AG Ferguson obtains more than $7M in student debt relief for thousands of Washingtonians from for-profit college

Sunday, January 13, 2019

OLYMPIA — More than 3,000 Washingtonians will receive more than $7.6 million in debt relief from Career Education Corporation (CEC), a for-profit higher education company, as part of Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s legal action over the company’s use of deceptive practices to attract potential students.

The most debt relief an individual Washington student will receive is $59,000. The median amount of debt relief is $1,463.

In addition to debt relief and other injunctive terms, the company is legally required to disclose to prospective students accurate information about cost, graduation rates, job placement rates and median debt for graduates.

“Student borrowers victimized by deceptive recruitment practices deserve loan relief and legal protection,” Ferguson said. “My office will hold accountable any for-profit college that tries to take advantage of the aspirations of Washington students.”

Students do no need to take any action to receive relief. CEC will notify all eligible students of their debt relief within 60 days. Former students with questions about their eligibility may contact CEC.

CEC misled students about the total costs of enrollment at its institutions. The company did not disclose that some of the programs lacked the necessary professional accreditation, leaving students unable to obtain employment or the licensing they needed to continue in their fields.

The company also misrepresented the job placement rates of past graduates. When calculating job placement rates, CEC included graduates who only worked temporarily — even as little as one or two weeks — or were employed in a field unrelated to their degree.

CEC told students that credits from their institutions could be transferred to other institutions. In reality, it was very difficult or impossible for students to transfer to a non-CEC school.

The company owned two physical locations in Washington, both located in Tukwila. Some Washingtonians may still be attending CEC schools through online programs.

Today’s resolution is a result of a multistate investigation into CEC’s deceptive and misleading practices. Washington and 47 other states investigated the company’s recruitment practices and found that CEC misrepresented the cost of attendance, graduation rates, expected future salaries for graduates and job placement rates. CEC will forgo collecting more than $493.6 million in debts owed by nearly 175,000 students nationwide.

Assistant Attorney General Craig Rader handled the case for Washington.

To assist student loan borrowers in Washington, the Attorney General's Office has compiled a Student Loan Survival Guide. This guide provides tips and links to resources to help high school students thinking about attending college, former college students who are not able to keep up with their payments, parents of students and everyone in between.



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52 year old copper recycled into renovation of Shoreline church

Berean Bible Church
     
Text by Bob Junell
Photos by John Bates

When the Berean Bible Church was built in 1966, the Duwamish Shipyard coppersmiths created copper panels for the front of the fireplace in the old meeting room, in addition to wrapping copper panel around the rooftop cross.

Now, 52 years later, the copper still is intact on the cross, but the old copper on the fireplace has been reshaped by the same company’s current coppersmith for the new fireplace as part of the completed renovation.

Dave Hanoch and Traynor Hansen chat while Hansen’s sons, T Hansen and Alvin Hansen,
wait patiently while the adults enjoy conversation on Dedication Sunday.


The Duwamish shipyard and metal works were owned by the late William J Larsen who was a charter member of the church.

Berean Bible Church celebrated the nearly one-million-dollar renovation of the entry halls, bathrooms and especially a new, welcoming “Fireside Commons” as part of their Open Doors-Open Arms project to welcome both the church and community visitors who frequent various meetings at the church on North 195th and 1st Avenue NE.

The warmth and coziness of the new fireplace drew many for long conversations.
L to R - Liane Hanson, Teri Marks and Katy Sims.


To facilitate all the changes, contractors from J. M. Riley Company of Bellevue had to remove bearing walls, raise the roof, install new steel posts and beams, and install all new windows on the north side of the church.

In addition, a new and wider staircase was constructed at the entry from the parking lot on the westside of the church.

A dedication celebration of completion of the project was held Sunday, January 6 with church members and visitors enjoying the expanded facilities with food and conversation throughout. 

The food was plentiful as enjoyed by all.
L to R - Gerry Sue Pallas, T Hansen, Naomi Hansen and Kacey Kemper


The new fireplace was a hit of the project with many vying for a chance to warm up and visit in the new Fireside Commons.

Senior Pastor Jim Shemaria welcomed the church members and visitors stating, 
“Our goal was to create a place that will enhance our overall ministry as we continue to serve this neighborhood for the next 50 years.  
"We want this to be a church where all are welcomed and know that God loves them as we share together.”

Leadership reconvenes to enjoy the completion of the project.
L to R: Kyle Herr, Chairman of Elder Board, Craig Chaney, principal architect,
and Pastor Jim Shemaria, Senior Pastor of Berean

The principal architect for the project, Craig Chaney of Merrick Lentz Architects, stated,

“We worked with the Church to realize their vision, transforming a small lobby and narrow hallway into a large, light filled gathering space that presents a welcoming and comfortable environment to everyone who visits."

Two charter members, Harold Purkhiser and Jean Berg, enjoy the celebration festivities
while remembering the early days of the church from 1966.


Berean Bible Church is located at 2345 North 185th Street in Shoreline, just two blocks east of Meridian Avenue. 

For more information, contact the church office at 206-363-1466.



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Haiku :Photo Raindrops

Saturday, January 12, 2019

Photo by LT Titus Photography



                                            Strung like crystal beads
         
                                                        Rain drops drip from bare branches, 

                                                Brightening grey days.


--Haiku by Jeanette H. Paulsen


 

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Help for Seniors and their family members - Jan 23 at Shoreline library



Panel discussion from Elder Law Attorney, Home Care Advisor, Senior Housing Referral Specialist, and Senior Real Estate Broker at the Shoreline Library on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, 6:30 - 8pm.

345 NE 175th St, Shoreline 98155.



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Book Review by Aarene Storms: Otherworld

Otherworld
by Jason Segel and Kirsten Miller

Simon is a poor-little-rich-boy whose only friend, Kat, is now ignoring him. In an effort to win her back, Simon sends Kat a virtual reality headset so they can reunite in the game "Otherworld," if not in real life.

Things go terribly wrong, and now Kat is in a coma, permanently jacked in to Otherworld... unless Simon can save her.

I wanted this to be as action-packed and imaginative as Ernest Cline's Ready Player One, but it isn't.

The characters are two-dimensional, the suspense is hard to believe, and the bad guys are cartoonish at best.

Some details in the virtual reality world are original, and perhaps book #2 will lean more heavily on those? Let me know, because I probably won't read it-- but readers who loved RP1 will definitely want to try this book, even if they don't finish it.

Minimal cussing, virtual bloodshed, and talk of a virtual orgy in the basement, but very little skin on the page. The audiobook is competently read by the author. For readers 14 to adult.


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

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



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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Streaker




Previous cartoons by Whitney Potter can be found under Features 
in the first column of the front page of the Shoreline Area News



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January is School Board recognition month

The Shoreline School District Board of Directors
Name and District # from left: #5 Dick Potter, #1 President Michael Jacobs,
#2 Heather Fralick, #3 VP David Wilson, #4 Dick Nicholson

Nationwide and throughout Washington state, school districts are currently celebrating School Board Recognition Month. This year marks the 24th year of this annual observance initiated by the National School Boards Association.

With a proclamation from Governor Jay Inslee, the Washington State School Directors’ Association, the Association of Educational Service Districts and the broader education community take time each January to honor board members from Washington’s 295 school districts and nine elected educational service district boards.

Like our legislators elected to serve in Olympia, Washington’s 1477 school board members are local citizens elected to represent and respond to the interests of their community.

School Board Directors have to live in the District they represent
Very few neighborhoods are wholly within a district.
Residents vote on all the Directors and the
Directors represent the entire school district
 

“The role of school boards is to provide visionary leadership and governance, which requires a great deal of time and energy,” said WSSDA Executive Director Tim Garchow. 
“We’re fortunate that community members have the opportunity to step into the role of school director, but even more fortunate that we have 1,477 citizens committed to filling that role in service to our state’s youth.”

In total, Washington’s school directors govern districts serving 1.1 million students, with a combined annual budget of over $15 billion, employing about 120,000 people.

As they help districts navigate a variety of complex educational and social issues, let us thank our school board members for their service. Their efforts are crucial to building a thriving, equitable system of public education for all students.

See the governor's proclamation.

"Public education does not serve a public; it creates a public.” — Neal Postman



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Lecture: Storm Warning: Historic Weather in the Evergreen State

Feliks Banel
Humanities Washington 
Storm Warning: Historic Weather in the Evergreen State, February 7, 2019 in Edmonds

Sno-King School Retirees and Humanities Washington partner to bring Feliks Banel, local broadcaster and historian, to give his presentation, Storm Warning: Historic Weather in the Evergreen State.

This free event takes place Thursday February 7, at 1pm at Edmonds School District ESC, 20420 68th Ave W, Lynnwood 98036.

Feliks Banel, a speaker from Humanities Washington and a local broadcaster, writer and historian, who serves as editor of Columbia, the quarterly magazine of the Washington State Historical Society, will be our guest speaker.

As a host and contributor to KIRO Radio and knowledgeable about matters of Northwest history and culture, Feliks Banel’s presentation explores our region’s darkest weather days and most infamous storm, including archival photos, and radio and TV clips.

Banel will take us back in time to hear stories of those who survived some of the worst Pacific Northwest weather in recorded history.


Sno-King School Retirees was organized in 1977 and represents 1400 active and retired education employees in Edmonds, Northshore, and Shoreline School Districts. The purpose of this non-profit association is to promote the general welfare of its members, public education and good citizenship.

Speakers Bureau presenters give free public presentations on history, politics, music, philosophy, spiritual traditions, and everything in between. 33 Speakers Bureau presenters are chosen for their expertise and ability to inspire discussion with people of all ages and backgrounds.




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Alternatives in Town Center redevelopment concept scenarios raise concerns

Merlone Geier owns most of Town Center
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Citizen concerns about alternatives in Town Center redevelopment scenarios

Some citizen groups in Lake Forest Park, such as the Brookside and Sheridan Beach Communities, and members from the Lake Forest Park Stewardship Foundation (LFPSF), are expressing concerns about alternatives in the Town Center redevelopment concept scenarios.

Two important meetings will be held this coming week, on Monday, January 14 and Wednesday, January 16.

The Lake Forest Park City Council will hold a Special Committee of the Whole Meeting (COW) on Monday, January 14 at 6:00pm to discuss current community concerns.

COW meetings are somewhat informal, opportunities for the Council members to discuss proposals before voting on them in regular meetings.

For citizens, it is an opportunity to obtain insights into the views of individual City Council Members. Note that COW meetings are not videotaped. The full agenda is HERE

The second important meeting will be the Public Hearing on Wednesday, January 16th from 6:30-8:00pm. Citizens will have the opportunity to make comments.

The City Council, along with the City Planning Commission, will develop new code and design standard updates to accommodate the final City Staff recommended option. There has been no final decision as of yet.

Concerns are centered especially around “Alternative 3” which allows for the future (15-20 years from now) addition of 1,500 new multi-family housing units to the Town Center footprint. Maximum building height would be 85 feet to the base roofline.

To understand the issues, review the staff documents HERE which follow the agenda. This packet was discussed at the November 26, 2018, Council of the Whole (COW) meeting. The last half is all photos of buildings, illustrating design options.

Lack of green space and community amenities?

Some citizens claim that the alternatives will not allow for open green spaces or other community amenities that were part of the community visioning process held in 2018.

There is a whole lot of vision and community dreams to pack into this small triangle of Town Center land that is primarily owned by Merlone Geier Partners. 

Initially there was interest to expand the Town Center footprint to accommodate these visions better. However, after adjoining neighborhood groups met with Mayor Jeff Johnson and City Council members, that plan was modified to accommodate those concerns.

Increase in density?

With the growth in King County expected to continue to rise throughout the next decades, all nearby cities are urgently requested to consider as much density as possible.

Added density in LFP can aid in economic growth, but it brings up some key issues: 
  • What impact will this type of growth, the addition of possibly 1,200-1,500 housing units at the Town Center, have on traffic congestion and added air pollution that is already a problem? 
  • What impact will a multitude of several stories 85 ft. tall buildings have on adjacent property owners and to the look and feel of the entire Town Center? 
  • What impact will such a development have on the environments such as the watershed and creeks, or other community valued habitat? 
Is Community Vision process being included? 

Does Alternative 3 represent the community’s vision that took months and substantial consulting dollars to achieve? This is the second time an LFP community vision statement was created. The first Town Center vision report was prepared in 2004 and went into the city’s historical files due to an economic downturn. 

Comment for the record
  • In person: At the Public Hearing meeting on Wednesday, January 16th, 6:30 -8:30pm, citizens will have the opportunity to learn more about the analysis in the DEIS and make comments which will go into the official City record. A final Town Center vision plan is expected to be completed by the end of February. The hearing will be held at the Lake Forest Park City Hall, 17425 Ballinger Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155.
  • In writing: All written comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) must be received by February 1, 2019. You may mail or email your comments on the DEIS to the responsible official listed below and must be received by February 1, 2019. 

Responsible Official:
Steve Bennett, Director
Department of Planning and Building
City of Lake Forest Park City Hall
17425 Ballinger Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
steve@cityoflfp.com

Update 1/31/19 Change the word "proposals" to "scenarios"

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46th LD Dems reorganization meeting Saturday


46th LD Dems reorganization meeting Saturday, January 12, doors open at 11:30am, meeting at noon. Seattle Mennonite Church Auditorium, 3120 NE 125th St, Seattle 98125.

PCOs and members in good standing, or guests who just wish to observe the proceedings, please join us for our 2019-2020 reorganization meeting where we elect officers, consider amendments to the Bylaws, and hear from a variety of elected officials.

Rod Dembowski
Chair KC Council
King County Council Chair Rod Dembowski (who is also a district PCO) will take Q/A on current issues in King County government in-between races while ballots are being counted.

Everyone welcome, including guests!

For more information on the re-org meeting, please visit our reorganization meeting web page HERE

Snacks, beverages, and merchandise available for purchase. Suggested donation to help with site rental $5.

Fully ADA accessible, no steps or barriers from parking lot in rear of church (enter through courtyard).

Many transit routes to Lake City, secure bike storage in lobby of hall, parking behind building or in VA/Chase lot across 125th ST.

We will be gathering SOCKS for the homeless at our re-org, so please bring a package of new socks if you can.

Please RSVP using our free Eventbrite tickets, so we can plan for appropriate numbers of people.


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Photo: Flashback



Lake Forest Park resident Judith Mullenburg enjoyed watching the mural being created on the side of the new pizza and sandwich place Local 104 on Ballinger Way and 35th NE "in the heart of Lake Forest Park."

One guy....a couple of days....free hand. It was amazing to see the progress.

She was even more amazed when she saw the vehicle in the mural. She went to her photo collection to share this with us.

From the collection of Judith Mullenburg


Son Eric and wife Karen ... long, long happy time ago ... that car owned by Fisher Broadcasting ... Eric was an engineer there.

Car buffs - identify the vehicle, please!




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British Soldiers in Brugger's Bog park

Friday, January 11, 2019

Photo by Marla Tullio


Cedar stumps at Brugger's Bog park, covered with a kind of lichen called "British Soldier" because of the red patches - like a soldier's hat.

The park playground is in the background.

Thanks to Marla Tullio for the photo and lichen identification!



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Photos: Decades of difference - NE 155th


This is NE 155th in Lake Forest Park, looking down toward Bothell Way - which was called Lake City Way then. It's from the collections of the Seattle Municipal Archives.


Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Fascinating that the Sheridan Market is still there and with the same name. The house on the left is the same and so is the tree - it's just 60 years bigger. It was pretty spindly in 1961.

There are a lot more houses on the other side of the lake.

The paved road and guardrail are important improvements. In the first photo it looks like a heavy rain will wash out the whole hillside.

I haven't found a lot of local photos in the SMA, so finding this was a real treat.


DKH




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LFP Council COW to discuss DEIS public hearing and code amendments

City Hall Lake Forest Park
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
City of Lake Forest Park Council of the Whole special meeting Monday, January 14, 2019, 6pm in the Lake Forest Room 17425 Ballinger Way NE.

The COW will discuss upcoming public meetings:
  1. DEIS Public Hearing (Wed, January 16 at 6:30)
  2. Joint Meeting with Planning Commission (Monday, February 4)
  3. Reminder of process/schedule for review and adoption of Draft Town Center Plan
They'll get an update on the DEIS comments received to date

There will be a discussion of Code amendments, design standards and guidelines key topics / decision points.
  1. Trade-offs/pros and cons of building height scenarios
  2. Setbacks and open space metrics under consideration
  3. Incentives including bonus density options

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Northshore Fire on the February 12 ballot

February 12 2019 Special Election will have a Ballot measure for King County Fire Protection District No. 16 aka Northshore Fire Department.

Proposition No. 1 Benefit Charge Continuation

Shall King County Fire Protection District No. 16 be authorized to continue voter-authorized benefit charges each year for six consecutive years, not to exceed an amount equal to sixty percent of its operating budget, and be prohibited from imposing an additional property tax under RCW 52.16.160?

Yes
No

Explanatory statement - this link has pro and con statements

The Northshore Fire Department (King County Fire Protection District 16) is responsible for providing fire protection and emergency medical services in your community. For the last thirty years the Fire Department has funded these services primarily through a combination of property taxes and voter approved benefit charges. Benefit charges are based on risk factors and the cost of providing fire protection services, unlike property taxes that relate to the value of property.

Under state law, voters must approve the use of benefit charges every 6 years and the Elected Board of Commissioners is required to hold a public hearing each year to review and establish the amount of the benefit charge. Once established the aggregate amount of the charge is pro-rated to individual properties based on risk factors and collected by the county assessor, together with real estate taxes. The amount of any benefit charge imposed on any given property cannot exceed the measureable benefits of the services afforded to the property by the Fire Department and are subject to appeal.

Under state law, fire districts which collect benefit charges authorized under Chapter 52.18 RCW have reduced taxing authority. Benefit charges can constitute no more than 60 percent of a district’s annual operating budget and the maximum property tax rate is reduced from $1.50 to $1.00 per $1,000 of assessed valuation.

If approved, Proposition 1 would continue the current funding method of providing emergency medical and fire protection services for 6 more years.



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Voter registration deadline Monday Jan 14 for Special Election

Lake Forest Park and Kenmore citizens who want to vote in the February 12 special election have until Monday, January 14 to register to vote or update voter registration information online or by mail.

King County Elections will mail special election ballots to registered voters on January 23, so it’s important that citizens register to vote and keep their address and other information, including their signature, updated.

Voters can check to make sure their registration information is current:
How to register to vote:
Voters who miss the January 14 deadline to update their registration should still contact the Elections office to update their information for future elections.

King County residents not currently registered in Washington can register in person at the Elections office through February 4.
Who can register? To be eligible to register to vote, you must be:
  • A citizen of the United States
  • A legal resident of Washington state
  • At least 18 years old by election day 
  • Not under the authority of the Department of Corrections
  • Not disqualified from voting due to a court order
Voters can visit the Elections website or contact the Elections office for assistance and information.



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New Chief Medical Officer at Iora

Tyler Jung, MD
Iora Shoreline
On January 7, 2019, Tyler Jung, MD, joined Iora Medical Care as Chief Medical Officer. 

Tyler is a physician executive with more than 20 years of experience and joins Iora from Molina Healthcare, where he served as Chief Medical Officer.

"His experience aligning care decisions with patient goals and coordinating care to reduce unnecessary and harmful events will have direct impacts on patient and provider experiences as we continue to grow and we’re thrilled to have Tyler on the team."

Iora's clinic is located in Parkwood Plaza at 15214 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline 98133. They serve Medicare patients with Humana insurance.


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Shorewood wrestling makes quick work of the Lynnwood Royals

Shorewood made quick work of the visiting Lynnwood Royals on Thursday night with a dominating 66-9 victory.

Starting the match at 113 pounds junior Kai Layton needed only 57 seconds to pin his opponent.

Jumpstarted by Layton, the Thunderbirds built a 36-0 lead after six weights. It was back and forth at 152 pounds with T-bird Cole Becker coming up a bit short as Lynnwood won their first match of the evening.

There would be no rally though as RJ Buchheit pinned his opponent at 160 pounds in the first period to start a 30-0 run by Shorewood to put the match beyond reach.

Shorewood wrestles next at Meadowdale on Thursday, January 17th at 7pm.

Shorewood 66 - Lynnwood 9
@ Shorewood High School
(Started at 113)

106: Double forfeit
113: Kai Layton (SW) pinned Julien Mishoe 0:57
120: Quincy Laflin (SW) win by forfeit
126: Aidan Jung (SW) win by forfeit
132: Curt Tanaka (SW) win by forfeit
138: Kody Carpenter (SW) won by injuries default Derek Zagulian
145: Devin Leach (SW) pinned Nate Johnson 1:03
152; Georgino Maraga (LY) dec. Cole Becker 13-7
160: RJ Buchheim (SW) pinned Keanne Bangian 0:53
170: Max Null (SW) pinned Jordan Wilson 3:31
182: Tom Bert (SW) pinned Isaac Hernandez 0:50
195: Leyton Houck (SW) win by forfeit
220: Phil Ball (SW) pinned Christian Kirkman 1:41
285: Brandon Hawk (LY) win by forfeit

Shorewood Record: 3-0 WesCo South, 3-4 Overall

--Clark Norton



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Please donate blood in Richmond Beach Saturday

By Tom Petersen

The Bloodworks mobile unit will be at the Fire Safety Center in Richmond Beach this Saturday, January 12, 2019 from 10am to 4pm, 1847 NW 195th St, Shoreline, WA 98177

Though this neighborhood drive is now embarking on its 11th year, there are still some “10th Anniversary” goodies left to give away to donors!

Richmond Beach welcomed many first timers in 2018 and hopes to see them back. Experienced donors are always encouraged to inspire others to become blood donors. 

Healthy adults over 110 pounds (125 for first timers) and photo ID should find themselves eligible to give blood. All prospective donors are screened for safety, as there are restrictions regarding medications and some world travel.

Teens over age 16 may donate, with parental permission. Shorewood High School bestows one Volunteer Hour credit to student blood donors.



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Take Amtrak trains to Seattle after Viaduct closure

Amtrak train
The Alaskan Way Viaduct closes to traffic forever on Friday, January 11, 2019.

More than ever, the Sounder trains will be a good  option into and out of Seattle.

Visit our tips for dealing with the “Seattle Squeeze” and be prepared for more Sounder riders in the coming weeks.

Your ORCA card could be your ticket to an Amtrak Cascades ride.

Riders with a monthly pass that covers the one way Sounder fare can ride Cascades trains between Seattle, Edmonds and Everett.

For more information scroll down to the Rail Plus section here.

Valid trains are:


Southbound
Train
Service Provider


Edmonds Station
Seattle
517
Amtrak

:
10:16 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
519
Amtrak

:
9:30 p.m.
10:10 p.m.

Northbound
Train
Service Provider
Seattle
Edmonds Station


516
Amtrak
7:45 a.m.
8:11 a.m.


518
Amtrak
7:00 p.m.
7:27 p.m.






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Looking ahead: Shoreline city council meeting Jan 14 includes one action item and two study items

Thursday, January 10, 2019

Shoreline City Hall
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
By Pam Cross

The agenda for the Monday, January 14, 2019 City Council Meeting includes one Action Item and two Study Items.

Action Item: Authorizing the City Manager to Award an Option to Lease the City Owned 198th Property to Community Psychiatric Clinic for Affordable Housing and Supportive Services

This land at 198th and Aurora was purchased for the Aurora Corridor Project and used as a staging area. The property is no longer needed by the City. The subject 99-year lease at $1.00/year will allow the City owned parcels to be used for development and operation of affordable housing and supportive services.

Community Psychiatric Clinic (CPC) will be the housing owner and service provider, and Catholic Housing Services (CHS) will serve as CPC’s development consultant. Staff recommends that the City Council move to authorize the City Manager to award this option.

Study Item 1: Discussion of Ordinance No. 839 – Amending the Shoreline Municipal Code to Expand the Deep Green Incentive Program (DGIP)

As part of the City’s Climate Action Plan adopted in 2013, Council created a mandate that all new development in the Mixed-Use Residential (MUR) zones surrounding future light rail stations must meet a 4-Star level of “Built Green” certification. City staff and the Planning Commission studied expanding green building regulations to commercial zoning. The Planning Commission and staff recommendation has evolved to now consider expanding the green building incentive DGIP rather than the mandate.

Study Item 2: Discussion of Resolution No. 433 - Revising the Employee Handbook

The update of the Standby and Callback Policy necessitates nominal amendments to the Employee Handbook to maintain consistency between the Handbook (last updated 2017) and the 2018 updated Policy.




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Benefit concert for Camp United We Stand on Sunday



Haller Lake United Methodist Church and Camp United We Stand Board are holding a free will offering benefit concert with Seattle Symphony chamber musicians on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at 4pm at the church, 13055 1st Ave NE, Seattle 98125.

The proceeds will benefit the camp, which is currently at the church.

Camp United We Stand has been at several locations in Shoreline, including St. Dunstan's, the old location of Bethel Lutheran, Richmond Beach Congregational, and once in a private backyard.

Members of the community have provided meals and clothing to the group, which is self-governing.




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City Council seeks feedback on candidates for open position

Who will fill the open position on
Shoreline City Council?
Give council your feedback


By Patricia Hale

Shoreline City Council has selected six applicants to interview for Council Position #6 - and the Council is seeking public input.

On January 7, the City Council selected six applicants to interview for the recently vacated City Council Position #6.

Fifty-three Shoreline residents submitted applications for the open position.
 
The six applicants selected to move forward for interviews are:
  • Genevieve Arredondo - Echo Lake Neighborhood
  • David Chen - Echo Lake Neighborhood
  • Jennifer Greenlee - Ridgecrest Neighborhood
  • Eben Pobee - Hillwood Neighborhood
  • Rebeca Rivera - Ridgecrest Neighborhood
  • Betsy Robertson - Ridgecrest Neighborhood

How can you help? Councilmember Chris Roberts attended Tuesday night's Board of Directors meeting for the Ridgecrest Neighborhood. He told us the City Council is welcoming comments to help them in their selection of who will be our next councilperson. He said all comments are welcome. 

Please comment before the January 28th selection meeting by sending an email to: council@shorelinewa.gov 

Council will interview each of the applicants at their January 28 Council meeting. After the interviews, Council will deliberate and then make their final appointment decision. Following Council’s appointment, the applicant will immediately be sworn into office. The appointment will run from January 28, 2019 and expire upon the certification of the 2019 general election results in November 2019, as the position will subsequently be filled in the 2019 election cycle.



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Shorecrest DECA brings home 41 winners

Shorecrest DECA participants
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools


Shorecrest DECA advisor Emily Wray is thrilled with the results of the Area II DECA competition.

It is with great please that I announce the amazing results of the Area 2 DECA Competition. Shorecrest brought 91 professionally dressed participants to compete in areas of Marketing, Finance, Hospitality or Business. 
We had a lot of new DECA members participating this year along with some veteran DECA members! 
All in all, we were sad with tight rankings for some and brought to tears watching a very happy young man live out his dreams to talk about his start up streetwear business plan.  
It may have been the highlight of my DECA career!  
We had 41 State Qualifiers! There were over 900 students present from 17 high schools.   I could gush more but just ask the kids about their experience …. here we go!

Shorecrest DECA
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools


1st Place

  • Mila Misic - 1st Integrated Marketing Campaign - Event
  • Owen “Ash” Gibbs - Entrepreneurship Start - Up Business
  • Lauren Payne - Hospitality and Tourism Professional Selling
  • Andrew Miner and Matthew Gardiner - Business Law and Ethics
  • Tyler Keen - Retail Merchandising Marketing


2nd Place

  • Haley Trebon and Eunice Back - 2nd Place Entrepreneurship Start - Up Business
  • Madi Bolstad and Shayne Strey - Financial Services Team Decision Making
  • David Chen and Alexi Canzoneri-Vanture- Traveland Tourism Team Decision Making
  • Olivia Baetz - Apparel and Accessories Marketing
  • Aidan Mattson - Business Finance


3rd Place

  • Begimai and Kamilla Kulmurzaeva - 3rd place Integrated Marketing Campaign - Service
  • Kaelise Muzzy - Professional Selling
  • Kai Hoeger and Riley Shoemaker - Sports and Entertainment Team Decision Making
  • Reed Adjibly - Retail Merchandising Marketing


4th Place

  • Michael Crosson - Financial Consulting
  • Amehra Welch - Hospitality and Tourism Professional Selling
  • Kim Tran and Ling Ling Lee - Financial Services Team Decision Making
  • Ally Batra - Hotel and Lodging Marketing


5th Place

  • Angela Owens and Teddy Masika - 5th Integrated Marketing Campaign - Event
  • James Huffman and Jared Spiers - Sports and Entertainment Team Decision Making


6th Place

  • Matthew Potterand Sidrick Dizon - 6th Integrated Marketing Campaign - Event
  • Abbi Currah and Lilly Visser - Entrepreneurship Team Decision Making
  • Angela Seymourand Megan Hicks - Marketing Management Team Decision Making
  • Keenan Joyce - Accounting Services


7th Place

  • Lacy George and Zoe Zschirnt - Hospitality Services Team Decision Making


8th Place

  • Jack Barrie and Alana Pek - Travel and Tourism Team Decision Making
  • Hannah Chesier - Retail Merchandising Marketing


Next round State Competition February 28 - March 2, 2019 in Bellevue WA following by International DECA Competition in Orlando in April!

Special Thanks to Gegi Ward, Suzanne Monson, Jacqui Drew, Dan Gallagher and Lisa Gonzalez for supporting the kids in person.  They were so happy to have you there!

DECA (known as Delta Epsilon Chi 60 years ago) prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.

DECA Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit student organization with more than 220,000 members in all 50 United States, the District of Columbia, Canada, China, Germany, Guam, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Spain.



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Photo: A sunrise like fire

Photo by Mike Remarcke


Not fire - not retouched. This is what the sunrise looked like Wednesday morning from Shoreline.




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Dayton Avenue is open after windstorm brings down tree and utility pole

Tree down on Dayton Ave
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline

During the weekend's windstorm, a tree came down on Dayton Ave N, between Richmond Beach Rd and N 183rd.

New guy pole
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
The tree brought down a "guy pole." 

That’s one that supports other poles, but doesn’t carry any lines, so the mishap did not cause any power outages.

City Light had a line service crew onsite, but the pole was too big for them to move.

The pole crews were concentrating on replacing broken poles that did carry power lines to get customers back into service. 

The guy pole was removed and replaced on Tuesday.

The road was closed to traffic and Metro buses were rerouted onto Fremont.


 

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The BIGGER Picture exhibition at Shoreline Community College Art Gallery



The Shoreline Community College Art Gallery is proud to present The BIGGER Picture, an exhibition that celebrates creative visionaries among our staff and faculty from all departments and disciplines.

Through visual, performing and literary arts, many staff and faculty connect with students and surrounding communities in diverse and inspiring ways or make art for personal and spiritual health.

This exhibit honors these big picture thinkers from a variety of fields across campus who participate in artistic practices both in their personal lives and through student engagement.

EXHIBITION DATES: January 14 – April 26, 2019

GALLERY RECEPTION: Tuesday, January 29, 4-6 pm

The public is invited. No fee for parking after 4pm on weekdays. 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Administration Bldg 1000, Lobby




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Jobs: Northern Waters, Inc. in Edmonds - Office; Service Technician

Northern Waters, Inc. in Edmonds has two positions open.

Office Administrative Assistant (Edmonds)

Compensation: DOE, $17.00 to $20.00 per hour
employment type: Part-time

We are looking for the right person to join us in our small yet busy office. You must be reliable, hardworking, and have a good sense of humor. You possess strong people skills, attention to detail, and the ability to get things done! Multi-tasking is second nature and being busy is the best way to spend your day.

Qualified candidates should possess the following skills:
• Excellent typing and organizational skills and a strong ability to multi-task.
• Excellent verbal communication and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Keen computer knowledge.

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Northern Waters, Inc. is an irrigation and landscape lighting company. We have been in business in the Puget Sound region for over 31 years taking care of customer irrigation needs such as Spring Activation, Winterization, Backflow Prevention Device Testing, and repair work. In addition, we also specialize in outdoor lighting installation and repairs, and water pumping systems. Please see our web site at northernwatersinc.com.

JOB OVERVIEW:

Duties will include (but are not limited to) general office operations: answering multi-phone lines and checking messages, customer service, scheduling, maintaining records, creating documents, copy/fax/email, data entry, filing, and other light office duties.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Positive can-do attitude
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication / customer service skills
• Knowledge of general office duties

Salary DOE / $17.00 to $20.00 per hour PLUS Benefits Package: Retirement and Personal Leave.
Seasonal Hours: 24 hours per week, Mon-Wed-Fri, February through November / 16+ hours per week, December and January.

*Drug test and background report required*


Senior Irrigation Service Technician (Edmonds)

Compensation: DOE $20.00 to $28.00 per hour with benefit package offered
employment type: Full-time

Northern Waters Inc., an Irrigation, Landscape Lighting, and Pump contractor, is seeking a highly motivated, self-starter to join our team of Service Technicians.

Responsibilities include:

- Irrigation system start-ups and shut-downs
- Troubleshooting and repair of existing irrigation systems
- Installation of new irrigation systems
- Service and repair of low voltage landscape lighting
- Maintain supplies, inventory, equipment and vehicle needed for daily usage
- Maintain company assets with integrity

Requirements:

- MINIMUM of two (2) years experience in residential irrigation system installation or service
- Excellent customer service skills
- Good understanding of design and layout, controllers, and valves
- Problem solving skills
- Positive and out-going attitude
- Dependable
- Electrical knowledge
- B.A.T. Certification a plus

The ideal candidate should be able to use wire locators, ohm meters, and have experience in troubleshooting and repairing residential irrigation systems. This person will work alone, keep on schedule, and keep the service truck clean, organized, and well stocked. This is a field position requiring outdoor work in all types of weather. If you feel you meet all of these qualifications, please contact us for an interview.

*Must have a valid WSDL with clean driving record (records will be checked)
*Drug test and background report required.

Pay is based on experience. A benefit package is offered. Company trucks are driven between office and job sites.

Please send your resume to: admin@northernwatersinc.com / fax: 425.672.4350 / mail: PO Box 1293, Edmonds, WA 98020



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