Garden Party at Kruckeberg Botanic Garden

Friday, March 19, 2010

Kruckeberg Botanic Garden Foundation is holding a Garden Party in honor of Dr. Art Kruckeberg's 90th birthday, on Thursday, April 8, 6 - 8 pm, at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N. Tickets are $90, $250, and $500 and must be purchased in advance at the website. Proceeds benefit the Foundation and support the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden.


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Evan Smith: Nothing on spring ballots in Shoreline, LFP

By Evan Smith
ShorelineAreaNews Politics Writer


April 27 and May 18 are election dates around Washington, but we’ll see nothing around here.

The Shoreline School District, the King County Library District and most jurisdictions in King and Snohomish counties used the February date for levies and bond measures.

Only one school district in King County and three in Snohomish County have measures on the April ballot.

The May date can be used only for bond issues and for re-runs of failed levies.

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Shorecrest Softball Schedule


Thursday, March 18
At Everett 6, Shorecrest 1
Everett won the non-conference game.
Shorecrest
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Hartley and Eshelman. Facey, Levin (5th) and Hudson. WP—Facey (1-0)
LP—Hartley. 2B—Dalton (S),

Tuesday, March 23
Shorecrest at Shorewood, 4 p.m.

Thursday, March 25
Jackson at Shorecrest, 6 p.m.

Monday, March 29
Shorecrest at Edmonds-Woodway, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, March 30
Mariner at Shorecrest, 6 p.m.

Thursday, April 1
Shorewood at Shorecrest, 4 p.m.

Friday, April 9
Shorecrest at Meadowdale, 4 p.m.

Friday, April 16
Shorecrest at Glacier Peak, 3:30 p.m.
Kamiak at Shorecrest, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, April 27
Shorecrest at Jackson, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, April 28
Edmonds-Woodway at Shorecrest, 6 p.m.

Friday, April 30
Mariner at Shorecrest, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, May 5
Meadowdale at Shorecrest, 4 p.m.

Friday, May 7
Shorecrest at Lynnwood, 4 p.m.

Monday, May 10
Glacier Peak at Shorecrest, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, May 11
Shorecrest at Kamiak, 4 p.m.

Thursday, May 13
Lynnwood at Shorecrest, 6 p.m.

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Liquor store robbery

From Sgt. Katie Larsen, Shoreline Police 

On 03/18/2010 shortly before 6:00 pm Shoreline Police responded to a report of a robbery that had just occurred at the liquor store in the 18300 block of Aurora Avenue North.

According to the clerk, a white male in his late 40’s to early 50’s, medium build with darkish graying stubble entered the store. The male got into the check out line and stood behind a woman who was not quite ready to check out. The clerk asked the male to step forward. The male set a pint of vodka on the counter. The clerk rang up the sale and asked him for payment. At this point, the male displayed a large knife and told the clerk he wanted the money out of the till. The clerk was unable to open the register at which time the suspect became angry grabbed the vodka and left.

A K-9 Unit responded and officers conducted a search but the suspect was not located. This investigation will be forwarded to the King County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit for follow-up.


Photo of Shoreline Police car at 185th where neighbors report that the the police spent several hours searching the area. Photo by Sonya Reasor.

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Shoreline fire fighter created the Firefighter Stair Climb event at Columbia Center

By David Engler,
Shoreline Firefighter


In 1987, The Leukemia Society announced the inaugural Big Climb for Leukemia, to be held at the Columbia Center building in downtown Seattle. Put your running gear on and ascend the 788 feet, 1,311 steps, and 69 floors to the top to help raise monies.

I participated in 1987, 1988, and 1989. In 1990, I decided to do it “my way,” which was to don all 50 pounds of my firefighting gear and climb the stairs. In 1991, I returned to the Big Climb and once again climbed from the bottom to the top in all of my gear.

In 1992, I decided to throw down the challenge to area firefighters from 12 different fire departments to race me up the stairs. Every department I sent a challenge to responded by sending at least a few firefighters to participate in an event without any precedent. Thirty-four of us climbed the stairs, and together we donated a total of $1,200 to the Leukemia Society.

Over the years, the event participation has grown by leaps and bounds, drawing firefighters from about 40 states, and from as far away as New Zealand. The event is capped at 1,500 firefighters for logistical reasons, not including the hundreds of air bottle changers stationed on the 40th floor to switch full bottles for empty ones as the firefighters resume their climb to the top.

Last year The Firefighter Stairclimb raised $640,000 for the Leukemia Society. This is the 19thAnnual event. Thus far we have donated well over $2,000,000 to this worthy cause.

My goals when I created this event were threefold: Bring firefighters together in a competitive event, foster camaraderie within our profession, and raise money for a great cause.

Mission accomplished.

Photo of David Engler courtesy Shoreline Fire

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Seven Shoreline firefighters complete the Scott Stair Climb

 On Sunday, March 7, a 27 year-old firefighter from Missoula, Montana, in fifty pounds of gear, including breathing apparatus, climbed the 69 flights of stairs (1,311 steps) to the observation deck of the Columbia Center. He did it in 11 -1/2 minutes, followed by 1554 of his compatriots who came from as far away from New Zealand to participate in the event.

So many firefighters wanted to participate in the Scott Stair Climb event that registration had to be capped at 1550. The Columbia Center in downtown Seattle is the second tallest building west of the Mississippi.

Seven Shoreline firefighters, aged 27 to 57, made the climb: Mark Peterson, Brett Defenbaugh, Steve Anderson, Scott Kim, Andy Morehouse, Jared Linke, and Andy Holstad.
Shoreline Fire spokesperson Melanie Granfors said that "The Shoreline team will be climbing in honor of Theron Gibb, father of Shoreline Fire’s Captain Bryan Gibb. Theron, a retired Seattle firefighter is currently battling leukemia. The Shoreline team also climbs each in honor of cancer survivor, Mick Lamar, who is Shoreline firefighter Jason Lamar’s dad. Mick is also a longtime fire service employee."
The event benefits The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, raising money through sponsorships, individual and department fundraising, and entry fees. Last year's event raised over $640,000 for research and patient services.

Donations are being accepted in the name of the Shoreline Fire Department until March 30, either online
 or by mailing your donation (marked for Shoreline Fire) to 530 Dexter Ave N, Ste 300, Seattle, WA 98109.

Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire

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Shorewood baseball schedule


Friday, March 19
Shorewood at Everett, 4 p.m., Everett Memorial Stad.

Monday, March 22
Baseball: Cascade at Shorewood, 4 p.m.

Tuesday, March 23
Baseball: Shorewood at Kamiak, 4 p.m.

Thursday, March 25
Baseball: Kamiak at Shorewood, 4 p.m.

Tuesday, March 30
Mountlake Terrace at Shorewood, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, March 31
Shorewood at Mountlake Terrace, 4 p.m.

Friday, April 2
Shorewood at Meadowdale, 4 p.m.

Tuesday, April 6
Meadowdale at Shorewood, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, April 7
Jackson at Shorewood, 4 p.m.

Friday, April 9
Shorewood at Jackson, 4 p.m.

Tuesday, April 13
Shorewood at Shorecrest, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, April 14
Shorecrest at Shorewood, 4 p.m.

Friday, April 16
Shorewood at Mariner, 4 p.m.

Tuesday, April 20
Mariner at Shorewood, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, April 21
Glacier Peak at Shorewood, 4 p.m.

Friday, April 23
Glacier Peak at Shorewood, 4 p.m.

Tuesday, April 27
Lynnwood at Shorewood, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, April 28
Shorewood at Lynnwood, 4 p.m.

Friday, April 30
Edmonds-Woodway at Shorewood, 4 p.m.

Monday, May 3
Shorewood at Edmonds-Woodway, 4 p.m.

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Einstein, Shorewood musicians honored at festival

Thursday, March 18, 2010

By Craig Degginger, PIO, Shoreline Schools

Shorewood High School and Einstein Middle School musical groups earned top awards at the Northwest Orchestra Festival in Gresham, Oregon, earlier this month.

The Shorewood Chamber Ensemble was awarded first place for the second consecutive year at the festival. In the large orchestra division, the Symphony Orchestra took second place, and the Concert Orchestra took third place in the 9th grade division.  



Einstein's orchestra was awarded first place in the middle school division, and was named the best orchestra at the festival.This annual regional festival draws orchestras from Washington, Oregon and Idaho.

Dan Wing is the orchestral music director at Shorewood and Einstein. He was recently elected as the next president of Washington Music Educators Association. Wing will serve as president-elect for a two-year term before becoming WMEA president in 2012.

WMEA serves more than 2,000 music educators statewide.


Photos courtesy Shoreline Schools  

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SaveRichmondBeach.org, Shoreline and Woodway join forces

Following is an update from the Save Richmond Beach organization regarding the planned development at Point Wells, site of the former oil storage facility on the north border of Shoreline where it meets Woodway. (Photo courtesy City of Shoreline)

On March 1, 2010, Save Richmond Beach, (and the cities of) Shoreline and Woodway came together and drafted a letter stating that we are united in our concerns regarding the potential scope of the development at Point Wells. The letter requests a meeting with the developer and their architects to get a clearer understanding of their plans before we proceed with the Growth Management Hearings Board appeal.

Second Amended Schedule for Growth Management Hearing

To give all involved parties time to address the ongoing issues with the urban center land-use designation at Point Wells, the Growth Management Hearings Board schedule has been amended, continuing is for another 90 days. The new schedule is as follows:
  • June 10, 2010 - Prehearing conference
  • September 13, 2010 - Hearing on merits
  • November 8, 2010 - Final decision

SaveRichmondBeach.org is a community-driven non-profit organization dedicated to preserving our neighborhood through responsible and sustainable planning.

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Hopelink Food Bank supplies are low

By Leslie Brooks, Center Manager, Hopelink Shoreline/Lake Forest Park

In February 2010, the Hopelink food bank in Shoreline served 379 families with over 23,000 pounds of food. Our current supply of food is less than 5,000 pounds which will last approximately one week. Please consider donating food or holding a food drive in support of Hopelink. The most needed items are canned fruit and vegetables, soup, beans, rice, pasta, peanut butter, tuna and oatmeal.

Since 1971, Hopelink has helped low income families, senior citizens and people with disabilities to meet the everyday challenges of life, as well as make plans and take steps for changing their lives for the better. Hopelink helps residents in north and east King County meet a variety of needs, from housing, food and transportation to appointments, to help paying their energy bills and building job skills.

Hopelink is a nonprofit organization supported by private donations, grants and public funding. With a talented staff of 250 and a dedicated volunteer corps of nearly 2,000, Hopelink touches the lives of 50,000 people every year through emergency service centers in Shoreline, Carnation, Bellevue, Redmond and Kirkland, eight housing facilities and county-wide transportation services (DART bus service and transportation to medical appointments for Medicaid DSHS clients).

In Shoreline, Hopelink provides food bank, energy assistance, rent assistance, adult education and family development. We rely on the hard work of volunteers to help us in our food bank, talk time classes, and tutoring. 

If you need help or want to help, call the Shoreline Hopelink 206-440-7300. Food donations can be brought to the facility at 15809 Westminster Way N, Shoreline, WA‎ 98133 in the lower level of the Aurora Square (Sears) Shopping Center, next to Marshall's.

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Richmond Beach Library April events for children


Richmond Beach Library Calendar of Events
April 2010 
Children & Families 
Toddler Story Times
Thursday, April 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 10:15am
Ages 24 to 36 months with adult, siblings welcome.
Join us for books, finger plays, stories and songs just for toddlers! 

Preschool Story Times
Thursday, April 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 11am
Ages 3 to 6 with adult, siblings welcome.
Enjoy stories, rhymes, music and movement with other preschool pals as we continue to celebrate the alphabet. This is a great way to get your child ready to read! 

Pajamarama Story Times
Wednesday, April 7, 14, 21 and 28, 7pm
All young children welcome with parent or caregiver.
Wear your pjs and join us for books, stories and songs! 

Read to Me!
Through June 2010.
Newborn to age 5 and their caregivers.
Read together for 20 minutes for 20 days in a month, and bring a completed Read to Me form to the library to select a free prize book! 
Ask at the Information Desk for more details.  

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

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Shorecrest baseball schedule

Wednesday, March 17

Matty Rohrback batted 1-for-2 with a double and two RBI for Shorecrest in a non-league game. Rohrback, the pitcher of record for the Scots, struck out four in two innings of work.
Everett        012 000 0—3 1 1
Shorecrest   000 600 x—6 8 2
Wetmore, Marthaller (4) and Elder. Hammond, Rohrback (4), Benbrooks (6) and Desrosier. WP—Rohrback (1-0). LP—Wetmore (0-1). 2B—Rohrback (S). Records—Everett 0-2 overall. Shorecrest 1-0.

Friday, March 19
Shorecrest at Cascade, 4 p.m.

Tuesday, March 23
Edmonds-Woodway at Shorecrest, 4 p.m.

Thursday, March 25
Shorecrest at Edmonds-Woodway, 4 p.m.

Tuesday, March 30
Shorecrest at Mariner, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, March 31
Mariner at Shorecrest, 4 p.m.

Friday, April 2
Lynnwood at Shorecrest, 4 p.m.

Tuesday, April 6
Shorecrest at Lynnwood, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, April 7
Shorecrest at Glacier Peak, 4 p.m.

Friday, April 9
Glacier Peak at Shorecrest, 4 p.m.

Tuesday, April 13
Shorewood at Shorecrest, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, April 14
Shorecrest at Shorewood, 4 p.m.

Friday, April 16
Kamiak at Shorecrest, 4 p.m.

Tuesday, April 20
Shorecrest at Kamiak, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, April 21
Meadowdale at Shorecrest, 4 p.m.

Friday, April 23
Shorecrest at Meadowdale, 4 p.m.

Tuesday, April 27
Shorecrest at Mountlake Terrace, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, April 28
Mountlake Terrace at Shorecrest, 4 p.m.

Friday, April 30
Shorecrest at Jackson, 4 p.m.

Monday, May 3
Jackson at Shorecrest, 4 p.m.

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Evan Smith: Limited voting in Conservation District election

Commentary/ Evan Smith

Voters in Shoreline, Lake Forest Park and other parts of King County apparently elected Max Prinsen of Renton as a King Conservation District supervisor, with 42 percent of the vote.

I wasn’t one of the voters even though there was a polling place at the Shoreline Library. I need an accessible machine to vote. At other elections, I can use an accessible voting machine or have someone help me complete an absentee ballot. But Tuesday, someone at the Conservation District told me that there were no such accommodations in this election.

A contractor, not the County elections department, ran the election for the Conservation District.

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King Conservation District announces results of public election for board of supervisor position

 By Barry Bartlett, Bartlett PR and Jason Chambers, PIO, King Conservation District

Max Prinsen of Renton has been elected to a three-year term as a member of the King Conservation District (King CD) board of supervisors following a final canvassing of votes cast in the district-wide election held March 16, 2010.

The final vote tallies for elected board position included Prinsen (1,772), Mara Heiman of Auburn (1,488), Mary Embleton of Seattle (519), Kirk Prindle of Seattle (402) and Teri Herrera of Redmond (51). The unofficial election results will be certified by the Washington Conservation Commission at its business meeting in May. Prinsen will be sworn in at the June 14th King CD board meeting.

The 2010 vote total of 4,232 marked a major increase over the 2,757 ballots cast in the 2009 election and reflects successively larger turnouts in King CD elections over the past five years, according to Board of Supervisors Chairman Bill Knutsen.

"The higher level of activity at the polls this year can be attributed to increased interest in the King CD, including our voluntary conservation and stewardship efforts with private landowners, and enthusiastic campaign efforts by candidates," said Knutsen. King CD, working with Bellevue-based election administrator Election Trust, provided seven polling locations across the district (which includes most of King County). The election is held in accordance with Washington Revised Code RCW 89.08.
The all-volunteer, five-member board includes three elected members and two who are appointed by the Washington State Conservation Commission. All supervisors serve three-year terms. As public officials, their responsibility is to ensure that the King CD meets its legal and public trust obligations. The board of supervisors conducts regular public meetings to oversee the district's budget and provide guidance and oversight to district staff.

Supervisors are expected to help identify critical resource conservation needs in their district, communicate with the public and seek feedback about conservation programs from district residents.

The King CD provides information and technical assistance programs that are available to all landowners within the district's boundaries on a voluntary, non-regulatory basis. It is hands-on, site specific, action and results oriented; and it initiates community outreach activities that include workshops, education programs, site visits, farm plans, and consultation on land, water, and wildlife management.

As one of 47 conservation districts in the state, the King CD is a natural resources assistance agency authorized by the State of Washington and guided by the Washington State Conservation Commission.

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Shorewood boys’ soccer schedule

Wednesday, March 17, 2010


Tuesday, March 16
Shorewood 1 at Kamiak 1 (tie)

Shorewood’s (0-0-1) Tanner Jones hit a penalty kick in the 78th minute to tie the score in the non-league game. Max Wright was Shorewood’s goalie.

Tuesday, March 23
Shorewood at Meadowdale, 7:30 p.m., Lynnwood H.S.

Friday, March 26
Jackson at Shorewood, 7 p.m., Shoreline Stadium

Monday, March 29
Shorewood at Shorecrest, 7 p.m., Shoreline Stadium

Wednesday, March 31
Shorewood at Mariner, 7:30 p.m., Goddard Stadium

Tuesday, April 6
Shorewood at Lynnwood, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, April 9
Glacier Peak at Shorewood, 7 p.m., Shoreline Stadium

Tuesday, April 13
Shorewood at Edmonds-Woodway, 7:30 p.m., Ed Stadium

Friday, April 16
Kamiak at Shorewood, 7:30 p.m., Shoreline Stadium

Wednesday, April 21
Meadowdale at Shorewood, 7:30 p.m., Shoreline Stadium

Tuesday, April 27
Shorewood at Jackson, 7:30 p.m., Everett Memorial Stadium

Friday, April 30
Shorecrest at Shorewood, 7 p.m., Shoreline Stadium

Monday, May 3
Shorewood at Mariner, 7:30 p.m., Goddard Stadium

Wednesday, May 5
Lynnwood at Shorewood, 7 p.m., Shoreline Stadium 

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Shorewood student newspaper receives awards

Kolus, the Shorewood High School student newspaper, received the “Best in Show” award at the state journalism conference held at Mountlake Terrace High School.

The editor-in-chief of Kolus is Devon Geary and Andrew Taylor is the associate editor. Kelly Gade is the newspaper advisor.

In addition, Kolus students competed in on-the-spot writing and design contests in eight categories, winning awards in five of them.

The following students won in their respective categories:

  • Kathleen Power, Excellent In Feature Writing
  • Pamela London, Superior In Sports Feature
  • Leah Stoller, Honorable Mention, Review Writing
  • Ian Fike, Excellent, Newspaper Layout
  • Melanie Yordanov, Honorable Mention, Feature Photography

~~Craig Degginger, PIO, Shoreline Schools


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    Family Astronomy Night

    Tuesday, March 30, 7 - 9 pm at Shorecrest High School (enter at the front door), the Shorecrest astronomy class hosts Family Astronomy Night.

    This is a rain or shine event (mostly indoors) for people of all ages and interests. There will be activities and exhibits produced by the Shorecrest astronomy class, telescopes from local amateur astronomers, a planetarium, astronomers from local universities offering presentations, and much more. All are welcome.

    From Vince Santo Pietro, Chemistry / Astronomy Teacher, Shorecrest High School. Photo of lunar eclipse by Sonya Reasor.

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    Author of best-seller, “Brain Rules,” Dr. John Medina to speak at SCC

    John Medina, author of the New York Times best-seller, Brain Rules, will speak at Shoreline Community College at 7 pm, Tuesday, March 23 in the Campus Theater at 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133. Sponsored by the college’s Parent Education Program Parent Advisory Council, ticket prices are only $5.

    How do we learn? What exactly do sleep and stress do to our brains? Why is multi-tasking a myth? Why is it so easy to forget—and so important to repeat new knowledge? Is it true that men and women have different brains? Medina will talk about his lifelong interest in how the brain works and how it influences the way we teach our children.

    A developmental molecular biologist, Medina says his goal for writing Brain Rules was to share things that scientists know about how the brain works, he calls them Brain Rules, to present the science for each rule and then to offer ideas for investigating how the rule might apply to our daily lives, especially at work and school.

    While the information in Brain Rules applies to people of all ages, the particular focus of this lecture will be on brain development in infants and young children. Members of the Parent Advisory Council chose Dr. Medina as the speaker for their annual program, because they thought that the information would be of great interest to parents whose children are enrolled in parent cooperative preschools that are affiliated with the college.

    Medina is an affiliate professor of bioengineering at the University of Washington School of Medicine and is the director of the Brain Center for Applied Learning Research at Seattle Pacific University.

    Copies of Brain Rules will be for sale at the lecture. Special seating will be available for parents with infants under six months. No other children, please.

    Shoreline Community College is located at 16101 Greenwood Ave N, just west of Aurora Avenue and north of Seattle city limits.

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    Embrace Shorecrest gardening project on Saturday March 27

    On Saturday, March 27, from 9 am to 2 pm, volunteers will gather at Shorecrest to work on the grounds of the school. They will be cleaning up, weeding, and planting new, native plants.

    All willing hands are welcome to participate, no matter the level of expertise.

    Meet at the front steps at Shorecrest High School, 15343 25th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155.

    Volunteers should dress for the weather, and bring their favorite tools and gloves. Wheelbarrows are needed.

    Treats will be provided by the Shorecrest PTSA volunteers. Students can receive community service hours for helping. Future work parties are planned for April 17 and May 15.

    Embrace Shoreline Schools is a Shoreline School District event coordinated by representatives of the District, Churches, PTAs, and the Cities of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park. Embrace Shoreline Schools sponsors a community-wide beautification event in May at all Shoreline Schools and supports the Back to School Consortium event in August.

    For more information, call 206-363-1542.

    Photo courtesy of Embrace Shorecrest.




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    A Race and a Quilt for The Cure at Central Market

    Since 1995, Central Market has supported the annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, an event that raises research funding for the eradication of breast cancer. This year, the race takes place June 6 at Seattle Center. To register as a participant or to learn more, visit the Susan G. Komen website.

    Central Market will raffle off a quilt made by Town and Country employees, with proceeds benefiting the Susan G. Komen Foundation. This year's all-cotton, queen-size quilt has large, colorful floral prints framed with polka dots, and is named "Full of Life." The quilt will tour the Central Market stores throughout May, and $1 raffle tickets will be available from mid-March through June 1 at all checkstands. The drawing will be held June 11 at Town and Country Market on Bainbridge Island.


    The Shoreline Central Market is located on the upper level of the Sears shopping center at 15505 Westminster Way (Aurora Square Shopping Center).

    --From Central Market

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    Shorecrest boys’ soccer schedule


    Tuesday, March 16
    Shorecrest 2, Edmonds-Woodway 0
    At Shoreline Stadium
    Ian Adams got Shorecrest (1-0) going with a goal in the 21st minute (Erik Bracht assist). Two minutes into the second half, Michael Harris fed Adams from long range. Adams then found Glenn Paden near the penalty box for a score in the 42nd minute. Goalie Eric Baker earned the shutout for Shorecrest. Erik Whitney and Connor Scalet shared duties in goal for E-W (0-1)

    Friday, March 19
    Shorecrest at Mariner, 7:30 pm, Shoreline Stadium

    Tuesday, March 23
    Lynnwood at Shorecrest, 7 pm, Shoreline Stadium

    Friday, March 26
    Shorecrest at Glacier Peak, 7:30 pm

    Monday, March 29
    Shorewood at Shorecrest, 7 pm, Shoreline Stadium

    Wednesday, March 31
    Shorecrest at Kamiak, 7:30 pm

    Tuesday, April 6
    Mountlake Terrace at Shorecrest, 7 pm, Shoreline Stadium

    Friday, April 9
    Shorecrest at Meadowdale, 7:30 pm, Lynnwood H.S.
    Softball: Shorecrest at Meadowdale, 4 pm

    Tuesday, April 13
    Jackson at Shorecrest, 7 pm, Shoreline Stadium

    Friday, April 16
    Shorecrest at Edmonds-Woodway, 7:30 pm, Ed. Stadium

    Monday, April 19
    Mariner at Shorecrest, 7 pm at Shoreline Stadium

    Tuesday, April 20
    Shorecrest at Lynnwood, 7:30 pm

    Friday, April 23
    Glacier Peak at Shorecrest, 7 pm, Shoreline Stadium

    Friday, April 30
    Shorecrest at Shorewood, 7 pm, Shoreline Stadium

    Monday, May 3
    Kamiak at Shorecrest, 7:30 pm, Shoreline Stadium

    Wednesday, May 5
    Shorecrest at Mountlake Terrace, 7:30 pm, Lynnwood

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    Shorewood High School softball schedule


    Tuesday, March 16
    Everett won the non-conference game.
    Everett
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    200
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    11
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    Shorewood
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    4
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    Levin and Hudson. Hollenbeck, Eik (4th) and Edinger, Ulrich (4th). WP—Levin (2-0). LP—Hollenbeck. 2B—Kesterson (E), Juarez (E). 3B—HR—Levin (E) 3-4, 3 RBI, HR. Records—Everett 2-0 overall. Shorewood 0-1.

    Thursday, March 18
    Shorewood at Arlington, 4 pm
    Cascade at Shorewood, 6 pm

    Tuesday, March 23
    Shorecrest at Shorewood, 4 pm

    Thursday, March 25
    Edmonds-Woodway at Shorewood, 4 pm

    Monday, March 29
    Shorewood at Kamiak, 4 pm

    Thursday, April 1
    Shorewood at Shorecrest, 4 pm

    Friday, April 9
    Shorewood at Glacier Peak, 3:30 pm

    Tuesday, April 13
    Meadowdale at Shorewood, 4 pm

    Friday, April 16
    Jackson at Shorewood, 4 pm

    Monday, April 19
    Shorewood at Mariner, 4 pm

    Tuesday, April 27
    Shorewood at Edmonds-Woodway, 6 pm

    Wednesday, April 28
    Kamiak at Shorewood, 4 pm

    Tuesday, May 4
    Lynnwood at Shorewood, 4 pm

    Wednesday, May 5
    Glacier Peak at Shorewood, 4 pm

    Thursday, May 6
    Lynnwood at Shorewood, 4 pm

    Friday, May 7
    Shorewood at Meadowdale, 4 pm

    Monday, May 10
    Shorewood at Jackson, 4 pm

    Tuesday, May 11
    Mariner at Shorewood, 4 pm

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    Evan Smith: How long a special session?

    By Evan Smith, 
    ShorelineAreaNews Politics Writer

    When I asked State legislators as the regular session was winding down whether there would be a special session, most said there would be none.
     Then, the day the session ended, the governor called a special session, one that started Monday.
    So, how long will the session last?
     
    State Rep. Ruth Kagi, one who predicted a special session, said that it would be short.
    Sen. Darlene Fairley, another 32nd District Democrat, told me Sunday that the Democratic majority leader had told her that the session would last until Thursday or Friday. Then as the special session began Monday, she told me she had heard talk about the session’s taking two weeks.

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    Representative Ruth Kagi, Legislative Up-Date


    March 16, 2010
    Legislative Update

    Dear Neighbors,

    As you are no doubt aware, the regular session of the legislature adjourned last Thursday after a very intense and productive 60 days.  Unfortunately, given the daunting budget challenge we face – the worst in 80 years- a short special session was called for us to complete our work.  Before discussing the special session, I’d like to briefly summarize some major accomplishments of the session just concluded.

    Progress on Education Reform

    I’m thrilled that the regular session concluded on a powerful, positive step forward for education reform. As you may recall, last session we passed House Bill 2261, the most sweeping set of education reforms in 30 years. Since then a broad coalition of legislators, education officials, teachers, parents and citizens have been working on concrete ways to implement the reforms.

    We ended the session by passing a package of four major education bills:

    HB 2776 – K-12 education funding reform
    Implements recommendations of the Quality Education Council, the state panel guiding the reforms from HB 2261. This bill reworks the funding model used by the state to make the budgeting process simpler and more transparent. It also phases in smaller class sizes for K-3rd grade by 2016 and requires increased state funding for schools’ maintenance and operation costs.

    HB 2893 – K-12 education local levy capacity
    Boosts school districts’ ability to collect local, voter-approved funding. It also provides an offset to the cuts made by the state last year by allowing a temporary four percent raise in the levy lid along with increased funding for levy equalization for property-poor districts.

    SB 6696 – K-12 education accountability
    Major provisions include a new system to turn around low-performing schools, an updated evaluation system for teachers based on student achievement, and expanded teacher preparation opportunities to help more people who want to become teachers find quality
    prep programs.

    HB 2731 – Early Learning
    Establishes a voluntary program of early learning for eligible 3- and 4-year-olds. Funding will be phased in over the next eight years. Research shows that these early years are where education dollars can have the greatest effect- helping to ensure no child starts behind.

    In addition to these important bills for basic education, I’m also very proud that my dropout re-engagement bill has been signed into law by the Governor.  The bill creates a statewide, voluntary dropout retrieval program open to 16-to-21 year olds who aren’t on track to graduate with a diploma by age 21. The program can include GED preparation, academic skills training, and college and work-readiness preparation. Community and technical colleges, community-based organizations, and educational service districts can serve as program providers. A special thanks goes out to students and administrators at Shoreline Community College who helped make this happen!


    Special Session Ahead.  On March 11 the Legislature adjourned the regular session. Even with our hard work and late nights over the past two months, we need a few extra days to complete negotiations on the budget and revenue. The special session began Monday. Our focus is on responsibly balancing the budget and creating more jobs. We’re moving forward at a quick pace with the goal of wrapping up in a week.

    Our state’s operating budget is a two-year plan that is crafted every odd-numbered year during a 105-day session. In the even-numbered years there is a 60 day session when the legislature typically makes minor adjustments to the budget. Unfortunately, despite the fact that we addressed a $9 billion shortfall last year and passed a balanced budget with no new taxes, economic conditions continued to deteriorate this year resulting in another major shortfall of $2.8 billion.

    Solving a challenge that big is not the minor adjustment we typically deal with in a short session. The House and the Senate both developed and passed new budget proposals, and also passed revenue proposals to help balance the budget without further decimating critical services. We now need to reconcile the differences and make sure we get this done right. I’m hopeful that our final plan will address our immediate fiscal situation and help lead Washington toward long-term economic recovery.

    Thank you for reading. Please stay tuned for another update once the special session concludes and contact me if you have questions or comments.

    Representative Ruth Kagi

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