Shorewood sought baseball sweep at Mountlake Terrace Wednesday after 5-3 home victory Tuesday but fell to the Hawks

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

The Shorewood baseball team sought a two-game sweep over Mountlake Terrace in a game at Mountlake Terrace Wednesday at 4 p.m. after a 5-3 home victory over Mountlake Terrace Tuesday.

The 5-3 victory Tuesday gave the Thunderbirds a three-game winning streak and moved them into sixth place in the Western Conference 3A division. The T-birds’ 4-5 Wesco 3A record (5-6 overall) puts them a half game ahead of Oak Harbor (4-6 Wesco 3A, 6-7 overall) for the Wesco’s sixth and final berth in the Northwest District 3A tournament.

Shorewood defeated Oak Harbor, 2-1, at home April 6 and lost at Oak Harbor, 2-1, April 10.

In Shorewood’s 5-3 home victory over Mountlake Terrace (7-4, 7-6) Tuesday, Cameron Stern hit 2 for 3 with a run scored, Winning pitcher Sam Boone struck out 4 and gave up 3 walks, 4 hits and 3 earned runs in 7 innings.

The Shorewood junior varsity plays a home game with Mountlake Terrace Wednesday at 4 p.m. at Meridian Park School

Update: According to our News Partner MLTNews, Mountlake Terrace won 4-3 with Hawk Dominic DeMiero going 3-for-3 with a double to give the Hawks the win over the Thunderbirds.



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Shorecrest takes tennis record of 10-1 into Friday home meeting with Mountlake Terrace after 7-0 victory over Marysville Getchell Wednesday

Photostream by Wayne Pridemore
The Shorecrest girls’ tennis team takes a Wesco-3A-leading 10-1 record into a home match Thursday after a 7- 0 home victory over Marysville Getchell Wednesday.

Shorecrest and Mountlake Terrace meet at the Shoreline Park courts at Shoreline Center at 3:30 p.m. Thursday. Junior varsity teams from the two schools meet at the same time at Mountlake Terrace High School,

While Shorecrest’s varsity scored a 7-0 home victory over Marysville Getchell, the Shorecrest junior varsity won at Marysville Getchell, 6-1.

The Shorecrest varsity’s scheduled Tuesday match at Meadowdale was rescheduled for May 2, as was a home junior varsity match with Meadowdale.

Shorecrest 7, Marysville Getchell 0
At Shoreline Park, Shoreline Center. Wednesday, April 18

Singles—
Meera Limaye (SC) def. S. Lee 6-1, 6-0;
Jennifer Sui (SC) def. Wallace 6-1, 6-2;
Erica Pan (SC) def. Flores 6-0, 6-0;
Karena Tien (SC) def. Brianna Green 6-0, 6-2.

Doubles—
Haley Monson-Janie Uppinghouse (SC) def. Mansur,-Alexander 6-0, 6-0;
Keegan Monson-Lauren Rutter (SC) def. Hernandez-Meissner 6-0, 6-0;
Rosa Rice-Pelepko-Elissa Sutlief (SC) def. Lee-Gates 6-1, 6-1



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Sheep, llamas and goats help City’s Surface Water Utility with vegetation management

Llama and goats and sheep - oh my!
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline

Don’t be surprised if you see goats, llamas, and sheep eating grass and invasive weeds in and around several City surface water facilities over the next several weeks. The City is working with an outside contractor who is responsible for the care and well-being of the animals. A shepherd will be onsite full time for larger sites and part time in fully fenced smaller areas.

This pilot project will test the feasibility and quality of using animals for vegetation management in some areas within the City. Using goats and similar animals allows for a lower environmental impact while keeping costs under control.

These are the locations to be cleared from now through October:
  • 18351 10th Ave NE
  • 1241 NE 170th St (adjacent)
  • 401 NW 175th St (Boeing Creek Park)
  • 16505 Greenwood Ave N (adjacent to Carlyle Hall Road)
  • 324 N 185th St

If you have questions, concerns or feedback, please contact Senior Engineering Technician Eric Gilmore at 206-801-2454.



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Dale Turner Family YMCA encourages families to play, learn & connect at the YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day®

Jump in the bounce house, race through the obstacle course, try face painting, indoor climbing wall, geocaching, win prizes and more!

Dale Turner Family YMCA is encouraging all kids and parents to stop by for a free community event on Saturday, April 28 – the YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day®, which is the nation’s largest health day for families. This year’s theme is “Play, Learn, Connect.”

The goal is to inspire three things in local kids and families: healthy lifestyles and physical activity year-round, a commitment to educational activities over the summer and closer connections in the community.

From 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. on April 28, Dale Turner Family YMCA will feature fun games and activities for all ages, healthy snacks, facility tours and pool time. There are no joining fees for family memberships all weekend, and the first 100 kids at each Y receive free t-shirts.

To help strengthen ties within the community and further the goals of Healthy Kids Day, Dale Turner Family YMCA is working with local community organizations, businesses and partners. Nationally, Healthy Kids Day is supported by the Dodge brand.

Here are some highlights of what is planned at Dale Turner Family YMCA for Healthy Kids Day through this collaboration:

  • Several fun events will be taking place at Healthy Kids Day like make-and-take art, make-and-take snacks, raffle prizes, balloon artist, bounce house, obstacle course, climbing wall, geocaching, and more. 
  • Entertainment will be provided by special guests - Son Of Reptile Man, hip hop performance by Camille’s Dance Edge Company, with demonstrations of Y cooking classes, Tae Kwon Do, Serevi Rugby Club, Zumbatomic®, and African Dance with Fatimah. 
  • The event will also include special guests from the Jet City Rollergirls, Shoreline Police Department, Shoreline Fire Department, and The Seattle Majestics - Women’s Professional Football. 
  • In addition, this will also be a great opportunity to connect with local organizations like My ID Club, Emerald City Smoothie, R.E.I., Run To Win Sports Camps, as well as 15 other community partners. Paticipants will also get the chance to learn more about Y Youth Sports, Y Programs, Y Summer Day Camp, Water Safety with Y Aquatics, Y Adventure Guides, Y Overnight Camps: Camp Colman and Camp Orkila, YMCA B.O.L.D., A.C.T. (Actively Changing Together), and much more! 

Bring swimsuits because after the event, there will be an open swim from 1:00-4:00pm.


Healthy Kids Day will also take place at 1,900 Ys nationwide this year. The event is jam-packed with fun activities to help parents improve their kids’ lifestyles for the long term. Research shows that without access to activities that stimulate both the mind and body, kids are more prone to gain weight and fall behind academically over the summer months.
“Healthy Kids Day opens families to all the activities the Y has to offer to keep them moving during our rainy, blustery seasons and to prevent learning loss during the summer. We strive to keep kids and families physically and intellectually active throughout the year,” said Courtney Whitaker, Executive Director of the Dale Turner Family YMCA.
For more information, visit the website or call 206-363-0446.

About the Dale Turner Family YMCA
The Dale Turner Family YMCA facility, located off of Aurora and 192nd St, offers a wide array of health & well-being programs offered every week including yoga, cycling and Zumba; just to name a few! Members have access to a free total health consultation with trained health & wellness coaches. Parents can conveniently check their children in at the onsite child care center while they swim in the pool or exercise in the total health center. Plus, membership includes access to all of the 13 YMCA of Greater Seattle facilities.

About the YMCA of Greater Seattle
The YMCA of Greater Seattle is one of the Northwest’s leading nonprofit organizations strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Founded in 1876, we enhance the lives of more than 190,755 people annually through 13 branches, two overnight camps and more than 200 program sites throughout King and south Snohomish counties.



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Shorewood takes 11-0 soccer record into Friday game with Shorecrest after 4-0 road victory over Meadowdale Monday

Photostream by Wayne Pridemore
The Shorewood boys’ soccer team takes an 11-0 record into a Friday game with Shorecrest after a 4-0 victory over Meadowdale Monday.

The Thunderbirds and Scots meet at Shoreline Stadium at 7:30 p.m. Friday.

Shorecrest has a 6-2-3 record going into a Wednesday game at Everett after a 1-0 home victory over Lynnwood Monday.

In Shorewood’s victory over Meadowdale, Daniel Han and Matthew Owen each scored two goals. Han, Andreas Gobel and Dawda Dibba each had assists. Shorewood goalkeeper Daniel Nadeau recorded hiss 11th shutout in 11 games.

In Shorecrest’s home victory over Lynnwood, Alex Ramsey scored in the 75th minute, with an assist from Callum Wijelath for the only goal of the game. Sam Schober recorded the shutout.

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Shorecrest tennis victory Monday, Shorewood loss move Scots into Wesco 3A lead

A Shorecrest home tennis victory over Glacier Peak Monday combined with a Shorewood loss at Mountlake Terrace put Shorecrest into first place in the Western Conference 3A division.

The Shorecrest 6-1 victory gave the Scots a 9-1 record going into a Tuesday match at Meadowdale and a match with Marysville Getchell Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. at Shorecrest’s home Shoreline Park courts at Shoreline Center. The Shorewood 4-3 loss gave the Thunderbirds an 8-2 record going into a Tuesday match at Glacier Peak and a 3:30 Wednesday match at Everett.

Shorecrest and Shorewood have split their two meetings.

Girls Tennis Results, Monday, April 16
Shorecrest 6, Glacier Peak 1
At Shoreline Park, Shoreline Center

Singles—
Meera Limaye, SC, beat Nadean Al-ali, GP, 6-0, 6-2;
Jennifer Sui, SC, beat Rodriguez, GP, 6-0, 6-1;
Erica Pan, SC, beat Selin, GP, 3-6, 6-4 (10-8);
Prete, GP, beat Karena Tien, SC, 6-2, 6-1.

Doubles—
Haley Monson-Janie Uppinghouse, SC, beat Davis-Rosales, GP, 6-0, 6-2;
Keegan Monson-Lauren Rutter, SC, beat Bahner-Green, GP, 6-0, 6-0;
Elissa Sutlief-Kaetlynne Tagle, SC, beat Wright-Stout, GP, 6-4, 6-4

Mountlake Terrace 4, Shorewood 3
At Mountlake Terrace High School

Singles —
Daniella Brengelmann, SW, beat Giuffrida, MT, 6-0, 6-0;
Roesli, MT, beat Marija Feller, SW, 6-2, 4-6, 6-4;
Genhebene O'Malley, SW, beat Floe, MT, 6-3, 6-0;
Nguyen, M, beat Maddy Welch, SW, 7-5, 3-6, 6-3.

Doubles —
Bouche-Braden-Armstrong, MT, beat Stephanie Ngy-Yuanne Corbett, SW, 6-0, 6-2;
Lorraine-Cooper, MT, beat Abby Drake-Grace Gilman, SW, 7-6, 4-6, 6-1;
Teresa Ling-Tiffany Cheing, SW, beat Raza-Gillen 6-4, 6-1.



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Shorecrest returns to Wesco 3A baseball play after non-league home victory over Ferndale Saturday

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The Shorecrest baseball team returned to Western Conference 3A play Tuesday after defeating Ferndale, 10-0, in a non-league game Saturday.

Shorecrest took a 6-2 Wesco 3A record (9-3 overall) into a Tuesday game at Glacier Peak, with Glacier Peak playing at Shorecrest Wednesday at 4 p.m.

In Shorecrest’s 10-0 home victory over Ferndale Saturday, the Scots scored three runs in the bottom of the fifth inning to end the game on the 10-run mercy rule, Ted Weber hit 3 for 3 with an RBI, and Ryan Canfield hit 2 for 3 with an RBI. Winning pitcher Scott Huston struck out three Ferndale batters and gave up three hits and one walk in three shutout innings.

Earlier, the Scots had defeated Lynnwood, 2-0, at home Monday, April 9, to split a two-game series with the Royals, Canfield hit 1 for 2 with a double and a stolen base; Skylar Shibayama hit 1 for 3 with a double and a run scored; and Hayden McNabb hit 1 for 3 with a home run and a stolen base. Winning pitcher Ted Hammond improved his season record to 3-0 and batted in a run with a sacrifice fly.
The Shorecrest junior varsity played a home game with Glacier Peak Tuesday before playing at Glacier Peak Wednesday at 4 p.m.

Last week, the Shorecrest JVs won at Lynnwood, 9-4, April 9, lost at Meadowdale, 4-1, April 11, and won a home game from Ferndale 12-1, Saturday.



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Backyard Birds: Blue Heron at rookery

Photo by Steven H. Robinson


Steven H. Robinson took this photo of a blue heron at a rookery in Kenmore. The photo was taken on April 13, 2012.

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Shorecrest stages "13" - the musical

The cast of the Shorecrest production of 13
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

Shorecrest High School will present the Jason Robert Brown musical "13" from May 3 to 13 at the Shoreline Center Auditorium, 18560 1st Ave. N.E. in Shoreline. (This is a new location for the play because of modernization of the Shorecrest theater.) The production is directed by Shorecrest drama teacher Andy Kidd.

The story concerns the life of 13-year-old Evan Goldman when his parents get divorced and he's forced to move from New York to a small town in Indiana, and the dilemma when the move conflicts with the celebration of his Bar Mitzvah. Evan Goldman just wants to make friends and survive the school year. Easier said than done. The star quarterback is threatening to ruin his life and his only friend, Patrice, won't talk to him. With an entertaining rock score from Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown, "13" is a high-energy musical for all ages about discovering that "cool" is where you find it, and sometimes where you least expect it.

Show times are at 7:30 p.m. May 3 to 5 and May 9 to 12 and 2 p.m. on Sundays, May 6 and 13. Tickets are $10 when purchased in advance at Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park Towne Centre, the Shorecrest High School (15343 25th Ave. N.E.) ASB window, or reserved by calling 206.393.6224. Tickets may also be reserved by e-mail. They are $12 the day of the show.


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2-day kids dance camp, April 25 and 27, 2012

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Dance Team members teach at Dance Camp
Photo by Rex Kinney

2-DAY KIDS DANCE CAMP
APRIL 25 and 27, 2012
WED/FRI
9AM - 1PM
AGES 5-12 YEARS
COST: $70
Camp Location: Shorecrest HS Gym
(15343 25th Ave NE Shoreline 98155)
AFTERCARE AVAILABLE IF NEEDED
PRE-REGISTER BY APRIL 9TH - FREE TSHIRT

Ages 5-12 Years
All Levels Welcome
Snacks Provided
Arts and Crafts Time
Appropriate Music Used
Taught by Dance Team Members
Hip Hop, Breakdancing, Jazz Funk
Parent Performance on Friday


MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Rex Kinney


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Watch for community habitat signs in Lake Forest Park

Certified Wildlife Habitat Sign
From the LFP Stewardship Foundation

Keep an eye out for the new signs at the entrances to Lake Forest Park proclaiming our city as a Certified Community Wildlife Habitat. Lake Forest Park achieved this status by having more than 175 backyards and our parks certified by the National Wildlife Federation and State Department of Fish and Wildlife. As part of ongoing support of the certification program, the Stewardship Foundation has purchased three signs and the City will install them.

If you are interested in joining the effort by having your backyard certified, go to this website for information or contact community coordinator Libby Fiene.





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Third Place Commons April 18 - 26

Activities at Third Place Commons, 17171 Bothell Way, upper level

Energy in the United States – A Panel Discussion 7-9 pm
Wednesday, April 18
Is US energy independence a reality or smoke screen? Learn why your gasoline may cost $5 this year, and discover ways to help you cope with rising costs of fuel.

Free Shredding Event at Windermere 9am-12pm
Saturday, April 21
Bring your sensitive documents and old bills to be professionally shredded on site at Windermere Real Estate/Northlake, 17711 Ballinger Way NE, at the north end of the Town Center parking lot.

Computer Q and A 2:30-4pm
Sunday, April 22
Ask questions and get user-friendly answers during this free workshop. This month’s topic is “Wireless Networks: Creating, Joining and Using these Networks Safely, Smartly, and Securely.” Boston Legacy Works

Readers Theater with Take 5 Productions 3-4pm
Sunday, April 22
Take 5 Productions presents a staged reading of I Hate Hamlet by Paul Rudnick.

Haiku Northwest 7-9pm
Thursday, April 26
Join this enthusiastic and friendly group of poets, dedicated to writing, studying and appreciating haiku and related poetic genres in English. We meet monthly to share and critique our work, and new members are always welcome to attend. Info here.



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King County says "It's easy being green"

"it's easy being green" said King County staffer Kermit - sorry, didn't get the last name before he went leaping away...

King County is making it easy this Earth Week to take part in an environmental activity or pick up a new, simple green lifestyle habit.

“Small choices can add up to big changes,” said King County Executive Dow Constantine. “The future is in our hands – please join me in keeping King County green. With these steps, it’s easy.”
Click on the County’s “It’s Easy Being Green” website to discover a long list of green activities happening around the County and learn easy tips for saving money, conserving natural resources or improving our environment.



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What's happening at the Senior Center in May

The Kapunas will dance during the Polynesian Heritage meal on May 10
Photo courtesy SLFPSC

18560 1st Ave NE, Suite 1, Shoreline, WA 98155
206 365-1536

Karaoke-BINGO May 11:
Have you been thinking about giving Karaoke a try? Well at the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center we have paired Karaoke and BINGO together to provide a night of fun. The evening begins with a couple of Karaoke songs and then we play a couple of BINGO games. There is fun and great food for only a $10.00 admission which includes a packet for 8 bingo games. Cold beer and wine are sold, and there is plenty of food and soft drinks offered; ages 21 and over. Make your reservations early: 206 365-1536. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and BINGO starts at 7:00 p.m.

Cooking with Chef Janice
The May class is on Wednesday, the 2nd at 1:30 p.m. Explore the world of fresh greens with Janice. Please reserve your space by signing up at the front desk. Fee: Members $5, Non-Members $7.00

I have been told that spring is here but I have my doubts with the crazy weather we have been having. However our herb garden has finally been cleaned up and is almost ready for planning of new herbs, which will enhance the next six months of exciting meals at the Senior Center. I am still looking for some help for planting, cultivating, weeding and harvesting. I want to give a special thanks to Pat & Walk Przebiegic for their donation of a $100 gift card to Swanson’s to help provide plants for the herb garden. What a lovely gift.

Polynesian Heritage meal, Thursday May 10th
Come to the Senior Center experience a very tasty Polynesian Heritage meal, and enjoy some special entertainment by the Senior Center’s own Kupunas. The meal for the day will include: combo plate of Chicken Katsu and Honey Roasted Pork, Sweet Potatoes, Hearts of Palm and Fruit Salad, and Pani Popo. Meal starts at 11:45 a.m. Arrive early to assure you will have a seat. A $3.00 donation for seniors 60 and older is recommended, participants under 60 can enjoy this meal for $6.00. 

Mothers Day lunch, Monday May 14th
Nothing says Happy Mother’s Day more than a meal that you don’t have to prepare yourself. Come to the Shoreline-LFP Senior Center and enjoy a special Mother’s Day meal of: Chicken with Gravy, Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Onion, Roasted Cauliflower, and a Banana. Meal starts at 11:45 a.m. Arrive early to assure you will have a seat. A $3.00 donation for seniors 60 and older is recommended, participants under 60 can enjoy this meal for $6.00.

Birthday Meal, Thursday, May 17th
The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center provides a free lunch for current members celebrating their birthday. The Birthday Lunch is always a very special meal. This month you will get to enjoy, Orange-Fennel Port Chop, Sautéed Snap Peas with Dill, Mushroom Barley Pilaf, Roll with Butter and Birthday Cake. . Entertainment, birthday cake and prizes are part of the fun. The Birthday celebration will be sponsored by Aegis of Shoreline and Callahan House. Meal starts at 11:45 a.m. Arrive early to assure you will have a seat. A $3.00 donation for seniors 60 and older is recommended, participants under 60 can enjoy this meal for $6.

PROBUS Invites (All are welcome to attend this event) Tuesday May 15th 11:00 am to Noon
Medic One! A Chain of Survival! Jan Sprake, Executive Director of the Medic One Foundation, and two of our own Shoreline Fire Department Paramedics will share the history of 911. 911 has become such an important part of our everyday life, and helps to save lives every day. Does it seem possible that Medic One started in Seattle in 1969? We, at the Senior Center, are very thankful for this emergency service. You will also learn how the Medic One Foundation helps to support this valuable community resource.

New Computer Class “Working with Pictures”
Work with files created by your cell phone (inc. smart phone) or digital camera. Learn now to download pictures from your digital device(s) to your computer and up from your computer to your digital device(s). Learn how to edit your pictures and send your pictures to others from your computer.

Class requirements: Students must have the basic skills to operate their device(s). Basic skills in operating a digital camera or smart phone will not be taught in the class. You must have a separate USB cable for down loading file from your device(s). Each device has a different jack. There are 2 class periods for a total of 4 hours. Classes will meet on Wednesday May 23rd and 30th, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. There is a fee for this class. If you are interested, please call the Senior Center 206 365-1536

What is a Matter of Balance Class?

A Matter of Balance Class is more than an exercise class. Many seniors experience a fear of falling and restrict their activities for that reason. The class helps in managing concerns about falls and emphasizes practical strategies to reduce this fear and increase activity levels. Participants learn to view falls and fear of falling as controllable; set realistic goals to increase activity; change their environment to reduce fall risk factors; and exercise to increase strength and balance.

These classes are led by two trained facilitators, Toshiko Aramaki and Heidi Mai. The next scheduled session will be September 1st through October 24th. The classes meet every Wednesday from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., for 8 weeks. Class includes: 1 hour of discussion, and 1 hour of exercise; breaks are included. These classes are free of charge, but you have to preregister to attend. You need to call or come by the Senior Center to register. Do not put off getting registered, because class size is limited and it fills up quickly.

Getting Affordable Home Repairs
Homeowners of any age with moderate income may qualify for low cost home repairs through Senior Services Minor Home Repair Program. The Minor Home Repair Program offers homeowners an affordable way to make home repairs and reduce the cost of utilities. To qualify, single residents must have a monthly income of $3,745 or less. Couples with combined incomes of $4,283 or less are eligible. Interested homeowners may receive additional information by calling Senior Services Minor Home Repair at (206) 448-5751.


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Light Rail Station Areas under consideration

Map extracted from postcard sent to households before the "chat" sessions
with Sound Transit staff

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WeatherWatcher: Spring is here - just a little damp

Weekly Weather Report from March 31st - April 13th, Two-week edition. Spring starting to show signs of life!

In this report:
-The week ahead - Spring weather has arrived, still a bit on the wet side.
-Last two weeks - Intermittent wet and dry periods, spring is showing signs of life.
- Weather data for the past two weeks.

-The week ahead we are ending our nice dry, and mild weather and returning to the gray and the wet. We will run to near normal temperatures, it looks like we will have an average high temperature around the mid 50's for the work week. Friday still looks like it will be on the wet side as well but warmer, possibly breaking the 60°F mark.
-Last two weeks, March 31st - April 13th, we had some sunny and mild periods (warm and nice for what we've gotten used to over the past 6 months.) Warmest it's been since October 2011, a high of 65.7°F on Sunday April 8th, 2012.

The last two weeks worth of data:

-March 31st - April 6th, 2012:
High temperature: 63.1°F (Monday April 2nd)
Low temperature: 35.6°F (Wednesday April 4th)
Rainiest day: 0.82 inches. (Saturday March 31st)
Total rainfall: 1.50 inches.
Warmest day: 51.0°F (Monday April 2nd)
Coldest day: 39.9°F (Saturday March 31st)
Average temperature: 43.8°F

-April 7th - 13th:
High temperature: 65.7°F (Sunday April 8th)
Low temperature: 32.5°F (Saturday April 7th)
Rainiest day: 0.41 inches. (Wednesday April 11th)
Total rainfall: .45 inches.
Warmest day: 55.0°F (Tuesday April 10th)
Coldest day: 44.1°F (Saturday April 7th)
Average temperature: 49.9°F

Warmest and coldest days are based on average temperature of the entire day, starting at midnight. All other averages are based on the whole week, starting Saturday morning at Midnight. All weather data unless otherwise noted is sourced from Carl's Shoreline Weather Station.



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Flowers: “Smiles broaden when tulips open"

“Smiles broaden when tulips open.”
Photo by Jan Hansen

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Update on Northgate-Shoreline-Lynnwood Link extension

Light rail train - Photo courtesy Sound Transit

By Brian Doennebrink

A week from Thursday, Sound Transit’s Board of Directors takes up the issue of which stations and alignments to study in and near to the City of Shoreline. However, the transit agency’s Capital Committee narrowed the list overall, recommending further study on the following potential light rail route and station alternatives affecting Shoreline at its meeting last week:

  • At-grade/elevated to NE 145th and NE 185th east side (of I-5) stations
  • Mostly-elevated to NE 145th and NE 185th east side stations
  • At-grade/elevated to NE 130th, NE 155th, and NE 185th east side stations
  • Mostly-evevated to NE 130th, NE 155th, and NE 185th east side stations
  • Per amendment by King Councilmember Larry Phillips, adding study of NE 175th east side as an alternative to NE 185th
  • Per amendment by Seattle City Councilmember Richard Conlin, adding a combination of NE 130th, NE 145th, and NE 185th

Beyond Shoreline, the committee recommended continue study of staying on the east side of I-5 to either Mountlake Terrace Transit Center to the median, the west side, or the east side; looking at 220th as a future station location; and approaching Lynnwood via 52nd Avenue West to either a 200th Street or Lynnwood Transit Center station terminus or staying close to I-5 to the transit center.

According to Sound Transit, each of the potential locations in Shoreline "have issues." Further, "the exact stations, alignment and profiles will be determined in the next few years following the issuance of a Final EIS and Board approval. The agency has been evaluating the potential station and route alternatives for the last several months. Before construction begins, Sound Transit intends to apply for federal funding to help pay for the extension. Trains are expected to be running in 2023."

On Monday, April 16, the Shoreline City Council discussed development around potential light rail stations.


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Become an advocate for children through CASA


Family Law CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of King County is seeking more volunteers to become advocates. 

Advocates need to be at least 21 years old, have a car and a computer, an ability to write, and have no criminal record. Advocates must undergo 4 days of training and then work under the supervision of CASA Staff. 

Advocates investigate and report on the best interests of children in contested custody cases in King County involving low and moderate income families. Cases involve allegations of substance abuse, domestic violence, and untreated mental health issues. Cases can run from 8-12 months. 

To learn more and to apply for the next training which starts on May 31, go to CASA and look under the Advocate tab.



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County Council sends proposed levy increase for construction of Children and Family Justice Center to August ballot


The Metropolitan King County Council today unanimously approved sending to the voters in August a nine-year property tax levy lid lift proposal to raise revenue for the construction of the Children and Family Justice Center. The new facility would replace the County’s aging Youth Services Center located at 12th and Alder in Seattle’s Central District.

“With the Council’s approval, this measure to construct a new Children and Family Justice Center will head to the August ballot for a vote of the people,” said Councilmember Bob Ferguson, who sponsored the proposal.

The Youth Services Center is the County’s central facility for cases involving children, which are among the most stressful for families—juvenile offender cases, child abandonment, abuse and neglect cases, and cases involving runaways. Here, court officers must decide whether a child should be removed from their home or whether a minor should be detained for committing an offense. Emotions can run high, and the Center provides support for families navigating the juvenile justice system.

The adopted legislation would ask voters to approve a nine-year property tax levy lid lift of seven cents per $1,000 of assessed value, which would raise approximately $200 million for construction of the Children and Family Justice Center. The cost to the median homeowner in King County would be less than $25 per year.

The revenue from the proposal would replace the three buildings on site—the Alder Tower, Alder Wing, and Youth Detention Facility. Five judges and 2 commissioners at the juvenile court handle 3,700 cases a year in the facility. The annual average daily population in the facility is approximately 70 individuals.

Sections of the facility are over 60 years old and have significant maintenance needs. By replacing all three of the buildings, the County also has the opportunity to reduce the size of its foot print on the 9.1 acre site located in the urban core of Seattle.


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Stamp Out Hunger: leave food donations for letter carriers on May 12, then help Food Lifeline pick it up from the post office

You are invited to volunteer as part of the largest one-day food drive in the country - Stamp Out Hunger.

With the help of the National Association of Letter Carriers, Food Lifeline is striving to collect over 500,000 pounds of non-perishable food in King County.

Saturday, May 12th, across the nation, the National Association of Letter Carriers will not only be delivering the mail, but your Letter Carrier will also be collecting non-perishable food in support of feeding hungry people in your local community.

Food Lifeline is recruiting 170 volunteers (age 16 and older) to help move this food from 17 different postal stations around Seattle, Bellevue and Mercer Island. This food drive is only successful with enough volunteer support, so please come join us, and encourage your friends, family, and co-workers to volunteer with you.

If you would like to learn more, visit Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Volunteer Page. We need to register 100 more volunteers by the end of April. All volunteers must sign up in advance, Register here to help the hungry people of Western Washington.



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Keith Shattuck from Shorecrest HS – Scholar Athlete of the Week

Monday, April 16, 2012

Davis Law Group created a program to recognize exceptional senior class student athletes who are performing well in the classroom and on the field. From January to April, two high school seniors in the greater Seattle area are chosen weekly and given a $100 scholarship to acknowledge their commitment. The following article is reprinted with permission from Davis Law.

Keith Shattuck honored by Davis Law
as scholar-athlete
Posted on March 19, 2012

Well-known by his peers for his character and dependability, Keith Shattuck is also known for his ability to compete on the court. As a team captain for the Shorecrest High School basketball team, Keith earned Honorable Mention All-Conference honors in 2011.

“Keith is an excellent student and a great leader,” says Brian Fischer, a coach at Shorecrest High School. “He has achieved high marks in the classroom and takes a lead role in school activities and competitions.”

He also deserves to be recognized for his service to the community. He is an active volunteer in local youth programs, and even traveled to Costa Rica to build a basketball court for local kids there.

“Keith is truly a shining example to the people in his community,” adds trainer Josh Martinez. “He leads by example and through his self-sacrificing actions he makes all the people in his life better.”



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State Rep. Gerry Pollet reports on 2012 legislative session

By Evan Smith

Democratic State Rep. Gerry Pollet, whose district now includes Lake Forest Park, sent this report on his first session representing the 46th Legislative District.

State Rep Gerry Pollet
Pollet won appointment to an open seat last year.

Here is his report:
“In my first 5 months on the job as a State legislator, I’ve been through 3 special sessions and one regular session. That has to be some kind of record. 
“Everyone knows that the budget was the marquee issue this session, and although negotiations went long, I’m proud of the final budget we passed. We started session facing the Governor’s proposed budget, which featured across-the-board cuts including the elimination of four days from the school year. What we ended up with, despite the power struggle in the Senate, was a budget that makes no cuts to education and maintains funding for critical social services. Given the deficit we had to remedy, I consider this a major accomplishment. 
“Accompanying the state operating budget was the transportation budget. I worked with my fellow legislators from the 32nd and 46th delegations to ensure that funding was allocated for SR 522 improvements. 
“The other headline from this session, which may have been slightly overshadowed by the 25th hour budget negotiations, was of course the passage of the marriage equality bill. As a longtime supporter of marriage equality, it was incredibly thrilling to be part of such a historic event. Casting my vote in favor of the marriage equality bill was certainly the highlight of my session. 
“Unfortunately, the session was not all rosy, as my bill to end predatory towing practices died in the Senate on the same day that the three ‘roadkill Democrats’ and the Senate Republicans took control. The bill would have provided much-needed consumer protections, and I’m eager to get back to Olympia next session to get the bill passed. I’m also excited to be working on a few other bills this interim, most notably a bill to require each business to certify that for every $75,000 they receive in tax breaks, at least one family-wage job is created. My hope is that this bill, combined with other tax reform measures, will provide a stable revenue stream for early learning and higher education. 
“With the exhausting session (and two special sessions) now behind us, I’m looking forward to getting to know the new parts of the district and continuing my work on behalf of the people of the 46th.”



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1,500 participants expected at “Free Them” 5k Run/Walk to help stop human trafficking

On Saturday, May 12, an anticipated 1,500 runners and walkers will take to the streets of Shoreline in a united effort to help protect vulnerable children and women from human trafficking.

World Concern’s annual “Free Them” 5k Run/Walk to stop human trafficking will be held at its headquarters, 19303 Fremont Ave. N., and aims to raise awareness and funds for anti-trafficking programs.

Human trafficking is rampant in many parts of the world. According to UNICEF, as many as 2 million children are entrapped in the global commercial sex trade. But Puget Sound residents are taking action to help stop this horrific crime by participating in the 5k.

More than 1,000 people participated last year
Photo courtesy World Concern
Last year, more than 1,000 people participated, raising $107,000 toward World Concern’s programs, which provide education, job skills and safe havens for victims and those at risk of trafficking in Southeast Asia.

Brier resident Lorene Jansson was a top fundraiser for last year’s event, and will be running the 5k again this year.

Before getting involved in the Free Them 5k, she felt paralyzed by the magnitude of the problem of human trafficking.

“It’s an overwhelming problem. I live in a nice little house in Brier, what can I do? But I realized I can do something. I can register for the run and get involved,” she said. “This is something we all can do. It’s right in our backyard.”

Jansson sells homemade cinnamon rolls and beaded jewelry to friends and coworkers to raise funds for the cause.

“You take your passion, whatever it is, and apply it to what you want to do,” she said. “It’s inspiring to see so many like-minded people wanting to do something about trafficking. There’s a lot of energy and a lot of young people at the event.”

Anyone interested in participating in the Free Them 5k can register.


World Concern is a Christian global relief and development organization. With our supporters, our faith compels us to extend life-saving help and opportunity to people facing the most profound human challenges of extreme poverty. At World Concern, the solutions we offer, the work we do, creates lasting, sustainable change. Lasting change that provides lasting hope. Our areas of expertise include disaster response, clean water, education, food security, child protection, microfinance and health.

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Shorewood ranked second among State 3A boys' soccer teams

Photostream by Wayne Pridemore
The Seattle Times has ranked the Shorewood boys’ soccer team second among State 3A teams.

In rankings released Monday, our news partner, The Seattle Times, ranked Shorewood second behind Camas from Southwest Washington.

Shorewood has an 11-0 record after defeating Meadowdale, 4-0, Monday at Edmonds Stadium.

The Thunderbirds meet Shorecrest Friday at 7:30 at Shoreline Stadium.



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Shoreline Public Schools Foundation awards two Senior Scholarships

Updated 4-16-2012 6:25pm

Sierra Alef-Defoe from Shorecrest and Chris Evans from Shorewood
are the first winners of SPSF Senior Scholarships

Two Shoreline students became the first recipients of the Shoreline Public Schools Foundation’s (SPSF) Senior Scholarships, created to recognize two students each year who demonstrate exceptional volunteerism in the community. Sierra Alef-Defoe from Shorecrest High School and Chris Evans from Shorewood High School each received a $1,000 scholarship.

Sierra and Chris each spoke about their volunteer experiences during the Foundation’s annual Spring Event fundraiser on March 29 at Shoreline Center. Sierra, of Shorecrest, has a 3.8 GPA and plans to study law with an emphasis on children’s health care. In 2006, in memory of her friend Sydney Coxon, Sierra co-founded the Pink Polka Dots junior guild of Seattle Children’s Hospital. Their goal was to raise money for pediatric brain tumor research, and six years later, they’ve raised more than $400,000.

Chris, of Shorewood, maintains a 3.95 GPA. Not only has Chris been a stalwart community and school volunteer, he has successfully enlisted and led other teen volunteers, from high school drama production crews to student canvassing teams for Jay Inslee’s last congressional campaign. Chris is headed to George Washington University next year to study politics.

The Shoreline Public Schools Foundation provides funding for educational enrichment as well as basic educational needs to all students in the Shoreline Public Schools. The Foundation introduced the SPSF Senior Scholarships this year to promote post-high school opportunities for Shoreline students.



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Shoreline Rotarians host Nepal delegation

Map of Nepal courtesy SAARC Tourism
Members of several north-end Rotary clubs will attend the presentation on April 17th, Tuesday at the Shoreline Center, by the six-member young professional representatives selected by Nepal Rotary 3292 who are here for the month, visiting all areas of Puget Sound. 

This week the group is visiting North-end churches, political and public agencies, schools and universities. They are sampling and tasting typical North-end foods and fun, and looking for solutions to take home for a small land-bound country next to India.

Rotary, whose motto is Service above Self, is looking for ways to help the developing country which has had only twenty years to develop an economy and functional government. For many years Nepal has been a monarchy, so, the government process for a country in which 90% of the population is living below the poverty level, is a real challenge.

Shoreline Rotary Club, which co-operates cheerfully with foreign countries in need, (i.e., polio-plus children, earthquakes, paralysis in India) is developing a plan to support Nepal.

This week’s presentation takes place at the Shoreline Conference Center Spartan room (sound end of the complex) at 12:00 noon Tuesday, April 17.

All Rotarians are welcome.


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Secretary of State Sam Reed tours state colleges on Civics Tour to encourage young voters

Secretary of State Sam Reed with college students
Photo courtesy Office of the Secretary of State

Before he retires in January, Secretary of State Sam Reed plans to go back to college – many colleges, actually.

Beginning April 9, Reed will visit a total of 45 campuses statewide, stretching from Bellingham to Vancouver, and from Aberdeen to Pullman, encouraging students to vote and become more engaged in their communities. Reed also will emphasize civility in politics and society.

"The college civics tour is always fun for me and students, and it's a great way to help get them more interesting in voting and being involved," Reed said. "I really look forward to visiting campuses across the state."

On Tuesday, April 10, Shoreline Community College was on his itinerary, along with North Seattle Community College, Edmonds Community College, University of Washington Bothell/Cascadia Community College, Bellevue College. and TESC Tacoma.

Reed took part in campus activities and discussions with students to encourage the state’s youngest voters to participate in elections.

"With so many key races and issues on this year’s ballot, students need to understand why voting is important, and they need to realize their collective voice is powerful when they exercise it through voting and being involved in their community," Reed said. "A major reason why I do this tour is to explain to students why their vote makes a difference and tell them simple ways to be more civically engaged."

Voters ages 18-24 comprise only about 5 percent of the state's population that voted in the 2010 General Election. Those 65 and over made up 24 percent of the voter turnout in 2010, followed by ages 55-64 (23 percent), ages 45-54 (21 percent), ages 35-44 (15 percent) and ages 25-34 (11 percent).

However, 68 percent of registered voters ages 18-24 voted in the 2008 General Election, compared to just 45 percent in 2000. Reed considers that a very positive sign.

"I've been encouraged to see a larger percentage of younger people voting, and I hope this year they will continue that trend,” Reed said. “Younger voters are just as impacted by what their government does as older generations. I want them to understand that the best way to bring about change is through their ballot."


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Cascade K-8 Community School:Room Nine parents are involved in education

Parents ARE Involved in Education at the newly renamed Cascade K-8 Community School (Room Nine)
By Malya Muth

More and more parents want to know what’s really going on in their children’s schools. P.I.E., an acronym for Parent’s Involved in Education, is an increasingly common phrase being used around the country by Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs). But what does it really mean? How involved can parents actually be in their children’s schools, beyond volunteering in the classroom or raising money for school supplies and field trips?

At Room Nine Community School, the combined term PIE/PTSA represents the school’s ideal of the collaborative community that is unique and central to this alternative school’s mission. Shoreline’s Room Nine Community School is the only Kindergarten through Eighth Grade school, and the only “Choice” school (enrollment determined by individual application to a lottery, not by home residence) in the Shoreline School District. 

Established in 1974, by a group of Shoreline parents who wanted a school that better reflected their values, Room Nine formed a community of staff, parents and students who were, and are, connected, collaborative and respected as equal partners – illustrated by the symbol of the triangle which formed Room Nine’s original logo.

How Room Nine addresses student behavioral expectations noticeably demonstrates the unique collaboration and cooperation between the staff and students’ families. At many schools, children whose behavior cannot be managed in the classroom are sent to the assistant principal’s office to be handed a consequence, which, depending on the severity of the offense, might include a warning, time in detention, suspension, or at worst, expulsion.

Two years ago, Room Nine’s Program Manager aka the “Principal”, members of the PIE/PTSA board, the parent population, teachers, and a student representative formed a committee to revisit, discuss and agree on how to help the students take responsibility for their actions and demeanor at school. Together, this blended team formulated a plan in which RNCS behavior management would equal teamwork, responsibility, and integrity.

Pie-PTSA co-chair Lara Grauer states that, because of this team-determined management plan, “The students witness the cooperation and collaboration between the parents and staff and are encouraged to take leadership and mentoring roles at school.” 

 This is especially visible with the ASB (Associated Student Body) committee, which includes officers from the middle school grades and representatives from each of the elementary grade classes. ASB-led activities, such as Market Days and the Bike-A-thon, are supported by the staff and parents, but coordinated and managed entirely by the students of the ASB.

An excellent example of how parent involvement effects the school as a whole are the two off-site camping events, in the fall and spring of each school year; during these events, parents act as teaching assistants, partnering with staff to lead learning activities related to the environment, writing, science and physical education. 

Fall Camp is a 3-day, 2-night annual event involving the entire student body, of about 100 students, and 30-40 family members, from toddlers to grandparents. An even longer event, Spring Camp, is 4 days and 3 nights, held annually for grades K - 5 (and family members) at an outdoor learning center in one of the region’s national parks. Camp simply couldn’t happen without the parents purchasing and organizing supplies, preparing and running a kitchen to feed almost 150 people, including a sizable contingent of bodies with specific nutritional needs (intolerance of gluten, dairy, soy, meat, etc.). On top of that, the parents head up a host of team-building activities, like the ever-popular Wacky Olympics, a variety of organized free-time activities, hikes, and a talent show, as well as being supervising cabin parents for all the kids attending camp.

On-site, at Room Nine, aside from regular, classroom volunteering, parents lead special classes, called Electives, several times during the school year, enriching the student’s experience by exploring photography, biology, science projects, Lego Robotics, needlepoint, scrap-booking, character development in writing, improvisation, the chemistry of cooking, ethnic music, sewing and knitting, dance, blues, felting, health, and a host of other subjects.

Over the years, the school has changed locations, teachers, principals, and academic emphasis. Yet the theme of the school has remained the same – to a large extent, the parents, as much as the staff, help shape how the school runs, both in the classroom and structurally as a program.

The biggest impact of P.I.E. is that the Program Manager and staff see the parent body as partners in the education of the students. Communication, cooperation and problem solving opportunities are common, on-going and respectful. The relationships built over the school year demonstrate to the students that problems are opportunities for collaborative community to come together and find solutions that work - not just for the individual - but for the whole.

To find out more about Room Nine School, contact the office at 206-393-4180.



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Poem: I love crows!!!!

American Crow. Photo by Frank Kleyn

I LOVE CROWS‘!!!!
By Jean Monce Bryant

I love crows
That may seem odd
But they are creatures
Straight from God

They are so smart
They are so funny
They make the grey days
Oh so sunny /

They have me trained
It’s plain to see
They hold great power
Over me

They look me right
Into the eye
And to the door
I quickly fly

To open up
The jar
that’s there
And fling the peanuts
In the air

They call their buddies
To the feast
A selfish bunch?
No not the least

They share so freely
Help the needy
Think of others
Are not greedy

They share the wealth
They share the bounty
Would WE did that
In every county

They care for all
The young and old
THEIR Health Care Plan
Is what I’m told

WE say that animals
Are dumb
And to that myth
Some may succumb

‘WE grab the Biggest
The very best part
And with our words
Can wound
a heart

WE keep so busy
Life’s such
a rush
When lonely ones
Would love our touch

It does not take
A lot of time
A word of love
Is quite sublime

My lesson’s over
Please don’t be sad
Those wondrous birds
Will make you glad

I love their swagger
I love their strut
They look majestic
Like that King Tut

I like their squawk
I like their talk
I like the funny
Way they walk

I like their sharing
I like their caring
I like the family Love
They’re swearing

They have some habits
That they should break
But don’t we all
For heaven’s sake

I guess it’s plain
As your own nose
It’s obvious
That I love crows!!!


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