King's girls take second in State 1A Tournament

Sunday, March 6, 2016

King's girls lost their championship game to Lynden 43-38 to place second in the State 1A basketball tournament in Yakima on Saturday.

King's                     8  11  13    6 —38
Lynden Christian   6   11  11  15 —43



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King's boys win State 1A title

The Knights scored a decisive 80-39 win over Freeman High School from Rockford, Spokane County, to take the State 1A basketball championship in Yakima on Saturday.

King’s      23   21  23   13 - 80
Freeman     6   11   7    15 - 39



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Shorecrest Hip Hop Team wins 11th consecutive district title

Saturday, March 5, 2016

Group hug of alumni and JV members
as Shorecrest Hip Hop wins 11th district title

The Shorecrest Hip Hop Team continued their success at the District 1 Championships and captured their 11th CONSECUTIVE District title!

The team keeps the streak alive since winning their first district title in 2005.

Team poses with trophy

There were 12 teams total competing in the hip hop category and Shorecrest took home the highest score of the day in all categories that consisted of 25 performances .

Shorecrest moves on to the WIAA Dance/Drill State Championships in Yakima on March 25-26, 2016.



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New chickenpox vaccine requirement for high school students this fall

From Public Health

Parents of Washington high schoolers may be surprised to hear about a new chickenpox (varicella) vaccine requirement in the coming school year. In the 2016-17 school year, all public and private high school students will be required to get two doses of the chickenpox vaccine before they enter school.

Parents are encouraged to get their teens vaccinated soon to avoid a last minute rush before the start of school.

People may consider chickenpox a routine and mild childhood illness; however, it is a very contagious disease that spreads quickly and causes an itchy rash, fever, and sometimes serious illness. People infected with chickenpox are at risk for developing shingles, a painful skin rash, later in life. Chickenpox is transmitted through the air by coughing and sneezing or by touching chickenpox blisters.

“Chickenpox is a preventable disease that can be particularly dangerous for kids with weakened immune systems. If all students are up-to-date with two doses of the chickenpox vaccine, they can start the school year protected,” says State Health Officer Dr. Kathy Lofy.

Students are not required to be vaccinated if they already had two doses of the vaccine, have had chickenpox in the past, or have had a blood test showing they are immune.

Parents can make sure all their students are ready to enter school by making appointments with their healthcare provider now. If a student needs two doses of the chickenpox vaccine, they need to wait one month between each dose.

“Parents can be prepared ahead of time by getting their children up-to-date on the new chickenpox vaccine requirements and all other required vaccines now,” said Lofy.

Parents can receive no-cost vaccines for all kids up to 19-years-old through health care providers participating in the state’s Childhood Vaccine Program. Participating providers may charge for the office visit and an administration fee to give the vaccine. People who can’t afford the administration fee can ask for it to be waived.

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King's students are Athletes of the Week

Each week throughout the school year, the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) recognizes twelve varsity athletes, a male and a female from each of the six classifications, who exhibited an outstanding performance for the previous week.

Corey Kispert, a Sophomore, and Daylee Hanson, a Senior, from King's High School were nominated by a community member and selected by WIAA staff as Athletes of the Week for achievements in Basketball.

Kispert scored 32 of the Knights’ 51 points, in a 51-41 victory over Vashon Island last week’s 1A state regional game.

Hanson supplied 12 points, seven rebounds, and three steals as the Knights earned its sixth-consecutive state berth with a win over Bellevue Christian.

In recognition of their accomplishment, each Athlete of the Week winner receives a congratulatory letter from WIAA Executive Director, Mike Colbrese, a commemorative WIAA State Athlete of the Week t-shirt, and a certificate. Winners are also posted to the WIAA website.



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Audition March 12 for Olympic Ballet School’s Summer Intensive

Student dancer Grace Elonge
Photo by Alante Photography

Olympic Ballet School announces an open audition for its 2016 Summer Intensive. The audition will be held on March 12, 9:45–11:15am at the Olympic Ballet studios housed within the Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main Street in Edmonds 98020, 425-774-7570.

The summer intensive is an exclusive, placement-based program for advanced students looking to further their training in classical ballet, pointe, variations, repertoire, men’s technique, partnering, modern, contemporary, jazz and character dance. Dancers accepted into the program will attend classes five days a week from 10am–5pm, July 5th to July 30th, and have the opportunity to perform in a showcase at the end of the session.

Considered to be the foremost professional ballet school of Snohomish County, Olympic Ballet School is dedicated to giving students a well-rounded dance education largely focused on classical ballet, but also inclusive of other styles of dance.

Under the guidance of Artistic Directors Mara Vinson and Oleg Gorboulev, former leading dancers of Pacific Northwest Ballet and Moscow Classical Ballet, students of Olympic Ballet School have won recognition in the prestigious Youth America Grand Prix international ballet competition, and have been awarded scholarships with Pacific Northwest Ballet School, Boston Ballet School, San Francisco Ballet School, and the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School, among others.

The Summer Intensive is open to serious students ages 11 and up. Attracting students from as far as Bellingham, Whidbey Island, Bainbridge Island, Bremerton, Mercer Island, Issaquah, and Wenatchee, the program maintains a far-reaching reputation for excellence in classical ballet training.  
The faculty, consisting of current and former professional dancers, guides students through the carefully crafted curriculum while small class sizes ensure individual attention and a nurturing environment conducive to growth.

Aside from the four-week summer intensive for advanced students, Olympic Ballet School also offers a shorter two-week intensive for younger students from July 11th to July 21st. Enrollment for the two-week intensive is also by placement; contact the school to arrange an evaluation. For the youngest students, Olympic Ballet School offers open enrollment camps in Creative Movement, Kinder Ballet, and Level 1 of Classical Ballet Technique, June 27th to June 30th. Registration is open now.

Serious ballet students looking for a memorable summer experience should reserve a spot for Olympic Ballet School’s Summer Intensive Audition. Pre-register by email. A $25 audition fee will apply. 



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Washington Wild 14U Rep Team wins Canadian PCAHA Female League

Team Photo PCACHA champs

The Washington Wild 14U Rep Tier 2 team from the Western Washington Female Hockey Association (WWFHA) won the Canadian 2016 Pacific Coast Amateur Hockey Association (PCAHA) Female League Championship title in the Bantam red division, receiving the banner in a 3-0 win over Abbotsford at The Sportsplex in Bellingham.

It is the first year that the Washington Wild 14U team has participated in the competitive Canadian female league, alongside their two sister teams, the 19U Rep and 19U Travel teams. The 14U Rep team ended the league season with a 15-4-1 record, 71 goals for and 31 goals against, and the championship league banner.

Player Season Leaders

Defenseman, Aurora Spencer from Lake Stephens led the team with 39 points for the season, with 26 goals and 13 assists. Forward and assistant captain Halle Hansen of Bellingham had 12 goals and 20 assists, for a tally of 32 points. Defenseman and team captain Leah Johnson of Brier had 8 goals and 9 assists for 17 points, while Abigail O’Neill of Kirkland netted 10 goals and 6 assists for 16 points.

Olivia Colgan of Maple Valley and Victoria Scharkov of Bellevue share the goaltending responsibilities for the year, with Colgan earning a save percentage of .909 and a goals against average of 1.83, while Scharkov earned a .906 save percentage and 2.32 goals against average. Each goaltend had two shutout games during the season.

The 14U Rep Tier 2 team consisted of ten skaters and two goalies, which is considered small for a hockey roster; however, they worked hard together for a successful season. The team practices twice a week at both Highland Ice Arena in Shoreline and Xfinity Ice Arena in Everett. 

The team travels to Bellingham or the Lower Mainland of British Columbia for at least two games each weekend. Team also supplements their schedule with tournaments, such as the San Jose Junior Sharks Tournament over the Martin Luther King Day weekend, where the team won the Gold Medal. Players’ ages range from 12 to 14 years old and come from Seattle, Kirkland, Bellevue, Issaquah, Tacoma, Maple Valley, Brier, Lake Stevens and Bellingham.

The Wild 14U Rep Tier 2 team travels to Anchorage, Alaska this weekend with their older sister team, the Wild 19U Rep Tier 2 team, for the USA Hockey Pacific District Championship Tournament. If they win the tournament they will travel to Burlington, VT for the USA Hockey National Championship Tournament March 31 – April 4, 2016.

The Wild 14U Rep schedule for the USA Hockey Pacific District Championship Tournament in Alaska is:

Thursday, 3/3/16 – 8:30 AM vs. Palmer Pioneers
Thursday, 3/3/16 – 2:30 PM vs. San Jose Jr Sharks
Friday, 3/4/16 – 8:00 AM vs. Alaska Northstars
Friday, 3/4/16 – 2:00 PM vs. Anaheim Lady Ducks
Sunday, 3/6/16 – 9:00 AM vs. TBD

WWFHA 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 and includes teams under the Washington Wild name at the 19U, 14U, 12U and 10U age groups, as well as provide ice hockey classes beginners.


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Concert Mar 13 showcases Scandinavia, funds youth scholarships

Seattle Lilla Spelmanslag
Photo by Martin Ng.png

Sunday, March 13, at 4:00pm, accomplished young musicians from Seattle Lilla Spelmanslag will play glorious folk music in concert at St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church, 722 N 145th St, Shoreline 98133.

Tickets are $10, and parking is plentiful. Handicapped seating is available. If this group hasn’t been on your radar screen, it will be after the concert. Although these kids (11 in all, ranging in age from 8 to 18 years, with the balance on the young side) are serious musicians, they rock! You’ll hear great music, played with energy, finesse, and spirit.

Spelmanslag members were recently featured in the Norwegian folk music magazine, “Folkemusikk,” for their accomplishments. They are frequent performers at Northwest Folklife Festival and Skandia Folkdance Society dances, and last year they recorded a terrific CD of music from Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark. (See previous article)

These youngsters work hard to hone their skills, and they dream of playing and studying music in Scandinavia. This concert will help raise critical funds to bring that dream to fruition and to support scholarships for children who could not otherwise participate.

If you’re a musician, you’ll appreciate the work that goes into training these kids. The co-directors (Martha Levenson, pictured at far right, and Emma Anderson, far left), write parts that are appropriate to go with each melody to ensure that even the youngest kids are playing full tunes, though perhaps an easier part.

The group often plays in three voices, including melody, full harmony, and simplified harmony. Learning by ear, in the traditional way, the kids not only learn to play as part of an ensemble and style tunes for dancing, they also learn ensemble skills. For most, playing in the Lilla Spelmanslag has been the first experience of playing in a larger group.

When you hear these kids play, you’ll swear you are in Scandinavia. Enjoy the trip on March 13!



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Public forums re potential change to 2016-17 school calendar

The community is invited to join join Shoreline Public Schools in learning about and providing input regarding a potential change to the 2016-17 school calendar being considered to support the professional development needs of our staff.

The District will consider adopting early release days in lieu of no school days to provide time for professional development. The meetings (listed below) will be identical in format and participants will be invited to ask questions and share feedback at each meeting. You are welcome to choose a date/time that best fits your schedule, regardless of your affiliation with any particular school.

A Frequently Asked Questions document pertaining to this topic will be provided on the District’s website and the same survey completed at the meetings will be available online along with a video recording of one of the meetings. Responses from all surveys will be included in the overall review of input prior to the development of a final recommendation that will be sent to the Board of Directors for consideration.

More information is available by calling Deputy Superintendent Marla Miller at 206-393-4366 or via email.

Community Forum Dates:
  • Monday, March 7 – 4:00 pm at Kellogg Middle School Library - *Interpretation Services and Child Care Available
  • Wednesday, March 9 – 7:00 pm at Shorewood High School Theater  - *Interpretation Services Available
  • Thursday, March 10 – 10:00 am at Shoreline Center Shoreline Room  - *Interpretation Services Available
  • Wednesday, March 23 – 4:00 pm at Einstein Middle School Cafeteria  - *Interpretation Services Available
  • Wednesday, March 23 – 7:00 pm at Shorecrest High School Theater  - *Interpretation Services and Child Care Available

*Interpretation services will be available in the following languages: Spanish, Amharic, Tigrinya, Korean and Vietnamese.



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Shoreline community movie Sunday 5pm


SHORELINE COMMUNITY MOVIE SUNDAY, MARCH 6  5:00 PM

Shoreline Center Auditorium at the north end of the Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Avenue NE, Shoreline 

Stacks Burgers Food Truck will start serving at 4:00 (check out the menu!)  The truck will be parked inside the entrance to the north parking lot, just south of the tennis courts on 1st Avenue NE. 

The Mask You Live In is an award-winning documentary about how we raise boys. The 90-minute movie will be followed by a 30-minute panel discussion. Joining us for the event: 

Drew Emery, Writer, Activist, Educator, and Director/ Producer of the 2005 documentary Inlaws & Outlaws, which played to sold-out houses at the Seattle International Film Festival and earned Drew the distinction of runner-up for Best Director. Drew’s body of work explores themes of community, identity and belonging.

Terrell Dorsey, Founder/President of Unleash The Brilliance that works with King County’s Truancy Diversion Program to help redirect students from court jurisdiction under the BECCA Bill back into school. Terrell is also Co-Director of The 180 Program where he works with first time juvenile criminal offenders to change their life trajectory back to the path of progress.

Marie Loeb, MSW, LMHC, LSWAIC specializes in children and family therapy. In addition to working at Harborview and Seattle Children’s, Marie operates Holistic Child and Family Practice where she provides multi-disciplined therapy, intervention, and family advocacy, services based on the best researched, proven, and most current methods available. 

This event is sponsored by Shorewood PTSA, Shorecrest PTSA , and the Women’s Funding Alliance.



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Shorewood Cheer wins 3A State Championship Academic Award

Shorewood Cheer Squad
Photo courtesy WIAA

Shorewood's Cheer Squad was presented the 3A State Championship Academic Award at the Tacoma Dome on Saturday, March 5.

The Cheer Squad had an accumulative grade point average of 3.74.

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Back row, left to right: Sophia Morales, Maddie Petit, Ellery Nelson, Vicki Gorman advisor, Hannah Owen, Analise McKisson, and Emily Wright.

Front row, left to right: Tabitha Pridemore, Lauren Smith, Sabrina Sivankeo, Skylar Petrichko, and Lexi Yamada.



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Zika Virus: Science and Pregnancy


Zika Virus: Science and Pregnancy

Judy Penn, Professor (Microbiology)
Hermien Watkins, Professor Emeritus (Nursing)

Shoreline Community College
Room 2308 (Nursing Building)

Wednesday, March 9, 2016
11:30 am - 12:30 pm

The Global Affairs Center at Shoreline Community College, will present a FREE program this Wednesday, featuring two of the college’s premier faculty members who will discuss the Zika Virus and the dangers it poses, especially for pregnant women.

The World Health Organization declared a "public health emergency of international concern" on February 1 over the Zika virus and the health problems that doctors fear it is causing.

Zika virus is spread to people through mosquito bites. Of particular concern are reports of pregnant women giving birth to babies with birth defects and poor pregnancy outcomes as a result of contracting the virus.

The program starts at 11:30am, and is open to the public.

NOTE: This program will be in Room 2308 (Nursing Building). There will be signs and maps to guide visitors to the building. There is a small fee for parking on campus before 4:00 pm ($3, up to 2 hours).

The campus is located at 16101 Greenwood Ave N in Shoreline 98133.



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Shorecrest girls are State 2A Champions

The Shorecrest girls' basketball team beat Lynden to win the 2A State Championship in their 5pm game in Yakima on Saturday.

The girls won their first state championship in hoops with a score of 49-43.

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SC boys come in 2nd in State 2A basketball tournament

Shorecrest boys lost to Clarkston 60-59 in the final game of the 2A Basketball Tournament in the 3pm game in Yakima Saturday.




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Poem: Spring Beauty

Friday, March 4, 2016



Nature’s Spring Art Work
at R.B. Library

Spring is in the air
So beautiful and so fair,

Flowers awakening from their winter snooze,
Go enjoy them in your walking shoes 😋

Photo and poem by Bob Barta



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Scots boys topple Tumwater, advance to finals

The Shorecrest boys basketball team overcame a 13-minute scoring drought (including all of the third quarter) to defeat the Tumwater T-Birds 47-41 and advance to the 2A State Championship Game Saturday afternoon at 3 in the Yakima Sun Dome.

Senior Tobyn Lawson snapped out of a small scoring slump by hitting three 3's in the first quarter to get the Scots close after trailing by nine early.

Shorecrest (19-8) will face the Clarkston Bantams (24-1).

The Scots have two '2nd At State' green banners hanging in their gym.

They'd love to add a white  'State Champions' one.

Tumwater       16     8     11     6     41
Shorecrest     12    18     0     17    47

--Frank Workman



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Point Wells approval process keeps getting slower

Richmond Beach Drive NW is the only road to Point Wells.
Photo by Diane Hettrick

By Evan Smith

Decisions on the proposed Point Wells project still are years away.

An environmental impact statement for the project now is years behind schedule, while target dates for the final environmental impact statement keep moving further into the future.

Developer BSRE has proposed building 3,081 condominium units along with 125,000 square feet of retail and commercial space on the industrial site in southwest Snohomish County across the King-Snohomish county line from Richmond Beach. The site is within the urban growth area of the Town of Woodway in Snohomish County.

Snohomish County planners expect to have a draft environmental impact statement ready this spring.

Shoreline City Manager Debbie Tarry said February 9 that she expected to see that draft statement in June.

Planner Ryan Countryman said in late February that a June target for the draft statement is about right.

Once Snohomish County issues the draft statement, anyone will have 45 days to comment. The standard comment period is 30 days with a possible 15-day extension, but Countryman said in late February that he is planning on a 45-day comment period.

After the comment period, contractors working for the county planning department will write the final environmental impact statement, something that Countryman expects by the end of 2017.

A representative of developer BSRE had been quoted in an April 2014 Everett Herald article as saying that he estimated that completion of the environmental impact statement would come by the end of that year.

To write the final environmental impact statement, Countryman says, planners need the developer to respond to requests for several pieces of information.

He said in early February that the developer hasn’t replied to questions about the correct number of condominium units, the correct number of parking spaces and a second road.

The only way into and out of Point Wells is by a two-lane road, Richmond Beach Drive NW, in Shoreline, a road that crosses the King-Snohomish County line into the southwest corner of Woodway before reaching Point Wells.

BSRE representative Gary Huff, a Seattle attorney, said in February that the developer would complete its response in time to meet the county’s timetable.

Countryman said that Snohomish County planning officials first had asked for the information in 2013.

Countryman sent a letter to Huff last summer asking for clarification on the number of units, the number of parking spaces and plans for a second road.

The most recent plat submitted by the developer shows about 330 fewer units than the number that the developer previously had asked for. It also shows fewer parking spaces than required and has no plans for a second road.

BSRE attorney Huff said that the perceived inconsistencies stemmed from Snohomish County's misinterpretation of the submitted plans.

Huff said that complying with all of the county’s requests has been slow because Point Wells is a big project.

Once county planners have the final environmental impact statement, they can make a recommendation to a Snohomish County hearing examiner for planning and zoning matters.

Countryman said in February that, without the missing information, county planners could not recommend approval of the project.

The hearing examiner will consider written and oral testimony before deciding whether to approve the plan, reject the plan, approve the plan with conditions, or remand it to the Snohomish County planning department for further revisions.

Approval with conditions could include asking for a smaller development.

A hearing examiner’s decision can be appealed to the Snohomish County council, with a possible further appeal to the Snohomish County Superior Court.

In addition to getting a permit from Snohomish County, the developer needs to get approval from the state Department of Ecology of an environmental cleanup on the site, which for decades has been used for petroleum shipping and storage. The operator of the oil facilities has yet to start the cleanup process.

Also, the project needs approval from a county design review board.

A representative of a coalition of Richmond Beach organizations, Tom McCormack, said in late February that the delay in starting the environmental cleanup is understandable because it is the responsibility of the company that runs petroleum shipping and storage at the site, an entity that is separate from developer BSRE. Both companies are subsidiaries of Israeli holding company Alon.

He said that that the company that operates the oil operations has no reason to pay for the cleanup without knowing that the development has permission to proceed, permission that would make the possibility of a return on investment more likely.

Evan Smith can be reached at schsmith@frontier.com.



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Sounder trains to run Sunday for Sounders FC opening day match


Sounders FC fans can kick off the 2016 season by hopping aboard Sound Transit's popular Sounder trains to the opening day match against Sporting Kansas City this Sunday at 4pm.

Trains depart from the Edmonds station at these times:
  • 10:11 a.m.
  • 11:11 a.m
  • 12:11 p.m. 
  • 2:11 p.m. 
  • 4:41 p.m.
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Shorecrest girls will play Lynden Saturday for the 2A State Championship

The Shorecrest girls basketball team will play Lynden for the 2A State Championship Saturday at 5pm in the Yakima Sun Dome.

The Scots defeated East Valley (Spokane) 58-41 in the semi-finals, leading wire-to-wire in the process.

Balanced scoring from their Big Three was, once again, the recipe for success for the Scots.

Uju Chibuogwu scored 15 despite a cold shooting game (6-21), while fellow senior Wurrie Njadoe also had 15, and sophomore Julia Strand had 14. Aside from Njadoe's 7-for-16 shooting, it was an off-night shooting-wise for Shorecrest, as they were only 17-for-64 (27%) from the field, 2-for-10 from outside the arc.

The Scots raced off to a 9 point lead after the first quarter, and led by 15 at the half. But the Knights came out charging to start the second half, running off seven unanswered points to nearly halve Shorecrest's lead as the Scots' shooting turned cold. The Knights continued to nip at the Scots' heels until midway in the fourth quarter when a Technical Foul cost E. Valley four straight points.

The Scots (17-10) will face the Lynden Lions (23-3) Saturday at 5pm. The two teams met on Presidents' Day in the District semi-finals, with the Lions emerging victorious 52-45 in a game that saw the Scots plagued with foul trouble.

Much more will be at stake Saturday night.

East Valley - Spokane       5     7     20     9     41
Shorecrest                        14   13    12    19    58

--Frank Workman



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Online voting begins for Average Joe Cat Show


Online Voting has begun in the Average Joe Cats Show "People's Choice Award" Competitions! Now you can vote for your favorite cats and cat photos and support Purrfect Pals in the process. Each vote is $1.00 and all proceeds will support our mission to end cat homelessness in the Puget Sound region!

Haven't entered your cat or cat photos in the show yet? Be sure to do it soon so you will have plenty of time to collect votes! Visit the website to sign up.

The show will be held May 7, 2016, from 10am – 3pm at the Spartan Recreation Center, 202 NE 185th St Shoreline 98155.

Admission: $5.00 per person, $12.00 for a family. Tickets available at the door.



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Shoreline Pool closed through late June for major repairs

Shoreline Pool closed for maintenance

The Shoreline Pool has been closed since February 20 and will be closed until late June for extensive maintenance.

The work includes replastering the pool, partial deck replacement, replacing doors, lighting, and mechanical and HVAC upgrades.

The City expects that the work will keep the pool functioning for at least six more years, and will avoid costly emergency repairs and replacements during that time.

More information on the pool repair and closure on the project page.

Beginning this spring the City will conduct a study of future needs for a pool and aquatic related programs.

There will be several opportunities for public participation in the future as the City looks at future aquatic needs. Look for future articles in Currents or visit the PROS Plan page. You can also contact Park Project Coordinator Maureen Colaizzi 206-801-2603 with your questions or comments.



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Einstein wrestling 3/3

Einstein welcomed the Explorer Eagles into their gym Thursday for their first home match of the season and rallied from an early deficit for a commanding 70-40 victory.

The visiting Eagles came out strong and won the first four matches to build a 22-0 lead in the team score.

Tiger Kody Carpenter stopped the streak with a dominating performance at 108 pounds. Carpenter took his opponent down in no time as he built a 7-0 lead before getting a pin, all in just 36 seconds. Including Carpenter's match, Einstein scored 36 straight points as part of a 70-12 run. Einstein wrestler Deshawn Alexander had the quickest pin of the day with a 26 second fall at 167 pounds.

Einstein wrestles next on Tuesday, March 8th at home against Alderwood.

Einstein Record: 2-1 Overall
Einstein 70 - Explorer 40

81: Double forfeit
88: Diana Cantini (EX) maj. dec. Josh Fahey 13-3
93: Kaleb Matishak (EX) pinned Connor McGarey 1:21
98: Levi Elsberry (EX) pinned Junior Sharai 1:04
103: Devin Dody (EX) pinned Marcus Turner 2:27
108: Kody Carpenter (EIN) pinned Oscar Viscaino 0:36
113: Aiden Ortega (EIN) win by forfeit
118: Curt Tanaka (EIN) pinned Peter Hwang 3:16
123: Devin Leach (EIN) pinned Andrew Stupey 2:22
128: Austin Newman (EIN) pinned Prince Riley 3:35
133: Jordan Sims (EIN) win by forfeit
140: Bass Barjo (EX) pinned Norman Bada 0:48
148: Terrill Martinez (EIN) maj. dec. Jose Ramirez 13-2
157: Stephen Udo (EX) win by forfeit
167: Deshawn Alexander (EIN) pinned Spencer Bliss 0:26
178: Taejin Thongdee (EIN) pinned Josh Jarosik 2:09
188: Giyong Han (EIN) pinned Hieu Hguyen 0:56
218: Tom Bert (EIN) win by forfeit
248: Luke Hohenstein (EIN) win by forfeit
278: Garret Dove (EX) win by forfeit

--Clark Norton



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Truck fire at gas station on 145th in Seattle

On Thursday afternoon, what started as a small fire in a pickup truck being fueled at the gas station by QFC at 145th and 15th NE across the street from Shoreline, quickly turned into a large blaze, threatening to spread to gas pumps.

Businesses started evacuating, police arrived and blocked off the street. Seattle Fire was able to put out the fire quickly.

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Evening Vespers Sunday, March 6


Evening Vespers is based on the classic evening service of quiet prayer and contemplation. On Sunday March 6, 2015, at 7:00pm at the Church of the Redeemer in Kenmore will hold a vesper service. The church is located at 6211 NE 182nd Street in Kenmore. The campus is a short distance north of Bothell Way.

There will be a Lenten theme for the music. Readings, music, meditation, and silence. The church choir will be joined by Vox16. Vox16 is a professional chamber ensemble of sixteen singers dedicated to performing unaccompanied

Vox16 is a professional chamber ensemble of sixteen singers dedicated to performing unaccompanied choral music from the Renaissance period to the 21st century. An exciting new presence in Seattle’s vibrant choral community, Vox16 was founded in 2015 by director Markdavin Obenza and is part of the Byrd Ensemble's Professional Choral Affiliates Program.

Everyone is welcome.



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A History of Locally Produced Food - Ballinger Neighborhood meeting Monday



BALNA has invited Diggin’ Shoreline to show their presentation on The History of Locally Produced Food on Monday, March 7 at 7pm at the North City Water District, 1510 NE 177th St, Shoreline 98155.

It’s a fascinating look at our neighborhoods as told from the unique perspective of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park historical food production.

In researching the original article, author Brian Peterka worked closely with Vicki Stiles, director of the Shoreline Historical Museum. The presentation is both anecdotal and informative, and one gardeners and history buffs alike are sure to enjoy!

Event is open to the public.



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Go before you go: restrooms at Saltwater Park closed March 4-8

Closed for maintenance
Photo by Oremo O

Restrooms at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park will be CLOSED for maintenance March 4 – 8.

Due to needed maintenance work, both the upper and lower restrooms at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park will be closed Friday, March 4 through Tuesday, March 8. There are no portable toilets available on site, so plan accordingly.

This is a joint maintenance project between the City, Ronald Wastewater District, and Seattle City Light. In order to complete the project as quickly as possible, it required the closure of both restrooms at the same time.

Richmond Beach Saltwater Park, 2021 NW 190th St, Shoreline 98177.



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Photos: The pot of gold is in Echo Lake but protected by leprechauns

Thursday, March 3, 2016

Photo by Gregg Haughian

A previously published photo after the storm Wednesday clearly indicated that the end of the rainbow was in the Echo Lake Neighborhood (see previous article).

Now thanks to this photo from Gregg Haughian, we know that it's in the lake. The pot of gold is quite safe from treasure hunters as the lake is a peat bog. If you stir it up you will be in a dangerous soup of brown earth, unable to tell up from down.

The leprechauns protect their own.

However, if you are really determined, you can learn about leprechauns at a leprechaun hunt at Kruckeberg Gardens or learn how to build a leprechaun trap before you go treasure hunting.



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Two mixed use buildings under review for Southern Gateway

145th and Bothell Way - Southern Gateway zone

The City of Lake Forest Park has received new applications for development in the Southern Gateway zones on Bothell Way north of 145th. Two mixed-use buildings have begun to be reviewed.

The first mixed-use building proposal is located at 3803 NE 155th Street. The applicant proposes to construct a 34-unit multi-family building with office space. The City has determined approval for a buffer reduction for this site, and has issued a Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance after reviewing their SEPA Checklist. Supportive documents for these decisions can be found on the Notices and Announcements page of the LFP website. Additional permits are required before construction can be approved.

A second mixed use building is located at 14727 35th Avenue NE. The applicant proposes to construct a 16-unit multi-family building with office space. The City will soon issue a SEPA determination for this site. Keep watch on the Notices and Announcements page of the LFP website for more information, or consider signing up for a Notify Me to receive regular updates for that webpage.

As a reminder, you can keep up with the site inspections in the 12 Degrees North neighborhood (the former Elks property) at this page.



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Nominate a deserving person for the American Legion Life Changer Award


YOU likely know someone who has made life better for others. That someone might be a friend, a teacher, a doctor, a pastor or anyone.

YOU can gain recognition for that deserving person by nominating him or her for an American Legion Life Changer Award. It’s easy to nominate someone and a successful nomination will provide a wonderful reward for that deserving person.

To make a nomination, write up to 300 words describing how your nominee made life better. Include the full name, address and phone number of the nominee, as well as your full name, address and phone number. Then, before May 1, 2016, e-mail the nomination to the following email address or send the nomination to American Legion Post 227, PO Box 55193, Shoreline, WA 98155-0193.

The Life Changer award is sponsored by the Starr Sutherland Jr. Post 227 of the American Legion. Post members will select the winner. The winner will receive a framed certificate plus a $200 gift certificate for dining at the enchanting Sky City restaurant atop the Seattle Space Needle.

Any questions about the awards program can be directed to the above e-mail address. That special someone, who has made life better for you or for others that you know, deserves recognition and YOU can get it for him or her.



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Rummage Sale at Shoreline Covenant Saturday


Annual Rummage Sale at Shoreline Covenant Church
Saturday, March 5, 2016
9am-3pm
1330 N 185th St. Shoreline
Furniture, Clothes, Toys, Books, Tools, Housewares and so much more!

Proceeds benefit Camp Scholarships and a High School Mission Trip to Mexico



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Both Shorecrest teams win opening round games at State Tournament Thursday

By Frank Workman

Both Shorecrest teams won their opening round games at the State Tournament Thursday and will play in the semi-finals Friday.

But before that happened.....

Wednesday morning a pair of buses arrived outside the gym at Shorecrest High School.

They were destined for Yakima and the 2A State Basketball Tournament.

Their occupants, the boys and girls basketball teams from Shorecrest, could only dream about what their destinies would hold during the 3-day tournament being held at the Sun Dome, in the 'Palm Springs of the Northwest'.

Giddy girls giggled while boys tried their best to maintain a stoic demeanor, as if going to State was no big deal.

It must have been a smooth ride for the girls, as they woke up early Thursday morning to open the tournament at 9am against Washougal, and the Scots ran away and hid from the Panthers 59-42.

Sophomore Julia Strand led the way with 18 points and 8 rebounds, and senior Uju Chibuogwu scored 15 points to go along with a game-high 9 rebounds.

The Scots will take their 16-10 season record into the State semi-finals Friday night against East Valley of Spokane. Game time is slated for 3:45. The Knights are 21-3, following their opening round 57-50 win over Anacortes.

Girls -

Shorecrest       11     14     20     14     59
Washougal        7       9    11     15     42


The Shorecrest boys took the court in Yakima Thursday night with one thought in mind.

After playing two lousy opening halves in their last two games (the District championship game against Squalicum, and last week's Regional win over Steilacoom), they were determined to come out fast against River Ridge, and their game plan worked perfectly, as the Scots raced to a 15-5 lead after the first quarter and defeated River Ridge 69-59.

6' 7" sophomore Philip Pepple was sensational for Shorecrest, scoring 23 points on 10-for-11 shooting from the field. Junior Malcolm Rosier-Butler added 21, including 4-for-5 from three-point range.

Of a concern to Coach Brian Fischer and his squad was abysmal free throw shooting, as the Scots were a paltry 17-for-34 from the stripe.

The Scots (18-8) will face the winner of Thursday's final game in Yakima, between Ellensburg and Tumwater, at 9pm.

Boys-

River Ridge      5     19     17     18      59
Shorecrest       15    10     21     23      69



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125 years for Richmond Beach Congregational Church UCC

Remembering the past, planning for the future … God is still speaking

Richmond Beach Congregational Church, United Church of Christ is celebrating 125 years!

On Sunday, March 6, we will be 125 years old!!!!! Do you know who Lena Voreis was? Do you know where and how the church started? Plan to stay for lunch and learn more about our history in a fun and entertaining way. Learn about those who have gone before us and our place in Richmond Beach history. We are opening the cornerstone that was put in 60 years ago and the contents will be on display.

We are located at the corner of NW Richmond Beach Rd and 15th Ave NW, please join us on Sunday. Worship and Sunday School at 10am.



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Founder of Plant Amnesty to speak at LFP Garden Club meeting Tuesday

Lake Forest Garden Club's Tuesday, March 8 meeting has the pleasure to have Cass Turnbull speak on "How to Prune Japanese Maples - both upright and Lace Leaf"

She is the founder of "Plant Amnesty" whose mission statement is "To end the senseless torture and mutilation of trees and shrubs caused by mal-pruning".

Author of "Guide to Pruning, Third Edition".

She is a great speaker who makes you want to get out there and prune!

Newcomers are welcome. The club meets at Third Place Commons near the stage, Town Center at the intersection of Ballinger and Bothell Way in Lake Forest Park.

The meeting begins at 9:30am with a short business meeting.



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Auction for Haggen stores pushed back again

According to the Puget Sound Business Journal, the auction of the remaining Haggen stores, including the store in Lake Forest Park, has been pushed back for a third time.

The new auction date is March 11, 9am EST, in New York.



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LFP Elementary was on brief 'lock out' on Wednesday

Out of an abundance of caution the LFP police had Lake Forest Park Elementary go into lockout (exterior doors locked but normal activities inside) for about ten minutes Wednesday afternoon while there was a police K-9 out on a track following an alarm.

There was never any threat to the school and unfortunately the bad guy we were hunting gave us the slip. Keep your eyes open for suspicious people in your neighborhoods, trust your gut and call 911 immediately.

Even if police are unable to give descriptions or specific details, neighbors know what is normal for their block and what is not.

If you see something, call the police and let them check it out.


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Young seal pup in Edmonds - look but don't touch

Young seal at rest
Photo by Bill Anderson

I have been to the Edmonds waterfront only once in the past two years - and there was a seal pup on the beach. It was nestled behind a log, almost invisible in the dark. We knew not to touch him. There was some light from adjacent buildings and the ferry terminal, so I was able to scan the water. Sure enough, there was an adult seal bobbing in the water offshore and watching us intently.

Many people think that seal pups on the beach are sick or abandoned and try to help them. I am happy to reprint this article by the Edmonds Seal Sitters from MyEdmondsNews.com
--Diane Hettrick

Commonly asked questions about the Edmonds Harbor Seal

Edmonds Seal Sitters notes that the young harbor seal that has been hauling out on the Port of Edmonds boat dock adjacent to the Edmonds Fishing Pier continues to fascinate passersby.

Seal Sitters volunteers are monitoring the seal, said the group’s founder, Susan Morrow, who provided the following answers to the most common questions asked by folks who stop to watch the seal.

Why is the seal laying on the boat dock? Is it sick?

This young seal appears to be healthy: it is plump, alert and moves well in and out of the water. Harbor seals haul out of the water every day to rest and regulate their body temperature. Some researchers estimate these seals spend 40 percent of their lives on land.

Will the seal’s mother come back to care for it?

No. This seal has long since separated from its mother, and is feeding itself. Harbor seals are weaned at 4-6 weeks of age, and then the mother seal moves on. We estimate this seal is about 6 months old, so it has been on its own and finding its own food for months.

Is it male or female?

We don’t know. We would have to approach the seal and hold it down for an examination to determine its gender; that intrusion wouldn’t be useful or necessary right now.

I see the seal twitching sometimes. Is it sick?

Seals sneeze, cough, yawn, scratch themselves and hiccup just like people do! A sick seal will be lethargic, thin and immobile, nothing at all like the “Edmonds seal.”

How long will this seal stay here?

This has been a unique situation; usually seals haul out on our beaches, not on our boat docks. The seal appears to feel safe and secure returning to this spot and has been resting here since mid-December (and Port of Edmonds officials have been very understanding and cooperative). However, this young harbor seal will eventually move on, likely for one of two reasons: 1) as seals age, they get more wary of humans and find more remote locations to haul out. Edmonds Seal Sitters has tended to hundreds of young seals the past decade, but has not found an adult seal on the Edmonds waterfront in that time. 2) construction on the Edmonds Fishing Pier is scheduled to start mid-March, and this activity will likely motivate the seal to move on.

This has been an unusual, delightful and safe opportunity to watch a young harbor seal up close. Hundreds of people have stopped to watch the seal, and have learned about marine mammal behavior.

But please remember: These are wild animals. If you come across a seal on the beach, stay at least 100 feet back and let the animal rest undisturbed. Share the shore!

Susan Morrow, Edmonds Seal Sitters, Hotline: 425-327-3336



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Showing at The Crest

Ignore the marquee - current movies are below
Photo by Steven H. Robinson


The Crest is a Shoreline institution, showing second run movies at bargain prices in its five theaters. Located in the Ridgecrest neighborhood at 5th NE and NE 165th, all shows are $4.00 (3D films $5.50).

16505 5th Ave NE Shoreline 98155, 206-363-6339. Regulars say that standing in line and talking to people is half of the fun. With the food trucks and pub across the street, you can make an evening of it. The Crest also sells beer and wine, along with the popcorn. Information about the theater here.

Thanks to Fandango for the listings, which run March 3-10.

Room
(R) • 1 hr 58 min
Synopsis: "Both highly suspenseful and deeply emotional, ROOM is a unique and touching exploration of the boundless love between a mother and her child."
Closed caption
9:25p

Joy
(PG-13) • 2 hr 4 min
Synopsis: JOY is the story of a family across four generations and the woman who rises to become founder and matriarch of a powerful family business dynasty. JOY stars Jennifer Lawrence in a film written and directed by David O. Russell.
Closed caption • Accessibility devices available
6:45p 9:15p

The Good Dinosaur
(PG) • 1 hr 40 min
Synopsis: The Good Dinosaur asks the generations-old question: What if the asteroid that forever changed life on Earth missed the planet completely and giant dinosaurs never became extinct?
Closed caption • Accessibility devices available
7:15p

Trumbo (2015)
(R) • 2 hr 4 min
Synopsis: In 1947, Dalton Trumbo was Hollywood’s top screenwriter until he and other artists were jailed and blacklisted for their political beliefs.
Closed caption
7:00p 9:35p

Bridge of Spies
(PG-13) • 2 hr 21 min
Synopsis: James Donovan, a Brooklyn lawyer, finds himself thrust into the center of the Cold War when the CIA sends him on the near-impossible task to negotiate the release of a captured American U-2 pilot.
Closed caption • Accessibility devices available
7:45p



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Bluegrass at the Little Store Sunday


Text and photos by Marc Weinberg

Looking for a fun, casual music experience in our own backyard? Look no further than the Little Store in Richmond Beach.

Tom Petersen has been a regular for years

The first Sunday of each month local Bluegrass musicians from Shoreline and our surrounding communities gather at this location to improvise and display their talent with instruments of many sizes and shapes. The grocery aisle is the stage and musicians come and go based on their weekend family commitments.

The skill level is pretty amazing

The music is almost non-stop from 1-4:30pm. No tickets required for the seats are first come. If there are many musicians like the day when I was there, it might be a good idea to bring your own folding chair just in case.

Directions to the Little Store  (2002 NW 196th St). From Aurora Ave N take 185th street west and continue down the hill on Richmond Beach Road which eventually becomes 195th/196th St. Check my photo below and you cannot miss the store front.


Have fun!  I’m sure you will.



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Scene on the Sound: giant cargo ship

Photo courtesy MyEdmondsNews.com

From Sherman Page, the Benjamin Franklin container ship -- the largest ship to visit a North American port -- passing by Edmonds Tuesday morning after leaving Seattle on its way to China. The ship is a quarter-mile long and can carry 116,000 tons of cargo.



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AG calls for summary judgment in second food labeling case

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced that his office has asked a court to rule that an out-of-state organization and its late-registered political committee illegally evaded the state’s campaign finance disclosure laws.

The case concerns Food Democracy Action!’s (FDA) financial support of a 2013 campaign supporting Initiative 522, which sought to require labeling of genetically engineered products. FDA, an Iowa-based organization, raised almost $300,000 to support the “Yes on I-522” political committee. Rather than registering as a political action committee, FDA made the contributions under its own name without disclosing the identities of its donors.

This is one of two campaign finance disclosure cases related to I-522. The Grocery Manufacturer’s Association is accused of a systematic effort to conceal the sources of $11 million in contributions to oppose I-522. That case, also brought by Ferguson’s office, awaits the judge’s decision on summary judgment.

“The crux of this case is transparency,” Ferguson said. “FDA concealed the identities of thousands of individuals who donated hundreds of thousands of dollars. I will continue to protect the public’s right to know who is funding Washington elections.”


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Shoreline City Council meeting notices


Shoreline City Council Special Meeting - Saturday, March 5 - Wednesday March 9, 2016
You are hereby notified that the City Council will attend the National League of Cities Congressional City Conference in Washington, DC. The Conference starts Saturday, March 5 and concludes Wednesday, March 9, 2016. Please follow the meeting notice link below for more information.
Full Meeting Notice

City Council Regular Meeting Cancelled
You are hereby notified that the Monday, March 7, 2016 Shoreline City Council Regular Meeting has been cancelled due to the National League of Cities Congressional City Conference in Washington, DC.

Full Meeting Notice



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Call for Shoreline Arts Festival Artist Marketplace extended through Monday


The deadline for the Arts Council’s call for the 2016 Shoreline Arts Festival Artist Marketplace has been extended to 10:59pm on Monday, March 7. Apply today for a chance to become one of the 70+ juried artists that make up the beating heart of our summer celebration of the arts!

The Shoreline Arts Festival is a free community event that gathers 10,000+ art lovers at Shoreline Center for two extraordinary days of art, culture, music, food, and more. The vibrant Artist Marketplace is situated in the most prominent street front of the Festival, with booths occupying the large space between the Shoreline Center building and 1st Ave NE.

Eligibility
• All work must be handmade. No commercially produced work, kits, or imported goods
• All work must be original and created by or under direction of the artists(s).
• Artist(s) must attend the entire Festival (June 25, 10am – 6pm and June 26, 10am –5pm).
• Items must match type & quality submitted for jurying. No work by non-juried artists.

Booth Specifications
Two types of outdoor booth spaces are available:
• 10’ x 10’ uncovered, on asphalt: $175
• 10′ x 20′ uncovered, on asphalt: $350

All booths must withstand Northwest weather conditions, with canopies weighted against wind. Tables and chairs are available for rental. Overnight security is provided. In addition to booth fee, a Shoreline business licenses may be needed.

Jurying
The jury panel includes working artists, gallery managers, and/or Festival directors, who determine the balance of categories and select the artists. Category sizes are based in part on average sales from previous years, and the organizers strive for a well-balanced mix of art types and price points, with emphasis always on quality of craftsmanship and vision. Jury decisions are confidential.

How to apply
Submit your application and $20 application fee online via Call for Entry by 10:59pm on Monday, March 7.


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Ronald Wastewater special meeting Thursday

Ronald Wastewater Board of Commissioners
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
17505 Linden Ave N, Shoreline 98133
Thursday, March 3, 2016

4:00 PM

1 Public Comment:  3 min for public, 5 min for agency representative

2 State Auditor's Exit Conference

3 Conclusion




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Richmond Beach Community Association meeting will focus on parks and hikes


Richmond Beach Community Association Meeting
Tuesday, March 8, 7:30pm (socializing at 7:00pm)
Richmond Beach Congregational Church, lower level
1512 NW 195th Street

Another sloshy Seattle winter is coming to a close. So now is a great time to recharge your spring outdoor batteries. To help you get started, the March RBCA community meeting will focus on parks and hikes.

On Tuesday, March 8, Richmond Beach Community Association is fortunate to have two battery chargers lined up as speakers for the occasion.

Maureen Colaizzi, Park Project Coordinator with the Shoreline Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department (PRCS), will join us to provide an update on the City’s vision for parks and recreation over the next 20 years.

In addition the City wants to hear from you. Colaizzi said, “The PRCS Department is interested in soliciting input and ideas about how we can meet your parks, recreation and cultural needs now and into the future.” Come share your thoughts and ideas.

Our second speaker for the March meeting will be Richmond Beach resident, Alan Coburn. He is President of Green Trails Maps, a publisher of high-quality, recreational trail maps. GreenTrails maps show the most current trail, road and access information to national forests, national parks, state and local parks and other public lands.

Coburn will give a presentation on the recreational opportunities of our region’s forests, parks and ocean beaches.

According to Coburn, "The Green Trails message is to promote getting outside to enjoy the huge recreational opportunities of our national forests, national parks and ocean beaches. We want these great resources to be valued, respected, used and loved."



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Grants from Lake Forest Park Rotary support international projects

Suraiya Ataur Medical Center
Photo courtesy Rotary International

The LFP Rotary Club Foundation board recently approved two grants to help provide basic human services to villages in two very different parts of the world.

Suraiya Ataur Medical Center

Suraiya Ataur, in Chondipur, northern Bangladesh, started in 2014 as a small clinic in a school when classes were not in session. The original schedule of 4 hours a week quickly became inadequate to serve the numbers of people who responded to the new opportunity for medical care. More afterschool hours have been added, but that, too, has proved inadequate.

The Center has now begun construction of a new building on a site next to the school. This grant of $10,000 will help complete the new building, equip it with a generator for reliable power and a refrigerator to store vaccines. The Center treats all medical needs, but with a female doctor, it is uniquely able to respond to women’s needs, especially pre- and post-pregnancy treatment. The Center’s next goal? - to open a nursing school within the next 5 years.

Ethiopian Water Projects

This program was originally conceived in 2004 by members of the University Rotary Club, to provide safe water in rural Ethiopia, long plagued by drought and contaminated water sources - often far from the people who use them. Planning and fundraising involved 48 local clubs in Washington and Oregon, as well as Rotary clubs in Ethiopia. With matching funding from Rotary International, 19 initial projects were constructed between 2006-2008. Those included deep borehole wells and spring water capture systems.

A second phase of water projects was completed in 2011, bringing total projects to 42, directly benefiting over 120,000 people. The LFP Club’s grant is $5,000 for repairs to 6 of those original wells. In this effort the LFP Club is partnering with the University Rotary Club and other clubs around the area.

More info about Lake Forest Park Rotary activities



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Friday Roundtable: Recent trends for resumés and cover letters


This Friday’s (3/4) Roundtable: Recent Trends for Resumes and Cover Letters, 1 - 2:30pm.

Discussions on resumes, cover letters, and other pre-employment to-do’s, with our own Tiffany Lamoreaux, Career Navigator for our Workforce Education Department. Tiffany holds two years of experience working as a career navigator and was former faculty here at Shoreline. She will lead an interactive session on the latest trends for making both your print and electronic representations clearer and more competitive. A must-do for every one of you who would like to update or refresh your job history. And as always, presented with great coffee and delectables, compliments of Central Market. 

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

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

See you Friday – and as always, Good Luck Out There!

Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133, 206-533-6706
Room 5116, Building 5000 (ground floor) Maps and Directions - Parking

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LFP Mayor: Sharing information and perspective with citizens

Mayor Jeff Johnson
Lake Forest Park
By Jeff Johnson, Mayor of Lake Forest Park

During my mayoral campaign, we focused on how “Lake Forest Park is great city.” One appreciates just how true that is when they are elected Mayor.

This is my first term as Mayor, and I’m amazed at how much there is to learn about our City. Fortunately, I’m surrounded by an amazing staff of people who care so much about serving the people of LFP.

As I consider how to serve our citizens and what I can contribute to making this the best City possible, I realize that sharing information and perspective with our citizens is one of the most important things I can do. That’s what this column will be about.

The start of 2016 has been busy for Lake Forest Park. We’re putting the finishing touches on a massive culvert improvement project that involved rebuilding bridges, rerouting streams, adding sidewalks, and drastically diverting traffic; all of which will improve people’s ability to move about the city.

The project turned out to be a huge success, and there are a few thank you’s due. First, to Mayor Goss and the Council, I want to recognize their vision and perseverance to get this accomplished. As a City, we will look back on this project as a turning point for LFP.

I also want to thank the citizens of Lake Forest Park (especially those who lived along the affected streets), as well as our neighboring cities, for their incredible patience during the construction. As Mayor, and as a Council member before, I’ve heard a lot of comments on this project, and I was impressed with how upbeat everyone remained during the work. Thank you all!

While residents experienced some inconvenience, some of our local businesses were also negatively affected – most notably Swirl and Subway who, for months, were hidden down a long hallway of fences behind large construction equipment. Please include them both in your list of area businesses to visit.

With regard to area businesses, I’d like to welcome MOD Pizza to LFP. They’re doing a fantastic job integrating into our community. In fact, this Monday, March 7th, they’re going to give 20% of proceeds to local nonprofit, Shoreline Sports Foundation, an LFP-based organization.

Finally, I wanted to congratulate the Shorecrest Boys and Girls basketball teams on their trip to the State Tournament. Hope you can bring home some trophies.

There are many great things happening in our community, and I’m excited to be a part of it. I will keep you posted about all the amazing things happening right here in your neighborhood. Looking forward to chatting again soon.



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