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The Donut Dollies and the I Corp Wrestling Tournament

Sunday, November 19, 2023

Da Nang, 1968, Avis is kneeling in front
By Doug Cerretti

I have previously written about Avis Schwab and her service as a Donut Dolly in Vietnam from 1967 to 1967. 

Young, single and college educated women volunteer for a Red Cross program to support the GIs in Vietnam. Armed only with smiles and hand-made games, the Donut Dollies risked their lives every day to achieve their mission of cheering up and bringing a sense of home to the U.S. troops. 

The Dollies were always thinking of new projects to interact with the GIs. One day, Avis suggested that they organize a wrestling tournament. 

Wall to wall people attended the unadvertised event
Where did Avis get that idea, you may ask. Avis’s favorite professor at Western Washington University was also the wrestling coach. Avis was a physical education and health major and had a particular interest in athletics. She had attended many wrestling matches and thoroughly enjoyed the excitement of the sport. 

So, the Donut Dollies went to work... where can we have the tournament, can we get mats, etc. The wrestling tournament took on a life of its own with everything coming together. However, there was one thing they could not find in Vietnam, trophies. She wrote her parents and they contacted A-1 Trophy Co in Olympia and D & E Trophy Co in Tacoma and they enthusiastically donated the trophies.

Trophies awarded were donated from Washington companies

The D & E Trophy Co included a note, “We hope all goes well. Let us know what else we can do.” 

On June 16, 1968, the I Corp Wrestling Tournament was held at the Red Cross Center, Freedom Hill, Hill 327, Danang Run. It was standing room only with GIs spilling out the door. Avis was surprised by the number as they had no advertisement for the tournament; clearly word of mouth played a big role and they came from all over, some from the DMZ. 

Enlisted GI vs Officer
The match that elicited the most excitement pitted an enlisted versus an officer. Avis remembered that the referee was Marine Major Spinella and she wondered how he found a referee’s shirt. Also, one of the wrestlers actually had a singlet. Avis did note he (Navy) was the most accomplished wrestler. Not surprisingly most of the winners were Marines, OORAH! 

A very entertaining day for the troops and just another day of work for the Donut Dollies.

--Photos courtesy of Avis Schwab

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Shorewood graduate Blake Snell wins his second Cy Young award in professional baseball

Saturday, November 18, 2023


Blake Snell, Shorewood graduate, won the 2023 National League Cy Young Award.

He was voted as the best pitcher in the league. His record was 14 and 9 with a 2.25 ERA for the San Diego Padres.

Blake at Shorewood. Photo by Wayne Pridemore.

This is the second Cy Young Award won by Blake. He was the American League winner in 2018 while at Tampa Bay. (See previous article)

Baseball scouts on the sidelines of Shorewood games when Blake was playing
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

During his senior season big league scouts were often at Shorewood games timing his fast balls to be sure he was the real deal.  He was.

--Wayne Pridemore


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Young Scots coach a home grown product

Friday, November 17, 2023

This is just one of innumerable stories that could be written about members of our community.

If you enjoy this sort of story, write one yourself. Find somebody in our community who’s making a difference and shine a spotlight on them. There’s enough wretched news these days - let’s find some good news to brighten our day.

Malcolm Rosier-Butler
Shorecrest varsity girls hoops coach

Tryouts for the Shorecrest Girls Basketball team began this week, and for the for the second year they’ll be coached by Malcolm Rosier-Butler. At 23, he is the youngest varsity girls hoops coach in the State. Last year, with a young roster, his team finished with a .500 record at 10-10.

Star player at Shorecrest in 2016
Rosier-Butler graduated from Shorecrest in 2017, and was a star player for the team that took second place in the 2016 State Tournament.

Scots’ Athletic Director Alan Bruns says this: 

“As a Shorecrest alum, Malcolm has come into this job with strong ties to our spirit and culture. He bleeds Green and Gold. 
"The program has been invigorated by his enthusiasm and passion for coaching basketball. He focuses on teaching, execution, and motivation, knowing that positive outcomes with be the end result.”

Malcolm in 2016
Malcolm was born and raised in Shoreline, and attended Shoreline Children’s Center, Briarcrest, Kellogg and Shorecrest. 

He played one year of college basketball before deciding to focus on academics, graduating in 2021 with a BA in Community Psychology from University of Washington Bothell. 

He was one of the first student leaders to be a part of Shoreline Sports Foundation, of which he is now the Executive Director. Malcolm also works as mentor with M.U.S.T. - Mentoring Students and Teens

Coach
His story is a classic example of ‘local young man makes good,’ and as is often the case with successful people, there are many who helped along the way.

Malcolm attributes his success to the community that raised and supported him. Joe Robinson at Shoreline Children's Center in preschool got his education off on the right foot. 

Mrs. Dorn and his Japanese teacher (Sensei Toby) in middle school encouraged him to learn Japanese. 

Frank Workman, his first banker, helped Malcolm learn the importance of keeping track of, and saving, money.

Neighbors hired Malcolm to mow lawns, chop wood and clean gutters when he was a young teenager. Many coaches, and his mentor Keith Nelson, all helped shape and build his character.

His family could not have done it alone without the help from the entire community.

Shoreline can be proud to call him one of their own.

--Sports Desk


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Shorecrest senior Violet Burchak signs to play volleyball at Western Washington University

Violet Burchak, surrounded by her volleyball teammates

Congratulations to Shorecrest High School Volleyball Athlete Violet Burchak who is continuing her education and volleyball career at Western Washington University. 

Violet Burchak's family celebrates her signing with Western Washington University.

Coach Robyn Williams


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Shorewood Fall 2023 Early Signing Day - Amelia Severn signs with Gonzaga

Thursday, November 16, 2023

Amelia Severn, sitting, will play soccer for Gonzaga next year. From left: Track Coaches Paul Villanueva and Joel Reese, Asst. Soccer Coach Carson Pingrey, Mother Molly Terwilliger, Father Charlie Severn and Brother Henry Severn, Athletic Director Joann Fukuma. Photo by Kristi Lin

Shorewood Senior Amelia Severn committed to Gonzaga University on Wednesday where she will play soccer for the Bulldogs next year. She plans to study journalism.

Amelia Severn signs to play soccer with Gonzaga at a signing ceremony Wednesday at Shorewood High School. Photo by Kristi Lin

Amelia was voted unanimously by the 3A WesCo Girls Soccer Coaches as "Player of the Year." She earned her third 1st Team All-WesCo, scoring 24 goals and 23 assists this season. 

She helped Shorewood earn a WesCo Championship this year and a trip to state.

Amelia has a 3.99 Cumulative Grade Point Average out of a 4.00 over her high school career.


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County council honors Marty Hartman upon her retirement from Mary's Place

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Marty Hartman and Rod Dembowski holding the proclamation

Rod Dembowski, with the rest of the King County Council, recognized Marty Hartman, Executive Director of Mary’s Place, for her inspirational leadership that has improved the lives and welfare of 1000s of King County residents.

Rod commented, "A dear friend and an incredible change-maker, I was so proud to lead today’s recognition of @MarysPlaceWA’s Marty Hartman, on her 24 years of building a place for women, children and families needing shelter. She’s a saint."

Mary's Place originally had small locations scattered around Shoreline. They were able to consolidate services with their move into the new Amazon corporate headquarters building. Under Marty's leadership, Mary's Place has an extraordinary history of providing shelter and services to thousands of homeless women and children throughout King county. 


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Avis Schwab – Donut Dolly, Vietnam 1967 to 1968

Saturday, November 11, 2023

Donut Dolly Avis Schwab at Tay Ninh, January 1968

By Doug Cerretti
All photos courtesy Avis Schwab unless noted

Heroes Café in Shoreline was privileged to host Avis Schwab, a Peace Corps volunteer and Donut Dolly, on October 10, 2023. She reminisced about her service as a Donut Dolly in Vietnam from 1967 to 1968.

Avis Schwab at Heroes Cafe-Shoreline, October 10, 2023.
Photo by Doug Cerretti

In 1967, Avis Schwab was returning home to Seattle after a two-year service in the Peace Corps in Venezuela. She was glad to be going home but was apprehensive as she had something to tell her parents. 

When her Dad picked her up at SeaTac International Airport, she said, “I have something to tell you. I want to go to Vietnam but Mom is going to get mad.” 

Her wonderful Dad said, “Kid, don’t worry about it, I’ll take care of Mom.” 

A colleague of hers in the Peace Corps had told her about an American Red Cross program that sent young women to Vietnam. They had to be 21-24 years old, have a college degree, be single and have a great personality. Their role was to bring a bit of home to the troops in Vietnam. 

Handing out presents at Trung Lap on Christmas Day, 1967

They did not brandish guns or crawl in the trenches but were armed only with smiles and hand-made games. The Donut Dollies risked their lives every day to achieve their mission of cheering up and bringing a sense of home to the U.S. troops, holding the line in the emotional battlefield of war. 

As Avis learned about this program she thought long and hard about volunteering for a program that would send her to a war zone. The anti-American sentiment in Central America at the time pushed her to apply as she wanted to help our soldiers. Avis applied and was accepted where only one out of six applicants was selected. 

Dragon Mt, August 1967

Donut Dollies date back to World War II where female Red Cross volunteers visited soldiers in the field with special clubmobiles that carried coffee and donuts they made, hence the name Donut Dollies. 

Donut Dollies also served during the Korean War. In Vietnam, their mission was to boost morale with song, board games or just their presence. 

Since they no longer made donuts, they were officially known as Supplemental Recreational Activities Overseas (SRAO) program staff; not a name that rolls off your tongue. Instead, they were affectionately known as Donut Dollies and the name stuck.

Cu Chi, 1967. Helicopters were their primary mode of travel

A total of 627 Donut Dollies served in Vietnam. Avis arrived in Vietnam in 1967 after two weeks of training in Washington, D.C. Avis, with other Donut Dollies, visited troops via Jeep, half-tracks, and helicopter in some of the country’s most remote and dangerous regions. 

Avis and her colleagues visited many locations in Vietnam including Cu Chi, Dragon Mt, Dau Tieng, Trung Lap, Tay Ninh, Firebase 6-A and Da Nang. Helicopters were the primary mode of transportation as travel over surface roads was not safe.

Avis with Rinty, 25th Scout Dogs, Dau Tieng, October 1967

Avis even had an opportunity to visit Rinty, a 25th Scout Dog, in Dau Tieng.

Cu Chi, Christmas Day 1967

On Christmas Day 1967, Avis and colleagues flew to Trung Lap to distribute Christmas presents sent from the U.S. They only stayed 30 minutes as the enemy always attacked with rockets or mortars on holidays. 

One unexpected duty Avis and the Donut Dollies performed was to talk with troops on their way home so that they hopefully would clean up their language. You can imagine a soldier’s language is quite different in a war zone than at home.

Avis called this her "Hard Hat”
 Photo by Doug Cerretti
One of Avis’s favorite keepsakes is her cap which she calls her “Hard Hat.” All of the pins, ribbons and badges were given to her by the troops.

After returning from Vietnam, Avis earned her teaching certificate at Western Washington University and had a 30-year teaching career with the Edmonds, WA School District. 

During this time, she married and raised two boys, both of whom served in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Avis is a very humble person; she does not consider what she did in Vietnam that big of a deal. 

But Vietnam combat veterans, John Hosey and Michael Reagan, will tell you Avis’s service as a Donut Dolly was extraordinary and above and beyond what is called for by any citizen.

While not in her thought process at the time, to me she lived by the immortal words from President John F Kennedy’s inaugural address that inspired so many of the importance of civic action and public service: “Ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country.” 

Clearly Avis took the meaning of this phrase to heart with her service to her country in the Peace Corps and as a Donut Dolly in Vietnam.

1st Cav A Co April 1968

Addendum:
Before Avis was born, her mother was feeding her older sister when all of a sudden, she heard this very loud noise. Stepping out into the back yard, she saw plane after plane after plane. They were flying so low she could see their faces. It was December 7, 1941 and these were the Japanese planes attacking Pearl Harbor. 

Her Dad was a bus driver for Hawaii Rapid Transit. After the attack he transported women and children from Schofield Barracks to safer areas on the island. At night women on the bus would use flashlights to find their way on the road as it was lights out. 

After Avis was born, the family moved to Washington state in 1943 where her Mom was from. The family felt safer there as the war raged in the Pacific.

Heroes Café – Shoreline
meets the second Tuesday of every month from 9:00am to 1:00pm at the Seattle Scottish Rite Center, 1207 N 152nd St, Shoreline WA 98133

Veterans, Family, Friends and the Community are welcome. 

Heroes Café is the largest gathering of Veterans on a monthly basis. Unique among Veteran Organizations is that there is nothing to join. You Just Show Up! (See our previous article)


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Shoreline City Councilmember Laura Mork awarded Certificate of Municipal Leadership

Thursday, November 9, 2023

Laura Mork, Shoreline City Council
Shoreline City Councilmember Laura Mork recently earned a Certificate of Municipal Leadership from the Association of Washington Cities (AWC).

AWC’s Certificate of Municipal Leadership program recognizes city and town elected officials for accomplishing training in five core areas:
  1. Roles, responsibilities, and legal requirements
  2. Public sector resource management
  3. Community planning and development
  4. Effective local leadership
  5. Diversity, equity, and inclusion
Mork completed more than 30 hours of training to earn this distinction.

Mork was elected to City Council in 2021. Her term expires December 31, 2025. 

Prior to being elected to the City Council, Mork served on the Shoreline Planning Commission from 2013 to 2021. There she worked on many community issues, including affordable housing, spaces for neighborhood businesses, and new construction around our two light rail stations. 

Her contributions helped the City earn an award for its Deep Green Incentive Program for sustainable construction projects and obtain Salmon-Safe certification for City programs that promote habitat protection. 

She was also appointed to the Ronald Wastewater District Board in 2017 and elected to that position in 2019, where she served until the 2021 assumption by the City. Laura brings a wide range of experience to the City Council from her career as a chemical engineer, facilities manager, and as a professionally certified project manager.

Mork’s external committee assignments include the King County-Cities Climate Collaboration; the National League of Cities Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee; and the Sound Cities Association’s Solid Waste Advisory Committee.

AWC serves its members through advocacy, education, and services. Founded in 1933, AWC is a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan corporation that represents Washington's 281 cities and towns before the state legislature, the state executive branch, and with regulatory agencies. 

AWC also provides training, data and publications, and programs such as the AWC Employee Benefit Trust, AWC Risk Management Service Agency, AWC Workers’ Comp Retro, AWC Drug and Alcohol Consortium, and AWC GIS Consortium. 


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Research paper by Shoreline chiropractor published in Journal of Clinical Medicine

Sunday, November 5, 2023

Dr. Tim C. Norton
Dr. Tim C. Norton is the owner and clinic director for Health Chiropractic and Massage in Shoreline. 

He is an Instructor for and Advanced Certified in the Chiropractic Biophysics (CBP) Technique. 

He is the 2023 recipient of the CBP Non-profit Researcher of the Year Award. 

He is a past president of the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce, sits on the Board of Directors for CBP Nonprofit Research group, and is a member of the Washington State Chiropractic Association and the International Chiropractic Associations.

Dr. Norton's latest research paper was recently published in JCM (Journal of Clinical Medicine, a Q1 Journal, top 25% impact factor for all journals in its field.

Positive Outcomes Following Cervical Acceleration-Deceleration (CAD) Injury Using Chiropractic BioPhysics® Methods: A Pre-Auto Injury and Post-Auto Injury Case Series. Norton, T.C.; Oakley, P.A.; Haas, J.W.; Harrison, D.E. P. J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12, 6414.

"CBP methods including extension traction restored the cervical lordosis and reduced symptoms in MVC-injured patients.

"Cervical extension traction, as used in a multimodal cervical spinal rehabilitation protocol, has established repeatability when used in the treatment of multiple cervical spine disorders, including cervical myofascial pain syndrome, cervicogenic dizziness, cervical radiculopathies, and neck pains [20]. 

"Indeed, relief of symptoms was shown to occur after an average of 12–18° lordosis correction over 5–15 weeks [20]. Interestingly, the amount of structural change in these various clinical trials was close to what has been reported in dozens of cervical case reports.

"Finally, since it has been shown that whiplash patients demonstrate increased forward head posture and worse sensorimotor control [41], and since these treatment methods can improve structural alignment and neurological measures, the similarity of CBP case reporting to the repeatability of the clinical trial data supports these methods as a potentially useful treatment for cervical hypolordosis or kyphosis after whiplash. 

"It is our hope to create awareness that a validated, reliable and preexisting treatment protocol could prove to be an effective treatment for this unique population.”



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Rainbow City Performing Arts announces hiring of first Executive Director: Damien Hall

Monday, October 30, 2023

Damien Hall, Executive Director
Rainbow City Performing Arts
SEATTLE, WA – After twenty-five years as a volunteer-operated association, The Rainbow City Performing Arts (RCPA) has a cause for celebration: hiring Damien Hall as RCPA’s first Executive Director.

In RCPA’s organizational structure, the Executive Director position sits right below the Board and has the responsibility as the head of all Staff. 

Damien manages the Staff, many of whom are volunteers, while also focusing the Board on decisions about policies, fundraising, and budget. RCPA’s Executive Director position is still part-time, due to financial constraints.

Damien’s 10 years of volunteerism with the organization include holding the roles of Director of Operations, Director of Membership, Librarian, Percussion Section Leader, and President.

From 2022-2023, Damien was operating as the President and sole authority for both operational and artistic decisions, and the return from the pandemic shutdown created an opportunity to rebuild and evolve the organization with a central vision. 

To name just a few, he: 
  • Doubled pre-pandemic revenue in his first year of leadership;
  • Welcomed 150+ members per quarter across seven different performing ensembles;
  • Focused DEIAB in policymaking by creating a Director of DEI role on the board; and
  • Established a Pride week performance event to support partner nonprofits and musicians in partnership with Seattle Center.
Rainbow City Performing Arts is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing education and performance opportunities for LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies in the Seattle area. 

RCPA's diverse ensembles and chamber groups actively participate in community events and pride festivals throughout the year as well as producing their own events to uplift LGBTQIA+ people. 

The organization's mission is to foster diversity, inclusion, and artistic expression, creating a welcoming space for musicians and performers from all walks of life. 


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Peace is not as controversial as some might think

Glen Milner of Lake Forest Park and Bob Trutnau of
Kenmore. Photo by Paul LaFond of Lake Forest Park.
Story by Glen Milner

Lake Forest Park, Saturday, October 28
 
Peace is not as controversial as some might think. 
 
Responses from those passing by on Saturday in Lake Forest Park were nearly all positive. 
 
Please share your views with your representatives in Congress and with President Biden.
 
Please join with Lake Forest Park for Peace - every Saturday from 11am to noon.

Corner of Bothell Way NE (SR 522) and Ballinger Way NE (SR 104)
 

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Spokane Super 1 Foods grocery clerk bags 2023 Best Bagger title

Saturday, October 28, 2023

Best Baggers (l-r) Jadan White, Peyton Conger, and winner Emma Beeler

SHORELINE — Oct. 27, 2023 — Spokane shoppers: Emma Beeler has got your eggs, bread and soup safely in the bag! Beeler, a courtesy clerk with Super 1 Foods in Spokane is Washington state’s 2023 Best Bagger Champion.

Beeler bested four other contestants Thursday at the 2023 Best Bagger Competition at the Aurora Borealis Event Center in Shoreline. The contest marks the resumption of the competition, which has been on hold since the pandemic. 

Jadan White of Goose Grocer in Langley was the first runner up; Peyton Conger of Camano Plaza IGA on Camano Island earned the second runner up spot.

“We are thrilled to once again host this fun and fast-paced event, featuring some of the best baggers from stores all over Washington state,” said Tammie Hetrick, president and CEO of the Washington Food Industry Association. 
“Courtesy clerks are important members of any grocery store team. They provide customers with a lasting impression of the store by ensuring their groceries arrive home safely. Many of these clerks are students or working parents who help earn money for school or family extras. We’re glad to showcase their talents and give them a chance to shine.”

Beeler, 18, is a student at Spokane Falls Community College and works part-time at Super 1 Foods in the Manito Shopping Center. Super 1 Foods is owned by Rosauers Supermarkets.

The Best Bagger Battle is sponsored by the Washington Food Industry Association’s Education Foundation and is open to clerks from grocers around the state.

Participants in the Best Bagger Battle load reusable grocery bags in two separate rounds with 30-38 commonly purchased items. This may include paper towels, cereal, jam, potato chips, cooking spray, cookies, soup, mustard, bread, soda, and eggs.

Baggers are evaluated based on a variety of factors, including overall speed; bag building technique (damaged items, placement of crushable items, etc.); distribution of weight between bags; and style, attitude, and appearance.

Each year, grocers from all over the state send their best grocery store baggers to compete in the challenge. As the state champion, Beeler will receive a $2,000 cash prize and an all-expense paid trip to compete for the national title and a $10,000 cash prize this March at the 2024 National Grocers Association National Best Bagging Championship in Las Vegas.

Contestants from Washington have won the National Best Bagger title in 1989, 2013, 2015 and 2016.

The Washington Food Industry Association Educational Foundation is dedicated to the advancement of education and employment opportunities in the food industry. Founded in 2014, the foundation has awarded over $200,000 to more than 70 well-deserving individuals who wish to advance their careers in the food and beverage industry.


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King county council recognizes Dan Evans for outstanding service to the State of Washington

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

King County Councilmembers and Executive Constantine honored former WA Governor and U.S. Senator Dan Evans, alongside his wife, Nancy, at a ceremony at the King County Courthouse.

On the day after his 98th birthday, the King County Council recognized former Senator and Governor Dan Evans for his many years of outstanding service to the State of Washington, both at home and in the other Washington.

"Today we live in an era of division at all levels of government, but when Dan served, he was a master of reaching across the aisle, working with two Democratic senators when he was governor and with a Democratic governor when he was a senator.

“Dan was also a groundbreaking legislator when it came to the environment,” said Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer, who co-sponsored the Recognition. 

“In the early 1970s, when most politicians weren’t focused on the environment, Dan made Washington state a frontrunner in environmental protection. 

"From establishing the first, state-level ecology department in the United States and co-founding the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition, to helping pass the 1984 Washington Wilderness Act and the 1988 Washington Park Wilderness Act when he was a United States Senator, Dan built an environmental ethos that still runs through our state today. 

"Dan took risks for the issues he believed in, even when they weren’t popular, and our state is eternally grateful he did.”

Dan Evans with Councilmember Rod Dembowski
Dan Evans has made a lifetime of public service. 

After serving in the Navy during the Korean War, Dan was elected to the Washington State legislature, where he was a state representative until running for governor in 1964. 

Dan served as Washington State Governor for three terms, from 1965 to 1977, and went on to serve as a U.S. Senator representing Washington state until 1988. 

Outside of his political career, Dan was active in education, presiding as President of the Evergreen State College, and serving 12 years as a regent at the University of Washington, which named its School of Public Affairs after him.

“There’s not been much of consequence that Dan Evans didn’t work on during his time in public office and in other work,” said co-sponsor of the Recognition Jeanne Kohl-Welles. 
“To me, he is a legend, a hero. A one of a kind who I can’t imagine being replaced. I was privileged to get to know him as a new legislator, in particular in sharing a love for and high priority for ensuring access to affordable, equitable, quality higher education.”


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Flags at Half-staff: Hamas Attack

Friday, October 13, 2023

Flag Lowering - 10/11/23 (Hamas Attack)

Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the violent attack against Israel committed on Saturday, October 7th by Hamas, which has caused death, injury, and suffering abroad as well as heartache and sorrow here in Washington state. 

Among those killed is Hayim Katsman, who came to Washington state to study at the University of Washington’s Jackson School of International Studies and received his doctorate in June of 2021.

Hayim Katsman received his PhD from the UW
and died in the Hamas attack
Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Thursday, October 12, 2023. 

This directive is issued in recognition of the lives lost, the wishes of all Washingtonians for the swift recovery of the injured as well as the safe release of those held hostage, and in recognition of the sacrifice and service of members of the U.S. Armed Forces now deployed to the region.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Thursday, October 12, 2023.

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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Shorewood celebrates Homecoming with spirit and joy

2024 Senior Class at Homecoming

2023 Shorewood Homecoming was a resounding success!

Cheer squad performing with drum line

The spirit was evident and contagious to all, and it finally felt like this was the first "normal" Homecoming since COVID.

Homecoming Court at Assembly

The day started out at the annual Hoco assembly with skits, class competitions, a fall sports update, and the announcement of the Homecoming Court.

Homecoming Queen Emily Lin
There were performances from cheer, hip hop, flag team, drumline and drill team.

Court with the fans at the game
The evening brought together the community for a football game against Monroe High School. 

SW fought hard, and even after a tough loss, the SW faithful celebrated the joy of being together in the special tradition of Homecoming.

--Story by Shorewood Leadership Class
--Photos by Steve Mahler and Paul Villanueva. 


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First female firefighter for Shoreline Fire Department retires after 30 years

Thursday, October 12, 2023

Sabine Arnold retires after 30 years with Shoreline Fire

On September 26, 2023, Firefighter/Paramedic Sabine Arnold worked her last shift of a 30-year career with the Shoreline Fire Department.

Sabine started with Shoreline Fire in 1993 as a Firefighter/EMT. In 1999, Sabine served as an Acting Lieutenant prior to being selected to attend the University of Washington’s Paramedic Training Program where she graduated from Class #26 in July 2000. 

During Sabine’s career, she took every opportunity to better herself in the EMS and Rescue field. 

Sabine received certifications in various technical rescue disciplines and was one of the founding members of WA Task Force 1, a FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Team. 

As a member of the task force, Sabine has been deployed numerous times, including the Oklahoma City bombing and the Oso landslide.

Sabine Arnold with two of Shoreline's other female firefighters

Sabine received many accolades during her career, including the Chief’s Company Award for EMS and Paramedic of the Year. 

She is also known for her commitment to physical training, both personally and professionally, and spends much of her free time participating in outdoor activities.
 
Sabine’s dedication, passion and humor will be missed by us all. Thanks to her for her service to our community and the department. As Shoreline Fire Department’s first female firefighter, her retirement serves as an inspiration to all. 
Sabine’s career is a reflection of the hard work and dedication of someone who has had to break down barriers. Shoreline Fire wishes her all the best with her much deserved retirement! 

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Megan Rapinoe plays her last game before retirement from soccer

Monday, October 9, 2023


The King County Council and the King County Executive Dow Constantine proclaimed the week of October 2-9, 2023, as MEGAN RAPINOE WEEK in King County, in recognition of her incredibly decorated career, unfailing advocacy, and contribution to soccer. #RapinoeReigns

Soccer star Megan Rapinoe with U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal

U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal issued a statement:

It was a total honor to watch the incredible @mrapinoe play her last game with @olreign

She is not only one of the best soccer players of all time and a superstar on the field, she utilized that star power to advocate for things that were courageous, powerful and just. 

From her immediate solidarity with Colin Kaepernick around Black Lives Matter, to her powerful advocacy for equal pay to her clear embrace of LGBTQ rights, she grew her star power in every single arena. 

She changed the way that not only little girls could see themselves in soccer, but she also showed everyone what it looks like to be who you are and to fight for the things you believe in. 

Thank you, Megan! It has been an honor to have you as a constituent and I will always be your fan! We love you and we are #foreverrapinoe



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Shoreline mom is a contestant on Amazing Race on CBS

Saturday, September 30, 2023

Shoreline mom Chelsea Day (r) and her BFF Robbin Tomich
are contestants on the Amazing Race on CBS
Photo courtesy CBS

By Jamie Holter

If you are a fan of the Amazing Race on CBS, have we got news for you! We have a local mom, Chelsea Day, from Shoreline, who is in it to win it with her BFF from middle school in Redmond, Robbin Tomich.

Check out their promotional video here

We caught up with them for a quick convo between takes.

How did you and your best friend end up on the Amazing Race?

Sparkling personalities! It’s really a story of perseverance that is mind blowing. I would tell everyone about Robbin's story, losing her husband so quickly and having 4 kiddos to take care of and we thought we could share her story with millions of people. That was our initial inspiration for applying. Then to have the opportunity for an adventure of a lifetime. How could you say no!

Was it a casual idea or did you really have to plan and prepare?

Our interview process was 6 months, they really vet people! It was certainly not a walk in the park.

How did you two choose each other to do this? Was it like over drinks one night or something you just set out to do?

I was at Robbin's one day and we were both chatting about how strong we were and then we chatted about the Amazing Race and then -- time stopped, we locked eyes, light bulbs over our heads, we knew we had to give it a shot.

Was being on Amazing Race on your Life Bingo Card???

I guess I’ll say yes. And also that old adage “whether you think you can, or you think you can’t, you’re right”.

What is it like?

Like Hunger Games and a scavenger hunt around the world with a bunch of the greatest people in America. It was interesting to be with so many over the top big personalities. I wouldn’t usually consider myself a wallflower but in this case I might.

What was the biggest surprise for you?

I think there are extra obstacles that get integrated into the race, unexpected blocks in the road, very vague directions stuff like that… those extra challenges I’m sure make good tv but they were disorienting.

What were some of your strategies to survive on the show?

Rely mostly on our strength if given the opportunity between two tasks, be friendly with everyone, read the directions/rules multiple times. [editors note here: good advice for life, right?]

If someone asked you for advice about being on a show like this, what would you tell them?

Just make an authentic video and don’t give up. Lots of people on the show had applied multiple times.

You are from Shoreline….

I’m a long time resident and my kids are from Shoreline, Robbin and I are both from Redmond, I’ve lived here for 11 years, and my mom lives just a few houses up from me.

Living here, is there anything here that prepared you for this race?

Robbin and I went and jumped in the Puget Sound at Richmond Beach! Also, Orange Theory Fitness in Shoreline was a key part of getting me in the best shape of my life and started on this journey. (Writer’s Note: This is not a paid promotional announcement, but this writer can second the shout out for OTF in Shoreline…)

At the end of this, what are you most excited to share?

That I am just SO excited for my 81-year-old Jazzercising mother to watch the show. She’s my everything and circumstances have not been so great for her and bringing her some prime time joy is gonna be the coolest thing ever.


Last week, CBS announced the 13 teams competing on the milestone 35th season of THE AMAZING RACE, premiered on Wednesday, September 27, 9:30-11:00 PM ET/PT. The new season will feature weekly 90-minute episodes, right behind SURVIVOR.

In its biggest season yet, the race ups the ante, by starting with an unprecedented 13 new globetrotting teams who will set off on a 23,800-mile adventure around the world and visit a new country, Slovenia, known for its beautiful landscape and dramatic scenery. 

Here, teams will fly in a gravity defying glider, 2,000 feet over Lake Bled, cross-country ski indoors and climb 1,110 steps to the top of Planica’s tallest ski jump, among other once-in-a-lifetime challenges.

We’ll be sure to track our favorite Shoreline resident and wish her all the best luck!!!!!!!!!!!!


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