Heat is back on at Spartan Gym - just in time for Average Joe Cat Show

Friday, May 5, 2017

The parts came in and were installed at the Spartan Gym, so the full heating unit could be turned on again.

The heat was off after a gas leak closed the building for a few day. Part of the heating unit was up and running within an hour, but the lobby and two of the rooms had to wait for the installation of replacement parts.

The repairs came just in time for Saturday's Average Joe Cat Show, 10am to 3pm, where regular cats show their quirks and charm in a benefit for the Purrfect Pals pet shelter.

The show has such competitions as "Biggest Cat in Smallest Box" - and there will be kitties there for adoption, as well.

And it will be warm in the building.

Spartan Recreation Center, between the Shoreline Center and Shoreline Stadium, 202 NE 185th St, Shoreline 98155.



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DUI patrol in Shoreline Friday

The City of Shoreline is teaming up with WSP, Washington State liquor and Cannabis Board, and King County Sheriff’s Office unincorporated deputies on a DUI directed patrol.

It is occurring Friday May 5th and the primary area of focus is Shoreline.

It is the project of WIDAC, a state funded group through the Target Zero program. The Washington Impaired Driving Advisory Council (WIDAC)

Impaired driving is a leading factor in Washington traffic deaths. WIDAC is working with other state agencies to keep alcohol- and drug-impaired drivers off the roads.

Washington wants to increase impaired driving arrests, improve prosecution, set up more DUI courts, and promote the use of ignition-interlock devices.

In Washington state, impaired driving is defined as:

  • driving while under the influence of drugs,
  • driving while impaired by alcohol, or
  • driving with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 percent or above.

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Blood drive at Shoreline Masonic Lodge Monday

BloodworksNW has scheduled a blood drive at Shoreline Masonic Lodge, 753 N 185th from 1:00pm to 7:00pm on Monday May 8.

Sign up to schedule an appointment by contacting Dan - or just drop in.  dkm2711@comcast.net

Right now they are particularly low on O positive, O negative, and B negative - but all blood types are needed and welcome.




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Annual Richmond Beach Community Garage Sale - May 20th

There will be multiple sales throughout the Richmond Beach community (west of 8th Ave NW, between Innis Arden and NW 205th St) on Saturday, May 20, from 9am to 4pm.

From Aurora Ave N head west on 185th St.

Maps will be available online and at the Richmond Beach Coffee Company, 1442 NW Richmond Beach Rd, starting the Friday before the sale.

Sponsored by the Richmond Beach Community Association. More information here



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Richmond Beach Community Association's May Meeting Tuesday


Richmond Beach Community Association
Elections, Summer Fun, Volunteer Recognition
Tuesday, May 9, 7:30pm
Richmond Beach Congregational Church, lower level
1512 NW 195th Street


A quorum is needed at the May public meeting of the Richmond Beach Community Association, but no one would want to miss the meeting anyway -- a celebration packed with exciting news, joyful welcomes, fond farewells and CAKE!

Elections will be held to fill four open positions. Board Member Jerry Patterson has reached term limits and Board Member Mark Anderson has chosen not to run again. Board Members David Davis and Jan Manfredini intend to run for re-election. Nineteen current RBCA members are needed to make the election official.

The announcement of the 2017 recipients of the Marge Unruh Community Service Awards will be made. The award honors those who have made significant contributions to the well being of Richmond Beach through service, advocacy or other such action for the betterment of the neighborhood’s residents.

Lorie Hoffman of Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council and Pam Barrett of City of Shoreline Parks and Recreation will be there to describe the many great activities and attractions coming to Shoreline throughout the summer.

The Richmond Beach Library will present this summer’s reading programs for kids and adults and tell of the many library activities and programs at the Richmond Beach and Shoreline KCLS branches.

Of course, the Richmond Beach Community Association has many activities of its own throughout the summer, from the Richmond Beach Celebration over Mother’s Day weekend through Food Truck Wednesdays straddling Labor Day, and Executive Director Sheri Ashleman will have all the dates and details.



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Propagation, Separation, Cuttings, and Divisions at the LFP Garden Club Tuesday

June field trip planned to Old Goat Farm in Orting
Photo from Old Goat Farm
Lake Forest Park Garden Club May 9, Tuesday meeting. Ballinger Way NE and Bothell Way NE upper level stage area LFP Town Center.

General meeting 9:15am then coffee and cookies and speaker at 10:30am.

This will be their last meeting until September. Summer events include:
  • bus trip in June
  • picnic in July
  • Soiree in August 

For anyone interested in joining now your dues will be good thru next year and will save you $10 if you decide to go on the bus trip, this year to the Old Goat Farm in Orting.

We have a great line up of speakers for next year ... come check us out.

Speaker for May 9, 2017 is Kay Gordon, on  "Propagation" Separation, Cuttings, and Divisions: More Plants to Share."

Kay is very knowledgeable about her subject, with lots of information to give better chance for success. She has been a Master Gardener for 17 years, and has been propagating for many more.



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Mountlake Terrace defeats Shorecrest softball 12-8 Wednesday

Mountlake Terrace's Kira Doan (right) beats the throw to Shorecrest first baseman
Alexis Pezeshki Wednesday in the game played at Mountlake Terrace High School.
Photo by Jonah Wallace)


The Mountlake Terrace Hawks jumped out to a 9-0 lead after two innings, then held on to defeat the Shorecrest Scots 12-8 in a 2A/3A Wesco League South Conference matchup played Wednesday at Mountlake Terrace High School.

With the victory, Terrace held on to its grasp on the division lead with a 12-2 league mark, one-game ahead of Meadowdale at 11-3.

Terrace will head over to Meridian Park in Shoreline on Friday, May 5, for a rare 6pm game with the Shorewood Thunderbirds.

Prep Softball: Shorecrest at Mountlake Terrace, May 3
Shorecrest      0   0   3     0   4   0     1     —      8      9    1
Terrace           5   4   2     1   0   0     x     —    12    15    0

Winning pitcher: Kira Doan (Mountlake Terrace)
Losing pitcher: Abbi Currah (Shorecrest)

Records: Mountlake Terrace 12-2 in 2A/3A Wesco League South Conference, 13-3 overall; Shorecrest 3-11 in 2A/3A Wesco League South Conference, 5-12 overall


--Information taken from a report by Doug Petrowski in MLTNews



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Gilbert & Sullivan and Moliere at RBCC Players opens Saturday



A double-header!

Trial by Jury: A rowdy jury hears the case of a classic conflict of love and money. “Breach of promise of marriage” from the beautiful and sympathetic Angelina … but, is the would-be groom even worth the trouble?

The Miser: a rich widower so cheap he’d swipe the pennies off a dead man’s eyes, rules his roost with an iron fist. When he reveals his plan to wed the girl his son loves and yoke his daughter to a rich old man, children, suitors, disgruntled servants, and the wily Jill-of-all-trades Frosine conspire to foil him.

May 6, 12, 13 at 7:30pm
May 7 at 2pm

$12 at the door Day of Show

Bill McLaughlin Theater at Richmond beach Congregational Church, UCC
1512 NW 195th St (corner of Richmond Beach Rd / 15th Ave NW)
Shoreline 98177  206-542-7477



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Shorewood - Shorecrest golf teams met on May 3

Thursday, May 4, 2017

Shorecrest golf team. From left, Rachel Puetz, Clara Blue, Jac Longstreth,
Coach Bob Quiles, Gigi Cassady, Haley Larsen, Ling Ling Lee
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Shorecrest vs Shorewood
Jackson Park range
Wednesday, May 3, 2017

SW 267 and SC 300

Shorewood golf team. From left, Haly Wong, Michelle Lu, 
Lauren Bianco, Coach Dave Johnson, Maria Babcock, Veronica Lee
Photo by Wayne Pridemore


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Lynnwood Link light rail extension receives $100 million federal appropriation - with more to come

Sound Transit light rail train on elevated track
Photo courtesy Sound Transit


Funds are first installment of proposed $1.174 billion Full Funding Grant Agreement 

With Congressional approval of the Federal Fiscal Year 2017 Appropriations Bill, Sound Transit will receive $100 million in federal funds for its Lynnwood Link Extension that will begin construction next year.

The funding is the first installment of a potential $1.174 billion full funding grant agreement for the project, which in 2023 will extend light rail service from Northgate to Shoreline, Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood. The President is expected to sign the bill into law this week.

“Thanks to the tireless leadership of Sen. Patty Murray and other members of our congressional delegation, Sound Transit will again be able to move confidently ahead with bringing light rail to Lynnwood,” said Sound Transit Board Chair and Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers. 
“Now in final design, Lynnwood Link is slated to start construction next year, with planned completion in 2023. Maintaining promised federal funding is critical to keeping this voter-approved project on track.”

Senator Murray, a senior member of the Senate committee that oversees transportation funding, said

“Communities in Washington state and across our country deserve a federal government that not only partners with them on infrastructure projects, but also one that gives transit agencies the certainty they need to carry out long-term projects. 
“I’m glad Congress was able to come together on this bipartisan deal to keep current projects on track, and I look forward to continuing to fight for investments that allow communities to plan, create jobs, improve public transportation, and move our economy forward.”

According to Sound Transit CEO Peter Rogoff,
“We’re hitting ‘go’ on a massive capital investment program that will give our citizens a real way out of ever worsening congestion. Federal funding will continue to be a critically important contributor to our success. 
“This first grant installment for Lynnwood Link will help us finally deliver light rail to Snohomish County and get thousands of daily riders off of the traffic on I-5.”  

Congress approved $100 million in Federal Fiscal Year 2017 funding as part of a $1.174 billion Full Funding Grant Agreement (FFGA) under the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Capital Investment Grant Program, also known as the “New Starts” program. Engineering approval by the FTA last year enabled the agency to move forward with final engineering work on the extension and gave the project its second-highest possible rating under its competitive grant process. The $1.174 billion FFGA is scheduled to be executed in 2018.

Federal partnerships are key to delivering the regional high-capacity transit system and the FTA’s Capital Investment Grant Program has been a significant source of funding for the light rail system. Lynnwood Link would be the third light rail project to receive an FFGA.

The $54 billion system expansion approved by voters last November assumes an additional $4.7 billion in federal funding, most of which is from the FTA Capital Investment Funds program.

Trains on the Lynnwood Link Extension will run along the I-5 corridor from Northgate to Lynnwood with four new stations including Northeast 145th Street, Northeast 185th Street, the Mountlake Terrace Transit Center at 236th Street Southwest and at the Lynnwood Transit Center.

The project will be built to accommodate the potential for future stations at Northeast 130th Street in Seattle and 220th Street Southwest in Mountlake Terrace. New parking structures at 145th, 185th, and Lynnwood Transit Center will add approximately 1,500 park and ride spaces in the corridor as part of the project.

Construction on the 8.5-mile long light rail extension is scheduled to begin in 2018.

By 2021, Sound Transit will complete light rail to the U District, Roosevelt and Northgate. In 2023 trains will reach Mercer Island, Bellevue, Overlake/Redmond, Shoreline, Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood. From there, Sound Transit will keep building until the agency has completed the 116-mile system. Next up will be extending light rail to Federal Way and downtown Redmond in 2024. From there, continuing expansions will focus on Tacoma, West Seattle, Ballard, Everett, South Kirkland and Issaquah.

Commuters from the Lynnwood Transit Center will enjoy 13-minute rides to Northgate Mall, 18-minute rides to the U District, 26-minute rides to downtown Seattle and 60-minute rides to Sea-Tac Airport.

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District One 3A boys soccer tournament begins Saturday

Shorewood's Theo Steinmetz attacks from close range
in April 3rd game with Lynnwood
Photo by Wayne Pridemore


The District One 3A boys soccer tournament begins on Saturday, and local soccer fans will be treated to an ideal opening round match as the #4 seeded Shorewood Thunderbirds host their crosstown rivals, the #5 seeded Shorecrest Scots at 6pm at Shoreline Stadium.

The teams have played twice this season, with an early non-league game going to the Scots, 1-0, while the second matchup ended in a 2-2 tie.

Both teams finished the season with a pair of shutout wins. The T-Birds (7-4-1 in Wesco, 7-7-2 overall) blanked Everett and Edmonds-Woodway, while the Scots (6-3-3, 7-5-4) skunked Meadowdale and Marysville-Getchell to close out their regular season.

When asked what his team needed to do to advance to State, first year SW coach Gary Harris replied 
"We need to keep defending well as a team and limit our opponents' opportunities, and we need to find ways to score through set plays or from the run of play. We want to keep it close with our defense and try to score when our chances come".

SC coach Drew Thompson was more succinct in his analysis of what his team needs to do ....."defend, defend, defend".

#1 seed Snohomish (11-1, 13-2) comes into the tournament as the team to beat. Four teams will advance to the State Tournament from Districts.

The entire bracket can be found here.

--Frank Workman



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Impact of the ACA in King County

Red, orange and yellow zones have higher rates of uninsured.


Insights from Public Health – Seattle / King County staff
By Keith Seinfeld


Our epidemiologists at Public Health–Seattle / King County (PHSKC) have been keeping track of insurance enrollment for years.

And, for a long time, the picture was getting worse year by year, with increasing numbers of people uninsured.

That all changed after 2013, when new insurance options became available under the Affordable Care Act. King County embraced the opportunity to help residents enroll, and PHSKC assumed the lead roll, sending Navigators to every neighborhood and community.

The latest data — when shown on a map of the county — reveals how big the benefit has been for King County residents.  

The number of uninsured residents of King County has fallen by more than 50% since embracing the ACA, benefitting every neighborhood of the county

Read more about our enrollment efforts or about how to evaluate new proposals to replace the ACA.



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Mayor's proposal to outsource court is put on hold by LFP City Council

Update from LFP Deputy Mayor/Council Chair, Catherine Stanford:

Many thanks to all of those in our community who took the time to send e-mails to Council or provide public comments during the Council’s initial discussions regarding the Mayor’s proposal asking us to consider the pros and cons of contracting with King County for our Court services.

At our Council business meeting last week, I recommended to the Council that we discontinue our discussions on the matter at that meeting. Following are my comments to the rest of the Council:

“As you are all aware, we have significant work ahead of us that is timely, important for the future of our city, and follows our commitments in the Strategic Plan – relating to healthy creeks; transportation; parks; and community development. This is an ‘all hands-on deck’ time for our city.
"It would not be prudent for us to take up another matter at this time. The Mayor’s proposal represents a significant change in the way we do business at the city. It would require us to spend considerable time and resources in order to do the job needed to inform the public, obtain public input, and make a considered determination about our Court services that would ultimately serve in the best interests of our community.”

After discussion, the Council concurred with the recommendation. Councilmembers thanked the Mayor for bringing the matter to us. “I want to thank the Mayor for helping to create an environment for discussion of this important issue; periodic assessment of our city services is prudent”, said Tom French, Council Vice-Chair. Members also expressed their appreciation of Judge Portnoy.

If the Council were to take up the matter again, it would likely be during the 2019-20 Biennial Budget process late next year.



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A Celtic Celebration: Northwest Junior Pipe Band in concert May 6


Shoreline based Junior Pipe Band in concert Saturday at the Edmonds Center for the Arts.

Tickets available online.



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Free popcorn and movie Friday afternoon at Senior Center

The Senior Center continues its partnership with Scarecrow Video to bring classic Hollywood films to Shoreline.

This month's move is Mrs. Miniver, starring Greer Garson and Walter Pigeon. The movie was made while Britain was being hammered by the Germans during World War II. The movie is unabashedly patriotic and served its purpose of lifting the morale of the British.

It was considered so important that Mrs. Miniver's patriotic speech was printed on leaflets and dropped behind the German lines to show them the British resolve.

It's great entertainment, too.

Friday, May 5, 1:30 - 4pm, Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Center, 18560 1st Ave NE #1, southernmost building on the Shoreline Center campus. Parking in south lot. Drinks for sale during movie.




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Shorecrest softball

Girls' varsity fastpitch softball
Meadowdale 13 - Shorecrest 3
Apr 28, 2017
Overall record 5 - 12

The Meadowdale batter fouls one off Abbi Currah's pitch
Photo courtesy Lynnwood Today

Wednesday, May 3 Shorecrest lost to Mountlake Terrace, 12-8.

The next game is Friday, May 5 at Lynnwood, then home games on Monday against Edmonds-Woodway, and Tuesday against Shorewood.

Varsity coach is Mike Olsen.

Updated 5-4-17 to correct coach's name

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32nd District Democrats endorsement meeting Wednesday


32nd Legislative District Democrats
Endorsement Meeting
May 10, 2017 
7pm

**NEW LOCATION -Mountlake Terrace Senior Center 
Map

6:00 PM - Dinner courtesy of our Latino Community partners 
Cinco de Mayo theme! 

($10 donation suggested - proceeds to fund the Resistance)

6:30 PM - Open Mic - welcome to organizing groups! 

7:00 PM - 2017 Endorsement Meeting 
8:30 PM - 32nd Business Meeting - 
PCO Appointments, Resolutions

Resolutions submitted for consideration May 10, 2017





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MakerLab NW May events

MakerLab NW has the following family friendly events coming up in May!

3D Modeling in TinkerCAD, 
Part 1
Sunday, May 7th, 
10am - 11:30am

This two part series on TinkerCAD will open your world to creating in 3D. TinkerCAD is a FREE, simple to use primitive modeling app from Autodesk.

It has a large community user group that creates all kinds of wonderful things. If you’re a maker at heart but want to learn some new 3D skills, this series is for you. We will explore various primitive modeling techniques that will allow us to understand how to create anything we can imagine.

1.5 hr sessions ( 3 hours total for 2 weeks)

PART 1: Modeling a Maker Coin: We will create a cool maker coin for our first project.

PART 2 (Sunday, May 14th): Creating a 3D printable bird house: We will plan for and design a 3d printable bird house.

Cost:
$45 members
$55 non-members
Purchase tickets in advance here

DIY Gardener’s Hand Balm
Saturday, May 13th, 1pm - 3pm

Spring is finally here in the Pacific Northwest, and it's time to get those gardens going! After digging in the dirt, treat your hands to some creamy hand balm made with all natural ingredients. You'll never want to buy lotion again. You'll go home with your own jar and the know-how to keep creating your own at home.

Cost:
Members: $20
Non-members: $30
Purchase tickets in advance here



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Shoreline City Council meetings Monday

Shoreline City Council
Shoreline City Council Meetings
Monday, May 8, 2017 – Special Meeting 5:45pm

Monday, May 8, 2017 – Regular Meeting 7:00pm
Agenda Highlights
  • Motion Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Joint Use Agreement Between the City of Shoreline and Shoreline School District
  • Adopting Resolution No. 409 – Surplus Vehicles and Equipment in Accordance with SMC 3.50.030(B)
  • Public Hearing on the 2018-2023 Transportation Improvement Plan
  • Public Hearing and Discussing Ord. No. 781 Granting a Non-Exclusive Franchise to MCIMetro Access Transmission Services Corp., dba Verizon Access Transmission Services, to Construct, Operate, and Maintain a Telecommunications Fiber Optic System Within City Rights-of-Way
Link to full Agenda and documents

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Bring It On! Shorecrest musical opens May 11 - tickets available now


Shorecrest Drama's spring musical, Bring It On! The Musical is just around the corner. It will be a thrilling production that unites an array of Shorecrest's best student talent, from drama to cheer to gymnastics to our state-champion hip hop team!

This powerhouse cast tells a fun, funny and timely story about the pitfalls of competition and the value of teamwork and friendship. 

The production will run from Thursday, May 11 through Sunday, May 14 and again Thursday, May 18, through Sunday, May 21. Evening performance times are 7:30pm on Thursdays-Saturdays; matinees are at 2:00pm on each Sunday. But wait, there’s more! There will also be a bonus matinee at 2:00pm on Saturday, May 20.  

Bring It On is inspired by the movie of the same name, and features the combined talent of some Broadway heavy hitters, with music and lyrics by Tony-winners Tom Kitt (Next to Normal) and Lin-Manuel Miranda (creator of a little show called Hamilton). 

In lieu of a synopsis, here's some insight from an Playbill.com article about that creative team:

"The 2000 film of the same title, which pits two cheerleading teams from vastly different schools against each other, spawned four subsequent films and introduced audiences to the world of contemporary cheerleading, which eschews pompoms and ponytails for pop music-video moves and gravity-defying stunts. 
"While the stage production retains the title and the world of competitive high school cheerleading, [book writer Jeff] Whitty's vision for Bring It On: The Musical ratchets up the stakes of the plot with an "All About Eve" complication.
"It really is a new musical," Kitt says. "We're not looking at any one thing that exists that we can draw from." A touchstone for each of them was their own high school experience. As [lyricist Amanda] Green points out, "High school is never really over. You're always trying to fit in, to make good." Miranda interjects, "It's just when you feel the most! You have the most feelings per second.... You're bursting with hormones and everything's life or death ... which is great, fertile territory for a musical.”

Tickets are $15 at the door or $12 when reserved in advance. Ticket reservations here -- where you will find the option to either receive your tickets by mail, or at will-call on the day of the performance.

Shorecrest Performing Arts Center is at the north end of the Shorecrest campus: 15343 25th Ave NE in Shoreline.



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Shoreline Public School’s Jennifer Broadstone honored as a Hero in the Classroom by Symetra and Seahawks

Jennifer Broadstone in front of “her” customized locker in the Seahawks locker room with Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett, a surprise guest.


Symetra and the Seattle Seahawks celebrated the 16 Puget Sound-area teachers recognized as Symetra Heroes in the Classroom® during the 2016 NFL season at an April 28 luncheon at CenturyLink Field.

Among the honorees was Jennifer Broadstone, the occupational therapy and physical therapy team lead for Shoreline Public Schools, who was joined at the reception by Rebecca Miner, district superintendent, and Scott Irwin, director of Secondary Student Services.

The event was held in the Coach’s Loft and included a behind-the-scenes tour of the stadium, including a stop in the Seahawks locker room, where each teacher discovered a personalized locker.

Inside were a copy of the Seattle Times ad honoring them, a commemorative 2016 Symetra Heroes in the Classroom booklet and Seahawks items.

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (#16) made a surprise appearance — sharing a story about the impact two middle school teachers had on his life, signing autographs, and posing for photos.

Shoreline Public Schools guests (l to r): Superintendent Rebecca Miner; Scott Irwin; and 2016 Symetra Heroes in the Classroom honoree Jennifer Broadstone.


The Symetra Heroes in the Classroom program recognizes teachers in front of their students and peers at in-school presentations, and they receive a $1,000 donation for classroom books and supplies.

Ms. Broadstone received her Heroes award during a presentation at Echo Lake Elementary School last December. She was nominated by district colleague Barbara Bender, who wrote, 

“Jennifer Broadstone works with students across the Shoreline school district who have physical challenges that interfere with their ability to access their education. 
"Over the course of her career as a school-based physical therapist, she has worked with hundreds of students, families, teachers and administrators. 
"Teachers and administrators rely on Jennifer for her knowledge of a student’s physical disabilities and how best to modify activities and environments so that he or she can be fully integrated into school programs. 
"Parents often rely on Jennifer to help them better understand their child’s condition or special equipment needs. Students love Jennifer because she is a cheerleader for them, and they have fun with her as she encourages them to go as far as they can go in spite of their physical limitations.”

Heroes honorees also receive tickets to a Seahawks home game and are acknowledged during an on-field presentation at CenturyLink Field. Ms. Broadstone attended the Seahawks’ December 24, 2016 match-up against the Arizona Cardinals.

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Prince of Peace Community Plant Sale May 13

Wednesday, May 3, 2017



Prince of Peace Community Plant Sale
Saturday, May 13, 9am – 3pm 

Homegrown perennials, annuals, vegetable starts, hanging baskets, houseplants, and gift items for the gardener. Very reasonable prices.

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 14514 20th Ave NE (corner of NE 145th St  20th Ave NE), Shoreline 98155. More info: 206-363‑8100.



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Shoreline Bicycle Rodeo comes to West Side of Shoreline

With summer vacation just around the corner Richmond Highlands and Hillwood Neighborhood Associations are working together raise awareness about the importance of bicycle safety by sponsoring a free Bicycle Rodeo on Saturday, June 3, 2017, from 2 to 4pm, at Sunset School Park.

The bicycle rodeo is designed to teach safe bicycle riding skills for children ages five to 12 and their parents. During the event, participants will be taught safe riding techniques through an obstacle course that re-creates real-life situations. The course will help participants practice scanning for automobiles, develop correct riding techniques, and teach children how to avoid road hazards such as tree limbs, pot holes, and rocks.

Volunteers will be on duty to assist in helmet and bicycle fitting and to help in preparing bicycles to be road ready. Representatives from Children’s Hospital, Performance Bicycles, Shoreline Fire Department, and Shoreline Police Department will be participating along with other neighborhood volunteers.

Children need to bring their own bikes and helmets to the event. There will be a limited number of helmets available to children who do not have them. Parents or legal guardians will be required to sign a waiver for their children to participate. A copy of the waiver can be obtained in advance to speed up registration by email request.

It is the desire of the neighborhood associations that the materials and kit they create for this rodeo will be shared with other neighborhoods to promote safe bicycle skills.

For more information about the Shoreline Bicycle Rodeo or to volunteer or donate prizes and food items send contact information or see the facebook page – Shoreline Bicycle Rodeo.


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50th blood drive at Richmond Beach this Saturday


This Saturday, we will be celebrating our 50th blood drive at Richmond Beach. 

Come join us and celebrate this special day!

Bloodmobile parked at the Richmond Beach Fire Safety Center

(1851 NW Richmond Beach Rd)

Saturday, May 6

10:00am to 4:00pm (closed 12:00pm to 1:00pm)

To make an appointment, call 800-398-7888 or sign up online

Photo I.D. Required | Walk-ins Welcome



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Spring has Sprung in May at Third Place Commons & the LFP Farmers Market

Yes, spring is springing up all over at Third Place Commons this month with new starts and the annual return of seasonal favorites.

The Commons is in full bloom in May with a colorful array of community events starting this Saturday with Bulgarian Voices of Seattle at 1:30pm followed by Folklore Sparks from Bulgaria at 3pm. The Bulgarian Voices are a wonderful choir from the local Bulgarian community that sing traditional songs from their country in colorful folk costumes. And they’ll be followed by Hopa Trop, the Bulgarian Children's Folk Dance Ensemble, who will light up your day with great singing and dancing.

The following week, the colorful cultural tour continues with the Commons’ annual Spring Bellydance Hafla on May 13th from 2-4:30pm. Welcome spring with a fun festival celebrating this ancient art, and see a variety of traditional and modern styles performed by local dancers.

In addition, local student musicians will be taking the stage all month long at the Commons including: the talented sixth graders of Jazz Factory on May 8th, Kirkland Middle School Band and Orchestra on May 19th, Jane Addams Middle School Band Senior Jazz on May 20th, and student singer-songwriter Sarah Holman and the Laura Martin Studio’s string recital both on May 21st.

Wednesday, May 10th is another BIG day at the Commons because it’s GiveBIG, Seattle’s annual day of giving. This year, the Commons aims to raise at least $2500 through GiveBIG for the Market Bucks food assistance program, which provides invaluable access for healthy, fresh, fruits, vegetables, meats and more at the LFP Farmers Market.

To help your neighbors-in-need to overcome food insecurity, you can schedule your GiveBIG gift right now.

Of course, nothing says “SPRING” like the return of the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market, which will open once again on Mother’s Day, coming up fast on Sunday, May 14th from 10-3 (and every Sunday thereafter until October). The market will once again play host to many of your favorite vendors, plus some new surprises and the triumphant return of the Food Truck Rodeo for opening day!

Obviously, the market will also be jam-packed with glorious spring flowers perfect for Mom, so mark your calendars for the 14th and be sure to stop by for flowers and other treats before your day’s festivities. (More market details coming soon!)

Naturally, Third Place Commons can also be relied on for fantastic live music every Friday and Saturday night at 7:30pm, with plenty of dancing fun for all ages. And May is no exception. This month’s line-up includes:

  • May 5 - Left Turn on Blue - This 10 piece band plays a mix of blues, soul, and swing! 
  • May 6 - Eugenie Jones - Seattle jazz vocalist with a uniquely sultry voice. 
  • May 12 - Joe T. Cook Band - Old blues with deep roots. 
  • May 13 - Portage Bay Big Band - Seattle's hardest working big band! 
  • May 19 - Uptown Lowdown - Specializing in authentic Dixieland jazz and ragtime. 
  • May 20 - Commander Mojo and the Horns of Discontent – Beloved R&B and soul dance tunes from the 60s and 70s. 
  • May 26 - Moe Ribbs Blues Band - Chicago blues covers and originals so greasy you better bring a bib! 
  • May 27 - Nora Michaels Blues Chanteuse – This 5-piece band invites you to bring your dance shoes and lose the blues with swing and jazz standards.

For more on these and other events happening at Third Place Commons, check out the online calendar.

Michael and Joanna are new employees
at Third Place Commons
And last, but not least, it’s also a time for new beginnings on the Commons staff. Third Place Commons is delighted to welcome two new staffers whom you’re sure to see at events and at the market. Michael Alexander is the new Music and Events Manager and Joanna Aponte is the new Sound Tech / Event Lead on the team. Be sure to say hello when you see them and make them feel welcome to our Commons community!

Third Place Commons is a community-supported nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering real community in real space. Third Place Commons is located in Lake Forest Park Town Center at 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park 98155.


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Help Shoreline Schools celebrate the Best and the Brightest - May 11

Shoreline Center
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

Shoreline Schools is inviting the community to help celebrate the school district’s best and brightest staff at the 2017 Shoreline Schools Staff of the Year Awards on Thursday, May 11 from 6-8pm at the Shoreline Center’s Shoreline Room, north end 18560 1st Ave NE.

After receiving more than 160 nominations, we are pleased to announce the award winners who will be celebrated at the ceremony:
  • Administrator of the Year: Aimee Miner, Lake Forest Park Elementary
  • Community Partner of the Year: Citizens for Shoreline Schools
  • Early Learning Educator of the Year: Pam Wright, Children’s Center
  • Elementary Educator of the Year: Jennifer Zadow, Syre Elementary
  • Office Staff of the Year: Corliss Liekkio, Brookside Elementary
  • Para-Educator of the Year: Colleen Haynes, Ridgecrest Elementary
  • Secondary Educator of the Year: Colleen Kiyonaga, Shorewood High School
  • Specialist of the Year: Carl Yost, Parkwood Elementary
  • Support Staff of the Year: Gene Erikson, Maintenance Department
  • Volunteer of the Year: Carol Dawson, Meridian Park Elementary

Each of the award winners was surprised this week by a visit from Superintendent Rebecca Miner announcing their prestigious honors.

“These staff members, volunteers and community members symbolize the very best of who we are as a school community,” said Miner. 
“Their collective commitment to the success of every student in our district was clearly evident in the thoughtful nominations made on their behalf. I look forward to celebrating them and the incredible groups of employees they represent.”



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First steps of a Million - kickoff for Million Step March

And they're off - the first steps of the 5 Million
at the kick off event
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Kickoff Event for the Million Step March was on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Paramount School Park.

Shoreline’s Million Step Challenge officially started on May 1st and will go until the Closing Community Potluck and Awards on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at Paramount School Park.

Donna Eggen is also a walk leader for
Shoreline Walks
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
The Million Step Challenge is a free, month-long event that invites people of all ages and abilities to walk as much as they can during the month of May in the name of health, fitness and friendly competition.

Participants compete against each other for prizes, as well as working together to reach the community goal of 5 million steps walked in one month’s time.

New for 2017, the Million Step Challenge is expanding to allow participants to walk anywhere they want and log their totals in several new ways.

Using the online step tracker found on the webpage, walkers can log either their steps from a pedometer, miles, or their laps walked at Paramount School Park. 

There is no need to sign up and participants without internet access can log their totals on a paper version of the step tracker located at Paramount School Park (155th St and 8th Ave NE).

Totals are posted online revealing who the current top steppers are and how far we are in reaching our 5 million step goal.

The Million Step Challenge is produced in partnership between the City of Shoreline and the Ridgecrest Neighborhood Association. Many thanks to local business prize sponsors Fire and Earth Kitchen, North City Water District, and Immediate Clinic.

Diane Pottinger, North City Water District showing proposals for the
church property on 15th NE. She handed out and refilled water bottles
for walkers at the kickoff.
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

More information here or contact Marianne Johnson, Recreation Specialist II, 206-801-2600.

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Shoreline fire calls week April 24-30

As seen in the Children's Safety Center
Shoreline Fire Calls
week from April 24-30

Aid - 61
Aid Non Emergency - 19
MVA (Motor Vehicle Accident) - 8
Medic - 32
MVA Medic - 1 (car vs pedestrian)
AFA (Automatic Fire Alarm) - 12
Natural Gas Commercial - 1
Service Call - 5 (2 blood draws for PD)
Smoke Commercial - 1
Smoke/Haze in the Area - 1
Smoke/Burn Complaint - 1
Smoke in a Residence - 1
Vehicle Fire - 1



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Book Review by Aarene Storms: Learning to Swear in America

Learning to Swear in America
by Katie Kennedy

Apparently, it's difficult to calculate how much stuff from space lands on Earth in an average year. But in Learning to Swear in America, there's only one object that anybody worries about.

Asteroid BR1019 is a big one. Not kill-the-dinosaurs big, (probably), but destroy-the-West-Coast-of-America big (possibly). That's why NASA has borrowed Russian teen physics prodigy Yuri Strelnikov: in the hope that Yuri can save California with math.

Yuri's research in antimatter will win the next Nobel Prize (presumably), but he is still a seventeen-year-old boy and the NASA scientists are disinclined to listen to him. That's enough to drive Yuri to use obscenities, if only he knew how.

With help from hippie-girl Dovie (who declines his offer of quick sex before the world goes cold) and her brother Lennon (who sees the world clearly from his seat in a wheelchair), Yuri learns how to swear.

And then, Yuri (maybe) has a chance to save the world (or at least, California).

Highly recommended for readers ages 14 to adult. An excellent pair for The Martian by Andy Weir with (significantly) fewer cuss words.

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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The Producers opens at SCC May 12



SHORELINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Musical theater and Opera Program
16101 Greenwood Ave N • Shoreline 98133

THE PRODUCERS
May 12, 13, 19, 20 at 7:30pm
May 14, 21 at 3pm

Producer and Music Director: Charles Enlow
Stage Director: Jessica Low
Choreographer: Nick Perry
Conductor: Bruce Monroe


The Producers is based around the character of Max Bialystock, a down and out Broadway producer whose latest work flopped on opening night. Max, plagued by his former success and scrabbling to stay afloat, experiences a change in fortune when downtrodden accountant, Leo Bloom, discovers there is money to be made in Max’s theatrical failure.

As a result, the two formerly defeated businessmen form an unlikely union with the goal of creating the world’s worst musical. The plot develops as the duo enlists the help of ridiculous and often farcical characters on the way, such as former Nazi and on-going Third Reich enthusiast Franz Liebkind, Ulla, the blonde bombshell secretary and the flamboyant homosexual director Roger De Bris.

As a result of the characters combined brainpower and ludicrous behavior Spring Time for Hitler is born in Broadway.

General Admission: $20
Seniors 60+, Faculty, Staff and Non SCC Students: $16
SCC Students, Children 12 and under: $12

Beer, wine, and light refreshments available. Free parking.

updated 5-3-17


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LFP Council retreat Thursday & Friday

The Lake Forest Park City Council will be on retreat Thursday, May 4 and Friday, May 5, 2017 at the Icicle Village Resort, located in Leavenworth.

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THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2017 COUNCIL SPECIAL RETREAT DINNER MEETING
J.J Hills Restaurant, Icicle Village Resort, 505 Highway 2, Leavenworth, WA 98826

AGENDA 

6:00 pm Gather 
6:30 pm Welcome 

Overview of Retreat Agenda and Goals 

8:00 pm Adjourn 

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FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2017 COUNCIL SPECIAL RETREAT MEETING
Icicle Village Resort, 505 Highway 2, Leavenworth, WA 98826

AGENDA

9:00 AM 

1. Welcome

2. Discussion of Retreat Goals

3. Implementing the Key Projects (Big 5)

    a. Project Delivery
    b. Addressing Funded CIP Projects
    c. Review and Discuss Timeline Chart

4. Decision Making Process

    a. Council/Administration
    b. Council
    c. Boards/Commissions/Committee
    d. Dealing with Emerging Issues

11:30 AM LUNCH

5. Communication

    a. Internal
    b. Public Engagement

6. Next Steps 

    a. Work Assignments and Follow-up

2:00 PM Adjourn


Evelyn Jahed, City Clerk
May 2, 2017



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Spartan Gym evacuated after gas leak

Photo courtesy City of Shoreline
The Spartan Recreation Center closed Monday after a gas leak was discovered.

The fire department evacuated the gym facility while the leak was stopped, but there are some repairs that need to occur before the full heating system can be turned back on.

The fire department cleared the Center to reopen after about an hour. However, there is currently no heat in the locker rooms, the Olympic and Cascade rooms, and the lobby.

The rest of the building has heat and there is hot water. City staff are working diligently with the School District to get heat to the entire building as soon as possible.

They were talking to repair vendors on Tuesday to get an estimate on when the equipment would be fixed and the full facility would have heat.



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Senior Night for Shorewood Baseball Monday night

Shorewood varsity baseball graduating Seniors

SW baseball vs Edmonds-Woodway
At Edmonds-Woodway
5/1/2017
SW 2 - EW 0

It was senior night for Shorewood in the game against Edmonds-Woodway. The Thunderbirds graduate eleven players this year.

Photo by Wayne Pridemore

The Thunderbird parents were taking lots of photos of their sons. This was the last home game.

How many games have they attended, and how many photos have been taken over the years?

Arthur Pate
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Shorewood shortstop Arthur Pate makes the throw to first for an out. Shorewood won the game 2 - 0.

The teams were scheduled to play again Tuesday in Edmonds.





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Shorewood plays at Edmonds-Woodway after softball loss to Everett

The Shorewood softball team plays at Edmonds-Woodway Wednesday after a home loss to Everett Monday.

Shorewood and Edmonds-Woodway meet at 4pm Wednesday at Edmonds-Woodway High School.

The 10-0 loss to Everett Monday broke Shorewood’s two-game winning streak and left the Thunderbirds with a 2-11 Wesco 3A record (2-13 overall), one game behind Shorecrest (3-10, 5-11) and Lynnwood (3-10, 4-12) for fourth place in the six-team Wesco 3A South.

In the loss to Everett Monday, Kate Lydin led Shorewood by hitting a single and a double. Catcher Allison​ Namba also hit a double.

BATTERY

EVERETT - MEGAN GORDON, ANDRREA HEDINGTON (5) AND RACHEL CHRISTENSEN
SHOREWOOD - BONNIE PAULSON AND ALLISON NAMBA

HIGHLIGHTS

EVERETT: TARA MARQUARDT 3-4 (2B),  MEGAN GORDON 3-4, SIERRA CHAPMAN 3-4 (2 2Bs)
SHOREWOOD: ALLISON NAMBA 1-2 (2B ), KATE LYDIN 1-3 (2B )

--Coach Paul Jensen



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Shorecrest tennis May 1 & 2 finishes with two wins

Shorecrest girls varsity tennis team
Photo by Robert Mann


Shorecrest varsity girls' tennis Wesco South 2A/3A
5/1/17 Kellogg MS courts
Shorecrest 5 - Lynnwood 2

Shorecrest swept the singles matches and took one of the doubles to beat Lynnwood 5 - 2.

Shorecrest players and scores are listed first

Singles

1.  Anna Burke Gr 10 v Sea Choi Gr 11  6-1, 6-1  W
2.  Sophie Ivens Gr 10 v Kiya Ingram Gr 11  6-4, 6-0  W
3.  Bella Saunders Gr 10 v Holly Davis Gr 12  1-6, 6-2 7-5  W
4.  Tessa Farnam Gr 12 v Maiko Truong Gr 10  6-2, 6-1  W

Doubles

1.  Julie Moss Gr 12 v Reilly Wash Gr 12
     Elizabeth Parsek Gr 12 v Taylor Fahey Gr 12   1-6, 0-6  L

2.  Sydney Leek Gr 11 v Olivia Nguyen Gr 11
     Coco Hart Gr 11 v Jamie Quach Gr 12   6-7 (7-7), 3-6  L

3.  Kate Wiper Gr 12 v Rachel Walsh Gr 11
     Kim Tran Gr 10 v Ashlyn Dixon Gr 11  6-2, 4-6, 10-6  W


Shorecrest varsity girls' tennis Wesco South 2A/3A
5/2/17 Kellogg MS courts
Shorecrest 7 - Mountlake Terrace 0
Overall record 9-5

May 2 was the last game of the season and Senior Night and Shorecrest took it out with a bang.

Singles and doubles teams swept the board, winning every game and finishing with a score of 7 to zip. Overall record is 9-5.

Shorecrest players and scores are listed first

Singles

1.  Anna Burke Gr 10 v Lauren Lee Gr 12 6-1, 6-0   W
2.  Sophie Ivens Gr 10 v Lisa Fernandez Gr 11  6-2, 6-2   W
3.  Bella Saunders Gr 10 v Jennifer Tran Gr 11  6-0, 6-0   W
4.  Tessa Farnam Gr 12 v Kim Nguyen Gr 11 6-0, 6-0   W

Doubles

1.  Julie Moss Gr 12 v Rosie Lee Gr 11
     Elizabeth Parsek Gr 12 v Jessie Sullivan Gr 9  6-0, 6-1   W

2.  Sydney Leek Gr 11 v Nhung Lam Gr 9
     Coco Hart Gr 11 v Vaxahati Kinght Gr 9  6-2, 6-0   W

3.  Kate Wiper Gr 12 v Ciara Laney Gr 9
     Kim Tran Gr 10 v Katerine Perez Gr 9  6-0, 6-1   W

Exhibition

1.  Zulka Bayasgalan / Nastay Kot Gr 11  8-2
2.  Katie Jerauld Gr 11 / Emma Leek Gr 9  8-1

--Coach Robert Mann



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18 Shorecrest & Shorewood students participate in California DECA conference

Shorewood and Shorecrest students pose with advisors
Emily Wray and Damon Oliveto at the ICDC.
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools


This past week, 18 Shorecrest and Shorewood High School DECA students were among over 19,000 students from around the world to participate in the International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Anaheim, CA.

The conference featured the top DECA students from each state and international chapter. To qualify to attend the ICDC, the 18 Shoreline students first had to earn high placing at the state competition, which occurred in early March.

Facing off against the world’s best, the Shoreline students rose to the occasion and proved they were there for a reason. In addition to strong showings from all of the Shoreline students who competed, four Shorewood students were among the Top 10 Overall Finalists and another three were selected as Sub-Category Finalists for their projects.


Fiona Tian, Birk Smith, Sophia Peng and Rachel Hansen
were selected as Top 10 Overall Finalists.
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

Birk Smith placed in the top 10 for apparel and accessories marketing and Fiona Tian, Rachel Hansen and Sophia Peng placed in the top 10 for their tram advertising campaign.

Violet Schermer, Rachel Neroutsos and Gabby Easthouse were named Sub-Category Finalists
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools


Gabby Easthouse, Violet Schermer and Rachel Neroutsos were also recognized as sub-category finalists for having one of the top presentation scores in the preliminary rounds of the merchandising promotion plan competition.

It wasn’t all competitions and awards though; the students also attended learning sessions and heard presentations from some of the world’s top business leaders.



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