AG Ferguson files lawsuit against Federal Way gun retailer and its owner for unlawfully selling high-capacity magazines

Thursday, December 8, 2022

Federal Way Discount Guns
Photo courtesy AG Office
Attorney General Bob Ferguson today announced a consumer protection lawsuit against Federal Way Discount Guns and its owner, Mohammed Reza Baghai, for illegally selling high-capacity magazines despite the ban on such products in our state. 

Ferguson is also seeking an injunction that would block the store from selling high-capacity magazines. The defendants face a maximum penalty of $7,500 every time the store offered a high-capacity magazine for sale and $7,500 every time it illegally sold a high-capacity magazine.

The lawsuit follows a statewide sweep of gun dealers conducted by investigators in Ferguson’s office. 

Attorney General investigators visited 25 firearms retailers across Washington to confirm that the retailers were complying with the new law. by attempting to purchase the unlawful magazines. Only two retailers did not comply, including Federal Way Discount Guns. The investigation into the other retailer is ongoing.

More information here



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Shoreline Walks to continue in winter

Shoreline Walks Free Community Walking Program will continue during the winter months with a few "Pop-Up" style walks on occasional Saturdays from December - March. 

Walks dates will be posted on www.shorelinewa.gov/shorelinewalks on the Thursday prior to the scheduled walk date. 

So, if the weather is looking decent for the weekend, check out our website to see if we're hosting a walk!

None are scheduled right now, but if you are interested in being a walk leader, read on...

VOLUNTEER WALK LEADERS WANTED
  • Do you love to go walking and have some great walking routes in Shoreline you would like to share with others in the community? We are recruiting volunteers leaders for the Shoreline Walks Community Walking Program.
  • Not sure where to lead a walk... we can help supply you with some great walking routes!
  • If interested, please contact Marianne Johnson, Recreation Specialist, for more information: mjohnson@shorelinewa.gov, 206-801-2638.


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The dawning of a new era for Shorewood StormRays girls wrestling team

Shorewood and Stanwood girls wrestling teams
By Clark Norton

It was the dawning of a new era on Tuesday night as the Shorewood girls wrestling team had their first dual meet, not just of the season, but ever. For their inaugural meet the StormRays faced off against the Spartans of Stanwood High School. 

It was also the first ever dual meet for the Stanwood girls team. This is the first year both schools have passed the Washington Interscholastic Athletic Association’s (WIAA) minimum requirement of eight wrestlers for a dual meet team.

Shorewood senior captain Abby Tveit, who started wrestling on the Einstein boys team in 7th grade, was first up at 140 pounds. The match went back and forth and was tied 9-9 with 30 seconds left in the final period before Stanwood secured a pin with 14 seconds left. 

StormRay Aly Fellores came out at 145 pounds and it was another barnburner. Fellores used two first period takedowns to build a lead as she controlled the bout on her way to a third period pin to tie the team score at 6-6. Shorewood’s first lead came courtesy of a second round pin by sophomore Izzy Crave in the 155 pound matchup.

A decision, a pin, and a forfeit stretched the StormRays’ lead to 27-6. Freshman Finley Houck went out in the 110 pound bout and dominated her way to a first round pin to lock in the team victory. 

The intensity was not over though. In the 120 pound match senior captain Fiona Blair took a 5-2 lead into the third period, but could not hold on as penalties tied it up and forced overtime. 

Each of the first two overtime periods was scoreless, bringing up a sudden death 20 second final overtime. Blair scored an escape with moments to spare for a hard fought 7-6 win as Shorewood went on for a 42-12 team victory.

Shorewood Record: 
0-0 WESCO South, 1-0 Overall
At Stanwood 12-7-22
Shorewood 42 - Stanwood 12

Began @ 140lbs
  • 100 Double Forfeit
  • 105 Libby Norton (SWOD) win by Forfeit
  • 110 Finley Houck (SWOD) pinned Sydney Weigard 1:54
  • 115 Double Forfeit
  • 120 Fiona Blair (SWOD) dec. Signe Cairus 7-6 (3OT)
  • 125 Double Forfeit
  • 130 Ellie Van Horn (SWOD) pinned Abigail Price 0:49
  • 135 Sophia Pennington (STWD) win by Forfeit
  • *140 Mariah Fulgenzi (STWD) pinned Abby Tveit 5:46
  • 145 Aly Fellores (SWOD) pinned Katana Karasti 5:23
  • 155 Izzy Crave (SWOD) pinned Alaina Beard 2:31
  • 170 Double Forfeit
  • 190 Abbi Chishungu (SWOD) dec. Makayla Finch 7-6
  • 235 Kiana Yoshimura (SWOD) pinned Riley Ost 0:41


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LFP Elementary teachers awarded enrichment grants from Sno-King School Retirees

Wednesday, December 7, 2022

LFP staff with Jim Siscel, who presented the awards on behalf of SKSR
Photo courtesy LFP Elementary

Congrats to the Lake Forest Park Elementary staff who received enrichment grants to use with their students from the Sno-King unit of the Washington State School Retirees’ Association (SKSR). The presentation was made by retired Echo Lake Elementary teacher, Jim Siscel.

Pictured, from left: 
  • Kimberly Clasen
  • Britt Harris
  • Frank Kleyn
  • Riley Kreutzer
  • April Johnston
  • Rhonda Okazaki
  • Tami Thompson
  • Jim Siscel

Lake Forest Park Elementary is part of the Shoreline School District, located along Ballinger Way in Lake Forest Park. It was one of seven schools whose teachers applied for and received grants.




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Christmas Services in 2022 at Church of the Redeemer in Kenmore

Church of the Redeemer in Kenmore, Washington, has several services for you on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. One includes a drop-in pageant where any child present can participate. Two services will have a carol sing of about 15 minutes before the service starts.

All are welcome at Redeemer:
  • All races
  • All religions
  • All countries of origin
  • All sexual orientations
  • All genders
Christmas pageant service (no music)

This service at Church of the Redeemer includes a drop-in pageant for children and Holy Eucharist. It begins at 4:30pm.

This will be a simple Eucharist service, without any music. The 9:00pm service on Christmas Eve and the 10:30am service on Christmas Day have music.

Admission is free. No tickets are required. Any child attending this service is welcome to participate in the pageant.

Carol sing and Christmas Eve service

This Holy Eucharist for Christmas at Church of the Redeemer is preceded by a carol sing. The carols begin at 8:45pm, with the worship service at 9:00pm.

Admission is free. No tickets are required.

Carol sing and Christmas Day service

This Holy Eucharist for Christmas at Church of the Redeemer is preceded by a carol sing. The carols begin at 10:15am, with the service at 10:30am.

Admission is free. No tickets are required.

The carols preceding this service are different than the carols on Christmas Eve

Christmas, or Christ’s Mass

Christmas (in old English, Cristes maesse) is a festival celebrated on December 25, commemorating the Incarnation of the Word of God in the birth of Jesus Christ. In the Book of Common Prayer, it is also called The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ. In the United States it is also a popular secular holiday.

In the Book of Common Prayer, Christmas Day is one of the seven principal feasts. The Christmas season lasts twelve days, from Christmas Day until January 5, the day before the Epiphany. The season includes Christmas Day, the First Sunday after Christmas Day, the Holy Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ, and may include the Second Sunday after Christmas Day. In many parishes, the main liturgical celebrations of Christmas take place on Christmas Eve.

Church of the Redeemer

Church of the Redeemer: Worshiping God, living in community, and reaching out to the world around us. We are an Episcopal Church serving north King County and south Snohomish County, Washington. As you travel your road, go with friends walking the way of Jesus at Redeemer.

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

The Episcopal Church welcomes you.



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Join us for RAINBOW BINGO Friday, December 9, 2022 and Ugly Sweater Contest


Join us for RAINBOW BINGO Friday, December 9, 2022


Wear your best Ugly Sweater for the Contest.

Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Senior Activity Center holds our monthly fundraiser RAINBOW BINGO featuring hostess Crystyl Jewel Box.

Friday, December 9, 2022
Games start 7pm, doors open at 6:30pm.

Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Senior Activity Center,
southernmost building on the Shoreline Center campus,

Participants can expect ten (10) rousing rounds of bingo, complete with prizes and a few musical numbers!

Cost: $20 Admission and $10 at the door for your bingo cards.

The $20 Admission reserves your seats and includes the evening’s entertainment and loaded nachos.

Register online https://shorelinelfpseniorcenter.org/events/special-events/
Call 206-365-1536 if not registering online.

$10 Bingo cards must be purchased at the door by cash or check as required by the Washington State Gambling Commission.

Bingo is a 21 and over event. Cash bar will serve beer, wine and Jell-O shots.



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Bog Whisperer: Crows on Ice

 
Photo by Martin De Grazia

Two days ago there were 4-5 crows walking on the ice at Ronald Bog. (See previous article

They obviously enjoyed it and shared the experience with a large number of their murder. (Really - a murder of crows).

Crows are known to play. They will drop fir cones at the peak of a roof and chase them as they roll down. I'm waiting for a photo of them will little sticks, hitting cones across the ice. 

--Diane Hettrick



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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Another Jaws sequel

 

Cartoon by Whitney Potter



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Free workshop Wednesday for teens and tweens: Make Paper Quilling Earrings

Paper quilling
Paper Quilling Earrings 
at the Lake Forest Park Library
Wednesday, December 7, 2022 
from 3:00pm – 4:00pm

Learn how to bend, pinch, fold and mold paper strips into shapes to construct and customized paper quilling earrings with ArtMaranth Mobile School. 

Make them as a holiday gift or for yourself! All supplies provided.

Ages 10 and older. 

Register here.

Contact: Katie
Telephone: 206-362-8860
Email: kmboyes@kcls.org

The Lake Forest Park Library is on the lower lobby at Town Center, intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way NE. 



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The Local 104 Winter Market Sunday


The Local 104 Winter Market from 12 - 4pm this Sunday, December 11 and next, December 18, 2022.

Local artists and craftspeople - food and drink specials - holiday music.

This Sunday the special is oysters on the half shell and sparkling wine!

The Local 104 is at 35th Ave NE and Ballinger Way. 18498 Ballinger Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155



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7 Tips to Prepare Your Home for Holiday Guests

Photo courtesy Ace Hardware
7 Tips to Prepare Your Home for Holiday Guests
From Westlake Ace Hardware

The holiday season is here, and homes everywhere are filling up with friends and family. But things like clogged drains, burned out light bulbs, leaking toilets, unwelcome guests like mice, and slick sidewalks are a fact of life – and it can happen at the worst times. 

Westlake Ace Hardware suggests these simple tips and products to keep on hand to make household repairs quick and simple – and let you get back to enjoying the holidays!

  1. Give your walk a clean sweep – Sweep, shovel, or use a leaf blower on walkways before guests arrive so they won’t accidentally slip or pick up debris on their shoes to track through your home. If the walks are icy, apply ice melt.
  2. Light it up – Buy a supply of energy-efficient LED light bulbs that shed a softer light and show true whites inside a home. Also, consider adding a nightlight to bathrooms or dark hallways so guests can find their way in an unfamiliar space at night.
  3. Take a shower in the guest bathroom – Test shower heads you never use to make sure the water pressure is up to your standards. If not, consider soaking the shower head in CLR or a mixture of vinegar, baking soda, and water to remove mineral deposits. If that doesn’t help, it’s a quick fix to replace the showerhead with a new one.
  4. Banish bathroom blunders – The time for a bathroom emergency is NOT while you have a house full of guests. Check your house’s bathroom sinks, faucets, and toilets in advance. Tighten leaky faucets, clear drains of clogs, and fix the toilet valve or flapper if it’s continually running or not filling properly. If you don’t already have a plunger and sewer snake on hand, those can be invaluable tools. Insta-Flow is a great way to quickly unclog sinks.
  5. Freshen the air – Replace the furnace filter so the air inside your home doesn’t smell dusty and stale. If the air inside already feels dry, consider purchasing a humidifier to add moisture to the air for everyone’s comfort.
  6. A touch of fresh paint – Starting a major renovation is not advised during the holidays, but it can be a good time to paint over chips and nicks on doors, door frames, cabinets, and baseboards. Just be sure to leave several days for the paint to dry before guests arrive.
  7. Uninvite unwanted furry guests – Unwanted guests like mice and rats may try to make their way into your home to escape winter’s cold and enjoy the warm and dry environment. 
    1. If your fireplace wood is stacked right next to the house, consider moving it away from the foundation and outer walls. Minimize clutter in the garage so pests can’t find places to nest.
    2. Keep tight-fitting lids on trash cans. Rinse recycling items before tossing in the bin to avoid tempting rodents with food remnants. 
    3. If you’re storing dog or cat food in the garage, make sure containers are sealed tight. And keep the garage door closed to prevent rodents from walking right in. 
    4. An adult mouse can squeeze through a dime-sized hole, so seal off all possible access points throughout the house with steel wool. 
    5. A non-toxic, poison-free option, the Victor PestChaser Plug-In Electronic Rodent Repeller drives away rodents by emitting a highly irritating noise that only rodents can hear.
Westlake Ace Hardware is located on the upper level of Town Center in Lake Forest Park, intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way NE. There is also an Ace Tweedy and Pop in Lake City, 3040 NE 127th St, Seattle, WA 98125



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Pearl Harbor Day, December 7

Dwight Stevens
By Doug Cerretti

Eighty-one years ago on December 7, 1941, future B-17 pilot and West Seattle High School senior Dwight Stevens* spied his future wife and future Boeing employee, sophomore Helen Braas* from a distance.

Helen Braas
He was surprised to see her this Sunday morning, as they had no plans to meet. 

She of course told him what she just heard on the radio, the attack on Pearl Harbor. 

Dwight said in an understatement, “I think our lives are really going to change.”

Ralph Henry Keil
Eighty-one years ago Seaman 1st Class Ralph Henry Keil, cousin of Shoreline resident Kathie Keil Crozier, was probably getting ready to go to breakfast aboard the USS Oklahoma when disaster struck at 7:50am. 

The attack at Pearl Harbor sank the USS Oklahoma with the loss of 429 Oklahoma sailors including Ralph Henry Keil. 

Keil’s remains were not identified until 2019.

There is a memorial brick for him in the Shoreline Veterans Recognition Plaza adjacent to the Council Chambers at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N.

On December 7, 2022, take time to think about those who served and those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

*Dwight and Helen Stevens were long time residents of the Echo Lake Neighborhood in Shoreline.



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Flags at half staff: 12/7/22 (National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day)

Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities remain at half-staff on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, for National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. 

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day was created by Congress in 1994 in honor of those Americans killed or injured as a result of the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Wednesday, December 7, 2022.

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

Please email FlagRequests@gov.wa.gov if you have any questions about this flag lowering.



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DIY Mini-swags at the Shoreline Farmers Market December 17, 2022

DIY Mini-swags at the Shoreline Farmers Market, Saturday, December 17, 2022, from 10am - 2pm at their new location in the Aurora Park n Ride N 192nd and Aurora.

Celebrate the festive season and create a unique evergreen mini-swag, compliments of Kruckeberg Botanic Garden, to spruce up your home! 

Visit us at the Shoreline Farmers Market to make your free mini-swag, while supplies last.

Be sure to leave yourself time to check out the farmers market vendors and stock up on fresh food, unique holiday gifts, and hot lunch while you enjoy live music.



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Jobs: WSDOT Administrative Assistant 3

WSDOT
Administrative Assistant 3

Shoreline, WA- Northwest Region
$40,900 - $54,482 Annually

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is currently seeking an Administrative Assistant 3 in Shoreline, WA. This position supports the Assistant Regional Administrators for Project Development and Construction in the SnoKing Area. 

The individual in this role will be responsible for timekeeping, purchasing, office space management, vehicle and equipment management, and administrative support for the business group and project teams within the Program. 

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who will use independent judgment and problem-solving skills to accomplish assignments.

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AG Ferguson: Appeals court upholds campaign finance ruling against Tim Eyman

Tim Eyman loses appeals
OLYMPIA — A Washington state appeals court today upheld virtually all of the ruling against initiative promoter Tim Eyman in the campaign finance case brought by Attorney General Bob Ferguson.

In 2021, a Thurston County Superior Court judge ruled that Eyman intentionally committed “numerous and blatant violations” of Washington’s voter-approved campaign finance laws. On multiple occasions, the state caught him illegally and intentionally concealing hundreds of thousands of dollars in campaign contributions that ended up in his personal bank account.

Following a trial, the court ordered Eyman to pay a civil penalty of $2.6 million. In addition, the court ordered Eyman to pay $2.9 million to cover the state’s costs and fees associated with investigating and prosecuting the case. Eyman subsequently appealed, resulting in today’s decision.

“Yet another court determined that Tim Eyman engaged in an intentional conspiracy to conceal political contributions and kickback payments to himself,” Ferguson said. 
“We appreciate that the Court unanimously upheld the overwhelming majority of the trial court’s ruling, including affirming Eyman’s numerous egregious and intentional violations, and keeping in place key court orders to make it harder for Eyman to engage in future illegal conduct. 
"Importantly, the Court of Appeals ruled that the State is the ‘predominantly prevailing party’ in this appeal. Consequently, the court ordered Eyman to reimburse the costs we incurred responding to his appeal. This is in addition to the $2.9 million in attorneys’ fees he must already pay, which the Court of Appeals upheld.”

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Cascades in sun and shadow

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

 
Photo by Ken Berkun

Our Cascade range is also snow-covered. Here it gleams in the sun, stretching as far as the eye can see.



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Flags at half-staff 12/6/22 (Officer Jordan Jackson)

Jordan Jackson, Bellevue officer
killed in the line of duty
Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of Bellevue Police Officer Jordan Jackson, 34, and directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in his memory on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. Officer Jackson died in the line of duty on Monday, November 21, 2022.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Tuesday, December 6, 2022.

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

A memorial service will take place on December 6th, at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue at 1:00pm.

Please email FlagRequests@gov.wa.gov if you have any questions about this flag lowering.



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Shoreline Community College rises in national ranking for international students

International Tea and Coffee Tasting event was a fun way to share different cultures
Photo courtesy Shoreline Community College

Shoreline Community College (Shoreline) ranked 13th among community colleges in the U.S. for international students hosted, according to the annual Open Doors report for 2021-22. Since 2005, Shoreline has been a leading institution for hosting international students among community colleges, ranking 16th overall in the report just last year.

Shoreline President Dr. Jack Kahn said he is incredibly pleased with this recognition of the college's international program.

“As a new leader here, I am continually impressed with the outreach efforts to recruit diverse international students and the genuine care that goes into supporting them throughout their academic journey,” said Kahn. 
“We have even more in store in forming stronger ties with our international population to ensure a broad local community of support and encouragement!”

Although Shoreline, like most other schools, experienced declines in actual numbers of international students during the pandemic, the higher ranking reflects how well the college and its International Education department performed during these turbulent times.

The U.S. welcomed almost a million international students to its universities and colleges in 2021/22, a 3.8% increase from 2020/21 and an 11.8% decrease from 2019/20 (pre-pandemic). These international students also contributed $33.8 billion to the U.S. economy during the year.

While international student enrollment is rebounding across the country, community colleges have seen the steepest decline and are experiencing the slowest recovery compared to other institutional types. 

Yet, Shoreline has demonstrated its ability to respond to shifting tides and worldwide competition. Associate Vice President of International Education and Global Engagement Samira Pardanani says she and her team are excited to engage with our overseas and local partners, parents, and prospective students and grow back enrollments after the impacts of the pandemic.

Of the approximately 1,500 community colleges in the country, only a small number boast significant international student enrollments. Community colleges that want to host students from around the world must be ready to create an infrastructure and offer specialized services that allow them to recruit and retain this unique population.

One of Shoreline’s biggest draws for international students is its academic and university transfer advising. Most of the college’s international students complete their associate degree at Shoreline and transfer to competitive universities across the U.S. While most resident students prefer to transfer to in-state universities, international students transfer to almost 200 universities around the country.

Shoreline academic advisors serving international students are experts at preparing students to transfer to out-of-state universities such as the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley), and the University of Michigan, as well as the University of Washington. Additionally, Shoreline academic advisors know the myriad immigration regulations that international students must follow to maintain their U.S. status.

The college’s international alumni often speak fondly about their time there and their deep connections with faculty, staff and fellow students. 

Having students from 64 countries on campus presents many opportunities for local students to engage with different cultures, learn about issues impacting other regions of the globe and make new friends. 

This was on full display at a recent International Tea and Coffee Tasting event, where resident and international students, along with faculty, staff and community members, stopped by to sample different beverages and learn about the history and culture of the region. The event launched the college’s celebration of International Education Week.

To learn more about international student enrollment at Shoreline, visit https://www.shoreline.edu/international/university-transfer/default.aspx.




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Sky Nursery has tickets for NW Flower and Garden Show

Starting today, Shoreline residents can purchase special commemorative tickets to the 2023 Northwest Flower and Garden Festival at Sky Nursery to save money and support local businesses.

Tickets available at nurseries are uniquely designed to match each year’s show theme. 

The nurseries are the only place to purchase these distinctive tickets, support your local nursery and pick up your tickets directly at the checkout! 

Purchase tickets starting today for $21, all the way up until the event starts on February 15, 2022! 

Sky Nursery 18528 Aurora Ave N Shoreline, WA 98133

About the Festival:

The Northwest Flower and Garden Festival, a tradition signifying the start of Spring in the PNW for over 30 years, is back in full glory February 15 – 19, 2023, at the Seattle Convention Center.

This year’s festival, themed “Spring Vibes Only,” will feature more than 30 extraordinary garden displays and vignettes for city dwellers. With 90+ live seminars, hands-on workshops and a robust marketplace where visitors can shop for outdoor and house plants, home decor, health and wellness products, and more uniquely PNW goodies. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener, just starting to dig in the dirt or enjoy DIY projects, there’s something for everyone!



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Shorewood Cheer honored as Symbol of Spirit at Northshore Cheer Competition

Monday, December 5, 2022

Symbol of Spirit award for Shorewood Cheer
Photo by @svalleyphotos
This last weekend the Shorewood Cheer team competed at the Spirit of Northshore Cheer Competition for the first time ever in SW Cheer history! 

The team competed two routines, Game Day and Non-tumbling Traditional. 

Shorewood Cheer took first in their division for one of the routines! In addition, they were also honored as the "Symbol of Spirit" recipients in recognition of their amazing sportsmanship out of all 27 teams attending the competition.

--Brianne Strum, Cheer Advisor



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SAGE cookie decorating and Holiday Bash Friday December 16, 2022


SAGE is having another meet and greet activity Friday December 16, 2022. 

We will be decorating cookies. We will have pride flag cookies and holiday cookies to decorate starting by 4:00pm. Get ready to show off your artistry!

Around 4:30pm we will start our Holiday Bash event. This means that Friday is a DOUBLE event day! 

SAGE will have its own space but also be able to connect to those who come for the Holiday Bash event hosted by our Youth Outreach Leaders (our teen employees)! 

We will have a mix of holiday themed activities from karaoke to an ugly sweater fashion show. This whole event is free and we will be serving delish food and good vibes. 

For more info on SAGE email Mary at mhale@shorelinewa.gov and for more information on the Holiday Bash and activities email Angela at aelliott@shorelinewa.gov !

See you at the Shoreline Teen Center December 16th!
Friday hours are 2:30 to 9:00pm for any and all middle and high school participants.

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A full Saturday for the Shorewood boys and girls wrestling teams 12-3-22

Hunter Tibodeau took 1st and Milan Johnson 3rd at the Edmonds Invite
Article and photos by Clark Norton

It was a full Saturday for the Shorewood boys and girls wrestling teams as they had their first contests of the season. While most of the wrestlers went to the Return of the Seahawk Tournament at Chief Sealth, a small group of boys went to the Edmonds Invite.

The Edmonds Invite is considered one of toughest tournaments in the state with over a dozen returning state champions across the weight classes. Shorewood sent five wrestlers to the event and came away two medals and a 13th place team score (out of 29 teams). 

Highlighting the skeleton crew was the StormRays’ Hunter Tibodeau taking first place at 220 pounds and Milan Johnson taking 3rd place in the 285 pound class.

Chief Sealth High School event
Down at Chief Sealth High School twenty-seven Shorewood wrestlers also kicked off their seasons. For thirteen of these wrestlers it was their first ever high school matches. While the boys scraped their way to a 17th place team finish without their heavy hitters, the girls brought the hammer. 

Shorewood girls place 2nd out of 19 teams
With only 8 girls the Stormrays racked up twenty-three victories by pin and placed 2nd out of nineteen teams with six individual top 3 finishers. Finley Houck, Fiona Blair, and Kiana Yoshimura each brought home first place medals.



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Stock up on reading and listening material for the long cold winter at the Pop-Up Book Sale in LFP Saturday


LFP Book Sale Saturday
Friends of the Lake Forest Park Library Pop-Up Book Sale is coming up this Saturday, December 10, 2022 from 10am to 4pm in the library meeting room, with a sale of “trades” in the lobby.  

This sale will raise funds for library programs which benefit the community as well as being a great way to get donated books out of our storage area into the community where they can be read and enjoyed. 

We have collected a variety of books and media for the sale, including 
  • Contemporary and Classic Fiction, 
  • graphic novels; 
  • Nonfiction (including special sections on gardening and crafts, cookbooks, religion, world languages, the Pacific Northwest); 
  • attractive “coffee table books”; 
  • Young Adult/Teen books; 
  • Children’s books, including beautiful picture books;  
  • a Collectors’ section with “venerable” books; and 
  • media including CD’s DVD’s, some “Great Courses,” and books on tape.  
The library is on the lower lobby of Town Center, intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way NE. Library entrance is behind the escalator (and near Santa!)



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Shoreline Fire toy drive is coming up short - can you help?

Shoreline Fire says: 

We need your help with our toy drive. We are shorter than ever and the event is this coming Saturday.

Please donate toys or cash (we buy what age group we are short for).

Our yearly business partner ($1000’s) is unable to contribute this year.

Drop at any of our fire stations!

Our community kiddo’s (and their families) thank you!



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Naloxone Distribution by Bethel Lutheran Church of Shoreline

Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Washington State's Department of Health implemented a standing order last year to dispense Naloxone, an antidote to an opioid-related overdose. 

If you or someone you know may be at risk of an opioid-related overdose and you would like to receive some Naloxone kits, please visit the church 17529 15th Ave NE, Shoreline WA 98155 during office hours (Monday -Thursday 9:30am to 4:30pm). Or call the office at 206-362-4334 or email Krista at dce@bethel4all.org to set up an appointment.



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SKSR Awards Grants to Shoreline Educators


Each fall Sno-King School Retirees, an organization composed of retired and active employees of the Edmonds, Northshore, and Shoreline School Districts, offers grants of up to $300 to its active members for special projects that enrich their students’ educational experience (e.g., field trips, guest speakers, materials for integrated units of study) or for materials/equipment to augment their students’ learning (e.g., noise-cancelling headphones). 

Since the grant program's inception in 1998, SKSR has awarded over $115,000 to its active members in these districts.

This year’s SKSR funded 36 grants; twenty-four of the grants were awarded to educators in the Shoreline School District.

Briarcrest Elementary
  • Cindy Ebisu: Balance scales and metric weights for a math measurement unit. (3rd grade)
  • Michelle Holguin and Amy Pitts: Classroom licenses for IXL, an online math program. (3rd and 2nd grades)
  • Carrie Wandler: Sports and hobby books for the library’s outdated arts and recreation section. (Librarian)
Brookside Elementary
  • Carrie Misener: A collection of graphic novels to encourage all readers, especially reluctant and struggling ones. (3rd grade)
Cascade K-8
  • Sheryl Yost: Multicultural books for her classroom library. (K/1st grade)
Echo Lake Elementary
  • Jean Bolivar: Read aloud books that spark student conversations about race, identity, social justice. (Librarian)
  • Kelly Dillon: Painting supplies to create kindness rocks for the school’s Kindness Week. (2nd grade)
  • Allison Hoover: Orange traffic cones to create safe spaces and a wagon tote to transport P.E. equipment. (P.E. Specialist)
Lake Forest Park Elementary
  • Kimberly Clasen, Riley Kreutzer, and Tami Thompson: Transportation for a science field trip to the Brightwater Sewage Treatment Plant. (5th grade)
  • Britt Harris: Tickets and transportation for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders to the Shorecrest Drama Production of The Lightning Thief. (Office Manager)
  • April Johnston: A Rick Hartman workshop that applies a variety of science principles to building wooden toys. (2nd grade)
  • Frank Kleyn: Read-aloud picture books for beginning readers to teach self-awareness and self-management skills. (Librarian)
  • Rhonda Okazaki: High interest graphic books related to science topics. (4th grade)
Parkwood Elementary
  • Renee Iverson: Transportation for a field trip to St. Edwards Park to apply physics, magnetic, and engineering principles from science to playground design. (3rd grade)
  • Kristin Mesler: Three boxes of Pacific NW Native American artifacts from the Burke Museum and complementary books. (3rd grade)
Syre Elementary
  • Heidi Alexander: Sensory items like stress balls and fidget blocks to help students de-stress and refocus. (Dean of Students)
  • Julie Anneberg: 10 portable lap/floor student desks to provide alternative seating options to meet a wider range of learning styles. (3rd grade)
  • Michelle Carroll: Books that highlight diverse cultural celebrations. (Principal)
  • Chrisy Francescutti: Books that focus on Native American, Jewish American, and Muslim cultures. (Librarian)
  • Jenny Hodgen: Yoga ball chairs, stools, cushions, and lap desks to provide flexible seating. (5th grade)
  • Marybeth Scherf: Whiteboards, whiteboard markers, and 4 sets of phonics-based decodable readers for older students. (3rd/4th grade)


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Bog Whisperer: Snow birds of Shoreline

Photo by Martin De Grazia
The snow, ice, and cold weather gave Bog Whisperer Martin De Grazia a chance to see the Bog Birds in different ways.

For example, this flock of geese, unconcerned about the snow on their backs - and they're not even Snow Geese!

Photo by Martin De Grazia
The Bog is actually quite shallow and often freezes over in cold weather. The crows don't usually spend time on lakes, so this is a novelty for them (and us!) They seem to be co-existing just fine with the killdeer in the background, who look a little puzzled at the icy footing.

Photo by Martin De Grazia
The heron sits in his usual tree, unperturbed by the snow clinging to the bark. I have to admit that when I first looked at the photo in a thumbnail version, I didn't see the bird. Even now, his feathers look much like the bark of his tree.

Martin says that the otters love the ice, swimming under it and popping up through the thin crust. Their dens have underwater entrances, so they are quite comfortable in this weather.

Ronald Bog is between I-5 and Meridian Ave N, with the entrance to the park on N 175th.

--Diane Hettrick



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Enough snow for a snowman

 
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
After all, how often do we have enough snow to build a snowman - let alone a whole field of them?

Steven Robinson found this scene at Paramount School Park in the Ridgecrest neighborhood, on NE 155th.



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North City Tree Lighting with giant tree and photos with Santa

Sunday, December 4, 2022

Santa arrived as scheduled to headline the 23rd annual North City Tree Lighting, held outside Les Schwab at NE 180th Street and 15th Avenue NE in North City Saturday December 3, 2022 starting at 6:30pm.

After all, Santa is definitely a Senior Citizen
There were carols, hot coffee, hot cocoa, and cookies served up by the Senior Center, the North City Business District Association, and the North City Neighborhood Association.

Santa lights the tree
And then the special moment when Santa flipped the giant switch and magically lit the Christmas tree.

Possibly the highest point in Shoreline
"We at North City Water District look forward to this special moment every year—when hundreds of colorful lights in the shape of a giant Christmas tree suddenly light up the night sky, way up on top of our 3.7 million gallon reservoir."

Lined up to see Santa and get photos
Families lined up so the children could talk to Santa and get their photo taken to save the moment.

Christmas joy
It was well worth the wait!

--All photos by Steven H. Robinson



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Gloria's Birds: Patience isn't just a virtue; it's a photog's best tool

Photo copyright Gloria Z. Nagler
My first Varied Thrush sighting this Fall. Not an intimate portrait:).

Photo copyright Gloria Z. Nagler
I sat outside with camera in hand and waited several days, and voilà! A quizzical thrush appeared and queried: This close enough, photog?

--Gloria Z. Nagler



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In the Garden Now: Something Blue..... For the Garden

Blue Bean Shrub
Article and photo by Victoria Gilleland

If you like exotic plants you just might enjoy having one of these unusual shrubs in your garden. 

Our Blue Bean Shrub, also known as Blue Sausage Shrub, has produced dozens of striking clusters of 4-5" long fruitlets again this fall. That bright blue color truly stands out in the garden.

Our shrub is 20+ years old and growing in mostly shade. It's around 18' high and 16' wide. It's a big guy and would be even larger if we hadn't pruned it.

The bluish foliage is a bonus we enjoy in a sea of green. Flowers are pale yellow green and not that noticeable.

Blue Bean Shrub is a unique plant that adds unexpected color to the garden. If you have the garden space and like unusual plants consider this one!



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Shoreline Severe Weather Shelter to close Monday December 5, 2022

The Shoreline Severe Weather Shelter will be closed Monday evening, December 5, 2022 and for the foreseeable future. 

As of Sunday morning, we appear to be looking at a warming trend. 

We do not expect to open through December 8, 2022, so there will not be daily announcements.



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Living in Bereavement through the Christmas Season - free series at St. Dunstans for all who grieve

Saturday, December 10, 2022 will be the first of our "Living in Bereavement through the Christmas Season" series. This is a three part series. The second session is December 31st, and the third is on January 7th.

It is led by Brother John Ryan, a Friar in the Order of Saint Francis, and is a support class for people struggling with loss over the holiday season. Brother John Ryan has an extensive background in counseling and supporting people through bereavement and times of change.

This is an ecumenical event and is open to all faiths as well as planned for all faiths, as well as people of no Faith tradition. The hope is to gather together people who are working through their grief to work with each other, led by Brother John. He has led many bereavement classes over the years.

The topic for the first in the series is "Expressions of bereavement and dangers of suppressing grief." The following topics are “You are not here, where are you?” and “There is a hole in my heart, will I be ok?” on December 31st.

The closing will be on January 7th, and will be dealing with “This Christmas and Holiday Season brought to mind memories that caused me joy, and memories that caused me pain. Let's tell each other, you are in a safe, safe space.”

For a link to sign up for Living in Bereavement please click here.

All sessions are free, open to all, from 10am to 12noon, in person at St. Dunstan's Church 722 N 145th St, Shoreline WA 98133.



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