Things to Do today - Fall Back and Vote

Sunday, November 4, 2018

Gabriel hasn't been feeling well, but his first walk outside
will be to the ballot drop box
Photo by GM Wiegand
Things to do today:

1.  SET YOUR CLOCKS - or make sure you set them correctly. You were supposed to put them back one hour before you went to bed Saturday night.

2.  VOTE. If you don't have a dog trained to carry your ballot, you'll just have to do it yourself.

If you don't have a ride, Elections and Lyft will provide a 50% discount to get you to the nearest drop box.

If you mail your ballot, do it now and make sure there's a pick up in time for a postmark before Tuesday.

Drop boxes do not require stamps. Locally we have drop boxes at the 192nd Park 'n Ride rain garden, the Shoreline Library, and in front of City Hall in Lake Forest Park. 

Ballots must be in drop boxes by 8pm Tuesday, Election Day, or postmarked by Tuesday.

3.  Our fire departments would be ever so happy if we would check the batteries in our smoke alarms. Even wired in systems have backup batteries.



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Reminder: Live theatre at our high schools

Plays open at both Shorewood and Shorecrest on Thursday, November 8. If you pre-order tickets - you can easily see them both.


On the east side of the district, Shorecrest Drama is proud to present Pride and Prejudice --- a classic story brought to fresh, playful life in a new adaptation by Kate Hamill.

Hamill's adaptation serves up a highly theatrical game of love, infusing Austen's dialogue with fast-paced, screwball, contemporary parlance, and offering a progressive spin on a literary favorite.

Pride and Prejudice will run from Thursday, November 8, through Sunday, November 11, and again the following weekend, Thursday, November 15 through Sunday, November 18. Evening performance times are 7:30pm on Thursdays-Saturdays; matinees are at 2:00pm each Sunday.

Visit Brown Paper Tickets to reserve your tickets! Advance ticket prices are $12 for adults ($15 if purchased at the door on the day of performance), or $10 for children under 12.

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

On the west side of the district, Shorewood Drama presents Radium Girls - about the factory workers who painted radium on clocks and dolls and watch dials and died of radium poisoning.

Radium Girls covers the true-to-life story of Grace Fryer, a dial painter fighting for her day in court as she and her coworkers draw closer and closer to death. Will justice be achieved?

Radium Girls will run from Thursday, November 8, through Saturday, November 10, and again the following weekend, Thursday, November 15 through Saturday, November 17 in the Shorewood Theatre. All performance times are from 7pm.

Visit Brown Paper Tickets to reserve your tickets. Advanced ticket prices are $10, and will cost $12 at the door.

Shorewood Performing Arts Center is in the center of the high school, 17300 Fremont Ave N, in Shoreline.


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As If Theatre Company moves in to Kenmore - first production opens in February

Saturday, November 3, 2018

Kenmore Community Club is the new home
of the As If Theatre Company (AITC)
Kenmore Community Club Welcomes New Theatre Company with Sarah Ruhl’s Contemporary Comedy The Clean House

Professional theatre is making its way to Kenmore. As If Theatre Company (AITC), created by local theatre artists have scheduled their first show at the historic Kenmore Community Club in February 2019.

Sarah Ruhl’s play, The Clean House, will be the debut production for AITC and, according to Artistic Director Cindy Giese French, it will be the first of many in Kenmore.

“Kenmore is a burgeoning city with so much to offer. We've got wonderful parks, amazing breweries, new restaurants and businesses coming in every day, and a community who are proud to hail from Kenmore. 
"But the one thing Kenmore doesn’t have is its own theatre company. I grew up here and it’s been my dream to start a theatre company in my home town and add more art to our thriving and diverse community. We couldn’t be more excited to be performing in the historic Kenmore Community Club.”

The Clean House, the award-winning and Pulitzer Prize-nominated play by Sarah Ruhl, will run February 8-24, 2019.

The play is the story of Lane, a doctor, who values order in every aspect of her life – her career, her house, her emotions, her relationships. Her live-in Brazilian maid, Matilde, finds cleaning makes her sad and yearns to be a stand-up comedian; while Lane’s sister, Virginia, finds solace in cleaning and secretly takes over Matilde’s duties. 
When Lane’s husband, a surgeon, falls in love with a terminally-ill patient, everything that was clean and tidy for Lane is thrown into disarray, and she must turn to the women in her life to help sort out the mess.

Blending whimsical humor with wisdom and compassion, this romantic comedy about love, sex, death – and finding the perfect joke – proves that shared laughter can heal almost anything. The New York Times called it “One of the finest and funniest plays you’re likely to see.” Directed by Carissa Meisner Smit, the cast and design team will be announced in late November.

More information HERE

Performances: Thursday-Sunday, February 8-24, 2019
Opening Night – Friday, February 8

Tickets will go on sale late November.

The Kenmore Community Club is located at 7304 NE 175th St, Kenmore 98028 just off Bothell Way.



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To the Editor: Sen. Chase has the intelligence and courage to encourage families to a limit of two children

To the Editor:

This past week I just received another large card from the REALTORS PAC which is again defaming Sen. Maralyn Chase, this time for advocating and encouraging couples to limit their family size to two children.

The world's population continues to increase at exponential rates, now well over 7.4 BILLIION. This is a very small planet and cannot support increased population size and its use of ever scarcer resources.

In 1972, the MIT/Club of Rome authors, Meadows et al. published their first LIMITS TO GROWTH projections using a sophisticated mathematical modeling strategy. They updated the data and re-ran these projections in 1994 and 2004 with the same outcomes. Population size and rate of growth were the drivers leading to exhaustion of all resources in this world - animal, vegetable, mineral and water. These projections are just as true for the US. Their findings are supported by Jared Diamond's historical research in his book COLLAPSE, in which population increase and exhaustion of resources led invariably to the permanent environmental, economic and social collapse of one society after another.

We in the US are currently facing this situation. For this reason it is advisable for families to limit the number of children they have. Too many children these days are homeless, because their parents lack the wherewithal to provide basic necessities, which then requires public as well as private charitable support.

Thank Heaven that Sen. Chase has the intelligence and the courage to address this matter by encouraging families to limit their fertility to that of replacement level, or to two children. Her stance on this and other issues prompts me to vote for her as an intelligent and knowledgeable elected Senator for the 32nd LD.

Gini Paulsen
Shoreline

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Zillow founding member spoke at LFP Rotary

Chief Steve Sutton introduced speaker Amy Bohutinsky of Zillow
Photo courtesy LFP Rotary


The speaker at the October 24, 2018 meeting of the Lake Forest Park Rotary was Amy Bohutinsky, Chief Operating Officer of Zillow Group, Inc (Nasdaq: Z, ZG).

Amy was part of the founding team at Zillow in 2005, and its portfolio is now the largest of the online and mobile real estate brands. This includes Zillow Group Inc, Trulia, Realestate.com, HotPads, Streeteasy and Out East.

Amy previously served as Chief Marketing Officer before becoming COO in 2015.

We could see by her enthusiastic presentation and wealth of information why she has been so successful, a success that has benefited many home buyers throughout our community and, indeed, in partnering with Canada, internationally.

The LFP Rotary meets weekly at LFP Presbyterian Church, 17440 Brookside Boulevard NELake Forest Park 98155.

If you are interested in what they do,  they invite you to come join them at their weekly Wednesday breakfast meeting!

Contact teamseattle@comcast.net or visit the website for more information.



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One more day for Ten Thousand Villages fair trade sale in LFP

Sunday from 11:15 to 1pm at
LFP Presbyterian Church
Sunday, November 4, 11:15am to 1pm at Lake Forest Park Presbyterian Church, 17440 Brookside Blvd NE, Lake Forest Park 98155.

Ten Thousand Villages in Seattle is a fair trade retailer of artisan-crafted home decor, personal accessories, and gift items from across the globe.

The store's mission is to create opportunities for women in developing countries to bring their products and stories to our markets through long-term, fair-trading relationships.

All proceeds benefit the artisans.



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Enrollment is open for Washington’s GET Program

The state’s GET program is now open for a new enrollment period, providing Washington families an opportunity to start saving for future college costs while their children are young. The 2018-2019 enrollment period runs through May 31, 2019.

The Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) program opened in 1998, and since then, thousands of Washington families have saved billions of dollars to go towards their students’ future higher education expenses. To date, GET has distributed over $1 billion to more than 50,000 students who have used their GET accounts to attend college in all 50 states and 15 foreign countries.

As a 529 prepaid tuition program, the State of Washington guarantees that a family’s GET savings will keep pace with in-state tuition and state-mandated fees. While GET account values keep pace with in-state tuition, beneficiaries have the freedom to follow their ambitions wherever they choose, as GET can be used at nearly any public or private university, community college, or technical school in the country.

The GET program is one of two college savings options offered in Washington State. Washington College Savings Plans (WA529) launched the DreamAhead College Investment Plan this summer to create additional flexibility for families as they plan for the costs of college.

“The best approach is to start early and save what you can, when you can,” says Washington College Savings Plans director, Luke Minor. “Set realistic goals and get the whole family involved.”

GET's website (get.wa.gov) offers details, charts, planning tools and answers for questions that families may have about the program. Accounts can be opened online, and the GET Contact Center staff is ready to help at (800) 955-2318 or GETInfo@wsac.wa.gov.



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WeatherWatcher: High Wind Advisory Tonight

The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a high wind advisory in effect for this evening for areas from Seattle north to Bellingham, this includes Shoreline and Lake Forest Park.

The Advisory is in effect from 8PM PDT Saturday evening until 4AM PST Sunday morning. (Note the time - daylight savings time change is included in this timing.)

Winds are expected to increase this evening to 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Isolated power outages are possible with limbs and possibly some weak downed trees.


The criteria for a high wind advisory is winds exceeding 35mph.

For current weather conditions and to see how fast the winds are in our area, visit www.ShorelineWeather.com and look at the Richmond Beach station to see wind gusts.



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Photo: Sunrise over the Cascades on a clear day

Photo by Mike Remarcke

This was taken on October 18, just before the rain showed up. We get so many lovely and dramatic sunsets that it's easy to forget that the sunrise is equally beautiful.



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Scots soccer advances to State, beats Squalicum 1-0

Soccer ball
Photo by Wayne Pridemore
The Shorecrest girls soccer team defeated Squalicum 1-0 Thursday night, thereby making the State Tournament for the eighth consecutive year, tying the school record.

Sometimes a game is won in the strength of a red-hot goalie, other nights a forward cashes in on a couple breakaways.

Thursday the greatest influence on the game at Shoreline Stadium was the wind, howling from the south.

Scots junior Izzy Menning was able to read the wind just right on a corner kick early in the second half, her right foot deftly placing it over the outstretched arms of the Squalicum keeper and tucking it into the far-top corner for the game’s only score.

SC keeper Maia Kaje, a junior, did the rest, preserving the shutout and propelling the Scots to State for the eighth consecutive year. Previously, Shorecrest ran a similar State streak during the 1991-1998 seasons.

Helping the Scots get to State during that time as a player was Mindy Falor, now SC’s Head Coach, Mindy Dalziel.

The Scots will learn their seed and bracket fate on Sunday when the WIAA announces all the pairings. State bracket is found HERE.

--Sports Desk


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What "Buddy Poppy" donations are used for locally

This is a Buddy Poppy
made by disabled veterans
Veterans' Day Buddy Poppy event will be held at local stores on Friday and Saturday, November 9-10, 2018 with local Veterans of Foreign Wars accepting donations.

By Carl "Chris" Christopherson, 
Post Commander
Blackburn-Aurora VFW Post 3348
Shoreline, North Seattle and Vicinity

Personally, I never heard of Buddy Poppies until I got into VFW in 2008. Once I got involved, I did not know what to do, standing outside some Albertsons back in 2009 holding this red flower and a collection can. I had been told that I would be surprised.

I was. Not only did people come up to me, I was hearing stories of the military exploits of brothers, fathers, uncles, daughters, etc. During the occasional quiet time, I would see people get out of their car, spot my VFW hat from 100 yds away, and start pulling their wallet out as the walked toward the store. It was interesting.

Once I became the Post Commander in 2010, I discovered that the Buddy Poppies that we bought, came from the VA but were manufactured by disabled veterans. I found out that Buddy Poppies are very popular in both Canada and England. Interesting.

I also discovered that our own Buddy Poppy events were terribly organized. I fixed that. My brother, who recruited me, told me that if they ever got over $3,000 in donations, they were thrilled. He never heard if our Post, in turn, made their own donations.

The history of the Buddy Poppy, which BTW is actually authorized by the U.S. Government for the VFW (only) to use for fundraising, is interesting but not as much as what it represents, which is that it contributes to helping veterans. The VA is a big help to veterans. But many veterans need additional help.

Once I got things organized, our members were shocked that we started getting in excess of $10,000 from each event. It became an additional joy for our members to debate to whom we make our own donations --- since we had something worthwhile that we could donate.

We do not donate to large organizations e.g. Wounded Warriors since they are a private organizations who get huge donations for others that afford them the ability to put our national TV ads. Plus some of my members, all volunteers, were upset that the top executives of the likes of Wounded Warriors made fat 6 figure salaries. Any donation we could have made to them would have been like a drop in the ocean.

We wanted to make a difference locally. So we donate to the likes of the USO Northwest @ SeaTac (largest USO in the country), Fisher House Puget Sound (across the street from the VA hospital in Seattle), the Joint Service Committee who are all volunteers (including two lawyers) that work directly with veterans on their VA Claims --- specializing in helping veterans with PTSD, the Shoreline Veterans Center (Compass Housing Alliance), etc.

Speaking of the Shoreline Veterans Center, once I was in charge, we were sending a $1500 check to their central HQ in downtown Seattle. We would get a thank you letter. I was shocked when one of my members was at the Shoreline Veterans Center working with a veteran on his VA Claim.

He happened to ask the veteran if he was aware that our Post makes donations, twice a year, to them. The veteran said “No, never heard anything.” My member wisely asked him what would you personally do with a donation. This veteran said “Hell, man, there are men and women here who need socks.”

I went back to the Shoreline Veterans Center and asked “what could you use”. The most common answer was a gift card to Fred Meyer or Walmart. Thus, for the last two years, twice a year, we have hand delivered 24 Gifts cards ($50 each) to the Shoreline Veterans Center. I have personally witnessed veterans running down the hall when they heard we were there. My members like that reaction. We usually make donations to about a dozen organizations, mostly local.

We'll be at local stores on Friday and Saturday, November 9-10, 2018 accepting donations in return for a Buddy Poppy.



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Comprehensive Plan amendment suggestions due by December 3, 2018

Every year, the City goes through a Comprehensive Plan amendment process. The annual amendment process is an opportunity for individuals to propose changes to Shoreline’s Comprehensive Plan. Suggested amendments usually address changing conditions or emerging issues.

Individuals are encouraged to propose changes to Shoreline’s Comprehensive Plan and submit them to the Planning and Community Development Department (P&CD). Comprehensive Plan Amendment Application materials can be found on the City’s website.

To be eligible for consideration, applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. December 3, 2018 to Senior Planner Steven Szafran, P&CD, 17500 Midvale Avenue North, Shoreline, WA 98133 or emailed to sszafran@shorelinewa.gov.

Council will review all submitted amendments and develop a list for staff to study throughout 2019. For more information, visit shorelinewa.gov/compplan or contact Steven Szafran at (206) 801-2512 or sszafran@shorelinewa.gov.



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Letter to the Editor: I've already voted for Sen. Chase

To the Editor,

Today (10/30) I received yet another flyer from the PAC some other voters are also complaining about.

But the main reason I'm writing is to share my observance at the Shoreline City Council meeting last evening, 10/29, regarding body language.

While all the other council members were seated upright and either listening or engaged in dialogue regarding the budget, Council member Salomon was not. He was leaning back in his chair and didn't appear to be listening to the discussion. Furthermore, he got up at least once and left the room, in the middle of dialogue. I was taken aback that a council member would leave the council chambers in the middle of a meeting.

Not that I had any intention of voting for him, but this speaks volumes to me regarding his engagement with his current position--and constituents; and I wanted to share my observation with other voters. I've already voted to re-elect Senator Chase.

Kim Loftness
Shoreline



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Letter to the Editor: We are voting for Jesse Salomon for State Senate

To the Editor;

We are voting for Jesse Salomon for State Senate, because as a City Councilmember for over 6 years, he has shown his commitment to working on issues that matter to us.

He sponsored and passed paid parental and family medical leave in Shoreline prior to the state legislature passing a similar policy for all of Washington. He has a track record of budget scrutiny and fiscal responsibility and has voted against recent attempts at increasing B/O and other taxes that would hurt small businesses.

Jesse respects people. He has been a guest in our home where we able to get his honest opinion on many subjects. He has demonstrated his commitment to being a good public servant by knocking on over 13,000 doors throughout the district and listening to the concerns and ideas of thousands of residents. And he strongly supports transparency and accountability for government officials at all levels.

His work ethic and proven effectiveness earned him the support of almost all the mayors in the district, both State Representatives, and many city councilmembers and local leaders. They know that Jesse is committed to working hard for the 32nd District.

We are excited that the 32nd district will have the representation that we deserve when we elect Jesse Salomon as our State Senator.

Pearl and Ken Noreen
Shoreline



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Painting a better tomorrow at Shoreline Veterans' Center

Help paint on Nov 10
Compass Housing Alliance and the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties are partnering up on Saturday, November 10 to paint the Shoreline Veterans Center. 

Master Builders Association members and volunteers will brighten up the Center just in time for Veterans Day on November 11.

We'll be painting the walls of the Compass Housing Alliance’s Shoreline Veterans Center. The Center is transforming from a transitional housing program to a permanent housing solution that will provide a stable, supportive environment and meet the specific needs of our military veterans.

We are still accepting volunteers! To volunteer, please visit our website or call our community stewardship team at 425-460-8232 by November 5.

November 10, 2018, 8:30am – 3:30pm.
1301 N 200th St., Shoreline 98133

Once a year, we choose a local service organization in need of a new coat (or 500) of paint and help brighten their walls. Frequently, the first maintenance item to be removed off an operational budget is painting; so many of our recipients have gone years without this much-needed improvement.

More information on this event HERE

Founded in 1909, the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties has grown to become the largest residential homebuilders association in the United States. With nearly 3,000 member companies, the association is dedicated to membership value, housing advocacy, community service, and financial stewardship throughout the Puget Sound region.



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Jobs: Polytech at Northgate hiring high school teachers

Polytech is a new school, located at Northgate. We need teachers for all subjects and can accept emailed resumes at careers@thepolytech.com.

We're also designating Nov 6 and 8 as days for prospective teachers to drop off a resume in person.

Visit The Polytech during our Open House on December 18th from 3:00-7:00 pm!

The Polytech, 206-557-4646, 540 NE Northgate Way NE, Suite D, Seattle 98125.


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Cub Scout Pack 328 being reinstated at Lake Forest Park Elementary

Keegan Ellis and Kayden Small received their Bobcat badge during last month’s pack meeting held in the gym at Lake Forest Park Elementary.

They are among the first scouts to help reinstate Pack 328 and welcome many more to join.



Girls are also welcome to join scouting.

The organization has shifted to be inclusive of all genders and hopes to make character building and adventure seeking a whole-family activity.

Come check out a meeting on Wednesdays at 7:00pm in the Lake Forest Park Elementary gym, 18500 37th Ave NE, Lake Forest Park 98155



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Art of Debi Lana at Ridgecrest Public House in November

Art by Debi Lana at the Ridgecrest Pub


Ridgecrest Public House hosts artists on a monthly basis. This month, replacing our annual October creepy art show of local artists Cameron Lacombe and Alan Fuchs, local artist Debi Lana returns with a new batch of art made with resin, mica and pigments on wood panels.

Debi's current theme is the ocean. This show celebrates beaches, waves, and bioluminescent organisms in particular.

Her work has to be seen in person to be truly appreciated because it has great depth and detail, as well as sparkle from the added mica. Her pieces are abstract yet fascinatingly realistic. But you can at least get acquainted with the colors and shapes of her work by looking at her Instagram page Cosmic Painting Seattle.

Debi is donating 20% of her proceeds to the local Orca Behavior Institute.

Debi's art goes up on the morning of Saturday November 3rd and is available for viewing and sale with cash or check through November. See www.ridgecrest.pub for more information about pub hours and location, offerings, and associated food trucks.



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Shoreline Apartments finally make it above ground level

Photo by Mike Remarcke

We've been watching the work on the Shoreline Apartments for months at its highly visible location at NE 175th and 15th NE. For the first time, the construction is showing above ground level.

The building will have 243 apartments, with underground parking. Shoreline building code requires the ground floor to be designed for business and retail, but developers do not plan to use it that way.

Completion mid-December 2019


The building is expected to be complete the middle of December 2019.

The site is the former location of the North City Post Office.



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Commentary: Deceptive campaigning - "Good Judges" flyer and the real judges

Shoreline District Court
By Diane Hettrick

You know how when the phone rings and the caller ID says that it's a call from Topeka KS or some other city where you know no one?

And you pick up the line and it's "Ashley on a recorded line..." who really wants to transfer you to a call center where they can get your credit card information?

That's the feeling I got when I opened one of the flyers from "GoodJudges". Photos of three judicial candidates. Two photos were in color and one was in black and white. It's an old political trick designed to make one candidate look bad in relation to the others. Usually it's an unflattering photo with the candidate scowling or looking old and tired but apparently they had trouble finding shots like that of Joe Campagna, the candidate in black and white.

Not surprisingly, Campagna is not endorsed by this group, but his competition Les Ponomarchuk is, as is incumbent district court judge Marcine Anderson (see below).

Who paid for the ad?

I checked out the people who paid for the ad. "GoodJudges" is a name being used by the Citizens for Judicial Excellence, made up of five business contributors:
  1. 2 Watch Monitoring sells Breath Alcohol Content (BAC) and Transdermal equipment, GPS ankle bracelets, and Electronic Home Monitoring (EHM) devices.
  2. LifeSafer, With 25 years’ experience getting people back on the road quickly, LifeSafer products are among the most widely used Ignition Interlock Devices (IID) in the USA.
  3. Lacey O’Malley Agency, Bail Bond Agency
  4. Be Prepared Investigative Services - Investigative Services and Survival Supplies
  5. Vern Fonk Insurance. High risk auto insurance agency

Then I started hearing from judges.

Judge Donna Tucker, King County District Court, sent in a letter (Deceptive Campaign Advertising by GoodJudges) and referenced a statement signed by other King County judges (see below).

Shoreline District Court Judge Marcine Anderson sent in a letter disavowing the CJE and the endorsement she didn't ask for or want. (See the letter here)

Here is the statement from the King County District Court Judges

We are judges of the King County District Court. We are elected from five different districts in the county every four years. One of the open seats on our bench this year - where there is no incumbent - is in the Shoreline Electoral District. Most of us have endorsed Joe Campagna, who is a candidate for the seat, while none of us have endorsed his opponent, Leonid "Les" Pomonarchuk. (Read more...)

And the statement from the Seattle Municipal Court Judges

Further, any campaign advertising by this organization which uses any of our names or photos in conjunction with promotion of their chosen candidate, Les Pomonarchuk, or in any purported "voter guide" should be considered deceptive campaign advertising, and we disavow it. (Read more...)

I'm not altogether sure why the judges are not endorsing Pomonarchuk, but it may have to do with the reasons cited by The Stranger editorial board when they endorsed Campagna (Linked in VotingForJudges.org)





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Op-Ed: Shoreline District Court Judge Marcine Anderson says "The candidate I endorse is Joe Campagna"

Friday, November 2, 2018

Judge Marcine Andersonn
Shoreline District Court Judge

To the Readers of Shoreline Area News

Since 2010 I have served as one of your judges at the King County District Court in Shoreline. This year I am unopposed on the November 6, 2018 ballot for Judicial Position No. 2.

There is a contested race for Judicial Position No. 1. The candidate I endorse is Joe Campagna.

Yesterday, I received a political mailing from Citizens for Judicial Excellence (CJE) stating that I was part of a “team” that CJE endorsed.

Please know that I am not part of a team that includes Leonid “Les” Ponomarchuk. Please do not be fooled by the misleading mailers that imply that I am supporting the candidacy of Mr. Ponomarchuk. I have consistently endorsed, financially supported and campaigned for Joe Campagna.

Joe Campagna will be the best “team member” at the Shoreline District Court because he has worked hard to earn your vote. He has obtained the support of more than 50 judges across the state. You have seen him at community events all year. He is committed to judicial excellence and treating all people with dignity and respect.

On my desk is a card that I received from former American Bar Association President, Michael Greco, before I was appointed and then elected as a judge. I look at it every day. It reads:

“In the past year, the judiciary has faced many criticisms and threats to its independence. Despite these challenges, we must continue forward and prevent anyone from dismantling the framework on which our legal system is based. Without our judges and judicial system, the little understood organizational principle of our democratic republic – separation of powers—could not exist. It is imperative that our courts remain free from outside influence and intimidation in order to preserve what Chief Justice William Rehnquist so aptly termed the ‘crown jewel’ of our system of government – our independent judiciary.”

According to reports filed with the State, CJE spent over $50,000 to send mailings that trade on the good will and professional reputation that I hold with the voters in Kenmore, Lake Forest Park and Shoreline.

I did not seek the endorsement of CJE and was never asked by CJE if they could use my name, photo or accomplishments to promote Mr. Ponomarchuk

When large expenditures are made for a judicial candidate, the independence of the judiciary is called into question. Please question the recent CJE mailings and continue to promote an independent judiciary. Our community will benefit from a thoughtful vote by all of you. Thank you.

Judge Marcine Anderson
Shoreline


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Photo: The last tree of Fall

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

I have a feeling that this is the last view of a tree with golden leaves. Tonight I drove home from a meeting in a whirlpool of gold leaves. The wind lifted them four feet off the ground and swirled them around my car.

My street was already covered with gold fir needles. Gold was the color of the day. I think that bare branches will be the view on Friday.

Don't forget to clear the street drains. I've seen ducks swimming in the ponds on street corners.

DKH




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King County Elections partnering with Lyft to offer a 50% discount code for rides to ballot drop box on Election Day

As part of their nationwide effort, “The Ride to Vote ,” Lyft will offer discounted rides to voters returning their ballots to one of King County’s 66 ballot drop box locations on Election Day, November 6. 

"Voting is too important for transportation issues to stand in one’s way,” said Julie Wise, Director of King County Elections. “So, I am very excited to partner with Lyft to help get voters to a ballot drop box on Election Day."

Lyft rides on Election Day will also be available to King County’s Accessible Voting Centers for voters who require additional assistance, need a replacement ballot, or simply prefer to vote in person. Voters can use the discount code VOTEWA in their Lyft app on Election Day.

"At Lyft, we’re working to improve lives by connecting people and their communities through the world’s best transportation. This Election Day, we want to help people in the Seattle region exercise their right to vote," said Todd Kelsay, General Manager for Lyft Pacific Northwest. 
"Every voice is important, and we’re excited to help make them heard in this year’s elections."

King County voters should have already received their ballot in the mail. To get a replacement ballot, voters can go online or call King County Elections at 206-296-VOTE (8683). King County Elections recommends voters mail their ballot by the Friday before Election Day to ensure it’s on time or return it to a ballot drop box by 8pm on November 6.



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Letter to the Editor: Deceptive campaign advertising by "GoodJudges"

To the Editor:

The King County District Court has locations all over King County, and our 25 judges are elected from five different electoral districts throughout the county.

This year there is a contested election for a vacant seat on the Shoreline District Court bench, and I, as well as most of the judges in our court, have endorsed Joe Campagna for election to that position.

None of the judges of the King County District Court have endorsed Campagna’s opponent, Les Ponomarchuk.

I am writing to you because of my concern regarding the deceptive campaign advertising by the political action committee Citizens for Judicial Excellence but calling themselves GoodJudges in their campaign ads this year.

This name is being used by this PAC to create an image of legitimacy. In their well-financed advertising, they have appropriated the names and images of judges who did not ask for their endorsement – and in fact, don’t want the endorsement due to ethical concerns of judicial independence.

I am one of twenty-one King County judges signing a statement disavowing and condemning the actions of this PAC.

Voters in the Shoreline District are receiving another campaign mailer from this group this week.

This week Shoreline Judge Marcine Anderson, who is unopposed on the ballot, is being featured, as an “Experienced Team” along Les Ponomarchuk this despite the fact the PAC knows Judge Anderson has endorsed Joe Campagna as her next bench mate.

Further she did not request the endorsement of this group and has not authorized the use of her name and image. In fact, she has endorsed Joe Campagna.

I would urge the voters to disregard any campaign advertising received from either “GoodJudges” or “Citizens for Judicial Excellence.” Don’t mistake this group for “VotingforJudges.org”. Votingforjudges.org is the award winning group providing unbiased information regarding all judicial candidates in King County.

Judge Donna Tucker
King County District Court



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Repairs complete at Shoreline Library and Friends are ready for your books

Photo by Mary Jo Heller
You may recall that this summer, an errant driver smashed through the side doors to the Shoreline Library. 

The main functions of the library were undisturbed.

However, the small back room used by the Friends of the Shoreline Library was unavailable for use until the doors were repaired.

After more than a month of repair work, the Friends of Shoreline Library are again ready to receive your gently used books!

Not only the doors are new, the library carts have been freshly painted.
Freshly painted, clean book carts - which are sadly empty
Photo by Mary Jo Heller

The Friends can't stand empty book shelves.

Make them happy.

Come fill their carts with your donated books.

While you're there, shop the Friends book sale in the lobby!


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Try something new in 2019 at Shoreline Community College

Shoreline Community College campus
Photo courtesy SCC


Whether you're in high school, in retirement, or anywhere in between, Shoreline Community College has something to offer you.

Come learn about our career training programs, university transfer options, student support services, and financial aid opportunities.

Now is a great time to plan for winter quarter, which starts January 7!

Sign up now for one of these Experience Shoreline Information Sessions:

- November 7 (4-6pm)
- November 30 (2-4pm)
- December 5 (4-6pm)
- December 21 (2-4pm)

Learn more HERE



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Post 227 to hear speaker on emergency preparedness

The American Legion Post 227 in Shoreline will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday evening, November 6, 2018. A meet and greet starts at 6:30pm and the program starts at 7:00pm.

The meeting will be held at Post 227, located at 14521 17th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155.

Disasters ranging from earthquakes to terror attacks could occur in Seattle. When they do, Post 227 wants to be prepared to assist the community in coping. Jason McMillan, Emergency Management Coordinator, City of Shoreline, will discuss how Post 227 might coordinate with the City in being prepared to respond to emergencies. There will be an opportunity for questions after the presentation.

While you are at the meeting, you can check out the Post Library that includes a large collection of militarily related books, videotapes and DVDs. Any of these can be checked out, used and returned by post members and community without charge. Also check out the Post 227 website

A brief intermission for refreshments after the talk will allow visitors to depart. Post 227 members are urged to stay for the post meeting that will follow the intermission. We look forward to seeing you at the meeting.


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Letter to the Editor: Thank you to Shoreline City Council, City Staff and Sidewalk Volunteers

To the Editor:

Current and recent City Council members, City of Shoreline managers and staff and numerous citizen volunteers deserve a big thank you for working diligently over the last two years to improve Shoreline sidewalks.

Responding to resident concerns voiced in person and through the biennial satisfaction survey the City Council acted unilaterally to increase funding for sidewalk repair fourfold and then followed up by placing Proposition 1 before the voters to add further funding for both repair and expansion of the sidewalk system.

Utilizing the professional expertise of our city staff and listening to citizen ideas and concerns via a Council mandated citizen advisory committee, with multiple open houses and online opportunities for comment Proposition 1 is the result of citizens, elected officials and professional staff listening to each other and working together. I think both the process and the end product is something Shoreline can be proud of.

In my opinion Proposition 1 represents a fair and thoughtful step forward to improve Shoreline sidewalks and deserves your “Yes” vote.

David Anderson
Shoreline


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Saint Edward Seminary - landmark status and a future as a resort

St. Edward Seminary
Photo courtesy City of Kenmore

The City of Kenmore reports that historic Saint Edward Seminary building has just been designated a City of Kenmore landmark.

The Seminary has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places since 2007. Recently, the City of Kenmore and Daniels Real Estate jointly nominated the seminary for Kenmore landmark status, with support from WA State Parks.

Construction fencing is now up around the building and you can follow the rehabilitation project HERE

The Seminary is being turned into a lodge, spa, and restaurant.

From the prospectus:
The Romanesque Revival architecture and Art Deco interiors will be restored to federal standards for the public to enjoy for the first time in history. As a seminary, the building was not open to the public and when purchased by the state in 1976, it was mostly shuttered for over 40-years. 
The Lodge will be designed to provide a quintessential Pacific Northwest experience. It will offer an intimate and relaxed atmosphere with former dormitory rooms reconfigured into guest rooms with a dĂ©cor that embraces the peaceful setting. 
It will feature creative indoor venues for events and entertaining, flexible meeting and gathering spaces for groups and family reunions. 
A wellness Spa located in a separate wing on the southside of the existing building will focus on natural healing therapeutic, relaxation and rejuvenation treatments to refresh your body and soul. Whether you’re visiting the Lodge for an hour at the end of a busy day or a relaxed weekend, the spa will be an atmosphere of inspiration and rest. 
The Lodge will also feature a restaurant dedicated to locally sourced foods, with first-of-the season produce. We have proposed designing a garden south of the pool building with herbs and vegetables for the restaurant. A more casual cafĂ© will carry picnic lunches and snacks for those visitors on the move. 
All of the Lodge amenities will be available for park visitors to enjoy as well as a community and environmental education space.



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WeatherWatcher: Windy, uncertain forecast

We've had a windy evening with wind gusts up to 33mph as recorded at the Richmond Beach weather station. You may have noticed we also remained mostly dry on Halloween. There has been a significant change in the forecast.

The heavy rains we've been expecting have been either to the north or to the south of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park. The Olympic Mountain rain shadow has been strong with these storms, keeping us mostly dry relative to other areas in Western Washington.

Going forward, we are expecting breezy to windy conditions to continue into Friday morning. Winds are not strong enough to meet high wind advisory or warning criteria, gusts could be between 30-40mph. Rain is expected to pick up overnight and into Friday morning with breezy conditions continuing through Friday afternoon. Friday evening there's a slight chance of showers, and winds will be calming down a bit.

Saturday is expected to be mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, then in the afternoon or evening the next weather system arrives with more winds up to 40mph and rain. Rain is expected to continue through Sunday with the early part of next week being cloudy with showers.

Temperatures are mild, in the mid to upper 50's which is typical for this time of year, especially when we have these atmospheric river type systems moving through. We may see a break in the active weather mid-late week. Timing of these systems with this forecast may be somewhat uncertain and rains may hit a half day or full day early or late.

For current weather conditions visit www.ShorelineWeather.com



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Meridian Park Elementary PTSA candidate and issues forum Thurs Nov 1

Thursday, November 1, 2018

Meridian Park Elementary PTSA candidate and issue forum Thursday, November 1, 2018.

Doors open 6pm for bake sale and coffee. 6:30pm the initiatives; 7pm the candidates; 7:30 questions from the community; 8:30-9pm closing statements.




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Daylight Savings Time change this weekend


The caption about says it all. I'm tired of switching times. Let's be Arizona and just stay put.

Spring ahead - Fall back. That's the only way I can remember that the clocks get set back an hour before you go to bed on Saturday night. It will keep you from embarrassment when you pull into church an hour off from everyone else.

And my bedroom clock will now have the right time. Maybe I'll just leave all the others - they'll be right in six months.

DKH



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Genealogy class Nov 3 and program Nov 7

Sno-Isle Research Library
Beginning genealogy Saturday, November 3

Free beginning genealogy class is this Saturday November 3, 2018 from 10 -11am at the Sno-Isle Genealogical Research Library in Heritage Park, 19827 Poplar Way, Lynnwood.

If you have been interested in researching your family this is the class for you. Tips on getting started and organized will be shared. This drop-in class is offered the first Saturday of every month. For more information call Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday 425-775-6267

Program on WWI November 7

A program on WWI by enrichment speaker and research Kent Morgan will be presented at the monthly meeting of the Sno-Isle Genealogical Society on Wednesday November 7. Meeting is held at the LDS Family History library, 22015 48th Ave W, Mountlake Terrace.

The brief business meeting at 6:30 is followed by the program at 7pm. Guests are welcome. For more information call Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday 425-775-6267.



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The Evergreen School recognized for sustainability

Fifth graders from The Evergreen School,
Mayor Will Hall, and Evergreen Sustainability
Coordinator Janet Charnley at Shoreline City Council


Four fifth-grade students from The Evergreen School, accompanied by Sustainability Coordinator Janet Charnley, attended the Shoreline City Council meeting on Monday night to receive an America Recycles Day proclamation recognizing the school.

Will Hall, Mayor of Shoreline, read the proclamation and presented it to the students in recognition of Evergreen's efforts towards sustainability in recent years.

[From the proclamation:]

The proclamation recognizes November 15, 2018, as America Recycles Day in the City of Shoreline, calling on residents and businesses to celebrate this 21st anniversary of America Recycles Day throughout the month, and noting the significant contribution that everyone in our community contributes to conserve resources and protect our environment by reducing waste, recycling and reusing materials, and purchasing items made from recycled materials.

The Evergreen School is one example of the success that students and staff can achieve by improving recycling and reducing waste at their school. They have an outstanding environmental record of participating in the King County Green schools program since 2002 and achieved Platinum Level, the Washington Green Schools' highest certification. They also participated in Recology’s Zero Waste program in 2018, achieving a recycling rate of 58 percent, and have reduced garbage volume by 50 percent. 
  


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Shorewood Soccer advances to State - Play for District Championship Saturday

Soccer ball
Photo by Wayne Pridemore
The Shorewood girls soccer team defeated top-seeded Edmonds-Woodway 2-1 Tuesday night and have qualified for next week’s State Tournament.

But there is still important business at hand for Coach Gary Harris’ T-Birds as they’ll face powerful Snohomish for the District Championship at Shoreline Stadium Saturday afternoon at 3pm.

It was a case of too many Manalilis that made life miserable for Ed-Way Tuesday.

The T-Birds got on the board first against the Warriors when freshman Morgan Manalili poked home a rebound two minutes into the second half to break the scoreless tie. Sixteen minutes later twin sister Kaitlyn flashed her lightning speed to score on a breakaway to make it 2-0.

Ed-Way didn’t go down without a fight, getting on the board with 13 minutes left in the match. But T-Bird goalkeeper Abby Manis repelled repeated Warrior chances to tie the game, and in the end it was Shorewood who qualified for State with the victory.

In an earlier match Tuesday, Shorecrest kept their State playoff hope alive by shutting out Meadowdale 4-0. They’ll face Squalicum Thursday at Shoreline Stadium, with the winner advancing to State, while the loser’s season will end. Kickoff is 7pm.

Tournament bracket is here.

--Sports Desk



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Shorewood football plays for state playoff berth Friday at Shoreline Stadium

The Drill Team never fails to please


By Aaron Bert
Photos by Lisa Hirohata

Shorewood High School will play the Lake Washington Kangaroos on Friday, November 2, 2018 with the winner advancing to the Washington state football tournament. The T-birds have not played for a potential state playoff berth since their 2002 season.

Lake Washington plays in the KingCo 2A/3A league and finished #2 (3-6 overall / 3-2 league). Lake Washington lost their first 6 games of the season, but won their last 3 in order to qualify for the #2 seed in the KingCo.

   October 26, 2018
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
F
Arlington
15
12
7
7
41
Shorewood
0
0
17
0
17

Shorewood played their last WesCo 3A league game on October 26th at Shoreline Stadium. The final score was not what the Shorewood Thunderbirds had in mind at the beginning of their crossover game with the Arlington Eagles. Both teams came into the contest as the number two seeds from their respective divisions and the outcome would determine the opponents each would face in the week 10 winner to state game.

# 52 Tom Bert recovers a fumble.


Shorewood came into the game riding a two game losing streak, having dropped a close game to Edmonds-Woodway on October 12th, and then an extremely disappointing overtime loss to Marysville-Getchell 28-27 on October 19th. Shorewood needed a win to re-establish momentum and continue building on a successful season by any other measure so far.

Arlington had other things in store and completely dominated Shorewood from the opening kick-off. Shorewood was down some key players due to various reasons, but regardless, the Eagles were ready to play and it showed when they took 4 plays and 65 seconds to march down the field on their first drive and score a touchdown. It was a theme which would manifest itself through the rest of the game.

Save for a few moments of excitement in the 3rd quarter, when Shorewood was able to capitalize on two turnovers and put 17 points on the board - this was not the same team which had dominated opponents in the first half of the season and started with a 5-1 record.

#12 Spencer Osborne carries the ball


For Shorewood this next week could very well be the final chapter on a season which can be marked by two distinct tales. The first tale unfolded with excitement and an element of disbelief -- the team had coalesced -- it was playing complete football games and finding ways to win.

To be honest - no one was expecting the T-birds to sprint out to a 5-1 record, to include dominating wins over Meadowdale and Shorecrest. The team walked with a bit of swagger - the fan base was growing and the coaches seemed to be setting the right tone and getting maximum effort out of the players.

#21 Dashawn Alexander runs for a gain

Then the team stumbled against Edmonds-Woodway and Getchell and now Arlington, and the second tale is showing a team struggling to regain some of the magic from the first six weeks - to re-establish the winning ways and make a run into the state playoffs. The tale still needs an ending! Come see the excitement on Friday!

Some takeaways:
  • Junior WR/DB Spencer Osborne took the snaps at QB during the 1st quarter as starting QB David Snell sat out. Osborne stepped up to the job and was able to move the Shorewood offense;
  • Shorewood was missing the deep threat with Senior WR/DB Jaro Rouse not suiting up;
  • Shorewood gave up 4 sacks - the most of the season;
  • Shorewood started Sophomore OL/DL Tyson McGill at center, as starter Tres Zeigler played slot on offense. With Junior David Lopes at left guard, and Sophomore Tom Bert at right guard, the T-birds will have a solid core of offensive linemen to build around come next season;
  • Shorewoods linebacking corp played a solid game;
Next Game:

Friday, November 2nd - 7pm, Shoreline District Stadium
Shorewood T-Birds versus the Lake Washington Kangaroos.
Winner to state game.



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