Volunteer with United Way Free Tax Prep Campaign

Thursday, December 14, 2017

The United Way Free Tax Prep Campaign assists low- and moderate-income households by filing their taxes for free and connecting them to public benefits.

There are two volunteer positions:
  • Tax Volunteer: File clients’ taxes (free two-day training).
  • Volunteer Intake and Benefits Specialist: Screen for and make referrals to public benefits (free one-day training).

As a volunteer, you can:

1. Network and Gain Practical Work Experience: Working in a shared space allows for countless networking opportunities with our other volunteers from big companies. Volunteers will become trained and IRS tax certified, and build skills from filing numerous taxes.

2. Bring Value to the Community: Volunteers on average bring $30,000 back to the community. This amount is gained via refunds, the Earned Income Tax Credit, and other benefits.

3. Get Letters of Recommendation: Site managers can provide letters based on performance.

They ask volunteers to join them weekly for a 3-4 hour shift during tax season, which runs from January 9th-April 19th. Training sessions take place from December through mid-January.

Find a Free Tax Prep location near you and get involved: Visit uwkc.org/taxvolunteer. Additional information can be found here

Email with questions about signing up.



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Classifieds: Shoreline Fire special meeting notice


Shoreline Fire Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to review the non-uniformed collective bargaining agreement for 2018-2019



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Attorney General: watch out for new scam

Wednesday, December 13, 2017

From the Office of the Attorney General

Scammers are posing as the Washington State Supreme Court Clerk to call Washingtonians to demand money and threaten arrest.

The fraudulent calls have so far targeted individuals with Hispanic last names.

Attorney General Bob Ferguson and Chief Justice Mary Fairhurst urge consumers not to fall for the scammers’ ploy. The Supreme Court will never threaten people with arrest or demand payment.

“These imposters prey on consumers’ fears to gain access to their bank accounts,” Ferguson said. “Washington court clerks have never and will never behave that way. I am committed to protecting consumers from this kind of deception.”

The State Supreme Court has received dozens of reports from Washingtonians of scammers using fake caller ID information to make a call appear to come from the Supreme Court clerk’s office. The caller typically states they are from the courts or law enforcement and threatens arrest if recipients do not send money.

What to do
  • If you or a family member receives one of these calls, hang up immediately.
  • Do not give in to high-pressure tactics. Do not trust callers who use threats to bully or frighten you. The Supreme Court, any other Washington court or law enforcement agency will never call to demand payment or threaten arrest.
  • Please help spread the word about this scam by sharing this information with your friends and family.

If you receive a suspicious call, hang up and file a complaint with the Washington State Attorney General's Office, or report it to the Federal Trade Commission.



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Shoreline Rotary College scholarships awarded

2017-2018 Shoreline Rotary Scholarship Recipients
From left: Payton Strain, Anna Soper, Shea Oleary,
Ethan Nowack, Lilly Gezai, Emily Faley.

Shoreline Rotary on Wednesday awarded six scholarships to students of Shorewood High School who were selected from 28 applications by the club’s Scholarship Committee.

Scholarships are awarded based on academic performance, financial need, demonstrated service in the community, leadership, and an interview process with the committee.

Steve Carson, chair of the Scholarship Committee, commented during the award ceremony that “every single student who interviewed for a scholarship this year was worthy of the award and the selection process is becoming more difficult because of the quality of students emerging from the Shoreline School District.”

Applications for scholarships are accepted in September every year from all seniors at all high schools in the District. Shoreline Rotary meets every Wednesday morning at 7:00 in the PUB dining room at Shoreline Community College.


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Shoreline Public Schools one of eight in state named to AP District Honor Roll

Shoreline Public Schools was announced this week as one of 447 school districts in the U.S. and Canada to be honored by the College Board with placement on the 8th Annual Advanced Placement (AP) District Honor Roll.

To be included on the AP District Honor Roll, Shoreline Public Schools had to increase the number of students participating in high school AP Courses while also increasing or maintaining the percentage of students earning AP Exam scores of 3 or higher over the past three years.

There are currently 539 Shoreline students enrolled in 27 AP courses offered at Shorecrest and Shorewood High Schools.

"This recognition is a testament to the incredible work our teachers and support staff engage in from preschool through senior years to help their students reach their full potential,” said Superintendent Rebecca Miner. “To be one of only eight districts in the State and less than 450 in the United States and Canada is an incredible honor for our entire school community.”

In 2017, more than 4,000 colleges and universities around the world received AP scores for college credit, advanced placement, or both, and/or consideration in the admissions process. Inclusion in the 8th Annual AP District Honor Roll is based on a review of three years of AP data, from 2015 to 2017, looking across 38 AP Exams, including world language and culture. The following criteria were used.

Districts must:
  • Increase participation/access to AP by at least 4% in large districts, at least 6% in medium districts, and at least 11% in small districts; 
  • Increased or maintained the percentage of American Indian/Alaska Native, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, and Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander students taking exams and increased or maintained the percentage of American Indian/Alaska Native, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, and Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander students scoring 3+ on at least one AP Exam; and
  • Improve or maintain performance levels when comparing the 2017 percentage of students scoring a 3 or higher to the 2015 percentage, unless the district has already attained a performance level at which more than 70% of its AP students earn a 3 or higher. 
The complete 8th Annual AP District Honor Roll can be found here



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Letter to the Editor: I'll miss the North City Post Office

To the Editor:

I am distraught about the upcoming loss of our North City Post Office. It is a much needed service in our area today and deserves more respect than it is getting from those who would destroy it. Many people rely on it. It feels like a unifying feature to our neighborhood and I will miss its presence. All we need is another ugly and largely unoccupied apartment house that gives the community all the more an anonymous feel.

Today's developers remind me of the cowbird which lays its egg in another bird's nest and leaves it to be hatched and raised by the unsuspecting smaller birds. The cowbird hatchling increases in size to the point that it pushes out the smaller birds' own young in order to make room for itself. The parent cowbirds meanwhile have moved on and take no responsibility for the damage they have caused.

I would like to see a happier solution such as leaving the post office alone and keeping this institution the unifying presence that it is currently.


Vicki Westberg
Shoreline



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Volunteers head west along Thornton Creek to remove invasive weeds

Volunteers at Twin Ponds south

The southern end of Twin Ponds Park will be the site of a volunteer work party on Saturday, December 16 from 10:00am to 1:00pm, rain or shine.

Shoreline citizens have embarked on an effort to restore native habitat along Thornton Creek in Twin Ponds Park. With new trees established by volunteers in November, workers will move westward along the creek to other areas overcome with weeds.

Everyone is invited to come work along First Avenue one block North of NE 149th St across from Aegis Assisted Living at the southern part of the park. The project site is adjacent to the parking lot near 149th St.

Stewards trained in environmental restoration by the Washington Native Plant Society have been leading efforts to recover valuable habitat along Thornton creek. Volunteers have removed enough weeds to fill more than two large dumpsters.

This riparian and wetland area once sheltered spawning salmon. This fall as the weeds were removed, valuable native plants that still survive were revealed.
Volunteers have found licorice fern, lady fern and wild lily of the valley, plus water parsley that grows in the stream with salmonberry shrubs and willow trees nearby. Perhaps small mammals, fish, amphibians and reptiles will find the stream area habitable again. Birds and pollinating insects should also increase.
River otters in Ronald Bog.
Otters have appeared in Twin Ponds.
Photo by Martin De Grazia

Recently, river otters showed up in the park. This may become a spot where park visitors can experience a more natural environment with an opportunity for study and learning about wildlife habitat. 

If our restoration goals are to be met, we will need regular help from local citizens and neighbors. We hope you are able to join us on Saturday.

Please dress in warm layers. Bring water, boots, rain gear, work gloves and your own tools if you have them. Some gloves, tools, light snacks and water will be provided. Park near 149th Street near the southern end of the park across from Aegis Assisted Living. Parking lot may be full. (Avoid the lot at 155th St.) Contact us at twinpondssouthhabitat@gmail.com to let us know you are coming or for questions you may have.

This project is sponsored by the Shoreline Department of Parks and Recreation, King Conservation District and the Washington Native Plant Society.



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Norovirus associated with Mama Stortini's Restaurant & Bar in Northgate

Norovirus
Image courtesy CDC
Public Health is investigating an outbreak of gastroenteritis with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea associated with Mama Stortini's Restaurant and Bar in Northgate.

From December 11–12, 2017, Public Health learned of 15 people from five different meal parties that became ill after consuming food and beverage from the restaurant on December 5 or December 6.

As part of the Public Health investigation, Environmental Health investigators visited and closed the restaurant on December 12. During the field inspection, investigators identified 14 employees who experienced similar symptoms the last two weeks.

We do not have laboratory confirmation of the pathogen responsible for the illness, but symptoms are suggestive of norovirus.

Often in norovirus outbreaks, no laboratory testing is done. The exact food or drink item that caused the illness has not been identified, though this is not uncommon for norovirus outbreaks where multiple food items may be contaminated.

Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that frequently spreads person-to-person and is often associated with food. Norovirus illness often has a sudden onset of nausea and vomiting and/or watery diarrhea with cramps. A low-grade fever, chills, and body aches sometimes occur.
Norovirus rarely causes severe complications. Dehydration is the most common complication, particularly among young children and the elderly. No vaccine is available for norovirus.

The restaurant is working cooperatively with Public Health; they closed on December 12 to allow time to complete a thorough cleaning and sanitizing of the restaurant.

Environmental Health investigators plan to revisit the restaurant before re-opening to ensure employees are maintaining a high level of hand hygiene and that proper cleaning and sanitizing of the restaurant was completed.



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Last farmers market and holiday craft fair Sunday brought in the crowds


Photos by Jerry Pickard

Lake Forest Park had a combined Farmers Market and Craft Show Sunday, December 10, 2017. The  Market was set up in 3rd Place Commons and the Craft Show in the lower level.

Upstairs there were stands of beautiful produce and crisp apples. Other vendors sold wreaths, wine, caramels, honey, jam, and other fresh foods.



The hallway on the lower level was full of craft vendors selling jewelry, pottery, art objects, clothing, and gardening items - every booth was different and all were hand made and beautiful.


Santa was buried in children, with a long line waiting for photos and a quick chat. One little boy was more interested in the beautiful Christmas tree.


There was music. The Dickens carolers roamed the hallways, singing carols. A busker stood at the front door, playing her violin.

This the was last market of the year. The outdoor markets will resume in the spring.



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LFP Council will discuss Safe Highways recommendations Thursday

Safe Highways Workshop 3
Photo courtesy City of LFP
On December 4, 2017 the Lake Forest Park Safe Highways consultant team held the third outreach event for this project, this one at Brookside Elementary.

The Safe Highway project is looking at the two state highways within city limits— Bothell Way NE (SR 522) and Ballinger Way NE (SR 104)— and exploring ways to make them safer, more accommodating to transit, and more walkable and bikeable.

Workshop 3, attended by approximately 100 citizens, included an overview of the process to date and presented several preferred recommendations, which public input had helped to shape.

In a couple of instances, new ideas were floated for both the 178th/Ballinger intersection and the 145th/Bothell Way intersection.

The next step in the process will be to present the final preferred options to Council at the Work Session of December 14, and taking feedback.

The council meetings are held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, in Town Center 17425 Ballinger Way NE, Lake Forest Park 98155. Meetings are streamed live, then archived and both can be viewed online.



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Youth lacrosse teams forming in area - meeting Thursday


A new group of parents and volunteers are restarting the Lake Forest Park - Shoreline lacrosse club for youth and high school players in the area.

Registration is open, the fields are reserved and we’re rounding up more coaches. 

Come to the high school team meeting this Thursday, December 14th at 7pm at the Shoreline Fire Station #61 main meeting room, 17525 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133

Organizers have been busy!

We have coordinated with the WSHBLA to set up our season - Game schedule is set and posted on the website. Games start with a home game Thursday, March 15th at 8pm, Snohomish HS visiting.

Shorecrest HS fields are scheduled for all home games and all Tuesday / Thursday practices throughout the season. We have secured Shoreline Parks Department lighted fields for additional practices, Mon/Wed/Fri during the season.

Most importantly we have a great, engaged Coach - Matt Buffaloe, a former UW Lacrosse player with extensive playing and coaching experience.

Additionally, we have recruited several other coaches with college LAX playing experience as (unpaid) coaching volunteers.

For the kids, no experience is necessary and uniforms are provided. Some loaner equipment available.

We are looking forward to an active, engaged organization with teams at all age levels. Come check us out!



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Blue Christmas at Richmond Beach Congregational


Blue Christmas Service, December 20, 2017, 7pm at Richmond Beach Congregational Church, UCC.
1512 NW 195th St, Shoreline 98177.

All are welcome.



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Urban Forest Restoration last work parties this weekend

Twin Ponds stream
Photo by Vicki Westberg

Join Master Native Plant Stewards from the Washington Native Plant Society (WNPS) and volunteer to restore urban forests across the City of Shoreline. Help is needed to install native plants in these beautiful and ecologically profound urban parks. This weekend is the end of the work parties for the season. 

Hamlin Park
Saturday from 10am to 1pm
December 16

§ 16006 15th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155
§ Meet at the far north end of the park, next to the NE 166th Street stairs
§ Contact Hamlin.Restoration@gmail.com to RSVP or for further information

Shoreview Park
Sunday from 9am to 12pm
December 17

§ 700 NW Innis Arden Way, Shoreline, WA 98177
§ Meet at the south end of the Shoreview Park Off Leash Dog Park, (at the stairs) just off the Shoreline Community College campus
§ Contact ShoreviewRestoration@gmail.com to RSVP or for further information

Twin Ponds (North End)

Saturday from 10am to 12pm
December 16

§ 16501 N 155th St, Shoreline WA 98133
§ Meet at the north end parking lot at N 155th St and 1st Ave NE
§ Contact NorthTwinPondsRestoration@gmail.com to RSVP or for further information

Twin Ponds (South End)
Saturday from 10am to 1pm
December 16

§ 16501 N 155th St, Shoreline WA 98133
§ Meet at the south end parking lot along 1st Ave NE, but north of N 149th St
§ Contact TwinPondsSouthHabitat@gmail.com to RSVP or for further information



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Opportunity to learn how local government works

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

Curious citizens will have an opportunity to learn how local government works in the second Shoreline CityWise Project, a series of eight interactive classes starting in January 2018.

Classes will meet at City Hall on Tuesday evenings starting January 23, with a Parks visit on a Saturday morning.

The number of participants is limited.

Applications are available online. The deadline to apply is January 5.

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

Program
Presentation order subject to change
Class 1Tuesday, Jan. 23
City Council
City Manager's Office
City Government 101:
Organization, Vision, Mission
Class 2Tuesday, Jan. 30Shoreline Police DepartmentKeeping Citizens Safe
Class 3Tuesday, Feb. 6Community ServicesBuilding our Community's
Resilience and Strength
Class 4Saturday, Feb. 10
Morning tour around City parks
and facilities
Parks, Recreation, and Cultural 
Services
Creating the Community
through
Parks, Recreation, and the Arts
Class 5Tuesday, Feb. 13Planning and Community Development Planning and Building for Today andTomorrow
Class 6Tuesday, Feb. 20 Public Works Maintaining the City
Class 7Tuesday, Feb. 27Finance and Economic
Development
Getting Down to Business
Class 8Monday, March 5 GraduationRecognition with the Shoreline
City Council



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Jullekstuga Friday at Cedar Valley Grange

Tuesday, December 12, 2017

Seattle Spelmanslag will play for Jullekstuga
Photo by Martin Ng

Friday, December 15, Skandia Third Friday Dance and Jullekstuga at the Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave W, Lynnwood 98036.

The evening starts at 8pm, with NO teaching beforehand.

We will have the great dance sound of the Seattle Spelmanslag to dance to. At about 9pm, we will have a short Annual Meeting, and then dancing will resume until 11pm.

There will be extra goodies, too, so don't miss a holiday evening of good fun! Dance, 8–11pm $15 (Skandia members, $10); kids, free.

Email for more information or call 425-954-5262.



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In the midst of a crumbling world, 220 Shoreliners learn how to Heal the Hate

220 people heard Rais Bhuiyan speak in Shoreline Dec 3
By Rick McClurg, David Matthews, and Chris Adams

On Sunday, December 3rd, 220 people came to the Shoreline Center to hear Rais Buiyan tell his story of being shot-gunned in the face by a white supremacist in the days immediately following 9/11. 

Rais, who is Muslim, drew on his faith and on his mother’s teachings and was able to respond to this violent act with forgiveness and empathy for his attacker, eventually deciding to dedicate his life to teaching empathy through his organization, World Without Hate (WWH).

The event was planned and facilitated by Communities Rising!-Shoreline as a way to introduce and promote WWH as one of the ways that ordinary citizens can respond to their sense that something is broken and crumbling in our world.

One attendee said, “It feels like the world is in the midst of great and frightening changes that can lead to a sense of despair. But at the same time that everything seems to be falling apart, there are events like this one and people like Rais Bhuiyan that give us a reason for hope and inspiration to know that as things fall apart, we can do something to make things better.”


Many other organizations joined this effort as co-sponsors, with the goal of helping to find ways to work in our community to make it a more caring, loving, and compassionate place.

These included Meaningful Movies (Seattle), Communities Rising!-Seattle, Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Church, Lake Forest Park for Peace, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense, Muslim Association of Puget Sound, American Muslim Empowerment Network, Racial Justice Group of Edmonds Unitarian Universalist Congregation, City of Shoreline, Bethel Lutheran Church, and the Interfaith Community Sanctuary.

Most inspiring of all were the students from Shorewood High School Associated Student Body and their Amnesty International Club, who helped in a variety of ways throughout the afternoon, demonstrating their passion and willingness to work for change.

WWH has recently moved to the Seattle area, and their executive director Jessica Carso stated, “We are inspired by the Shoreline community’s response, and look forward to carrying on our good work in collaboration with schools and other organizations in Shoreline and the Puget Sound area”.

Rais Bhuiyan told his story as the best possible example of how one person can make a difference. A video recording of his talk can be found here.



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Jobs: SCC Tenure track positions

Shoreline Community College is recognized for inclusive excellence in teaching and learning, student success, and community engagement. Moving into our 8th quarter of strong enrollment growth, we are recruiting for positions with start dates in the 2018-2019 academic year. 

Full-time Tenure-Track Positions:
  • Studio Art
  • Photography
  • Health Informatics and Information Management
  • Nursing (two positions)
  • BioTech/Biology
  • Adult Basic Education
  • Medical Laboratory Technology
  • Chemistry
Academic Administrative Positions:
  • Academic Dean of Humanities
  • Academic Dean of Health Occupations, Physical Education, and Business
  • Associate Dean of Nursing
Check website for details, postings, and to apply.



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Tickets on sale for January Shorewood Chef's dinner

Chef Rachel Yang from Relay Restaurant Group, Chef/Owner of Joule, Revel, and Trove in Seattle is the presiding chef for the Shorewood Culinary Arts program dinner on January 11th.

Chef Yang has put together a delicious menu with her vision of Asian flavors with classic technique. Peruse the menu and book your tickets here.

Menu:

First Course
Winter green salad, miso cumin vinaigrette, smoked tea egg

Second Course
Shrimp and bacon dumpling, mushroom xo, herbs

Third Course
Pot au feu, brussel sprout, misozuke carrot

Dessert
Fig upside down mochi cake, blue cheese whip

Check out The Relay Groups website for more information about Chef Rachel Yang.



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Reminder: Parks Open House Wednesday

Join parks department staff for an open house on Wednesday, December 13, 2017, 6-7:30pm at City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N. Check out design plans for 13 parks in Shoreline and give your ideas for activities for each park.




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Christmas Singalong Dec 20


7th annual Christmas singalong on Wednesday, December 20 at 7pm at the Phoenix Theatre in Edmond's Firdale Village, 9673 Firdale Ave, Edmonds 98020.

Free admission but bring food or cash for the Edmonds Food Bank.



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Dickens Carolers at LFP Library Saturday

The Dickens Carolers, Saturday, December 16, 2-3pm at the Lake Forest Park Library, Town Center, Ballinger and Bothell Way. All ages welcome.

Adorned in elegant Victorian dress, an a cappella quartet of two ladies in luxurious velvet and two gentlemen wearing handsome tailcoats and top hats sing your holiday favorites, both traditional and contemporary, in beautiful four-point harmony.



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Sandy Hook Shootings: Public Memorial in Shoreline marking five years

The Shoreline Group of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America will hold a public memorial for the 26 victims lost to gun violence five year ago on December 14, 2012 at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT.

The memorial will be held at Briarcrest Elementary School, The Briar Patch outdoor garden, 2715 NE 158th St., Shoreline 98155 on Saturday, December 16th, 2-3pm. Please RSVP

The group is donating a tree to the garden in commemoration, which will be dedicated by hanging 26 handcrafted ornaments; one for each of the victims of the Sandy Hook tragedy. The event also will include speakers, a recitation of the names, a time for reflection and music written for the occasion.

The event is part of a nationwide tribute in partnership with the Newtown Foundation, Newtown Action Alliance, Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, Everytown Survivor Network, Faiths United to Prevent Gun Violence, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, Organizing for Action, States United to Prevent Gun Violence, St Mark's Episcopal Church and Women's March.

Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America is a grassroots movement of American mothers and fathers fighting for public safety measures that respect the Second Amendment and protect people from gun violence. Moms Demand Action campaigns for new and stronger solutions to lax gun laws and loopholes that jeopardize the safety of our children and families.

For more information or to get involved Follow us on Facebook at or on Twitter at @MomsDemand



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BECU awards $15,000 to Turning Point

Monday, December 11, 2017



BECU announced $500,000 in awards to member-nominated non-profits for its 2017 People Helping People recognition.

At a ceremony held on December 5, 18 non-profit organizations received awards ranging from $15,000 to $50,000 across five categories, including Open Doors for Multicultural Families, First Washington, Friends of the Children – Seattle and Outdoors for All Foundation.

This year, more than 230 BECU members nominated their favorite, local non-profits serving the Puget Sound region, Spokane and beyond. The recognized organizations are tackling a broad range of important issues including homelessness, healthcare, education, poverty and hunger.

Turning Point Seattle received $15,000 through the People Helping People Awards to continue their work in the community by investing in at-risk youth and underserved families.

Turning Point says about themselves:
We believe in partnering with local agencies to combine resources that strengthen and support low-income and disadvantaged families, and we have partnered with the City of Shoreline, Shoreline School District, Center for Human Services, YMCA, and many other organizations to that end. 
We do basketball camps, teen nights, and partner with Ballinger Homes Family Support to provide tutoring and afterschool programs. We adopted an after-school program that was being cut due to budget restraints at the Center for Human Services. We offer summer day camps, staff a summer lunch program, send youth to YMCA leadership camps. We cultivate the Twin Ponds local giving garden. 

Since 2013, BECU has donated $970,000 to local charities through the program.

Funding for the People Helping People Awards tripled this year due to BECU’s “Make a Purchase. Make a Difference” campaign. This two-month initiative encouraged BECU members to embrace the people helping people philosophy by helping to raise funds by simply using their BECU Debit Mastercard. For every purchase made with the card, BECU donated one cent toward the People Helping People Awards.

In addition to the funds given to the 2017 award winners, BECU is also granting $3,000 to all past People Helping People Award recipients for a total of $153,000 in further giving.

BECU is a not-for-profit credit union owned by its members. With more than 1 million members and over $17 billion in assets, BECU is the largest credit union in Washington.



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Home sales in Shoreline during November

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





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LFP Council work session and general meeting Thursday

LFP City Hall
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
At the work session of the LFP city council, at 6pm on Thursday, December 14, discussion items are:

  • Draft safe highways plans
  • Parks, recreation, and community events proposal
  • Building code revisions
The regular meeting at 7pm will begin with three public hearings (see previous article)

Following the consent agenda of meeting minutes and expenditures, the council has a long list of ordinances and resolution to approve:
  1. Resolution 1666/Authorizing the Funding of an Additional Fulltime Temporary Employee Position for the Police Department and Ordinance 1170/Authorizing Budget Amendment to the 2017-2018 Biennial Budget
  2. Resolution 1665/Confirming Judicial Appointment and Authorizing Mayor to Sign an Employment Contract
  3. Ordinance 1164/Amending the Capital Improvement Fund 2017-2018 Budget Established by Ordinance 1144
  4. Resolution 1648/Amending the 2017-2022 Capital Improvement Plan
  5. Resolution 1651/Creating a Limited Term Line of Credit Not to Exceed $1,000,000 from the Sewer Capital Fund to the Capital Improvement Fund
  6. Ordinance 1163/Adoption of 2015 International Building Code and Other Construction Related Codes
  7. Ordinance 1169/Amendments to Section18.34.020 LFPMC, Relating to Permitted Uses in the Neighborhood Business (BN) Zone
  8. Resolution 1661/Authorizing Mayor to Sign Amendment No. 1 to Agreement for Consultant Services with ELM for Tree Canopy Study for PROS-T Planning
  9. Resolution 1662/Authorizing Mayor to Sign Street Light Transfer Agreement: North City Water District to City of Lake Forest Park
  10. Resolution 1663/Authorizing Mayor to Sign Interlocal Agreement for Long-Term Watershed Planning and Conservation – Lake Ballinger/McAleer Creek Forum
  11. Resolution 1664/Authorizing Mayor to Sign Agreement for Public Defender Services with Hawkins and Crawford

Up for discussion is a proposal to create a Parks, Recreation, and Community Events board.




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Three public hearings at LFP's Thursday Council meeting

LFP City Hall
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Upcoming Public Hearings for City Council's December 14, 2017 Regular Business Meeting

At the Regular Business Meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 14, 2017, the Lake Forest Park City Council is holding three public hearings:

  • Ordinance 1169/Amendments to Section 18.34.020 LFPMC, Relating to Permitted Uses in Neighborhood Business (BN) Zone
  • Resolution 1648/Amending the 2017-2022 Capital Improvement Plan
  • Ordinance 1163/Adoption of 2015 International Building Code and other Construction Related Codes

Public hearings are a chance for the City Council to hear comments from members of the public before significant decisions are made. Lake Forest Park City Council meetings are open to the public.

Meetings are held at Lake Forest Park City Hall Council Chambers, 17425 Ballinger Way NE, 98155.



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Winter tales on cold nights - Dec 19 at Senior Center


Vicki Stiles, Director of the Shoreline Historical Museum, will provide a collection of historical winter vignettes with historic photos at the Senior Center on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 from 10:30 to 11:30am. 18560 1st Ave NE, 98155.




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Jobs: WSDOT Roadway maintenance - Ballinger

Job Title: Maintenance Technician 2-Ballinger Day Shift

Opening Date: 12/11/17
Closing Date: 12/26/17 11:59PM
Salary: $45,540.00 - $55,476.00 Annually
Job Type: Full time-Permenant
Location: North Seattle
Recruitment #: 17DOT-NWR-10950

WSDOT is looking for an enthusiastic career-minded individual who want to make a difference to join our dynamic team in Seattle, WA (Ballinger area) supporting the vast infrastructure of Northwest Washington. This opportunity is perfect for someone who loves working with their hands, knowing their work is done on roadways and in a variety of weather. This team member will assist with the maintenance and operations of the state highways, and adjacent right of ways to assure they remain in a condition that promotes the movement of traffic, and safety to the motoring public.

View the full posting and apply here



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Support SCC with a membership in Alumni & Friends - end of year discount

Join over 200 friends and neighbors at Shoreline Community College with a lifetime membership to Alumni and Friends. It’s a great way to stay informed and keep up to date with all the happenings at the College.

Alumni and Friends is open to everyone including community members, former and current students, graduates, and anyone who loves Shoreline. Basic and Elite members get special access to a lifetime of great community and campus partner benefits including exclusive hotel and airport parking discounts.

Now through December 31, a special discount rate of $35 for a single Elite lifetime membership or $50 for a joint lifetime Elite membership is available for our Shoreline community.
Thank you and we look forward to connecting with you!

Lifetime Membership Type
Single
Joint
Basic
Free
Free
Elite
$50  $35
$75  $50
Elite (2016-2017 graduates)
$25
$35
Elite (veteran/active service members)
$25
$35





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