Shorecrest in match of unbeaten soccer teams Friday night

Friday, March 26, 2010

Shorecrest faces an early season match of undefeated boys’ soccer teams Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Glacier Peak High School near Snohomish.

The game won’t count in the Wesco South standings but will be a preview of the teams’ league game at Shoreline Stadium April 27.

Both teams have 3-0 records after victories Tuesday.

Shorecrest scored a 5-0 victory over Lynnwood at Shoreline Stadium Tuesday.

Shorecrest had goals by five players: Ian Adams (Glenn Paden, assist), Joe Schober (penalty kick), Paden (Hiei Rose, assist), Brennan Millea (Adams, assist) and Rose (Schober, assist). Eric Baker earned the shutout in goal.

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Shoreline Police Detectives nab drill bandits

Thursday, March 25, 2010

By Sgt. Katie Larson, Shoreline Police

During the last week of February Detective Coblantz received a phone call from the Loss Prevention Officer for Home Depot. He asked for help with a series of thefts with the same suspect(s) stealing tools and leaving via the fire doors.

These suspect(s) are suspected of committing numerous thefts of this nature at Home Depot Stores to include Shoreline. The Loss Prevention Officer was able to provide Detective Coblantz with the license plate number to the suspect(s) car.

Detective Coblantz began his investigation and ultimately identified one of the suspects.

In speaking with the Loss Prevention Officer he said that there are a total of seven cases, three in Shoreline and four at the North Seattle Home Depot. According to Home Depot a female will drop the suspect off in front of the store and drive around to the back near the fire exit. The suspect will go to the tool section and select some of the drill sets following which he will immediately head to the fire exit and flee to the waiting car.
Detective Coblantz developed probable cause for the suspect and put out a bulletin to local law enforcement agencies.

On 03/16/2010 Home Depot advised Detective Coblantz that the suspect(s) had hit at their store in Everett and then at the Home Depot in downtown Seattle on the 17th.

Suspecting that the suspect(s) may hit the downtown store again Detectives Coblantz and Inn working cooperatively with Home Depot Loss Prevention set up on the store in Seattle.

Shortly before 1 pm Detective Coblantz observed the suspect’s car pull into the parking lot. He watch as the main suspect entered the store. The driver of the suspect vehicle pulled around and parked by the fire door. Detective’s Coblantz and Inn arrested him without incident. The second suspect attempted to flee but after a brief foot pursuit was arrested by Detective Coblantz.

Detective Coblantz will be filing the Shoreline cases in addition to the thefts that occurred in Seattle, Everett, and now one from the City of Bothell. This is an on-going investigation as additional information becomes available.
Home Depot apron courtesy Home Depot Facebook page

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First-ever REALTOR® Nationwide Open House set for April 10-11


From Cheri Brennen, Seattle KingCounty REALTORS

Several hundred homes currently offered for sale around King County will be open for previewing on Saturday, April 10 and Sunday, April 11.

Members of Seattle KingCounty REALTORS® are inviting prospective home buyers to tour the listings as part of the first annual REALTOR Nationwide Open House Weekend. The homes will be flagged with blue REALTOR balloons.

Russell Hokanson, CEO of Seattle KingCounty REALTORS (SKCR), said the 6,000-plus members in King County are encouraged to participate in the upcoming event, with the goal of doubling or tripling the number of open houses on a typical weekend. Along with the large selection, he said consumers can expect other benefits during the Nationwide Open House Weekend, including the chance to tour homes while the federal buyer tax credit is still available.

Prospective home buyers can plan self-directed tours of open houses without being escorted by an agent, Hokanson noted, adding they can also arrange their own itinerary using online tools. Most REALTOR brokerages participate in the “Public Open House Service” of the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, he explained. When visiting a participating brokerage’s website, consumers can click on an open house symbol, and then specify certain criteria such as price range, number of bedrooms, and geographic preferences. A list of open houses that match the criteria, regardless of which brokerage has the listing, is produced so house-hunters can plan their tour schedules and routes. 


Hokanson said SKCR members taking part in the nationwide open house weekend will have details on various home-buying incentives that are available, including the tax credits for first-time and current owners who meet certain eligibility requirements. To take advantage of those incentives, purchasers must have a written binding contract in effect by April 30, and the transaction must close before July 1.
“There are once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for home ownership in our community,” Hokanson remarked, citing improved affordability, attractive interest rates and ample selection across the price spectrum as favorable factors. Realtors will be able to explain the benefits of homeownership and provide information on the home buying process and options for financing the home purchase.
The “Housing Affordability Index,” (HAI) compiled by the Washington Center for Real Estate Research, shows tremendous improvement, Hokanson noted. The index measures the ability of a middle income family to carry the mortgage payments on a median priced home, he explained. When the index is 100, there is a balance between the family’s ability to pay and the cost.

The most recent figures for King County show the “HAI” was 101.9 for the third quarter of 2009. For the same period in 2008, it was 76.9. During 2007, it was at or below 40.

This marks the second year for a statewide open house. Last year’s event, presented by Washington Realtors and 29 local Realtor Associations, featured more than 5,000 open houses throughout Washington. It became the model for this year’s national effort. 

Photos provided by Jack Malek, Shoreline Windermere

The Seattle King County REALTORS®, with 6,000-plus members, is a local board of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Its members participate in matters at all levels of government that affect private property rights, housing supplies, affordability and homeownership opportunities. Membership is voluntary, and only members may use the term REALTOR®, which is a licensed collective trademark.

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To the Editor: Toxic Users Should Pay

The Working for Clean Water Bill is the best chance in decades for our State to truly make a difference for Puget Sound and other important waterways. But now, the industries that cause the most harm are making excuses and asking to avoid responsibility.

It is well known that toxics like oil and fertilizers are the greatest cause of our water quality problems, killing wildlife and making our beaches and shellfish habitat off limits. But, as described in the Jim Brunner article "Gas-station owners want tax overturned", oil companies and gas station owners are now suing the State to "get out of jail free". They want to undermine the Hazardous Substances Tax passed 22 years ago.

I have worked for over 20 years on restoration projects in the Thornton Creek Watershed, most notably to get the Thornton Creek Water Quality Channel at Northgate done. This prize-winning project is universally seen to benefit our urban watershed. I've also worked in Shoreline to get LID (Low Impact Development) technologies used in our Aurora Phase II project, providing big water quality benefits to both Boeing and McAleer Creeks. So I know that these are exactly the types of projects this bill could fund, bringing many green jobs to our communities.

I hope that this bill passes and that the gas and oil companies will accept their responsibilities. It will impose a "user fee" in effect on the very industries that are destroying our precious water resources. It makes sense!

Janet Way
Shoreline

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Shorewood softball team beats Shorecrest in league opener

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Shorewood’s softball team defeated Shorecrest 13-3 Tuesday in the Wesco South opener for both teams.

The game ended after five innings because of the 10-run “mercy” rule. Shorewood scored three runs in the bottom of the fifth to extend its lead to 10 runs.
Amanda Olsen's two-run double in the second inning was part of a five-run Shorewood rally. Olsen had three RBI and scored three runs for the Thunderbirds.
Madison Hollenbeck walked two and struck out nine in her four innings of pitching for Shorewood. Kelsey Jeng batted 3-for-4, scoring twice, and Caitlin Forinash was 4-for-4 with four RBI for Shorewood.
Amanda Hartley hit a single and a double for Shorecrest.
Shorewood’s victory came after the Thunderbirds had started the season with two non-league losses. Shorecrest’s loss left the Scots with a 0-3 overall record.
Shorecrest      010 02—  3  5 3
Shorewood     250 33—13 12 1
Hartley and Ishleman. Hollenbeck, Nimmer (5) and Edinger. WP—Hollenbeck (1-1). LP—Hartley. Records—Shorecrest 0-1 league, 0-3 overall. Shorewood 1-0, 1-2.
Batting:
Shorecrest
AB
R
H
RBI
2B
3B
HR
SB

Amanda Hartley
3
1
2
1
1




Shorewood
AB
R
H
RBI
2B
3B
HR
SB

Sarah Edinger
2
3
1
2





Caitlin Forinash
4

4
4





Madison Hollenbeck
4
4
2






Kelsey Jang
4
2
3






Amanda Olsen
2
3
1
2





Pitching:
Shorecrest
IP
H
R
ER
K
BB

Amanda Hartley (L)
5
12
13
13
5
7

Shorewood
IP
H
R
ER
K
BB

Madison Hollenbeck (W, 1-0)
4
3
1
1
9
2

Grace Nimmer
1
2
2
2
0
2


Wesco South softball


League
Overall


W
L
W
L

Glacier Peak (3A)
1
0
1
2
Jackson (4A)
1
0
2
0
Lynnwood (3A)
1
0
2
1
Meadowdale (3A)
1
0
1
1
Shorewood (4A)
1
0
1
2
Edmonds-Woodway (4A)
0
1
0
3
Kamiak (4A)
0
1
0
3
Mariner (4A)
0
1
0
2
Mountlake Terrace (4A)
0
1
2
1
Shorecrest (3A)
0
1
0
3

Top three 4A to Northwest District; Fourth 4A to play-in game; All 3A to District

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SSEA general meeting on Friday

The Sustainable Shoreline Education Association will hold its General Membership Meeting on Friday March 26 from 7 - 9 pm at the First Christian Reformed Church, 14555 25th Ave NE, Room 202. Map.

The program will be led by Boni Biery and Bill Bear and will include a discussion of :

  • Shoreline's upcoming Tree Code
  • Your Increasing Storm Water Costs
  • Toxic Chemicals In Our Air, Water, Food & Bodies. How are these related?
On Saturday, April 17, SSEA will have a table at the City of Shoreline's annual Earth Day event at Central Market, to explain indicators of sustainability to the general public. They would like to have new volunteers to help for an hour each. Training will be provided. To volunteer, contact Bill Bear at 206-368-0858.

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Steps to Reduce Mail Theft

By Officers McNaughton and Obstler, Shoreline Police

Mail theft is a growing problem throughout the city and county. Many times victims of mail theft or identity theft don't understand how it could have happened. A common factor is that they put their outgoing mail into their non-locking mailbox. Thieves also target these mailboxes for your delivered mail.

Shoreline Police Detectives and Storefront Crime Prevention officers have researched ways to reduce this crime. One of the best solutions is the locked cluster box units or a single residential locking mailbox. The Post Office does not supply the boxes. They must be purchased through a private company and the Post Office must approve the Lock Box Unit as well as the installation site.

For cluster unit boxes, the Post Office can refer contractors to install the unit once it is purchased. Additionally you must have a city right of way permit for installation. Contact City of Shoreline, Planning and Development Services Department, 206-801-2500, and ask to speak to a permit technician for more information.

For locked cluster box units:

Units often come in 8, 12, 13 and 16 doors and are approximately $1000-$1200, plus $50-$100 for the pedestal. *Some of the companies that sell the units are:
* Police cannot recommend a particular company. It is the consumer’s responsibility to thoroughly research companies and their products.

The initial cost may seem astronomical but since they are neighborhood boxes, it breaks down to about $100/customer.

For single residential locking mailboxes:


Contact your local post office, a company above, or a local hardware store. Remember, the Post Office does not supply the boxes. Boxes must be purchased through a private company and the Post Office must approve the Lock Box as well as the installation site.
  • Bitterlake Station 929 N 145th Street 206-364-0663
  • North City Station 17233 15 Ave NE 206-364-0656

Again, for cluster box units you must have a city right of way permit for installation. Contact City of Shoreline, Planning and Development Services Department, 206-801-2500, and ask to speak to a permit technician for more information.

Photo courtesy of Jeanne Monger and her block watch

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Easter items at the SL-LFP Senior Center Thrift Shop

The Shoreline Lake Forest Park Senior Center Thrift shop still has some cute, useful and inexpensive Easter items to give to the children or to decorate your home. Who can resist a cuddly bunny? Check the display window in the hall and also in the shop.
ALL ITEMS WILL BE 50% OFF STARTING MARCH 29th....it's not too late. 

The Senior Center Thrift Shop - Not Just For Seniors

Photo from Patty Price

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Lake City Elks Club Law Enforcement Appreciation Night

On Tuesday evening, March 23, the Lake City Elks Club held their annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Banquet at their lodge on 145th street. Local police agencies were invited to honor their officers, detectives and volunteers of the year and share a delicious dinner. This year’s attendees included the Police Departments of Shoreline, Seattle, Lake Forest Park, Woodinville, Kirkland, and Sammamish as well as the King County Sheriff’s Office and Washington State Patrol. 

Left to Right, Julie Allen, Det. Cary Coblantz, Hill Williams, Ofc. Roger Heath, Capt. Ted Stensland.

 City of Shoreline award winners included:
Hill Williams, Volunteer of the Year, Shoreline Police West Neighborhood Center. Mr. Williams has volunteered with Shoreline Police since 1995, performing Vacation House Checks, Park Patrol, Crime Prevention through Environmental Design, Emergency Contact Card updates as well as editing publications such as the Block Watch News, crime prevention brochures and updates to the website.

Julie Allen, Volunteer of the Year, Shoreline Police East Neighborhood Center. Ms. Allen has volunteered with Shoreline Police since 1998, being instrumental in managing the False Alarm program. She also volunteers weekly at the Shoreline Community Church and at Hope for Horses in Woodinville, caring for injured and abused horses.

Detective Cary Coblantz, Shoreline Police Detective of the Year. In 2009 Detective Coblantz identified a minimum of three large scale burglary rings that were operating in King and Snohomish Counties. Based on the cases filed by Detective Coblantz and the suspect information he provided, numerous felony charges have been brought against the suspects in these cases. To date, these burglary rings are responsible for hundreds of residential and commercial burglaries. Detective Coblantz has received numerous commendations (Shoreline Police Department, Seattle Police Department and the King County Prosecutors Office) this year recognizing him for the exceptional job he has done as an investigator.

Officer Roger Heath, Shoreline Police Officer of the Year. Officer Heath is a 32 year veteran who serves as a Traffic Enforcement Officer for the City, and is noted for his strong work ethic and upbeat attitude. His thorough processing of a burglary scene yielded latent fingerprints that were later used to identify and charge a suspect. He also located and chased, first in a car and then on foot a vehicle prowling suspect half his age, and took him into custody. He was able to return stolen property to several students at Kings High School before they even knew their cars had been broken into in the parking lot.

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Need a passport? No appointment needed at Kent on Saturday

From the office of the King County Executive
King County opens for second annual “Passport Day in the U.S.A.”

Residents planning to travel out of the country should consider applying for a U.S. passport now before application fees significantly increase later this year. 


This Saturday, March 27, the King County Licensing Office in the Norm Maleng Regional Justice Center will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for residents who want to apply for a passport. No appointment is necessary. During this event, both options of routine processing and expedited processing for an additional fee of $60 dollars are available.

Saturday, March 27, 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. 

Licensing Office at the Maleng Regional Justice Center
401 4th Ave N., #1A
Kent, WA 98032
(206) 205-7330
(Accessible via the parking garage breezeway)

Currently, US Passport Books cost $100 for first-time adult applicants and $85 for all minor applicants under 16. However, a proposed rule for new passport fees will make first-time adult passport applicants pay $135 for a passport book and $105 for all minor applications. The proposed rule is currently in a public comment period. To view the proposed rule and submit your comment, please visit the 2010 Proposed Passport Fees webpage.

In addition to the US Passport Book, the U.S. Passport card is a wallet-size travel document which can be used to enter the United States from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda at land border crossings or sea ports-of-entry. It cannot be used for air travel. Fee increases have been proposed for this document as well.

Last March, the U.S. Department of State held the first “Passport Day in the U.S.A” in response to the new travel guidelines implemented in June 2009. U.S. citizens are now required to present a passport book, passport card, or other travel document approved by the U.S. government to enter the U.S. from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda at land borders and sea ports of entry. In 2009, passport agencies and facilities accepted over 59,000 passport applications.

For more information, please visit travel.state.gov. Questions can also be directed to the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778 or the King County Community Service Center Licensing office at 206-205-7330

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City Hall solar installation -- largest in Shoreline -- comes on line

The City of Shoreline and non-profit Shoreline Solar Project are pleased to announce a ribbon-cutting ceremony March 31 to celebrate the new 20.2 kW solar electric system on Shoreline City Hall's parking garage. The Shoreline Solar Project has been promoting solar installations in the City of Shoreline for the past six years. 

Shoreline based Northwest Mechanical, Inc., installed the Made-in-Washington solar modules from Arlington based Silicon Energy. The solar array generates electric power while also providing shade for an entire row of cars on the upper parking level.   Seattle City Light provided support for the solar installation through its Green Power Demonstration Program, which will include web-based data monitoring and an interpretive display in the City Hall lobby."

The community is invited to the celebration that will include a tour highlighting Shoreline City Hall's extensive energy saving "green" features and the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the largest solar photovoltaic (PV) system in the City. Participants will include officials and representatives from the City of Shoreline, Northwest Mechanical, Seattle City Light, Bonneville Environmental Foundation, Silicon Energy, Rainier Industries, OPUS (the contractor that built City Hall), Shoreline Solar Project and, most importantly, the public.
After the ribbon cutting, Shoreline Solar Project's co-founder Larry Owens is presenting a free "Solar 101" seminar covering solar electric and solar hot water systems including those installed on the City Hall property.


Wednesday, March 31 – 4 to 6 pm

Council Chambers, Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N

4:00 pm Solar Electric System Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

4:30 pm Tour of Shoreline City Hall's green features

5:00 pm Solar 101 seminar
Light refreshments will be served

For more information, contact Maryn Wynne, Shoreline Solar Project at 206-306-9233
Photos courtesy of Shoreline Solar Project

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Shorewood students win History Day awards


By Craig Degginger, PIO, Shoreline Schools

Shorewood High School students took home 15 awards, the most of any high school in the North Puget Sound Regional History Day contest held March 19 at Shoreline Center.

The culmination of a year-long program in which students choose and research a topic, learning historical research principles and strategies, North Puget Sound Regional History Day is part of a national effort to enhance history education and prepare students to become informed and involved citizens. This year's contest theme is "Innovation in History: Impact and Change."

The Shorewood students qualified for the state competition at Bellevue College on Saturday, May 1. The top two finishers in each category at the state event will compete in the national contest June 13 to 17 at the University of Maryland, College Park.

At the Shoreline regional event, a record 556 students in grades 6-12 took part by conducting research and presenting their results in one of five categories: exhibits, papers, multi-media documentaries, original performances and websites.

 Shorewood's regional winners are:

Papers

Second place: Jacob Ziontz
Far Reaching Rights: An Era of Innovation in Treaty Law in Washington State that Impacted the Rights of Aboriginal Peoples Worldwide.

Individual Web sites
Second Place: Charlton Callender
Anesthesia, No Pain, No Gain

Fourth place: Chris Evans
The United States Supreme Court: The Provider of Equality

Fourth place: Jarren Petit
The Wright Brothers Flying with the Birds

Group Web sites

Second place: Madison Welsh/Emiko Yamada
Barcodes: A Revolution in Data Capture

Individual Exhibitions
Second place
Cindy Chung
Fast Food: a staple of America's diet

Third place
Rebecca Erickson
Braille

Group Exhibitions

First place
Ronnie Park/Tracy Peng/Kaia McChesney
Google: Worldwide Innovation

Second place
Jennifer Thompson/Andromeda Nicolai
Penicillin: Miracle Medicine Breakthrough

Second place
Michelle Wilson/Tyanna DeNova/Ashley Greyell
Flappers: Bringing change to women through innovation of new beliefs

Third place
Dana Brindle/Ruth Wabula
The Innovation of Fast-Food: Big Industry, Big Problems


Individual documentaries

Second place
Trevor Cronin
The Stolen Generation: The Story of the Australian Aboriginal Children

First place
Rika Inouye
Innovations in Northwest Jazz Education

Second place
Dodge Schaeffer
Inspiration: Galileo Through Out Time

Group documentaries

Fourth place
Charlie Wakenshaw/Kameron Gronvold
Plastic: The Invasive Innovation


Photos by Don Wilson



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The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer Easter Week schedule

March 28, Palm Sunday, 10:00 am
Music: The Redeemer Choir with Kathryn O’Grady and Glenn Guhr, 
Samuel Barber’s The Crucifixion.

April 4, Easter Sunday, 11:00 am
Music: The Redeemer Choir with Darcy Morrissey and Glenn Guhr. 
Trumpeter Judson Scott, cellist Nathan Whittaker. 
Sulpitia Cesis’ Maria Magdalena et altera Maria, music of G. P. Telemann

Contact information and location:
6211 NE 182nd Street, Kenmore, WA 98028
425-486-3777




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Public Meeting: Lake Forest Park Library Expansion

 

Space planning and schematic design has begun for the expansion and renovation of the Lake Forest Park Library on the lower level of the Towne Centre. The lease is finalized and the King County Library System (KCLS) is adding a 1,150 square foot to the existing space with room for more materials, computers, wireless access and space for children and teens.

On Thursday, April 1, from 6:30 - 8 pm, there is a public meeting for citizens to review and offer input about the design of the expanded library. The meeting will be held at the Lake Forest Park City Hall, Council Chambers, 17425 Ballinger Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155.

~~Information from the LFP Library Bond website

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My backyard: 195th Street overpass

Carl Dinse of Shoreline shares this photo from his neighborhood. He says, "it was taken last winter when we had the big snow storms, on the I-5 foot bridge on NE 195th. Not the most recent, but it was one of my favorites."

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Evan Smith: Saturday coffee hour with Shoreline Councilman Roberts

By Evan Smith
ShorelineAreaNews Politics Writer

Shoreline City Councilman Christopher Roberts (pictured, right) invites citizens who want to talk to him about City issues to a coffee hour at 10 am Saturday at Top Foods' Market Cafe at N 175th and Midvale Ave N.

Roberts says that people who want to contact him also can send him e-mails.


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Shoreline Tree Code Community Meeting Wednesday

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

The tree code regulates the removal, retention, and replacement of trees on private property in Shoreline.

At this community meeting, city staff will talk about changes being proposed to the tree code, and answer questions and solicit feedback from the audience.

The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 24, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Richmond Beach Congregational Church, 1512 NW 195th St, Shoreline 98177

This meeting is intended for individuals on the west side of the City, with an east side meeting to be scheduled at a later date. However, all are welcome to attend whichever meeting fits their schedule.

For more information about the tree code, visit the Tree Regulations page or contact Paul Cohen, Project Manager at 206-801-2551.
Photo from Steven H. Robinson
Information from City of Shoreline staff

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