for David Dailey at 206-200-2086. Of course, even if you don't call, come on by. See you Tuesday!



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How to believe in universal human rights

Prof. Bill Talbot
At a time when HR violations seem to be occurring with greater frequency, what better topic to begin our Fall Quarter evening discussions?

Please join us for a talk by UW Philosophy Professor, Bill Talbott, How to Believe in Universal Human Rights, on October 22, 7:00pm, (Room 9208 in the PUB). Campus maps. 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133.

Attendance is open to the public and FREE. And parking anywhere on campus in the evening is also FREE.

Sponsored by the SCC Global Affairs Center.



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Seattle Children’s Shoreline Bargain Boutique Vintage Event

Seattle Children’s Shoreline Bargain Boutique Vintage Event - clothing and toys

Save the Date! October 23rd –24 will be the first annual Vintage Event.

We have been saving merchandise all year long. Featured items include linens, jewelry, clothing and accessories, hats, books, toys and much more. The store opens at 10am, so make sure to come in early before the best stuff sells!


100% of the proceeds from this event will benefit the Ben Towne Center for Childhood Cancer and Dr. Jensen’s Pediatric Cancer Research at Seattle Children’s Hospital.

15835 Westminster Way N, Shoreline 98133, lower level Aurora Square near Marshall's, 206-448-7609.



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ELNA meeting to hear about Ronald Commons Tuesday

The Echo Lake Neighborhood Association will host speakers from Compass Housing, HopeLink, Ronald United Methodist Church, and the City about the new Ronald Commons housing project which broke ground last week.

The meeting is Tuesday, October 20, 7-9pm at City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline 98133, 3rd floor. Parking is free in City Garage behind City Hall.

Echo Lake Neighborhood is bounded by I-5, 205th, Aurora, and 185th.




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Mary Shelley's Frankenstein: Anatomy of a Masterpiece Wednesday

"Frankenstein's monster (Boris Karloff)" by Universal Studios - Dr. Macro.
Licensed under Public Domain via Commons - wikimedia.org

Who controls life and death? Does a man-made being have (human) rights issues? Although regarded as Gothic sensationalism when first published – both for its lurid tale of a scientist driven mad by his obsession to animate the dead and for the surprising news that the author was nineteen-year-old Mary Shelley – Frankenstein has resonated widely in the popular imagination, most notably in theater and cinema.

Over the two centuries since its publication, the work has also served as a vivid allegory in debates about technology, slavery, and universal suffrage. Led by scholar Lance Rhoades, this multi-media presentation considers how Shelley addressed some of mankind’s greatest concerns with a creation that took on a life of its own. Explore and discuss these complicated and complex issues. Sponsored by Humanities Washington.

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein: Anatomy of a Masterpiece, Wednesday, October 21, 7-8:30pm, Shoreline Library large meeting room, 345 NE 175th St, Shoreline 98155.


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Shoreline man goes on trial for stabbing in Edmonds

The stabbing took place behind this Domino’s Pizza location
at 22914 Highway 99 in Edmonds.
Photo by Larry Vogel


The trial of a 34-year-old Shoreline man in connection with the Jan. 17, 2015 stabbing of a Domino’s Pizza employee begins Monday in Snohomish County Superior Court.

The suspect, Christopher V. Cowan, faces multiple charges including attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon and armed robbery in connection with the incident that sent 40-year-old Mike Brenick to Harborview with potentially life-threatening injuries.

According to charging documents, on the night in question Brenick parked his electric vehicle behind his workplace located in the Brentwood Plaza strip mall at 22914 Highway 99 in Edmonds near a power outlet in order to charge the battery while he was at work.

Upon returning to the vehicle, he found a male inside the car who was appearing to be taking property from it. Brenick opened the door, pulled him out, and in the ensuing scuffle was stabbed three times. Brenick was rushed to Harborview Hospital, where he underwent surgery for his injuries. He has since been released, and according to Edmonds police is doing fine.

The assailant fled on foot. A K-9 track by Edmonds police — with assistance from Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace and Mill Creek police, the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office and the Washington State Patrol — was unable to locate him. Subsequent investigation led police to Cowan, who was apprehended and arrested on Jan. 21 while walking on Highway 99.

Formal charges of attempted first-degree murder, first-degree assault and first-degree robbery were filed by the Snohomish County Prosecutor on Aug. 13.

— By Larry Vogel



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Police Action in Shoreline week of 10-12-2015

Selected items from the Shoreline Police blotter, week of 10-12-2015

10-04  Money bag stolen from concession stand at Shoreline Stadium.
10-05  Driver crashed truck into tree in 14800 block of Stone Way. Driver located elsewhere and said he was not injured. Truck towed.
10-05  In a fit of rage, juvenile assaulted his mother, father, and brother, and fled the scene.
10-05 Two year old found on sidewalk in 16000 block of Meridian. Reunited with mother 15 minutes later.
10-05 13xx N 200th - person who was generously giving $20 to strangers was attacked with pepper spray and force to steal $60.
10-06  Shoplifter at Shoreline Haggen caught with stolen fish.
10-07  Burglary at 191xx 3rd NW after thief threw landscaping rock through rear plate glass window.
10-07  Drunk sleeping in parking lot at Highland Ice Arena was taken to detox.
10-08  Someone stole potted plants from in front of 4-Corners QFC.
10-08  Over half a dozen vehicles prowled around 148th and 9th NE.
10-08  Resident on 190xx 21st Ave NW came home to find two people using a crow bar to pry open his front door.
10-09  Driver of vehicle at 5th NE and NE 145th arrested on 10 outstanding warrants had a handgun under seat of car.
10-09  Home at 157xx 27th NE burglarized after thieves threw a dumbbell through the slider.
10-09  Burglary at 183xx Dayton after thieves entered through unlocked rear window.
10-10  Rings missing from an apartment were seen on friend.
10-10  People using shed behind Old Korean Restaurant at 152nd and Aurora to sleep and do drugs.
10-10  3xx NW 199th, boat and trailer stolen from driveway.
10-11  Prostitute arrested at 2am for working the street at 188th and Aurora.



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Shoreline City Council meeting Monday to take action on abandoned buildings at Potala Place site

Shoreline City Council meeting Monday, October 19, 2015, 7pm
City Hall Council Chambers, 17500 Midvale Ave N. Parking in City Garage

The City Council meeting agenda includes:

1. Authorizing the City to assume the Shoreline Transportation Benefit District

As it currently exists, the Shoreline TBD is a quasi-municipal corporation and independent taxing district created for the sole purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, providing, and funding transportation improvements within the district.

Potential assumption of the Shoreline TBD by the City would have no impact on the various mechanisms by which funds may be raised, or the purposes for which funds may be expended

If the City assumes the TBD, the current separate insurance policy expense of $2,500 would be eliminated and the cost for State audits of the TBD would also be eliminated after completing one final audit of the entity.

2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for design and construction management for the first phase of the Maintenance Facility at Brugger’s Bog (off Ballinger Way).


3. Authorizing a change order for the Saltwater Park pedestrian bridge.

This change order to the City’s contract with MJ Hughes Construction provides for payment of the BNSF charges for the safety flagging and inspection services provided by BNSF during the project.

While these charges were anticipated and the project budget includes an allowance for them, they were not included in the original construction contract with MJ Hughes because BNSF and City staff were unable to accurately estimate the charges prior to bidding and construction.

4. Adopting a resolution to declare four abandoned buildings by Aurora Square in the proposed Potala Place development as dangerous and a public nuisance.

Because of the conditions of the properties, which contain unsafe structures, the properties in their current pre-demolition condition are an immediate and emergent threat to public health, safety and welfare. Given this, on October 9th, the City issued a Notice of Violation for each of the four properties.

In order to pursue action necessary to remedy the dangerous condition of the property as expeditiously as is feasible, including petitioning Federal Court for relief, staff is now bringing proposed Resolution No. 378 to Council for review and approval. Resolution No. 378 declares that the properties should be abated, and that the City Attorney shall be authorized to begin to proceedings as may be necessary to carry out this abatement

5.  Department presentations and discussion of proposed budget



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Introductory statement from Shoreline Fire commission incumbent Rod Heivilin

By Evan Smith

Incumbent Shoreline Fire District Commissioner Rod Heivilin faces challenger Dan Setterberg in the November 3 general election.

Heivilin recently sent a statement introducing himself to voters. Setterberg did not respond.

Here is Heivilin’s statement:

Shoreline Fire Department Commissioner Position No. 3

Rod Heivilin
Rod Heivilin:

I have been a resident of Shoreline since 1968. My wife and I have been married for 50 years and have two children and four grandchildren. Our children graduated from Shorewood High School. We have lived in our current home since 1970.

I was the Scoutmaster for Troop 325 for several years and watched my son and several others attain their Eagle Scout rank.

My affiliation with the Shoreline Fire Department began in 1972 as a volunteer and then as a career firefighter and officer from 1978 until 2002. I became a fire commissioner in 2010 and currently serve on the budget and finance committee.

I was one of three who started the Shoreline Christmas program for families in need back in the 70’s and the program is still going today. I was Santa every Christmas morning on a fire engine for 25 years and the chief cook at the firefighter’s spaghetti dinners in Richmond Beach for 18 years and did so again this past October when the tradition was revived.

I founded the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters Burn Foundation and ran the organization from 1987 – 2012. In 2012 I started a new charitable foundation to help burned children and lend assistance to other charities in the local area.

My wife and I are both avid Barbershop singers. She is a member of the Seattle Shores Sweet Adenines Chorus and I am a member of the Seattle SeaChordsmen chorus and the Counterbalance Quartet.

Dan Setterberg: No response

Editor's Note: Dan SEtterberg should not be confused with King County Prosecuting Attorney Dan SAtterberg



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Shorewood High School teacher honored as Symetra 'Hero in the Classroom’

Saturday, October 17, 2015

Colleen Kiyonaga honored as
Hero in the Classroom

Symetra and the Seattle Seahawks honored Shorewood High School teacher Colleen Kiyonaga as a “Symetra Hero in the Classroom” on October 13, 2015 during a surprise classroom presentation. 

Kiyonaga teaches family and consumer science at Shorewood.

“Colleen Kiyonaga teaches what she loves — food and culture. She shares her own Japanese-American heritage and encourages students to explore and share their own cultures. Through a class called ‘Cuisines and Cultures,’ Colleen shares Japanese food traditions. I often see her lugging two or three loads of utensils and specialized food items into class so her students can experience them firsthand,” said Wendy Jordan, a teaching colleague. 
“Colleen has no fear of learning new teaching strategies, new technologies or new information in general. During her ‘Foods and Nutrition’ or ‘Cuisines and Cultures’ classes, she is always openly asking students and other teachers who may be in the classroom to share information regarding the cooking task at hand. In such a diverse classroom, there are many cultures present and her collaborative teaching style is empowering.” Jordan nominated Kiyonaga for the Symetra Heroes in the Classroom® award. 
“Colleen is excellent at fostering a classroom culture of respect and tolerance. She has a kind, gentle manner and is thoughtful in her words to students. Her voice is calm and slightly quiet, so students listen carefully to hear her and respond with instant attention and respect. It is an incredible situation to watch,” said Jordan.

Colleen and Shoreline Superintendent Rebecca Miner

Kiyonaga is one of 16 K–12 teachers across the Puget Sound area that will be honored for educational excellence in the Symetra Heroes in the Classroom program during the 2015 NFL season. Teachers are recognized in front of their students and peers at surprise in-school presentations, and they receive a $1,000 donation for classroom books and supplies. In addition, they receive tickets to a Seahawks home game and are acknowledged during an on-field presentation at CenturyLink Field. Kiyonaga will be recognized at the Oct. 18 game when the Seahawks take on the Carolina Panthers.

Teachers may be nominated by their principal, district staff, student or student’s parent. The winners are selected based on their ability to make a real difference in students' lives; to go above and beyond in their day-to-day responsibilities; and to help students build life skills.

More information about Symetra Heroes in the Classroom is available here.  



Symetra Financial Corporation (NYSE: SYA) is a diversified financial services company based in Bellevue, Wash. In business since 1957, Symetra provides employee benefits, annuities and life insurance through a national network of benefit consultants, financial institutions, and independent agents and advisors.



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On the Mayor’s Mind - Burglaries and Elections

Shoreline Mayor Shari Winstead
By Shoreline Mayor Shari Winstead
10-17-15

After almost two years of writing this column, I sometimes feel like I start every article with a comment about how busy things have been, or how fast time is going by. I find that once again that’s the first thought on my mind, as I sit down with a house full of friends, having just returned from vacation. It was great to have a break from the day to day routine, although this break wasn’t as relaxing as we had hoped.

While away on vacation our house was burglarized. I know that many of you (too many, in fact) have also experienced this horrible violation of your privacy, so you understand what we have been feeling and going through. I won’t waste your time bellyaching about this horrible experience, but there are a couple of lessons learned I would like to share.

First, take photos of your stuff - it’s so easy to do with our cell phones. Don’t just save them to your computer, but email them to yourself. Because if your laptop is stolen so are your photos (goodbye honeymoon pictures). Make sure to photograph the serial numbers, too. 
Second, don’t assume that having an alarm will keep burglars away, or the fact that your neighbors are home and it’s 2:30 in the afternoon will keep your personal property safe.

My sincere hope is that you never have to experience a burglary. And, of course, if you see anything unusual happening in your neighborhood, don’t be afraid to call 911. Better safe than sorry.

The other prevalent item on my mind is the upcoming elections. No, not the presidential election in 2016, but the upcoming local election. Recently, I was having a conversation with a friend about the presidential candidates, and I asked him what he thought about the local city council candidates. I wish I could say I was surprised to hear that he wasn’t following the City Council races.

It is so disappointing that people get caught up in the drama and mudslinging of the presidential race, but don’t realize that local politics affects your day to day being as much -if not more - than the presidential election. The consistently low percentage of voter turnout for these elections, is astounding. Roughly 40% of the voters vote in a local election, with about 70% voting in the presidential election.

The people elected to the City Council are the ones setting the policies for your local community. Besides being the guardians of your tax dollars, they are the decision makers for how our roads are cared for, how our community is protected, how our parks are cared for, how we fund human services programs - the list goes on, and it’s all very important. I encourage everyone, as your ballots arrive in your mailbox, to spend the time and effort learning about the issues and candidates, and vote in our local election!

The Council’s main work item right now is the 2016 budget. I encourage you to stop by our meetings on Monday nights at 7pm, or watch the meeting online or on City TV (channel 21). We really appreciate comments from the citizens, on how their money is being spent.

Wishing you a Happy Halloween and lovely Autumn!



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Re-Ignite the Mind with Improv & Play workshop for people with memory loss

Denentia-inclusive class
Photo courtesy Taproot Theatre

The Edmonds Center for the Arts, located at 410 4th Ave N in Edmonds, WA 98020, has a Dementia-Inclusive Series developed collaboratively with the feedback and support of senior services organizations, eldercare and memory care professionals, and arts groups in the Puget Sound region.

Participation in the arts has been shown to reduce depression and a sense of isolation for older adults with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. Music, in particular, "lights up the brain" - stimulating neural activity, triggering emotional responses and enhancing memory capacity where drugs and other pharmaceutical treatments have not succeeded.

Individuals with memory loss often face barriers to access within the traditional framework of arts performances and programs. With the Dementia-Inclusive Series, we aim to reach those in our community who aren't currently able to participate in ECA programs. 
Ultimately, we hope to make ECA a space where people with memory loss feel welcome and valued; where their creative contributions are celebrated; and where quality time can be spent with their families and caregivers.

For more information about ECA's Dementia-Inclusive Series, contact Gillian Jones, Education and Outreach Manager, 425-275-9483. 


The workshop for the 2015/16 season


Oct. 20, 27, Nov. 3 and 10, 2015 - 10:30 am-12:00 pm
Location: ECA Stage

$10 per class, free admission for care partners (1 partner max.) Capacity: 20 participants 

This 4-session workshop uses improvisation and theatre games to tap into the creative abilities of individuals experiencing early stage memory loss (ESML) and their care partners. Improv participants engage fully in the present, making improvisation a perfect theatre class for students living with memory loss.

There is no memory requirement, just a delight of participating in an experience that releases the imagination while giving a sense of accomplishment, self-confidence and social enrichment. The class, taught by theatre professionals from Taproot Theatre, promises 90 minutes where participants find success as they learn new things, interact socially and live creatively in the moment.

To register for "Re-Ignite the Mind with Improvisation and Play," contact the ECA Box Office directly at 425-275-9595.



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Irish Benefit Dinner Nov 14 for Shorecrest Band trip to Ireland

Shorecrest band in Ireland

Be Irish for the evening! Dublin Dollars is hosting a very special Irish Benefit Dinner November 14 on behalf of the Shorecrest Marching Band, Pipers, Lassies, and Flag Team to raise funds for their upcoming trip to Ireland in March 2016. 

We invite you to join the fun at Paddy Scanlon’s Irish Benefit Dinner, November 14, 2015 at the Lake Forest Park Civic Club from 6-10pm. Incredible catered Irish food, beer, wine, specialty cocktails, live music, Irish dancing and a chance to purchase raffle tickets for amazing prizes! 

Tickets are $50 per person or $500 for a table of 10 and can be ordered online at our website or send a check made out to Dublin Dollars to: Dublin Dollars c/o Megan Scanlon, 14854 6th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155. Cocktail Hour 6-7pm, Dinner starts at 7pm. 21 and over event. Purchases must be made by October 31. 

Dublin Dollars is a nonprofit group of parent volunteers working to offset the costs of this incredible cultural experience for the Shorecrest students who are involved. The Shorecrest Marching Band, Flag Team, Pipers and Lassies will be marching in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade through downtown Dublin, travelling across the country performing at various venues, competing in International band competitions and learning about the culture of Ireland. The trip will include going to school for a day with their Irish peers, touring castles, museums and seeing historic sites from County Tipperary to Cobh. 

We hope to see you there! If your dance card is already full but you wish to support the fundraising efforts of Dublin Dollars, please consider making a tax deductible cash donation via Paypal on our Webpage.



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Senator Maralyn Chase receives award from State Association of Sewer and Water Districts

Sen. Maralyn Chase, 32nd District
The Washington Association of Sewer and Water Districts has recognized Senator Maralyn Chase for her Outstanding Support of Special Purpose Sewer and Water Districts.

Senator Chase was the prime sponsor of ESSB 5048, which provides for a vote of the ratepayers in the event of an assumption of a water-sewer district by a city. Until the passage of this law, these special purpose districts were the only form of local government that was subject to a “hostile takeover” without consent of their duly elected governing body or the citizens affected by the takeover. Through her leadership, the bill passed the Senate 28-21, and passed the House of Representatives 96-1. Sen. Chase was also recognized for her continuing support of infrastructure funding through the Public Works Assistance Account, which provides low cost loans for water-sewer districts, cities, and counties. This model program has been the subject of numerous “budget raids” over the past several sessions.

A plaque recognizing Senator Chase was presented on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at the Annual Conference held in Wenatchee, Washington.

Founded in 1995, the Washington Association of Sewer and Water Districts represents the state’s special purpose sewer and water districts. These districts provide services to 25% of the citizens of Washington. There are 176 special purpose sewer and water districts in the state.

One of the Association’s roles is to provide education and training to elected district commissioners and continuing education classes for general managers and certified operators of water and wastewater treatment plants. It also fosters increased communication between members and encourages standardization of water and sewer methods and services bringing benefits to ratepayers. The Association represents the interests of special purpose districts in the Washington legislature and with state and local regulatory agencies.



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Purrfect Pals raffle - enter to win a $500 Nordstrom Shopping Spree


Enter to win a $500 Nordstrom shopping spree in the Purrfect Pals' Black Cat Ball raffle! 

Raffle tickets are available on our website and you do not need to be present at the event to win. The winner will be notified by phone or email after the drawing.

Tickets are $1.00 each and there is no limit to the number you can buy. All proceeds from the raffle will support Purrfect Pals shelter.




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LFP Council Committee of the Whole meeting Monday

The Lake Forest Park City Council Committee of the Whole will meet on Monday, October 19, 2015 at 6pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 17425 Ballinger Way NE.

The topic of the session is to continue to review the updates to the Comprehensive Plan.



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Veterans Day Celebration in Shoreline


City of Shoreline Veterans Day Celebration Wednesday, November 11, Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N, 2pm.




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Washington Aerospace Scholars applications open now


Washington Aerospace Scholars is a distance-learning and summer residency program for high school juniors that emphasizes science, technology, engineering and math, and encourages students to consider careers in these fields

The online curriculum will begin in December 2015 and continue until May 2016. It consists of ten lessons, designed by NASA and the University of Washington, and a final project. The online portion of the program is free, but students have the option to pay for five University of Washington credits. Based on their lesson scores, top performing students will be invited to participate in a six-day, Summer Residency at The Museum of Flight in June or July 2016. During their residency, students will design a human mission to Mars guided by aerospace professionals, tour engineering facilities, and compete in hands-on engineering challenges.

The WAS program is open to high school juniors throughout Washington. Applicants must be US Citizens and Washington State Residents. The student deadline for the 2015-16 cycle is November 6, 2015.

Washington math and science teachers are also invited to apply as Online Academic Evaluators from December to May and Summer Residency Facilitators for one six-day session in either June or July. Stipends, 60 clock hours, and all room/board and travel expenses are provided to participating teachers. The 2015-16 deadline for teacher applications is November 6, 2015.

Find out more information or submit an application here

Questions about this opportunity should be directed here or 206-764-5876.



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2A District Tennis Tournament Day 2 Results 10-17-15

Second Round

William Zhang (Sehome) def. Chris King (Shorecrest) 6-1, 6-1

Jake Goldstein-Street (Shorecrest) def. Cooper Huntley (Anacortes) 6-0, 6-1

Emahd Khan (Shorecrest) def. Eli Gripp (Lynden) 6-0, 6-2

Daniel Wacker/Faiz Khan (Shorecrest) def. Connor Atkinson/Brayden Konkle (Burlington Edison) 6-1, 6-0


Third Round

Emahd Khan (Shorecrest) def. Jake Goldstein-Street(Shorecrest) 6-0, 6-1

Daniel Wacker/Faiz Khan (Shorecrest) def. Henry Han/Dane Faris (Sehome) 6-0, 6-4


Play continues on 10/19 at Skagit Community College at 9AM.

--Robert Mann



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Sunday soccer games to raise money for coach battling leukemia

Friday, October 16, 2015

Friends shaved their heads in support

Sunday, October 18 from 10am to 2pm at Shoreline Community College to benefit Assistant Coach Sergio "Pino" Martinez as he battles leukemia.

Sergio "Pino" Martinez
The Pino Cup will feature four local teams including semi-pros and former college and professionals playing in 40 minute matches.

Suggested donations of $5 will be accepted at the gate and Dick's cheeseburgers will be given out free to the first 100 guests.

Kids under 12 get in for free and parking is also free. There will also be plenty of food available.

Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133.



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Land-use statements from Shoreline Council candidates Cafferty and Scully

By Evan Smith

Shoreline City Council candidates Jessica Cafferty and Keith Scully recently sent statements about what each thinks are the most important factors in deciding land-use issues.

The two will meet on the November 3 general-election ballot for the position that Councilman Chris Eggen is giving up.

Here are Cafferty’s and Scully’s statements in the order that the candidates’ names will appear on the ballot and in the voters’ pamphlet:

Shoreline City Council Position No. 2


Keith Scully
Keith Scully

How can we best accommodate the growth we know is coming? Shoreline has large areas of underutilized commercial and multi-family land. We have vacant lots on Aurora and vacant storefronts throughout Shoreline. We should focus our development efforts there first. By building strong urban cores next to our existing transit lines, we can draw in the small businesses that we want: coffee shops, neighborhood restaurants, and local retail and services. And if we focus development on these existing multi-family zones, we can preserve single-family neighborhoods while at the same time growing our tax base to pay for the services we need.

Detail is everything in land-use planning. For example, we should always make sure transition zones are across a street, so no one is ever located right next to a towering building. As a member and now chair of the planning commission for the last three years, and as a lawyer who has specialized in land-use cases, I have the knowledge and experience to understand the planning decisions we face. More importantly, I know that people who live in neighborhoods know them best and we should listen to them, especially as we contemplate more up-zones. That's why we changed the format of planning commission meetings to allow public comment after each agenda item, rather than only in one block, and why we're flexible with public comment periods to allow everyone who wants to speak an opportunity to do so.


Jessica Cafferty

Jessica Cafferty

Our region is experiencing exponential population growth. While this brings some incredible opportunities, it also puts increasing demands on our neighborhoods, utilities and public services.

Land use and zoning are critical tools at our disposal when we think about what kind of community we want to live in. I believe we must focus on affordable and diverse housing options, concentrate high-density, large-scale housing developments near transit, create enjoyable, walkable areas and incentivize mixed-use development to boost our economy.

As we plan for Shoreline’s growth we should consider how to maximize the benefits and mitigate many negative impacts of growth. We should concentrate growth to protect single-family neighborhoods, provide mass transit, improve our environmental footprint and create walkable areas that help build community.

As Councilmember, I will look to best practices – we can learn from many areas in our region that have experienced similar growth and expansion of mass transit. Councilmembers should be informed on best practices that provide evidence on where and how to build to best increase the availability of affordable housing, ensure we grow equitably, and help build a thriving business core.

Finally, our Council should continue working to engage community members in the planning process. Changing neighborhoods can be challenging and painful, and there is nothing more personal than your home. That’s why it is so critical to get this right. If we work together and involve as many community members as possible, we will have the best possible outcome for Shoreline – now, and in the future.



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Einstein - Kellogg softball game ends in tie

Einstein and Kellogg Teams With Coaches

The October 15 Shoreline middle school rivalry game ended in a 12-12 tie in 5 innings.



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Former Edmonds Top Foods (Haggen) to reopen as WinCo next week

WinCo at 21900 219th St SW in Edmonds
Photo by Larry Vogel


According to an article in My Edmonds News, the former Edmonds Top Food at 219th St SW and SR 99, will reopen next week as WinCo.

We’ve been busy for months on this, and now that we’re almost there the excitement is beginning to really build,” said store manager Dave Kamrath. 
WinCo's bulk food department stocks a wide variety of items including candy, cereals, coffee and more. 
Kamrath, formerly assistant store manager in Beaverton, Ore., is one of the few employees who have come in from other WinCo locations. “We have close to 150 people working here,” he said, “but only about 15 have transferred in. The rest are local.” 
According to Kamrath there are still a few positions to fill, and that applications can be submitted online.

The store opens for shoppers at 9am on Thursday, October 22.



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Looking for something to do this weekend? Free film shorts at SCC

If you're looking for something to do this weekend, look no farther than Shoreline Community College's Short Film Festival.

This free event is Saturday, October 17, 7:30pm at the SCC Theater, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133.

Did I mention FREE?



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Art Exhibit @ The Gallery at Town Center

Lisa Jones-Moore

Art Exhibit @ The Gallery at Town Center: 
Lisa Jones-Moore and Sue Robertson
October 6 - November 14, 2015

The Gallery at Town Center
17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, Noon-5pm



My love of Latino folk art, as well as the beauty of all things worn and aged, permeates my work. I continue to search for the "Universal Mother" through timeless icons and archetypes. "She" shows up in my work as Venus fertility figures, the Virgin Mary and images of my mother. Currently, I am exploring my love of Nature through encaustic monotypes and monoprints.

My creative and technical processes consist of surrounding myself in the studio with encaustic wax, oil pastels, artist inks, artist papers, ephemera, sand, bark, leaves, rust, found objects, and photographic images. The scent of molten beeswax gets me into the state of what I call "the other side", or the creative process. Encaustic wax is a very tactile medium, warm and alive, not unlike human skin.

The use of my hands and fingers directly on the wax surface becomes very much a part of the process. I employ many techniques such as scribing into the wax, creating translucent layers of wax, mark-making with oil pastels and water-soluble pencils, rubbing dry pigments onto the wax and embedding my own photo images. My newest passion, encaustic monotypes, employs the use of an aluminum plate on a hot griddle, and "painting" onto the plate with blocks of encaustic wax. Mark-making and the use of stencils also play a large part in this printmaking process."


Sue Robertson


Sue creates acrylic, mixed media and encaustic paintings.  Her style is loose and very colorful, with multiple textures.  Sue considers herself an experimental painter and she often incorporates elements such as ink, graphite, paper, clay and whatever other things she happens across.  Whether she is painting figures, still life or abstract, the subject is simply a vehicle for the color and stroke.  Working from her imagination, she goes wherever the painting takes her and often works on several paintings simultaneously.  She calls her work Joyful Art because creating it brings such joy to her.



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