HeraldNet: Scots basketball improve to 6-0 on the season with a 58-43 win over the Eagles

Tuesday, December 24, 2019

Sydney VanNess
file photo by Wayne Pridemore

From the HeraldNet.com

Out of the 15 teams representing Wesco 3A/2A, Shorecrest entered Friday’s matchup with Arlington as the league’s lone unbeaten. 
Scots coach Carlos Humphrey knew after five straight wins to open the season that the Eagles would present Shorecrest with its first big test.
The Scots passed, and added some style points while improving to 6-0 on the season.

Friday, December 20, 2019 
@ Shorecrest - Wesco 3A
Shorecrest 58 - Arlington 43

Senior guards Amanda Lee finished with 14 points. Sydney VanNess had 11 and sophomore guard Leila Hosn scored eight. Senior forward Laura Weaver finished with seven points.

The next game is at home against Bishop Blanchet on Monday, December 30 at 5:15pm.




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Christmas Epiphany schedule at St. David Emmanuel Episcopal Church

Christmas Epiphany Schedule 


December 24 - December 29 - January 5




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Wrestling: Shorecrest High School takes 2nd Place at the Lynnwood Classic Tournament

Shorecrest wrestling team
Photo by Sean Rhodes


Shorecrest High School Wrestling had a good showing at the Lynnwood Classic Tournament on Saturday, December 21, 2019 and took second place as a team out of 14 other high school squads.

Out of 11 participants, nine of the Shorecrest wrestlers placed in their individual brackets. Of those nine, seven wrestlers placed in the top three.

Leading the pack were the seniors: Team Captain Kaiya Conway-Yasuyama is now a champion at the Lynnwood Classic Tournament four years in a row (2016, 113lb Champion; 2017, 113lb Champion, 2018, 132lb Champion, and 2019, 138lb Champion).

Co-Captain Trentyn Good took first place in the 160lb bracket.

Ian Mortensen, another talented Shorecrest Senior, took 1st place in the 170lb bracket.

Seniors Jordan Glesener and Elyjah Shultz also racked up team points by taking 3rd place in the heavyweight bracket and the 220lb bracket (respectively).

Senior Arthur Christopher took 5th in a tough 152lb bracket.

Senior Connor Carrell, who just started the sport two years ago, wrestled two tough matches in the 195lb bracket.

The underclassmen also had a good showing in Lynnwood:

Junior Wyatt Patenaude got some mat time in Lynnwood on Saturday and is showing steady improvement. Patenaude is a recent heavyweight recruit from the Shorecrest football team and has been making big strides practicing in the mat room with Glesener and Shultz.

Thomas Rhodes, Sophomore, took 3rd after a close match with Jose Zamora Solorzano, a Junior at Mariner High School.

Freshman Joseph Martinez also placed 3rd in the 120lb bracket after defeating James Zhen of Mariner High School.

Freshman Benji Caar - 182lbs, got some good experience wrestling two tough matches at Lynnwood as well.

Overall, this was a good development tournament for Shorecrest. It is obvious several of the returning seniors are starting to hit their stride and are ready for the next challenge.

Bryan Officer, who recently took the Highlander Wrestling Head Coach position this year after serving as the assistant coach since 2012, believes the key to future success will be to bring the rest of the team up to speed and fill in the remaining gaps in the lineup at 106lbs, 126lbs and 132lbs.

When asked about the team after the tournament, Officer stated "I am excited about the continuous improvement we are seeing with a lot of our wrestlers."

--Sean Rhodes
Assistant Wrestling Coach, Shorecrest High School

Individual Placers are listed below:

113lbs: Thomas Rhodes (3rd Place)
120lbs: Joseph Martinez (3rd Place)
138lbs: Kaiya Conway-Yasuyama (1st Place)*
152lbs: Arthur Christopher (5th Place)
160lbs: Trentyn Good (1st Place)
170lbs: Ian Mortensen (1st Place)
195lbs: Connor Carrell (5th Place)
220lbs: Elyjah Schultz (3rd Place)
285lbs: Jordan Glesener (3rd Place)
  (*4 time Lynnwood Classic Champion)



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North City Bistro taking some time off - but not much



The North City Bistro and Wine Shop will take some rare breaks for Christmas.

They will be closed December 24th and 25th, and then open December 26th, for a QuieThursday, with no music.



They will then be closed from December 29th through January 9th, for vacation.


Here are a number of Brownpaperticket links for upcoming shows, but be sure to either call 206-365-4447 or go to the website to fill out the very simple reservation request form, in order to secure seats for the shows.

Friday December 27th
Tickets for the Lavon Hardison Quartet show are available here

They will play from 8:00-10:30 for $15 Cover, and tickets are available until Thursday evening, at the link above.  Award winning vocalist LaVon Hardison weaves an evening of eclectic and compelling arrangements of jazz standards, originals and popular songs. Expect the unexpected.

Saturday December 28th
Tickets for the Magic Circle show are available here

We look forward to a Wonderful evening of World Music, when Jeff Busch, along with Dino Latino on bass, Julio Jauregui on piano, Ted Dortch on Sax, Jerome Smith on Brass and Frank Anderson on percussion and vocals, all join forces as Magic Circle. 

Magic Circle plays an infectious variety of celebratory jazz from S. Africa, Brazil, the Caribbean and US! They will play from 8:00-10:30 for $15 Cover, and tickets are available at the link above, until Friday evening. This show is over 1/2 sold out,so please buy your tickets, and make reservations soon, as this will be our last show until Friday Jan 10!




And after their vacation, the weekend has shows:

Friday January 10th
Tickets for the Michael Shrieve's Spellbinder show are available here, however they are nearly sold out.

Saturday January 11th
Tickets for the Jovino Santos Neto Quinteto show will be available here by Tuesday afternoon.

Remember - you need tickets AND reservations.
Besides a wall of wines, the Bistro serves delicious Small Plates - and the ambiance is delightful. They are All Ages all the time.



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Christmas morning run for Running Club

Join Us For A Run Christmas Morning 8:00am.
Richmond Beach Start.

Christmas morning we will have a run in our old stomping grounds, Richmond Beach. 

Route here

Coffee at the Richmond Beach Coffee Company afterwards -1442 NW Richmond Beach Rd, Shoreline 98177



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Heroes' Café gives awards

Angelita Shannahan
Text and photos by Jerry Pickard

On Tuesday, December 17, 2019 Lynnwood's Heroes' Café, a Veterans Support Group, held its monthly meeting.

Meetings start at 9am and last until 1pm with announcements and awards at 10am and lunch at 11:30am.

Meetings are held at the Verdant Community Wellness Center in Lynnwood at 4710 196th St SW next to Applebees.

After the Flag Salute Angelita Shannahan led the singing of The National Anthem and Christmas carols.

Jana Phillips
Jana Phillips, Volunteer Services Coordinator of Providence Hospice and Home Care of Snohomish County, explained what her company does and made a presentation to the Hero's Café. 

After the presentation, an Ambassador For Peace Medal, A South Korean medal, was presented to Deanna Foote and her daughter representing her Grandfather, Korean war veteran Robert Lord.

Deanna Foot and daughter

Gina Israel
Next, Gina Israel was presented with an Ambassador For Peace Award for her Korean War Veteran Grandfather Rosendo Luna Sr.

Debbie Marks
Debbie Marks presented to Gary Walderman pictures of her uncle Ronald Marks Sgt. USMC, and Robert Marks, Vietnam war veteran.  The pictures will be hung in the Northwest Veterans Museum in Lynnwood.
Larry Campanero

Gary Walderman presented a Thank You Plaque to Larry Campanero for hosting the October 19 Heroes' Café meeting 

Donna Padello

Lastly, our Bakers Angel Donna Padello, who makes cookies and pastries for the Heroes' Café every month was presented with a check for $400 for her efforts to support our veterans.

Following awards and presentations, attendees were served a lunch of chili dogs, vegetable dips, condiments, and the monthly Birthday Cake to celebrate those with December birthdays.



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Shoreline Pool closed for repair to heat supply line Dec 24-27

Monday, December 23, 2019

Shoreline pool closed for repairs
Photo courtesy Shoreline City Hall

Due to a leak in the heat supply line to the pool that needs to be repaired immediately, the Shoreline Pool will be closed December 24 – 27, 2019.

The Pool will return to its normal operating schedule on Saturday, Dec. 28.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

--Shoreline City Hall



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Join First Lutheran Richmond Beach for Christmas Eve services



Join First Lutheran Richmond Beach for Christmas Eve services


5:00 pm – Family Service

8:30 pm – Traditional Candlelight Service

10:30 pm – Traditional Candlelight Service


First Lutheran Church of Richmond Beach
Shoreline 98177



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Wally read yesterday that talking to yourself improves your cognitive abilities...

Photo by Gloria Z Nagler


(Wood Duck on Lake Washington the other day)



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Christmas Eve services at Richmond Beach Congregational Church


Located at the corner of NW Richmond Beach Rd and 15th Ave NW

Christmas Eve services
5pm Family Service
10:30pm Candlelight Service



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Shop with a Cop


On Friday, December 20, 2019, Shoreline and Kenmore Deputies, along with Lake Forest Park Police Department Officers, Washington State Patrol Troopers, and the LFP Rotary participated in the shop-with-a-cop event. 



Using donations from the community and Target, 13 children were able to shop for their siblings, parents, and themselves for the holiday season at the Woodinville Target store.



Afterwards they went to Lake Forest Park for lunch and help in wrapping all the presents.

Robin Roat, LFP Rotary with LFP Chief Mike Hardan
and two very happy kids

Photos from Shoreline Police and LFP Rotary.



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Shoreline Menorah lighting

Deputy Mayor Doris McConnell welcomes
the crowd. Rabbi Davidoff is on the right.
Photo by Cynthia Sheridan

In spite of cold and rain, a large crowd gathered on the steps of Shoreline's City Hall on Sunday evening to witness the lighting of the menorah by Rabbi Sadya Davidoff of Chabad of Shoreline.

People gathered early for the ceremony, which marks the start of Hanukkah.

First, the Shamash, the servant candle is lit. 

The shamash is used to lit one candle, for the first night. Each night an additional candle is lit.

Hanukkah is a Jewish festival commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt against the Seleucid Empire, 167-160 BCE (before common era).

Buffet in the lobby
Photo by Cynthia Sheridan

After the Temple in Jerusalem was recaptured, only one jar of undefiled oil was found, enough to burn for only one day, but it lasted miraculously for eight.

So eight candles are lit, over eight days, in a ceremony over two thousand years old.

After the lighting, people gathered in the lobby for food, donuts, and latkes.



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King county and Seattle join to create Regional Homelessness Authority

County Exec Dow Constantine and Seattle Mayor Durkan
shake hands after signing an Interlocal Agreement on
Homelessness
Photo courtesy King county


King County Executive Dow Constantine and Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan have signed a ground breaking Interlocal Agreement approved by the Metropolitan King County Council, Regional Policy Committee, and the Seattle City Council creating a new King County Regional Homelessness Authority to oversee a coordinated and unified response to homelessness.

“We have created a new regional authority that will repair the fractured system of governance that currently exists, improve the coordination of both services and funding countywide, center people with lived experience in our deliberations, and give us our first real opportunity to reduce the unacceptable disproportionality of homelessness among communities of color,” said Executive Constantine.

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King County was created 167 years ago

1888 map of King County in the
Washington state archives


167 years ago, the Oregon Territorial Legislature approved the creation of King County, on December 22, 1852.

Why Oregon? Because Congress didn't establish the Washington Territory until March 1853.

King county predates Washington Territory and Washington State (1889).




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As-If Theatre Company celebrates a successful first year in Kenmore

L to R – Molly Hall, Engagement Director; Amy Gentry,
Managing Director; Cindy Giese French, Artistic Director

As If Theatre Company has much to celebrate at the end of 2019. 

Led by Cindy Giese French, Amy Gentry and Molly Hall, the company’s first year in Kenmore was a tremendous success.
 
With two mainstage productions, Sarah Ruhl’s The Clean House and Kimberly Akimbo by David Lindsay-Abaire, and the first annual festival of short plays, The Kenmore Quickies, As If ran 29 performances and welcomed 1,060 patrons into their theatre at the Kenmore Community Club.

In addition to the productions, As If offered multiple monologue workshops, which were opportunities for local actors to practice their audition pieces and receive constructive feedback from professional directors. 

A playwriting class was offered in early summer, taught by Bainbridge playwright, Catherine Rush, and attended by fifteen new, experienced, and aspiring writers. Additionally, late in the year As If partner Molly Hall began teaching her monthly dance classes.

Mid-year, As If started a fiscal sponsorship with Arts of Kenmore which allows the theatre company to work under their non-profit umbrella. They received two grants that went toward performance expenses, from 4Culture and the Raynier Foundation. 

Financially, As If is ending its first year in the black. 

“It’s hard to believe how much we accomplished in one year’s time,” says Artistic Director, Cindy Giese French. “We made a lot of it up as went, and learned from all of the ups and downs along the way. We couldn’t be prouder of the work we’ve done, or more grateful for the support of this outstanding community.”

Looking forward to 2020, As If’s second year is being planned out and promises to offer theatre that is bold, thought-provoking, and always entertaining. Two mainstage plays, the second annual Kenmore Quickies, monthly monologue workshops, dance classes, and a few surprises are in store. 

Kicking the production season off in March will be Bekah Brunstetter’s timely and deliciously funny play, The Cake, about baking, beliefs, and when to stop following the recipe. Auditions are scheduled for mid January (details at asiftheatre.com).


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Invitation to Christmas Eve service at Shoreline United Methodist Church


SHORELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Shoreline
(The little church on the corner of 145 NE St and 25th Avenue NE)


We would like to invite you to our Christmas Eve Service. It is night of Joy and Celebration. Fellowship time with cookies and beverages will start at 6:00pm.

A service will follow at 7:00pm. The service will include music by various members of our congregation as well as a special presentation from the youth of our church. Bring your family and friends to enjoy this special night with us.



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New art piece on loan in Hillwood Park

Balloons by Will Schlough
on loan in Hillwood Park


David Francis, Shoreline public art coordinator, reports that there is new public art on loan at Hillwood Park, 331 NW 193rd St, in Shoreline.

Will Schlough has installed “Balloons,” a three-part sculpture made of brightly painted concrete and a repurposed fire hydrant. 

The sculpture evokes themes of functionality and whimsy as it plays with expectation and scale. 

Schlough is the same artist behind the Richmond Highlands Gateway Mural at Spiro’s Pizza. (See previous article)

“Balloons” will be on display through 2020. More about the artist here.



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Friday was the darkest day on record in Seattle

Morning, December 20, 2019, Seattle
Photo by Rod Heivilin


According to Cliff Mass, professor of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Washington, Friday, December 20, 2019 was the darkest day ever recorded in Seattle.

Or, "the darkest day ever observed at the University of Washington during the twenty years we have recorded solar radiation on the roof of the atmospheric sciences building."

Good enough for me. What I know is that at 3:30pm I looked outside and it was as dark as it usually is after sundown.

Contributor Rod Heivilin was coming in to Seattle on the ferry in the morning and took the above photo.

We didn't need convincing but it was still a little startling to see the photographic evidence.

--Diane Hettrick




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Photo: Otter with mouth full

Sunday, December 22, 2019

Photo by Martin DeGrazia


This Ronald Bog otter is not even concerned about the proximity of the photographer - he just keeps munching on the fish he caught.

He either thinks the photog is a friend or figures he can take him in a fair fight, but he's calm, relaxed and chowing down on his fish.

Fresh water otters are apparently in every stream and body of water in the area, but they are normally very elusive and only people who live at water's edge ever get to see them.




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Through December at Red Sky: Artist Jamee Linton-Kelly

Artist Jamee Linton-Kelly


The art work of Jamee Linton-Kelly will be featured at Red Sky Gallery in Lake Forest Park through December.

Jamee Linton-Kelly, originally from Aiken, SC, obtained her MFA in Painting and BFA in Illustration from the Savannah College of Art and Design. 

Jamee has exhibited her work in venues in both the United States and Europe including: Paris, London, Dublin, Portland, Seattle, Atlanta, and New York.

Artist Jamee Linton-Kelly
 

Her work has received special attention in a number of publications including: The New American Paintings, Picture Perfect, The Atlanta Magazine, The Portrait of Portland Magazine, and The Oregon Home Magazine.

Her paintings have also been featured on HGTV's "Deserving Design". Jamee was also nominated for the 2011 Contemporary Northwest Art Award through the Portland Art Museum. 

Jamee currently resides in the beautiful, sometimes rainy, city of Kenmore, WA. 

Red Sky Gallery is located on the upper level of Town Center, intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way NE, Lake Forest Park.

Jamee Linton-Kelly
ARTIST STATEMENT

My artwork is a journey through my life and experiences. Each painting is a balance between planning and spontaneity. Like the tide this balance ebbs and flows from one extreme to the other. I allow each piece to create it's own path even if it strays from my initial vision. 

Natural elements are by far one of my truest inspirations. I love the moods that nature provides and I capitalize on this in my work. Color is also a huge love and source of inspiration. I love how the use of color and color combinations can create feelings and energy flow within a piece.

My landscapes are an impression of the world around us and while they have specific natural and regional influences they are rarely a replication of an existing scene. I draw upon the fundamentals of art and design and the emotions conjured during the artistic process to turn these images that exist in my mind into something real.

I am attracted to scenes that draw me in and offer a place for my mind to rest. It is my hope that my paintings offer this to the viewer as well. That they remind you of somewhere you have been or want to go and that they provide a meditative escape.



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Mini edition arts camp January 31 for grades 1-6

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is pleased to present a Mini Edition Arts Camp this winter!
 
We have a long-standing tradition of offering camps that are unique in focus with visual arts. 

We pride ourselves on not filling time, but offering substance to our campers! 


Mini Edition Arts Camp: Fiber Arts - Unique Creatures | January 31, 2020
Cost: $90-non-members, $80 members
Registration is open to all students grades 1st-6th. 
Scholarships are available! 


Students will work with a variety of colorful textures and patterns to draw, design and build their own 3-dimensional creature! They will explore hand and machine sewing, weaving, and other fiber construction techniques to create their own imaginative piece.

Teaching Artist: Nataliya Zigelboym is an artist, fashion designer, educator and mother of two young artists.

She has studied Architecture, Fine Arts and Design, and graduated with a MFA in Art and Design in Odessa, Ukraine. 

She has worked in the fashion industry for more than 20 years in Eastern Europe and New York City creating lines of women’s and girls’ clothing from concept/sketch/sample to order/production/sell-through. 

Now she focuses on teaching fine art and fiber arts in Seattle, New York City, and California. She teaches in public and private schools, camps and special events.

Register Today!

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



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Jobs: WSDOT Construction Communications Specialist

Construction Communications Specialist - Communications Consultant 4
Closing Date/Time: Thu. 01/09/20 11:59 PM Pacific Time
Location: King County - Shoreline, Washington

WSDOT has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated communications professional who will assist with leading media and public outreach campaigns for all construction projects in the Northwest Region. 

This position will create, lead, direct and control extensive media and public outreach campaigns as well as strategically respond to media inquiries with minimal supervision. At times, this position must also carry an on-call phone and serve as an agency spokesperson on a 24/7 basis. This position is responsible for responding to frequent reporter inquiries and assisting media outlets with diverse needs in a timely, effective, professional, and creative manner.

This position also prepares WSDOT managers and executives for media interviews and speaking engagements with diverse audience.

The Construction Communications Specialist will play a vital role in WSDOT's successful delivery of the Northwest Region design and construction program, maintaining public confidence and helping the public travel safely.

View the entire posting and apply: Construction Communications Specialist - CC4



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Tree lighting party at LFP Civic Club

Outdoor lighting at the Civic Club


Text and photos by Cynthia Sheridan

When Argosy Cruise Company eliminated evening Christmas ships this year, Lake Forest Park Civic Club was undaunted. 

Addison enjoys the meet and great with Santa


Thursday evening, December 19, 2019, in the pouring rain, the club sailed ahead with a brand new tradition, which included the lighting of a beautiful outdoor fir tree.

Also on board was Those Guys, a musical duo who provided vocal and guitar music and led in the singing of Carols.

Harper and Michaela waiting for Santa
 

Espresso Elegance was on hand for flavored and fancy coffee drinks; there was hot chocolate and an elegant buffet of sweets for the many children who eagerly awaited Santa’s visit.

The Civic Club was festive


The Argosy Christmas ship is scheduled for a Saturday afternoon public visit to Lake Forest Park.


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Survey: do you ride Community Transit buses

Do you ride the bus from Snohomish County to the University of Washington or downtown Seattle?
 
With Northgate Link set to open in 2021, Community Transit and Sound Transit are considering rerouting some bus routes to Northgate, where riders could transfer to Link light rail. 

To learn more and provide your feedback, visit Northgate.participate.online and take the survey by December 31, 2019. 

The survey is on the bright pink banner with the words "Share Your Feedback".



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VFW delivers gift cards to Shoreline Veterans Center

L-R: Jenny Marquette (Compass Community Resources Manager), Carl Christophersen (Post Commander VFW), Shree Vigil (Compass Program Manager)


By Carl "Chris" Christophersen

Two members of Blackburn Aurora VFW Post 3348 visited the Compass Veterans Center in Shoreline (on N 205th across the street from Costco) on December 19, 2019 to deliver a bundle of $50 Fred Meyer gift cards - one for each of the 25 veterans who live there year-round.

The gift cards were purchased with money raised from the Buddy Poppy donations. (See previous article)

Shree Vigil works there every day. She accepted the gift cards, commenting that 4-5 of her residents had told her that they were waiting for us to show up. We chatted for a while.

When asked what the veterans who lived there used the gift cards for, she commented that "besides the common socks and underwear, you may be surprised."

33% of her veterans have jobs but do not make enough to live on their own. 

Shree told us of a veteran who had an interview but did not have a tie --- he could now buy one. 

She told us of a veteran who had just gotten back on his feet and was trying to reconnect to his kids who lived out of state with their mother. He had not had enough money to buy anything for them --- he now had enough to buy them something. Shree said that he was so proud.

Shree mentioned how proud she was of a framed picture that one female veteran, who had improved her lot enough to be able to move out of Compass into a place of her own, had given to Shree. The picture was covered by glass, but it was broken i.e. had a crack.
When asked if she was going to repair it, Shree said “no but let me tell you about that.” That lady veteran had a hard time when she first arrived. 
When she gave this framed picture to Shree, she told Shree that she was broken when she moved into Compass, and that Shree helped her so much to regain faith in herself, that she thought it appropriate to give it to Shree. Shree had to pause a moment, wiping a tear from her eye.

One of the important aspects of the Compass Veterans Center in Shoreline is that each of the 25 veterans (21 men and 4 women) have their own rooms that have a lock on the door i.e. their belongings do not get stolen. 

There are separate sections --- one for men and one for women. No children or married couples live there. Each room has a bed, dresser, closet, desk, chair, internet connection and a mini refrigerator. 

They are not allowed to cook or heat any food in their room but there is a large kitchen available on the first floor with a large stove and food storage. There is a large TV lounge with a large HDTV. There is a computer training room for them to improve their skills.

It was an enlightening visit.



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Shoreline: Recology Christmas and New Years holiday collection schedule


Service Reminder for Shoreline customers: Recology does not collect on Christmas Day. 

Christmas falls on a Wednesday this year. 
  • If your normal collection day is Wednesday, you will receive collection on Thursday, Dec 26. 
  • If your normal collection day is Thursday, you will receive collection on Friday, Dec 27. 
  • If your normal collection day is Friday, you will receive collection on Saturday, Dec 28.

Recology does not collect on New Years Day, which also falls on a Wednesday this year. 

Recology will collect one day later that week. 
  • If your normal collection day is Wednesday, you will receive collection on Thursday, Jan 2. 
  • If your normal collection day is Thursday, you will receive collection on Friday, Jan 3. 
  • If your normal collection day is Friday, you will receive collection on Saturday, Jan 4.
Questions? Contact us.

Happy Holidays from all of us at Recology King County!


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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: The Grinch spreading joy




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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Lake Forest Park: Republic Services schedule revised for weeks of December 23 and 30, 2019

Republic Services in LFP

The Republic Services collection schedule in Lake Forest Park is revised for the weeks of December 23 and 30, 2019.

There is no collection on Christmas Day, December 25, or New Year’s Day, January 1, 2020.

Service will run one day behind both of these weeks, beginning with services scheduled for the holidays. 
  • Customers with a Wednesday pick-up schedule are advised to put their carts out on Thursday.
  • Customers with a Thursday pick-up are advised to put their carts out on Friday. 
  • Customers with a Friday pick-up are advised to put their carts out on Saturday. Please place cans out by 6:00 a.m.

The regular collection schedule resumes Monday, January 6, 2020. Please note the Republic Services administrative offices are also closed on December 25 and January 1.



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WeatherWatcher: Moderate Atmospheric River is over

Saturday, December 21, 2019


File photo by DKH

Our atmospheric river event has ended, bringing us a 3-day storm total of 3.86 inches of rain. Areas south of downtown Seattle received over 5 inches of rain. We were somewhat protected from the brunt of this system by the Olympic mountain rain shadow. With this weather system December has now made it to about average for total rainfall in the month.

Rainfall compared to average at the North Ridge / Echo Lake weather station.

This kind of rain is actually typical in the area every couple of years. We had a lot of these systems during the winters of the 1990s. They are so numerous that I am not able to easily go back and pick out the last time it rained more than this in the past five years. The last wet weather system or series of events we had that stands out to me is October 27 - November 1, 2012. During that five day stretch we had 7.19 inches of rain collected in the North Ridge / Echo Lake weather station.

Sea-Tac airport, which is the official record keeping station for the Seattle area, had their wettest three day stretch since April 5, 1991. December 20, 2019 was Sea-Tac's wettest day since November 6, 2006, and beat out February 8, 1996 as the next wettest day.

The Forecast is somewhat uncertain for the next week. Colder air is moving in but there still is uncertainty as to how cold it might get, and what moisture might be around. Right now it appears we will be warm enough for any moisture to fall as rain. We are expecting temperatures to range between a high in the low 40's and lows in the mid to upper 30's.

Sunday through Monday we are looking at cloudy skies, with a chance of rain. Monday night the clouds move out to a mostly clear night, with sunny skies on Tuesday. Tuesday night clouds move back in with a chance of rain into Christmas morning.

There's a very slight chance that rain on Christmas morning could have some snow flakes mixed in early in the morning. The rest of the holiday is expected to be mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain into the evening.

Thursday through next weekend there is a slight chance or chance of rain on and off, with mostly cloudy skies. We might have a break in the clouds during the day on Thursday.


For current weather conditions visit www.shorelineweather.com



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