Plant Exchange and Garden Sale

Sunday, April 4, 2010

The Ridgecrest Neighborhood Association will hold a Garden Meeting and Plant Exchange on Wednesday, April 28 at the Ridgecrest Elementary School Gym, 16516 10th Ave NE from 6:30 - 9 pm.

6:30 - 7:00 pm     Plant Exchange and Sale

Pot your extras, divisions and starts to trade with others. There will also be some native plants and trees for sale for a minimal price. All proceeds benefit neighborhood projects.

7:00 - 9:00 pm     Program speaker from Seattle Tilth

 
Marty Wingate, author of Big Ideas for Small Northwest Gardens.

Her presentation will focus on Wildlife Friendly Gardening, with tips on using natives to landscape and natural pest and weed control that will attract and sustain birds, butterflies and beneficial insects. There will be free printed material available for all attendees.

Coffee and cookies will be available.

For more information, contact Patty Hale 206-65-8596.

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Evan Smith: County Councilman Ferguson attacks McKenna’s joining health-care suit

Saturday, April 3, 2010


By Evan Smith
ShorelineAreaNews Politics Writer

Local King County Councilman Bob Ferguson is taking a leading role in opposing Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna’s joining other state attorneys general in the lawsuit to stop the recently passed health-care bill.

Republican McKenna has joined a suit that claims that the health-care reform bill exceeds Congressional powers.

Ferguson helped draft a letter in late March questioning the legal basis of the suit. Then, when I asked him about running against McKenna, he seemed more open to it than he had earlier.

After Ferguson won re-election to the Council in November, I asked him about the possibility of a run for statewide office. He told me that he was considering a run as a Democratic candidate for attorney general in 2012 but only if McKenna wouldn’t be running.

McKenna probably would run for re-election if he should decide to postpone a run for governor.

I asked Ferguson about his future plans again last week after the letter to McKenna became public. Again, he said he was thinking about running for attorney general but nothing about not running if McKenna would be on the ballot.

Apparently whatever relationship Ferguson and McKenna developed during the brief time that both were on the County Council is gone.

Ferguson represents the 1st County Council District, a district that includes Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Kenmore and part of north Seattle. He was elected twice to the Council as a Democrat before a Charter amendment made the office nonpartisan, forcing him to run as a nonpartisan candidate last fall.

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Kagi, Fairley also oppose health-care lawsuit

Democratic State Rep, Ruth Kagi told me last week that the Legislature should stop funds for the lawsuit.

State Sen, Darlene Fairley joined other senators in a letter asking McKenna to drop his participation in the suit.

Fairley and Kagi represent the 32nd Legislative District, which includes Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, and an area near Kirkland, plus Woodway, unincorporated Esperance and south Edmonds.

--Evan Smith

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Evan Smith: Health-care suit is misguided

Analysis/ Evan Smith

Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna’s joining other states in a suit to stop the health-care-reform bill seems strange both as a legal action and as a political move.

McKenna is a smart lawyer, who certainly knows that the claims in the suit fly in the face of generations of Supreme Court decisions. McKenna probably learned in a basic constitutional-law class that courts consistently have given an expansive interpretation of the Congressional power to regulate interstate commerce.

Congress has used the commerce clause to pass civil-rights laws, Medicare and a host of other laws, justified as having at least an indirect effect on interstate commerce.

All of the law professors on a recent University of Washington panel said that the suit has no constitutional merit.

From a political perspective, the move could hurt McKenna’s chances to win an election for governor or even to win re-election as attorney general. Joining the suit is counter to his image as a moderate, independent Republican.

McKenna has often defied his party as when he personally argued the State's position in favor of the top-two- primary before the U.S. Supreme Court.

The State Republican Party has tolerated McKenna because he is one of only two Republican statewide elected officials.

Two Democratic legislators told me last week that McKenna now sees a need to appeal to the conservative Republican base.

Still, it seems more important to appeal to moderate voters.


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Echo Lake Elementary multi-cultural event


Echo Lake Elementary school, in the north-central section of Shoreline, has an annual Multi-Cultural Festival, celebrating the different cultures of the families at the school. Under the direction of ELL (English Language Learners) teacher Maureen Cline, students write about their lives and cultures. These writings are put on display in the hallway.

Maureen owns a few articles of clothing from other cultures and used to put them in a glass case in the school lobby. Other people saw the display and offered to loan items of their own for the festival. The display now fills every inch of available wall space on a very long hallway.

According to principal Mary Koontz, families at Echo Lake Elementary speak 29 different languages.
 
Marueen Cline says, "Our festival is generally on a Friday afternoon from 2:30 - 3:30 pm. Parents and guests come to their students' classrooms to see what students and families have brought for show and tell, cultural PowerPoint presentations, stories, or whatever the individual classrooms are doing. Then there is the feast! Everyone always does enjoy tasting all the different foods brought from home."
 
The State asks schools to report student ethnicity under seven categories. Under these categories, the 496 students of Echo Lake are:
  • White-230
  • Asian-131
  • Hispanic-55
  • Black-40
  • Mixed-36
  • Indian-3
  • Pacific Islander-1 
Echo Lake is typical of schools in the district in its ethnic diversity.
 
The ethnicity list does not reflect how many students come from English-speaking families or how many come from other countries with other languages spoken at home. Nor does it reflect which families speak English fluently and which families depend on their children to translate for them.

Lists are helpful, but the clothing display illustrates vividly the extensive multi-cultural diversity of our schools.

Photos by Steven H. Robinson

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Readers' Theater: The Mules of Dry Diggins’

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council’s Readers' Theater presents The Mules of Dry Diggins’ by George Savage, on Monday, April 26, at 7 pm in the Ballinger Room at Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline 98155.

Based on a true story, this imaginative work spins the tale of a group of would-be-world-famous robbers called "The Rattlesnake Dick Gang." The gang’s leader is harmless, but its members may not be.

In this script, George Savage takes us back into the Gold Rush days and follows the development of a young goldpanner, Richard Carter, who, having failed at finding gold, takes on a new career as Rattlesnake Dick, the leader of a band of unsuccessful young outlaws.

Readers’ Theater productions are presented by a selected group of readers who work with the new plays program. Readings are followed by cookies, coffee, and a discussion with the cast and playwright.
For information on this and other Arts Council programs visit the website or call 206-417-4645.

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to nurture all of the arts in the community through programs and events, arts education, advocacy, and support for artists and arts organizations.

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King County Council: April 5-9, 2010


Shoreline and Lake Forest Park are represented on the King County Council by Bob Ferguson. He can be contacted by phone at 206-296-1001 or email.

This week at the County Council: Meeting highlights for April 5-9, 2010

Monday, April 5
Metropolitan King County Council – 11 am
Councilmembers are scheduled to discuss and possibly act on:
· A motion confirming the appointment of Caroline Whalen as Director/Chief Administrative Officer of the King County Department of Executive Services (Motion 2010-0107).

King County Forecast Council – 11:30 am ***Special Meeting***
Members are scheduled to discuss and possibly act on:
· A resolution amending the 2010 work plan for the Office of Economic Forecast and Analysis (KCFC 2010-10).

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee – 1:30 pm ***Special Meeting*** Committee will meet in the Southwest Conference Room, 12th flr., King County Courthouse

Committee members are scheduled to discuss and possibly recommend to the full board of supervisors:
· A resolution revising the District’s 2010 capital budget program to respond to emergency needs resulting from the January 2009 presidentially declared flood disaster (FCD 2010-30).

Tuesday, April 6
Government Accountability and Oversight Committee – 9:30 am
Briefings:
· Status report on King County International Airport (Briefing No. 2010-B0060).
· King County Auditor’s Office Highlights of 2009 Accomplishments Report (Briefing No. 2010-B0061).

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee – 1:30 pm
Committee members are scheduled to discuss and possibly recommend to the full council:
· An ordinance amending the 2010 Budget Ordinance: Making a supplemental appropriation to the Seattle-King County Department of Public Health (Ordinance 2010-0220).

Wednesday, April 7
Committee of the Whole – 9:30 am
Agenda TBA

Regional Water Quality Committee – 3 pm
Committee members are scheduled to discuss and possibly recommend to the full council:
· A motion approving the planning process to determine if, how, when, where and by what funding mechanisms over the next 30 years King County’s existing reclaimed water program should expand (Motion 2010-0027).

“This Week at the Council” is a summary of highlights for upcoming council and committee agendas. To read complete agendas and the full text of legislation, visit the King County Council’s LEGISEARCH system.  Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are in the King County Council Chambers, Room 1001, King County Courthouse, 516 Third Ave, Seattle, WA

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Animal Adventures Day Camp


From the Seattle Humane Society
It's time to register for Animal Adventures Day Camp. This is an opportunity for 8 to 11 year old children to spend five fun-filled days at the Seattle Humane Society. Campers will learn how to handle small animals, learn about dog and cat language and behavior, and enjoy many pet-related activities.

Animal Adventures Day Camp For Kids

  • Camper Ages: 8-11 years old
  • Times: 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
  • Fee: $180 per session

Available Summer Sessions:

  • Session 1: July 5-9
  • Session 2: July 12-16
  • Session 3: July 19-23
  • Session 4: July 26-30
  • Session 5: Aug 2-6

Registration is open and is limited to 24 campers per session on a first come, first served basis.

Click here to register today.

You can fax your completed form to 425-747-2985, call 425-373-5385, drop off your registration at the Seattle Humane Society or mail to 13212 SE Eastgate Way, Bellevue, WA 98005.

Visit us online  to EXPLORE the Camp, Kids and Teens section of our website.

Camp takes place at the Seattle Humane Society at 13212 SE Eastgate Way in Bellevue. For more information call 425-373-5385 or email Wendy.


About the Seattle Humane Society

Seattle Humane Society has been awarded the coveted 4-star rating by Charity Navigator, America's largest independent charity evaluator. Founded in 1897 to bring people and pets together, Seattle Humane Society provides incredible companion animals for adoption 7 days a week, pet workshops and training, a pet food bank, a low-fee spay/neuter surgery program, humane teen club, a visiting pets program and more. Seattle Humane Society is located in Bellevue, at 13212 SE Eastgate Way. For directions and more information, visit www.seattlehumane.org or call (425) 641-0080.

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Shorewood track teams win vs. Cascade

Friday, April 2, 2010


Shorewood’s boys’ and girls’ track teams both defeated Cascade in a dual meet at Everett Memorial Stadium Thursday, April 1.

Blaine Weber led the Shorewood boys with victories in the 100 meters, 200, long jump and 4x100.

Three Thunderbird girls were double winners – Erin Johnson in the 800 and 1600, Angela Evans in the 100 hurdles and 300 hurdles and Syd Bridges in the high jump and pole vault.

Shorewood’s next meet is Thursday, April 8, at Snohomish against Lynnwood and Snohomish.

Boys’ Team Scores: Shorewood 79, Cascade 61

Boys’ Results: 100 meters- 1 Blaine Weber (S) 11.30, 2 Tory Brediger (S) 11.50 … 4 Nick Vincent (S) 11.70 5. Marwan Hefny (S) 11.70; 200 meters- 1 Weber (S) 23.50, 2 Vincent (S) 224.27,… 5 David Fan (S) 24.97, 6 Samuel Smith (S) 25.05; 400 meters - 1 Ryan Madsen (S) 58.04, 800 meters- 1 Hopper (C) 2:04.54, 2 Josh White (S) 2:23.66, 3 Evan Levy (S) 2:27.15, 4 Nathan Gibbons (S) 2:31.10, 5 Grady McDonald (S) 2:35.52; 1600 meters - 1 Bell (C) 4:57.90, … 4 Gunner Colleen (S) 5:06.50, 5 Michael Sutherland (S) 5:08.80, 6 Josh White (S) 5:11.10, 7 Evan Levy (S) 5:11.50. … 9 David Western (S) 5:22.00, 10; 3200 meters - 1 Aaron Campbell (C) 9:52.34, 2 Joe Gladow (S) 10:03.44, 3 Alex Brock (S) 10:33.52, 4) Michael Sutherland (S) 10:58.89,… 7 Andrew Suh (S) 12:35.79; 110m Hurdles - 1 Wiedmer (C) 19.29; 300m Hurdles - 1 Wiedmer (C) 43.59,2 Aaron Pederson-Knapp (S) 46.95; 4x100 - 1 Shorewood (Tory Brediger, Peter Erickson, Vincent, Weber) 43.96; 4x400 - 1 Cascade 3:34.89, 2 Shorewood (Brediger, Madsen, Aaron Pederson-Knapp, Vincent) 3:47.74; Shot - 1 St. Marie 50-01.5, 2 Alex Hosn (S) 44-00..5; Discus - 1 St. Marie (C) 145-01; Javelin - 1 Niko Frazier (S) 147-02, 2 Will Benson (S) 138-11,… 5 Alex Hosn (S) 113-05; High Jump - 1 Joseph Ijiomah (S) 5-00; Pole Vault - 1 Taylor Ramsden (S) 11-00. 2 Jake Schiffler (S) 10-06.3 Kendrick Tang (S) 10-00; Long Jump - 1 Weber (S) 20-07.5, 2 Raphael Fish (S) 18-07, 3 Erickson (S) 18-02.5, … 5 Ijiomah (S) 16-08.75 Triple Jump - 1. Erickson (S) 38-04, 2 Fish (S) 36-00.

Girls’ Team Scores: Shorewood 95. Cascade 51

Girls’ Results: 100 meters-- 1 Kiana Hood 13.74 (C), 2 Charity Ijiomah 13.76 (S),… 4 Jamie Carroll 14.34 (S), 5 Noel Burt 14.51 (S), … 7 Megan Lee 15.26 (S); 200 meters - 1 Krystina Harrison 28.66 (C), … 5 Ashley Greyell 32.63 ) (S); 400 meters - 1 Bethany Smith 66.28 (S), 2 Monica Galyean 66.30 (S), 3 Bailey Wilson 68.20 (S), 4 Kelsey Johnson 68.22 (S); 800 meters - 1 Erin Johnson 2:25.32 (S),… 3 Mallory McDonald 2:39.03 (S), 4 Charlee Linton 2:42.95 (S), 5 Emily Osborne 2:44.89 (S), 6 Devon Geary 2:50.86 (S), 7 Tori Lewis 2:51.61 (S), 8 Cindy Harrington 3:07.57 (S); 1600 meters - 1 E. Johnson 5:20.19 (S), 2 Osborne 5:53.19 (S),… 5 Amy Lind 6:40.02 (S), 6 Gracie Bridges 6:41.49 (S), 7 Keelin McKellar 6:42.59 (S), 8 Cindy Harrington 6:53.43 (S); 3200 meters - 1 Linton 12:38.70 (S), 2 McDonald 12:40.48 (S), 3 Angelica Yehdego 12:41.82 (S), 4 Geary 12:49.59 (S), 5 Lewis 13:01.00 (S); 100m Hurdles - 1 Angela Evans 18.32 (S),… 3 Jackie Lykstad 19.08 (S),… 5 Maria Sipos 21.72 (S); 300m Hurdles - 1 Evans 52.81 (S), 2 Megan Ransom 53.38 (S), 3 Lykstad 54.28 (S),,,, 6 Maria Sipos 62.65 (S); 4x100 – Cascade 52.93, 2 Shorewood (Emily Ramsden, Lee, Carroll, Ijiomah) 55.11 4x200 - 1 Shorewood (Burt, Galyean, Carroll, Ijiomah) 1:50.30; 4x400 - 1 Cascade 4:34.48, 2 Shorewood (Smith, Bailey Wilson, Lykstad, E. Johnson 4:39.35; Shot - 1 Stephanie Goei 29-07.5 (S), 2 Diandre Musikachart 29-02.5 (S; Discus - 1 Caldwell 77-06 (C), 2 Goei 72-03 (S),… 4 Katie (Catherine) Chae 55-10 (S),… 6 Musikachart 52-05 (S); Javelin - 1 Nelson 110-02 (C), … 4 Chae 91-00 (S), 5 Evans 80-04 (S),… 7 Musikachart 64-09 (S), 8 Goei 62-05 (S); High Jump - 1 Bridges 4-08 (S), 2 Alaina Olson 4-06 (S),… 5 Alyssa Fabian 4-06 (S); Pole Vault - 1 Bridges 8-06 (S), 2 Jessica Throolin 7-06 (S),... 4 Olson 6-06 (S); Long Jump - 1 Ijiomah 15-07.5 (S). 2 Olson 14-02.25 (S), 3 Galyean 14-00 (S), 4 Evans 13-08.5 (S); Triple Jump - 1 Stacia Martineau 27-00 (S).

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Bob Ferguson secures Metro van for Shoreline Veterans' Center


From the Communications Office, King County Council
 
The Shoreline Veterans Center, a 25-bed facility for honorably discharged homeless veterans, recently received a boost in its effort to assist those who served our county with the recent delivery of a retired Metro eight-passenger van by King County Council Chair Bob Ferguson. Ferguson had the opportunity to secure the van through the King County Council’s retired Metro Vanpool van donation program.
King County Council Chair Bob Ferguson (far right) is joined by (from l to r) Ken Meade, House Manager for Bennett House, Tom Thompson, Case Manager, and Tracy Jones, Program Manager of Veterans and Community Transitional Housing for Compass Housing Alliance after delivering a retired Metro Vanpool van to the agency.  Photo courtesy King County Council office.
“For their service and sacrifice, we owe veterans our support,” said Ferguson. “The Shoreline Veterans Center is an important resource for getting homeless veterans the housing and services they deserve, and I am pleased this retired van will help those efforts.”
The Shoreline Veterans Center houses formerly homeless veterans, 21 men and 4 women, for up to two years. Residents get their basic needs met and receive counseling, life skills training, and assistance finding permanent housing. After graduation from the two-year program, many veterans return to the Center for ongoing counseling.


It is estimated that approximately one in every four homeless individuals is a veteran. Contributing factors to the high prevalence of homelessness among veterans include post-traumatic stress, chemical dependency, unemployment, and mental illness.
“Shoreline is a place where veterans come to get better. Treating people with dignity and respect helps in the healing. This van will enable us to continue our mission of helping veterans with their journey of recovery,” said Shoreline Veterans Center program manager Tracy Jones. “I can't thank Councilmember Ferguson enough for securing the van for us. We are proud of all of the men and women who served our country, and we are honored to serve them.”

Since 1995, the County Council has donated more than 250 retired vans from Metro Transit’s Vanpool program to local nonprofit organizations to provide transportation for residents who are disabled, low-income, young adults, and senior citizens. The program provides mobility for a diverse array of King County residents, supports the positive work of various local organizations, and relieves traffic congestion by reducing the need for single-occupancy vehicles.
For information on how to apply for a van, contact Councilmember Ferguson at 206-296-1001 or email.

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Shoreline's emerging Town Center Subarea Plan

By Joe Tovar, Shoreline Planning and Development Services Director

The City of Shoreline Planning Commission hosted a successful design charrette on Thursday evening, April 1, regarding the City’s emerging Town Center Subarea Plan.

Over 60 citizens, city council members, planning commissioners and staff members worked with Urban Design Consultant Bob Bengford of Makers, Inc. to talk about building and site design principles and how to incorporate them in the new Subarea Plan and design regulations.

Participants reviewed illustrations of different sizes, types and configurations of possible buildings, streetscapes and site improvements and expressed their opinions in a Visual Preference Survey. They then broke into ten small groups of five or six people each to discuss where different building types, sizes or design treatments would be appropriate and then plotted their suggestions onto maps of the Town Center Area.

Residents from neighborhoods along Stone Ave N and Linden Ave N identified the need to buffer and protect these nearby residential areas from more intense development and traffic along Aurora.

Copies of the draft Town Center Vision Statement prepared by a subcommittee of the Planning Commission was also distributed and people were invited to call or email in suggestions before a final draft of the Vision Statement and design standards are presented at public hearings this spring.

For more information about the Town Center Subarea Plan and schedule for further public participation, visit the City’s Town Center webpage or contact Project Planner Paul Cohen at 206-801-2551.

Photos courtesy City of Shoreline

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Seattle Orchid Society Show and Sale

Photo by Randy Son Of Robert
Seattle Orchid Society Show and Sale
Saturday and Sunday, April 10 and 11, 9 am to 5 pm

Sky Nursery is pleased to welcome back the Seattle Orchid Society. Join these amateur and professional growers for a judged show, displays, sales of unique varieties, and answers to all your orchid questions. Only one warning, says Sky, it is a well-known fact that these plants are highly addictive, so come at your own risk. Sky Nursery 18528 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133. Phone 206-546-4851.


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Junior gardeners - Salad-To-Go

On Sunday, April 11, from 2 - 3 pm, Sky Nursery will teach Kindergarten to 6th graders how to grow a beautiful and healthy salad for dinner or a family picnic. In the Salad-To-Go class, experts will teach them to select salad greens and plant a salad bowl or basket.

Cost is $5 per child and pre-registration is required. Call 206-546-4851 or register in person. Sky Nursery 18528 Aurora Ave. N. Shoreline WA, 98133.

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School Board hears update about Ballinger Action Teens (BAT)

School board meeting highlights from March 1. Part 3
Contributed by Debi Ehrlichman, Board Member


Brian Schultz, Executive Director of Schools, presented.
Mr. Schultz introduced Morgan Moore and Tanya Schaeffer from the Center for Human Services (CHS), a community-based, not-for-profit youth and family services agency that has been a resource to children, adults and families since 1970. Ms. Moore provided a quick overview of CHS, which is comprised of four departments--Substance Abuse, Loving Families, Family Support, and Family Counseling. CHS administers the following programs at the Ballinger Homes site in Shoreline:
  • Play and Learn Group
    • Early childhood programming
    • Birth to five years
    • Thursdays 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  • Adult Programming
    • Open House hours for resource and referral (Wednesdays from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm)
    • ELL/citizenship tutoring
    • Parent group facilitated by Gayle McDougall-Treacy
  • Homework Factory
    • After school program located at Ballinger Homes
    • K-12 programming Monday thru Thursday 3:00-6:00 p.m.
  • Family Advocate Access
  • Camp Ballinger
  • Ballinger Action Teens (BAT)


Ms. Moore was joined by students who assisted with the presentation. The purpose of BAT as described by the students: “To help the community around us, while having fun, in order to learn more about the world and therefore also help ourselves.” 

In addition to helping the community, the 25 students involved in BAT also participate in hiking and camping trips. Their community outreach includes environmental projects, participation in the groundbreaking ceremony at the new Shoreline City Hall, planting trees and shrubs, cooking and serving food for the homeless, painting murals, and volunteering at the Homework Factory assisting elementary students. The students shared with the Board a video that was made for the 2009 Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union Operation Cooperation Competition. As indicated in the video, BAT students attended a Prevention Summit where they learned how to prevent drug and alcohol abuse in the community.

The Board praised the students for the work they are doing as well as the poise and enthusiasm reflected in their presentation.


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Shorecrest holds off Kamiak Second half rally, 3-2


By Wilson Tsoi

MUKILTEO – In an early season showdown between the two remaining undefeated WesCo teams, the State No.-1-ranked Shorecrest raced ahead to a 3-0 lead before Kamiak's late comeback fell short by a goal.

At the 12-minute mark, an uncontested Eli Blauser (#8) headed a Michael Harris flip throw-in for the game first goal. The Scots continued to pressure as Ian Adams (pictured below) beat a Kamiak defender down the left side and scored Shorecrest's second goal in the 21st minute. Six minutes later, a miscommunication in Kamiak's backfield had the goalkeeper come way out of the box as opportunistic Eli Blauser took advantage and calmly shot the ball in for his second goal and a comfortable 3-0 Shorecrest lead.

In the second half, Kamiak significantly decreased the visiting team's comfort zone as it steadily got on a comeback trail. At the 50-minute mark, Shorecrest would give up the first goal of its season as Brian Bae put a lop shot over Shorecrest goalkeeper Eric Baker and closed the gap to 3-1. Kamiak (3-1-2) continued to rally as Jordan Meyers, with open space created by Zach Faller’s heel pass, nailed one in the net at the 75th minute. The 3-2 score, however, would stand as time ran out and the nation’s No. 3 team, Shorecrest (6-0), remain WesCo's only undefeated team. Shorecrest outshot and had more corners than its opponent.  Goalkeeper Caleb Smith made more than a dozen saves for Kamiak.

Shorecrest meets Mountlake Terrace in a live televised game Tuesday at 7 pm at Shoreline Stadium. Mountlake Terrace has a 1-5 record after losing at Jackson Wednesday. The game is available on Channel 26 (Comcast) and 36 (Verizon Fios).

Junior varsity teams from Shorecrest and Mountlake Terrace will play at 5 pm Tuesday.

Photos by Wilson Tsoi

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Shorewood scores 1-0 soccer win over Mariner

Shorewood’s boys’ soccer team beat Mariner 1-0 Wednesday at Shoreline Stadium to raise its record to 3-2-1.

Sahil Khan scored Shorewood’s goal with an assist from Eugene Holley in minute 68 of the 80-minute game. Maxwell Wright scored the shutout in goal. Mariner has a 3-3 record.

Shorewood plays at Lynnwood Monday at 7:30 pm Lynnwood has a 1-5 record after losing Wednesday to Glacier Peak. The Shorewood and Lynnwood junior varsity teams meet at 5:30 pm. 

Photo of Sahil Khan by Wilson Tsoi

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Shoreline Bank Customer Appreciation Week, April 23 – 30



Shoreline Bank, together with the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), has joined thousands of community banks across the country in celebration of Community Banking Month. Every year ICBA, state and regional partners, and community banks across the country celebrate the things that make community banking great.

“We’re close to our customers and we’re close to our community,” said Jeffrey P. Lewis, President and CEO of Shoreline Bank. “Hosting an event like our Community Appreciation Week is just one way in which we show appreciation for our customers.”

Thousands of community banks recognize ICBA Community Banking Month in a variety of ways. Whether they host special events with local charities, promote economic development initiatives or offer programs to boost financial literacy, community banks continue to enrich their communities and lives of the customers they serve.

Beginning Friday, April 23, Shoreline Bank will offer a free Bar-B-Q lunch at their Main Office location at the corner of 160th St and Aurora Ave N. Throughout the week special offers will be extended to existing and new bank customers including discount coupons to local businesses in the Shoreline community.

“This is a very unique way of promoting what we stand for as a community bank,” comments Retail Banking V.P. Nick Anderson, “and, it’s just a lot of fun to give something back to the community without any strings attached.” 

A second Bar-B-Q lunch will be hosted at Shoreline Bank’s Ballinger-Lake Forest Park branch located at the intersection of 19th Ave and Ballinger Way NE on Friday April 30.

In addition to the “no strings attached” offers to existing customers of the bank, there will also be special offers available to individuals and small businesses who become new customers of the bank. Anderson directed us to the bank’s website for further details on special offers.

Shoreline Bank, a subsidiary of Northwest Community Bancorp, is a community bank headquartered in North King County serving more than 2,600 households and 750 small businesses. Founded in the fall of 1999, the Bank was formed by the leadership and financial support of the Shoreline community and has expanded to serve customers and shareholders throughout the Puget Sound region. Shoreline Bank currently operates 3 branches in King County. 

Article contributed by Shoreline Bank

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Shoes for Haiti earthquake victims

By Cheri Brennan, NWMLS


Nearly 6,000 pairs of shoes are en route to Haiti’s earthquake victims, thanks to donations from members of Northwest Multiple Listing Service.

During the month-long drive, real estate brokers, agents and their clients were asked to donate any type of new or gently worn shoes, including casual, dress and athletic shoes, plus flip flops, sandals and protective footwear.

The 20 pallets containing the boxes of shoes are being transported to the Project Haiti program of Soles4Souls, a Nashville-based charity that helps organize shoe drives. The charity distributes shoes free of charge to people in need regardless of race, religion, class or any other criteria. Since 2005, Soles4Souls has given away more than seven million pairs of shoes to disaster victims and others in need in 125 countries.

The 7.0 magnitude quake that struck on January 12 claimed 200,000 lives, left 1.5 million residents of Haiti homeless and resulted in 3 million people needing emergency aid.

Approximately 24,000 real estate brokers and agents are part of Northwest Multiple Listing Service. The MLS, based in Kirkland, encompasses 21 counties in Western and Central Washington.

Photo "Jessie with shoes" courtesy NWMLS

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Shop the Humane Society for Easter

From the Seattle Humane Society

Every Easter, adorable baby rabbits, chicks and ducklings are given as gifts. Sadly too many are quickly discarded or die. This Easter, you have a chance to make an important contribution to your child's education by teaching your children that owning a pet is a big responsibility.

If your family is ready to add a new family member this Easter, come down to the Seattle Humane Society at 13212 SE Eastgate Way in Bellevue where our experienced adoption counselors will help you find the pet that's just right for you. The Seattle Humane Society has wonderful bunnies, dogs, cats, and other critters who can't wait to be part of your family!

Our trained staff will help you find the right companion for your lifestyle and will give you all the information you need to get off on the right paw.

Visit us online to see our adoptable pets and learn how to be a responsible pet owner.

If you already have a furry family member, make sure to keep yummy Easter baskets out of your best friend's way and have a Happy and Healthy Easter!

About the Seattle Humane Society

Seattle Humane Society has been awarded the coveted 4-star rating by Charity Navigator, America's largest independent charity evaluator. Founded in 1897 to bring people and pets together, Seattle Humane Society provides incredible companion animals for adoption 7 days a week, pet workshops and training, a pet food bank, a low-fee spay/neuter surgery program, humane teen club, a visiting pets program and more. Seattle Humane Society is located in Bellevue, at 13212 SE Eastgate Way. For directions and more information, visit www.seattlehumane.org or call (425) 641-0080.

Photo by AussieGal

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Ridgecrest neighborhood tours Shoreline City Hall

The Ridgecrest Neighborhood Association recently toured the new Shoreline City Hall. Parking in the new garage, they walked along the inner courtyard to the main lobby.

 

The four-story dogwood mural on the side of the main building is called Limelight and the artist is Linda Beaumont.

The fountain, which was part of the landscape design, has a bench for quiet contemplation. The artist is Richard Hestekind and it is called Flowing Abundance.







Inside the lobby, the Cloud Bank, created by Leo Saul Berk, hangs from the three-story ceiling. All the art was funded under the 1% for Art Program.


Paul Garlock, OPUS Construction Superintendent, discussed the many green features of the building, such as the lights that turn on and off automatically, and the CO2 sensors that open the vents when the levels of CO2 get too high. 


Garlock points out features of the building from the rain roof over the council chambers.

Photos by Steven H. Robinson

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Ad-hoc Human Services Allocations Committee

The City of Shoreline is recruiting for 8-10 members for the Ad-hoc Human Services Allocation Committee. Volunteers must live or work in Shoreline.

Background

The City awards funding to human service agencies on a two year funding cycle. Capital projects are on a one year funding cycle. The Ad-hoc Allocations Committee is charged with reviewing applications and making funding recommendations to the City Manager. The manager in turn forwards the recommendations, with any changes, to the Council for final action.

The City allocated approximately $400,000 for agency funding, we do not anticipate any new funding for human services contracting and all current grantees are meeting their goals. The Committee may, however, be asked to suggest options for ways to allocate any new funding that may become available for services. Funds for capital projects are available and we anticipate applications for review.


Time Commitment

The Committee will meet three times during June with the contingency of a final meeting in July, if needed. All meetings are in the evening, with each lasting about two hours. Volunteers should plan to spend one to two hours reading materials prior to each meeting.


The Assignment

Review any new applications for funding for both human services and capital projects related to human services and make recommendations for funding.

Assess the extent to which existing grantees are addressing two key issues: cultural competency and the outcomes or benefits to participants as a result of program activities.


Applications can be found on the city website.

Please mail completed application to the above address Attn: Victoria Alie or email application. If you have further questions, please contact George Smith at 206-801-2252.

Applications are due April 29.

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Open auditions for Agatha Christie play


The Driftwood Players announce open auditions for an Agatha Christie Whodunnit: And Then There Were None (10 Little Indians), directed by Robert Bogue.
Auditions are held at the Driftwood Annex, 200 Dayton St, Edmonds on:
 
  • Saturday, April 10 from Noon
  • Sunday, April 11 from noon

There are parts for three women and 8 men, aged 23 to middle age and beyond.
 
Prepare a 1-2 minute comedic monologue, British accent preferred.  Please no Shakespeare.
Bring picture and resume or copy of a recent photograph
Sign up for an audition appointment online or call 425-774-9600.


And Then There Were None performs June 11th through 27th (Thurs-Sun) at the Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St., Edmonds.

Contact: Keith A. Gehrig

The Edmonds Driftwood Players is celebrating its 51th season. We bring quality live theatre entertainment to our community. Our volunteers include actors, directors, crew, set designers, ushers, set builders, office support staff, and many, many more.

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Spring in the Echo Lake neighborhood

Thursday, April 1, 2010

Magnolia blossoms - photo by Kevin Grossman

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CYSO adds two to advisory board

 The Cascade Youth Symphony Orchestras has added Bob Ferguson and Spencer Lehmann to its Advisory Board. Ferguson is Chair of the King County Council representing North King County and Lehmann is a retired long-term care insurance executive.

“Bob and Spencer both demonstrate a real commitment to kids and music, as well as to the concept that music is the common language of people around the world,” says CYSO Executive Director David Endicott in announcing the selections. “In a multi-cultural arts community like ours, few other things are more important.”
Ferguson and Lehmann join the CYSO Advisory Board chaired by Prof. Gerry Jon Marsh, Music Director & Principal Conductor of the Cascade Youth Symphony; Colleen Armstrong, former Chief of Staff of the Seattle Opera; music educator Scott Barnes; Steve Fissel, bass trombonist of the Seattle Symphony; Dave Hutchinson, Mayor of Lake Forest Park; Ken Noreen, retired music educator; Gerard Schwarz, Music Director of the Seattle Symphony; and attorney Ken Schubert of the prominent law firm of Garvey Schubert & Barer.

The CYSO Advisory Board is comprised of influential citizens from throughout the Pacific Northwest who care about service to youth and to the instrumental music arts. Advisory Board Members are viewed as gateways to various important organizations, individuals and communities in the region and serve to help the CYSO connect better with them.
“I am honored to serve on the CYSO Advisory Board among such a wonderful group of people,” Ferguson said. “I am looking forward to helping this dynamic organization continue its success.”

“My family and I have been deeply involved in Northwest arts organizations for years, including the Seattle Symphony, Pacific Northwest Ballet, the UW School of Music and others. I have been very impressed at the work done by the CYSO in bringing music to Seattle area youth. It is an honor and a privilege to be asked to serve with this noble-minded group,” Lehmann says.
The Cascade Youth Symphony Orchestras, presented by Kennelly Keys Music and Classic KING-FM Radio 98.1, are comprised of five, merit-based ensembles, beginning with the Preparatory Strings, the youngest group. From there, young musicians may graduate to progressively higher levels in the Cascade Sinfonette, Cascade Premiere, Cascade Junior and Cascade Youth Symphony. The Principal Conductor and Music Director is Gerry Jon Marsh, a professor of music at Seattle Pacific University.

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Evan Smith: Local legislators’ views of special-session ‘per diem’ expenses

By Evan Smith
ShorelineAreaNews Politics Writer

Local legislators have varied views of accepting the per diem living allowance during the special legislative session.

Rep. Ruth Kagi, a 32nd District Democrat, is among legislators not accepting the money.

Kagi told me recently that paying for her own living expenses in Olympia and not taking per diem is a way to help save the State money and “contribute in a small way to helping address the budget problem we face.”

“While we are asking state employees to take furloughs and cuts in pay, state legislators' salaries are set by an independent commission and by law cannot be changed by the legislature,” she added.

Rep. Maralyn Chase, another 32nd District Democrat, told me that she needs to accept per diem to pay extended rent on her Olympia apartment.

“I am accepting partial per diem for the simple reason that I continue to incur costs while the Legislature is in session,” she said. “Landlords and restaurants and other businesses all know what the per diem rate is ($90 per day) and charge accordingly.


“I wish I could absorb these costs in my family budget, but I cannot. As a citizen-legislator, I do not have a large income and have a family budget that cannot absorb significant additional costs. I don't collect per diem to boost my income. I only bill the state for the actual costs of the special session to me personally. I think most lawmakers do the same.


“Washington wisely decided long ago to have a citizen legislature rather than a professional Legislature. It costs money to serve in the Legislature, but we need people from all walks of life to debate issues that are important to people from all walks of life.


“The alternative is to have a plutocracy, where only those who can afford to go without income for weeks at a time can serve.”

Sen. Darlene Fairley, a third 32nd District Democrat. takes a middle path, accepting per diem on the days she is in Olympia but not when she is at home. Fairley said that she, Chase and Kagi need to spend little time in Olympia because they aren’t part of budget negotiations.

Fairley is chairwoman of the Senate government operations committee, Kagi is chairwoman of the House committee on early learning and children’s services, and Chase is vice chairwoman of the House environmental health committee.

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GardenParty celebrates botanist’s 90th birthday

Organizers call the benefit a “GardenParty” and say it’s the appropriate way to toast such a renowned horticulturist. The event on Thursday April 8 in Shoreline caps the commemoration of botanist Art Kruckeberg’s 90th birthday.

Officially, the celebration began March 21 (his actual birthday). King County Executive Dow Constantine declared it to be Art Kruckeberg Appreciation Day, honoring his contributions to conservation, horticulture, the University of Washington, Puget Sound, and many other organizations and causes. Gov. Christine Gregoire issued a proclamation lauding Kruckeberg and asking the citizens of the state to join her in celebrating his remarkable life.


In the latest official recognition, Shoreline Mayor Keith McGlashan has declared the week of April 4 to be Art Kruckeberg Appreciation Week. On April 8, 6-8 pm, Shoreline City Hall will be the site of a party with wine and hors d’oeuvres to honor the city’s distinguished resident. If tickets are still available, prices begin at $90. See the website for more information.

A longtime UW botany professor, Kruckeberg wrote a half dozen well-regarded books, including his classic Gardening with Native Plants of the Pacific Northwest and the popular 50 Wildflower Hikes. He was also a founder of the Washington Native Plant Society, the Nature Conservancy of Washington, and the Northwest Horticultural Society.

The garden started in Richmond Beach by Kruckeberg and his wife, Mareen, over 60 years ago—now the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden—became a part of the Shoreline Parks system in 2008. The four-acre site is rich in plants native to the Pacific Northwest as well as unusual species from afar, many collected by the Kruckebergs during their worldwide travels. More than 40 bird species have been sighted in the garden. The Garden also is home to the MsK Rare Plant Nursery and offers a range of programs, classes, and volunteer opportunities.

The GardenParty is the first fundraiser by the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden Foundation. All net proceeds will go to support and maintain the Garden and expand its community education efforts. The president of the Foundation Board, Dr. Bill Schnall, said, “What better way is there to honor Art than by contributing to his garden, his legacy, this rich gift he has presented to us all?”

Schnall, a retired pediatrician who practiced 30 years in Shoreline, urged people wanting to support the Garden but who are unable to attend the party to make a donation of any amount at the
website and to become a member of the Garden.

GardenParty is sponsored by Chateau Ste Michelle, Trophy Cupcakes and Urban Press.

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