Save Richmond Beach meeting Sunday, October 23

Saturday, October 22, 2011


Save Richmond Beach will hold a community meeting and membership drive this Sunday, October 23, 2011 from 4-6 pm at the Innis Arden Clubhouse, 1430 NW 188th St, Shoreline 98177.

The meeting (which is free) will be to update the community on our recent lawsuit filed against Snohomish County and Blue Square Real Estate and to discuss why we have moved to a paid membership structure and where the funds will be used.
For more information, register for the event or visit the webpage.


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Letter to the Editor: Dwight Thompson is smart, articulate, thoughtful

To the Editor:

Having read the recent campaign literature, it is clear that Dwight Thompson is the only reasonable candidate for Mayor of Lake Forest Park.

A Mary Jane Goss goal: “Clean up the ongoing financial problems, without attributing blame.” Yet her flier pointedly blames her opponent.

Goss continues to spread the Gov Watch misleading, inflammatory line that Prop 1 would double City property taxes. Fact: it would have raised City portion by 38% - doesn’t equal double. Prop 1 was a question to the citizens. The answer was NO. The Council listened. There were no additional taxes. They did not take the 1% increase already allowed by law. They cut expenses and balanced the budget.

Another Goss goal: “Create a culture in City Hall that welcomes broader resident participation…” There have always been many ways for involvement through commissions, talking with staff, Mayor, Councilmembers, speaking at Council meetings during public comment. Attending dozens of meetings over the last 20 years I know citizens are listened to. However, it’s sometimes hard to listen when the voices are yelling.

Commission positions were often unfilled even when the Town Crier was sent to every household, repeatedly calling for participation. On the Community Services Commission, I hear a broad range of opinions and lively discussion before recommendations are made. It is energizing to volunteer with other engaged citizens.

Mary Jane Goss is the only candidate who does not support Third Place Commons. The only candidate who does not support the Farmers Market. She is the only candidate who would rather cut the heart of community than look for diversified revenue streams such as modestly enhancing the business base for additional sales tax.

Dwight Thompson is smart, articulate, thoughtful. He listens and brings people together for creative solutions. Please join me in voting for Thompson for Mayor.

Ros Bird
Lake Forest Park


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Lakeside Rummage Sale this weekend, October 22-23

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Letter to the Editor: GOV WATCH is deeply rooted in the democratic process

To the Editor:

GOV WATCH wholeheartedly welcomes Anne Stadler’s shared enthusiasm for self governance in Lake Forest Park. We regret that she is confused about our goals.  (Ref: Anne Stadler's Letter to the Editor)
  • GOV WATCH is deeply rooted in the democratic process. It is grass roots and nonpartisan.
  • GOV WATCH believes that citizens, informed with correct information, are essential to healthy self governance.
  • GOV WATCH respects and appreciates those elected to represent us.

Citizens who take time to participate as volunteers are to be prized. GOV WATCH participants are voters who have come forth freely. We have added large numbers to those taking part in civic affairs. In the last election, Lake Forest Park had the highest percentage of voters in King County. Interest in city governance is higher and climbing. New candidates have stepped up inspired by the City’s need for new leadership in these troubled times. GOV WATCH does not confuse respect with accountability.

GOV WATCH believes, as Anne stated, that we must “hold each other positively accountable for the vitality and health of our local government.” To us accountability means insuring we as citizens stay accurately informed to evaluate whether our elected officials and staff are effective. The facts inform us that they have missed the mark.

These are tough times that may indeed get tougher. Cities nationwide are in dire straits, some whose very survival is threatened. We, like Anne, want Lake Forest Park to survive and thrive. We want to sustain and protect the environment and culture we have grown to cherish. An effective government partnered with our enthusiastic citizenry is our way to achieve what we need and want.

We want to move forward together on common goals, first, to preserve and then, to enhance our community.

Myra Gamburg
Lake Forest Park


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Northshore Fire Department serves over 1,000 at Pancake Breakfast

Commissioners Ron Gehrke, Dave Maehrern and Jim Harvey, Firefighters Local #2459 President
flip pancakes at the Northshore Fire Department Open House. Photo by Terri Jones.

The Northshore Fire Department hosted an Open House and Pancake Breakfast on October 15, 2011 to celebrate the new headquarters fire station located at 7220 NE 181st Street. 

A thousand people toured the station and ate pancakes.
Photo by Terri Jones.
The Fire Chief, Fire Commissioners, Fire Marshal and firefighters flipped pancakes for over 1,000 people. The long awaited Open House included self-guided tours of the new station.

The new station.  Photo by Jerry Pickard.
Northshore Fire training tower. Photo by Jerry Pickard.

“This is a beautiful building. I live across the street and have watched the station being built from the ground up,” said Tim Crabtree. “We enjoy watching the firefighters train at the drill tower,” said Tim’s wife, Lynne.

City of Lake Forest Park table.  Photo by Jerry Pickard.
The crowd took advantage of information available at booths from the Cities of Kenmore and Lake Forest Park, the Emergency Services Coordinating Agency (ESCA), and Evergreen Health Care. 

A child listens to a 911 simulation.  Photo by Jerry Pickard.

State Farm Insurance brought their interactive 911 simulator so kids could practice calling 911.


Towne Centre Hardware sold fire related goods.  Photo by Jerry Pickard.

Lake Forest Park Towne Centre Ace Hardware sold carbon monoxide detectors, smoke alarms and fire extinguishers.

Kitchen fire training area.  Photo by Jerry Pickard.
The event wouldn’t have been possible without volunteers from the Firefighters Local #2459, the Inglemoor High School Key Club and the Northshore Fire Department’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).



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Shoreline City Manager's proposed 2012 budget funds priority sidewalks, Healthy City initiative

Friday, October 21, 2011

From the City of Shoreline Communications Program

At the Shoreline City Council’s October 17 meeting, City Manager Julie Underwood presented the 2012 proposed budget, which is balanced in all funds and totals $54.7 million. This is a 35% decrease from the 2011 budget, primarily a result of the large decrease in the City’s capital expenditures related to construction of the second mile of Aurora.

The City’s proposed 2012 operations budget totals $36.3 million, which is a 1% decrease from the 2011 budget. The capital budget is $9.4 million.

In spite of the financial challenges of the Great Recession, the City has maintained a positive and stable financial condition. The recession has reduced the City’s sales tax collections by nearly 13% and development revenue by 61% since the peak in 2007-2008. The passage of Proposition 1 in 2010, a six-year increase in the City’s property tax levy, provides resources to maintain basic services to the community, but does not provide resources to expand or deliver new services.

The fundamental purpose of the City’s budget is to allocate resources that support the community’s vision and priorities. To better achieve the Council’s goals and the community’s priorities and given the City’s finite resources, it was necessary to reallocate resources within the current budget from existing programs. To do this, the City eliminated six full-time equivalent (FTE) positions from existing programs.

The most significant proposals included in the 2012 Proposed Budget include:
  • $500,000 for priority sidewalk construction.
  • Funding for a community P-Patch, Shoreline Farmer’s Market, and community events to further the Council’s Healthy City initiative.
  • Additional resources to support the City’s economic development efforts including real estate services and special event support.
  • Creation of a City Engineer position (prior to 2006 the City had a City Engineer position) to coordinate the development review process for all new development and City capital construction processes.
  • Enhancements within the City’s surface water utility to meet new federal permit requirements and the development of an asset management system.
  • Funding to enhance animal control services for the Shoreline community.


“I am very proud to present a balanced 2012 budget to the City Council that provides funding to further the Council’s goals and community’s priorities. To continue to find ways to address the community’s other growing needs, the City is committed to focusing on efficiencies, partnerships that leverage tax dollars, and hearing from our residents,” says City Manager Julie Underwood.

The budget adoption process includes three public meetings: November 7, 14, and 21, with final adoption scheduled for November 28. A public hearing on the proposed revenue sources and property tax levy is scheduled for November 14 with a second budget public hearing on November 21. All meetings start at 7:00 pm and take place at City Hall. The City Council encourages the community to provide input.

For more information about Shoreline’s budget, visit the City webpage.


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Timebanking - not quite like bartering - learn about it at a potluck on November 9


Timebanking is coming to Shoreline, Woodway, Edmonds, and Lake Forest Park this November.
You are cordially invited to learn how timebanks work and become a founding member of the SWEL Timebank.

Community Potluck and SWEL Timebank Orientation
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Shoreline Library
345 Northeast 175th Street, Shoreline, WA

Join us in exchanging gifts through time!

Read more about SWEL at our website 
Write us if you have any questions.

What are timebanks?

There are over 100 successful timebanks in the United States, including the Eastside Timebank, which serves the cities of Kirkland, Redmond, and Bellevue. Timebanks use a low overhead, self-organizing internet based system to help people exchange their talents and passions with other members so that they can enjoy the necessities and niceties of life.

In addition to our generous volunteers, SWEL is possible because of a generous grant from the United Way of King County and help from the Eastside Timebank and Senior Services' Aging Your Way initiative.

How do timebanks work?

An hour you spend doing something for a SWEL Timebank member goes into the bank as one time hour. You can then use this time hour having another SWEL member do something for you.

Join us on November 9th and find out how timebanks can strengthen our communities.
See you there!


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Photo: 185th and Aurora

Thursday, October 20, 2011

185th and Aurora.  Photo by Finn Huffstetter.

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Boeing Creek Open Space Work Party Saturday, October 22

Oct 22, 10am - 2pm, Boeing Creek Open Space, corner NW 175th and 6th NW, Shoreline 98133

Join the Friends of Sunset Park and the City of Shoreline to remove ivy at Boeing Creek Open Space. Please wear sturdy shoes and appropriate clothing for the weather conditions. Bring your own gloves if you have them, water and food. Tools and gloves will be provided.

Volunteer forms will be available on site. Children between the ages of 14-18 must have a parent sign the volunteer forms. Children under 14 are allowed onsite but they must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

For more information contact Al Wagar with the Friends of Sunset Park or Maureen Colaizzi, City of Shoreline Parks Project Coordinator, 206-801-2603.

Note: This is NOT Boeing Creek Park.


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Bob Rondeau to speak at RiteCare fundraising event October 25

Bob Rondeau, voice of the Huskies, will be the guest speaker at this year’s annual fundraising breakfast for RiteCare of Washington. Their annual event, Beyond Words Breakfast, is free of charge to attend and provides an opportunity to support RiteCare of Washington. All proceeds from the event will benefit RiteCare’s work in helping children with significant delays in speech development. Their services are offered free of charge.

This year’s event will be held on Tuesday, October 25, 2011, from 7:30- 9:00 am at the Scottish Rite Masonic Lodge in Shoreline, 1207 N 152nd St. Visit the website to register or to make an online donation. For more information, contact John Rivera-Greene by phone 206-324-6293 or by email.

RiteCare of Washington provides diagnostic and therapeutic services to children, ages two through seven, whose primary disorder is a severe delay in language or speech development. They also offer a program for their parents.


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Shorecrest football team plays non-league game at Ferndale Friday after 42-21 loss to Oak Harbor drops Scots to fourth in Wesco 3A

The Shorecrest football team travels to Ferndale for a non-league game Friday after a 42-21 loss to Oak Harbor dropped the Scots to fourth in the Western Conference 3A division standings.
         
Shorecrest takes a 4-3 record into the 7 p.m. game at Ferndale, which has a 3-4 overall record but leads the Northwest Conference 3A division with a 1-0 record after handing division rival Sedro Woolley (0-1 NWC 3A, 6-1 overall) its first loss of the season. 28-0, Friday, Oct. 14.
         
The loss to Oak Harbor (6-0 Wesco 3A, 7-0 overall) dropped Shorecrest behind third-place Glacier Peak (4-2, 4-3), which plays Shorewood (2-5 Wesco 3A and overall) Friday at Shoreline Stadium. The Scots lead Everett (3-3, 4-3) for fourth in the Wesco 3A. Everett could catch Shorecrest with a victory at Mountlake Terrace (2-4, 2-5) Glacier Peak could drop into a tie with Shorecrest by losing to Shorewood.
         
After conference play ends Oct. 27, the top three division teams and No. 1 Northwest Conference 3A team qualify for quad-district playoff games Nov. 4-5 against teams from the Sea-King, West Central and Southwest districts. The No. 4 Wesco 3A team plays the Northwest Conference 3A No. 2 team, Tuesday, Nov. 1, for the Northwest District’s fifth berth in the quad-district playoff games.
         
Wesco 3A ties will be settled with mini-games Oct. 29.
The Nos. 5-9 Wesco 3A teams play non-qualifying Wesco 4A teams Nov. 2-3.
In the Friday, Oct. 14, loss to Oak Harbor, Shorecrest trailed 14-13 at halftime, but Oak Harbor outscored the Scots 28-8 in the second half. Scot quarterback Ted Hammond passed for all three Shorecrest touchdowns.

Oak Harbor 42, Shorecrest 21
Friday, October 14

At Shoreline Stadium

Oak Harbor  7   7 13 15 -- 42
Shorecrest     0 13  0   8 --  21

Scoring:
OH--Ryan 2 run (Franssen kick)
SC--Hammond to Seamon 45 pass (Hammond kick)
SC--Hammond to Odion 18 pass (fumbled snap, kick failed)
OH--Ryan 1 run (Franssen kick)
OH--Ryan 2 run (Franssen kick)
OH--Miller 6 run (kick failed)
OH--Ryan 1 run (2-point conversion failed)
OH--Safety
OH--Miller 23 run (Franssen kick)

SC--Hammond to Small 23 pass (Hammond to Small pass)



Wesco 3A Football Standings
Varsity Football
 Conf.  
Overall
Team
W
L
W
L
Meadowdale
6
0
7
0
Oak Harbor
6
0
7
0
Glacier Peak
4
2
4
3
Shorecrest
4
3
4
3
Everett
3
3
4
3
Mountlake Terrace
2
4
2
5
Shorewood
2
5
2
5
Lynnwood
1
5
1
6
Marysville-Getchell
0
6
0
7

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Letter to the Editor: Jesse Salomon helps Westminster Triangle residents

To the Editor:

My wife and I live in the Westminster Triangle neighborhood of Shoreline. Jesse Salomon, a candidate for Shoreline City Council Position 6 came to our door a few months ago and it was immediately apparent that he was truly interested in issues that were facing our neighborhood. Our neighborhood is located next to the Interurban Trial, which is great but does pose some issues regarding privacy and noise from Aurora. There are stands of trees between the trail and many of our neighborhood’s houses which serve as noise barriers and prevent passers-by and transients from peering into many of our houses and backyards. Seattle City Light owns the right of way where the trees are and had planned to cut them down.

In addition walking the entire neighborhood visiting with residents and hearing of these concerns, Jesse attended a very heated meeting between Seattle City Light and Westminster Triangle residents. He spoke eloquently on our behalf, and earned the trust of many of us.

As a result of the meeting where many of us were able to express ourselves to City Light, they have shelved their plans to cut down the trees.

Jesse’s has history of civic action and his thoughtful evaluation of issues. It is clear from my interactions with him that he would be Shoreline’s best choice for Shoreline City Council.

John Ramsdell
Shoreline


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SCC Men's Soccer Falls To Edmonds

Hibbard scored for SCC.  Photo by Wilson Tsoi.

The Shoreline Community College Men’s Soccer Team continues to fall on hard times, dropping a 3 to 1 contest to Edmonds Community College on Wednesday at the Starfire Complex in Tukwila, WA.

Jacob Hibbard scored the lone goal for SCC to tie the match in the 15th minute of the game. ECC scored again in the 35th minute to take a 2-1 halftime lead and scored a goal in the 90th minute to seal the match.

SCC is now 1-13-1 on the season and 1-8-0 in the region, Edmonds is 5-8-1 overall and 3-5-1. SCC is now 7 points out from third place, the final Northern region playoff spot. SCC begins the second half of Northern Region schedule at home on Saturday against Skagit Valley College. SCC beat SVC two weeks ago 4-2 on the road. Match time is 2:15 at Dolphin Field.


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SCC Women's Soccer Ties With Edmonds CC 0-0

SCC battling for the ball.  Photo by Wilson Tsoi

The Shoreline Community College Lady Dolphins Soccer Team did not get a win, but they broke their two game losing streak and tied the league leading Tritons from Edmonds Community College 0-0 in a defensive struggle at the Starfire Complex in Tukwila, WA on Wednesday. This was a home game for Edmonds, but they could not use the high school they normally play at, and their new Sports Complex on campus was not ready for competition yet, so they were forced to move the games to the Starfire Complex.

SCC is now 5-5-4 overall, 5-4-2 in the region. Edmonds is 11-5-1 overall and 7-3-1 in the region.

With the tie, SCC moves into a three way tie with Green River CC and Whatcom CC for third place in the region, each team has a 5-4-2 record in the region. Each region sends the top three teams to the NWAACC Playoffs. Shoreline plays Skagit Valley College on Saturday at SCC at Noon. SCC beat SVC 7-0 in the first Northern region game of the season, two weeks ago.


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Nile Country Club Haunted House October 21-23 and 27-31

Thanks to Parent Map for this notice:

Nile Country Club Haunted House

Looking for not-so-scary Halloween thrills? Check out the family friendly hours at the Mountlake Terrace country club's haunted house. Oct. 21-23, 27-31: Family fun 5-7 p.m., full scare 7-11 p.m.  Cost $10.

Get ready for a ghoulishy good time at the First Annual Nile Country Club Haunted House, October 21-23 and October 27-31. Family friendly hours are great for kids of all ages. 

On October 27, bring non-perishable food to benefit Northwest Harvest and get $2 off your admission. Wear costumes to get a gift at the door, or check in using Facebook mobile, show the coupon to the cashier, and get a gift at the door.

6601 244th St. S.W., Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 | Map It. 425-774-9611.  Purchase tickets on the websiteemail for more information.




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Photo: Flower with water drops

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Jerry Pickard found this flower in Animal Acres park. It seems a perfect representation of the season - a beautiful summery bloom with water drops hanging from every petal.

Flower with water drops.  Photo by Jerry Pickard.

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Shorecrest, Shorewood swimming teams meet Thursday at Shoreline Pool

The Shorecrest and Shorewood girls’ swimming teams meet Thursday at 3:30 p.m. at Shoreline Pool. Shorewood is coming off a home victory over Stanwood Tuesday and a triple victory over Kamiak, Snohomish and Glacier Peak Thursday, Oct. 13. Shorecrest comes off a double victory over M\arysville-Pilchuck and Marysville-Getchell at Marysville-Pilchuck.

Divers from the two schools compete Saturday in a zone diving meet at Kamiak High School in Mukilteo at 10 a.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 18

Shorewood 130, Stanwood 50 at Shoreline Pool

200-yard medley relay--Shorewood (Annika Stenfjord, Christina Garrison, Shelby Adams, Ann Tardiff) 2:01.45; 200 freestyle--Alicia Hoverson (SW) 2:12.34; 200 individual medley--Cindy Chung (SW) 2:38.47; 50 freestyle--Annika Stenfjord (SW) 26.12; Diving--Kyla Riley (SW) 138.4; 100 butterfly--Georgia Allfrey (SW) 1:10.45; 100 freestyle--Annika Stenfjord (SW) 56.19; 500 freestyle--Hye-Joo Ro (SW) 6:30.05; 200 freestyle relay--Shorewood (Garrison, Megan Ransom, Hoverson, Annie Hecker) 1:49.63; 100 backstroke--Spencer (ST) 1:10.07; 100 breaststroke--Jordan Mullen (SW) 1:23.38; 400 freestyle relay--Shorewood (Garrison, Hoverson, Ransom, Hecker) 4:00.85.

Shorecrest 123, Marysville Pilchuck 62. at Marysville-Pilchuck Pool

200 medley relay--Shorecrest (Rachel Zylstra, Audrey Penner, Sarah Semon, Amylia Glaskova) 2:09.60; 200 freestyle--Claire Beglau (SC) 2:21.51; 200 individual medley--Coleman (MP) 2:21.43; 50 freestyle--Schaufler (MP) 28.15; Diving--Domonique Griffin (SC) 174.33; 100 butterfly--Schaufler (MP) 1:04.04; 100 freestyle--Brittney Hahn (SC) 1:05.30; 500 freestyle--Amylia Glaskova (SC) 6:08.87; 200 freestyle relay--Shorecrest (Brittney Hahn, Mara Childs, Haley Magaoay, Sarah Semon) 1:57.54; 100 backstroke--Coleman (MP) 1:05.62; 100 breaststroke--Amylia Glaskova (SC) 1:19.79; 400 freestyle relay--Marysville Pilchuck 4:24.35.

Shorecrest 134, Marysville Getchell 43 at Marysville-Pilchuck Pool

200 medley relay--Shorecrest (Zylstra, Penner, Semon, Glaskova) 2:09.60; 200 freestyle--Beglau (SC) 2:21.51; 200 individual medley--Hartmeyer (MG) 2:22.83; 50 freestyle--Rachel Zylstra (SC) 28.78; Diving--Griffin (SC) 174.33; 100 butterfly--Sarah Semon (SC) 1:06.66; 100 freestyle--Mullen-Gaffney (MG) 1:05.30; 500 freestyle--Hartmeyer (MG) 5:33.83; 200 freestyle relay--Shorecrest (Hahn, Childs, Magaoay, Semon) 1:57.54; 100 backstroke--Rachel Zylstra (SC) 1:13.56; 100 breaststroke--Glaskova (SC) 1:19.79; 400 freestyle relay--Shorecrest (Zylstra, Mara Childs, CBeglau, Hahn) 4:27.19.

Thursday, Oct. 13

Shorewood 105,Kamiak 81 at Kamiak Pool

200 medley relay--Shorewood (Nicola Gerbino, Garrison, Tardiff, Hoverson) 1:58.62;n200 freestyle--Anni Hecker (SW) 2:00.98; 200 individual medley-- Johnson (K) 2:15.64; 50 freestyle--Alicia Hoverson (SW) 26.60; Diving--Kyla Riley (S) 118.05; 100 butterfly--Johnson (K) 1:01.75; 100 freestyle--Anni Hecker (SW) 55.03; 500 freestyle--Annika Stenfjord (SW) 5:27.55; 200 freestyle relay--Kamiak 1:47.76; 100 backstroke- Wilson (K) 1:06.13; 100 breaststroke--Christina Garrison (SW) 1:11.07; 400 freestyle relay—Shorewood (Stenfjord, Hoverson, Ransom, Hecker) 3:46.24.

Shorewood 100, Snohomish 86 at kamiak Pool

200 medley relay--Snohomish1: 55.02; 200 freestyle--Hecker (SW) 2:00.98; 200 individual medley--Brooks (Sn.) 2:16.33; 50 freestyle--Baker (Sn.) 25.68; Diving--Katie Lanahan (Sn) 127.95; 100 butterfly--Brooks (Sn.) 1:02.97; 100 freestyle--Hecker (SW) 55.03; 500 freestyle--Stenfjord (SW) 5:27.55; 200 freestyle relay--Snohomish 1:44.24; 100 backstroke--Buckley (Sn) 1:06.11; 100 breaststroke--Christina Garrison (SW) 1:11.07; 400 freestyle relay--Shorewood (Stenfjord, Hoverson, Ransom, Hecker) 3:46.24.

Shorewood 114, Glacier Peak 72 at Kamiak Pool

200 medley relay--Shorewood (Gerbino, Garrison, Tardiff, Hoverson) 1:58.62; 200 freestyle- Hecker (SW) 2:00.98; 200 individual medley--Annika Stenfjord (SW) 2:19.36; 50 freestyle--Hoverson (SW) 26.60; Diving--Burns (GP) 148.60; 100 butterfly--Ann Tardiff (SW) 1:05.49; 100 freestyle--Anni Hecker (SW) 55.03; 500 freestyle--Christenson (GP) 5:23.53; 200 freestyle relay--Shorewood (Erin Arslanoglu, Ransom, Tardiff, Hecker) 1:47.77; 100 backstroke--Wunderlich (GP) 1:05.31; 100 breaststroke--Christenson (GP) 1:11.01; 400 freestyle relay—Shorewood (Stenfjord, Hoverson, Ransom, Hecker) 3:46.24.

Shorecrest 124, Monroe 58 at Shoreline Pool

200 medley relay--Monroe 2:05.59; 200 freestyle--Armstrong (M) 2:13.06; 200 individual medley--Selina Deiparine (SC) 2:42.07; 50 freestyle--Sarah Semon (SC) 28.11; Diving--Jayde Loftis (SC) 197.35; 100 butterfly--Yap (M) 1:02.56; 100 freestyle--Rachel Zylstra (SC) 1:04.51; 500 freestyle--Yap (M) 5:37.27; 200 freestyle relay--Shorecrest (Glaskova, Haley Magaoay, Semon, Zylstra) 1:55.91; 100 backstroke--Christina Chapman (SC) 1:15.78; 100 breaststroke--Audrey Penner (SC) 1:19.26; 400 freestyle relay--Monroe 4:12.80.


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Live telecast of local soccer game

This Monday, October 24, the District's Live Video Production club will televise the last game of the fall sports season with the SW girls soccer team hosting Oak Harbor.

We'll drop the puck at 7:30.
Comcast Cable Channel 26.


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Shorecrest, Shorewood soccer teams meet Thursday at Shoreline Stadium

The Shorecrest and Shorewood girls’ soccer teams meet Thursday at Shoreline Stadium, with varsity teams from the two schools playing at 7:30 p.m. and the junior varsity teams meeting at 5:30.

Shorecrest brings a 10-3-1 record into the game after a 2-0 loss at Wesco-3A leader Everett (12-0-1) Tuesday. Everett also won the junior varsity game 2-0.

Shorewood has a 5-6-2 record after a 1-0 home loss to Everett Thursday, Oct. 13. The Shorewood junior varsity (12-0-1) defeated Everett 5-2.

Shorewood had defeated Marysville-Getchell Tuesday, Oct. 11, 3-1, at home. Siena Helland scored two goals and assisted on a goal by Zoe Vincini. Assisting on Helland’s goals were Vincini and Bailey Wilson. The Shorewood JVs won 8-0.

The Shorewood varsity had lost Saturday, Oct. 8, at Meadowdale 3-0. The junior varsity won 4-3.

Earlier, the Thunderbird varsity had won a road game at Mountlake Terrace, 3-1, Thursday, Oct. 6, with the JV team winning, 3-0.

The Shorewood varsity had won a home game from Lynnwood, 2-0, Oct. 4, with the JVs winning 7-0.


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Second half of 2011 property taxes now due

King County offers secure and efficient online payment system

King County property owners have until Monday, October 31 to pay the second half of their 2011 property taxes. After October 31, interest charges and penalties will be added to the tax bill. To make the process easier, King County provides several ways for property owners to pay their taxes quickly and conveniently.

Tax payments can be made:
  1. By mail if postmarked no later than October 31, 2011. Taxpayers should include their tax statement and write the property tax account number on their check or money order. Cash should not be sent through the mail.
  2. In person at Room 600 - Treasury Operations, King County Administration Building, 500 Fourth Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98104, Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. On Friday, October 28, and Monday, October 31, Treasury Operations will be open until 5 p.m.
  3. At King County Community Service Centers if paid by check for the exact amount due. Taxpayers can find the address, phone number, and operating hours of the center in their area by visiting the web page 
  4. Online using King County’s convenient, secure online eTax application. Taxpayers may pay accounts with a credit card or an electronic debit from a checking account called an “eCheck.”

The online option provides immediate payment confirmation for current year or delinquent year(s) property tax bills. To pay online or view property tax information, taxpayers can visit this webpage

For questions about missing tax statements or other tax payment information, contact King County Treasury Operations through its website or through customer service at 206-296-0923.

Information on senior citizen exemption and deferral programs can be obtained from the King County Assessor’s Office at 206-296-3920.


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Harvest Fest Carnival October 28


Kingdom Community Worship and Outreach Center will be hosting a Harvest Fest Carnival, October 28th at 6:30pm-9:00pm, on the campus of Shoreline Community College in the main gymnasium. This is a free Halloween alternative event for the whole family. Lots of candy, door prizes, games, and light refreshments and lots of FUN! For more information, call 206-234-7859.


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Book Review by Aarene Storms: A Long, Long Sleep

By Aarene Storms, youth services librarian

A Long, Long Sleep by Anna Sheehan

Technically, Rosalinda Fitzroy is 16 years old, however, she was born nearly 100 years ago. Locked away in chemically-induced slumber inside a stasis tube, Rose peacefully slept through the Dark Times that killed millions of people and left her orphaned...and heir to the enormous UniCorp fortune. Now that she's been kissed awake by the handsome Brendan, Rose must find her place in a world that is completely different from everything she has ever known.

This fresh retelling of the Sleeping Beauty story goes beyond a simple recasting of an old tale into a science fiction framework. Rose is a fully-realized character with deep flaws that she tries desperately to hide from the world, including herself. The futuristic world, ruled by mega-corporations like UniCorp, is just possible enough to be frightening, as well as fascinating.

Cuss words have changed in the future, so they are not offensive to 21st century readers. There is a very tactful incidence of Star Trek sex, so smoothly written that I almost missed it entirely.

Recommended for readers ages 14 to adult.

The events may not have happened; still, the story is true. --R. Silvern

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SCC Names Baylee Jones-Johnson as Women's Soccer Player of the Week

Baylee Jones-Johnson
Photo by Wilson Tsoi
Baylee Jones-Johnson played two strong games from her defensive back position this past week but SCC still dropped two games to Green River and Whatcom CCs.

SCC is 5-5-3 on the season, 5-4-1 in the NWACC Northern Region and faces Edmonds CC on Wednesday in a crucial game for the Lady Dolphins. 

SCC is now 4th in the league, with only the top 3 teams in each going to the NWAACC Playoffs. 

Edmonds is tied with Everett in first place in the Northern Region.


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Haruka Murakami Named SCC Volleyball Player of the Week

Haruka Murakami passes the ball.  Photo by Wilson Tsoi.

Haruka Murakami, a freshmen from Japan, was named the SCC Volleyball Player of the Week for her powerful serves and good back-row play as the SCC Libero player this past week which helped lead SCC to a 5-2 record and included a win over Bellevue College on Wednesday night to put Shoreline in first place in the NWAACC Northern Region with a perfect 5-0 record. SCC also went 4-2 at the NWAACC Crossover Tournament at Bellevue College over the weekend, good for third place.

SCC opens the second half of region play on Friday at Olympic College in Bremerton, WA at 7:00 pm.


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Jake Lagucik Named SCC's Men's Soccer Player of the Week

Jake Lagucik heads the ball. Photo by Wilson Tsoi.

Jake Lagucik, a sophomore mid-fielder from Edmonds Woodway High School scored SCC's lone goal in its 3-1 loss to Whatcom CC on Saturday. SCC Men's Soccer has struggled this year to a 1-12-1 record after winning the NWAACC Northern Region in 2010.

SCC played rival Edmonds Community College at the Starfire Complex in Tukwila, WA on Wednesday at 2:00 pm.



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A gift from the people of Peru to Lake Forest Park - October 29 at Animal Acres

In a gesture of international friendship and in honor of Lake Forest Park's 50th Anniversary, the Peruvian Consulate will be presenting to the City a statue of Admiral Miguel Grau Seminario as a gift from the people of Peru.

Admiral Miguel Grau Seminario was a renowned Peruvian naval officer and hero of the battle of Angamos during the War of the Pacific (1879-1884). He was known as 'El caballero de los mares', or 'Gentleman of the Seas' for his chivalry in battle, and is a Peruvian national hero.

The ceremony will be held in Animal Acres Park with presentation of the gift to the city by Sr. Miguel Angel Velasquez Garcia, Consul General A.H. of Peru in Seattle. Accepting for the City of Lake Forest Park will be Mayor David Hutchinson.

The ceremony will begin at 11:30 AM on Saturday October 29, and will feature Peruvian dance performances by Academia de Danzas Permanas, and music and anthems by the United States Navy Band, Navy Region Northwest.

Mr. Frank Michiels, President of Lake Forest Park Rotary will emcee the event. LFP Rotary donated and constructed the pedestal for the statue.

Animal Acres Park is located at 17441 Brookside Boulevard NE in Lake Forest Park, across from the LFP Presbyterian Church.


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Letter to the Editor: To the voters of Lake Forest Park

To the Editor:

Those of you who read campaign literature before recycling it will have noticed that I endorse Dwight Thompson for Mayor and Catherine Stanford, Ed Sterner, and Chuck Paulsen for City Council. For the past 3 years I have co-chaired the Community Services Commission (CSC), a volunteer position. I work with these candidates. I am impressed by their leadership abilities, their experience, their dedication to Lake Forest Park, and their ability to bring people together to find solutions that work for the community.

CSC recommends funding levels to the Mayor and City Council for the human service organizations that serve the citizens of our city. They include the Shoreline Senior Center, Kellogg after school programs, and Third Place Commons and the Farmer's Market. The funds account for less than one percent of LFP's budget. The candidates I endorse understand both the need for such services and that leveraging our funds as the City does is very economical. Seniors are more able to stay in their homes; young teens are off the streets; LFP has a community gathering place. When on City Council, Mary Jane Goss voted against funding both the Commons and the Market, a position she reiterated at the August candidates forum.

CSC's also provides guidance on park issues. Gov Watch issued a misleading statement regarding our new city park behind the Fire Station. It was purchased wholly with grant money from Conservation Futures and other funding sources. This was a win-win-win situation. Residents got a park; the city acquired the property without expending city funds; and the property owner received a fair price based on appraised value.

For human services, for the parks, for fiscal responsibility, and for the citizens of Lake Forest Park, I urge you to vote for Dwight Thompson, Catherine Stanford, Ed Sterner, and Chuck Paulsen.

Judy Altman
Lake Forest Park


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