Shorecrest boys' basketball face Steilacoom Friday night in Regionals at Mountlake Terrace

Wednesday, February 24, 2016

The boys' basketball teams from Shorecrest and Steilacoom, with identical 16-8 records, will square off Friday night at Mountlake Terrace H. S. in the 2A Regionals, with the winner advancing to the state tournament in Yakima next weekend. Game time is 7 o'clock.

It figures to be a classic contrast-in-styles matchup.

Sentinels' coach Gary Wusterbarth will put a young, short, but athletic team on the court, one that features balanced scoring. LaJon Enis-Carter leads the way with 13.9 points per game.

Steilacoom has a rich basketball history, having been in the state tournament 18 times in the past. Last year the Sentinels were 4-16. With only three seniors on the roster this year, they went into the season with low expectations, as they were predicted to finish fifth in the South Puget Sound League. Instead they enjoyed a season of growth and improvement, finishing second behind River Ridge.

"We expect a big challenge from Shorecrest. They are playing very well," said Coach Wusterbarth.

With only three players listed on their roster as tall as 6' 2", Steilacoom figures to have its hands full with the taller Scots, who have five players listed  6' 3" or taller.

Balanced scoring is also the Scots' forte, with District Tournament MVP Malcolm Rosier-Butler (14 ppg), senior Tobyn Lawson (13 ppg), and lanky 6' 7" sophomore Philip Pepple (13 ppg) providing the firepower from all directions for Shorecrest.

Scots coach Brian Fischer likes the fact that his team was battle-tested last weekend in the District Championship, clawing their way back from as many as 19 points to force overtime against Squalicum before pulling away for a 62-56 win.

In the quiet moments that followed the postgame celebration, he told his team "you should be proud of the way you fought back and  when things get tough in the future, you should always know that you have it in you to turn things around."

--Frank Workman



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Einstein wrestling results 2-24-16

Einstein began the season with a resounding victory as they defeated the Bulldogs of Brier Terrace 95-15.

The Tigers took advantage of their superior depth to build a 30-0 lead thanks to forfeits from Brier in each of the first five weight classes. The two teams traded wins over the next three weights before Einstein's Devin Leach stepped out at 123 pounds. Leach, a returning district champion, secured three takedowns and the pin in just 27 seconds.

That match began a streak of 39 straight team points for Einstein over seven weight classes. Capping of the scoring streak was Tiger Voix Bull who claimed the day's fastest pin in only 13 seconds. Brier Terrace would win just their third match at 178 pounds before Einstein closed the scoring by receiving three forfeits at the upper weights.

Einstein wrestles next on Tuesday, March 1st at College Place. Wrestling begins at 4pm.

Einstein Record: 1-0
Einstein 93 - Brier Terrace 15
at Brier Terrace

81: Owen Curtiss-Knox (EIN) win by forfeit
88: Josh Fahey (EIN) win by forfeit
93: Connor McGarey (EIN) win by forfeit
98: Junior Sharai (EIN) win by forfeit
103: Ben Neumaier (EIN) win by forfeit
108: Howie Hare (BT) dec. Kody Carpenter 10-4
113: Curt Tanaka (EIN) pinned Micha Cortezzo 2:15
118: Jeydou Traore (BT) pinned Aiden Ortega 0:34
123: Devin Leach (EIN) pinned Arunn Khou 0:27
128: Austin Newman (EIN) pinned Preston Hawks 0:50
133: Calob Tolman (EIN) win by forfeit
140: Ryan Araujo (EIN) dec. Anton Teplouhov 19-12
148: Christoph Wiehle (EIN) pinned Jonghyun Kim 0:50
157: Deshawn Alexander (EIN) pinned Zach Simmons 3:31
167: Voix Bull (EIN) pinned Colby Smith 0:13
178: Ethan Dunn (BT) pinned Giyong Han 1:46
188: Taejin Thongdee (EIN) win by forfeit
218: Tom Bert (EIN) win by forfeit
248: Luke Hohenstein (EIN) win by forfeit
278: Double Forfeit

--Clark Norton



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Photo: The morning moon

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Light of the Morning Moon
Photo by Frank Kleyn

Walking by the light of the morning moon - Richmond Beach Saltwater Park - February 23, 2016.



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A basket of books - a basket of beer - Breakfast and auction for Third Place Commons Thursday morning

President Jimmy Carter with staff of Third Place Books
Bid on an autographed copy of his memoir
at the Third Place Commons Breakfast Thursday

Third Place Commons annual fundraising breakfast is this Thursday at 7 am. In addition to a fabulous Honey Bear breakfast there will be a short but fabulous auction.

Third Place Books has donated a basket of books that holds five signed first editions. This is an incredible opportunity to become a book collector, or to add to your collection. The value of this collection of first editions — signed first editions -- is $700.

Included in the basket are:
  • A Full Life by Jimmy Carter – President Carter visited Third Place Books just a few months ago. 
  • All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr. An amazing book that won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. 
  • The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown. The story of a local hero who, with the UW rowing team, won the 1936 Olympics. 
  • It's Your World by Chelsea Clinton. Stories about people who have made a difference.
  • Born With Teeth: a Memoir by Kate Mulgrew. Ms. Mulgrew is the actress who played Captain Kathryn Janeway on Star Trek and plays Red in Orange is the new Black. 

Just in case you don’t win the books, there are also 12 restaurant certificates, which will be auctioned off separately in a Restaurant Rush.

Bid on a get-away at the Alderbrook Resort and Spa
 
Or, if you have the mid-winter blahs but need more than just a meal out, you could consider bidding on one of two vacations. One is a four-day stay in a beautiful, new, Washington coast vacation cabin and the other is a get-away at the gorgeous Alderbrook Resort and Spa.

To top it off, the board is auctioning a basket of beer so you can have something to drink as you browse through your new books or relax by the water.

You won’t want to miss this fun community event!

Breakfast tickets are still available on-line at buy a ticket, or in person at the bookstore.
Upper level, Town Center, intersection of Ballinger and Bothell Way, Lake Forest Park.



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Friday Round Table: Get work through HopeLink


Hopelink, over the years, has helped thousands in our area find housing, food, educational opportunities, and tools for financial stability. Another successful service through Hopelink is employment support.

Employment Specialist, Rhonda Knuckey has a long background in job and career coaching. She specializes in helping job seekers find the best in themselves for interviewing and using other job-seeking skills.

Also, we’ll get to what I had planned for last week, which due to time constraints had to be postponed: Common job search mistakes and some surprisingly easy fixes that can make better use of your time looking for work, and improve the quality of your search. This is new material, folks, and will provide some insights and questions on traditional job search advice: What to keep doing, what to revise, and why.

That's two great discussions this Friday, accompanied by the usual hot coffee and treats, compliments of Central Market.

Friday, February 26, 1:00-2:30pm
Shoreline Community College Room 5116, Building 5000 (ground floor)
16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98155
SCC Campus Map. Small fee for parking on campus.

Continuing Education Winter Class Schedule

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

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



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Looking for members of Shoreline High class of 1966


Planning has started for the class reunion of Shoreline High School class of 1966 - their 50th.

Classmates should save these dates:

Shoreline High Class of 66’ 50 Year Reunion
July 8,9 and 10, 2016
At the Nile Country Club


The reunion committee needs help finding .contact information for many classmates. For further information on the reunion event or to pass on confirmed contact information on a classmate email the reunion committee here or here.



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LFP City Council Thursday

The Lake Forest Park City Council meets Thursday, February 25 at 7pm at City Hall Council Chambers, 17425 Ballinger Way NE.

On the agenda for the evening:

Consent Calendar

  1. February 11, 2016 Council Work Session Meeting Minutes
  2. February 11, 2016 Council Regular Business Meeting Minutes
  3. February 16, 2016 Special Council Retreat Notes
  4. Approval of City Expenditures for period ending February 25, 2016

Ordinances and Resolutions

  1. Resolution 1544/Authorizing Mayor to Sign Interlocal Agreement with City ofKenmore for Joint ST3/SR522/SR523 Planning Services Project
  2. Resolution 1545/Authorizing Mayor to Sign Collective Bargaining Agreement withTeamsters Local No. 117
  3. Resolution 1546/Approving the 2015-2016 Capital Improvement Plan



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Inside the new Shoreline Trader Joe's - opening Friday



Good wholesome natural ingredients are in all Trader Joe's Private Label products. Anything in Trader Joe's has NO GMOs, NO MSG, NO trans fats, NO artificial coloring.

Text and photos by Wayne Pridemore

Trader Joe's Grand Opening in Shoreline this Friday, February 26, will start with the ceremonial lei cutting at 7:50am. A steel drum band will be playing at the 8am opening on Friday with a Balloon Artist featured during the afternoon hours.

The new Trader Joe's is just east of Aurora Avenue on 175th Street across the street from Shoreline City Hall.

Store "Captain" Tim Weiss

Shoreline Trader Joe's manager is "Captain" Tim Weiss. This is Tim's 12th year with the company and his second store as "Captain." He was born and raised in Kirkland.


Karen Ballantyne finishes art work in one area. 



Most of the shelves are stocked, signed with hand written cards, ready to go.


The fresh produce and refrigerated items will be stocked just before the opening.

The Trader Joe's flyer comes out 9 months a year with their newsy features on their products. Values are always available, everyday!


The regular store hours are 8am till 9pm Monday through Sunday. Trader Joe's is a neighborhood grocery store which features everything from exotic to basic groceries. Trader Joe's buyers travel the world to select merchandise.


Updated 2-25-2016 to read "Good wholesome natural ingredients are in all Trader Joe's Private Label products"

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Justice and Soul Foundation fundraising event on Mar 19 for sex trafficking victims

2015 Fashion SOULstice runway show
Photo by Fa'uma Jerome

The Justice and Soul Foundation will host the third-­annual Fashion SOULstice on March 19, 2016 at Lynnwood Convention Center. This event is designed to raise money to benefit young survivors of sex trafficking through the Foundation’s vocational training program in Cambodia.

The Fashion SOULstice fundraiser will feature the creative work of stylists and makeup artists from local salons and cosmetology schools, as well as a silent auction. Runway models will showcase upcoming hair, makeup, and fashion trends, while integrating major themes of the Foundation: hope, restoration, empowerment, and soul.

The evening will also include a brief update on the work in both Cambodia (Kate Korpi Salon and Academy) and the United States, presented by Justice and Soul Foundation Co-­Founder Matthew Fairfax.

2015 runway show
Photo by Fa'uma Jerome

The Kate Korpi Salon and Academy has been developed and is managed by the non-­profit Justice and Soul Foundation. The teaching salon was established to provide its students with the fundamentals of Western-­style cosmetology (hair, skin, nails, and makeup).

Students attending the Academy include survivors of sex trafficking and those at risk for sexual exploitation. They do not pay tuition, but are instead awarded scholarships. The program also includes a compensation plan for the students so that they can begin experiencing sustainable financial independence while learning this valuable trade.

The first-­annual Fashion SOULstice, held in April 2014, drew 275 guests and raised just over $47,000. Last year’s event, held in March 2015, had over 600 guests and 200 volunteers, models and artists. We raised over $75,000.

Video from our 2015 event: Fashion SOULstice 2015 video

“We’ve accomplished so much since the first Fashion SOULstice,” explained Justice and Soul Co-­Founder Matthew Fairfax. 
“We’ve opened the Kate Korpi Salon and Academy, graduated the first class of students from Phase 1 of training, and are now expanding. This third-­annual event will be an opportunity for us to raise money to further the mission of the Academy, enroll additional students, and encourage salon and spa professionals to consider joining us in Cambodia to help educate our students. 
"We can’t wait to share the news of our accomplishments and plans for the next 12 months.”

Tickets to this year’s event start at $50.00 and can be purchased online.

The Justice and Soul Foundation is a non-­profit organization focused on eliminating the sexual exploitation of young women, young men, and children globally as well as the restoration of the survivors.

Through shared connections to the salon and fashion industry, and after several years of research, planning and interviews, the Founders are enlisting the support of the beauty industry to create a sustainable, systemic solution that addresses the ongoing effects of sex trafficking.



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Op-Ed: Mayors say it’s time to strengthen the Public Records Act

Cities need tools to appropriately handle complex and broad requests 

By David Baker, Mayor, City of Kenmore and Jeff Johnson, Mayor, City of Lake Forest Park

Our cities, and cities throughout the state, are committed to open and transparent government. We dedicate significant time and resources to uphold these principles.

Both the cities of Kenmore and Lake Forest Park receive about 250 requests each year. Responding to the public’s inquiries is what we do – it’s just one of the many services we provide. We also build and maintain streets, respond to victims of crime, prepare for emergencies, plan for growth, and provide safe parks.

The Public Records Act is an important law that protects citizens’ right to know about government activities and decisions. It provides strong protections for public access to records and penalties for agencies and officials who fail to comply.

However, the Public Records Act isn’t as strong as it could be.

The law was adopted in 1972 by Washington state voters. Today, our world is vastly different, and the law has failed to keep up with new realities and changing technologies. In order to be accountable to our community members, we need tools to appropriately handle complex and broad requests from a minority of requestors who monopolize public resources.

The Public Records Act, as currently written, lacks provisions to protect the public from those who use the law for financially-motivated, punitive, and retributive requests. These requestors exploit the act for their own purposes, creating a costly burden for local governments and taxpayers alike.

The growth in requests that monopolize city resources cannot be overlooked. In the City of Kenmore, the number of complicated requests grew from eight percent in 2014 to 15 percent in 2015. Examples of these requests include those that were either broad or vague, part of a series of requests made by a frequent requestor, not easily identifiable, or required legal review.

These large, complex requests take staff time and resources from other government responsibilities, and result in longer response periods for other requestors.

The Legislature is currently considering HB 2576, sponsored by Rep. Joan McBride (D-Kirkland) and Rep. Terry Nealey (R-Dayton). This bill is a modest proposal to provide some alternatives for local government and requestors.

Some open government advocates admit that a problem exists with certain types of requests and requestors, but remain opposed to this bill. Now is the time for us to work together and support legislation that strengthens this law in response to those who monopolize limited public resources for personal gain.




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Flags at Half-staff

Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of Washington National Guard SSG Matthew McClintock, 30, of Des Moines, and directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in his memory on Thursday, February 25, 2016.

He was killed in action on January 5 in the Helmand Province in South Afghanistan. SSG McClintock was posthumously promoted to Sergeant First Class.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on February 25 or first thing Friday morning, February 26, 2016.

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

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, February 25, 2016, at 3:00 PM at JBLM Lewis North Chapel.



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Photo: Pretty plant

Monday, February 22, 2016

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

We heard a rumor that these beauties are called Elephant Ears. The broad, flat leaves would support that theory, but I trust that the many gardeners out there will let us know!

Shhh - don't tell the flowers that it's not spring.




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Pizza benefit for Richmond Beach Community Association Mar 15


Pizza! Pizza! Pizza!
Streetzeria Benefit Dinner for RBCA

Tuesday, March 15
5:00 to 8:00 p.

1857 NW 195th Street, Shoreline


Help Streetzeria celebrate its two-year anniversary in Richmond Beach by attending a benefit dinner with all proceeds going to Richmond Beach Community Association.

Enjoy a salad and pizza buffet for dining in or take out. A $10 minimum donation per person is suggested.



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Rep. Ruth Kagi on Governor Inslee’s announcement to create a separate agency for children and families

Rep. Ruth Kagi, D-32, on February 19 in Olympia with Gov. Inslee
and other advocates for children and families

Statement from Rep. Ruth Kagi, D-32

Gov. Jay Inslee issued an Executive Order on February 19 to create the Washington State Blue Ribbon Commission on the Delivery of Services to Children and Families.

I was honored to join Governor Inslee as he announced the Blue Ribbon Commission to create a Children and Families Department. Over the next nine months the Commission will identify what existing agencies and programs should be included in a new department to improve outcomes for children and families in Washington. Promising work!

Our children and families deserve an agency dedicated to improving outcomes for the youngest Washingtonians. Since the 2006 creation of the Department of Early Learning, access and quality of early learning in Washington state has grown by leaps and bounds and we are recognized as a leader in the country on early learning. This same dedication to children and families will reduce barriers to success and improve outcomes for young people today and future generations to come.

Too often, the focus of policies is on addressing problems instead of preventing them in the first place. Providing appropriate and robust services to children and families can do much more than solve immediate problems, it can reduce the need for assistance far into the future.

The legislature and state agencies have already created many policies and programs to help give children the best start in life. However, these programs are dispersed under many different agencies. If we are serious about providing all children with an equal opportunity to succeed, a dedicated agency for children and family programs makes sense.
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The 32nd legislative district includes a portion of NW Seattle, all of Shoreline, most of Edmonds, and Lynnwood.



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Earth Smart Green Fair Mar 12 at Third Place Commons

Earth Smart Green Fair: Saturday, March 12, 2016 10:00am - 2:00pm at Third Place Commons, Town Center, intersection of Bothell Way and Ballinger Way, Lake Forest Park.

Learn to save the planet by joining the Lake Forest Park community for the 13th Annual Earth Smart Green Fair at Third Place Commons. A variety of exhibitors will be there providing fun, education and giveaways galore!

The fair provides education on reducing your waste, recycling, and yard care practices.

The event is free and all are welcome and invited to attend.

A special presentation on Natural Yard Care from Master Gardeners will be in the Stadler Room of Third Place Commons starting at 1:15pm.



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Parkwood Ice Cream Social Friday



Parkwood Neighborhood 4th Annual Winter Ice Cream Social
Friday February 26, 2016, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Parkwood Elementary Gymnasium
1815 N 155th Shoreline 98133

Please join your Parkwood neighbors and friends to celebrate our great neighborhood and meet our new mayor, Chris Roberts.

We will be promoting Parkwood Elementary’s Buddy Bench, an initiative launched by the school kids themselves — our leaders of tomorrow!

We will have activities for kids and live music for young and old by Parkwood’s own Glimmer.

Come for some ice cream, coffee and snacks, and say Hi to Mayor Roberts!

Parkwood Neighborhood in tan
Parkwood Elementary in bright green



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Bob Ferguson: CenturyLink is getting off with a slap on the wrist

Statement of AG Bob Ferguson on UTC’s CenturyLink 911 Outage Penalty

“I’m deeply disappointed the UTC has accepted this inadequate settlement. CenturyLink’s error denied 911 service to millions of Washingtonians.

“I strongly disagree with the UTC that this resolution is in the public interest.If this failure does not warrant a maximum penalty, I find it hard to imagine what circumstances would.

“Bottom line – CenturyLink is getting off with a slap on the wrist.”

A previous press release outlining the office's objections is available here. The UTC's announcement is available here.



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Theater classes at Driftwood

Driftwood Players in Edmonds is now offering classes for all ages and all experience levels!

Spring classes begin this weekend (and there's still room to sign up!). From dance classes to Acting 101 to Audition Master Classes, we are thrilled to invite our community to explore or polish their talents!

Click Here for Classes and Registration



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Jobs: LFP Police Officer

Lake Forest Park Police Department is recruiting for

Lateral Police Officer - Immediate Opening


Lee Aalund, Chief Examiner, Civil Service Commission, handles the recruiting for the Lateral Police Officer position. Interested applicants may obtain further information by contacting Lee Aalund at 206-957-2806.

Online job applications will not be accepted for this position. Applicants must complete a Lateral Police Officer Application and submit it via email (attachment) or U.S. mail.



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Prayer Vigil to End Gun Violence - Wednesdays at 7pm


The Prayer Vigil to End Gun Violence has a new time: Wednesdays at 7pm.

We invite people of all faiths to join us.

The purpose of this prayer vigil is to keep the issue front and center in our awareness, to pray for inspiration and guidance, to inspire one another to act to effect change, and to offer prayer for the victims of gun violence.

Our hope is that we can create a space where everyone, from pacifists who would never touch a gun, to gun collectors and gun enthusiasts, can come together to work towards the shared goal of ending gun violence.

We will pray, engage in non-violent actions, and search for solutions to this plague afflicting our country.

The Prayer Vigil will last half an hour and will include music, prayer, conversation, and time for reflection. After the service there will be a time for conversation and sharing ideas. Our plan is to hold the vigil every week at the same time.

At St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church, 722 N 145th St, Shoreline 98133.



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Shoreline Parks / Tree Board meets Thursday

Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services/Tree Board Regular Meeting
Thursday, February 25, 7:00 - 9:00pm
City Hall Room, 17500 Midvale Ave N, Room 303

Agenda Highlights
  • Community Garden Leadership Appointments
  • Public Art Subcommittee Appointment
  • Fees and Charge/Cost Recovery Report
  • PROS Plan Asset Inventory and Assessment Update
  • PROS Plan Community Engagement Plan Discussion

Link to the Community Calendar for the full agenda



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Reminder: Open House 145th Street / SR 523 Multimodal Corridor

The City of Shoreline is having an open house regarding the 145th Street Multimodal Corridor Study.

It is nearing completion and a final open house is scheduled for the evening of February 24, 6-8pm with a presentation at 6:30pm, Shorecrest High School 15343 25th Ave NE.

The primary purpose of this open house is to share the work since the last open house, including the preferred design concept for the corridor, and to hear from the public.

Park in lots along 25th Ave NE. Enter at main entrance and proceed to the Commons.



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Register now for the Get Up and Go Family 5K through Lake Forest Park


April 9, 8am - race start at LFP City Hall, course is through 
the heart of Lake Forest Park.
Fees: $30 adults; Age 65+ $20; $20 teenagers, 
kids 10 and under free with registered adult.

City Hall, 17425 Ballinger Way NE, Lake Forest Park 98155
Northeast corner of Town Center, lower level

Proceeds go to Seattle Children's Hospital 
Research and Uncompensated Care.




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Jobs: Retail clerk in SCC Bookstore

SCC - Classified Staff - Retail Clerk 2

Under the general supervision of the Bookstore Director, this position supports the General Merchandise Buyer through the receiving/stocking of all non-textbook inventories, such as supplies, gifts, food/snack and sundried items. This position prepares/maintains inventory records as well as arranging/ rotating/maintaining Bookstore merchandise.

Description and application here



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Food Truck schedule for the week - who needs to cook?

Tlayuda from El Cabrito

Ridgecrest Public House Week Food Truck Schedule
February 22-29, 2016

The Ridgecrest Public House at 5th NE and NE 165th continues to sponsor food trucks outside their business on almost every day of the week.

Those over 21 are welcome to bring their food inside the Pub to eat.

The winter hours are 5-8pm. When the weather gets better, the hours will be extended and outdoor seating will be available.

Monday 22nd: El Cabrito
Mexican food.

Tuesday 23rd: Bread and Circuses
Sandwiches: burger, roast port, salmon reuben, chicken, tofu taco, and fried Brussel sprout caesar.

Wednesday 24th: Napkin Friends
Soups, sandwiches, salads

Thursday 25th: The Peach and The Pig
Pulled pork, grilled chicken, or mushroom sandwiches, meatballs and mushrooms, prawn salad, beer.

Friday 26th: Streetzeria
Italian food, salads, salads on flatbread, 11 different pizzas.

Saturday 27th: Off the Rez
Tacos (pulled pork indian, beef chili indian, chicken chili verde), Quinoa Succotash. Indian as in Native American.

Sunday 28th: Yummy Box
Asian food: pork stew, bacon burger, Indonesian beef, popcorn chicken, chicken curry, fried noodles.

Monday 29th: El Cabrito
Mexican food.



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Scots win District in OT - 62-56 - Rosier-Butler named MVP

Sunday, February 21, 2016

MVP Malcolm Rosier-Butler sets up a play in overtime
Photo by Geoff Vlcek

By Frank Workman

It takes some breaks, as well as tenacity and teamwork, to win a championship.

A lucky bounce. A call going your way. An unlikely player stepping up big at a key moment. Or an unfortunate injury to an opponent's best player, sidelining him for the remainder of the game.

Or any of a hundred moments that happen over the course of a game that, if even one had gone differently, would spell the difference between victory and defeat, elation from dejection.

All of the above were factors in the Shorecrest Scots boys' basketball team overcoming their worst half of the season and outlasting the Squalicum Storm 62-56, in overtime, to win the Northwest District One 2A championship Saturday night in the grand old gym at Mount Vernon High School.

Tournament MVP Malcolm Rosier-Butler led all scorers with 17 points, while Philip Pepple was a menacing defensive presence in the paint.

Chris Lee for 3!!!!
Photo by Geoff Vlcek

But it was sophomore Chris Lee who knocked down back-to-back three-point shots early in the overtime period that give the Scots a comfortable lead that they never relinquished.

"The ball came to me and I was open both times.  I couldn't not shoot it. It was my turn to help my team," said the modest Lee after the game, as he clutched a strand of the souvenir net all the Scots ceremoniously cut down after the game.

It's likely none of the post-game festivities would have been possible if not for a knee injury suffered in the second quarter by the Storm's leading scorer, Josiah Westbrook. The lightning-quick senior was unstoppable in the first quarter, scoring 11 of his team's 18 points in the opening stanza. With Westbrook on the bench for the entire second half, his knee wrapped in ice, his team lost its leading scorer, its aggression, and, in the end, the game.

With Westbrook leading the charge, Squalicum raced to an 18-6 lead after the first quarter. They extended that lead to 30-14 at the half, as the Scots had trouble competing at both ends of the court.

Coach Brian Fischer and his wife Amber, along with their boys
Brayden, newly-adopted-from-China baby Brody, and Caleb.
Photo by Frank Workman

Shorecrest coach Brian Fischer must have lit a spark at halftime, as the Scots came out firing on all cylinders. Rosier-Butler, held scoreless in the first half, scored half of his team's 16 points in the third quarter, and he took the game over in the fourth quarter, scoring eight straight points to give the Scots their first lead of the game, 44-43, with 1:45 to play. It was nip-and-tuck down the stretch, with Rosier-Butler's twisting, turning layup attempt rimming out at the buzzer, forcing the overtime.

"We came out flat to start with, we couldn’t get into an offensive rhythm, and our starters only accounted for 4 first half points," a jubilant Coach Fischer said after the game. 
"Credit the Squalicum defense. Our defense kept us in it, yielding only 16 points in the second half after giving up 30 in the first."     
"I’m proud of Aubry Victor and Chris Lee for stepping up in a huge way in crunch time. Aubry hit 6 of 7 CRUCIAL free throws and Chris hit two monster 3’s in overtime. Ben Smolen and Simon Acker gave us most of our offense when the rest of the team was struggling in the first half.
"After the game, I told my team that they should be proud of the way they fought back and that when things get tough in the future, they should always know that they have it in them to turn things around."

The Scots take their 16-8 record into this weekend's Regionals, facing short-but-scrappy Steilacoom (16-8) Saturday afternoon at 4, in the Mountlake Terrace gym.

Shorecrest          6     8     16     16     16     62
Squalicum         18   12      6       6     10     56



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Food and Wellness around the globe - Thursday at SCC

Food and Wellness Around the Globe

Alison Leahy, Nutrition Faculty

Amy Rovner, and eLearning Support Team and Associate Faculty, Nutrition

Thursday, February 25, 2016
12:30-1:20 pm
Shoreline Community College Room 9208
16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133


During the summer of 2015, Alison Leahy and Amy Rovner conducted a MOOC (Massive Open Online Class) that celebrated food and its relationship to wellness, focusing on a global approach.

Over 1300 participants from six regions around the world investigated culinary and dietary practices, looking at the correlation and interconnections between food and health.

Join us on Thursday, February 25, 2016, to discuss what they learned, and plans to host the class again in 2016.

The program begins at 12:30 pm, and  will take place in Room 9208 in the PUB at Shoreline Community College. There is a nominal charge for parking on campus during the day. The program is free and open to the community. (Campus maps) (Parking info)

Sponsored by the Global Affairs Center of Shoreline Community College.



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Another successful pancake breakfast for Post 227 Saturday

Not all the members were in the kitchen!

Photos by Jerry Pickard

American Legion Post 227 is known for their great pancake breakfasts and Saturday was no exception.

Volunteer servers Brian and Julie Merritt
from Sam's Club

With serving help from Sam's Club representatives Brian and Julie Merritt, Post members were free to concentrate on providing a great breakfast to the community.

Officer Parrish knows where to find good food

Breakfast consisted of pancakes, ham and eggs with coffee and juice.

Only $7 at the door

Of course, some members had door duty.

Pancakes in the making!

And some were in the kitchen.


But everyone had a good time - and ate well!



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Try Hockey for Free attracts 30 girls Saturday

30 girls tried ice hockey at Highland Ice Arena
Photo courtesy Washington Wild

Over 30 girls from all over the Seattle metropolitan area and beyond joined Western Washington Female Hockey Association's (WWFHA) coaches, student coaches, and Washington Wild players on the ice at Highland Ice Arena in Shoreline on Saturday for USA Hockey's 'Try Hockey for Free' event as part of the Hockey Weekend Across America celebration!
First time on the ice
Photo courtesy Washington Wild

The girls were outfitted in ice hockey skates and gear for the first time and were given a USA Hockey jersey to keep, as they took the ice for the first time. After an hour of free skate, hockey skill drills, and a lot of fun the players left the ice exhausted and smiling. Each new hockey player received USA Hockey stickers, NHL trading cards, a WWFHA-branded lanyard, and a certificate of participation.

It pays to have sure-footed friends
Photo courtesy Washington Wild

New players are encouraged to register for the next all-girl beginner class starting May 1st. Registration opens soon.

WWFHA is the only all-girl ice hockey association in the state and  is a non-profit, 501(c)(3), volunteer-run association dedicated to promoting girls’ ice hockey and developing female players in the US Pacific Northwest.



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Northwest Boychoir performs in March

The Northwest Boychoir, a Seattle choral music mainstay for over 40 years, is delighted to present a concert program that honors the rich diversity of the choral tradition.

At the center of the concert is Fauré’s Requiem, one of the undisputed masterpieces of 19th-century choral repertoire, and Fauré’s seminal composition.

The program also includes Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater, the composer’s final work, which he completed just weeks before he passed away.

Saturday, March 19, 2016, 7:30 pm at Saint Mark’s Cathedral, 10th Ave East, Seattle 98102.

Sunday, March 20, 2016, 7:00 pm, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 4805 NE 45th St, Seattle 98105.

Tickets available online.




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Shorewood girls out of tournament in hard fought game

By virtue of an unexpectedly easy 62-46 win at Stanwood Friday night, the Shorewood girls' basketball team was back on the court Saturday afternoon at Jackson to face league nemesis Edmonds-Woodway in a winner-to-Regionals / loser-out game for third place in the District One 3A tournament.

Alas for the T-Birds, heavy legs, a short bench, and too much of the Warriors' Missy Peterson spelled their doom as E-W advanced with a hard-fought 43-35 win.

Shorewood finished the season with a 14-10 record.

T-Birds coach Mark Haner, limited to playing only six players Friday night (with starting senior Jasmine Pollard called out of town suddenly following a death in the family) took its toll down the stretch Saturday.

The T-Birds trailed by two with one minute to play and had the ball in their hands with a chance to tie or take the lead. But in the game's key possession, several players eschewed open shots, opting to pass the ball instead. One too many passes resulted in a Warriors' steal that Peterson converted into a bucket to clinch the win.

Peterson led all scorers with 24 points. Her value to her team can best be demonstrated by the fact that when she was whistled for her second foul midway in the first quarter, her team had racked up a 13-2 lead. In her absence, the T-Birds ran off fourteen unanswered points to take a 16-13 advantage.

"I think we just plain ran out of steam in the fourth quarter," a disappointed Haner said after the game. "Ask me tomorrow and I'll be proud of what we accomplished this year, to be playing for third place with teams like Glacier Peak and Stanwood on the sidelines watching. But right now, it hurts to have been this close."

--Frank Workman



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Theater review: 9 to 5 at Seattle Musical Theatre features flawless performances

The Company of 9 to 5 at Seattle Musical Theatre
Photo by Jeff Carpenter

9 To 5
Music and Lyrics By Dolly Parton
Book By Patricia Resnick
Directed By Jessica Low
February 19 – March 13, 2016


Review by Doug Gochanour

“Tumble out of bed and stumble to the kitchen, pour myself a cup of ambition, and yawn and stretch and try to come to life …Workin' 9 to 5, What a way to make a livin'.”

With lively songs written by Dolly Parton, 9 To 5 The Musical opened on Broadway on April 30, 2009. It is the “PG” rated, delightful tale of three working women, who manage the successful overthrow of their "sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot" boss.

Jasmine Sim and Jeff Church
Photo by Jeff Carpenter


Judy Bernly (Melissa Fleming) finds employment after her husband runs off with his secretary. She becomes a secretary at Consolidated Companies. Violet Newstead (Jeannette LeGault) is the senior office supervisor, and she introduces Judy to the staff. Introductions include their sleazy boss Franklin Hart (Jeff Church), and his buxom secretary, Doralee Rhodes (Jasmine Jean Sim).

Hart mistreats his female subordinates, with backstabbing and sexist remarks. He exploits them at every turn, even taking credit for Violet's ideas and sexually harassing Doralee, then spreading rumors about an affair that never happened. He uses his sexist practices to pass over Violet for a promotion she was hoping to receive, which instead went to a man. You won’t want to miss the humor, music, or lively action, as the women get their revenge.

Jasmine sim, Melissa Fleming, and Jeannette LeGault
Photo by Jeff Carpenter

Each of these cast members gives an outstanding performance, with singing, dancing and acting. The entire Ensemble and Production Team worked flawlessly to insure that a very complex set of dances, songs and set changes became an enjoyable and memorable experience for their appreciative audience. As always at the Seattle Musical Theatre, the incredibly talented musicians add so much to the performance.

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February 19 – March 13, 2016 - 7:30pm Friday - Saturday, 2pm Sun.
Added show: 7:30pm Thursday, March 10.

Seattle Musical Theater
7120 62nd Ave NE Building 47
Seattle 98115, located in Magnuson Park.

Tickets ($20-$35)



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Small Business: Debbie Tomassi - tea towels

Petal Puss

Debbie Tomassi is a Lake Forest Park-based painter, humorous writer, illustrator and product designer, an artist with a tireless imagination who creates in nearly every medium there is.

Her new line of tea towels signals her entrance into the home decor market, where she’ll be adding more designs and products in the coming months.


Her new line of vintage inspired kitchen textiles are a special product that began when she decided to recreate the kind of high quality kitchen linens from the 1950’s that her grandmothers handed down to her, which are as beautiful and vibrant today as they were when new.

These new, original designs are printed on 100% cotton, and each tea towel is cut and sewn by hand with great attention paid to every detail.

These kitchen essentials will become even softer and more absorbent with each washing, while the colors remain as vibrant as the day you brought them into your home.

Bird Medley
They’ll add a dash of whimsy and a pinch of fun to any kitchen!

Each design begins with paper, paint and brush. The artwork is then digitized and sent to the USA printer who uses a unique process to permanently set the dyes into the fabric.

Order at Debbie Tomassi Design or contact Debbie 206-367-9679.



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Life in Service at Downton Abbey Thursday at Richmond Beach Library

Downton Abbey on PBS
Masterpiece Theatre

Are you a fan of the British drama television series Downton Abbey, or curious to learn what all the commotion is about? Join us behind the scenes as historian Tames Alan talks about and displays period images that show realities of life and work “downstairs” on a great British estate before WWI.

At the time, more than 50% of Britain's population was "in service," so it's no surprise that half the plot of the popular Downton Abbey series takes place below stairs.

Life in Service at Downton Abbey, Thursday, February 25, 2016, 7-8pm in the meeting room at Richmond Beach Library, 19601 21st Ave NW, Shoreline 98177.



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WSDOT conference at Shoreline Center Tuesday - Wednesday

Look for a lot of activity around the Shoreline Center on 1st NE and NE 185th on Tuesday and Wednesday morning and late afternoon.

The Washington State Department of Transportation has rented almost the entire facility for a Design and Construction conference.

The WSDOT Northwest Region Office is located in Shoreline.



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Crime in Shoreline - week ending 2-15-2016 - unusual number of burglaries

Selected items from the Shoreline Police Blotter, week ending February 15, 2016

Multiple shoplift reports from Home Depot and Goodwill this week.

02-08  Residential burglary 18xx N 199th - rear bathroom window smashed with rock.
02-08  Shoplifter at Fred Meyer had previous Trespass order and many warrants.
02-08  Residential burglary 3xx NW 199th - used pitchfork to force garage window.
02-09  Two women arrested for trying to pull a refund fraud at Home Depot.
02-09  Man tried to shoplift from Metro PCS store, then blocked customers from entrance.
02-09  8xx NW 193rd - Unknown subject opened maintenance panel in ground and used cutting tool to steal water meter.
02-09  Police were called to a burglary in process at 204xx Dayton. Man said he was the homeowner but the bank had foreclosed on the property.
02-09  7xx N 161st Pl - designer shoes stolen.
02-10  Residential burglary at 7xx N 200th -  - front door kicked in.
02-11  FedEx delivery stolen from front porch at 167xx Wallingford.
02-11  Residential burglary 185xx Ashworth - jewelry and men's clothing and shoes stolen. Forced entry of rear kitchen door.
02-11  Residential burglary - forced entry of front door at 17xx NE 145th.
02-11  Residential burglary 148xx Greenwood Ave N - kicked in door panel.
02-11  Residential burglary - 167xx 2nd Ave NE - unlocked front door - stole bicycle.
02-12  93 year old driver smashed car into his garage, then drank a lot.
02-14  Male arrested for vandalism after breaking Auto Zone window with his head.


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Theater review: Proposals - entertaining production from Driftwood Players

The cast of Proposals at the Wade James Theatre in Edmonds

PROPOSALS
By Neil Simon

Edmonds Driftwood Players
at the Wade James Theatre
Directed by Paul Fouhy
February 19 – March 6, 2016


Review by Doug Gochanour

Neil Simon is famous for his humorous and witty display of human interactions, involving love, marriage, divorce, misunderstandings, cheating, and the emotional roller coaster atmosphere surrounding each of these. This play offers all of that and more.

Simon’s plays usually take place in an urban environment, so this outdoor setting at a home in the Poconos in 1953 breaks with expectations. A further surprise is that the story is told by the maid of the household, decades later and three years after her own death. Cynthia King gives a remarkable portrayal of this narrator, lead character, and devoted housekeeper, Clemma Diggins.

Proposals is a romantic comedy-drama involving Burt Hines, his daughter Josie, and his ex-wife Annie, whom he still loves. Burt is suffering from a heart condition, and this is the last summer at this peaceful retreat home. A host of comical characters complicate the situation and provide a conduit for humor. Romantic attractions, including a proposal and retraction, prove to be misdirected and miss-timed.

Clemma and her long lost husband
Photo courtesy Driftwood Players

When nine people converge on one given day to sort out their various relationship aspirations, all tranquility is lost. Even Lewis, Clemma’s husband, arrives seven years after deserting her. Can there be any way to salvage an absence like that?

The character of Vinnie brings a unique offering of humorous interplay, with Ryan St. Martin tickling the audience for many laughs. Vinnie has a facility for mispronouncing words, or creating all new words, artfully confusilating the spectrumation of Italianical malapropism.

Scene from Proposals
Photo courtesy Driftwood Players

Your Driftwood Theatre Cast and their Crew are to be commended on this extremely entertaining production. You won’t want to miss the creative interplay of humorous communications between these nine incredibly talented actors. Make sure you are there to see which love connections are able to survive the turmoil and perhaps lead to new proposals.

Driftwood Players at the Wade James Theatre, 950 Main Street, Edmonds 98020. Box office 425-774-9600.



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Book Review by Aarene Storms: Prairie Fire

Prairie Fire
by E.K. Johnston

​Listen!  For the Song of Owen has a second--and final--verse.

Owen Thorskard, Dragonslayer of Trondheim and his bard Siobhen barely survived the extermination of the dragon hatchery, and Siobhen's hands were severely damaged in the fire. She still hears music in the world around her, but she can no longer play most of her instruments, and she can't even write the music down anymore.

And yet, she and Owen have officially joined the Oil Watch.

Instead of being posted in a new and exotic locale, the team falls victim to political corruption and in-fighting, and are stationed in Alberta. However, it turns out that in Alberta there are dragons everywhere. Really nasty dragons.

A solid companion to The Story of Owen, this book does not stand alone easily. Romances are kindled, and some go a bit further than that, but all intimacy beyond flirtation is taken tactfully off-page. The dragon-killing action (and evisceration for disposal after) however, sweats, slashes, oozes, stinks and explodes right on the page. Especially in the final chapters...

Recommended for readers ages 14 and up.

I really wish somebody would produce an audiobook edition of this, it would be fabulous.

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

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


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Shoreline City Council Meetings Monday

Saturday, February 20, 2016

Back row, from left: Keith McGlashan, Jesse Salomon, Doris McConnell, Keith Scully, Will Hall
Front row, from left: Mayor Chris Roberts, Deputy Mayor Shari Winstead
Shoreline 2016 City Council photo courtesy City of Shoreline

At 5:15pm on Monday, February 22, the Shoreline City Council will tour the North Maintenance Facility, and Hamlin Maintenance Facility.

The regular council meeting will begin at 7pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N. Agenda highlights:

  1. Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Enter into an Agreement with EarthCorps in the amount of $100,000 to Provide Environmental Vegetation Management and Minor Trail Repair for Shoreline Parks and Surface Water Facilities
  2. Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Construction Contract with Insituform Technologies, LLC for the 2016 Cured-In-Place Pipe Stormwater Pipe Repair Project
  3. Adoption of Ord. No. 740 - 2016 Budget Amendment
  4. Discussion of the North Maintenance Facility

EXECUTIVE SESSION: Litigation – RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) to discuss with legal counsel matters relating to agency enforcement actions, or litigation.

Link to full Agenda and staff documents
Comment on Agenda items



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