Storytellers Story Swap on Friday, May 4th

Friday, April 27, 2012

Coffee and stories at The Bridge
The Seattle Storytellers Guild hosts a free monthly Story Swap for both listeners and tellers on the first Friday of every month from 7-9 pm at the Bridge Coffee House located at 2150 North 122nd Street, Seattle, WA 98133. You are invited to join them on Friday, May 4th at 7 pm.

Storytellers tell traditional and personal stories for adults of approximately 5-8 minutes each. Everyone is welcome to tell a story and the evenings are always a magical delight. Cynthia Westby hosting.

Coffee and snacks are available for purchase.

The Seattle Storytellers Guild, founded in 1982, is a nonprofit organization of tellers and story enthusiasts who actively promote the art of storytelling for adults and kids. The guild provides a forum for traditional storytelling, sponsors professional events, and provides performance and training opportunities for tellers at all levels. Our membership includes professional storytellers, writers, folklorists, traditional storytellers, oral historians, speakers, musicians, elders, ministers, health professionals, librarians, and teachers. Storytellers of all levels and interests are welcome.


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Shoreline Caucus forum on Republican senatorial candidates May 17

The Shoreline Caucus is holding a Senatorial Candidate Forum on Thursday, May 17, 2012

Dr. Art Coday and State Sen. Michael Baumgartner 
are the Republican contenders challenging Sen. Maria Cantwell.

Which one of these gentlemen is best prepared to successfully challenge Maria Cantwell,
and how will you be certain which to vote for in the primary?

Location:

The Innis Arden Clubhouse
1430 N.W. 188th
Shoreline, WA 98177

Time:

6:30 PM – Refreshments
7:00 PM – Program begins




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Hopelink launches “End Summer Hunger” campaign to feed low-income kids


When school is out for the summer, many of the almost 16,000 children in north and east King County who qualify for free or reduced cost meals during the school year may go hungry.

In 2012, 28 percent or more than one out of four children in Shoreline Schools fall into this category.

Summer vacation may seem like a long time away for local school kids, but Hopelink’s annual grassroots campaign aimed at ensuring they have enough to eat when they’re on summer break is already up and running.

The “End Summer Hunger” fund and food drives – taking place now through August – bring together local businesses, organizations, schools and individuals to help provide low-income families with food for kids who receive free and reduced-fee breakfasts and lunches during the school year.

The campaign bridges the gap in regular healthy daytime meals when kids are not in school and the subsidized programs are not available.

The proceeds from End Summer Hunger will stock Hopelink’s five food banks for the high-demand demand summer months. In 2011, the End Summer Hunger campaign raised more than $180,000 in addition to thousands of pounds of food that benefited hundreds of families.

Hopelink Shoreline manager Leslie Brooks says there is never enough food to supply the Shoreline food back from Shoreline-Lake Forest Park resources.
"The amount of donations coming in from the community are not keeping up with the demand in the food bank.  Support has increased over time but the demand, unfortunately, hasn’t decreased.  I know times are tough for everyone and I really appreciated the support that we do get."
Food is brought in from the other four food banks to supply the demand in Shoreline.

Bank of America is the presenting sponsor for End Summer Hunger 2012. In addition to Signature Sponsor First Tech Credit Union, additional sponsors are Labor Ready, United Healthcare, Central Market, and Bookey Consulting.

For more information on how to get involved in Hopelink’s End Summer Hunger campaign, contact Ashley Stokes.


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Kenmore City Manager appoints Kristen Overleese as City Engineer

Kenmore City Manager Rob Karlinsey has appointed Kristen Overleese as the new City Engineer, effective May 29, 2012. Overleese is currently a Capital Projects Manager at the City of Shoreline, a position she has held since March 1999. Overleese succeeds Ron Loewen, who will retire in May after serving as the City Engineer since July 2008.

Overleese has over 17 years of government experience including 14 years with the City of Shoreline where her responsibilities included, but were not limited to, developing the initial Capital Improvement Program and neighborhood traffic safety program, creation of public involvement strategies, budget management, construction management, contract management, and right-of-way acquisition. Of note is Overleese’s lead role in managing a significant portion of Shoreline’s $50 million SR 99 Aurora Corridor Project. In addition, Overleese served with Snohomish County and Seattle Water Department.

“I am thrilled that Kristen has accepted our offer to serve as Kenmore’s next City Engineer,” said City Manager Rob Karlinsey. “She brings a lot of positive energy to the table, and she comes to us highly recommended. Kristen’s depth and breadth of experience has prepared her well for this next step in her career.”

As Kenmore’s City Engineer, Overleese’s responsibilities will include managing the City’s engineering program, which includes reviewing and evaluating the City’s engineering and project management needs; overseeing the design and construction of projects included in the Capital Improvement Program; evaluating, monitoring and assuring quality of work and conformance of design and construction contracts; and seeking funding for and managing the budgets of the City’s surface water programs, transportation projects, and park development. This position directly reports to the City Manager.

"I am honored to have been selected to join the City’s leadership team.” said Kristen Overleese. “The skill set I have developed over the years is a great fit for the City. I look forward to working with the community, Council and staff in executing the goals of the City.”

Overleese was one of seven finalists for the City Engineer position selected from a pool of 90 applicants. She holds a Masters Degree in Public Administration from the University of Washington and a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Engineering from Michigan Technological University. She is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Washington.

Overleese lives in Lynnwood with her husband and two kids. As a family, they like to stay active by camping, swimming, playing basketball, and reading.


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Save June 16 for the Lake Forest Park Garden Tour

From the 2011 Tour
Photo courtesy SGLFP Tour

Mark your calendar for the 10th Annual Secret Gardens of Lake Forest Park Garden Tour and Plant Sale on June 16, 2012

Several amazing local gardens are getting ready for visitors. Garden owners are watching the plants come out, planting new items and trimming back others. 

Artists and musicians are being lined up to demonstrate and perform in the gardens.

The garden tour is in its 10th year of showing off local gardens and hearing Ciscoe Morris broadcasting live from Town Center. The broadcast begins at 10 am. After the broadcast he will do a potting demonstration. Ciscoe’s broadcast will take place in the lower level of the Lake Forest Park Town Center mall. The place will be transformed into a lush green plant sale with bargains, specialty plants, and plants that thrive in our local environment.

Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 on the day of the tour. Check the website for locations of sales or buy on line.

For more information email or call 206-366-3302.


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History Day needs judges

On Saturday, May 5, 2012, Washington History Day, the state competition of National History Day, will take place once again at Bellevue College, 3000 Landerholm Circle.

The organization has put out a call for a few more judges.

"One of our requirements is that three judges judge each entry. Evaluation of student projects and discussion with fellow judges will take place in the morning for the preliminary round, followed by the finals round in the early afternoon. An orientation session will be held in the morning prior to the actual judging."

For more info, contact State Coordinator Mark Vessey.


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National real estate open house this weekend

For one weekend, April 28-29, 2012, REALTORS® will hold open houses in neighborhoods from coast to coast. This is an annual event started right here in Washington State. The event brings value to both buyers and sellers and provides a tremendous opportunity to promote the benefi ts of home ownership.

Watch for Open House Balloons and Signs in Your Neck of the Woods!


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Shoreline man missing - found at Harborview

Shoreline police put out a bulletin on Thursday morning, April 26, for 85 year old Het Van Tran of Shoreline.

According to the King County Sheriff's office, Mr. Tran was last seen at home at 1st Ave NE and NE 146th Ct, Shoreline, on 04/25/2012 at 5:30pm. He had just been returned home at 4:30pm, after a citizen found him at 1st Ave NE and NE 156th St, Shoreline.

At that time Mr. TRAN was confused, looked like he had been injured, and repeated “No English.” Mr. TRAN is in dire need of prescribed medication and has a recent history of falls.

A couple of hours later, police cancelled the alert, announcing only that Mr. Tran had been located at Harborview Hospital in Seattle.



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Drop-in writer's workshop at LFP Library

Writer's Workshop with Frances Dayee
Thursday, May 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 10am

This series of workshops will help you learn to write for fun or for publication, find the right market and tantalize the editor. Benefit from positive feedback from this published author of three books and writing teacher with over 30 years experience.

Registration not required. Drop-ins welcome.

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King County Republican convention Saturday

The King County Republican Convention is scheduled for Saturday at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle.

Doors open at 7:30 a.m. with the meeting starting at 9:15 am.

Delegates from local caucuses meet at the convention to adopt the County party platform.

Non-delegates can attend for $35.


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75 schools, over 1,000 athletes to compete Saturday in Shoreline Invitational track meet, the largest all-boys meet in the Northwest

The Shoreline Stadium will play host to more than 1,000 athletes from 75 schools Saturday in the Shoreline Invitational track meet, the largest all-boys' meet in the Northwest.

Many of the schools that send boys’ teams to the Shoreline meet send girls’ teams to the Lake Washington High School girls’ meet the same day.

The 25th Annual Shoreline meet is scheduled for Saturday at noon at Shoreline Stadium.

The meet will have many of the best high school boys’ track and field teams and individuals from around the state.  Field events are scheduled to begin at noon, while the first running events start at 1 p.m.

Although it is designated as the 25th annual meet, the Shoreline Invitational has been around for more than 40 years. The meet first began in 1972 and continued through the late 1970s. With the closing of Shoreline High School, the meet shut down as well. In 1985, the meet started again under the name Thunderbird Invitational, and barring a few missed years, it has been going strong since. The name was changed back to Shoreline Invitational in 1994, with both Shoreline high schools  -- Shorecrest and Shorewood – acting as co-hosts.

Ticket Prices are $7 for adults, $5 for students with ASB cards and $4 for seniors and children.
    
It is not too difficult to find some key outstanding individuals that will compete Saturday. Picking the team favorite might be more challenging.  A number of teams will have a chance at top honors, including Auburn Riverside, Bothell, Bellevue, Eastlake, Eisenhower of Yakima, Ferris of Spokane, Kentridge, O’Dea of Seattle and White River.

Last year, Federal Way dominated the team championship with 59 points, topping Wenatchee (45) Bothell (39) North Central (37) and Liberty of Issaquah (37). Eight of last year’s top 10 teams return (Federal Way, Bothell, North Central, Liberty, Central Valley, Roosevelt, Eisenhower and Shorecrest).

Of the 17 events on the state leader board, seven of the leaders will be at Shoreline Stadium Saturday. In addition many events include three or more of the state’s top 10.

One hot event is the high jump that includes 5 of the state’s top 10 participants, all with marks over 6-6 this season.

The 1600 should be entertaining, with five of the states best, including Korey Krotzer of Auburn Riverside who has a 4:08 mark. He is the current state leader in the 3200.

Other events with three or more of the state’s top 10 are the 100, 200, 800, 110 hurdles, 4x100, 4x400, discus, high jump, long jump, and triple jump.

In addition, the meet includes a few non-traditional events, including the distance medley and sprint medley relays, and adds its own flavor as the only meet in the area with a scored frosh-soph 1600-meter run.





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Shorecrest boys win three track events in final tuneup for Shoreline Invitational; Scot girls win 7 of 18 events in triangular meet

The Shorecrest boys won three of 17 events, and the Shorecrest girls won seven of 18 in a triangular track meet with Meadowdale and Mountlake Terrace at Edmonds Stadium April 19.

For the Shorecrest boys, the meet was the final tuneup for the 75-team Shoreline Invitational meet at Shoreline Stadium Saturday, April 28.

The Scot girls next compete in the Shoreline City meet with Shorewood, King’s and Shoreline Christian Thursday, May 3, at King’s High School.

Shorecrest, Mountlake Terrace, Meadowdale Track, Thursday, April 19, at Edmonds Stadium

Boys
110 hurdles--Rotimi Bolonduro (SC) 16.78;
100--Adrian Monroe (SC) 11.39;
1600--Tewolde (MLT) 4:47.43;
4x100—Shorecrest, 44.71;
400--Carter Osborne (SC) 52.13;
300 hurdles--Dahl (MLT) 44.59;
800--Tewolde (MLT) 4:47.43;
200--Mason (MLT) 23.92;
3200--Massey (M) 10:39.68;
4x400 –Shorecrest, 3:42.80;
High jump--Shannon (MLT) 5-10;
Long jump--Calloway (MLT) 20-3.50;
Triple jump--Milner (MLT) 40-5;
Shot--Lindsey (MLT) 32-09;
Discus--Fritz (MLT) 86-3;
Javelin--Kennedy (MLT) 147-4;
Pole vault--Kirkpatrick (M) 8-6.

Girls
100 hurdles--Bennett (M) 16.19;
100--Amanda Banks (SC) 13.29;
1600--Nicole Bartlett (SC) 5:39.80;
4x100 relay—Meadowdale. 52.96;
400--Penner (MLT) 63.04;
300 hurdles--Nicole Harris (SC) 48.96;
800--Suarez (M) 2:31.69;
200--Nichols (M);
3200--Suarez (M) 12:25.60;
4x200—Meadowdale. 1:51.02;
4x400--Mountlake Terrace. 4:38.64;
High jump--Smith (MLT) 4-04;
Long jump--Nicole Harris (SC) 15-11.50;
Triple jump--Zollers (M) 30-09.50;
Shot--Genevieve Feagin (SC) 23-7;
Discus--Onyie Chibuogwu (SC) 97-05;
Javelin--Parker (M) 75-7;
Pole vault--Peyton McDaniel (SC) 6-06.


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Edmonds-based Women's Super Seniors tennis 2nd in USTA Nationals

Corrected and updated 4-27-2012 9:56am
Women's Second Place 6.0 - Pacific Northwest Section (Edmonds WA)
Photo by Jen Pottheiser, USTA

L to R: Dorothy Salogga, Karen Gillespie, Francoise O'Donnell, Charlotte Lohman, J R Thompson (Captain), Marylen Fitzgerald, Trudy Desilets, Michele Karantsavelos, Diane Clark, Mary Fox.


The Edmonds-based Super Seniors Ladies 6.0 tennis team battled to the very end in the 100 plus degree desert heat of Surprise, Arizona to win 2nd place in the US Tennis Association (USTA) national championship for women 60 and over, against 14 other teams from across the country.

The Super Seniors Ladies 6.0 from Harbor Square Athletic Club is the first team to bring a national banner to their club.

In the final standings, the championship went to Tyler, Texas which defeated our Pacific Northwest team 2-1. Third place went to Middle States from Mechanicsburg, PA which defeated the Hawaiian team 2-1.

In the semifinals, Texas defeated Middle States (Mechanicsburg, PA), 3-0 and our Pacific Northwest team defeated Hawaii 2-1.

Team members include:
  • Dorothy Salogga - Seattle
  • Karen Gillespie - Edmonds 
  • Francoise O’Donnell - Shoreline 
  • Charlotte Lohman - Edmonds 
  • JR Thompson (captain) - Edmonds 
  • Marylen Fitzgerald - Edmonds 
  • Trudy Desilets - Mill Creek 
  • Michelle Karantsavelos - Lake Forest Park
  • Diane Clark - Edmonds
  • Mary Fox - Shoreline 
To be eligible to play in a Super Senior tournament you must be at least 60 years old. The age range of the team is 62-78, and all 10 members played at least one match in the tournament.  

Temperatures ranged from 70 degrees to over 100 degrees during the tournament.  Several players from other teams and several dozen spectators were taken to the hospital due to the extreme weather conditions.


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LFP Stewardship event April 28 at Grace Cole Nature Park

Thursday, April 26, 2012

The Lake Forest Park Stewardship Foundation is having a special event for April.

To start. there will be a work party on Saturday, April 28 at Grace Cole Nature Park

The task will be putting in plants along the trail and removing invasive species. Tools will be available, but feel free to bring you own shovels, loppers or other favorites. Gloves will also be available. Wear substantial shoes and be prepared for whatever weather can happen this time of year. Bring a water bottle, too.

Time: 9 AM to 12.

Wetland at Grace Cole Nature Park
A tributary to McAleer Creek runs through the park

But wait! There's more!

A special feature on this day will be the opportunity to participate in a class at the park on Streamside Ecology from 10 to 12, if you choose. This class is conducted by the Adopt-a-Stream Foundation, and taught by their knowledgable staff.

You may choose to stay to participate in Adopt-a-Stream's afternoon work party from 1 to 3, which will be engaged in installing new plants in the wetland area. If you do this you should be sure to bring a lunch. Snacks will be provided, but you'll want a more substantial lunch if you stay for the full-day event.

This is an opportunity to satisfy several hours of community service hours for students, and to make students and adults feel good for having helped to make this local park a better place for people and wildlife.

Contact Mamie Bolender at 206-364-4410 for more information.


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Shoreline Community College to host first statewide college film fest

Screening and awards at Shoreline CC Theater at 3pm Saturday, April 28, free to community.

The Northwest College Film Fest (NWCFF) is the first ever, all college film festival created specifically for Washington state college students. This event was conceived by students in the Shoreline Community College Film Club, and is being judged by film industry professionals.

Entrants will be able to have their works screened in front of an audience of their peers and community members on Saturday, April 28 at 3pm in the Shoreline Community College (SCC) Theater, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline. The event is free to the public. The screening will conclude with Judge’s awards for the top films and screenplays.

When taking the position of SCC Film Club President, Sophia Perez’s goal was to help make Shoreline a recognizable institution in the film community.

“I knew that I wanted to do something important, not just to put Shoreline’s film department on the map, but to foster a community relationship with our peers that we would not otherwise have,” said Perez. “I was happily surprised to see that we succeeded in getting submissions from as far away as Walla Walla, and that these are such high quality works- we're excited to show them!”

Award categories will include best short narrative, experimental film, documentary, animation, film reel, and screenplay. The screenplay competition is sponsored by Virtual Pitchfest.

To keep up on the latest announcements from NWCFF, see their Facebook page.


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King County property taxes due April 30

King County property owners have until Monday, April 30 to pay the first half of their 2012 property taxes. 

After April 30, interest charges and penalties will be added to the tax bill. 

To make the process easier, King County provides several ways for property owners to pay their taxes quickly and conveniently.

Tax payments can be made:

§ By mail if postmarked no later than April 30, 2012. Taxpayers should include their tax statement and write the property tax account number on their check or money order. Cash should not be sent through the mail.

§ In person at Treasury Operations, King County Administration Building, 500 Fourth Ave., Suite 600, Seattle, 98104, Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. On Monday, April 30, Treasury Operations will be open until 5 p.m.

§ At King County Community Service Centers if paid by check for the exact amount due. Taxpayers can find the address, phone number, and operating hours of the center in their area by visiting www.kingcounty.gov/operations/csc.aspx.

§ Online using King County’s convenient, secure online eTax application. Taxpayers may pay accounts with a credit card or an electronic debit from a checking account called an “eCheck.”

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

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

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



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Lake Forest Park blood drive Monday, April 30 - give blood -give life

Wednesday, April 25, 2012


Lake Forest Park Blood Drive
Monday, April 30th
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (closed for lunch between 12 noon - 1 p.m.)
Registration: Drop Ins Welcome, or register online
Lower level of Lake Forest Park Town Center/3rd Place Books

Blood donors are always needed. It takes 900 people, registering every weekday, to keep blood supplies at stable levels. Donating blood takes about an hour out of your busy schedule, but an hour well spent. One donation can potentially save three lives. Please consider donating and help save a life.

For more information, contact Deb Milan at LFP City Hall, 206-368-5440 or the Puget Sound Blood Center at 206-292-4670.

Whose life will you help save today?


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Still time to see Charlie Brown this weekend

"You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown".

This Friday, Saturday, and Sunday is your last chance to see this fun-loving, incredibly cute musical that will leave you with a skip in your step and a song in your heart.

The show starts at 8pm on Friday and Saturday and at 2pm on Sunday.

Come see us at Shorewood High School Theater (around the back next to the gymnasium) located at 17300 Fremont Avenue in Shoreline.



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Shorewood completes baseball sweep over Everett going into Thursday home game with Lynnwood

Shorewood completed a baseball sweep over Everett with a 6-4 victory at Everett Tuesday going into a Wednesday home game with Lynnwood that has been postponed to Thursday.

Shorewood and Lynnwood meet at Meridian Park School at 4 p.m. Wednesday. Junior varsity teams from the two schools meet at Meridian Park at 6:30.

The Shorewood and Lynnwood varsity teams play at Lynnwood Friday at 3:30 p.m. with junior varsity teams playing at Lynnwood at 4 p.m.

Duncan Henderson and Ben Andrews both hit RBI singles in the seventh inning against Everett to break a 4-4 tie.

Thunderbird Chris Giles hit 2-for-3 with three runs scored. Kory Longacre hit a double, and Christian Heideger hit a triple.

Shorewood holds fifth place in the Western Conference 3A division with a 6-6 record (7-9 overall). The top six teams qualify for the District tournament.

The Shorewood junior varsity has a 10-1 Wesco 3A record (12-2 overall) after a 12-3 home victory over Everett Tuesday.

Wesco 3A Varsity Baseball Standings


 Conf.  
Overall

W
L
W
L
Meadowdale
10
2
10
5
Shorecrest
9
3
12
4
Mountlake Terrace
8
4
8
7
Glacier Peak
8
4
10
6
Shorewood
6
6
7
9
Everett
5
7
5
11
Oak Harbor
5
9
7
10
Lynnwood
4
8
5
11
Marysville-Getchell
1
13
1
17
Top six teams to Northwest District 3A tournament



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Shorecrest completes baseball sweep over Marysville-Getchell

Shorecrest completed a baseball sweep over Marysville Getchell Tuesday with an 8-1 home victory going into a Wednesday loss at Mountlake Terrace Friday.

The Scots take a 9-4 Western Conference 3A division record (12-5 overall) into a 4 p.m. Friday home game with Mountlake Terrace. Junior varsity teams from the two schools meet at the same time at Mountlake Terrace.

In Shorecrest’s 6-3 loss to Mountlake Terrace Wednesday, Ted Weber hit 2 for 3 with a double; Neil Baldwin also hit 2 for 3; and Ted Hammond was the losing pitcher.

In Shorecrest’s 8-1 victory over Marysville Getchell Tuesday, Baldwin hit 2 for 4 with a double, 3 RBI and 2 runs scored; Noah Rankin hit 2 doubles in 4 at bats with 2 RBI and a run scored; Hammond hit a double in 3 at bats with 2 runs scored; and winning pitcher Ma Darcy struck out 2 and walked none while giving up 1 hit and 1 earned run in 3 innings.

The Shorecrest junior varsity lost at Marysville-Getchell, 8-7.


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Historical walking tour of Acacia Memorial Park on Saturday, May 5

Previous tour of the mausoleums at Acacia
Photo by Jerry Pickard

Acacia Memorial Park and Funeral Home and the Shoreline Historical Museum will be sponsoring an outdoor walking tour of Acacia Memorial Park on Saturday, May 5 at 11 am. 

The tour will begin in the Lakeview Mausoleum. Signs will be set up in the cemetery to help guide folks toward the Lakeview Mausoleum. The event is free of charge and open to the public. Comfortable walking shoes are strongly encouraged for this tour.

Acacia Memorial Park was found in 1926 by the Greater Seattle Masonic Lodge. The name “Acacia” comes from Masonic rites, as the Acacia tree is a symbol of the promise of rebirth and eternity. In 1927, the Lodge decided not to remain in the cemetery business and sold the Memorial Park to Fred Burnaby and his family. The Burnaby family owned Acacia from 1927 to 1999.

The original design of the Memorial Park formed a Celtic Cross when looked at from above. Acacia has 63 acres of land. At present, 43 acres have been developed. Careful planning went into the development of Acacia, particularly the horticultural features. There are approximately 60,000 to 70,000 people interred at Acacia.

The walking tour will highlight local notable people from politics, education, sport, military and business. There will be photos from Acacia’s earliest years on display in the Lakeview Mausoleum to allow guests to see the very beginnings of the Memorial Park. The tour guides will be Vicki Stiles, Executive Director of the Shoreline Historical Museum, and David Lukov, one of the managers of Acacia Memorial Park and Funeral Home.


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Passback: Northwest Nationals Soccer Club to collect new and used soccer equipment for needy in U.S. and abroad

The Northwest Nationals Soccer Club (NWN) announced its launch of a new and used soccer equipment collection program for the purpose of outfitting needy youth.

The program will include the collection of new and gently used shoes, balls, uniforms, shin guards and other soccer-related goods.

NWN, a competitive premier-level soccer club, has launched the collection program in support of the United States Soccer Foundation’s Passback program (www.Passback.org) to provide needed supplies to low-income youth worldwide. NWN has set a goal of collecting 500 pieces of equipment by May 20, 2012.

The U.S. Soccer Foundation created Passback to help meet the soccer uniform and equipment needs of all communities, regardless of income, gender or location. Since its inception, Passback has grown enormously, and thousands of pieces of equipment have been collected and distributed to schools, clubs, and youth organizations in the U.S. and abroad.

Donated soccer equipment should be in reasonable condition, as there are safety issues with gear that is in exceptionally poor condition. Gear may include shoes, apparel, balls, cones and any other soccer-specific equipment that may be put to good use. Donation receipts will be provided at the time of donation.

Through local organizations like Northwest Nationals, the U.S. Soccer Foundation can reach its goal of collecting and distributing a million pieces of soccer equipment. Opportunities to drop off new and used equipment will occur at NWN tryouts. Local time/date/locations are listed below, and can also be found online.

Dropoff locations are at the soccer fields. The schedule is as follows:

Fri., May 4th – 6:00-9:00pm, Lynnwood High School (18218 North Rd, Bothell, WA)
Sat., May 5th – 9:30am-1:30pm, Lynnwood High School
Fri., May 11th – 6:00-9:00pm, Lynnwood High School
Fri., May 11th – 6:00-7:30pm, Evergreen Playfields, #6 (22289 56th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace)
Sat., May 12th – 9:30am-3:00pm, Meadowdale H.S. (168th St SW, Lynnwood, WA)
Sat., May 12th – 9:30am-3:00pm, Edmonds Stadium (7600 212th St SW, Edmonds, WA)
Fri., May 18th – 6:30-9:00pm, Lynnwood High School
Sat., May 19th – 11:30am-3:00pm, Lynnwood High School



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No. 1 Shorewood soccer team gives up first goal of season but stays undefeated with 4-1 home victory over Marysville-Getchell Monday

Thunderbird Dawda Dibba battles for the ball early in the first half.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

The top-ranked Shorewood soccer team gave up its first goal of the season but stayed undefeated with a 4-1 victory over Marysville-Getchell at Shoreline Stadium Monday.

Shorewood takes its No. 1 ranking and 13-0 record into a home game Wednesday with Everett.

The Thunderbirds moved from No. 2 to No. 1 among State 3A teams in the weekly Seattle Times rankings after previous No. 1 Camas dropped to No. 3 with its first two losses of the season.

Shorewood's Matthew Owen controls the ball near the sideline.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Shorewood and Everett (4-7-2) meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Shoreline Stadium. Junior varsity teams from the two schools meet at 5:30.

In Shorewood’s 4-1 victory over Marysville-Getchell Monday, Marysville-Getchell scored the first goal of the game, but the Thunderbirds responded with goals by Dodge Schaeffer, Abdul Abdulla, Owusu Fordjour and Andreas Gobel. Edger Escalante, Matt Pettersen, Hayk Avanesyan, Daniel Han and Fordjour had assists. Goalkeeper Daniel Nadeau saw his streak of shutouts end at 12.

The Shorewood junior varsity defeated Marysville Getchell 4-2.

More game photos at Wayne Pridemore's photostream.


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Shorecrest soccer team plays at Marysville-Getchell Wednesday after 2-1 victory over Mountlake Terrace Monday

The Shorecrest soccer team plays at Marysville Getchell Wednesday after a 2-1 victory over Mountlake Terrace Monday.

Shorecrest holds second place in the Western Conference 3A division with an 8-3-3 record going into the Wednesday game at 7:30 p.m. at Marysville-Getchell (7-4-2). Junior varsity teams from the two schools meet at 5:30.

In Shorecrest’s 2-1 victory over Mountlake Terrace Monday, Ben Schoedle scored with an assist from Callum Wijelath, and Wijelath scored with an assist from Alex Chang,


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Shoreline City Council Business Meeting April 23, 2012

Shoreline City Council Business Meeting April 23, 2012

By Devon Vose Rickabaugh

The Council voted unanimously to adopt the City Council’s Goals and Workplan for 2012-2014. The goals include strengthening Shoreline’s economic base; improving Shoreline’s utility, transportation and environmental infrastructure; preparing for two light rail stations; enhancing openness and opportunities for community engagement. 

Councilmember Winstead wanted emphasis placed on investigating multimodal strategies for moving people to the light rail such as bus or streetcar to avoid passengers parking in surrounding neighborhoods where citizens have complained in the past. City manager Underwood said that 2 years out is not too early to look at strategies and funding for light rail even though we don’t know where the final stations will be located.

Manager of the Shoreline Water District Diane Pottinger objected to a proposed ordinance which could impose a tax on the district. She said this could impose a “substantial expense increase” on the district and may not be legal. The proposed ordinance says “the Washington Court clarified the issue to allow taxing of utility operations such as water and sewer” and “credit for franchise fees against the proposed 6% utility tax would result in no net increase.” 

City Attorney Ian Sievers said that during the 2008 it was discovered that the Water District had not followed the franchise definition of “gross income” using only gross water sales, not including late fees in figuring their 6% tax to the city. The City accepted less money from the District then, but the ordinance will clarify the City’s taxes and franchise fees for the future. The ordinance will be voted on at a future meeting.



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Local charity to celebrate 22 years of service by restoring 22 homes in one day

1,000 volunteers to help low income families in need of critical home repairs

On Saturday, April 28, from 8 AM to 4 PM, Rebuilding Together Seattle will celebrate its major program event, Spring Rebuilding Day, where 1,000 volunteers will provide $500,000 in market value home improvement projects in one day. 

In an effort to help homeowners live in warmth, safety and independence, Rebuilding Together Seattle provides homes and nonprofit facilities with critical repairs, modifications, and energy-efficient upgrades at no cost to the individuals served.

Spring Rebuilding Day (also known as National Rebuilding Day) is part of Rebuilding Together’s national effort to preserve affordable housing and revitalize neighborhoods through renovation services. 

Approximately 200 Rebuilding Together affiliates nationwide will complete over 4,000 projects in one day. Locally, Rebuilding Together Seattle has identified 22 projects in the greater Seattle area where volunteers will perform a range of repairs including: electric work, plumbing, carpentry, gutter repair, landscaping, cleaning, debris removal, and security improvements. Recipients of Rebuilding Together Seattle’s services include the elderly, disabled, families with children, and veterans in need.

Among the 22 projects, RTS will be assisting 15 elderly homeowners, more than 11 families with disabilities, eight nonprofit facilities, six veteran homeowners and their families, and three families with children.

PROJECTS IN SHORELINE/LAKE FOREST PARK
  • Camelot Society, 5027 NE 188th St, Howard S. Wright
  • Parkview Services, 16329 Linden Ave N, O’Dea High School
  • Parkview Services, 610 N 204th St, Gonzaga University and Atkinson Construction


More than 40 local organizations and companies are participating through event sponsorships, in-kind donations, and volunteer support, including other top sponsors, Booz Allen Hamilton, Perkins Coie, and Wells Fargo. Joining the 1,000 volunteers will be First Gentleman, Mike Gregoire, and Washington Department of Veterans Affairs Director, John Lee.


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SCC names Yassar Khan and Mandy Lam as SCC Tennis Players of the Week

Mandy Lam, Player of the Week
Photo by Wilson Tsoi

SCC's #1 seeded tennis players, swept the Players of the Week honors for Shoreline Community College this week.

On the men's team, Khan won 1 singles and was leading in another when weather stopped the match. Yassar and doubles partner Alex Casper won both their matches this week.

On the women's side, Mandy Lam, played well against the CC of Spokane on Saturday, dropping a close 6-4, 6-4 match and on Thursday, partnering with Marian Kerow, to drop a 6-2, 6-4 match to Skagit Valley College.

SCC men's team is 2-1 on the season and the women are 0-4. SCC travels to Spokane next week to play Treasure Valley CC and the CC of Spokane.



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Shoreline CC tennis review for last week

Freshman Yassar Khan is undefeated for SCC this year.
Photo by Wilson Tsoi

The SCC Tennis Teams had matches last week on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, as the tennis season heats up in the NWAACC.

On Thursday, the weather played a role as Skagit Valley College came to Shoreview Park for a match against SCC. The SCC men's team was up 2-1 after doubles, as SCC #1 and #3 doubles teams claimed victory before the rain shut the match down. The SCC women's team was down 3-2 before the match was called, as SVC won 2 of the 3 doubles matches and the Dolphins and the Cardinals split two singles matches. The match will be finished the first week of May.

On Friday, the Bellevue College's women's team came to Shoreview Park and came away with a 9-0 victory over of the SCC women's team. The defending NWAACC Champion Bulldogs played well, shutting out the out-manned Dolphins.

And on Saturday, in a highly anticipated battle on the men's side, the Dolphins battled the Community College of Spokane. The undefeated Dolphins were hoping to maintain their perfect record, but it was not to be, as CC of Spokane won 6-3. SCC won at #1 and #5 singles and #1 doubles. Yassar Khan, SCC's #1 players won his match in straight sets and help lead the #1 doubles team along with Alex Casper to a 6-2, 3-6 and 6-0 victory. Josh Cell was the other winner for SCC, as he won 6-3, 6-2 at the #5 position.

The SCC women's team dropped a 9-0 match to Spokane, as they had to forfeit three matches out of the gate, as they only had four players suited up. Mandy Lam did play well for the team, dropping her #1 singles match 6-4, 6-4

The SCC men's team is now 2-1 on the season and the Women's Team falls to 0-4. Both teams travel to Spokane, WA next weekend to take on Treasure Valley CC and the CC of Spokane in dual matches.



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Golf Tournament, dinner and auction benefit Wonderland Developmental Center

Echo Falls Golf Club

Businesses and individuals can tee up, dine and bid with Wonderland Developmental Center for good cause at the 13th Annual Justin Van Hollebeke Memorial Golf Tournament, Dinner and Auction on Saturday, May 19, 2012, at the Golf Club at Echo Falls near Snohomish.

Now in its 13th year, the tournament, dinner, and auction raise money for Wonderland, a Shoreline nonprofit that provides early learning services for families and their children with developmental disabilities and delays.

“This event is one of Wonderland’s largest and most important fundraisers and our goal is to raise $51,000 to support our programs,” said Roger Kjos, Interim Executive Director. “Wonderland offers tremendous support to community and will continue to expand its services to meet the needs of local families.”

Dan Hayes foursome at the 2011 event
Photo courtesy Wonderland

The event will include a variety of golf related activities in addition to eighteen holes of play at the popular and scenic Golf Club at Echo Falls. Non-golfers can also enjoy a post tournament cocktail hour, auction and gourmet dinner. Golfers and other guests can register at www.wdcbirthtothree.org. Click on Events. Sponsors include Nintendo, Alaskan Observers, Jordan Bebee, Manor Hardware & Construction Supply, Vantiv and Dynamic Computing.

As an infant Justin Van Hollebeke suffered from severe brain damage and began receiving care from Wonderland when he was six months old. In the next two and a half years he received help with mobility, speech and responsiveness issues. The family also received emotional support and help with provider (?) and financial resources.

Under Wonderland’s care Justin progressed to a point where he could actually become an active participant in his family’s life. He transitioned successfully into a 3 to 5 year program. Justin epitomizes the depth of care Wonderland provides children with disabilities. The event named in his honor benefits children like Justin, and supports Wonderland’s ability to serve approximately 100 families per month, regardless of their ability to pay.

For 42 years Wonderland’s programs have offered infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities and their families a bridge to a brighter future through an array of services designed to nurture child development and to strengthen family units. Early intervention includes speech, language and occupational therapies; special education, parent, caregiver coaching and education; family resource coordination; mental health services; mixed ability playgroups; and transition programs and summer camps for children ages 3-5.

Wonderland children reflect a variety of diagnoses such as speech and language delays, autism, Fragile X, Down Syndrome, cerebral palsy, and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Wonderland provides these services through Edmonds, Northshore, Shoreline, and Seattle School Districts, King and Snohomish Counties, and the cities of Shoreline, Bothell, and Kenmore.

For event or sponsorship information, contact Jennifer Blume, 206-364-3777 x11.


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