SCC Summer Basketball Camps schedule for 2012

Wednesday, May 16, 2012




Coaching Staff
SCC Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Greg Turcott, will lead six camps this summer. Coach Turcott is in his second year as the head coach at Shoreline Community College after serving as head coach at Archbishop Murphy High School. Coach Turcott took SCC to a 13-13 record in 2011 and 19-12 in 2011-12, to include a 3-1 record at the NWAACC Men’s Basketball Championship and 7th place finish. 

SCC had two NWAACC All-Stars in 2011-12. Coach Turcott runs the Elite Basketball Camps/Clinics and provides basketball instruction to local youth.

Second year Head SCC Women’s Coach, James Johnson, will lead 3 camps. Johnson owns his own camp and clinic business, plus has been coach at several local high schools. Coach Johnson participates in several camps across the country each summer. Coach Johnson led SCC to a 7-17 record in 2010-11, and then moved forward with 10-15 season in 2011-12. Coach Johnson had 1 NWAACC All-Star in 2011-12 as he builds the program into a consistent winner.

Shoreline CC Basketball Camps
All camps will be led by the SCC Coaching Staffs plus high school coaches and SCC players. Insurance is included in the registration fee as well as snacks, trophies, prizes and certificates that will be provided to campers. Camp funds will be used as salary for camp staff and used as scholarship, expense, food and travel funds for SCC athletic teams.

Register and Pay Online: Go to the SCC Athletic Camp and Clinic Website

Important – Please print and fill-out medical waiver form on the SCC Athletic Camp and Clinic website and bring the completed document to the first session of the camp. Also, please order your t-shirt for the camp from the website when you register.

For more information/questions, call: 206-546-4746 or email.

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Book Review by Aarene Storms: The Scorpio Races


The Scorpio Races by Maggie Steifvater
audiobook read by Steve West and Fiona Hardingham 

Each year in November, the water horses come out of the ocean to race on the sand.  The water horses are swifter than regular horses; they are wilder...and they are killers.

19-year-old Sean Kendrick was orphaned years ago by the water horses, but he can't help loving them.  He returns each year to the Scorpio Races, and he usually wins.  This year, there is more at stake than just money: this year, Puck Connolly is racing against him, and she needs to win.

Breathtaking action and suspense will keep the pages turning late into the night.  With the action comes blood and a bit of gore, but the energy that starts on page one sustains readers through the icky parts, balanced by the sweet, tentative beginnings of an unlikely courtship between Sean and Puck.

Minor cussing, some blood/gore, some violence between people as well as between the water horses and their victims.  A little romance and a little magic.  Highly recommended for readers ages 14 to adult.  The audiobook features the talents of two excellent readers and is also highly recommended.

The events may not have happened; still, the story is true.  --R. Silvern
Aarene Storms, youth services librarian
Richmond Beach Library, KCLS


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Shoreline 11th grader garners multiple academic awards

Long-time Shoreline resident Francis Wilson is a junior at Lakeside School where he transferred after Meridian Park's Highly Capable Program.

Francis has received a full NSLI-Y (National Security Language Initiative for Youth) scholarship from the Department of State to study Arabic and Moroccan cultural studies in Rabat, Morocco for six weeks this summer, from July- August.  Last summer, he was a Global Service Learning Program participant in Morocco.

He will be attending the U.S. Naval Academy's Summer Seminar in Annapolis, MD as well as the "Leadership for America" Seminar at the Tilden Center in Los Angeles, CA in June.

He was named a 'Top 10 Winner' of the Creative Power Essay Writing Contest in March 2012.  Here is a link to an article about Francis and his winning essay, "Time to Wake Up from the American Dream."

"...it was a real blessing to have been given the opportunity to live for a month without worrying about these school-centered troubles and be involved in the lives of a small Moroccan village. I witnessed in Morocco a happiness that did not come from material wealth or the professions that we tend to attribute to success."

Last month, he received the the Athena Gold Award of Excellence for a perfect score in the National Mythology Exam sponsored by The American Classical League; he has also received the 'Summa Cum Laude' award two years in a row in the National Latin Exam.

He serves as a juror for the Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Youth Court and next year he will be the Editor in Chief of Tatler, Lakeside Upper School's newspaper, as well as the Co-Captain of the school's Knowledge Bowl team which has won the State Tournament and has participated in the Nationals.



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Richmond Beach Yoga open house, May 19



Richmond Beach Yoga celebrates their half-year with an Open House Saturday, May 19, noon - 1pm

At Richmond Beach Yoga, we offer high-quality, personalized yoga instruction for beginners through advanced in a friendly, supportive environment. The studio is simple, beautiful, and warm (think Hawaii!). Note that this is not hot yoga. 


Owners/teachers Angeline Johnston and Glenn Tousignant bring experience, caring, and enthusiasm to every class. We keep our yoga classes very affordable, the studio is easy to find, and there is plenty of parking. 


We teach several styles of yoga:
  • Hatha, which is methodical and slow-paced, great for beginners, and challenging for all
  • Vinyasa, which is a dynamic, flowing style of yoga
  • Yin, also known as Taoist yoga, which is mostly long, deep stretching
  • Meditation: we lead half-hour meditation sessions for calming and centering the mind



Please join us for our Open House on Saturday, May 19 from noon to 1 pm. Shoreline City Council Member Shari Winstead will do the honors at our Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 1 pm. Refreshments will be served. We will also have a food drive, supporting Hopelink's End Summer Hunger campaign, as well as drawings and yoga demonstrations. Come celebrate our first half year of business with us!


621 NW Richmond Beach Road
Shoreline, WA 98177
206-533-9642 (YOGA)




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KC Council Member Ferguson's statement on proposed arena agreement


Following today’s announcement of a proposed agreement governing financing for a new, multi-purpose arena, Metropolitan King County Councilmember Bob Ferguson (representing Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, and other north King County areas) issued the following statement:

“Protecting taxpayers from financial risk has been and will continue to be my top priority when it comes to the proposed new arena. I will be taking a hard look at the security provisions to make sure the public won’t be on the hook for any cost overruns, operating shortfalls, or new taxes.
“As a long-time Sonics fan, I am pleased a proposed agreement has been reached that could lay the foundation for bringing basketball back to our region.
“Moving forward, I will work with my Council colleagues to ensure this proposed agreement gets a thorough and timely review.”


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Save for college or tech school - enroll in GET by May 31


Families looking for a safe and convenient way to save for college have until May 31 to enroll in GET. Thousands of parents are continuing to opt for the state’s guarantee and GET’s flexible, tax-advantaged options for saving. After May 31, enrollment will be closed until the fall, when it will reopen at a higher price.

 GET accounts can be used to attend almost any public or private college, university, or vocational school in the country. As a 529 plan, GET offers tax-free growth and withdrawals.

The cost of one GET unit today is $163. The future value of 100 units is equal to one year of resident, undergraduate tuition and required state fees at the highest-priced Washington public university (UW or WSU), no matter how much tuition increases. 

Families can buy any amount from 1 to 500 units per student, though the average GET account holds just under 200 units. Betty Lochner, director of the GET program, encourages families to save an amount that fits best within their budget. 

“The important part is to get started saving,” she said, “and then have a plan to contribute regularly as your child grows. You’ll find that even small amounts add up over time.” 
 "With tuition costs soaring, GET is a very good option, especially for families with young children. Parents who start early have the opportunity to save literally thousands of dollars on the future cost of college," she said.

Over 11% of new accounts are opened by a child’s grandparents.

GET's website offers details, charts, planning tools and answers for many of the questions families may have about the program. Most accounts are opened online, and Customer Service staff is available at (800) 955-2318 to help families with any additional information they may need.



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Island Ukuleles concert Saturday


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Update on off-campus shooting overnight

From Shoreline School District administrators


Dear Shoreline Families and Our Community: 

As many of you are aware, there was a shooting incident in Shoreline last night that involved Shoreline students from both Shorecrest and Shorewood. A Shorecrest student passed away in the early hours of this morning from her injuries. A Shorewood student was critically injured in the same incident and is at Harborview Medical Center.

This is a huge shock to our entire community. We are offering counseling support as some of our students may want to seek additional help today, and in the days to come. Please do encourage your student to seek out our counselors or your family advocate for this support. School operations are proceeding as normal at both high schools.

Shoreline police are investigating and we are in direct communication with our staff and school resource officer.

As we learn more, we will keep our school community updated.

Sincerely,

Sue Walker
Superintendent

Pat Hegarty
Principal, Shorecrest High School

Bill Dunbar
Principal, Shorewood High School



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Teenagers shot in Richmond Beach, one dies

According to our News Partner KING 5, two teenagers, a 17 year old girl and an 18 year old boy, were shot outside an apartment complex in the 300 block of Richmond Beach Road. The shooting happened around 12:30 am Wednesday morning.

They apparently were already in a car, so they called 911 as they drove to the Shoreline police station at 185th and Midvale. Police and medics intercepted them at 185th and Aurora, put them in an ambulance and took them to Harborview. 

The girl died of her injuries before 5 am. The boy was taken into surgery and is listed in critical condition.

No suspects have been arrested.


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State Patrol warns that motorcycle fatalities are on the rise

Shoreline resident Leonard Elion
demonstrates motorcycle safety
From the Washington State Patrol

Washington drivers are moving in the right direction when it comes to motorcycle safety and awareness on Washington roadways.  More motorcycle riders are endorsed now then ever before as more riders register their motorcycles.  But the work is not done yet.

So far in 2012 we have had 13 motorcycle fatalities with 11 of those caused by the rider and not another vehicle.  This is a similar trend law enforcement has seen over the past several years where the majority of motorcycle collisions were caused by rider error.

“It’s no longer an excuse to blame the other driver,” said Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste.  “It’s the responsibility of the rider to take the steps to ride safe, not drink and drive, and know your riding ability.”

Last weekend alone, there were three fatality motorcycle collisions on Washington roadways.  All three collisions occurred due to rider error.

Just because the majority of motorcycle fatalities are caused by the rider, all motorists have the responsibility to be alert and aware of motorcycles around them.  By taking the extra time to check your blind spots prior to making a lane change, allowing for extra following distance, and being aware of approaching motorcycles, drivers will be able to avoid potential collisions.

“All motorists, regardless of what they are driving, need to look carefully for motorcyclists, respect their safety, and share the road,” said Batiste.

Tips motorcyclists and motorists can use to stay safe on our roadways.
  • The single biggest cause of motorcycle fatalities in Washington is excessive speed and inexperience i.e. drivers exceeding their skill level.  Speed reduces reaction time and increases the seriousness of injuries.
  • The two groups that have the most trouble are young riders on high powered bikes, and older riders who lack the appropriate training.  The young kids are riding at speeds way above their skill level, and the older riders are taking up the hobby without investing in safety classes.
  • All riders would benefit from approved motorcycle safety classes.   They teach you how to recognize a collision developing while there is still time to avoid it.
  • The safety of motorcycle riders remains overwhelmingly in the hands of riders themselves.
  • Automobile drivers still need to share the road.  Drivers need to be alert and aware of motorcyclists around them.


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Shoreline City Council Meeting May 14, 2012

Shoreline City Council Meeting May 14, 2012

By Devon Vose Rickabaugh


City manager Julie Underwood said Shoreline joined Woodway and Save Richmond Beach in denying a request from Snohomish County to extend their growth management compliance deadline  for the Point Wells Development. She said they had plenty of time to comply with the deadline to help solve the problems of traffic and density with their project. She said “A quick fix will not solve the problem. They need to start working with Shoreline.”

Manager Underwood said Ronald Wastewater District had expanded their board members from three to five commissioners which they are able to do without an election if is determined to be in the best interest of the district. Underwood said it is unclear to city staff why the district increased their numbers. The city is concerned since commissioners make $22,000 per year in compensation and benefits which the city pays for. The city has requested information about the change, but has received nothing yet from the wastewater district.

Audience members said they were concerned about home displacement and traffic when the light rail station is built on 145th. Councilmember Hall said since it is a multibillion dollar project there will be big changes. He encouraged the community to be informed and engaged with suggestions about what kind of development they would like around the stations. The light rail will follow I-5 with stations on the East side of the freeway. Actual building will not start until 2023, said Rachael Markle, Director of Planning and Community Development. Mayor McGlashan said he hopes citizens are excited about the benefits of  light rail coming to Shoreline and “We want to hear from you.”



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Join the Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the Dollars for Scholars - Wednesday



The Shoreline Chamber of Commerce Dollars for Scholars program invites you to the 2012 Dollars for Scholars Awards Ceremony and Reception on Wednesday, May 16th, 5 -6 p.m. at Shoreline Community College PUB, Quiet Dining Room. 

As in past years, the Dollars For Scholars program is awarding scholarships to our outstanding young students from the Shoreline area schools or students who are reside in Shoreline but attend other schools.  These young men and women are being honored for their exceptional academic achievement and commitment to their community, school and civic duties.

The following are the 2012 recipients and their high schools:

  • Ellen Anderson         Shorewood
  • Charlton Callender    Shorewood
  • Olivia Dorn               Shorecrest
  • Chris Evans               Shorewood
  • Jonathan Fikru           Shorewood
  • Christopher Giles       Shorewood
  • Amylia Glaskova       Shorecrest
  • Laura Holmes            Shorewood
  • Kevin Kredit              Shoreline Christian
  • Grace Masaoka          Shorecrest
  • Jacob Ziontz              Shorewood


Please join us in celebrating these eleven distinguished young scholars.  Contact the Chamber office for more information.




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Veggie, Herb, and Flower starts from Diggin' Shoreline Saturday





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Shorewood doubles team reaches District finals


The Shorewood tennis doubles team of Francesca O' Malley and Daniella Brengelmann defeated opponents from Lynnwood in the first match of the Northwest District 3A tournament 6-2, 6-0, and then defeated the No. 1 team from the Northwest Conference from Mount Vernon 6-4. 6-3 to advance to Wednesdays final. 

They will meet the team from Mountlake Terrace that they lost to last week in the Wesco 3A doubles final.

The District final will start at noon at the Glacier Peak High School courts. The winner advances to the WIAA state 3A tournament in Kennewick, May 25-26. The loser must play the winner of the consolation bracket with the winner of that match advancing to State.



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Shorecrest tennis courts

The existing tennis courts at Shorecrest are being used for parking during high school construction. 

According to the school district, the courts have been so undergrown with tree roots that the existing courts are damaged and the site is unsuitable for new competition courts. The other playing fields at Shorecrest - baseball, softball, and football/soccer - will remain where they are, which leaves no room for the six tennis courts needed for high school competition.

The District is proposing that the six competition courts be built at Kellogg Middle School, which is just down the street from Shorecrest High School at 16045 25th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155.

Kellogg site map
They are holding a community meeting on this topic on May 22 at 7:30 pm in the Kellogg Library.


The proposal is to construct six new tennis courts on the north side of the existing middle school property. The proposed tennis courts will be handicap accessible, competition courts with perimeter fencing, and no site lighting. 

The courts will be located in the northeast portion of the property, north of the existing parking lot within the existing open grassed area. 

Associated improvements will include storm drainage facilities, earthwork and landscaping. Upon completion, the tennis courts will be available for use by Shorecrest High School students as well as the greater Shoreline community.

The current zoning is Residential R-6.


Kellogg vicinity map
The large white space is Shorecrest and South Woods

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Richmond Beach Garage Sale Day Saturday 9-5


Annual Richmond Beach Community Garage Sale
Saturday, May 19th, 2012
9am to 5pm
Multiple garage sales throughout the community

Sponsored by the Richmond Beach Community Association



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Meridian Park Neighbors weeding and partying Saturday

Tuesday, May 15, 2012


Meridian Park Neighborhood Association has a tradition of helping to keep the grounds of Meridian Park Elementary and Cascade K-8 looking pretty.  

This Saturday,May 19, 2012 from 9 am to 1 pm is the annual work party where neighbors,  parents and students join together to clean the parking lot and flower beds. New plants supplied by Meridian Park school PTSA will be planted at the event. 

Work will be done form 9 until Noon and then live music (and possibly a BBQ) will follow.

Participants are asked to bring garden tools and some gloves if they have them.  There will be some tools available.  

This is a fun event where neighbors meet and work and then stay and listen to music together.  This year, Shoreline's own WhistlePig will be performing at around noon. Treats and water will be provided.

Meridian Park Elementary is where the words "Meridian Park" are located on the map


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Shorewood boys’ golf team finishes third in District tournament


The Shorewood boys’ golf team finished third in the Northwest District 3A tournament Monday at Legion Memorial Golf Course in Everett.

Chris Babcock held second place in the Northwest District 3A tournament at the par 72 Legion Memorial Golf Course in Everett Monday going into the second and final 18-hole round Tuesday, Teammate Stuart Schachle was tied for ninth place,

Babcock shot a one-under-par 71 that put him one stroke behind the first-round leader Schachle shot an eight-over-par 80,

Northwest District 3A Boys’ Golf Championships

At Legion Memorial GC (par 72)

TEAM SCORES-- Glacier Peak 401, Everett 402, Shorewood 428, Marysville Getchell 434, Meadowdale 436, Mount Vernon 443, Sedro-Woolley 450, Ferndale 451, Shorecrest 459, Mountlake Terrace 462, Lynnwood 484, Oak Harbor DNQ.

FIRST ROUND LEADERS (Cut for second round is 90) – 1, Caparas, Lynnwood, 70; 2, Chris Babcock, Shorewood, 71; 3 Lewis, Everett, 75; 4 (tie), Denessen, Glacier Peak, Gildersleeve, GP, 76; 6 (tie), Wollman, GP, Heman, E, 78; 8, Emory, Mount Vernon, 79; 9 (tie). Pickard, Ferndale, Stuart Schachle, Shorewood, 80,




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Highland Terrace student selected to AAA Safety Patrol Hall of Fame


Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

Photo, from left: Darrin Grondel (Washington Traffic Safety Commission), Janet Ray (AAA Washington), Iris Gayle Stearns (AAA School Safety Patrol Advisor of the Year), Lila Luthy, Jennifer Cook (AAA Washington) and Randy Dorn (Superintendent of Public Instruction).


Lila Luthy, a sixth grader at Highland Terrace Elementary in Shoreline, was inducted into the 2012 AAA School Safety Patrol Hall of Fame earlier this month in recognition of her dedication to safety, community stewardship and leadership. This is the fifth straight year that a Highland Terrace student has been inducted into the Hall of Fame. Mark Owen is the school's Safety Patrol advisor.

Luthy was one of 10 outstanding patrollers from across Washington to be recognized at the evening awards ceremony held at Safeco Field. As a long standing tradition, AAA Washington and a panel of judges from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Washington Traffic Safety Commission select top patrollers from schools across Washington each year and honor their accomplishments through induction in the AAA School Safety Patrol Hall of Fame.

Patrollers are judged on their commitment to traffic safety, citizenship, leadership skills, and contributions to their school safety patrol. Nominations require input from both the patroller and their advisor, including responses to a series of essay questions. 

Luthy was chosen for her outstanding leadership as described below:
"Luthy is not only an outstanding patroller, she has made an impact on her community through her positive attitude and commitment to helping others. She is always eager to help teach proper safety practices and has been spotted helping fellow patrollers on numerous occasions. Luthy treats her peers with great respect and values the importance of thanking others for their hard work, making a habit of saying 'thanks for your service' each day. Her leadership skills, positive attitude and attention to others applies in the classroom as well. Luthy is known as a go-to person and is eager to help other classmates as challenges arise. She looks for ways to include everyone and leads by example to turn negative emotions into positive actions. Luthy is not only a role model in traffic safety but a respected leader among her peers."

Family, friends and community leaders were joined by more than 800 patrollers and family members to honor the 10 inductees at the Seattle Mariners game, including 90 from Highland Terrace. After a private awards ceremony the 10 patrollers were recognized before the game on-field for their achievements, followed by dinner, dessert and a visit from the Mariner Moose.

AAA created the School Safety Patrol more than 90 years ago and partners with local agencies to bring the program to elementary schools across Washington. The safety patrol has been credited with being a major contributor to the substantial reduction in fatalities of school age children (ages 5-14).


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Top-ranked Shorewood soccer team opens State play against Chief Sealth Wednesday at Shoreline Stadium

Shorewood soccer team is top-ranked going into state play
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

The top ranked Shorewood soccer team opens State play against Chief Sealth of West Seattle Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at Shoreline Stadium.

The winner of the game between Shorewood and Chief Sealth will play in a quarterfinal game Saturday against the winner of a game between Hazen of Renton and Bainbridge.

The winner of the Saturday quarterfinal game advances to the State semifinals and finals May 25-26 at Sparks Stadium in Puyallup.

Shorewood takes a 19-0 record into the Wednesday game with Chief Sealth (14-2-1). 

The Seattle Times continues to rank Shorewood No. 1 among State 3A teams, with Chief Sealth No. 7 and Bainbridge (13-2-4) No. 5.

Shorewood senior goalkeeper Daniel Nadeau won a spot on the Seattle Times all-area Star Times boys’ soccer team, with top players from schools in King and Snohomish counties. 
The Times named Shorewood coach Nathan Davis as coach of the year.



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Strawberry Festival had sun and fun

The annual Richmond Beach Strawberry Festival was held on Saturday, May 12, 2012. 


So many things were going on at once that no matter where you looked, there was activity.

Photo by Marc Weinberg
Some people take shelter from the sun or just enjoy a moment to sit down and listen to the Shoreline Community College Jazz Band. Some people brought their own lawn chairs or just sat on the grass. Bouncy houses were set up for the kids.

Photo by Marc Weinberg

The King County Sheriff's Office brought their swift water rescue van and let people check out their boats.

Photo by Marc Weinberg
Shoreline Police had a booth of their own, to meet the public and talk about their programs. Shoreline Police are a contract department from the King County Sheriff's Office.

Photo by Marc Weinberg
A huge concrete retaining wall and a lot of sidewalk chalk became a collaborative art project.

The Strawberry Festival is a project of the Richmond Beach Community Association.



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Candidate files for short Congressional term


By Evan Smith

One candidate already has filed to run for the short term in the old 1st Congressional District.

While former Lynnwood City Councilwoman Lisa Utter continues to collect signatures to qualify for the ballot, J. Byron Holcomb of Bainbridge Island has filed for the position.

Holcomb was the only candidate who had filed for the position with the secretary of state’s office by Monday afternoon.

Filing continues through Friday at 5 p.m.

Utter said Monday that if she doesn’t collect the required 1,740 signatures by Friday afternoon, she would decide whether to pay the $1,740 filing fee.

Voters in the old 1st District will vote this fall on filling the vacancy created by the resignation of Congressman Jay Inslee, who is running for governor.

At the same time, voters will elect full-term representatives from whatever new districts they live in – the 7th District for Shoreline and Lake Forest Park, the 2nd District for Utter’s home town of Lynnwood plus Mountlake Terrace and Brier, the 6th District for Holcomb’s home area of Bainbridge and the new 1st District for some other areas.

The person elected to the short term will serve in Congress from the Dec. 6 certification of the November election until the term ends Jan. 3.

Holcomb, like Utter, will run as a Democrat.

The top two vote getters in the Aug. 7 primary advance to the Nov. 6 general election, regardless of party.
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King County Council declares May 13-19 National Police Week


Photo courtesy King County

King County Councilmembers are joined by King County Sheriff Steve Strachan as the Council declared May 13-19 Police Week in King County.



The Metropolitan King County Council joined municipalities across America in proclaiming May 13-19 as Police Week. The proclamation also recognized those men and women who have fallen in the line of duty

“I am proud to recognize our law enforcement officers. These dedicated men and women lay their lives on the line every day to protect public safety,” said Councilmember Bob Ferguson. “As a community, we are forever grateful to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to keep us safe.”
“Since 1853, the King County Sheriff’s Office has had 15 members killed in the line of duty.” stated King County Sheriff Steve Strachan. “Every day we remember the sacrifices that they and their families made for their community that we continue to serve in their honor.”

In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation which designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week. Currently, tens of thousands of law enforcement officers from around the world converge on Washington, DC to participate in a number of planned events which honor those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice.

There are approximately 900,000 law enforcement officers serving in communities across the United States, and over 3,100 officers in King County including the dedicated members of the King County Sheriff’s Department; since the first recorded death in 1791, almost 20,000 law enforcement officers in the United States have died in the line of duty.

15 King County Sheriffs Deputies are among the 94 members of law enforcement in King County who have made the ultimate sacrifice. The names of these dedicated local public servants are engraved on the walls of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C as well as The Washington State Law Enforcement Memorial in Olympia.

New names of fallen heroes are being added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial this spring, including 163 officers killed in 2011 and 199 officers killed in previous years. 

Three names were added to the Washington State Law Enforcement Memorial in Olympia on May 4; Pierce County Deputy Shandon Wright, Mount Rainier National Park Ranger Margaret Anderson and Washington State Trooper Tony Radulescu.



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Grassroots politics: Precinct Committee Officers


Precinct Committee Officers (PCO) are the grassroots level of political parties in Washington state.

The smallest political division in the state is the Precinct, which is basically your immediate neighborhood. You can find your precinct number on your voter registration card or by typing your address in the King County elections information page. This site is useful because it also will tell you your state legislative district and your congressional district, both of which have changed for many of us.

Shoreline precincts start with SHL and Lake Forest Park precincts start with LFP. The letters are followed by four numbers. It is not necessary to know your precinct number in order to file for office as a PCO, if you are filing online.

According to local 32nd district leader Chris Roberts, talking about Democratic PCOs, "PCOs engage and organize their neighbors, they get out the vote to elect and keep good Democrats in office, and they are vital to the efficient running of the Legislative District Democratic Organizations. PCOs are the only individuals able to vote on nominations for State Legislature, to fill vacancies in our State legislative delegation, and elect the Chair, Vice-Chairs and State Committee Representatives."

There is no cost to file to become a PCO and it can be done easily online on the King County PCO filing website. The only political parties with PCOs are the Democrats and the Republicans.

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Cann, Ryu top local legislative fundraising

Monday, May 14, 2012


By Evan Smith

As local legislators started a week of filing for ballot positions Monday, 32nd District State Rep. Cindy Ryu and 46th District legislative challenger Sylvester Cann had raised more money than any other candidates in the two districts.

Cann, who is challenging appointed State Rep. Gerry Pollet, has reported raising $44,570 and spending $12,937, compared to Pollet’s $26,029 raised and $2,553 spent.

Pollet won appointment to the position last year to replace David Frockt, who had been appointed to the State Senate to replace the late Sen. Scott White. Frockt is running unopposed for the last two years of the four-year term.

Redistricting has expanded the 46th Legislative District from north Seattle into Lake Forest Park and Kenmore.

The four Democrats seeking to replace retiring 46th District State Rep, Phyllis Kenny have raised a total of $96,271, led by Jesslyn Farrell, who has reported raising $35,354 and spending $5,683. Next is Shelly Crocker with $32,531 raised and $5,069 spent. Sarajane Siegfriedt reports raising $14,336 and spending $8,052, and Dusty Hoerler has raised $14,050 and spent $6,281. Republican Joseph Morton has reported no fundraising or spending.

Ryu, who is seeking a second two-year term in the 32nd District, reports raising $43,328 and spending $14,865; Rep, Ruth Kagi, seeking an eighth term, reports raising $22,556 and spending $$6,138. The District will now include Shoreline, part of northwest Seattle, Woodway, south Edmonds, nearby unincorporated areas of southwest Snohomish County, Lynnwood and part of Mountlake Terrace,

Republican Robert Reedy of Mountlake Terrace has said that he would run against Ryu, but no Republican from the District has yet registered with the State Public Disclosure Commission, a step required before a candidate raises or spends campaign money.



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Seniors, Neighborhoods and Art help make our city great

"Seniors, Neighborhoods and Art" is the topic of the May meeting of the Echo Lake Neighborhood Association (ELNA).

The gathering will be held on Tuesday evening, May 15, from 7-9 pm in Shoreline City Hall, 175th and Midvale Ave N.

Rosie O'Brien-Ochs, new Shoreline Neighborhood Co-coordinator, will introduce herself to ELNA members and talk about how the City can help support the neighborhood associations.

Judy Parsons and Jon Ann Cruver, from the Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Center, will talk about the many activities and benefits of belonging to the Senior Center.

The new executive director of the Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Arts Council, Fred Wong, will talk about the annual June Shoreline Arts Festival and other programs and activities at the Arts Council.

The meeting is open to the public. The Echo Lake Neighborhood Association serves those who reside and work in the area bounded by Aurora, I-5, 205th, and 185th. See map for specific area.

Echo Lake Neighborhood



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Gaelic Storm at Edmonds Center for the Arts Friday


Gaelic Storm plays in Edmonds on Friday, May 18

There’s a storm headed towards Edmonds – Gaelic Storm, that is.  Find out for yourself “What’s the Rumpus?” as Gaelic Storm brings their Celtic spirit to Edmonds Center for the Arts on Friday May 18 at 7:30PM. 

Tickets are available on-line or by phone at 425-275-9595. Ticket prices are $30 and $35, $15 youth, with additional service charges.

After a start playing monthly gigs for friends at a tavern in Santa Monica, California, the band’s popularity skyrocketed when it appeared in James Cameron’s Titanic as the Celtic party band in the ship’s steerage. 

The band takes a distinct pride in the fact that its music and performances are a celebration of Irish culture as well as a medium of connection for many of the 36 million Irish-Americans who have at least some Irish blood in them. Yet while Gaelic Storm plays Celtic music that hearkens back to the traditional music of Ireland, they are hardly traditionalists, adding modern sounds and drawing influences from American rock and pop as well as music styles from around the world. 

With songs like “Born to be a Bachelor” and “The Night I Punched Russell Crowe”,  Gaelic Storm is a whirlwind ruckus, able to knock out a tribute to Ireland no matter where they are around the world.    

Edmonds Center for the Arts (ECA), is a non-profit performing arts facility located in picturesque downtown Edmonds, Washington.  Located in the historic original Edmonds High School building, ECA was remodeled and opened in October 2006 to be a cultural resource for the Puget Sound region through performing arts presentations, community partnerships and education outreach programs.

It is located in the Edmonds Bowl at 410 4th Avenue North, Edmonds 98020.



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Hillwood Soccer Club gearing up for fall soccer season

Hillwood Knights
2010 City Tournament Champions
Photo courtesy Hillwood Soccer
From Hillwood Soccer

Hillwood Soccer Club is gearing up for the fall soccer season!  

Hillwood Soccer Club is a non-profit, volunteer recreational soccer club.  We encourage children 5 to 18 to come and enjoy the fun.  The website will be available for open registration May 23rd.  Please visit our website, or you can call for more information, 206-542-3353.  

Fun volunteers (if you know who they are please contact us)
Photo courtesy Hillwood Soccer

We rely strongly on our volunteers to make this a really positive experience for the kids.  Our volunteers are the parents, grandparents, siblings and family friends, who give of their time.
  
Great coaches
Photo courtesy Hillwood Soccer

With that said, we are always looking for volunteers to be coaches, assistant coaches and team managers.  This is a great opportunity for high school students looking to fulfill community service.  

If you are interested in making some extra money, you can become a referee through Hillwood Soccer.   Visit Hillwood Soccer’s website for more information on the referee clinics.   

Hillwood Soccer Club, come join the fun!!!"


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Park Volunteers prune and weed in Animal Acres Park

Linda Holman, Coordinator of the Park Volunteer Program
Photo by Jerry Pickard

On Saturday, members of LFP's Stewardship Foundation spent the morning cleaning Pfingst Animal Acres Park at 17411 Brookside Boulevard N in Lake Forest Park.

Linda Holman, Vice President and the Coordinator of the Park Volunteer Program, Mayor Mary Jane Goss, and many members removed downed limbs, trimmed overhanging tree branches, and removed winter damaged plant life from the planted beds.  

They did similar work at Eagle Scout Park across 178th street from Animal Acres.


Tom Olsen, John Wright city councilman, Catherine Stanford deputy mayor and Libby Fiene
Photo by Jerry Pickard

Corrected and updated 5-15-2012 10:05am

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Shoreline School Board Meeting May 14, 2012


Notes from Shoreline School Board Meeting May 14, 2012
By Devon Vose Rickabaugh

The Shoreline School Board voted unanimously to approve purchasing iPads for Shorecrest High School  students next year. 

Jim Golubich, Director of Information Technology for the school district, said the positive experience at Shorewood High School last year with iPad use and the aging laptops at Shorecrest helped make the decision. 

Director Golubich said the iPads will cost the district significantly less than last year  so money will be available for other district technology needs. Students were charged $45 last year for insurance and iPad cases. He said they need to assess the extent of repairs before settling on a price for insurance for next year.

Superintendent Walker said that school curriculum can now be taught online so students will be able to come to class knowing much of the lesson and be able to concentrate on areas where they have questions. She said it is very exciting.

Now that the iPad purchase has been approved, planning will go ahead for their acquisition and staff orientation and professional development. Shorecrest principal Pat Hegarty said it will be a good challenge for staff.




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Panel discussion on domestic violence May 18


Hidden in our Neighborhoods: Domestic Violence
Justice Friday Series:Panel and Discussion
Friday, May 18, 2012
7 to 9 pm
8109 224th Street SW

Domestic violence pervades all neighborhoods, economic levels, races and religions.
A panel of four speakers representing police and social assistance workers will speak
followed by a question and discussion period.

  • Kari Hovorka, Edmonds Police domestic Violence Unit
  • Jan Dahl, volunteer speaker for Domestic Violence services of Snohomish County
  • Al O'Brien, retired Seattle Police Sergeant and former State Representative, teaching Criminal Justice Legislation at Edmonds Community College
  • Keith Galbraith, Executive Director of Family Renewal Shelter in Tacoma, WA

This Justice Friday is organized by Advocates for Women and the Social Justice Committee of Edmonds Unitarian Universalist Church.



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May 15 Peace Officers Memorial Day Flag Lowering


Governor Chris Gregoire has directed that Washington State and United States flags at all Washington State agency facilities be lowered to half-staff Tuesday, May 15, for Peace Officers Memorial Day.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset Tuesday, or first thing Wednesday morning, May 16.

The annual  Peace Officers Memorial Day was created by Congress in 1962 to honor public safety officers.

Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition.



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Fly casting at Animal Acres

Avid Angler flycasting class at Animal Acres Park
Photo by Jerry Pickard


On Saturday May 12,  John Paine of Lake Forest Park's Avid Angler store took advantage of the good weather to hold a Fly Casting class at Animal Acres Park.

The Avid Angler store is located on the lower mall of the Lake Forest Park Towne Centre and caters to all things a fisherman would need.

Animal Acres is about a block south of the Towne Centre.



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Shorecrest construction update and aerial view


East is the top of the photo, where you can see 25th NE
which runs in front of the school.
The campus theatre is the only building in good
enough shape to be retained.
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools


Here is the latest aerial of the Shorecrest site.

In the aerial you can see the new gymnasium in the center right. The roofing is complete and work has begun on masonry walls inside and completion is expected for the 2012-13 school year in September. 

Meanwhile at the upper left of the aerial, work continues on the performing and visual arts building that will surround the existing theater. Concrete slabs have been poured for the classrooms in that area and you will see walls rising in this area in the coming weeks. This building is scheduled for completion late in 2012. 

This summer the current gymnasium, J Hall and S Hall will be demolished so that work may begin on the three-story academic building.

More information is available on the high school modernization page, including a presentations made recently to the School Board updating the progress of the projects, and the phasing plans

As Shoreline does not have a school big enough to serve as a transition campus, students will continue to attend Shorecrest and Shorewood during the construction phases. The architects created plans to work around existing classrooms, then move students to new buildings and demolish the old.


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Quick-Start Shoreline business workshop Tuesday May 15


The Tuesday Quick-Start Shoreline Business Workshop for start-up, existing or potential business owners will be held on May 15, 2012 from 12 noon to 1:30 pm at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Avenue N.


“Creative Change Management”

You can’t change the fact that things change--sometimes more rapidly, sometimes more slowly, than you want. Accept change, embrace it, use it for good! 

Learn to manage it without letting it manage you—and without killing innovative ideas before they hatch!

Sandy Bjorgen
In this experiential workshop, you will learn ways to more easily adapt to change, generate quality ideas, collaborate, and foster teamwork.

Sandy Bjorgen teaches business people to think and speak effectively, confidently, and creatively under pressure, before groups, and one-to-one. 

She specializes in creating learning labs that accelerate learning and its application through direct experience.



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Golf tournament, dinner, and auction to benefit Wonderland Developmental Center

Echo Falls Golf Club

Businesses and individuals can tee up, dine, and bid for a good cause with Wonderland Developmental Center 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. 

The tournament, dinner, and auction raise funds for Wonderland, a Shoreline nonprofit that provides early learning services for families and their children with special needs.

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 online. Sponsors include Nintendo, Alaskan Observers, Jordan Bebee, Manor Hardware and Construction Supply, Vantiv, and Dynamic Computing.

Photo courtesy Wonderland

The event 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.

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, Development Director 206-3643777 x11.

Wonderland is located at 816 NE 190th Street Shoreline, WA 98155, PO Box 55399 Shoreline, WA 98155, Phone: 206-364-3777 Fax: 206-364-3999



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