Death notices as of December 22, 2016

Tuesday, December 27, 2016

Obituaries are condensed biographies of people's lives, written by the people who loved them. Like a memorial service, they tell us things we may not have known about the person, and may leave us wishing we had known them better.

Obituaries from The Seattle Times


Lucille M. Kirschner Denning  1922-2016  Active in the Shoreline - LFP Senior Center, Seattle League of Arts, and St. Luke's Catholic Church where funeral mass was said.

Carol G. Fraser  1937-2016  After traveling the world as a Canadian Foreign Service family, they retired in Seattle. Participated in several local Catholic churches, including St. Mark in Shoreline. Active in pro-life movements and peaceful sidewalk prayers in front of abortion clinics.

Barbara Jean Wade  1931-2016  She had a bottle of peach wine in the ICU and shared a last toast with her family. After her husband died, she went to work at Fircrest School in Shoreline as an Attendant Counselor until her retirement in 1991. She preferred to be known as "The Empress", loved elaborate earrings, and "socks that made a fashion statement."

Sondra Dawn Chesen-Clubine- Crossman age 82  Private services were held at a Methodist church in Shoreline.

Lynn Theodore Waller  1922-2016  He was an educator for 35 years. Principal at Shorecrest and Shoreline High Schools, Assoc Exec Director of the Association of Washington Principals, President of Lake City Rotary and Trustee of the College Board. Lynn and his future wife, Marlys Swenson, co-managed the Seattle Ski Club. Married in 1950, they raised their four children in Lake Forest Park. They retired to Lopez Island where he chaired the building of the Lopez Community Center.

Sylvia Grace Birks  1934-2016  Taught PE in Seattle. Substitute teacher in Edmonds eventually serving as President of the Edmonds Substitute Teacher Association. Lived in Shoreline adult family home. Services at Calvin Presbyterian in Shoreline.

Richard (Dick) F. Erickson  1930-2016  Worked his way up in the moving and storage business, becoming upper management at World Wide Moving. His work took him to Puerto Rico and Hawaii. Served two years in the Coast Guard during the Korean War. Services at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Shoreline.

Janette Arlene Clouse Nielsen  1938-2016  Services were held at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Shoreline.

James Adams  1932-2016  Original owner of Jim Adams Auto Clinic in Shoreline. Scoutmaster in Shoreline District Boy Scouts of America. Member of Shoreline Chamber of Commerce.

Lois Kathryn Grasmick  1933-2016  60 year resident of Shoreline taught in the Shoreline School District for 30 years. See previous article.

Loretta Denny Myhre  1916-2016  Services held at Crista Senior Living's Chapel in Shoreline for hundred year old Loretta Denny Myhre, descendant of the pioneer Denny family.

David Lee Dunaway, GYSGT, USMC, RETIRED  1929-2016  Retired to Shoreline in 1997 with wife Susanne. Services at St. Luke's Catholic Church in Shoreline. Remembrances for David may be sent to: St. Luke School, 17533 St. Luke Place N, Shoreline, WA 98133.

William Swinton Steele, Jr.  1945-2016  A Memorial Service and gathering will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church, 722 N 145th Street, Shoreline, where Bill will be interred.

Rosaline B. Reimer  1923-2016  While working full-time at People's Bank, and raising three daughters, she supported her husband Clarence in his work as President of Crista. She entertained Crista co-workers and staff at many open houses, dinners, teas and events. Together Rose and Clarence traveled internationally to visit Crista projects and led two trips to the Holy Land.

Ruth E. Wood  1928-2016  Met her husband at the UW Pharmacy School and they ran their own pharmacy for over 40 years, with one of the first drive-thrus in the area. Services at Lake Forest Park Presbyterian.



Janette Arlene Clouse Nielsen
Janette Arlene Clouse Nielsen

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Photos: Otter Pops

Monday, December 26, 2016


Photos by Martin De Grazia

Martin De Grazia calls the top photo "Otter Pops". Ronald Bog had a thin covering of ice in last week's cold weather. Martin, who lives near the Bog, enjoyed watching the otters pop up through the ice.

December is apparently a good time to otter-watch. Martin laments the photos he didn't get, but these are the best I've seen in the years I've been collecting photos of local wildlife.

Otter at Ronald Bog

These are fresh water otters, cousins to the salt water variety. They live in Ronald Bog, Echo Lake, McAleer Creek, and probably every local body of fresh water.

Otter at Ronald Bog

Otter at Ronald Bog

Usually these guys are quite elusive, which is why these photos are so special.

--DKH



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Shoreline's See Click Fix

The City of Shoreline uses an online reporting tool called SeeClickFix. This tool allows citizens to report and track non-emergency issues through the City’s website or by using mobile apps.

Use the City's webpage to report an issue

This is a screenshot of the webpage. To report an issue
go to the website here

Use the City’s website here  Click the ‘Report’ tab. Drag the marker to the location of the issue or type the address and click 'Next'. Select a category, type a summary and description of the issue. You may upload an image if available. Your email address is required for submission. Click 'Submit'.

To use a mobile app: Download the See Click Fix App using a blackberry, iPhone or Android phone. Follow the prompts from the app. A video showing how to use the iPhone app is available through YouTube.

Tracking: The status of issues reported through SeeClickFix is viewable on the webpage. Click on the list of issues to the left or by location on the map to view details of the issue. You may follow an issue by clicking ‘Fix it’ or comment on an issue through the issue details.

Issues that have been closed will be left on the site for 30 days, after which time they will be removed from view.

Echo Lake resident Marla Tullio frequently walks the Interurban Trail and uses her phone and See Click Fix to report graffiti.

I love the SeeClickFix website reporting program! I've used it several times and am so impressed with how fast our officials jump on it and report back to us. 
I had a chance to briefly chat with John Norris, Assistant City Manager, and complimented the city on its use of this software. He said it's been working great for communicating to the correct departments about public concerns and questions.

Here's the response she got from her last See Click Fix report:


The advantage of See Click Fix is that it's convenient. Almost everyone has a smart phone they carry with them. If they see a problem, it's just a moment to snap a photo of it. When they send it in, it's easy for the city to route it to the correct department. The City department then has a specific location, a photo, and a description of the problem.

Those without a smart phone can upload a photo or simply send in a description. The City will still be able to route the issue and have a specific location for the problem.

Anyone can view the list of reported issues and check the status.



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Does your homeowner’s insurance cover theft from your storage unit?

A/E show Storage Wars, entrepreneurs bid
sight unseen on the contents of storage units
From the Office of the Insurance Commissioner

Self-storage is a booming business these days, according to Bloomberg. New warehouses are being built at a record pace to store Americans’ extra belongings.

Nearly 10 percent of Americans rented a storage unit in 2015, according to Sparefoot.com, a storage unit comparison site. There are even luxury storage units to store your vintage car collection or to give you another space to hang out in.

Before you rent a storage unit, luxury or otherwise, you should be thinking about what happens if your belongings are damaged or stolen.

Generally, if your homeowner or renter policy covers contents that you store offsite -- say, at a storage unit --they limit the coverage to a certain dollar amount, and they do not cover theft from the storage unit. That’s really important information to know before you fill a storage unit full of your belongings.

It may not be a good idea to store items of high value, like art, antiques, jewelry, collectibles, furniture or rugs, in a storage unit. Unless you have had the items appraised and insured for those amounts, it’s likely the dollar limits on your coverage will not be enough to pay to replace your possessions if they are damaged.

If you need to store valuables of that nature somewhere other than your home, talk to your agent or insurance company.

Most storage unit businesses offer their own insurance policies, but are they a good deal? That depends on if you already have coverage through a renter’s or homeowner policy. If not, read the policy offered by the storage company. What does it cover? What does it not cover? What is the dollar limit for the coverage? Is there a time limit for the coverage? What is the deductible on the policy?

Storage businesses that sell these policies are required to be licensed insurance producers. That means if you have trouble, you can file a complaint with us.

Here are some tips if you rent a storage unit:
  • Read your policy or talk to your agent or insurer about covering any contents you are storing anywhere other than your residence 
  • If your renter’s or homeowner policy does cover offsite storage, there may be limits on: 
  • The dollar amount of coverage. 
  • How long things in storage will be covered – think temporary, not long-term or indefinite storage. 
  • The types of losses that will be covered – theft likely is not covered. 
  • Create an inventory of what you are keeping in storage. It can be as basic as taking photos with your phone, or you can download an app from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, your insurer, or some other app. Or, you can make a list that you store somewhere safe. Questions? You can contact our consumer advocates online or at 1-800-562-6900.


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Gov. Inslee proclaims January as School Board Recognition Month

Shoreline School Board. From left: Dick Nicholson, Dick Potter,
David Wilson, Debi Ehrlichman, Michael Jacobs


Governor Jay Inslee has proclaimed January as School Board Recognition Month. This marks the 22nd year of the annual observance initiated by the National School Boards Association in 1995.

The Washington State School Directors’ Association, Association of Educational Service Districts and broader education community take time in January to honor board members from Washington’s 295 school districts and nine elected educational service district boards.

“Washington’s 1,477 local school directors set the direction for policy and governance of our state’s 295 school districts,” said WSSDA Executive Director Tim Garchow. “They exemplify the difference between involvement and commitment. My hat is off to them for their dedication to the children of Washington.”

All told, Washington’s school directors govern districts with more than one million students, a combined annual budget of about $11 billion, and employ 160,000 people.

These volunteer school board members play a crucial role in developing policies and making tough decisions on complex educational and social issues. These issues affect the entire state. They are also directly accountable to the citizens in their districts, serving as a vital link between members of the community and their schools.

During January, school districts across the state will honor their local school boards and publicly thank board members for their hard work.

The proclamation has been posted online.



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UW Bothell Digital Future Lab donates 10,000 copies of video game to military nonprofit

The University of Washington Bothell’s Digital Future Lab has donated 10,000 copies of its first commercial video game to a nonprofit that supports members of the military and their families. 

The 56-level all-age puzzle game, “Ghostlight Manor,” went on sale in December for $14.99 through Steam, the digital distribution company associated with Valve Studios in Bellevue. Taking a student project to this level is a proud accomplishment for the lab’s executive director, Jason Pace.

In a professional game development environment, Pace led teams that created and improved the quality of the game over several years of classes that welcome a neurodiversity of students. Pace also is proud to support Stack-Up, the nonprofit based in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Stack-Up says studies show video games can help veterans deal with stress, pain, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.

“They made a really good game,” says Kevin Wallace, the organization's chief operations officer. “Stack-Up is proud to be receiving the generous assistance of a program we feel reflects some of the same core values – using video games to assist and better the lives of people of all ages in a fun and friendly environment with a focus on building a strong and more enriched future generation of gamers.”

With a retail value of nearly $150,000, the Digital Future Lab gift is the largest individual donation to Stack-Up since it was founded in 2015, says Wallace. Stack-Up shares key codes with individuals in the military who download the game. Among the places “Ghostlight Manor” is going for the holidays are Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, Australia and the United Kingdom.

UW Bothell provides access to a University of Washington education. Offering more than 45 undergraduate and graduate degrees, options, certificates and concentrations, UW Bothell builds regional partnerships, inspires change, creates knowledge, shares discoveries and prepares students for leadership in the state of Washington and beyond.




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Hors d’oeuvres storytelling Jan 6 with Briarcrest Neighborhood Association

Story tellers at Briarcrest
Come join your neighbors for an evening of storytelling on Friday, January 6, 2017.

Come prepared with a five- to seven-minute story to share, or just come to listen and enjoy.

Join us for this fun event at 16010 25th Ave NE from 7 to 9 pm. (park across the street at the east Hamlin Park lot.)

Bring your stories and your treats to share!

This is a free, all-ages event sponsored by your Briarcrest Neighborhood Association, an all-volunteer, non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote community.

We hope you'll join us!



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Fireman Santa on Christmas Day in Shoreline



Photos by Wayne Pridemore

On Christmas morning, fireman Santa made his annual tour of Shoreline neighborhoods.


As he came south on 22nd Ave NW he stopped at the Cook's home.


Both Jilly and Cameron greeted the old gentleman and wished him a Merry Christmas as mother Angie took photos.



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New classes at the Senior Center in January

Sunday, December 25, 2016

Heidi Mair will teach
gentle yoga for senior citizens
New for You, in 2017 at the Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Center!

While good intentions for really following through with those New Year’s resolutions are still with you, think about considering some new, interesting classes and activities at the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center

GENTLE YOGA, just for seniors, comes to the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center

Gentle Yoga starts Friday, January 6; 9:30am to 10:30am: an "excellent way to keep your mind focused and your body healthy." Each class includes seated, kneeling and floor exercises. Please bring a mat and wear comfortable clothing. $5.00 for senior center members; $7.00 for non-center members. The instructor is Heidi Mair RYT (200 level) and certified in teaching Yoga to Seniors. You may purchase a GentleYoga ticket for up to 15 sessions, good for 90 days from the Center's front desk.

Heidi Mair, is looking forward to teaching Gentle Yoga at the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center. “Ayurveda and Yoga have made all of the difference in my world. And I enjoy sharing their benefits with others, especially students over 50.”

NEW: Friday Afternoon at the Movies!
This is a Silver Cinema Project hosted by Scarecrow Video starting January 6, 1:30-4:00pm. Films will be shown on the first Friday of each month.

January 6: You Can't take it With You; a wonderful comedy about an eccentric family!
February 3: Roman Holiday, a beautiful romantic film that isn't too schmaltzy.
March 3: Shadow of a Doubt, a Hitchcock thriller!

Popcorn, soda, and beer offered for a minimal fee.

WRITE ABOUT YOUR LIFE is a new class starting Tuesday, January 10, 10:00am to noon. Continuing each week, until March 14; the class will help you become a better writer by working on projects, learn tricks for accessing memories and make your work more compelling to readers. Ariele Huff, published author, will be the instructor. $12 for senior center members; $14 for non-members, for each class; pay each week or for all classes at the Center's front desk.

HARTU, a new board game developed by a Shoreline couple, Ken and Tina Marable, is a game that has the "simplicity of checkers, complexity of chess". Come play on Thursdays, 1:00pm to 4:00pm; fee is only $2.00 for members/$4.00 for non-members. Ken and Tina will be welcoming you and teach this fun, new game.

SENIOR CENTER BOOK CLUB meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, 1:00-2:00pm. The fee is only $2.00 for members/$4.00 for non-members. For January the group is reading Brooklyn Follies, by Paul Auster.

STRESS FREE LIVING AND MEDITATION, on Wednesdays, 10:00am to 11:30am.
"Bring peace and happiness into your life through stress free living." Learn how to meditate, calm your mind, open your heart and empower yourself. The classes are offered by Brahma Kumaris, led by Mari Chinn. To get the most benefits plan on attending all sessions. Fee, for the senior center $2.00 for members/$4.00 for non-members.


Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center is located in the southern-most building of the Shoreline Center campus1860 1st AVE NE #1, Shoreline; shorelinesc@soundgenerations.org; 206-365-1536. We serve older adults in Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, as well as North Seattle and south Snohomish County. We are a community partner of Sound Generations.




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Sno-King International Folk Dance Club birthday party Jan 14

Saturday, January 14 the Sno-King International Folk Dance Club invites you to their birthday party from 7:00pm to 9:30pm. at the Lynnwood Grange, 20526 52nd Ave W, Lynnwood.

There will be birthday cake for all. There will be a program of dances, plus lots of time time for requests.

Come kick up your heels to no-partner, couple, and set dances from all over the world! You don’t need to bring a partner. The Grange has a great hardwood dance floor and lots of parking.

Costumes are encouraged. No teaching tonight: we teach at our regular dances, every Wednesday from 7:00-9:00pm and Saturdays from 7:00-9:30 pm.

The donation is $7.00 for non-members and $5.00 for members, but paid-up members get into the party free. Membership is only $15.00 per year.

For information, call 206-524-7360, 360-387-9923 or email dancesnoking@gmail.com.



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Driftwood Players present Professor Roth's Will


Professor Roth's Will
January 13 - 22, 2017
Rated PG13 for Language and Adult Situations

When their college professor father passes away, four siblings are brought face to face with their dysfunctional past and experience varying degrees of anguish and relief brought on by their father's passing. Will these siblings find peace after all the years of difficult relationships?




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Sidewalk repair and street overlay on Meridian

Construction will start in March 2017 for major street work on Meridian Avenue between N 190th St and N 205th Street.


Sections of sidewalk were replaced, then repaired
as tree roots raised the pavement. Now the repair is
crumbling. Photo by Steven H. Robinson

As part of the pavement preservation program of the City of Shoreline, the project will grind and overlay the existing asphalt pavement on Meridian Avenue N from N 190th Street to N 205th Street.

Orange cone marks raised sidewalk
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Sidewalk improvements will take place at the same time on both sides of Meridian. Roots from the street trees have been lifting up the sidewalk, making it dangerous for pedestrians. Efforts have been made to rebuild parts of the damaged sidewalk, but now those are damaged as well.

The existing trees were growing into the power lines and have been severely pruned by Seattle City Light, in accordance to their guidelines.

The trees will be removed and replaced with trees that are better suited to the conditions.

Eleven trees will be removed in total.

One is on the east side of Meridian and the rest are on the west side.

All the adjoining homeowners have been notified.

After the trees have been removed, the damaged portions of the sidewalk will be replaced.

The replacement trees will be smaller with trunks about 2 inches in diameter and will take about five years to mature.

Construction will start in March and be complete in July 2017.

In a separate project, the curb ramps will be upgraded to meet ADA requirements.

The curb ramps are being upgraded with federal funds from Safe Routes to School grants. The project will install a concrete walkway from Echo Lake Elementary school on the south side of 195th from Wallingford to Meridian.

ADA ramps will be installed to make the sidewalks accessible. There will be a crossing light on Meridian with a 4-5 foot refuge island in the middle of the street. Posts with beacons will flash when the crosswalk is activated.

This work will start in the summer, after school is out.


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Seattle - King County awarded $34 million in federal funding for housing homeless

Funding includes money for Ronald Commons in Shoreline
Seattle and King County have been awarded over $34 million in federal funding.

--New permanent supportive housing and rapid re-housing units to move 164 households from homelessness.

--Renewal funding for housing and services to support hundreds of vulnerable individuals and families countywide.

This includes $147,000 for Ronald Commons in Shoreline.

King County Executive Dow Constantine and Seattle Mayor Ed Murray announced the award following the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announcements of a record $1.95 billion in total grants awarded nationwide for Continuum of Care homeless assistance programs.

"This funding allows us to quickly provide housing to individuals and families currently on our streets, and to deliver the supportive services they need to achieve and maintain stability in their new homes," said King County Executive Dow Constantine. 
"We are especially grateful for the support of our federal partners in renewing the funding that sustains our housing and human service efforts, making it possible for hundreds of people with chronic health and behavioral health needs to remain safe and stable in their own homes.”

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Recipe: Mashed potatoes with gruyere and caramelized leeks

Mashed potatoes with gruyere and caramelized leeks
From Central Market's Culinary Resource Center comes this tasty way to serve mashed potatoes.


Ingredients
  • 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes 
  • 1 large leek (about 1 pound) 
  • 6 tablespoons butter, divided 
  • 1/4 cup white wine 
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream 
  • 1/2 cup whole milk 
  • 2 cups shredded cave-aged Gruyère cheese (about 1/2 pound) 
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper 
Directions

Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat slightly and cook until tender, about 20 minutes.
Drain well, return to pot, and let steam for a few minutes.
While potatoes cook, slice leek in half lengthwise, then slice crosswise about 1/8-inch thick. Place in a large bowl of water and stir to loosen any trapped dirt. Lift leeks out of water.

Heat a large, high-sided sauté pan over medium-high heat. Melt 2 tablespoons butter, then add leeks. Season with salt and pepper. Stir occasionally for 7-10 minutes, or until leeks are tender and starting to brown. Add white wine, stirring to loosen any browned bits from bottom of pan. Add remaining butter, cream and milk and warm through. Remove from heat. 

Mash potatoes to desired consistency. Add leek-cream mixture and stir until well combined. Add gruyère, stir until melted.
Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot.


Recipe from Central Market Mill Creek - Culinary Resource Center
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LFP Garden Club to hear about gardening with native plants

Susie Egan, Gardener
On January 10, 2017 the speaker will be Susie Egan and she will give a talk on "Creating Natural Beauty by Gardening with Washington Native Plants".

Susie will cover all types of native plants from Native trees, shrubs, perennials, ferns and ground covers. These are all low maintenance plants.

She is the owner of Cottage Lake Gardens and gives talk on all sorts of topics.

The Lake Forest Park Garden Club holds its monthly business meeting at 9:15, and a public program at 10.

Lake Forest Park Garden Club is located at Ballinger Way NE and Bothell Way NE in Town Center upper level-stage area. Open to all.

Updated 12-26-2016 with meeting time.


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Blood Drive Tuesday in Lake Forest Park

Blood Drive in Lake Forest Park Tuesday, December 27 at LFP Town Center 11am – 5pm (closed for lunch 1-2pm)

The Windermere Northlake Real Estate Office has opened their doors and parking lot to Bloodworks Northwest for the Tuesday, December 27 blood drive.

There’s convenient parking between the Windermere office at 17711 Ballinger Way NE and the Forest Park Bar and Grill on the upper level of the Town Center.

Windermere is serving refreshments to say “thanks” to those donating blood. Feel free to stop by their office!

Appointments are recommended but drop ins welcome. You can register online  for an appointment, or call 1-800-398-7888.

Just look for the bloodmobile in the NW corner of the upper level at LFP Town Center.



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Merry Christmas!


Merry Christmas to all!



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Poem: Ode to the Cook at Christmas

Gretchen Atkinson at the annual cookie baking party
Photo by Kim Atkinson


         Ode to the Cook at Christmas

   Thank heaven for friends with the gift of cuisine
   I’d love to drop by - if you know what I mean
   Hooray for the chefs and the bakers and such
   I’ve certainly tried but I don’t have the touch
   Let’s hear it for cookies, for brownies and pie
   Turkey with trimming, great salads – oh my!
   Hats off to the cookers … how you have flourished
   My wonderful pals that are keeping me nourished
   As we gather this season to nosh and to sup
   We’re thankful for those who whipped it all up

--Poem by Lake Forest Park resident Cynthia Sheridan



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Christmas Lights: Edmonds

Friday, December 23, 2016

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Lee Lageschulte came across this display in Edmonds when she was coming home from shopping. Glad she always has her camera at hand!

This is at 6th Ave S and Homeland Drive in Edmonds.



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Full house for 32nd District Democrats reorganization meeting

Photo by Michael Bachety

There was a full house for the December 14, 2016 Reorganization Meeting and Winter Festivus of the 32nd District Democrats.

At a Reorganization Meeting, Precinct Committee Officers elected during the most recent primary elect a new Chair, new Vice Chairs, and new State Committee members for the organization.

2017-18 32nd District Democrats Executive Board and Committee Chairs elected 12-14-2016

Carin Chase was re-elected as Chair.
Chase said, "Congratulations to the newly elected board of the 32nd Legislative District Democratic Organization. I am deeply honored to be chosen as the continuing chair and thrilled and excited by the wealth of experience, talent and passion reflected in our new board!"

Chair Carin Chase
1st Vice Chair (King County) Alan Charnley
2nd Vice Chair (Snohomish County) Stephanie Harris
State Committeeman Chris Roberts
State Committeewoman Elaine Phelps
KCDCC Committeeman Jeff Sandys
KCDCC Committeewoman Janet Way
KCDCC Male Alternate Dan Jacoby
KCDCC Female Alternate Jin-Ah Kim
SCDCC Committeeman Ted Hikel
SCDCC Committeewoman Carol McMahon
SCDCC Female Alternate Cindi Jay
SCDCC Male Alternate Mike Arendt
Secretary Dean Fournier
Treasurer John Behrens
Membership Marylou Eckart – Md Eckart
Programs Coordinator Amber King
Legislative Action Sally Soriano, co chair Wesley D. Irwin
Correspondence Kathy Gill
Community Service Marilyn Dauer
Fundraising Mario Brown
Technology Eric Valpey
Affirmative Action Shirley Sutton
Young Democrats Victoria Valentine
Sergeant at Arms Michael Bachety
Parliamentarian Dakota Solberg
PCO Coordination Van Au Buchon
Seniors Issues Advocate Birgit Ages
Labor Liaison Liz Brown

Updated 1-10-2017

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Tickets on sale at Seattle Musical Theatre for Little Women: The Musical

Tickets are on sale for the 3rd show of the 39th season of Seattle Musical Theatre, for the family classic - Little Women: The Musical.

And there's a discount offer!

Produced nationally and internationally, Little Women has been praised by critics for its ambition in adapting such a well-known story for the stage.

This timeless, captivating story is brought to life in this glorious musical filled with personal discovery, heartache, hope, and love. Based on Louisa May Alcott's life, Little Women follows the adventures of sisters Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy March. Jo is attempting to sell her stories for publication, but the publishers are not interested.
Jo's friend, Professor Bhaer, tells her that she has to do better and write more from herself. Taking this advice, Jo weaves the story of herself, her sisters, and their joined experience in growing up during the American Civil War. The powerful score that accompanies this story soars with the sounds of a young America finding its voice.

Directed by Andrew Coopman (who appeared in last season's production of South Pacific), with Musical Direction by Alyssa Taubin, Little Women: The Musical, embodies the complete theatrical experience; guaranteeing a night filled with laughter, tears, and hope!

Go to Seattle Musical Theatre now to purchase your seats; as tickets are already going fast for this family favorite!

When you purchase four tickets through the website, you will only pay for the three! Buy four and you will only be charged for three.

This offer will last through the holidays, so be sure to check it out. What better gift to give than the gift of live musical theatre!



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WeatherWatcher: Winter Weather Advisory is now canceled


The National Weather Service in Seattle has canceled the winter weather advisory for the greater Seattle area, including Shoreline and Lake Forest Park. Snow and rain or mixed showers are expected to continue this evening and into tomorrow morning but little to no accumulation is expected. Snow levels are hovering between 300 and 500 feet, leaving conditions to be too marginal for any significant impacts.

Forecast: Christmas Eve we are expecting temperatures in the low-mid 30's with rain, snow and rain mixed or snow showers tapering off in the afternoon. Skies will start clearing and lows Saturday night will dip into the upper 20's or low 30's. Christmas day will be cold and sunny, high temperatures are expected to be in the upper 30's or near the 40°F mark. Lows in the upper 20's or low 30's.

Monday a new chance of rain mixed with snow or snow is expected, no accumulations are certain at this time but I suspect it may be a repeat of today. Temperatures are expected to warm at night fall with a breezy storm system moving in to warm things back up into the mid 40's. Next week looks like a seasonable rainy pattern right now.

Visit shorelineweather.com for current weather conditions and be sure to watch the twitter feed on the right side of that page for any immediate updates.



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Christmas Lights: Seahawks house

Photo by Seattle Poppy

Thanks to photographer Seattle Poppy for this photo. This house is just south of 175th on 10th NE.

It's worth a drive-by viewing. They have their lights on three circuits. The rooftop 12 is usually on. Most evenings the Seahawk windows are lit up. Occasionally the whole front of the house is blue and green.

Photographs don't quite do it justice. I think it's because the house itself is on the downhill side of the road where it is very dark. The lights just blaze out of the darkness.

10th NE is one of my favorite streets. One house has hung a multi-strand jeweled necklace in a tree. Another decorated the streetside hedge in front of the house.

--DKH



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Book Review by Aarene Storms: Mechanica

Mechanica by Betsy Cornwell

Nicolette is an inventor of amazing tools and toys, just like her mother before her.

Oppressed by her selfish "Steps," she spends days cooking, cleaning and sewing, and spends her evenings in the magical hidden workshop left behind by her mother, where she builds gadgets to help her with the daily tasks.

But when the king announces a spectacular Exposition and Gala (with accompanying ball to seek a prospective wife for the Prince), Nicolette emerges from her sooty basement to grasp at the opportunity.

This recasting of the traditional Cinderella story is delightfully constructed, with nods to a fairy godmother, a magical coach, and the essential glass slipper...but with an unexpected twist. And perhaps a sequel? We can hope!

Fans of Cinder will demand this similar but unique tale. And they will join us in demanding a second book.

Rating:
Recommended for ages 12 to adult.


The events may not have happened; still, the story is true.  --R. Silvern

Aarene Storms, youth services librarian
Richmond Beach and Lake Forest Park Libraries, KCLS



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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Santa rest stop


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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Christmas Services at Church of the Redeemer in Kenmore


Christmas at Church of the Redeemer Kenmore


The Church of the Redeemer in Kenmore is holding three services this Christmas.

On Christmas Eve there is a family service at 4pm. It is a celebration of the birth of Jesus. It is appropriate for families with children, or anyone who wants a short service.

At 8:30 pm, begins with a half hour of carols sung by the choir and congregation. Then, this Christmas worship service has Communion with chant, processions, incense, hymns, and anthems.

December 25, worship service on Christmas Day at 10:00 am is a quiet, spoken service to welcome the Christ child into the world.

Church of the Redeemer is located at 18211 NE 182nd in Kenmore.



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Jobs: SCC Credentials Evaluator 3

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Shoreline Community College has an opening for a Credentials Evaluator 3

Under the general supervision of the Program Support Supervisor, this position is responsible for evaluating a wide variety of educational complex credentials for academic programs at Shoreline Community College. The Credentials Evaluator will apply departmental knowledge to consultation with faculty, advisors, students and the campus community regarding Enrollment & Financial Aid processes and the Degree Audit Module.

Full job description and application information here



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WeatherWatcher: It's snowing in Shoreline

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You may have noticed that it's snowing in Shoreline.

Carl Dinse warned us about this possibility in his last report, but says that the forecasts were uncertain until this morning, when a winter weather advisory was issued.

From WeatherWatcher Carl:

The advisory is from noon today until 3am Saturday morning. 1 inch of snow likely, up to 3 inches total possible.

Current temperatures is now 33 degrees and cooling, expect daytime temperatures to remain around freezing. Lows tonight to dip just below freezing.

For the weekend, temperatures are going to remain marginal on either side of the freezing mark so the snow will be slushy and may melt quite a bit between Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Some snow showers are possible Saturday, Sunday looks sunny and cold with high temps struggling to get to 40F.

Tuesday another threat of wet snow arrives before we warm up Tuesday evening for an all rain weather pattern to finish up the year with temperatures back into the low 40's.



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Christmas Lights: High visibility

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

This house is right on 205th and Dayton, so many people get to enjoy the lights as they drive by.


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Shop with a cop - LFP and Shoreline police take 15 kids shopping

Cops and kids at Fred Meyer for shopping trip
Photo courtesy Police

By Diane Hettrick

You may have been startled to see more than a dozen cops descending on Fred Meyer Wednesday. And even more startled to see they had 15 kids in tow.

It was the annual Shop With A Cop event.

Baskets full of presents for the kids and their families
Photo courtesy Police

Police from both Lake Forest Park and Shoreline took 15 kids Christmas shopping on Wednesday, December 21. The children were nominated by family advocates in Shoreline Schools.

The shopping spree allowed the children to buy presents for themselves and their family members.

Each child had a cop acting as a personal shopper, helping them find just the right gifts. They exited the store with baskets full of presents.

Lunch and a wrapping party at LFP City Hall
Photo courtesy Police

Next it was lunch and a wrapping party at Lake Forest Park City Hall.

Funds for the gifts came from the police, and community, with a sizable donation from Lake Forest Park Rotary.

15 cops and 15 kids wrapped presents
Photo courtesy Police

Lake Forest Park and Shoreline Police enjoy the opportunity to help serve the community and participate in this annual event. We want to send a special thank you to all those who helped us with this event. It truly means a lot to us and but even more to the kids and their families!


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Olympic Fencing courses for youth & adults in Shoreline

Thursday, December 22, 2016

Learn Olympic Fencing in Shoreline

Train agility, balance, footwork, coordination, and learn Olympic Fencing in the new year! Get Strong First will be offering eight week Olympic Foil Fencing courses on Saturdays starting January 7, 2017.

Get Strong First is located at 19022 Aurora Ave N, Suite B, Shoreline 98133, located on north side of building. 206-542-4833.

The courses, taught by Tony Aspinall, are for beginning and intermediate fencers of all ages. Participants can expect to learn the basics of fencing through games and drills and will proceed from blade work to introductory priority and bouts.

Fencing is one of the oldest and safest Olympic sports. Coordination, speed, and agility are just a few of the qualities this sport requires of its participants. Successful fencers must be capable of mounting powerful driving attacks as well as making subtle and crafty defenses. In a sport often called physical chess, intellect and brawn are of equal importance. A good fencer must be focused and clever enough to conceive and execute calculated moves in fractions of a second.

Tony is a Shoreline native and has previously taught fencing at the YMCA and Washington State University. He was the WSU fencing club president for two years and competed at Div II and Div III nationals in 2010.

For details and registration email or visit the website.

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Buddha Jewel Monastery invites public to guided meditations


Free Guided meditation and Dharma lecture 
January 19 through April 6, 2017 (12 classes)
Every Thursday evening 7 - 9 pm.
17418 8th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155


In 1998, the founding abbot of Chung Tai Chan Monastery, Venerable Master Wei Chueh, came to Seattle to teach the Buddha Dharma.  In 2008, ten years later, Buddha Jewel Monastery opened its doors in South Seattle. The spacious meditation hall accommodates all those who are interested. All the classes and events are conducted in both English and Mandarin. No wonder the Chinese media in Washington State calls the Monastery, “The famous Buddhism Center in the Pacific Northwest.”

Since its establishment, Buddha Jewel Monastery has been offering a wide variety of programs including Zen Buddhism classes in different levels, Sutra Study and Youth Classes. There are also monthly Buddhist ceremonies and meditation retreats. These programs represent the untiring efforts of the monastery’s Abbess and Dharma Masters. The number of students has been increasing steadily ever since.

In 2016, the monastery relocated to Shoreline. This beautiful building offers a peaceful and open atmosphere which naturally calms the mind and is conducive to the practice of Chan meditation. Newcomers and long-time students alike feel immensely enriched by what they find here.

The monastics and lay members welcome everyone to join us at our Shoreline facilities. Step inside Buddha’s Jewel and discover the path to enlightenment!



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Award-winning lecture series comes to Shoreline

Doris Kearns Goodwin
The award-winning January Series of Calvin College is coming to Seattle. From January 4 through January 24, 2017, First Christian Reformed Church and Shoreline Christian School will be one of 50 remote webcast locations worldwide to broadcast one of the nation’s leading lecture and cultural arts series.

A few of the featured presenters in the series’ 30th anniversary year include Doris Kearns Goodwin, a world-renowned presidential historian and Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist; Gary Haugen, CEO and founder of International Justice Mission, and Matthew Desmond, co-founder of the Justice and Poverty Project and the recipient of a MacArthur “Genius” grant.

“It means a lot that we can share this with our community,” said Kristi Potter, director of the January Series. 
“We are so thrilled it’s been here for 30 years, and we are so grateful to our sponsors who have helped make this possible. Our desire is to keep bringing in these great speakers year after year so we can continue to have these important conversations.”

The experts will offer informed perspectives on a wide range of today’s most relevant topics, including global governance, human rights, race relations, healthcare reform and the gender gap in technology. A full list of speakers and topics here

Eugene Cho, founder and pastor of Quest Church

Potter says the speakers will not only give listeners a deeper understanding on various issues, but they will also provide their perspectives on how people can make a difference. With that in mind, Potter says having Eugene Cho, founder and pastor of Quest Church — an urban, multicultural, multigenerational church in Seattle — on the series lineup will provide an additional challenge to attendees.

“I am excited to have Eugene Cho on the series. So often we talk about how we can make a difference, but are we actually doing it?” asks Potter. 
“Cho will hold us accountable to take those steps to make a difference. In his book, he asks questions like ‘Are we in love with the idea of changing the world or actually changing the world?’ and ‘Do we just write a check or do we change our lifestyle to help change the world?’”
Matthew Desmond, co-founder of
the Justice and Poverty Project
The January Series lectures will be video streamed live at First Christian Reformed Church and Shoreline Christian School, 14555 25th Ave NE, Shoreline, from 9:30 to 10:30am Monday through Friday.

The lectures are free and open to the public.

Calvin College is a top-ranked liberal arts college that equips and empowers its nearly 4,000 students from 46 U.S. states, 55 countries and six Canadian provinces to think deeply, to act justly and to live wholeheartedly as Christ’s agents of renewal in the world.

Calvin is proud to offer 100+ majors and programs, with advanced courses that have often been compared to graduate-level experiences for their remarkable depth of learning.



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