Scene on the Sound: Aircraft carrier heading out

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

John C. Stennis CVN 74, copyright Marc Weinberg

Text and photo by Marc Weinberg

Today, November 22, at 2pm, the aircraft carrier John C. Stennis passed Richmond Beach. She is the seventh Nimitz-class nuclear powered super carrier in the US Navy. She was commissioned on December 9, 1995 and her home port is Bremerton. The following is from the Public Affairs officer for the 'John c. Stennis' and was posted today.

PUGET SOUND, Washington – USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) got underway from Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton, Washington, on Nov. 22 to conduct routine training and participate in National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day events in Hawaii. 
Dec. 7, 2016 will mark the 75th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, which precipitated the United States’ entrance into World War II. 
This year’s commemoration’s focus, “Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future,” is highlighted through events that have already begun and will continue through Dec. 11. 
These include remembrance events, concerts and performances by military and civilian groups, themed movies on the beach, events for World War II and Pearl Harbor survivors and veterans, educational opportunities and the Honolulu Marathon.

Note: The Shorewood band will be playing in the Remembrance Day events in Hawaii.



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Missing a knife? WSP detectives seeking owners of recovered items

Recovered items

Washington State Patrol (WSP) Auto Theft Detectives are seeking anyone that recognizes the items shown in the photographs.


On November 11, 2016 a stolen black 1995 Honda Accord was recovered in the northbound I-5 rest area in Federal Way. 


While processing the vehicle, detectives discovered numerous items that appeared to be from residential burglaries possibly involving King, Pierce and Thurston counties.


Contact Detective Adam Gruener at 425-401-7715 or by email with any information on these items.



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A different kind of gift for the holidays

Photo courtesy NWJPB

By Amy Lawler

With the approaching holidays, families are looking to spend their time and money wisely. Rather than rushing from store to store, looking for that “perfect” gift wrapped up in a bright red bow, perhaps a gift of music lessons is in order, good year-round and for a lifetime to come.

Let me introduce you to the Northwest Junior Pipe Band (NWJPB).

Photo by Jerry Pickard
As you approach the Calvin Presbyterian Church, 18826 3rd Ave NW in Shoreline, on any given Thursday evening, an uncommon sound may drift out to you – the sound of bagpipes. With their unmistakable soul-stirring appeal, the pipes and drums have the ability to stop you in your tracks.

Yet, if you go into the building you may be surprised at what you see – this is not your grandfather’s pipe band, but a group of children and teens, ages 6-18, creating the signature sound of their band. They are practicing for parades, for community events, for competitions at Scottish Highland Games, and most importantly, for fun.

Come see what the band is all about! NWJPB will be holding a Holiday Open House on December 8th with music, tours of group lessons, and of course, delicious holiday cookies. Join us from 6:30-7:30pm at the Calvin Presbyterian Church in Shoreline. All are welcome.

As the only youth pipe band in Washington State, this community ensemble pulls from all corners of the Puget Sound – drawing kids from Ballard to Part Angeles, Sammamish to Sultan, Mukilteo, Redmond, and Vashon Island. NWJPB is always looking for children interested in learning, and no musical experience is necessary.


Marching in Dublin's St. Patrick's Day Parade
Photo courtesy NWJPB

If you would like to see them perform, the Northwest Junior Pipe Band will also be at WinterFest on Saturday afternoon, December 3rd at the Seattle Center. A gift of music lessons is a way to pull families closer together, create skills, and develop friendships that will last a lifetime.

NWJPB is dedicated to preserving Scottish musical heritage and developing young musicians, and above all, life-long friendships. These children and teens travel the world together for competitions such as the World Bagpiping Championships in Scotland where last year they won 6th place in the world for their division, making them the highest ranked juvenile band outside of Scotland. NWJPB is also proud to be the 2015 and 2016 BC Pipers Association Grand Aggregate Winner, Washington State Champions, and the US West Coast Drum Corps Champions.




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10,000 lights for the community

More books than many libraries are for sale
at Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park

By Donna Hawkey
Photos by Jerry Pickard


Over 18 years ago, Third Place Books opened its doors to intentionally create a community around books. Lake Forest Park Town Center was revitalized and Third Place Books was a nucleus for the non-profit organization, Third Place Commons.

Today, “The Commons” hosts over 900 free events a year and oversees a vibrant Farmer’s Market. And while Third Place Books is a neighborhood bookstore treasure, its reputation has become especially known for that “third place” they have created in communities: everyone is welcome, and social and economic status is not a factor.

Everyone's favorite place - the reading nook

Recently I talked with Third Place Book Company managing partner and Lake Forest Park resident, Robert Sindelar. He was actually destined for theatre performance arts while in college in Coral Gables, Florida. But after working a part time job at Books 'n Books in Coral Gables, he began to really fall for books.

Robert looks back, “it was an amazing experience and getting a chance to work so closely with Mitchell Kaplan is something that definitely influenced my career, though I did not know it at the time.” Mitchell Kaplan has a worldwide reputation for helping to promote Hispanic literature and authors through his bookstore, Books 'n Books.

After college, Robert moved to Seattle and landed a job at Elliott Bay Book Company and continued to learn about independent bookselling. Third Place Books opened in 1998, right when he was trying to figure out what to do next with his career to take his love of bookselling to the next level and make it a long time career.

This way into the stacks from the food court.
Third Place Books shelves used books with new
so you have buying options.

Robert feels very lucky he had the unique opportunity to open a new store, and eventually became managing partner of the company, which now includes three Third Place Book stores in total. Sindelar also decided to settle into Lake Forest Park in 2001.

The first time Robert and his wife Patti drove up Perkins Lane, it was one of those magical days when the sun was creating rays between the mature 100 foot stands of Douglas Firs. All Robert and Patti saw were rows and rows of trees - no houses – but then suddenly a home appeared and they felt like they saw an adult size treehouse.

“When we finally arrived at the house for sale, Patti got out of the car and she grabbed my arm and said. “Did you hear that, there’s a creek across the street. 
"So that moment and the drive up was it, we were pretty much hooked, and bought the house,” Robert reflects. 

Patti and Robert now have two children and both attend Brookside Elementary. The Sindelar family shows its high regards for the Shoreline-LFP School District as involved PTA parents. Patti is also a volunteer art docent and a teacher and a book lover.

I asked Robert to tell me how Amazon, and other online services, have affected Third Place Books. 

First he told me that overall the book business is in a good state. E-books have not taken over the market like some predicted, although they have their place. And cookbooks have become a type of art book. The proliferation of internet recipe sites has actually spurred this cookbook revolution through its inherent competitive nature.

The children's section is extensive
and staff are very knowledgable

Children’s book publishing is still going strong and this is an area where Third Place Books’ staff really excels in the difficult search for just that right book for a child or a teen.

What’s not so great is the economic reality of being an independent bookstore.

This is a heartbreaking moment when Robert relates, that when he works at the information desk, 
“Easily a few times per hour, someone comes to the desk and asks for a book that we don’t have in stock. I tell them we can order it and it will be here for them in just one to two days. That’s the average time it takes to get any book in the store for a customer. 
"And then, right in front of me, they get out their cell phone, tell me they don’t want to bother me, and place the order through Amazon. 
"You multiply that moment times 20-30 a day and it really adds up. 
"Picture there are 10,000 lights over my book store. Each time someone comes here and instead of buying from the store,  orders online, or goes outside the community, a light slowly gets put out, and eventually that kind of thing could make all the lights go out.”

The Customer Service desk is by The Commons entrance
Mark Zimmerman is one of the staff who will be happy
to research and order a book for you to pick up at the store


So here is a challenge for all of you in Lake Forest Park and Shoreline - let’s show our gratitude to this business - and keep those 10,000 lights burning bright this holiday season and beyond for the health of our whole community. There really is no substitute for the presence of a vital community store like Third Place Books!

Check out counter handles books and the unique gifts from
the in-store gift shop.


Besides ordering online from Third Place Books, you can even phone in your order at 206-366-3333 and talk to a human, avoid shipping fees and enjoy Third Place Commons when you pick up your book.

Don’t forget, it only takes a day to order a book if they don’t have it and it’s absolutely no bother! 

Gift wrapping gratis.

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Donna Hawkey is a 20-year resident of Lake Forest Park who remembers how many lights were out at the Town Center when she moved here, and gives thanks this holiday season for the many things we can sometimes take for granted, especially books and community!

If you have any other gratitude ideas or thoughts about the Lake Forest Park community, please contact Donna.




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Purchase your holiday trees, wreaths, and garlands and support Shorecrest Senior Spree



Purchase your holiday trees, wreaths and garlands at the Shorecrest High School Tree Lot, Friday through Sunday, December 2, 3 and 4!

Your purchase supports the Shorecrest High School PTSA Spree Fundraiser. Spree is an annual all-night drug and alcohol free event for seniors following graduation. It’s fun and memorable way for the Class of 2017 to celebrate their graduation in a safe environment.

You can choose from a variety of beautiful and fresh trees, wreaths and garlands from Donna’s Trees.

Location: Scott Sherman Auto Care, 1211 NE 175th St, Shoreline 98155, west of the post office on 175th in North City.
  • Friday, December 2nd 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, December 3rd 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, December 4th 9:00 a.m. – 5 p.m.


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County Executive honored as Public Official of the Year by Governing

County Executive
Dow Constantine
King County Executive Dow Constantine released the following statement after Governing announced that he is a recipient of this year's Public Officials of the Year award.

He will receive the award at a ceremony in Washington, D.C., on November 30:

“Every day, I am privileged to do what I can, what I think is right for the place I have always called home. I thank the people of King County for the opportunity to serve.

“Yes, seeing the positive impact of one’s work is its own reward, but it is still nice when your work is noticed. I am honored to be recognized with this award, one which reflects the ideals of public service.

“I thank each of our dedicated county employees who work hard to ensure that we deliver on our commitment to improving the quality of life in our region. I also thank our community partners who have helped us achieve shared goals that have become successful models for other metropolitan regions.

“We are building a community where the promise of America can be realized – a place of hope, justice and prosperity where all have the full and fair opportunity to fulfill their potential.”



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LFP Citizens' Committee meeting Tuesday

Lake Forest Park Citizens' Commission, Town Hall Tuesday / Conversation Cafe at Third Place Commons, Tuesday, November 22, 7:00 - 9:00pm. 17171 Bothell Way NE.

The Committee will hold an open theme meeting on how they can further their mission of "Working Together to Make Change."

The event is free, but it is suggested that attendees patronize one of the restaurants in The Commons.

Sound Transit 3 forum in October
Photo by Nick Negulescu

The October meeting was a forum on Sound Transit 3.

Thank you Lake Forest Park citizens, Sound Transit 3 Forum participants, and all who helped put on the October ST3 Event, including our Moderators, Stephanie Viskovich, and Nick Negulescu.
Thank you to all our ST3 Presenters, to the Friends of Third Place Commons for their staff and technical help, and to Third Place Commons for use of the Community Stage, and space.



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Gov Watch dinner honors Chief Sutton as LFP Communicator of the Year

From left: Darwin Roberts, Emily Gallagher, Ed Pearson, Myra Gamburg,
Chief Sutton, Aimee Miner, Linda Portnoy, Linda Strandberg, Jean Bryant
Photo by Jerry Pickard


Lake Forest Park Government Watch honored LFP Police Chief Steve Sutton as the first recipient of Gov Watch’s annual award for Lake Forest Park Communicator of the Year.

The award was presented at a dinner event on November 18 at the Lake Forest Park Civic Club.

Myra Gamburg and Chief Sutton
Photo by Jerry Pickard
In 2014 the LFP City Council included improving two-way communication as one of its most important goals for the following biennium. Gov Watch continues to issue reports summarizing the progress the Council made in achieving its goals.

One unmistakable success story has evolved, with example after example of the superb leadership and focus by LFP Police Chief Steve Sutton.

The program was emceed by Emily Gallagher. After opening remarks by Myra Gamburg, the keynote speaker was Darwin Roberts, Washington State Deputy Attorney General.

Chief Sutton has implemented his plan for building communication with Lake Forest Park residents deliberately, consistently, and successfully for their individual benefit and the welfare of the entire community.

Remarks were made by Aimee Minor, Principal of Lake Forest Park Elementary; Ed Pearson, President of LFP Rotary; and Her Honor Linda Portnoy, Judge, Lake Forest Park Municipal Court.

Linda Strandberg sang and Jean Bryant recited an original poem in honor of Chief Sutton.



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Shoreline students selected to play in All-State and All-Northwest concert this February

Monday, November 21, 2016

The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) is nearing its annual conference this February in Bellevue.


One of the highlights of the conference will be the hundreds of outstanding student musicians from all across the state and the northwest, including over 30 of our very own Shoreline students.

The Washington Music Educators Association (WMEA) sponsors the All-State Band, Orchestra and Choir and NAfME sponsors the All-Northwest Band, Orchestra and Choir. There is also a Junior Division for Middle School and Junior High School students.

The competitive selection process begins with individual musicians recording an audition and submitting it to WMEA. A panel of judges then ranks each instrument or voice part.

From this ranking, a select group of musicians is selected. The highest-ranking musicians qualify to perform in the All Northwest and All State music groups.

These students participate in three days of rehearsals that are directed by nationally recognized conductors during the annual state NAfME Convention in Bellevue, February 16 – 19, 2017. Their performances in front of thousands of attendees bring this extraordinary event to a close.

Honored All-State musicians from Shoreline are:

All-State Junior Band
Joanne Kirchner, Flute (Kellogg)
Bonnie Yang, Flute (Kellogg)
Tyler Prosch, Euphonium (Einstein)

All-State Junior Orchestra
May Choi, Violin (Einstein)
Sophia Stevenson, Viola (Einstein)

All-State Concert Band
Jasmine Mikesell, Flute (Shorecrest)
Stephen Nichols, Clarinet (Shorewood)
Kevin Lee, Alto Saxophone (Shorewood)
Stephan Huchala, Trumpet (Shorewood)

All-State Symphony Orchestra
Sing Cheer To, Violin (Shorewood)
Adeline Kovell, Violin (Shorewood)
Heidi Resing, Violin (Shorecrest)
Brandon Mochizuki, Violin (Shorewood)
Zachary Braaten, Viola (Shorewood)
Kamil Tarnawczyk, Viola (Shorewood)
Henry Girard, String Bass (Shorewood)
Jakob Phipps, Bass (Shorecrest)

All-State Symphonic Choir
Elizabeth Hickman, Sop1 (Shorewood)

All-Northwest Band
DeMeaus Wong, Flute (Shorecrest)
Jamie Forschmiedt, Clarinet (SW)
Andy O’Keeffe, Clarinet (Shorecrest)
Reina Sato, Oboe (Shorewood)
Patrick Joyce, French Horn (Shorecrest)
Rhye Pirie, French Horn (Shorewood)

All-Northwest Mixed Chorus
Yuheng Chen, Tenor 2 (Shorewood)
Elliot Faley, Tenor 2 (Shorewood)
Nicholas Towle, Tenor 2 (Shorewood)
Jacob Delaney, Bass 2 (Shorewood)
Adam Freemantle, Bass 2 (Shorewood)

All-Northwest Treble Choir
Hannah Liu, Soprano 1 (Shorewood)

All-Northwest Orchestra
Veronica Lee, Viola (Shorewood)
Matthew Walton, Percussion (Shorecrest)



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Take the Metro survey about bus service in Shoreline and Lake Forest Park

Do you live, work, or go to school in Shoreline or Lake Forest Park?

Tell Metro about how you use or would like to use public transportation to get around. 
In September 2014, Metro reduced evening and night service on Route 331, which connects Kenmore, Lake Forest Park, Shoreline, and the Shoreline Community College campus.

Now Metro’s Alternative Services Demonstration Program is working with the communities of Lake Forest Park and Shoreline and with Shoreline Community College to identify transit gaps that might have been created by this reduction.

The survey covers much more than cuts to Route 331, asking questions about where you want to go in Shoreline, what barriers you see to taking the bus, what time of day you want a bus, what methods of transportation you currently use, etc.

It only takes a few moments to complete the survey.



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Tapas and Topics with Sno County League of Women Voters


The League of Women Voters of Snohomish County is extending an invitation to attend “Tapas and Topics”, an informal gathering at Arnie’s Restaurant on the Edmonds Waterfront, to network, discuss current issues and learn about the activities of the League.

The event will be held on Tuesday evening, November 29, 2016 from 4:30 to 6pm. Tapas will be provided and attendees may order their own beverages. Topics will include healthcare, money in politics, sustainable agriculture in Snohomish County and other concerns that may arise in the discussion.

Women and men who are interested in the purpose and work of the League are welcome to attend. To reserve a place, call Janet Chalupnik at 425-776-5544. Arnie’s is located at 300 Admiral Way in Edmonds.



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North Cascades Highway closed until spring

North Cascades Highway closed for the winder
Avalanche areas in red
Map courtesy WSDOT

If your holiday plans involve going over the North Cascades Highway - you can't get there from here.

The North Cascades Highway section of SR 20 is officially closed until next spring.

WSDOT crews have been monitoring the road and nearby avalanche chutes above the highway since Friday, November 18, when they temporarily closed the road. After receiving additional snow this weekend, they determined more avalanche chutes were full and unstable, forcing them to close the road today, November 21.

Questions or comments? Contact Marqise Allen.



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Sgt. Woo continues to make progress - but slowly

Sgt. Wing Woo before being released
 from the hospital.
Photo courtesy Woo family.
The family spokesperson for Shoreline Police Sgt. Wing Woo reports that he is home and continuing to make progress, but very slowly.

Sgt. Woo was injured in a surfing accident in Hawaii, while on vacation with his family. (See previous story)

Wing has made the difficult transition home with his family .... now the real work begins! While he continues to make incredible strides towards walking again, he needs regular, ongoing and intense physical therapy.
He has been receiving some in-home therapy, but much of the equipment needed is only available in an outpatient setting.
The Woo family needs to purchase a mobility van to get him to and from therapy. These specially designed mobility vans are very expensive, with a good used one running in the neighborhood of $40-45k.

The community, which includes his home town of Burien where he was Mayor, the Shoreline community, police and fire organizations, and others, have continued to contribute to his GoFundMe site.

As a county employee, he has "good" insurance, but insurance companies are reluctant to pay for rehab equipment.

It is difficult for the Woo family to once again ask for your help, but as they continue to fight the insurance battles as well as the physical battles, they have to rely on the prayers and generosity of the community, friends and family.

His wife, Jackie, said that last week, that after being pulled to his feet, Wing was able to stand in place for seven minutes - a significant advance. He has also continued making progress with movement on his left side.

If you wish to contribute, here's the link for the GoFundMe site.



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Survive zombie attacks by working together - Shoreline resident helps create co-op game

Zombie Fight or Flight

Shoreline resident Emily Martin co-created a new, cooperative card game where players work together to survive zombie attacks.

The game, called Zombie Fight or Flight, is easy to learn, and fun to replay. If players are able to survive long enough to reach safety, they all win together. Otherwise, they all lose together. 

Collaborative games are of big interest to Martin, who is a mediator and conflict resolution professional.

In June 2016, Martin participated in a game jam weekend for mediators in British Columbia. The game jam’s goal was create a collaborative game short and simple enough to be used in dispute resolution training.

The art is dramatic but not too scary
Zombie Fight or Flight was the result.

It is not only great for trainings, but is also a fun, simple, and socially cooperative card game for family and friends.

Martin and the six other game developers, collectively known as PignPotato Games, hired an artist and created prototype cards. PignPotato is now trying to make the game available through Kickstarter crowdfunding.

As each game lasts between two and 15 minutes, Zombie Fight or Flight is very flexible. It encourages collaboration and communication, which makes it well suited for casual play. A good filler game for more serious board gamers, it is short and simple enough to use as an ice breaker for a meeting or a classroom exercise on dispute resolution. It is kid friendly, recommended for anyone over the age of eight.

One version is family-friendly
the other is for 21 and over
The zombie art is in a comic book style which is dramatic but not too scary. The game’s art is intentionally inclusive. It does not show images of the survivors, which allows players to more easily imagine themselves in the game.

The art is also adapted into a drinking version, for those 21 and over.

The game’s Kickstarter deadline is midnight on Black Friday. Currently, the game has reached 56% of its funding goal. Pledges will be collected only if the entire funding goal is reached, so reaching this goal is critically important.

Learn more about PignPotato here and support the Kickstarter campaign. Copies of the game are available as a reward for pledges. If all goes according to schedule, the games should be delivered before Christmas.



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ARC Dance Presents: Nutcracker Sweets in Shoreline

Nutcracker Sweets
Photo credit: ©Paul Sanders Photography

Nutcracker Sweets in Shoreline at the Shorewood Performing Arts Center, 17300 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline 98133, Saturday, December 17th - 1:00pm and 5:00pm.
Tickets: $25 - $39 available online. All reserved seating.

ARC Dance brings Nutcracker Sweets to the Shorewood Performing Arts Center for two performances on Saturday, December 17, 2016. The professional dancers of ARC Dance and the students of Arc School of Ballet combine talents for this much-loved, child-friendly holiday ballet.

“We are excited to bring our ‘Fastest Nutcracker in the West’ to the beautiful Shorewood Performing Arts Center. It has been a joy to watch the production grow artistically while becoming a holiday tradition for audience members,” said Director and Choreographer Marie Chong.

With roughly an hour-long running time, Nutcracker Sweets is specifically designed to appeal to young audiences. The show captivates children and adults alike with the magic of the music, costumes, and beautiful dancing. The Shorewood performances sold out last year so get your tickets early! More information here or call 206-352-0798.

ARC Dance Productions maintains and supports a 9,000 square foot facility in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle. ARC presents dance education programs, performances, and a resident professional dance company,

ARC Dance Productions, in association with Arc School of Ballet, launched the Arc Youth Dance Company (AYDC) in 2013.



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Reminder: pizza sales at Mod Pizza Wednesday - Sunday will benefit PTA clothing room

Mod Pizza in Lake Forest Park Town Center at the south end of the mall has chosen The WORKS - the PTA Clothing Room - to be the recipient of their Spreading Modness week.

Mod will donate $1 to The WORKS for every mod-size pizza purchase November 22-27, Wednesday through Sunday.

Save energy - eat pizza for Thanksgiving!





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Shoreline City Council Monday will hear from school district re Bonds to rebuild schools

Shoreline City Council will meet on Monday, November 21, 2016 – Regular Meeting 7:00pm, City Hall Council Chambers, 17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline 98133


Agenda Highlights

  • Proclamation of America Recycles Day
  • Adoption of Ord. No. 757 – 2016 Budget Amendment
Several items on the consent calendar deal with flooding. One project is on 25th NE and the other around McAleer Creek.
  • Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Amendment to the 2013 Agreement with Herrera Environmental Consultants, Inc. for the Monitoring, Reporting, and Maintenance through 2020 for the Goheen Revetment Repair and Stream Enhancement Project which handles water flow in McAleer Creek in Shoreline, to avoid downhill flooding in Lake Forest Park.
Money for human services.
  • Motion to Amend the 2017-2018 Human Services Funding Plan and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contracts to Implement Approved Programs and Projects
Allocating flood reduction grant money.
  • Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Obligate $472,000 in King County Flood Control District Flood Reduction Grant Funding for the 25th Avenue NE Flood Reduction Project
Presentation by the School District Superintendent. The following is the wording for the ballot.

  • “Proposition 1 Shoreline School District No. 412 Bonds To Rebuild Schools and Build an Early Learning Center. The Board of Directors of Shoreline School District No. 412 adopted Resolution No. 2016-19, concerning a proposition to enhance the learning environment and relieve overcrowding. This proposition would authorize the District to: rebuild Kellogg Middle School, Einstein Middle School and Parkwood Elementary School; build an Early Learning Center at the Children’s Center Site that will house the District’s mandatory Early Childhood Education program, as well as Shoreline Children’s Center and Head Start programs; issue no more than $250,000,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within 20 years; and levy annual excess property taxes to repay the bonds, all as provided in Resolution No. 2016-19. Should this proposition be:  Approved ...... Rejected .........”


Adoption of Ord. No. 758 - 2017 Budget, 2017-2022 Capital Improvement Program
Adoption of Ord. No. 759 – Property Tax Levy

Discussion of Ord. No. 768 – Amendments for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Low Impact Development (LID) Requirement

Link to full Agenda
Comment on Agenda items




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Cascade K-8 Holiday Bazaar on Dec 3


Cascade K-8 Community School will hold a holiday bazaar on Saturday, December 3 from 10am to 4pm at their new home at Aldercrest school, 2800 NE 200th St, Shoreline.

The event is a craft fair, art fest, bake sale with live music and a Scholastic book sale.

The community is welcome.




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Small Business Saturday @ Third Place Books Saturday, November 26

Indies First is the national campaign of activities and events in support of independent bookstores that takes place on Small Business Saturday, November 26, 2016.

On a day dedicated to supporting the local businesses that help create jobs, boost the economy, and preserve neighborhoods, Third Place Books will feature a special storewide Small Business Saturday promotion :


  • Spend $50, get a $10 gift card. *one per purchase.
  • Spin the prize wheel from Noon – 2pm with purchase
  • FREE Drip coffee available all day courtesy of the Honey Bear Bakery.


Lake Forest Park, 17171 Bothell Way, upper level Town Center



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Irons Brothers staff volunteer to help paint Bellevue's Kindering center

Sunday, November 20, 2016

Staff and family from Irons Brothers
painting at Kindering in Bellevue
Photo courtesy Master Builders

Workers from Shoreline's Irons Brothers Construction joined local businesses and the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties in partnership with Kindering, the largest and most comprehensive therapy program in the Northwest for children who are disabled, medically fragile, or at risk.

Painting a Better Tomorrow™ is a two-day event that brings individuals and teams of friends, coworkers, and family volunteers to benefit a social service organization in the King or Snohomish County area. This year the organization was Kindering in Bellevue.

Joseph Irons
Photo courtesy Master Builders

Volunteers spent Friday painting therapy rooms, offices, and hallways, about which the Kindering staff was very excited.

Kindering, located at 16120 NE 8th Street, Bellevue, is a second home for families embarking on the unexpected journey of raising a child with special needs. This painting project provided a bright, fresh space for families to find a sense of trust, hope, and stability, helping support Kindering special education and therapy programs.

Mia Dodds, age 10, finds out that volunteering is fun!
Photo courtesy Master Builders

Kindering embraces children of diverse abilities and their families by providing the finest education and therapies to nurture hope, courage, and the skills to soar.

Founded in 1909, the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties (MBA) has grown to become the largest residential home builders association in the United States.

Irons Brothers is a remodeling contractor located in Shoreline. Their office and showroom is in North City at 1510 NE 170th Street, Suite #2.



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KING 5: Five Shoreline neighbors in the upzone selling their houses as a unit

KING 5 ran a story about five neighbors in the 145th Station Area rezone listing their adjacent properties to developers as a unit.

Here's the story



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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Seahawks



Previous cartoons by Whitney Potter can be found under Features 
in the first column of the front page of the Shoreline Area News



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Continuing Education: Starting a business after 50

Image licensed from iStockPhoto
Adults who want to start a business can learn business basics at an Edmonds CC Continuing Ed class, “Starting a Business After 50” on February 11, 2017 from 9am to noon on the EdCC campus. The class will be taught by Paula Ward, M.B.A., business instructor and entrepreneur. Learn more and register here.

Ward will share simple low-cost methods for launching a business, easy ways to test ideas, simple, focused marketing strategies and more. There will time for questions and participants will take home a list of action steps.

Ward feels that the costs of starting a small business are the lowest they’ve ever been, thanks to technology like the internet and desktop printers. For those who are intimidated by technology, Ward states that outsourcing tasks has also become easier than ever, and feels the only “must” is the ability to use email.

Although adults of all ages are welcome in the class, Ward has focussed on those over 50 because she feels they face special work and career challenges. Ageism in the workplace is rampant, and older workers often face greater health challenges and family demands that make a full-time, on-site job untenable. Retirees may face income shortfalls, boredom and unfulfilled career dreams. A small business can be full-time or part-time and be a way to generate income, pursue a passion and stay connected to the community.

Ward adds that older adults often have advantages in the start-up landscape: industry knowledge and skills, emotional maturity and networks built up over decades.

Edmonds Community College is located at 20000 68th Ave W, Lynnwood 98036.



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Cooking with hard cider delights foodies

The glaze for the apple cider pork tenderloin is what
sets this dish apart from ordinary holiday entrees.
Hard Cider Adds Zing to Holiday Dinners

Sure, you can drink hard cider, but cooking with hard cider is an even tastier way to enjoy your drink.

In time for holiday feasting, Core Hero Hard Cider in Edmonds shares a kitchen-tested recipe that will delight your taste buds.

“Add some local flavor to your holiday dinners and try this apple cider-glazed pork tenderloin recipe for a home-grown, gourmet experience,” recommends Steve Kaiser, owner of Core Hero Hard Cider. 
“Hard cider is the star of the recipe because it doubles as the basis of the marinade and glaze to complement the pork flavor.”

After Kaiser began pairing hard ciders with food, he advanced to cooking with hard cider.

 “I soon discovered that my apple cinnamon hard cider worked very well in many recipes I tried. I went a little crazy adding cider to all sorts of foods that no reasonable person would attempt. For example, I wouldn’t recommend hard cider guacamole.”

Core Hero, a one-person start-up, launched one year ago in select local stores and the Edmonds Farmers Market. The handcrafted ciders are made with local apples (some from Edmonds) in small batches.

Apple Cider Glazed Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients
1-1/2 pound pork tenderloin (with no brine added)
1 bottle (15.9 oz) of Core Hero Hard Cider apple cinnamon or similar handcrafted apple cinnamon hard cider
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp brown sugar
4 whole cloves, crumbled
½ tsp salt
Black pepper
1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
1 tbsp sesame seed oil for searing pork

Instructions
1.      Mix the marinade ingredients (everything except the sesame seed oil) in a bowl
2.      Place marinade and pork in a container and refrigerate up to 24 hours
Cooking
1.      Preheat oven to 350 F degrees
2.      Heat sesame seed oil in a skillet over medium high heat
3.      Remove pork from marinade (reserve marinade) and place in skillet. Sear until golden brown all over
4.      Transfer skillet to the oven and roast for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reads 145 F degrees using a meat thermometer
5.      Remove pork from skillet, place on a plate and cover loosely with foil to rest while you make the sauce
6.      Pour reserved marinade into the skillet used for searing the pork and bring to a boil. While stirring, continue to boil the marinade until it becomes syrupy
7.      Remove skillet from the stove, roll roasted pork in the sauce then remove and slice. Serve remaining sauce on the side for dribbling onto the pork


--Steve Kaiser, Owner, Core Hero Hard Cider

   

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For the Birds: Birds and their habitats are threatened

Migrating Wilson's Warbler
Photo by Christine Southwick
By Christine Southwick

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (which was successfully used to protect and save the endangered Bald Eagle), the Migratory Bird Act, plus the funding for our National Parks and the National Wildlife Refuges (NWRs) are all potential casualties of the incoming administration.

Voters of Washington reelected environmental friends — Gov. Inslee, Senator Patty Murray. Partnered with Senator Maria Cantwell, they have been saving wilderness and maintaining wildlife corridors.

This bodes well for Washington state, but funding is already low for Washington State Parks, local NWRs, our three National Parks, and the majority of city parks throughout the state (Shoreline’s Prop 1 will help maintain our parks, but love and care is still needed within our city).

The birds need viable habitat; the world needs climate help; and we are living in this environment.
What can we, as citizens, do?
Support -- Volunteer -- Activate!



Buy Discover Passes —give some to friends at Christmas. At $30 for a year, that pass lets you into our Washington state parks, NWRs, and Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife lands. That money supports these entities. You can buy these online.

When you buy your car tabs, pay the voluntary $5.00 that goes to Washington state parks. I was at the Deception State Park last week, and one popular camping ground and two main restrooms were already closed for the winter due to lack of funding. (Note: you can donate to Washington state parks here or here.)

Support local land conservation groups—Mountains to Sound Greenway is one of several; your local Audubon knows of others…

Federal duck stamp

Buy Federal Duck Stamps (Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamps). Ninety-eight cents of every dollar goes to purchase vital birding habitat and/or conservation easements. If you buy them through the American Birding Association (ABA) there are no added fees, and you will be helping increase political influence for birding conservation.
 
Becoming a member of a habitat-preserving organization keeps you connected and informed; Cornell Lab of Ornithology; local Audubons, National Audubon, the ABA.


The Red-breasted Nuthatch is upside-down
Photo by Christine Southwick
Volunteer…

Give your sweat-equity … Each of our fourteen neighborhoods has a neighborhood association. Most associations create work parties in their neighborhood parks. Have a local park you think needs help? Create your own work party. Get rid of ivy and scotch broom, leave controlled areas of Himalayan Blackberry (blackberries provide year-round shelter and foods).

Volunteer at a state park or a National Wildlife Refuge e.g. the visitors’ center at Turnbull National Refuge in Walla Walla is closed due to lack of funding and not enough volunteers.

Activate...

Do you have strong ideas about local and state government? Will you think about running for office? People can help those that run by organizing outreach. Primaries determine who gets onto final ballots — vote in the primaries. By the time major elections are held, the candidates were determined by a very small number of voters. Our democracy depends on active citizens.

The birds, their habitat and ours, need our help
Protect your environmental passions
Don’t Complain—Act!



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Don’t let holiday traffic detour your turkey day

WSDOT has helpfully provided this comprehensive list of tips for travel during Thanksgiving.

With family gatherings, football – and turkey! – highways can get stuffed with traffic during Thanksgiving weekend.

For trips as sweet as pumpkin pie, drivers are encouraged to plan ahead and take advantage of Washington State Department of Transportation’s travel tools.

Tips for stress-free holiday travel include:
  1. Consult WSDOT’s travel times charts, which use historical information to help drivers know before they go.
  2. Check out online tools, including mobile apps, traffic cameras and email alerts.
  3. Visit our online traveler information about traffic, weather and ferry schedules.
  4. Follow WSDOT’s social media accounts, such as Twitter and Facebook.
  5. Pre-program 530 AM and 1610 AM to vehicle radios for highway advisory radio alerts.
  6. Carry chains and other winter driving essentials.
  7. Check current chain and traction requirements on the WSDOT passes website or by calling 5-1-1, and watch for highway advisory signs.
  8. Leave extra time for holiday and winter travel, slow down and drive appropriately for conditions.
Apple Cup travel

Those traveling to the Friday, November 25, Apple Cup football game in Pullman should also plan ahead for possible winter weather on passes and allow extra travel time to ensure they arrive before the 12:30pm kickoff.

Mountain passes

In the mountains, State Route 123 Cayuse Pass (elevation 4,675 feet), State Route 20 North Cascades Highway (elevation 5,477 feet) and Chinook Pass (elevation 5,430 feet) remain open as of November 17, but the status can change quickly. On Snoqualmie Pass (elevation 3,022), a new service will send text alerts for pass delays 30 minutes or longer – text “wsdot snoqualmie” to 468311 to subscribe, and “wsdot stop” to unsubscribe.

Tolls

In the Puget Sound, the State Route 520 bridge will have weekend toll rates on Thanksgiving, November 24, returning to weekday rates on Friday, November 25. On the Interstate 405 express toll lanes, travel is free to all on the Thanksgiving holiday, returning to normal toll and HOV requirements from 5am to 7pm on Friday. Weekends are always free to travel in the lanes.

Other travel alternatives: Trains and boats and planes ... and ferries ... and busses

Travelers planning a trip by ferry, train, personal aircraft or bus also should make plans to avoid holiday delays:
  1. Those traveling by ferry should plan ahead for heavy holiday ferry traffic and consider purchasing tickets online to save time. The longest lines are expected westbound Wednesday afternoon and evening, November 23, and eastbound Friday morning, November 25. Reservations are recommended on the San Juan and Port Townsend / Coupeville routes. Some ferry routes run on Saturday schedules on the holiday, check the Washington State Ferries website or call 888-808-7977 for details.
  2. Train travelers should note WSDOT added two Amtrak Cascades trains for runs on Wednesday, November 23, and Sunday, November 27, to the existing Thanksgiving schedule between Seattle and Portland. All Amtrak Cascades trains require reservations and Thanksgiving sells out quickly. More details are available here  or by phone at 800–USA–RAIL
  3. Aviators can find information about state-operated airports here  or calling 800-552-0666.
  4. Transit riders should check with their local agency for any holiday schedule or service changes, including some Dial-A-Ride and fixed-route service that may not run on holidays.


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Teenagers 14-16 can apply to be a legislative page

Rep. Ruth Kagi and Kailee Cunningham
Kailee was in a shorter program for younger pages
Photo courtesy Legislative Services
During each week of the legislative session, approximately 35 students ages 14 to 16 from across the state serve as legislative pages.

Legislators sponsor the pages, who assist with the Legislature's work by making deliveries and performing other necessary tasks.

Pages spend part of each day attending Page School.

Page School is an opportunity for pages to learn about the Legislature's role, its process, and its participants.

The Page School is a joint program of the House and Senate and is housed in the Irv Newhouse Building on the Capitol Campus. The Legislature employs a certificated teacher with experience teaching civics and social studies and an assistant teacher. They bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm to the Page School program.

Maxine Reyes was a page for Rep. Cindy Ryu
Photo courtesy Legislative Services
The page application must be filled out during the same school year as the applicant would like to page, so someone wishing to page during the 2017 can apply now.

Pages need to be sponsored by a Representative or Senator, so if someone is interested in being a page, they can reach out to their legislator’s office right now. Applications are accepted until the page program fills up which is usually a few weeks into session.

Must be at least 14 years of age and have not reached your 17th birthday.

Shoreline is in the 32nd Legislative District:
Lake Forest Park is in the 46th Legislative District:



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