Time Change AGAIN !!

Cartoon by Whitney Potter

Time to change the clocks. Set them one hour back before you go to bed on Saturday, November 2, 2024. The official time change is Sunday - but Sunday starts at midnight.

At least we gain an hour this time.

Not everyone appreciates the change (gosh is our cartoonist registering an opinion? he has lots of company). Washington and multiple other states approved the change years ago. However, it would require an act of congress to make it happen - unless we chose to stay on Standard Time.

Fine for people in sunny states, but we need every ounce of daylight we can muster.

Don't forget to change your clocks.

--Editor

Shoreline's middle school musicians to perform at Benaroya Hall November 23, 2024

Shoreline Middle School music students have been invited to do a side-by-side concert with the Cascade Youth Symphony Orchestra at Benaroya Hall in November. 

This is a high honor and an important bit of good news coming after a string of terrible times for music students in Shoreline. 

The pandemic was a killer for music students as Zoom music was untenable for most and many couldn’t assemble for lessons or rehearsals, etc. The school budget cuts have made things even more difficult for music programs.

The opportunity for any musician to perform at Benaroya Hall is very significant. The opportunity for public school middle schoolers of Shoreline to perform at Benaroya is newsworthy.

Cascade Youth Symphony Orchestra (CYSO) performs once a year at Benaroya. The CYSO program has six levels of orchestras (Overture Strings, Sinfonette, Premiere, Camerata, Junior, and Youth). The Youth program is the highest level, filled with musicians who can play a professional symphony repertoire. Only the Youth symphony performs at Benaroya. 

Typically the CYSO youth symphony performs their annual fall concert at Benaroya together with professional musicians, the Seattle Symphony, or with collegiate musicians. CYSO, however, is committed to bolstering the public school music programs. CYSO is one of few youth symphonies that survived the pandemic and now it is trying to pull up the school music programs. 

Last year CYSO reached out to the Northshore School District choir program and this year CYSO has incorporated Shoreline Middle School music students to perform a side-by-side concert. 

This is a really special opportunity for those kids, and a great example of outreach and mentorship that improves the community.

Thanks to a generous donation by a charitable arts foundation, CYSO was able to lower the ticket prices to make the concert accessible to more families. 

The music students of Shoreline Schools and their families can enjoy a bit of good news and inspiration for once.

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 2pm

Benaroya Hall 200 University St, Seattle WA 98101
Light rail Symphony Station

Tickets $17 online using the QR code

Purchase tickets here

Take control of your aging journey: the Power of Planning

The Power of Planning: Taking Control of Your Own Aging Journey

Monday, November 4, 1-2:30pm
Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th St, Shoreline WA 98155

Registration not required.
Cost: FREE

Presented by Wendy Nathan, B.Sc., CMC, Lead Care Manager and Certified Care Manager with Aging Wisdom and Katie Marrs, Elder Law Attorney with Brothers & Henderson, P.S.

Do you have questions about:

• Options for long-term care if and when you need support
• Your alternatives if you receive a diagnosis of a progressive health condition.
• How to make sense of the myriad of resources and choices.
• The essential legal documents that you need to have in place if you become incapacitated.
• What legal documents you can use to make sure your wishes are carried out after your death.
• How to manage and organize your finances if and when you are no longer able to.

New T-Shirt fundraiser aims to support Shoreline-based cat rescue

Shoreline, WA — Announcing a new community-driven fundraising campaign in support of Seattle Area Feline Rescue (SAFe), located in Ballinger Village in Shoreline.

The limited edition t-shirt campaign features commissioned artwork that captures the warmth and playfulness of cats in a design that symbolizes the safe and loving environment SAFe provides.

This exclusive collection of printed-to-order garments provides a stylish way for the community to help sustain SAFe’s mission, with 100% of profits going directly to fund critical care, shelter, and veterinary treatment for rescued cats. 

Each purchase allows local residents to come together to make a meaningful difference for animals in need.

Campaign Highlights

• Fundraising: 100% of Profits will go directly SAFe, a 501(c)3 non-profit
• Exclusive Artwork: This original design by regional illustrator Shanghee Shin celebrates the resilience and spirit of rescue cats, echoing SAFe’s mission.
• Eco-Friendly Garment Production: Printed to order, each item is crafted with sustainability in mind to reduce waste.
• Timeline: Orders close November 15, with early December shipping to those who order —just in time for holiday gifting.

Shoreline-based FRONT DOOR creative designed and managed this unique fundraising campaign, after learning about the SAFe funding needs at a recent Shoreline Chamber of Commerce meeting presentation by SAFe Executive Director Emily Sprong.

“Seattle Area Feline Rescue is a vital part of the Shoreline community,” said Laura Buzard of FRONT DOOR creative. “Their work to support cats in need and to connect with neighbors is remarkable, and we’re honored to contribute to their mission through this fundraiser.”

Show your support for local animals and the people who love them. Unisex and youth sizes available. 

Order here

About Seattle Area Feline Rescue (SAFe)

Shoreline-based SAFe is a nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing, sheltering, and finding loving homes for cats in need. SAFe’s impact reaches across Shoreline and the surrounding region, providing a safe place for each cat to find a forever family.

SAFe is located at 20226 Ballinger Way NE, Shoreline, WA 98155

Travels with Charlie: Congratulations Diane Hettick the 2024 Community Service Awardee

Congratulations Diane!

We attended Lake Forest Park Stewardship Foundation annual meeting that honored Diane Hettick with their 2024 Community Service Award. Smiles from everyone all night long. Charlie napped in our car.

Because Diane helped "Travels with Charlie" become a fun project for Charlie and me over the last couple years, I feel like I know her even tho we’ve never met.

Well, I got to finally meet her on this wonderful evening.

Kim Josund, President of LFPSF, presents Diane Hettrick with plaques
Photo by Gordon Snyder

Beautiful Plaque with Logo for
"Diane Hettrick, Editor Extraordinaire
"With appreciation from your friends at the Lake Forest Park Stewardship Foundation"

Thanks Diane and Cheers to you,
Gordon Snyder

FYI
Here’s Diane’s History with Shoreline Area News… Give it a read.
Ten years of the Shoreline Area News 10/30/2019

Public Disclosure Commission fines state Republican Party $5,000 for violating campaign disclosure laws

The Washington State Public Disclosure Commission on Tuesday issued a $5,000 fine to the Washington State Republican Party for four campaign finance and political advertising violations.

The Commission found that the party made an illegal contribution to a political committee, accepted over-limit anonymous contributions, failed to include sponsor ID on a text message in the 2023 election, and delayed reporting the expenditure until after the election was over.

The Commission heard testimony on the case during its Oct. 24 regular meeting.

PDC staff filed administrative charges against the state Republican Party earlier this month. In its written order, the Commission found four violations: 

1. Failure to include sponsor identification information in a campaign text in 2023. Campaigns are required to include sponsor identification on text messages, as they are in most other forms of political advertising. The text message, sent in the days before the 2023 general election, said, “Reject Han Tran anti-semitic Northshore school board candidate who calls for Israel’s destruction and the elimination of Jews. Vote 11/7, protect kids.”
1. The PDC received complaints that the message did not contain sponsor ID and conducted an investigation, eventually linking the message to the Washington State Republican Party. The party acknowledged that it had sponsored the ad and failed to include sponsor ID or timely report the expenditure as required. 
2. Submission of expenditure reports related to that 2023 text message 87 days late and 80 days after the election.
3. Expenditure of $100,000 from the party’s exempt fund to the Let’s Go Washington ballot measure committee for unallowed activities. State party committees can have an exempt fund and a non-exempt fund. Exempt accounts are not subject to contribution limits, but can only be used for limited purposes, such as get-out-the-vote drives, sample ballots, internal costs or independent expenditures, but does not allow direct contributions to other campaigns.
4. Failure to disclose the source of monetary contributions in the 2024 election cycle and deposited over-limit anonymous contributions. The party deposited $106,500 in unattributed, “anonymous” contributions on Sept. 17, 2024. 
1. Campaigns and committees are restricted to accept no more than $500 or 1 percent of their total contributions in a calendar year from anonymous sources. The party amended its report to disclose the contributors a couple of days before the hearing. 
2. If a political committee knows the source of a contribution, it cannot be hidden from the public as “anonymous,” even if the amount falls within the $500 or 1 percent limitation.

The Commission can issue fines of up to $10,000 per violation. The $5,000 penalty included $1,000 suspended if the committee meets certain conditions, including transferring $100,000 from its non-exempt fund to its exempt fund to reimburse the illegal expenditure. Read the full order here.

Campaigns or committees found in violation can ask the Commission for reconsideration within 10 days of the order, or appeal to the order to Superior Court within 30 days of the order.

Drainage improvement project in LFP will close a section of 35th Ave NE for a month

ROAD CLOSURE between 16503 and 16525 35th Ave NE - November 4 - December 6, 2024

The City of Lake Forest Park will undertake a drainage improvement project in November and December that will require a road closure. 35th Ave NE will be closed to local access only between 16503 and 16525 35th Ave NE, with the closure expected to last from November 4 through December 6.

During this period, residents, mail delivery, trash services, and emergency vehicles—including the Police and Fire Departments—will have access, with one exception. 

A crane will be on site for one or two days, during which time access will be completely restricted. The crane is tentatively scheduled for November 18 and 19.

Shorewood boys tennis wins the District 1 Team Championship

Shorewood boys tennis team photo by Leslie Boyd

The Shorewood boys tennis team culminated a very successful 2024 tennis season by defending their District 1 team championship and WesCo South league championship for the second year in a row. They were undefeated 12-0 in league and 14-1 overall.

State qualifiers: Xander Gordon, Riley Boyd, Eli Sheffield,
Peter Kosten, JD Drake, Seb Sanchez. Photo by Leslie Boyd

Shorewood sent six players to the District tournament to face the top players from the Northwest 3A league and WaCo North. Edmonds Woodway and Snohomish High schools challenged Shorewood with very strong teams.

 

Shorewood qualified all six players to the WIAA State 3A tennis tournament in May 23 and 24, 2025 at the Vancouver Tennis Center, Vancouver, Washington. This is the first time that Shorewood has qualified their entire tournament team for the state tournament.

Peter Kosten and Xander Gordon District 1 doubles champions
Photo by Leslie Boyd

Peter Kosten and Xander Gordon led the team with a first place doubles championship over their opponents from Monroe High School. Riley Boyd and Eli Sheffield defeated opponents from Snohomish high school for third place and qualified for the state tournament.

Shorewood team with District 1
Team Championship trophy
Photo by Leslie Boyd

Shorewood teammates JD Drake and Seb Sanchez also qualified for state by finishing third and fourth, respectively. 

For Drake, Kosten, Gordon, Boyd and Sheffield it will be the second straight year to compete at the state tournament. 

The team won the 4th in state team award in Spring 2024. They will be one of the top favored teams at the state tournament.

Shorewood’s tennis coach, Arnie Moreno, is extremely proud of how the team met all challenges during the season and at league and District 1 tournaments. 

“ They would approach every match with the goal of playing consistent and smart tennis.

"They had confidence in themselves, had a never give up attitude, respect for their opponents and great sportsmanship. “

Kenmore police officer retires after 25 years

Officer Doug Deppa retires after 25 years
Photo courtesy Kenmore Police

Thursday was the last day on the job for long-time Kenmore Officer Doug Deppa, who retired after serving the residents of King County for over 25 years. 

In his time with King County, Doug has served unincorporated King County, as well as the contract cities of Woodinville, Shoreline, and most importantly, Kenmore! 

Thank you to Doug for his dedication, professionalism, and friendship for all these years. Happy Retirement Doug!

WSP detectives ask for public help to find driver who killed pedestrian

Actual photos of hit and run vehicle

Washington State Patrol (WSP) detectives are seeking any information that would lead to the location of the GMC and who was in the vehicle at the time of the fatal collision which killed a young Shoreline woman on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. (See previous article)

The GMC will have front end damage and bears Washington License Plate BIS1792. 

If located call 9-1-1 immediately. DO NOT approach. Please email Detective Sergeev at Ivan.Sergeev@wsp.wa.gov with any information.

The state patrol reports that the victim was attempting to cross NE 145th when a vehicle traveling eastbound in lane 2 came to a stop to allow her to cross. A black 2007 GMC Yukon was traveling eastbound in lane 1 and struck the victim, continuing without stopping.

The 25 year old woman was said to be Moroccan, from Casablanca, although this has not been verified.