Shorewood drama presents Bye Bye Birdie

Tuesday, October 26, 2010


Shorewood drama students in Bye Bye Birdie
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools
Shorewood High School Drama chose a musical for its fall production, Bye Bye Birdie. This popular and classic theatre piece contains the well-known song "Put on a Happy Face." Other songs which may be familiar to the audience are "Kids, "You Gotta Be Sincere," "The Telephone Hour," "Spanish Rosie," "Talk to Me," and "One Last Kiss."

The musical is set in 1959. American teens have gone crazy for Conrad Birdie, a rock star in the style of Elvis. Unfortunately, Conrad is about to be drafted into the army and his agent, Albert, needs a great publicity stunt to keep his popularity alive. Albert’s secretary, Rosie, comes up with a plan of pure genius. Conrad will give a goodbye kiss to an ordinary teen girl. And he’ll do it live on television. When Conrad arrives in Ohio to give one last kiss to the lucky girl, he turns the town of Sweet Apple upside down.

“Bye Bye Birdie” will be presented on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, November 11, 12, 13, and 18, 19, 20 at 7:30 pm in the Shorewood High School theater, 17300 Fremont Ave N.

Tickets are available at Shorewood High School and at Beach House Greetings, 626 NW Richmond Beach Rd, Shoreline 98177. For details, visit the school website or call 206-393-4372.

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Common Core State Standards and Assessment Initiative at Shoreline forum October 25

The OSPI held five public forums around the state, in Yakima, Spokane, Tacoma, Vancouver, and Shoreline.  Sherry S. Marlin, former Washington State PTA Finance Officer, and current Leadership Chair for Shoreline PTA Council,  reports on the Shoreline forum.

State and Shoreline PTA Leaders at OSPI Forum
Photo by Sarah Ann Woodfield
By Sherry S. Marlin

As a child, I changed schools 24 times, a total of 15 different schools by the 10th grade. I experienced firsthand the difficulties of not having common core standards statewide. Now imagine how difficult it is nationwide where the disparity is much broader.

On Monday, October 25, at the Shoreline Conference Center in Shoreline, leaders from OSPI, the Office of (Washington state) Superintendent of Public Instruction) held a public forum to speak to the Common Core Standards and Assessment Initiative, (CCSSI).

The seats were filled with parents, educators, superintendents, PTA leaders, and most compelling to me, education students from Western Washington University, I stopped counting after 15 students. 

Jessica Vavrus, Assistant Superintendent, Greta Bornemann, Math Teaching and Learning Director, and Anne Banks, Program Director were the OSPI speakers.

I wondered as I entered the meeting room, if common core standards are adopted across the nation will this alleviate the disparity and difficulties that having non-common standards causes.

The three main objectives of the forum were;
  • Common Core Standards: What is Washington State’s role in CCSSI?
  • Common State Assessment System: The Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium
  • How can you be involved? Provide your input
The Common Core Standards Initiative began in the spring of 2009; it was a state-led initiative that included governors and state commissioners of education from 48 states, 2 territories and the District of Columbia. Its purpose was to develop a common core set of standards for K-12 students across the 50 states. The focus of these standards is English language arts (ELA) and mathematics. The CCSS are intended to be clear, internationally benchmarked, anchored in college and career readiness, and evidence and research based.

The SMARTER Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) is a collection of 31 states that have been working collaboratively since December 2009 to develop a student assessment system aligned to a common core of academic content standards to apply for a Race-to-the-Top Assessment grant. On September 2, 2010, the SBAC was awarded a four-year $160 million Race to the Top assessment grant by the US Department of Education (USED) to develop a student assessment system aligned to a common core of academic standards. Washington State is one of the 31 states that make up the SBAC.
You can provide input on whether Washington should add to the CCSS by completing an online survey at www.k12.wa.us/Corestandards/default.aspx

One question asked was why Washington should adopt these standards. 
Scott Allen, the Washington State PTA president, had three good answers to this question:

1. As conscientious consumers, Washington State should be able to save money (at least in the long run) by collaborating on curriculum development, professional development, and assessment development.

2. Something needs to change, as a remediation rate of almost 40% for math is unsustainable.

3. If you are satisfied with Washington standards, I hope you never have to move - but for our military and corporate families who move (either out of or into our state), having these standards in place (at least with the 40+ states who have signed on) will alleviate concerns about students falling behind or missing content when they do move.

Other Items of concern included:
  • How would Title I funding be tied to adoption of the Common Core State Standards?
  • What is the link between ESEA (Elementary and Secondary Education Act) and CCSS?
  • How much of a hand does the federal government have in this venture?
  • How do we weigh the benefits of adoption for adults (teachers, administrators, parents) vs. students?
  • Accountability – this was a big concern – how can we assess the reliability of the proposed assessment system?
  • How will we handle the transition period, especially in terms of graduation requirements?
  • Research – where’s the actual research that proves these new standards will result in improved teaching and learning?
37 states have already adopted CCSSI; Washington has agreed to consider formal adoption. We are wise to take our time making sure that the Common Core Standards will fit the students in Washington State. I was grateful to have the opportunity to attend a public forum and intend on giving my input to OSPI.

Resources
Webinar October 28th 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM, register
The September 26th webinar is currently recorded and available

OSPI will compile all input with recommendations, in the report to the Legislature due in January 2011.

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Woodstove cause of Lake Forest Park residential fire


According to the Northshore Fire Department, a wood stove was the cause of a residential structure fire in the 2900 block of NE 178th Street in Lake Forest Park on Tuesday, October 26.

The Fire Department arrived at 2:16 pm to an extinguished fire in the single-story, single-family residence. The ceiling surrounding the flue of the woodstove had charred over time and eventually caught fire. The occupant discovered the fire and extinguished it with a garden hose. There were no injuries.

Cautions about wood stoves
The Northshore Fire Department wants to remind people that wood stoves should be installed with a building permit to insure proper installation and clearances from combustible materials. All wood burning stoves and fireplaces should be cleaned and inspected prior to the start of every heating season and cleaned if necessary. 


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Haunted Skate at Highland Ice Arena Saturday, October 30

Photo from WikiMedia Commons

Join us for our Haunted Skate on Saturday October 30
Ice skate 7:30 pm - midnight
Come in costume and join our costume contest
Admission $7.00 adult/teen, $6.00 child/senior, skate rental $3.00

Highland Ice Arena
18005 Aurora Ave N
Shoreline 98133
206-546-2431

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District 1 tennis tournament

The T-Bird boys tennis team will be competing in the District 1 tennis tournament at Mount Vernon HS. Hunter Nelson and Miles Jamieson placed 4th in doubles and Justin Oh placed 5th in singles at WESCO 3A. The top two places will advance to the WIAA State Tournament at Vancouver, Washington in May.

Coach Arnie Moreno


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Reminder: Rick Steves event for Compass Housing Alliance

Rick Steves
Rick Steves Presents Travel As A Political Act, Thursday, October 28, 7 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church.
Rick shares how the other 96 percent of humanity sees our nation and explores how his social activism has grown naturally out of his travel experiences. He's fresh back from lots of travels and will be on hand after his talk for questions and autographs.


Travel writer, public television host, and Edmonds businessman Rick Steves shares what he's learned in 30 years of travel: why India is his favorite country, why trains are pulling into European stations with birds squished onto their windshields, and how travel challenges truths we've always just assumed were "self-evident and God-given."
The 17th Annual Rick Steves Travel Seminar promises fun, food, wine and raffle prizes all in support of the mission and ministry of Compass Housing Alliance.  Trinity Lutheran Church is located at 6215 196 SW, Lynnwood 98036.

The Alliance runs the Shoreline Veterans' Center, located just across from Costco on N 200th. It is a residential treatment center for homeless, drug-addicted veterans, providing counseling and support for a year after the veterans graduate to their own housing.

Buy your tickets online, email, or call 206-357-3107.

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Shorecrest PTSA Program deals with teen stress and depression

Teen suicide has been in the news lately, but it's not a new problem. What's new is the focus on suicide, the causes, and hopefully the attempts at prevention on a community-wide basis.

Shorecrest PTSA is taking one of the prevention steps, by become more informed about depression and stress in the teen years and what parents can do to help their teens survive.

At their November 9 meeting, they will hear from Susan Eastguard, Youth Suicide Prevention, and Susan Peck, SAMA (see previous story) in a presentation called "Lighten the Load: A Toolbox for dealing with stress and depression in the teen years."

The meeting will be held at the Shorecrest Library at 7 p.m. 15343 25 Ave NE, Shoreline 98155.

Membership information will be available at the meeting.  It is not necessary to have a student at the school to join the PTSA. 

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King Conservation District accepting applications for appointed board of supervisor's position

Monday, October 25, 2010

The King Conservation District (King CD) is accepting applications for an open seat on its five-member, all volunteer board of supervisors. The position is one of two appointed by the Washington State Conservation Commission.

Applications are available at the District website or at Washington State Conservation Commission. Completed applications are due to the Washington State Conservation Commission on or before November 15. The appointment will be announced by the Commission at its regular meeting on December 2.

Registered voters who reside in Shoreline or Lake Forest Park are eligible to submit an application for the position. Both elected and appointed board members serve three-year terms.

The appointed member will succeed Scott Wallace, a long-time leader in local agricultural programs, who is retiring.

Individuals interested in learning more about the position and about the King CD are encouraged to visit the website or contact Susan Wermus at 425-282-1900.
As public officials, it is the responsibility of the board to ensure the King CD meets its legal and public trust obligations. The Board of Supervisors conducts one or more monthly public meetings to oversee the District's budget and programs by providing guidance and oversight to King CD staff.

Supervisors are expected to independently help identify critical resource conservation needs in their communities, communicate with the public and seek feedback about conservation programs from District residents.
The King CD provides conservation information and technical assistance programs available to landowners within the King CD (most of King County, excluding Enumclaw, Federal Way, Pacific, Milton and Skykomish) on a voluntary, non-regulatory basis. It provides grants for conservation-focused projects by local cities and organizations and offers a wide range of services and programs, including workshops, education programs, farm planning and consultation on land, water and wildlife management.

Founded in 1949, the King CD is one of 47 conservation districts in the state authorized by the State of Washington and guided by the Washington State Conservation Commission to assist landowners with their stewardship of our natural resources.

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Letter to the Editor: Shoreline Prop 1 is about the kind of community we want for our children

To the Editor:

For this election we must decide on an important measure -- Shoreline Proposition 1. The proposition funds basic services – no extra programs or frills. It would keep in place neighborhood police patrols and crime prevention programs, preservation of our parks, trails and playgrounds, and services such as the senior center, human services and youth programs.

If this measure were to fail, it would represent a noticeable step backwards for our vibrant community. I appreciate the wisdom of the Athenian Oath: “we will transmit this City, not only not less, but greater and more beautiful than it was transmitted to us.” I hope we as a community can resonate with these words and continue to maintain our beautiful and diverse city.

Over the next six years, the City is facing a projected $15 million budget shortfall without the passage of Proposition 1. This represents a sizable yearly deficit over the annual operating budget of approximately $36 million. Such a deficit will require decisive and non-trivial cuts in services.

Many of us were motivated to vote yes earlier this year in the School District’s bond and operations and maintenance levies. We voted yes because we understood that our support was critical for future generations. Proposition 1 carries a similar weight.

Failure to pass Proposition 1 will set a negative trend in motion for our future. May we remember the Great Law of the Iroquois Confederacy, which states, “In every deliberation we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations.”

I urge you to vote YES on Proposition 1 – this is about the kind of community we want to leave proudly behind for all of our children.

Todd Fiala
Shoreline

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Shoreline Police Blotter 10-6 to 10-20


By Diane Hettrick. Categories and Trends are mine. Reports are from the police. Who could make this stuff up?

Trends: Juvenile runaways have been increasing since school started. It could be that the marginal kids are finding each other at school, or it could be that school is the final stresser to push them over the edge and out of the door. In any event, it certainly helps explain part of the school drop-out rates. More shoplifting than usual this week.

Runners
10-15…190xx 15 NW. Juvenile runaway.
10-16…188xx Aurora. Cop spotted two kids going behind closed business. Boy needed to use the bushes. Girl, 18, has a warrant and is listed as runaway.
10-16…16xx N 183. Juvenile runaway.
10-16…198xx Bagley N. Juvenile runaway.
10-17…1xx NE 159. Juvenile runaway.
10-17…3xx NW 178. Juvenile runaway. (That’s once)
10-17…3xx NW 178. Juvenile runaway. (That’s twice)
10-18…3xx NW 178. Juvenile runaway. (Three times)
10-18…198xx Phinney N. Juvenile runaway.
10-19…155xx 27 NE. Juvenile runaway. Dropped son at school, he didn’t come home.
10-19…14xx NE 155. Juvenile runaway.

Other kid problems
10-11…N 145. Parents took 3 year old to Children’s. They suspect child abuse.
10-15…19343 3 NW, Einstein middle school. Kid 1 knocked hat off Kid 2. Kid 2 swung around and hit Kid 1. Kid 2 had an arm cast, so Kid 1 has a bloody nose.
10-15…19343 3 NW, Einstein. Girl’s cell phone stolen at school.
10-18…198xx Bagley Pl. Juvenile booked after displaying a BB gun in his waistband.
10-18…173xx Fremont, Shorewood. Student reported other student with marijuana in backpack. Found scales, papers, marijuana, and lighter.
10-18…19343 3 NW, Einstein. Gang graffiti spray painted on school.

Empty houses – may as well paint a bulls-eye on the front door
10-12…10xx NW 190. House burglarized while owners on vacation. Forced window.
10-16…178xx 24 NE. Squatters in house for sale.
10-19…18xx NE Perkins Wy. Owners suspect squatters are using vacant rental property.

Being occupied didn’t stop this activity
10-12…192xx 12 NE. Burglars attempted to pry open apartment door.
10-15…152xx 8 NE. Burglary. Entry through unlocked side door. Took 2 TVs.
10-16…21xx N 185. Someone broke into house to smoke crack, left pipe behind.

This seems personal
10-15…13xx N 152, apartments. Jewelry stolen from box in apartment.
10-15…195xx 2 NW. 6-7 albums of stamp collection stolen from home.
10-18…1140 N 192, The Blakeley. Someone using woman’s cell phone to make calls.
10-19…200xx 20 NW. Allegations of elder financial abuse.

This is personal
10-15…178xx 3 NE. Family fight.
10-16…145xx Stone. Roommates fight. When police arrive one of them fights the police.
10-16…145xx Fremont. Argument. One person swung a kitchen knife at the other.
10-17…175xx Linden. Domestic partners, drunk, fought. One pushed other to floor.

Something for nothing
10-12…17202 15 NE, Safeway. Person went through check-out line and paid for groceries, then went back in store and added items to cart.
10-12…15711 Aurora, Sears. Took a comforter to the return desk and tried to cash it in without paying for it first.
10-12…1125 N 175, TOP Foods. Took beer out back door.
10-12…15332 Aurora, Safeway. Took beer
10-13…15332 Aurora, Safeway. Employee spotted shoplifter from previous occasion.
10-16…13xx N 205, Home Depot. Shoplifter.
10-16…1335 N 205, Home Depot. Shoplifter.
10-17…18420 Aurora, Bartells. Shoplifter, foot pursuit.
10-17…20003 Aurora, Village Mart. Shoplifter.
10-17…20305 Aurora, Super Pawn. Shoplifted air compressor.
10-19…15700 Aurora, Sears. Shoplifter got nine Carhart jackets.

Cars, Cars, Cars, Cars
10-12…181xx N 183. Abandoned vehicle.
10-13…6xx NW 185. License plate stolen.
10-14…1175 N 205, Costco parking lot. Car stolen.
10-16…162xx 12 NE. Car prowl.
10-16…157xx 1 NW. Abandoned vehicle.
10-16…181xx 15 NE, apartments. Car stolen.
10-18…14xx N 200, condos. Car prowl.
10-18…NE 177/15 NE. Abandoned vehicle.
10-18…145xx 30 NE. Abandoned vehicle.
10-19…6 NE/NE 145. Abandoned vehicle.

Drugs, legal and otherwise
10-6….182xx Linden, group home. Employee reported resident’s prescription meds stolen from locked cabinet.
10-13…16101 Greenwood, SCC. Campus security traffic stop; driver had marijuana.
10-13…15332 Aurora, Safeway. Drunk, has been Trespassed, keeps returning.
10-15…17545 Aurora, Doug’s Northwest Cadillac. Man left Therapeutic Health Services, overdosed on methadone, and stumbled into Doug’s. Taken for detox.
10-16…172xx 12 NE. Woman passed out from alcohol and marijuana. Guy she was with called 911. Aid took her to hospital. Police took him to jail on warrants.
10-16…152xx Aurora. Traffic accident, DUI.
10-17…166xx NW Innis Arden Rd. Reckless driving, collision, DUI.
10-17…15424 N 200, Aurora Village Transit Station. Two drunks passed out on bus.
10-18…13xx N 165. Drug dealing on street.
10-19…170xx Aurora. Drug party behind Baro Grocery, fighting.

Potluck
10-12…16716 Aurora, Club Hollywood. Hit and run.
10-13…201xx Ballinger. Driving with suspended license.
10-14…NE 155/1 NE, Twin Ponds Park. Guy in park had felony warrants.
10-14…NE 147/Aurora. Guy walking in street. Warrants.
10-14…15221 Aurora, Taqueria el Sabor. Rock through window.
10-16…176xx 6 NW. Death.
10-16…15xx NE 172. Mail theft.
10-18…1202 N 155, Aurora Maytag Cleaners. Purse stolen from laundry basket.
10-18…20202 Ballinger, 24 Hr Fitness. Phone threats.
10-18…16xx N 183. Prowler.
10-18…16300 Aurora, Salon Stephen Craig. Hole shot in window.
10-18…105xx 32 NE. Suicide threat.
10-19…175xx Aurora. Driving with revoked license.
10-19…25xx NE 195, condos. Victim punched in face, no warning.
10-19…1145 N 205, Fedex. Trespasser.



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Tickets available for Shorecrest production of A Midsummer Night's Dream


Shorecrest's A Midsummer Night's Dream opens November 11
Shorecrest High School, known for its drama productions, is staging Shakespeake's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" in an innovative modern setting.

"The Dream" is an hilarious play set in a contemporary British boarding school with lost lovers, mischievous Punk Rock Fairies and Hobgoblins in the woods, and Mechanicals who run the place, including the production of an uproarious play within in a play."

Performance dates are on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings, and Sunday matinees at the Shorecrest Performing Arts Center on campus, 15343 25th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155.

  • Nov 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 and 20 at 7:00 pm
  • Nov 14 and 21 at 2:00 pm

Tickets are $9 in advance and $10 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at Third Place Books or reservations can be made for willcall by email or calling 206-393-6224.

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An Advocate’s View of U.S. Immigration Policy, Tuesday, October 26

Tuesday, October 26
7:00 p.m., PUB 9208
An Advocate’s View of U.S. Immigration Policy
Ms. Pramila Jayapal, Executive Director, OneAmerica
Mr. Craig Keller, Founder, Respect Washington
Mr. Joel Paget, Senior Member of Immigration Group at Ryan, Swanson and Cleveland PLLC

Shoreline Community College
16101 Greenwood Ave. North, Shoreline, WA 98133

FREE

For more information, go to the website.

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Ross to open at LFP Towne Centre; other retail changes


Photo of Towne Centre by Steven H. Robinson
A Ross department store is set to open April 2011 in Lake Forest Park's Towne Centre in the space formerly occupied by Gottschalks in the corner of the upper building. The 30,000 square foot space has been vacant since Gottschalks closed several years ago.
"The new Ross store will be filled with a little bit of everything including brand name apparel, accessories and footwear for the entire family, all at 20-60 percent off department store prices. Similar savings can also be found on a wide variety of home accent pieces including towels, bedding, candles, picture frames and more."
Madison Marquette, the company which owns and manages the mall, said that
"The addition of Ross is part of a bigger picture renovation currently taking place at the center which also includes improvements to the common areas to create a more inviting community environment, new public restrooms, fresh landscaping and more."
Planet Fitness, an innovative, no-frills health club is set to open in early December and the current tenant, A Better Day Salon, is relocating next to Rite Aid and expanding to become a full service Aveda salon and spa.
"Shoppers looking to relax will soon enjoy a plethora of indoor and outdoor seating options for eating and socializing, new access to upper and lower levels and more new stores."
About Lake Forest Park Towne Centre
Lake Forest Park Towne Centre features retail, restaurant and entertainment offerings and serves as the “downtown” of Lake Forest Park. Current tenants include Albertsons, Third Place Books, Rite Aid and other local convenience retailers. Located at the north end of Lake Washington, Lake Forest Park Towne Centre is located just 20 minutes northeast of downtown Seattle at 17171 Bothell Way NE, in Lake Forest Park 98155. For more information call 206-322-1610 or visit the website

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Gardening with Jennifer: Transplanting

Sunday, October 24, 2010


This is the second gardening article from Jennifer Rotermund, who will be a regular contributor to the ShorelineAreaNews.

by Jennifer Rotermund with input from Emily-Robin Pierce
Photos by Jennifer Rotermund

As with life, a garden is always a work in progress. Sometimes, even our best laid plans can benefit from a change or a little updating. Our gardens are often an extension of ourselves, an expression of our current interests or style - both of which have a habit of changing and evolving throughout our lifetime. Perhaps you’ve changed your mind about a design or a “theme” of a particular part of the garden (I once had the grandiose idea of creating a native alpine meadow garden in my front yard then realized my property’s full sun exposure, and the fact that I live at about the 500 foot elevation level rather than 7,000, lent itself a little better to growing vegetables instead - who knew!). Maybe a tree was taken down on or next to your property and what was once a shade garden is suddenly and literally seeing the light of day. Or sometimes, you just wake up one morning, look out a window into the backyard and decide that the Rhododendron you planted on one side of the yard would be a better fit on the other side - oh, hind-sight, if only we could inject you directly into our eyes, we’d never need glasses again.

Luckily for us, these amazing life forms we call plants are quite forgiving of our whims and will tolerate the trauma of a transplant - as long as we follow a few basic rules. (Note: these rules apply especially to small trees, shrubs and perennials that the average person can move on their own. For large trees and shrubs, call in the help of a professional to help and advise you in person) 

1. Transplant ONLY in the Spring or Fall - its a traumatic experience for a plant to be moved from a spot where its been growing comfortably for a while to a new spot, even if that new spot has been lovingly prepared or may even be a better spot for that plant in the long run. Even a plant coming directly out of a restrictive nursery pot experiences some stress when its pulled from that environment and placed in your garden. A lot of water and cool, cloudy weather conditions go a long way to ease that stress. Transplanting during our Northwest Spring and Fall seasons (with their moderate temperatures and frequent precipitation) will give you the best chance at success. If you’d like to test that theory, try transplanting on a hot day in the summer...I’ve lost many plants that way!

2. Disturbing the root system is good for the plant and is often necessary - ok, I know it is scary to deal with the root system of a plant; we’re talking about its critically important life-center here. But if you’re going to move a plant, you’re going to disturb its root system. If done correctly, your plant will thank you for the disruption. As an added myth-busting bonus, cutting a root stimulates it to grow! For established perennials, shrubs and small trees, cutting the roots at between 6 inches and 2 feet out from the trunk or main stalk of the plant will ensure you have a root ball you can move with ease. Use a sharp pair of hand-pruners that you’ve clean and sterilized with alcohol (our hand pruners often carry and transmit a lot of plant diseases). For plants coming out of a container, break-up and loosen the root ball until the roots are pointing roughly out and away from the plant - it is not natural for roots to be formed into the shape of the container in which they’ve been sitting. Prune away any roots that have permanently taken the shape of the container and are growing in a circular pattern around the root ball. If allowed to continue growing, these roots will eventually “girdle” the root ball, restricting its overall ability to function and will prematurely kill the plant.

3. Dig a planting hole that is only as deep as the height of the root ball, but roughly twice as wide - believe it or not, most plant roots grow horizontally, not vertically. So now that you’ve gone through the trouble of freeing the plant from its previous location, give its roots a healthy jumpstart in its new home. When placing the plant in the new planting hole, make sure that its horizontally directed roots can lie down flat, straight and fully extended. If you have to curve or bend the roots to get them to fit in the hole, that hole is not wide enough.

4. Install a woody-stemmed plant with its root flare even with the surrounding surface soil level - the root flare is the part of the trunk or main stem of a woody-stemmed plant that literally flares out into the top of the root ball. That root flare must be at the soil surface level (not below) for the plant to thrive in the future. Only the root ball itself should be below ground and touching the soil. (For some pictures of root flares and how they look when they’re planted properly as opposed to being buried, run a Google image search of “root flare”)

5. Soil amendments are usually not needed - unless you have pure sand or pure clay, or live on top of a large rock, your soil is probably just fine for growing most plants. Especially when moving a plant from one location in your yard to another, that plant will be happiest in the type of soil - your soil - to which its already grown accustomed. Additionally, water will only flow freely through uniform soil mediums. In other words, any soil amendments you choose to add, need to be mixed thoroughly with your existing soil until the two are combined uniformly. Any soil “layers” created by throwing soil amendment into the planting hole on top of existing soil can redirect water flow in the future away from your plant’s roots. Any potting soil around the roots of a potted plant from the nursery should be removed and discarded. Potting soil around the roots of a plant you’ve placed in the ground can become hydro-phobic and and repel water completely. Your plant needs to adjust to the soil in its new location; placing it directly into that soil alone will help it adjust more efficiently.

These tips should give you a good foundation for success with transplanting or installing plants in your yard, but as with everything, there is a lot more information available. Likewise, transplanting or installing a plant might inspire you tackle other new projects in your garden. For further information or to expand on the information I covered in this article, I recommend the book, The Informed Gardener by local author, professor and horticulturalist Linda Chalker-Scott. It is easy to read and understand, is a treasure-trove of practical gardening information, and is written with our Northwest region in mind.

Jennifer Rotermund is the Lead Gardener for Garden of Weedin’ (a local pesticide-free garden maintenance company), owner of Gaiaceous Gardens (an edible landscaping business with a teaching garden/urban farm and certified wildlife habitat located in Shoreline) and a Habitat Steward.

Emily-Robin Pierce is a local horticulturalist and a gardener with Garden of Weedin’

Also by Jennifer: Xeriscaping

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Correction: Shorewood Cross Country teams place 3rd at Wesco Championships


CharLee Linton
Keenan Stephens
Wesco 3A division cross country championships were held Saturday, October 23 at Lakewood High School again this year.

Shoreline schools had a good showing. The Shorewood boys and girls teams both placed 3rd.
  
The Shorecrest boys placed 4th and the Shorecrest girls placed 5th. In the 1A Cascade conference race King's girls team placed 5th. King's boy’s team placed 4th. 

Shoreline had 6 runners on the podium. Shorewood’s CharLee Linton placed 7th (19:39.01) in the girls 3A.

Abiel Tekle
Carter Osborne

Shorecrest had Abiel Tekle at 7th (16:53.07) place and Carter Osborne at 8th (17:00.79) place in the boys 3A race.

The 3A top freshman boy and 9th (17:02.65) overall went to Shorewood’s Keenan Stephens. 


In the Cascade conference, made up of two 1A teams and six 2A teams, King’s Hap Emmons placed 3rd (16:27.35) in the boys' race and freshman Kacey Kemper of King's was the top freshman finisher and 4th (20:10.83) overall in the girls race.

-Photos and story by Todd Linton

Corrections: the story has been updated to reflect the 2010-11 divisions.  See our previous story on the Wesco changes.

 

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Shorewood tops Shorecrest in volleyball

The Shorewood volleyball team defeated Shorecrest Thursday at Shorecrest, with the Thunderbirds winning all three games.

Carolyn Stransky had 31 assists and 11 digs for Shorewood. Teammate Molly Whipple had 11 kills; Monica Poster had eight kills and 10 digs; and Maddie Welsh had eight kills.

For Shorecrest, Marina Stoermer had 10 kills and 17 digs; Hannah Hensel had 26 assists; Elisa Ahern had five kills and 11 digs; and Emily Corona had 10 kills.

The Shorewood victory avenged a 3-2 Shorecrest win on September 28.

Shorewood takes an 8-4 record (6-2, Wesco 3A) into a 7 pm Monday home Wesco 3A match with Mountlake Terrace. Shorecrest plays Monday at Meadowdale. Both teams finish conference play Wednesday at 7 pm, with Shorewood at Meadowdale and Shorecrest playing host to Mountlake Terrace.

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Evan Smith: Coday, Ryu on choosing a legislator

By Evan Smith
ShorelineAreaNews Politics Writer

I’ve asked candidates to tell what qualities voters should look for in choosing legislators.

Here are answers from the candidates for 32nd District Representative, Position 1, Republican Art Coday and Democrat Cindy Ryu.

Coday:

Integrity; respect for the people, the constitution and the law; and a strong sense of service to others are essential qualities in a legislative candidate. A background that demonstrates achievement, service, and leadership is necessary. An individual must possess a fully formed character and a sense of right and wrong in order to hold a public trust. Finally, a candidate must possess a keen understanding of the State and the issues, and formulate a convincing, prioritized plan for Washington.

Ryu:

As Edmonds/Shoreline public school mom, mayor of Shoreline, and local business owner, I worked hard to protect our neighborhoods, schools, and businesses.
I’ll take the skills learned and regional relationships developed during public service along with our progressive values to Olympia - to strengthen our public education system, protect our natural environment, and provide accountable government and fiscal stewardship.
I truly appreciate the services of our police, firefighters, and teachers and thank you sincerely for receiving your organizations’ sole endorsements.

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Evan Smith: Fairley says that there isn't a tax on groceries

By Evan Smith

ShorelineAreaNews Politics Writer

TV ads tell us that Initiative 1107 would “stop a tax on groceries.”

I asked State Sen. Darlene Fairley, D-Lake Forest Park, Friday if the tax on candy had become a tax on groceries because there’s some confusion on what is candy.
“Nope,” she answered. “We didn’t even have to decide what is candy and what isn’t. That national board did.”
“That national board” is the Streamlined Sales Tax Governing Board, which defines candy as, 
“any preparation of sugar, honey or other natural or artificial sweeteners in combination with chocolate, fruits, nuts or other ingredients or flavorings in the forms of bars, drops or pieces” — sugary items that don't include flour.

As a result, the Seattle Times noted October 22, a Twix bar, which contains flour, isn't taxed while some types of nutrition bars that contain no flour may be taxed. It’s strange, but, as Fairley noted, in line with the national board.

An October 13 Everett Herald news story said that the Board has tried to bring uniformity to tax rules.
The Herald said the national board definition is "why products most people think of as candy, such as Kit Kat candy bars, are not considered candy for purposes of the tax, while some energy bars are defined that way.”
Initiative 1107 seeks to repeal an $800 million tax package that included adding a sales tax on candy, soda pop and bottled water.

The tax is about 2 cents per can of soda. Taxes on candy are intended to be permanent, while all the others are scheduled to expire July 1, 2013. The state expects it would bring in about $300 million in three years.

The initiative also aims to cut state business taxes for some manufacturers of processed foods.
The Seattle Times article called the ad “mostly false” because “the taxes affect only a narrow range of products most people would consider food or groceries.”
The Times said that about 96 percent of the tax money comes from levies on soda, water, candy and gum.

The rest comes from elimination of business-and-occupations tax breaks that a few Washington food processors had used.

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RiteCare Shoreline Clinic helps children with speech delays


RiteCare of Washington has a clinic in Shoreline which helps children between the ages of 2  and 7 who have speech and language disorders or delays. 

The clinic was established in the 1950s as part of a national project of the Scottish Rite Masons with 178 clinics throughout the United States.  The Shoreline Clinic is at 1207 N 152nd St.

The therapy is free to the children and their families because of the support of the Scottish Rite.

Most of the financial support comes from Scottish Rite, but RiteCare needs to supplement this funding. 

"As with all small non-profits, we are reaching out to our parents, alumni, friends and local business owners to help offset our therapy costs via our Beyond Words Breakfast Fundraiser."

The event will take place on Tuesday, October 26 from 7:30 to 9 am at the Canal in Ballard. It is open to the public with registration in advance via the website. 

They are proud of the broad base of support and community partners who are helping with this event.
"Some highlights of our event are, Warren Etheredge as a Speaker (Founder of the Film School in Seattle) and Bonny Becker as a Speaker (local author of the New York Times best seller, A Visitor for Bear).
"A local sorority at the University of Washington, Delta Zeta, will be there to take over our volunteer jobs for the day of the event. Delta Zeta's philanthropy is speech and language disorders."
 In addition, a local bookstore, A Secret Garden Bookshop, is donating proceeds of book sales."

This video presentation explains their program through the viewpoint of the parents and teachers.  It runs in Quicktime.

For more information, check the RiteCare website

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St. Dunstan's invites all to their Canterbury Faire on November 6

From St. Dunstan's, 722 N 145th, Shoreline 98133:


The Canterbury Faire at St. Dunstan’s will be held on Saturday, November 6 at from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm. This year we have added some new vendors and a great twist. Having trouble trying to think of Christmas presents or Stocking Stuffers? The 6th of November is not too early to start tucking away those special presents.

We have our traditional antiques and collectibles, while our vendors will be displaying woodworking, jams, jewelry, photography, cards, American Doll clothes, knitted items, candy, paper jewelry, wine lamp shades, tote bags, scarves, almonds, beads and leather.

Finally and not least, visit some specialty rooms, specializing in unique Treasures and an exhibit of Christmas decorations, plus a good old fashioned “stuff room”.

Plan to spend the day, starting first with a visit to the “Coffee Bar”. After your shopping, sit down to “The Bells” and “Madrigalia” music groups, with a homemade LUNCHEON of either Mulligatawny or Bean Soup, hot bread, cookies, coffee or tea.

There will be plenty of parking spaces on the church grounds (2 parking lots). For any further information, feel free to contact Lou Gardiner at 206-362-6024 or our church office at 206-363-4319.


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