SCC Women's Basketball Goes 1-2 at NWAACC Crossover

Sunday, December 18, 2011

The Lady Dolphins opened the NWAACC Crossover at Wenatchee Valley Community College in a bad way, meeting a tough Columbia Basin College team in the first round and being bounced by the Lady Hawks, 78-35. SCC struggled on offense, only scoring 15 points at half and shooting only 24% for the game.

Jenny Voss
Photo by Wilson Tsoi
Jenny Voss was the only SCC player in double figures, scoring 11 points and leading the team in rebounds with 8.

On the second day of the tournament, SCC played Highline Community College and came away with a tough 65-63 victory as Voss hit two free-throws with 26 seconds left in the game and the SCC defense held off HCC in their last attempt to score to pull out the victory.

Voss lead the team with 20 points and 5 steals. Jenny scored 7 of her 20 points from the free-throw line. Gnanamani Hooyman scored 13, Caitlin Roussopulus added 11 and Tess Cathey 10 for the Lady Dolphins in a balanced scoring attack.

SCC faced Centralia College on Sunday and the Lady Dolphins fell 78-44 as the lack of depth (SCC played with only 7 players this weekend) took its toll and the SCC squad fell behind and never could rally on exhausted legs. SCC only shot 28% from the field and was out rebounded 51 to 29.

Gnanamani Hooyman
Photo by Wilson Tsoi
Gnanamani Hooyman led SCC with 17 points against Centralia, the only SCC player in double figures and she had 7 rebounds.

SCC is now 5-3 on the season, the best start for the Dolphins in over five years. SCC now will take a Christmas break and return to action at South Puget Sound CC in Olympic, WA on January 30th at 6:00 PM and then opens NWAACC Northern Region play on Wednesday, January 4th at Skagit Valley College. SCC returns home on January 7th to face Olympic College in the SCC Gym.



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Aurora construction update for the week of December 18, 2011

City of Shoreline Aurora Corridor Project
Construction update for the week of December 18, 2011

N 165th - N 185th Streets (Marshbank Construction)

This week, crews will:
  • Continue working on punchlist items including adjusting traffic signs, moving or replacing landscaping, installing remaining irrigation lines, replacing concrete features such as curb ramps, sidewalks and driveways, and continuing property restoration.

Note: This work may involve temporary driveway or lane closures.


N 185th - N 192nd Streets (Johansen Excavating)

This week, crews will:
  • Continue working in the center lanes of Aurora, forming and pouring new center medians and concrete islands. This work will require intermittent lane closures in the northbound direction.
  • Continue installing new sidewalks on the east side of Aurora and on N 192nd Street east of Aurora.
  • Begin preparing the center lanes and driveways for asphalt paving, scheduled to begin in the new year.

Upcoming holiday break - no construction beginning December 23
  • Both contractors currently working between N 165th and N 192nd Streets will finish up construction activities for the year on Friday, December 23, and will resume work on Tuesday, January 3, 2012. 
  • Some landscaping work may take place during this time; however, no active construction will occur during the week of December 25.

Check website for detailed construction information.



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Shorewood wrestlers soundly defeat Mountlake Terrace

The Shorewood wrestling team defeated Mountlake Terrace Thursday, Dec. 15, at Mountlake Terrace, 58-24.

Esteban Zenteno moved up a weight class to 220 pounds, and started things off by pinning his opponent in the first period. The Thunderbirds ran out to a 58-12 lead before Terrace closed the night on a pair of wins.

Shorewood has a 4-2 overall record (1-1 Wesco 3A). 

Shorewood competes Wednesday at the Seahawk Duals in Anacortes after the Thunderbirds finished 14th among 16 teams Saturday in the Monroe Bearcat Invitational.


Shorecrest lost Thursday at Mountlake Terrace to Glacier Peak, 50-28.


Shorecrest has a 2-2 overall record (1-1 overall).

The Scots compete Wednesday at the Mount Baker Invitational in Deming after competing Saturday in a tournament at Nathan Hale High School in Seattle.


At Mountlake Terrace H.S., Thursday, Oct. 15
Shorewood 58, Mountlake Terrace 24



106- Bahn, MLT, win by Forfeit
113- Rucker, MLT, win by Forfeit
120- Alex Lee, SW, pinned Abdulahi, MLT, 0:15
126- Edom Tesfaye, SW, win by Forfeit
132- Mathew Floresca, SW, pinned Castleton, MLT, 0:55
138- Ian Ducey, SW, pinned Massey, MLT, 1:06
145- Henry Schlesinger, SW, pinned Roberts, MLT, 0:58
152- David Ball, SW, maj. dec. Castleton, MLT, 9-1
160- Sam Jang, SW, win by Forfeit
170- Springberg, MLT, pinned Isaac Brenglemann, SW, 1:44
182- Potter, MLT, pinned Vlad Bugayev, SW, 1:08
195- Nathan Lee, SW, win by Forfeit
220- Esteban Zenteno, SW, pinned Clement, MLT, 0:42
285- Erca Erdenebayar, SW, win by Forfeit.



Glacier Peak 50, Shorecrest 28


106--Kyle Malcolm, SC, forfeit; 

113--Erik Fussell, SC, forfeit; 
120--Jesus Escalona, SC, maj. dec. McIntyre, GP, 11-0; 
126—Kim, GP, maj. dec. Jason Dimaano, SC, 17-3; 
132—Brender, GP, pinned Josiah Glesener, SC, 0:31; 
138—Shostad, GP, forfeit; 
145—Elledge, GP, forfeit; 
152—Pregler, GP, forfeit; 
160—Sabin, GP, maj. dec. Remy Golla, SC, 14-5; 
170—Coleman, GP, pinned Chris Seyfried, SC, 0:57;
182—Elledge, GP, forfeit; 
195—Just, GP, pinned Sonny Ho, SC, 1:04; 
220--David Gillespie, SC, pinned Palmaffy, GP. 1:34; 
285--Ian Bolstad, SC, pinned Fifita, GP, 2:32.



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Finding your voice in oils

Create expressive oil paintings that make a bold statement using composition, values, color, and brushwork. Taught by NW artist Julann Campbell. Mondays January 9th – 30th at Artworks in Edmonds. 

Two sessions: morning (9am - 12pm) and afternoon (12:45pm - 3:45pm). $84/4 week session (half day). Students of all levels are welcome to attend either or both sessions. Register online or by phone 425-774-6049. For more information email.


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PTA Council annual student art contest regional winners on display

"Reflections" Display – “Diversity Means…”

November 28th - January 11th
Shoreline Center Lobby - open to the public
NE 185th and 1st Ave NE

Come enjoy the artwork of Shoreline School District Students who have made it to the District level of the PTA Reflections Program. Students were asked to create art on the theme "Diversity means ..."


Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Photo by Steven H. Robinson


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LFP teacher to be honored as Hero in the Classroom

From left, Seattle Seahawks tight end Cameron Morrah, Lake Forest Park teacher Marybeth Scherf, and Tom Marra, president and CEO of Symetra Financial.


Marybeth Scherf, sixth grade teacher at Lake Forest Park Elementary, will be honored as the December 24, 2011 Shoreline School District recipient of the Heroes in the Classroom award sponsored by the Seattle Seahawks and Symetra Financial.

Marybeth was surprised with the award at an assembly at the school Tuesday, December 13, 2011. Joining her at the event were Seahawks tight end Cameron Morrah, Symetra Financial president and chief executive officer Tom Marra, School Board President Debi Ehrlichman and director Dick Nicholson, and Superintendent Sue Walker.

Symetra Heroes in the Classroom is a community program that recognizes Shoreline, Renton and Seattle teachers for outstanding leadership and instructional skills during the Seattle Seahawks season. Marybeth is the ninth Shoreline teacher to be honored this season, joining Jennifer Etter (Shorecrest), Therese Russell (Brookside), Anne Marie Culver (Kellogg), Ali Airhart (Syre), Diana Dillard (Shorewood), Kay Law (Ridgecrest), Tracy Andersen (Meridian Park) and Michael Callahan (Room Nine Community School).

Marybeth has taught at Lake Forest Park since 1993 and received her National Board Certification this year. She will be recognized at the Seahawks' final home game against the San Francisco 49ers and will receive a team jacket, two tickets to the game and on-field passes, and a $350 Office Max gift card for classroom supplies.

Marybeth was nominated by a colleague, who wrote in part: "She lights the fire for learning in students. She truly believes in their abilities and helps students to have the confidence to follow their dreams and achieve anything! Former students come back often to visit Mrs. Scherf to thank her for believing in them and setting them up for success later in life. She is a true gift to education."

In addition to the awards before each home game, Symetra and the Seahawks will make a $10,000 “MVP Award” to three participating schools following the 2011 season. Funds will be designated to support a specific student achievement program at each school.



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Jazz for Dublin

By Barb Swan, Dublin Dollars

The Shorecrest High School Jazz Ensemble and Stage Bands had another incredible performance Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at the Shorecrest Auditorium.

Mark Adamo and the SC Stage Band

Director Vince Caruso led the award winning Jazz Ensemble and Director Mark Adamo led the Stage Band in the final jazz concert to take place at this venue before the performance hall is torn down and remodeled.

Vince Caruso and the SC Jazz Ensemble

Pianist Axel Wickstrom
Mark your calendars for upcoming Jazz Events in January

Jazz it Up with the Shoreline Arts Council will feature select members of the high schools and middle schools along with the professional appearance of Gary Smulyan and the Faculty All Star Band on January 21, 2012.

Soloist Tim Swan
You can put on your dancing shoes and dance the night away on January 28th at the Big Band Swing Dance featuring Kellogg Middle Schools Jazz Band, and the Shorecrest High School’s Stage and Jazz Ensembles at Shorecrest High School.




Drummer Ryan Graves

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Shorecrest swimmer Osborne reaches State qualifying time in 100-yard backstroke

Shorecrest swimmer Carter Osborne reached the State qualifying standard in the 100-yard backstroke in a meet at the Shoreline Pool Tuesday, Dec. 13. Shorecrest defeated Jackson, 130-52.

Tuesday Swimming Results
* State qualifying time
At Shoreline Pool
Shorecrest 130, Jackson 52


200-yard medley relay — Shorecrest (Aaron Moss, Carter Osborne, Ethan Hausman, Josh Dyck) 1:50.35, 200 freestyle — Russel Groves, SC, 2:02.90. 200 individual medley — Jeremy Creagan, SC, 2:20.93. 50 free — McGinnis, J, 23.40. Diving — Aaron Moss, SC, 209.70. 100 butterfly — Axel Wickstrom, SC, 1:02.65. 100 free — Michael Doquilo, SC, 55.97. 500 free — Nick Harris, SC, 6:15.83. 200 free relay — Shorecrest (Russel Groves, Josh Dyck, Jeremy Creagan, Axel Wickstrom) 1:38.41. 100 backstroke — Carter Osborne, SC, 57.47*. 100 breaststroke — McGinnis, J, 1:09.01. 400 free relay — Shorecrest (Carter Osborne, Michael Doquilo, Josh Dyck, Axel Wickstrom) 3:39.12.

At Lynnwood Pool
Shorewood 99, Edmonds-Woodway 71
Shorewood 131, Mountlake Terrace 35


200 medley relay — Edmonds-Woodway, 1:50.08. 200 free — Jonah Hoverson, SW, 2:02.51. 200 IM — Takacs, E, 2:18.60. 50 free — Galen Kitner, SW, 24.07. 100 butterfly — Takacs, EW, 1:00.86. 100 free — Doolittle, EW, 50.97. 500 free — Kitner, SW, 5:17.75. 200 free relay — Shorewood (Hoverson, Davis Harford, Trevor Cooks, Joe McIntyre), 1:38.63. 100 back — Doolittle, EW, 1:01.23. 100 breaststroke — Nguyenle, EW, 1:05.68. 400 free relay —Shorewood (Hoverson, Kitner, Harford, Anders Blomso), SW, 3:37.32.



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Pink Polka Dot Guild at December Farmers' Market

Saturday, December 17, 2011

Jerry Pickard caught up with the Pink Polka Dot Guild members selling their greeting cards at the December Farmer's Market and Crafts Fair at Lake Forest Park.

Pink Polka Dot Guild - Photo by Jerry Pickard

The guild members raise money to fund research into pediatric brain cancer in honor of a friend who died at age 11. Through card sales, golf tournaments, the teenagers have raised over $330,000 for Dr. Jim Olson's lab at the Fred Hutchinson Research Center.





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Correction: Shorecrest using Shoreline tennis courts

We previously reported that Shorecrest would be sharing Shorewood's tennis courts.  They will actually be using the tennis courts at Shoreline Center during the interim period.


The Shoreline School Board met on Monday December 12, 2011 to review the revised graduation requirements which can be viewed in their entirety at the district website. 

The board adopted the updated graduation requirements with the exception of deciding whether senior projects and culminating exhibitions will be offered at both high schools. Now Shorecrest requires the senior project and Shorewood the culminating exhibition.

Director Mike Jacobs said the goal was to offer the same courses at both schools. The board agreed to find out how this would affect cost and teaching demands at the schools.

The board also passed plans for feasibility study on where to replace Shorecrest’s six tennis courts. Three are unsafe to use due to ongoing tree root damage. Meanwhile Shorecrest students will use the Shoreline Center courts and other options will be investigated.


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Shorewood boys defeat Oak Harbor, 61-44, in Thursday home basketball game

 School retires soccer pro George John’s high school jersey 

The Shorewood boys’ basketball team defeated Oak Harbor, 61-44, in a Thursday home game as the school retired Major League Soccer star George John’s high school jersey.

Shorewood led the entire game, leading 21-6 after the first quarter, 37-19 at halftime and 51-34 after three quarters before coasting to victory in the final period. Junior center Josh Hawkinson led the Thunderbirds with 24 points, followed by junior guard Ben Andrews with 16 and senior forward Semir Kadiric with 11.

John's jersey number 11 became the first uniform number that Shorewood has retired in its three-and-a-half decade history.

Shorewood took a 2-1 Western Conference 3A record (3-1 overall) into a home game with Marysville-Getchell (0-4 Wesco 3A, 0-6 overall) Friday before playing at Everett Tuesday. Everett was 0-3, 0-5 going into a Friday game with Oak Harbor (1-2, 1-3) 

Hawkinson had scored 48 points in two games going into the Friday game with Marysville-Getchell, Andrews had scored 55 points in four games and Gage Carroll had scored 44 in the team's four games. 

The Thunderbirds play Everett at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday at Everett High School, with junior varsity teams from the two schools meeting at 5:40 and the “C” teams playing at 3:45.

The Shorewood junior varsity had a 1-1 Wesco 3A record (1-2 overall) going into its Thursday game with Oak Harbor. The Thunderbird “C” team was 1-2, 1-3 after a 54-34 victory over Oak Harbor.


Shorewood 61, Oak Harbor 44
At Shorewood High School, Thursday, Dec. 15


Oak Harbor 6 13 15 10 -- 44 
Shorewood 21 16 14 10 -- 61



Shorewood Scoring

Points
Gage Carroll
6
Josh Hawkinson
24
Taylor Freeman
2
Yonathan Michael
2
Ben Andrews
16
Semir Kadiric
11
Zane Hopen
0

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Shorewood girls took 2-1 Wesco 3A record into game at Marysville-Getchell Friday after 60-36 victory at Oak Harbor Wednesday

The Shorewood girls’ basketball team took a 2-1 Western Conference 3A record (2-4 overall) into a game at Marysville Getchell Friday after a 60-36 victory at Oak Harbor Wednesday.

The Thunderbirds played Marysville-Getchell (04 Wesco 3A, 0-7 overall) Friday, before playing at Everett Tuesday. The varsity game is at 7:15, with junior varsity teams from the two schools meeting at 5:40 and "C" teams playing at 3:45.

In Shorewood’s 60-36 victory over Oak Harbor, the T-birds led 12-11 after the first quarter, 30-23 at halftime and 52-27 after three quarters. Junior guard Masha Shtikel led the Thunderbirds with 25 points. The Shorewood junior varsity defeated Oak Harbor, 29-27.

Shtikel led Shorewood in season scoring going into the Friday game, with 92 points in six games for an average of 15.3 points per game.


Shorewood 60, Oak Harbor 36
At Oak Harbor High School, Wednesday, Dec. 14


Shorewood 12 18 22 8 -- 60
Oak Harbor 11 1 4 9 -- 36

Shorewood Scoring
Points
Jennifer Thompson
9
Kassie Rasmussen
8
Gabby Hager
6
Georgia Allfrey
4
Christine McCauley
4
Jennifer Franklin
3
Masha Shtikel
25
Lauren Thompson
1
Muna Abdulla

Bella Gangnes

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PSE warns of email scam

Email Scam Alert

A nationwide phishing scam involves fraudulent emails claiming to be from Puget Sound Energy

Beware of an email scam posing as a billing-notification from PSE.

What to look for

PSE customers should look for a boldfaced message, Refer to attached file, to identify the fraudulent email.
Another clue to identify the fraudulent email is if the message begins with “Dear Customer” rather than the customer’s name.

What to do

You should not click on the link in the email or open any attachments since they may contain a virus and harm your computer.
Delete the email notice immediately.
NOTE: This fraudulent scam does not affect your Puget Sound Energy account, which is secure.
Please call us at 1-888-225-5773 if you have any questions.

See the below example of how a legitimate notification compares to the fraudulent notice.


Authentic PSE email notification example
Authentic PSE eBill Notice

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Shoreline woman honored by Women's Political Caucus

Gretchen Atkinson, Doris McConnell
By Linda Mitchell, Women's Political Caucus

Every year, many women across Washington state work hard to ensure that women win campaigns and are represented equally in political leadership roles. They make phone calls; they go door-to-door; they manage assets; they provide the support and important encouragement. These women are the backbone of so many successful campaigns, but oftentimes remain behind the scenes – the unsung heroines. On Sunday, December 11th, they were honored at the Heroines of 2011 Award Ceremony, a reception hosted by the National Women's Political Caucus of Washington.

The National Women's Political Caucus of Washington is a multi-partisan grassroots membership organization dedicated to engaging women in the political process and increasing the number of women in elected and appointed office at all levels of government. Its mission is to identify, mentor, educate and support women leaders in the community who demonstrate a commitment to women's economic and social equality and reproductive freedom.

In the weeks before the event, women nominated an outstanding "heroine"  -- a woman who was indispensable to their campaign - to be publicly honored by the NWPC. The event featured about 20 strong and hard-working women, each leaders in their own right and each furthering the values of the NWPC in their own way. 

Despite being from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences, the Campaign Heroines all shared an unwavering dedication not only to the campaigns they served on, but also to the women candidates themselves. While technical management and assistance was undoubtedly recognized, nearly every woman spoke of the emotional support and friendship their Campaign Heroines provided to them over the course of the campaign. 

For instance, in recognizing the Honorable Val Ogden, Representative Sharon Wylie of the 49th legislative district in Clark County, commented: “Val’s support, friendship and faith in me inspire me to be the best public servant I can be”.  

Shoreline City Council Member Doris McConnell said of her heroine, Gretchen Atkinson, "Gretchen is a dedicated Shoreline woman who has managed or been involved in one city council race or another for many elections. This year, she also assisted Robin McClellan's campaign." She  refers to Ms. Atkinson as "truly one of our unsung heroines."

“This is our favorite event of the year”, said event co-chair, Sharon Paige. “The stories that candidates tell when honoring their heroines are so inspirational, we are pleased to be able to provide this well-deserved recognition to women who are making a difference!”

Each campaign heroine received a certificate with the words of their nominator, a wine glass commemorating the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote in Washington, and a one-year membership in the NWPC.


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Bonfires and Christmas ships at Richmond Beach

Friday, December 16, 2011

Backlit by bonfires, people wait at Richmond Beach for the Christmas ship
Photo by Steven H. Robinson


Christmas ships at Richmond Beach with people and bonfires in the foreground
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Couple at Richmond Beach watches the Argosy Christmas ship
Photo by Will Murray

Will Murray posted a YouTube video of the children's choir singing carols at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park during the annual Christmas Ship party on the beach, Tuesday, December 13, 2011.



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Shoreline school board members sworn in; Debi Ehrlichman elected president

From left, Shoreline School Board members Dick Nicholson, Dick Potter, David Wilson, Debi Ehrlichman and Mike Jacobs.  Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools.

Mike Jacobs, Dick Nicholson and Dick Potter were sworn in as members of the Shoreline School Board on Monday, December 12 following their election to four-year terms as directors.

Mike Jacobs was re-elected to the District 1 position he has held since being appointed to the board in 2001. He is a partner in the Riach Gese law firm, and holds bachelor's degrees from the University of Washington and a law degree from the University of Puget Sound School of Law. Mike and his wife, Janelle, both graduates of Shorewood, have three children attending Shoreline schools and one who graduated from Shorewood.

Dick Nicholson was elected to the District 4 position. He is a 33-year resident of Shoreline and has been active in many civic and non-profit organizations, including as chair of the Ridgecrest Neighborhood Association and as chair of the City of Shoreline's Economic Development Advisory Committee. A Certified Public Accountant, Dick holds two bachelor of science degrees from Oregon State University and recently retired from a career in surety. Dick and his wife, Jean, have a daughter who is a Shorecrest graduate.

Dick Potter was re-elected to the District 5 position. He has worked for the Boeing Company for 33 years, and is a Technical Fellow providing corporate-wide technical advice for database technologies. He holds a bachelor's degree in economics and a master of science in industrial technology from the University of Wisconsin. Dick and his wife, Teri, have a son attending Shoreline Schools and another son who graduated from Shorecrest.

At the December 12 meeting, director Debi Ehrlichman was elected as president of the Board, succeeding David Wilson. Debi is serving her second term on the Board, and previously served as president from 2007 to 2009. Mike Jacobs was elected Board vice president, and David Wilson as legislative representative.

Prior to the meeting, Maren Norton was honored for her four years of service on the Board.


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King County warns of apparent email scam

County’s e-commerce system secure, investigators looking into outside source of bogus emails

King County is warning of an apparent email scam. The county has received calls from people and businesses within and outside of King County, including individuals from other states and countries, who have reported receiving false confirmation of an online property tax payment made through the King County e-commerce system. These emails were not sent by King County, and the county’s e-commerce system has not been compromised.

“It appears that someone copied our standard payment confirmation email and altered the header in the email so that it appears to be from King County,” said County Chief Information Officer Bill Kehoe. “These messages did not come from King County, and the recipients have not made any payments with us.”

Kehoe added that King County’s e-commerce system is safe. 

“We have robust protections on all of our information technology systems. The email addresses did not come from our database. Residents can rest easy, knowing that their personal information is secure.”

King County encourages everyone to practice safe computing habits. If you have not made a King County tax payment via the online system, but received an email notification from KingCountyEcommerce (at) kingcounty.gov, delete it, and do not open any attachments.




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SCC Names Will Acromite as SCC Men's Basketball Player of the Week

Will Acromite is double-teamed against Northwest Indian College
Photo by Wilson Tsoi

Freshman Will Acromite from San Juan Hills High School in San Juan Capistrano, CA was named SCC Men's Basketball Player of the Week for his efforts against Northwest Indian College on Sunday at the SCC gym.

Acromite scored 22 points with 6 rebounds, 1 steal and 1 assist in the SCC 113-107 loss to NWIC. The guard was 5 for 11 from three point range and shot 7 of 17 overall and hit 3 of his 4 free throws.

SCC is 4-4 on the season and play at the NWAACC Crossover Tournament this weekend at Wenatchee Valley Community College. SCC plays Portland Community College on Friday at 10:00 AM. PCC is 0-7 on the season.



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Gnanamani Hooyman - SCC Women's Basketball Player of the Week

Hooyman scored 21 against Northwest Indian College
Photo by Wilson Tsoi

The sophomore forward from Seattle Academy helped led the Lady Dolphins to two wins in the past week. Hooyman scored 21 points with 4 rebounds against Northwest Indian College and then had 12 points and 8 rebounds against Grays Harbor CC on Saturday.

SCC defeated NWIC 69-55 and then defeated GHCC 65-56 and ran their record to 4-1 on the season.

SCC plays tomorrow at Noon at Wenatchee Valley CC against Columbia Basin College in the NWAACC Crossover Tournament there. CBC is 6-0 on the season and ranked 4th in the NWAACC.



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Sound Transit Board chooses I-5 for light rail through Shoreline

Light rail train on south link
At a meeting on Thursday, December 15, 2011, Sound Transit’s Board of Directors chose the I-5 alignment for the North Corridor light rail project, eliminating the Aurora (SR 99) alternative. 

Station locations include 145th for the first station after Northgate; 185th and the Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood Park and Rides follow.

The report’s most-cogent reasons for eliminating SR-99 were:

  • The I-5 alternative has the best chance of competing for federal New Starts funding; and
  • Northgate and Lynnwood are the two regional centers to connect with development under the Puget Sound Regional Council’s Transportation 2040 vision for the region.

As such, the I-5 alignment with an elevated track is the most direct route between these two and involves less expense to acquire properties, impacts fewer parcels, and has few or no businesses to acquire or disrupt. As a result of all of these, construction costs would be lower and, as a shorter line with one less station, would cost less to construct and operate. 

The North Link will follow I-5 north

Further, both Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace “have more-intensive land use and economic development around stations, and both are preparing for regional transit improvements,” while Shoreline has “shallow land parcels and local policies that seek to buffer adjacent neighborhoods (that) limit opportunities for economic development,” and there is concern about business and construction impacts that include “the barrier that an elevated guideway along SR-99 would pose.”

Shoreline’s challenges: 

  • getting people to the light rail stations on congested streets that have limited station parking; 
  • retaining at least as much bus service in the city as presently exists given King County Metro’s financial situation, where a two-year $20 vehicle license fee averted significant service cuts; 
  • keeping the 145th station in Shoreline;  
  • catching up to Lynnwood and Northgate in enabling development around stations.
Construction is scheduled to begin in 2018 and open for service in late 2023. Voters approved the project as part of the 2008 Sound Transit 2 package of light rail extensions to the north, east and south of Seattle. The project is estimated to cost between $1.4 and $1.6 billion. Sound Transit believes the project will be very competitive for federal funding because of its high ridership potential through one of the most congested corridors in the country.



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Nomads of Seattle - living in Tent City 3

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Camping in winter 2009.  Photo by Marc Weinberg
By Marc Weinberg

To me camping or sleeping in a tent was always about a fun and an adventurous experience; something to look forward to for a week or weekend. And, of course, it was always during the summer months, never in winter. But for those in Tent City 3 it is a way of life, dealing with those circumstances that are mostly unpredictable.

What brings one hundred people together like this? Most of the time the answers I hear are loss of a job, financial problems, few friends, divorce or no family to call on for help, and many are reluctant to ask.

I’ve been photographing and writing about Tent City 3 since December 2008 in an effort to shine a light on the need for more resources and support for this growing segment of our population. I’ve also been scouring the garage and estate sales on weekends asking for donations. For me it has become like a scavenger hunt, finding adult clothing (no children in Tent City 3), shoes, boots, tents, tooth paste and brushes, bedding, towels, blankets and more.

Frozen water, cold hands. Photo by Marc Weinberg
In December of 2008 when I first visited Tent City 3 at Calvin Presbyterian Church in Shoreline, my wife and I decided we would not buy presents for each other that holiday. Instead we asked for a list from Tent City of what they needed. We went to Costco and Deseret Industries and purchased things for them. Shortly after New Years we had several snow events and it drove me crazy to think of them living like that. At night when I went to sleep and noticed my feet were cold, I could not imagine how they must have felt.

Guest and resident entrance
Photo by Marc Weinberg
And so today, three years later, I often question why I am still doing things for them with such a degree of interest. And each time the answer is the same…..because I cannot forget that they are there. I can’t imagine ninety or sixty days camping at one church and then a moving somewhere else. And to those who say ‘why don’t they get a job and get out,’ the answer should be more clear than ever. It’s on the evening news every night.

Please don't pass us by. Photo by Marc Weinberg

In March 2009 when I began making their photo album for them I wrote a preface to that book (which they maintain in their camp) which reads as follows.

Dear Tent City 3, 
This is Our Album, yours and mine, and it will grow as we all will. These pages represent only the times we’ve spent together and not when we’ve been alone and apart. My effort is to remind myself and us that our lives may be separate, but our needs are the same. I respect your right to privacy in your home and thank you for inviting me in.

When I began this project, I had no idea what it would mean to come into your life or you into mine. From my brief visits to your door over this winter with gifts of mine and my neighbors, I realized I wanted to do more, to share with others the community where we all live. 
My photos, like myself, may be imperfect. They may never hang on an important wall, but they are important nonetheless. They are a record in time when I saw you for just a second and realized you were there. Thank you for sharing your life with me. 
Sincerely, Marc

View from my tent. Photo by Marc Weinberg

Consider what you might do for our “Nomads of Seattle”.
Financial help by check to: Greater Seattle Cares PO Box 77815 Seattle WA 98177-0815
Or by PayPal 

Material goods donations go to Greater Seattle Cares (here's the list of items needed) and they deliver directly to the camp at Prince of Peace Church, 14514 20th Ave NE, Shoreline WA 98155.  

Camp needs during these cold months: blankets, tarps, warm clothes (especially socks and shoes), toiletries, non-perishable foods that especially those that can be heated in the microwave.

If you can provide hot meals…  contact Liz Fenn at 425-698-5581 or check the Greater Seattle Cares calendar online.

Winter Wonderland. Photo by Marc Weinberg




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Advent Vespers at Church of the Reedemer to soothe your soul


Erica Row, soprano
For an antidote to Mall Madness, Advent Vespers at the Church of the Redeemer will soothe your soul.

5:00 pm on Saturday, December 17, 2011.

Featured in this 30 minute service will be an organ prelude by Sheila Bristow. 

Erica Row, soprano will sing Freuet euch in dem Herrn allerwege by Hugo Distler.

Brief readings authored by Kathleen Norris and Gregory S. Neal are also included.

The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer is located at  6211 NE 182nd Street, Kenmore, WA 98028, 425-486-3777, Google Map


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Warm hearts on a cold day

By Tom Petersen
Give the gift of life this holiday season! Donate blood in Richmond Beach this Saturday!
Come sleet or snow, Tom Petersen will donate blood on Saturday

The Puget Sound Blood Center's mobile unit will be in front of the Fire Safety Center at the corner of Richmond Beach Road and 20th Ave NW from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 17, 2011.

Appointments can be made online or by calling 800-398-7888, but walk-ups are welcome all day.

Blood supplies often fall during the holidays, so having lots of donors is critical. Most healthy adults over 110 pounds are eligible. Donating blood is safe and takes just 45 minutes, from computerized sign-in to cookies and juice and the "I gave" sticker.

The Richmond Beach drives have a reputation for being jovial events, with neighbors enjoying each other's company and the staff's jocularity. Do a good thing this weekend and join the fun!

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Burke-Gilman Trail construction update

Burke Gilman Trail
Photo courtesy King County Parks

What's happening on the BGT?
  • The northern segment from Ballinger Way Northeast to Logboom Park will re-open by Dec. 31.
  • The southern segment from Northeast 145th Street to Ballinger Way Northeast is expected to remain closed until late January.
  • The detour will remain in place from Ballinger Way Northeast to 94th Street until the project is complete.

Contractor crews encountered unanticipated issues associated with 100 years of tight development along the corridor, including poor soil quality, drainage and the numerous utility crossings. These problems required extensive redesign and caused delays. Contractor crews have been working extended hours since September to complete construction as quickly as possible. Read the most recent Construction Mailer (12/06/2011).

What's next?

Most remaining work is focused on completing the southern segment from Northeast 145th Street to Ballinger Way Northeast and includes paving and installing safety features, such as fencing, bollards, and intersection treatments. Check back often, as we will continue to provide construction updates on a weekly basis.

Resources for keeping up-to-date on the project



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