Photo: Heavenly Sunset

Tuesday, December 5, 2017

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

I enjoyed a half hour of sunshine, blue skies, and fleecy white clouds today.

I thought I had entered a time portal.

The clouds came back but managed to reach a compromise with the sun for this dramatic sunset photo over the Shoreline Sea.

DKH



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Holiday events at Sky on Saturday

Monday, December 4, 2017

Sky holiday tree
Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Saturday, December 9th 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Enjoy live holiday music, cookies, and hot cider!

11:30 am-Noon-  Enjoy holiday choral music performed by the talented and enthusiastic students of Sky’s near neighbor, St. Luke’s School, under the direction of Joan Dirska.

1:30pm-2:30pm- Plus, a special concert by Strum: Seattle’s Totally Relaxed Ukulele Musicians. These uke-crazy individuals are dedicated to making the world a better place through ukulele music. Kick back and enjoy holiday and Hawaiian music with them!

Saturday, December 9th Noon – 2 pm
Meet the Designers! Kat and Jill (A repeat of our December 2nd presentation.)

Do you have a container or front bed that’s stuck in winter doldrums? Would you like a little inspiration in how to spruce it up to look good winter-long, or how to give it a holiday twist?

Sky Nursery’s own custom container designers will be available to show you some of their tricks of the trade. They’ll demonstrate how a few fresh winter color plants, or even boughs or other accessories, can be used to give a tired container a fresh new look.




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Best Books of 2017: Teen books

King County librarians nominated books for the list, with final selections made by a committee.

Best Teen Books 2017: (in order of author’s last name)  
  1. The Upside of Unrequited by Becky Albertalli 
  2. City of Saints & Thieves by Natalie C. Anderson 
  3. Crack in the Sea by H.M. Bouwman 
  4. Pashmina by Nidhi Chanani 
  5. The Spellbook of the Lost and Found by Moira Fowley Doyle 
  6. Turtles All the Way Down by John Green 
  7. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers by Deborah Heiligman 
  8. Here We Are: 44 Voices Write, Draw, and Speak About Feminism for the Real World edited by Kelly Jensen 
  9. Amina's Voice by Hena Khan 
  10. We Are Okay by Nina LaCour 
  11. The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee 
  12. Genuine Fraud by E. Lockhart 
  13. One of Us is Lying by Karen McManus 
  14. When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon 
  15. Ramona Blue by Julie Murphy 
  16. Loving Vs. Virginia: A Documentary Novel of the Landmark Civil Rights Case by Patricia Hruby Powell 
  17. Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds 
  18. Inexplicable Logic of My Life by Benjamin Alire Sáenz 
  19. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sánchez 
  20. Undefeated: Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indian School Football Team by Steve Sheinkin 
  21. Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor 
  22. The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas 
  23. Thick as Thieves by Megan Whelan Turner 
  24. Piecing Me Together by Renée Watson 
  25. American Street by Ibi Zoboi

Thumbnail descriptions here 

All Best Books 2017 are available to borrow in various formats, including print, audio, digital audio and eBook, at your local KCLS library or online to download at www.kcls.org.



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Calling BS in an age of misinformation

CALLING BS IN AN AGE OF MISINFORMATION

Professors Bergstrom and West
on Calling BS

How do you know if your news is real or not?

• Is it too good to be true?

• Is it unnecessarily complex?

• Where is it from?

How can you spot Fake News? Two professors from the University of Washington, Jevin West and Carl Bergstrom, have created a course “Calling BS.”

They are presenting what they have learned about detecting BS and strategies for engaging with individual purveyors of BS. In a not to be missed presentation at Benaroya Hall.

Thursday, December 7 at 7:00pm Benaroya Hall
Ticket price: $21.50 for students and League members
$31.50 for the general public
Tickets are on sale via the Seattle Symphony website
Click here to purchase.

The digital revolution has democratized the consumption and production of news and information. While this has created a platform for voices previously unheard, there has also been an increase in false news stories, memes, and outright lies.

This comes from all sides of the political spectrum, industry, and society. Yet democracy and collective decision-making depend on an informed citizenry.

This lecture will talk about some of the reasons behind this onslaught of misinformation and how we as a society can overcome it.

Proceeds benefit the League of Women Voters of Seattle-King County. The League provides nonpartisan election information.


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Shorecrest and Kellogg music teacher named to WMEA Hall of Fame

Shorecrest and Kellogg orchestra teacher Mark Adamo has been announced as one of 10 music educators in the State who will be inducted into the Washington Music Educators Association’s (WMEA) Hall of Fame.

Adamo and other honorees will be inducted into the WMEA Hall of Fame at an awards banquet on February 15 preceding the group’s annual conference in Yakima.

“This is a well-deserved recognition for a remarkable music educator,” said Superintendent Rebecca Miner. 
“Mark’s passion and commitment to his students and fellow teachers is evident in his students’ amazing musical performances and all of the hard work that leads up to them.”

Humbled by the honor, Adamo was quick to praise his fellow teachers and staff.

“While it’s certainly an honor to be included amongst those who have been selected before, to be honest, I feel like I’m really just doing my job. Shoreline teachers come to work every day and give 110 percent,” said Adamo. 
“If I’m personally recognized, it’s only because I'm on a team of employees who do amazing work every single day. The successes of our students are due to the combined efforts of every faculty, staff member, administrator and support personnel in the district.”


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Rash of burglaries in Briarcrest neighborhood

Six burglaries in this small area of the
Briarcrest neighborhood
Shoreline police report that in the past month there have been six residential burglaries in the Briarcrest neighborhood.

They occurred in the area between NE 145th to 150th and between 17th Ave NE to 23rd Ave NE.

Four of the burglaries occurred on a Monday.

The pattern suggests it may be a juvenile suspect living in the area, who is possibly on foot or using a bike.

In one burglary entry was made through a dog door and in others entry was made through a window at the rear of the home.

The crimes have occurred between 6:00am to 7:30pm.

Items stolen have been jewelry, electronics and cash. In one case the burglary occurred within 10 minutes of the homeowner leaving their home.

Shoreline officers are aware of the problem and will be spending more time in the area. Detectives are actively working the cases.

It’s typical that the burglar will knock on the front door. If there’s an answer they may give a story that sounds suspicious. If there’s no answer they may go around back or look for a concealed area to make entry.

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Shoreline Rotary recognizes students from Shorewood and King's

Shorewood students: from left: Spence Lu, Ellie Shoop,
Shoreline Rotary President Judy MacCully, Shorewood Principal Bill Dunbar.


Shoreline Rotary recently recognized students from the Shoreline School District as Students of the Month for their academic performance, dedication to the community through service, and leadership among their peers.

This month students from both Shorewood High School and King’s Schools were recognized.

King's. From left: Shoreline Rotary President Judy MacCully, Cody Huyan,
Cameron Crispino, King’s High School Principal Bob Ruhlman, Micah Blair


From Shorewood, awards were given to Ellie Shoop and Spencer Lu while at King’s, students Cody Huyan and Cameron Crispino were honored.

Each of these students is applying to colleges around the country and demonstrates the hard work and dedication of students throughout one of the best school districts in the region.

In December, Shoreline Rotary will award scholarships to six students in the District.



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Choir of the Sound delights in concert


Text and photos by Jerry Pickard

On Saturday December 2 and Sunday December 3, the Choir of The Sound was in performance at the Shorecrest Performing Arts Center. Their "Evergreen Noel" winter concert featured a Northwest regional theme.

Their singing was enhanced by colorful sets and lighting. Costumed dancers performed throughout the concert.


In the "Great Figgy Pudding" contest three groups sang Stan Boreson parody songs and the audience voted. The Lutefisk song won.


Because it was a Northwest theme, there were rain songs, such as "I'm Dreaming of A Wet Christmas".

The music was delightful and was enjoyed by all. All too soon the concert was over.

Their next concert at the Shorecrest Performing Arts Center will be June 2 and 3, 2018, with the theme "On The Road".



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Serpent handling in Appalachia at Third Place Books

Authors at Third Place Books this week talk about Husky sports, serpent handling in Appalachia, and Sci-Fi.

Tuesday, December 5, 2017 - 7:00pm
Adam Jude
100 Things Washington Fans Should Know and Do Before They Die

Huskies beat writer Adam Jude has collected every essential piece of UW knowledge and trivia, as well as must-do activities, and ranks them all from 1 to 100, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist as you progress on your way to fan superstardom.

Thursday, December 7, 2017 - 7:00pm
Julia Duin
In the House of the Serpent Handler: A Story of Faith and Fleeting Fame in the Age of Social Media

Focusing on several preachers and their families in six Appalachian states, journalist Julia C. Duin explores the impact that such twenty-first-century phenomena as social media and “reality television” have had on snake handlers.

Friday, December 8, 2017 - 6:30pm
Spencer Ellsworth
Shadow Sun Seven

Spencer Ellsworth's second book in his Starfire trilogy is an action-packed space opera in which the oppressed half-Jorian crosses have risen up to supplant humanity.

He will be interviewed by New York Times bestselling author Jason Hough.

Third Place Books, LFP Town Center, Ballinger and Bothell Way NE.



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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: News Hound




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Humble Feast Monday and Recipe for Pickled Beets

Humble Feast, Monday December 4
5:30 to 7:30pm
Patty Pan's Neighborhood Kitchen:
15550 27th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155.

See previous article

Price: $12/person (plus tax). For $10 (plus tax) discounted tickets, prepay via PayPal by 4pm on the day of the dinner. Kids half price. Purchase Tickets In Advance.

We're preparing rib-sticking Eastern European Jewish food this month: Cholent (Beef stew, with a vegetarian version, of course), Kasha, Pickled Beets, Potato Kugel, and Babka cake for dessert.

And here's one of Devra Gartenstein's recipes from this month's Feast.


Pickled Beets
Yield: 6 servings

6 medium-size beets
water to cover
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill
1/2 teaspoon salt
black pepper to taste
1/4 cup water
2 to 3 tablespoons white vinegar


Cover the beets with the water in a medium-size saucepan and bring them to a boil. Cook on medium heat for 45 minutes to an hour or until you can rub off the skins with your fingers. (To test one, fish it out of the pot with a pair of tongs and run it under cold water for a minute until it=s cool enough to handle.)

Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a small saucepan. Add the onion, dill, salt and pepper and cook for about 5 minutes, until the onion is soft and translucent. Add the water and vinegar, bring to a boil, then simmer for another 5 minutes.

Peel and chop the beets, then toss them with the sauce. Cool and serve. It will keep in the refrigerator for over a week.



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LFP Citizen's Commission cancels Tuesday's meeting

The Lake Forest Park Citizens' Commission, has cancelled its first Tuesday of the month meeting -scheduled for December 5, 2017.

We have cancelled our meeting so people can attend the Special Meeting of the Planning Commission happening this Tuesday, December 5, 2017, from 7-9pm at Lake Forest Park City Hall.






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Best Books of 2017 - Adult Nonfiction

King County Librarians compiled lists of books and sent them through a committee to come up with the 25 best in category.

Best Adult Nonfiction Books 2017: (in order of author’s last name)

  1. You Don't Have to Say You Love Me by Sherman Alexie
  2. American Wolf: A True Story of Survival and Obsession in the West by Nate Blakeslee
  3. Nomadland by Jessica Bruder
  4. The Best We Could Do by Thi Bui
  5. We Were Eight Years in Power by Ta-nehisi Coates
  6. The Stranger in the Woods by Michael Finkel
  7. Locking Up Our Own: Crime and Punishment in Black America by James Jr. Forman
  8. Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman
  9. Ghost of Seattle Past by Jaimee Garbacik
  10. Hunger by Roxane Gay
  11. Killers of the Flower Moon: the Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann
  12. Wild Things: The Joy of Reading Children's Literature as An Adult by Bruce Handy
  13. We Are Never Meeting In Real Life by Samantha Irby
  14. No Is Not Enough: Resisting Trump’s Shock Politics and Winning the World We Need by Naomi Klein
  15. Who Thought This Was a Good Idea? by Alyssa Mastromonaco
  16. Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America’s Shining Women by Kate Moore
  17. Code Girls: The Untold Story of the American Women Code Breakers Who Helped Win World War II by Liza Mundy
  18. Playing with Fire: The 1968 Election and the Transformation of American Politics by Lawrence O'Donnell
  19. The Photo Ark: One Man's Quest to Document the World's Animals by Joel Satore
  20. Daring to Drive: a Saudi Woman's Awakening by Manal Sharif
  21. Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson
  22. The Blood of Emmett Till by Timothy B. Tyson
  23. Make Trouble by John Waters
  24. Why We March: Signs of Protest and Hope: Voices From the Women's March
  25. The Card Catalog: Books, Cards and Literary Treasures

Thumbnail descriptions of books here

All Best Books 2017 are available to borrow in various formats, including print, audio, digital audio and eBook, at your local KCLS library or online to download at www.kcls.org.



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North City Tree Lighting


Photos by Jerry Pickard

The annual North City Tree Lighting was held on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at Les Schwab on 15th NE.

The band played carols to warm up the crowd.


Santa arrived in his special sleigh.


Santa exits sleigh with his bag of toys.


Santa greets kids and parents.



Santa talks to children and takes requests and elves take photos.



Oooh and ahhhhs from the crowd as the tree is lit.




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Living history at Legion on Tuesday

Bob Harmon at the Legion
on Tuesday

World War II will come to life at the American Legion hall on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 promptly at 7pm.

Bob Harmon will be the speaker. Bob was a soldier in Patton's army and part of one of the most significant battles of the War, the Battle of the Bulge.

He helped take German prisoners at the Siegfried Line, and saw some of the art work stolen by the Nazis.

The community is invited to attend to hear him speak. Bob is an experienced speaker, often in demand to tell his first-hand account of the war in Europe.

The Hall is located at 14521 17th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155.



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Brighton Beach Memories at Shoreline CC Drama through next weekend

Sunday, December 3, 2017

Aunt Blanche and daughters come to stay
Maleah Metz Photography


Brighton Beach Memoirs 
By Neil Simon
Directed by Bryar Golden
Stage Management by Elise Oziel
Set and Lighting design by Richard Schafer
Costumes designed by Meleta Buckstaff
Shoreline Community College Theater
December 1-10, 2017

Review by Doug Gochanour

Brighton Beach Memoirs is a semi-autobiographical story, based upon the family memories of Neil Simon. He depicts some happy experiences, but also the stressful pressures of living in a confined space with many people grating upon each other.

It is set in 1937, with a slowly recovering economy after the Depression, and impending war overseas. Even though there was little money available for their own household, this Jewish family knew that some of their relatives were facing life-threatening situations in Europe.

Eugene Jerome, who is perfectly played by Carson Buck-Flinchum, narrates the story. Eugene is a teenager with a desire to become a writer. He keeps the audience informed about his perspective on life, as he moves in and out of scenes. His interactions and conversations with his brother Stanley (Tucker Leidholm) provide lots of laughs.

The parents, Jack (Danny Bracy) and Kate (Allison Letterman) are doing their best to provide for their family. It becomes more difficult when they take in Kate’s sister Blanche (Courtney Heuer), who became a widow. Blanche and her two daughters, Nora (Camaira Metz) and Laurie (Cassia Ward), compound the complications of close quarters living.

Jerome's parents share concerns
Maleah Metz Photography


It is a struggle for everyone to get along and move toward their individual desires. Eugene provides asides to the audience. As he observes, love and loathing are totally linked to family relationships and are fully possible outcomes. This Brooklyn house provides a slew of materials for his writing.

The set is well designed, as it allows the audience to view various groupings of characters wherever they are in the home. With lighting, the scenes can jump from bedrooms to living room, to the backyard, to the dining room table. When the whole family is together at this crowded table, it is a time to share information, and hopefully resolve problems and issues.

This production is well done and provides a fun activity for the Holiday Season. Do plan to attend, and be ready for a good time.

Shoreline Community College Theater, Bldg 1600, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133. Free parking. Tickets available through Brown Paper Tickets.



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Firefighters toy drive continues to Friday

Shoreline firefighters collecting toys at Fred Meyer
Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire


Through December 8th drop off any new, unwrapped toy at any Shoreline fire station and help Shoreline firefighters with their annual toy drive for local families in need.

Fire stations are located at:




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Shoreline fire calls Nov 20-26

Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Shoreline Fire had an unusually high number of aid and medic calls this week. Not all were in Shoreline. Medic One works through Shoreline Fire but covers Kenmore and Northshore as well as Shoreline.

Shoreline Fire calls for November 20-26:

  • Aid - 76
  • Aid Non Emergency - 19
  • MVA (Motor Vehicle Accident) - 5
  • CMT (Community Medicine Team) - 0
  • Medic - 50
  • MVA Medic - 2
  • Cardiac Arrest - 7
  • AFA (Automatic Fire Alarm) - 8
  • Haz - 1 CO Alarm
  • Service Call - 1 leaky hydrant, 1 blood draw for PD
  • Wires/Flames from Down Line - 1 (during the windstorm)


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Crime in Shoreline - two weeks ending Nov 27 - behavioral unit busy

Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Selected items from the Shoreline Police blotter, two weeks, ending November 27, 2017

Many calls for Behavioral Health unit:

  • unstable ex-boyfriend made threats
  • threatened suicide - 7
  • person wandering around behind Home Depot; 
  • Trespassed unstable subject from Walgreen's; 
  • combative male in group home breaking glass again
  • male throwing rocks at buildings on Aurora and starting to take off his clothes; 
  • naked, intoxicated man in middle of street on 15th NE

11-08  Contacted bus rider for allegedly masturbating on the bus. He was in possession of a case of Rainier and was too intoxicated to care for himself. Transported to detox.
11-09  Purse stolen from YMCA.
11-10  Trespassed for camping out in Deseret restroom.
11-11  Mother reported that her son came home wearing a blood-soaked sweatshirt.
11-12  Intoxicated male crashes car into fence, refuses alcohol test, jailed on DUI.
11-12  New graffiti at Echo Lake park.
11-13  Commercial burglary at Paramount House.
11-13  Broke window on car to steal battery, 203xx 15th NE.
11-13  Arrested two males and a female in Echo Lake Park at midnight. All had felony warrants.
11-13  Burglary 148xx 6th NE.
11-14  Burglary NW 180th
11-15  Burglary 203xx 8th Ave NW
11-15  Suspect shoplifted power tools from Home Depot; citizen followed him out, flagged down a deputy and suspect was arrested.
11-15  Two females discussing drugs in Echo Lake park bathroom after hours were found to be in possession of drugs.
11-16  Numerous locked and unlocked mail boxes broken into on NE 187th.
11-16  Subject walking in traffic on 15th NE, trying to commit suicide by jumping into traffic.
11-18  Burglars cut through wall of Whistle Workwear.
11-18  Woman Trespassed from Aurora Safeway after urinating on building.
11-19  Neighbor charged with Trespass after reaching over fence to cut tree branches.
11-19  Personal items stolen from women's locker room at Y.
11-20  Burglary on N Park N
11-20  Alleged rape on SCC campus; Harborview refused to do rape kit as subject has been there three times in five days with the same story.
11-20  Man punches and kicks vehicle window and breaks both side mirrors on ex-girlfriend's car.
11-21  Burglary NE 146th - entered via unlocked bedroom window.
11-24  Unknown suspect used supersoaker to spray corrosive liquid on car, which peeled the paint.
11-25  Multiple windows broken out in courtyard of Ronald Methodist Church.
11-25  Vehicle stolen after owner left it running with keys in ignition; found shortly after and driver arrested.
11-26  More graffiti at Echo Lake park.



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Shoreline Fire: House fire Thursday and accidents Friday and Saturday

Photo by Anthony Della Giustina

Reader Anthony Della Giustina sent in this photo of a three car accident at 25th NE and SR 104 / Ballinger Way. It happened around 5:30pm on Friday, right in the middle of the evening commute.

1400 block of Richmond Beach Road
Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire

On Saturday, around 7pm, Shoreline Fire responded to a collision in the 1400 block of Richmond Beach Road.

Almost immediately, they were called to extinguish a vehicle fire in the 14500 block of 30th Ave NE. 

The previous Thursday, November 30, they extinguished a house fire in 12 minutes in the 15500 block of 26th Ave NE.



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Review: Twist of the Magi - keeping the holiday charm and spirit alive


Twist of the Magi
By Debra Rich Gettleman
Directed by Keith Dahlgren
Musical Direction by Michael Corry
The Phoenix Theatre
December 1 - 23, 2017


Review by Doug Gochanour

The Phoenix Theatre is turning 10 years old as a professional theatre. The mission of the Theatre Company is to actively produce dynamic, top quality entertainment emphasizing humor to illuminate our common humanity, and to develop a fundamental appreciation for the magic of live theater. They call it “Comedy without all the Drama.”

Twist of the Magi fits this description perfectly. Debra Rich Gettleman has given us another holiday treat with this delightful play. She asked me before the play opened if I was ever nervous about my writings in play reviews. She seemed a bit nervous, and I assured her that neither of us had anything to be of concern.



The setting is 1946, Winter Holiday Season in a live radio broadcast studio KTPT. There is a bevy of fascinating actors attempting to perform O’Henry’s well known short story, Gift of the Magi. Melanie Calderwood plays a frantic, stuttering sound effects technician, always finding perfect comedic timing. In fact, it is a very talented Phoenix Cast, portraying a variety of eccentric radio actors, who display the frustrations of their personal interactions behind the scenes of their live studio’s O’Henry broadcast. It’s a laugh riot.

There are even commercials and musical interludes beautifully performed by Darian Conn, Sophia Parker, and Mia Perritt. They sing together as the trio called Twisted Sister, and they Rock. Their work blends right in with that of the remarkable veteran cast, which includes: Alssa Cattabriga, James Lynch, Nicola Amos, Sarah McGrath, Denise Wichsier, Scott Hibbert, Steve Heiret, Susan Connors and Melanie Calderwood.

The Phoenix Theatre was remodeled in 2015


There is a story within a story here. The personal interactions taking place among the studio performers is its own tale. O’Henry’s story is the second tale, and it has become a classic. But what will the outcome be this time around? Don’t miss the fun!

Debra Rich Gettleman took over as managing director of the Phoenix Theater a little over a year ago after moving from Arizona. She seems to love our community and the live theatre it offers. She has a background is in journalism, along with theater, and show business. She is an actress, a playwright, a director, and has shown a willingness to do whatever is needed. Debra is successful in doing what she intended, keeping the holiday charm and spirit alive.

The Phoenix Theatre is located in Firdale Village at 9673 Firdale Avenue, Edmonds 98020




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Shoreline native hailed as hero in New York for stopping a mugging

Kirk Noreen, Ken Noreen, Pearl Noreen, Kevin Noreen, Karina Noreen and Kate Noreen.
The family gathered for Ken's retirement party.


Shorewood graduate Kirk Noreen, son of Pearl and Ken Noreen of Shoreline, has been hailed as a hero for stopping a mugging in a Manhattan park.

According to an article in the New York Daily News, Kirk was jogging alone in Fort Tyron park when he spotted a man attacking a woman in a tunnel under the roadway. 

The robber had punched the 29 year old woman in the face and taken her cell phone. Kirk accosted him and demanded the cell phone. 

The attacker dropped the phone to the ground, but then followed Noreen and the woman.
As Noreen told the victim to run, he was sucker punched by the suspect.

Noreen was knocked against a stone barrier and lost consciousness for 5-10 seconds. When he came to, he started chasing the thief - who tried to rob another woman on his way out of the park.

Noreen spent the day in the hospital and ended up with seven stitches. The woman declined medical attention. Police believe they have video of the thief.

Noreen was able to get to Shoreline in time for his father Ken's farewell concert and retirement party, but his injuries prevented him from playing the tuba. He settled for chimes.



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Meridian Park teacher wins Patsy Collins award

Saturday, December 2, 2017

Denise Schuyler Peters
Meridian Park 4th grade hi-cap teacher
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools
Meridian Park 4th-grade highly capable teacher Denise Peters was presented with the Patsy Collins Award for Excellence in Education, Environment, and Community by IslandWood and the Seattle Foundation at their annual Waking the World Benefit Breakfast on November 15.

She was one of only three teachers in the region to receive the prestigious honor, which also comes with a $10,000 classroom grant for each of the recipients.

Tony Mestres, President and CEO of Seattle Foundation, presented Peters with the prestigious award and highlighted her work to student success and environmental awareness.

“As a 4th-grade teacher, Ms. Peters strives to create a classroom that fosters in her students a genuine curiosity about the world,” said Mestres. 
"Through self-directed, project-based learning she invites her students to explore ethical issues and to be citizen scientists. She takes her students into the field to study the complexities of wetland habitats and the impact of human actions on the environment.”
Denise Peters accepts the Patsy Collins award
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools


Meridian Park Elementary Principal David Tadlock echoed the high praise for Peters.

“She epitomizes the qualities of a public educator who embraces the whole child and provides hands-on, project-based learning experiences,” said Tadlock. 
“Meridian Park and Shoreline are lucky to have Denise and other educators who care about learning experiences that give students opportunities to consider their place in the world.”

Appreciative and humbled by the honor, Peters focused the award’s significance on the impact her work has on student success.

“I think that the Patsy Collins Award is an acknowledgment for the learning experiences I strive to create for students— engaging, cross-disciplinary, project-based, and tied to the community/ real-world,” said Peters.

Patsy Collins was a philanthropist and civic leader who believed in stewarding the environment and our natural resources for generations to come. In her honor, an anonymous Seattle Foundation philanthropist endowed an award to recognize teachers who inspire citizenship and environmental stewardship. IslandWood, a nonprofit outdoor learning center on Bainbridge Island, received a substantial gift from Patsy Collins during its founding.



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Do you like reading Shoreline Area News? Why "Net Neutrality" matters

Net Neutrality

Current Federal Communication Commission (FCC) rules prohibit Internet providers like Comcast, Verizon, and AT/T from paid prioritization and require equal access for all.

County Executive Dow Constantine says,
Imagine if your cable or phone company got to decide what you could and couldn't see on the internet, or made it slower and more expensive to visit sites they didn't own - or didn't agree with.
The chairman of the FCC has proposed to destroy the principle of net neutrality, which prevents internet service providers like AT/T, Comcast, CenturyLink and Verizon from speeding up, slowing down, or blocking any specific content, applications, or websites.

The FCC is expected to vote on repealing Net Neutrality on December 14.

To comment to the FCC, follow these instructions:

1. On a computer, (not your phone!), go to: www.fcc.gov/ecfs/filings/express

2. Enter (under "Proceeding") the numbers 17-108 - then hit enter/return

3. After your name, hit enter/return

4. In comments, say you support Title 2 oversight of ISPs, and support net neutrality.


Local Independent Online News Publishers (LION) is a national nonprofit organization with more than 180 members operating locally focused news sites in 42 states. The group issued a statement on Monday expressing deep concern about the FCC’s proposal to scrap Net Neutrality rules.

Local independent online news sites (such as the Shoreline Area News) are springing up all over the country to fill gaps in local journalism, but they rely on an Internet-based level playing field for all publishers and readers, regardless of size or resources.
If Net Neutrality goes away, big internet and wireless providers will be able to charge individual publishers for levels of speed and access, a scenario in which a handful of big companies with deep pockets could squeeze out the kind of small, independent news publishers who are part of LION.

Contact our congressional delegation and ask them to protect Net Neutrality:

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Fund raising drive for Twin Ponds Giving Garden through Dec 15

A sample of produce
Photo courtesy Giving Garden
By Diane Hettrick

The Friends of the Twin Ponds Giving Garden recently participated in the SeedMoney challenge to raise money for 2018 garden expenses to continue to grow amazing food for the Shoreline Hopelink food bank.

Their original goal was to raise $600 through crowd-funding to qualify for the SeedMoney $400 grant.

They raised that amount easily the first day and are waiting to hear if they received a grant.

However, it's not too late to contribute. The page will be available for donations until December 15, 2017.

Raised garden beds, shed, and cheerful decorations
in this 2016 photo
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

The Giving Garden, partnered with Turning Point of Shoreline, has done some impressive work in their five years of existence.

In 2017, they have already donated over 3300 pounds of organic produce to our local food bank and other programs providing to those who experience food insecurity.

We garden in raised beds totaling approximately 1400 square feet. In 2016 the Giving Garden donated over 3400 pounds and placed first in total pounds donated among 60 gardens in the Seattle Giving Garden Network. 
We were also among one of the smallest gardens in the network. We work very hard to grow as much food as possible, and we use season extension techniques to squeeze even more out of our space! 

They have an organization of volunteers who work in the garden two to three times a week. They host student community service groups who help with the gardening.

The money helps them with expenses and maintenance.



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Ribbon cutting for new pump station

Back row, from left: Diane Pottinger, District Manager and Public Works Board member; Representative Javier Valdez (46th District); Senator Maralyn Chase (32nd District); Cecilia Gardener, Executive Director, Washington State Public Works Board; Representative Ruth Kagi (32nd District); and Cindy Ryu (32nd District)—with North City Water District Commissioner Ron Ricker standing between Ruth and Cindy in the back. Standing by the ribbon in front are North City Water District Commissioner Charlotte Haines, and Operations Manager Denny Clouse (for whom the Pump Station was named).


North City Water District hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony marking the official completion of their new North City/Denny Clouse Pump Station. (See previous story

Although the need for a new Pump Station was first identified back in 2007, a number of other projects had to be addressed on the site before we could start its construction. These related projects included:
  • Demolish the existing 0.4 MG (million gallon) concrete reservoir;
  • Renegotiate long-term leases with the various wireless carriers who had their antennae equipment on the site;
  • Conduct thorough site planning including a lot line adjustment;
  • Upgrade the existing 3.7 MG Reservoir (interior and exterior);
  • Reinstall the new wireless carriers' antennae (along with a new safety railing system, and cable consolidation);
  • Construct the new Wireless Carrier Building; and finally...
  • Demolish old pump station once the new Pump Station came online.

The new Pump Station consists of a new 3000 sq ft CMU (concrete masonry unit) building that houses pumps capable of managing both existing and future water system demands within the Shoreline/ Lake Forest Park communities— including the expected growth associated with the expansion of Sound Transit.

Its design addresses both redundancy and resiliency— if one pump fails, another will start automatically. In the event of a major earthquake, an earthquake valve will automatically shut, thereby keeping as much water as possible in the 3.7 MG Reservoir for future use.

Because it was many years in the planning, funds were already on hand to finance the Pump Station's construction, augmented with revenue from the renegotiated wireless carrier leases.

However, during the selection of the Pump Station's design consultant, a number of additional efficiencies and improvements came to light. 

After further exploration, our Board of Commissioners agreed this additional scope should be incorporated to meet the anticipated future needs of the community. This expanded scope required additional financing.

District Manager Diane Pottinger explained that "Given that we had recently taken out bonds for other capital projects, and thus did not have the resources to go back to the bond market so soon, we applied for, and eventually received, a 1.5% interest loan through Washington’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) that enabled us to successfully expand the Pump Station’s original scope."

DWSRF funds are inherently tied to the US EPA: each year, the EPA awards funds to each state for a revolving construction loan program that directly benefits the public water system. In order to have access to the program, each state must submit an annual application with the EPA and agree to a state match.

"Unfortunately, said Pottinger, "when Washington State failed to pass a capital budget in the 2017 period, no loans were made in 2017.
"Washington state's ability to support the financing of projects like this has a direct and positive impact on a community—not just in terms of reliable, safe water operations, but for emergency / disaster preparedness, and future economic development."


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Art: Experimental installation to be unveiled Dec 14 in Shoreline

Black Tower
By Alan Fulle
Material Morphologies: Alan Fulle

For the past 35 years, Seattle artist Alan Fulle has explored the limits of painting, sculpture, public art, and video as his interest in abstraction took him from a BFA in painting from University of Washington in 1989 to gallery representation at William Traver for the past 17 years. 

His work is also in galleries in Toronto and Portland (OR) and has been shown at Museum of Glass Tacoma, Bellevue Art Museum, and Museum of Northwest Art.

Fascinated by the inherent properties of different materials, Fulle developed a process to bring painting and sculpture together through resin.

Fulle’s newest work, an experimental installation using video and glass (Lighting the Lens), was funded in part by 4Culture and City of Shoreline and will be unveiled at an artist’s reception at City Hall on Thursday, December 14, 6:30pm – 8:30pm. City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N, 98133.

In addition to Lighting the Lens, the exhibition also includes Black Tower, Fulle’s newest tower sculpture, as well as his abstract paintings. On view through March 30, 2018, M-F, 9:00am - 5:00pm.

Material Morphologies will also include results from an outdoor installation at Shoreview Park (Shoreline), featuring a solar powered video projector in the woods made possible through a collaboration with Workshop 3d.

A looping slideshow will offer the results of an experiment with augmented-reality content generated by vintage-style Forest Service signs, part of the City’s Augmented Nature grant from 4Culture.



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Best books of 2017: Adult fiction

Friday, December 1, 2017

KCLS Best Adult Fiction of 2017
The King County Library System has released its list of Best Books of 2017.

In the adult fiction list, there are 25 selections (in order of author’s last name):

  1. Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan
  2. American War by Omar El Akkad
  3. My Favorite Thing is Monsters by Emil Ferris
  4. This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel
  5. Difficult Women by Roxane Gay
  6. The Strange Case of the Alchemist's Daughter by Theodora Goss
  7. Exit West by Mohsin Hamid
  8. The Dry by Jan Harper
  9. Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
  10. Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz
  11. The Leavers by Lisa Ko
  12. Since We Fell by Dennis Lehane
  13. The Bad Luck Bride by Janna MacGregor
  14. The Ninth Hour by Alice McDermott
  15. Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
  16. The Refugees by Viet Thanh Nguyen
  17. Mrs. Fletcher by Tom Perrotta
  18. The Alice Network by Kate Quinn
  19. The Ministry of Utmost Happiness by Arundhati Roy
  20. Idaho by Emily Ruskovich
  21. Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders
  22. Anything Is Possible by Elizabeth Strout
  23. Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore by Matthew Sullivan
  24. Borne by Jeff VanderMeer
  25. Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward

All Best Books 2017 are available to borrow in various formats, including print, audio, digital audio and eBook, at your local KCLS library or online to download at www.kcls.org.



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The Christmas Shoe Tree musical Dec 10 at LFP Presbyterian


The Christmas SHOE tree musical (Free)

Get Your Christmas Season off on the Right FOOT...or shoe??

Join us Sunday, December 10 at 3pm for the debut performance of the Christmas Shoetree musical by the Joyful Noise Choir kids and then stay for Living Bethlehem!

Lake Forest Park Church 17460 Brookside Blvd, LFP 98155

This musical will put a big smile on your face as you enjoy the story of a wise cracking country Christmas Tree farming family who never forget the joy of kicking your shoes off nor the joy of giving to kids who wish they had shoes to kick off!

Bring some new or gently used shoes to hang on our Shoetree that we can send to Corner of Love in Nicaragua or bring some warm athletic socks for homeless folks here! Any size will do but sturdy kids' shoes are most appreciated as rural Nicaraguans kids often have to walk over rough terrain to get to school.


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Lane Loland named Symetra Hero in the Classroom

Lane Loland (center) is presented with the Hero in the Classroom Award
 by representatives from the Seahawks and Symetra.

Symetra and the Seattle Seahawks honored Shorecrest High School teacher Lane Loland as a “Symetra Hero in the Classroom” on Dec. 1, 2017 during a surprise presentation during an all-school assembly. Loland is an athletic coordinator and social studies teacher at Shorecrest

“Simply put, Lane Loland is a Shorecrest legend — he is our ‘Mr. Holland.’ A 30-year veteran of teaching, he has taught every range of course and student. He has also coached and served as our athletic director,” said Lisa Gonzalez, principal at Shorecrest High School. 
“Mr. Loland expects the best from his students and sets high standards. Whether in the classroom or on the athletic field, he helps every student be their best, and he does so with tremendous care, poise and dignity.”

Gonzalez and several teaching colleagues nominated Loland for the Symetra Heroes in the Classroom® award.

“Before becoming a teacher, Mr. Loland was an attorney. He made a conscious choice to switch careers and teach, serving our young people and bettering the community in the process. Students want to do well by him and the staff trust and respect him completely,” said Gonzalez. 
“It is very difficult to summarize all that Lane Loland has contributed to Shorecrest, from AP scores (his kids rock the AP U.S. History exam) to ensuring that our sports programs are valued, supported and centered on the right things. 
"He is truly our ethical center—and he is retiring at the end of this academic year. Please help us honor him and all that he has done for the Shorecrest community.”

Loland is one of 16 K–12 teachers across the Puget Sound area that will be honored for educational excellence in the Symetra Heroes in the Classroom program during the 2017 NFL season. Teachers are recognized in front of their students and peers at surprise in-school presentations, and they receive a $2,000 donation for classroom books and supplies.

In addition, they receive tickets to a Seahawks home game and are acknowledged during an on-field presentation at CenturyLink Field. Loland will be recognized at the Sunday, December 3rd game when the Seahawks take on the Philadelphia Eagles.

Teachers may be nominated by their principal, district staff, student or student’s parent. The winners are selected based on their ability to make a real difference in students' lives; to go above and beyond in their day-to-day responsibilities; and to help students build life skills.

More information about Symetra Heroes in the Classroom available here



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Shorecrest wrestling vs Cascade 39-33

Thursday, November 30 dual between Shorecrest and Cascade High School
At Cascade High School, Everett

Shorecrest 39, Cascade 33

106—Conner Taylor (C) won by forfeit
113—Double forfeit
120—Roman Shaddock (SC) won by forfeit
126—Kaya Conway (SC) pinned Colby Tyler 1:43
132—Kelvin Schmidt (SC) dec. Saiyan Moeun 16-12
138—Arthur Christopher (SC) won by forfeit
145—Kaige Bunsmgeam (C) pinned Trentyn Good (SC) 5:23
152—Yasin Alissa (C) pinned Alyssa Moore (SC)
160—Ricardo Villapando (C) dec. Ian Mortensen (SC) 10-7
170—Daniel Eriksson (C) pinned Kanon Ludwig (SC)
182—Casey Carlow (SC) won by forfeit;
195—Sam Kolesar (C) pinned Spencer Loreen (SC) 3:31
220—Elijah Schultz (SC) pinned Joseph Presley 1:18
285—David Rivera (SC) pinned Zach Walters 3:39.



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Jobs: SCC Social Media Assistant (part-time)

PT Social Media Asst

Shoreline Community College's Communications and Marketing Department is looking for a part-time Social Media Assistant (up to 17 hours per week).

Job description:
Under direct supervision of the communications consultant and other marketing department staff, the social media assistant will schedule content for approval for Shoreline Community College’s social media channels, ensuring content is up to date, brand focused, and follows best practices.

In conjunction with the communications consultant, the social media assistant will respond to questions, concerns, and comments received via social channels, and will seek out ways to engage with and grow the college’s social following. The position will assist with campus event photography/videography, and will assist, as needed, in the creation of graphics, photos, and videos for distribution on social channels.

Job Duties:
  • Schedule content to the college’s social media channels including (but not limited to) Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube
  • Monitor community comments and conversations happening on social and respond as appropriate
  • Create engaging written, graphic, and video content for social that promotes audience interaction and participation
  • Take photos/video at campus events with an eye for social distribution, and upload photos to a digital resource management system
  • Use photo-editing software to do basic photo editing and manipulation
  • Other office duties as assigned

Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • Working knowledge of and comfort with all major social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Knowledge of or ability to learn emerging social channels, such as Snapchat.
  • Skill in writing, editing, and proofreading with a clear communication style, proper grammar, and the ability to adopt and emulate the College’s voice.
  • Basic working knowledge of and comfort level with photography equipment.
  • Knowledge of photo editing software for basic photo manipulation.
  • Knowledge of or ability to learn a social media scheduling tool, such as SproutSocial, Hootsuite, Buffer, etc.
  • Ability to take direction but to also self-motivate and self-direct as needed
  • Detail oriented

Desired Qualifications and Experience:
High school graduation or equivalent AND 1-2 years of professional social media or photography experience.

This is a part-time (up to 17 hours per week), non-benefitted position at a pay rate of $13.60 an hour. Schedule can be flexible, but all work must be completed on-site at Shoreline Community College between the hours of 8am-4:30pm, M-F.

To be considered for this position, please forward a letter of interest and resume to Rachel Evans at revans@shoreline.edu by no later than Fri., Dec. 15.



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