Threat sent to Shorecrest on Snapchat appears to be part of a national trend

Wednesday, November 7, 2018

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This communication was sent to families at Shorewood and Shorecrest Wednesday evening, November 7, 2018 from the School District office:


This evening, Shoreline Police were alerted to a threatening online post made through Snapchat, a social media messaging app. The post contained an image of a weapon and a reference toward Shorecrest High School. They immediately began an investigation and alerted school district officials. During the course of their investigation they found that the same image was used in other posts with other area schools’ names referenced. Police have advised us that they do not believe the threats are credible and are similar to trends seen in other parts of the country recently. You can read an article here about one that originated in Florida and spread nationwide.

Police will have an increased presence at Shorecrest tomorrow out of an abundance of caution and to ease concerns from any students who may have heard about or seen the post. Because this seems to be part of a national trend and other variations of the post name other area schools, we also wanted to share this information with Shorewood families as well.

We appreciate the students who alerted authorities to the post they saw; that is exactly what they should do. If your child has seen or sees similar posts, they should contact school or police officials immediately so they can investigate to determine the credibility of the threat.

We understand that hearing about these types of situations can cause anxiety and concern, but please know that we always have the safety and security of your children as our highest priority. We appreciate the incredible support and professionalism of our law enforcement partners for all they do to keep our schools safe.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your school’s principal or Shoreline Police Department.



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Work party in the Bog (Brugger's) this Sunday, Nov 11

Will Schlough's artwork is a tribute
to the volunteer gardeners at Brugger's Bog
Another great work party at Shoreline's very own Bog. 

Bruggers Bog is having its monthly work party, always the second Sunday of the month from 9am-1pm.

Mark your calendar for November 11th for a fun day or planting native plants in good company while making a difference restoring habitat. Water and snacks provided.

Please dress appropriate for the weather and rain boots are a must. Tools and gloves provided.

See you at the Bog!



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Children donate a tithe of their Halloween candy to charity

Tuesday, November 6, 2018

Candy tithe at Church of the Redeemer
Photo by Robert Chapman
Mary Nilsen, Children and Family Ministry Coordinator, and Emily Scott leading the church school children to present their tithe of Halloween candy to Fr. Jed Fox during the offertory on All Saints’ Sunday at Church of the Redeemer in Kenmore.



Children from Church of the Redeemer in Kenmore donated a tithe from their Halloween candy on All Saints’ Sunday, November 4, 2018. They chose to donate it to Chaplains on the Harbor in Grays Harbor County, Wash.

On October 28, 2018, the church school children were told a story about stewardship and sharing a tithe using LEGO DUPLO bricks. Families were invited to help their children donate a tithe of their Halloween candy on Nov. 4. A teen helper in the church school program trick-or-treated for charity, adding a large amount of candy. On All Saints’ Sunday, Nov. 4, all children proudly brought their candy tithe forward at the offertory.

The children voted using DUPLO blocks for the charitable organization to receive their collective candy tithe, all 16 pounds of it. They voted for Chaplains on the Harbor.

Presiding Bishop Michael Curry visited Chaplains on the Harbor earlier this year. When there in June 2018, Curry said this about Chaplains on the Harbor, “A movement starts small and keeps on growing.” Citing the biblical parable of the tiny mustard seed that eventually grows into a tree, he proclaimed, “This is a mustard seed movement!”

Upon hearing about this donation, Chaplains on the Harbor said, “This is a wonderful gift!” They had brought leftover candy given to children at St. Mark in Montesano, Wash., to their Sunday dinner. Folks were very happy to get some sweet treats. They said that their folks “…will love this and we will make sure they know it came from kids in Kenmore.”

Mary Nilsen observed, “An unexpected outcome of the candy tithe was how hard it was for some of the children to pour their candy into the big baskets set in front of the altar, demonstrative of the struggles many adults have when asked to share their treasure!”

Chaplains on the Harbor is a group of chaplains who seek to build a freedom church of the poor by pastoring, organizing, and empowering the leadership of poor people in Grays Harbor County, Washington. They stand alongside the poor of Grays Harbor who have lost resources, land, and spirit, by doing the following:

Church of the Redeemer is at 6210 Northeast 181st Street in Kenmore. The campus is a short distance north of Bothell Way, near the Burke-Gilman Trail. The entrance looks like a gravel driveway. The campus is larger on the inside than it is on the outside. And, we managed to hide a large building on the side of a hill that is not easily seen from the street.

Community life at Redeemer centers on worship in the Episcopal tradition. Art and music vitally deepen this worship. Our faith expresses itself with service to people, locally to internationally.

The Episcopal Church welcomes you.



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Get ahead on all your Christmas shopping at the King's Holiday Show Nov 30


To kick off the holiday season, King's High School DECA is holding its third annual King’s Holiday Show KHS. This event will be showcasing nearly 70 vendors representing businesses from the greater Seattle area.

These booths will offer many treats and stocking stuffers as well as unique presents for everyone on your list. Come support King's High School DECA and join us on November 30, 2018, in King's Garden Gym, 19400 Greenwood Ave N in Shoreline any time between 9:30am and 3:30pm.

An estimated crowd of around 2,000 shoppers is expected to pass through the show throughout the day. This year's businesses range from Glassybaby to Alpine Hut winter hats.


Students will also be creating handcrafted gifts such as scented candles, and delicious edible cookie dough. These booths will offer great gifts opportunities for the upcoming holiday season.

This event is brought to you by King's High School DECA, a program dedicated to preparing emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in all areas of business. All proceeds go towards the life changing journey and career opening program DECA offers to its students.

King's High School DECA alumni, and current UW Foster School of Business student, Jake Welch stated, "Participating in the Holiday Show provided valuable experience and great insight into the world of business." The show will continue to enhance current students' confidence and skills in all areas of business.

The Comprehensive Learning Program is DECA's approach to preparing students exploring five industries: entrepreneurship, marketing, management, finance, and hospitality.


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Washington paralegal specialist honored by Department of Justice for her work on the Tom Wales case

Attorney General award ceremony in Washington, D.C.
Photo courtesy U.S. Dept of Justice


Attorney General Jeff Sessions recognized 244 employees of the Department of Justice for their distinguished public service at the 66th Annual Attorney General’s Awards Ceremony on October 24, 2018 in Washington, D.C. Thirty-six other individuals outside of the department were also honored for their work.

This annual ceremony recognizes employees and other individuals who have demonstrated exceptional achievements, leadership, and service to the Department of Justice and the American people. This year’s award includes an award for exceptional heroism to U.S. Marshal Senior Inspector Basilio S. Perez, Jr., for his courageous actions to protect and aid victims of the October 1, 2017, mass shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada.

“Service in the Department of Justice is more than a normal job; it is a calling to the highest standards of professionalism,” Attorney General Jeff Sessions said. “That is true for all of the 115,000 Department of Justice employees. But it is especially true for these award winners. And so I want to thank them and their families for their exemplary service to this Department and to the American people. They have made this Department proud.”

Among those awarded was Gretchen Courtney, who works in the Seattle office.

“For more than 17 years Gretchen Courtney has worked tirelessly for justice for Tom Wales, the Wales family and all of us who knew and loved this talented and dedicated Assistant United States Attorney,” said U.S. Attorney Annette L. Hayes. 
“She has managed what is now the largest case file at the FBI, and provided support to the joint Federal and State team working to bring a killer to justice.”

In making the award to Paralegal Specialist Gretchen Courtney, the Attorney General noted that she had spent a significant portion of her professional life supporting the investigation of the October 11, 2001 shooting death of Assistant United States Attorney Thomas Crane Wales.

Mr. Wales was shot and killed at his home by an unknown assailant who stood outside a backyard window. If, as investigators believe, Wales was killed in connection with his work, he would be the first Assistant United States Attorney killed in the line of duty.

The award to Paralegal Specialist Gretchen Courtney notes her “unwavering commitment” to the investigation, and that her “invaluable contributions have included managing the collection, analysis, and maintenance of the largest case file in the Federal Bureau of Investigation… Her service is a tribute to the U.S. Department of Justice’s fierce determination to ensure those responsible for the murder are held accountable for the crime.”

This year’s program honors individuals across the department and our federal, state, local, and tribal partners for their selfless efforts, protecting our national security and our civil rights, addressing rising violent crime in our communities, going after gangs and those trafficking in dangerous narcotics and human beings. 

The awards also honor the work of civil and environmental litigation, which enforces the rule of law and upholds our Constitution. They also recognize employees whose ideas and efforts save taxpayer dollars and help our government operate more effectively and efficiently, among other contributions to public safety and good governance.



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Election night results for measures on the Ballot

City of Shoreline Proposition No. 1 Sales and Use Tax for Sidewalk and Pedestrian Improvements
MeasureVoteVote %
Approved
9,89651.87%
Rejected
9,18248.13%
It's very close, but Shoreline's Prop. 1, which raises the sales tax to fund construction of new sidewalks, is ahead in election night results.

Shoreline previously levied a $20 fee on license renewals to fund repair of existing sidewalks.

Statewide initiatives - quick review

  • Initiative 1631 Carbon Tax is failing in first returns. People seem to be swayed by the argument that the polluters will just pass the tax on to consumers.
  • Initiative 1634 Sugar Tax - People are voting that they don't want any human consumables taxed.
  • Initiative 1639 Firearms - passing with 60%, this initiative will be used to convince legislators to pass laws regarding firearms.
  • Measure 940 - Law enforcement mandatory training and personal accountability - passing with 60%.
  • Advisory Vote 19: Voters are repealing the state legislature's work in Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 6269.
Voter turnout

Statewide: There are 4,361,942 registered voters in the state of Washington. 1,978,000 ballots have been turned in as of 10pm. The Secretary of State estimates that 546,711 ballots are on hand and not yet counted. The statewide voter turnout is 45.36%. This will change as more ballots come in.

King county Registered Voters 1,294,184
Total Ballots Counted 661,655
Estimated Ballots Left to Count 107,000
Voter Turnout 51.13%

Ballots will be counted every day and results announced. The election will be certified on November 27, 2018.



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Election Night local results for candidates on the ballot

For those of you who are so sick of electioneering that you have been watching reruns and refusing to watch the news -

Here are the national results:
  • Republicans keep the Senate, which means that the President is safe from impeachment
  • Democrats take the House which means that all those investigations into corruption can move forward.
For local results, here are the most interesting races:

Shoreline District Court Judge: For the open seat on the court, Joe Campagna has 78% of the first vote count. Incumbent Marcine Anderson was uncontested for the other position.

State Senate - 32nd District
Challenger Jesse Salomon has trounced incumbent Senator Maralyn Chase in initial returns, taking 68.9% of the vote.

Other state legislative races

Not much in the way of fireworks in the other local legislative races, due to the lopsided results in the primary.

In the 46th District (Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, NE Seattle) all three legislators have won their elections and will be returning to Olympia: Sen. David Frockt, Rep. Gerry Pollet, Rep. Javier Valdez.

In the 32nd District (Shoreline, parts of NW Seattle, south Snohomish County), incumbent Cindy Ryu will be joined in the House by newcomer Lauren Davis.

Judicial

In other news, Supreme Court Justice Steve Gonzalez, who had high ratings from five bar associations, has twice the number of votes as his challenger, Nathan Choi, who refused to cooperate with the King County Bar Association's endorsement panel.

U.S. Congressional races

Senator Maria Cantwell, Congressional District 1 Rep. Suzan DelBene, and Congressional District 7 Rep. Pramila Jayapal are all ahead of their opponents. Cantwell and DelBene each have 58% of the vote and Jayapal has 83%.

Not our district, but dominating the airways for the past month, Kim Schrier is ahead of Dino Rossi 53 to 47% in the 8th Congressional District.

Voter turnout

Statewide: There are 4,361,942 registered voters in the state of Washington. 1,973,342 ballots have been turned in as of 9pm. The Secretary of State estimates that 546,711 ballots are on hand and not yet counted. The statewide voter turnout is 45.24%. This will change as more ballots come in.

King county Registered Voters 1,294,184
Total Ballots Counted 661,655
Estimated Ballots Left to Count 107,000
Voter Turnout 51.13%



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Has your ballot been counted?

Are you curious to know if your vote is part of the numbers reported on Election Night?

In King County, you can find out.

  • Start with this page
  • After you hit the Submit button you will find out if your ballot has been received.
  • Then check the tab that says Track My Ballot and it will show you what stage your ballot is at.

I voted early, so my ballot is not only in, it has been counted. My vote is in the first returns.

Ballots will continue to be counted and results released until the end of the month when elections are certified on November 26-27.

Most people will have lost interest by then.

Close races can go down to the wire. I have seen at least two elections here where the winner was less than 200 votes ahead. But it doesn't look like our candidate races will have that problem.

More to come on election results...



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BSRE files appeal in Superior Court against Pt. Wells decision

Point Wells with a coal train in the foreground
Photo by Steven H. Robinson


BSRE, the developer whose application for a 3000+ unit development at Point Wells was recently denied by Snohomish County, has filed an appeal in King County Superior Court. The appeal alleges that the County misapplied the law, ignored evidence, and did not follow its own procedures when it denied the development application.

This is the third appeal of the original decision made by the County Hearing Examiner. BSRE first appealed for reconsideration by the Hearing Examiner, then to the County Council, and now to Superior Court.

Snohomish County identified 16 separate issues in finding the application in substantial conflict with the County code provisions and in each appeal BSRE has used the same arguments to try to refute all 16 issues.

Having failed to convince the Hearing Examiner and the County Council, it is unlikely (but still possible) that BSRE will be successful in court.

The tentative date for the hearing is April 1, 2019 in King County Superior Court before Judge Sue Parisien.

As with a Point Wells lawsuit in 2011, the appeal was filed in King County because Snohomish County is a party to the suit.

--Sno King Environmental Protection Coalition


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Alpha Delta Kappa donates school supplies to schools in Shoreline

Photo by Mary Jo Heller


Alpha Delta Kappa is an honorary fraternal organization of 30,000 women educators world-wide, dedicated to educational excellence, altruism and world understanding.

Alpha Delta Chapter is home to teachers from the Shoreline and Edmonds school districts. One of our highest, and favorite, goals is to “promote educational and charitable projects and activities, to sponsor scholarships, to further and maintain worthy standards in the field of education and to cooperate with worthy community programs relating to education and charities.”

Toward that end, each year, during ADK Month, the Alpha Delta Chapter collects and distributes school supplies to nine elementary schools in the Shoreline and Edmonds School Districts. All of the schools involved have teachers within our chapter, some now retired. 
Shopping bags of pencils, pens, notebooks, crayons, etc. were distributed to each of the schools, along with cash totaling roughly $2500. Our active teachers also received bags of supplies for their individual classrooms.

Alpha Delta Chapter is known for its scholarships to current and retired teachers, as well as student scholarships for a graduating senior entering the teaching profession.



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Rob Oxford: Turn out the lights, the party's over

The Wolverines move the ball downfield
Photo by Rob Oxford
By Rob Oxford

The Shorecrest Scots 2018 Football Season came to an end Saturday Night with a 34 - 7 loss to 2nd ranked Bellevue and as a fan and Father of a Scot, I found it surprisingly easy to leave the stadium with my head held high.

It would be unfair to assume that anyone outside of Shoreline expected the Scots to be victorious, but this was a playoff game, their first in over a decade and one must always believe. It is crucial to have faith. To not only believe in oneself, but also ones coaches and fellow teammates.

Football is a game played by human beings. At any given time, players on both teams are capable of making mistakes. Referees make bad calls. The weather can be a factor and the ball bounces funny. All of these are reasons to play the game and sometimes... the "Underdog" does win.

The stats for this particular game aren't necessarily worth mentioning. Fans of the Wolverines are used to seeing them bulldoze their way downfield and fans of the Scots are familiar with how they battle each opponent. Tackles were made, blocks were thrown, passes dropped, penalties assessed, but a 101 yard interception by Sammy Seliga returned for a Highlander touchdown in his final game as a Scot, was certainly a much needed moral booster for the visitors and kept Shorecrest from being shut out.

No one needs reminding that Bellevue has faced controversy in the past for suspected program violations, including boosters being accused of paying for athletes’ tuitions, false addresses being used to gain eligibility and coaches recruiting athletes into the program.

No one needs to be reminded that the Wolverine Lineman are big, much bigger than many of their opponents. But whether one wants to admit it or not, football, and in this case high school football, is a business and for Bellevue, business has been good for many, many years.

Bellevue's assistant coach in charge of waving the white noodle
Photo by Rob Oxford


But this article is not meant to be overly critical of The Wolverine Football program. In fact there were many things I witnessed Saturday night that I admired. Some things that reminded me of my days playing football in Texas and then again, some that did not. In particular, the coach whose sole job seemed to be swinging a long white noodle over his head the entire night? I thought I knew most of the coaching positions, that one must be new.

However, I admired the involvement of those underclassmen/players who would otherwise not be seeing any action, standing together on the sideline encouraging their teammates while simultaneously doing their best to distract their opponent with a myriad of chants and cheers. At first it may have seemed annoying, but it kept them engaged. As members of the team they too were given a job to do and all night long they did it quite well.

Also significant was the precision with which the Bellevue Offense "broke the huddle" and almost sprinted to the line before each snap, that too was impressive. The almost choreographed moves of the Linemen as they got down into their 3 point stance in unison. The second effort given by the Bellevue Running Backs after initial contact was a thing of beauty and garnered them several additional yards on many of their carries.

Bellevue's Spirit Bell
Photo by Rob Oxford


Finally, after shaking hands with their opponent, the Wolverines lined up on the sideline facing the home crowd and with helmets off, swayed back and forth as the school song was played. A true sign of appreciation for all in attendance. That is discipline. That is tradition. As is the Spirit Bell which hangs above the stairs leading to the field.

The Scots' traditional entrance to the field
with pipers playing the battle song
Copyright Anne Jack Photography


But Shorecrest too has its traditions, including one that nearly brings this reporter to tears each time it begins. The sound of the Scottish Piper leading his team into battle. The players paired together arm in arm as they make their way from the locker room, through the crowd, past the student body and onto the field. It is a magical moment and one I'll never tire of witnessing.

I was a little perplexed as to the relatively sparse turnout and why the covered seating at Bellevue Stadium is minimal to say the least. I was actually expecting something much more extravagant to be honest. Could it be that an undefeated team is so used to winning that few people bother coming to the games until they get deeper into the playoffs? Was it the weather? Does it not rain as much on the east side of Lake Washington as it does on the west side?

Regardless, the Bellevue Wolverines are advancing to the Tacoma Dome for a shot at another state championship and the Shorecrest Scots are not. However, as was conveyed to them the entire week before, the Scots earned an opportunity to compete with the "big boys" this past Saturday Night and despite a 27 point differential, they did indeed compete.

With that, for the Scots of 2019 there is much on which to build. For the Scots of 2018 there is much to appreciate.

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Sen. Maralyn Chase rebuttal to REALTORS PAC

Excerpt from REALTORS PAC that Sen.
Chase is referring to. Complete flyer
side 1 HERE and side 2 HERE
By Senator Maralyn Chase

I am writing in response to the misinformation in the mailer sent out by Washington Association of Realtors (REALTOR PAC) to voters in the 32nd Legislative District, and repeated in the SAN. (see Statement from the Washington REALTORS PAC)

The Public Disclosure Commission has never claimed that I made an ethics violation. However, back in 2002 the Seattle Times published an article asserting an ethics violation for my asking a question about the legality of the district organization accepting a campaign donation. I asked if it is legal for a person to donate directly to the legislative district in addition to my campaign. The answer ‘no,’ so no donation was made to the legislative district from that individual. End of story.

Unfortunately somebody notified The Seattle Times, which roared into action with a factually incorrect and misleading article which falsely reported that there had been an ethics violation. If the Seattle Times had simply lifted the phone, they would have heard firsthand from the PDC, that there was indeed, no violation.

The PDC exists to implement and enforce campaign rules and they did their job. They did not file a campaign violation report because it is not in violation of the rules to ask a question. Candidates regularly call the state PDC to ask questions about campaign rules. It is not a violation of ethics to ask questions about rules. The public should know that it is the PDC’s job is to answer questions from candidates who are running campaigns, and that the people at the PDC are also available to answer questions from the public.

Journalistic ethics and standards require that print media, and other media, report truthfully, accurately and impartially. The Seattle Times failed to be accountable to the public by correcting their article with an accurate and truthful account of the PDC’s findings. It is worth noting that an incorrect article in the Seattle Times does not constitute an ethical violation on my part. I leave you to decide whether or not failure to correct specious or inaccurate articles is a violation of journalistic principles.

Based on the uncorrected article in the Seattle Times, the Washington Association of Realtors asserts that there was a PDC ethics violation on my part. That’s slander. They owe voters, and me, an honest statement about the position of the PDC.

The Seattle Times has not satisfied their responsibility to fulfill the duties of a free press to accurately report the news. My campaign did ask the Seattle Times to retract false statements in their article, but they chose not to. The choices made by the Washington Association of Realtors undermines the public’s right to truthful information and undermines our democracy.



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T-Birds and Scots open State Soccer play this week

Monday, November 5, 2018

Soccer ball
Photo by Wayne Pridemore
Following their extended shootout defeat in the District One 3A Championship Game Saturday against Snohomish, Shorewood’s girls' soccer team (11-6-2) hosts Mt. Spokane (9-9-1) Wednesday night at Shoreline Stadium in the first round of the 3A State Tournament.

Be advised of the early start time of 6pm.

Shorecrest (11-4-4) travels down to Vancouver to play Prairie (11-5-3). Kickoff is slated for 5:30.

Brackets HERE



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Book Review by Aarene Storms: Are You Ready to Hatch an Unusual Chicken?

Shoreline author Kelly Jones will appear at Third Place Books on Wednesday, November 7 at 7pm. 

Upper level Town Center, intersection Bothell and Ballinger Way, Lake Forest Park.

For more information call the bookstore 206-366-3333.


Are You Ready to Hatch an Unusual Chicken? by Kelly Jones

Sophie Brown is back, with even more unusual chickens coming soon to her flock: she is going to to hatch out unusual eggs!

Sophie, her cousin Lupe, and lots of friends and neighbors come together again to build a safe place for young and unusual chicks to grow. But not everyone welcomes Sophie. Will the project succeed?

This epistolary sequel to the wildly-popular Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer is just as charming as the first book, and possibly a bit more thought-provoking. Katie Kath's illustrations are a terrific accompaniment.

Highly recommended for readers (both rural and urban) ages 8 to adult. Read it to a friend... or to a special chicken.


The events may not have happened; still, the story is true. --R. Silvern

Aarene Storms, youth services librarian
Richmond Beach and Lake Forest Park Libraries, KCLS



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North City Bistro to be closed on Election Day

Patrons line up at The Bistro during Jazz Walk
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

The North City Bistro will not be open this coming Tuesday, Nov 6 so you can all go vote!

They will be back up and running with excellent food, drinks and music Wednesday to Saturday.

Upcoming Shows:
Tues 11/6 - Closed for Election Night (Please Vote!)
Wed 11/7 - Jazz Jam w/Darin Clendenin Trio
Thur 11/8 - Dan Duval / Good Vibes
Fri 11/9 - Savani Latin Jazz Quartet
Sat 11/10 - The Music of Four
Tues 11/13 - Casey Macgill
Wed 11/13 - Leif Totusek
Thur 11/15 - Greta Matassa Presents Elaine Dame
Fri 11/16 - Danny Godinez
Sat 11/17 - Lorrie Ruiz Band
Tues 10/20 - Carrie Wicks / Nick Allison
Wed 11/21- Belly Dance Show
Thur 11/22 - Closed for Thanksgiving
Fri 11/23 - Susan Pascal Quartet
Sat 11/24 - duende libre w/Chave Mirel / Frank Anderson

And our New Website, which is constantly being updated with new pics and events:

North City Bistro is All Ages All the Time (and we don't charge cover for your kids under 18!)

520 NE 177th St, Shoreline 98155 Get Directions
206-365-4447

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Better Bird Photography with Alan Bauer Tuesday in LFP Library

Alan Bauer, photographer
Better Bird Photography Tuesday, November 6, 2018 from 7-8pm at the Lake Forest Park Library, with Alan L. Bauer, professional photographer.

Sometimes we need to slow down or look more closely at the world, as there is always something fascinating to appreciate. 

Come spend time with Alan Bauer as he shares an image-intensive presentation with tips on photographing birds in their natural habitat.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Lake Forest Park Library.


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A week full of new authors ends with a big used book sale at Third Place

Third Place Books has a full house this week, with nutritious cooking, chickens with secret superpowers, recycling food waste, new novels for young readers, a fractured love story.


Third Place Books is on the upper level of Town Center, Lake Forest Park, intersection Bothell and Ballinger Way NE.

Tuesday, November 6
Melissa Hartwig - Whole30 Slow Cooker
7:00pm


Since 2009, millions of people have transformed their lives with the Whole30 nutrition program. Now, co-creator Melissa Hartwig is making it even easier to achieve Whole30 success with delicious slow cooker recipes that turn ingredients into delicious, hearty meals while you're out and about. This follow-up to the best-selling The Whole30 Cookbook is packed with 150 recipes designed to get you out of the kitchen fast, so you can enjoy all the benefits of your Whole30-inspired lifestyle. Presentation FREE; priority signing line tickets available with purchase of The Whole30 Slow Cooker

Wednesday, November 7 at 7pm
Kelly Jones
Are You Ready To Hatch an Unusual Chicken? (Random House)


Twelve-year-old Sophie Brown is finally settling into her new home and her new role as keeper of some highly unusual chickens -- chickens with secret superpowers! But the arrival of two new magical chickens for her flock and some unusual eggs has Sophie feeling pretty stressed out. And on top of it all, Sophie's first day at her new school is rapidly approaching! In this wildly funny and quirky novel told in letters and lists and quizzes, Sophie learns that even an exceptional poultry farmer can use some help.

Thursday, November 8
Jill Lightner
7:00pm
Scraps, Peels, and Stems: Recipes and Tips for Rethinking Food Waste at Home (Mountaineers)


All across the country, we regularly throw away perfectly edible food. In fact, every month nearly twenty pounds of food per person is thrown out in the United States. However, the good news is that it's easy to reduce waste-- while saving money and eating healthier too! Scraps, Peels, and Stems is a comprehensive and accessible guide to how you can reduce food waste in your daily life.

Friday, November 9
Polly Horvath and Tom Llewellyn
6:00pm
Very Rich and The Bottle Imp of Bright House

Join us for a rollicking and delightful evening with two beloved northwest authors, as they share their new novels for young readers. Polly Horvath (Everything on a Waffle) presents her new novel Very Rich, the story of a boy learning that wealth is not everything, and Tom Llewellyn’s new novel The Bottle Imp of Bright House follows thirteen-year-old Gabe as he discovers an imp who will grant his every wish – but whose services come at a cost!

November 10
R. O. Kwon - The Incendiaries in-conversation with Danya Kukafka
6:00pm


Phoebe Lin and Will Kendall meet in their first month at prestigious Edwards University. Phoebe is a glamorous girl who doesn't tell anyone she blames herself for her mother's recent death. Will is a misfit scholarship boy who transfers to Edwards from Bible college, waiting tables to get by. What he knows for sure is that he loves Phoebe. Grieving and guilt-ridden, Phoebe is drawn into a secretive cult founded by a charismatic former student with an enigmatic past. When the group commits a violent act in the name of faith, Will finds himself struggling to confront a new version of the fanaticism he's worked so hard to escape. Haunting and intense, The Incendiaries is a fractured love story that explores what can befall those who lose what they love most.

November 10-11 Used Book Sale
9:00am


Mark your calendars and grab your shopping baskets – it’s time for our semi-annual Used Book Sale! Used Books are 40% off on Saturday, November 10 and Sunday, November 11 – stock up for the holidays, and for cold-weather reading.



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Learn to play the Native American Flute

Peter Ali at the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market
Photo by Jerry Pickard


Thursday, November 15, 7pm, Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th St, Shoreline 98155. Presented by Peter Ali, musician. 

Ages 10 to adult.

Discover the haunting sound of the Plains Indian-style courting flutes, including a Woodland, Mayan, Toltec, and also a Middle Eastern and Norwegian flute at a short concert. Then learn to play one! No previous experience playing is required, and instruments are provided.

Register online, or call the library at 206-362-7550.



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Richmond Beach Running Club V-O-T-E-S for an Election Night Run

The route for the Election Night Run
in Edmonds


Election Night Social Run

What better way to celebrate Election Night than with a Tuesday Night Social Run! We'll do our civic duty and spell out V-O-T-E on the route.

Plan to meet at Salish Sea Brewery (5th and Dayton, Edmonds) at 6:03pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, ready to run.

All Social Runs begin at 6:03pm - rain or shine. After the run, stick around for some conversation and a pint or two. 

All paces, experience levels, party affiliations, and beer preferences (even root beer) are invited and welcome. 

It will be probably be dark by the time we finish our run. Run smart. Run safe. Please bring your safety gear for the run - fluorescent apparel, vest, headlamps, blinky lights, etc. 

Let's stay visible and safe this Fall! Looking forward to seeing some new faces on Tuesday night.



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Lake Washington Kangeroos dash playoff hopes for Shorewood football

Sunday, November 4, 2018

Linebackers #31 Brandon Main, #22 Kaden Graves and #28 Dashawn Alexander wait for the snap
Photo by Lisa Hirohata


From a story in the Everett Hera
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There’s no taking away the many successes of the Shorewood football team’s 2018 season. 
The Thunderbirds finished second in the Wesco South after playing an independent schedule last year. They qualified for postseason play two years removed from consecutive winless seasons and opened the year winning five of their first six. 
But for all the great memories, Shorewood’s district playoff game likely won’t evoke many feel-good moments. 
The Thunderbirds were hoping to clinch a state tournament berth for the first time since 1990. Lake Washington played spoiler. 
The Kangaroos’ defense overwhelmed Shorewood’s offense, and the Thunderbirds suffered a 17-0 Week 10 playoff loss Friday at Shoreline Stadium.

#53 Tres Ziegler tries to block the PAT
Photo by Lisa Hirohata


More to the story here...


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The College is holding a "neighborhood conversation" for the community

The PUB
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
It’s time for another Shoreline Community College community meeting on our campus. Please help us spread the word in your neighborhood!

Join us for the next neighborhood conversation on Thursday, November 29 at 6:30pm at Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133 in Building 9000 (the PUB Student Union Building) Quiet Dining Room.

Learn about the College’s future plans – including the student residence hall that is now under construction – and have an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback to College leadership.

Open to all. Parking is free. We hope to see you there!


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Humble Feast Monday gets you in the Thanksgiving mood - plus recipe for Stuffed Delicata Squash

Delicata squash
Photo by Devra Gartenstein
Patty Pan's Humble Feast is a series of community-based, monthly dinner events featuring local ingredients sourced primarily from area farmers who are our friends and neighbors at the markets.

They are held the first Monday of each month, 5:30 to 7:30pm.

This month's dinner is Monday November 5, 2018 and features Thanksgiving sides: stuffed squash, roasted carrots, stuffing, greens, and apple crisp.

Patty Pan's Neighborhood Kitchen: 15550 27th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155.

The dinners are a flat rate of $12/person (plus tax). For $10 (plus tax) discounted tickets if you prepay via PayPal by 4pm on the day of the dinner. Kids half price.


Stuffed Delicata Squash (makes 6 servings)

3 medium-size delicata squash
1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 teaspoon salt

1 cup cooked rice, white or brown

1/4 cup sunflower seeds or chopped nuts
½ cup chopped parsley
½ cup crumbled parmesan or feta cheese (optional)

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Cut the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Brush the halves with 1 teaspoon olive oil, and arrange them face up in a baking dish with half an inch of water in the bottom. Bake until fork tender, about 30 to 40 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat the remaining tablespoon olive oil in a medium-size skillet. Add the onion and salt, and cook on medium-low heat until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Mix in the rice, seeds or nuts, and parsley.

Spoon this mixture over the baked squash halves, pressing it down and rounding the tops. Sprinkle with feta or parmesan cheese, if desired.

Return for the oven and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes.



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Last candidate forum of the season held by Meridian Park PTSA

By Diane Hettrick

The Meridian Park PTSA, in the very nicest way, laid down the law for the participants in their candidate forum on November 1 in the school cafeteria.

They issued a set of rules for the participants about how they would present themselves and what they were not to talk about.

Here's one. "We have requested that the speakers answer the following questions with a more personal tone, rather than canned talking points."

It's an approach I haven't seen before, or used, but it worked quite well.

Unfortunately they forgot to give the rules to the audience.

It did lead to the best line of the evening. In the last ten minutes they opened the forum to questions from the audience. A women excitedly questioned Jesse Salomon and to a lesser extent Cindy Ryu about campaign contributions from Chevron, Monsanto, and Stand for Children. The question was longer than most of the presentations but she finally paused and Jesse began to answer. But she interrupted him so often that it was clear she didn't want to hear what he had to say - she just wanted to raise her voice with accusations.

The moderator tried to smooth the waters to let Jesse answer the questions.

The moderator said, "Yes, I too want to hear about his contributions from Chevron and Monsanto - of course I bought gas at Chevron on the way here."

Cindy Ryu tried to bring it down and gently asked the woman, "I'm sorry, are you saying that because we have campaign contributions from those companies, they have bought us?" "Yes!" was the immediate response.

Stand for Children is a child advocacy organization that strongly supports charter schools, a topic not appreciated by the teachers' union and many in the education community. Jesse explained that he had met with them and talked about their shared concerns about the inequities in education. They wrote him a $1000 check but he returned it.

Jesse talked about going to Garfield High School and seeing the division between the kids in the honors program and the local kids and being disturbed about it. Cindy said she had a similar conversation with SFC about inequities in education. It resonated with her because of her personal history as an immigrant and how education made it possible for her family to succeed.

New sidewalks - Prop 1

The initiative opponents were downright genial. The pro and con Sidewalk Prop 1 speakers resembled each other physically, a point they joked about. Dustin McIntyre was on the sidewalk committee and is opposing Prop 1 (to pay for new sidewalks) because he said that the committee was 2/3rds in favor of fixing the existing sidewalks first. He also criticized the staff for changing the committee recommendations, and for the financial structure of the Proposition. He wants the City to start over. He said we need to get creative and find other ways to get new sidewalks like perhaps using money from the Parks bond.

Nicholas Merriam was not on the sidewalk committee. He's a citizen who wants sidewalks and volunteered for the Pro committee. He said he wants sidewalks where he can walk with his kids and that he's afraid that if this Proposition fails, we'll never return to it and we will get new sidewalks only at the very slow rate we are getting them now.

I-1631 Carbon Tax

The speaker for the Carbon Tax initiative, I-1631, Stephanie Celt, is a Washington State Policy Coordinator with BlueGreen Alliance. She noted that this is the most expensive initiative in Washington state history because of the amount of money being poured into the opposition from out of state corporations. The tax would go on the biggest corporations.

Ben Buchholz, the speaker against the Carbon tax, has been a lobbyist since he graduated from the UW some ten years ao. However, he is also a 5th generation family farmer from Yakima with a friendly, folksy demeanor. He said he was afraid that the companies being taxed would just pass it on to consumers at the pump and it would create hardships for low-income people, like his farmworkers who drive an hour to get to his orchards.

I-1639 Gun violence prevention
Speakers did not show for either side.

I-1634  Taxation of items for human consumption
Speakers did not show for either side.

Candidates were asked to say why they had gotten in to politics, how constituents could contact them, how they would stay in touch with constituents, and how voters can make a change in their community.

State Senate

Jesse Salomon talked about being deeply affected by the inequities of the world. He said "I'm not comfortable being in the brokenness of this world without doing anything about it." He's proud that he sponsored paid family and medical leave for City staff, that he helped salmon habitat by removing the dam on Boeing Creek, and for his part in siting an apartment building for homeless people in Shoreline. He talked about changing his position on an issue because one person presented him with a written, well thought out rebuttal.

Maralyn Chase talked about going to a country school with 8 grades and wanting to be student body president but being told it had to be a boy. Then trying to get a job when she was a young married and being told they wouldn't hire her because she'd just get pregnant and quit. Then as a widow with a child not being able to get health insurance at the family rate because she wasn't a "family." She decided to be a painting contractor in the early 80s and had to have her brother sign for her business loan because they wouldn't give it to a woman.

She talked about our regressive tax system and the need for tax reform, like taxing "intangibles" like investments in stocks and bonds.

State House of Representatives

Once again, the Republican candidates Frank Deisler and  Diodato (Dio) Boucsieguez  didn't bother to show. They sent statements. Deisler is opposed to sanctuary city policies, safe injection sites, increased taxes of any kind, and "failed socialist, progressive Seattle policies."

Boucsieguez said "We have to bring fiscal responsibility back to Olympia and stop the spreading of Seattle’s impulsive jobs tax. In addition, the creation of drug consumption sites must be prevented. These kind of failed policies hurt our region."

Cindy Ryu, the incumbent, said she worked full time in her family's business, had three kids in three schools but ran for office because of the 1st mile of Aurora. She's in her 5th term in the legislature and she loves committee hearings. "It's like grad school every day!" Email is the best way to reach her. If she doesn't see it, her legislative aide Shoubee Liaw will bring it to her attention. She and Ruth Kagi did telephone town halls with hundreds of people participating and she will continue those with Lauren Davis.

She is endorsed by the WEA, the teachers' union. She said it's not appropriate to accuse politicians of being "bought". She said she takes money from the beer lobby even though she is one of three legislators in the "dry" caucus. When the beer lobby comes to talk to her she listens to their issues.

She said that one person's story can change votes - keep telling your story.

Lauren Davis got involved in politics only by accident. When she returned from working in Africa in preschool programs, her best friend Ricky was depressed, addicted, and near death. She was his primary caregiver for years. One of the doctors on one of many ER room visits, told her that if he could involuntarily commit Ricky to treatment, he could save him but he was prohibited by law. After Ricky recovered, Lauren started lobbying the legislature. In the end she passed the largest investment in alcohol and opioid treatment in the history of the state. Female legislators kept telling her she should run for office and she finally decided she could get more done from the inside. Her issues are early childhood education, suicide (she wrote the Forefront in the Schools curriculum), opioid addiction, and homelessness.

All in all, the Meridian Park PTSA ran a well planned and smoothly executed candidate and issues forum. Audience members did find out more of the human side of the candidates and were able to consider issues in a calm and considered way.



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WeatherWatcher: Forecast, back to back wind events

Forecast: Calmer weather is ahead after last week's stormy weather. Monday through Tuesday night we have mostly cloudy skies and a chance of showers, highs around the mid 50's and lows in the 40's. Wednesday through next weekend we are expecting mostly sunny weather with highs in the lower-mid 50's, lows ranging from the low 40's and upper 30's.

Last week we had a series of storms, and atmospheric rivers impact the region. We actually didn't get as much rain as other areas did because of the Olympic Mountain rain shadow.  We had two wind events. Both mainly impacted Snohomish County but the southern edge of the winds reached parts of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park.

Thursday night a wind event peaked around 11:30pm with gusts at the Richmond Beach station reaching 35 mph. No wind advisory was issued for this storm. Saturday night a better forecasted storm impacted the area. This one earned a wind advisory issued Saturday morning for Saturday night and Sunday morning. Gusts were expected to reach between 35mph and 45mph. Once again the Richmond Beach station recorded a gust of 35mph at 1:11am PDT Sunday morning.

The winds probably didn't seem as bad the second time around because it was about the same speeds as our Thursday night storm. Saturday night's storm had wind gusts further apart from each other than Thursday night's storm. Trees and tree limbs that would have problems in these winds have already been pruned out by Thursday's storm so power outages were probably small, scattered or nonexistent.

October averaged about 0.8°F colder than normal, with below normal rainfall to end the month.

Here are the rain graphs for October:




Here's the daily high and low temperature graph for October:


For current weather conditions visit www.ShorelineWeather.com



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The future is here - make it bright at the Turning Point Gala and Auction



Here is something close to home that can make a huge difference for children in Shoreline and give us hope for creating a brighter future!

Turning Point Benefit Gala and Auction 
With Live Music, Open Bar, Dinner and Dancing 
November 10, 2018, 6pm, Shoreline Community College PUB


Join us for a special night at our annual Turning Point Benefit Gala and Auction on November 10th and let's come together to do something good in our community. Let’s light up the night!

Only six days to the event - get your tickets today!

You are invited to invest in children to make the future bright!

The Future Is Here

Our children are our future. They are bright lights that carry hope to make our world a better place. And the future is here. This is why we are so passionate about investing in children in our local community in Shoreline -- to celebrate diversity, work towards equity, and advance the education of our youth so that every student in our community can thrive!

We believe poverty and inequity harm us all, and we work to build opportunities for agency and inclusivity for students and parents alike.

To achieve this goal, we provide after-school tutoring, community meals and educational summer camp for children facing challenges of poverty, equity or hardship in the Shoreline School District.

Because of our work over the last decade, we believe that we are well poised to meet the growing and urgent needs of diverse, low-income, and immigrant youth and families today.

Make It Bright

We also know that now more than ever, people want to make a difference and are committed to partnering with us to make our communities stronger.

Join us for an important, fun, and meaningful night on November 10th, 2018, as we host our Annual Benefit Gala and Auction with dinner, drinks, live music and fabulous auction items! See what happens when we come together to light up the night to make the future bright!



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Northwest Artists' Holiday Show Sunday


You have missed some of the other shows but you still have a chance to go to the Northwest Artists' Holiday Show on Sunday November 4, from 10am to 5pm.

8109 224th St SW, Edmonds 98026. Free parking onsite and in an overflow lot with shuttle service. $3 admission, and free childcare.




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Photos: Senior Center Holiday Bazaar

There are a lot of people who appreciate these items


Photos by Mike Remarcke

The Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Center held its annual holiday bazaar on Friday and Saturday, November 2-3, 2018.

This year, the lights stayed on. Famously one year there was a power outage right in the middle of the bazaar. They kept going with flashlights and what light there was from the windows, but it was not a high-grossing year.

Checking out the items in the Silent Auction


The biggest secret in town are the baskets and other items in the silent auction. They are beautiful and full of wonderful things and I suspect they don't get the bids they deserve. But if you want a real bargain, mark your calendar for next year's event.

She's selling a board game


The Senior Center is housed in a stand-alone building at the very south end of the Shoreline Center, facing the south parking lot and NE 185th.

Photographs of local scenes


Some of the vendors are Senior Center members but many are not. Local craftspeople and artists sell their wares at the holiday bazaar.

I think this couple are "rock hounds" making jewelry
of interesting rocks and semi-precious stones


Tote bags and jewelry

You never know who's going to be at a holiday bazaar or what treasures you will find!



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