Christmas Lights: Reflected by the Rain

Friday, December 18, 2015

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

The rain adds a whole dimension to Christmas lights, reflecting and magnifying the colors on the rain-soaked street.




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Santa will be at Nomad NW Saturday - bring your camera

Shoreline's first artist-run co-op ensures the fun never stops for the whole family!

Join them this Saturday, December 19 from 10am-12pm at Nomad NW in Ridgecrest to visit Santa, browse for last minute gifts and most importantly ... make memories that will last a lifetime.

Santa will be there in full regalia. Bring your cameras to snap your own photos of your littles (or bigs!) with St. Nick before his final flight to the North Pole to gather everyone's gifts. Well-behaved and kid / noise friendly "fur babies" welcomed.

Parents can enjoy browsing for last minute gifts while their littles meet and talk with Santa. Fun for the whole family.

Enjoy a treat at neighboring Cafe Aroma to set all those dancing sugarplum fairies at ease.

509 NE 165th St, Suite B, Shoreline 98155.



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Shorewood Culinary Arts Chef Dinner with Sarah Lorenzen of Andaluca


Shorewood's renowned Culinary Arts program will hold its first chef's dinner of 2016 on Thursday, January 14, headed by Executive Chef Sarah Lorenzen of Andaluca.

For reservations, contact Wendy Jordan 206-393-4399.



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Toys for Tots extends giving hours


Due to the generosity of our community partners, neighbors, and friends, the South Snohomish County Toys for Tots (Shoreline north to Smokey Point and East to include Snohomish and Monroe) is able to extend their Christmas Assistance hours for Campaign 2015.

Additional resources have become available to help Santa deliver Christmas to some very deserving children.

If you are the head of a household and/or uniformed personnel (including vets) who has yet to secure gifts for your kids then we may be able to help.

Visit our website and follow the prompts to see if you qualify. ALL active and retired uniformed personnel are welcome.

Wednesday, December 23, 2015 from 8am until everything is gone (First come, First serve), Toys for Tots c/o The Foundation Church, 2730 Oakes Avenue, Everett 98201.

Contact Mary Butler, LCO – Toys for Tots, 425-309-0047.




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Shorewood wrestling defeats rival Shorecrest Thursday

Shorewood High School defeated their rivals Shorecrest tonight in a match closer than the final score indicated.

Beginning at 126 pounds Shorecrest senior Connor Block controlled from start to finish for a 9-2 victory to give the Scots the early lead.

After the Thunderbirds responded with pins at 132 and 138 pounds the Scots picked a pair of their own for a narrow 15-12 lead.

Shorewood forfeited to Shorecrest at 160 and 170 pounds, giving the rival Scots a 27-12 team lead halfway through the contest.

The rest of the weight classes belonged to the Thunderbirds as Shorewood wrestlers continually turned tight contests into huge pins.

The evening was capped of by T-Bird sophomore Aiden Smith who pinned his opponent in the second round for Shorewood's seventh pin in a row and a final score of 54-27.  Shorewood has now defeated Shorecrest seven times in a row and nine out of their last ten meetings.

Shorewood wrestles next this Saturday at the Barry Knott Classic, hosted by Nathan Hale High School. Shorecrest also wrestles on Saturday, in the Lynnwood Classic tournament. Both tournaments begin wrestling at 9am.


Shorewood 54 - Shorecrest 27
@ Shorewood High School

126: Connor Block (SC) dec. Shea O'Leary 9-2
132: Matthew McMillan (SW) pinned Chandler Keopanya 3:55
138: Elias Thorne (SW) pinned Layne Lyons 3:42
145: Spencer Kennedy (SC) pinned Sam Thurman 3:12
152: Luke Lotawa (SC) pinned Alex Olivera 3:34
160: Seraj Khazei (SC) win by forfeit
170: Owen Donnelly (SC) win by forfeit
182: Esdras Valladares (SW) pinned Simon Dalton 2:57
195: Troy Halloway-Beach (SW) pinned Andrew Sackett 1:15
220: Riley Teeters (SW) pinned David Rodolf 2:52
285: Japhet Valladares (SW) pinned Beshoy Gendy 0:55
106: Rhaye Samson (SW) pinned Neil Hornish 0:41
113: Nick Lotz (SW) pinned Roman Shadduck 1:34
120: Aiden Smith (SW) pinned Kelvin Schmidt 2:18

--Clark Norton



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Is there a drone on your shopping list? You might want to talk to your agent or broker


From the Office of the Insurance Commissioner

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) estimates more than one million drones will be sold this holiday season. Everyone from photographers and farmers to law enforcement and hobbyists are using drones. Whether for personal or commercial use, there are a number of insurance issues to consider ranging from personal injury and property damage to privacy concerns.

Drones present a significant risk to property and life on the ground in the event of an accident. Drones can crash due to faulty and inappropriate operation, mechanical defects and component failure. Losses and damages could involve bodily injury to humans and animals as well as buildings and structures.

Using a private drone as a hobby is generally covered under a homeowner’s insurance policy —and subject to a deductible -- which typically covers radio-controlled model aircraft. This also applies to a renter's insurance policy. Look at the contents section of your policy, or talk to your agent to see if your drone will be covered if it is lost, stolen or damaged. If your drone falls onto your car, damage to your car may be covered if you have a comprehensive coverage auto policy.

A larger concern is liability for an accident caused by your drone if your drone crashes into someone else's vehicle or a person. If you have a homeowner’s or renter's policy, generally the policy will cover liability for an accident caused by your drone if it is determined that you were negligent and at fault. Check with your agent or insurer to verify your policy contains this important coverage. You can also read a story about drone insurance that was recently posted on the Insurance Journal’s website.

Drones are defined as remotely piloted aircraft systems and the FAA says pilots of unmanned aircraft have the same responsibility to fly safely as manned aircraft pilots. In addition to FAA regulations, state and municipalities may have their own laws regarding drone use.

The FAA has issued these guidelines for drone hobbyists:
  • Don't fly higher than 400 feet and stay clear of surrounding obstacles. 
  • Keep the aircraft in sight at all times. 
  • Stay away from manned aircraft operations. 
  • Don't fly within five miles of an airport unless you contact the airport and control tower before flying. 
  • Avoid flying near people or stadiums. 
  • Don't fly an aircraft that weighs more than 55 pounds. 
  • Use caution when flying your unmanned aircraft. 
  • With some drones weighing up to 55 pounds, a fall from the sky can cause significant damage to property or bystanders. 

Recently, federal regulators announced that recreational drone operators will soon need to register their aircraft. This will allow authorities to trace a drone back to the owner, which means it is vital that you are in compliance with laws and regulations and have the appropriate insurance coverage.



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Friskies donates 16,000 cans of cat food to Purrfect Pals cat shelter



The Canned Food Fairy came to Purrfect Pals Cat Shelter on Friday.

Friskies cat food donated over 16,000 cans of cat food to the shelter in Arlington that adopts out 2000 cats and kittens each year and provides free spay and neuter surgeries for 1000 more.

There will be some very happy kitties in our sanctuary for many months to come!

Purrfect Pals, which was the first no-kill shelter in the state, sponsors the Black Cat Ball, and the Average Joe Cat Show, which is held annually in Shoreline. Cats for adoption are often displayed at local pet supply stores.



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Letter to the Editor: Dognapping - A Two-Part Warning

To the Editor:

Heads-up, dog owners! My wife Heather (Marks) locked our dog Chewla in her car Monday afternoon while shopping for 10 minutes in in Shoreline (152nd and Aurora N.)

When she came out of the store the dog was gone! She began calling loudly and dialed 911.

A man in the parking lot pointed in the direction he had seen someone luring Chewla with food. Heather's loud calling must have scared the culprit and alerted other people in the parking lot. One of those people saw Chewla and pointed her out to Heather.

When Heather called, Chewla came running across the parking lot! Heather did not see the culprit, but her quick action averted a tragedy for our family! Since she lacked a description of the perpetrator she did not file a police report.

The second part of the warning is: Do not count on your locked car being secure. Hondas made in the 1990s are vulnerable to break-ins. Apparently a key can be filed and made to fit just about any Honda of that vintage!

Cliff Sanderlin
Edmonds



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Preschools have until July 1 to vacate North City Elementary building

The Shoreline School District has confirmed that an agreement has been reached to extend the date for three Shoreline Community College co-op preschools to vacate the North City Elementary school building.

The preschools - North City, Shorenorth, and Shoreline Cooperative, have been housed at the former North City Elementary School, which was closed by the Shoreline School District in 2006-07 due to low enrollment at the time.

See previous article.

Enrollment is climbing in the District, classrooms are crowded, and the North City building will be reopened as a district elementary school. The preschools were given notice that their leases would end.

The move-out date had originally been set at June 1, based on construction schedules. The preschools protested that the June 1 date falls the day after the preschools close for the summer. The tight timeline would have made it impossible to finish the year in place, said preschool parents and staff, without shortening the spring quarter class schedules.

They now have an additional month - to July 1.

The preschools face a more serious dilemma in finding local space. There are very limited options due to today’s strong real-estate market combined with a mission to keep program tuition affordable for families.

Officials say each preschool is looking for approximately 2,000 square feet of space if they move to separate locations, or about 6,000 or more square feet altogether if they move to a single shared location.

Information on possible new sites to lease and other recommendations or offers of assistance should be directed to North City Cooperative Preschool or SCC Parent Education Coordinator Pollie McCloskey.



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Communication to parents and staff from Superintendent Rebecca Miner about school threats

Rebecca Miner, Superintendent
Shoreline Schools
Rebecca Miner, Superintendent of Shoreline Schools, sent this email to parents and staff on Friday in the wake of alleged threats to both Shorewood and Shorecrest high schools.


Dear Shoreline School District Families:

I am writing today to inform you about several recent events in the District.

On Thursday, December 10th, Shorewood High School staff received information that there may have been a threat to that school. Police diligently followed up on information as it became available and arrested the alleged perpetrator in that situation yesterday evening.

Early this morning, Shorecrest High School administration received information of a possible threat being made against the school. School administration immediately notified police who followed up on the report. After conducting interviews, they determined that no threat was made.

Because of the lingering anxiety that these types of situations can cause, additional police officers are on site at our high schools today to provide reassurance.
We greatly appreciate the efforts that students, staff and community members have made to contact district and police officials with information. If your children see or hear things that cause them concern, please encourage them to report their concerns using one of the methods outlined below.  

It is important that these concerns come to the attention of someone who can investigate them promptly. If they are not brought to our attention and continue to be sent to students and community members, they can cause fear and anxiety without us being able to respond. It is also helpful if you discuss with your child the importance of choosing their words on social media and in other communications carefully. It is difficult to predict how one’s words might be interpreted by others.

We have a number of ways that concerns can be reported to the District. You may share information with a staff member, report them to the District’s Safe Schools Alert Tipline or call 911.\

You may find the flyer for the tipline HERE. Reports to the tipline may be anonymously submitted or you may provide your contact information. It is most helpful to school and police officials if you provide your contact information so that we can follow up with additional questions if needed.

As you have likely seen, many schools throughout the region, as well as nationally, have been dealing with both substantiated and unsubstantiated threats. Hearing about these issues naturally raises awareness and anxiety. You can help your children simply by talking and listening to them. You know your child better than anyone and if you become concerned about their levels of anxiety or would like information about how to talk with your child about these concerns, please contact your school’s administrators, counselors or family advocate who can provide you with support.  

The safety of your children, our staff and the community is our top priority. Our District has detailed emergency preparedness plans and protocols that are frequently drilled at each of our buildings. If you have questions regarding our plans, please contact your building principal or Chuck Goodwin, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator.

In closing, I would like to thank you for your continued support and understanding as we navigate these types of issues.  In addition, I would like to acknowledge the support of our law enforcement partners, the Shoreline and Lake Forest Park Police Departments, who have provided us with invaluable assistance.

Thank you,

Rebecca Miner
Superintendent



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Shorewood student arrested for threats against high school

From the King County Sheriff's Office

 A 17 year old Shorewood High School Student was arrested Thursday night after school officials reported receiving information that the student was planning to “shoot up the school.”

Shorewood High School officials were alerted to a threat when a parent called and said rumors were circulating about a student planning a shooting at the school.

Shoreline Police investigated the threats and learned that the teen told other students “not to go to school tomorrow,” because he had planned on “shooting up the school tomorrow.” The teen also posted a message on Snapchat saying, “Goodbye SW.”

Police arrested the teen at his job in Lynnwood just after 7pm on Thursday. Investigators are not revealing more about the case but praise school officials, students and the parents who called in to report the threats.

“This is exactly what we tell people to do,” said Sheriff John Urquhart.  “If you see or hear something, say something.”

The teen was booked into the Youth Services Center for Investigation of Felony Threats and was expected to have his first appearance today.

The City of Shoreline contracts with the King County Sheriff’s Office for police services.



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Christmas Lights: a home like a Christmas card

Thursday, December 17, 2015

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Lee Lageschulte found this charmingly decorated home near 1st NE and 180th which could easily be photographed as a Christmas card.

Love the blue tree!



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Presents and food for all - Holiday Basket Event is overwhelming success

The Toy Room was full, thanks to Shoreline Fire
and every teen and tween got a gift card

The Holiday Basket Event was an overwhelming success serving over 500 Shoreline and Lake Forest Park families with gifts for kids and teens as well as food for the holidays.

Every PTA in the Shoreline Council was assigned
a goal to collect 500 of one food item

Thank you to the students and families in the Shoreline School District for their generous donations of food and gift cards.

Also, thank you to the over 150 volunteers who made this event so successful.

The food was packed in individual bags for the families

Lastly, thank you to Hopelink, the City of Shoreline, Dale Turner YMCA, the Shoreline Fire Department, and the Rotary of Lake Forest Park for their generous donations and overwhelming support of the event.

Heather, Jenny, Kristin, Neha and Robyn
Holiday Basket Committee
Shoreline PTA Council




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Reminder: Physical Poetry dance show January 8 - 9 in Shoreline


Shorecrest High School Hip Hop Dance Team brings 
"Physical Poetry" 
to Shorecrest Performing Arts Center on 
January 8 and 9, 2016

Exciting, heart-stopping, foot-stomping dance forms including Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical, Tap, Belly Dance, Salsa, Croatian, Chinese traditional, and more guaranteeing to keep attendees on the edge of their seats.

Experience two spectacular evenings on Friday and Saturday, packed with amazing talent from the Greater Seattle Area. This is a family friendly event that will have the audience craving more!

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Councilmember McConnell reappointed to National League of Cities Human Development Steering Committee

Shoreline Councilmember
Doris McConnell
Shoreline City Councilmember Doris McConnell has been reappointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2016 Human Development Steering Committee.

This committee has the lead responsibility for developing NLC federal policy positions on issues involving social services, children and learning, poverty and income support, employment and workforce development, equal opportunity, Social Security and seniors, individuals with disabilities, public health care, mental health parity and immigration reform. The appointment was announced by NLC President Chris Coleman, mayor, St. Paul, Minn.

“I’m very proud to continue representing Shoreline, and the Puget Sound Region, in national discussions about issues important to all our families,” stated Councilmember McConnell. “Only by listening to each other and working together can we make meaningful change.”

As a member of the committee, McConnell will play a key role in shaping NLC’s policy positions and advocate on behalf of Shoreline and other cities and towns before Congress, with the Obama Administration, and at home.

More information on NLC’s other committees and councils here.



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Save the date: World Dance Party Jan 22

World Dance Party, January 22, 2016, 6-9pm, Richmond Masonic Center, Shoreline

We are in search of someone to DJ this fun evening, and for quarterly events to follow in 2016.

Equipment can be simple: a laptop, speakers, and microphone, run by someone who will enjoy playing music provided by the dance leaders. There is a modest honorarium for the evening, but satisfaction is  priceless.

Interested, or know someone who might be? Contact Constance Perenyi.



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Four vacancies on the Shoreline Planning Commission in 2016

Does land use planning sound interesting to you? Could you see yourself as a Shoreline Planning Commissioner?

The Shoreline City Council will be appointing four volunteers to the Planning Commission to serve a four-year term beginning in April 2016.

The Planning Commission meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday every month from 7:00pm - 9:00pm (approximately) for regular meetings. Additionally, the Planning Commission may attend other events such as Subarea Planning meetings for Light Rail Planning or Joint meetings with Council.

No technical background or experience in land use is required – important qualifications are an ability to listen to and work well with others, a willingness to read staff reports prior to the meetings and a commitment to regular attendance and active participation at the meetings.

Community Service Applications are available to download here

Applications are due by 4:00pm on Friday, December 31, 2015, to the City Clerk’s Office on the first floor of City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N, or can be emailed.



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Shoreline Parks New Registration system & Winter 2016 programs


Next week the Shoreline Winter 2016 Recreation Guides will be arriving at homes. Preview the new Winter Recreation Guide now and make a list of your favorite programs, classes, and events.

Everyone will need to set up a new account in the new registration system and then you will be all set to sign up when registration opens.

Go to this webpage to set up your account. Not online? Accounts may be set up at Spartan Recreation Center, Shoreline Pool or by calling 206-801-2600. Resident registration starts January 5th, non-residents can register starting January 8th.

Get a sneak peek of the new Winter 2016 guide.

Guides can be picked up starting Friday December 18th at City facilities or after December 28th in area businesses and local libraries. Questions? Give us a call at 206-801-2600 or visit the webpage to get in on the fun!

We look forward to sharing some fun with you this winter.

--City of Shoreline Parks and Recreation Staff



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Four Shoreline teachers earn National Board Certification, two more renew



Four Shoreline teachers recently earned the prestigious National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) certification.

They are: Brenda Gilman (Shorewood), Leslie Silver (Shorewood), Ranice Innocent (Brookside) and Trisha Massot (Briarcrest).

This brings the total number of National Board Certified Teachers in Shoreline Public Schools to 81.

National Board Certification is a methodical, thought-provoking process for teachers to increase their understand of the art of teaching while demonstrating the skills and characteristics of excellence in education.

The NBPTS offers the only national certification process that allows teachers to measure their skills and best practices against nationally agreed upon standards. The lengthy application process is an extensive series of performance-based assessments that includes teaching portfolios, student work samples, videos and thorough analyses of the candidates’ classroom teaching and student learning.

Teachers also complete a series of written exercises that probe the depth of their subject-matter knowledge, as well as their understanding of how to teach those subjects to their students. The entire process can take between 200-400 hours.

National Board Certification is good for 10 years then requires renewal. Jennifer Etter (District, Teacher on Special Assignment) and Caroline Mann (Shorewood) successfully completed the process to renew their expiring National Board Certification.

Although less time consuming than their original National Board Certification process, the renewal process involves providing evidence of professional growth and teaching practices that align with the NBPTS standards. It can take between 30-40 hours to complete.



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SW Wrestling Results 12/16

The Shorewood Thunderbirds split a pair of wrestling matches Wednesday against Snohomish and Mount Vernon at Mount Vernon High School. In the first match of the evening The T-Birds faced off against the Snohomish Panthers. Senior Rhaye Samson was dominant on his feet as he earned a 10-3 victory. Freshman Nick Lotz bumped up from his usual 106 pound weight class to 113 for the first time this season and had no trouble as he pinned his opponent in the first period to give Shorewood a 9-0 team lead. Snohomish rebounded from the early deficit to score the next 54 team points as they handed Shorewood a 60-12 loss.

In the second match of the double dual Shorewood faced the Mount Vernon Bulldogs. Shorewood took advantage of a few holes in the Bulldog's line-up to build a 24-6 team lead after T-Bird junior Elias Thorne pinned his opponent in 1:54 at 138 pounds. Mount Vernon rallied and the score was tied 24-24 going into the 182 pound weight class. Shorewood's Esdras Valladares built an 8-2 lead going into the 3rd period before holding on for a close 8-5 victory. Mount Vernon picked up a pair of first round pins at 220 and Heavyweight for a slim 36-33 lead before the final match of the night. Rhaye Samson left no doubt as he bookended the evening by pinning his opponent in only 19 seconds to give Shorewood their second win of the season.

Shorewood wrestles next at home on Thursday night, December 17, against their cross-town rivals the Shorecrest Scots. JV begins at 5:45 and varsity at 7 o'clock.

Shorewood 12 - Snohomish 60
@ Mount Vernon High School

*106: Rhaye Samson (SW) dec. Josh Ren 10-3
113: Nick Lotz (SW) pinned Keean Ohlsen 1:32
120: Dillan Meyer (SN) pinned Aiden Smith 3:09
126: Josue Barajas (SN) pinned Shinkwang Moon 0:51
132: Conner Snow (SN) pinned Shea O'Leary 2:39
138: Daniel Rojas (SN) pinned Elias Thorne 4:40
145: Conner Telford (SN) pinned Sam Thurman 1:04
152: Ben Kloes (SN) pinned Mark Yamane 0:47
160: Double Forfeit
170: Wyatt Butler (SN) win by forfeit
182: Mark Currier (SN) pinned Esdras Valladares 1:40
195: Frank Daniel (SN) pinned Troy Halloway-Beach 1:12
220: Riley Teeters (SW) dec. Matt Currier 7-2 OT
285: Wyatt Gardner (SN) pinned Japhet Valladares 1:30

Shorewood 36 - Mount Vernon 33
@ Mount Vernon High School

106: Rhaye Samson (SW) pinned Anthony Rodriguez 0:19
*113: Nick Lotz (SW) win by forfeit
120: Brenda Reyna (MV) pinned Aiden Smith 3:45
126: Shinkwang Moon (SW) win by forfeit
132: Shea O'Leary (SW) win by forfeit
138: Elias Thorne (SW) pinned Andrew Kolb 1:54
145: Jerry Fernandez (MV) pinned Sam Thurman 3:20
152: River Greenwood (MV) pinned Mark Yamane 1:46
160: Evan Reyes (MV) win by forfeit
170: Double Forfeit
182: Esdras Valladares (SW) dec. Zachary Cleave 8-5
195: Troy Halloway-Beach (SW) win by forfeit
220: Essa Kouyate (MV) pinned Riley Teeters 1:32
285: Dravin Hodgins (MV) pinned Japhet Valladares 0:47

--Clark Norton



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SW Girls basketball top SC, 43-31

Behind leading scorer Jalyn Hizey's 14 points, the Shorewood girls basketball team fought off their crosstown rival Shorecrest Wednesday night and came away a winner, 43-31 at Shorecrest.

The T-Birds took a 27-17 lead into the halftime locker room only to see the Scots respond with ten straight points to tie the game midway through the third quarter.

That's when the senior Hizey, a former Scot, came to life. She sank a pair of free throws and then a three-point shot to give the T-Birds a lead they would never relinquish, as SW rattled off nine straight points to finish the quarter.

Hizey was beaming after the game. "Beating the Scots makes me happy. Points were hard to come by tonight and I'm glad I was able to help us win".

The boys' teams square off Thursday night at Shorecrest.

Shorewood       15    12     9     7     43
Shorecrest         12      5    10   4      31

--Frank Workman



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Christmas Lights: the more, the merrier

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Lee Lageschulte found this house near Ashworth and 195th - apparently buried in lights and decorations.

It brightens up the street!




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Small Business: Blue Star AutoSalon


Photos and text by Jerry Pickard

BLUE STAR AUTOSALON opened last March at 14720 Aurora Ave N.  They are a family owned and operated business.


Jeanmarie Trapp is CEO, her son Stephen and his bride-to-be Nesi Luckey are co-owners. 




They specialize in advanced auto detailing technologies with low environmental impact. They include steam cleaning, hand washing, mold and mildew removal with chemical free options, HVAC cleaning and headlight restoration.
                                                                                                 



Due to traffic restrictions on Aurora Avenue the shop is accessed by turning north on Aurora from 145th Street. Their sign is very visible as you turn north.

Blue Star AutoSalon is located at 14720 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline 98133, phone 206-367-1002.



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Fire safety and your Christmas decorations


The State Fire Marshal’s Office would like to remind residents to be fire safe with their holiday decorations this season, especially Christmas trees.

If your household includes a natural tree in its festivities, keep the tree well watered. Improper care and decoration of a live or artificial tree can lead to catastrophic fires.

"It takes only seconds for a tree to ignite and the entire room to become engulfed in flames," says State Fire Marshal Charles Duffy.
 
By following some of the outlined precautionary tips, individuals can ensure a safe and happy holiday.

Preventing Christmas Tree Fires
  • Selecting a Tree for the Holiday. Needles on freshly cut trees should be green and hard to pull back from the branches, and the needle should not break. A dried out tree can be identified by bouncing the tree trunk on the ground, if many needles fall off, the tree has dried out, and is a fire hazard. 
  • Caring for Your Tree. The tree base should be cut at 45-degree angle. Keep the tree stand filled with water at all times.
  • Keep at least 3 feet away from heat sources. Fireplaces and heat vents, radiators, and space heaters will dry out the tree, causing it to be more easily ignited by heat, flame or sparks. Be careful not to drop or flick cigarette ashes near a tree.
Holiday Lights
  • Maintain Your Holiday Lights. Use only lighting that has been listed by a nationally recognized laboratory, such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Inspect holiday lights each year for frayed wires, bare spots, gaps in the insulation, broken or cracked sockets, and excessive kinking or wear before putting them up. Never connect more than three strands of lights sets.
  • Do Not Overload Electrical Outlets. Connect strings of lights to an extension cord before plugging the cord into the outlet. Make sure to periodically check the wires - they should not be warm to the touch.
Holiday Decorations
  • Use Only Nonflammable Decorations. All decorations should be nonflammable or flame-retardant.
  • Artificial Christmas Trees. If you are using a metallic or artificial tree, make sure it is flame retardant.

The Office of the State Fire Marshal is a Bureau of the Washington State Patrol, providing fire and life safety services to the citizens of Washington State.



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Shoreline City Councilmembers appointed to regional committees

In addition to their duties of setting City policy, laws, and regulations, and establishing the City’s budget and approving contracts for services, Shoreline Councilmembers also represent Shoreline residents on many different local and national organizations. These organizations play critical roles in establishing regional, state, and federal policies.

The Sound Cities Association (SCA) Board of Directors recently appointed Shoreline Councilmembers to the following regional committees:

Committee
Councilmember
Domestic Violence Initiative (DVI) Regional Task Force
Doris McConnell
Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) Growth Management Policy Board
Chris Roberts (alternate)
Regional Law, Safety and Justice Committee (RLSJC)
Shari Winstead
Regional Water Quality Committee (RWQC)
Shari Winstead

 SCA is an association of 35 King County cities working together on regional issues.

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New Student Resource Officer (SRO) for Shoreline Public Schools

Officer Greg McKinney in front of Shorewood High School
Photo by Marianne Deal Stephens

By Marianne Deal Stephens

A walk through halls of Shorewood High School with Officer Greg McKinney isn’t like a walk with anyone else. As the kids see the uniformed police officer, they move aside, yet the space around the new Shoreline Secondary School Resource Officer (SRO) is filled with friendly greetings and bridged with low-fives to kids he knows by name. One student even squeals in delight, and asks Officer McKinney on the spot if he will be in her movie, an assignment for a class.

Only several weeks into his new SRO position at both Shorewood and Shorecrest High Schools, Gregory McKinney estimates that he knows 200-300 kids’ names at each school. He spends time with students in casual situations — when I arrived, he was seated with a group of students in the Commons — simply getting to know them and intervenes when necessary or when his assistance is requested. The day we met, he had already dealt with a possible stranger harassment of a student on the way to school (he didn’t think it would pan out to be a truly dangerous threat), a report of marijuana possession, and a dispute between two students in which he will act as a mediator.

To explain why he loves his job, Officer McKinney contrasts his days with those of an officer in a standard position, who has a string of negative contacts with the public ”at the worst points in their lives.” Officer McKinney’s days in Shoreline Schools resemble our walk down the hallway: it’s “happy, happy, happy, happy” interspersed with a few negative encounters, which he calls “just daily stuff.”

When asked how he ended up in this position, Officer McKinney went back to his beginnings, saying that can relate to the kids who are struggling. When he was in high school, his parents divorced and he and his mom were briefly homeless. He failed his sophomore year and repeated it, taking five years to graduate.

In high school, he belonged to the Junior ROTC, where Instructor Kenneth Ching became not only a mentor, but a father figure as well. Now, decades later, Officer McKinney regularly attends reunions with his former mentor and other former Junior ROTC participants. The grown men attribute their success — in an array of professions — to their mentor’s influence while they were in high school.

Here in Shoreline, Officer McKinney seeks to be that kind of a mentor. Even before he became SRO, he worked with teens in two capacities in Shoreline. As a part-time Coordinator for King County Low Income Housing, he visits all seven properties in Shoreline and assists families, often helping them access other agencies. And, many kids know Officer McKinney because for eight years, he spent Friday or Saturday evenings at the Teen Center (City of Shoreline Richmond Highlands Recreation Center) hanging out with kids and buying them pizza for dinner out of his own pocket.

While most police officers avoid SRO positions because of the scrutiny and potential for a career-ending incident, Officer McKinney sought out the Shoreline School District SRO position, applying right when Officer Mike Bardsley retired at the end of the 2014-2015 school year. Shoreline School District’s SRO position is unusual because the officer has four schools under his supervision. Most districts have one officer per middle or high school.

Officer McKinney divides the bulk of his time between Shorecrest and Shorewood High Schools, but has also been visible at Einstein and Kellogg Middle Schools. He does not want his only contact with middle school students to come when there is an incident. 
Even though he has not been able to spend much time at the middle schools, he mentioned that some of the students already recognize and greet him when they see him out in the community. Though Officer McKinney is spread very thin as the only SRO in the District, he declares “it’s a great job.”

Officer McKinney guest teaches twice in every freshman health class, where he freely shares about his own history and says he “doesn’t mind embarrassing myself” to help prevent kids’ mistakes. He talks about sexting, drugs, suicide, and other things he has seen as a police officer, hoping that his accounts will help kids understand the consequences and the “law portion” of behaviors. While he has no reports of sexting this year, he “assume[s] it is happening.”

When asked about the widely circulated video of a confrontation in October between a Spring Valley High School South Carolina SRO and a student (see CNN story), Officer McKinney discussed the difficulties embedded in any confrontation.

Officers have to “uphold the law”, and “we can’t lose” when faced with defiance or opposition. Not all interactions between the South Carolina student and authorities are immediately apparent in the video. Officers “have to make the best decision we can at the time” and “we do not have the option to run away.” Officer McKinney mentions that only a tiny number of incidents end up being circulated; the vast majority of incidents with police officers end positively and without any publicity.

Officer McKinney described in general terms what he might do in a confrontation with a student. He would clear out the other students, and “slow things down [to allow] more time.” Referring to both the video and potential confrontations with students, he says “I can understand both sides.”

Following the news of the viral video, Officer McKinney met with the Black Student Union clubs at each high school. The kids’ main message was “we want change.” The Officer responded not only that he himself is “a part of the change,” but also asked the students “how many of you are willing to be a police officer?” By and large, they haven’t thought about it, so he tells the students that they and others like them are needed in law enforcement, which is an excellent career field with very good salaries. He hopes that his words will get through to some of the kids, saying that “we need to find people who have struggled” to go into law enforcement.

The presence of School Resource Officers in American high schools has increased dramatically over the last 20 years. Most descriptions of the role use a phrase like “hybrid educational, correctional, and law enforcement officer”.(1) SROs are tasked with increasing school safety, supporting the educational mission of the school, acting as informal counselors, extending community policing efforts into schools, and many other duties.(2) The National Association of School Resource Officers points to studies that indicate a decrease in disciplinary incidents and crime in schools and communities where SROs are visible and active.(3)

Officer Greg McKinney clearly did not need a lengthy SRO description to know how to do his job. As he serves all Shorecrest and Shorewood students and educators, he observes that “there are lots of kids who are fine” and aims to help the ones who are experiencing difficulties. He can relate to them and have an impact since “it is crazy out there.”

He told me that “I teach and mentor with my heart,” which he does at the same time he polices with his skills and experience. Office McKinney wears his two hats — as mentor and enforcer —comfortably as he does “what I was meant to do”.
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1. School Resource Officers: Law Enforcement Officers in Schools, Congressional Research Service, 2013.
2. and 3. To Protect and Educate: The School Resource Officer and the Prevention of Violence in Schools, National Association of School Resource Officers, 2012.




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New registration procedure for LFP resident discount for Shoreline recreation programs

The City of Lake Forest Park has a partnership with the City of Shoreline for discounted access to recreation programs for Lake Forest Park residents. Classes, workshops, camps, memberships and enrichment programs for all ages are offered through the City of Shoreline's Recreation Department.

Lake Forest Park’s recreation program agreement with Shoreline has recently changed, with Shoreline gaining a new recreation program registration system in January 2016 which changes the LFP resident discount and the way you register.

What this means for Lake Forest Park residents:
  • LFP residents will receive an 8% discount on all program fees (not rentals) throughout the ENTIRE YEAR. LFP residents do not need to register on the one early day to receive this discount.
  • LFP residents will still receive early registration priority one day prior to all other non-Shoreline residents
What it means for everyone:
  • Enhanced customer service
  • Easy and efficient online program registration, including swim lessons (all levels)
  • Instant account creation for online registrations
  • Picnic shelter rentals will now be online
Registration date for LFP residents for Winter 2016 starts January 7, 2016, online at 12:00am and in person 8:00am.

However, in order to use the new system you will need to set up a new account. It’s free, easy, instant, and you don’t need to wait until January -- you can set up a new account now. Simply go to the Shoreline website and follow the instructions to set up your account.

Want first dibs on all the great classes and programs this winter? Then set up your new account early so you are ready to register for Winter 2016 programs and classes when they open for registration on January 7, 2016.

Should you prefer to register in-person instead of using the new system online, you will need to have an annual Liability Waiver form on file prior to being able to register with Shoreline. These forms can be found on the Recreation webpage.

Scholarship Opportunities through Lake Forest Park City Hall
The City of Lake Forest Park offers scholarship reimbursements for eligible youth and specialized recreation participants. The City will reimburse eligible residents who are registered and attend cultural, recreation and aquatic programs and camps. The City will reimburse each qualified Lake Forest Park resident up to $50 per quarter for fall, winter and spring and up to $100 for summer quarter. The application form can be downloaded by clicking here, or found in the lobby at City Hall.



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Sno-King School Retirees award teaching grants to Shoreline teachers

Each fall Sno-King School Retirees' active members are invited to apply for grants of up to $200 to facilitate special projects they envision to enrich the school experience of students they work with.

During these tough economic times school money is tight so a few extra dollars come in handy.

SKSR enjoys recognizing and rewarding the often unnoticed efforts of our colleagues still "in the trenches" to provide resources necessary to help them feel more comfortable about the job they're able to do.

SKSR will honor them at the annual picnic on Wednesday, July 20 at Edmonds Park.

This year 34 grants are being awarded amounting to a total of $7000. Since 1998 they have distributed a grand total of $61,220.

The teachers are in three school districts: Edmonds, Northshore, and Shoreline.

Twelve Shoreline teachers were selected for grants:

Sarita Benson - 4th grade, Brookside
She will purchase "wiggle seats" and noise-canceling headphones to help some of her more needy children focus while doing their independent work.

Allison Bowhay - 6th grade, Echo Lake
Her grant will be used to purchase read aloud books to complete a set so that every child will be able to hold their own copy of the book while she reads. She has found that this increases student comprehension.

Dennis Day - librarian, Echo Lake
He will purchase non-fiction books for the school library, particularly books about northwest animals as a resource for third grade classes.

Sandi James - 1st grade, Meridian Park
She is going to buy clay art supplies for use with her first graders.

Jonathan Nessan - Briarcrest principal
He will buy book and craft supplies for the preschool story time group that meets every other week at the school.

Kathryn Pihl - 1st/2nd grade, Echo Lake
She will buy a digital camera, memory card and batteries for students to take pictures for individual writing projects, memory books, and the class newspaper.

Mary Rae - 2nd grade, Ridgecrest
Her grant will be used to purchase new books and book bins for her classroom library.

Laura Reed - Resource Room, Cascade K-8
Her students who have trouble focusing will benefit from the "wobble chairs" and variety of "fidgits" she will purchase.

Amy Serra - 2nd grade, Parkwood
Her grant will go for math games, puzzles, and books to supplement the curriculum for her advanced 2nd grade math class.

Tani Stenfjord - 6th grade, Echo Lake
She will purchase watercolor paper for art projects throughout the year.

Merrilyn Tucker - teacher-librarian, Lake Forest Park
She will buy five sturdy, high-quality, reflective jackets for school safety patrol members.

Carrie Wandler - librarian, Briarcrest
She will buy two digital Sony Cyber-shot cameras for teacher and student use in the library and classrooms.

The following Board members served on the Grants Deliberation Committee: Cheryl Bauer, Roberta Hawkins, Evelyn Nordeen, Jan Phillips, Rita Requa, Erma Snook, and Virg Rayton.

Those who are presenting grant checks to recipients at staff meetings during December and January are: Sharron Cain, Keith Lindaas, Jan Phillips, Rita Requa, Jim Siscel, Erma Snook and Virg Rayton.



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WWFHA's Girls' Try Hockey for Free event recap


Sixteen intrepid young ladies ages 3-1/2 to 12 years old from Shoreline, Edmonds, Kenmore, Bothell, Seattle, Lake Stevens, Mill Creek, Mountlake Terrace, and Monroe braved the torrential rain on Saturday to attend Western Washington Female Hockey Association's Girls' Try Hockey for Free event at Highland Ice Arena in Shoreline.

There was an amazing turn out and a lot of smiles -- from tentative first steps to skating, passing the puck, shooting and scoring!

Working Hard: Kings' High School student coach, 
Tirzah Pilet works with a new skater


There was a lot of one-on-one attention for each participant to help them learn to skate, carry a stick and handle the puck.

Stickhandling: Coach Beth Martin helps a beginner 
with her first time with a stick and puck.


The next WWFHA Girls' Try Hockey Free event will be on February 20th in collaboration with Highland Ice Arena during the Hockey Weekend Across America sponsored by USA Hockey - every participant will receive a free USA Hockey jersey!

StandingUp: Shoreline resident and student coach Alaura Duguay 
teaches a new player the technique to get up off the ice after a fall




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Op-Ed: Shoreline Preservation Society on the outcome of the Growth Management Hearings Board case

From the Shoreline Preservation Society

Today, Wednesday, December 16th, the Central Puget Sound Growth Management Hearings Board announced a decision on an important case affecting Shoreline and surrounding communities. The decision of the Board is to rule in favor of the City.

The Shoreline Preservation Society had filed a Petition in an Appeal challenging “the 185th Street Subarea Plan and Development Regulations, and accompanying EIS, because they are concerned about the future of their city, and how growth will be managed and paid for.” SPS believes that the City’s actions do not comply with the Growth Management Act and therefore must be invalidated and remanded back to the City Council by the Board.

The results of this decision will be that SPS will look at all options and consider whether an appeal is warranted.

“The Shoreline Preservation Society is proud of the efforts we’ve made and we respectfully disagree with the Board’s decision. We are grateful to our hundreds of supporters and our wonderful legal team Dykes-Ehrlichman who presented a very credible case.
"We still have a Superior Court case pending on the validity of the Planned Action Ordinance. Our Board will be considering our options and conferring with our legal team. We continue to believe that the City’s gigantic rezones are not right for our community and do not have the support of those most affected. There are at least 6000 households impacted and these citizens have not received justice here today with this decision” stated Janet Way, President of Shoreline Preservation Society.


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Op-Ed: City of Shoreline on the outcome of the Growth Management Hearings Board case

From the City of Shoreline

On December 16, the Growth Management Hearings Board (the Board) denied the Shoreline Preservation Society’s appeal of the City’s adopted 185th Street Station Subarea Plan. The Shoreline Preservation Society challenged the ordinance adopting the Subarea Plan and the Final Environmental Impact Statement for failing to comply with provisions of the Growth Management Act (GMA) and the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). The Board denied the Preservation Society’s appeal on all counts and dismissed the case.

The Preservation Society asserted that the City failed to complete required capital facilities planning under the GMA. The Board disagreed finding no violation of GMA requirements for capital facilities and transportation planning. The Preservation Society also alleged both procedural and substantive violations of SEPA. Again, the Board disagreed concluding “the record does not support Petitioners’ complaints of insufficient analysis of environmental impacts or mitigation for transportation, water, sewer, and stormwater management.”

 “The City engaged the public in a robust planning process for the 185th Street Station Subarea Plan spanning almost two years,” stated City Manager Debbie Tarry. “We are pleased by the Board’s decision and will continue to engage the public in the planning process as we continue planning for the 145th Street Station Subarea.”


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Lake Forest Park Youth Council Fall Update

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Youth Council Members during a meeting while they are making holiday cards
for the elderly residents of Lake Forest Park. 

The Lake Forest Park Youth Council is committed to participating in community and government oriented events that better our city. This fall, Council members were involved in many important events in the community.

Council members were proud to be a part of the Lake Forest Park Safety Fair in September. The Safety Fair was an important event that made safety preparedness information and strategies available to the public. Members assisted in setting up the room for the event and helped organize the different displays and presenter showcasing safety information.

The second event the Youth Council was a part of this fall took place on Halloween in the Third Place Commons. Members dedicated their evenings to help put on a fun Halloween event for young kids in the community. The Youth Council ran a face painting station for toddlers and passed out candy to trick-or-treaters.

The Youth Council was also busy with internal changes during its own meetings. The Youth Council updated its bylaws to better ensure that members were contributing fully to the community.

Members are excited to be working on the addition of a Youth Council specific webpage on the Lake Forest Park government website.

The Council also discussed a Youth Council organized 5k event that would be put on in partnership with the city. Plans for the Council’s December meeting include making holiday cards to give to elderly residents of Lake Forest Park and nearby communities.

Lake Forest Park residents grades 8-12 who have an interest in being actively involved in the Lake Forest Park community are encouraged to apply to become members of the Youth Council.

Applications are accepted all year, and the Council welcomes new passionate members. Joining Youth Council is an excellent way to get involved in the community. Being a Youth Council member also presents new opportunities such as internships with various city departments. Above all, it is a great way to meet new people and give back to Lake Forest Park.

Interested in Youth Council or want more Information?
  • City Hall Phone Number: 206-368-5440 to obtain an application 
  • Email Cory Roche: croche@cityoflfp.com for more information 
  • Applications accepted year round.
Meetings are the second Wednesday of every month at 7pm.


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Cascade Brass Holiday Music at the Shoreline Library

Cascade Brass at the Shoreline Library
December 21

Cascade Brass Holiday Music, Monday, December 21, 7-8pm at the Shoreline Library large meeting room, 345 NE 175th, Shoreline 98155.

Have a holiday blast with Cascade Brass! Enjoy a lively concert of Christmas, Chanukah and Winter music with informative commentary.



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SCC President Roberts signs agreement with mayors in Okinawa

Shoreline Community College President Cheryl Roberts (at right) signs a memorandum of understanding with a group of mayors in Okinawa, Japan, that could bring more Okinawan students to Shoreline.


In an effort to further strengthen Shoreline Community College’s long-standing relationship with Japan, President Cheryl Roberts recently visited Okinawa Prefecture in southern Japan to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with several local prefecture mayors. The mayors have banded together in an initiative to encourage local Okinawan students to study abroad and participate in an increasingly interdependent world.

The agreement signed by Dr. Roberts paves the way for students from Okinawa to participate in education exchange programs at Shoreline Community College.

The actual signing ceremony was attended by well over a hundred local residents, including prefectural mayors, education superintendents, and members of the local community that were interested in sending their students to Shoreline.

In addition to signing the agreement, Dr. Roberts also spoke to those in attendance about the profound relationship between the U.S. and Japan, and especially the role that Okinawan students will play in the internationalization of Japan.

The session concluded with a panel discussion, where Dr. Roberts and Executive Director of International Education Diana Sampson answered questions from local officials and parents about community colleges, and education in the United States.

Shoreline Community College is currently home to over 1,000 international students from some 45 countries.

Although the number of Japanese students studying in the United States has decreased in the past several years, many members of the local Okinawan community expressed optimism that Shoreline’s reputation for quality education will continue to attract top Japanese students.

The visit from the Shoreline delegation also included visits to local schools, and will conclude with a visit to Meiji University in Tokyo.




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Former Shoreline music teacher honored

Frank Halferty
Recently retired Shoreline Music Teacher Frank Halferty has been selected as the 2015 Middle Level Music Educator of the Year by the Washington Music Educators Association (WMEA).

Halferty, who retired this past June after spending the past 22 years teaching and inspiring a love of music at Einstein Middle School, will be presented the award at the WMEA Annual Conference in Yakima on Feb. 13, 2016.

In their letter notifying him of the recognition, the award selection committee noted how impressed they were with Halferty's passion and effectiveness as an educator.

They wrote, "The awards committee was impressed with the strength and quality of the work you have done as an outstanding educator, curriculum specialist, composer/arranger and advocate for music education. The impact you have had on students, the community and music education in Washington State has been outstanding."

A member of the WMEA Hall of Fame and 2013 Shoreline Public Schools Teacher of the Year, Halferty is no stranger to prestigious honors. Despite this, he was completely surprised to learn he had been selected for this most recent award.

 "It's an honor I just wasn't expecting," said Halferty. "I've been fortunate to know and work with many incredible music teachers during my career, so I am truly humbled by this recognition."



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NE 178th Street Sidewalk Project nears completion

Photo by Jerry Pickard
Work on the NE 178th Street Sidewalk Project in Lake Forest Park is heading into the home stretch.

Utility work is done and the final curbing is being installed this week. A test section of pervious surface concrete is scheduled for installation this week and asphalt roadway paving is scheduled for Saturday, December 19, 2015 (both weather permitting).

Turn from NE 178th St. to NE 180th St
Photo by Jerry Pickard

Once paved, the road will be reopened to traffic, with or without lane-control flagging, depending on adjacent work such as sidewalk and electrical installations.

New sidewalk by Eagle Scout Park
Photo by Jerry Pickard

The remainder of the concrete sidewalks will be done soon, also weather permitting. This will leave placement of the pedestrian-actuated crossing signs, landscaping, mitigation replanting, and the punch list of completion items.

Photo by Jerry Pickard
The new 21-foot culvert is performing well in the face of heavy rainstorms since the end of August 2015.



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SW wrestling results 12-15-15

Shorewood dropped a pair of matches Tuesday night against Marysville-Pilchuk and Marysville-Getchell.

Both matches followed similar scripts as Shorewood gave up pins early on to dig large holes in the team scores and couldn't rally enough late.

Senior heavyweight Japhet Valladares picked up a pair of victories to improve his record to a Thunderbird best 7-2.

Shorewood 27 - Marysville-Pilchuk 54
@ Marysville-Pilchuk High School

106: Cole Daurie (MP) pinned Nick Lotz 1:04
113: Rhaye Samson (SW) pinned Jagger Willard 3:25
120: Aiden Smith (SW) pinner Dennis Senyak 1:04
126: Devin Fahlman (MP) pinned Shinkwang Moon 0:59
132: Matthew McMillan (SW) dec. Greg Steele 6-2
138: Elias Thorne (SW) pinned Steven Duong 1:53
*145: Justin Collier (MP) pinned Sam Thurman 1:09
152: Andy Haugan (MP) win by forfeit
160: Alex Hatch (MP) win by forfeit
170: Ryan Halskog (MP) pinned Phil Ball 4:56
182: Keith Pablo (MP) pinned Esdras Valladares 1:33
195: Dakota Guzman (MP) pinned Troy Halloway-Beach 0:40
220: Cesar Zatarain (MP) pinned Riley Teeters 3:41
285: Japhet Valladares (SW) pinned Adam Holston 1:06

Shorewood 33 - Marysville Getchell 43
@ Marysville-Pilchuk High School

106: Nick Lotz (SW) pinned Christany Pudelek 0:19
113: Rhaye Samson (SW) win by forfeit
120: Jonathan McKamey (MG) dec. Aiden Smith 7-3
126: Anthony La Brake (MG) pinned Shinkwang Moon 1:57
132: Matthew McMillan (SW) pinned Parker Siko 2:29
138: Elias Thorne (SW) pinned Gabriel Broome 2:21
145: Skyler Elliot (MG) win by forfeit
*152: Michael Stewart (MG) pinned Sam Thurman 1:56
160: Jacob Carlson (MG) win by forfeit
170: Devin Rose (MG) maj. dec. Phil Ball 17-7
182: Shane Recichlin (MG) pinned Esdras Valladares 3:43
195: Micah Hoot (MG) pinned Troy Halloway-Beach 1:00
220: Troy Woodruff (MG) pinned Riley Teeters 0:37
285: Japhet Valladares (SW) dec. Brett Engleman 6-1

--Clark Norton



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Campbell Nelson’s Test Drive for Kids a Win for Homeless Kids

Kurt and Craig Campbell presenting a $7,500 check to Melissa Gehrig of Vision House

The Campbell Nelson car dealership recently donated $7,500 to Vision House through their Test Drive 4 Kids event.

From September 15th – December 15th 2015, customers could designate $60 for Vision House every time a test drive was taken. This was their second test drive event this year.

Campbell Nelson is a long-time supporter of Vision House. Kurt Campbell was instrumental in launching the vision for Jacob’s Well in 2002, Vision House’s first housing complex for homeless families in Shoreline, which opened in December of 2013. 

Vision House is a Christian non-profit providing transitional housing, child care, and support services to homeless families and separately to men recovering from drug or alcohol addiction. Since its beginning in 1990, more than 1,000 homeless children, women, and men have received the support they need for achieving independence and self-sufficiency. Headquartered in Renton, the agency owns and operates eight debt-free housing facilities in Renton, Burien, and Shoreline; two child care and before- and after-school care facilities in Shoreline and Renton. Their vision is to inspire our community to unite so that all people have access to a healthy home.



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Friday Round Table - holiday party


Please take a couple hours to join the Round Table on Friday, December 18 – it’s a Holiday Treats Potluck and Social!

I know there are a few connoisseurs of goodie-baking (or goodie-procuring) expertise, so I’m expecting some holiday sugary greatness.

Great coffee on hand and a plethora of snacks  - what’s not to like? Got a good job hunting story from this year? Please share - Anything goes for the last Roundtable of 2015.

After this Friday, we’re off for the holidays and will return on January 8, 2016, with Scott Anderson from CSR Marine. He’s got some tips to share on getting employed with his company. CSR is in the market for a variety of positions, so get this one on your calendar!

Friday, December 18, 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.

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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