Shoreline Area News

Shoreline again recognized as a Tree City USA - ceremony Sunday

Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Twin Ponds Park
Photo by Melissa Banker

Brief ceremony before Earth Day/ Arbor Day work party at Twin Ponds Park Sunday, April 24, 9:30am to Noon

For the fourth year in a row, the Arbor Day Foundation has recognized the City of Shoreline as a Tree City USA.

Shoreline achieved 2015 Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program’s four standards: a tree board or department, a tree-care ordinance, an annual community forestry budget of a least $2 per capita, and an Arbor Day observance and proclamation.

On Sunday, April 24, Ben Thompson, Urban Forestry Specialist from the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, will present the City with its Tree City USA recognition at the beginning of an Earth Day/ Arbor Day work party at Twin Ponds Park.

The work party is from 9:30am to noon. Celebrate Earth Day (April 22) and Arbor Day (April 29) by joining your neighbors and fellow native plant enthusiasts. Volunteers will be removing invasive species and replacing them with native plants. Nearby neighbors have donated evergreen saplings and the Shoreline Parks Department is providing sword ferns, Indian plums (osoberry), thimbleberries, and flowering currents.

The saplings will help replace the young conifers lost during the 2015 drought and the shrubs will do their part in creating a sustainable understory in this suburban forest. Trees clean the air that we breathe and benefit birds and other wildlife. Help honor both Earth Day and Arbor Day by encouraging and nurturing trees in Twin Ponds Park!

Volunteers will meet at the Meridian Avenue entrance (across the street from the Evergreen School). Dress appropriately; long sleeves and a hat recommended. Tools and gloves will be available, but you will be most comfortable with your own pair of gloves. Feel free to bring a trowel, fork, and/ or loppers if you have them. For more information, email.

The Arbor Day Foundation is a million member nonprofit conservation and education organization with the mission to inspire people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. Started in 1976, the Tree City USA program, sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters, is celebrating its 40th Anniversary this year. More information available here.

Pancakes for breakfast Saturday at the American Legion

Breakfast at the Legion Saturday
Photo by Jerry Pickard

No cooking on Saturday - breakfast is being prepared by the American Legion.

A $7 donation will get you a hearty breakfast of pancake, ham, and scrambled egg with coffee and juice.

And if you ask, you might get some war stories, too.

Public welcomed. Saturday, April 23, 8 - 11am, Shoreline American Legion Post 227 building, at 14521 17th Avenue NE, Shoreline 98155 (the corner of NE 146th Street and 17th Ave NE.

Proceeds allow the Post to serve the community while raising money for Post activities.

City of Shoreline names 160th Street “College Way”

N 160th /College Way signs are on display on Aurora
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

In honor of Shoreline Community College’s importance to the City of Shoreline, City Manager Debbie Tarry, with support of the mayor and city council, and in collaboration with SCC’s board of trustees, has named 160th St “College Way”.

Cross streets now how both signs
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Large, lighted signs have been installed at the intersection of 160th and Aurora. Along 160th, the smaller street signs on each corner now have ‘College Way” installed above the 160th street sign.

Dr. Cheryl Roberts, President of Shoreline Community College, stated “I am delighted to see the signs go up in honor of our college.

"We are truly ‘of’ the community not just ‘in’ the community. This has been over a year and a half in the making. I am thrilled Shoreline is recognized as a college town and that 160th street is now distinguished as ‘College Way’.

"The signs will greatly improve wayfinding for all who want to visit our beautiful campus and experience the outstanding teaching and learning that happens for our students and the communities we serve. This is perfect timing prior to the Seattle International Film festival coming in late May”.

Dr. Roberts also thanked the City of Shoreline for their continued support and collaboration. “We look forward to continuing the good work with the City of Shoreline on making improvements and enhancements to the areas surrounding our campus”.

King County Master Gardener Plant Sale and Preview Sale

2016 King County Master Gardener Plant Sale and Garden Market will be held on Saturday May 7, and Sunday May 8.

Find plants from Master Gardeners and specialty growers, get free garden design consultations and quick tips, mini-seminars about growing veggies and herbs, personal shopping advice from experienced Master Gardeners, information booths about pruning, natives, rain gardens, and composting by local organizations.

Find Mother’s Day gifts from plants, garden art and more from Master Gardeners and select area vendors. Lists of some of the veggies, herbs and tomato varieties are here.

Find it all at UW Center for Urban Horticulture, 3501 NE 41st St, Seattle.

Shop ahead of the crowds at the Preview Party fundraiser on Friday May 6. Pick plants as you enjoy fresh creations from local chefs. Join Ciscoe Morris and Celebrity Chef Roy Breiman. Get tickets early.

All proceeds benefit the Master Gardener Foundation of King County and the local Master Gardeners.

Rain or shine, we hope to see you and help you start the best garden ever this year.

Performance of Cowboy Poetry, Story and Song in Shoreline

Sharon Glenn and George Thomsen

Northwest Heritage Resources is pleased to present a performance of cowboy poetry, stories and songs in Shoreline on Friday, June 3, 2016. The event is in partnership with the Briarcrest Neighborhood Association of Shoreline, and is scheduled for 7:00pm at the Shorecrest High School library, 2nd floor, 15343 25th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155.

The performance will feature award winning cowboy poet, Sharon “Silver” Glenn of Yakima, her cowboy musician husband, George Thomsen, and rancher, farmer and cowboy poet Glenn Bair.

Sharon was born in the Ellensburg area, daughter of a cowboy father and a homesteader’s daughter, and grew up surrounded by horses and livestock. She and her husband George have lived the cowboy life for many years, working for local cattle and sheep outfits. George is a lifetime buckaroo and horse trainer. Together they perform as the musical duo, Northfork, singing traditional cowboy songs of the rural west, as well as songs of George’s own composition and Sharon’s poetry.

Glenn Bair grew up cattle ranching and farming in Ephrata, and like Sharon and George, his poetry and songs are true stories from the cowboy and ranching life he has lived. All three have performed at the well known Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, Nevada, the Charley Russell Cowboy Gathering in Lewiston, Idaho, Cowboy Poets of Idaho in Emmett, the Columbia River Cowboy Gathering in Kennewick, Spirit of the West in Ellensburg, the Northwest Folklife Festival, and events throughout the Northwest.

A suggested donation of $5 per person over 18 can be made at the door. Space is limited, so reservations are recommended. For reservations or more information email or call 206-306-1181.

The June 3rd event is funded in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, 4Culture, and Northwest Heritage Resources.

Shorewood softball team shuts out Stanwood 5-0

Ebony Harrison avoids the tag to score in Shorewood’s four-run third inning.
Photo by Chris Stuvek

The Shorewood softball team shut out Stanwood 5-0 Monday at Meridian Park Field.

Kendall Adams delivers a pitch in the seventh inning
to complete the shutout victory.
Photo by Chris Stuvek

Winning pitcher Kendall Adams struck out 11 Stanwood batters. Teammate Alison Feise hit 3 for 4 with a double and a home run. Bonnie Paulson was 1 for 3 with a double.

The Thunderbirds improved their Wesco 3A record to 3-7 (3-8 overall).

Shorewood team
Photo by Chris Stuvek

The Shorewood junior varsity improved its record to 5-3 by defeating Stanwood 19-1.

Varsity Box Score

Shorewood battery: Kendall Adams and Lauren Smith (catcher)

--Paul Jensen

Happiness Sprinkling Project is coming to Shoreline

Photo by Byron Dazey, Creative Flashes Photography

Shoreline is about to get Sprinkled with Happiness!

On Thursday, April 28, 2016 from 4pm to 5:30pm at 175th and Aurora Ave N, a group of smiling people wearing bright yellow shirts will be Sprinkling Happiness.

Created by Laura Lavigne, founder of the Anacortes Center for Happiness, The Happiness Sprinkling Project is “crazy simple and crazy powerful.”

A group of people get together, wearing bright yellow shirts. They gather at a busy spot in the town where they live. They hold up signs. Happiness signs. Signs that say things like, It's Going to be All Right and Breathe and You are Loved.

They do this for an hour or so and as they do, magic happens. People being ‘sprinkled’ on their way home from work are surprised, puzzled – and moved. They smile, they wave, and they honk. Many join in and start Sprinkling themselves.

The messages are surprising because “they ask nothing of the viewer” but instead send an expected burst of light, helping people tap into their own hope, strength and joy.

The Sprinklings started in May 2012 and have been spreading like well ... happiness, and have been received with a mix of surprise, delight and occasionally tears of emotion.

“This is the most amazing project I have ever been a part of.”
“The event was the happiest, most heart-centered day of my life thus far”
“24 hours later and I’m still smiling! Slept like that. My face may be stuck.”
“Happiness Sprinkling is more than an event…it’s a lifestyle.”
“I don’t know when I have had more fun…”

In the past three years, Happiness Ambassadors have popped up in Washington DC, in Chicago, California, Oregon, Seattle, Canada, Los Angeles, Florida, Indiana, Grand Cayman and Canada.

Shoreline organizer David Matthews in background
Photo by Bryon Dazey, Creative Flashes Photography

Together they are gradually building a “Happiness Sprinkling Tribe” whose vision is to expand into inner cities and eventually all over the world and have recently received requests from India, Italy, Germany and Ireland.

This growing movement is building a web of Happiness Ambassadors and Happiness Sprinklers and changing the world one gathering at a time. One of the powerful aspects of this event is that the sets of Signs get shipped from one Ambassador to the next, thus forming a global “Happiness chain letter,” adopting a very simple Pay It Forward concept.

The Happiness Sprinkling Project has been featured on the GoodNews Network, DailyGood.org, NBC, CBS News, The Huffington Post, Ellen DeGeneres’ blog, as well as the TEDx platform.

Anyone is invited join in and participate in this powerful and FUN event!

This Shoreline Happiness Sprinkling Ambassador is David Matthews and he can be reached at 206-272-0580

Shoreline firefighters do NOT solicit door to door

From Shoreline Fire

Shoreline Fire wants to assure the community that Shoreline firefighters are not going door-to-door offering home fire safety inspections or any type of safety checks inside private residences.

A company called RED Safety has been canvassing neighborhoods offering such services in Shoreline and other Puget Sound communities.

Shoreline Fire advises against doing business with door-to-door solicitors of any type.

No Shoreline firefighter will ever come to your door offering safety advice, inspections or to sell safety products such as smoke alarms or alarm systems. Shoreline Firefighters also never call to solicit donations or with business offers of any kind.

If you have questions about anyone who says they represent a Fire Department, follow this advice:

Request a printed brochure or business card with the Company's contact information on it for follow-up BEFORE you agree to talk with them.
Never allow a stranger to enter your home unless you have made an appointment with a reputable business that you are sure about.

If you have questions about Shoreline Fire, or fire safety in your home, please or email or call our Community Education Office at 206-533-6500 or contact us through our website.

Photos: Beach Cairns

Monday, April 18, 2016

Photo by Frank Kleyn

The cairn builder was feeling ambitious, as witness this display at Saltwater Park photographed by Frank Kleyn.

Prom Shop event

Donate your formal wear the the PTA Prom Shop

The WORKS is a committee of the Shoreline PTA Council, responsible for helping to stage the annual Back to School event, for providing clothing and school supplies all year for students in need.

Once a year they hold The Prom Shop for students at Shorecrest and Shorewood High School. Staged before the spring proms, the Shop provides new and gently used formal and semi-formal wear, shoes, jewelry, and accessories at no cost for guys and girls.

This year's event will be held Saturday, May 14 from 12-4pm in the gym at North City, 816 NE 190th St, Shoreline 98155. It will be a festive event, with raffle prizes

Students unable to be there on the 14th can shop every Wednesday after May 14 from 6:30 - 9pm at The Works.

If you have formal ware to donate, they are most in need of dresses and shoes in larger sizes and men’s clothing (typical teenage boy sizes) and shoes. Men's clothing is always appreciated.

Donations of all items grateful accepted any time on Wednesdays 6:30 to 8pm or on the day of the event, Saturday May 14.

The WORKS is located at North City Elementary, 810 NE 190th St, Shoreline 98155.

Email for more information

Shorecrest musical production Thoroughly Modern Millie

Its 1922, and small-town girl Millie Dillmount has just arrived in New York City, ready to make her dreams come true. Millie's plan is simple: find a job as a secretary for an eligible bachelor, and then marry him. It doesn't take long, however, for Millie's thoroughly modern plan to go awry. Her conniving landlady plots to kidnap Millie's best friend and sell her into slavery in Hong Kong, her wealthy boss seems entirely uninterested in her flirtations, and -- worst of all -- the man with whom she falls head over heels in love doesn't have a penny to his name.

The winner of six Tony Awards including Best Musical, Thoroughly Modern Millie was the 2002 season’s most awarded new show on Broadway! Based on the 1967 Academy Award-winning film, Thoroughly Modern Millie takes you back to the height of the Jazz Age in New York City, when “moderns” including a flapper named Millie Dillmount were bobbing their hair, raising their hemlines, entering the workforce, and rewriting the rules of love. This high-spirited musical romp is a delightful valentine to the long-standing spirit of New York City and the people who seek to discover themselves there.

Performance dates:

Thursday-Saturday, May 12-15 7:30pm
Sunday, May 15 2pm
Thursday-Saturday, May 19-21 7:30pm
Sunday, May 22, 2pm

Shorecrest Performing Arts Center, 15343 25th Ave. NE, Shoreline 98155.

Tickets online

$10 Students with ASB/Children under 12
$12 in Advance
$15 at the Door

A free sneak peek of the show takes place on Sunday, May 1st from 3-3:30pm at at Third Place Commons, Lake Forest Park.

Sell your stuff at the Parkwood Community Garage Sale

Have you started your spring cleaning and don't know what to do with all that stuff? Don't want the hassle of a garage sale at your home? Does your local community group need to raise funds for a cause or an event?

If so ... then the Parkwood Elementary PTA wants YOU to register to sell your stuff with us for our Annual Parkwood Community Garage Sale, Saturday June 4, 2016 10am-2pm 1815 N 155th St, Shoreline 98133. Registration fees directly benefit 6th Grade Camp - your sale proceeds are yours to keep! Register soon, as space is limited.

More information and online registration

Dying Oceans - Tuesday at SCC

Meg Chadsey
Ocean Acidification

Dying Oceans

Tuesday, April 19, 11:30am-12:20pm
Shoreline Community College Room 9202

16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133

As part of Earth week activities at Shoreline Community College, the Global Affairs Center will present a discussion on Ocean Acidification Tuesday, April 19, from 11:30 am to 12:30pm.

Paul Williams
Shellfish management

The panel includes Meg Chadsey, Ocean Acidification specialist, Paul Williams, a Shellfish management policy advisor with Suquamish Tribe and Dina Kovarik, Biology Faculty and Chair of the Biotechnology Lab Specialist Program of Shoreline Community College to help moderate the discussion.

The presentation will begin with a short video that focuses on ocean acidification occurring on the coasts of Oregon and Washington states.

There is a small fee for parking on campus during the day.

Volunteer to weed at Saltwater Park Saturday Apr 23

Richmond Beach Saltwater Park Volunteer Work Party, Saturday, April 23, 9:00 am to noon, Richmond Beach Saltwater Park, 2021 NW 190th Street

Join the Friends of Saltwater Park to remove the aggressive weeds, Scotch Broom and Himalayan Blackberry from this beach park. The City supplies the gloves and tools and volunteer education that covers safety, information on the park, environmental restoration and the overview of the project.

Dress for the weather. Old clothing and durable, closed-toed footwear recommended.

Sponsored by City of Shoreline. More info: Diane Brewster or Park Project Coordinator Maureen Colaizzi 206-801-2603.

Letter to the Editor: Response to Sen. Chase's legislative session comments

Letter to the Editor:

Dear Senator Chase,

The November ballot will have your bill calling for a vote, again, on a state income tax. Please keep in mind the states with only sales tax weathered the recent recession better than those on the income tax, and recovered quicker.

The local school boards won’t solve overcrowding if the state keeps increasing funds without responsibility for results. The teacher shortage won’t be solved if the “teachers” keep moving out of classrooms and into the admin buildings, last time I checked the student-teacher ratio was very low.

Using the term “Wall Street Party” is confusing. Bill Gates Jr prefers the Democratic Party… And the charter schools do not cater to the rich but to the unreachable students, usually the poor.

We do agree on one thing, the Public Works Trust Fund for clean water projects was self-sustaining from loan repayments before the legislature was forced by court order to “fully fund” schools and took all the money.

You also claim “…Poor working families pay about 25 percent of their personal income in taxes…” means someone with a $10,000 yearly income is paying $2500 in state taxes. Check your turbo tax sales tax deduction. And your idea “…Perhaps [the court] will declare all tax exemptions unconstitutional…” would remove the sales tax “exemption” for food, utilities, and rent. Let’s hope not.

Historically, states that switch to the income tax have quickly written all sorts of selective tax exemption rules. They promise to keep the sales tax low and reduce the state’s share of property taxes. But there is always another school “emergency” that can break those promises.

Please check my claims and reconsider your position on the income tax.

Margaret Wiggins

Lake Forest Park

Seven Shoreline schools earn 2015 Washington Achievement Awards

State Superintendent Randy Dorn and State Board of Education Chair Isabel Muñoz-Colón announced today (April 18) that seven Shoreline schools are among the 258 Washington schools to earn 2015 Washington Achievement Awards. The award recipients represent the highest performing schools in the state based on three years of academic information as reported in the Washington Achievement Index.

“The Achievement Awards recognize schools and educators making a difference in student outcomes. Award recipients are schools that have made measurable progress helping students prepare for college, career and life,” said Isabel Muñoz-Colón, State Board of Education Chair. “The Achievement Awards are one way we can learn more about the successful strategies Washington schools are using to help our kids.”

Schools are recognized in seven categories: Overall Excellence, High Progress, English Language Arts Growth, Math Growth, Extended Graduation Rate, English Language Acquisition and Achievement Gap.

Shoreline schools recognized as top performers in one or more of categories are:

Briarcrest Elementary (High Progress)
Brookside Elementary (English Language Arts Growth)
Cascade K-8 Community School (Overall Excellence and English Language Arts Growth)
Echo Lake Elementary (High Progress and English Language Acquisition)
Syre Elementary (Overall Excellence and English Language Arts Growth)
Meridian Park Elementary (High Progress)
Parkwood Elementary (High Progress)

“These awards are a reflection of the incredible work happening in Shoreline Schools to support the highest levels of success for every student who walks through our doors,” said Rebecca Miner, superintendent of Shoreline Public Schools.

“It takes an entire school community of committed and caring adults to ensure every student has the opportunity and resources to succeed. Every person plays a critical role in cultivating student achievement. I want to thank and recognize the schools honored with these prestigious awards, as well as all of our staff and volunteers who give their all for each student.”

The award-winning schools will be honored during a ceremony on May 10 at in Union Gap.

The Achievement Index is the only statewide school accountability system recognized by both the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction and State Board of Education. The Achievement Index measures student proficiency in math, English language arts, science, student growth, and college and career readiness. Educators, families, and community members can use the Index to identify areas of strength and improvement in Washington’s schools.

More Information

• WAA criteria and list of winners
• Revised Achievement Index

Rep. Ruth Kagi appointed to Governor's Blue Ribbon Commission on Delivery of Services to Children and Families

Rep. Ruth Kagi D-32

On April 15, Rep. Ruth Kagi, (D-32) was appointed to the Blue Ribbon Commission on the Delivery of Services to Children and Families. Governor Inslee issued an executive order in February creating the Commission and calling on its members to make recommendations on creating a new agency dedicated to improving outcomes for the youngest Washingtonians.

“When programs for children are dispersed throughout numerous agencies, there is not enough focus on providing services that help children in the long term,” said Rep. Kagi. “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.”

Other states around the country have created similar agencies solely focused on children and families. Where these agencies are in place, data indicates an improvement in the services provided to children and the overall outcomes for young people.

“Starting from the ground floor gives us the opportunity to look at how services are currently provided and design an agency that will bring all of these services together to better serve children and families,” says Rep. Kagi. “I am honored to serve on this Commission and I look forward to continuing my advocacy on behalf of our next generation in this capacity.”

The Commission will make recommendations to the legislature on the mission and vision for the new agency. Recommendations will also include organizational structure, estimated costs for the reorganization, and benchmarks for measuring the effectiveness of the new agency.

The Commission starts meeting on May 10 and will continue meeting throughout the summer and fall. The Commission will make its recommendations to the legislature by November 1, 2016.

May 13 Karaoke Bingo night

Friday the 13th will be good luck for guests at the May Karaoke Bingo night at the Shoreline Lake Forest Park Senior Center. Fried chicken dinner and Bloody Mary drinks will fuel the karaoke, and bingo prizes will be awarded.

Register online to make sure you have a place.

Jobs: WSDOT summer internship environmental stewardship

The WSDOT Northwest Region Environmental Office in Shoreline is currently seeking a top-notch candidate for a summer internship. This is a great opportunity to learn about the exciting work WSDOT is doing to meet environmental stewardship goals in a real world setting.

The Environmental Office directly supports the transportation needs of Washington State by providing environmental technical studies, field investigations, interagency coordination, and construction support to WSDOT projects and operations.

The successful candidate will receive exposure to the various roles in the Environmental Office and WSDOT project teams and gain hands-on experience assisting the program in hydraulics, biology, cultural, air quality, acoustics, water quality, and wetlands studies. This person will learn about transportation planning, operation, construction and administration programs and projects by participating in tasks that help shape their individual capabilities and experience.

This is a temporary position/internship lasting approximately three to five months.

View whole annoucement and apply here: Transportation Intern

Jobs: WSDOT Transportation Engineers

The Northwest Region Connecting Washington Project Engineering Office located in Shoreline is looking for project managers who will be responsible for managing and delivering transportation projects with consultant engineering resources. These incumbents will be responsible for scope, schedule, and budget management for the development of design build projects. The professionals we seek will have the distinct ability to deliver projects that will result in benefit for the public.

View whole announcement and apply here Transportation Engineer 3

Shoreline School District to revamp websites and adopt mobile app

By Marianne Deal Stephens

Parents and community members will have noticed that the various Shoreline School District websites are not consistent in look or organization. That may change in the near future. At the April 11, 2016 School Board Meeting, District Information Officer Curtis Campbell presented a plan to revamp digital communications.

Mr. Campbell spearheaded the effort to solicit and evaluate vendor proposals for new District and school websites and a new mobile app. The project grew out of Shoreline School Board Priority #6 for 2015-2016, which pertains to District communications.

Source: Curtis Campbell, Shoreline Schools Information Officer

The goal is to “align our online communications and features under one system,” according to Mr. Campbell. Currently, with a mix of systems, users must log in and out, and the look and features vary greatly. Present District and school sites do not work well on mobile devices.

Through a process involving several District department heads, principals, teachers, librarians, and a few parents, Blackboard was selected to provide the communications system.

End users will be able to ‘pin’ items on their home page according to their role and concerns, and parents will be able to set up their accounts so that the system aggregates content from the schools where you have kids. There should be a single sign on for Data Dashboard and Naviance so that users have a “seamless transition.”

Source: Curtis Campbell, Shoreline Schools Information Officer

The mobile app was particularly attractive to the group. The app will pull information from individual school sites, pertinent district information, and student information into one feed.

Emergency alerts will be integrated, and parents can choose to receive notifications when a student’s grade or a meal balance drops below a certain, customizable, point.

Sample screen shots of school district mobile app. Source: Blackboard District App

Mr. Campbell suggested that the app could “provide a catalyst for conversations at the dinner table.” Following this comment, there was an audible and possibly good-humored groan from high school students attending the meeting for their Senior Civics course.

Sample screen shots of school district mobile app. Source: Blackboard District App

The District will work with Blackboard to come up with a custom design, and the transition should occur by the start of the 2016-2017 school year.

The Board voted to approve the recommendation to award the contract to Blackboard and move ahead with the project.

Shorewood Track & Field - 4-14-16 vs Jackson

Jasmine Pollard winning the discus
Photo by Corey Rainboth

The Shorewood Track and Field team competed in a Dual Meet on Thursday, 4-14-16 at Shoreline Stadium against a tough Henry Jackson team, losing both the Men’s and Women’s matchups. Team scores for the meet are shown below. Full meet results are available here.

SHOREWOOD VS JACKSON

Shorewood was a bit depleted in the meet as several runners were held out to be better prepared for the Oregon Relays at Historic Hayward Field in Eugene, OR on Friday and Saturday. Despite this, there were many outstanding performances and Personal Records (PRs) by Shorewood athletes in the meet.

Men’s highlights include Brett Burgess-Hunt winning in the Javelin Throw, Luke Gersmehl Hudson placing 2nd in the Shot Put and Discus Throw, Andy Johnson placing 2nd in the Pole Vault and Siem Hailai finishing 3rd in the 3200m run.

Women’s highlights include Jasmine Pollard winning the Shot Put and the Discus, Claira Petit winning the High Jump, Emily Farden placing 2nd in the 1600m run, Timony Sherry placing 2nd in the Shot Put, Eileen Beres placing 3rd in the 1600m run, Mai Francisco placing 3rd in the 100m dash, Elisha Klco finishing 3rd in the 3200m run and Abby Bickford placing 3rd in the Shot Put.

Brett Burgess-Hunt winning in the Javelin Throw
Photo by Corey Rainboth

PRs for Jackson @ Shorewood - 4/14/2016

100m - Zi Chao Chen 13.39a (Old 13.75a), Mai (Marileyni) Francisco 13.91a (Old 14.15a), Nancy Talavera 15.58a (Old 15.85a), Emily Merry 16.18a (Old 16.30a)

200m - Esaac Mazengia 26.17a (First Time), Connolly Grady 27.55a (Old 28.14a), Ben Sivankeo 29.46a (First Time), W. Peyton Brown 31.00a (First Time)

400m - Jose Luis Gandara 56.86a (First Time), Joshua Harazim 56.93a (First Time), Wolf Gustafson 81.28a (First Time), Kate Travis 72.05a (First Time), Rebeca Rodriguez 73.15a (First Time)

800m - James Qui 2:28.72a (Old 2:31.12a), Sten Nyssen 2:37.56a (Old 2:39.43), Cameron Pek 2:40.07a (First Time)

1600m - Stefan Mueller 4:49.06a (Old 4:55.99a), Reed Adjibly 4:57.76a (Old 4:58.83a), Ben Heagler 5:05.25a (Old 5:09.42a), Lucas Kleyn 5:19.32a (Old 5:35.38a), Kaito Nasu 5:23.84a (Old 5:26.40a), Sten Nyssen 5:40.71a (Old 5:48.25a), Vincent Pierce 5:52.60a (Old 6:04.18a), Stuart Kuehne 6:10.36a (Old 6:13.84), Sean Troung 6:37.05a (Old 6:42.17a), Eileen Beres 5:51.01a (Old 5:55.01a), Kathryn Balancio 7:07.08a (Old 7:07.41a)

3200m - Kaito Nasu 11:35.38a (Old 11:45.54a), Elisha Klco 13:27.43a (Old 13:33.80a), Julia Nelson 13:34.95a (First Time)

110m Hurdles - Ben Sivankeo 20.15a (Old 20.84a - Moves to #18 All-Time), Olivia White 21.04a (Old 21.52a)

300m Hurdles - Annie Suh 56.99a (Old 58.10a - Moves to #19 All-Time)

Shot Put - Luke Gersmehl Hudson 41’ 11.25 (Old 40’ 3.50 - Moves from #18 to #12 All-Time), Will Stelter 37’ 4.00 (Old 35’ 9.00), Thelonius Fox 28’ 2.50 (First Time), Timony Sherry 30’ 8.50 (Old 30’ 2.00 - Moves from #13 to #12 All-Time), Natalie Keane 21’ 7.00 (Old 21’ 2.00), Aryannah Holmes 15’ 9.50 (Old 15’ 6.00)

Discus Throw - Will Stelter 106’ 2.00 (Old 103’ 10.00), Ella Anderton 57’ 1.00 (Old 48’ 5.00)

Javelin Throw - Owen Daley 110’ 10.00 (First Time), Dustin Parker 102’ 7.00 (First Time), Quin Hart 93’ 2.00 (Old 88’ 3.00), Zack Hulbert 92’ 8.00 (Old 91’ 4.00), Bergen Lunde 78’ 4.00 (Old 75’ 10.00), Jessie Wymer 88’ 8.00 (Old 87’ 4.00 - Moves from #19 to #16 All-Time), Katy Elerick 55’ 8.00 (Old 52’ 4.00), Jennifer Niyazova 51’ 9.00 (Old 50’ 1.00)

Long Jump - Shin Moon 14’ 8.00 (Old 14’ 5.25)

Luke Gersmehl Hudson placed 2nd in the Shot Put and Discus Throw
Photo by Corey Rainboth

Active athletes on Shorewood Track and Field All-Time Top 20 Lists (per athletic.net): {Minimum of 5 entries in event to qualify for School Record}

Men

100m - (#5) Skylar Widman 11.19a, (#6) Chris Diaz 11.22a, (#9) Camden Correos 11.37a;

200m - (#9) Chris Diaz 23.01a, (#10) Skylar Widman 23.07a;

400m - (#2) Devan Kirk 50.04a, (#7) Skylar Widman 52.56a, (#12) Kyle Duplessis 53.32a;

800m - (#2) Devan Kirk 1:53.14a, (#6) Aaron Rainboth 2:00.78;

1600m - (#7) Devan Kirk 4:28.00a, (#12) Aaron Rainboth 4:33.58;

3200m - (#16) Aaron Rainboth 10:21.19, (#19) Stefan Mueller 10:39.14a;

110mH - (#2) Chris Diaz 14.20a, (#9) Matthew Bangsberg 17.98a, (#17) Drew Archer 19.98a, (#18) Ben Sivankeo 20.15a;

300mH - (#1/School Record) Chris Diaz 39.40a, (#13) Matthew Bangsberg 46.94a;

2K Steeplechase - (#5) Jack Parkinson 7:57.19a;

4x100m Relay - (#1/School Record) Chris Diaz 43.06a, (#11) Camden Correos, Skylar Widman, Ronnie Gary 44.15a;

4x200m Relay - (#4) Chris Diaz 1:36.14a, (#7) Skylar Widman, Art Anderson 1:39.06a, (#8) Connolly Grady, Kyle Grenfell, Preston Tu, Tae Thongdee 1:40.72a;

4x400m Relay - (#4) Skylar Widman, Kyle Duplessis, Devan Kirk 3:28.18, (#6) Chris Diaz, Aaron Rainboth 3:29.64a;

4x800m Relay - (#1/School Record) Aaron Rainboth, Devan Kirk 8:25.60, (#9) Senay Hailai, Allen Saewong, Lucas Kleyn, Jack Parkinson 9:57.41a;

SMR 100-100-200-400m - (#1/School Record) Devan Kirk 1:38.67a;

DMR 1200-400-800-1600m - (#3) Devan Kirk, Aaron Rainboth 11:12.42a;

Shot Put - (#12) Luke Gersmehl Hudson 41’ 11.25;

Discus Throw - (#10) Luke Gersmehl Hudson 130’ 5.00;

Javelin Throw - (#3) Brett Burgess-Hunt 161’ 3.00;

High Jump - (#1/SCHOOL RECORD) Ronnie Gary 6’ 8.00;

Pole Vault - (#13Tie) Andy Johnson 11’ 6.00;

Long Jump - (#8) Ronnie Gary 20’ 7.00;

Triple Jump - (#2) Ronnie Gary 43’ 9.00, (#14) Tae Thongdee 40’ 1.25

Emily Farden (right) and Eileen Beres (left) run to the finish line
on their way to 2nd place and 3rd place finishes respectively in the 1600 Meter Run
Photo by Corey Rainboth

Women

100m - (#5) Chrislove Brandt 12.63a;

200m - (#5) Chrislove Brandt 26.37a

800m - (#7) Rachel Hansen 2:22.55a, (#8) Lisa Jensen 2:22.66a;

1600m - (#16) Lisa Jensen 5:30.70a, (#18) Rachel Hansen 5:31.53a;

3200m - (#13) Rachel Hansen 11:58.20, (#15) Brianna McGrath 12:08.35a, (#18) Emily Farden 12:25.96a

2K Steeplechase - (#2) Rachel Hansen 7:53.12a, (#4) Brianna McGrath 8:15.30;

300mH - (#19) Annie Suh 56.99a;

4x100m Relay - (#13) Chrislove Brandt 51.20a, (#18) Hai-Ying Aw, Elise Dorvilias, Ashley Macapagal 52.83a;

4x200m Relay - (#4) Chrislove Brandt 1:46.56a, (#19) Ashley Macapagal, Elise Dorvilias, Rebeca Rodriguez 1:54.59a;

4x400m Relay - (#6) Rachel Hansen 4:11.01a, (#12) Chrislove Brandt, Lisa Jensen 4:15.35, (#16) Emily Farden, Brianna McGrath 4:36.54a;

4x800m Relay - (#5) Lisa Jensen, Brianna McGrath, Elisha Klco 10:11.39a;

DMR 1200-400-800-1600m - (#1/School Record) Rachel Hansen, Brianna McGrath, Lisa Jensen 12:55.65a;

Shot Put - (#9) Jasmine Pollard 32’ 8.50, (#11) Abby Bickford 31’ 9.00, (#12) Timony Sherry 30’ 8.50;

Discus Throw - (#6) Jasmine Pollard 102’ 9.00, (#10) Abby Bickford 93’ 3.00, (#11) Teala Frazier 91’ 6.00;

Javelin Throw - (#16) Jessie Wymer 88’ 8.00, (#19) Teala Frazier 87’ 8.00;

High Jump - (#11) Claira Petit 4’ 10.00;

Long Jump - (#6) Marileyni Francisco 16’ 3.75, (#12) Hai-Ying Aw 15’ 1.50

Photos: Lilac season

Sunday, April 17, 2016

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Lilacs are blooming everywhere with luminous shades of lavender and purple.

Food truck schedule for the week

Seoul Kitchen

Ridgecrest Public House Week Food Truck Schedule

April 18-24, 2016

5 - 9pm (summer hours)

The Ridgecrest Public House at 5th NE and NE 165th sponsors food trucks outside their business every day of the week.

Those over 21 are welcome to bring their food inside the Pub to eat. And you can take in a movie at the Crest after you eat.

When the weather gets reliably better, outdoor seating will be available.

Ridgecrest Public House Food Truck Schedule 5-9pm daily:

Monday 18th: Anchor End Pretzel Shoppe
Gourmet sandwiches on soft pretzels.

Tuesday 19th: Bread and Circuses
Sandwiches: burger, roast pork, salmon reuben, chicken, tofu taco, and fried Brussel sprout caesar.

Wednesday 20th: Napkin Friends
Soups, sandwiches, salads

Thursday 21st: The Peach and The Pig
Pulled pork, grilled chicken, or mushroom sandwiches, meatballs and mushrooms, prawn salad.

Friday 22nd: Streetzeria
Italian food, salads, salads on flatbread, 11 different pizzas.

Saturday 23rd: Seoul Kitchen
Korean food.

Sunday 24th: Charlies Buns N Stuff
Burgers from local, 100% pasture-raised beef, free of growth hormones, antibiotics, and animal by-products. Cheesesteaks available both in steak and chicken on a fresh baked (daily) hoagie roll.

Residential fires in Shoreline

Firefighter on rooftop
Photo by Lorn Richey

Residents in the Echo Lake Neighborhood heard what seemed like an unusual number of emergency vehicles on Tuesday, April 12 around 10:30pm but they really became concerned when they could smell smoke six blocks away.

Firefighter on rooftop
Photo by Lorn Richey

It was a residential fire in the 2100 block of N 186th St. There were no reports of injuries to residents or fire fighters.

Fire response on Midvale
Photo by Lien Tisdale Titus

Two days later, on the 14th, there was a fire response to an apartment building at 182nd and Midvale, which was suppressed quickly.

No April elections here

By Evan Smith

April 26 will be Election Day for many cities, school districts and other government entities around Washington, but not in Shoreline or Lake Forest Park.

That’s because no entity in the area had anything to put on the ballot.

The King County elections office has mailed ballots for propositions in one city, four school districts and five special-purpose districts around the county.

Elections officials will mail ballots May 5 for the May 24 presidential primary to voters registered by April 25.

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

Two knitting groups join forces to craft hats and scarves for those in need

Donation bin in Shoreline City Hall Lobby
Photo by Sis Polin

The Shoreline Knitters and the Lake Forest Park Third Place Book/ Knitters have joined forces to craft adult and children’s warm hats, gloves, scarves and mittens for those in need.

We invite others in our community to join this project to prepare for next winter’s goal of over 200 items.

There is a drop- off box at Shoreline City Hall and you are also welcome at the Shoreline Knitters, Thursdays 1:30 to 3:30 at Shoreline Covenant Church, 1330 N 185 St, Shoreline, and LFP Third Place Books on the second Monday of the month from 7:00 to 8:00pm in the “glass room” (Stadler meeting room).

All levels of crocheters and knitters are welcome and there is usually help available.

Questions? Contact Sis at sisp@aol.com

Shoreline Planning Commission continues discussion of light rail permitting process

Shoreline Planning Commission meets Thursday, April 21, 2016, 7pm at Shoreline City Hall Council Chambers, 17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline 98133

Agenda Highlights

Comprehensive Plan Docket 2016
Light Rail System and Facilities Permitting Process and Applicable Regulations

Link to full Agenda

Link to full Packet

Comment on Agenda items

Merit awards given to Shoreline firefighters and staff

Shoreline Fire Chief Matt Cowan recently presented merit awards to Department employees for "going above and beyond" during their daily responses and responsibilities.

The awards were announced at the Department's annual banquet, held at the Elks Hall in North City.

Awards given were:

Firefighter of the Year -- Firefighter Andrew Leith
Paramedic of the Year -- Firefighter/Paramedic Lee Bovee
Officer of the Year -- Battalion Chief Rod Bush
Administrator of the Year -- Katie Doll
2015 Chief's Company of Emergency Medical Services -- Firefighter / Paramedics Rob Livingston and Strojan Kennison
2015 Chief's Company of Suppression -- Lt. Jake Yake, Firefighters Rob Heib, Karl Drechsler, Ruslan Cherkasskikh

The Chief awarded Chief's Coins to employees Rod Bush, Michelle Pidduck and Karl Drechsler.

In a tradition originating from World War I, the Shoreline Fire Department has designed and commissioned the striking of challenge coins.

These challenge coins, while small in stature, are a significant symbol of pride. It is a token that reflects pride in not only being a Firefighter, but a Firefighter in the Shoreline Fire Department.

It is a reminder of what we do, who we are, and that we are part of a larger, extended family. We have standard challenge coins, but we also have a special challenge coin called the “Chief’s coin.”

The Chief’s coin is not given out automatically to members, but rather it is a coin that is earned. It can be earned through many different manners such as, but not limited to, taking on extra responsibilities, extraordinary events, exemplary performance, and commendable professionalism or representation of our organization.

BC Rod Bush

On December 7, 2014, Rod went above and beyond in helping out his fellow man. On this day, Rod and his wife were arriving at a Christmas party when Rod noticed smoke coming from a nearby residence. After telling his wife to call 911, he ran to the home to ensure that the occupants had gotten out safely. As he ran, Rod heard glass breaking and found a man lying near the door to the home with his leg on fire and spreading up his body. Rod put the fire out and dragged the man away from the fire to a safer location to administer aid. He confirmed that all the occupants were out of the home, and then stayed with the man until the fire department arrived. The man sustained severe burns to his left leg, abdomen, and airway, with a decreased level of consciousness. Rod’s quick actions that day helped minimize the occupant’s injuries and potentially saved his life. Even off duty Rod represented the Shoreline Fire Department well with professional help in a time of need.

Firefighter Michelle Pidduck

In the performance of her job, Michelle came to know a family that was facing a tragic situation. A local family had an eight year old daughter that was terminally ill with leukemia. Zaraiyah "Z" Broddy had been battling the disease for two years when Michelle invited Z and her family to Station 64 for dinner and a ride in the fire engine. Sadly, a few weeks later Z passed away.

Michelle is also passionate about being involved in extra-curricular activities such as recently coordinating the Columbia Stairclimb, which she has done for many years. She brings her passion to improving community outreach and motivates personnel for improving their fitness with an annual fitness challenge. Michelle went above and beyond her duties in bringing a little joy to a family in need, developing a greater bond with our community, and professionally representing our Department.

Firefighter Karl Drechsler

On February 4, 2016, Karl went above and beyond his duties in providing exceptional customer service. On that morning there were back to back structure fires, the second of which was in a small apartment building just off of Aurora. The fire, while extinguished quickly, displaced residents of the unit that was on fire. After the fire was out and equipment had been picked up, Karl was instructed to drive the displaced residents to a nearby location where they could stay. Noticing that one of the residents had nothing but wet clothes and socks, Karl decided to stop by his station for dry clothes. He went to station 64 and gave the resident a pair of his own sweats and shoes. Karl brings a passion that is palpable and acts like he has won the lottery every time he comes to work. He literally would give the shoes off of his feet for this community.

Call for artists Shoreline Arts Festival Juried Art Exhibition

Call for Artists: Shoreline Arts Festival Juried Art Exhibition

The 26th Annual Shoreline Arts Festival will be held this year on Saturday, June 25, 10am – 6 pm and Sunday, June 26, 10am – 5 pm at the Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline 98155.

Featuring over 300 artworks from regional artists, the Juried Art Exhibition is one of the highlights of the Shoreline Arts Festival, and they are currently seeking submissions of 2D/ 3D artwork and photography to be included in the exhibit.

If selected, your work will be on display for the viewing pleasure of 10,000+ festival-goers, and you will be eligible to win a portion of the $2000+ in cash and merchandise prizes that will be awarded! Winners are announced at 10:30am, Saturday, June 25 on the Main Stage.

Visit the Arts Council's website for a full prospectus and the online registration form.

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to cultivate creativity and inspire our community through the arts.

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