Are You Ready for Some Karaoke/Bingo?

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

This Friday, April 9, is the first Karaoke/Bingo night to be held at the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center with doors opening at 6:30 pm. The center is located at 18560 1st AVE NE #1, in the southern-most building of the Shoreline Center. The evening is open to the community, 21 and up.

For a $10 entrance fee you get eight games of Bingo and a chance to win $30 per game. Two optional Special Games will be available for $2 each. Winners of these games will split half the pot and, of course, all proceeds benefit the senior center.

Food, beer and wine will be for sale and karaoke singers, perhaps waiting to be discovered, will be a great entertainment for the evening!

Reservations for parties of 6 or more are suggested; call 206-365-1536.



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Track Results: Shorecrest vs. Everett

Shoreline Stadium, Thursday, April 1

• Girls’ Team Score --  Shorecrest 86, Everett 64.

• Girls’ Results
100 hurdles— 1. Alexis Ramos (S) 17.04;
100— 1. Nellams (E) 13.86, 2. Lynleigh Oliver (S) 14.33, 3. Allison Ezeonwu (S) 14.56;
1600—  1. Dowdell (E) 5:54.43, 2, Ashley Desharnias (S) 6:01,77, 3. Kathryn Andria-Habermann (S) 6:03.22;
4x100—Shorecrest (Emily Corona, Oliver, Ashley Desharnias, Alexis Ramos) 53.36;
400— 1. Oliver (S) 63.60… 3. Peyton McDanel (S) 74.06;
300 hurdles— 1. Quinn Sullivan (S) 52.57;
800— 1. Dowdell (E) 2:35.92, 2. Grace Bogne (S)  2:39.07, 3, Melissa Ruhlman 2:43.26;
200— 1. Alexis Ramos (S) 28.44, 2. Rachel Schrote (S) 29.73;
3200— 1. Dowdell (E) 12:23.98, 2, Danielle Lyons (S) 12:36.98, 3. Kelsey Mines  (S) 14:33.04;
4x200—Shorecrest (Andria-Habermann, Rachel Schrote, Oliver, Ramos) 1:52.80;
4x400—Shorecrest (Andria-Habermann, Sophia Flohr, Danielle Lyons, Desharnias) 4:39.10;
High jump—Emily Corona (S) 5-4;
Long jump—Emily Corona (S) 15-9.25;
Triple jump— 1. Vance (E) 30-1; 2.  Sullivan (S) 28-10.5 Franzicka Philippi (S) 28-05;
Shot— 1. Mickey Greenburg (S) 31-7… 3.  Ezeonwu (S) 25-01;
Discus— 1. Greenburg (S) 94-9;
Javelin— 1. Webber (E) 105-4… 3. Corona (S) 94-02;
Pole vault—Melissa Costa (S) 7-6.

• Boys’ Team Score --  Everett 73, Shorecrest 72.

• Boys’ Results
110 hurdles— 1. Sissel (E) 16.38, 2. Ian Greenburg(S) 16.63;
100— 1. McKinnon (E) 11.92, 2, Adrian Monroe (S);
1600— 1. Carter Osborne (S) 4:38.39, 2. Joseph McConaughy (S) 4:43.21;
4x100—Everett 45.01, 2. Shorecrest (Keegan Lockler
Dillon Baker, Chris Uchytil, Monroe) 45.66;
400— 1, Norton (E) 54.34 … 3. Tanner Jitmonekonku (S) 56,63;
300 hurdles— 1. Sissel (E) 42.15, 2.  Greenburg (S) 43.38;
800—Dowdle (E) 2:10.70… 3. Steven Cleppe (S) 2:15.99;
200— 1. McKinnon (E) 23.52, 2. Jordan Brown (S) 24,40;
3200— 1, Osborne (S) 10:24.47, Chris Freeborn (S) 10:32.24;
4x400—Shorecrest (Damon Richards-Mose, McConaughy, Keegan Lockler, J.  Brown) 3:39.67;
High jump— 1. J. Brown (S) 5-10, 2. Sean Dever (S) 5-08;
Long jump— 1. J. Brown (S) 21-9.5, 2. Dever (S) 19-06, 3. Damon Richards-Mose (S) 18-10;
Triple jump— 1. Greenburg (S) 37-4.5, 2. Dillon Baker (S) 36-4.5;
Shot—David Cannon (S) 51-3;
Discus— 1. Rodgers (E) 152-2, 2. Connor Wingo (S);
Javelin—1. Seanoa (E) 200-0, 2. Mingure Dorjee (S) 147-08, 3. Cannon (S) 142-10;
Pole vault—Whitley (E) 11-0.

NEXT MEET: Thursday, April 8 – Shorecrest/Edmonds-Woodway/Stanwood at Stanwood High School.

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SCC Global Affairs Center to host Second Annual Great Discussion Series


The Global Affairs Center at Shoreline Community College hosts the second annual Great Discussion Series on current foreign policy issues on seven consecutive Thursday evenings, from 6:30 to 8 pm, April 15 through May 27. 

Video presentations will be shown prior to the discussions at 6 pm. The discussions will take place in the PUB, the Student Union Building, Room 9202. The cost for all sessions is $22. Pre-registration is required. Register in person at the College Bookstore at the lower level of the Student Union Building (9000 Bldg).

The format is built around Great Decision, a publication of the Foreign Policy Association (FPA) of New York containing several pages of briefing material on each issue. Participants will receive a copy of the publication when they register.

The themes to be discussed include:

April 15
U.S.-China Security Relation

Joe Borich, President, Washington State China Relations Council

China's influence is growing along with its military expenditures. Will China's expanding military and economic power affect traditional U.S. roles and U.S. alliances in East Asia?

April 22
Global Financial Crisis

Bob Francis, Economics Professor, Shoreline Community College

The global financial crisis that began in late 2007 revealed major deficiencies in the regulation of markets and institutions. How will governments and the world community respond to this challenge?

April 29
Global Crime

Selby Smith, Special Agent, Drug Enforcement Agency

Crime is becoming increasingly organized and globalized. Which international actors can effectively fight global organized crime, and how?

May 6
Russia and its Neighbors

Chip Dodd, Geography Professor, Shoreline Community College

Russia's "sphere of influence" in former Soviet satellites has been challenged in recent years. Russia is pushing back, but will it regain its leadership role in the region?

May 13
Special Envoys

Lew Macfarlane, U.S. Foreign Service, Retired

Special envoys can bring diplomatic muscle to resolve conflicts and global challenges but they also bring their own "special" problems.

May 20
The Persian Gulf

Abdi Sami, Former CEO of Dream Quest Images and Co-Producer of "Rick Steves’ Iran"

How will Obama's direct appeal to Arabs and Muslims impact U.S. foreign policy in the region? What is the fallout of withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq? Can the U.S. and its allies prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons?

May 27
Peacekeeping and Conflict Resolution

Kenneth Lawson, Political Science Professor, Shoreline Community College

How can the U.S. successfully integrate the tools of peace building into its statecraft? At what point do poverty, disease and climate change threaten national security? What role can non-governmental actors play in supporting government led efforts?


For more information, visit the Global Affairs website.

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

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Two Shoreline District Court positions on this year’s ballot

By Evan Smith
ShorelineAreaNews Politics Writer


Voters in Shoreline, Lake Forest Park and Kenmore will have two District Court positions on the 2010 ballot.

Position No. 1 is the one held by longtime District Court Judge Douglas Smith. The position will be on the ballot for a four-year term.

Position No. 2 is the new position to which Judge Marcine Anderson was appointed early this year. That position will be on the ballot for a four-year term plus the last few weeks of the term which Anderson holds by appointment.

Both positions will appear on the August primary ballot. If any candidate wins a majority of the primary vote, that candidate will be alone on the November general-election ballot.

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Embrace Shorecrest continues to clean up the grounds

Tuesday, April 6, 2010



On March 27, an enthusiastic group of gardeners, weeders, and general helpers converged on Shorecrest high school grounds.

Under the direction of chief organizer Diane Pickerel, the volunteers weeded, put down wood chips, planted, and generally cleaned up the planting beds in and around the school building.  
Diane says "If you missed this work party, you are in luck, because we are having another one on Saturday, April 17, from 10 am to 2 pm. Come join us."  
She added that volunteers do not have to have family members at Shorecrest and that all community members are welcome. 

A number of Shorecrest students participated in the event, getting practical gardening experience while earning some of their community service hours, required at Shorecrest for graduation.

Photos courtesy Embrace Shorecrest 


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Joneen Richards, 2010 Shoreline Teacher of the Year

Photo: Joneen Richards, center, with Einstein Principal Stephanie Clark and Superintendent Sue Walker.  Courtesy Shoreline Schools

By Craig Degginger, PIO, Shoreline Schools
Joneen Richards, Spanish teacher at Einstein Middle School, has been selected as the 2010 Shoreline School District Teacher of the Year.

“She is compassionate, caring and the consummate professional,” a colleague wrote in nominating Richards for the award. “Joneen’s positive attitude is an inspiration to both her colleagues and her students.”

Richards has taught Spanish I and II at Einstein since 1992. Whenever one enters her classroom, it is immediately evident that students are not only learning, but they having fun doing so.

One day the class is turned into a Spanish marketplace, with the students dressed as tourists and bartering for goods in Spanish; the next day they are learning to cook authentic Spanish cuisine utilizing proper vocabulary and ingredients. In another activity, they follow Richards’ instructions to get from Einstein to the Shoreline Center while “driving” their cars on a virtual map on their laptops.

“The students are engaged in the variety of activities that get them speaking, reading and writing Spanish,” her nomination read in part. “Joneen succeeds in giving her students experiences that are as diverse as their learning styles. But Señora Richards does not teach only language; she teaches culture.”

Richards brings to her students her personal travel experiences, which enrich Einstein students’ lives and deepen their appreciation for the diversity of Spanish speaking cultures.

She is a Minnesota native and a graduate of Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota. Her husband, Rev. Jack Richards, is pastor of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Everett. They are the parents of two sons.

Richards will be honored at a reception on Monday, May 3 at 6:30 pm in the Shoreline Center lobby, prior to the School Board meeting that evening. The community is invited. Shoreline will celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week May 2 to 8.

The Shoreline Teacher of the Year is selected by a committee of teachers, administrators and parents from nominations received from throughout the District. She will receive a $500 grant from the Shoreline Public Schools Foundation. Richards’ nomination will be forwarded for Washington State Teacher of the Year consideration.




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Campaign kickoff for Judge Marcine Anderson April 13

Shoreline District Court Judge Marcine Anderson will start her campaign for a full term with a kick-off event at 6 pm Tuesday, April 13, at the Shoreline Room of the Shoreline Conference Center.

Anderson was appointed to the new position on the Shoreline Division of the King County District Court early this year.

She will be on the fall ballot for a four-year term on the Court.
 
The kick-off event is scheduled for 6 - 8 pm Tuesday at the Shoreline Conference Center, 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline 98155.

People planning to attend should RSVP Joan Yoshitomi at 206-412-3209 or by e-mail.

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Realtor Nationwide Open House this weekend

See previous story in the ShorelineAreaNews



Prospective homeowners will have plenty to preview this weekend. More than 1,600 Open Houses are scheduled around King County on Saturday, April 10 and Sunday, April 11 in conjunction with the first REALTOR Nationwide Open House event. Seattle KingCounty REALTORS are among local associations taking part in the promotion.

House hunters can plan self-directed tours of open houses without being escorted by an agent, and can arrange their own itinerary using online tools. Most REALTOR brokerages participate in the “Public Open House Service” of the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. 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.


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Shoreline Police Blotter 3-23 to 3-31-2010


By Diane Hettrick
One week in the criminal life of Shoreline. Note that the categories and comments are all mine.

Drugs, Sex, Rock and Roll
3-23     Shorecrest students reported that a student was trying to sell an iPhone. The seller was called to the office and willingly turned over the iPhone. However, he also had a scale and marijuana packaged for sale.

3-25     17524 Aurora, Walgreen’s Pharmacy. Woman came through drive-thru and tried to pass a forged prescription.

3-26     149xx Metro bus shelter. Solicited undercover cops for sex for $100.

3-27     Carlyle Rd. Driver arrested for DUI after driving off roadway and getting vehicle stuck in a ditch.

3-27     16x N 183rd. Intoxicated female wants to harm herself. Possibly prescription drugs.

3-28     200xx 3rd NW. Girlfriend says Boyfriend raped her.


Punks
3-23     174xx Ashworth, The Gardens. Someone got into a security building and used a fire extinguisher to vandalize the common areas.

3-25     Shoreline Library at 9:45 pm. Tires slashed on vehicle.

3-26    N 155 and Densmore. Graffiti on electrical box.

3-26     174xx Ashworth N, Garden’s Condo. Vandalized door with carving knife.

3-30     172xx 15th NW. Car egged.


Huh?
3-23     152xx Aurora. Charged with Driving While License Revoked. “Claims Florencia 13.” (This is either a reference to an international Hispanic gang, a rap group, or a restaurant in New York. I’m holding out for the restaurant).

3-26     11xx N 192nd, The Blakeley. Residents fought over Nintendo Wii. Touching, grabbing, charged with 4th degree assault. (The Blakeley is senior housing for active residents.)

3-28     154xx Linden N. Resident came home to find a 30-year-old man sitting in a chair outside his front door. Man said he was with someone who was in back of the house. Man jiggled the door handle and left. House was burglarized, two laptops stolen.


The eagle eyes of the law
3-24     165xx Aurora. Cop ran the license plate and the driver was Driving While License Revoked.

3-24     N 175th and Meridian. Stopped driver for running the light. She had a suspended third degree warrant, two Shoreline warrants, and 1 Issaquah warrant.

3-24    179xx Fremont. Traffic stop. Convicted felon, Driving While License Suspended for unpaid tickets.

3-25    157xx 15th NE. Speeding. Arrested for obstructing, resisting arrest, and DUI.

3-31    5xx NE 145th. Driving While License Revoked.

3-31    18xx N 175th. Speeding, DUI.


We don’t all have garages
3-24    23x NW 193rd Pl. Car prowl. Took items from unlocked car.

3-25    168xx 11th Pl NE. Car in driveway. Tires slashed.

3-25    175xx Linden Highland Apts. Items taken from unlocked car in apartment parking.

3-30    196xx RB Rd. Stole vehicle parked in front of home.


Shoplifting, stolen laptops, stiffing businesses
3-24    Costco. Stuffed clothes in backpack.

3-24    Paramount Park. Left backpack against tree. It was stolen. Laptop inside.

3-29    153xx Aurora, Safeway deli. Person ordered deli food, then attempted to leave without paying for it. Dropped food and fled.

3-29    172xx Aurora Texaco. Left without paying for gas.


Cars
3-25    148xx Fremont. Found stolen car. Ignition damaged.

3-26    145xx 31st NW. Vehicle blocking travel portion of roadway.

3-28    172xx 3rd NE. Suspect found inside a stolen car.


It would have been cheaper to go to counseling
3-30    183xx 1st NE. Couple has been together for 10 years, married for 5, have an 11-month-old baby. Husband pushed wife into drywall hard enough to cave it in. Then kicked in panel on wooden door.


White Collar
3-25    17001 Aurora, Parkers. Customer tried to pass bad checks.

3-30    Victim got a letter from a collection agency re NSF checks on an account that someone opened under his name.


Could have been more serious
3-25    417 NW 163rd St. Someone tried to force open the front door during the day while no one was home.


Serious and Scary
3-31    149xx N Park Ave N. Cat Burglar.  (See story).


Unpopular
3-26    176xx Aurora. Person arrested for trespass. He is barred from three places: church, ice rink, and car dealership.

3-29    148xx Ashworth. Chronic speeding. (I’ll bet the neighbors were happy).


Damned if you do, damned if you don’t
3-29    Shoreline District Court. Person appeared as scheduled for court proceeding and was arrested on outstanding warrants.

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Over 100 attorneys join letter urging Attorney General to reconsider suit

From the King County Council Communications Office

Merit and fiscal wisdom of suit questioned by Ferguson, Constantine, Kline, and Pedersen

More than 100 Washington attorneys joined a letter written by local elected officials expressing their disappointment in Attorney General McKenna for joining a federal lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Health Reform Act.

Metropolitan King County Council Chair Bob Ferguson drafted the letter and invited King County Executive Dow Constantine, Senator Adam Kline (Chair, Senate Judiciary Committee), and Representative Jamie Pedersen (Chair, House Judiciary Committee), to join him in expressing opposition to McKenna’s decision. All four elected officials are attorneys.

The letter questions the legal merits and cost of the litigation, and requests Attorney General McKenna to reconsider his participation. Word circulated among the legal community about the letter and in the last ten days over 100 attorneys have signed it.

“Most legal scholars believe the lawsuit lacks merit,” said Council Chair Ferguson. “Joining this lawsuit was a mistake and I hope our Attorney General will reconsider his position.”

“This lawsuit does not support the interests of the people of Washington State and is of questionable legal merit,” said Executive Constantine. “I am proud to stand with my colleagues in the law to respectfully request that the Attorney General reconsider his decision.”

“Our Attorney General has chosen sides. He has chosen to oppose the interests of the vast majority of Washingtonians who will be helped in some way by the Health Reform Act, including employers who have not been able to afford health insurance for their employees,” said Senator Kline.

“The underlying principles of law regarding the federal government's power to tax were resolved by the U.S. Supreme Court more than 70 years ago,” said Representative Pedersen. “From a legal perspective, I believe the lawsuit is baseless and I am actively working to make sure that the legislature uses its power of the purse to ensure that the Attorney General does not waste public money on the case.”

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3 B's on Sale at the Shoreline LFP Senior Center this week

Monday, April 5, 2010

SUCH A DEAL: 3 B'S ON SALE AT THE SHORELINE LAKE FOREST PARK SENIOR CENTER

Bags, belts and baskets.....buy one, get one free......worth a look!
and also to see what other treasures the Thrift Shop has:
Location: 185th & 1st Ave NE
Hours: 9:30 to 3:30 pm Monday to Friday

Photo by Steven H. Robinson
The Thrift Shop is located in the building just south of the Shoreline Conference Center at 185th and 1st NE. They are in the west end of the Senior Center building, with entrances to the west, the south, and through the Senior Center. There is generous parking in front of the building. Look for the large red signs. The store is open Monday - Friday from 9:30 am -3:30 pm.

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Always wanted to try watercolor?

By Patty Price

Come and join an on-going watercolor class in session at the Shoreline-Lake-Forest Park Senior Center on Mondays, 9 - 11 am, with enthusiastic and fun instructur Chrystine Westphal (left).
There are ideas and examples to get you started and help from Chrystine all the way. Ask and you shall receive! 

Chrystine has taught children's art for 12 years (which helps her prepare for you) and 9 years of drawing and painting in night school. 
Right:  Madelaine Ramey and instructor

You might even have a Lake City Festival poster of hers, that won the gold medal over all others in 2005. Come, check out the class first, then each time you attend the fee is $7.

For information, contact the Senior Center at 206-365-1536, or 18560 1st Ave NE, south of the Shoreline Conference Center on NE 185th and 1st NE. 

Left: Dorothy Lundahl has it perfectly!
Photos by Patty Price

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Light at the end of the Brightwater tunnel


From the Office of the King County Executive
New contractor scheduled to complete BT-3 tunnel a year sooner and for $20 million less than previous contractor.  BT-3 - Central Tunnel called Rainier – Kenmore to Ballinger Way, 3.75 mile tunnel in need of repair.

Efforts to complete construction on a stalled portion of the Brightwater project moved forward today with the signing of a new tunneling contractor.

“Where change is needed, we will make it. Where we had a tunneling contractor who couldn’t get the job done, we found someone who can,” said King County Executive Dow Constantine. “By making this change we can better meet our commitment to ratepayers to complete the Brightwater project as quickly and cost-effectively as possible.”

Managers in the Wastewater Treatment Division are set to brief the Metropolitan King County Council on the terms and conditions of the new contract at the Council’s Committee of the Whole meeting this Wednesday, April 7. After satisfying any of the Council’s concerns, the Executive will then put his signature to the agreement.

“I support Executive Constantine’s leadership on this issue and his willingness to keep the tunnel project moving by taking decisive action,” said Council Chair Bob Ferguson. “The Council will be interested in hearing the specifics of his proposal, but the potential of getting the tunnel completed sooner and for less money is good news.”

Joint venture contractor Jay Dee Coluccio (JDC) has already signed the contract to complete the remaining 1.9 miles of the four-mile BT-3 tunnel being built as part of the Brightwater Treatment System’s 13-mile conveyance pipeline. Construction on the BT-3 tunnel has been suspended since May 2009 after inspections revealed serious damage to a tunnel boring machine nicknamed “Rainier.”


Jay Dee and Coluccio are currently part of the joint venture Jay Dee, Coluccio and Taisei, which successfully completed the four-mile-long BT-4 tunnel that runs from Point Wells to the Ballinger Portal in Shoreline. Taisei Corporation has commitments on other projects and will not be part of the new joint venture to complete the BT-3 tunnel.

King County originally contracted with Vinci, Parsons and Frontier-Kemper (VPFK) for construction of the BT-3 tunnel. VPFK proposed an estimate of $98 million and a schedule through the end of 2012 to repair the damaged machine and complete the tunnel construction. The Executive on February 18 deemed the proposal to be unacceptable to the county and ratepayers, and declared an emergency to enable the county to waive bidding requirements and hire a new contractor.

The new BT-3 completion contract with JDC calls for completion of mining in September 2011, and all work under the contract to be complete by late 2011. JDC will be reimbursed for the actual cost to build the tunnel. The estimated cost of the entire contract is $77.6 million, which includes nearly $2 million in incentives if the contractor completes the work on time. The contractor could earn additional incentives of up to $1.5 million for completing the work early.

VPFK will remain under contract to complete the eastbound BT-2 tunnel, which resumed mining again in February after repairs were successfully completed on a damaged tunnel boring machine nicknamed “Helene.”

King County project managers do not yet know the extent of the costs associated with the delays and repairs, or who will ultimately bear responsibility for any additional costs. Both issues will be subject to negotiation with the companies involved.

Construction progress on other portions of the Brightwater project remains on schedule. To date, King County has completed 10 of the 13 miles of conveyance tunneling, and the treatment plant north of Woodinville is more than 70 percent completed. 

Photos courtesy Brightwater

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Spring into Healthy Living - free health & wellness festival Saturday

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Book review: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

Book Review by Aarene Storms, Richmond Beach Library

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

The most horrible day of the year in District Twelve is "Reaping Day," when two young people are randomly chosen to participate as Tributes in the brutal Hunger Games. When 16-year-old Katniss Everdeen's younger sister is chosen, Katness doesn't hesitate: she volunteers to take Prim's place in the game that will test her resourcefulness. In order to survive, she must win the game. In order to win, she will have to kill the other Tributes.

Plot twists abound and the suspense is absolutely brilliant. Themes of oppression and rebellion are intricately woven with a tale of survival and abiding love. The audiobook read by Carolyn McCormick is riveting. Adventure, action, violence and compassion.

A few kisses; no sex or cussing, but plenty of blood.

Highly recommended for ages 12 to adult.

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TOP Food & Drug fundraisers for MS Society topping $100,000

TOP Food and Drug customer, employee and corporate contributions to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society will top $100,000 this year after a successful campaign at stores earlier this spring.

TOP Food and Drug and its sister Haggen Food and Pharmacy stores are presenting sponsors of Walk MS, which will be conducted by the MS Society’s Greater Northwest Chapter on April 10-11 at eight sites through Washington. To spur awareness and contributions, TOP Food and Haggen stores offered paper MS Sneakers for $1 apiece at checkout stands March 3-16. Customers at the 33 stores in Washington and Oregon donated $56,730 with their purchases of MS Sneakers. Customers also are making donations with their purchases of Walk MS totes and bottled water at the stores.

Many TOP Food and Haggen employees are raising funds by participating in Walk MS and the Bike MS Ride on September 11-12.

TOP Food and Haggen stores have raised $275,000 since 2004 for the MS Society’s Greater Northwest Chapter. The chapter serves more than 10,000 people living with MS, plus 60,000 others affected by the disease, in Western and Central Washington and Alaska. Walk MS donations also fund research to find a cause and cure for the disease.

“The MS Society fundraisers are a company-wide effort because, like so many of our customers, we have connections to many families affected by multiple sclerosis,” said TOP Food spokesperson Becky Skaggs. “We’re grateful to all who support our efforts by buying MS Sneakers and/or pledging donations to employees participating in Walk MS.”

The closest local Walk MS event is scheduled for 9:30 am, Sunday, April 11, at Husky Stadium in Seattle.  For more information, visit WalkMSNorthwest.

Multiple sclerosis is a chronic, often disabling disease that attacks the central nervous system, which is made up of the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. Symptoms may be mild, such as numbness in the limbs, or severe, such as paralysis or loss of vision. The progress, severity, and specific symptoms of MS are unpredictable and vary from one person to another.

Haggen, Inc. operates 33 supermarkets in Washington and Oregon under the TOP Food and Drug and Haggen Food and Pharmacy names. Headquartered in Bellingham, it is the largest independent grocer and eighth-largest private company based in the State of Washington.

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Groundbreaking for Jacob's Well on Sunday

Celebrate the launch of construction for Vision House Jacob’s Well facility in Shoreline to serve homeless mothers and children. Bring your kids and some hand-held garden shovels and participate in the official ground breaking ceremony. Cookies, desserts and drinks will be served.


Vision House | Jacob's Well
 Ground Breaking
Sunday, April 11 | 2pm - 3pm

RSVP: info@vision-house.org or 425-228-6356
  Location: Ballinger Way NE & 23rd Av. NE, Shoreline 98155


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Shorewood softball team tops Shorecrest


Shorewood’s softball team beat Shorecrest 13-1 at Shorecrest Thursday, April 1, in a game shortened to 5 innings by the 10-run mercy rule.

Shorewood led 6-1 before scoring seven runs in the top of the fifth. The game ended when Shorewood held Shorecrest scoreless in the bottom of the fifth.

Chloe Pope-Levison went 3-for-3 with two home runs, a double and seven RBI. Danielle Norsby was 2-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI.

Winning pitcher Monica Eik struck out three Shorecrest batters.

Katie Eshelman hit a double and Jessica Nolan a triple for Shorecrest.
The game marked Shorewood's second five-inning victory over Shorecrest in nine days. The Thunderbirds had beaten the Scots 13-3 March 23 at Shorewood.

Shorewood is 2-2 in the Wesco South and 2-4 overall. Shorewood had lost to Mountlake Terrace before defeating Shorecrest.

The Shorewood victory ended a two-game Shorecrest winning streak and dropped Shorecrest’s record to 2-3 in the Wesco South and 2-5 overall.

Shorecrest, which had lost its first four games, beat Edmonds-Woodway 8-0 and Mariner 19-5 in the days leading up to the loss to Shorewood.

Shorewood plays at Lynnwood Tuesday, April 6,while Shorecrest plays at Mountlake Terrace. Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace are tied for third in the Wesco South with 2-1 Wesco South records, just ahead of Shorewood and Shorecrest.

Shorewood 101 47 —13 12 0
Shorecrest 001 00 — 1 3 3
Elk and Ulrich. Derosier, Hartley (5) and Eshleman. WP—Elk. LP—Derosier. 2B—Eshleman (SC), Norsly (SW) 2, Ulrich (SW), Pope-Levison (SW). 3B—Nolan (SC). HR—Pope-Levison (SW) 2.

Wesco South softball

Top three 4A to District 1; Fourth 4A to play-in game;  All 3A to District 1
    League
Overall
W
L
W
L
Glacier Peak (3A)
3
0
3
2
Jackson (4A)
3
0
5
0
Lynnwood (3A)
2
1
3
2
Mountlake Terrace (4A)
2
1
4
1
Shorewood (4A)
2
2
2
4
Shorecrest (3A)
2
3
2
5
Edmonds-Woodway (4A)
1
2
1
4
Meadowdale (3A)
1
2
1
3
Kamiak (4A)
0
2
0
4
Mariner (4A)
0
3
0
4

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Celebrate Earth Day at Fish Singer Place

From Adrian Willanger, Eco-Redux

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day at the Grand Opening of Fish Singer Place located at 15715 Dayton Ave N, Shoreline 98133 on Saturday April 17 from 1-4 pm. 

Tour the environmentally friendly home-sites and the high performance homes with tours being conducted by builder Martha Rose and Adrian Willanger founder of Eco-Redux. Food, wine and music.

For more information please visit Martha Rose Construction or contact Adrian Willanger, 206 909-7536.

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North City’s First “East Meets West” Bowling Night

North City Neighborhood Association wants to tap some community spirit with an “East Meets West” Bowling Night.

The event takes place on Monday, April 26 from 7-9 pm at Spin Alley, 1430 NW Richmond Beach Road in Shoreline 98177. The cost is $10/person + tax and covers 2 hours of unlimited bowling and shoe rental. You must RSVP to qualify for the special rate.

The idea behind “East Meets West” envisions a dividing line down 15th Ave NE. Residents do not have to compete. They can come and simply play for fun. Those interested in a little friendly competition can either recruit a team of their own or add their names to a roster. Non-bowlers are free. Bumper bowling is available for kids 10 and under. The site has a restaurant and bar.

To get the special rate, RSVP by April 20 to Nan Skinner, 206-734-9289 or to Melanie Matway, 206-420-7547.


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National Healthy Kids Day at the YMCA

Sunday, April 4, 2010


The Dale Turner Family YMCA invites kids and families to participate in National Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 17. This free community event promotes one hour of physical activity per day for children.

Every spring, the Dale Turner Family YMCA invites all children and families throughout the community to participate in Healthy Kids Day, a free national event to promote health and wellness for kids and families. Fun activities and games are available for kids, as well as health and wellness resources for families; and a grand prize raffle drawing for a free family membership to the Dale Turner Family YMCA.

Healthy Kids Day will take place on Saturday, April 17 from 10 am to 1 pm and is free and open to the public.

The event will feature live performances, carnival games, activities on the climbing wall and in the pool, obstacle courses, arts and crafts, healthy cooking demonstrations; and a special appearance by the Seattle Storm.

The first 100 children will receive a free t-shirt and membership joining fees will be waived 100%, from April 16-18 to encourage families to be active together, year round.

Experts say school-age kids should engage in physical activities for at least one hour every day to be healthy. Studies show that almost two-thirds of our nation's youth are not getting the suggested amount of physical activity for good health.

Healthy Kids Day at the Dale Turner Family YMCA is made possible by Presenting Sponsor, Carter Subaru, and the additional support of community partners Edmonds Family Medicine and Molina Health Care.

For more information, call 206-363-0446 or visit the DaleTurnerYMCA for more information. The Dale Turner YMCA is located at 192nd and Aurora.

About the YMCA of Greater Seattle:

The YMCA of Greater Seattle is a charitable, non-profit organization serving King and south Snohomish counties since 1876. With annual enrollments of 190,000, representing 130,000 different individuals reached through 12 branches, two resident camps and more than 200 program sites, the YMCA provides a wide range of programs and services in child care, youth development, education, foster care, family support, wellness and outdoor experiences. More information may be found at SeattleYMCA.




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Summer Events from Shoreline Parks



17500 Midvale Ave N,  Shoreline, WA 98133
For more information, call the City of Shoreline (206) 801-2600


2010 Summer Events


1. Special Patriotic Concert – by the Air National Guard Band
June 30, 7:00 pm
Shoreline City Hall Plaza: 17500 Midvale Ave N
Free outdoor concert, bring lawn chairs


2. Lunchtime Music Series 
Tuesdays, July 6 – August 10, 12 noon – 1:00 p.m.
Free lunchtime concerts for all ages.

July 6 Reptile Isle
Richmond Beach Saltwater Park, 2021 NW 190th St


July 13 Steve the Pretty Good - Magician
Hamlin Park, 16006 15th Ave NE


July 20 One World Taiko – Japanese Taiko Drumming
Richmond Beach Saltwater Park, 2021 NW 190th St


July 27 Emerald City Jug Band – Swing, Blues, Jazz
Hamlin Park, 16006 15th Ave NE


August 3 Jimmy Free’s Friends - Reggae
Richmond Beach Saltwater Park, 2021 NW 190th St


August 10 The Not It’s – Fun Music for Kids
Hamlin Park, 16006 15th Ave NE


3. Swingin’ Summer Eve – Community Festival and BBQ


Wednesday, July 21, 5:30-8:30 pm
Cromwell Park, 18009 Corliss Ave N

Free, (nominal fee for food, inflatables and Council of Neighborhoods used book sale)


4. Celebrate Shoreline – Celebrating Shoreline’s 15th anniversary

Tues. Aug 17: North City Jazz Walk: 7:00 – 10:00 pm
Multiple locations along 15th NE

Fri. Aug 20: Youth/Teen Skate Competition – noon to 5:00 pm (Free)
Paramount Skate Park: 15300 8th Ave NE

Sat. Aug 21: Parade and Festival
Parade – 11:00 a.m. on 15th Ave. NE in North City
Festival – 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Ridgecrest Elementary, 16516 10th Ave. NE
Free, (nominal fee for food and inflatables)


Sun, Aug 22: Sandcastle Contest
Richmond Beach Saltwater Park: 2021 NW 190th St

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