Third Third Place Books to open in Seward Park

Saturday, February 13, 2016

Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

According to an article in The Seattle Times, Third Place Books is about to open a third location in Seward Park.

Besides the original Lake Forest Park location, opened in 1998, owner Ron Sher acquired the old PCC building in Ravenna and opened a second Third Place Books, complete with a Honey Bear Bakery.

Now he has acquired another old PCC site in Seward Park and is doing an extensive remodel to create a Third Place Books there. This location will feature a full restaurant.

The store’s 7,000 square feet will feature an espresso bar, a full restaurant called Raconteur (breakfast, lunch and dinner), a full bar downstairs, an event/reading space capable of accommodating up to 100 people, and books. 


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Live Music at One Cup Coffee in Shoreline Saturday February 20

Ronnda Cadle
Guitarist Ronnda Cadle will perform live at One Cup Coffee,16743 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline with Sunnie Larsen on violin, Saturday February 20 from 11am to 1pm.

Ronnda and Sunnie will be playing again at the same place, same time on Saturday March 19.

No cover charge however donations are appreciated.

“Ronnda Cadle’s music offers purity that is breath-taking. The sincerity of her expression leaves no room for anything but the essential. 
"Though a very accomplished guitarist, there is an innocence to her music in which beauty, grace and open emotion are un-obscured by ego and unencumbered by gratuitous flourish. When you listen to Ronnda Cadle you believe her unconditionally. 
-Will Ackerman



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Shoreline City Council Strategic Planning Workshop February 19 and 20

On February 19th and 20th, the Shoreline City Council will hold its annual strategic planning workshop at Shoreline City Hall located at 17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline 98133, in the Council Chamber.

The workshop will be from 8:00am to 2:00pm on Friday and 8:30am to 12:30pm on Saturday.

Every year the City Council holds a strategic planning and goal-setting workshop to monitor progress and determine priorities and action steps for the coming year. The result is the establishment of the Council’s goals and work plan.

This work plan, which is aimed at improving our ability to fulfill the community’s vision, is then reflected in department work plans, in the City’s budget and capital improvement plan and through special initiatives.

As part of the workshop activities, Councilmembers will also engage in a service project together at Food Lifeline Friday afternoon. They will help with the Fresh Rescue program, which helps inspect grocery rescue donations and repack them for distribution.

Did you know that 40% of food in America goes to waste? Programs like Food Lifeline’s Fresh Rescue help divert some of that food to individuals and families in need.


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LFP resident asks help for homeless shelter

Photo courtesy University Temple UMC

Lake Forest Park resident Cynthia Sheridan is the shelter manager for the University Temple United Methodist Church Friday Day Center for the homeless and sees the need first-hand.

Here is her story.

Every Friday at the homeless shelter is a gift, a surprise package waiting to be opened … full of drama and intensity, complications and crisis, trial and tenderness and always, the unexpected.

Yet it’s hard to comprehend the presence of a newborn baby, his tiny soft bleats floating above a background of loud voices, scraping chairs and restless footsteps. But, here he is, snuggled in the corner, surrounded by a sea of dining tables, backpacks, and sleeping bags.

Outside it’s 47 degrees. Downstairs in the alley a shiny new buggy sits unguarded, stuffed to the gills with blankets and bottles, the home of this 43 day newbie and starkly, sadly, surprisingly out of place.

Here is your opportunity to be a part of the solution! We need clothes sorters, food servers, sandwich makers, store cashier/bagger -  two hour shifts Fridays only at University Temple Methodist Church in the U District at NE 43rd and 15th Ave NE .

For more information email Cynthia or contact the church office 206-632-5163.

They also accept donations of clothing and household items. Drop off at church office 1415 NE 43rd St, Seattle 98105, Monday -- Friday 9am-2pm.



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Sen. Chase to host town hall in Edmonds Feb 27

Sen. Maralyn Chase, D-32
Sen. Maralyn Chase, D-32, will host a town hall meeting on Saturday, February 27 in Edmonds.

“We’ve hit the halfway point through this session, which makes this an ideal time to provide an update of what’s going on and fielding questions on the minds of the good people of our district,” Chase said. 
“I look forward to a robust discussion.”

The meeting is scheduled for 1:30pm February 27 on the second floor of the Edmonds Senior Center Ballroom at 220 Railroad Ave, Edmonds 98020.

The 32nd legislative district includes a portion of NW Seattle, all of Shoreline, most of Edmonds, and Lynnwood.



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Swim teams are favorites for District titles

Grant Heisey set district record in 500 freestyle Friday
Photo by Wayne Pridemore
The Shorecrest boys' swim team looks like the favorite to win a District title for the 2A Northwest District 1 swimming and diving championships.

Two boys set district records Friday as Gunnar Ruud bettered the 50 freestyle record and Grant Heisey bettered the 500 freestyle record.

Shorecrest has a good chance to challenge for a state title this season as well.

And the Shorewood boys swim team looks like the favorite to win a District title for the 3A WesCo district 1 meet.

--Scott Kelley



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Shorecrest girls' basketball score big win over Lakewood Friday

The Shorecrest girls' basketball team raced out to an early 15-0 lead en route to an easy 51-24 win over Lakewood Friday night in the Scots gym.

The out-sized and injury-depleted Cougars narrowed the gap at halftime, trailing 25-16, only to have the Scots' defense completely shut them down, holding them to just one basket over the entire second half.

The Cougars were hampered by a pregame injury to their best player, Marissa Blair, who came off the bench but was noticeably limping throughout. In addition, spunky sophomore Jelly Perry took an elbow to the head in the third quarter and sat out the remainder of the game.

Shorecrest enjoyed balanced scoring, with Uju Chibuogwu leading the way with 11 points, while Sheridan Stephenson had 9, and Wurrie Njadoe and Julia Strand both chipped in with 8 points.

The task gets more difficult for the Scots when they face top-seeded Lynden Monday night at 8pm in the old Mount Vernon High School gym. The winner is guaranteed a berth at Regionals and will advance to the District Championship game next Friday at Mt. Vernon. Full bracket information can be found here.

--Frank Workman



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Needed: Secret Gardens

Friday, February 12, 2016

Secret Garden path

The Garden Sleuths are out and about, searching for interesting and luscious gardens for the 14th Annual Secret Gardens of Lake Forest Park Tour and Plant Sale.

Since this tour features “secret” gardens that can’t really be appreciated by a walk-by, or fence-peek, we need some help finding new ones.  

Have you been working hard on your own garden and think it should be shared with other garden geeks?  Do you have a neighbor who has reclaimed a tired yard and turned it into something relaxing with “rooms” or paths? Is there someone in your neighborhood with great garden art surrounded by amazing plantings or unusual trees and shrubs?

Email us with a name and address to contact. You can also call Mike Munro at 206-351-7500 or email him.

The 2016 Tour will be on Saturday, June 18. Mark the date now to be ready for this popular spring event.



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Discard, donate, downsize - presentation Tuesday at Anderson House

Need help navigating through the downsizing process?  Join us for a “free” seminar with practical tips!

Tuesday, February 16, 2pm at Anderson House, 17201 15th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155, hear a free seminar on the easy way to sort, move, and turn unwanted treasures into cash!

Following the seminar, stay for a quick tour and enjoy a complimentary dinner in the dining room.
RSVP 206-364-9336.



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Bethel Lutheran Church holding 'estate sale' Saturday


Bethel Lutheran Church is excited to share that in preparation for its move to North City they will be hosting an estate sale at their soon-to-be-former site.

Saturday, February 13, 9am - 4pm
17418 8th Ave NE, Shoreline (NE 175th and 8th NE)



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Successful community tree planting event on Burke Gilman Trail in LFP

City Arborist Mike Woodbury educating volunteers
Photo courtesy City of Lake Forest Park


From the City of Lake Forest Park

On Saturday, February 6, 2016, more than 25 volunteers attended the second of two tree-planting events on the Burke-Gilman Trail across from the Town Center at Lake Forest Park. Volunteers planted Mountain Hemlock, Vine Maple, and Witch Hazel trees under the direction of City Arborist Mike Woodbury.

In addition to planting trees, volunteers learned about Lake Forest Park’s “right tree, right place” philosophy.

Tree planting volunteers
Photo courtesy City of Lake Forest Park


Shade-tolerant Hemlocks were planted in the shadow of mature cottonwoods, ensuring forest succession when the cottonwoods eventually die.

Witch Hazel, a smaller, deciduous variety of tree, was planted in areas of the trail that bordered buildings, in order to provide shading and privacy in the summer while allowing sunlight in the winter months.

Native Vine Maples were planted in the areas closest to McAleer Creek. These trees replaced a number of Lombardy Poplars that were removed in late 2015 after Lake Forest Park and King County arborists discovered they were at high risk of failure due to root and trunk rot.

If you missed out on this planting event, stay tuned for information on upcoming planting events in the spring and fall.


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Shoreline Resident Karen Beauchamp receives Symetra’s top honor for Community Service

Shoreline resident Karen Beauchamp holds her award,
presented by Symetra CEO Tom Marra


Symetra, a national provider of employee benefits, annuities and life insurance, announced that Karen Beauchamp is the recipient of the company’s fifth-annual CEO Service Award. The award recognizes Symetra employees for exemplary community service. A Shoreline resident, Beauchamp is a senior buyer and corporate travel manager at the company’s Bellevue headquarters.

“Community involvement and a spirit of service are core values at Symetra,” said Symetra CEO Tom Marra, who selected Beauchamp for the honor. “Karen’s passion and enthusiasm for helping others is part of her DNA and clearly evident in every project she tackles. I'm proud to present her with the 2015 Service Award.”

As part of the CEO Service Award, Symetra donates $1,000 to the nonprofit organization of the honoree’s choice. An active member — and past chair — of the Symetra Service Squad employee volunteer team, Beauchamp is committed to causes that focus on cancer treatment and awareness, and improve the lives of children. Beauchamp is directing her award to the American Cancer Society and Ronald McDonald House, where she is a longtime volunteer.

 “I am incredibly humbled and proud to receive the CEO Service Award — and grateful that I have another opportunity to support the causes that mean so much to me,” said Beauchamp.

Karen posing with ‘Ronald McDonald’ during a volunteer event at Ronald McDonald House in Seattle.

Ronald McDonald House provides housing to seriously ill children and their families during treatment at Seattle Children’s Hospital. With more than 80 guests per night, the organization relies heavily on volunteers to provide and prepare meals for 40 to 50 individuals a day.

Beauchamp and her team of Symetra volunteers create different dishes each month and often try to include fun themes. For the last nine consecutive years, they have received the Ronald McDonald House President’s Award for completing 200 hours of community service annually.

“The families we serve are often far from home and under a lot of stress due to the health status of their child. Little things like a home-cooked meal offer one way for them to spend time together in a more relaxed setting,” said Beauchamp. “The patients and their families continually inspire me, and I’m blessed to have built so many great relationships over the years.”

To help raise additional funds and awareness, Beauchamp also participates in Ronald McDonald House’s gala, sidewalk sale and leads a volunteer project each summer during the annual Symetra Week of Service.


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



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Reminder: The Hand of Thor at the Senior Center Tuesday


Hear Shoreline Museum Director Vicki Stiles speak on Norwegian heritage in Richmond Beach.
Tuesday, February 16, 10:30 - 11:30am
Senior Center
18560 1st Ave NE (facing 185th)
Shoreline 98155



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SCC student artists' reception Feb 25 - exhibit runs through Mar 4

In collaboration with Shoreline Community College student writers and artists...

Please join us for the Artist's Reception on February 25, where SCC students will share their creative responses to the exhibit and kinetic works will be electrified!


The public is invited to a student art exhibit at Shoreline Community College Gallery
The Banal in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction

February 8 - March 4
Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm

16101 Greenwood Ave N
Shoreline 98133
Administration Bldg 1000
Small fee for parking on campus



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Shoreline School Board Meeting Summary February 8, 2016

By Marianne Deal Stephens

The meeting was the first for Shorecrest Student Representative Rachel Semon, who will sit with the  Shoreline School Board for the rest of the school year. The Board and meeting attendees welcomed Ms. Semon, and President Wilson summarized some of her accomplishments. Ms. Semon is Co-Captain of the Shorecrest Flag Team, works as part of the stage crew for drama productions, is taking AP classes, and aims to attend a four-year college and major in graphic design.

Gifts and Trips
As part of the evening’s Consent Agenda, the Board approved:

  • a $8,900 gift from Microsoft for the Shorewood Robotics program
  • extended field trips for Shorecrest DECA students to attend the State DECA Competition in Bellevue in March; and for Syre 3rd graders to Tillicum Village on Blake Island in June for the culmination of their Pacific Northwest Studies unit.
President Wilson publicly thanked Microsoft for the support and praised Robotics’ “great program”.

Lockdown/ Lockout Procedures Update
Director of Athletics and School Safety Don Dalziel and Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Chuck Goodwin clarified the difference between lockout and lockdown, and presented a new incorporation of “Run, Hide, Fight” into the emergency protocol with the assistance of School Resource Officer Greg McKinney. Mr. Goodwin began by saying that he and his counterparts in other districts continually evaluate best practices and periodically make changes.

In 2009, the District established a procedure for lockdowns, which was updated in 2012. New changes become necessary as school district preparedness personnel and local emergency services evaluate actual incidents and consider State recommendations.

Shoreline School District emergency procedures consist of protocols which are outlined in simple flip charts in every classroom. Changes are incorporated into staff training and charts are easily updated by swapping out pages rather than reprinting an entire handbook.

A lockout is when a threat is a distance from the school, but poses safety issues. In these situations, once the perimeter is secured, some class activity can continue. 

Lockdown is when the threat is near, on campus, or inside the school building. Both scenarios have particular announcements and steps. When students and staff are inside a classroom during a lockdown, “barricade door” is a new step, and “fight” is an optional, last resort.
Source: Shoreline Schools


Mr. Goodwin acknowledged that “fight” is “controversial in nature” and clarified that it “is not a mandate…[it] is an option.” Officer McKinney stated that everyone has the right to defend themselves and would be protected from liability when acting in that capacity.

Director Dick Nicholson inquired about staff training. Mr. Goodwin, along with local police, will be at all-staff meetings at each school. Director Mike Jacobs asked how students would become aware of the updates, and Director Dalziel indicated that there would be a shorter presentation for the students.

Board Directors asked about locks, doors, and buildings. Director Dalziel acknowledged that the District has many different building designs, and Mr. Goodwin briefly discussed the balance of securing doors while also maintaining egress as required by codes.

Board Vice President Ehrlichman asked about the nature of recent events at Shorewood and Shorecrest which involved internal threats. Director Dalziel discussed what is termed “threat assessment” and described how the local ESD (Educational Service District) is providing approaches for threat assessment.

Officer McKinney assured the Board that “we will have officers on the scene within a couple of minutes”, and Board Vice President Ehrlichman offered that “we are lucky to have a police force close”.

Possible Change to Calendar Model
During the recent contract negotiation with the SEA (Shoreline Education Association, the teacher’s union), a joint SEA/ District committee was formed to examine a partial release day model. Deputy Superintendent Marla Miller, Kellogg Principal Liza Gonzales, and Syre Librarian Heidi Alexander presented the committee’s work and recommendation. The committee included teachers and administrators from elementary, middle, and high schools as well as District administrators.

The committee came about because Shoreline’s model for teacher professional development may have to be altered. The State does not provide any funding for professional development (PD), but has been approving waivers for districts that provide Professional Development. Shoreline’s waiver has allowed the district to reduce the number of student days from 180 to 175 while still meeting requirements for total hours of instruction.

Source: Shoreline Schools

While the State offers no funding for professional days, Shoreline has levy-funded prep days before the school year begins as well as full days during the year. Very few districts — only Shoreline and Edmonds in our region — have full days for Development. Most districts have designated early release days, most often on Wednesdays or Fridays.

The group discussed how teachers would prefer the partial release model so that professional development meetings would be more frequent and allow for a collaborative professional process.

The committee has a draft of a plan, and will gather community input on the idea. Deputy Superintendent Miller envisions four community meetings, with open invitations to staff, PTAs, and parents. The District will present the draft plan, allow time for discussion, and have a questionnaire to “to capture feedback”.

Source: Shoreline Schools

The committee acknowledges that the plan would have significant impact on child care needs and will have separate meetings with childcare organizations to see if they could adapt to a new model.

Director Mike Jacobs commented that the meetings need to be “not just us telling them [families in the District] how it will work”. Since the district needs community buy-in, the community input must make an impact and affect the plan. Vice President Ehrlichman suggested that the topic be shared at the next PTA Coffee, and that the district hold more than four broad-based meetings. Superintendent Miner suggested discussing the topic at already-scheduled Cafecitos meetings [at least two schools in Shoreline have Cafecitos meetings on a regular basis with the building principal and Spanish-speaking parents]. President David Wilson asked Information Officer Curtis Campbell to have information on the website, including FAQ.

Deputy Superintendent Marla Miller will announce the meetings and be available for groups to invite her to their meetings.

Legislative Update
Director Dick Potter recently attended the WSSDA (Washington State School Directors’ Association ) Legislative Conference along with Superintendent Miner, Deputy Superintendent Marla Miller, and Board President David Wilson. The conference consisted of two days of presentations and meetings with legislators.

The State is still not fully funding education. Director Potter relayed that McCleary attorney Thomas Ahearne quipped that “it took less time for the U.S. to put a man on the moon than for Washington State to fund education.”

According to the presentations at the WSSDA conference, Washington is 40th among the states for education funding, and 44th in the percentage of tax revenue spent on education. “It is grim” noted Director Potter as he went on to explain that State Superintendent Randy Dorn “has low expectations” for the legislative session.

Among the current issues:
  • the approaching “levy cliff” which could cause teacher layoffs [note: this topic will be explored in a separate article];
  • the class size reduction measure (which, taken with the levy cliff’s resulting in potential teacher layoffs, is part of “a real dichotomy” in the State);
  • test participation rates which may affect funding;
  • teacher and substitute shortages;
  • delinking the EOC Biology exam from graduation requirements since the exam does not reflect current core requirements.
Director Potter mentioned State Treasurer Jim McIntire’s plan to restructure Washington State’s tax system (See Washington needs to reform its tax system to fix broken school funding, Seattle Times 2.3.16  ). According to the Treasurer, the current tax structure will get worse over time. A 1% increase in the economy yields only 0.4% increase in property taxes.

Comments from the Community
SEA President David Guthrie praised the Partial Early Release Model committee’s work as “a fabulous example of collaboration between management and labor”. President Guthrie explained that the model presented in the meeting “really helps us get to the heart of what professional development is” since the teachers can come together, use data, and revise their teaching. He mentioned that this kind of work also “addresses the joy deficit” in teaching. President Guthrie also praised the District for its work on security by making sure that security procedures follow best practices. He mentioned that some staff work in rooms that lock from the outside and asked that that issue be resolved.

Einstein Teacher Pat Valle articulated concerns about how the new security protocols would be communicated with teachers during staff meetings that only run 30-40 minutes. She wondered if the presentation could happen effectively when there would not be much extra time. Ms. Valle also expressed concerns about how teachers will communicate the changes to students, particularly since the process and material. will have to be age-differentiated.

School Board Reports and Communications
Director Dick Nicholson enjoyed the School of Excellence Breakfast at Lake Forest Park Elementary.
Director Mike Jacobs will be chaperoning the Shorewood Bowling Team to State in Vancouver.
Director Dick Potter went to the well-attended Shorecrest Big Band Fundraiser.

Vice President Debi Ehrlichman has three schools left to visit in her midyear visits to all of Shoreline’s schools. She heard “Stories Live” at Meridian Park Elementary, saw “Force in Motion” at Highland Terrace Elementary, and relayed the success of Shorecrest’s recent STEM Day for elementary students on February 5.

Vice President Ehrlichman drew attention to an article in the latest issue of Parent Map: More Than Band-Aids: Demand for School Nurses Increases, but Funding Doesn’t Follow, Parent Map 2.1.16. The article discusses that, while the need for school nurses is increasing, the state does not provide funding, and Shoreline is the only one of Washington’s 295 districts to have a full-time nurse in each school. District Information Officer Curtis Campbell and Shorewood Nurse Paula Williams are quoted in the article.

President David Wilson praised Shorewood’s Chamber Ensemble musicians and their Director Dan Wing for the recent recital.

Shorecrest Senior Rachel Semon mentioned that the Eastside Band Festival was going on at the same time as the meeting, and that her flag team was performing at the event.

Following the public portion of the meeting, the Board went into Executive Session to review the performance of a public employee.



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Photos: A good day for crabbers - and birds off Saltwater Park

Thursday, February 11, 2016

Marc Weinberg says, "It was a good day for crabbers off Richmond Beach Saltwater Park today. Looks like the birds were excited too."

Photos copyright March Weinberg


Checking crab pots.


Meet up for coffee.


Surrounded by birds.




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2016 Vendor applications available for Shoreline Farmers Market

Vendors at the Shoreline Farmers Market
Photo courtesy SFM

We are excited to announce that we are accepting applications for the 2016 market season. In 2015, we moved to a new location at Aurora Square and immediately realized what a good move it was.

Our daily vendor sales and attendance doubled from previous years and we are ready to continue building on such positive momentum! This year, the market will run on Saturdays from June 11 until October 8, from 10am to 3pm.

Whether you are a local farmer, an artisan producer, a food truck, a handmade crafter, or a local organization supporting a sustainable food system, we've got the right application for you.

Also, if you know a farmer, artisan or other local producer you'd think would be a good fit for our Saturday market, please send them our way.

Interested? Visit our website where we have both online and print versions depending what type of business you are.

Thanks all and we look forward to hearing from you.



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Cancelled Shoreline City Council Meeting

The Shoreline City Council regularly scheduled business meeting on Monday, February 15, 2016 has been cancelled due to the Presidents' Day holiday.



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UW Bothell No. 3 in Money’s national ranking of 25 great colleges for science

UW Bothell campus map

Money magazine ranks University of Washington Bothell third in the nation on its list of “25 great, accessible colleges for aspiring scientists and engineers.”

The magazine rated colleges that score high in its national rankings, accept more than two-thirds of their applicants and have good graduation rates.

The rating Monday drew on Money’s ranking of UW Bothell as 36th in the nation last year on its overall list of best colleges. And, the early-career median salary for UW Bothell science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) graduates is $64,100, according to PayScale.com figures used by the magazine. UW Bothell followed Maine Maritime Academy and Texas A&M University on the list. 

“This ranking reflects the outstanding faculty, staff and students in the School of STEM at UW Bothell,” said Elaine Scott, dean and professor of engineering. 
“Our faculty and staff dedicate themselves to providing engaging, collaborative, and rigorous educational opportunities for our diverse student body. We are proud to be recognized this way as our graduates continue to become successful and engaged citizens.”

In the past five years, 33 degrees have been added at UW Bothell and 14 are in the STEM fields. The School of STEM is committed to providing access to students from diverse backgrounds and underrepresented populations. For the 2015-2016 academic year, 33 percent of STEM students are from underrepresented populations or low-income families, and 30 percent of STEM students are women.

Students say the ranking illustrates how distinctive learning practices in the science-based programs, rigorous coursework and research contribute to success upon graduation, either in a career or graduate school.



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Books to Prisoners: SCC students tackle social justice with a book drive

Associated Student Government Social Justice Officer Emily Stensland with some of the
 many books that have already been donated to the Books to Prisoners book drive.
Photo courtesy SCC

Shoreline Community College students are partnering with Books to Prisoners, a Seattle-based nonprofit that sends free books to prisoners nationwide, for a winter quarter book drive.

The partnership is the brainchild of Shoreline’s Reference and Instruction Librarian Chloe Horning, who was inspired by the campus Community Read of Octavia’s Brood, a science fiction anthology exploring issues of social justice.

“I’ve volunteered with Books to Prisoners in the past,” said Horning, “and have been inspired by their commitment to increasing social equity by encouraging the pursuit of knowledge and self-improvement through books. 
"With the introduction of Octavia’s Brood to campus, and the in–depth discussions about equity that anthology is prompting amongst the campus community, I just felt like the time was ripe for a collaboration with Books to Prisoners, as prison justice is one of the most important social justice issues facing society today.”

The drive is being organized by the Associated Student Government’s Social Justice Officer, Emily Stensland.

“I think it’s just so important to bring this type of awareness to campus and to get the larger community involved,” said Stensland. “Without access to education, prisoners are in a losing situation.”

Books to Prisoners staff member Michelle Dillon emphasizes the importance of the nonprofit’s mission.

“Books are vital sources of education, comfort, and connection to the outside world,” said Dillon. “Research shows that access to educational opportunities, including books, significantly reduces recidivism and improves the quality of life during incarceration.”

Donations for the book drive are being accepted now through the end of winter quarter, which concludes Friday, March 18.

Members of the community are encouraged to donate books by dropping them off in one of two bins on campus: one located inside the main entrance to the PUB (9000 bldg.) and one on the main floor of the Ray W. Howard Library (4000 bldg.). (campus maps).

Though Books to Prisoners collects and distributes a wide spectrum of materials, genre books, as well as nonfiction and fiction works by African-American authors, are the most often requested. Check out the list of donation guidelines, to ensure your donation can be utilized.


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Jobs: Real Estate Consultant Liaison/Lead Appraiser - Property & Acquisition Specialist 5

WSDOT has an opening for a Real Estate Consultant Liaison/Lead Appraiser - Property and Acquisition Specialist 5.

If you are looking for a career-establishing position full of great possibilities working in the vast scale of Washington State, this opportunity is definitely for you. WSDOT is seeking a Real Estate Consultant Liaison to provide technical guidance, leadership, and expertise to consultants and staff appraisers including developing scope of work, innovating, and streamlining processes.

This position will be based out of the Shoreline office.

View announcement and apply: Property and Acquisition Specialist 5




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Jobs: Survey and Right-of-Way Engineer - Transportation Engineer 2

WSDOT in Shoreline has an opportunity for an experienced surveyor to lead and train a survey crew in completing topographic, cadastral, and boundary surveys. This involves performing all duties on a survey crew including surveying using a variety of survey equipment such as; levels, total stations and GPS using both manual and electronic data collection.

View the entire announcement and apply: Transportation Engineer 2




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Shorewood, Shorecrest basketball playoffs preview

High school basketball's regular season came to a close earlier this week, and District One playoffs dominate the sports scene this weekend,  starting Friday.

The Shorecrest girls begin the festivities, hosting Lakewood Friday at 6pm (note the early start). The 2A Scots (6-6, 11-9) tied for fourth place in the 3A WesCo South. Lynden and Archbishop Murphy are the top two seeds, while the Scots are the #4 seed. After the opening round game, the tournament moves to Mount Vernon's venerable gym (worth the price of admission by itself).

Next up Friday night are the 3A Shorewood boys who made their way into the tournament by virtue of a 52-50 win over Everett on Wednesday night. Their reward is a first-round match at top-seeded Edmonds-Woodway Friday night at 7pm. The T-Birds (4-8, 9-12) tied for fifth in WesCo South. Winners bracket games will be held at Jackson HS.

The 7th seeded 3A Shorewood girls travel to Arlington to face the undefeated Eagles Saturday night at 7pm. Coach Mark Haner's T-Birds (7-5, 12-8) finished third, behind defending state champion Lynnwood and Glacier Peak. Three teams will qualify for Regionals, and the T-Birds have hopes of being one of them.

The 2A Shorecrest boys bat cleanup, hosting Cedarcrest Saturday night at 8pm. The Scots (8-4, 12-8) come into the tournament as a four seed, having tied for second in WesCo South. These two teams squared off early in December and the undersized Red Wolves outsmarted and out-hustled the Scots on their way to a 71-65 win. As is the case with the girls' tournament, Lynden and Murphy are the top two seeds.

Brackets and other information can be found here.

--Frank Workman



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Knights basketball dominate in Districts

#24 Corey Kispert goes up for the dunk
Photo by Geoff Vlcek

Wednesday night the 1A District Playoffs started off with a bang inside Mike Martin Gymnasium, where the Kings' Knights hosted the Mount Baker Mountaineers in this exciting boys basketball game.

#40 Chewy Zevenbergen reaches for the game opening tip
Photo by Geoff Vlcek

The drama of wondering if the defending State 1A Champs would be knocked off early was quickly put to rest. Kings shot out to a 9-0 lead after just 2 minutes and 37 seconds had elapsed in the 1st quarter.
#10 Koa Wilkins pulls up for a shot in the key
Photo by Geoff Vlcek

By the beginning of the 2nd quarter the score was 24-8 in favor of the Knights. Junior forward Corey Kispert dunked the ball and got the crowd fired up even more. Senior guards Cole Mitchell and Koa Wilkins worked the floor very well by distributing the ball and picking the right times to take smart shots at the basket. The Mountaineers got a dunk from senior center Timothy Soares, but the momentum of that shot wasn’t enough to bring them back. At the end of the 1st half the Knights had a commanding 46-25 edge.

In the 3rd and 4th quarters head coach Rick Skeen started to rest his starters and took the foot off the gas. The game ended with a score of 73-34 in the Knights' favor and they seemed poised to make another deep run this year.

--Geoff Vlcek



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Photo: Rainbow over Shoreline

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Photo by Shirley Sidell

This was the scene in Shoreline about 5pm on Wednesday. Shirley Sidell says, "they only last for about 15 minutes"... unless you manage to capture them with a camera!



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Hyundai donates a 2015 Genesis to SCC’s GST Automotive program

Shoreline students pose with a 2015 Hyundai Genesis donated to the college’s automotive program 
by Hyundai Motor America. Photo courtesy SCC.


Hyundai Motor America recently donated a 2015 Genesis to Shoreline Community College’s Automotive program to support students in the General Service Technician (GST) program. The Genesis is Hyundai’s top-of-the-line luxury sedan.

Michael Boehm, Director of Dealer Services and Manufacturer Relations for Shoreline’s Professional Automotive Training Center – Dealer Training Academy, said

“This donation, facilitated by Jim O’Connor, Senior Manager Field Service Training in the Western Region for Hyundai Motor America, will be used as a training aid that will help students work with the very latest in technology.”

The second-generation Genesis, which Hyundai unveiled in 2013, “features the latest in technology and creature comforts,” said Boehm. “It’s a fun car to work on and represents the type of changing technology we at Shoreline are preparing our students to encounter in the real world.”

The Genesis is indicative of the electronic and mechanical sophistication of today’s vehicles, and thanks to Hyundai’s generous donation our students will graduate knowing they have the skills and knowledge base to work on the most cutting-edge of models the industry has to offer.”

Shoreline’s GST program is a non-manufacturer specific training program. GST students attend two quarters at the Automotive Center followed by one quarter in a workplace setting.



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Home Sales in Shoreline during January 2016

The following is a sampling of homes at each price point that sold in Shoreline during the month of January 2016 from data compiled by the Shoreline Windermere office.




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46th District Democrats debate watch party Thursday


Feb 11th Debate Watch Party

Thursday February 11th, 2016 @ 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Hellbent Brewing Company
13035 Lake City Way NE
Seattle, WA 98125


Feb 18th General Meeting

“The State of Our Cities: Our New City Councilmembers”
Thursday February 18th, 2016 @ 7:30 PM
(Sign-in and socializing starts at 7:00 PM)
NOTE: Same Location as January!
Seattle Mennonite Church
3120 NE 125th St
Seattle, WA 98125





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Death Cafe group to meet in Lake Forest Park Feb 22

Join us for a casual conversation about death and dying. Bring your questions and your experiences.

Monday, February 22, 2016, starting at 2:00 and ending at 4:00pm in the LFP Library, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park 98155.

Because talking about death won't kill you.



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Multi-agency response drill on ferry Hyak

Photo courtesy WSP
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) conducted a multi-agency response drill aboard the Washington State Ferries vessel Hyak on Wednesday to test response capabilities.

Starting at 8am, the WSP responded to planned emergency response onboard the ferry boat which was located in the waters off Bainbridge Island.

WSP troopers, along with uniformed officers from the Bainbridge Island Police Department, the Seattle Police Department and members of the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Border Patrol, took part in the four-hour drill.

Photo courtesy WSP

The purpose of the drill was to test multi-agency response coordination for potential critical incidents on a ferry boat. Approximately 50 personnel participated in the drill.

The Hyak was out-of-service during the drill. No passengers were onboard the ferry during the exercise. Regular ferry traffic was not impacted during the operation.

WSP says, "The drill was successful in preparing agencies for future emergency responses."


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Letter to the Editor: Phoenix Theatre is a tough act to follow

To the Editor:

I must commend the Phoenix Theatre in Edmonds for a superlative performance of "Communicating Doors". After calling to reserve my usual ticket for Sunday's 2:00 performance they called back to remind me that the play's start time had been moved up to 1:00 due to the Super Bowl. During the performance you forgot that attendance was unusually down (due to the game). They played it as if to a full house and right up to the last bow.

This is a small community theatre I thoroughly believe in because of the quality of their work on and off the stage. They are creative, pay attention to detail, are friendly, work hard, and remember you. A tough act to follow! Thank you Phoenix.

Vicki Westberg

Shoreline



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Spring potluck for SWEL Timebank



Do you have work to be done, but don't want to do it yourself? Join us for our spring potluck and meet people who can help fulfill your dreams!

Bring your family, friends and a dish to share. Meet fellow members of the SWEL Timebank and learn about the many ways we can enhance each other's lives.

If you are one of the fabulous cooks listed on our SWEL website this is a great opportunity to bring a dish and demonstrate your culinary talents!!

Saturday, February 27, 2016, 3:30-5pm, at the North City Water District Bldg,  1519 NE 177th Street, Shoreline 98155. Bring a dish to share.

Event is open to all. Door prizes! Bring a guest and earn an hour!

SWEL Timebank: Exchanging Gifts Through Time for the communities of Shoreline, Woodway, Edmonds, and Lake Forest Park. Email for more information or see the Facebook page.



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Beach Eats - Feb 18 - a look at the wines


Romance is in the air and Richmond Beach Community Association has the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for that special person in your life. We’ve teamed up with a couple of fine dining restaurants in Richmond Beach to bring you a unique progressive dinner featuring food and wine pairing on Thursday, February 18.

Here's a look at the wines that will be served.

Tradewinds and Chef Ken’s Catering: Hors d’oeuvres

Black Peak Tempranillo. Gorgeous bright ruby color with amber tints. A mouthful of captivating flavors with hints of festive winter season spices, cherry compote and supple leather. Imperium Riesling. Ripe pear and floral aromatics lend to a gentle attack followed by a honeylaced creaminess in its core. This is accentuated by bright, crisp acidity. Balanced and elegant, it shows nuances of fresh and dried apricot while lighter hints of lemon and grapefruit linger on the finish.

Elevation Cellars Merlot. Merlot is derived from the French word, merle, meaning “blackbird” for its color. This merlot holds that vision with true meaning. The aromas of licorice and blueberries capture your senses with a rich velvety mouth full of black cherry, plum and a dusting of black pepper.


Streetzeria: Salad and main course

Klinker Brick Old Vine Zinfandel from Klinker Brick Winery. This is a blend of 16 different blocks of old vine Zinfandel from the Lodi, California, AVA. The vines are an average of 85 years old. This wine is aged in new American oak barrels resulting in classic Zinfandel aroma, flavor and taste. It was selected to complement the full-bodied cacciatore and marinated mushroom salad.

Hill’s Restaurant and Bar: Dessert

Royal Oporto Tawny Port from Real Companhia Velha Winery. Well-aged, with almond, fruitcake and caramel aromas and flavors. Fullbodied, sweet and lively, with orange peel, nuts and dried fruits on the finish. Excellent. This port comes from one of the oldest port houses in Porto and shows the depth of quality that is available in tawny ports.

To participate, sign up and pay online. Indicate that you are registering for the February 18 Beach Eats and check your desired start time. After your registration is received, you will receive confirmation by email, including parking instructions.


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Volunteer for the Northshore Emergency Management Coalition


From LFP Police Chief Steve Sutton

The City of Kenmore, Lake Forest Park, Northshore Fire Department, and Northshore Utility District have formed the Northshore Emergency Management Coalition.

One of the goals of this partnership is to better prepare our community for emergencies and to do that efficiently, we need your help. 
We are bringing together all of our area volunteers interested in helping to build a more disaster resilient community.  If this sparks your interest and you might want to be a part of our team, please join us for our first regular monthly meeting of all emergency volunteers. 

The meetings will be held on the third Wednesday of every month beginning on Wednesday, February 17, 2016. The first meeting will be held at Kenmore City Hall, 18120 68th Ave NE, Kenmore 98028, beginning at 6:30pm.

On the Agenda:

  • Welcome and Background
  • Emergency Volunteer Opportunities
  • Volunteer Structure
  • Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES)
  • Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
  • What’s Next

For more information, contact Carl Lunak at 425-354-1744.



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Enrichment program at Einstein partners students with professional musicians

In a unique and creative enrichment program at Einstein Middle School, students are partnered with professional musicians to create and record songs based on the classic novels the students have studied in English class.

Nyla Fritz, principal, says "..our kids get so excited about literature because they can connect it with something they are engaged in, which is music."


Shoreline Schools Spotlight: Books and Beats from Shoreline Public Schools on Vimeo.



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Photo: Golden Sky

Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Golden Sky
Photo by Jan Hansen

Jan Hansen says,

Tonight the Brothers just smiled.

Thanks again to the Shoreline Area News for keeping us informed, inspired and interconnected.

Thanks, Jan!



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LFP Council sessions Thursday

The Lake Forest Park City Council will meet Thursday, February 11, 2016 for a work session 6-7pm and a regular business meeting from 7-9pm at City Hall 17425 Ballinger Way NE, LFP 98155

Work Session Meeting 6-7pm
Page with links to staff documents for each item

Council Discussion Topics
  1. Discussion on Parks Planning – Lake Forest Park Central Park Concept (20 min)
    1. Discussion Leader: Aaron Halverson, Environmental Programs Manager
    2. Activity: Discuss a Lake Forest Park Central Park Concept
    3. Goal: Consider alternatives for use of parks in the Pfingst Animal Acres Park are
  2. Federal Legislative Agenda (Resolution 1542) (10 min)
    1. Discussion Leader: Aaron Halverson, Environmental Programs Manager
    2. Activity: Evaluate the draft 2016 Federal Policy Agenda
    3. Goal: Consider changes to, or adoption of, the 2016 Federal Policy Agenda
  3. Astound Broadband Master Use Permit (Ordinance 1117) (5 min)
    1. Discussion Leader: Pete Rose, City Administrator & Kim Adams Pratt, Interim City Attorney
    2. Activity: Review of Master Use Permit
    3. Goal: Step toward Council approval
Regular Business Meeting 7-9pm

Consent Calendar
  1. January 12, 2016 Meeting Notes from Joint Special Meeting with Cities of Kenmore, Bothell, and Shoreline
  2. January 14, 2016 Council Work Session Meeting Minutes
  3. January 14, 2016 Council Regular Business Meeting Minutes
  4. January 16, 2016 Special City Council Meeting Retreat Notes
  5. January 25, 2016 Committee of the Whole Meeting Notes
  6. January 27, 2016 Special City Council Meeting Notes
  7. Approval of City Expenditures for period ending January 28, 2016 (pre-paid)
  8. Approval of City Expenditures for period ending February 11, 2016
  9. Resolution 1538/Authorizing Mayor to Sign the First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement for North Sound Metro Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT)/Crisis Negotiating Team (CNT) to Add City of Redmond
  10. Resolution 1539/Authorizing Mayor to Sign the 2016-2017 Volunteer Agreement with King County Master Gardener Foundation for Volunteer Stewardship of the Demonstration Garden at Pfingst Animal Acres Park
  11. Resolution 1540/Authorizing Mayor to Sign Direct Appropriations Agreement between the City of Lake Forest Park and Washington State Department of Commerce for the Lyon Creek Flood Mitigation Project
  12. Resolution 1541/Authorizing Mayor to Sign Membership Agreement for the City of Lake Forest Park with the Seattle-King County Economic Development Council
  13. Resolution 1542/Establishing the City of Lake Forest Park Federal Advocacy Agenda for 2016 
  14. Lyon Creek Flood Mitigation Project Property Acquisition Update
Ordinances and Resolutions
  1. Ordinance 1117/Approving Astound Broadband Master Use Permit
  2. Resolution 1543/Authorizing Mayor to Sign Amendment No. 2 to Legal Services Agreement with Kenyon Disend for City Attorney Services
  3. Ordinance 1118/Approving a Temporary Suspension in the Activities of Certain City Commissions
Council Action or Discussion
  1. Motion to Transmit Memo from Tree Board to Planning Commission Regarding Suggested Changes to Tree Ordinance


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Global Affairs presentation now on You Tube channel


Past presentations from the Global Affairs Center can now be viewed on their YouTube page.

We know how important information is for you, especially those that impact our global community! That is why we strive to provide you with timely global topics with information given by experts in the field.
We also know that with unforeseeable circumstances, at times you had to miss our events. Fortunately, we got you covered! Most of our events are videotaped for academic and community use. Visit our YouTube page to view the events you missed or events you would like to revisit.

Here are the most recent presentations



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Home sales in Lake Forest Park during January 2016

The following is a sampling of homes at each price point that sold in Lake Forest Park during the month of January 2016 from data compiled by the Shoreline Windermere office.




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Northwest Flower and Garden Show opens next Wednesday

Courtesy NW Flower and Garden Show

“America the Beautiful” is the theme for the 2016 Northwest Flower and Garden Show as the 28th annual event celebrates the National Parks Service Centennial and famous American landmarks. Set for February 17-21 at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle, the show spotlights the theme in spectacular display gardens and a big line-up of feature attractions.

After months of preparation, over 20 Garden Creators will unveil the show’s amazing collection of display gardens. With the scent of flowers in the air, each creation is a blooming showcase of creativity and ingenuity offering take-away ideas for “at-home” gardening.

Courtesy NW Flower and Garden Show
  
The show offers multiple opportunities to jump-start gardening experiences and learn about trends that not only beautify but are practical, too. The “Marketplace” is colorful shopping destination with over 350 high-quality exhibitors, including nearly 100 new vendors at this year’s show.”

And an added attraction: enjoy a glass of regional wines or craft beers as you stroll the aisles and savor an expanded menu of tasty new food offerings available throughout the show.

A big line-up of great speakers comes to the show to share their knowledge and “how-to” information in 100 hours of presentations. The 2016 show has attracted more than two dozen new speakers from throughout the U.S., Canada and the U.K.; for topics geared for both beginners and veteran gardeners, visit the Seminars page.

Courtesy NW Flower and Garden Show

Returning for its second year, the crowd-pleasing “Garden Wars” charity event will have showgoers cheering on their favorite news anchors and media personalities as they scramble to create gardens “on-the-clock.” They’ll be vying for a total of $7,500 in prize money -- with all proceeds benefitting local charities. All the fun takes place daily from 1pm to 3pm in the North Hall.

 
Show dates and hours for the five-day show are Wednesday through Saturday (Feb. 17-20), 9am to 8pm and Sunday (Feb. 21), 9am to 6pm.

Prices range from $17 Early Bird for adults (reg. $22 the week of the show or at the door); $15 per person for group advance purchases (minimum of 20 tickets online or at the door); $31 for single 2-day pass; $70 for single 5-day pass; and $5 for youth (ages 13 – 17). Children 12 and under are admitted free to the show.

The Northwest Flower and Garden Show is produced by Pacific Northwest-based, family-owned O’Loughlin Trade Shows, one of the largest consumer show producers in the United States.



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