'Tooth of Crime' by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, Sam Shepard at Shoreline Community College this weekend

Saturday, January 28, 2012


'Tooth of Crime' by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Sam Shepard. 7:30pm, Saturday January 28 and 2pm Sunday, January 29. SCC Theater.

This production, co-directed by Jesse Ross and Tony Doupé, is a collaboration between SCC art, drama and music students. 

Design students created the sets and music students play live rock / punk.

At Doupé's inquiry, art instructors Natalie Niblack and Laura Ward asked design students if they would be interested in creating stage sets for the play. Student Maya Huggins, who jumped on the opportunity to spearhead the project, developed ideas for stage design and brought 10 other art students on board to help paint the set.

Music students perform live rock 'n' roll as well. More than 50 students, faculty and staff worked for months preparing for the future-oriented production. John Nold was in charge of set construction and set design.

Set in a music-driven American wasteland, Shepard’s melodrama relates the alternating self-doubt and drug-fuelled hubris of the of the aging rock warlord Hoss as he searches for relevance and attempts to protect his turf from the upstart “Gypsy” rocker, Crow.  
Living in fortressed isolation and waited on by a handful of leather-clad lackeys, Hoss struggles to regain his originality and emerge from the fetid “river of sameness” that rock was quickly becoming. Backed by the electric crackle of a 500-watt amplifier and the percussive beat of a snare drum, 

The Tooth of Crime is, ultimately, a play that explores the nature of personal and artistic integrity, and the power that can come from picking up a microphone and unleashing a primal howl into the air. There is a live rock/punk band on stage and the story rocks.

Tickets at the door
  • General -$8
  • Seniors/Non SCC Students/ SCC Faculty and Staff - $6
  • SCC Students/ Children - $4

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AARP offering free tax help

Friday, January 27, 2012

AARP, in cooperation with the IRS, is again offering FREE tax help at the Shoreline and Richmond Beach Libraries for taxpayers with low and moderate income, with special attention to those age 60 and over. 

We are able to prepare Form 1040 and many common forms and schedules, and we file returns electronically. (Taxpayers with complex returns are referred to paid preparers.) All counselors are trained and certified to IRS standards. There is NO FEE, NO AGE LIMIT and AARP membership is NOT required. Sites will be open from February 2 through April 15.

At the Shoreline Library (345 NE 175th Street), services will be provided from 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm each Thursday, and from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm each Saturday. Walk-ins only, no appointment necessary.

At the Richmond Beach Library (19601 21st Ave. NW), services will be provided from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm each Friday. Appointments are preferred; call 206-365-1536 for an appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome.

More information, including location of other AARP Tax-Aide sites.



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Long-Running Bluegrass Jam still delights Richmond Beach

The signboard
Photo by Marc Weinberg
The first Sunday of every month, from noon to 5pm, Bluegrass jam at The Little Store, 2002 NW 196th St, Shoreline 98177 (Richmond Beach Road and 20th NE). Next date Sunday, February 5.

By Tom Petersen

It’s said the Bluegrass is the happiest, most joyful, energetic, uplifting music there is . . . except for all the Mother-is-dead songs! That must be what has kept pickers of all ages, their fans, neighbors, and the curious coming back every first Sunday of the month to The Little Store at Richmond Beach for twelve years now. Between noon and 5 o’clock, between the ice cream freezer cases and the office supply and cereal shelves, a dozen or more musicians play that high, lonesome sound, take audience requests, catch up on neighborhood news, pass along greetings from the far-flung Bluegrass community, and teach each other new and old songs.

Mandolin, fiddle, and dobro
Photo by Marc Weinberg
All Are Welcome

The true spirit of Bluegrass is found in jamming. The Father of Bluegrass, Bill Monroe, whose centenary is being celebrated this year, would jump off his tour bus and play with anybody who was around, right there in the parking lot. Though it is big business, with millions of fans attending hundreds of festivals all year round, Bluegrass is a “folk” music and a family experience. There is practically no distance between the biggest stars and the rank beginners, and everyone helps everyone else learn the music.

Harmonica man
Photo by Marc Weinberg
While nominally a Bluegrass jam, the Richmond Beach bunch has fun playing related genres, too: Classic Country, Blues, some Jazz and Swing, Rags, Reels, and Folk Scare favorites all come up. While the jam generally sticks to Bluegrass instrumentation – Guitar, Bass, Mandolin, Banjo, Fiddle, and Dobro – exceptions for the “cousins,” harmonica, autoharp, and dulcimer are cheerfully made.

Education and Community

The Richmond Beach jam is particularly welcoming of the young or beginning pickers. While the jam founders, Doug Chandler and Jack Boyer, are expert pickers with decades of experience, and the jam is regularly attended by some of the area’s star performers and music professionals, they sit right beside adults holding their first guitars, kids eager to play something besides “school music,” and retirees dusting off old skills now that they have time again for a hobby.

Many brought more than one instrument
Photo by Marc Weinberg
Many of the “regulars” are tutors or teachers for this or that instrument, or are workshop leaders at festivals in the Northwest, such as the Washington Old-Time Fiddlers’ camp, the programs at Centrum, or the workshops at February’s Wintergrass Music Festival in Bellevue. In fact, jammer Tom Petersen conducts a workshop at Wintergrass for school teachers on how to use music to pep up any subject.

Happy Audience
Photo by Marc Weinberg
Many Other Opportunities to Play or Listen

The jam in Richmond Beach is just one of many such events held regularly in Shoreline and nearby. Also in Richmond Beach, the venerable Cabin tavern has for years welcomed pickers every Tuesday night. Just north of the city limits, at the Aurora Antique Mall, they’re jamming on the second Sunday of every month (and the fifth, if there is one). Other jams in Seattle, farther north, and on the Eastside can be found listed on the Washington Bluegrass Association website.

Regulars Joanne and Tom
Photo by Marc Weinberg
Shoreline Community College has a popular evening class for beginning and intermediate Bluegrass musicians, aged 16 and up. The Wintergrass festival offers a two- day Youth Academy for beginning to intermediate players, ages 6 to 14, and conducts the Wintergrass Youth Orchestra for intermediate-to-accomplished Middle School aged students. Dusty Strings Acoustic Music Shop, in Fremont, has regular kids-only jams that are helping keep alive the spirit and traditions started by Bill Monroe so many years ago.



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Free disposal of branches and tree limbs at Solid Waste station this weekend and next

King County Executive Dow Constantine has cleared the way for free disposal of branches, tree limbs and other wood debris left in the wake of recent wind and snow storms.

“We have made it easy for residents to dispose of debris so they can quickly put the storms of last week behind them and move on with life,” said Executive Constantine.

Free wood debris recycling for King County residents will be available on Jan. 28-29, and again on Feb. 4-5 at the Shoreline Recycling and Transfer Station, 2300 N 165th St, Shoreline 98133 from 9am to 3pm.

The collection sites and events are exclusively for wood debris from the recent storms. Stumps, logs and limbs no longer than six feet in length are allowed – no brush, leaves, grass clippings, sod or soil can be accepted. These events are open to all King County residents. People bringing wood debris are reminded to secure their loads.

King County Solid Waste Division Director Kevin Kiernan says residents have several additional storm debris disposal options available, including curbside recycling (yard waste cart) and commercial recycling companies that charge a fee for their service, but may prove to be more convenient for some residents.



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Shorewood girls play host to Glacier Peak Friday and Oak Harbor Saturday after 48-41 victory over Everett Wednesday

The Shorewood girls’ basketball team takes a 6-5 Western Conference 3A division record (7-8 overall) into a Friday home game with Glacier Peak (10-3 Wesco 3A, 13-4 overall) and a Saturday home game with Oak Harbor after a 48-41 victory at Everett Wednesday.
Shorewood’s Friday and Saturday home games are scheduled for 7:15 p.m., with junior varsity games at 5:40 and “C” team games at 3:45.

The Saturday home game with Oak Harbor was rescheduled from Jan. 19.

In Shorewood’s 48-41 victory over Everett, the Thunderbirds led 12-6 after the first quarter, 25-16 at halftime and 34-25 after three quarters before easing to victory in the final period, Lauren Thompson led the Thunderbirds with 13 points, followed by Masha Shtikel with 9. The Shorewood junior varsity (8-5, 11-6) lost to Everett 55-39. The Thunderbird “C” team (2-7, 3-8) lost 36-14.

For the season, Shtikel leads the T-birds with 212 points in 15 games for an average of 14.1 points per game.
Shorewood 48, Everett 41 
At Everett High School, Tuesday, Jan. 24

Shorewood 12 13 9 14 -- 48 
Everett------  6 10  9 16 -- 41

Shorewood Scoring
Points
Masha Shtikel
9
Kassie Rasmussen
8
Jennifer Franklin
6
Gabby Hager
4
Jennifer Thompson
4
Georgia Allfrey
2
Christine McCauley
2
Lauren Thompson
13

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Did a tree land on your roof?

Property and business owners are encouraged to submit damage reports from winter storm. Web page and call center open through January 31, 2012

The recent winter storm had impacts across a wide swath of King County. Residents and businesses that suffered property damage or other losses in the storm may be eligible for assistance to get their property back in order. Eligibility is determined through a damage assessment process which takes into account the total reported losses within King County.

In order to compute the losses, individuals and businesses are encouraged to submit reports to the King County Office of Emergency Management (OEM). A webpage is now open to receive damage reports for individuals and businesses in King County. In addition, a hotline number, 1-800-523-5044, is also open for individuals and businesses to record a damage report during business hours. These two reporting systems will be open until 5:00 p.m. on January 31. Submitting a report to OEM does not guarantee reimbursement.

Damage reports are for uninsured losses. Before filing a damage report with OEM, residents and business owners should contact their insurance provider about existing coverage and deductibles. They are also urged to document damage with photographs and keep records of all cleanup and repair costs.

For more information about the storm recovery effort, check the King County website 



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Shorewood boys took 86-42 victory over Marysville Getchell Tuesday

The Shorewood boys’ basketball team took an 86-42 victory over Marysville Getchell Tuesday into a home game with Everett Thursday and games at Glacier Peak Friday and Oak Harbor Saturday.

Shorewood took an 8-2 Western Conference 3A division record (11-3 overall) into the games with Everett, Glacier Peak and Oak Harbor. The Friday varsity game at Glacier Peak is scheduled for 7:15 p.m., with the junior varsity game at 5:40 and “C” team game at 3:45.

The Saturday game at Oak Harbor, rescheduled from Jan. 19 due to weather, is scheduled for 5 p.m., with the JV and "C" games at 3 p.m.

In Shorewood’s 86-42 victory at Marysville Getchell, the Thunderbirds led 20-8 after the first quarter, 38-22 at halftime and 63-33 after three quarters before extending the lead in the final period, Josh Hawkinson led the Thunderbirds with 23 points, followed by Semir Kadiric with 15, Gage Carroll with 13 and Ben Andrews with 11.

The Shorewood junior varsity (5-5 Wesco 3A, 5-7 overall going into the Everett game) defeated Marysville Getchell 61-21 Tuesday, and the “C” team (5-5, 6-8) won 60-36.

Going into the Everett game, Hawkinson led the Thunderbird varsity with 223 points in 12 games for an average of 18.6 points per game. Kadiric had 179 points in 14 games for an average of 12.8 points per game.

Shorewood 86, Marysville Getchell 42 
At Marysville Getchell High School, Tuesday, Jan. 24
 
Shorewood----------      20 18 25 23 -- 86
Marysville Getchell       8 14 11   9 -- 42




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SCC Men's Basketball Knocks Off #1 Ranked Bellevue 101-93

Joe Bodman
Photo by Wilson Tsoi
The Shoreline Community College Men's Basketball Team defeated the NWAACC’s #1 ranked team, Bellevue College, on Wednesday night in the SCC Gym 101-93 with a big second half effort. SCC was down 53-44 at half but roared back to outscore BC 57-40 in the second half to take the victory.

Avery Scharer led SCC with 21 points and 15 assists before he fouled out of the game with less than 3 minutes to go. Joe Bodman added 20 points and 12 rebounds. Jordan Lupher had 13 points and the trio of Earlie Dixon, Earl Thompson and Will Acromite all added 10 points each in a balanced SCC attack.

With the win, SCC goes to 11-8 overall and 5-3 in the NWAACC Northern Region. Bellevue drops to 14-2 overall and 4-2 in the region.

SCC has a week off and returns to action next Wednesday in the SCC Gym against Skagit Valley College to start the second half of the NWAACC Northern Region schedule. SCC is currently in 4th place in the region and the top four teams in the region go to the NWAACC Championship.


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SCC Women's Basketball Loses To Bellevue

Jenny Voss
Photo by Wilson Tsoi
The Lady Dolphin Basketball Team started off strong, leading 18-14 twelve minutes into the game, but Bellevue added defensive pressure to slow down the SCC offense and held the Dolphins to two points the last 8 minutes of the first half to go up 32-20 at the break and the Bulldogs went on to win 67-45.


Kaleigh Phillips and Jenny Voss lead SCC with 10 points each.

Kaleigh Phillips
Photo by Wilson Tsoi

Bellevue dominated the boards, out rebounding SCC 43-26 and shooting 52% for the game.

SCC dropped below .500 for the first time on the season, with a 8-9 record overall and finish the first half of the NWAACC Northern Region schedule 2-6. Bellevue is 13-4 overall and 5-1 in the region.

SCC returns to action next Wednesday at home against Skagit Valley College at 5:30 PM in the SCC Gym.



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Lake Forest Park seeking volunteers for commissions and committees

If you are looking for ways to become more involved in your local government, and having the chance to influence and improve the quality of your City’s decision-making, then serving on a Lake Forest Park commission or committee may be for you.

If you are a resident of Lake Forest Park and are interested in working with fellow community members to help recommend policies and ideas to the Mayor and City Council then you meet the qualifications to be considered for service.

If you’re interested in serving, contact Mayor Mary Jane Goss at City Hall at 206-368-5440.

City Commissions

There are six mayoral-appointed citizen commissions in the City of Lake Forest Park:

City Committees


There is currently one committee working with the Mayor and City Council:
Volunteering for Commissions or Committees

The Commissioner's Manual describes the roles and responsibilities of Commission and Committee members. If you would like to serve on a Commission or Committee, contact the mayor at City Hall, 206-368-5440. Fill out the Commissioner Application Form



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Cut a rug at the Annual Big Band Swing Dance Saturday

Thursday, January 26, 2012

2011  Shorecrest Swing Dance
Photo by Barb Swan

Cut the rug, shake your groove thing, swing a leg or just enjoy some great Jazz music! 

Head to the Shorecrest High School cafeteria this Saturday, January 28th for the Annual Big Band Swing Dance.

Photo by Barb Swan
Musicians by Shorecrest

Alec Wilmart will be directing the Kellogg Jazz Band, Marc Adamo will be directing the Shorecrest Stage Band and Vince Caruso will be directing the award winning Shorecrest Jazz Ensemble. 

Dance lessons with Mark Kihara and Darla Weidman of Dance It for an additional $5.

Sales benefit the Dublin Dollars program
Photo by Barb Swan

Refreshments will be sold to benefit the Dublin Dollars fundraising program. 

The program will take place in the Shorecrest Cafeteria and tickets can be purchased in advance at the school office or at the door. Dance lessons will be from 6:30 – 7:30 ($5 cost) and the live music will begin at 7:30 and run til around 9:30. $15 at the door or $12 presale tickets available at the Shorecrest High School office. (students $6 with ASB or $8 without ASB) 

Shorecrest High School is located at 15343 25th Avenue NE in Shoreline.



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Events for parents and young children - free

To register contact Marilyn Enloe

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Shorecrest wrestlers took 48-27 home loss to Marysville Getchell Tuesday into match at Meadowdale Wednesday

The Shorecrest wrestling team took a 48-27 home loss to Marysville Getchell Tuesday into a Wednesday match at Meadowdale, a home meeting with Shorewood Thursday and a match at Lynnwood Friday.

All varsity dual meets start at 7 p.m. with junior varsity matches at 5:45.
The Meadowdale and Lynnwood matches were rescheduled for this week after postponements due to weather last week, leaving the Scots with matches on four consecutive nights.

In the Tuesday match, seven Marysville Getchell wrestlers won by pinning their Shorecrest opponents.

After the loss to Marysville Getchell, Shorecrest took a 1-4 Wesco 3A record (3-5 overall) into the Wednesday match at Meadowdale.

Marysville Getchell 48, Shorecrest 27
At Shorecrest High School, Tuesday, Jan. 24

106--Kyle Smythe (SC) won by forfeit;
113--Almachar (MG) pinned Jesus Escalona (SC) 3:45;
20--Cardona (MG) def. Jason Dimaano (SC) 10-5;
126--Josiah Glesener (SC) pinned Knowlton (MG) 5:18;
132--J.D. Galayaman (MG) pinned Kelly McCaffrey 3:40;
138--Daniel Reznikov (MG) pinned Oliver (SC) 0:26;
145—A. Norton (MG) pinned Jason Curti (SC) 0:54;
152--Perkins (MG) pinned Brian Officer (SC) 1:23;
160--Stone (MG) def. Joe Dexter (SC) 7-3;
170--Hoffenbacker (MG) pinned R.J. Golla (SC) 3:20;
182--Martinez (MG) pinned Aaron Feagin (SC) 1:17;
195--David Gillespie (SC) pinned E. Marcus (MG) 1:48;
220--Wolfgang Olson (SC) pinned White (MG) 0:58;
285--Ian Bolstad (SC) dec. A. Diaz (MG) 8-3.



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Shorewood wrestles at Shorecrest Thursday after both teams lose Wednesday

The Shorecrest and Shorewood wrestling teams meet Thursday at Shorecrest after both lost road dual meets Wednesday, Shorecrest at Meadowdale and Shorewood at Glacier Peak.

The Shorecrest and Shorewood varsity teams meet at 7 p.m., with junior varsity teams meeting at 5:45.

Shorewood takes a 2-6 Western Conference 3A division record (7-8 overall) into the meeting with Shorecrest after the Thunderbirds lost a close match at Glacier Peak, 40-21. With five matches decided by four points or less neither team could feel comfortable until the very end.
Shorecrest takes a 1-5 Wesco 3A record (3-6 overall) into the dual meet with Shorewood after a 54-18 loss at Meadowdale Wednesday.

Glacier Peak 40, Shorewood 21
At Glacier Peak High School

195: Just (GP) pinned Esteban Zenteno (SW) 2:43
220: Palmaffry (GP) won by forfeit
285: Erca Erdenebayar (SW) dec. M. Fifita (GP) 4-1
106: Double forfeit
113: Alex Lee (SW) won by forfeit
120: Edom Tesfaye (SW) pinned McIntyre (GP) 1:44
126: Mathew Floresca (SW) dec. J. Kim (GP) 8-4
132: Brender (GP) pinned Rikio Campbell (SW) 5:26
138: Ian Ducey (SW) won by decision, 13-10
145: Smith (GP) dec. David Ball (SW) 7-6
152: Sabin (GP) dec. Aaren Wansley (SW) 13-12
160: Matwickuk (GP) maj. dec. Sam Jang (SW) 16-5
170: Coleman (GP) pinned Nathan Lee (SW) 5:44
182: Elledge (GP) pinned Isaac Brenglemann (SW) 1:54

Meadowdale 54, Shorecrest 18
At Meadowdale High School, Wednesday, Jan. 25

106--Kyle Smythe (SC) won by forfeit.
113--double forfeit.
120--Jesus Escalona (SC) pinned Coleman (M) 2:51.
126--Harris (M) pinned Jason Diaans (SC) 5:21.
132—R. Keith (M) dec. Josiah Glesener (SC) 9-4.
138—D. Diemond (M) pinned Ricky Moraguez (SC) 1:02
145—M. Smith (M) pinned Erik Jensen (SC) 0:16
152--Brian Officer (SC) pinned Perales (M) 1:13.
160--Takeuchi (M) pinned RJ Golla (SC) 2:00
170—A. Middleton (M) pinned Chris Safride (SC) 1:45
182—J. Cecil (M) pinned Aaron Feagin (SC) 0:28
195--Ball (M) dec. David Gillespie (SC) 8-2
220--West (M) pinned Wolfgang Olson (SC) 0:49
285--Tanner Davenport-Thuet (M) won by forfeit.


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Change of venue for Tween Event - Spartan Recreation Center

The Tween event scheduled for Saturday, January 28, will NOT be held in the Shoreline Gym as the Shorecrest Varsity Basketball will be using the gym to make-up a game.

The new venue will be at the Spartan Recreation Center at the Shoreline Center, 202 NE 185th ST in Shoreline.




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First Kinderfest, now registration for Kindergarten

More than 200 families came to the annual Kinderfest kindergarten information fair held Saturday, Jan. 21 at Shoreline Center.


Director of Teaching and Learning Teri Poff and School Board President Debi Ehrlichman address the Kinderfest gathering at Shoreline Center. Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools.


Ridgecrest Principal Cinco Delgado and kindergarten teacher Vickie Baker talk with new families at Kinderfest. Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools.



Briarcrest registrar Faith Burgher and kindergarten teacher Selena Killin meet a prospective parent. Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools.


Kindergarten registration for Shoreline residents with students starting kindergarten in the fall of 2012 will begin on Monday, Jan. 30 at all elementary schools and the Room Nine Community School K-8. In order to attend kindergarten in the fall, a child must be five years old by Aug. 31, 2012.

For students living outside of the Shoreline School District, kindergarten registration will also begin on Monday, Jan. 30. Registration and boundary request paperwork must be submitted to the Instruction Department of the Shoreline School District at Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Ave. N.E. The office is open extended hours on Monday, from 7:30 a.m. and 6 pm to accept both in-district and out-of-district registrations.

Shoreline elementary schools will be open to prospective families for kindergarten classroom visitations on Friday, Jan. 27 at 9:30 a.m.

For more information on kindergarten registration, call Cathy Allred, 206-393-4211.





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Shorewood wrestlers took 47-30 home loss to Everett Tuesday into Wednesday match at Glacier Peak, Thursday match at Shorecrest

The Shorewood wrestling team took a 2-5 Western Conference 3A Division record (7-7 overall) into a Wednesday match at Glacier Peak and a Thursday dual meet at Shorecrest, after a tough 47-30 home loss to Everett Tuesday.

Shorewood Senior Aaren Wansley put the Thunderbirds up 24-18 after eight matches, but Everett pulled away from there.

The Shorewood junior varsity lost to Everett, 31-12, Tuesday.

Everett 47, Shorewood 30
At Shorewood High School, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012

106--Meiers (E) won by forfeit;
113--Alex Lee (SW) dec. Bagdad (E) 2-0;
120-- Mathew Floresca (SW) pinned Hoffman (E) 3:25;

126: Edom Tesfaye (SW) pinned Norton (E) 3:33;
132--Rikio Campbell (SW) dec. Norton (E) 6-4;
138--Jesse Lopez (E) pinned Dibba (E) 0:59;
145--Dutton (E) pinned Ian Ducey (SW) 0:59;
152--Aaren Wansley (SW) pinned Wise (E) 5:58;
160--Skorka (E) tech. fall Sam Jang (SW) 15-0;
170--Boyce (E) pinned Nathan Lee (SW) 1:41;
182--Hawkins (E) pinned Isaac Brenglemann (SW) 1:57;
195--Stewart (E) pinned Esteban Zenteno (SW) 1:31;
220--Aiwiro (E) won by forfeit;
285--Erca Erdenebayar (SW) won by forfeit.



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Sky Nursery; Hydroponics and Vegetable Garden Design



Saturday, January 28th 11 am – 12:30 pm
Introduction to Hydroponics Tim Calvert of Hydrofarm

Have you ever dreamed of gardening without weeding…? How about maximizing productivity in a small space? Hydroponics is more than growing plants “in water”: it’s the science and art of controlling all your gardening inputs (water, nutrients, temperature, light, even atmospheric gases) to get your plants growing at their absolute ultimate potential—for speed of growth, volume of harvest, and yes, even nutrient content and flavor. Whether you want to grow exotics that don’t flourish locally, or harvest luscious tomatoes in winter, a hydroponics system can be the way to go. Hydrofarm has been the industry’s leader since 1977, pioneering hydroponics for both mega greenhouse operations and for homeowners with limited space and resources. Let Tim introduce you to this growing field! Sky Nursery 18528 Aurora Ave N Shoreline W 98133 206-546-4851

Sunday, January 29th 1 pm – 2:30 pm
Vegetable Garden Design Brad Halm and Colin McCrate of the Seattle Urban Farm Company

Want to grow food in your yard this season? Join the owners of the Seattle Urban Farm Company as they guide you through designing your own "backyard farm". They'll discuss how to find the best spot on your property for a vegetable garden, how to lay out the space for maximum production and ease of use, the best materials to build your garden from, and how to get your soil into condition to grow top quality organic vegetables. Sky Nursery 18528 Aurora Ave N Shoreline W 98133 206-546-4851

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Kaleigh Phillips named SCC Women's Basketball Player of the Week

Kaleigh Phillips
Player of the Week
Photo by Wilson Tsoi
Shoreline Community College named freshman center Kaleigh Phillips as the Women's Basketball Player of the Week for her performances against Edmonds Community College and Peninsula College last week.

Phillips scored 18 points against Peninsula and added 11 points against Edmonds. She also brought down 12 rebounds in the two games.

SCC defeated rival Edmonds CC 79-60 on Monday night but was defeated by Peninsula 65-45 on Saturday.

Shoreline is now 8-8 on the season and 2-5 in the NWAACC Northern Region. SCC will face Bellevue College on Wednesday night at 5:30 pm.



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SCC Names Avery Scharer Men's Basketball Player of the Week

Avery Scharer
Player of the Week
Photo by Wilson Tso
i
Sophomore guard, Avery Scharer was named SCC Men's Basketball Player of the Week for his efforts against Edmonds Community College and Peninsula College last week. The Dolphins defeated ECC 116 to 106 in the SCC Gym but was defeated by PC 116 to 106.

Scharer scored 20 points in both games and dished out 26 total assists while bringing down 10 rebounds and having 5 steals as well. Avery is averaging 17.9 points again and 9.8 assists for the season so far.

SCC is now 10-8 on the year and 4-3 in the NWAACC Northern Region and in 4th place in the division. The top four teams of each region make the NWAACC Championship in March.

SCC plays Bellevue College on Wednesday night in the SCC Gym at 7:30 PM. Bellevue is 14-1 on the season after suffering its first defeat on Monday night to Whatcom CC. BC is 4-1 in the region.



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This weekend at The Commons

Live music every Friday and Saturday at the Third Place Commons Stage, 17171 Bothell Way NE at Ballinger Way, Lake Forest Park Towne Centre. 206-366-3333. 7:30 - 9:30 pm.

This Friday, the Black River Blues Band plays classic rocking electric blues, inspired by the great players of Chicago, Detroit and Texas.

On Saturday, hear Portage Bay Big Band, Seattle's hardest working big band! 

It's free, folks! The cheapest date in town.
Hint: go early and have dinner from one of the seven restaurants around the room - they're all good.



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Bastyr University, Cascadia Community College announce partnership

In an effort to increase opportunities for students seeking baccalaureate degrees in the natural health arts and sciences, the presidents of Bastyr University and Cascadia Community College today announced an agreement that will help propel students through the higher education pipeline in the form of smoother transfers between the two schools.

"This is a perfect example of how educational institutions can work together to expand opportunities and services for their students," says Eric Murray, PhD, president of Cascadia Community College. "In this case, we are making it possible for community college students who matriculate with a two-year degree at Cascadia and meet Bastyr University's requirements to transfer to one of the most highly respected natural medicine universities in the world."

The signed agreement opens up a whole new pathway for students who are interested in pursuing a career in this region's growing natural health industry.

The agreement allows Cascadia students who complete the prescribed coursework and receive an Associate in Integrated Studies degree to transfer directly to Bastyr University, where they can pursue a Bachelor of Science in Health Psychology, Herbal Sciences, Exercise Science and Wellness, Integrated Human Biology or Nutrition. Alternately, students who need to complete specific courses to be eligible for their junior year at Bastyr University will be able to transfer after completing those courses at Cascadia.



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Shorecrest athletic trainer Ed Elder receives national award

Ed Elder received national award
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools
Ed Elder, ATC, athletic trainer at Shorecrest High School, has received the prestigious Dr. C. Harmon Brown Award for Sports Medicine and Science from USA Track and Field. USATF is the national governing body for track and field, long-distance running and race walking in the United States.

Ed has been the certified athletic trainer (ATC) for Shorecrest since the fall of 1999 and works with all of the Scots' teams.

Ed has worked numerous United States Track and Field national and international competitions, including the 2011 Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico. He operates Integrated Manual Therapy in Shoreline, which provides sports and physical therapy services.

The award was established by USA Track and Field in memory of Dr. Brown, an endocrinologist who helped develop the field of sports medicine.



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Deadline Tuesday, Jan. 31 for position on Library Board and Planning Commission

The City of Shoreline invites interested individuals to apply for upcoming openings on the Planning Commission and the Library Board. 

The City Council will appoint volunteers to both advisory committees to serve four-year terms beginning April 2012. Candidates for either committee must live or own property in Shoreline. Individuals who work in Shoreline are also eligible to serve on the Library Board.

Community Service Applications are available on the City's website or at City Hall. 
Applications are due to the City Clerk’s Office by 4 pm on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012. Applications can be emailed, dropped off in the Clerk’s Office on the first floor of City Hall or mailed to 17500 N Midvale Ave. Shoreline WA 98133.

Planning Commission

  • The volunteers who serve on the Shoreline Planning Commission provide recommendations to the City Council on land use, growth and development issues. They are charged with reviewing and providing recommendations regarding amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, development regulations and major development proposals.
  • The Commission addresses key questions that affect the quality of life in Shoreline: 
    •  How should we balance new commercial and residential development with the desire to maintain the character of existing neighborhoods? 
    •  How do we plan for a future that includes light rail? 
    • How can we encourage developers to use green building practices?
  • The Planning Commission meets the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month at 7 pm at Shoreline City Hall.

Library Board

The Shoreline Library Board was formed by the City Council in the spring of 1996 to act as a liaison to the King County Library Board of Trustees, the City Council and the Shoreline community. The Board provides information, makes recommendations relating to the Shoreline and Richmond Beach Libraries, promotes programs and reviews library policies.

The Library Board has seven members and meets at 7 pm the 1st Thursday of each odd numbered month.



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SCC Soccer coach takes job at Trinity Lutheran

Coach Dremousis
Photo by Wilson Tsoi
Shoreline Community College Men's Soccer Coach, George Dremousis, resigned on Monday, January 23 to accept the men's soccer head coaching position at Trinity Lutheran College in Everett, WA.

Coach Dremousis played soccer at SCC in the mid 1980's and first served as assistant coach and then head coach for 12 years. His 2010 team won the NWAACC Northern Region and advanced to the NWAACC Final Four.


Douglas Palmer, Athletics Director, says, "Shoreline CC will miss Coach Dremousis and his dedicated service to the college and wish him the best success in the future. The search for his replacement will begin immediately."

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Roll out of iPad program at Shorewood hits a few bumps

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Apple iPad
Director of instructional technology Jim Golubich checked in with the Shoreline School Board Monday evening, January 23, about the roll out of the iPad program at Shorewood High School in September 2011.

Every student at Shorewood was issued an iPad at fall registration. These are for doing school assignments, staying in touch with teachers and class assignments, organizing their work, and online research.

One of the unanticipated problems was how long it took to get an iPad to each student and get them through the initial orientation. It was a week before all students had iPads and this delayed teacher lesson plans that assumed access to the devices.

Another problem was the learning curve for both teachers and students. The iPad runs book readers, email programs, browsers, word processing, and other applications, but there is no operating system or desktop. The learning curve is made more challenging by the demands of deadlines, multiple projects and multiple classes.

Golubich plans to set up regular, more in-depth department training for staff so they can have more information about using the devices as part of their teaching. Tech staff will rotate through the classrooms to provide support. The STAR period will be used to provide help to students, and the librarians will continue to offer help.

Many students did not like using the on-screen keyboard and attached their own external keyboards. Golubich said that according to a survey, students were using the on-screen keyboard for short projects and attaching a keyboard for bigger projects.

He expects that the district may buy a lot of inexpensive keyboards and offer them to students who wish to use them.

The iPads are the replacement for the laptops which have been issued at the high schools since 2006, with the technology bond. Educators realized that students needed to be completely familiar with technology in order to function in today's job environment. With the changes in technology and introduction of new devices, staff have been planning a change.

This year, with the laptops six years old, was decision time. There were enough functioning laptops to supply one high school, so those were given to Shorecrest and iPads were purchased for Shorewood.

The iPads are half the cost of the laptops. In addition, they are book readers and increasing numbers of textbooks are being created digitally. Textbooks for iPad cost $14.99 each and are updated live, so it would be a considerable savings to the district.

All in all, Golubich said that this first three months was very similar to the roll-out of the laptops in 2006. He feels confident that they have plans to solve the initial problems and that students and staff are already adjusting. "Shorewood teachers' spirits are high and they are looking forward to additional professional development on the use of iPads in the classrooms."



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CleanScapes announces extra garbage and recycling collection

Shoreline Residents Should Put Extras Out Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday

On Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of this week, CleanScapes will be collecting the residential garbage and recycling that was not collected because of last week’s winter weather. If your collection day is Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, you may set out twice your regular amount of garbage at no additional charge.

If your recycling service was missed last week, it will be collected this week, regardless of whether this is your regularly scheduled recycling week. Please place your cart out on your collection day, and CleanScapes will collect your recycling.

Yard debris will be collected on the regular collection schedule. Customers may set out twice the amount of yard debris on their next regularly scheduled collection day, and it will be collected at no additional charge.



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SCC Men's Soccer Coach Resigns for position at Trinity Lutheran

Shoreline Community College Men's Soccer Coach, George Dremousis, resigned on Monday, January 23 to accept the men's soccer head coaching position at Trinity Lutheran College in Everett, WA.

Coach Dremousis played soccer at SCC in the mid 1980's and first served as assistant coach and then head coach for 12 years. His 2010 team won the NWAACC Northern Region and advanced to the NWAACC Final Four.

Shoreline CC will miss Coach Dremousis and his dedicated service to the college and wish him the best success in the future. The search for his replacement will begin immediately.



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Shoreline City Council Notes from January 23, 2012 meeting

By Devon Vose Rickabaugh

Mayor McGlashan congratulated Mark Relph and his “road team for the awesome job” they did during the snow event. City Manager Julie Underwood said the crews had spread 11,000 gallons of de-icer and 320 yards of salt. She said a mobile mechanic was on duty to take care of any equipment malfunctions which made a big difference.

Mayor McGlashan signed a letter on behalf of the council in support of marriage equality and sent it to Shoreline state legislators and Mayor Strickland of Tacoma who had encouraged this action.

The council heard a presentation on tobacco-free parks from Dick Deal Director of Parks and Recreation and Carolyn Hughes from the county public health department. She came bearing several containers of cigarette butts gathered from Paramount Park (2,096 butts) and Hamlin Park (1,200 butts). She said there is no safe exposure to second hand smoke inside or outside if the person is close enough or the wind blowing in the right direction. Also she said as the cigarette butts break down their toxins can get into the ground water and eventually kill fish. 

Both Hughes and Deal recommended taking a survey of Shoreline citizens to see the extent of support for tobacco-free parks. Councilmember Winstead recommended going ahead with the smoke-free parks without a survey since they were acting on behalf of citizens’ health, Deal said it had worked better in other cities when citizens were consulted in the form of a survey. Deal thought that survey results and a draft of an ordinance could be accomplished by March with adoption by late March in time for spring park use.

The council is considering allowing limited alcohol use in specific areas of Shoreline parks for special events such as weddings. Discussion will continue upon finding out state requirements for alcohol use in parks. Dick Deal said they had had many inquiries about using the parks for special events.

Public works director Mark Relph said the first phase in the city’s investigation in taking over Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) in Shoreline is completed. A price of $25,000,000 has been informally agreed to with the city of Seattle with a goal of a formal agreement in 2020. Next a steering committee will coordinate a draft agreement between SPU and Shoreline to be reviewed by the city manager, acted upon by both Shoreline City Council and Seattle City Council and then voted on by Shoreline voters on November 2012. 

Relph pointed out that the goal is to provide high quality service in Shoreline and that SPU service is “not at the level we expect” because SPU has many priorities in Seattle. He also said another goal is “to provide an aggressive reinvestment strategy for capital improvement” here as well as to diversify the tax base from residential to more commercial enterprises.

A woman representing the community at 13th and 203rd avenue in Shoreline complained that they had lost power 12 times in the last year. Their lines are underground so when the power goes out Seattle Public Utility has to come out. She said they dig up the yard and it takes at least 12 hours for the power to be restored. She said her yard had been dug up three times in the last year. She presented a letter signed by the residents in her area to ask the council to request that SPU find a way to permanently fix the problem rather than doing it piece meal. The council agreed to look into it.


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Home Education Exchange wins Champions Award at science and technology tournament

Home Education Exchange HEEBotics Red Team
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

The Home Education Exchange HEEBotics Red team won the prestigious first place Champions Award at the First Lego League regional tournament in Kenmore earlier this month.

HEEBotics Red completed the 2011 First Lego League (FLL) season with three wins. The FLL Champions Award celebrates how the team members inspire and motivate others about the excitement of science and technology, solve problems, and demonstrate respect and gracious professionalism to everyone involved in the competition. The HEEBotics Blue team won the Robot Strategy and Innovation Award at the regional tournament held at Inglemoor High School.

In a field of over 50 teams and more than 600 students, the HEEBotics RED team also won the Presentation Award for its outstanding research project and presentation dealing with lettuce contamination and creation of a unique solution to the problem. The project and presentation can be viewed at the team's website.

The Shoreline School District Home Education Exchange program is located in the North City building and is dedicated to offering quality educational support to home educators. District resources and staff are available through the Home Education Exchange to help home schooling families achieve their personal learning goals.

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Shorewood girls open four-game week with 59-47 victory over Marysville Getchell Monday

The Shorewood girls’ basketball team opened a four-game week with a 59-47 victory over Marysville Getchell Monday.

Shorewood takes a 5-5 Western Conference 3A Division record (6-8 overall) into a Wednesday game at Everett (8-4 Wesco 3A, 11-5 overall), followed by a home game against Glacier Peak Friday. Both games are scheduled for 7:15 p.m., with junior varsity games at 5:40 and “C” team games at 3:45.

The Thunderbirds then play a make-up home game with Oak Harbor Saturday at 5 p.m. The game was postponed from Jan. 19 because of weather.

In Shorewood’s 59-47 victory over Marysville Getchell (0-12, 0-16), Shorewood led 21-8 after the first quarter, 36-15 at halftime and 52-22 after three quarters before easing to victory in the final period. Masha Shtikel led Shorewood with 18 points, followed by Jennifer Thompson with 11 and Jennifer Franklin with 9.

For the season, Shtikel leads the Thunderbirds with 203 points in 14 games for an average of 14.5 points per game.

With six games left in the Wesco 3A season, Shorewood has a solid hold on the Wesco’s sixth and final berth in the Northwest District 3A tournament, well ahead of seventh-place Mountlake Terrace’s 2-9 Wesco 3A record (4-11 overall). Shorewood’s scheduled Jan. 16 game at Mountlake Terrace has been rescheduled for Feb. 3. The T-birds won a home game over the Hawks, 53-36, in December. 



Shorewood 59, Marysville-Getchell 47 
At Shorewood, Monday, Jan. 23 

Marysville Getchell      8   7   7 25 -- 47 
Shorewood                 21 15 16  7 -- 59

Shorewood Scoring
Points
Jennifer Franklin
9
Christine McCauley
7
Georgia Allfrey
4
Kassie Rasmussen
4
Lauren Thompson
4
Bella Gangnes
2
Masha Shtikel
18
Jennifer Thompson
11
Muna Abdulla
0
Gabby Hager
0
Salyna McDonald
0



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