Classified: Meeting time change Shoreline Fire Commissioners

Saturday, December 22, 2018



NOTICE OF MEETING TIME CHANGE

As required by RCW Chapter 42.30, Open Public Meetings Act, you are hereby notified of the following change to the regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Shoreline Fire Department:

January 3, 2019 meeting start time has been changed from 5:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The regularly scheduled meeting will be held at Shoreline Fire Department, 17525 Aurora Avenue North, Shoreline, Washington.


Notice posted by: Beatriz Goldsmith
Executive Assistant
December 20, 2018




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Help restore Paramount Open Space at work party Dec 29


What: Restoration work party. We will be removing invasive plants and replacing them with native species.

Why: This work will help maintain forest health at Paramount Open Space

When: Saturday, December 29, 2018 from 10am to 2pm. Volunteers can arrive and leave whenever they like during the work party.

Where: Paramount Open Space. There is a public parking lot with free parking at the end of NE 147th Street two blocks east of 8th Ave NE in Shoreline.

The street address of the parking lot is: 946 NE 147th Street, Shoreline, WA 98155

Who: For more information contact the event organizer, Jim Cronan.

Email: paramount.open.space@gmail.com

Phone: 206-406-9883

Please wear warm clothes and rugged footwear that you won’t mind getting dirty. Also if you have garden tools (e.g., shovels, clippers, or loppers) and gloves bring those along

We will provide work gloves, tools, hot beverages, water, and snacks.



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Celebrate Christmas Eve at Richmond Beach Congregational Church, United Church of Christ

Friday, December 21, 2018


Everyone is invited to celebrate Christmas Eve worship services at Richmond Beach Congregational Church, United Church of Christ.

5:00pm service: Bring your family for a warm, family-friendly service that brings the Christmas story and the familiar carols to life in a warm and welcoming space. Designed with children in mind, this service will touch the hearts of everyone, from one to one hundred.

10:30pm service: Candlelight and Carols. As Christmas day approaches, the candlelight service offers a chance to hear the familiar story of the birth of Jesus, with carols to sing and beautiful anthems offered by the choir. This peaceful service will surround you with the joy of celebrating the birth of Jesus at that first Christmas long ago.

Richmond Beach Congregational Church is 1512 NW 195th Street, Shoreline, on the corner of 15th NW and Richmond Beach Road. We are an Open and Affirming Church. All are welcome. We’ll be looking for you!



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Celebrate New Year’s Eve with free rides on Metro

Metro transit free on New Year's Eve
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
King County Metro will usher in 2019 with free rides for all customers starting at 7pm on New Year’s Eve.

Rides will be free until 4am on Tuesday, January 1, including DART and Access service.

In addition, Metro will add service to its night routes. The Seattle Streetcar also will be free on New Year's Eve.

“As we ring in another new year together, we are glad to again offer free rides on Metro to help keep the celebration safe for everyone,” said King County Executive Dow Constantine.



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Letter to the Editor: Why doesn't the city council reach out to citizens?

To the Editor:

I'm really counting on the people of Shoreline to take action in the city council elections in 2019. The deadline to apply to run is January 3rd and I'm honestly scared and nervous.

I am 16 years old. I can't vote. I often feel like I don't have a say in politics, especially local ones. I would think that it would be the opposite, but honestly, I don't even know what's going on with the city council half the time. My mom is eligible to vote, but she doesn't know anything either. It's like half the time, they're in their little bubble and don't reach out to the community - at least, not the community that they know haven't been involved before.

This is so frustrating. I've been so frustrated with how politicians and elected officials only reach out to those they know will vote for them. They ignore the rest of their constituents. Newsflash: even if someone didn't vote for you, you still represent them. Where are the townhalls? Where are the open invitations to everyone so that our representatives can hear what we want to say? Why are they not inviting young people to the conversation?

This is another thing I have a problem with. I'd consider myself to be a fairly civically active teenager, especially in comparison to others in my age group, but in my years of schooling in Shoreline, I have never had a city councilmember reach out to me or my school to ask what we want. Their actions greatly effect us and our future. If anything, they should be relying on our fresh knowledge of the world in order to expand their point of view.

In 2019, I want to see candidates that actively reach out to underrepresented people in our community. I want to see less campaigning in Innis Arden and more campaigning in Parkwood and Echo Lake. I want to see more passionate young people running who want to fight for our future - for my future. I want a politician to personally knock on the door of my parent's restaurant and ask if they're registered to vote and if they'd like to talk about issues and have a genuine conversation.

I know this is longer than 300 words, but I hope you'll hear me out. I love the city that I grew up in and the city that I call my home, but I can't bear to see the same type of people stepping up to the plate that is Shoreline City Council. Change must come.

Nara Kim
Shoreline


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January 3 deadline to apply for open position on Shoreline City Council

Shoreline City Hall and Council Chamber
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Shoreline city council members will choose a citizen to fill out the remaining term of Deputy Mayor Jesse Salomon, who has been elected to the state senate.

The successful candidate will be chosen from among those submitting applications.

The position will be on the 2019 November ballot and the appointed candidate will need to run for the council seat if they wish to continue.

The deadline is 5pm Thursday, January 3, 2019 to the City Clerk at Shoreline City Hall 17500 Midvale Ave N.

Applicants must have lived in the city for at least one year, and be a registered voter. Applications can be found online

You can also pick one up in the City Clerk's Office at City Hall. If you would like additional information, contact City Clerk Jessica Simulcik Smith or 206-801-2231. 

More details HERE

Learn a little more about the process and the position HERE

Some of what Council will be addressing in 2019 includes:


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To Email subscribers

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Photo: Today's weather - wind and water

Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Waves and whitecaps are not the norm in the "Shoreline Sea" (Puget Sound by Shoreline).

WeatherWatcher Carl Dinse reports that the Richmond Beach weather station recorded a 46mph gust at 12:49pm.



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Federal Transit Administration executes $1.17 billion grant and $658 million loan for Lynnwood light rail

Grant and low-interest loan come as agency prepares to start construction next year 

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has executed a $1.17 billion Full Funding Grant Agreement (FFGA) for Sound Transit’s Lynnwood Link light rail extension.

“This is great news for everyone in the Puget Sound region who wants to see more commuting options and our freeway congestion eased,” said Dave Somers, Sound Transit Board Chair and Snohomish County Executive. 
“Lynnwood Link is the first major investment in light rail for Snohomish County, and we appreciate the hard work of our congressional delegation and the Federal Transit Administration. Sound Transit has an ambitious plan to deliver for the people of our region, and Lynnwood Link is a key part of that plan.”

“Thousands more commuters will escape congestion thanks to the administration’s support, which culminates long and hard work by our congressional delegation and advocates across the region,” said Sound Transit CEO Peter Rogoff. “Securing this highly competitive grant also reflect the federal government’s confidence in Sound Transit’s capabilities and track record. We are ready to get the job done.”

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Build America Bureau on December 19 also executed a $658 million low-interest loan supporting the Lynnwood light rail extension. 
The loan stems from Sound Transit’s 2016 success in becoming the first transportation agency in the country to enter into a master credit agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation that will provide $2 billion in low-interest loans spanning four projects. The loans, enabled by the USDOT’s Build America Bureau and the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA), are cumulatively forecasted to save regional taxpayers between $200 million and $300 million through lower interest costs.

Under the FFGA, the FTA commits to provide up to $1.17 billion (36% of the total estimated cost) subject to annual Congressional appropriation. In return, Sound Transit commits to completing the project on time, within budget, and in compliance with all applicable Federal requirements.

Execution of the grant allows Sound Transit to initially draw upon $200 million in past appropriations toward the $1.17 billion. In advance of the FFGA approval, Congress approved $100 million in FY 2018 Capital Investment Grant funding for the Lynnwood Link light rail extension and $100 million in FY 2017 funding.

Trains on the 8.5-mile light rail extension from Northgate to the Lynnwood Transit will serve four stations along the route at Northeast 145th Street and Northeast 185th Street in Shoreline, the Mountlake Terrace Transit Center at 236th Street Southwest, and the Lynnwood Transit Center at 48th Avenue West.

Demolition and utility relocation work is scheduled to begin early next year, followed by major construction activities beginning in spring 2019.

Lynnwood Link light rail service is scheduled to begin in July 2024. Trains are planned to operate every four minutes during weekday peak hours, every five minutes during off-peak and evening hours on weekdays and every five minutes on weekends. 

Commuters from the Lynnwood Transit Center will enjoy 13-minute rides to Northgate Mall, 18-minute rides to the University District, 27-minute rides to downtown Seattle and 60-minute rides to Sea-Tac Airport. 

Trains from Lynnwood will also serve the eastside and reach downtown Bellevue in 51 minutes and the Overlake Transit Center in 59 minutes from the Lynnwood Transit Center.



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Everyone welcome to Christmas Eve Services at Shoreline United Methodist Church

Shoreline United Methodist Church
Photo by Dan Short


Everyone is Welcome to our Christmas Eve Service

Shoreline United Methodist Church invites everyone to join us on Christmas Eve for refreshments from 6:00pm to 7:00pm, followed by a joint worship service with the First Fijian United Methodist Fellowship from 7:00pm to 8:00pm.

We will enthusiastically celebrate the anticipated birth of Jesus in story and song, led by our exceptional praise team. A special highlight will be a Christmas medley of sacred music by Anastasia Solomatina, who is our world-renowned pianist and music teacher.

Please join us for this celebration. 14511 25th Ave NE, Shoreline.



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Shorewood wrestling results from Thursday at Mountlake Terrace

The Shorewood Thunderbirds went north to Mountlake Terrace High School Thursday night for a double dual against the Mountlake Terrace Hawks and the Archbishop Murphy Wildcats.

The evening began with the T-Birds facing off against Mountlake Terrace. 

 Devin Leach continued his season string with a dominant 17-4 decision to start the match at 152lbs. Shorewood’s Cole Becker followed Leach by pinning his opponent in the first round as Shorewood stormed ahead and never let the Hawks get close en route to a 49-21 victory.

In the second dual of the night Shorewood took on new WesCo member Archbishop Murphy. Shorewood again took a huge early lead, jumping to a 33-0. Freshman Isaac Kabuchi went up a weight class to wrestle his first varsity match in the heavyweight bout and pinned his opponent in just over a minute to cap the run. Murphy took the next two weights to close to 33-12, but would get no closer. Highlighting the match was junior Kody Carpenter pinning his opponent in just 25 seconds for the fastest pin of the night as Shorewood won 63-18.

Shorewood wrestles next on Saturday, January 5th, in the Shoreline Invite. The tournament is hosted at Shorewood High School and wrestling begins at 8:30am. Participating teams are Shorewood, Shorecrest, Edmonds-Woodway, Lakewood, North Creek, Eastlake, Roosevelt and Ingraham.


Shorewood 49 - Mountlake Terrace 21
@ Mountlake Terrace

(Started at 152lb)

106: Double Forfeit
113: Kai Layton SW pinned Tommy Tran 1:02
120: Quincy Laflin SW pinned Abishai Gounder 2:53
126: James Fletcher MLT pinned Sujinda Pongsaphong 2:21
132: Curt Tanaka SW Tyler Eske 1:36
138: Kody Carpenter SW dec. Pedro Hernandez 3-2
145: Alex Williams MLT pinned Jack DeReche 3:15
152: Devin Leach SW maj. dec. Dylan Beuer 17-4
160: Cole Becker SW pinned Garrett Holcomb-Stockl 1:04
170: Max Null SW win by forfeit
182: Jaice Jones MLT dec. Tom Bert 3-2
195: Phil Ball SW win by forfeit
220: Elijah Dodgen MLT pinned Jonah Mercer 1:52
285: Isaac Kabuchi SW win by forfeit

Shorewood 63 - Archbishop Murphy 18
@ Mountlake Terrace

(Started at 160lb)

106: Soren Hansen AM win by forfeit
113: Luke Kendrick AM pinned Kai Layton 5:35
120: Quincy Laflin SW pinned Bo Carlton 1:42
126: Sujinda Pongsaphong SW win by forfeit
132: Curt Tanaka SW pinned Jacob Arnez 1:49
138: Kody Carpenter SW pinned Sean Niblett 0:25
145: Colin Howell AM pinned Jack DeReche 1:12
152: Devin Leach SW pinned Mason Mathis 2:30
160: Cole Becker SW win by forfeit
170: Max Null SW win by forfeit
182: Tom Bert SW win by forfeit
195: Phil Ball SW dec. Devin Moore 7-5
220: Jonah Mercer SW win by forfeit
285: Isaac Kabuchi SW pinned Kohl Burke 1:20

Shorewood Record: 1-0 WesCo South, 2-4 Overall

--Clark Norton



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68th Street bridge reopens

The 68th Street Bridge in Kenmore which leads to Juanita Drive and Simonds Road was open on Thursday after a Northshore Utility District crew damaged the bridge early in the week.

The bridge crosses the Sammamish River.

The lanes headed toward Bothell Way boast a new, temporary steel grate. The lanes headed away from Bothell Way are narrowed by traffic cones, but are open to traffic.

The detour for the bridge traffic was 94th Ave NE in Bothell which leads to 100th in Kirkland, or I-5 to I-405, or the 520 floating bridge.

Updated 12-21-18 to clarify street directions.


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Republic Services pick-up schedule for Christmas and New Year's Day

Republic Services
The Republic Services collection schedule is revised for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays in Lake Forest Park.

No collection will take place on Tuesday, December 25, 2018. 

Customers with a Tuesday pick-up schedule are advised to put their carts out on Wednesday, December 26, 2018. 

Customers with a Wednesday pick-up schedule are advised to put their carts out as usual on Wednesday, December 26, 2018.

No collection will take place on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. 

Customers with a Tuesday pick-up schedule are advised to put their carts out on Wednesday, January 2, 2019. 

Customers with a Wednesday pick up schedule are advised to put their carts out as usual on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.

Note the Republic Services administrative offices are also closed on December 25, 2018 and January 1, 2019.

Many of us want to be better recyclers during the holidays, but we aren't sure how or just don't have the time. Here are some simple holiday recycling tips from Republic Services:
  • Save and reuse gift bags, ribbons, and bows for next year, or use them as lunch bags during the new year.
  • Shipping gifts? Make shredded paper out of old newspapers and magazines, or be sure to reuse last year's bubble wrap and foam peanuts.
  • Think twice when it comes to wrapping paper--standard wrapping paper should be recycled, but anything with glitter or foil belongs in the trash (or save it for next year). Generally, the fancier the wrapping paper, the less recyclable it is.
  • Getting a new device this holiday season? Make sure your old phone or table isn't tossed in recycling. Check with local senior centers or other nonprofits; the 9-1-1 call function will still work and provide long-term benefit to those in need.
  • A shared experience is a gift that can last a lifetime -- consider a special movie, planing in the snow, or baking cookies together.
  • Pass down an heirloom to a grandchild or special someone who would appreciate and treasure the family history and connection to you.

Common holiday items that do not belong in recycling include bubble wrap, cellophane, holiday ribbons and bows, batteries, food waste, clothing and shoes, holiday lights, electronics and foam packaging. All of these items and materials should be placed in a waste container, not recycled.

Republic Services also encourages you to visit recyclingsimplified.com for simple tips, and videos you can share on your social media accounts to help us all become better recyclers for our local communities. Some universal basics:
  • Know what to throw: With all those extra packages and materials during the holidays, it's important to make sure you're putting the right things in your recycling container.
  • Empty. Clean. Dry.: Keep all recyclables free of food and liquid and make sure they're empty and dry, too.
  • Keep it loose: Remember to never put your recyclables in containers or bags.


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Advent services at St. David Emmanuel Episcopal Church


You are welcome to Advent services at St. David Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 18842 Meridian Ave N, Shoreline 98133.



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Jobs: Real estate professional

WSDOT has an opening for a Appraisal Lead/Consultant Liaison - Property and Acquisition Specialist 5

Opening Date: 12/20/2018
Closing Date: 1/18/2018 11:59pm

WSDOT is looking for an experienced and ambitious Real Estate Professional with polished project management skills to serve as the Appraisal Lead/Consultant Liaison. Your knowledge, skills, and initiative will help support a team of staff and consultants in right of way acquisition projects under the Uniform Relocation Act.

To view the entire posting and apply, please click HERE.


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Scots lose momentum in Marysville Getchell dual

Thomas Rhodes (Shorecrest) takes down Jacob Steele (Marysville-Getchell)
Photo by Sean Rhodes


The Scots wrestled against Marysville Getchell Wednesday in the Shorecrest High School Athletic Facility.

The Marysville Chargers have a large squad (both Varsity and JV) and they didn’t leave anyone home! Despite giving up a forfeit at the 120lb spot, the Scot wrestlers held the score against the well stocked Chargers in the light weight and middle weight brackets.

Thomas Rhodes (106lbs), Roman Shadduck (113lbs), Kelvin Schmidt (138lbs), Trentyn Good (152lb) and Ian Mortensen (170lb) were able to get pins for 6 team points each, which kept the Scots in the fight.

However, once the heavy weight contests began, it was a downhill slide for the Scots. The Chargers handed the Scots four consecutive losses at the 182lb, 195lb, 220lb and 285lb weight classes, effectively shutting the door on the Highlanders. The Scots are now 4-2 on the dual season.

Kaiya Conway had the most intense match of the night. Only match up where each wrestler was a state participant.

The details of the individual matches are listed below:

106 - Thomas Rhodes (SC) pinned Jacob Steele (MGET)
113 - Roman Shadduck (SC) pinned Omar Salcedo (MGET)
120 - TJ Schwitzberger (MGET) won by forfeit
126 - Timothy Doroshuk (MGET) pinned Jacob Lougee (SC)
132 - Kelvin Schmidt (SC) def. Miguel Garcia-Ramirez (MGET) 8-3
138 - Trey Padgett (MGET) def. Kaiya Conway (SC) 6-5
145 - Matthew Paquette (MGET) def. Beau Ormsby (SC) 4-0
152 - Trentyn Good (SC) pinned Andrew Cantu (MGET)
160 - Christopher Bonner (MGET) pinned Arthur Christopher (SC)
170 - Ian Mortensen (SC) pinned John Allen (MGET)
182 - Edgar Duenas (MGET) pinned Christopher Ng (SC)
195 - Caleb Blonk (MGET) def. Matthew Pease (SC) 10-1
220 - Cheron Smith (MGET) def. Elyjah Schultz (SC) 6-1
Heavyweight - Erick Duenas (MGET) pinned David Rivera (SC)"

Final Score: Marysville-Getchell 43, Shorecrest 27

--Sean Rhodes



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Ferries will be crowded over the holidays

Thursday, December 20, 2018

Photo courtesy WSDOT
Hundreds of thousands of people will be dashing through the sound on a crowded state ferry over the next several days. 

People driving onto a vessel should plan for long wait times as many travelers head to or from their Christmas or New Year’s getaways.
 
Delays may be longest on the Edmonds/Kingston route, where a smaller-than-normal vessel is in service.

The Saturdays prior to Christmas Day and New Year’s Day are expected to be the busiest. 

With Christmas falling on a Tuesday this year, many passengers are also likely to travel on the Wednesday, Thursday and Friday following the holiday.

Check your route’s schedule as some timetables will be on a holiday schedule on Tuesday, Dec. 25, and Tuesday, Jan. 1.

To reduce or eliminate wait times, consider walking on the ferry or taking an early morning or late evening sailing. Check terminal conditions before leaving, sign up for ferry travel alerts and follow WSF’s Twitter account for automatic updates on travel conditions.



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Christmas Eve Candlelight Service featuring The Dickens Carolers

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service featuring The Dickens Carolers, December 24, 5:00pm at Trinity Presbyterian Church Sanctuary.

Come join us for a traditional candlelight service featuring The Dickens Carolers, an a capella quartet in elegant Victorian dress, who will sing and help lead us in our favorite Christmas carols.

We will also enjoy scripture readings, a Christmas video, and a reflection on the wonderful birth of Jesus Christ. All are welcome for this very special service!

Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1315 N 160th St, Shoreline 98133, 206-363-3500, office@trinpc.org



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Death Notices as of November 25, 2018

Painting by Chrystine Westphal
Obituaries are condensed biographies of people's lives, written by the people who loved them.

Like a memorial service, they tell us things we may not have known about the person, and may leave us wishing we had known them better

Obituaries extracted from The Seattle Times

Lawrence "Larry" Caruso  1945-2018  Shoreline resident died of Pick's Disease, a form of dementia. His first job as a 15 year old Safeway box boy led him to a lifelong career in the food distribution and sales business. He co-founded his own wholesale food brokerage business.

Chieko Kitamura Becker  age 95  Shoreline resident died peacefully with her family by her side. "Chieko's home was filled with Japanese floral arrangements and antiques from around the world, and she welcomed everyone with a hot cup of tea, as well as a number of animals who found their way to the Becker home and stayed."

Joseph "Joe" Merrick Hennessey  age 27  Shorecrest graduate Joe Hennessey's Celebration of Life was held at the Lake Forest Park Civic Club. "Joe's death was unexpected and heartbreaking. Like others, he struggled with drug addiction. With the love and support of his family, Joe continually worked to overcome the disease, but ultimately the opiate epidemic has taken Joe from us too soon."

Mary Claire (O'Brien) O'Neill  1937-2018  Lifelong Shoreline resident was a lecturer with Weight Watchers for over 20 years where her warmth and kindness made her a popular leader. She was an active member of St. Luke Parish where she was a Eucharistic Minister. Services were held both at St. Luke and at Holyrood. 

David Charles Hayward  1943-2018  Memorial services were held at St. Mark's. "David enjoyed giving his children, grandchildren, and friends, memorable experiences. These adventures usually involved a boat trip to Eastern Washington for water skiing and camping."

James R. Cook  1929-2018  He was appointed judge of Shoreline District Court in 1968 and served there until he retired in 1991. During that time he was very active in Shoreline Rotary serving as member and President. Other activities included Past Master of Arcana Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, and Nile Shriner.

Ann-Mari Simonsen  1931-2018  Born in Tromsø, Norway and immigrated to the U.S. in 1949 to get a degree in chemistry at the UW. She was a chemistry professor at Shoreline Community College for 37 years.

Ronnie Pierce  1928-2018  Professional musician, born in Lake Forest Park. He worked in the "pit band at the Palomar Theater, one of the nation's last vaudeville houses, backing Sarah Vaughn, Billy Eckstein, the Mills Brothers, and an array of comedians who gave Ronnie a lasting love for vaudeville humor. In the 1950s and sixties Pierce remained a first-call player in dance orchestras and show bands, and 1962 he opened the Vault, a popular downtown night spot, which he operated until 1974."

Margaret (Peggy) Stephenson-Dahl  1936-2018 With husband Alan Stephenson she raised her family in Shoreline. After getting a Master's in Education she student taught at Shorewood High School eventually moving to the central office as director of vocational education. She was active in the Dahlia Society, Lake Forest Park Stewardship Foundation and taught in the youth ministry at Lake Forest Park Presbyterian Church. She married Dave Dahl in 2006, and they traveled extensively.

Kevin P. Donnelly  1964-2018  Funeral mass at St. Marks for criminal defense lawyer Donnelly. He was an avid skier and backpacker and instructor in The Mountaineers.

Judith Ann Jacobs Lukatah  1950-2018  Judy graduated from Shoreline Community College as a dental hygienist, and practiced for over 40 years.



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Photo: Wind and Water

Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Wayne Pridemore went down to Apple Tree Lane to get some shots during the windstorm Thursday.

Photo by Wayne Pridemore
Apple Tree Lane is a very short street in Richmond Beach, between the water and the railroad tracks.

It is accessed by a bridge from Richmond Beach Drive.

The first photo was taken from the Lane, looking south toward Saltwater Park.

The second photo was taken looking north to Point Wells. 

Notice that the water is spraying across the tracks. 

It must be a dramatic train ride in weather like we had on Thursday.



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Photo: so much for the brand new fence

Photo by Debbie Seger
A fairly skinny branch took out a cable line and a couple of sections of this brand-new fence in the Northridge neighborhood of Echo Lake.




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9:45pm Power being restored rapidly

Power outage map 9:45pm

City Light has made major progress restoring power today. From 60,000 they are down to less than 500 total customers without power.

In Shoreline / LFP the biggest outage currently is around Shoreline Place (Aurora Square) with 444 outages. The rest are one - six customers, which usually means that trees or limbs took down the line to the house.

Remember to turn off lights and anything else that will come back on when power is restored. It can be a rude wake up at 3am (for example) when lights come on.





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12:25pm Here we go again - the power is out

The power is out
12:25pm 


City Light, whose territory stretches from Shoreline and Lake Forest Park, through Seattle to Burien reports 60 outages affecting 30,523 customers.

Over four thousand of those are in Shoreline and Lake Forest Park.

The windstorm is expected to last until 7pm.




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Photo: Bad hair day

Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Photo copyright Gloria Z. Nagler

You think that you have a bad hair day? 
Consider what this guy has gone through!

--Alternate reading---

Stylish dude sports new do!





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Scot Wrestling sets new Dual Record, 4-1 on the Season

The Fighting Scots
Photo by Paul Teeni

The fighting Scots were able to come home with two more victories Tuesday night after back to back dual meets against the Meadowdale Mavericks and the Lynnwood Royals.

The first dual of the season against Mariner High School on November 29th was a loss of 45 to 20, but since then the Scots have gained some momentum and have pulled off four consecutive victories. 

The first week of December the Scots defeated Cascade High School and Jackson High School (both 4A schools). The win against Cascade was a narrow point margin, the score was tied until the last match (Thomas Rhodes (106lbs) with a pin.

After the Lynnwood Classic Tournament on Saturday, December 15th the Scots picked up more momentum with a first ever placement of 2nd Place (First time ever bringing home a trophy from that venue).

Tuesday night, the Scots battled the Royals first and were able to secure an early lead simply because they brought more wrestlers. However, the Royals did represent themselves well despite giving up some weight classes.

Royals Wrestler Georgina Moraga defeated the Scot’s 160lb Captain Trentyn Good, which was an upset/payback from the Lynnwood Classic on Saturday where Good had defeated Moraga. Ultimately the Scots' superior numbers overwhelmed the point spread, which was punctuated by a final pin by heavy weight David Rivera over Royal Wrestler Brandon Hawk. The final score was Scots 57, Lynnwood 21.

The second contest against Meadowdale was more of a nail-biter for both teams. Light weights Thomas Rhodes and Roman Shadduck were able to secure pins early in the match, giving the Scots a slight lead, but the Mavericks answered with a couple pins of their own at the 120lb and 126lb weight classes. 

The Scot middleweights traded victories and losses with the Mavs pretty evenly. 132lb Kaiya Conway-Yasumura was able to defeat the Mav's Jin Lee by a 4 point spread and 170lb Scot Wrestler Ian Mortensen put the Scots ahead with a pin against Daniel Sok. However, the Scots' Heavyweight David Rivera was caught on his back late into the 3rd round, allowing the Mavericks to even the score. The “Clutch” moment was when 195lb Scot Wrestler Max Uhm was able to collect 6 forfeit points, which gave the Scots a final victory of 39 to 36!

Details of each match are listed below:

Shorecrest 57 - Lynnwood 21

106 - Thomas Rhodes (SC) won by Forfeit
113 - Roman Shadduck (SC) won by Forfeit
120 - Julian Minshoe (LYNN) pinned Aiden Bartelink (SC)
126 - Jacob Lougee (SC) won by Forfeit
132 - Kaiya Conway-Yasuyama (SC) won by Forfeit
138 - Kelvin Schmidt (SC) pinned Josiah Powell (LYNN)
145 - Nate Johnson (LYNN) pinned Gauge Basile (SC)
152 - Georgino Moraga def. Trentyn Good (SC) 10-3
160 - Arthur Christopher (SC) pinned Jordan Wilson (LYNN)
170 - Ian Mortensen (SC) won by Forfeit
182 - Issac Hernandez (LYNN) pinned Christopher Ng (SC)
195 - Matthew Pease (SC) won by Forfeit
220 - Elyjah Schultz (SC) pinned Christian Kirkman (LYNN)
285 - David Rivera (SC) Pinned Brandon Hawk (LYNN)


Shorecrest 39 - Meadowdale 36

106 - Thomas Rhodes (SC) pinned Hilmy Burch (MDDL)
113 - Roman Shadduck (SC) pinned Zach Sinnes (MDDL)
120 - Erick Gonzalez (MDDL) pinned Aiden Bartelink (SC)
126 - Nathan Lee (MDDL) pinned Jacob Lougee (SC)
132 - Kaiya Conway-Yasuyama (SC) def. Jin Lee (MDDL) 4-0
138 - Kelvin Schmidt (SC) won by Forfeit
145 - Tanner Queree (MDDL) pinned Gauge Basile (SC)
152 - Trentyn Good (SC) def. Thaddeus Gonzalez-Serna (MDDL) 10-4
160 - Arthur Christopher (SC) def. Thomas Nakamura (MDDL) 17-8
170 - Ian Mortensen (SC) pinned Daniel Sok (MDDL)
182 - Saul Hernandez (MDDL) pinned Christopher Ng (SC)
195 - Maxwell Uhm (SC) won by Forfeit
220 - Tyler Paul (MDDL) pinned Matthew Pease (SC)
285 - Alex Kruger (MDDL) pinned David Rivera (SC)



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Shorewood students honored by ACT Theatre Young Playwright Program

Top L-R: Marek Blazek, Sophia Ralls, Gracie Long, Madison Pahlman, Kenassa Sarka
Middle L-R: Cleo Auchincloss, Madeleine Corn, Jade DoerksenFront: Jesse Garten
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

Shorewood High School was well-represented at the ACT Theatre’s Young Playwrights Program Celebration on December 10, 2018.

Out of more than 250 submissions of original plays written by students from around the region, Maddie Corn’s “Reality” was selected as one of eight to be featured in professionally staged readings this March at the ACT Theatre’s Young Playwrights Festival.

Kenassa Sarka’s play, “Race for the Gold Coin,” was featured at the December 10 celebration and was performed during the event with six professional actors.

Additionally, another seven Shorewood students received honorable mentions for their original works.
  • Cleo Auchincloss
  • Marek Blaze
  • Jade Doerksen
  • Jesse Garten
  • Gracie Long
  • Madison Pahlman
  • Sophia Ralls
“We’re very excited to see our students recognized for their creative works,” said Shorewood English and Drama Teacher Amy Pottinger. “It’s a powerful reminder of how talented and passionate our students are!”

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Recology CleanScapes announces Christmas and New Year’s Holiday collection schedule

Recology Cleanscapes serves Shoreline
Recology Cleanscapes provides garbage, recycling and organics collection service to the residents and businesses in the City of Shoreline. 

Recology does not provide collection service on Tuesday, December 25 or Tuesday, January 1 due to the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. 

During the holiday weeks, customers who normally receive service on Tuesdays will be collected on Wednesday. Customers who normally receive collection on Wednesday will be collected on Thursday. Customers who normally receive collection on Thursday will be collected on Friday, and customers who normally receive collection on Friday will be collected on Saturday.

For more information about holiday collection schedules, visit recology.com/shoreline.

Tips for a More Sustainable Holiday
  • The US EPA estimates between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, the amount of trash produced in the United States increases by an estimated 25%—that’s about one million extra tons of garbage each week. With a bit of proactive planning, you can waste less, save money and incorporate sustainable behaviors into your holiday traditions. Try some of our suggestions below for a more sustainable holiday season:
  • Reduce present packaging and waste by giving gifts of experience.
  • If you do want to decorate a present or package, reuse the trimmings (bows, tissue paper, bags) from last year.
  • Recycle right this holiday season by keeping recyclables empty, clean, and dry. Remember that most shiny or glittery wrapping paper is not-recyclable. Try using newspaper, cloth wrapping alternatives, or reusable bags! 

Visit recology.com/shoreline for more information about collection schedules, service updates, and tips for reducing waste at home, work and school.

Recology Cleanscapes is a subsidiary of Recology, an employee-owned company that sees a world without waste, where resources are used and re-used in a sustainable ecosystem that strives for their best and highest use. 




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Northshore Fire hosts career fair Jan 30

Northshore Fire Department will host a Career Fair on Wednesday, January 30th from 12:00 to 4:00pm.

This Career Fair will feature a variety of positions offered by local organizations in the public/government and non-profit sectors.

It will be held at the Kenmore station, 7220 NE 181st St, Kenmore.

Job Seekers! Explore a rewarding career in the public and non-profit sector!
  • Candidates of all ages, experience levels and industries are encouraged to attend.
  • Organizations will be looking to fill full-time and part-time positions. 
  • Please come prepared with resumes and dress professionally.
  • Network with local employers.
  • Free parking and ADA accessible.
Employers attending include:
  • Bothell Police Department
  • City of Bothell
  • City of Everett
  • CIty of Lake Forest Park
  • City of Mill Creek
  • City of Mukilteo
  • City of Seattle (Finance, Administrative Services, Seattle Animal Shelter, Fleet Mechanics)
  • Cocoon House
  • Community Transit
  • Kenmore Police Department/King County Sheriff's Office
  • King County Department of Metro Transit
  • King County IT
  • Lake Forest Park Police Department
  • Monroe Correctional Complex
  • National Testing Network (NTN)
  • NorCom
  • Northshore Fire Department
  • Northshore School District
  • Northshore Utility District
  • Public Health - Seattle and King County
  • Public Safety Testing (PST)
  • Redmond Fire Department
  • Silver Lake Water and Sewer
  • Sno911
  • Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
  • U.S. Post Office
  • Worksource
  • YMCA (Northshore)
More information can be found on Northshore Fire Department's Facebook event page 



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City Calvary collects shoe boxes of gifts for overseas children in need

Volunteers transporting shoeboxes

City Calvary Chapel in Shoreline was again the drop-off Depot for the North for Samaritan's Purse annual Operation Christmas Child which gathers shoe boxes filled with gifts, school supplies, toys and toothbrushes.
 
While many people fill and ship boxes online now, we collected 777 boxes, and hauled then to Lynnwood where they are transported to a port city in California for shipment to the Far East and beyond. 

For a video of the children worldwide receiving Christmas boxes, perhaps being gifted for the first time in their lives, go to Samaritan's Purse.




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Jobs: WSDOT Hydraulics engineer

Hydraulics and Environmental Engineering Lead (TE4 In-Training)

Opening Date: 12/19/2018
Closing Date: Open until filled

WSDOT is in search of a Hydraulics and Environmental Engineer in our Shoreline, WA office.

This position prepares and assists in the reviews of hydraulic studies that include hydrologic and hydraulic engineering calculations for stormwater and drainage analysis, hydraulic basis of design, conceptual drainage designs, conveyance, stormwater BMPs, LID, highway drainage, storm drains, open channel flow, culvert design, and hydrology and drainage plans. As a Hydraulics and Environmental Engineer, you will have expertise in the field of hydraulics and environmental engineering techniques for fish passage, streambank stabilization, geometric stormwater designs, and other exciting projects.

We are looking for an engineer that is as comfortable in the office as they are in the field and someone who is team oriented and an excellent communicator to be able to coach others and document findings in writing. This is a great fit for a motivated individual with a desire to work with dynamic systems, environmental stewardship, and have a positive impact on transportation solutions for the people of Washington State.

Entry-level candidates are eligible for an in-training position that offers a career path and ample on the-job training. This position allows you to progress through the Transportation Engineering series with the goal of becoming a Transportation Engineer 4. Candidates will be considered for a Transportation Engineer 2-4 depending upon their qualifications and the hiring manager's discretion.

View the entire posting and apply, HERE: Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering Lead In-Training



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Meridian Park leaders ask for your contributions to the Angel Fund

Earn your wings by contributing
to a school's Angel Fund
Everywhere you look there are opportunities to give this time of year. From the bell ringers down at the Fred Meyer to the toy drives happening all over town. 

It is the best time of year to reflect on one's own blessings, luck, and privilege and share with others.

In this spirit, the Meridian Park PTSA in partnership with the Meridian Park Neighborhood Association are reaching out to the wider Shoreline community to replenish your local school’s Angel Fund.

The Angel Fund helps families who are carrying negative balances on their food services accounts and is administered by the Shoreline School District Food Services. It relies solely on the kindness of the wider community and by those who know that in order for students to be successful in school they first need a full belly.

Meridian Park Elementary has only $20 in their Angel Fund and about $640 in total negative balances. As costs of housing/living in this area continue to rise rapidly, this situation is exacerbated. Meridian Park is not unique in this regard and PTAs and community organizations around this city are stepping up to help Shoreline students.

Negative account balances affect students who are on the free and reduced lunch program, as well as students who do not qualify for it. Some families transition from one program to the other and still cannot afford lunch and may still carry a negative balance.

Luckily, students will always be fed, however, as their negative balances accrue so does their debt to Shoreline Schools Food Services. Both positive and negative balances carry over year after year. Once a student graduates unpaid balances will be recorded as a fine. As students apply to colleges, their transcripts will be withheld until this fine is paid. More information regarding this policy can be found here.

Donation checks of any size are appreciated and can be mailed to Meridian Park Elementary, 17077 Meridian Ave. N, Shoreline, WA 98133. NOTE - please put "Angel Fund" in the memo section of your check. Cash can be dropped of at the school office with a note, and credit cards donations can be called in to 206-393-4102. No amount is too large or small.

If your student attends another school in our district and you wish to donate there, here is a link to the contact pages for each of our local Shoreline Schools

For everyone who is reading this, we truly thank you for considering our request. For those who can give this year, we thank you so very much for supporting our students. For those who are receiving, we share gladly, and to everyone, we wish you all the best in the coming year.

Naomi Hillyard
Meridian Park PTSA
mpptsapresident@gmail.com

Cynthia Knox
Meridian Park Neighborhood Association
meridianparkna@gmail.com
Facebook: Meridian Park Neighborhood Association
www.meridianpark.info




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WeatherWatcher: High Wind Warning issued, in effect Thursday 7AM - 7PM, Gusts to 60mph

National Weather Service in Seattle
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The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a High Wind Warning for the areas including Shoreline and Lake Forest Park. The warning is in effect on Thursday, 7am - 7pm. Winds are expected to increase Thursday morning to 25-40mph with gusts as high as 60mph. The peak of the winds will likely be around Noon - 3pm.

This storm is almost a carbon copy of the storm we had last Friday, so I'm expecting to see gusty winds as high as 45mph, maybe even to 60mph, especially near the water. Snapped branches and downed trees are likely with local power outages. Winds are expected to remain breezy until after midnight.

This storm is expected to bring around a half inch to 3/4 of an inch of rain. Breezy conditions after the windstorm are expected until after midnight. Rain will change over to showers with temperatures dropping into the mid-upper 30's overnight into Friday.


For current weather conditions visit www.shorelineweather.com



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Photo: Geraldine often paused to reflect

Photo copyright Gloria Z. Nagler


Gloria often paused to reflect...

Pied-billed Grebe at the wetlands.



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Shoreline woman wins half a million in the state lottery

No cloudy skies for Shoreline lottery winner
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
A woman from Shoreline is dreaming of traveling with her son after a $500,000 “Ultimate Riches” Scratch win. She purchased her winning ticket from Fred Meyer in Shoreline (18325 Aurora Ave N).

The winner told lottery officials that she has faced a great deal of adversity in her personal life, including losing her husband in 2010. A bright spot after that tragedy was winning $50,000 playing lottery in 2015. The woman was still having trouble wrapping her head around the reality of winning two big prizes just years apart.

“Winning once was lucky. Twice is surreal. I want to be generous with friends and family. I’m planning to send my mom and my sister on a big trip to New York, and I want to take my son to see baseball games in different stadiums across the country.”
She said, most importantly, “I want to buy a new house. It will be nice to have a fresh start.”

WASHINGTON’S LOTTERY: Since 1982, Washington’s Lottery has generated more than $3 billion to support important state programs including the Washington Opportunity Pathways Account. Money in the Pathways Account goes toward helping students achieve their higher education dreams and supports early childhood education learning programs. The state’s Lottery offers consumers several types of games: Mega Millions, Powerball, Lotto, Hit 5, Match 4, Daily Game, Daily Keno and Scratch.

For more information, join the online community on Facebook and follow on Twitter @walottery and Instagram @walottery.



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One Day Arts Camp for 1st to 5th grade on ML King Day

Mini Arts Camp
January 21, 2019
The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is pleased to launch a new One Day Arts Camp for kids.

Need a creative solution for childcare on school holidays? Mini Edition Arts Camp is just the thing! This fun and messy one-day camp is a perfect, creative solution!?

Campers will learn about modern African American masters, such as Romare Bearden, Augusta Savage, Jacob Lawrence, and Faith Ringgold, and create portraits and cityscapes in their styles.

They will experiment with color theory and techniques through printmaking, painting, drawing, and collage, led by professional teaching artists.

This one-day Arts Camp will be held on: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, January 21, 2019 at the Lake Forest Park City Hall building 17425 Ballinger Way NE, Lake Forest Park 98155, 206-368-5440, from 9:00am - 3:30pm, with aftercare from 3:30-5:30pm. Please provide your child’s lunch and drink.

For 1st-5th grade students.

The cost of $110 includes the full day of printmaking, painting and drawing instruction, all supplies, a lot of fun, and the children will go home with all their great work.

Aftercare: additional $30

Scholarships are available! To fill out a scholarship application, please click here.

Enroll today as space is limited. To register your budding artist, or for more information, contact Silvia by phone or email, or click the link HERE



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Chef Naomi's recipes

Chef Naomi
Photo by David Horton

If you went to the Shoreline Farmers Market at Shoreline Place last summer, you saw Chef Naomi slicing and dicing at her spot in the Chef Tent at the end of the aisle closest to Central Market.

Every Saturday, Chef Naomi would shop the Shoreline Farmers Market, buying the in-season produce and other foodstuffs. She would take her finds to the Chef Tent and create a dish on the spot.

Central Market partnered with the Farmers Market to provide Chef Naomi the use of their commercial kitchen for the things she couldn't do at her tent.

She would bring out the completed dish, give samples to shoppers, and hand out her recipes.

Now her recipes are all online. It may be a little more difficult to get the farm fresh ingredients in the winter - but spring will come and with it, the openings of the farmers markets.

This will give you plenty of time to plan ahead.


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Single-Use Plastics Ban goes into effect in Lake Forest Park January 23, 2019

Bag Monster
Photo courtesy Ronald Bog Blog
On January 23, 2019, the city of Lake Forest Park will join its neighbors in banning plastic bags.

In 2009, the city of Edmonds, under the championship of councilmember Strom Peterson, was the first city in the state to ban plastic bags. Peterson, who is now in the state legislature, will introduce a bill in January to make the ban statewide.

Other cities banning plastic bags: Shoreline 2014; Seattle 2012; Kenmore's ban will also go into effect January 2019. The Everett City Council just approved a ban to go fully in effect September 2019. Mukilteo 2013. Kirkland 2016. Mountlake Terrace does not have a ban but they are being lobbied by an 8 year old Brownie (see article).

Over the past several years, the Lake Forest Park City Council has received requests from the community to implement a ban on plastic bags in the City. 

In May 2018, the Lake Forest Park City Council began discussing the possibility of a ban on single-use plastics. 

On September 13, 2018, following additional Council discussion, a public hearing, and feedback from the community, the City Council approved Ordinance 1181:

Restricting the Use and Sale of Single-Use Plastic Bags and Non-Compostable Food Service Containers, Straws, Lids, and Utensils in the City of Lake Forest Park

The ban goes into effect on Wednesday, January 23, 2019. To assist affected businesses (retail establishments within the city limits that provide single-use plastic bags and/or non-compostable food service containers, straws, lids, and utensils) comply with the new regulations, the City mailed information packets to businesses and a public outreach effort is currently underway.

Read a summary of the changes here. In addition to the summary, affected businesses are encouraged to read the full text of Ordinance 1181. Please review the definitions and descriptions of what is allowed and prohibited under the new legislation.

The City wants to work with business to mitigate the possibility of a hardship, and the City Council included an extension provision in the ordinance:

5.34.100 Extensions.
The Mayor, or his or her designee, may extend the deadline for a Retail Establishment to comply with the requirements of this chapter for a period of up to one year after the operative date of this chapter, upon sufficient showing by the applicant that the provisions of this chapter would cause undue hardship. This request must be submitted in writing to the City within 30 days of the effective date of this chapter.

Requests for extension need to be submitted to the City in writing by Friday, February 22, 2019.

City of Lake Forest Park
Attention: Single-Use Plastics Ban Extension Request
17425 Ballinger Way NE
Lake Forest Park, WA 98155

In addition to an extension provision, the ordinance also allows for the following exceptions:
  • Non-compostable food service containers for foods prepared and packaged entirely outside of the City but sold within the City.
  • Disposable flexible plastic drinking straws when needed by customers due to medical or physical conditions and for whom flexible compostable paper straws are unsuitable. Otherwise, straws must be compostable or designed to be reusable.

If you have questions about implementation, contact JoAnne Trudel, Deputy City Clerk, 206-368-5440 or email.

Lake Forest Park residents are invited to stop by City Hall for a reusable bag (limit 2 per LFP household), while supply lasts.

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