2017 Election: Introductory statements from Shoreline School candidates Wilson and Pollak

Tuesday, October 10, 2017

By Evan Smith

Shoreline School Board incumbent David Wilson and challenger Steven Pollak recently sent statements introducing themselves to voters.

The two are running in the November 7 election to represent Director District 3 in the west part of the Shoreline School District including Richmond Beach, Innis Arden, The Highlands, Highland Terrace, and part of Richmond Highlands.

Candidates must live in the director district they wish to represent, but voters from throughout the School District vote for board members representing all five director districts. The Shoreline School District includes all of the city of Shoreline and the city of Lake Forest Park.

One other Shoreline School Board position is on the November ballot. Three more will be on 2019 ballots.

Here are the statements from Wilson and Pollak:

Shoreline School District 412, Director District 3


David Wilson
David Wilson

Shoreline and Lake Forest Park have a rich tradition of supporting excellent public schools. My continuing vision for our network of educational communities is a system that reflects the positive diversity of those communities.

My priorities are a safe, nurturing learning environment, fiscal accountability, curriculum innovation, professional development and encouragement of a strong partnership between parents, our outstanding teachers and administrators, and our students.

I believe that nothing will open the door of opportunity for our students more than a quality public education. That is why I am asking once again for your vote.

Please email davidforschoolboard@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Steven Pollak

Educating children for a future beyond our comprehension in a rapidly changing world is a difficult task. The work of the school board should not be solely to react to the crisis of the moment, but should contain a vision of what the educated individual of the future will need to know. An educational system changes slowly due to the needs of the various stakeholders, parents, teachers, administrators. I feel the school board requires someone with a creative approach to problem solving; a vision about the future of education; someone who can present creative alternatives for discussion. As an artist and former teacher, I feel I can fill that need.



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“Shoreline Walks” Call for volunteer walk leaders

Hamlin Park walk
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline


Do you know a great walking route around the city and want to share it? The City of Shoreline is seeking volunteers to lead community walks throughout the city between the months of April and November as part of the Shoreline Walks program.

Join our current team of walk leaders in an effort to help Shoreline adults stay active, meet new people, and feel safer and more confident exploring our city by foot. Walks explore neighborhoods, parks, and trails offering great insight into some of the best walking routes in the city. The program is specifically designed for adults ages 50+, but it is open to all ages and abilities.

Persons interested in volunteering to be a walk leader can get more information by contacting Marianne Johnson, Recreation Specialist II at 206-801-2600 or by visiting the webpage.


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Candidate forum Thursday for Shoreline city council candidates


Shoreline City Council candidates will participate in a question and answer session sponsored by The Briarcrest and Ridgecrest Neighborhood Associations and the Shoreline Area News.
Thursday, October 12, 2017
6pm Meet and Greet the school board candidates
7pm City Council Q/A

Prince of Peace Church, 14514 20th Ave NE, 98155

Why should you attend a candidate forum? Read this.




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Central Subarea meeting in LFP Wednesday



Wednesday, October 11, 2017, 6-8pm, City Hall Council Chambers

Come and tell us your vision for the Lake Forest Park Town Center Wednesday, October 11, 6:00 PM to 8:00pm at Lake Forest Park City Hall in the Council Chambers.

Lake Forest Park has an incredible opportunity to update its long-term vision by developing a Central Subarea Plan.

The Plan will guide land use, zoning, and connections in the Central Subarea— the heart of Lake Forest Park— and will include development economics analysis, integration of a transit center into the subarea, and robust community-wide visioning about best opportunities.

Childcare (on a first-come first-served basis) and pizza will be provided!



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Music4Life delivered 33 musical instruments to Shoreline Schools last year



President/COO of Music4Life™ David Endicott reports that during the last school year (September 1, 2016 to August 31, 2017), Music4Life™ delivered 33 ready-to-play musical instruments to Shoreline Public Schools.

These included saxophones, clarinets, trumpets, trombones, French horns, flutes, violins (of various sizes), keyboards, and many others. According to independent vendor / partner experts, these instruments have a total fair market value of slightly more than $18,000.

Music4Life™  is a Seattle-based nonprofit that provides ready-to-play musical instruments for use by public school students in need.

This was a landmark year for Music4Life™. Across all programs, they were able to deliver 276 musical instruments valued at nearly $169,000. This nearly doubled productivity from the previous year. Had they been able to count the 75 instruments in process of repairs in August, they would have far exceeded that mark.

In addition, there are at least ten other instruments in process of repairs that should be delivered to Shoreline soon and more are coming in.

Students receiving instruments may use them for anything they wish as long as they are enrolled in the school district. If they leave the district for any reason, such as graduation or their parents change residencies, the instruments must be returned to the school district so other students in need can use them.

“We estimate that a repaired instrument has a useful life of anywhere from two or three years to as many as 15 or more,” Endicott says.  “This means that three, four or even five more students can benefit from their use.” 

Donors can specify which school district receives an instrument. Instruments donated for “use wherever there’s the greatest need” are assigned to participating school districts based on “proportionality” (the relative fund raising success of each Booster Club).

The Shoreline Booster Club is chaired by Ken Noreen. If you are interested in being involved in the program, contact Ken or see the Facebook page. If you have a musical instrument to donate, or would like to donate money to help with the repair costs, the information is here.



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City Council takes Hamlin Park off the maintenance facility list as supporters pack the Council meeting Monday

Ridgecrest resident Janet Way organized the opposition
joined by dozens of residents from all over the city.
The Beck family, mother Veronica, son Otto, and daughter Etta
made their own signs.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

By Diane Hettrick

Every seat was taken at the Shoreline City Council meeting Monday, October 9, as Hamlin Park supporters rallied to express their opposition to the proposal to clear cut several acres of Hamlin Park for a public works maintenance facility.

Hamlin Park is an 80 acre forest on 15th NE in Shoreline, north of the Fircrest facility and Public Health Lab.

Residents showed up to the council meeting October 9
Photo by Wayne Pridemore


The public works and parks department are struggling with inadequate facilities, small spaces which are spread throughout the city. They are increasing hours for maintenance staff, from part-time to full-time. They are planning for the assumption of Ronald Wastewater staff and equipment.

They are also planning for space to assume the Shoreline portion of the Seattle Public Utilities water department - a plan which has been on hold since Ed Murray was elected Seattle's mayor.

Brugger's Bog property in 2013
Photo by Steven H. Robinson


Public Works, under previous leadership, led the city to purchase and shut down a King county maintenance facility on 25th NE just off Ballinger Way. Plans were made to use it as the primary maintenance yard. It has now been decided that the site is inadequate, on wetlands, and far too close to Brugger's Bog and Ballinger Creek, which is proposed for daylighting.

Staff were tasked with evaluating potential sites, all on city-owned land. The goal was to have space for staff, for all the public works and parks maintenance trucks, a fuel station, washing station, and all the supplies, such as sand and gravel.

Current one acre maintenance yard at Hamlin Park
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline


Sites under consideration were Keough Park (briefly), Brugger's Bog, Ballinger Portal, Hamlin Park, and sometimes the Ronald Wastewater property (after the assumption into the City). It was clear that Hamlin Park was the favorite because it was potentially the largest.

People lined up to speak against the proposal
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

However, it would have meant expanding the current one acre site to four acres, clear cutting the trees and pouring concrete. It would also have meant cutting a new road through the trees.

It was a suggestion in conflict with the city's role as a Tree City, the Parks department goal to acquire more park space, the King County Million Tree initiative, and the City's own initiatives to combat climate change.

Ridgecrest resident Gini Paulson said that preservation
of trees and greenbelts are important to
Shoreline's future generations
Photo by Wayne Pridemore
Ironically, at the same time that Shoreline was considering cutting several acres of forest, Lake Forest Park was raising money to purchase five acres of forest in their city.

Shoreline council members heard from citizens opposed to the Hamlin Plan. Save Hamlin Park signs sprinkled the city. And Monday's council meeting was packed.

At Monday's meeting, Councilmember Jesse Salomon introduced a resolution to take Hamlin Park off the list. The council members voted unanimously in agreement.



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HeraldNet: Plan for 3,080 waterfront condos still lacking, county says

2012 architect rendition of Point Wells


According to an article in the HeraldNet, BSRE's plans for the Point Wells development has not addressed Snohomish county's concerns about the site.

A developer needs to address lingering questions about plans to build 3,080 waterfront condos at Point Wells, including parking, landslide hazards and cleaning up industrial contamination, Snohomish County staff said Friday.
Blue Square Real Estate has until Jan. 8 to supply missing information, according to a letter from county planners. The deadline is intended to give county staff time to review the information before BSRE’s permit applications are set to expire in mid-2018

Read the article here.


BSRE is proposing to build clusters of mid-rise buildings on a beach in unincorporated Snohomish county on the border of Shoreline and Woodway. Currently the only road into the site is two lane Richmond Beach Drive in Shoreline.



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Local artist creates artwork as fundraiser for Whisker City

Monday, October 9, 2017


Remember Quixote, and support Whisker City!


Artist Constance Perenyi created a paper collage portrait of Quixote as a memorial for the Whisker City rescue where this beautiful cat was taken from his enclosure and brutally killed.

You can get a card with this artwork for a tax-deductible donation of $25 or more. (Online donation site here - click 'Donate'.) Please include your full mailing address on the form, and be sure to add Special Instructions with the word “Card” in space provided on the form.

Cards are blank inside, with a message on the back. If you would like more than one card, contact the artist directly. Allow four weeks for delivery.

Thank you for helping keep Quixote’s memory alive!


Shake It In The Light Studio Constance Perenyi



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Public Art City of Shoreline #23: Redwood Lantern

Photo by Diane Hettrick


City of Shoreline Public Art Collection
Shoreline City Hall courtyard, 17500 Midvale Ave N
Donation to the City by Dr. Bruce and JoAnn Amundson and an anonymous donor 2014

Redwood Lantern  Bruce Johnson, artist. Redwood, copper, stained glass

Artist's statement: The lantern theme is recurrent in California sculptor Bruce Johnson’s work. This one has three lenses recessed into copper clad openings. The main body of the lantern is salvaged old growth curly redwood. The copper clad roof and base forms are beautifully scalloped and textured, embodying unique form and elegant craft. From his secluded studio on the Sonoma coast, Johnson has created large-scale redwood sculpture for collections around the world. His work strives to connect to the beauty and harmony found in nature while marking a place with artwork using the fine detail found in sacred architecture.

--Text courtesy City of Shoreline



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LFP GOV WATCH issues dual endorsement for John Wright and Ben Gonzalez O’Brien

LFP Gov Watch, a Lake Forest Park nonpartisan civic organization, is pleased to announce that it has endorsed both John Wright and Ben Gonzalez O’Brien for Lake Forest Park City Council, Position 3, in the 2017 General Election.

All candidates for City Council were invited to seek the Gov Watch endorsement. Wright and Gonzalez O’Brien received endorsement from the organization following extensive interviews with its Endorsement Committee.

The LFP City Council has committed itself to several ambitious goals that include meeting the challenge of creating a subarea plan to accommodate ST3 transportation issues, while toeing the line of fiscal responsibility.

Both candidates offer our citizens the necessary experience and qualifications to help move Lake Forest Park through the significant challenges the City faces, both in the immediate future and beyond.

The differences between Gonzalez O’Brien and Wright offer positive advantages to LFP voters. Both candidates are excellent communicators, and both are knowledgeable about the fiscal challenges facing the City in order to fund the ambitious projects now underway.

John Wright, the incumbent, has a history of independent viewpoints and clarity in testimony during Council deliberation. He has lived in LFP for 21 years, serving on the LFP City Council since 2010. He has worked for King County for 30 years as resident engineer for Metro Transit. Wright has served on many regional forums and committees, as well as the LFP Legacy Task Force.

Wright’s platform emphasizes independence while maintaining a collegial relationship with his colleagues. He is proud to have represented the citizens as the only Councilmember to vote no on the 2010 Prop 1 tax levy.

Ben Gonzalez O’Brien, Professor of Political Science at Highline College, cites his background in American politics. He has honed communication skills over many years of teaching and will increase the diversity of experience on the Council. He has been an effective citizen advocate in Council chambers for recent issues, including Five Acre Woods.

Gonzalez O’Brien espouses communication and transparency as his major objective, and if elected, has pledged to provide office hours as well as more community forums. He is committed to helping create an affordable housing plan in LFP as well as protecting our unique natural environment.

Be sure to vote in the General Election November 7. Ballots will be mailed to registered voters on October 18.

LFP Gov Watch is a non-partisan group of LFP residents who are working for the benefit of all the citizens of Lake Forest Park. Since its inception in 2010, Gov Watch has focused on issues related to our City’s governance, with emphasis on accountability to our residents, transparency, fiscal responsibility, and effective processes. Our emphasis on effective communication resulted last year in establishing an annual award for LFP “Communicator of the Year.” As part of our ongoing review of the City’s budget, we delivered a full budget analysis to the Council during consideration of the 2017–18 Biennial Budget.

--Myra Gamburg, Chair, LFP Gov Watch


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32nd Democrats meet Wednesday

32nd Democrats meet Wednesday October 11, 2017, at the Richmond Masonic Center in Shoreline, 753 N 185th St, 98133.

In addition to having an excellent dinner and sample ballot packs available, we'll be electing a new alternate representative for the King County Democrats Central Committee and talking about current events including women's health.


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Op-Ed: Voting is not enough: Why You Should Go to Candidate Forums

By Tom Petersen

Anybody can look good in a brochure. Anybody can print and post signs. But you wouldn't consciously vote for "just anybody," would you?

The idea undergirding our American Republic from the very beginning is that we have a participatory democracy: that an informed electorate selects its representatives and public servants from among those they know, contact them frequently, and return them to office or bounce them as the quality of their service would deserve. The office holders themselves are assumed to make every practicable effort to stay in touch with their constituents.

If it doesn't always seem to work that way, it's not for lack of opportunity. Over the next two weeks, candidates for city council, school board, fire commissioner, sheriff, county executive, the wastewater board, and more will be speaking and campaigning at neighborhood community meetings and specially promoted gatherings in Shoreline.

It's your chance to "get behind and beyond the brochure:" see for yourself what these people who would speak for you are really like, answer the questions you'd like answers to.

Equally important, the office seekers get to see you. You are not a poll number, a demographic slice, a category: you are a person with a life and a community and friends and neighbors, and politicians need to see that, feel that, and be reminded of that.

Speaking of neighbors: they see you too. The strongest communities anywhere in this nation are those where people are secure in the knowledge that other people care, too, and people know each other and put some effort into working together and with their public servants to maintain the general welfare and preserve domestic tranquillity. Going to candidate forums in advance of an election sends a powerful message.

Here's hoping to see a great many of you at the events between now and Election Day!

Candidate forums this week



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Civil Discourse for Civic Engagement

On Tuesday, October 17, at 6:30pm, the League of Women Voters of Snohomish County, partnering with Sno-Isle libraries, Edmonds Community College, the AAUW, and the NAACP, will explore “Civil Discourse for Civic Engagement” at the College’s Black Box Theater, Mukilteo Building.

Bob Drewel, former County Executive and current member of the board for the new Washington State University in Everett, will facilitate the discussion. Panel guests are outstanding local leaders from a variety of public arenas: Education, the Media, Politics, and the Community. The public will be invited to participate with questions and comments for the panelists.

Historically, the strength and growth of America has depended on solutions forged from an exchange of ideas and opinions.

What has changed? Is civility no longer valued in such communication? 
  • Does our educational system fail to address how to present effective arguments? 
  • Can promoting freedom of speech also allow for diversity of opinion without conflict? 
  • How can the public separate “Fake News” from factual information? 
  • What has become of the middle ground in our legislatures? 
  • What issues create dissension within Snohomish County?

These questions and more will be addressed at the forum. Let’s talk “Civil Discourse”. Come and bring your friends and neighbors.

The Black Box Theater is located at 20310 68th Ave W, Lynnwood 98036



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LFP Council Public Meeting for King County Prop. 1: Veterans, Seniors, & Human Services Levy

At its October 12, 2017 regular meeting, the LFP City Council will hold a public meeting to receive testimony and consider whether to take a position on King County’s Proposition No. 1, which is on the ballot for the November 7 general election.

At its meeting on June 29, the City Council received a presentation by the King County Veterans and Human Services Levy Manager describing the proposal. After receiving the presentation, the City Council asked to hold a public meeting for the purpose of taking public testimony and to further decide whether to approve a resolution in favor of or opposed to Proposition No. 1.

The ballot measure is for a six-year levy lid lift of approximately $0.10 per thousand of assessed valuation that would raise approximately $60 million per year during the life of the lid lift. Funds would be split almost equally among the three services. The materials provided by King County estimate the approximate cost:

Estimated Annual Cost Property (Home) Valuation
  • $28.50    $285,000
  • $47.10    $471,000
  • $60.00    $600,000
  • $100.00  $1 million

Anyone interested in the item is invited to attend and address the City Council during the public meeting.

Background information here.



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Home sales in Shoreline during September

The following is a sampling of homes at each price point that sold in Shoreline during the month of September 2017 from data compiled for the Shoreline Area News by the Shoreline Windermere office.





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Tour of Ida Culver assisted living on Oct 24


The Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Center is facilitating tours of local Senior Living Facilities. Learn more about their services and living options before you are in a crisis situation.

Each facility will provide transportation from the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park senior center to their site. All tours include lunch.

We hope you, your family and friends will take advantage of this great opportunity to see “what’s out there”.

Reservations are a MUST! Spaces are limited, so make your reservations early!

Call the Senior Center at 206 365-1536 or come to the Center at: 

18560 1st Ave NE #1, Shoreline 8:30 am-3:30pm, Monday – Friday



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Shorecrest tennis vs Lynnwood 7 - 0

Faiz Khan
Photo by Anne Tangeman
WesCo 2A/3A boys varsity tennis
10/9/17 at Lynnwood
Shorecrest 7 - Lynnwood 0

Shorecrest swept the boards in its match with Lynnwood on Monday, taking all the matches.

Singles

1.  Faiz Khan def. Barnaby French 6-0  6-0
2.  Ben Silber def. Matthew Mansfield 6-0  6-0
3.  Reed Tangeman def. Renzo González  6-2  6-3
4.  Christopher King def. Tim Shepel  6-0  6-0

Doubles

1.  David Chen / Sam Rowbotham def. Long Nguyen / Angelo Tran  6-2  6-2
2.  Micah Glesener / John Burke def. Mihn Lee / Alex Nguyen  6-3  6-1
3.  Tyler Keen / Gabe Vogel def. Ian Bjornson / Sam Ruiz  6-0  6-1



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Jobs: Ronald Wastewater: Contract District Administrator

Ronald Wastewater District Administrator,
10-20 hours per week, contract position
Hourly rate, mileage, and expenses

The District will begin considering proposals received on or before Friday, October 13. The District may continue to consider proposals received after October 13 until a contract is awarded.

Ronald Wastewater District is a special purpose district governed by Title 57 of the Revised Code of Washington with offices in Shoreline, Washington. The District provides sewer service within the Shoreline city limits as well as a portion of Snohomish County.  The District is governed by an elected Board of five commissioners, who meet twice a month in the evenings to conduct District business.  Through October 22, 2017, the District has employed 14 employees who perform the administrative, operational and maintenance work of the District. The District has an annual budget of approximately $15.5 million.

The District and City of Shoreline have previously agreed that the City will acquire (assume) the District.  As a transitional step for the next two years (from 10/23/2017 through 10/23/2019), the District’s Board will continue to govern the District and contract with the City of Shoreline to provide maintenance, operations and administrative services for the District.  As of October 23, all current District employees will transition to City employment, while the District retains all property and all non-vehicle equipment.  The exact terms of the District’s relationship with the City are set forth in a Services Agreement.  [Click Here for Link to Services Agreement]

SCOPE OF SERVICES:  The contract District Administrator will provide administrative support to the Board of Commissioners, serve as the District’s liaison with the City of Shoreline and manage the Services Agreement on behalf of the District.  The contract term shall be through October 23, 2019.

Complete job description and application


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Moms Demand Action adds second New Member meeting

Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America received an overwhelming number of sign-ups for their October 16 New Member Meeting.

Therefore, they are adding a second New Member meeting on Sunday, October 21. The Moms organization works to reduce gun violence: come to learn what we do and how you can help us. 




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Glow in the Park raises $87,725 for Seattle Humane

Nearly 600 animal lovers and their pets gathered at Glow in the Park, Seattle Humane's 15th annual Walk for the Animals at Green Lake on Saturday, October 7, raising $87,724.68!

We are hoping to bridge the gap over the next few days as donations continue to come in to reach our goal of $100,000. These life-saving funds will support Seattle Humane’s Life-Saver Rescue Program and Disaster Fund, which helps transfer animals to us from other shelters that don’t have the resources to care for them.

These donations also help care for and find homes for animals who come to us due to natural disasters like Hurricane Harvey. Donations can still be made here.

The highest fundraising team was "Strutt Your Mutt," raising $1,060. The top individual fundraiser was Seattle Humane's Director of Animal Services Juli Ross, raising $3,633.

After the 2.8 mile dog walk, the fun continued with vendor booths, raffles, photo booths, food carts, a beer garden, and a stage show featuring adoptable pets who all found homes of their own at the event!

Watch this year's Glow in the Park video here.



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Photos: They did the Mash - the Monster Mash

They'd look serious if it weren't for the costumes
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

The annual Monster Mash Dash took place this last Saturday, starting 8am at Shoreline City Hall. The Monster Mash Dash is a family 5K fun run and walk along Shoreline's Interurban Trail.

A unicorn, Waldo, and a jar of peanut butter wait on city steps
Photo by Stephen H. Robinson

Runners were encouraged to dress for the occasion and prizes were given for finishing as well as for creative costumes.

A creative way to recycle newspapers
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

The following individuals were the first and second to complete in their category:

        Youth:
                Tate Lynch
                Zachary Binz

Yundi Shi and Jackson
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

        Women:
                Andrea Eiseman 18:30
                Yundi Shi with Jackson in a stroller

        Men:
                Thomas Walsh
                Mike Koslosky

Monkeys, princesses, leopards, Batman - and Cookie Monster?
Photo by Steven H. Robinson



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Candidate forums this week

There are three opportunities this week for residents to hear from the people who are running for office.

Tuesday
  • The Richmond Beach Community Association forum on Tuesday, October 10, 7pm is the most comprehensive for Shoreline residents, as they have invited every candidate - Shoreline City council, School Board, fire commissioners, Ronald Wastewater Commissioners. The forum will be held in the basement of the Richmond Beach Congregational Church, located at the corner of Richmond Beach Road and 15th Avenue NW.
Thursday


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Chamber luncheon features speakers from Recology

Sunday, October 8, 2017



Shoreline Chamber of Commerce October Luncheon with Recology, Waste Less: Save More at the Shoreline Center on Wednesday, October 11, 2017, 11:30am - 1:00pm in the Alumni Room, south end, 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline 98155.

11:30 Registration Opens
11:30 - 12:00 Open Networking
12:00-1:00 Meeting

$20 online / $25 walk-in registration for members
$25 online / $30 walk-in registration for non-members

Register and pay online or email us  and pay cash, check or card at the door.

Stop by Shoreline Chamber Luncheon to learn about potential financial savings your business can achieve all by reducing waste and maximizing your recycling and compost programs!

Hear from Recology’s recycling experts about best management practices and available resources to help achieve cost savings on your monthly bill. This event will also provide an overview of everyday garbage, recycle and compost practices in your home and workplace.

We invite business owners to bring common items from your business operations to discuss best disposal options and opportunities for waste reduction. Last but not least, learn about The Recology Store, a resource for the entire Shoreline community! We will bring a selection of featured products to the luncheon.

About our speakers:

Erin Harbour
Erin Harbour joined Recology CleanScapes in 2017 as the Retail Sales Manager. Erin manages four retail stores, located in Shoreline, Issaquah, Burien, and Bothell.

The Recology Stores provide in-person customer support for our communities, serve as a drop off location for hard-to-recycle items, and offer a variety of goods and gifts that inspire a zero waste lifestyle.

The Recology Stores are staffed by a team of recycling experts, available to help educate customers on recycling and waste reduction. 

Elizabeth Szorad
Elizabeth Szorad joined Recology Cleanscapes in 2015 as a Waste Zero Specialist. Through this role, Elizabeth coordinates education and outreach programs in communities throughout the Puget Sound area, and develops innovative waste reduction programs for residential, multifamily and commercial customers.

Elizabeth also delivers educational presentations and provides technical assistance to businesses, schools, and community organizations.


Catered by Pacific Northwest Catering

Caesar Salad
Croutons, Lemon, Parmesan
Rosemary Garlic Grilled Chicken
Penne Pasta Alfredo
Steamed Broccoli with Lemon Aioli
Bavarian Apple Torte
Coffee, Tea, Assorted Cold Drinks


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Shoreline City Council meets with school board

Shoreline City Council

Monday, October 9, 2017 – Dinner Meeting 5:30pm
- Shoreline School District Board

Monday, October 9, 2017 – Regular Meeting 7:00pm

Agenda Highlights - Link to full Agenda
  • Adopting Ordinance No. 798 – Authorizing the Extension of the Puget Sound Energy Franchise
  • Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Interlocal Agreement with Seattle Public Utilities for Coordination of Services on the Echo Lake Safe Routes to School Project
  • Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Contract with Contract Land Staff
  • Authorizing the City Manager to Obligate $300,000 in King County Flood Control District Flood Reduction Grant Funding for the Hidden Lake Dam Removal Project
  • Discussing Ordinance No. 801 – Amending the Shoreline Municipal Code 3.35.010 to Increase the Appropriation to the Petty Cash and Change Fund
  • Presentation of the 2018 Proposed Budget and the 2018-2023 Capital Improvement Plan

Comment on Agenda items


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Home sales in Lake Forest Park during September

The following is a sampling of homes at each price point that sold in Lake Forest Park during the month of September 2017 from data compiled for the Shoreline Area News by the Shoreline Windermere office.




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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Columbus proving the world is round...



Monday, October 9, is Columbus Day - a holiday in Ohio



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Post 227 American Legion bids farewell to long time member Chris Eggen

Vice Commander Ray Coffey presents a Certificate Of Appreciation
to former Finance Officer Chris Eggen.


Roy Harrington, the chaplain of Post 227, was the featured speaker at the October 3rd meeting of the post. His topic was on connecting veterans with services available to them.

Harrington noted that prospective recruits are always given an examination to determine whether they are physically fit to serve in the military. However, they are not tested to see if they are mentally or emotionally fit. As a result, some of the people who enter the military prove to be unfit and receive other than honorable discharges.

The Viet Nam was added greatly to the number of other than honorable discharges. In previous wars, people in military service were honored by the people back home. In contrast, those who served in Viet Nam were often reviled, adding to their emotional distress.

In the past, those receiving other than honorable discharges were not eligible for veterans’ benefits. The rules have recently changed and Harrington has been able to help some veterans with other than honorable discharges to obtain some benefits. Harrington is constantly seeking out such veterans to help them obtain benefits.

He urged people in the audience to join him in this effort. Many of the homeless veterans in our community could potentially improve their situation by obtaining veterans benefits.

Post 227 member, Chris Eggen and his wife Donna, are moving to Gig Harbor. Post Vice Commander Ray Coffey presented Chris with a framed certificate for his services to the post. These services included serving as Finance Officer, as Adjutant, and for starting a website for the post

--Carroll Goering



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AG Ferguson sues opioid manufacturer over state's opioid epidemic

Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed a lawsuit September 28, 2017 accusing OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma of fueling the opioid epidemic in Washington state, embarking on a massive deceptive marketing campaign and convincing doctors and the public that their drugs are effective for treating chronic pain and have a low risk of addiction, contrary to overwhelming evidence.


This deceptive marketing resulted in the deaths of Washingtonians and devastation to Washington families.

The lawsuit contends Purdue conducted an uncontrolled experiment on the American public without any reliable clinical evidence that opioids are effective at treating chronic pain. To doctors and patients, Purdue consistently downplayed the risks of addiction from long-term use and deceptively represented opioids as safe for treating long-term chronic pain.

Purdue’s deception yielded the company billions of dollars in profit nationwide from its opioid drugs. Ferguson’s lawsuit seeks to force Purdue to forfeit the Washington portion of those profits.

“Purdue Pharma ignored the devastating consequences of its opioids and profited from its massive deception,” Ferguson said. “It’s time they are held accountable and pay for the devastation they caused.”

According to the Attorney General, Purdue falsely claims that opioids improve long-term function, have a low addiction risk that can be managed or prevented and that increased doses of opioids do not pose significant additional risks to patients.

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Dahlias for Senior Center: Last week for flowers ends with Glory Daze

Glory Daze
Flower and photo by John Hibbs


I don’t know when Glory Daze was introduced to dahlia lovers. More obscure than other varieties in our series, she is still available from a limited number of sellers. The plants are hearty but not sturdy; ample stems are thin but no matter, as the flower is airy and still stands upright. The 3-4’ plants dependably produce many 4-6” blooms that last better than most other varieties in bouquets.

The bright yellow petals are long and narrow, radiating from the blossom’s center as they blush with pale orange, a classic Stellar dahlia form. Like so many other dahlia blooms that are painted with more than one color, in bouquets Glory Daze brightens and combines broadly with most color schemes.

This Tuesday is our last placement of new bouquets at the Ridgecrest Pub (5th NE and NE 165th) for this season.

The last of the crop will be at the Pub for a donation, all this week.

Thanks to everyone who supported this program to share flowers and bring in a little money for the Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Center.

--John Hibbs, ND


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Review: The Addams Family - a rib-tickling story, delivered by a wonderful cast and crew



The Addams Family: A New Musical Comedy
Characters by Charles Addams
Book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice
Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa
Stage Director/ Choreographer: Lee Ann Hittemberger
Producer/ Music Director: Charles Enlow
Conductor: David Close
Shoreline Community College Theater
October 6 - 15, 2017


Review by Doug Gochanour

It’s an elaborate and beautiful production from top to bottom.



You won’t have to be ghoulish to thoroughly enjoy The Addams Family: A New Musical Comedy. This presentation has a rib-tickling story, delivered by a wonderful cast and crew. Singing and dancing are each first class. And, the outstanding orchestra fills the theatre with lively melodies, which enhance the story line in such a delightful way.

Those familiar with The Addams Family have come to expect the unusual, from the time that Lurch, (Dima Pogrebniak) the laconic butler, opens the giant doors and grunts. Humor creeps out at every turn. Where else could you expect to hear songs like, “Death is just around the Coroner.”


Photo by Anne Julson


Josh Pulley is brilliant as Gomez Addams, as is Camaira Metz in her role as Morticia. It seems that daughter Wednesday has aged so much that she is nearly Thursday. Mimi Alexander gives a great performance as Wednesday, who is in love with a “NORMAL,” and afraid to tell her parents. Lucas (Santana Ortiz) is afraid to tell his parents, that he is in love with a lovely “NON-NORMAL.” What can go wrong when the news gets expressed?

For one thing, a raucous dinner party takes place, where the secret engagement is to be revealed. Cassia Ward is terrific as the devilish Pugsley, who fears Wednesday will no longer torture him. He puts a potion into the cup intended for his sister. Diners are all playing the game, “Full Disclosure.”



Lucas’s mother drinks the potion, instead. Norah Peters is fantastic in her portrayal of Alice, and her reaction to her own life situation. Everyone begins to question his or her own marriage. These enhanced tensions create a hilarious circumstance. What will the outcome be? Can everyone come together and resolve their differences?

SCC Musical Theater Program has achieved another success with this production. Be sure to attend a performance. You will be very glad you did.

You have just Friday, Saturday, at 7:30pm and Sunday at 3pm to see the production, so don't delay. Tickets online at Brown Paper Tickets or at the door.

Shoreline Community College Theatre, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133. (campus maps). No fee for parking evenings and weekends.



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Photos: Ballinger fire




By Diane Hettrick

Jeff Hoffman had a much better view of the fire in Ballinger Saturday than he was comfortable with, since it was right in his backyard.

But we appreciate the dramatic photos he got and shared with us.

I was in the neighborhood at the time. I had just driven up Ballinger and gone into Thriftway on a bright, sunny day. I bought one item and when I was checking out there were sirens from what was clearly more than one vehicle.

I walked into the parking lot and there was a haze of smoke covering everything south of Ballinger Village. Then I saw the huge plume of gray smoke rising up in the air and moving south across Ballinger Way and into the trees.

About that time two more fire vehicles, from Snohomish county, came roaring by.

Jeff's photos would have been taken a few moments later, as the gray smoke is dispersed, rather than a solid plume.

Since there was no snow that day, I am assuming that the white covering on the roof is fire suppressant.

I am still surprised at how quickly the smoke filled the neighborhood. I could not have been in the store more than ten minutes.

I was not surprised but it was still impressive how quickly the fire departments responded and got the fire under control.

No one was hurt, including the fire fighters.

UPDATE: Shoreline Fire says the building was non-residential, so no residents in the complex were injured or displaced - and no damage to residents' possessions.

The building was a service building in a multi-family residential complex in the 2200 block of NE 201st Pl in the Ballinger neighborhood of Shoreline.

Updated 10-13-2017



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Shorewood tennis continues to rack up wins; top SW-SC singles duel lasts three and a half hours



Last week the Shorewood boys tennis team continued to rack up wins in the quest for a fourth straight WesCo South league championship banner. The Thunderbirds defeated Mountlake Terrace 7-0 on October 2nd and Shorecrest 6-1 on October 6th.

The T-Birds improved their first place record to 8-0 league and 13-1 overall. Against the Terrace Hawks, they were led in singles by sophomore Chris Cummings' come from behind win at number four and Gunnar Thorstenson's win at number one. Doubles were led by David Antush and Andy Ren at number three.

At Mountlake Terrace
SHOREWOOD 7 MOUNTLAKE TERRACE 0

Singles

1.  Gunnar Thorstenson SW def. Jake Peters MLT 7-5, 6-1
2.  Chris Combs SW def. Alec Ura MLT 6-0, 6-0
3.  Ari Webb SW def. Marck Primavera MLT 6-0, 6-0
4.  Chris Cummings SW def. Anthony Runyan MLT 6-7, 6-2, 10-3

Doubles

1.  Andrew Counter / Steven Lin SW def. Andy Shaw / Markus Nelson MLT 6-0, 6-0
2.  Nate Alexander / Erik Ertsgaard SW def. Andrew Dotty / Drew Daley MLT 6-2, 6-2
3.  David Antush / Andy Ren SW def. Tanner Boe / Graem Carter MLT 6-2, 6-0



It was getting dark as daylight was running out on a three and a half hour duel between two tennis gladiators, Shorewood's Gunnar Thorstenson and Shorecrest's Faiz Kahn. With intense rallies and booming serves they battled. Momentum shifted back and forth as every point was a hard fought win or loss. Thorstenson lost a three set match early in the season and needed to win to even his match up with Kahn.

Kahn matched every shot Thorstenson would hit at him. During the third set between games both seemed to be nearing exhaustion. Thorstenson had two match points serving at 40-15 and leading 5-4 but could not put away the match. Kahn broke back and evened it up and then held his serve to go up 6-5.

Serving for the match Kahn could not hold off his Shorewood opponent. The T-Bird evened up the score with a huge break of Kahn's serve to send the match into a final tie-breaker. The teammates, fans and parents were silent and on the edge of their seats waiting to see what would happen.

Thorstenson took an early 3-1 lead and never gave it back until he hit a powerful serve that Kahn returned into the net.

A team parent said, "People pay to see this kind of high quality and exciting tennis". 

The rest of the T-Birds celebrated a big 6-1 win over their rivals and Thorstenson's great match.

Shorewood can lock up a championship banner with a win on Monday October 9th hosting Edmonds Woodway at 3:30pm.


At Shorecrest
SHOREWOOD 6 SHORECREST 1

Singles

1.  Gunnar Thorstenson SW def. Faiz Kahn SC 4-6, 6-1, 7-6 (7-3)
2.  Andrew Counter SW def. Christopher King SC 6-1, 6-0
3.  Steven Lin SW def. Micah Glesener SC 6-1, 6-0
4.  Chris Combs SW def. John Burke SC 6-0, 6-0

Doubles

1.  Ben Silber / Reed Tangeman SC def. James Qui / Aden Helland SW   0-6, 6-4, 3-6
2.  Tyler Gettmann / Matt McMillan SW def. David Chen / Sam Rowbotham SC 6-2, 6-3
3.  Max Buma / Bennett Vana SW def. Tyler Keen / Gabe Vogel SC 6-2, 6-2


--Shorewood coach Arnie Moreno



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Photos: Halloween is in the air

Saturday, October 7, 2017

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

This family walks away from the last Shoreline Farmers Market with Central Market pumpkins for Halloween.




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Collision on Lake City Way just south of Shoreline / LFP city lines

Photo courtesy Seattle DOT

Collision on Lake City Way NE at NE 143rd St blocked the right southbound lane around 6:30pm on Saturday, October 7, 2017.



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Jobs: Shoreline School District

There are 94 job categories listed for the Shoreline School District.

The full list is here "Click to view current job openings"

Most are for specific levels of teaching positions, but there are paraeducators, coaches, food service, maintenance, therapists, nurses, psychologists, and more.



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Jobs: City of Shoreline

These positions are open with the City of Shoreline

Engineer II - Development Review
Full-Time Regular - $87,004.00 - $105,854.00 annually
Division: Engineering
THIS POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED WITH FIRST REVIEW DATE OF OCTOBER 11, 2017. The Public Works Department recently received APWA Accreditation and is seeking an energetic and experienced person to be part of our team and serve the needs of the community. We are looking for an experienced engineer with strong customer service focus in supporting development and with the able to effectively communicate with a variety of customers.

Extra Help - Swim Instructor
Extra Help Variable Hour - $11.50 - $13.01 hourly
Division: Pool
This is a part-time, variable hour, non-benefited position. Employee Schedule: Schedules are assigned to employees based on their availability and business needs. This position provides swimming lessons to toddlers, preschool age, school age, adult and senior ages in a positive manner. Monitors and maintains a safe and enjoyable environment for class participants.

Extra Help - Teen Program Leader (year-round)
Extra Help Variable Hour - $13.13 - $14.85 hourly
Division: Teen Program
OPEN UNTIL FILLED - First review September 22nd
Provide leadership at all city sponsored teen program events. Assist in sports, music, arts and environmental program development for youth in middle and high school, up to 18 years old. Must have the ability to work late afternoon, evening and/or weekends 10-20 hours per week.

Functional Analyst
Full-Time Regular - $67,968.00 - $82,693.00 annually
Division: Information Services
Position will stay open until filled. This position has been reopened to expand the pool of qualified applicants. If you have already applied for this position, you do not need to resubmit your application. Note: Human Resources staff communicate with applicants via emails provided on applications. Use your private email to ensure that our emails are not going to spam. We are looking for a Functional Analyst who is focused on improving operational processes through business analysis and the effective use of the City's computerized asset management.

Instructor - Nature Based Program, Extra Help
Extra Help Variable Hour - $17.00 - $20.00 hourly
This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED. First review date: October 3, 2017.
Provide supervision and leadership for the City of Shoreline's outdoor preschool, outdoor camp, and other nature-based and outdoor programs. Plan programs and lead participants in a variety of recreation nature-based and outdoor activities as well as provide support in developing nature based components of existing recreation programs. Hours: September – June Daytime hours approximately 8 hours per week. Some variable additional hours. June-August Variable daytime hours approximately 29 hours per week.

Lifeguard/Swim Instructor - Extra Help
Extra Help Variable Hour - $13.13 - $14.85 hourly
Division: Pool
This is a part-time, variable hour, non-benefited position. Hours are flexible. Weekdays and/or Weekends. Responsible for the safety of others through the enforcement of pool rules, policies and regulations. Acts to prevent and respond emergencies or other incidents. Instructs or will learn to instruct swim classes to preschoolers, youth, may also learn to teach swimming to parent/child, adults and water aerobics classes. Works under the direct supervision of the Senior Lifeguard , Assistant Pool Manager and Pool Manager.

Plans Examiner II
Full-Time Regular - $33.49 - $40.75 hourly
Division: Building and Engineering
Note: Human Resources staff communicate with applicants via emails provided on applications. Use your private email to ensure that our emails to you are not going to spam. This new position will focus on conducting residential plan reviews (IRC) for compliance with locally adopted Washington State Building Codes and provide backup for residential/plumbing/mechanical on-site inspections. The incumbent will augment a building plan review staff of three seasoned plans examiner in response to sustained local redevelopment construction growth in this inner-ring city of 55,000. The City is preparing for two Link Light Rail Stations and the School District touts an aggressive school facilities capital improvement plan.

Specialized Recreation Specialist - Extra Help
Extra Help Ongoing - $14.34 - $16.22 hourly
Division: Recreation
The position implements and supports a wide variety of recreation activities specifically for adults with developmental disabilities. This position is PERS (State retirement) eligible. Program hours are: Monday - Thursday 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM and Friday nights/Saturdays as needed Open until filled, first review: October 2, 2017 We have two positions available, both are non-benefited extra help positions: 1. 20 hours a week on-going 2. On call, hours scheduled as needed


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