Gifts for veterans at Compass Housing Center in Shoreline

Tuesday, December 13, 2016



On Tuesday, December 13, 2016, the VFW Post 3348 Commander, Carl Christophersen, visited Erle Hunter, Program Director of the Compass Center Veterans Housing in Shoreline, to deliver holiday cards and gift cards for all of the residents.

The gift cards were purchased with donations from the Veterans Day Buddy Poppy event held each year by the Post.



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School district surplus sale Wednesday at North City Elementary

North City Elementary
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

There will be a surplus sale on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 from 11am to 2pm of items from the Shoreline School District.

The sale includes furniture, fixtures and equipment and other items. No computers, no vehicles.

The sale will take place at the North City Learning Center campus, 816 NE 190th St, Shoreline 98155.

Purchased items must be picked up no later than 2:00pm, Thursday, December 15th.

Accepted payments are cash, credit card or school district purchase order (no checks). Sales are final, as-is, where-is, no return, no refund. The District will not be liable for injuries or damages to items, property or personnel incurred during the moving and/or subsequent use of the items.



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Christmas lights: A blaze of lights

Photo by Lee Lageschulte



This home is at the corner of 4th NW and NW 195th in Richmond Highlands.



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Drugs increase as a factor in state traffic deaths

Impaired Driving Deadly Crashes, Washington, 2015

Law enforcement agencies across the state are participating in extra patrols aimed at getting DUI drivers off the roads over this holiday season from December 15 to January 1.

“The Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) funds these extra patrols because we want every family to enjoy the holidays with their loved ones,” said Darrin Grondel, WTSC director. “Unfortunately, we are very aware that deadly traffic crashes can turn holiday dreams into nightmares.” 
“We are alarmed at recent increases in traffic deaths involving DUI, especially among drivers who test positive for two or more drugs, or both alcohol and drugs,” said Grondel. “Our agency is charged with examining every detail of every deadly crash. When we look at this data, we have to wonder why we are seeing so many deadly crashes where drivers are mixing drugs and alcohol,” added Grondel.

An example of one such crash occurred on February 28, 2016 at 1:00 am. A 28-year-old man was driving under the combined influence of alcohol, marijuana and cocaine. He entered I-5 near Tukwila driving the wrong way. As he traveled around a curve he crashed head-on into another vehicle traveling the correct direction around the same curve. The crash killed the impaired driver and seriously injured the other driver. Test results showed a blood alcohol level of 0.28 percent, 14 nanograms of THC (the psychoactive chemical in marijuana) and a low amount of cocaine. He was unbuckled at the time of the crash.

The map shows this crash and all DUI crashes in Washington in 2015. None are recorded for Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, or Kenmore.

 “It makes it easy to see that nearly three times as many drivers involved in deadly DUI crashes had multiple substances in their bodies as those with only alcohol or a single drug,” said Grondel. 
“So as we travel this season, I would like to remind Washingtonians that mixing alcohol, marijuana and other drugs with driving can have devastating consequences. Give the gift of life this holiday season. Talk to your friends and family. Ensure they drive sober or find an alternative ride.”

In King County, multiple police forces, including Lake Forest Park and Shoreline, the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board, and the Washington State Patrol will be teaming up and participating in the extra patrols, with the support of the King County Target Zero Task Force.

View data about each crash here 



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Ridgecrest neighborhood board meeting Tuesday

Ridgecrest Neighborhood Association
monthly Board Meeting
Tuesday, December 13, 7:00 - 9:00pm
Anderson House, 17201 15th Ave NE.

The Ridgecrest Board meets the second Tuesday of the month.

You are invited to attend and are welcome to speak during Public Comment.

As always, we will discuss matters that effect us in Ridgecrest. Upcoming events and activities, developing sub-committees for the August Ice Cream Social, what's happening with the Light Rail Station in our neighborhood, planning for a grant application and much more.

Directions: When you pull into the Anderson driveway, stay to the right. We will be in the Retirement/Assisted Living building to the north - that is darker brick with a 4 pillared portico. We meet in the Activity Room, 1/2 way down the hall on your left and across the hall from the dining room.



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Blake Snell's number retired in ceremony Monday

Blake Snell was honored Monday
at SW - SC basketball game

Photos by Wayne Pridemore

At Monday's Shorewood - Shorecrest basketball game a ceremony was held to honor Blake Snell.

Blake is a 2011 Shorewood graduate who was a star pitcher for the Thunderbirds' baseball team. The 6 foot 4 inch southpaw currently pitches in major league baseball for the Tampa Bay Rays.

Wyatt Tonkin and Vicki Gorman conduct the ceremony
for Blake Snell

Wyatt Tonkin, Shorewood's baseball coach, and Shorewood athletic director Vicki Gorman conducted the retirement ceremony for Blake Snell's baseball number four. The number will never be used by any future Shorewood player.

A banner was presented which honors Snell. It will hang on Shorewood's outfield fence with other honored former players.

The banner will hang in the outfield at games

In Tampa Bay, Snell was referred to as an "electric ray" in an ESPN feature story by Thomas Neuman.

In a few months last year, Snell rose from Class A to Triple-A. He posted a combined 15-4 record with a 1.41 ERA and 163 strikeouts in 134 innings and was named 2015 minor league player of the year by Baseball America and USA Today.

Snell started as a T-Bird


He made his first major league start against the Yankees in Yankee stadium. His second start was against the Mariners.

Beginning with the 2016 season, he is a starting pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays.



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Culture Share: Ghana this Saturday

Monday, December 12, 2016


Culture Share: Ghana, Saturday, December 17, 6 – 8:30 pm
Richmond Highlands Recreation Center, 16554 Fremont Ave N

Learn about Ghana life, food, music, and dance and celebrate the diversity in Shoreline!

Culture Share is a variation of the City of Shoreline’s World Dance events. Instead of learning 4-5 different dances from different countries, Culture Share will focus on teaching dances and sharing music, traditions, and information from one culture/region.

Free! Bring a potluck dish to share.


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Comfort Classics promotion raises $4800 for Mary's Place

Lake Forest Bar and Grill in LFP
By Diane Hettrick

Patrons of the Lake Forest Bar and Grill in LFP Town Center are well aware of the community involvement of the business. Frequent promotions benefit local community groups by donating a percentage of sales for an evening. A recent promotion benefited Briarcrest Elementary. 

The November Comfort Classics is special. Instead of one night, the promotion ran for an entire month.

One dollar from every Comfort Classics entree and beverage sold for the month of November was donated to Mary's Place, to coincide with their No Child Sleeps Outside campaign. Although the Grills have done similar Comfort Classics promotions for various Northwest charities for over five years now, this was their first time working with Mary's Place.

Mary's Place is a shelter for homeless women and children. Their mission is to empower homeless women, children and families to reclaim their lives by providing shelter, nourishment, resources, healing and hope in a safe community.

According to Assistant General Manager Josh Diles, "our Comfort Classics menu is so named because we wanted entrees that evoked thoughts that only comfort food can bring  - warm memories of family, childhood, and times gone by. We also featured Wines from Chateau St. Michelle, and a comfort cocktail list - one dollar from every beverage was donated as well."

The promotion applied to all five Grills - LFP, Eastlake, Bremerton, Greenlake, and Maple Valley.

As a company we raised over $4800 for Mary's Place. Lake Forest Bar and Grill in particular led all our stores, with local community members helping raise over $1500 dollars for the program. 


They are continuing the Drinks for a Cause program through December, with one dollar from every glass sold going to Mary's Place.

The Lake Forest Bar and Grill is located near the Ballinger entrance to LFP Town Center, intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way.



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Volunteer for LFP Crime Watch

The Lake Forest Park Police Department is looking for qualified volunteers to help staff their Crime Watch Program.


Minimum commitment of two days a month, approximately 3-5 hours total.

Duties include driving through the city, walking in the parks, walking around houses that have signed up for vacation check program and inspecting the premises for problems.

This usually takes 1.5 – 2.5 hours per shift, depending on the number of houses. Activities are recorded in a notebook. We always patrol in pairs.

If you are interested, call or email Casey Krzyminski, Lake Forest Park Police Crime Prevention Coordinator at 206-364-8216.



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Photo: They're still our team

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Apparently we are not to have two championship teams in the same year. The Sounders FC pulled off a stunning season, winning the MLS cup in Toronto.

The Seahawks did not fare so well Sunday. But they're still the home team and we can decorate our trees and houses in blue, green and 12s as much as we like!

I drove by a house on 10th or 11th or 12th, just south of 185th that was solid Seahawk decor. When I figure out the address, we'll get a photo of it.

DKH




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Family of fallen Shoreline Police Deputy attend memorial dedication

The family of Mark Brown in front of officers' memorial
Lori Brown-Appel center, daughter Hannah and son Alex

By Diane Hettrick

When Shoreline Deputy Mark Brown died February 27, 1999 after a vehicle accident while responding to a police call, he left behind his wife Lori and their two small children, Hannah 9 and Alex 5.

Mark was raised in Shoreline and graduated from Shorewood high school. He had been a King County deputy for ten years, with two years of that in the motorcycle patrol.

On December 2, 2016, Lori, Hannah, and Alex were present at the King County courthouse for the unveiling of the memorial to fallen King County police officers.

I asked Lori what the memorial meant to her and their children.

The memorial really meant a lot. Remembrance is very special to me now because it is all that I have of Mark. For a long time the Police side of Mark was hard for me because it was what took him from us. 
Even so, it is what he accomplished in his job and the fact that he gave so much of himself to his job that makes me proud. He was a true hero and the memorial is a beautiful tribute to all the officers that gave their lives serving their community. It was very special to have our children there so they could have a chance to connect with the part of their dad that was a community hero. 

Mark was part of the original Shoreline police department, when a "community" police department was a relatively new concept. I asked Lori what her thoughts were on what it means to be a police officer now and what it means for police families.

Mark was very involved in community policing and was a resource officer for the Shoreline Schools. It wasn't always easy having him work in the community we lived in but after he died I got to see the impact of what he did for the Shoreline Community. 
The stories people told me and the cards and letters from people in the community, especially the children, were so special and meaningful.  
The state of our country in regard to Police Officers now is very scary to me. My heart breaks every time I hear of another officer murdered because of his job. 
I believe that the majority of officers are like Mark and make a positive difference in the lives of the people in their community. This memorial was a reminder of the sacrifice officers make and the impact on families left behind. Children, like mine, lose the privilege of having their dad in their lives.

Memorial to fallen officers
Mark Brown's badge is top left

After living in Shoreline, Mark, Lori and the children moved to Snohomish in 1989. Not quite a year later Mark died.

One of the things that has been a crucial part of my grieving and healing process is exercise. After Mark died it was more healing for me than counseling. I would run for miles because that was the only time I felt clear headed and somewhat myself.  
This eventually led to my small hobby business Stilly Community Zumba and Fitness. Along with three other instructors we teach five Zumba classes, two Core Fitness classes and one yoga class per week. Fitness is my passion and I love what I do.  

Lori remarried and had four more children. One of the children died of a heart defect when he was seven months old. The family moved to Arlington after that for a change of scene.

She currently lives with her husband, their three children 15, 12, and 7 and two pug dogs in a log house in Arlington on five acres.

I do miss the people and the community of Shoreline but I love living in a small town. I love the slower pace, the mountains and the peace in the nature that I am surrounded by. I am at home here. 

As well as her business, she is on the board of the Arlington Runners Club which puts on 5k/10k races in their community to raise money for charities.

Mark's badge

Hannah is 27 and married. She works at Everett Community College as an eLearning Program Specialist. She is also getting her masters degree at Western Washington University in Adult and higher education.

Alex is 24 and works for Don-Jon in Seattle and is also a Manager at Zumiez. His passion is the outdoors. He loves snow boarding, long boarding and hiking.

They were both very touched by the memorial.  I think it was a wonderful opportunity for them to connect with their dad.  

This is a quote that Alex posted to social media after the memorial

"Thinking of you today dad. I wish we would've had more time together but i believe ill see you again one day. I hope the person i am makes you proud and that i can be a light in the lives of others like you were. Until the day we meet again your memory gives me strength." 



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Cleaning and Screening at the Senior Center Dec 20

Call now to reserve a place in the Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Center Cleaning and Screening event to take place on Tuesday, December 20, from 9:30 to 11am.

Experts will be available to conduct screening for hearing impairment, and to clean your existing hearing aids.

Call the Senior Center at 206-365-1536 for your 15 minute appointment or drop by the front desk at 18650 1st Ave NE, Ste 1 (southernmost building on Shoreline Center campus) to make an appointment in person.



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Staying Connected–Strategy for a Full Life

Wisdom Café: Staying Connected – Strategy for a Full Life
Tuesday, December 13, 2pm at the Richmond Beach Library, 19601 21st Ave NW, Shoreline 98177.

As we age, our relationships and responsibilities change. How do we stay connected with our children, our communities, and the environment? What does it mean to stay connected with our minds, our bodies and our spiritual lives? We all have wisdom we can share about this important topic.

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!

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



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Living Our Legacy – How Do You Want To Be Remembered

Wisdom Cafe: Living Our Legacy – How Do You Want To Be Remembered

Monday, December 12, 2 - 3:30pm at the Lake Forest Park Library Meeting Room, lower level Town Center, intersection Bothell and Ballinger Way.

We will talk about what we want our friends and family to learn from us. More than just remembering us, our lives hold lessons and messages we can start sharing now.

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!

Registration requested here (if link is broken, call the library 206-362-8860.)



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Call to Artists: create art for Kenmore concrete tanks

Sunday, December 11, 2016


Call to Artists 

Theme: “Earth, Sky, and Water” 

The Hwy. 522 Beautification Projects, a private all-volunteer initiative, seeks ways to create colorful public art to enhance the look and character of Kenmore – our friendly city at the north end of Lake Washington.

This is not a traditionally painted large-scale mural project. Selected artwork will be enlarged onto a specialized high-tech tarp wrapped across three concrete tanks.

This project is in partnership with the Arts of Kenmore and CalPortland.

Submissions due Monday, January 30, 2017

Read the prospectus

Artists working in any medium resulting in 2-dimensional work are encouraged to enter.

Only artwork created in exact proportions to enlarged banner are eligible: H32’ x W47’

Artists may submit up to two works.
Winning artist will be granted $1,000

Selected artworks will be juried in 3 phases: Jury panel will chose 10 semi-finalists from all entries. The public will vote for top 3 favorites. Jury panel will select winning artwork. 

Submit Artwork

Contact Sara Solum Hayashi, AOK Gallery Curator, at art4ussh@aol.com with questions.

Sponsored by the Arts of Kenmore

AOK is a non-profit 501(c)(3), all-volunteer organization, building partnerships and promoting both passive and active participation in all forms of the arts by citizens of the area for the enrichment of the community. AOK produces the annual Kenmore Art Show, juried exhibits at AOK Gallery at Kenmore City Hall, and other local programs including AOK Grants for Schools.


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Shoreline CityWise Project

Have you ever wondered who maintains our roads? Or how the City creates a budget or plans for the future of our parks?

Curious residents will have an opportunity to learn the answers to those questions and more through the Shoreline CityWise Project.

CityWise is an eight-week opportunity for Shoreline residents to learn about how the City functions.

Participants will gain insight into the wide range of services provided by the City by engaging in informational and interactive sessions with elected representatives and City Staff from a variety of City departments.

Participants will learn how the City operates, how decisions are made, how funds are allocated, and the functions of the different City departments.

Eligibility:
  • Must be willing to commit to attending all sessions (can miss one session and still graduate);
  • Must be a Shoreline resident, business owner/employee, or student age 16 or older.
Application Process:

CityWise will be limited to 15 eligible participants. Interested people must fill out an online application found here by Friday, January 6. The City will send notifications of acceptance to selected participants by Wednesday, Jan. 11.

Participation in CityWise is free. Classes will meet at City Hall from January 24 through March 20, 2017 on Tuesdays from 7:00 to 9:00pm. There will be a Saturday class on February 11 and no class on February 14. Graduation will be on Monday, March 20.

For more information, contact Neighborhoods Coordinator Constance Perenyi at 206-801-2253.



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Photo: Feed the birds

Photo by Jan Hansen

Bird feeders are an important food source for hummingbirds during these winter months.




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Shorecrest boys take 4-0 record into Monday game at Shorewood

The Shorecrest boys’ basketball team will take a 4-0 record into its game at Shorewood Monday, while the Thunderbirds seek their first victory after starting the season with a 0-3 record.


The game, postponed from Friday, will be a non-league game, with the teams to meet in Western Conference 3A play Jan. 28 at Shorecrest.

Shorecrest goes into the Monday game after defeating Ingraham, Skyline, Issaquah and Auburn Riverside, while Shorewood opened its season with losses to Mariner, Burlington-Edison and Monroe.

Monday’s varsity game is scheduled for 7:15pm, with junior varsity teams from the two schools meeting at 5:40pm and “C” teams playing at 4pm.

Girls’ teams met Thursday. Shorewood won 47-35, to improve its record to 4-0 and drop the Scots to 2-2. Shorecrest won the JV game 28-21.



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Cross town basketball rescheduled for Monday

The Shorewood vs Shorecrest Game that was originally scheduled for Friday December 9 was postponed due to school closure.

It has been rescheduled for Monday 12/12 at Shorewood, 17300 Fremont Ave N.

  • 9th grade plays at 4pm
  • JV at 5:40pm
  • Varsity at 7:15



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WeatherWatcher: Forecast, Friday snowstorm, December graphs

Saturday, December 10, 2016

Forecast: Sunday temperatures will be cool, in the low 40's at best with rain showers until late in the evening. Sunday night into Monday another round of Arctic air is moving into the region, and this one will be colder than last week.

As it moves in, some scattered hit or miss snow showers are expected. It is not known at this time if accumulations will occur or not. Low temperatures will drop into the mid-upper 20's.

Monday through Thursday it will be clear, very cold with sunny days. High temperatures will struggle to break 32°F with lows possibly into the upper teens, but most likely in the low 20's.

Thursday night into Friday early indications are a new storm will move into the region and possibly bring with it another widespread snow event. No details at this time but I'll be watching this closely as it develops.

Further out there is no hint or indication that we will thaw, in fact most long range models have us in the freezer through New Years. Of course, the farther out computer models run, the much more uncertain they get so no guarantee on a prolonged cold but be prepared just in case.

Friday's Snow Event: I know the National Weather Service has a lot of crying wolf this season with uncertain models, but their goal is to make sure the public knows significant weather is possible with certain storm systems moving in. Friday's forecast and winter weather advisory verified, with the advisory of 1-3 inches of snow accumulation, Shoreline reached exactly 3 inches by 5am before things started warming up.

This was not a major event by any means, really the long cold freeze is a bigger story normally. However this was our first snow event exceeding 1 inch since February 9, 2014 at 2.5 inches of snow, and biggest snow since January 2012 when we received 5-7 inches of snow over the course of 4 days.

Graphs for December: Now to the good stuff. We are in fact running below average on temperature for the first time in over a year. I've re-worked my graphs in my data sheets to include more things like average daily rain over the course of the month, and this week, snow accumulations.

Below is the daily average temperature graphed out which better shows how warm or cold we are compared to normal.
Daily average temperature compared to station average.

Here's the break down on daily high temperatures and daily low temperatures:
Daily high and low temperatures compared to station average.

Last is my new daily precipitation graph which now includes snow accumulation:
Daily Precipitation
For current weather conditions visit shorelineweather.com



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Funeral services for Lois Grasmick

Lois Grasmick

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, December 17, 2016
the Ballard Baptist Church, 2004 NW 63rd Street, Seattle, WA 98107

Interment will be at Evergreen Washelli Cemetery on the West side of Aurora Avenue
 11111 Aurora Avenue No. Seattle, WA 98133

After the Interment, a Reception, Life Celebration, and Meal will be held at
The Ballard Baptist Church

Lois’ complete Obituary may be seen here

Military & Veterans in attendance are requested to wear 
Class “A” Uniform



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Libertarians may have lost major party status to Mickey Mouse

By Evan Smith

Washington’s Libertarian Party appears to have lost out on qualifying for major-political-party status because too many people voted for Mickey Mouse or wrote in another name on the November presidential-election ballot.

I reported Wednesday that Libertarians had qualified for major-party status because their presidential candidate had slightly exceeded the 5 percent threshold for major-party status.

However, the Secretary of State now reports that the Libertarians fell short because they needed 5 percent of a larger number.

The secretary of state’s web site shows Libertarian Gary Johnson with 5.01 percent of statewide votes for president, but that's 5.01 percent of the 3.21 million votes for the seven candidates on Washington ballots.


However, Johnson's 160,879 vote total is less than 5 percent of the 3.32 million total votes for president a total that includes the 107,805 write-in votes cast around the state. It doesn't have to be 5 percent of the 3.36 million total ballots cast, a figure that includes 46,385 ballots with the presidential line blank. So if 100,000 of the who wrote in Mickey Mouse or anyone else had simply not voted for president , the Libertarians would have qualified.

Major-party status would have meant a vote for Libertarian precinct committee officers and a Libertarian section on presidential-primary ballots.


updated 12-11-2016

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Metro introduces mobile ticket app


The region’s first-ever mobile ticket app – Transit GO Ticket – allows you to buy and redeem transit tickets on your mobile device without needing cash to ride.

Under a pilot by King County Metro Transit, tickets can be purchased for use on Metro buses, King County Water Taxi, Seattle Streetcar and Sound Transit’s Link light rail and Sounder trains.

It is more convenient for infrequent riders – including visitors, sports fans or those who would otherwise pay cash. Use the app to buy a Transit GO Ticket on an Apple, Android or Windows mobile device and show it to a transit operator, fare collector or fare inspector.



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GED tutoring at Shoreline Library

Sundays–Thursdays, 5-7pm, Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th St, Shoreline 98155

Study Zone is for students in grades K-12 or anyone up to age 21 studying for their GED.

Students can study, do homework, and get help with their questions from volunteer tutors. Tutors work with 1-5 students in a group setting.

Drop in any time during Study Zone hours, even if you don't have a specific question for the tutors.

Bring material to work from, such as instructions, textbooks, and assigned reading needed to complete your assignment or worksheets if you just want to practice certain skills.



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Inslee and Kreidler oppose plans to repeal health care policies without replacement

Gov. Jay Inslee and Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler sent a letter Friday to U.S. House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy voicing their strong opposition to congressional efforts to repeal or roll back the Affordable Care Act, or to damage the Medicaid and Medicare programs, which provide affordable health coverage for millions of Washingtonians.

The letter was sent in response to McCarthy and other Republican leaders asking governors and insurance commissioners to comment on their upcoming plans to repeal health care policies that impact millions of American children and families, without offering any plans to replace them.

Since Affordable Care Act implementation in 2013:

  • Approximately 750,000 additional Washingtonians have gained access to health care coverage. 
  • Washington’s uninsured rate has dropped from 14 percent to an unprecedented 5.8 percent. 
  • An estimated 51,000 health-related jobs have been added to Washington’s economy. 
  • The rate of health care cost inflation has slowed to about 3 percent per year, well below historic inflation rates. 
Whatever proposals Rep. McCarthy and the Republicans are considering, they must first do no harm, said Kreidler.
“Any attempt to roll back the ACA is a roll back on one of the most important things we’ve done to help working families in recent years,” said Gov. Jay Inslee. 
“Washington has shown how well the ACA works. It’s helped hundreds of thousands of Washingtonians get access to health care, it’s created jobs, and it’s helping us transform health care delivery, especially in the context of our other efforts related to Medicaid. 
"To the extent Congressman McCarthy and Republicans want to work on improving the law, we’re ready to help. But any vote that repeals without replacing, or defunds, the care Washingtonians receive – and any plan that takes away health care from Washington families - is one we will fight.”

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Jobs: WSDOT Design Team Leader

The Northwest Region Project Engineering Office located in Shoreline is looking for a Design Team Leader who will be responsible for leading our team in delivering multiple design projects.

Full description and application here



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Blue Christmas service at RBCC


Blue Christmas Service
December 21st, 7pm
Richmond Beach Cong Church
1512 NW 195th St, Shoreline

Please join us for a worship service of solace with songs, scripture, poetry and communion. We gather in this time and place because these times and places are difficult for us.

Christmas is almost here, but we mourn, we grieve, we feel alone, we feel darkness. We gather here to give space for our feelings, to who we are, to be authentic.

We hope you will join us at 7pm on December 21st, the longest night of the year.



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Help count birds for science during Audubon’s Annual Christmas Bird Count

Portions of Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, and Kenmore
are in the Edmonds Bird Count circle

The National Audubon Society invites birdwatchers and people with backyard bird feeders to participate in the longest-running citizen science survey - the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC). On Saturday, December 17, birders and nature enthusiasts will take part in this tradition, many rising before dawn to participate.

“This year Pilchuck Audubon is making a special effort to count birds visiting yard bird feeders,” says Rick Taylor, a volunteer with Pilchuck Audubon. “Recent research has highlighted the importance of suburban habitats and the surprising diversity of bird species that make use of our suburban yards and greenbelts.”

Birders of all ages are welcome to contribute to this fun, nationwide citizen science project, which provides ornithologists with a crucial snapshot of our native bird populations during the winter months.

The Edmonds / South Snohomish County CBC is performed in a count circle with a diameter of 15 miles that is centered near Martha Lake in Lynnwood. This circle covers central to south Snohomish county, as well as Kenmore, the northern half of Lake Forest Park, and part of north central Shoreline.

In last year’s CBC, people watched their feeders at 37 locations in South Snohomish County and Northern King County. They reported the only White-throated Sparrows in the circle, and accounted for 64% of the Townsend’s Warblers, and 43% of the Anna’s Hummingbirds observed. Collectively, they observed 48 species and 1,880 individual birds. Complete results of last year’s Edmonds CBC can be found on the Pilchuck Audubon Website here.

To participate by counting birds in your yard and feeders, first confirm that you live within the Edmonds count circle, using this map. (Shown above) Click on the link and when the map is displayed, enter Edmonds in the search box in the upper-right-hand corner of the page. Then zoom in or out until you see the whole circle. Verify that your home is located within it.

You will also need to follow specific counting directions which, along with additional general information about the Edmonds CBC, can be found on Pilchuck Audubon’s website at: Detailed Instructions for Home Counters. You can also contact Rick Taylor at 425-214-2764) or Bob Schmidt at 425-273-1579.

Each year, the National Audubon Christmas Bird Count mobilizes over 72,000 volunteer bird counters in more than 2,500 locations across the Western Hemisphere. The Audubon Christmas Bird Count utilizes the power of volunteers to track the health of bird populations at a scale that scientists could never accomplish alone. Data compiled in South Snohomish and Northern King County area will record every individual bird and bird species seen in a specified area, contributing to a vast citizen science network that continues a tradition stretching back more than 100 years.

To date over 200 peer-reviewed articles have resulted from analysis done with Christmas Bird Count data. Bird related citizen science efforts are also critical to understanding how birds are responding to a changing climate. This documentation is what enabled Audubon scientists to discover that 314 species of North American birds are threatened by global warming as reported in Audubon’s groundbreaking Birds and Climate Change Study. The tradition of counting birds combined with modern technology and mapping is enabling researchers to make discoveries that were not possible in earlier decades.

The Audubon Christmas Bird Count began in 1900 when Dr. Frank Chapman, founder of Bird‐Lore – which evolved into Audubon magazine – suggested an alternative to the holiday “side hunt,” in which teams competed to see who could shoot the most birds. This program brings out the best in people and they tend to stay involved for the long run. And so the tradition continues.

The National Audubon Society saves birds and their habitats throughout the Americas using science, advocacy, education and on‐the‐ground conservation. Audubon's state programs, nature centers, chapters and partners have an unparalleled wingspan that reaches millions of people each year to inform, inspire and unite diverse communities in conservation action. Since 1905, Audubon's vision has been a world in which people and wildlife thrive. Audubon is a nonprofit conservation organization.



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Blake Snell ceremony and SW - SC basketball rescheduled for Monday

The Shorewood vs. Shorecrest boys basketball game and halftime event retiring Blake Snell’s Shorewood baseball jersey has been rescheduled for Monday, December 12 at 7pm in the Shorewood gym, 17300 Fremont Ave N.

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Photos: Snow scenes

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Love this photo. I just know there's a warm fire and a cup of hot chocolate through that gate.

Photo by Wayne Pridemore

This little one was having a good time in the snow. Wayne Pridemore found children out playing on 21st NW above Richmond Beach Saltwater Park.

Photo by Wayne Pridemore

At the Swedish Clinic in the 4-Corners business district, people were sliding into parking spaces and staff were tackling the parking lot with shovels.

Photo by Wayne Pridemore

The Crista campus was a lovely place to take a walk.

Photo by Wayne Pridemore

... thanks to the guy with the shovel. I really hope he didn't have to do the whole road with a shovel.

Photo by Wayne Pridemore

But here's what it's really about!

Frosty!
Photo by Wayne Pridemore



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46th Democrats holiday party Sunday



The 46th District Democrats’ Holiday Party is Sunday AFTER the Seahawks Game at the Meadowbrook Community Center, 10517 35th Ave NE, Seattle 98125, 5:30 - 8:30pm

Food is planned around “Comfort Food” entrees to mix it up a little at this time of year – pulled pork, mac-n-cheese, a quinoa & kale entree, with sides and salads to match.

We will be providing the entrees, sides, and salads. To make this scalable to the number of people who attend, we ask that you bring an appetizer if your name begins with an A-M or a dessert if your name begins with an N-Z.  8-12 servings should be plenty.

The suggested donation is $25 per person, and $40 for a family of any size. However, please contribute at the level you are comfortable.



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Flags at half-staff Friday for John Glenn

Pursuant to the Presidential Proclamation issued on December 9, 2016, Governor Inslee directed that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff immediately, to honor the memory of John Glenn.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on the day of interment.



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War stories: serving under General Patton in WW II

Larry Fischer presented a Certificate of Appreciation from Post 227
to Jack Hasse at the end of his presentation.


Text and photo by Jerry Pickard

On Tuesday, December 6, 2016 American Legion Post 227 held their monthly meeting. The meeting was well attended, with several members of the community visiting to hear speaker Jack Hasse speak of his experiences as a Military Police Private in General Patton's 3rd army.

Mr. Hasse joined the Army in 1943 and served until 1946. He related how he met General Patton while directing tank traffic at a river crossing. General Patton thought his tanks weren't moving fast enough so he collared Pvt. Hasse and proceeded to chew him out for not moving traffic fast enough.

Mr. Hasse stated that Gen. Patton had a high squeaky voice, unlike George C. Scott who portrayed him in the movie "Patton". He also stated that General Patton's pistols were ivory handled, not pearl as is commonly believed. And when he was angry he used a lot of profanity.

In their drive into and through Germany, Mr. Hasse was involved in the liberation of several concentration camps and POW camps ... something he would never forget.

At the end of his presentation he held a question and answer session and fielded many questions from the audience regarding General Patton and his experiences in the 3rd Army. 




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Photo: It's colder in the Grand Tetons

Grand Tetons
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Just to keep things in perspective, Steve Robinson reports that it's a little colder than Shoreline in the Grand Tetons.

-6 degrees F.



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Cartoon: What do you want for Christmas?



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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Square dance lessons

ClipArtKid.org
Family square dance lessons start Tuesday, January 10, 2017 for beginners ages 10 to 100 (lesson 1) with the Dudes and Dolls club 7-9 pm at the Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave W, Lynnwood.

FREE admission the first night, then $3 to $6 per lesson for future lessons.

“Can't dance!” No problem - this is directional walking, as easy as going to the refrigerator!

Information at website or phone 425-344-3498.



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Metro busses get stuck on 205th during morning commute

Looking east in the 8600 block of N 205th
Photo courtesy Shoreline Police 

Metro 301 articulated busses had a terrible time trying to go up the slight hill on N 205th, west of Aurora, during the morning commute.

Three different articulated busses got stuck on the hill at the same time.

Shoreline police blocked off the hill until the busses could be cleared.

The 301 starts its run at the transit center on N 200th, then makes a stop at 8th NW before it circles back to the Shoreline park n ride at 192nd and heads to downtown Seattle.

Commuters had a longer trip than they bargained for.

KOMO had a camera on scene and got a video of the whole thing. See it here.



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Winter window at Patty Pan Grill

Friday, December 9, 2016

Patty Pan decorate windows reflect the view across the street
Photo by Jerry Pickard 


Patty Pan Grill in the Briarcrest neighborhood has winter window art, thanks to Shorecrest grad Emma Brainerd.

Emma says,
I have been painting anddrawing since I was really little, influenced by my mom and dad who were both artists. I've just finished my first quarter at North Seattle College, as a psych student. 
I thank Patty Pan for letting me use their window as a canvas for my art. It's something I don't get to do often, and I really enjoyed it.



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32nd Democrats reorganization meeting and Winter Festivus

Wednesday Dec 14. 6:30pm sign in
7pm Meeting, 8pm Winter Party
click here for details

Every two years, all of the Democratic Party organizations in Washington State choose new leaders: this happens in almost all 49 Legislative Districts and 39 Counties.

The Precinct Committee Officers who were elected in the 2016 August primary choose the new leaders.

In keeping with winter tradition the 32nd will also host the Annual Winter Holiday Party and Festivus on Dec 14th. Before and after the reorganization meeting join in a dessert buffet, silent auction and white-donkey raffle. All are encouraged to bring a dessert to share and white-donkey raffle item.



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Photo: More snow

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Lee Lageschulte was inspired by coffee. She took snow photos on her way to the Richmond Beach Starbucks this morning!

Anyone on the Lake Washington side with a camera?




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Photos: Snow

Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Photo by Frank Kleyn

Happy to have dedicated photographers who are eager to go out in the cold to get beautiful snow shots.

There was three inches of snow at my home in central Shoreline. It started melting about 9:30am Friday. According to Carl's Weather Station, it's 32.5 degrees here and it's starting to rain.

The schools are closed. Imagine the busses navigating the steep and twisting roads in Shoreline and Lake Forest Park with dozens of our children on board and you can understand why.

DKH 



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Snow days

All Shoreline Public Schools are cancelled today, December 9, due to snow and hazardous road conditions. All sporting events and evening activities are also cancelled.



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Christmas Lights: Beacon at the end of the street

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

This rooftop decoration is at the end of the street at 182nd and 14th NW, so everyone coming downhill can see it. It's a beacon, guiding travelers down the hill.



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Holiday music at Sky this weekend

Sky Nursery is featuring live, holiday music this weekend.

Saturday, December 10th 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Enjoy holiday choral music performed by the talented and enthusiastic students of Sky’s near neighbor, St. Luke’s School, under the direction of Joan Dirska, and holiday choral music performed by the students of local Edmonds school, Holy Rosary, directed by Keely Rogel.

Plus, a special concert by Strum: Seattle’s Totally Relaxed Ukulele Musicians. These uke-crazy individuals are dedicated to making the world a better place through ukulele music. Kick back and enjoy holiday and Hawaiian music with them!

Sunday, December 11th 11:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Jazz Up your Holidays with Live Music by the Jazz Pearls!

Enjoy original jazz arrangements of holiday classics performed by Ashley Webster and the Jazz Pearls while you shop, sip hot cider, and enjoy our holiday décor.

Sky Nursery 18528 Aurora Ave N Shoreline, WA 98133 206-546-4851 



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