A basket for the teacher - drawing at Paper Zone

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

In celebration of National Teacher Appreciation Week, each Paper Zone store is doing a “Nominate your favorite teacher” drawing for a basket full of school supplies for the classroom (crayons, sketch pads, glue, paint, paintbrushes, pencils, pens, and a lot more).

Go to the store to nominate a teacher, through May 19. Entering the drawing is free. One gift basket per store.

Shoreline Paper Zone
15915 Westminster Way North
Aurora Village Shopping Center (Sears)
Shoreline, WA 98133
(206) 365-0558

Hours
M-F 9 am - 7 pm
SAT 10 am - 6 am     SUN 11 am - 5 pm

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Arts and Crafts show at Richmond Beach Library, Friday, Saturday


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Olive. Photo courtesy Friends of Richmond Beach Library

Friday, May 7 and Saturday, May 8, Friends of Richmond Beach Library are presenting the 44th annual Arts and Crafts Show. This long standing community event raises funds to support special readings, performances, children's programs and activities, beautification and other activities that are not covered in the general library operating budget.

In the main section of the library, panels are set up to display paintings, photographs and collages. The meeting room houses a wide variety of craft items including jewelry, garden art, unframed art prints and originals, cards, textiles, glass objects and wood carvings. All items are handmade by the submitting crafter. A hallmark of the event is the raffle which always includes lovely bouquets of fresh flowers arranged by longtime supporter of the library, Eve Phillips.

On Friday evening, from 6 to 9 pm, artists and crafters are invited to attend the show and meet with their potential customers. Refreshments are served and music is provided by a sting quartet from Shorewood High School. The Art and Craft Show is held in conjunction with the Strawberry Festival on Saturday; hours are 10 am to 5 pm.

An exciting addition to this year's show is the temporary installation in the children's section of an enormous handcrafted octopus. Her name is Olive and she is a representation of the octopus of the same name who resides at the Seattle Aquarium. Olive was created by Shoreline artists Ann Blanch, Lynn Ahnen-Turnblom and Susan Williams. Also in the children's area, local artist Kat Hill is in the process of painting a wonderful mural. The mural depicts things that can be observed at Richmond Beach, both above and below the water line. This work in progress will hopefully be completed by the time the show opens on Friday night. Funds raised in previous years make both of these delightful additions to the library possible.


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Shorewood plays Wednesday for spot in District baseball tournament

The Shorewood baseball team meets Oak Harbor Wednesday afternoon for a place in the Northwest District 4A tournament.

Shorewood takes a 12-8 record into the 4 p.m. game at Shorewood High School.

The Thunderbirds placed fourth among the six Wesco South 4A teams. Oak Harbor tied Arlington for fifth among the eight Wesco North 4A teams, then defeated Arlington 5-2 Tuesday for the right to play Shorewood.

The top three Wesco South 4A teams and top four Wesco North 4A teams qualified automatically for the tournament.

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PTA volunteer in race for 300 pairs of shoes

Vote To Help Provide 300 New Shoes For Shoreline Students This Fall

Heidi Marletto, a committee member of the Shoreline PTA Council's clothing room "The WORKS," has been accepted for a chance to win a Pepsi Refresh grant. Heidi submitted her grant request to support Shoreline School District families with new shoes. She is in the race for $5,000.00 and needs everyone's votes.

Pepsi Refresh grants are awarded based on the number of public votes you receive over the whole month. You vote daily and the more people that vote the better! You can watch where she is in the running daily as you vote. The link to the page for her grant is here.

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Shorewood soccer team hosts Lynnwood in season finale Wednesday

The Shorewood boys’ soccer team will close its season with a home game against Lynnwood at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Shoreline Stadium
Shorewood takes a 2-6 league record and 6-8-1 overall record into the game. The Thunderbirds defeated Lynnwood 1-0 in early April.
The Thunderbirds hopes for a spot in the Northwest District tournament ended Monday with a 3-2 loss to Mariner.

      
Wesco South boys’ soccer
Top three 4A to District 1; Fourth 4A to play-in game; All 3A to District 1
League
All
W
L
T
P
W
L
T
Shorecrest (3A)
8
0
0
24
15
0
0
Edmonds-Woodway (4A)
6
2
0
18
10
4
1
Glacier Peak (3A)
6
2
0
18
11
4
0
Jackson (4A)
6
2
0
18
9
6
0
Kamiak (4A)
4
4
0
12
7
6
2
Mariner (4A)
4
4
0
12
8
7
0
Shorewood (4A)
Meadowdale (3A)
2
2
6
6
0
0
6
6
6
3
8
12
1
0
Mountlake Terrace (4A)
2
6
0
6
3
12
0







Lynnwood (3A)
0
8
0
0
1
14
0

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Good Balance is Key For Older Adults

Learn to maintain good balance and perform daily activities safely

Stevens Hospital will be presenting a FREE balance workshop, Steady on Your Feet, at the Dale Turner Family YMCA on Friday, May 28 from 1:30 – 2:30 pm.

Steady on Your Feet is a fall prevention class that discusses the risk factors and consequences for falls. Information on home safety, adaptive equipment as well as simple exercises for decreasing the likelihood of experiencing a fall will be shared.

After the presentation, the YMCA’s Health and Well-Being Director, Rene De Los Santos will be available to answer questions on the YMCA’s programs for Active Older Adults and provide tours to those who are interested.

Register online  or at the Dale Turner Family YMCA. Registration is required as space is limited. For more information please contact Rene De Los Santos at 206-569-7017 or via email.

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Shorecrest remains perfect with 2-0 soccer win over Kamiak


 By Mark M. Faller
Photos by Wilson Tsoi

On a cold, wet and windy night, Shorecrest (8-0 league, 15-0-0 overall) continued its dominance of Wesco South soccer with a 2-0 win over Kamiak (4-4 league, 7-6-2 overall) to remain undefeated on the season as they continue to roll over, and through, their opponents.

Left: Kamiak junior defender Sean Wagner-McGough (#16) and Felyx Tsoi (#2) defending a Shorecrest air attack . (#3 Morgan West).  Ranked third in the nation, Shorecrest remains undefeated this season with a 2-0 victory over Kamiak.

Shorecrest got goals from Glenn Paden, Wesco's top goal scorer, in each half to secure the victory over Kamiak.

After several early opportunities were thwarted by the stellar play of Kamiak senior goalkeeper Caleb Smith, Shorecrest got on the board in the 27th minute when Paden chased down a searching ball sent down the right flank. Paden and Kamiak sophomore defender Ben Holman arrived at the same time, both slide tackling the ball. Paden won the challenge, arose and then beat two Kamiak defenders before driving the ball from a sharp angle just over the left shoulder of Smith and into the side netting at far post. The unassisted goal was his 18th on the season.

Right: Shorecrest junior forward Glenn Paden (#20) gains control of the ball over Kamiak senior defender Kyle Watts (#21.)

Kamiak's best opportunity of the first half came in the 33rd minute when senior forward Spencer Kienholz gathered a loose ball at the top of the box, turned, and fired a hard left-foot shot onto goal. However, Shorecrests senior goalkeeper Eric Baker was up to the challenge and nicely secured the shot. In the 37th minute, Kamiak Junior Midfielder Zach Faller took advantage of a poorly cleared ball and drove a left footed line drive toward goal, which caromed off a Shorecrest defender and over the touch line for a corner kick.


Right: Kamiak senior forward Spencer Kienholz (#7, left) goes up against Shorecrest senior midfielder Michael Harris (#5, center) and junior defender Joe Schober (#4) during a Kamiak corner kick. Shorecrest junior defender Joe Schober (#4.) 
 
Although Shorecrest continued to have the majority of the possession in the second half, both teams created several good chances on goal. The back and forth play started to heat up as Kamiak was looking for the equalizer and Shorecrest was looking to extend its lead. In the 57th minute, a hard two-footed tackle at the top of Kamiak's box by Shorecrest's senior midfielder and 2009 Gatorade Player of the Year, Michael Harris, resulted in a yellow card. A few minutes later in the 60th minute, Paden was also served a yellow card for dissent. In a move to secure the victory, Shorecrest coach Drew Thompson inserted Harris back into the game as a central defender.

Kamiak nearly equalized in the 65th minute when sophomore midfielder Jordan Meyers one-touched a 37-yard screamer that sailed just wide of the left post. In the 69th minute, sophomore forward Jake Cummings maneuvered through several Shorecrest defenders inside the box, but was unable to get off a clean shot.
 
Left: Washington bound Shorecrest senior midfielder Michael Harris maneuvers in midfield

Both defenses held strong and the goalkeepers remained up to the task until the 71st minute when Shorecrest struck again. This time, a nice run down the left flank by Eli Blauser was temporarily thwarted by the Kamiak defense as he entered the box, but the loose ball that resulted was quickly picked up by Paden at the top of the box and he calmly stroked a 20-yard shot into the lower left corner of the net, just past the outstretched arms of Smith. And with that goal, Kamiak's hopes of being the first team to defeat Shorecrest were doused.

Kamiak's loss, combined with Mariner's win over Shorewood on Monday night, sets up an important Wednesday evening clash between Kamiak and Mariner (4-4, 8-7-0.) This game will not only decide the "Mukilteo Cup" and annual bragging rights, but also an important third-place finish in league play heading into the Northwest District Tournament.

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Flea Market May 22 at Meridian Park - seller spots still available

 The Meridian Park Neighborhood Association and school PTSA will jointly hold their first annual Flea Market Saturday, May 22 from 9 am to 3 pm in the elementary school parking lot.   Each seller will have 2 parking stalls to sell their wares. The fees collected from sellers will be used to purchase plants for the school.

The fee to rent a space is $10 until May 20 after which the fee jumps to $20.  At this point about half of the spaces have already been reserved,

Rental Fees and complete registration forms are required prior to the event. 

For more information and for registration forms contact Lorraine Flaherty.

Parking the day of the event will be at Aurora Nazarene Church and along the street.

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Second Shoreline Town Center Survey - your opinion needed

The City of Shoreline has issued a second survey on the topic of the new Town Center.

This survey is created to solicit your opinion on a menu of public amenities and types of development images. Your input will help the City understand your image of Town Center and help develop its plan.

This survey will remain open until June 30. After that date the results of the survey will be published on the City's website.

Citizens are urged to make their opinions known, to help guide the planning for Shoreline's heart.

The survey is here.

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Shoreline Police Blotter 4-16 to 4-27-2010

Monday, May 3, 2010

By Diane Hettrick

Another week of mayhem in Shoreline. Ok, pretty boring as real crime goes, but a lot of job variety for our police officers. As always, the categories are mine and if you don't understand them, have your mother explain them to you.



Drugs, Sex, and Rock and Roll … and Candy... actually, no Sex or Rock and Roll

4-16…..14xx NW Richmond Beach Rd, SeaShore Market. Plainclothes investigation for Marijuana in Shoreline. Guy hanging out near Market in possession of marijuana.

4-21…..8xx N 175th, SL Historical Museum. Suspicious car in parking lot. Occupants in possession of Marijuana.

4-22…..15505 Westminster Way, Central Market. Suspect shoplifted candy. In possession of marijuana, tidily packaged for sale. (Sweet tooth will bring you down, every time.)

4-22…..11xx N 192nd, The Blakeley. Tenant was drunk, unable to get up from the floor. (Guess he didn’t want to participate in the sing-along or work jigsaw puzzles.)

4-23…..165xx 5th NE, 7-11. Kids steal beer.

4-23…..18420 Aurora, Bartells. Attempted to get hydrocodone apap with forged prescription. (How'd that work for you?)


Every move you make … I’ll be watching you

4-17…..183xx Aurora. Driving With License Suspended
4-18…..N 155 / Aurora. Driving With License Suspended
4-21…..152xx Aurora. Driving With License Suspended
4-25…..195xx Aurora. Driving While License Revoked.
4-26,,,,,1554 NE 145th, 76 Gas. Suspicious car. Meth pipe in plan view. Driver had 3 outstanding warrants.


Don’t come around here no more

4-20…..7xx N 185. Two people trespassed from private business.

4-22…..18xx N 167th. Car in location at least overnight. Owner, a convicted felon, sleeping in car.

4-24…..7xx N 178. Woman hanging out in carport – when confronted by homeowner, she asked for a cigarette, which he gave her. Next day she was back. (It’s hard to quit smoking)


White collar

4-21…..14515 15th NE, Earl’s Garage. Paid for repairs with fraudulent gift cards.


Death / Depression

4-21…..16357 Aurora, Arden Rehab. Death.
4-22…..NW Cherry Ln. Death
4-26…..192xx Wallingford. Patient made suicidal comments to doctor during visit. Sent to UW for mental evaluation.
4-27…..152xx Fremont. Death.


Something strange in your neighborhood. Who ya gonna call?

4-22…..162x N 200th. Husband said wife, who doesn’t speak English well, saw suspicious person.

4-24….14817 Aurora, EconoLodge. Male and female in loud argument outside motel.


How low can you go?

4-22…..185x N 185th. Stole the baby’s stroller from the front porch.

4-23…..14540 Aurora, Aurora Storage. Suspect came onto property, tore the tulips off stems, pees at the front door, and tears down the banner. (Not the tulips! Throw the book at this guy!)


Baby you can drive my car

4-22…..167xx Whitman Ave N. Abandoned vehicle.
4-22…..18821 Aurora, Metro Park n Ride. Tried to steal car.
4-24…..N 175/Corliss, Ronald Bog Park. Abandoned bicycle.


What a drag it is, getting old

4-25…..11xx N 192, The Blakeley. Delusional elderly victim, convinced people are trying to attack her. Unable to care for self and no family to call.

4-26…..16357 Aurora, Arden Rehab. Robert cared for his mother Elizabeth until she was placed in Arden. He keeps coming in to see her and refuses to leave.


I … will always love you….

4-22…..182xx Linden. Ex-boyfriend texts old girlfriend that he will kill her new boyfriend.

4-24…..16xx NE 189. Drunken brother punched sister in face because she took away his jug of wine.

4-26…..1404 NW Richmond Beach Road, Meadowbrook Apts. Woman assaulted by ex-boyfriend and his new girlfriend. Grabbed her by the throat, took her necklace, then slashed her tires on the way out. They had dated six months and broke up on Saturday. (Broke up Saturday? New girlfriend?)

4-27…..14xx NW Richmond Beach Rd. Mom hit son with wooden backscratcher. He grabbed her by the neck. One of them grabbed the other by the hair. (Somebody let go long enough to call the cops.)


Graffiti is a crime – reports tips anonymously to Crimestoppers for a reward of up to $1,000. 1-800-222-TIPS

4-23…..145xx Whitman, All Seasons Sun. Graffiti.

4-24…..16301 Aurora. Vacant business. Owner called. Front window broken, graffit all over outside back walls.

4-26…..Shorecrest bus driver found graffiti on bus seat cover. “Harsh and inflammatory language.”


Just when you think the world is full of bad guys…

4-25…..188xx 11th NE. Found wallet on street.


Then something else happens…

4-25…..5xx NW 195th Ct. Someone broke into home and assaulted victim.
4-26…..19343 3rd NW, Einstein. Batting cage net stolen. (So what do you think they’re going to do with it?)
4-26…..3xx NE 159. Egged car, slashed tire.
4-26…..1202 N 155, Clean Express Laundry. Stole money from cash register. (Money laundering?)
4-26…..145xx Interlake Ave N. Broke window to unlock the door, stole things.
4-26…..163xx Stone N. Broke window, climbed in, but apparently nothing taken. (Should they be insulted?)


Oh geeze

4-27…..146xx Stone. Robert caught prowling cars. Had spring assisted knife, needles. (That's like a switch blade only the blade pops right out the end of the knife. Scary stuff).


Car Prowl

4-22…..1201 N 175th, Top Foods. Stole from car in parking lot.
4-24…..195xx 27th Ave NW. Wallet stolen from car. (I'm not saying a thing. Not a thing. Nothing)
4-24…..15401 1st NE, Twin Ponds Park. Broke window, stole items. 
4-27…..147xx 26th NE. Stole knobs off radio. (Apparently hard to find.)
4-27…..147xx 28th NE. Stole GPS from car. (It used to be tape decks, then CD players)


Uh… what?

4-24…19351 23 NW, Robert Lang recording studio. “S assaulted by C. C and W were outside to meet cops. K was HBD, mental issues, upset. Claims assaulted by choking and being dragged.” (Ok – I haven’t a clue what was going on here, but they probably don’t either.)

4-24…..196xx 2nd NE. Tenant dispute reported to police as a verbal Domestic Violence. One involved party arrested and booked on warrant. Sexual offender registration. (I think this means that person arrested was a registered sex offender who was supposed to keep his address current, had not, so there was a warrant out for him. Sometimes the notes are too cryptic for bloggers who don’t get enough sleep)


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Sugar’s to be forfeited and sold by Feds


By Susan Will, Shoreline Communications Specialist

Sugar’s on Aurora is one of four strip clubs to be forfeited and sold by the federal government as part of a plea by the owners, three associates of Frank Colacurcio, Sr. Sugar's has been closed since last July following a earlier conspiracy plea by another associate.

“Congratulations to the team of federal, state and local law-enforcement officials for successfully prosecuting the owners of Sugar’s. We applaud the end to the exploitation of young women there,” says City of Shoreline Mayor Keith McGlashan.

According to The Seattle Times, the clubs have been targets of federal and local law enforcement officials as alleged fronts for prostitution and money laundering for a long time. Colacurcio and his son, Frank, Jr., are the last two to go to trial and are accused of various conspiracy, racketeering and prostitution-related offenses.

“Multiple law enforcement agencies helped to put an end to this criminal activity. We appreciate the efforts of our partners in helping us make our community safer,” says Shoreline Police Chief Dan Pingrey.

Photo: Sugar's front door
“With the major City improvements now underway in the area, the closing of Sugar’s is timely. It further clears the way for the community’s vision for a better Aurora and bright future for Shoreline,” says Mayor McGlashan.

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King County considering sales tax increase

 The Metropolitan King County Council’s Budget and Fiscal Management Committee will hold its first public hearing Tuesday, May 4 at 1:30 pm in the Council Chambers on the 10th floor of the King County Courthouse at Third and James Streets on proposed legislation to send to voters a 2/10th of one percent sales tax increase to keep current levels of public safety and health services.

The meeting will also be carried LIVE on King County TV, Comcast and Broadstripe Cable channel 22.

This is the first of two opportunities the public will have to speak to the Budget Committee about the proposal from the County Executive to place a local option sales tax increase for criminal justice and related services before voters in August. The Budget Committee will hold a special meeting on Thursday, May 13.

If adopted, the increase would generate approximately $47 million in revenue for King County in 2011, allowing the County to maintain current service levels of programs for the Sheriff’s Office, the King County Prosecutor and the Superior and District Courts. An additional $30 million in revenue from the levy would also be allocated to the 39 cities within King County based on their population.

You may follow the Council’s deliberations through Twitter by signing up through the King County Council Web site.

Council Chair Bob Ferguson is the representative for Shoreline and Lake Forest Park
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If you have any questions or comments, please email me at bob.ferguson@kingcounty.gov.

Phone: (206) 296-1001 | Fax: (206) 296-0198 | TTY/TDD: (206) 296-1024 | Toll Free: (800) 325-6165
Mailing Address: King County Courthouse, 516 Third Avenue, Room 1200, Seattle, WA 98104-3272
 

From King County Council Communications staff

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Shoreline's Center for Human Services serves a wide community

By Heather Fritts, Development Director

The Center for Human Services (CHS) has been a strong community resource since 1970. Because CHS believes that the most critical element to strengthen the community is to support the individuals within, through preventive and responsive, culturally competent programs, CHS has been providing services to help children, youth, adults and families develop skills and strengthen personal behaviors over four decades. In turn, many community members have become self reliant and dependently stronger on natural supports, fostering their capacity for growth, which in turn moves them away from their dependability on evaporating community supports.

Photo: Members of Play and Learn Groups enjoy outdoor activities


Focusing on strengths-based, integrated approaches, CHS supports personal success by creating opportunities where individuals and families are empowered to identify and draw upon their personal strengths that foster change. At a time when many organizations are challenged to provide more services with tightening budgets,


Photo: Volunteers reading with Homework Factory Youth

CHS continues to support their neighbors. Individuals and families access CHS services through Family Support Centers located in Shoreline and Bothell, as well youth satellite programs sprinkled throughout the Northshore and Shoreline School Districts. Through these programs CHS encourages positive mental health, prevents and treats addictions, supports youth academic success, assists parents’ engagement in their children’s learning, and strengthens relationships and parenting skills. The result: children, teens and adults are prepared for school, work and for life.

Photo: Youth paint murals on outdoor activity area.

CHS is a licensed mental health center and Washington State certified drug and alcohol outpatient treatment provider for both youth and adults. With an annual budget of just more than four million dollars, approximately ninety skilled staff, and many dedicated volunteers, CHS delivers quality programming to more than 10,000 individuals annually. CHS is actively committed to reaching all people in need of services, in order to create an environment that values and respects diversity. CHS programs are possible through funding from grants, contracts, and individual and business support from the communities they serve.

For more information visit the website or contact the administrative offices at 206-362-7282.
The Center for Human Services is located at 17018 15th Avenue NE, Shoreline, WA 98155.

Photos courtesy CHS

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Shorecrest PTSA staff appreciation week


Shorecrest PTSA was overwhelmed with contributions for Staff Appreciation baskets, to be awarded by drawings every day during Staff Appreciation Week. Muffins, trail mix, nachos, and other surprises are on tap for the Staff, from their grateful PTSA.

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Northshore Fire Department to conduct live fire drill at senior residential community


From the Northshore Fire Department
Northshore Fire serves Kenmore and Lake Forest Park

The 75 residents at the Sequoia Senior Apartments in Kenmore, a four story residential building with 57 units, will experience firsthand what it would be like if there were a real fire in their building and the fire department responded.

The Northshore Fire Department will conduct an evacuation drill at the Sequoia Senior Apartments, 7111 NE 181st in Kenmore on Tuesday, May 4 at 10:00 a.m. The building’s fire alarm system will be activated and seniors who are able to evacuate on their own will assemble at their pre-determined staging area. As multiple Northshore Fire Department apparatus converge on the scene, including a ladder truck from Shoreline Fire Department, the Incident Commander will prioritize tasks. The first will be for firefighters to evacuate those seniors needing assistance leaving the building. Fire hose will be pulled off the engine and stretched throughout the building.

“The benefits of training at actual buildings in our community cannot be understated. In this case, the fire fighters experience real application of hose deployments, dealing with multi-story buildings, evacuating and sheltering actual residents, and overall management of the simulated incident,” stated Mark Musch, Northshore Fire Department Training Director. “We are as excited as the residents to have the opportunity to mix their evacuation drill with our training and to evaluate our methods and procedures for dealing with an incident in this residential building. The cooperative nature of this event will enhance fire fighter competence and give the residents a sense of being part of their community’s preparedness.”

The Sequoia has an active Safety Team with floor monitors on each floor in each wing. Even before Northshore Fire approached the Sequoia about having a drill at their facility, the Safety Team had trained for this event. Each floor monitor has a list of every occupant in their wing, including those who may need assistance evacuating. Once everyone who is able to evacuate on their own arrives outside, the floor monitors perform a head count and communicate that information to the Incident Commander. 
“I am impressed with the enthusiasm and dedication of the Sequoia’s Safety Team,” says Terri Jones, Community Educator for the Northshore Fire Department. “Four of the senior residents also completed NFD’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training, a comprehensive all-hazard preparedness program.”

Planning and preparation are critical to ensuring occupant safety. Working cooperatively with local businesses and residents helps the fire department to provide a valuable service and to adhere to our mission statement: “We are dedicated to protecting the health, life and property of the community with professionalism, respect and integrity.”

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REALTORS to host 16th annual Housing Issues Briefings for candidates, incumbents

By Cheri Brennan (for Seattle KingCounty Realtors)

Candidates from King County running for positions in the state legislature and incumbents within the county are invited to attend a Housing Issues Briefings and “working lunch” from 10:30 am – 1 pm on Thursday, June 3 at The Westin Bellevue, 601 Bellevue Way NE.

This year’s event, the 16th annual Briefings presented by Seattle KingCounty REALTORS® (SKCR), features panelists representing different perspectives on rebuilding the economy. Community leader Robert C. Wallace, CEO of Wallace Properties, Inc. and a past chair of the Bellevue and Greater Seattle chambers of commerce, will moderate the panel.

Panel members include:

Sam Anderson, Executive Officer, Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties;

Bill Bryant, Commissioner, Port of Seattle;

Phyllis Campbell, Chairman of the Pacific Northwest, JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Peter Hiatt, Principal, Westlake Associates, representing Greater Seattle Business Association

The program also includes a review of critical issues from the 2010 legislative session and a brief overview of the housing market and its economic significance.

The complimentary briefing is designed to provide insight into local and regional housing-related issues, according to David Crowell, SKCR’s director of governmental and public affairs. Invitations have been extended to candidates who have already announced plans to run for State House and State Senate positions, as well as to incumbents and other public officials within King County. Crowell said office-seekers who intend to file before the June 11 deadline are also welcome to attend.

Candidates who attend the Housing Briefings event will receive information about the REALTOR® endorsement process.

Due to space limitations, candidates who plan to attend the June 3 event are asked to make reservations by phone or email to David Crowell, SKCR’s director of governmental and public affairs. To RSVP by phone, 1-800-540-3277; or e-mail reservations.


About SKCR
Seattle KingCounty REALTORS®, based in Bellevue, has more than 6,000 members, including licensed brokers, agents and affiliated businesses. Its mission is to enhance the ability and opportunity of members to conduct their businesses successfully and ethically through a strict Code of Ethics. As one of approximately 1,800 local associations/boards that comprise the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), SKCR promotes the rights of an increasingly diverse populace to own, transfer and use real property. REALTOR® membership is voluntary, and only members may use the term REALTOR®, which is a licensed collective trademark.


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Shorecrest stays undefeated after soccer win over Shorewood

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Shorecrest takes an undefeated boys’ soccer record into a home game Tuesday against Kamiak.

Shorecrest meets Kamiak at 7 pm at Shoreline Stadium.

The Scots are coming off a 4-1 victory over Shorewood, Friday, April 30.
Shorewood’s Hayk Avanesyan scored in the 56th minute to make Shorewood only the third team to score against Shorecrest this season.

By then, Shorecrest already led 4-0 on goals by Michael Harris and Glenn Paden, and two by Eli Blauser. Paden had two assists, and Blauser and Ian Adams had one each. 
Photo: Glenn Paden in previous game. Photo by Wilson Tsoi

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Literary Lunch WITS event features Shorecrest student



Lucia Wyss, Shorecrest freshman, Rebecca Hoogs, Seattle Arts and Lectures Writers in the Schools coordinator, and author Peter Mountford attended the Seattle 7 Authors Literary Lunch WITS fundraiser April 21, a sold-out event co-sponsored by Third Place Books.  Photo by Cheryl McKeon.


Lucia read her original poem to the 65 attendees. Shorewood alumnus and bestselling author Garth Stein was moderator.

Lucia said that "The poem was really untitled, I like to let poems speak for themselves, but I suppose one could call it "The Longest Fall," since it was about the long autumn a leaf spends waiting to drop to the ground and watching its fellows grow up. To me, its a poem about growing up and letting go and how frightening that is; how much you want to be as big as your older friends, but you know you can't."
Above: Lucia recites her poem. Photo by Cheryl McKeon.

The Seattle 7 is a group of 7 local authors, organized by Garth Stein, bestselling author of Raven Stole the Moon; and The Art of Racing in the Rain. Other members are Mary Guterson, Jennie Shortridge, Kit Bakke, Stephanie Kailos, Randy Sue Coburn, Carol Cassella, Erica Bauermeister,  and Maria Semple.

Photo: Garth Stein at microphone, Lucia and Peter Mountford facing camera. Photo by Cheryl McKeon.

Garth was the host of the Friends of the Third Place Commons Breakfast February 11 of this year; see Friends of the Community Breakfast draws 400.

He produced a play at Shorewood on February 4 - 5 of this year; see Shorewood "One-Acts" 10-minute play festival.  



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