Fred Meyer has Re Grand Opening for Bonney Lake store and donates $129,000 to Food Lifeline

Saturday, December 8, 2018

Volunteers at Food Lifeline
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Fred Meyer recently held its Grand Re Opening of the Shoreline store with a large donation to Food Lifeline (the food bank's food bank) - see previous story

They donated $69,000 to Food Lifeline at the Shoreline event. Food Lifeline was previously located in Shoreline on 15th NE. They relocated to a larger warehouse in south Seattle.

Food Lifeline annually rescues more than 51 million pounds of surplus food from farmers, manufacturers, grocery stores, restaurants, and retailers. Each year, more than 13,400 volunteers sort and pack this food to deliver it to more than 300 food banks, shelters, and meal programs across Western Washington.

On Wednesday, December 12, 2018, Fred Meyer will celebrate the remodeling of their Bonney Lake store. The Mayor, City Council, Chamber, as well as legislative dignitaries have been invited.

We will also host Food Lifeline leadership, as we present a check to them for $129,000 as part of our Zero Hunger / Zero Waste strategy to address hunger in the community.


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Whidbey Island Film Festival announces short film competition

Friday, December 7, 2018

LANGLEY, WA - Whidbey Island Film Festival, a program of Whidbey Island Center for the Arts (WICA), is proud to launch its inaugural season with “Femme Fatales of Film Noir” -- a two-day celebration of the bold, brash, and smart actresses that lit up movie screens in post-war America and offered generations of women an alternative model of femininity.

“Femme Fatales of Film Noir,” featuring four films, panel discussions, a ShortsFest competition, and special events, runs January 12-13, 2018.

Filmmakers are invited to submit Noir-inspired short films (5 mins or less) to the WIFF ShortsFest.

Selected films will screen before the feature presentations and be eligible to receive jury-selected awards and prizes.

Details about rules, terms, and awards/prizes are found HERE

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: December 20, 2018.

Founded in 1996, Whidbey Island Center for the Arts inspires, nourishes, and enhances the artistic, social, and economic well-being of the community. They do this by promoting, developing, and presenting a diverse offering of high quality-theatre, music, dance, literature, visual arts, and film in an outstanding venue, and by creating educational and participation opportunities.

WHIDBEY ISLAND FILM FESTIVAL is a program of Whidbey Island Center for the Arts


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Donate toys to Holiday Gift Drive - Saturday at Fred Meyer

2017 toy drive

Look for the friendly faces of our Shoreline firefighters at Fred Meyer this Saturday, December 8, from 10am to 4pm.

They hope you will be able to donate a new toy for the Holiday Food Baskets, Toy, and Teen Gift Card drive. Their particular task is to collect at least 700 toys for 0-9 year old children in the Shoreline School District whose parents are having a hard time.

If you miss them on Saturday you can drop off toys to any Shoreline Fire station, up until Friday, December 14, 2018.



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Meridian Park PTA is donating beans to the food drive

Attention Meridian Park neighbors! 

The Meridian Park PTA is donating canned and packaged beans to the PTA Council Holiday Food Drive.

If you would like to support them, drop off canned or packaged beans at the school office before 3pm.

The food drive ends Friday, December 14, 2018.

Meridian Park Elementary is located at the corner of Meridian Ave N and N 175th St, across from Ronald Bog.

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Judy Parsons recognized with Lifetime Achievement Award in NUHSA ceremony

Judy Parsons is presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award
by NUHSA incoming president Heidi Shepherd

At the Annual Human Services Awards ceremony held by NUHSA on December 4, 2018 in the Shoreline City Hall Council Chamber, longtime local volunteer Judy Parsons was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Judy has a long and impressive list of community engagement, including PTA leadership at all levels, Shoreline School Board Director, North Shore/Shoreline Community Network Board member and Lead Staff, Chamber of Commerce Secretary, co-founder of the CARE Team, and board member of Northwest Neighborhood Network.

All this in addition to involvement in her church and choir and raising a family. 

Judy retired from the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center in 2017.

Not surprisingly, she is still volunteering, currently as President of NUHSA and with the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce and the Shoreline Historical Museum.

Judy has had a significant impact on our community and in advocating for the most vulnerable. NUHSA celebrates her dedication to the health and wellbeing of all of our citizens and honors her lifetime of service.



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Winter/Spring 2019 Create and Make workshops registration now open

Experimental process painting
Heather Danso
Join the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council on Wednesdays this fall to explore new artistic mediums and techniques in 5 exciting workshops lead by professional, local artists. 

Workshops are $40 each or $175 for all 5, or if you are an Arts Council member or become a member, workshops are $35 each or $150 for all 5 and are held from 6:30 – 8:30pm in the Shoreline Lake Forest Park Senior Center at 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline, WA.

All materials are provided, all you need to bring is your imaginative spirit!

The series kicks off on Wednesday, January 9 with Experimental Process Painting, you’ll work through varied media ranging from pencil and charcoal, to watercolor and acrylic. No experience necessary. Instructor: Heather Danso

Then, come back for more:
Polaroid emulsion lifts
Thelma Harris
Polaroid Emulsion Lifts with Thelma Harris – Jan 23

Participants will create a beautiful and unique image in this workshop. You will learn how to deconstruct a Polaroid photo by removing the emulsion (image) and transferring it to watercolor paper or other surfaces.

Instructor: Thelma Harris

Clay and Copper Wire Jewelry – Feb 13
Discover creating dichroic glass-like effects and textures, combined with copper wire to create pins or earrings!

Instructor: Meredith Arnold


Mardi Gras paper mask sculpture

Create an elegant hand-made mask ideal for Mardi Gras celebrations. 

Using paper sculpture and watercolors, with applied decorations, participants learn paper sculpture techniques and create a beautiful mask of their own unique design.

Instructor: Sarah Lovet


Tulip field painting
Hester Mallonee
Tulip Field Painting – March 13

Come and create a colorful small painting of the gorgeous tulip fields of the Skagit Valley. Working with acrylic paints on artist’s canvas, you’ll enjoy painting the bright hues and rich contrasts that this unique landscape affords. All levels welcome.

Instructor: Hester Mallonee


Clay and copper wire jewelry
Meredith Arnold
Love all the workshops? Then don’t miss out:

Get the Season’s Pass to access all 5 workshops and save money at the same time.

More info is available on the Arts Council’s website.

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to cultivate creativity and inspire our community through the arts.



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Strange creatures lurk in Lyon Creek Park

Bird-Children on Swings
Art and photo by Elsa Bouman


Lyon Creek Waterfront Preserve is a tiny but beautiful waterfront park on Lake Washington in Lake Forest Park, south of the Civic Club.

Word is that there are unusual creatures scampering about, hiding in the trees, and playing in the undergrowth.

Lake Forest Park collage artist Elsa Bouman may know a thing or two about them.

Open to the public, this preserve is a small, but important, preserve that supports Lyon Creek and many native species of flora and fauna. This sunny week is a perfect time to stroll this natural sanctuary and try to find my “Guerilla” artwork enjoying the last of the dry sunny weather.

17337 Beach Drive North, Lake Forest Park 98155



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Start thinking now about the viaduct closure on Jan 11

The night of Friday, January 11, both directions of SR 99 through downtown Seattle will close for three weeks so crews can realign the roadway into the new tunnel.

If you work/live/play in the area, now is the time to make plans to change your commute patterns during the month of January.

WSDOT expects traffic disruptions across Central Puget Sound and need everyone to help avoid gridlock by talking to their employers and families about doing one thing differently:
  • Shift your travel time to avoid the busiest times on the roadway
  • Bike or walk to work or school
  • Start or join a carpool
  • Start a telecommute program for employees
  • Use transit, particularly light rail and King County Water Taxi
  • Stay off the road: work from home, postpone discretionary trips, take time off
  • Be prepared for your new route when the closure ends and the new tunnel opens.
Ideas and resources:


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Shoreline residents - would you like to learn more about your City?


Would you like to learn more about your City?

Curious residents will have an opportunity to learn how local government works in the third Shoreline CityWise Project, a series of eight interactive classes starting in January 2019.

This series is free of charge, and open to residents, employees, business owners, and students ages 16 and older in Shoreline. Class size is limited to 15 participants who represent the City’s different neighborhoods and diverse populations.

Details and applications for 2019 are now available on the City website,

Interested people must submit a completed online application by Friday, January 4. Notification of acceptance will be sent the following week, and classes begin on January 22.

For more information, contact Neighborhoods Coordinator Constance Perenyi at 206-801-2253 or email.



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Christmas Ship comes to Richmond Beach Wednesday Dec 12



Christmas Ship Celebration
Wednesday, Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m.

Treat yourself and your loved ones to a festive evening of outdoor celebration along Shoreline's spectacular beachfront. 

Come and hear live music by the St. Luke School Choir while waiting for the Argosy Christmas Ship to arrive. 

Enjoy complimentary cookies and stay warm near the roaring beach bonfires. Free to participate. 

Parking is limited, so please walk or carpool if possible. 

More info HERE. Sponsored by City of Shoreline and Richmond Beach Community Association.



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Shoreline Fire toy drive at Fred Meyer Saturday for Shoreline-LFP kids in need


This Saturday, December 8, 2018, from 10am to 4pm, members of Shoreline Professional Firefighters Local 1760 will be standing outside of Fred Meyer, asking you to donate new toys.

The firefighters partner with the Shoreline PTA Council to provide toys for children in need in Shoreline Schools.

This year, 700 children, aged 0-9 years are registered for Holiday Food Baskets, Toys and Teen gift cards.

New toys and gift cards can also be dropped off at any Shoreline Fire Station until December 14th.

Fred Meyer is located at 18325 Aurora Ave N




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NUHSA 2018 Human Services awards ceremony

Nominees and winners were honored at NUHSA's 2018 Human Services Awards celebration on December 4, 2018, at Shoreline City Hall Council Chamber. King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski was the featured speaker.

Photos by Steven H. Robinson

Darry Buendra accepted on behalf of Srijan Chakraborty

Named as 2018 Human Services Champion was Srijan Chakraborty, Executive Director, Hunger Intervention Program (HIP).

Under Chakraborty's leadership partnerships were formed to provide food to Shoreline Schools students in need during the school years and to set up meals in parks during the summer.

Lauren Oliver, volunteer at
Center for Human Services

Honorable mention in this category went to:

  • Haruka Tang, Family Support Center Volunteer, Center for Human Services
  • Lauren Oliver, Kaleidoscope Play and Learn Volunteer, Center for Human Services
  • Judge Linda Portnoy, Presiding Judge, Lake Forest Park Municipal Court
  • Neha Raichur, Heather Corbin and Robyn Mah, Holiday Baskets Coordinators; Shoreline PTA Council
  • Elvira Vojnikovic, Former President, Islamic Community of Bosniaks of WA (ICBW); Board Member, Bosnian Youth of Seattle 

Judge Linda Portnoy, Presiding Judge, Lake Forest Park Municipal Court

Neha Raichur, Heather Corbin and Robyn Mah,
Holiday Baskets Coordinators; Shoreline PTA Council

The Shoreline PTA Council Holiday Baskets project is underway right now. With the help of all PTAs in the district, community members, and Shoreline Fire, it provides a box of food, toys for children, and gift cards for teens to 600 families, including over 700 kids aged 0-9 years old.

Counselors in Training are high school students
who volunteered with younger students at Ballinger Homes


Outstanding Human Services Program 
West Side: Counselors in Training Program

CiTs, Shorecrest and Shorewood students, provided 15+ hours of volunteer time each week over a six-week period, helping to facilitate the program and mentor younger students at Ballinger Homes.

Kenmore-Bothell Interfaith Group


Outstanding Human Services Program
East Side: Kenmore Bothell Interfaith Group

KBIG rallied local support to help bring the overnight Winter Shelter to Kenmore and also helped pave the way for Mary’s Place to open a year-round shelter.

Kae Peterson, President Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park
County Councilmember Rod Dembowski looks on.

Honorable mention:

  • King County Housing Authority
  • Compass Housing
  • Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park 


President’s Award: 
Shoreline City Council 

Shoreline has prioritized development of a thriving system of human services with leadership, funding and staffing, responding to increased needs with increased innovation and support.

In 2018, the City entered into a partnership with King County to develop up to 100 units of affordable housing, and in 2017, the City Council implemented increases to the City’s funding support of direct services, ensuring Shoreline residents have access to key support services that are delivered and supported locally.



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Shorewood Wrestling Results 12/6/18

Shorewood wrestling went up to Cascade High School for a double dual against Cascade and Jackson on Thursday, 12/6. 

In the first match of the night the Thunderbirds fell into an early 24-0 hole. Shorewood rallied to score the next 21 team points thanks, in part, to pins from Devin Leach at 152 pounds and Tom Bert at 182 pounds.

That would be as close as it got, as Cascade responded by taking the next three weights en route to a 48-27 victory.

In their second match the Thunderbirds faced Jackson High School. It was back and forth in the beginning with Shorewood taking a 21-18 lead after Tom Bert pinned his opponent in just 23 seconds in the 182 pound weight class. Jackson scored the next 30 team points as they pulled away for a 48-33 win.

Shorewood wrestles next at Decatur High School this Saturday, 12/8, in the Hurricane Harris Invitational. Wrestling begins at 9am.

Shorewood 27 - Cascade 48
@ Cascade HS
(Started at 126)

106: Double Forfeit
113: Quincy Laflin SW pinned Kevin Jacks 2:56
120: Vinh Ngo CC pinned Kai Layton 5:08
126: Marcellio Mendez CC pinned Nick Lotz 0:54
132: Panashe Dione CC win by forfeit
138: Saiyon Moeun CC pinned Junior Sharai 3:12
145: Kaige Bunsngeam CC pinned Kody Carpenter 3:21
152: Devin Leach SW pinned Dawson Pheng 1:57
160: Cole Becker SW win by forfeit
170: Max Null SW dec. Nick Lane 13-8
182: Tom Bert DW pinned Zach Whaley 0:54
195: Obadiah Ortiz-Migliore CC pinned Phil Ball 5:25
220: Sergio Rojas-Guzman CC pinned Isaac Kabuchi 1:16
285: Sam Kolsen CC win by forfeit

Shorewood 33 - Jackson 48
@ Cascade HS
(Started at 132)

106: Jonah Justice JS win by forfeit
113: Jacob Lykken JS pinned Quincy Laflin 2:55
120: Kai Layton SW win by forfeit
126: Nick Lotz SW pinned Aiden Valentine 0:20
132: Chris Wilson JS win by forfeit
138: Matt Kastelle JS pinned Junior Sharai 2:50
145: Kody Carpenter SW dec. Charles Immendorf 7-2
152: Devin Leach SW pinned Peter nguyen 1:12
160: David Moore JS pinned Cole Becker 2:44
170: Max Null SW win by forfeit
182: Tom Bert SW pinned Evan Johnson 0:23
195: Christian Balmer JS pinned Phil Ball 3:42
220: Sam Jenkins JS pinned Isaac Kabuchi 0:55
285: Mark Finnerty JS win by forfeit

Shorewood Record: 0-0 WesCo South, 0-3 Overall

--Clark Norton



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Flags at half-staff 12-9 for US Army Sgt. Jasso

Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of U.S. Army Sgt. Leandro “Lando” Antonio Jasso, 25, and directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities continue to be lowered to half-staff in his memory on Sunday, December 9, 2018. 

Sgt. Jasso was killed in the line of duty in Afghanistan on November 24, 2018.

Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition.

Funeral services for Sgt. Jasso will be held on Sunday, December 9, 2018, at Cascade High School in Leavenworth. Services will start at 11am at the main gym of the high school, where Sgt. Jasso graduated in 2012. The event is open to the public.

Please call 360-902-0383 if you have any questions about this flag lowering.



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Photos: Frozen bunny

Thursday, December 6, 2018

Photo by Victoria Gilleland

How cold was it? Well, the water froze solid in Victoria Gilleland's bird bath and the garden bunny turned to stone.

That's how cold it was!



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Celtic Christmas with Geoffrey Castle at Northshore Performing Arts Center on Saturday Dec 15

Celtic Christmas is a wonderful new Northwest holiday tradition. This high-energy stage show brings the joy and magic of the holidays back to Northwest Performing Arts Center for the third year in a row.

Geoffrey Castle is a pioneer on the electric six-string violin. From his beginnings as a street musician in New York City and Paris, he rose to play in the Tony Award winning Broadway production of M. Butterfly.

A theme of Castle’s career is to destroy people’s pre-conceived notions of what is possible on a violin, which he does every time he takes the stage. A bandleader and solo artist — with several critically acclaimed releases on his own Twisted Fiddle Music label — Geoffrey Castle has also managed to share stages with an illustrious group of musicians including Blues Traveler, all of the original and current members of Heart, Buddy Miles, and Alan White of Yes.

Two shows on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at 2:00pm and 7:30pm at the NPAC, 18125 92nd Ave NE, Bothell 98011.
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Tickets are $30 for adults and $20 for students.



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Fire sirens Wednesday responding to residential fire

Shoreline Fire reports that they responded to a residential attic fire in the 2100 block of N 148th. 

The fire was knocked down after eight minutes on scene.


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Rob Oxford: An interview with Santa

Santa at Northgate
By Rob Oxford

Santa has known me from my radio days for many years and gave me permission to write a fun little story.

An Interview With Santa

On a recent trip to Northgate Mall, I caught up with Santa Claus and had the chance to ask him a few brief questions.

For the past 16 years, it has been our family tradition to gather at the mall Christmas Eve morning for pictures with the Head Elf, Cinnabons and some last minute gift buying.

Me: How long have you been playing Santa Claus?

Santa: Santa Claus doesn't "play". Christmas is serious business.

Me: I mean, how long have you been coming to Northgate Mall to take pictures with the children?

Santa: Since it opened in April of 1950. You do realize it was one of the first post-war, suburban mall-type shopping centers in the United States.

Me: Do you prefer Uber or Lyft?

Santa: I prefer my sleigh and 8, not counting Rudolph, tiny reindeer.

Me: Then where are your Reindeer?

Santa: Ho Ho Ho! Up on the roof top of course.

Me: Do you mind if I tug on your beard to make sure it's real?

Santa: Why no, not at...ouch!

Me: When you're not delivering toys Christmas Eve, what do you like to do?

Santa: Nap, golf, supervise the toy making, nap, eat and then sometimes I work out.

Me: What is your favorite kind of cookie.

Santa: The ones that children leave out for me on Christmas Eve.

Me: I've often wondered when you come to my house, why you only take a bite of a cookie, instead of eating the whole thing.

Santa: No offense, but you don't make very good cookies.

Me: Why is your suit red?

Santa: I'm an Alabama fan. Roll Tide!

Me: Santa, every time we come to the mall you always say "Hello! Rockfish" and you always remember my wife and my children's names. I have trouble remembering where I put my car keys. How do you have such a great memory.

Santa: I take plenty of vitamin B-12, ginkgo biloba, and omega-3 fatty acids.

Me: What is your favorite holiday movie?

Santa: Anything I've starred in.

Me: Final question Santa. Am I on the Naughty or Nice list this year?

Santa: You do realize I see all your Facebook posts right?

Me: Santa?

Santa: Ho Ho Ho, ha Ha ha, Ho ho...

Me: Santa?

Santa: Ho ho Ho,...Merry Christmas!


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Edmonds Driftwood Players shine in Peter and the Starcatcher

Merpeople


Theatre review by Luanne Brown
Photos by Dale Sutton of Magic Photo

Have you ever wondered who Peter Pan really was and how he got to Neverland? This and other intriguing questions about the J. M. Barrie character are answered in “Peter and the Starcatcher” now playing at the Wade James Theater in Edmonds.

Peter first appeared in a chapter of Barrie’s book, “The Little White Bird”. Inspired by his own creation, Barrie returned to Peter time and again in other books and his play, “Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up”, which premiered on the London Stage in 1904.

Peter and his crew of Lost Boys have been capturing hearts and minds ever since, and Peter and the Starcatcher is based on a novel by the well-known authors Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, published in 2006. The playwright is Rick Elice and the music is by Wayne Barker.

 
The staging of this play is imaginative and will delight especially the kids in the crowd. I took four of my ‘grands’ to the show ranging in ages from 7-to-13 and they enjoyed it. Refreshingly, there is something in the story that appeals to both boys and girls.

Molly, played by Anna Vizzare, is a strong girl with a strong independent mind, who won’t take a back seat to anyone. Vizzare brings a vibrant determination to her role that was inspiring. Oliver Girouard plays Peter with a palpable longing and wistfulness that is endearing. Edmonds Heights’ music teacher Christopher Puckett was deliciously villainous as Black Stache.

Slank and Stash
 

The rest of the cast was outstanding as well, including Reed Viydo as the swashbuckling Slank, Jack Lush as the obsequious Smee, Anjulene Weaver as Mrs. Bumbrake, Marina Pierce as Sanchez, Rachel Mills as Hawking Clam, Dan Ruiz as Alf, Jack Dearth as Lord Aster, Jim Walker as Mack, and Kevin Tanner as Grempkin. Coleman Hunter as Ted and Hersh Powers as Prentiss were plucky as Peter’s friends and were especially intriguing to my 7- and 9-year-old grandsons.

Ably directed by Adam Othman, the play runs through December 23, with 8pm performances on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Sunday performances are at 2pm. The play is performed at The Wade James Theater, 950 Main Street, Edmonds. Tickets on the webpage or call the Box Office at 425-774-9600, option 1.


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Classifieds: Shoreline City Council Special Meeting Notice

The reception for outgoing Deputy Mayor Salomon will be held on Monday, December 10, 2018 in the City Hall lobby, 17500 Midvale Ave N.

Because the city council will be present, it falls under the Open Public Meeting Act, and the public is to be notified.

The public is invited to the reception. The regular City Council meeting will follow the reception.


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Receive $350 for recycling your old wood stove

Wednesday, December 5, 2018

The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency, for a limited time, is offering to give residents of King, Pierce, and Snohomish Counties $350 for recycling your old, polluting wood stove.

Eligible devices include wood stoves and fireplace inserts (which are basically wood stoves made to be installed inside a fireplace) that are not US EPA certified or were manufactured before 1995.

Also eligible are free-standing manufactured fireplaces (but not built-in, zero-clearance fireplaces), wood-burning furnaces, or residential coal-burning devices.

Old device must be in working order but can be installed or uninstalled for the recycling reward. Indoor barrel stoves and trash burners are not eligible for the reward.




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Letters to the Editor: An appalling disrespect for the US Constitution

To the Editor:

I appreciate the coverage by SAN of the Sunday 12/2/2018 Chanucha commemoration in the Shoreline City Hall, in which appointed Mayor Will Hall played a significant role by lighting the first candle on the Menorah to commemorate this Jewish religious event. I find this event to be highly questionable.

As a long time anti-war activist I object to commemorating militarism, the War of Independence an exception. War is not the answer to conflict, causing more problems than it solves and is woefully costly. Might does not make right. Alternatively, Martin Luther in 1517 confronted the despotism of the Catholic Church with reason by nailing his 95 theses on the door of the Wittenberg Cathedral, thus changing the structure of Christianity forever.

I object because this religious event was held in the Shoreline City Hall, a building paid for with Shoreline’s citizens’ tax dollars. Rabbi Davidoff could have held this event at the Shoreline Chabad synagogue. Will Hall should have insisted that this Jewish religious event be held at a Jewish house of worship.

The City Hall is a taxpayer paid site, to be used to benefit all Shoreline citizens. Holding a religious event on government property is a violation of the First Amendment Right of separation of church and state, a crucial element of our democratic republic which aimed to prevent tyranny, especially religious tyranny. Anyone familiar with English history, the mother country of the US, and our early colonial history should remember the horrors of such despotism.

Holding this event in the City Hall - the Mayor playing a major role in this religious observance - clearly violates the SCOTUS ruling that our government cannot show a preference for one religious denomination over another, The mayor and Rabbi Davidoff have demonstrated an appalling disrespect for the US Constitution.

Virginia M. Paulsen, PhD
Shoreline


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Jobs: Court Clerk for City of Lake Forest Park


JOB SUMMARY: This is a full time, technical position. Experienced, qualified applicants must have strong clerical skills and communication skills in support of court operations with the ability to serve the public and perform well in a team environment. Judicial Information System (JIS) experience is required.

DUTIES:
Customer service – answers and directs telephone calls, greets and directs public, responds to requests for information or services
Case filing/maintenance - Assists in filing and electronic entry of infractions/citations into JIS vis Sector and American Traffic Solutions (ATS)
Scheduling – schedules court hearings for defendants and prepares and mails notices
Accounting – Performs various accounting tasks to include daily receipting, payments plans and reconciliation
In-Court clerk – Perform as in-court clerk to include calendar preparation and processing

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of JIS
Basic court practices and procedures
Legal forms, documents and terminology
Modern office practices, procedures and equipment
Municipal court record keeping requirements
Knowledge of general accounting functions
Knowledge of general computer functions, JIS, Sector, ATS, MS Office, Outlook Express
Possess excellent customer service and problem solving skills
Ability to work under stressful conditions in a high-paced environment
Be detail and goal oriented
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Meet timelines and schedules
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships in a small court setting, respecting cultural diversities
Make contributions and participate in a team oriented environment

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It's a White Christmas at the Senior Center Friday


It wouldn't be the holidays if the movie White Christmas, starring Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye, were not a part of your activities.

Join us as we hum along, dream of white snowflakes and reminisce during this great Irving Berlin classic movie. Sponsored by Scarecrow Video and Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center.

Friday, December 7, 2018 from 1:30pm - 3:30pm.
Cost: Donation

Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center. 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline 98155

Call for details 206-365-1536



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Photo: Last call at the bar

Photo by Jan Hansen


Jan Hansen has promised these guys dinner through the winter, even if she has to string Christmas lights around the reservoir to keep the nectar from freezing!

I hadn't seen a hummingbird for years. My husband put up a feeder and suddenly we have hummingbirds. Those guys must have an incredible sense of smell.

We've promised to feed ours through the winter, too.




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Skandia First Friday dance Dec 7

SKANDIA FIRST FRIDAY DANCE, 

December's First Friday Dance on December 7th is the Annual Meeting for Skandia, but don't let that deter you; there will still be plenty of dancing! 

Our Canadian friends and fine musicians from Sammenspil are coming south of the border to play tunes for your dancing pleasure, so don't miss the chance! 

Do not forget: Dancing starts at 8pm, and there is no teaching beforehand. Dance, 8–11pm, $15 (Skandia members, $10); kids, free. 

Email or call for information 425-954-5262.



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Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training opportunity announced

The Community Emergency Response Team, or CERT, as it is commonly known, is an organization of volunteer emergency workers who have received specific training in basic disaster response skills with the intent of supplementing existing emergency responders in the event of a major disaster.

Following a major disaster, local fire, medical, police, public works, and other first responders may not be able to meet the demand for their services. Residents and visitors to our community may need to rely on each other for help in order to meet their immediate life sustaining needs.

The Northshore Emergency Management Coalition CERT program educates participants about local hazards, basic disaster preparedness, and provides hands-on training that includes fire safety, light search and rescue, and disaster medical operations.

After completing the CERT academy, volunteers have the opportunity to participate in additional drills and exercises to keep their skills sharp and continue to enhance their knowledge and abilities.

The next CERT academy begins on Monday, January 7, 2019 and runs for seven consecutive Mondays, from 6:30-9:30pm, at Northshore Fire Station 51, 7220 NE 181st Street, Kenmore.

Registration opens approximately 4 weeks prior. Classes fill quickly, and registration is open to the first 30 who submit a completed registration form along with the $35 class fee.

For more information on the Northshore Emergency Management Coalition CERT program, or to be sure to be notified as soon as registration begins, contact the program manager, Carl Lunak, at 425-354-1744 or by email.

The registration form is available here.

For more details, take a look at the flyer.



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Nutcracker at Northshore Performing Arts Center in Bothell this weekend

Tuesday, December 4, 2018

After a successful opening weekend of the Nutcracker (Sunday was a nearly sold-out) we offer three more performances of this holiday classic featuring the Emerald Ballet Theatre at the Northshore Performing Arts Center, 18125 92nd Ave NE, Bothell 98011

Saturday, December 8 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, December 8 at 7 p.m.
Sunday, December 9 at 2 p.m.

Get your tickets today. www.NPACF.org/tickets or 425-298-3449



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Giant Menorah lights up Shoreline, as part of World’s Largest Hanukkah Observance

Shoreline Mayor Will Hall prepares to light the first candle


Photos courtesy Chabad of Shoreline

This past Sunday, December 2, 2018, Chabad of Shoreline kindled a public 9-foot Hanukkah menorah erected at Shoreline City Hall, followed by a community-wide celebration, the 1st night of the eight-day holiday.

The ceremony, organized by Chabad-Lubavitch Rabbi Sadya Davidoff, featured prominent community officials, including Shoreline City Mayor Will Hall, who had the honor of lighting the first lamp on the giant Menorah, and Shoreline chief of police Shawn Ledford.



Following the menorah lighting ceremony, attendees danced, sang and ate the night away. Delicious hot Latkes and homemade jelly donuts were served and a special Chanuka drawing on five amazing prizes was made. The children watched a special Olive oil factory presentation given by Seattle Rabbi Shimon Emlin.

“The menorah serves as a symbol of Shoreline's dedication to preserve and encourage the right and liberty of all its citizens to worship G‑d freely, openly, and with pride. 
"This is true especially in America, a nation that was founded upon and vigorously protects the right of every person to practice his or her religion free from restraint and persecution,” said Rabbi Davidoff.

Raffle prizes on display

"I want my kids to grow up with pride in their Jewish heritage and a feeling of equality and self-confidence as Americans” said Michelle of Shoreline, who is looking forward to attending the public menorah lighting. 
“Chabad Lubavitch’s Hanukkah menorahs are arguably one of the most important developments ever to help my child’s education. I wish they had this where I grew up.”

Mayor Hall lighting the menorah


The Menorah lighting is part of the worldwide Hanukkah campaign, an initiative launched by the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory, in 1973. The campaign highlights and encourages the central theme of the holiday — publicizing the story of the Hanukkah miracle.

“The message of Hanukkah is the message of light,” added Rabbi Davidoff. “The nature of light is that it is always victorious over darkness. A small amount of light dispels a lot of darkness. Another act of goodness and kindness, another act of light, can make all the difference.”

Today, the unprecedented public display of Hanukkah has become a staple of Jewish cultural and religious life, forever altering the American practice and awareness of the festival.

Shoreline Mayor Will Hall and Rabbi Sadya Davidoff

Shoreline's menorah is one of more than 15,000 large public menorahs sponsored by Chabad in more than 100 countries around the world, including in front of landmarks such as the White House, the Eiffel Tower, and the Kremlin, helping children and adults of all walks of life discover and enjoy the holiday message

Throughout the State of Washington, Chabad is busy presenting dozens of Hanukkah events and celebrations, including public Menorah Lightings, Giant Menorahs made out of Donuts and Legos, Menorah Parades, Latkes Parties, Giant Dreidel Houses and more.

To find a local event in Washington, or practically anywhere throughout the world, visit the international Hanukkah event directory.

More information about Hanukkah and a local schedule of events HERE.



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Shorewood wrestling dual meet Tuesday with Mariner Marauders

Wrestling 12-4-18
Shorewood 23 - Mariner 54
@ Shorewood HS
Mariner 54 - Shorewood 23
SW Record: 0-0 WESCO South, 0-1 Overall

The Shorewood wrestling team began their dual meet season Tuesday night December 4, 2018 with a visit from Mariner.
  
The visiting Marauders put together a string of pins to build an early 30-0 lead. Freshman Luca Fenlason got the T-Birds on the scoreboard with a huge pin at 138 pounds in his first taste of varsity wrestling.

Kody Carpenter followed Luca’s pin with a dominating 15-0 tech fall victory at 145 pounds and Devin Leach won 13-6 at 152 pounds. 

Mariner took the next two matches to extend their lead again. A 6-4 decision win by Shorewood’s Tom Bert at 182 pounds and a first round pin by senior Phil Ball at 195 closed the gap a bit but the early deficit was too much to overcome as Mariner won the match 54-23.

Shorewood wrestles next on Thursday December 6, 2018 in a double dual against Cascade and Jackson. The match is at Cascade High School and will begin at 5:45pm.
106: James Zhen MAR win by forfeit
113: Jose Zamora MAR pinned Quincy Laflin SW 1:08
120: Angel Torres MAR pinned Kai Layton SW 4:43
126: Levi Elsberry MAR pinned Nick Lotz SW 3:04
132: Kaleb Matishak MAR pinned Sujinda Ponsaphong SW 1:08
138: Luca Fenlason SW pinned Oscar Valencia MAR 0:59
145: Kody Carpenter SW tech fall Sergio Oliveras MAR 15-0
152: Devin Leach SW dec. Jahee Nelson MAR 13-6
160: RJ Fry MAR pinned Cole Becker SW 1:18
170: Spencer Bliss MAR win by forfeit
182: Tom Bert SW dec. Rowland Whited MAR 6-4
195: Phil Ball SW pinned Zion Jeffreysberry MAR 1:24
220: Zion Jeffreysberry MAR win by forfeit
285: Mykhailo Kyshka MAR win by forfeit

--Clark Norton


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Shoreline Community College Foundation to honor Rep. Ruth Kagi Thursday

There will be a celebration in honor of retiring State Rep. Ruth Kagi for all of her years of service in the Washington State Legislature. 
The Shoreline Community College Foundation is hosting an event to thank her this Thursday December 6th between 5:30 and 7:00pm in the Student Union building cafeteria.

The event is free and open to the public. Shoreline Community College 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133.

Please come to help thank Ruth for all that she's done for the community.


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Landmark Theatres (including Crest) sold to production and distribution company

Crest Theatre in Ridgecrest
Marquee is not current
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
According to an article in The Seattle Times, the Landmark Theatre chain, which includes the Crest Theatre in Shoreline, has been sold to an Oscar-winning production and distribution company, The Cohen Media Group.

Landmark Theatres has 252 screens in 27 cities and has been under the ownership of Todd Wagner and Mark Cuban’s 2929 Entertainment since 2003.

CMG founder Charles O. Cohen said "the theatrical chain is a good fit with the CMG business , one of which restores classic films like the Merchant Ivory collection and the Buster Keaton catalog."

Times article here


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Birth control to be covered in Washington 2019 insurance plans

According to the state insurance commissioner, starting in 2019, health plans must cover all birth control with no out-of-pocket cost to you. 

Find a health plan by December 15 at Washington Health Plan Finder



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