Shoreline City Council Winter Recess
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
The Shoreline City Council is on winter recess through the end of the month. The first Council meeting of the new year will be Monday January 4, 2016.
Shoreline City Council honors Deputy Mayor Chris Eggen
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| Deputy Mayor Chris Eggen retires from Shoreline City Council |
At their December 14 Council meeting, Shoreline City Councilmembers honored Deputy Mayor Chris Eggen for his years of service on the Council. Eggen is leaving the Council after his current term ends at the end of the year. Eggen has served two terms on the Council being first elected in 2007 and reelected in 2011.
The Council honored Eggen for his tireless service to the residents of Shoreline.
In the past eight years, Eggen has sat on 23 different regional, statewide, and national committees, including: King County Metropolitan Solid Waste Management Advisory Committee; King County Regional Transit Committee; NLC First Tier Suburbs Council Steering Committee; North King County Mobility Coalition; PSRC Transportation Policy Board; SeaShore Transportation Forum; Sound Transit North Corridor Leadership Group; SCA Board of Directors; and WRIA 8, which works to conserve and restore salmon habitat in our region.
“Chris cares deeply about this community and his work on the Council will have lasting, positive impacts on Shoreline for decades to come,” stated Mayor Shari Winstead. “It has been an honor to serve with Chris for the past six years.”
Eggen will continue to represent Shoreline residents in his new position as a Ronald Wastewater Commissioner beginning in January 2016.
The Council gave Eggen a tribute with this inscription:
With thanks and appreciation to Chris Eggen, Councilmember 2008-2011, Deputy Mayor 2012 – 2015. The Shoreline City Council wishes to congratulate you for your outstanding contributions and service on the City Council. Your leadership and commitment have improved the quality of life for the entire community.
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SCC's nursing students break fundraising record for students in need
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| Nursing students at SCC Photo courtesy SCC |
Each year, the Shoreline Community College Association of Nursing Students (SCCANS) raises money to help one student with financial need. Funds are distributed anonymously and can be used for tuition or to help with living expenses that may be barriers to a student’s success. This year SCCANS raised a record amount and was able to distribute funds to several students.
The students held a competition to see which of the nursing cohorts could raise the most funds, with the winning cohort earning a pizza party. The part-time student group (attending for 10 quarters instead of the 6 that full-time students attend) won the competition, raising $980 among just 19 students. Together, all the cohorts raised over $1800. In past years, SCCANS has raised an average of $5-600 for the fund.
“The 10-quarter cohort is really a phenomenal group this year,” Nursing professor and advisor Corinne (Corki) Budnick said. “While they’re juggling so much – work, family, school – and coming to campus at night after most everyone else is gone, it can be harder for part-time students to bond with the campus community. But these students dove right in and really rose to the occasion to show that they care about their fellow students and the program.”
The SCCANS club contributes to a variety of events on campus each year, including helping plan nursing graduation ceremonies and nurses’ day celebrations and organizing blood drives. The club also runs a winter clothing drive that collects warm clothes for the community at large.
“Our students knock our socks off every year,” said Budnick. “And this year’s group is no exception. We’re so proud of them and how they’ve rallied around each other and the program. Part of nursing is about caring for the community, and these students are truly caring for theirs. It’s great to see.”
Some of the objectives of the club are to contribute to nursing education; provide programs of social, educational and political import; provide an opportunity for students to participate in leadership roles and to provide a supportive network to students enrolled in the nursing program.
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Photos: Christmas Lights
Monday, December 14, 2015
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| Photo by Lee Lageschulte |
This one has everything Christmas - gingerbread house, angel, manger scene, candy canes, and more!
Help Count Birds for Science during Audubon’s Annual Christmas Bird Count
The National Audubon Society invites birdwatchers and people with backyard bird feeders to participate in the longest-running citizen science survey - the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC).
On Saturday, December 19, birders and nature enthusiasts will take part in this tradition, many rising before dawn to participate.
“This year Pilchuck Audubon is making a special effort to count birds visiting yard bird feeders,” says Rick Taylor, a volunteer with Pilchuck Audubon. “Recent research has highlighted the importance of suburban habitats and the surprising diversity of bird species that make use of our suburban yards and greenbelts.”
Birders of all ages are welcome to contribute to this fun, nationwide citizen science project, which provides ornithologists with a crucial snapshot of our native bird populations during the winter months.
The Edmonds / South Snohomish County CBC is performed in a count circle with a diameter of 15 miles that is centered near Martha Lake in Lynnwood. This circle covers South Everett, Mukilteo, Mill Creek, Lynnwood, Edmonds, Mountlake Terrace, Kenmore, Maltby, much of Bothell, and the northern portion of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park, fall within the 15 mile diameter count circle. Last year, 87 volunteers formed small parties and covered assigned areas, counting every bird they saw.
In addition, 40 people counted the birds seen at their home bird feeders.
To participate by counting birds in your yard and feeders, first confirm that you live within the Edmonds count circle, using this map. Click on the link and when the map is displayed, enter Edmonds in the search box in the upper-right-hand corner of the page. Then zoom out until you see the whole circle. Verify that your home is located within it. (or see map above)
You will also need to follow specific counting directions which, along with additional general information about the Edmonds CBC, can be found on Pilchuck Audubon’s website at: Detailed Instructions for Home Counters. You can also contact Rick Taylor 425-418-8211 or Bob Schmidt 425-273-1579.
Each year, the National Audubon Christmas Bird Count mobilizes over 72,000 volunteer bird counters in more than 2,400 locations across the Western Hemisphere. The Audubon Christmas Bird Count utilizes the power of volunteers to track the health of bird populations at a scale that scientists could never accomplish alone. Data compiled in Mill Creek will record every individual bird and bird species seen in a specified area, contributing to a vast citizen science network that continues a tradition stretching back more than 100 years.
To date over 200 peer-reviewed articles have resulted from analysis done with Christmas Bird Count data. Bird related citizen science efforts are also critical to understanding how birds are responding to a changing climate. This documentation is what enabled Audubon scientists to discover that 314 species of North American birds are threatened by global warming as reported in Audubon’s groundbreaking Birds and Climate Change Study. The tradition of counting birds combined with modern technology and mapping is enabling researchers to make discoveries that were not possible in earlier decades.
The Audubon Christmas Bird Count began in 1900 when Dr. Frank Chapman, founder of Bird‐Lore – which evolved into Audubon magazine – suggested an alternative to the holiday “side hunt,” in which teams competed to see who could shoot the most birds. This program brings out the best in people and they tend to stay involved for the long run. And so the tradition continues.
The National Audubon Society saves birds and their habitats throughout the Americas using science, advocacy, education and on‐the‐ground conservation. Audubon's state programs, nature centers, chapters and partners have an unparalleled wingspan that reaches millions of people each year to inform, inspire and unite diverse communities in conservation action. Since 1905, Audubon's vision has been a world in which people and wildlife thrive. Audubon is a nonprofit conservation organization.
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Last Farmers Market of the year in Lake Forest Park
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| The farmers were inside in The Commons |
Photos by Jerry Pickard
On Sunday, December 13, Lake Forest Park Farmers Market held its last market of 2015.
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| The entire lower hallways were full of craft booths. |
Shoppers were able to purchase gifts from the craftspeople on the lower level and buy produce and plants in the commons on the upper level.
Shoppers were entertained by the Northshore Church Choir on the 3rd Place Stage.
Pam Wilmot spins llama wool while selling her products.
Dale Miller of "birds 'n beads" was busy making silver chains at his booth.
The Pink Polka Dots were out in force, raising money for pediatric brain cancer research.
Business was slow while the Seahawks were playing but immediately picked up as the game ended. Parking was at a premium in both upper and lower levels.
Adult Community Choices participants to dedicate new greenhouse Wednesday
On Wednesday, December 16, at 11am, participants of Shoreline’s Adult Community Choices program will dedicate their new greenhouse known as P.A.T.C.H, which stands for Planting Awareness Through Community Harvest. This new program element will support learning and community connectedness in a new and unique way.
Construction of the Greenhouse and development of the program were made possible through generous donations from longtime program participants, Alice Akins and Robert Timar, with support from Libertee World. In an effort to most effectively use the donations, staff worked with participants to develop a program that would provide sustainable and continuous educational opportunities and community involvement, as well as prove to be truly fun for the participants. A grant from King Conservation District complemented Akins’ and Timar’s donations, supplementing the budget to finish the project.
Formal programming in the greenhouse will start this winter. Various community organizations are eager to help the participants get P.A.T.C.H. up and running, including Kruckeberg Botanic Garden, Sky Nursery, and Diggin’ Shoreline. Staff are excited to be bringing in community support in order help the participants learn more about horticulture. The goal is for participants to be able to understand nutrition in a more kinesthetic manner through growing their own fruits and vegetables to enjoy.
The Greenhouse is located behind the Richmond Highlands Recreation Center.
Adult Community Choices is an opportunity for adults with varying abilities to come together to socialize, participate in therapeutic recreational activities, and create various arts and crafts. This program also allows a daily opportunity to take field trips to exciting places around the Pacific Northwest. The Choices program runs Monday - Thursday from 10:00am - 2:00pm.
Three Evergreen teachers are finalists for $25,000 award
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| From left, Colin Monaghan, Lindsey Own, Lina Rose Teachers at The Evergreen School |
Three teachers at The Evergreen School are finalists for a $25,000 award from the Allen Distinguished Educators (ADE) program.
The ADE Award recognizes and rewards innovative K-12 teachers who master diverse and innovative strategies for teaching engineering, computer science, and entrepreneurship. through hands-on, experiential, and project-based learning. The program was developed by Paul G. Allen based on his belief that innovation is a key driver in improving learning opportunities for young people.
Lindsey Own has been a middle school science and health teacher for the past eight years at The Evergreen School. This year, she transitioned to her new role as the coordinator of Evergreen BIG Lab, a 3,000 square foot makerspace that was unveiled this fall. Lindsey is also a mom of two who, in her spare time, is a deeply involved in the maker movement in education. She has been a co-organizer of the Seattle EdTech Meetup and is currently on the advisory board for the SXSWedu conference.
Lina Rose has many roles at Evergreen, including 5th grade teacher, student council advisor, buddy program coordinator, and school-wide student activities coordinator. Lina is a big idea generator -- the first to say yes, and the last to say no. She is always excited to try out a big, new project and is lucky to be surrounded with enthusiastic team members who have the ability to turn wild ideas into manageable student projects. Lina is a mom of two and a passionate advocate for fun and community building in both work and family life. She’s most recently obsessed with laser engraving/cutting in the BIG Lab.
Colin Monaghan joined The Evergreen School three years ago as the upper division technology teacher and tech integration specialist. Previously a product manager at an educational technology company, he developed expertise in UX/product design, design thinking, instructional design, e-learning, and evaluation. He became particularly interested in applying design and lean startup methodology to education and training programs. Colin loves being part of an academic community that encourages tinkering, risk-taking, and exploration. He has one child, another on the way, and can often be found applying his engineering skills towards family projects, like a set of family-crest-engraved coasters for his grandma.
The team works together in their various capacities at The Evergreen School to develop and coordinate student learning experiences that incorporate tinkering and prototyping, cross-age collaboration, STEM, and serious school-wide fun at all grade levels and in all subject areas. They can often be seen together and with other colleagues laughing and creating in the BIG Lab.
The Evergreen School is located at 15201 Meridian Ave N in Shoreline.
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NUHSA honors volunteers and programs for their work in the community
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| Power of One - Volunteer Program of the year. Program Coordinator Karen Kessinger (holding certificate), poses with Volunteers and Shoreline School District Board members. |
NUHSA, which represents north King and south Snohomish counties, annually recognizes community volunteers and their programs for making a difference in human services.
Guest speaker at the event, which was held in Shoreline on Tuesday, was King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) Director, Adrienne Quinn, who delved into King County's work on Best Starts for Kids which focuses on the preventative care for at-risk youth, prevention and early intervention for the age 0 to 5.
Sheriece Simon from Natural Leaders at Northshore School District was honored as the “Volunteer of the Year”. She works with families and communities of diverse background.
Power of One was the winner for “Volunteer Program of the Year.” The Power of One program brings elders, families and kids together and builds a strong relationship amongst them. This program was established in 1996, and provides around 60 volunteers in the Shoreline School District, K through 12 programs.
The nominees for these awards were also recognized for their community work.
For Volunteer of the Year:
- Sarah Baker, Turning Point
- Carol Dahl, Lake Forest Park Rotary/Youth council
- Robin McClelland, North King County Mobility Coalition
- Sid Rouse, Shoreline Lake Forest Park Senior Center
- Lori Woodfield, The Works
For Volunteer Program of the Year:
- Meals on Wheels
- Northshore School District Adult Transition Program
- Popy's Cafe
- Shoreline Back-to-School Consortium
- Weekend Backpacks
Rep. Kagi invited to speak at White House conference on early learning
Last week, education leaders from around the country came together at the White House State Education Leaders Convening to discuss education, from early learning to K-12 and higher education. The discussion focused on work that is being done in several states to help all students succeed. Rep. Kagi, D-32, was invited to speak about Washington state’s efforts to improve the access and quality of early learning opportunities across the state.
The inclusion of early learning as a topic at the Education Leaders Convening reflects the increasing recognition of the importance of early learning in preparing young children for success in school. Washington State’s successful passage of legislation to improve the quality of early learning in both child care and preschools is of great interest to public policy makers across the nation.
“Being invited to speak with state and federal education leaders and senior White House officials about our early learning policies is evidence of Washington’s leadership role in early learning in the country,” said Rep. Kagi.
“It was a great honor to represent Washington state, and share the story of our bi-partisan effort to assure children have the skills to succeed when they enter kindergarten.”
The Early Start Act, passed during the 2015 legislative session, will give more young people the opportunity to access effective, high-quality early learning programs. The policies in the Early Start Act are guided by proven brain science and the positive long-term impact quality early learning has on a child’s school readiness, overall health and life.
“Early learning is one of the best methods we have for closing the opportunity gap and making sure that every child has the chance to succeed,” said Rep. Kagi. “I am incredibly proud of Washington’s early learning."
Rep. Kagi represents the 32nd district in the Washington state legislature, representing Shoreline, parts of Edmonds, Mountlake Terrace, and NE Seattle.
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Ridgecrest Public House food truck schedule for the week
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| Caravan Crepes in Ridgecrest on Thursday |
The new Ridgecrest Public House at 5th NE and NE 165th continues to sponsor food trucks outside their business - six this week.
Those over 21 are welcome to bring their food inside the Pub to eat.
The winter hours are 5-8pm. When the weather gets better, the hours will be extended and outdoor seating will be available.
The winter hours are 5-8pm. When the weather gets better, the hours will be extended and outdoor seating will be available.
It appears that all the trucks have vegetarian options and many advertise gluten-free options.
Here's the line up for this week:
MONDAY 14th: Welcome Cave Man Food Truck!
Meat on a stick, veggies on a stick, and market fresh salads.
TUES 15th: The Peach and The Pig
Pulled pork, grilled chicken, or mushroom sandwiches, meatballs and mushrooms, prawn salad
WED 16th: Napkin Friends
Soups and sandwiches
THURS 17th: Caravan Crepes
Savory (ham, chicken, cheese, or lentil) and Sweet (banana, strawberry, chocolate) crepes
Gluten free option.
FRI 18th: Streetzeria
Salads, salads on flatbread, 11 different pizzas
Gluten free option.
SAT 19th: Off the Rez
Tacos (pulled pork indian, beef chili indian, chicken chili verde), Quinoa Succotash
Indian as in Native American - not as in India
SUN 20th: No truck scheduled
Updated with hours of operation. 12-15-2015
Photo: The lights of Christmas
Sunday, December 13, 2015
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| Photo by Lee Lageschulte |
The multi-colored lights do brighten things on these cloudy, rainy, dark nights. Thanks to those of you who make the effort!
Shoreline Community College campus to close for break December 21-25
Shoreline Community College will be closed to the public from December 21-25, 2015, President Cheryl L. Roberts has announced. All offices on campus will be closed. College employees will be taking leave and no services will be available to the public during the campus closure.
The campus will continue to be patrolled during the closure by College Safety and Security personnel. A handful of specific employees may be on campus completing assigned essential work.
This week is meant for the college to be closed and only those employees working on pre-approved essential projects are to be on campus during this closure. The college will reopen on Monday, December 28.
A study of service utilization determined low and high usage periods during winter break 2014. The first week of winter break showed low utilization of services, however, the following week was very busy for registration and advising as students get ready to start winter-quarter classes.
This is the first year the college has closed during winter break beyond the traditional December 25 and January 1 holidays.
“Our study showed we are able to give our employees an opportunity to recharge and be ready to come back and serve our students,” President Roberts said.
This year, winter term begins on January 4, 2016.
Shoreline City Council to discuss homeless issues and whether to amend public comment rules
Shoreline City Council
Monday, December 14, 2015 – Regular Meeting 7:00pm
City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N.
ACTION ITEMS on Agenda
(a) Adoption of Ord. No. 730 – Comprehensive Plan Amendments
(b) Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Yakima County for Jail Service
(c) Authorize the City Manager to Execute the First Amendment to the Agreement with SCORE for Jail Services
(d) Discussion of Homelessness Issues in Shoreline and Adoption of Resolution No. 379 Supporting King County’s Declaration of Emergency Due to Homelessness Affecting King County and the City of Shoreline’s Commitment to Work with King County and Partner Agencies on Plans to Address Homelessness
(e) Discussion and Adoption of Resolution No. 380 Amending the Council Rules of Procedure Relating to Public Comment
Full Agenda and staff documents
Comment on Agenda items
(e) Discussion and Adoption of Resolution No. 380 Amending the Council Rules of Procedure Relating to Public Comment
Full Agenda and staff documents
Comment on Agenda items
Pink Pistols vs Hula Honeys Dec 19 in Shoreline
Jet City Rollergirls Season 9, Bout 2 - Saturday, December 19, 2015
Camaro Harem vs. Heartless Heathers from Portland
Pink Pistols vs. Hula Honeys
Did you miss the opening season game in November? If you did, so did a lot of people -- the game was SOLD OUT. Buy your tickets now before prices increase at the door and see this action-packed double header!
Bouts are held at Shoreline Derby Center and feature a food truck, a beer garden, and a 50/50 raffle. Lobby doors open at 5pm. Track doors open at 5:45 pm, and bouting action begins at 6:00pm.
Registered service animals only please.
Address:
Shoreline Derby Center
19022 Aurora Ave N
Shoreline, WA 98133
Start: Saturday, Dec 19, 2015: 6:00 pm
End: Saturday, Dec 19, 2015: 10:00 pm
Tickets online $15.00
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First annual Ugly Sweater Run Tuesday
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| Ready to run! |
The Richmond Beach Running Club will have a ho-ho-holiday run on Tuesday, December 15 in Edmonds.
Wear your sweaters with bells and lights, cats in hats, tinsel-covered iron-on Santas - the more outrageous, the better.
Plan to meet at Salish Sea Brewery at 5th and Dayton, Edmonds at 6:00pm on Tuesday - decked in your sweater and ready to run.
We'll run up towards the cemetery on 100th Ave and then back down to Salish for festive pints, pictures, and prizes for the best ugly sweater.
All Social Runs begin at 6:00pm - rain or shine. After the run, stick around for some conversation and a pint or two. All paces, experience levels, and beer preferences (even root beer) are invited and welcome.
Remember, it will be dark when we begin our run. Run smart. Run safe. Please bring your safety gear for the run - fluorescent apparel, vest, headlamps, blinky lights, etc. Let's stay visible and safe this fall and winter!
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Christmas Eve Services at Tabernacle Baptist
Family, friends, and neighbors! You are all invited to our Christmas Eve Service at Tabernacle Baptist Church on December 24th from 5:00pm to 6:00pm located at 16508 8th Ave NE in Shoreline.
If you have questions call 206-362-8363 and ask for Patty or Elaine.
Christmas Ship celebration is magical in spite of rainstorm
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| Dressed for the storm, residents enjoy the Christmas Ship |
Photos by Pam Barrett, Special Events Coordinator for the City of Shoreline
The courageous and spirited guests that braved the rainstorm on the evening of December 8 to attend the annual Christmas Ship Celebration at the Richmond Beach Saltwater Park were rewarded with a charming performance by the Sweet Adelines, who sing barbershop-style arrangements of songs old and new, followed by the Dickens Carolers, who serenaded guests from aboard the Christmas Ship.
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| Sweet Adelines sing |
The Richmond Beach celebration co-sponsored by the City of Shoreline and Richmond Beach Community Association is one of the largest gatherings of this type in the Seattle area and a favorite of Argosy Cruises, which deems it “the most community oriented.”
To view all the photos from the 2015 Christmas Ship Celebration, visit Richmond Beach Community Association's web site.
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Quick Start Connect Series: How to Present at a Trade Show - From Break Out Sessions to Keynote
Join the business community for a special Quick-Start “Working Session” on Tuesday, December 15th, 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
Connect Series: How to Present at a Trade Show - From Break Out Sessions to Keynote
Come to QuickStart Shoreline this Tuesday to discuss tips and tricks on:
- How to identify the best trade show or conference to speak at to promote your business
- How to acquire and complete a speaker registration form
- What to expect from the room and the format you will may be following
- How to turn contacts you make into leads for strategic partnerships or customers
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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Community invited to Shorewood Winter Band Concert
Saturday, December 12, 2015
Shorewood High School's band program invites the community to attend a Winter Concert at the Shorewood Theater this Tuesday, December 15 at 7:30pm.
Cookies and holiday treats will be served in the Shorewood Commons before the concert, starting at 7:00pm.
Please come enjoy the music of the Shorewood Symphonic Band, Freshman Band and Wind Ensemble.
Shorewood High School 17300 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline 98133.
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Small Business: Ostrom's Drug and Gift in Kenmore
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| Ostroms built a new store on Bothell Way in Kenmore |
Photos by Jerry Pickard
Ostroms Drug and Gift is a family owned business located at 6414 NE Bothell Way in Kenmore, next door to Kidd Valley Restaurant.
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| Christmas decor and whirlygigs |
Ostroms originally had two locations - one in Shoreline by the old QFC at 185th and Aurora and the other in Kenmore. Redevelopment forced them out of both locations, so they closed the Shoreline store and built a brand new building on Bothell Way.
They have an extensive and varied selection of gifts,
...decorative items,
...toys, games, and puzzles,
...and a full service pharmacy.
Ostorms, 6414 NE Bothell Way, Kenmore, 425-486-7711,
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Legislator Bill Kiskaddon was last Republican to represent Shoreline
By Evan Smith
Bill Kiskaddon, who died December 3, was the last Republican to represent Shoreline and Lake Forest Park in the State Legislature and the Republican who lost his seat to Democrat Patty Murray.
He also was one of the last Washington legislators to benefit from partisan redistricting.
Kiskaddon’s first year in the state senate, 1981, was the last year that Washington legislators drew the boundaries of their own districts. Republican control of the State Senate and the House of Representatives that year meant that Republicans could control redistricting.
When Kiskaddon started his term representing Mountlake Terrace and the rest of the 1st Legislative District, Democrats held a 25-24 majority, but a party switch by a Bellevue-area senator gave Republicans a slim majority in the senate to go with a clear majority in the House.
Republicans drew the lines to keep Kiskaddon, in a revised 1st District, most of it in north King County, including Shoreline, Lake Forest Park and Kenmore in an area where liberal Republican Kiskaddon could feel comfortable.
That made Kiskaddon the incumbent in a district with another incumbent, Shoreline Democrat Donn Charnley. Kiskaddon defeated Charnley in 1984, giving Kiskaddon a second four-year term, but in 1988, Kiskaddon lost to Democrat Murray in an election that prefaced Murray’s election to the U.S. Senate in 1992.
The 1981 redistricting was the last done by the legislature. Voters then approved a measure that gives the redistricting power to an independent bipartisan commission. Such commissions have done the redistricting in 1991, 2001 and 2011.
The 1991 redistricting put Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Kenmore and north Kirkland into the 32nd District with part of northwest Seattle. Democratic State Reps. Grace Cole and Nancy Rust continued to represent the area in House of Representatives, and, in 1994, Democrat Darlene Fairley won the first of four four-year terms in the State Senate. Democrats have continued to represent the area.
The 1991 redistricting put Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Kenmore and north Kirkland into the 32nd District with part of northwest Seattle. Democratic State Reps. Grace Cole and Nancy Rust continued to represent the area in House of Representatives, and, in 1994, Democrat Darlene Fairley won the first of four four-year terms in the State Senate. Democrats have continued to represent the area.
A former Associated Press reporter in Olympia has called Kiskaddon “a true gentleman.” Former Associated Press reporter Dave Ammons, now communications director for the secretary of state, added, “He was beloved by people on both sides of the aisle.”
Kiskaddon was part of a dying moderate wing of the Republican Party. His first term in the State Senate coincided with the term of moderate Republican Gov. John Spellman, the state’s last Republican governor. Kiskaddon earlier had served three two-year terms in the state House of Representatives, 1967-73, covering two years of moderate Republican Gov. Dan Evans’ first term and all of Evans’ second term.
Kiskaddon once spoke of lobbying Spellman to veto a bill pushed by social conservatives in his own party.
As a freshman House member in 1967, Kiskaddon was part of the legislature that reorganized the state community college system.
Just as he would become uncomfortable in an increasingly conservative party, Kiskaddon had earlier become uncomfortable as a Boeing engineer. He earned a master’s degree in social work, and became a family counselor.
A memorial service is scheduled for December 30 at 2pm at the Richmond Beach Congregational Church at the corner of NW Richmond Beach Road and 15th Ave NW (1512 NW 195th St) in Shoreline.
Evan Smith can be reached at schsmith@frontier.com.
Evan Smith can be reached at schsmith@frontier.com.
Lake Forest Park DAR meets January 10
The general monthly meeting of the Lady Stirling Chapter of the DAR will take place in Lake Forest Park on Saturday January 10, 2016 from 10:30-noon. Current, prospective or interested parties are welcome to attend. Email for details.
The National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) is a non-profit, non-political volunteer women's service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and securing America's future through better education for children. Any woman 18 years or older regardless of race, religion, or ethnic background, who can provide lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution, is eligible for membership.
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Nominate an outstanding History Day educator or administrator for awards
Know an outstanding History Day educator or administrator? Now is the time to nominate him or her for a 2016 National History Day Award.
2016 Patricia Behring Teacher of the Year Award
This annual award recognizes an outstanding History Day educator who has worked with students in the National History Day program and demonstrated innovative teaching within and outside the classroom. Each division winner will receive a $500 cash award. The state winners represent the state at the national contest, where they will compete with other state winners for the national Patricia Behring Teacher Award and a $10,000 prize.
Nominations are due to the State Coordinator by Friday, February 3, 2016. The junior division and senior division winners are recognized at the state contest. Nominations can be made by teachers, administrators, judges, and parents.
Jim Kiefert Administrator of the Year Award
This annual award honors Jim Kiefert, a Washington History Day founder, and recognizes an administrator who has demonstrated support for the History Day program and fosters a learning environment that encourages student success.
For more information about these awards, visit the History Day website and download the nomination packet.
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US 12 / White Pass has dramatic washouts
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| Crews survey the worst damaged stretch of road Photo courtesy WSDOT |
WSDOT is trying to assess the damage at four separate locations but they are slowed by winter weather conditions, including new snowfall. Some of the areas are so dangerous that they are using drones to assess the damage.
Currently, crews are taking steps to repair four areas of concern:
- A rockslide at milepost 166 near Rimrock Tunnel
- A washout at milepost 154, three miles east of White Pass
- Two washouts between mileposts 141 and 142 west of White Pass.
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| That's not plastic on the roadway. It's rushing water. Photo courtesy WSDOT |
Rock slide, milepost 166 near the Rimrock Tunnel
An assessment of the hillside above the roadway determined there was no evidence of further slope failure in the past few days.
Crews are now clearing debris from the rockslide at milepost 166 near the tunnel. The hard closure on the east side of White Pass remains at milepost 159, just beyond the entrance to Clear Lake at the upper Tieton Reservoir Road.
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| Important to pay attention to road signs Rock slide on US 12 Photo courtesy WSDOT |
Washout, milepost 154, three miles east of White Pass
WSDOT geotechnical engineers are assessing the washout at milepost 154, east of White Pass by having contractor remove the pavement to see how far the slope has failed underneath the pavement.
WSDOT geotechnical engineers are assessing the washout at milepost 154, east of White Pass by having contractor remove the pavement to see how far the slope has failed underneath the pavement.
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| Contractors cut away the concrete to assess damage underneath Photo courtesy WSDOT |
Washouts, milepost 141 and 142, west of White Pass
The contractor will begin clearing rock and debris from catch basins and culverts to divert water from the area. Once the water is diverted, crews will begin placing rock to rebuilt the slope.
WSDOT’s assessment determined the slope washed out under the eastbound lane and shoulder at milepost 142. On milepost 141, only the shoulder of the eastbound lane washed out. WSDOT is concerned about the stability of the remaining westbound lane at both locations.
Photo gallery here
The contractor will begin clearing rock and debris from catch basins and culverts to divert water from the area. Once the water is diverted, crews will begin placing rock to rebuilt the slope.
WSDOT’s assessment determined the slope washed out under the eastbound lane and shoulder at milepost 142. On milepost 141, only the shoulder of the eastbound lane washed out. WSDOT is concerned about the stability of the remaining westbound lane at both locations.
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Police action in Shoreline weeks of 11-23 and 11-30-2015
Selected items from the Shoreline Police Blotter for the week ending November 23, 2015.
Several suicidal juveniles taken to Children's during the week.
11-15 Mailbox pried open on locking community mail box.
11-15 Vandals returned to previously vandalized vacant home on 157xx Ashworth and took items.
11-15 Burglary 155xx 9th NE. Forced entry through back door. Took electronics and jewelry.
11-16 Bicycle violation results in warrant arrest which results in drug charges.
11-16 Vehicle stolen from 193xx 1st NW found undamaged one block away.
11-16 New home owner found rifle and ammunition in crawl space - turned in to police.
11-16 Employee at Baxter Auto Parks took money from till and left an IOU in its place.
11-16 iPhone stolen from locker at Y.
11-16 Driver on Aurora stopped for defective tail lights, arrested for DUI.
11-16 Graffiti on Rapid Ride bus shelters.
11-16 Missing person found on Aurora and transported back to Marysville group home.
11-17 $4700 in gold jewelry stolen from home safe by likely known subject.
11-17 Suspect contacted on 18800 block of Palantine for suspicious activity was found to be unregistered sex offender.
11-17 Graffiti at Twin Ponds park.
11-18 Subject drove drunk, crashed into multiple power poles, then hid in nearby woods where police found him. Power was knocked out to nearby homes.
11-19 Graffiti in Hamlin Park restroom.
11-20 Graffiti at Cromwell Park.
Selected items from the Shoreline Police Blotter for the week ending November 30, 2015.
Half a dozen car prowls in central Shoreline.
11-18 Shoplifter caught stealing vodka from Walgreens at 175th and Aurora.
11-20 Local transient found by homeowner sleeping in house for sale at 154th and Linden.
11-21 Intoxicated male apprehended during possibly burglary at NW 185th and 7th NW has warrant.
11-22 Officer stopping for morning coffee at Gateway Starbucks spotted a customer with a felony warrant.
11-22 Someone broke into the Richmond Beach Shell station to steal cigarettes and cash.
11-22 Unknown suspect uses truck to knock down mailboxes on 18th NW.
11-23 Burglar at 148xx Linden smashed rear sliding door to gain entry.
11-23 Vehicle stolen from used car lot at Carter Subaru, keys unaccounted for.
11-23 iPhone stolen at Y.
11-24 Man stopped at Central Market driving a stolen car. Multiple warrants. Taken to hospital for evaluation before booking.
11-24 Someone punched door lock and stole merchandise from OReilleys on Aurora.
11-24 160xx N 175 - deputies find suspect hiding in crawl space of vacant home.
11-24 Child's bicycle stolen from Shoreline Park by soccer fields.
11-24 198xx 18th NW mailbox damaged.
11-24 Attempted burglary at Innis Arden home.
11-25 Thefts from Y lockers.
11-25 Attempted burglary on 180xx Sunnyside.
11-26 3xx NE 151st burglary, entered through rear slider and took computers.
11-26 3xx NE 148th burglary, broke window to access front door and took jewelry.
11-28 Traffic stop on 15th NE leads to arrest for heroin possession.
Basketball season is here - Shorewood vs Glacier Peak
Shorewood boys basketball vs Glacier Peak at the Shorewood Gym Friday night December 11, 2015. Final score SW 62 GP 46
Photos by Wayne Pridemore
Shorewood's Emil Marshall, number 20, puts up a lay in the first quarter.
Thunderbird guard Jesse Reynolds in bounds the ball from under Shorewood's basket
Shorewood guard Daniel Ishkhanov drives to the basket to score.
Sean Kirk, junior guard, moves to his right to put up a shot from under the basket.
Shorewood's Ian Kirk floats to the net for a lay in in 4th quarter action.
No health insurance for 2015 or 2016? You may be facing a tax penalty
From the Office of the Insurance Commissioner
If you can afford health insurance but you choose to not enroll in coverage for 2016, you may be required to pay a fee when you file your 2016 federal income taxes. The fee is also called a penalty, fine, or the individual mandate.
A few facts about the individual mandate:
The fee is calculated one of two ways. The fee for not having health insurance if you can afford it is $695 per person in your household who doesn’t have health insurance or 2.5 percent of your income – whichever is higher. HealthCare.gov has a guide to estimate the fee you’ll have to pay if you don’t have health insurance.
The fee for 2015 is lower than for 2016. For 2015, the fee for not having health insurance if affordable insurance is available to you is $325 per person or 2 percent of your annual household income – whichever is higher. The fee is calculated based on the number of months you, your spouse, or your tax dependents went without qualifying coverage, such as an employer-sponsored health plan, Medicare, Medicaid or coverage through Washington Healthplanfinder.
In some cases, the fee may be higher than buying health insurance through Washington Healthplanfinder. You can look at plans and find out if you qualify for help here.
For some people, exemptions from the fee are available. People with very low incomes and individuals who meet other specific conditions can receive an exemption from the requirement to have health insurance and will not have to pay the fee. Additional information about exemptions and a tool that helps you determine if you qualify for an exemption is available on HealthCare.gov.
If you need health coverage and want to avoid the fee for 2016, the deadline to enroll in a plan is January 31. If you don’t enroll by then, you could have to wait another year to get coverage and may have to pay the fee when you file your 2016 income taxes. If you want coverage that starts on Jan. 1, you need to enroll by December 23.
More information about the individual mandate on the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) website.
Earthcorps and Seattle Tree Preservation volunteers in Kruckeberg Garden
Friday, December 11, 2015
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| Earthcorps widened the pathway and built the little rock wall. Photo courtesy Kruckeberg |
Earthcorps worked at the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden in Shoreline for three days in early December to clear and widen pathways.
We needed to widen the main path into the lower meadow to eight feet so we can get equipment down to the Demonstration Garden.
Earthcorps' hard-working team widened the path, laid new gravel, and edged the path with logs and rocks.
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| Spot the arborist in the tree Photo courtesy KBC |
On December 9, Seattle Tree Preservation did much needed safety pruning, funded by a grant from the Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust. Can you see the arborist way up in the Doug fir?
Christmas with the Gothard Sisters tour
December 10th at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 4th Ave N, Edmonds 98020.
Tickets at 425-275-9595 - or buy tickets online at Edmonds Center for the Arts.
Lake Forest Park Crime Watch seeks volunteers
The Lake Forest Park Police Department has a
program called Crime Watch.
This is a program staffed by volunteers who
check homes of residents who are out of town and sign up via the Vacation House Check Form.
This
service has been a valued part of the community for over 20 years,
however it needs your support. The police are currently looking for volunteers who
are willing to help continue to make our community
safe and have a few hours a week to donate.
Volunteers are provided with appropriate
identifiable clothing, proper identification, and the use of the crime
prevention vehicle while volunteering for the City.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, get in touch with Crime Prevention Coordinator Casey Krzyminski at 206-364-8216.
Shoreline Planning Commission public hearing on amendments for cannabis - study session on light rail facilities
Shoreline Planning Commission
PUBLIC HEARING
Thursday, December 17, 2015 - 7:00pm
Shoreline City Hall Council Chambers, 17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline 98133
Agenda Highlights - full agenda here
- Public Hearing on Development Code Amendments for Cannabis
- Staff report begins on page 17 in full packet.
- Study Items on Development Code Amendments for Light Rail Facilities
- Staff report begins on page 37 in full packet.
Link to full Packet
Comment on Agenda items
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Letter to the Editor: Respect is seriously lacking in today's society
To the Editor:
RESPECT – “A way of treating or thinking about someone or something. A quality seriously lacking in today’s society.”
It saddens me that there are those in Shoreline who lack tolerance in our very diverse community and instead of doing something positive (like love their neighbors) spew their lack of respect or tolerance with a bunch of legalize regarding the lighting of a menorah on the steps of the city hall of Shoreline.
I was born a Jew and continued my life as a practicing Jew. I have lived in Shoreline over 50 years; my children were raised here. There were very few Jewish families here in the 60’s. We belonged and still belong to a Temple in Seattle and continue to practice our faith with our very enlarged family.
We enjoyed sharing our customs with our many non jewish friends whose children grew up with our children, ate my latkes at Hanukah and danced the Hora at my children’s and grandchildren’s Bnai Mitzvah parties at the Innis Arden Club. These same friends became very much a part of our lives by sharing their customs, times of joy and sadness.
I will never forget the weekend shooting at the Jewish Federation in Seattle in 2006. Six women were shot, including Pamela Waechter who died. It was considered a hate crime. I was away at the time, but found a voice message from one of our first Innis Arden non Jewish friends that said “your pain is our pain”. I still cry when I remember this call and tell this story.
Whatever you celebrate, I wish you all joy and a healthy and peaceful New Year and remember - respect your neighbor.*
Sis Polin
Shoreline
* I love driving around and seeing the Christmas lights.
Book Review by Aarene Storms: El Deafo
Memoirist Cece Bell had normal hearing until she was four years old, when a bout of meningitis left her profoundly deaf. She started school in a class for deaf children, but when the family moved, the new school integrated Cece into a class of normally-hearing students.
Cece is lonely in the new place, and yearns for a friend and for a normal life. Lip-reading in a classroom is difficult, but an oversized "Phonic Ear" microphone allows her to hear everything the teacher says in the classroom -- and, awkwardly, anywhere on the school campus (for example: in the ladies' room). She eventually tells the other kids that the Phonic Ear gives her superpowers, and dubs herself "El Deafo: Listener for All."
Cece's ongoing attempts to make friends and "be more normal" make for a charming story, and the illustrations (which resemble Homer Simpson-esque characters with bunny ears) are sweet and funny.
Winner of the 2015 Newberry Honor award. Recommended for readers ages 12 and up. No sex, no cussing, lots of bunnies.
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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Workshop: Aging -- A Laughing Matter
Ageism in the media portrays growing older as though it is mostly about aches, ointments and things we can’t do. Take a break with Dori Gillam of Senior Services and look at aging in a lighter way.
Laugh about the realities of growing older and the ways you can rise above the negatives. Age is not a four-letter word!
Aging: A Laughing Matter, Tuesday, December 15, 7-8pm, Richmond Beach Library meeting room, 19601 21st Ave NW, Shoreline 98177.
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King's student named WIAA Athlete of the Week
Each week throughout the school year, the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) recognizes twelve varsity athletes, a male and a female from each of the six classifications, who exhibited an outstanding performance for the previous week.
Caleb Perry, a Junior, from King's High School was nominated by a community member and selected by WIAA staff as one of the Athletes of the Week for achievements in Football.
Perry led his team in rushing yards (117), tackles (8), and touchdowns (1). The Knights placed second at last week¹s state tournament held at the Tacoma Dome.
In recognition of their accomplishment, each Athlete of the Week winner receives a congratulatory letter from WIAA Executive Director, Mike Colbrese, a commemorative WIAA State Athlete of the Week t-shirt, and a certificate. Winners are also posted to the WIAA website.
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Home sales in Shoreline during the month of November 2015
The following is a sampling of homes at each price point that sold in Shoreline during the month of November 2015.
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Shoreline Education Association members wear their values
Teachers in every school in the district sported their blue t-shirts, emblazoned with their values. This group is at Echo Lake Elementary.
The Shoreline Education Association (SEA) is the professional association representing approximately 600 teachers and other certificated educators in the Shoreline School District.
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