Syre, Parkwood, Echo Lake, Meridian Park, and Highland Terrace students and parents invited to sock hop at Shorewood

Thursday, November 19, 2015

175th entrance to Shorewood
Photo courtesy Shoreline Public Schools

Hello Syre, Parkwood, Echo Lake, Meridian Park, and Highland Terrace parents!

Shorewood High School's DECA club is hosting a dance for your children from 6:30 to 8:30pm on December 16 at Shorewood (17300 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline).

The event will be located in the cafeteria and the gym, and the entrance is at the school's main entrance on 175th street.

Tickets cost $10 per child, but adults get in free! All of the money raised from the event goes towards funding our DECA competitions later in the year.

Once admitted, everything is all inclusive: your child will have access to ice cream, snacks, arts and crafts, games, and dancing -- all for free!

The dance is SockHop themed, so crazy socks and bright colors are highly encouraged, although not required, even for parents!

We do require that there is at least one parent for every four kids, so we will have parents indicate which children they are responsible upon entrance to the dance. Make sure to plan accordingly.

This dance is a fun opportunity for your elementary children to see their future school and also meet their future classmates. DECA hopes to see you there!

For questions or more information, contact Shorewood DECA President Kyle Berquist.

DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.


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Lake Forest Park City Commissions have volunteer openings for 2016

Are you interested in a role in improving your community? Perhaps the recent Citizens Academy caught your eye and has you thinking about ways you can interact with your local government, shape future services or policy and give back to your community. If so, consider a role on a City of Lake Forest Park commission.

Commissions play an important role in city government. Commissioners represent the views, needs, and values of the community in making recommendations on programs and policies to the Mayor and City Council. If you are interested in serving on a City Commission, contact Mayor Mary Jane Goss at 206-368-5440.

Current vacancies exist on the City’s

  • Economic Development Commission,
  • Community Services Commission
  • Transportation Commission
  • Seats are also available from time to time on
    • Planning Commission
    • Environmental Quality Commission
    • Civil Service Commission

Learn more about the Commissions



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Shoreline will not acquire Seattle City Water lines in the city

From the City of Shoreline

After extensive negotiations, the City of Shoreline and the City of Seattle could not reach agreement on a reasonable price for the portion of the Seattle Public Utilities’ (SPU) water system that serves Shoreline.

Shoreline began formal negotiations with SPU in 2009. In 2011, Shoreline and Seattle reached an agreement on a tentative $26.6 million price for the acquisition. In November 2012, Shoreline voters authorized the City to purchase the utility and make necessary improvements for a total investment of $40.8 million.

After receiving voter approval in 2012, Shoreline City staff worked closely with SPU staff to finalize a sale agreement. However, when Seattle Mayor Ed Murray entered office in 2014 he instructed SPU staff to reevaluate the sale of the utility to Shoreline. He questioned the tentative price and what the loss of revenue would mean to the utility revenues and Seattle’s general fund. Seattle reevaluated and offered a new sale price, which was substantially higher than the tentative price negotiated under Mayor McGinn.

Ultimately, Mayor Murray’s direction that the sale couldn’t negatively affect Seattle rates resulted in a much higher purchase price that made purchase of the utility impossible.

The City continues to work with SPU to better serve Shoreline and its residents, including an agreement to increase the money spent on infrastructure projects in Shoreline. Ensuring more Shoreline ratepayer money is spent here in Shoreline addressing Shoreline issues is a priority for the City. City staff and Council will continue to work with SPU and Mayor Murray's office to address our concerns.

More information on utilities here.



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Driver hits utility pole in Richmond Beach Wednesday

A 24 year old driver from Seattle hit and knocked down two power poles at NW 195th St and 20th NW in Richmond Beach at 2am on Wednesday morning.

He fled the scene on foot and called UBER for a ride. Officers went to the location he indicated for pick up and found him hiding in the woods. He was arrested for Hit and Run and DUI.

The power outage affected eight customers, who were without power for about eight hours.



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AG statement on Charter School ruling

Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson issued a statement on Thursday’s Washington State Supreme Court charter schools decision:

“My job as Attorney General is to uphold the will of the voters. That is why, throughout this process, I have defended the charter school initiative approved by the voters of Washington state.

“The Supreme Court’s opinion of September 4, 2015 in League of Women Voters of Wash. v. State was overbroad.

“Regardless of one’s opinion about charter schools, the original opinion endangered important programs such as Running Start, tribal compact schools, and vocational education.

“Therefore, I asked the Supreme Court to reconsider its decision, and today the court agreed with me on a crucial point.

“The court acknowledged that its opinion was broader than necessary.  Specifically, by removing footnote 10, the court eliminated a significant threat to programs like Running Start, tribal compact schools, and vocational education.

“While the court declined to revisit its holding regarding charter school funding, it is now up to the Legislature to decide whether to adopt a different mechanism to fund charter schools.”

A bipartisan group of legislators, as well as every former Washington State Attorney General, filed amicus (or “friend-of-the-court”) briefs in support of the State’s Motion for Reconsideration. The three tribes operating tribal compact schools also filed an amicus brief asking the Court to reconsider its opinion.



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Police ask help to find Kenmore bank robber

King County Sheriff’s detectives are asking for the public’s help identifying a man who attempted to rob a Prime Pacific Bank in Kenmore on Monday, November 16, using a note and minutes later used a note to rob a nearby Key Bank. The suspect is seen wringing his hands as he waits for the teller to give him money.

On November 16 around 12:40pm a suspect entered the Prime Pacific Bank in the 6700 block of NE 181st St in Kenmore and handed a note to a teller demanding money. When the clerk did not give him money he fled the area on foot.

Approximately 13 minutes later the same suspect entered the Key Bank in the 7800 block of NE Bothell Way and gave a teller a note and verbally demanded money.The teller gave the suspect an undisclosed amount of money and he fled on foot.

The suspect is shown in the video wringing his hands as he waits for the teller to give him money. Link to video file of the Wringing Hands bank robber. He made no attempt at disguise. The video has clear shots of his face.

If you have information about this suspect call the King County Sheriff’s Office at 206-296-3311, or you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward up to $1000.



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Join the 2015 Western Washington Female Hockey Association Giving Campaign

2015 Washington Wild Giving Campaign players

Thirteen years ago Western Washington Female Hockey Association (WWFHA) pledged to grow girls’ hockey in the northwest and give young female athletes the opportunity to learn to skate and play on Washington Wild teams.

Today, we are even more committed to making ice hockey at every level accessible to females in the community, regardless of their family’s economic means. 
With this commitment, we not only want to continue to subsidize the sport for each player and provide financial assistance scholarships, but also to promote health and wellness in the community by introducing many girls to this great sport through a new beginner program!

WWFHA announces the 'Fill the Stick' initiative to raise $20,000 by the end of the year. Consider a donation to help grow the game of girls' ice hockey in the Shoreline area!

Give Directly Here

If you have a daughter that wants to learn to skate and play ice hockey, learn more. A new session begins January 24 at Highland Ice Arena in Shoreline.



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World Concern offers Life-Changing holiday gifts

Goat Package $88

This giving season, give a gift that will change the life of someone living in extreme poverty. World Concern’s Global Gift Guide offers gifts like goats, chickens, school supplies, wells, and many more life-changing gifts.

All gifts can be conveniently ordered online, and e-cards can be sent immediately when you order, so you can share meaningful gifts with just a click.

Best of all, these gifts change the lives of children and families living in poverty, equipping them with ways to earn income, live healthier lives, and have the tools to create a brighter future beyond poverty.

When you give a life-changing gift in the name of a friend or family member, your gift brings joy and honors your loved ones. Simply click and send an e-card describing the impact of their gift! Or, World Concern will send a gift card to the recipient in the mail.

Twenty chickens $30
World Concern’s Global Gift Guide offers select gifts that are matched up to 3x, tripling the impact of your gift.

  • When you give a year of education for just $50, you’ll educate three children instead of one.
  • Give mosquito nets to protect a family in Myanmar from malaria and your gift will protect three families.
Plus, this year’s gift guide features some brand new ways to change a life, like solar lighting for a family in rural Kenya. Or, provide a safe haven for a young girl rescued from human trafficking.

At Shoreline-based World Concern, the solutions they offer, and the work they do, creates lasting, sustainable change. Areas of expertise include disaster response, clean water, education, food security, child protection, microfinance and health.



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CORRECTION: Storm photos were by Wayne Pridemore

Photo by Wayne Pridemore

In the photo story about Tuesday's storm, credit for several of the photos should have gone to Wayne Pridemore. Wet and windy weather brings out the photographers 

Instead they were attributed to Jerry Pickard, who was published in a separate article about the culvert upgrades in Lake Forest Park.

The Shoreline Area News is fortunate to have talented photographers, also including Marc Weinberg, Steven H. Robinson, Lee Lageschulte - and many others - bringing life and beauty to our publication.



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County Council calls for policy to keep King County “Green”

The Metropolitan King County Council is calling on County Executive Dow Constantine to continue the legacy of programs such as Forward Thrust and voter approved levies to protect the environment by developing a work plan to protect and conserve valuable land and water resources.

“We live in one of the fastest growing counties in the nation,” said motion co-sponsor Councilmember Rod Dembowski. “Conservation enhances the region's quality of life and is an essential building block for our vibrant economy. 
As we grow, the opportunities to protect special land and water resources diminish. That’s why I believe we must double down on our communities efforts to ensure future generations continue to enjoy the beautiful landscape of King County.”

Starting with the regional collaboration that helped restore Lake Washington in the 1950’s, King County has made a commitment to identify, protect, and conserve the county’s land and water resources.

Forward Thrust helped to fund the preservation of 4,000 acres of park lands and 53 miles of waterfront and riparian corridors, the County’s Conservation Futures Program has preserved more than 100,000 acres of resource lands and farmlands, and voter approved levies have ensured the protection of parks and open space throughout the county.

The motion adopted by the Council at its November 16 meeting declares that it is County policy to ensure that King County remains one of the greenest metropolitan areas in the world by protecting and conserving land and water resources.

The motion asks the Executive to develop a work plan for implementing a preservation and conservation program to identify, protect, conserve, and maintain water and land resources.

The motion supports the goals of the recently adopted update to the King County Strategic Climate Action Plan, the County’s blueprint for reducing carbon pollution and preparing for climate impacts.



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Shoreline School Board Meeting Summary November 9, 2015

By Marianne Deal Stephens
Education Reporter


Consent Agenda
Director Richard Potter made the motion to accept the evening’s Consent Agenda, which included:
• Adoption of DIMC Recommendations.
• Acceptance of Gifts:
    • $7650 from Cascade K-8 PTSA for educational enrichment and field trips.
    • over $5000 in equipment (10 iPads, 10 covers, and 1 charging station) from the Washington Dairy Farmers and Jackson Food Stores) to Lake Forest Park Elementary.
    • $11,550 from the Shoreline Public Schools Foundation for IXL Math Licenses for grades 4, 5 and 6.
• Approval of License Agreement for Graduation Ceremonies at XFINITY Arena on June 19, 2016.
• Approval of 2015-2016 Carl Perkins Grant Application for Career Technical Education. 
• Approval of Extended Field Trips: 
  • Shorewood Cross Country to attend the State Meet in Pasco in November;
  • Shorewood Music Honor Groups to attend All State in Yakima in February;
  • Einstein 8th grade orchestra to attend Northwest Orchestra Festival in Gresham in March;
  • Shorewood Aeolian Choir to perform in Anaheim, CA in April.

Shoreline Public Schools Foundation (SPSF) Report
SPSF Development Director Cindy Pridemore and President Ken Altena spoke to the Board about the work of the Shoreline Public Schools Foundation, which “raises funds to support academic excellence and expanded learning opportunities for all students in the Shoreline Public Schools.” The non-profit 501(c)(3) organization was started in 1992, and has an all-volunteer Board of Directors and two employees, Development Director Cindy Pridemore and Office and Programs Manager Charlene Carlson.  

Mr. Altena introduced the Foundation’s current three initiatives:
Source: Shoreline Public Schools Foundation

The Board and guests viewed a recently-produced video showing some highlights from Foundation-supported projects in the District. 

Source:  Image from Shoreline Public Schools Foundation Video
 
The Foundation recently completed its successful Fall Campaign, which raised over $50,000. More corporations, including Campbell Nelson, Wells Fargo, and Boeing, now contribute. Ms. Pridemore reaffirmed the Foundation’s dedication to the District, saying that “our community has the capacity and wants to do more” for the students of Shoreline. 

Negative Meal Balance 
Director of School Nutrition Jessica Finger and Deputy Superintendent Marla Miller presented a proposed administrative procedure for responding to “negative meal balance” situations. Student meals can be paid for in a few possible ways: the Federal school nutrition program if the family qualifies for free/ reduced lunches; parent deposits on account; cash. Occasionally, student accounts run low, run out, and begin to incur a negative meal balance. Director Finger researched procedures in other districts, and assembled a committee to review current procedures and develop a new protocol.

The proposal includes two procedures, one for elementary and one for secondary. The outlined steps are designed to discreetly alert families about a low account balance ahead of consequences. If a student’s account reaches zero and then the maximum negative balance (the equivalent of 7 meals for elementary and 3 for secondary), the student may receive a certain number of courtesy meals (5 for elementary and 3 for secondary). The procedures conclude with the following statement:  

“Counselors and Food Services staff should be fully aware and trying to resolve the issue with families well in advance of the maximum. The Director of Food and Nutrition Services should be notified by Food Services staff at this point to determine next steps.”  
        —Shoreline Schools Secondary Negative Meal Balance procedure. The elementary procedure is virtually identical. 

Following the presentation, the Directors and Ms. Finger discussed how to pay for additional lunches for students whose families cannot. Deputy Superintendent Miller explained that the District is not supposed to use funds for individual student lunches. Director Debi Ehrlichman hoped that community groups might hear of the need and organize to address the problem.

For more information, see the District’s Food Services page and the Free and Reduced Meal Program application . 

Note: Monthly enrollment reports (see the November report) include school-by-school Free and Reduced Meal Program percentages. Overall, 25.86% of students in the Shoreline School District are enrolled in the program. Students in the program receive more than meals: the secondary program includes discounts on test registration fees and more. 

School Improvement Plans
The 2015-2016 School Improvement Plans will be covered in a separate article. 

Board Reports
Director Richard Potter, along with Director Wilson, has visited seven schools plus the Children’s Center this year. They have heard good feedback about the K-5 reading curriculum. 

Director Debi Ehrlichman thanked the writer of these summaries for keeping the community informed.
Referring to a recent award, Director Ehrlichman congratulated Shorecrest Counselor Dr. Steve Hirsch, who was named 2015 School Psychologist of the Year by the Washington State Association of School Psychologists (see previous article). 

Director Ehrlichman is looking forward to attending the high school plays and the Shorecrest Holiday Dinner, which will feature food by the Shorecrest Culinary Arts students and help finance the Holiday Baskets effort.

Director David Wilson, referring to his recent school visits, praised our “great principals,” mentioning two in particular: Highland Terrace Principal Jacqueline Estephan and Cascade K-8 Principal Chrisy Francescutti. 

Director Wilson recently attended the Paying for College event put on by the After Shorewood Committee of the Shorewood PTSA. More than 100 people attended and presenter David Aramaki gave parents valuable advice. (see previous article).

Board President Mike Jacobs mentioned the great seasons of Shorewood women's soccer and volleyball teams.



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Shoreline’s 11th annual Holiday Crafts Market Saturday

Wednesday, November 18, 2015



Holiday Crafts Market Saturday, November 21
Spartan Recreation Center: 202 NE 185th St, Shoreline 98155
9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Begin your holiday shopping at Shoreline’s 11th annual Holiday Crafts Market where 65 juried artists will be selling their handmade crafts and wares. There will be two rooms filled with a winter wonderland of beautiful gifts.


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A thousand and one .... pairs of socks


Lake Forest Park Elementary donated 1001 pairs of new socks to the Shoreline PTA Council clothing room, The WORKS.

Socks and underwear are some of the most expensive items handled by The Works, as they are generally items which must be purchased.

WORKS volunteers were delighted with this generous donation from LFP Elementary families.


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SCC art clubs join forces for Holiday Art Sale Thursday and Friday



The Shoreline Community College Art Club, Clay Club, and f-Stop Photo Club have joined together for their annual art sale.

We have tables full of ceramics, paintings, drawings and photographs to pick from. 
The work is good and the pricing is great!

You can find us this Thursday and Friday in the 2000 Visual Arts building room 2065. Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N. (campus maps). Small fee for parking on campus.

  • Thursday 10:00am - 4:00pm
  • Friday        9:00am - 3:00pm



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Get discount tickets to Aurora Theatre's This Wonderful Life Nov 19-21, 27-28


Aurora Theatre Company is offering discount tickets to the last six performances of This Wonderful Life at the Firdale Theatre in Edmonds.

Only 6 more times to catch Chris Carwithen's great performance as George Bailey and everyone else in Bedford Falls in Aurora Theatre Company"s THIS WONDERFUL LIFE!
The perfect way to start the holiday season and support Shoreline's own live theatre company!

Discounted tickets



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Tracy's Litte Traffic Buddies - Highland Terrace Elementary


Tracy Taylor, King 5 Traffic Reporter, featured Highland Terrace Elementary's safety patrol in her weekly segment of Traci's Little Traffic Buddies. Mark Owen is the safety patrol advisor.



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Friendship Follies variety show Friday and Saturday at Shoreline Center


An entertaining and uplifting show this Friday and Saturday features the work of 65 cast members with developmental and physical disabilities from the Shoreline / Lake Forest Park / Seattle area in a unique performance including dancing, singing, skits and a performance by their ukulele band.

Friday, November 20 at 7pm
Saturday, November 21 at 6pm

Please join us for the annual Friendship Follies variety show, featuring music, dancing, singing and acting — showcasing the talents of our Glee Club Choir, Band and Friendship Theatre members.

This year’s show goes vintage, with a tribute to silent movies, radio shows, and great inventions of the 20th century.

This is a show you won’t want to miss! Choose from a Friday or a Saturday night performance!

Shoreline Conference Center Auditorium - north end of complex
18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline WA 98155

A $5 minimum donation at the door is appreciated; no RSVP required.



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New culverts and stream bed in place for the heavy rains

The Lyon Creek stream bed improvements do their job
during the recent heavy rains
Photo by Jerry Pickard

The new culverts and stream bed in Lake Forest Park were in place just in time for the heavy rains of the past few days - and they were clearly doing their job.

Lyon Creek between Town Center and Bothell Way used to feature a semi-permanent installation of sandbags. Now the bed is wide and deep, with natural snags and tree debris to slow the water and create habitat.

New culvert under Bothell Way
Photo by Jerry Pickard

Lyon Creek was put underground when Town Center was built over 50 years ago. It flows behind the mall, then makes a U-turn in front of Starbucks and is above ground until it flows into Lake Washington. It frequently flooded the mall, Bothell Way, and Sheridan Beach.

Two watersheds meet in Lake Forest Park to flow into Lake Washington. Both the Lyon Creek watershed and the McAleer Creek watershed take in large sections of Snohomish county. Surface water decisions made by five cities and Snohomish county affect flooding in Lake Forest Park.

The City worked for years to identify the problem, come up with the best solution, and find funding.

Culvert under mall entrance from Bothell Way
Photo by Jerry Pickard

The $6.86 million project was funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the King County Flood Control District, the Washington State Department of Transportation, and the City of Lake Forest Park. The project was designed by Davido Consulting Group, Inc. and  built by KLB Construction.





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Dandylyon Drama and Melvin G. Syre Elementary PTA present The Amazing Ever Changing Alice in Wonderland



Dandylyon Drama and Melvin G. Syre Elementary PTA Present The Amazing Ever Changing Alice in Wonderland on December 4th and 5th at Shorewood High School Performing Arts Center

Sixty-two students from Melvin G. Syre Elementary School will perform in the musical theatre production, The Amazing Ever Changing Alice in Wonderland, at 7:00pm on December 4th and 5th at the Shorewood High Performing Arts Center, 17300 Fremont Ave N, in Shoreline.

The production is the third between Dandylyon Drama and Melvin G. Syre Elmentary and features the largest cast to date.

“We are creating a strong drama tradition at Syre Elementary,” says Michele Chomos Peijs who, along with Preston Moore, serves as the co-producer for the play on behalf of the Syre PTA.

The Amazing Ever Changing Alice in Wonderland is based upon the book by Lewis Carroll, but music and script is an original work by local playwright Melani Lyons and composter Rob Jones. Dandylyon Drama, a local non-profit, partners with parents, teachers, the Associated Student Body (ASB), or Parent Teacher Association (PTA) groups to bring performing arts programs into local elementary schools.

“This is an educational experience for all our young actors,” said Melani Lyons, founder and director for Dandylyon Drama. “We make sure that each child is in a ‘feature’ scene or song and has ample opportunity to learn the fundamentals of musical theatre.”

Tickets can be purchased at the door and in advance through Brown Paper Tickets.



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Ronald United Methodist Church and Pastor McCutcheon receive Advocacy Award from Faith Action Network

Pastor Paula McCutcheon, fourth from left, holds the FAN award
presented to RUMC at the annual dinner November 15

Ronald United Methodist Church, Shoreline, and Pastor Paula McCutcheon, have received the Advocating Faith Leader and Faith Community Award from Faith Action Network.

The award was presented during FAN's annual dinner Sunday night in Renton.

Ronald UMC and Pastor McCutcheon were honored for the Ronald Commons project and its public witness to justice.

Ronald Commons, currently under construction, will bring to Shoreline 60 units of affordable housing, owned and operated by Compass Housing Alliance for low and very low income residents, as well as a 12K square foot Shoreline service center and food bank owned and operated by Hopelink. (See previous article)

The church also has undergone a major renovation to offer an expanded presence and additional resources to the community.

In presenting the award, FAN said Pastor McCutcheon and Ronald UMC "have truly “broken ground” and set an example of how a faith community can gather their collective resources to not only shelter, feed and comfort people experiencing hunger and homelessness, but also advocate for and with them for systemic change. You have gathered your mission and vision in addressing our lead issue, Wealth Inequality, with whole hearts. We are really excited to give you this well-deserved honor!"

Faith Action Network is a statewide interfaith advocacy organization through which thousands of people and 101 faith communities across Washington State partner for the common good.

This statement was read during the presentation on November 15 in Renton.

We selected you for our Advocating Faith Leader and Faith Community Award because of your vision for Ronald Commons and public witness to justice. You have truly “broken ground” and set an example of how a faith community can gather their collective resources to not only shelter, feed and comfort people experiencing hunger and homelessness, but also advocate for and with them for systemic change. You have gathered your mission and vision in addressing our lead issue, Wealth Inequality, with whole hearts. We are really excited to give you this well-deserved honor!

Ronald UMC is located at 17839 Aurora Ave N in Shoreline.



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Dec 11 Bingo Night - Ugly / Funny Holiday sweatshirt contest

Make your reservations online for the December 11 Bingo / Karaoke night at the Senior Center.



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Wet and windy weather brings out the photographers

A moment before sunset
Photo copyright Marc Weinberg
Marc Weinberg says:
Richmond Beach like everywhere else felt the assault of Tuesday's winter storm. I found the contrasts of the day interesting from a photographic perspective. The morning and early afternoon were dark, grey and very windy with roaring micro bursts that made heavy evergreens sound like a freight train approaching the Saltwater Park even when I was blocks away from the bluff. Then shortly before 4pm there was a break of silence before the temperature dropped and the rain began again when the sky opened just long enough for me to take a breath and realize how beautiful it was.

Wayne Pridemore was out in the weather too, and captured these scenes.

Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Waves were crashing all along the shores.


This bus rider was happy for a roof over his head!
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Photo by Wayne Pridemore

The water was too much for the storm drains, which overfilled in a number of spots, and provided a few surprises for drivers.

Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Ripples and eddies


Lee Lageschulte caught a photo of the five minutes of sun, just before it went down.

5 minutes of sun
Photo by Lee Lageschulte

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Third Annual End Polio fundraiser dinner

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Katie Mills of Lake Forest Park Bar and Grill presented a donation check for $1115 to Paul McMurry. He was accompanied by LFP Rotary Club Members-  (Left to right) Norman Lieberman, Katie Mills, Paul McMurry, Steve Sutton, and Marjorie Ando


By Marj Ando

The Lake Forest Park Rotary Club, in partnership with the Lake Forest Bar and Grill, had a successful End Polio fundraising dinner on October 22.

$1115 was raised at the event, which will be given to the Rotary International Foundation to help in the Global End Polio Eradication Initiative after receiving 2:1 matching funds from The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

The dinner was held in recognition of World Polio Day, October 24, 2015, to celebrate that there is only one country left in the World that still has the endemic polio virus in existence: Pakistan, where it is difficult to reach every child in the hardest-to-reach areas of Asia.

The goal is to completely eradicate this virus within the next three years. Within the United States, the vaccine used is an injection developed by Dr. Jonas Salk in the 1950’s. Many of us don’t even remember the effects of the polio virus which has been been known since prehistoric times. Its effects on the nervous system are often devastating as the surviving children are often paralyzed, losing their ability to walk or use their arms and hands, and some die because they can no longer breathe on their own.

In the distribution of vaccines, an oral polio vaccine developed by Albert Sabin was chosen for worldwide distribution in the pursuit of ending this disease, as it is effective and easy to distribute.

Rotary International started their immunization campaign in developing countries worldwide in 1985.  
As work progressed, they have been joined by other groups who have spearheaded The Global Polio Eradication Initiative: WHO, UNICEF, CDC, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and national governments in partnership.

Locally, we have also had the generous support of the Lake Forest Bar and Grill for the past three years. This year, they were able to generously donate 20% of their dinner receipts to the effort. This makes a big difference as does the 2:1 Matching funds by the Gates Foundation for donations.

We wish to thank the entire staff of the Bar and Grill for helping to make this a wonderful event. We also thank the community members who dined out that night for their support. It was a festive event with flowers and balloons provided by Janice Strand, and many of our members who made it into a memorable event.

We feel it is key to remain vigilant and continue our efforts. If even one child anywhere in the world remains at risk, then all children, everywhere, remain at risk, too.


Donations will continue to be accepted by check at: Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park,  P.O. Box 55983, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155. Please make the checks payable to Rotary International Foundation. End Polio. Each donor’s funds will be matched (2:1) by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.



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In The Garden Now…..A Very Small Crop


Text and photos by Victoria Gilleland
Photos taken in the Shoreline Garden of Kim and Diane Brumble


This is a really lovely garden vignette … no doubt about it! But take a close look at the upright plant growing towards the back of the container.  If you’ve ever grown a vegetable garden you just might recognize this one. Look familiar?  That’s right … It’s a corn plant!

This plant has been growing in such an ideal location that it has actually put on silks and produced a small ear of corn.  And besides that it looks great in the pot!



Homeowner Kim Brumble likes to feed the wildlife that visit his garden. Each morning he spreads a handful of grain on a rock across from the kitchen window so that he can enjoy the antics of his hungry visitors. It appears that last spring one of his little guests took it upon herself to stash a tasty kernel of corn in a nearby pot. Given a sunny spot in the garden, plenty of water, and an especially hot summer the kernel grew into a small but healthy corn plant! Who would have thought?

You never know what Mother Nature might bring your way! Be thankful for her many offerings.

Botanical Name:  Poaceae

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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Pirates collecting food at Ballinger Thriftway Saturday


Ballinger Thriftway will be hosting a food drive on Saturday, November 21, from 10am to 2pm, run by The Pirates of Treasure Island.

They will have a “pirate ship” in the parking lot for customers to put in their donations.

Ballinger Thriftway is in Ballinger Village at 20150 Ballinger Way NE, Shoreline, WA 98155.



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Shorewood student is Division Finalist in MTNA Senior Piano competition

Leah Deobald, pianist
Leah Y. Deobald, 15 year old Shoreline native, will travel to Missoula, Montana in January to compete as a Division Finalist in the Senior Performance Competition of the Music Teachers National Association MTNA.

Leah, the daughter of Dr. Jessie Kim-Deobald and Dr. Lyle Deobald, earned this opportunity after winning the very competitive Washington Division of the Senior Piano Competition.

A sophomore at Shorewood High School, Leah has been studying piano for 10 years and is currently a student of Professor Duane Hulbert, known for his Grammy Award nomination of Glazunov piano recordings.

As a top prize winner for local, national, and international piano competitions, Leah appeared in prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall, Benaroya Hall, Pavlovsk Palace, St. Petersburg Russia and Classical King FM, NW focus Live.

She has been mentored by world renowned concert pianists and pedagogues including Julian Martin from Juilliard School, John Perry, Alexander Sandler from St. Petersburg Conservatory in Russia as well as Angela Cheng from Oberlin Conservatory.

The Senior Piano Competition will take place January 16-18, during the MTNA Northwest division Conference. The winner of this competition will advance to the National Finals during the MTNA National Conference in San Antonio, Texas, in April.

Music Teachers National Association is a nonprofit organization comprised of 22,000 independent and collegiate music teachers committed to advancing the value of music study and music making to society and to supporting the professionalism of music teachers. Founded in 1876, Music Teachers National Association is the oldest professional music association in the United States.



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Toy sale and holiday bazaar in Mill Creek


Just Between Friends HUGE Toy Sale and Holiday Bazaar in Mill Creek, November 19 - 21

This is not a retail store, but rather a savings extravaganza just in time for the Holiday!! Most savvy shoppers have come to rely on Just Between Friends for their 2x / year Kids and Maternity Consignment Events where local moms come together and sell their new and gently-used children's items.

Shoppers can then browse and purchase these items at great savings, usually far below retail prices—often 30-90% off!

This Sale is all about Gifts for the entire family! Toys, Books, Games, Puzzles, Movies, Holiday Decor and more including sections called "mommy" and "daddy" marts!

The list of items  that we will have at this sale goes on and on ..... and so do the Savings! As a bonus for this Sale we have also partnered with 25 local Vendors and Crafters to showcase their products and handcrafted goods in our Holiday Bazaar.

November 19 - 21, 2014
Gold Creek Church - Mill Creek, 4326 148th St SE, Mill Creek
Thursday, 11/19:  5pm - 8pm, FREE admission
Friday, 11/20:  9am - 7pm,  FREE admission
Saturday, 11/22:  9am - 3pm  (many items 50% off)



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Friday Round Table: Jobs, Family Services, Networking & More


Emily Stewart, Employment Outreach Specialist for Mary’s Place, will lead the discussion on resources for families and single parents in housing and employment transition.

Mary’s Place is a leading voice for homeless women, children, and families in emergency situations. We empower women to reclaim their lives by offering community, acceptance, hope and dignity. Our work keeps struggling families together and provides practical tools and resources that help women find housing and employment. We inspire the community to support homeless women and families through advocacy, partnerships, volunteerism and philanthropy.

Also, get the first hand scoop on job opportunities at the North Seattle Mary’s Place location! Open positions include overnight support staff, building maintenance staff, a shuttle driver position, and more! As always, coffee and snacks compliments of Central Market round out the deal.

Friday, November 20, 1:00-2:30pm
Shoreline Community College, Room 5116, Building 5000 (ground floor)

SCC Campus Map, Parking information. Small fee for daytime parking on campus.

Open to anyone of any age who is job seeking or interested in career change.

Led by Ron Carnell, Program Coordinator, Workforce and Continuing Education / Plus 50 Career Builder, Shoreline Community College, 206-533-6706.

See the Plus 50 Spring Schedule!



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Sheriff urges King County deputies to be armed and ready at all times

In wake of the recent attacks in Paris, King County Sheriff John Urquhart sent an email to all of his deputies today asking them to carry their weapons while off duty.

“Of course we should all stay vigilant and ‘if you see something say something,’ but after Paris, that doesn’t seem enough,” said Sheriff John Urquhart. “While off duty I am asking all commissioned personnel to always carry their sidearm, with extra magazines.”

In the email Sheriff Urquhart also told his deputies that the FBI has not received any specific, credible information of any imminent attacks to this country.

“I believe the bigger threat to the greater Seattle area is a home-grown terrorist who decides to act unilaterally in support of ISIL,” Urquhart said.  

Sheriff Urquhart ended the email to his deputies saying, “Now is the time! With all that is going on in the world, it is more important than ever to have the means to protect your family, the public, and yourself.”

This applies to Shoreline police and Kenmore police as these are contract departments with King County. Lake Forest Park has its own police department.



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Sounder train delayed by debris on tracks during Tuesday evening commute

Sounder train waiting for Neptune to calm the waves
Photo copyright Marc Weinberg


The Sounder evening train from Seattle to Everett was delayed just south of Everett, waiting for workers with chain saws to come clear the trees and debris from the track.

Then the train was delayed for an unspecified time due to water over the tracks just north of the Edmonds station. Buses picked up passengers to take them to Mukilteo and Everett.


Water subsided and debris was cleared by 8:30pm. Normal runs are expected Wednesday morning.

Local passengers lucked out, as the train made it to the Edmonds station without incident.



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Trees take out power at 4-Corners and LFP

Seattle City Light reports two current areas of power outages, both attributed to trees taking out power lines.

A large area at 4-Corners on Richmond Beach Road and 3rd NW has taken out power to what appears to be the entire business district and includes Einstein Middle School. It extends south into the Richmond Highlands neighborhood, as well as north into the Hillwood neighborhood.

163 individual customers are affected and the estimated repair time is 3pm.

In Lake Forest Park, an area north of Horizon View park around NE 203 and NE 204 has put 63 customers in the dark. It extends almost to NE 55 / Brier Rd. Estimated repair time is 5pm.

UPDATE: The 4-Corners area was back online by 11:30am. During the day half a dozen individual customers reported outages, including customers along Ballinger Way around the business district. At 11pm only one of those remains.

The LFP outage is down to 54 customers, with no predicted time that power will be restored.

updated 11pm



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Bus tangles with tree, causes traffic delays

Photo courtesy Shoreline Community College

High winds on Tuesday morning, Nov. 17, 2015 toppled a tree that hit Metro bus (route 331) on Innis Arden Way NE, just east of the main entrance to Shoreline Community College at Greenwood and Carlyle-Hall Road.

The driver of the bus was taken to Northwest hospital with neck and back pain by Shoreline Fire District personnel. Other public safety officials at the scene said her injuries did not appear to be serious and that there were no passengers on the bus at the time of impact.

Photo courtesy King County Sheriff's Office

Removal of the tree and the damaged bus snarled traffic headed east on Innis Arden Way. While traffic was moving through the scene, drivers from campus were advised to use exit roads other than eastbound Innis Arden Way.

The scene was cleared and power restored by 11am.

updated 10:30pm



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WeatherWatcher: High Wind Warning, Colder air on the way

Monday, November 16, 2015



High Wind Warning
Colder air


High Wind Warning: The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a High Wind Warning for the greater Seattle area, which includes Shoreline and Lake Forest Park. The warning is in effect for Tuesday between 5am and 6pm. Winds are expected to peak in the mid morning to mid afternoon hours with sustained speeds of 25 to 40mph and gusts up to 60mph.

Winds this strong can bring down trees, damage property and cause power outages. A high wind warning is issued when a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring with sustained wind speeds of at least 40mph or gusts of 50mph or more.

Expect this to be the strongest wind event we've had since August 29, 2015. In fact it is right in the neighborhood of the same wind speeds as August 29, with the only difference that most of our trees have shed their leaves now and the ground is very wet. It is likely that we will have some large trees suffer from uprooting and wide spread power outages.

Colder air is making an appearance behind this wind storm and Thursday night through the weekend looks particularly interesting. It is going to be mostly dry Thursday and on through the weekend but there is a weather pattern in place that is going to give us our first good sustained shot of Frasier river valley outflow. This will bring much colder air into the region than we are used to and we might have a couple of nights dip below the freezing mark.

So, if you haven't winterized your home or property yet, after this wind storm blows through would be the best time to get that done as I believe our first frost is on its way now.

For current conditions and updates please visit ShorelineWeather.com



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Food trucks Tuesday and Wednesday in Ridgecrest

Tonight in Ridgecrest


The newly opened Ridgecrest Public House is sponsoring food trucks this week on Tuesday and Wednesday in front of their business at 5th NE and NE 165th in the heart of the Ridgecrest Neighborhood.

You asked for it, you got it. Regular food trucks in Ridgecrest. Great ones. You know, the ones that go to Chuck's Hop Shop and Ballard breweries. But here. Please show your support early and often as we build awareness about them over the next few months.

The Seattle Barkery, a dog treat and human coffee food truck based in Ridgecrest, shared their extensive network and experience to help line up great trucks.

The trucks will be in "downtown Ridgecrest" near the pub, open 5.30-8.30 evenings -- the same location used for the Shoreline Food Truck Thursdays in August.

Lineup for this week:

The Public House invites you to buy your food at the truck and eat it in the Pub. You are also welcome to order food to be delivered there for you or bring your own!


Updated 11-17-2015 10:20pm

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Electrical fire at Leena's Restaurant Sunday

Shoreline Fire reports that the fire reported at Leena's Restaurant in North City on Sunday was smoke from an electrical problem in a neon sign and was quickly resolved.



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Police action in Shoreline week of November 9

Selected items from the Shoreline police blotter, week of November 9, 2015

10-31  Juveniles partying in house under construction 21xx N 193rd.
11-01  Chess timer found at Echo Lake Park.
11-02  Man with felony warrant ran from police and was captured using a classic pincer maneuver.
11-02  Graffiti at Ridgecrest Park.
11-03  Subject broke into the laundry room at Days Inn and stole multiple items. Tracked with a K9 unit, captured and arrested.
11-03  Resident at Anderson House told police she was sexually assaulted by three people at a bank the day before. Multiple people gave statements that she had not left the facility since she was checked in on 10-30. Subject suffers from dementia.
11-03  Tag scratched into metal stall at Shoreline Park bathroom.
11-04  Possible suspect arrested for graffiti at Shoreline Park.
11-04  Tag on stop sign at 192nd and Ashworth.
11-04  Forced entry burglary at 203xx 5th Ave NW.
11-05  Tags at Richmond Highlands Park.
11-05  8xx NW 165th SUV stolen from driveway.
11-06  Subject who was prowling vehicles 20xx N 153rd Pl caught by police after foot chase and tasering.
11-06  Seahawks ticket scam on Craig's List.
11-07  Man stayed at victim's home for two days - took checks and attempted to cash one (stopped by bank). Also took car key.
11-07  Man apprehended stealing four pair of jeans from Sears. Booked into Lynnwood jail on two outstanding warrants.

Updated: date corrected to November 9

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Seattle-King County Public Health: What to do when the lights go out

By Meredith Li-Vollmer
King County Public Health

The forecast calls for high winds and rain through Tuesday night, and that means power outages are likely when trees or their limbs topple. Power outages don’t seem like a big deal until they happen–then they are a pain in the you-know-what at best, and a serious health hazard at their worst.

Who do I call if the power goes out?

Use flashlights, not candles, to prevent house fires.

  • Check your neighborhood to see if others are without power. 
  • Call to report the power outage. Call only once to keep the line open for other customers. 
Call Seattle City Light Power Outage Hotline at 206-684-7400.

What should I do when I see damaged or downed power lines in my neighborhood?
  • Don’t get near any fallen or sagging power line! 
  • Call the utility company about the line. Please do not send email to report outages. Call Customer Service at 206-684-3000. Or, call the Outage Hotline (recorded message) at 206-684-7400.  
What about people who are using life support equipment at home?
  • People who depend on electrical equipment to treat a health problem should have a plan in advance of a power outage. 
  • In some cases, this may mean purchasing a back-up power supply such as a generator or going to a health care facility that has back-up power. 
  • People who use life support equipment should register with the local utility. When they do this, the utility will make them a top priority for power supply repair and restoration. 
How should I use a power generator?
  • For your safety, always follow the manufacturer’s instruction on the use of power generators. 
  • Since most generators are powered by gasoline and can generate carbon monoxide gas, run them outdoors where the fumes will not cause illness. 
  • Power generators should never be plugged into your home’s main electrical panel as this may result in serious injury or death to utility personnel working to restore power. Instead, plug the generator directly into the appliance you wish to use during the outage. 
How long will the food in my refrigerator and freezer remain cold enough to prevent food borne illness?
  • Keep freezer and refrigerator doors closed to prevent the loss of cold air. 
  • A fully loaded refrigerator may keep food fresh for about six hours. 
  • A fully loaded freezer may keep food frozen for up to two days. 
  • If any food in the refrigerator or freezer is warmer than 41° F, throw it out.
My power has been out for a while and my home is too cold. What are my options?
In a severe emergency or disaster, expect electric power to be out for several days. If that happens, consider relocating to a shelter or to a friend’s home where heat and power are available.
And one more important warning:

Never use charcoal, gas, or propane heaters indoors. Odorless, invisible fumes from charcoal, gas, and propane can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning. Using these heaters indoors can also increase the risk of fire.

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Cambodia: A Country of Contradictions - Wednesday lecture at SCC

Modern Cambodia

The Shoreline Community College Global Affairs Office presents 
Cambodia: A Country of Contradictions

Dr. Diana Knauf, Psychology, Shoreline Community College

Wednesday, November 18, 12:30-1:20pm
Shoreline Community College
Room 9208 (campus maps)

Attendance is open to the public and FREE
Small fee for parking on campus


For most, Cambodia evokes one of two striking images; the majesty of the ancient Angkor Wat or the Killing Fields of the Khmer Rouge era (1975-1979). Expand your view of this beautiful, historically troubled and quickly developing country - there is far more about Cambodia worth knowing.

Diana Knauf
 
Diana Knauf has traveled to Cambodia several times, most recently this past summer. She spoke with local experts and observed first-hand the beauty and troubles of Cambodia.

For more details about this event and speaker, as well as details about additional upcoming events, visit the GAC calendar page.



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AARP Fraud Watch Network Thursday at Shoreline Library

AARP Fraud Watch Network

Identity theft, investment fraud and scams rob millions of Americans of their hard-earned money.

Last year, 13 million people were victims of identity theft alone – that is one person every 2 seconds.

The Fraud Watch Network presentation covers Fraud Trends and Behaviors, The Con Artist’s Playbook and Prevention Strategies.

Ultimately attendees will be able to safeguard against ID theft and fraud and help keep from becoming a victim of con artists.

Registration required.

Thursday, November 19, 6:30 - 8:30pm, Shoreline Library Large Meeting Room, 345 NE 175th St, Shoreline 98155.



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46th Democrats Wine & Cheese and election wrap up Thursday



46th Legislative Democrats
Wine-and-Cheese Party and Election wrap-up

Thursday November 19, 2015

Doors/wine/cheese at 7:00 pm
Program at 7:30 pm

George Center for Community
2212 NE 125th St
Seattle, WA 98125



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Jobs: Fiscal analyst

WSDOT Northwest Region Financial Services is seeking to fill a Fiscal Analyst 1 position. The future incumbent will gain knowledge in the department and statewide accounting policies and procedures. This position performs specialized fiscal duties supporting the processing, review and analysis of various financial activities.

To view the entire announcement and to apply, click this link




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Flags at half-staff

Pursuant to the Presidential Proclamation released on November 15, 2015, Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff immediately, in honor of the victims of the attack in Paris, France.

Please notify all of your field offices and facilities around the state.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Thursday, November 19, 2015.

Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition.

Call 360-239-1317 if you have any questions about this flag lowering.



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