Help provide Holiday gift cards for Shoreline Schools teens and tweens

Sunday, November 8, 2015

 

For more than 30 years the Shoreline PTA Council and the Shoreline Fire Department have worked together to provide food and gifts to those families within the Shoreline School District needing assistance during the holiday season.

The fire department solicits toys from our community while The Shoreline PTA Council organizes the collection of non-perishable foods and teen gift cards.



On December 12, all donations are distributed to families in a one-day, collaborative community event at Kellogg Middle School.

As needs have grown, so has the event, and for the last few years, Hopelink, the Rotary of Lake Forest Park, the City of Shoreline, and Dale Turner Family YMCA have joined our efforts to provide every child with quality food and gifts during the holiday season.  

Our goal is one gift card for every teen and “tween” ages 10-18. The greatest challenge of the Holiday Baskets drive is matching the number of teen gift items to the number of recipients expected to top 600 kids this year.


Donate gift cards ($15-25 or more from retailers such as Target, Fred Meyer, Amazon, Sports Authority, Best Buy, etc.) or make monetary contributions of any amount. The two ways to do this are by checks made payable to Shoreline PTA Council, note “Holiday Baskets – Teen Gifts” and mailed to Shoreline PTA Council 6.12, PO Box 55832, Shoreline, WA  98155 or to PayPal on the PTA website.

Teen gift cards can be taken to the office at your local school, dropped off at “The WORKS”, located at the North City Elementary portables, 816 NE 190th St, Shoreline, WA 98155  on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00 pm between now and December 10, or delivered to Kellogg MS after 3:30pm on Friday, December 12.

Any way that someone chooses to help is most gratefully accepted.



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Aurora Holiday Market on Saturday

Seahawks quilt raffle at the Aurora Holiday Market
Either buy a raffle ticket or donate a baby item

Need a little gear for the 12th Fan in your life? Look no further! Whether you looking for a small statement piece or a touchdown, game day will not be complete without these pieces from Jenny, Jennifer, and Michelle.

Come check out their booth and all the great pieces they have to offer at the Aurora Holiday Market on Saturday, November 14 from 9:00am - 4:00pm at Aurora Church of the Nazarene, 1900 N 175th St, Shoreline, WA 98133.



The market is not only about holiday shopping but about experiencing the holiday cheer! There will be a photographer on site to provide a free mini photo shoot for your holiday cards, as well as activities for the children, a nail polish station to do manicures, and bistro area to grab a snack or lunch.

Besides Seahawks gear, booths include The Glitter Project and the World of Spice with spice and rub packets.



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Kenmore reports on traffic study after I-405 tolling begins

Both Kenmore and Lake Forest Park have been very concerned about the possibility of increased traffic from people trying to avoid the congestion caused by the new tolling on I-405. Kenmore recently released the following report.

On Sunday, September 27, 2015, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) went live with tolling on the inside lanes of Interstate 405 between Bellevue and Lynnwood. Prior to this date, the City of Kenmore and WSDOT partnered to document the pre-toll levels of traffic volume and travel times through the City. Data was collected on Simonds Road, Juanita Drive, SR 522 at multiple locations, 80th Avenue NE, 73rd Avenue NE and 61st Avenue NE. Baseline data from WSDOT electronic travel-time detection hardware mounted along SR 522 between I-405 and I-5 was collected.

When tolling went live, WSDOT provided Kenmore with daily updates for two weeks. Weekly updates on live data gathering and analysis of traffic trends across the region will continue through November. The City continues to monitor our roadways. The City will collect new traffic data at the locations described above in January.

Traffic Volumes

After one month of tolling, the impact on Kenmore has been neutral. WSDOT maintains a live counting location near the intersection of 73rd Avenue NE and SR 522. The daily traffic volumes at this location have varied from being down 2% to up as much as 5%. These volumes are within the pre-tolling daily expected fluctuation. City data collected on Juanita Drive near the intersection with Arrowhead Drive for another analysis project has showed no increases in traffic volumes outside of expected daily fluctuations.

The City did experience abnormal congestion at Juanita Drive and Arrowhead Drive on the first week after tolling, but this was due to an issue with the computer that runs the intersection. The City has ordered a new computer and expects to have it installed in November.

Travel Times on SR 522

Travel times on SR 522 are similarly un-impacted. The WSDOT data does not focus specifically on Kenmore, but spans from I-405 to I-5. Travel times along the corridor are in line with pre-tolling baseline data. In the morning rush, travel times are down from the baseline data. The afternoon rush had an increase of 3-5 minutes in the first two weeks after tolling, but has returned to near the baseline travel time.

Transit Effects

WSDOT is reporting that regional transit agencies have noted double-digit increases in ridership since I-405 tolling went live and this has remained steady throughout October. The City has received comments about the early filling of park and ride lots in Kenmore since tolling went live. Monitoring of transit ridership will continue.

Regional Effects

Regionally, most other cities have experienced similar impacts. I-405 has experienced a significant decrease in the delay and travel times in the southbound morning rush, while the northbound evening rush, especially north of SR 522, remains a challenge.

The City of Kenmore continues to work with WSDOT to monitor incoming data, gather additional data where needed, and analyze trends that could be attributed to the I-405 express lane tolling project. Increased volumes in the City, especially on Simonds Road and Juanita Drive, as a result of the SR 520 tolling have not abated in three years. If you have any questions or concerns related to the City’s efforts to monitor the effects of the I-405 tolling, contact the City Traffic Engineer, Brett Schock 425-398-8900.



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Parkwood neighborhood meeting Wednesday


The Parkwood Neighborhood Association will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday at Aegis Living, 14900 1st Ave NE. The topic is the 145th St Improvement Project.



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Before Ultron: Artificial Intelligence in Movies

Robert Horton, film critic
Seattle Weekly film critic Robert Horton explores some of the most memorable manifestations of artificial intelligence, from the paranoid computer of "2001: A Space Odyssey" and the perfect child of "A.I. – Artificial Intelligence" to the different personalities in "Her" and "Avengers: Age of Ultron".

Robert Horton has been a film critic in Seattle for about 30 years. He writes on film for The Herald (Everett, Washington) and Seattle Weekly and is a regular contributor to Film Comment and other magazines.

Thursday, November 12, 7-8:30pm at the Shoreline Library large meeting room. 345 NE 175th, Shoreline 98155.



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Shoreline Public Hearing and Council Discussion on 2016: Proposed Budget with Special Emphasis on Property Tax and Other Revenues

Monday, November 9, 7pm Shoreline City Hall Council Chambers, 17500 Midvale Ave N.

The City Manager presented the Proposed 2016 Budget to the City Council on October 12, 2015. On Monday, the Council will hold a public hearing on the Proposed 2016 Budget with special emphasis on 2016 revenue sources, including the 2016 property tax levy.

Following the public hearing, Council will have an opportunity to continue their discussion of the 2016 Proposed Budget and 2016-2021 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).

The staff report highlights City revenue sources, including the 2016 property tax levy and proposed changes to the City’s fee and salary schedules.

The budget document and CIP can be found on the City’s website, at Shoreline City Hall, the Shoreline Police Station, and the Shoreline and Richmond Beach libraries.

Adoption of the 2016 property tax levy, Proposed 2016 Budget, and the 2016 - 2021 CIP are all scheduled for November 23.



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Home sales in Shoreline during October 2015

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


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WeatherWatcher: More Rain, Cooling, some Wind

  • Forecast
  • Last weekend's wind and rain
  • Last week's data
Forecast: We have more showers in store for us the next couple days. Monday afternoon through Tuesday will be a little break between storm systems before our next train of rain storms continues starting around Tuesday night and lasting through at least next weekend. There's a hint that we might see some wind on Thursday but it's still too early to tell for sure. Temperatures are cooling down to near normal for this time of year, lows will average into the low 40's with high temperatures in the low to mid 50's.

Last weekend's wind and rain: We had a significant storm blow through last Saturday for Halloween. Winds gusted to 36mph, not a major windstorm but enough for the National Weather Service in Seattle to issue a high wind advisory that continued through Sunday as well. Peak wind gusts on Sunday was 29mph. Starting Saturday morning at midnight and ending Sunday night at midnight we got just under 1 inch of rainfall total.

With these cooler seasonal storms, our mountains have been picking up considerable snowfall for the first time in 10 months and we are on our way to ending the mini drought of 2015 in the Pacific Northwest.

Weather data from last week:
High temperature: 60.8°F (Saturday)
Low temperature: 39.6°F (Tuesday)
Rainiest day: 0.51 inches (Sunday)
Total rainfall: 1.11 inches
Warmest day: 57.4°F (Saturday)
Coldest day: 45.5°F (Tuesday)
Average temperature: 50.3°F
Station's historic average: 46.6°F

Daily High and Low Temperatures compared to average for November 2015.

Daily Rainfall for November 2015

For current conditions and winter storm updates visit ShorelineWeather.com



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Quick Start Shoreline Tuesday - creating a game plan for expansion

Join the business community for a special Quick-Start “Working Session” on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 from 12:00 to 1:30pm at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N for the kickoff of Fall 2015.

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: Ramping Up Special Event with Mr. Kim Causey

Tools to go from 3 to 30 Employees

Have a Game plan? What is your vision, anticipates problems before they occur, have people around you that can give you good advice, where they can also anticipate roadblocks and problems and help with recovery plans.  Remembering how got to this first bit of success, Begin with your values, integrity on how you want to be seen and treated with respect and honesty.

  1. 1, 3, 5 year written plan 
  2. Anticipate problems ahead 
  3. Make accounting your friend “numbers don’t lie”
  4. Advisors can support you through the good and the bad
  5. Sales and marketing can always bring you customers
  6. Maintain your core values

Kim Causey
Kim is a business consultant who is also writing a book series and in a partnership “dabbling” in real estate. Using experience gleaned from owning and managing a business, excelling in the banking industry during the rock and roll interest rates of the 80’s for Bank of America, became their top producer in dollar volume in loan production in four states.

He was invited to head up all “sales and marketing” for a startup company, expanded their reach and later purchased the company expanding it to 34 states.

He is focusing on helping businesses better strategize their growth by looking at organizational development issues including: branding/identity, marketing, finance, operations, storefront and growth management, organizational change, strategic planning, long and short term growth planning, risk management planning, public relations, media relations, technology and network infrastructure. Kim believes in giving unsurpassed customer service while building your business on integrity, respect and honesty.

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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Local voter turnout passes 36% on way to 41%

By Evan Smith

Votes counted in the Tuesday, Nov. 3, general election reached 36.5 percent Friday as King County elections officials continued to count ballots, with enough ballots on hand to reach 41 percent.


King County elections officials already had counted ballots from 41 percent of registered Lake Forest Park voters, with enough on hand to reach 47 percent. In the city of Shoreline, turnout through Friday was 35 percent, with enough on hand to reach 40 percent. The countywide turnout was 34.8 percent, with enough ballots to reach a final turnout of 40 percent, still less than expected.

Updated returns showed Jesse Salomon, Keith Scully, Phillipa Kassover, Rod Heivilin, Chris Eggen, Margaret Wiggins and Don Ellis on the way to winning local contests.

Salomon and Scully held clear leads in Shoreline City Council elections. Incumbent Councilman Salomon led challenger Lorn Richey by a 54 percent to 45 percent margin, and Scully led opponent Jessica Cafferty 58 percent to 42 percent for the position that Chris Eggen is giving up after two four-year terms. Incumbent Councilwoman Doris McConnell was unopposed for re-election to a third four-year term. Eggen was on his way to winning a position on the Ronald Wastewater District commission, with a 74 percent to 26 percent lead over Tim Tipton for the position that Commissioner Brian Carroll is giving up. Incumbent Commissioner Arnie Lind was unopposed for re-election.

Kassover led Lake Forest Park council opponent David Hammond by a 62 percent to 38 percent margin for the city council position that Jeff Johnson gave up to run for mayor. Johnson was unopposed for mayor, and incumbent Council members Tom French and Catherine Stanford both ran unopposed.

Incumbent Shoreline Fire Commissioner Heivilin held a 63 percent to 36 percent lead over challenger Dan Setterberg.

Incumbent Northshore Utility District Commissioner Wiggins held a 72 percent to 28 percent lead over challenger Matt Breysse.

Incumbent Northshore Fire Commissioner Ellis held a 74 percent to 26 percent lead over challenger Mathew Martin. Commissioner David Maehren ran unopposed.

Shoreline School Board incumbents Michael Jacobs, Richard Nicholson and Richard Potter all ran unopposed, as did Lake Forest Park Water Commissioner Bill Donahue and North City Water Commissioner Charlotte Haines.

County elections officials plan to post updated returns Monday afternoon and each weekday until final certification of results Nov. 24.



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Book Review by Aarene Storms: Say What You Will

Say What You Will by Cammie McGovern

Amy is a high school senior with spastic cerebral palsy. She doesn't walk well without assistance, she talks by using a voice simulating computer, and she has no real friends.

Matthew is a high school senior who has known Amy (kind of) since elementary school. Matthew is obsessive-compulsive, and his need to tap lockers, count ceiling tiles, wash his hands and avoid the blue squares on the hallway floors is getting worse. He doesn't have any real friends either.

When Matthew is hired as a peer helper for Amy, the two teens begin talking to each other as they have never communicated with anyone else before. Maybe they've even fallen in love, despite their catastrophic prom date.

And then...things go wrong.

Beautifully written, here is a compassionate story of two teens who don't fit in. And yes, there is sex in this book -- tactful, and off-page, but there is definitely sex.

Rating:
Highly recommended for readers who liked the passion and intelligent banter between characters in The Fault In Our Stars, with the good news: nobody dies in this book.  ​


The events may not have happened; still, the story is true.  --R. Silvern

Aarene Storms, youth services librarian
Richmond Beach and Lake Forest Park Libraries, KCLS


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Free stuff for veterans on Veteran's Day

Shoreline's Spin Alley bowling is going to provide FREE bowling to Veterans on Veteran’s Day. They can come in anytime between 10:00am and 6:00pm to bowl two games free. Spin Alley is located at 1430 Richmond Beach Road, Shoreline 98177, 206-533-2345.

Applebee's Restaurant offers a free meal to veterans and active duty personnel on Wednesday with proof of service. Nearest locations:
Lynnwood 4626 196th St SW
Bothell 22916 Bothell Everett Hwy


California Pizza Kitchen at the north end of the Northgate mall is offering a free entrée for veterans on Wednesday with proof of service. 401 NE Northgate Way, #944, Seattle 98125. 206-367-4445.

Claim Jumper Restaurent in Lynnwood is offering free entrées from their Veteran's Day menu. 18725 33rd Ave W Lynnwood, WA 98037. 425-778-5700. Directions

Denny’s is honoring America’s heroes by inviting active, inactive and retired military personnel to stop by for a free Build Your Own Grand Slam® on Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 5am to noon. This includes four breakfast items such as fluffy buttermilk or hearty wheat pancakes, eggs cooked to order, sizzling bacon strips, seasonal fruit or hash browns. Denny's is located just north of the county line on SR 99 at 8431 244th St SW, Edmonds 98026, 425-582-0578.

iHOP is offering a stack of Red, White and Blue pancakes – buttermilk pancakes crowned with glazed strawberries, blueberry compote and whipped topping – free for Veterans and Active Duty Military on Veteran's Day, November 11, from 7am-7pm.
Northgate 10002 Aurora Ave N #2-24 Seattle 98133, 206-517-4467. 
Lynnwood 4300 196th Street SW, Lynnwood 98036, 425-776 2838.

Krispy Kreme - free coffee and donut. 12505 Aurora Avenue N, NW corner of Aurora and 125th
Seattle, WA 98133, 206-440-1900, in store or drive-thru during business hours.

Little Caesar's. On Wednesday, November 11, from 11:00am to 2:00pm, veterans and active military members can receive their free $5 Lunch Combo, which features four slices of Little Caesars popular Detroit-style DEEP!DEEP!™ Dish pizza, paired with a 20-ounce Pepsi product.

Little Caesars Pizza, 18336 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline 98133. 11am - 2pm, the first 30 veterans to come in with military ID will get a free  lunch combo with 20 oz Pepsi product. 206-801-7656.
Menchie’s Free Frozen Yogurt
On Veterans Day, all Veterans and military personnel with a military ID or dressed in uniform will receive a free six ounce frozen yogurt any time of day. Show a valid ID or be in uniform to receive.
18336 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline 98133, 206-629-4495.

Olive Garden in Lynnwood, 4221 196th Street SW, Lynnwood 98036, 425-670-2977. Veterans will enjoy a complimentary entrée from our special menu and their family dining with them will get a 10% discount as well.

Panera Bread will offer a free coffee and pastry for all current and past military. 7929 Lake Ballinger Way, Edmonds 98026, 425-640-2025 across the street from Aurora Village. In store or drive-thru.

Red Lobster is offering a free appetizer or dessert, from Monday, November 9 through Thursday, November 12. Guests need to show a valid military ID or proof of service. 4231 196th St SW, Lynnwood 98036, 425-672-1137.

Red Robin is inviting all veterans and active-duty service members to join us on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2015, for a FREE* Red’s Tavern Double™ burger with Bottomless Steak Fries®. 401 NE Northgate Way at north end of mall. 206-365-0933.

Starbucks - participating stores are offering free tall 12oz  brewed coffee.

If your offer is not on the list, contact us.


ttomless Steak Fries®.

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NW Artists’ Holiday Show Sunday

Saturday, November 7, 2015

Over 50 artist and gourmet food booths


NW Artists’ Holiday Show Sunday, November 8, 2015, 10am to 5pm

Award-winning artists will be selling paintings, prints, pottery, jewelry, glass, candles, wearable art, and gourmet food in over 50 booths.

8109 224 Street SW, Edmonds, WA 98026.

Birgit Moenig Designs



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Book Review by Aarene Storms: Anything But Typical

Anything But Typical
by Nora Raleigh Baskin

12-year-old Jason Black isn't dumb. Since his diagnosis with autism when he was four years old, Jason has been coached by counselors, teachers, doctors, assistants, and members of his family, all in an effort to help Jason seem more normal to neurotypical people.

Most days, it's just a matter of time before something goes wrong.

Maybe somebody is already logged into the computer he prefers at the school library. Maybe a teacher touches his shoulder when she talks to him. Maybe he gets so lost in his own thoughts that he tears the first page of his math book into many tiny pieces.

No matter what, Jason does not fit in. He does not understand why neurotypical people behave the way they do, and nobody understands why he acts as he does.

The only place he is really comfortable is on the Storyboard writing website. He posts his original fiction there, and interacts with other writers, especially PhoenixBird, whom he considers kind of a girlfriend although they've never met in person.

Jason explains to readers that trying to explain his actions is like trying to speak in a non-native language: the story often conveys the sense that Jason's thoughts have lost something in translation.

Thought-provoking and intriguing, this book would be a good discussion-starter in classrooms and reading circles. A reading group guide is included at the end.

Recommended for readers ages 10-15.


The events may not have happened; still, the story is true.  --R. Silvern

Aarene Storms, youth services librarian
Richmond Beach and Lake Forest Park Libraries, KCLS



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Rare violin donated to Music4Life

Norma Sleeper violin
Donated to Music4Life
A rare violin appraised at $11,500 has been given to Music4Life™, the Seattle-based non-profit that provides musical instruments to participating schools for students in need. The donor is a Bainbridge Island pilot. The instrument has been placed with Edmonds Public Schools.

United Airlines pilot Bill Sleeper, not an instrumentalist himself, inherited the John Boder copy of an Italian-made 1908 Stephano Scarampella 4/4 (full size) violin from the estate of his late mother, Norma Sleeper.

“Mom played this violin in the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, where she was ‘first chair,’ and in various other ensembles for many years. She just treasured that violin.”

Bill took the instrument to internationally-known Queen Anne luthier (string instrument restorer) Rafael Carrabba to get it fixed. 

“When it was done, Bill asked me who he could donate it to,” Carrabba says. “I explained what Music4Life does. He immediately said “That’s it! That’s where she would want it to go.’”

Music4Life acquires “lovingly used” musical instruments from adults who no longer need them, gets them repaired and then provides them to participating public school districts for use by students in need. Music4Life operates programs supporting Seattle, Edmonds, Highline, Mukilteo and Shoreline Public Schools. The program acquires used instruments from adults who understand that their highest and best use is to put them back into play. With adequate resources, Music4Life also buys new musical instruments for school districts.

“Most of the instruments that Music4Life gets are not nearly this expensive,” says David Endicott, President/CEO. “We are grateful for all of them because most can be repaired and start some student on the road to participation in instrumental music that lasts a lifetime.

The “Norma Sleeper Violin” is now in use by a talented upperclassman in Edmonds Public Schools. Music4Life recognizes that, given the state of the national economy, there still are a lot of students in need who would not be able to participate unless provided a playable musical instrument.

Music4Life™ is supported in part by grants from organizations such as First Choice Health; 4Culture (the former Seattle-King County Arts Commission); the Knossos Foundation; various local Rotary and Kiwanis clubs; Cascade Symphony Orchestra, the Edmonds Center for the Arts, and Kennelly Keys Music stores.



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Tunnel machine breaks through to future U District Station at 45th and Brooklyn

Brenda breaks through to University Station
Photo courtesy Sound Transit

Sound Transit CEO Blog

Friday, November 6, Brenda, one of the machines digging tunnels for the Northgate Link light rail extension, broke through to the future U District Station.

Brenda began digging in July 2014 from the Maple Leaf Portal just south of Northgate Mall and broke through the future Roosevelt Station last March before re-launching towards the U District Station. It will now undergo maintenance at the U District station site before continuing south and connecting with the University of Washington Station, which opens with University Link first quarter next year.

You can view this morning's breakthrough here.

A second machine, named “Pamela,” launched from the Maple Leaf Portal last November and is expected to arrive at the U District site early next year.

The 4.3-mile Northgate Link Extension will connect the University of Washington Station at Husky Stadium to underground stations in the U District and Roosevelt neighborhoods and to an elevated station at Northgate. Once trains are running, passengers will have a dependable 14-minute ride from Northgate all the way to downtown Seattle.



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Drowsy driving is as dangerous as driving under the influence

From the Washington State Patrol

Our troopers see it and hear it all the time. A driver telling a trooper after a collision, “I don’t know what happened, I must have fallen asleep.” These types of collisions are more common than one might think and just as devastating and dangerous as speeding, drinking and driving, or not wearing seat belts.

“Drowsy driving deaths are completely preventable if we all take the time to think twice before driving while tired,” said Gov. Jay Inslee. “As the days are getting shorter, this is a good time to talk to drivers young and old about how deadly it can be to drive while tired.”

Drowsy driving has serious consequences. Between 2012 and October 2015, there were over 4700 collisions investigated in Washington State where the driver either fell asleep, was fatigued or both behind the wheel of a motor vehicle.

People who drive tired or drowsy have impaired reaction time, judgment, vision, awareness of surroundings, and decision making skills. The warning signs of a tired or drowsy driver are trouble keeping eyes open and head up, difficulty focusing, yawning repeatedly, and missing highway exits or traffic signs.

“Drowsy driving is as dangerous as getting behind the wheel while under the influence,” said Chief John Batiste, Washington State Patrol. “A simple awareness by drivers can prevent them from getting behind the wheel tired and taking a life.”

Drowsy driving is such an important issue it prompted Governor Jay Inslee to sign a proclamation urging citizens to understand the dangers of drowsy driving and to join him in observing National Drowsy Driving Prevention Week from November 1-8, 2015.

Here are some simple tips for staying awake behind the wheel:
  • Get a good night’s sleep before hitting the road
  • Don’t be too rushed to arrive at your destination
  • Take a break every two hours or 100 miles to refresh
  • Use the buddy system to keep you awake and share driving chores
  • Avoid alcohol, drugs and medications that cause drowsiness as a side effect
  • Avoid driving when you would normally be sleeping

For more information about drowsy driving and how to prevent it visit DrowsyDriving or AAA Drowsy Driving.






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Home sales in Lake Forest Park during October 2015

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



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Paddy Scanlon’s Irish Dinner proceeds go to Dublin Dollars

Friday, November 6, 2015


Be Irish for an evening at Paddy Scanlon’s Irish Dinner November 14 at the Lake Forest Park Civic Club.

The shenanigans begin at 6:00pm and include a full Irish dinner (Corned Beef, Chicken Pie, Concanon and more!), two drink tickets, entertainment by The Homerulers, Tara Academy of Dance and The Shorecrest Marching Band, plus games, prizes, raffles and more fun than you can shake a shamrock at!

Proceeds benefit Dublin Dollars – the nonprofit group supporting the students of the Shorecrest Marching Bands' trip to Ireland in March 2016.

Tickets are only $50 and can be purchased online. Special thanks to sponsors DesVoigne Cellars, Lazy Boy Brewery, Targy’s Tavern and Classic Catering.



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Shoreline City Council joint meeting with School Board Monday

On Monday, November 9, the City Council will hold a joint meeting with the Shoreline School Board to discuss topics of mutual interest. 5:30pm, Conference Room 303, Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N.

Below are some topics that have been jointly identified as topics for discussion.

Promoting Shoreline
The Council funded a new marketing initiative in its 2015 budget with the goal of promoting Shoreline to new residents and businesses. This initiative will result in a new communications strategy that for the first time reaches outside Shoreline’s borders.

The initiative is approximately at the halfway point. The City is using the firm PRR and they have completed an online survey.

Based on the data gathered from an online survey, PRR is making three recommendations to guide the City’s efforts to reach new residents:

  1. Create a campaign for those who are most likely to find Shoreline appealing
  2. Debunk misconceptions about Shoreline held by those who would otherwise be receptive to living in Shoreline
  3. Continue work on city-building efforts with broad appeal for future residents

The survey revealed the importance of schools to future residents and the great reputation that the Shoreline School District has.

Shoreline School District
This year the School District Board and Superintendent have identified priorities that they want to address as a District. The District has been engaged in a two major studies to identify the long-term expected growth rate of the District and how this impacts the need for facilities now and into the future. The Superintendent will be sharing information from these three processes.

Partnerships: Existing and Future Opportunities
Joint Use Agreement: The City and the School District have started the process of reviewing the existing Joint Use Agreement and discussing potential changes.

Eric Friedli, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director and Marla Miller, Deputy Superintendent, are taking the lead on this process. The Joint Use Agreement is focused on joint use of fields, facilities, and programs.

RADAR program
The City has been awarded a grant for the RADAR project, which calls for Shoreline Police to engage with the community to more effectively respond to crises involving individuals with mental health issues or cognitive / intellectual deficits. (see previous article)



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In The Garden Now …. Staghorn Sumac

Sumac Leaves and Seed Clusters or Drupes
Rhus typhina
Text and photo by Victoria Gilleland
Photos taken in the Lake Forest Park garden of Mark and Leanne Gallison

Staghorn Sumac is a rather exotic looking shrub or small tree. It looks like it might have emerged from some tropical forest. Not so! Staghorn Sumac is native to the Northeastern US and Canada.

This plant will grow just about anywhere and actually thrives in extreme heat and cold. It does need well drained soil and sun. I remember seeing sumac growing near the Ginkgo Petrified Forest Visitors Center at Vantage in eastern Washington when we stopped there on family road trips. While no other ornamental plants were in sight, the sumac was thriving in that extreme climate with minimal water.

Sumac seed head drupes velvet covered branches

The ‘Staghorn’ moniker comes from the branches of this shrub being covered with velvety brown or rust colored hairs resembling that found on deer antlers in fall and winter. The branching pattern also looks a little like the typical antler forking pattern. The overall silhouette of this Sumac is attractive against the winter sky as well with upright reddish brown ‘drupes’ or seed clusters poised at the end of branches like burnished candles.

Year round this is an interesting plant. It has large showy green leaves made up of up to 31 leaflets. It produces petite greenish flowers in late spring. In late summer reddish clusters of fuzzy fruit appear. The fruit often decorates the branches through winter and into spring. Fall color is spectacular in shades of red, orange and yellow.

Sumac Tree

This is a very fast growing deciduous shrub or small tree often reaching 10 feet high in 5 or 6 years. It often ‘suckers’ forming large clumps or sends rhizomes into neighboring garden beds where young plants pop up. It’s great for erosion control on sunny slopes. It’s not the best choice for the smaller garden. Where space is limited or where suckering needs to be controlled it can be grown in a large container such as a half wine barrel where it will stay put and grow more slowly. It’s worth considering if you like the unique look of this plant.

If you see a burst of fall color in the distance it might well be a Staghorn Sumac. Take a closer look! It’s a fun plant to enjoy in the neighborhood or safely contained in your own garden.

 (Botanical Name:  Rhus typhina)

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



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Operation Kidsafe Safety Event in Shoreline Nov 9-12

Operation Kidsafe
Operation Kidsafe Free Child Safety Events are happening all across the U.S. and Canada this month.

At the invitation of Carter Subaru, Operation Kidsafe International will be offering life-time digital safety forms for kids.

The program is free and private and will be at Carter Subaru’s Shoreline location Monday through Thursday, Nov. 9-12, 2015 during normal business hours.

Parents take home the only record of the visit ... a Bio Document that is ready to hand to law enforcement in an emergency.

They are shipping in a custom digital fingerprinting unit just like the FBI and Secret Service use. The local sponsor will run the system and make it available free and private for parents.

Safety tips to start a family safety action plan are also included.

Carter Subaru Shoreline, 17225 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline 98133, 206-542-1166.



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Creative Party Planning on a Budget

Author, Cook, Gardener
Amy Pennington
Creative party planning on a budget - no more bowls of chips and boring salsa!

Author and Cook Amy Pennington will help you be ready for holiday parties and learn how to wow your guests with elegant fare without breaking the bank.

Monday, November 9, 7-8:30pm at the Lake Forest Park Library Meeting Room, lower level Town Center by the escalator. Intersection of Ballinger Way and Bothell Way in Lake Forest Park.



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Veteran's Needs - Nov 17 at Shoreline Library




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City of Shoreline awarded grant to implement and evaluate police RADAR program

In January 2015, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) issued a call for projects under their Smart Policing Initiative. 

The Fiscal Year 2015 (FY15) Smart Policing Initiative (SPI) sought programs that would build upon analysis driven, evidence-based policing by encouraging law enforcement agencies to develop effective, economical, and innovative responses to crime.

The DOJ estimated that they would make up to six awards for up to $700,000 each for an estimated $4.2 million in projects funded through this initiative. The 36-month project award period would begin on October 1, 2015.

Shoreline collaborated with the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) and potential research partners from George Mason University and the Police Foundation to develop a competitive application for the Risk Awareness, De-escalation, and Referral (RADAR) program.

The proposed project calls for Shoreline Police to engage with the community to more effectively respond to crises involving individuals with mental health issues or cognitive/intellectual deficits. 

Additionally, a major component of this project is the rigorous process of evaluating the effectiveness of the RADAR approach.

The DOJ received over 100 applications for SPI funding, however, only seven were ultimately selected. The City of Shoreline was awarded $631,380 to implement and evaluate the RADAR program over three years.



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Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center Holiday Bazaar in full swing

Saturday, it’s raining, maybe?

Why not come to the Holiday Bazaar at the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center today, Saturday, November 7, 10-4.

When you come, this is what you can expect:

Just a sample of the baked goods for sale

  • Yummy baked goods from the Bake Sale

Themed gift baskets

  • Some great holiday shopping at the Silent Auction and from the 23+ vendors

Know any Russell Wilson fans?

  • An opportunity to bid on an autographed Russell Wilson football.
For game day, Blue Friday, or just any day!

  • Lots of choices for Seahawk apparel from the Center’s Handcrafters
We are in the southern-most building of the Shoreline Conference Center, 18560 1st Ave NE #1. There is lots of free parking in the front of the building and lots of great holiday presents waiting inside.



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Kassover holds lead in LFP council race

Lake Forest Park City Council candidate Phillippa Kassover held her 62 percent to 38 percent lead Thursday over opponent David Hammond in the Tuesday election for the position that Jeff Johnson is giving up to run for mayor.



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Shorecrest Hip Hop Dance Team hosts 9th annual Physical Poetry

Thursday, November 5, 2015


Professional Hip Hop, Modern, Salsa, Jazz, Tap, Croatian, and Chinese Traditional dance companies will hit the Shorecrest High School Stage in January as Shorecrest High School Hip Hop Dance Team brings “Physical Poetry” to Shorecrest Performing Arts Center on January 8 - 9, 2016.

Exciting, heart-stopping, foot-stomping dance forms including hip hop, jazz, lyrical, tap, tango, Croatian, Chinese traditional, modern, and more guarantee to keep attendees on the edge of their seats anticipating more. Experience two spectacular evenings on Friday and Saturday, packed with amazing talent from the Greater Seattle Area, on one stage. This family friendly event will have the audience craving more!



Advanced tickets are $15 and can be purchased online. Tickets are $18 at the door.

The show was SOLD OUT last year and we expect the same this year. Purchase your tickets now to reserve your seat at this popular Seattle event.

Coached and choreographed by Rex Kinney, assistant coach John Roque, and advisor Jacqui Drew, SC Hip Hop Dance Team's purpose is to promote diversity within the community by utilizing hip hop dance as the medium. While learning teamwork, responsibility and dance, the team develops camaraderie and a sense of belonging with their teammates.


Along with the awards and accomplishments received, SC Hip Hop continues to promote spirit and good will to their audiences. Awards include an Academic Excellence Award in 2006 and 2007, District Title wins from 2004-2015, State Championship Titles in 2006, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2015 and National Titles in 2010, 2012, and 2015. For more information about Shorecrest Hip Hop please visit their website

Shorecrest Hip Hop presents “Physical Poetry” January 8 and 9, 2016, 7:30pm (Friday and Saturday) at the Shorecrest Performing Arts Center, 15343 25th Ave NE Shoreline.



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Salomon and Scully continue to lead in Shoreline council races

Shoreline City Council candidates Jesse Salomon and Keith Scully continue to hold clear leads in a Thursday count of results from the Tuesday election.

Incumbent Salomon continued to lead challenger Lorn Richey by a 55 percent to 44 percent margin, and Scully led Jessica Cafferty 59 percent to 41 percent.

Councilwoman Doris McConnell ran unopposed.

The city of Shoreline had a voter turnout of 29 percent, a figure that elections officials expect to grow as they post updated returns Friday and each weekday through Nov 24.

Updated 11-06-2015 7:35am


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Destinations: CookieFest 2015 -- Seattle’s Ultimate Pop-Up Bake Sale Dec. 12

Imagine an entire room full of cookies
Photo by Rudy Lopez
CookieFest 2015 is Seattle’s ultimate pop-up bake sale! Local pastry artisans unite to sell thousands upon thousands of delectable, holiday-inspired treats for a good cause. Start your holiday excursion at CookieFest during Seattle Center’s Winterfest on Saturday, Dec. 12 at 10am.

All proceeds from CookieFest go to Seattle Milk Fund’s Child Care and Family Support Program. Seattle Milk Fund provides child care grants and family support to low-income, full-time students at King County colleges and universities. While parents are in school, their children receive a valuable learning opportunity in a licensed, quality child care facility or preschool. Seattle Milk Fund helps parents realize their higher education potential, which can create a brighter and more stable financial future for their families.

What: Seattle Milk Fund’s Annual CookieFest, cookies are priced at $15 per dozen or $1.50 each.

When: Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 10am. New start time! In years past, cookies have been boxed up by 12 noon. This year, expect a 2 to 3 hour-long sale.

Where: Seattle Center’s Amory Loft, parking is conveniently available surrounding Seattle Center. Suggested lots include the Memorial Stadium Lot or the Fifth Avenue Lot next to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

Many groups participate
Photo by Rudy Lopez


Do CookieFest like a pro

· There will be bakery boxes on hand, however feel free to bring cookie tins or Tupperware. Also, a bag to hold your sweet confections would be a good idea.

· CookieFest loyalists typically begin arriving about an hour before opening. Once the doors open, the line moves fast.

· Nothing goes better with cookies than milk—enjoy FREE milk from Darigold!

· Start your holiday excursion at CookieFest and stay to enjoy family-friendly Winterfest programming at Seattle Center.

“For the past several years it has been a joy to support Seattle Milk Fund’s CookieFest,” said Laura Copenhaver, Director of Admissions for LeCordon Bleu Seattle. “Those who purchase cookies from Le Cordon Bleu at CookieFest will be given a ‘Kitchen Pass,’ which will allow you to sit in on an actual class.”

2015 participating bakers and bakeries include: Aegis Living, Arctic Club, Bothell High School Culinary Arts, Columbia City Bakery, Fancy Free Bakery, Flying Apron Bakery, Grand Hyatt Seattle, Lake Washington Institute of Technology, Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, Little Rae’s, Mighty-O Doughnuts, Newport High School Culinary Arts, On Safari Foods, PCC Natural Markets, Queen Bee Coffee Shop, Schwartz Brothers, Seattle’s Own Shortbread, South Seattle College, Skydotter Epic Cookies, Tom Douglas Restaurants, West Seattle High School, and more!

CookieFest is sponsored by Macy’s, National Frozen Foods, and Darigold. Visit Seattle Milk Fund for additional information about CookieFest.

As one of Washington’s longest-running charitable organizations, Seattle Milk Fund has been fueling families’ futures since 1907. Students are provided a quarterly child care grant of up to $1,300 per child, and a quarterly family support grant of $450 per family.

In 2013-2014, Seattle Milk Fund presented a total of $261,548 in grants to local families. Since changing its giving focus in 1965 to provide higher education and family support grants, and in 1990 to include child care grants, Seattle Milk Fund has awarded more than $16M to local families.



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SC Soccer to face defending champs in toughest test

Shorecrest girls soccer team has a
players-only meeting after their practice Thursday
For most soccer teams, making it to State would be a big deal.

But the girls' team at Shorecrest isn’t just any team, and merely making it to State is only the first step on the way to achieving their next goal … winning a District Championship.

When the Scots shut out Archbishop Murphy Tuesday night, that win earned them a place in the sixteen-team State Tournament.

Before State begins next week, though, they face a formidable foe, their nemesis from last year, the undefeated (18-0) defending 2A State Champions, the Squalicum Storm, Saturday night at 7pm when the two teams face off for the District One Championship at Sedro-Woolley High School.

Coach Mindy Dalziel has been at the helm for the Highlanders for eleven seasons. This will be her team's ninth appearance at State, and the fifth consecutive year the Scots have made it to the final sixteen teams.

Shorecrest (16-1-1) has certainly played well against the stout competition in 3A WesCo, outscoring their opponents 60-6 over the course of the season, including 9 straight shutouts to end the regular season before allowing a goal last Saturday to Lynden in the first round of Districts.

But Squalicum has amassed an even more impressive set of stats, only allowing goals in two of their games while outscoring the competition by a staggering 85-3 mark, including 12 consecutive shutouts.

These two teams were on the same path last year, with the Storm beating the Scots 3-0 to win Districts, and 2-1 in the State Championship Game, both at Shoreline Stadium.

First things first. The two face each other Saturday night and it should be a terrific game between two of the best teams in the state, regardless of their school-size classification.

On paper, it looks like the Scots will need to bring their A game just to keep from being blown out by the juggernaut that is the Squalicum Storm.

--Frank Workman



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Shoreline School District 2015 Summer School Review

By Marianne Deal Stephens

At the October 26, 2015 Shoreline School Board Meeting, Director of Categorical Programs Ellen Kaje and Secondary Summer School Principal Rebbecah Emanuel reviewed the recent programs. Funding for summer school comes from:
  • established federal and state programs like Title I, ELL (English Language Learner), and LAP (Learning Assistance Program); 
  • student fees;
  • donations and grants from the Shoreline Public Schools Foundation and foundry10.

Dr. Kaje discussed the Elementary Summer School Program, which was held at Parkwood in July 2015 for 3 hours/ day for four weeks. The program served 215 students: 152 in the K-3 Reading Program, 40 in the 4-6 Math Program, and 23 in the ELL program. K-3 students were asked to participate based on their “intensive” needs in reading. [Note: some elementary assessments use four categories to help educators determine how to best address student needs. The categories are: intensive, strategic, benchmark, and advanced. For further explanation, see this Consortium on Reading Excellence Briefing Paper.]

K-2 students received small group reading instruction, while 3rd grade students had similar instruction plus an hour of Dramatic Arts. The literature-based Dramatic Arts program showcased the enjoyment of reading and helped develop reading and listening skills. Foundry10 provided instructors for this portion of the program, which seemed to boost turnout. Assessments at the end of the summer school intervention indicate a boost in student achievement. 


Of the 3rd grade summer school participants, 30% met benchmark, a marked increase over 2014, when only 12% of summer 3rd graders met benchmarks at the end of the program. Dr. Kaje attributed the difference to the Dramatic Arts program.

The grade 4-6 students, all who had “strategic” needs in math, received instruction based on Common Core math standards. [Note: strategic is the second category of learning achievement, above “intensive” and below “benchmark” and “advanced”. Dr. Kaje explained that the 20 days of the summer program is not an effective format to meet the needs of intensive learners.]

The ELL program had both social studies and science units, and integrated “GLAD” professional development for teachers. GLAD strategies—GLAD http://begladtraining.com/ stands for Guided Language Acquisition Design— promote language acquisition, academic achievement, and cross-cultural skills.

Secondary Summer School Principal (and Current Einstein Assistant Principal) Rebbecah Emanuel discussed the 2015 secondary program. Students in grades 7-12 participated in a several options.
  • 49 Students in Math Support classes
  • 57 Students in Reading Support classes
  • 148 Students in Apex Credit Recovery courses
  • 59 Students in Shoreline Virtual Learning courses (most in PE and math) 
Principal Emanuel explained that in the spring, counselors identified students who would benefit from the opportunities and families were invited to participate. In the past, attendance had been a problem, but this year, the staff and students created a culture that encouraged attendance. Only one student who began the program did not continue.


Two students shared about their summer school experiences. Senior Ronnie Gary was not required to enroll, but chose to take a math course to raise his GPA. The best things about summer school were that he had more one-on-one time with the teacher, and he was more prepared for his current math class. The worst thing was that the time seemed long [the summer school day is 4 hours, and many students take one class], and that some of his friends were on vacation.

8th Grader Fraol Debele came to Shoreline from Ethiopia two years ago. She described how she “was nervous on the first day” but got used to summer school and enjoyed it, especially hanging out with friends from other countries during breaks. She got an “A” in her reading class and would recommend the experience to other students: “It will raise your grade.”


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Resurrection of the Wrestling Rhinos

Thomas Rhodes (top) wrestling for the Rhinos at the
Washington State Folkstyle Championship Tournament, February 2014.
Photo by Donald Rhodes

If you stop by Einstein Middle School on Tuesday or Thursday evenings this winter, you may see a group of boys (and a few girls) grappling on foam mats. There are also a few adult volunteer coaches pacing the room and correcting their technique.

Although this may seem like a strange scene to some, it’s just another practice for the Wrestling Rhinos, a youth wrestling club serving Shoreline area youth ages 5-18. The club functions as a feeder program for high school wrestling programs throughout the Shoreline area such as Shorewood, Shorecrest, Mountlake Terrace, Edmonds Woodway, Lynnwood, and several others.

During the 1990’s the Wrestling Rhinos were one of the largest and most successful youth wrestling clubs in the state of Washington. The Rhinos have bragging rights to training High School Wrestling State Champions as far back as 1974. The strongest years of the club were from 1981-1994, when for almost 13 consecutive years, a Rhino was a High school State Wrestling Champion.

Matt Floresca - State Champion Wrestler, 3A division.
Shorewood High School, 2014.
Trained with the Rhinos for 10 years.
Photo by Michael Floresca

The club can even claim that a couple of MMA/UFC fighters and celebrities such as Randy Couture and Josh Barnett were in the Rhino wrestling room at various times over previous decades.

Despite its longevity and success, the program has had its share of difficulty. For starters, wrestling is not a popular sport. Although it offers many benefits to its participants, such as teaching toughness, self-discipline, athleticism, sportsmanship and work ethic, a lot of people just don’t “get” the sport.

When Title 9 was initiated in college sports programs during the 1970’s, many colleges cut the wrestling programs. With so few college programs, many serious athletes don’t see the point of participating in wrestling during high school. In 2005, the club membership dropped to an all time low and almost had to shut down.

Coach Jon Floresca (Right), Coach Trung Bahn (Left), Peter Grimm
and Hunter Tibodeau (Middle), Western Regionals Tournament, 2014.
Photo by Robert Grimm

In 2011, the Rhinos formed a new board and installed an energetic young coach named Jonathan Floresca. Jon was a local Shoreline resident and has deep roots in the community.

Through community outreach, the club recruited a room full of young wrestlers (ages 5 to 18 years old). The new wrestling parents were gung ho, and within a couple of years, there were a few young Rhino wrestlers who could boast about winning championship titles and the annual Washington State Championship. Among those young champions are Peter Grimm, age 9 and Hunter Tibodeau, age 11 (both of Shoreline).

With the start of the 2015 wrestling season in November, there are 30 new elementary school aged wrestlers in the room and 20 returning kids from last year. The future is looking bright and the Rhinos are on the move.

--Sean Rhodes, proud wrestling dad and Lake Forest Park resident.



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LFP Council continues discussion of revised Comp Plan

LFP Special Council Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday, November 9, will continue the Council review of the revised comprehensive plan.

6pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 17425 Ballinger Way in Town Center.



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Someone in your back yard? King County assessors are working in west Shoreline

King County Assessors working in Richmond Beach, west side Shoreline neighborhoods through spring

By Susan Will, Richmond Beach Community News Editor

Just as it is always good to check out suspicious activity in your neighborhood, it is a relief when it turns out to be nothing nefarious. Fortunately that was the case recently when folks in Richmond Beach and Innis Arden learned that people checking out their houses work for King County.

Now through May 2016, staff from King County Department of Assessments are inspecting residential property on the west side of Shoreline (from west of Aurora to the water) to update property values.

Every property in King County receives a physical inspection to update its value at least once in each six-year revaluation cycle. Those areas not inspected in a given year have their values updated statistically.

The physical inspection confirms property characteristics, so appraisers are looking to ensure that all data on each property is accurate. Last year central Shoreline was inspected and properties on the east side of Shoreline will be inspected in 2017. Residential properties on the west side of Shoreline were last appraised in 2011.

According to the Department of Assessments, during physical inspections of an area, you may see appraisers:

  • Driving slowly along residential streets;
  • Parking and walking along residential streets;
  • Doing physical inspections of the front and rear of residences, including measurements;
  • Taking photographs of residences; and
  • Knocking on doors to speak to residents if the appraisers have questions about changes to or features of the property.

The five appraisers working in Shoreline carry King County identification and show it when introducing themselves to residents. They may be driving either King County or personal vehicles and work Monday through Friday during daylight hours.

Shoreline Police have descriptions of the employees and their personal vehicles including license plate numbers. To verify an appraiser's identification, contact the Department of Assessments at 206-296-7300, assessor.info@kingcounty.gov or Shoreline Police at 206-296-3311.

Also contact the Assessor’s Office if you have other questions or feel it has made an error in the characteristics of your property. You can request that the data be reviewed or explained by an appraiser and an Assessment Review can be initiated.

Note that the Department of Assessments does not set, collect or distribute property taxes. Each year, property taxes are determined by a combination of state and local government (schools, roads, parks, libraries, hospitals, city and county government), and your local taxing districts such as ports, fire districts, utility and sewer districts. The King County Treasury’s Office collects and distributes property tax revenue to state and local governments.

View more information about property assessments on the Department of Assessments website. More information about property tax here.



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