Western swing dancing Sunday

Monday, December 5, 2016

Northwest Western Swing Music Society, which meets at the Lynnwood Eagles on the second Sunday of every month, is now offering free Western Swing dance instruction in the thirty minutes prior to each month's showcase band.

Come for the dance instruction this Sunday at 12:30pm and stay for the live music from 1:00 to 5:00pm.

It's fun and it's free!  If you find you like and want to support this kind of music, join the society.



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Flags at half-staff Wednesday

Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff Wednesday, December 7, 2016, for National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day was created by Congress in 1994 in honor of those Americans killed or injured as a result of the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Wednesday, December 7, 2016.

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

Call 360-239-1317 if you have any questions about this flag lowering.



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Human Rights Day Celebration December 10, 2016

Snohomish County Human Rights Commission invites the public to join them in celebrating International Human Rights Day and the 1st Annual Snohomish County Human Rights Awards


December 10, 2016 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm 
Everett Labor Temple, Warren Rush Room
2812 Lombard Avenue, Everett 98201

The Human Rights Awards recognize and celebrate the extraordinary contributions of individuals, organizations, and businesses in furthering the principles of the Universal Declarations of Human Rights and Cultural Diversity and fostering intercultural dialogue as a process contributing to the survival of humanity. We celebrate cultural diversity as the common heritage of humanity as necessary for humankind as biodiversity is for nature.

2016 Human Rights Award recipients:

Human Rights Award – Deborah Parker
Law Award – Snohomish County Office of Neighborhoods
Community Organization Award – Communities of Color Coalition
Educators Award – Edmonds School District, Diversity, Equity and Outreach
Racism It Stops With Me Award – The Islamic Center of Mukilteo

Living Voices will perform their award-winning presentation “Hear my Voice”

“Join us. Help break the toxic patterns of a fearful world and embark on a more peaceful, more sustainable future. We don’t have to stand by while the haters drive wedges of hostility between communities – we can build bridges. Wherever we are, we can make a real difference. In the street, in school, at work, in public transport; in the voting booth, on social media, at home and on the sports field.”  – United Nations Human Rights Office
“Where, after all, do universal human rights begin? In small places, close to home - so close and so small that they cannot be seen on any maps of the world. […]  Unless these rights have meaning there, they have little meaning anywhere. Without concerted citizen action to uphold them close to home, we shall look in vain for progress in the larger world.” – Eleanor Roosevelt


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Austrian Weihnachtsfest

St. Nikolaus and his assistant hand out
presents to children

Austrian Christmas traditions were celebrated on Sunday at downtown Seattle's German House. Organized by the Austria Club of Washington, the holiday potluck party was enlivened by the appearance of St. Nikolaus, his angelic assistant, and (of course) Krampus!

St. Nikolaus talks to a little one
while Krampus looks over his shoulder

Shoreline residents Bob Otto, Maureen O'Neill, and Martin Kral, respectively, handed out sweet treat Krampus Sackerl to the children, along with presents from parents.

Krampus and an angel
The club provided Glühwein, other beverages, and holiday ham, while club members and guests offered seasonal dishes and desserts.

Music was provided by the Bonnie Birch Trio and the guests sang German Christmas songs.

This annual tradition has returned to Seattle after years at a remote site near North Bend. This social club welcomes new members of any nationality.





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Seven local students in elite holiday choral concert

Aidan Cazeau of Lake Forest Park, second row, right,
is in the elite Vocalpoint! group
Photo courtesy NWBC
When the Northwest Boychoir opens its 38th season of A Festival of Lessons and Carols at Lynnwood’s Trinity Lutheran Church on December 10, there will be no fewer than seven very proud choristers from Shoreline and Lake Forest Park.

Ranging in age from 10 to 17, the students attend Shorecrest and Shorewood High Schools, Evergreen, and Lakeside.

Nathaniel Rose, for example, is in 5th grade at Evergreen and worked his way over many years to the top performing choir.

Aidan Cazeau, who lives in Lake Forest Park and is in 9th grade at Lakeside, graduated to Vocalpoint! Seattle last year, where he joined Kaylie McRae, in 9th grade at Shorewood and Annika Simpson, in 11th grade at Shorecrest.

The other names were not available for publication.

They perform these thrilling concerts alongside the Northwest Boychoir that have become a holiday tradition for thousands of families in the Puget Sound region and showcase the 90-member combined chorus.

Patterned after the Christmas Eve observance at King’s College in Cambridge, England, A Festival of Lessons and Carols consists of nine holiday readings, each followed by a traditional carol performed by the choir, and another carol sung by the choir and audience.

The talented young musicians ages 10-18 attend 63 local schools. The eight regional performances culminate at Benaroya Hall on Dec. 23, when the Seattle Symphony, with members of the Northwest Sinfonia, presents the final performance of A Festival of Lessons and Carols.

A Festival of Lessons and Carols concerts are open to the public, and will run December 10-23, 2016 at various venues throughout the Puget Sound Region, including Lynnwood, Laurelhurst, West Seattle, Ballard, and Saint Mark’s Cathedral in Seattle. Concerts have reserved seating.

Advance tickets are available at 206-524-3234 or online. These concerts often draw sold-out audiences and advance ticket purchases are encouraged!



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Public Menorah Lighting and Fire Show

#3 Judaica Menorah
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Chabad Jewish Center of Snohomish County invite you to celebrate the Festival of Lights at the fifth annual public Menorah Lighting Ceremony.

The Chanukah celebration will take place at 5:00 pm on Monday, December 26, at Lynnwood City Hall at 19100 44th Ave W, Lynnwood 98036.

The event will feature speeches by the Rabbi of the Chabad Jewish Center, Lynnwood Mayor Nicola Smith and Police Chief David, as well as the kindling of the giant nine-foot Menorah, a fire show, face-painting and and delicious Holiday doughnuts.

Chabad Centers all around the world are dedicated to spreading light and goodness in their respective communities. Chabad’s answer to the darkness and destruction is an increase in light and warmth.

The Jewish Center will host a public community-wide Chanukah celebration where the message of religious freedom is brought to the street.

The kindling of the Menorah each night of the holiday highlights Chanukah, a celebration for all time.

"It is a holiday that enriches our lives with the light of tradition," said Rabbi Berel Paltiel, director of the Chabad Jewish Center. "In ancient times our ancestors rededicated the Temple in Jerusalem with the Menorah. Today, we rededicate ourselves to making this world a better and brighter place." 

Chanukah also propagates the universal message that ultimately good prevails over evil, freedom over oppression and light over darkness.

In its Chanukah outreach campaign, Chabad of Snohomish County joins thousands of Chabad centers across the globe that are staging similar public displays of the Menorah and its symbolic lights. From Australia to Africa, Columbia to Hong Kong, New York City’s statue of liberty to the White House lawn, hundreds of thousands will experience the joy of Chanukah with Chabad.

Join the community at a public display of unity at this exciting Menorah Lighting Ceremony. Bring the kids and make this your special Chanukah celebration.

For more information, contact the Chabad Jewish Center at 425-741-9633



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Quick Start Shoreline Tuesday with Mimi Brown, the Sales Maven


Join in on Tuesday December 6, at Quick-Start Shoreline where Mimi Brown, the Sales Maven, will help you fall in love with selling, so you can attract – and keep – the clients and customers who need exactly what you have to offer.

Mimi will help you take the “sell” out of selling in this free mini workshop from noon to 1:30pm at Shoreline City Hall. All are welcome!

17500 Midvale Ave N. Feel free to bring your brown bag lunch. 



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WeatherWatcher: Winter Weather Advisory, Winter Storm Watch


Winter Weather Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service in Seattle for the region, including Shoreline and Lake Forest Park. The Winter Weather advisory is in effect from 4am Monday morning until noon Monday. Snow showers are expected to pick up Monday morning a little after 4am with a possible 1-2 inches of accumulation. Snow is expected to mix into rain in the afternoon for a short time.

Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Monday afternoon through late Monday night. A second surge of cold air is expected to push into the region and with it a convergence zone over north King and south Snohomish County. This puts Shoreline and Lake Forest Park almost dead center of the storm. In general another 1-3 inches is possible over the whole region, with locally heavy amounts in the Shoreline area to be closer to 4-7 inches total by the time everything is done Monday night.

There is still great uncertainty with these two events, and it's possible the Puget Sound Convergence could miss Shoreline and Lake Forest Park, leaving us with just 1-2 inches of snow.  The closer you are to Puget Sound and Lake Washington will limit accumulations further.

I expect areas such as the Richmond Beach Highlands, Hillwood, Ballinger, Ridgecrest, North City, Highland Terrace, Westminster Triangle and Echo Lake neighborhoods to be hit the hardest of the areas inside Shoreline. The Lake Forest Park Horizon View Park area will also likely see higher accumulations.

Further out, cold and sunny conditions will dominate the area Tuesday - Wednesday evening, when the next Pacific storm begins to move in bringing renewed snow before changing over to rain Thursday afternoon. Rain still appears to be on the forecast for Friday-Sunday. Longer range still is hinting at a new threat of snow beginning of next week.

For current weather conditions visit www.shorelineweather.com



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A novel, tax-deductible gift suggestion

Shoreline Veterans' Memorial


Are you stumped for an anniversary, birthday or Christmas gift for that special veteran who has everything?

If that person is a military veteran, male or female, here is a nifty idea for a novel gift that will last forever! Also, unlike most gifts, this one is 100% tax deductible, as the purchase funds are deposited in a 501(C)19 Organization of the American Legion.

Pictured with this story is the Veterans Recognition Plaza located on the north lawn of the Shoreline City Hall. The plaza includes a patio paved with red bricks.

For $100, you can have one of those bricks engraved with the name, rank, branch and years of service of your veteran.

Then your veteran’s brick will join the engraved bricks of many heroes who risked their lives to defend their country.

All military personnel and veterans, regardless of dates of service, are eligible to have a brick engraved for them.

If you are interested in buying a brick, contact Dwight Stevens at 206-546-2894 for further information.



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Wear your favorite holiday sweater to Karaoke Bingo

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Time to take your holiday sweaters out of mothballs! Their presence is suggested at Friday's Karaoke Bingo at the Senior Center, 18560 1st Ave NE, 98155 (southernmost building).

The special drink for the evening will be Hot Chocolate with Peppermint Schnapps, to warm you up!

Cost for Karaoke/Bingo is $15.00 for online reservation, with no charge for the bingo packet. Walk-ins are $20.00, packet included.

Pre-register online. 21 and over only. Dinner available for purchase.



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Tony Angell at Third Place Books with his House of Owls book

Lake Forest Park resident Tony Angell, known for his sculptures of birds, will be discussing his book House of Owls at Third Place Books on Wednesday.

Denise De Luca
[Re]Aligning with Nature: Ecological Thinking for Radical Transformation (White Cloud Press)
Tuesday, December 6 at 7pm

Denise DeLuca’s “Re-Aligning with Nature” takes readers who are looking for radical social and business solutions on a direct and simple path to real change: nature’s path. In this clear, direct, illustration-driven book, DeLuca lays out the core issues of why we are in danger due to being out of alignment with nature and how realigning with nature can save the planet.

Tony Angell
House of Owls (Yale University)
Wednesday, December 7 at 7pm

Angell discusses the unique characteristics that distinguish owls from other bird species and provides a fascinating overview of the impact owls have had on human culture and thought. He also offers detailed scientific descriptions of the nineteen species of owls found in North America, as well as their close relatives elsewhere. Always emphasizing the interaction of humans and owls, the author affirms by his own example the power of these birds both to beguile and to inspire.

Frederick L. Brown
The City is More than Human: An Animal History of Seattle (UW Press)
Thursday, December 8 at 7pm

Throughout Seattle’s history, people have sorted animals into categories and into places as a way of asserting power over animals, other people, and property. In The City Is More Than Human, Frederick Brown explores the dynamic, troubled relationship humans have with animals. In so doing he challenges us to acknowledge the role of animals of all sorts in the making and remaking of cities.




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Hands-On Wreath-Making Class at Sky

Sky Nursery will hold a Hands-On Wreath-Making Class with Emily Apple on Thursday, December 8, 2016 from 11am – 12.

Preregistration strongly recommended; call 206-546-4851 or email. If there is sufficient demand, a second session will be added at 12:30pm.

Create your own festive holiday wreath!

They’ll have wreath rings, assorted greens, pinecones, and berries, ribbons, bows and other trimmings, and the wire and tools you’ll need to put everything together.

Bring your creativity, and maybe some of your own family’s favorite holiday ornaments to personalize your creation.

Class size limited to 10 so Emily can give all participants personal attention.

$35 materials fee; cash or check only.

Sky Nursery is located at 18528 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline 98133.



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Wisdom Cafe: Gratitude – more than counting blessings

Sunday, December 4, 2016

All of the world's Spiritual Traditions emphasize gratitude as a central practice. How does Gratitude manifest in your life?


Tuesday, December 6, 2016, 2 - 3:30pm at the Richmond Beach Library meeting room, 19601 21st Ave NW, Shoreline 98177.

Registration requested. Call the Richmond Beach Library 206-546-3522 to register.

Come share your wisdom! These cafés provide an opportunity to converse and connect with others in discussions of universal topics such as gratitude, legacy, happiness, and what gives life meaning. Come for one session or more in a facilitated small group conversation. Connect with others, build community and enjoy our shared wisdom!



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Under the Sea Art Workshop for age 5 and older Monday morning

The Richmond Beach Library offers an Under the Sea Art Workshop on Monday, December 5, 2016 at 10:30am for ages 5 and older with adult. 


No registration, no fee.

Help us decorate the library with your sea creature themed art. Working with a professional artist, participants will create an art piece to display on the library's bulletin board for three months.

After the display period, art will be returned to the participants to keep.

Richmond Beach Library, 19601 21st Ave NW, Shoreline 98177.




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Brick Builders and Pajamarama at Shoreline Library Monday

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Two activities Monday at the Shoreline Library for families with young children.

Brick Builders - Monday, December 5,
1-2:30pm
Ages 6 and older, younger children and siblings welcome with adult.

The library will provide the LEGOs, you provide the fun! Build, create, and share with other LEGO lovers! 

Photo courtesy WSP
Pajamarama! Evening Family Story Times - Monday, December 5, 6:45pm
Ages 3 to 6, families welcome.

Stories, songs and fun!

Each week Story Time will end with a simple craft or other fun activity. Jammies and teddy bears welcome!

Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th, Shoreline 98155



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The Liberating Effect of Clearing Space - Monday afternoon at LFP Library

Most of us want to reduce the 'stuff' we don't want or need anymore, from the tangible to the intangible. What is mental house-keeping? We'll share some of our best tips for unburdening ourselves.

Wisdom Café: The Liberating Effect of Clearing Space - it's not just about the 'stuff'

Monday, December 5, 2016, 2-3:30pm at the Lake Forest Park Library meeting room.


Come share your wisdom! These cafés provide an opportunity to converse and connect with others in discussions of universal topics such as gratitude, legacy, happiness, and what gives life meaning. Come for one session or more in a facilitated small group conversation. Connect with others, build community and enjoy our shared wisdom! 



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Dudes and Dolls Square Dance Friday

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Dudes and Dolls Square Dance, 8:00-10:30pm, Rounds 7-8pm, this Friday, December 9, 2016.

Mainstream level on 2nd, 4th, 5th Fridays at Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave W in Lynnwood. Cost is $7.

Square Dancing keeps the body and brain healthy with nice people socializing together on and off the dance floor.

New dancer lessons for family members age 10 to 100 start January 10, 2017 at 7pm at the grange.



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Review: The Christmas Spirit - a different kind of comedy

Death (Phillip Keiman) and Beth Dowling (Debra Rich) have a romantic moment.
Photo courtesy The Phoenix Theatre

THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT
By Frederick Stroppel
Directed by Keith Dahlgren
The Phoenix Theatre
December 2 - 18, 2016


Review by Doug Gochanour

Who knew that Death could be so Lively.

The Phoenix Theatre is presenting a Holiday offering, which is sort of like a humorous spin-off approach to the classic, Death Takes a Holiday. Stroppel’s play might trigger some reflection of our own personal relationship experiences, and may suggest an opportunity for some tweaking. It juxtaposes death with life, and comedy with tragedy.

Julia Dowling has a surprise Visitor in her Long Island home. Melanie Calderwood gives a superb performance as Julia, capturing all the emotions of someone facing her circumstances. Melanie always delivers great humorous lines with perfection.

Death has come for Julia. She is able to persuade the Visitor to allow her one final day to enjoy Christmas with her loved ones. Death is even invited to attend the celebration. The Visitor masquerades as human, presumably so he can fit right in. What can possibly go wrong with that?

Phillip Keiman is outstanding as the Visitor. His interactions with other party guests make Death become the Life of the party. Imagine that.

Complications certainly do arise. Death brings along a dead man. Carlos Martinez is wonderful in the role of Matthew Harris, who had just committed suicide. Matthew is suspended in limbo. Will he have second thoughts?

Death even participates in some romance. Can Death feel love for one who is living?

Debra Rich is fantastic in her role as Beth Dowling. Beth finds herself unwittingly flirting with Death. Will this attraction spiral out of control? What will happen to the anger she has brought with her to the party?

The entire cast draws the audience into the family gathering for Christmas day. They portray the farcical diversity of individuals in attendance, and the complicating factors that come with family relationships. They offer comedy at its best, even as the serious nature of death is examined.

Are you dying to enjoy a different kind of comedy? Make it a point to go to the Phoenix Theatre for this most unusual, yet enjoyable play.

You will be glad you did.
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Phoenix Theatre, 9673 Firdale Ave, Edmonds, 206-533-2000.



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Santa arrives at North City

Over 300 people gathered at the North City Les Schwab
for the Tree Lighting

Photos by Jerry Pickard

Santa came to North City on Saturday night to light the Christmas tree atop the water tower and give out toys to the children.

Mayor Chris Roberts and son Clark

The Mayor and his son Clark kept warm while they waited for Santa to arrive.

Santa arrives in his sleigh

Over 300 people were at the Les Schwab in North City for Santa's arrival in his bright red sleigh, pulled by Rudoph the RainTruck.

Rudolph the ReinTruck

The Around the Sound Band playes and led the crowd in Christmas carols.

Around the Sound Band, conducted by Michael Alstead
led the crowd in Christmas carols

Santa lit the tree.

Santa lit the Christmas tree 

The tree glows atop the water tower

Executive Elves Diana Pottinger, Water District Manager, and Ellen Sullivan from Anderson House make the magic happen with a team of dedicated volunteers from the North City Business Association.

Diane Pottinger and Ellen Sullivan
and their committee from the North City
Business District make the magic happen


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LFP Citizens Commission meets Tuesday

Saturday, December 3, 2016

Lake Forest Park Citizens' Commission meeting Tuesday, December 6, 2016, at 3rd Place Commons, near the Stadler Room, from 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Lake Forest Park Towne Center, 17171 Bothell Way NE, LFP 98155.

They will discuss their Work Plans for 2017, including Economic Development, Community Services, Transportation, and Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails.

This event is free and open to the public.

The group is not affiliated with the City of Lake Forest Park.

For more information call 206-607-9409, and leave a Message, or email the Citizens Commission.


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Shoreline City Council meet with 32nd District legislators Monday

Shoreline City Council will meet with 32nd district legislators in a dinner meeting 5:45pm Monday, December 5 to discuss the upcoming 2017 legislative session.


At the 7pm regular meeting, the agenda includes the following:
  • Adoption of 2017 Legislative Priorities
  • Adoption of Res. No. 397 to support the school district bond
  • Sound Transit Project Update and Response to 30% Design
  • Discussion of Ord. No. 766 – Amending the Comprehensive Plan
  • Discussion of External Workforce Regulation – Business Outreach and Paid Parental Leave
They will then go into Executive Session to discuss Litigation – RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)

Link to full Agenda - Link to staff documents

Comment on Agenda items

The meetings are held at City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline 98133



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Ridgecrest food trucks Dec 5-9, 2016 - Cauldron new on Tuesday

Cauldron Mac n Cheese with candied bacon
Tuesday in Ridgecrest


Food trucks continue through the year in the Ridgecrest Business District, 5th NE and NE 165th.

If you are over 21, you are welcome to bring your food into the Ridgecrest Public House, otherwise, it's take out!

Thursday's truck is to be determined as of this publishing. It is not unusual to have last minute changes. If you are going for a particular truck you can check the schedule here.

This week's schedule - all days 5 - 9pm:

Monday 12-5: Anchor End Pretzel Shoppe - sandwiches on giant, soft pretzels

Tuesday 12-6: Cauldron NEW! pulled pork sands, soups, mac n cheese with candied bacon

Wednesday 12-7: Napkin Friends - home of the latke press sand

Thursday 12-8: TBA

Friday 12-9: Wicked Pies - New York style pizza

Saturday 12-10: Chebogz - homecooked Filipino food

Sunday 12-11: Off The Rez - Native American cuisine including Indian Tacos and frybread

You can always find the food truck information on the front page under Features.



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WeatherWatcher: Dreaming of a Winter Wonderland


As many of you probably already heard, snow is in our forecast. I've been waiting for models to be a little more consistent on what is going to happen before writing a forecast. As always with our snow events, they are extremely uncertain with computer models and difficult to predict with any scientific methods currently used.

Here's what is happening, a surge of cold air is pushing south out of Canada Sunday night into Monday morning behind a storm front. Then, a surface low is predicted by computer models to develop off the southwest Washington coast pushing moisture in from the water over the cold air. This is a classic snow producer for our region, this is expected later Monday into Tuesday morning.

After Tuesday morning skies are expected to clear, temperatures cold, lows in the mid-low 20's and highs in the 30's. Another strong, warm system is moving in Wednesday. This system is expected to start as snow, and turn over to rain sometime Thursday. This storm will probably be our most significant portion of this series of snow events.

Longer range: Rain is expected Friday through Saturday night, another possible shot of cold air bringing us renewed snow chances next Sunday into the week of 12th - 16th. This is way too far out still to have any decent skill in a forecast, but as far as long range trends go, it's looking like we will have a cold December with several opportunities for snow.

What timeline we can expect in Shoreline and Lake Forest Park: 

Rain Saturday into Sunday afternoon, changing over to showers. Highs in the 40's and lows in the 30's. Sunday evening change over: A convergence band might develop behind the cold front, and center over Shoreline to bring us heavier showers, with snow mixing in or changing over to snow Sunday evening into Monday morning. Roads and the ground is still warm so accumulations are not really expected.

Monday afternoon - Tuesday morning: The low pressure I mentioned earlier develops off the southwest Washington coast, pulling a second surge of cold air down into our region, and pushing bands of moisture up into the Puget Sound. This combination is a fairly classic set up for Seattle area snows. Temperatures are expected to drop into the 20's with snow or snow showers. There is still a lot of inconsistency with the computer models on accumulations. I suspect we will see between 1-4 inches of snow from Monday afternoon into Tuesday morning.

Wednesday night - Thursday: A warmer Pacific storm moves in for renewed precipitation beginning as snow. This makes it even more uncertain as to how much snow we will get, if any. All depends on when that conversion from cold to warm happens. In the past this set up has produced as much as 12 inches of snow before changing to rain. Other times it's started as only rain, with no snow at all.

In summary: This will probably be the most significant snow event we've had since January 2012. Most favorable snow conditions could generate a total accumulation over the next few days of 1-6 inches, depending on if a convergence sets up or not overnight Monday morning. Wednesday-Thursday is still too uncertain but it has the potential to become a major event, so be ready in case the worse occurs mid-week.

At this time, no watches or warnings have been issued as we are still far too early in the forecast. I'll continue to watch this developing weather event and post updates.

With that, I leave you with my favorite photo from January 17, 2012, with the view from the Shoreline Weather Station in the Echo Lake neighborhood of Shoreline.

Photographed by Carl Dinse on January 17, 2012.

For current weather conditions visit http://www.shorelineweather.com



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Jobs: Wonderland Speech-Language Pathologist and Special Educator

Wonderland takes pride in our employees. We offer competitive benefits and seek highly qualified, diverse individuals who want to join a dedicated team of professionals. We are currently seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist and a Special Educator.


More info can be found on our careers page.



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WW II recounted - serving with General Patton's 3rd Army

The American Legion Post 227 in Shoreline will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday evening, December 6, 2016. There will be an added bonus of a special speaker.

Post member and WWII veteran, John Haase, will discuss his service in the US Army Military Police as part of General George Patton’s 3rd Army.

John will speak of his war time experiences in many European countries and his interaction with General Patton.

We anticipate a fascinating talk, with time for questions at the end.

The meeting will be held at Post 227, located at 14521 – 17th Ave. NE, Shoreline, 98155, (at the corner of NE 146th St. and 17th Ave. NE.) All military veterans and guests are welcome to attend.

A social, meet and greet time is held from 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm. The meeting starts at 7:00 pm sharp and refreshments will be served after the meeting.

Come early so you can check out the Post library that contains many militarily related books, video tapes and DVDs.

People in the community can borrow, use and return any of these items at no charge and are encouraged to stay for the program as well.

Post 227 members look forward to seeing you on December 6.


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Equipment failure knocks out power to a Shoreline neighborhood

Power outages 12-03-2016
North City

An equipment failure has left seven addresses in North City in the dark. The area is east of 15th NE where it joins with 24th NE.

Coincidentally there is another failure a few blocks away, cause unknown, affecting one customer.

The larger group will have power restored by 5pm Saturday.



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Review: The Game's Afoot - use your funny bone to solve this intricate mystery

The Game's Afoot cast all ready to unravel the mystery
with Isabel Zyla, Noah Bruckshen, Katelyn Jones, Nate Thomsen,
Maleah Metz and Steven Vederoff.
Photo courtesy SCC


The Game’s Afoot
or
Holmes for the Holidays
Written by by Ken Ludwig
Directed by Bryar Golden
Stage Management by Elise Ozel
Set and Lighting Design by Richard Schaefer
Shoreline Community College Theater
December 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 2016


Review by Doug Gochanour

The background story here is based upon a real person, who lived back in the 1936 time frame. William Gillette was a Broadway actor, known worldwide for his performances in the role of Sherlock Holmes. Gillette had obtained permission from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle to write, direct and star in his own original Broadway play, Sherlock Holmes.

Gillette’s wealth grew over his play’s 20-year run, allowing him to build a large castle style home in Connecticut. Writer Ken Ludwig took the historical Gillette and created a hysterical version of Gillette for this play, The Game’s Afoot.

Richard Schaefer’s set design is very attractive and practical as it shows the castle’s character. The home displays features, which one might expect to find in a murder mystery – like secret passages, weapons readily available for mischief, and many rooms to confuse potential victims.

The fictional Gillette decides to throw a party at this Connecticut castle home, inviting his whodunit fellow actors to join him there for a weekend of Christmas Holiday partying. Steven Vederoff as Gillette, finds his guests arriving with their personal life complications and relationships baggage. This all leads to “ahem,” mayhem, mystery and even murder.

Eventually, following many farcical episodes, Gillette assumes the persona of Sherlock Holmes, matching wits with Katelyn Jones as Inspector Goring. There are many twists to challenge their collective powers of deduction.

You will find suspense mixed with laughter, as you use your funny bone to solve this intricate mystery. Put on your deerstalker, or your favorite sleuthing outfit and join the hilarity at Shoreline Community College Theatre. It’s a fun gift for this holiday season.



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Help Shoreline PTA provide holiday food and gifts for families in our community

The entire Kellogg gym was full of food last year
This year's drive hopes to do the same


Food and Teen Gift Card Drive
December 6 – December 16, 2016

The Shoreline PTA Council, along with community partners the Shoreline Fire Department, Hopelink, Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park, and Dale Turner Family YMCA are joining together to support families with children in the Shoreline School District who need assistance during the holiday season.

The 2016 Shoreline PTA Council Holiday Baskets Food, Toys and Teen Gifts Drive will run December 6 – December 16, 2016.

Gifts collected last year for the little kids
The big kids get gift cards


Donations of nonperishable food and gift cards for tweens and teens (i.e. Fred Meyer, Target, Walmart, iTunes, etc) may be dropped off at any Shoreline School District school, including the district office, during regular school hours.

Monetary donations may be made payable to the Shoreline PTA Council, note Holiday Baskets, and mailed to Shoreline PTA Council, P.O.Box 55784, Shoreline, WA 98155-5784.

Unwrapped toy donations may also be dropped off at any Shoreline Fire Station.

The Shoreline Fire Department will be sponsoring a toy donation drive at the Fred Meyer in Shoreline on Saturday, December 10.

For more information, see the PTA website
Donate using PayPal or get the mailing address here
Volunteer by signing up here or email. Shifts are short and manageable and include all types of jobs.

2016 partners


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Cartoon by Whitney Potter

Friday, December 2, 2016


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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Resources for winter pass information

SR 542 Mount Baker Highway
Photo courtesy WSDOT


WSDOT has a lot of resources to help you get to the ski resorts and over the passes safely. This information is from Andrea Petrich of WSDOT.

Chinook and Cayuse Passes, by Mt. Rainier National Park, are now closed for the season. Stevens Pass Ski Resort is open, so expect extra traffic along US 2 as skiers and snowboarders head up to get some turns in. These closures and ski resort openings mean that the snow is here!

I-90 was closed for hours November 30 due to crashes and spinouts. Many of those were because drivers were driving too fast for conditions and/or didn’t have the proper traction on their tires.

Here’s a blog with details, photos and more info about how you can help prevent the passes from closing this winter.

Headed across any mountain passes this season? Here are resources to help you: #KnowBeforeYouGo.
  • Check our Winter Weather Page for traction tire info, mountain pass reports and other travel alerts.
  • Follow @WSDOT_North, @WSDOT_Traffic, @WSDOT_East and @WSDOT_SnoqualmiePass for up-to-the-minute information about your Cascade mountain routes.
  • If you’re headed over I-90 you can sign up to get text alerts about any closures or major changes in conditions. Pull down the subscription type and choose SMS/Text Message.
  • If you don’t tweet or don’t want to get WSDOT texts – our WSDOT app is a great option and includes Ferry schedules and Canadian border wait information.

The photo of SR 542 Mount Baker Highway and more from this route are on WSDOT Flickr Page, which will be updated during this winter.



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Puget Sound Energy to brief Kenmore City Council Dec 5 on reliability upgrades

Puget Sound Energy will give a presentation on their planned system reliability upgrades in Kenmore at the December 5 City Council meeting at 7:00pm. The public is welcome to attend this meeting that takes places at Kenmore City Hall, 18120 68th Ave NE.

At the November 7 City Council meeting, Exponent, an engineering and scientific consulting firm hired by the City, gave a presentation on energy reliability in Kenmore and recommended measures that could improve reliability. Click here to view the independent report prepared by Exponent.

Visit the City website for information on the Council meeting agenda or to watch the meeting online. If you have any questions, contact City Manager Rob Karlinsey or 425-398-8900.




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King County memorial for fallen Sheriff Deputies dedicated at county courthouse

Deputy Mark Brown memorial
King County recognizes those who have made the “ultimate sacrifice” 

16 members of the King County Sheriff’s Office have lost their lives in the line of duty.

Friday, King County Sheriff John Urquhart and King County Council Vice Chair Reagan Dunn were joined by the family and friends of those who have fallen, to dedicate a memorial honoring those Sheriff Deputies who made the ultimate sacrifice.

“This memorial has been an important project for me over the years and I am proud to be able to unveil it today,” said Urquhart. 
“This memorial will serve as a reminder to the public of those who serve them every day and those who have served and sacrificed for them.”

The first of the 16 deputies killed in the line of duty was Wesley Cherry in 1854. Today marked the 10th Anniversary of King County’s last deputy killed in action. In 2006, Steve Cox was fatally wounded after responding to gun shots at a house party in White Center.

Deputy Mark Brown of the Shoreline Police Department died on duty February 27, 1999 while responding to a call. There is a memorial bench on 15th NE in North City near where he died. (See previous article)

The memorial for Cherry, Cox, Brown and the other 13 deputies is a symbol of the more than 160 years of dedication and priceless sacrifice that the Sheriff’s Office has given to King County.

Today’s ceremony began with Chaplain Joel Ingbretson leading a moment of silence and ended with more than 40 family members of the fallen deputies escorted by an honor guard to the site of the memorial just outside of the Sheriff’s Office on the first floor of the King County Courthouse.

“We had no way of knowing that today, while honoring the sacrifice of our Fallen King County Sheriff Officers we would be joining the rest of Washington State in mourning the fallen Tacoma Police Officer who was killed Wednesday night,” said Dunn. “I hope this memorial serves as a reminder of their work and as a way to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.”


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"Mayor of Paramount Park" celebrates 100th birthday

Sara Erickson with plaque "Mayor of Paramount Park" in Shoreline at her 100th Birthday Celebration November 20, 2016 at The Ballinger Lakeview Condominium in Shoreline


Last November 20th numerous friends and family of Sara Erickson celebrated her 100th birthday with her at the Lake Ballinger Estates Condominium Clubhouse.

For all these years, Sara has been many things to many people: she was wife, mother (she has outlived a war veteran son, among others) grandmother, aunt, cousin, friend, but in recent years (perhaps 10-15 or more years) has been a cheerful friend and inspiration to all the Paramount Park walkers, park and playfield users and visitors, by her daily presence and example.

She has been such an inspiration that park walkers nicknamed her "the Mayor of Paramount Park".

Sara was awarded a plaque of appreciation and inspiration by members of the Paramount Park walkers "unofficial club (meaning the folks who see each other and Sara at the park)".

--Cynthia Ramos



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Jobs: Meat Cutters

Central Market Shoreline is hiring

"We thought about making some meat department puns, but we didn't want to butcher it!"
#MeatCuttersNeeded #CentralMarketShoreline#JoinTheTeam #BestDecisionEver

Apply Online



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Photo: Yesterday a storm - today a rainbow

Photo by Lee Lageschulte


Yup, that's how we do our weather around here.

Yesterday, rain and hail. Today, blue skies and rainbows. Tomorrow, snow?





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Shorecrest wrestling results from 12-1-16

Results from Thursday's dual meet at Shorecrest (12/1/2016)

Cascade 59  Shorecrest 17  

106: Edith Huerta (CC) Win by Forfeit
113: Kaiya Conway (SC) Fall 0:39 Marcello Mendez (CC)
120: Roman Shadduck (SC) Win by Forfeit
126: Kaige Bunsngeam (CC) TF Trentyn Good (SC) 23-5
132: Andrew Arcand (CC) Fall 2:21 Jack Barrie (SC)
138: Connor Block (SC) Fall 2:34 Killian McKenzie (CC)
145: Yasin Alissa (CC) Win by Forfeit
152: Daniel Aust (CC) Fall 1:49 Kanon Ludwig (SC)
160: Kevin Balderas (CC) Fall 3:37 Zane Smith (SC)
170: Double Forfeit
182: Dakota Tait (CC) Win by Forfeit
195: Brendan D. (CC) Win by Forfeit
220: Connor Thompson (CC) Win by Forfeit
285: Adam Holsten (CC) Fall 2:57 David Rivera (SC)






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Looking for a great book for the holidays -- Librarians to the rescue

Thursday, December 1, 2016

Sometimes, you want just the right book for that special person on your gift list.

Other times, you simply want to escape for a quiet hour or two and read…for ideas, information, adventure, or pure amusement.

When you’re not sure just which book(s) to choose, you can always ask a librarian for recommendations: they’re especially good at recommending titles you — or your special person —will enjoy.

To make your search easier, avid readers at the King County Library System have created a list of best books of 2016, recommended for adults, kids, and teens.

Covering both fiction and nonfiction titles, the KCLS Best Books Lists include titles nominated and voted on by library staff. If you don’t have time to ask a librarian directly, you can easily start your search with the KCLS Best Books lists.

According to Emily Calkins, KCLS Readers' Services Specialist, “We looking for a balanced list that represents all the different aspects of our collection, with a mix of quality and appeal. So you'll see some big name bestsellers on the list as well as some hidden gems that we think haven't gotten their due this year.”

If you find that the newest titles have long waiting lists at the library, you can check out any of the other reading lists on the KCLS Booklists web page, from Best Books Lists for previous years, to subject and school grade lists for all ages.

If you enjoy browsing on your own for great reads, visit Browse Books for ideas. Or visit your nearest KCLS library to look around, ask a librarian for recommendations, or find an enjoyable program for your kids while you have some quiet time to read.



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Rep. Jessyn Farrell’s statement on Canada’s approval of the Trans Mountain Pipeline

Rep. Jessyn Farrell, D-46, released the following statement after the Canadian government approved the expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline this week.


See The Seattle Times "Trans Mountain Pipeline in Canada stirs strong opposition"

Rep. Farrell's statement:
“Washington state should be very concerned about Canada’s approval of the Trans Mountain Pipeline, which will almost triple the amount of tar sand oil transported from Alberta to near Vancouver, B.C.

“This increase means more tanker traffic in the Strait of Juan de Fuca and near Puget Sound. Unfortunately, we have no say in this decision, which could drastically impact the San Juan Islands and shorelines throughout the northern Sound.

“Two years ago I sponsored the Oil Transportation Safety Act to improve our preparedness in the event of an accident. However, it’s clear we must do more this session to ensure we have the tools and resources to minimize the potential consequences of oil tanker spills, given Canada’s pipeline decision.”

Rep. Jessyn Farrell, D-Seattle (46th Legislative District), represents part of King County and the city of Seattle including Lake Forest Park, Kenmore and Lake City.



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