Reminder: Hip Hop rummage sale this weekend

Friday, September 7, 2012


WHAT: Shorecrest High School Hip-Hop Dance Team Rummage Sale
WHEN: Sept 8 & 9, 2012, 9am - 4pm
WHERE: 15343 25th Avenue Northeast  Shoreline, WA 98155 (main entrance of high school)

Shorecrest High School’s National Champion Hip-Hop Dance Team, under the direction of Rex Kinney, will be holding its annual Rummage Sale in front of Shorecrest High School (15343 25th Avenue Northeast  Shoreline 98155), on September 8th and 9th from 9am to 4pm.  This is a fundraising event for the team.


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Shorecrest takes 1-0 volleyball record, Shorewood takes 0-2 mark into Saturday tournaments


The Shorecrest volleyball team takes a 1-0 record and Shorewood a 0-2 record into tournaments Saturday.

Shorewood plays at Squalicum High School in Bellingham Saturday starting at 8 a.m., and Shorecrest plays at Mariner at 9.

Shorecrest of the Western Conference 3A South opened its season Thursday with a 3-0 road victory over Marysville-Getchell of the Wesco 3A North. Shorecrest won the three games, 25-3, 25-13 and 25-15. The Shorecrest junior varsity and “C” teams also won by 3-0 scores.

Shorewood, also from the Wesco 3A South, lost a 3-1 home match Tuesday to Lake Stevens of the Wesco 4A North and a 3-0 road match Thursday to Stanwood of the Wesco 3A North.

Stanwood won Thursday by game scores of 25-15, 25-16 and 25-23. Delaney Hopen led Shorewood with 11 kills. Teammate Hayley Hodgen had 18 assists.

The Shorewood junior varsity has a 1-1 record after defeating Lake Stevens, 2-1, and losing to Stanwood, 2-1. The Thunderbird “C” team lost 2-1  matches to both Lake Stevens and Stanwood.

--Shoreline Area News Sports Desk


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Shorewood ties Garfield 1-1 girls soccer

Shorewood and Garfield battled to a 1-1 tie.  Garfield scored first in the 20th minute on a goal by Hannah Lewis.  Shorewood countered in the 75th minute with a score by Zoe Vincini.  She was assisted by Gabby Fortez.  Shorewood split halves with its goalies, Ashley Swan in the first and Brianna Huntamer in the second.

--Bill Wilkins, coach

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Shorecrest girls soccer drop home opener to Holy Names


The Shorecrest girls soccer team dropped its home opener Thursday night to Holy Names, 3-0.   

The Cougars broke a scoreless tie in the second half on a pair of goals by senior Katie Chandler  (one of twelve seniors on the Holy Names team), with the third goal being scored by another senior, Julie Hawn.

The Cougars are coached by long-time local soccer coach Teddy Mitalis.  He coached at Shorecrest when Scots coach Mindy Dalziel was a player. Coach Dalziel played on two State Championship teams that were coached by Mitalis in the early 90's.

Shorecrest returns to action at Shoreline Stadium Tuesday night, Sept. 11, against crosstown rival Shorewood. Game time is 7:30.

--Shoreline Area News Sports Desk


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SCC soccer teams open home season on Saturday

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Kayla Browne
Photo by Wilson Tsoi

The Shoreline Community College Soccer teams open home play and region counting games on Saturday at Dolphin Field on the SCC Campus.

In NWAACC Soccer, each of the four regions plays mandatory matches against a second region that count in their region standings. This year, the NWAACC Northern Region plays the Southern Region, so games on Saturday are against NWAACC Southern Region teams and count in the Northern Region standings to which SCC is a member.

The Lady Dolphins are 1-1 on the season, after dropping a 2-1 match to Columbia Basin College last week at the NWAACC Friendlies Tournament but defeating Tacoma CC 5-0 at the same event at the Starfire Complex in Tukwila, WA. 

The women’s team will face Clackamas CC from Oregon on Saturday at Noon. Clackamas comes into the game with a 1-1 record as well. The Dolphins are led by freshman Kayla Browne with 3 goals in two games (Kayla is the sister of SCC’s Head Baseball Coach, Ryan Browne) and sophomore Sara Gilmore with 2 goals. 

#13 Eric Perez in action. Photo by Wilson Tsoi

On the men’s side, the 0-2 SCC Men’s Squad hopes to turn things around, as they fell hard at the NWAACC Friendlies tournament, dropping a 7-0 match to the CCs of Spokane and 6-0 to Tacoma CC. 

The Dolphins have added 3 players to roster over the past week and hope the added depth will help on the offensive end of the field, as Shoreline spent very little time at that end of the field last week. 

SCC plays Pierce College on Saturday at 2:15pm. Pierce is currently 2-1 on the early season and has scored 8 goals, but also has given up 6 goals.


The games will be broadcast live on the SCC Online Channel and you can follow scores on the SCC Athletic Twitter Account and the SCC Facebook Page.
 
--Douglas W. Palmer, SCC Athletics Director


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Lady Dolphins volleyball team drops 3-0 match to Highline Community College in season opener


The Shoreline Community College Volleyball Team dropped a 3-0 match to Highline Community College last night at the HCC Gym. Set scores were 25-15, 25-19 and 25-16.

The Dolphins played well at the start of each set, but allowed the Thunder to pull away in the middle part of each game. SCC led a couple of times in the middle of the 3rd set, but the Thunder shut down the 
SCC offense and won that game going away and the match.

SCC was led by freshman Emily Denham with 5 kills and Lauren Dietrick, the lone SCC sophomore, with 4 kills.

Highline improved to 2-3 on the season while SCC opened the season at 0-1.

The Lady Dolphins travel back to Highline CC on Friday and Saturday for the Highline CC Tournament and face Treasure Valley CC at Noon and Olympic College at 3:00pm on Friday. SCC faces Tacoma CC at 10am on Saturday morning, before bracket play begins.

--Douglas W. Palmer, SCC Athletics Director


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SCC home games to be broadcast in High Def online


The Shoreline Community College Athletic Department will have all of its home games in High Definition broadcasts online in 2012-13. 

In cooperation with FXVideo, SCC Athletics will be the main feature of the Shoreline Community College "Online" Channel presented by the FXVideo company.

Coverage begins this Saturday, September 8th, with the opening home soccer matches of the year as the Lady Dolphins face Clackamas Community College of Oregon at Noon and the SCC Men's Soccer Team faces Pierce College at 2:15pm.

The first broadcast will feature only "Live" game footage with some interviews at halftime of each game. But Athletic Director Doug Palmer expects to turn this into real game broadcasts in the future. 

Palmer said: "We hope to add announcers for the broadcasts in later games, right now we just trying to make it work and figure out the kinks in the system but once we have the basics down, we will add more and more to the coverage. FXVideo will need advertising time to make production affordable but for us, especially during halftimes and in-between doubleheaders, there will be plenty of time to talk about athletics and the college in general, we want to promote ourselves and other aspects of the college during those periods".

Please click here for the SCC Channel to watch SCC Athletics starting on Saturday.

Games will be available to watch afterwards on the FXVideo site and the SCC YouTube Site.


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Council unanimously approves establishment of Aurora Square Community Renewal Area

From the City of Shoreline

In an effort to spark economic renewal of the 70+ acre Aurora Square commercial area, on September 4, 2012, Shoreline’s City Council adopted Resolution 333 creating the Aurora Square Community Renewal Area (CRA). With the CRA, the City is freed to work in cooperation with the Aurora Square property owners and developers to draft an economic renewal plan for the area.

Washington law (RCW 35.81) allows cities to establish a community renewal area along with a community renewal plan to help areas that need renewal. In the case of Aurora Square, the Council and many community members believe economic renewal is needed. Once a CRA is established, the City gains a toolkit designed to help it facilitate renewal. For example, while Washington law typically limits cities from working with private enterprise, cities are encouraged to partner with private enterprise to rejuvenate a CRA, a tool than can be particularly effective at helping Aurora Square reach its potential.

The Aurora Square commercial area is comprised of ten separate pieces of oddly shaped property creating disconnected islands of buildings that are difficult to navigate. What’s more, current building and stormwater laws add more challenges for individual property owners in the area who wish to redevelop their site. Together, these challenges have stymied redevelopment, limited reinvestment and produced poor sales, values and rents.

The City regularly surveys its citizens about ways to improve Shoreline, and better shopping, entertainment, and destination restaurants are constantly mentioned. Aurora Square has the potential of accomplishing all of these opportunities. By creating a CRA, the City will be able to work directly with property owners to plan improvements that benefit all property owners. Aurora Square can become a model of “lifestyle Shoreline,” with smart-built infrastructure, residences, offices and generous open spaces tied to transit, neighborhoods, and the Interurban Trail.


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City Council unanimously supports King County Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) Levy and Marriage Equality

From the City of Shoreline

At its September 4, 2012, meeting, the City Council unanimously adopted two resolutions supporting two separate ballot measures that will appear on the November 6 general election ballot.

 Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS)

AFIS is a valuable public safety tool that allows criminal justice agencies to fingerprint and identify arrested individuals or suspects of crimes. The AFIS program is funded by a voter-approved levy and provides the technical platform for fingerprint identification services throughout the county with links to other state, regional, and federal databases. The program allows the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO), its contract cities, the Seattle Police Department, and the suburban police departments within the county access to fingerprint identification information.

From 2007 to 2012, AFIS has been utilized in over 36,000 investigations. In 2011 alone, it assisted detectives in processing 18,959 pieces of evidence for finger and palm prints; identified 732 individuals who gave false names at the time of arrest; and matched 3,930 crime scene fingerprints and 216 palm prints. In Shoreline, AFIS was instrumental in identifying and arresting a suspect in the rape of a 12-year old girl.

If approved, the six-year levy will be at a rate of 5.92 cents per $1,000 assessed value in 2013 and increase annually by the percentage increase in the consumer price index or 1%, whichever is greater, with a maximum increase of 3%, for the five succeeding years. King County voters have approved levies to support AFIS in 1986, 1990, 1995, 2000, and 2006.

Council unanimously adopted Resolution 332 supporting the AFIS levy.

Marriage Equality

During the 2012 legislative session, the Washington State Legislature passed Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6239 relating to marriage equality. On February 13, 2012, Governor Chris Gregoire signed the bill into law, ending discrimination in marriage based on gender and sexual orientation in Washington and allowing all persons in Washington state the freedom to marry on equal terms, while also respecting the religious freedom of clergy and religious institutions to determine for whom to perform marriage ceremonies and to determine which marriages to recognize for religious purposes.

However, immediately after the Governor signed the bill into law, opponents of marriage equality filed notice with the Washington State Secretary of State’s Office that they intended to gather enough signatures to place a referendum on the general election ballot to reject the bill. On June 12, 2012, the Secretary of State certified that enough signatures had been turned-in from Washington voters to place Referendum 74 (R74) on the November 6 general election ballot. R74 asks Washington voters to approve or reject the marriage equality law passed by the Legislature and signed by the Governor. The law has been stayed until the results of the election have been determined.

All seven councilmembers voiced their support for marriage equality and unanimously adopted Resolution 331 supporting approval of R74.


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Shorecrest, Shorewood tennis teams both take 1-1 records into Friday matches


The Shorecrest and Shorewood boys’ tennis teams both take 1-1 non-league records into Friday matches.

Shorecrest meets Marysville-Pilchuck at Totem Middle School in Marysville at 3:30 p.m. Junior varsity teams from the two schools meet at Shoreline Park at the same time.

Shorecrest of the Western Conference 3A South lost to Woodinville of the Kingco 4A Conference Tuesday and defeated Lynnwood of the Wesco 4A South Wednesday.

Shorewood plays Western Conference 3A rival Everett at Shoreview Park at 3:30 p.m. Friday. Junior varsity teams from the two schools meet in Everett at the same time. Shorewood defeated Mount Vernon of the Wesco 4A North Tuesday and lost to Kamiak, also of the Wesco 4A North Wednesday.

High School Boys Tennis
Wednesday, Sept. 5


Shorecrest 7, Lynnwood 0
At Shoreline Park, Shoreline Center

Singles-
Nishaant Limaye (SC) def. R. Tsuji (L) 6-2, 7-6 (8-1);
Chris Sato (SC) def. B. Pei (L) 6-1, 6-0;
Andrew Copsey (SC) def. A. Huang (L) 6-0, 6-3;
Andras Szucs (SC) def. P. Veth (L) 6-0, 6-1.

Doubles—
Evan Saunders/Louis Born (SC) def. T. Yein/H. Thu 6-0, 6-0;
Nick North/Emahd Khan (SC) def. J. Lam/M. Huang 6-0, 6-0;
Brian Hoover-Brian Fortney (SC) def. Jorgenson-Attmo 6-1, 6-2.

Kamiak 5, Shorewood 2
At Kamiak High School

Singles—
S. Yu (K) def. Liam Keebler (SW) 6-1, 6-1;
J. Lee (K) def. Logan Keebler (SW) 7-6 (8-6), 5-7, 7-6 (7-4);
Jamie Wright (SW) def. D Lee (K) 4-6, 6-2, 6-2;
D. Cho (K) def. Eric Berquist (SW) 6-3, 6-1.

Doubles—
C. Kim/J Garside (K) def. Cameron McDowell-Eli Hecker (SW) 2-6, 6-2, 6-3;
G. Peterson-L. Kim (K) def. Colby Hodgen-Dylan Stephenson (SW) 6-2, 6-4;
F. Lui/S. Schacle (SW) def. J. Park/B. Lee (K) 6-3, 6-0.


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Odd Plant Show and Sale at Sky Nursery this weekend

Wednesday, September 5, 2012


The Odd Plant Show and Sale (TOPSS) will be held at Sky Nursery this week

Saturday, September 8th   9am – 6pm
Sunday, September 9th   10am – 4pm

What’s the point of cactus?  Find out with the Cascade Cactus and Succulent Society at The Odd Plant Show and Sale (TOPSS).  


Great display of unusual specimens, with many unique varieties for sale, and experts available to answer your questions about these prickly prizes. 

Sky Nursery 18528 Aurora Avenue North, Shoreline, WA 98133, 206-548-4851     


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Shoreline City Council Meeting September 4 2012

Devon Vose Rickabaugh
Notes from Shoreline City Council Meeting September 4 2012
By Devon Vose Rickabaugh

Shoreline City Council unanimously Passed a resolution to support Marriage Equality and Referendum 74 on the November 6th ballot. 

During public comment Kate Beck of Shoreline said she would like to introduce her partner as her wife since they are raising their children together and are committed to spending the rest of their lives together. “She is my wife.” 

Merchant Marine Arthur Allen said he announced to his shipmates that he was allowed to get married in his state which he viewed as a sign of respect. He said he didn’t care about the subdued reaction of his shipmates because “It felt so good to have my home state behind me”. Councilmember Eggen remembered being stationed during the Viet Nam War with a group of men who ostracized a man for the entire year of service for being gay. “I didn’t like it then and I don’t like it now.” Mayor McGlashan said that since gay and lesbian couples are moving to outlying cities including Shoreline “We have a duty to our community to be passing this resolution tonight. "As the only openly gay member of the council I didn’t think I’d see this happen in my lifetime.” He said the Democratic National committee has made it one of their agenda items. “It’s a very exciting time locally and nationally.”

The council also passed a resolution to create a Community Renewal Area (CSA) for the Aurora Square Area after hearing concerns from citizens and a few owners in the square. The president of the Northwest School for Hearing Impaired Children said they would like to opt out of the CSA since they are not a retail store and don’t want to be a part of improvement efforts. Several council members encouraged them to reconsider since possible road and sewer improvements in the future could leave them out if they were “not at the table”. All ten owners at the square were included in the CSA with the understanding that if they wanted to opt out at a later date they could. The next step is to create a renewal plan.

The council also voted to support AFIS (Automated Fingerprint Identification System) on the ballot November 6. AFIS is a county wide public safety tool. Since its inception in 1988 more crimes have been solved where detectives have no known suspect by capturing fingerprints and palm prints from all subjects booked into jail. The system is also used to store DNA collected at crimes scenes. This technology was used to solve the rape of a 12 year old girl in Shoreline. A palm print was lifted off the girl’s glass-topped dresser then electronically searched and matched. The suspect was identified swiftly and quickly arrested within a few days of the crime.


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Kenmore Camera nominated for King County Small Business of the Year



Kenmore Camera is one of three nominees for King County Small Business of the Year.

King County Executive Dow Constantine – in partnership with award sponsors KeyBank, Microsoft Corporation, the Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County, enterpriseSeattle, and the Small Business Partners for Prosperity – named 21 finalists in seven categories for the second annual King County Executive’s Small Business Awards.

130 nominations were received from 42 Award Partners – chambers of commerce, cities and business organizations across the county. More than 250 representatives from throughout the county are expected to be in attendance when the winners are announced at the awards program on Wednesday morning, October 10, from 7:15 – 9:00am at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue.  


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Shoreline Chamber of Commerce to hear about international education and business



Membership Luncheon, Wednesday, September 12, at 11:45am, Shoreline Community College PUB,  RSVP,  $20

The September luncheon of the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce is going to be held at Shoreline Community College. The college's International Programs will speak about the benefits of international education and business. There will also be a chance for Shoreline businesses to learn the process of potentially having Shoreline Community College interns work with your business.  With our global economy this will be an informative luncheon to attend.   

RSVP is required before Tuesday, Sept. 11, for members and visitors so we can order lunches from the College Caterer. To reserve your spot please send an email to the Chamber and Sharon will confirm your reservation, or register on-line with a credit card.   

Note that if you need to cancel your reservation you must let the office know before the deadline to avoid being charged.  If you do not have a reservation you will be seating on a space available basis once the luncheon starts.  


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High School Girls’ Swimming Schedule


High School Girls’ Swimming Schedule

Thursday, September 6
Shorecrest, Shorewood at Wesco South Jamboree, 3:15 p.m. at Kamiak High School

Tuesday, September 11
Jackson at Shorewood, 3:30 p.m. at Shoreline Pool

Thursday, September 13
Shorecrest at Jackson, 2:30 p.m. at West Coast Aquatics 
Stanwood at Shorewood, 3:30 p.m. at Shoreline Pool

Monday, September 17
Snohomish at Shorecrest, 6 p.m. at Vanderzicht Memorial Pool

Tuesday, September 18
Shorecrest at Kamiak, 3:15 p.m.
Mountlake Terrace at Shorewood, 3:30 p.m. at Shoreline Pool

Thursday, September 20
Shorewood at Cascade, 2:30 p.m. at Forest Park Pool
Everett at Shorecrest, 3:30 p.m. at Shoreline Pool

Tuesday, September 25
Shorewood at Everett, 2:30 p.m. at Forest Park Pool
Mariner at Shorecrest, 3:30 p.m. at Shoreline Pool

Thursday, September 27
Glacier Peak at Shorecrest, 3:30 p.m. at Shoreline Pool
Shorewood at Mariner, 3:30 p.m. at Kamiak H.S.
Snohomish at Shorecrest, 3:30 p.m. at Shoreline Pool

Tuesday, October 2
Shorecrest at Mountlake Terrace, 2:45 p.m. at Lynnwood Pool
Edmonds-Woodway at Shorewood, 3:30 p.m. at Shoreline Pool

Thursday, October 4
Shorewood at Kamiak, 3:15 p.m.
Snohomish at Kamiak, 3:15 p.m.
Meadowdale at Shorecrest, 3:30 p.m. at Shoreline Pool

Tuesday, October 9
Shorewood at Meadowdale, 2:45 p.m. at Lynnwood Pool
Lynnwood at Shorecrest, 3:30 p.m. at Shoreline Pool
Stanwood at Shorecrest, 3:30 p.m. at Shoreline Pool

Tuesday, October 16
Shorecrest at Edmonds-Woodway, 2:45 p.m. at Lynnwood Pool
Stanwood at Lake Stevens, 3:15 p.m.
Lynnwood at Shorewood, 3:30 p.m. at Shoreline Pool

Thursday, October 18
Shorewood at Shorecrest, 3:30 p.m. at Shoreline Pool

Friday, October 26
JV Championships, 3:15 p.m. at Arne Hanna Aquatic Cente
South Division Last Chance Meet, 3:30 p.m. at Shoreline Pool

Friday, November 2
District Prelims, 2 p.m. at Fidalgo Pool, Anacortes

Saturday, November 3
District Diving Prelims/Semifinals, 11 a.m. at Fidalgo Pool
District Swim/Dive Finals, 3 p.m. at Fidalgo Pool

Friday, November 9
State Swim and Dive Prelims, 6:15 p.m. at King County Aquatics Center, Federal Way

Saturday, November 10
State Swim and Dive Finals, 6:30 p.m. at King County Aquatics Center
 


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Addition: Ronald United Methodist Church is part of the BTS Consortium


In the story published regarding the Back to School Consortium backpack event, Ronald United Methodist Church, Shoreline, was inadvertently omitted from the list of consortium members.

Our apologies! Good works should be acknowledged and celebrated. Their name has been added to the story.

--Editor

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Shorecrest soccer girls win 1-0 victory at Newport Tuesday

The Shorecrest girls’ soccer team plays host to Holy Names of Seattle Thursday after a 1-0 season-opening road victory over Newport of Bellevue Tuesday.

Shorecrest and Holy Names meet at Shoreline Stadium at 7:30pm with junior varsity teams from the two schools meeting at 5:30pm.

In Shorecrest’s 1-0 victory over Newport of the Kingco Conference 4A division, Meghan Wicken scored the only goal for the Scots of the Western Conference 3A South. Wicken scored, with an assist from Sophia Viviano, in the 54th minute. Goalkeeper Frida Swensen recorded the shutout.

Holy Names comes into Thursday’s game after a 1-0 loss to Wesco-3A-North favorite Everett Tuesday.


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Shoreline Fire: be Fire Wise

The fire was still smoking the next day
Shoreline Area News photo

From Shoreline Fire

Did the recent brush fire that scorched Richmond Beach concern you? It should! Though major property damage was quickly and efficiently avoided by Shoreline Firefighters – it could have been much worse.  

Wind conditions changed quickly and firefighting tactics are challenging when fire engines cannot get close to the scene. Shoreline Fire and the National Fire Protection Administration urge all residents to be “firewise” when it comes to mitigating the damages caused by wild and brush fires.

There ARE steps you can take to protect your home and property – from cleaning up all debris and brush, to planting fire-resistant plants near your residence.

Make last week’s incident in Richmond Beach a wake-up call. Check out the NFPA’s Firewise website and prepare yourself and protect your property.


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Seattle Times endorses constitutional amendment to lift limits on UW, WSU investments

By Evan Smith

Our news partner, the Seattle Times, has endorsed a proposed constitutional amendment on the Nov. 7 ballot that would lift limits on investments by the University of Washington and Washington State University.

Senate Joint Resolution 8223 would lift restrictions on the UW's and WSU's ability to invest certain public funds in private companies or stock.

The Times called it “a smart idea whose time has come.”

The Times said in late August that the amendment “could create more revenue” for the two research universities by; lifting ”age-old investment restrictions on the schools, allowing them more flexibility and diversity in investing. The goal is more revenue without turning to taxpayers.

“The UW and WSU have done well investing their endowment and private funds. But they have been restricted in how they invest certain other university assets. 
“Funds targeted for investment should not be confused with state general funds or tuition money, neither of which would fall under SJR 8223's investment change. 
“Rather, the money intended for investment are local university funds from the schools' research grants, patient and medical revenues and fees from parking, housing and food services. Construction funds, insurance reserves and earnings from merchandising agreements are also included. 
“Of the money SJR 8223 seeks to make eligible for investment, the schools would turn over about 10 percent to the Washington State Investment Board for investing in bonds, securities and stocks.”

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Free English Classes for Adults in Shoreline


Are you an immigrant, refugee or U.S. citizen who needs to learn English?  Do you live in the Shoreline area?

Hopelink teaches students who speak no English, a little English, or some English. Students learn English to help them in daily life, and to prepare for work or for college classes and training.

Register in October for fall classes in Shoreline.

For information, visit the Hopelink Adult Education website, or call Marci at 425-250-3007 (or have someone who can speak English call for you).


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Greetings from Charlotte: Convention Day 1


Chris Roberts is part of the delegation from the 32nd District Democrats, attending the National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina this week.

By Chris Roberts

Tuesday was the first day of the convention. While most Shoreline and Lake Forest Park residents got their tastes of the 2012 Democratic Convention with the speeches of San Antonio Mayor Julan Castro and Michele Obama, the delegation of the 32nd has been in Charlotte since Sunday getting ready for today's events.

Our days are packed with speeches and more speeches, beyond the five hours of speeches at the convention itself. My favorite line from Tuesday was from AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka who told the labor caucus "Mitt Romney even outsources his bank accounts."

The highlight was the convention itself. I enjoyed the keynote speech of Julian Castro, and Michele Obama's statement that her "most important title is mom-in-chief" brought tears to my eyes. Ohio Governor Ted Strickland also gave a rousing speech earlier in the evening.

We talked to one reporter who attended the Republican Convention in Tampa who said that the Democratic delegates were more energized and fired up about the election.

Our days begin early, with a 7am delegation breakfast, with speakers from the DNC. After breakfast, there are events at the convention center, which is about 15 minutes away by cab or by light rail, or about an hour away if the DNC busses are running on schedule. The events themselves are spread out across the City.


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Shorewood girls defeat Lakewood Cougars in soccer opener Tuesday

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Early in the first period Shorewood's Zoe Vincini contols the ball
on the sideline against a Lakewood player.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Junior Zoe Vincini, assisted by Bailey Wilson, broke a scoreless tie with 17 minutes to play as the Shorewood T-Birds girls soccer team defeated the Lakewood Cougars 1-0 in the season opener for both teams Tuesday night at Shoreline Stadium.

Shorewood forward Salyna McDonald, number 11,
leaps high to head the ball in Tuesday night's game at Shoreline Stadium.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Senior Goalkeeper Ashley Swan recorded the shutout. The game marked the head-coaching debut for Bill Wilkins, the new Shorewood soccer coach who took over for Nathan Davis, who is now at Woodinville HS. Shorewood's record is 1-0-0.

In second period action Shorewood's Sienna Helland
avoids a Lakewood defender and pushes the ball deep into the Cougar side.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

The next home game for the T-Birds will be Tuesday, September 11, when they face arch-rival Shorecrest. Game time is 7:30pm.


--From the Shoreline Area News sports desk, with contributions from Coach Bill Wilkins


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Shorewood girls volleyball lost in 4 to Lake Stevens


Shorewood High School lost in 4 to Lake Stevens Tuesday, September 4, 2012:

  • 21-25, 17-25, 25-16 and 19-25.

Stats for Shorewood:

  • Delaney Hopen  25 Digs, 13 kills
  • Marianne Kellogg  17 assists
  • Ellie Rettenmier  10 kills, 19 digs

for Lake Stevens:

  • Kendall Swanson  11 kills
  • Alexis Alverson  17 kills
  • McKayla Huntley 7 kills/3 blocks


--From Jennifer Chartrand, Head Volleyball Coach


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Shorewood boys tennis defeats Mount Vernon in non-conference play


Mount Vernon vs Shorewood boys tennis match at Shoreview Park, Tuesday, September 4, 2012

SHOREWOOD 4 vs MOUNT VERNON 3 ( non-conference )

Singles:
1. Carey Goodwin MV def. Liam Keebler SW  6-2, 6-2
2. Anthony Shanander MV def. Logan Keebler SW  6-2, 6-1
3. Jeffery Levine MV def. Jamie Wright SW   7-5, 1-6, 6-4
4. Eric Berquist SW def. Adrian Johnston MV   6-3, 6-2

Doubles :
1. Cameron McDowell / Eli Hecker SW def. Kyle Frederick / Rolland farrell MV   6-2, 6-4
2. Colby Hodgen / Dylan Stephens SW def. Marcus Samora / Kyle Schubkegel MV   6-3, 4-6, 6-2
3. Frank Lui / Stuart Schacle SW def. Bo Vilwiler / Luke Johnston MV   6-2, 6-0

Shorewood swept the doubles matches and senior Eric Berquist won the deciiding match to secure the win for the T-Birds over Wesco 4A Mount Vernon in their opening match of the season.

Number one doubles Cameron McDowell and Eli Hecker led the doubles with a straight set win. Number three doubles Frank Lui and Stuart Schacle also swept their opponents in straight sets. 

Next home match is Friday Sept. 7th at Shoreview Park versus Everett with the match starting at 3:30pm.

--From Coach Arnie Moreno


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Seattle Times and Washington Coalition for Open Government host Attorney General Debate


Reagan Dunn
Bob Ferguson
The Seattle Times (our news partner) and the Washington Coalition for Open Government will host an Attorney General debate between Bob Ferguson and Reagan Dunn on September 12 at 6:30pm at The Seattle Times, 1000 Denny Way, Seattle.

Both men are members of the King County Council. Bob Ferguson represents a north King County area which includes north Seattle, Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, and Kenmore.

Mike Fancher, vice president of the board for the Washington Coalition for Open Government and former executive editor of The Seattle Times, will serve as moderator. Panelists include Ross Reynolds, senior host of KUOW’s The Conversation, Bob Young, Seattle Times government reporter, and Shoreline resident Michele Earl-Hubbard, principle at the Allied Law Group and an open government expert. 

“As chief legal officer for the State of Washington, the Attorney General plays a vital role in government openness, transparency and accountability,” said Fancher. “Washington residents should know as much as possible about the candidates’ commitment to open government before casting their votes. This debate will be an important test for the candidates.”

The debate will focus on issues related to open government as well as on broader matters with which the state Attorney General’s office has interface. Preferred seating will be offered to subscribers of The Seattle Times through its e-Vantage program.  Subscribers not currently signed up for e-Vantage may do so here. The weekly email offering of e-Vantage, including preferred seating for the debate, will be distributed on Wednesday, September 5.

TWV will live webcast the debate on its website and will televise the debate at a later time. KUOW will air the debate at a later time. A link to the live webcast will also be available at Seattle Times

“The Seattle Times is pleased to host this debate between the two candidates to become the state’s top legal officer,’’ said Kathy Best, Times managing editor. “We hope it will illuminate the candidates’ positions and give Washington voters valuable insights to inform their decisions this fall.’’

The Seattle Times is a 116-year-old locally owned journalism and community service company. Founded in 1896 by Alden J. Blethen, The Seattle Times is a fourth and fifth generation family business. The family's flagship newspaper, The Seattle Times, is the 2nd largest newspaper on the West Coast. The flagship website,  is the largest local news information web site in the Northwest. The Seattle Times digital content is available in multiple formats: website, digital replica, smartphone app and tablet app. Other Blethen-owned newspapers in Washington are the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, the Yakima Herald-Republic, The Issaquah Press, the Newcastle News, the Sammamish Review and the SnoValley Star.

More company information, including links to the newspaper Web sites, is available

The Washington Coalition for Open Government is an independent non-partisan nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the state’s open government laws and protecting the public’s access to government at all levels. Members of the Coalition include individual citizen activists and representatives of government, media, law, education, labor, business and public policy organizations. 


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School meals to feature more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains

School lunches will be healthier this year

From our news partner Michael McCarthy M.D. at Local Health Guide

This fall meals offered by all school districts in King County will include more variety and servings of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.

In addition, portion sizes will be adjusted to ensure the calorie content of meals are appropriate for the age of children being served.

The changes will fulfill new federal requirements for school meals issued earlier this year by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Under the new rules, menus will be designed to reduce the amount of saturated fat, tans fats and sodium.

For example, students will be offered only fat-free or low-fat milk varieties and will be required to take a half of a cup of fruit or vegetable for a complete meal.


Shoreline Schools have been revamping their food services program for two years, under the leadership of manager Kathy Walker, with the assistance of Lia Robinson, a nutrition consultant and dietitian. A new central kitchen was constructed in Hamlin Park and Lia oversaw the transition. (see previous article)

In January of 2011, the Shoreline PTA Council created a permanent, standing committee for healthy lifestyles with the goals of reviewing ways the PTA can partner with the District, determine programs the PTA can sponsor to help foster healthy lifestyles, and advocate for programs at state and national level.

From a presentation to the Shoreline School Board, June 25, 2012:

Kathy Walker reported challenges over the past two years, but said the new, state of the art Central Kitchen, and the hiring of Lia Robinson, food services consultant, have been a great help.

She has been meeting monthly with the Healthy Lifestyles Committee of the Shoreline PTA, to discuss concerns and information, taste test, and revamp school menus.

"Breakfast and lunch menus have been simplified in order to add more “made from scratch” food items. Due to the new and more efficient equipment in the Central Kitchen, these additions have been accomplished without increasing staffing hours. Only 10 hours a week have been added to the Central Kitchen for a pilot of an in-house pizza bake and delivery system. The District is anticipating a savings of approximately $100,000 next year by not contracting out for pizza."
Some of the healthy menu changes include homemade vegetable stock and marinara sauce, vegetable lasagna and new burritos, as well as an increase in the number of baked items from the Central Kitchen.

In regard to the new federal meal pattern taking effect for the 2012-2013 school year:

Currently, the District performs nutrient standard menu planning. Next year it will be food based for lunch and then food based for breakfast in 2013-2014 school year. 

This involves five components: meat or meat alternate, bread, milk, fruit, and vegetable. 

Students will be required to choose three of the five components and one has to be a fruit or vegetable. The new rule requires increased availability of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and fat-free and low-fat fluid milk. It also requires a reduction in sodium, saturated fat and trans fat. 

Beginning October 1, if the District becomes certified for the new meal pattern, it will mean an additional $.06 per lunch or approximately $28,000 in revenue.
Ms. Walker quoted Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture: “Kids need nurturing, and they get a lot of it through the lunch line . . . Kids get the message that regardless of their circumstances, someone cares for and feeds them.”


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SightConnection second annual Walkathon Sept 29



Share the Vision, SightConnection’s second annual walkathon, will be Saturday, September 29, 2012, at Magnuson Park in Seattle, beginning at 9:00 am. 

This is a family- and dog-friendly fundraising event that directly supports SightConnection’s services and programs for those in our community living with vision loss. Top prizes include a year-long spa package from Caruh Spa and a wine-tasting party for 12 at Tefft Cellars. 

In addition, Elvis will be joining us for a pre-walk concert and the post-walk dance party (Seattle-Tacoma's own Elvis By Dano!). Supporters who prefer not to walk are still welcome to raise funds and join us for the live music and festivities. Magnuson Park is located at 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115. Enter the park at the 65th Street entrance. Register as an individual walker, team captain, or join a team online or by calling 1-800-458-4888.

SightConnection would like to thank our sponsors of Share the Vision 2012: Acucela, D.A. Davidson, King County Optometric Society, Enhanced Vision, and Vine Dahlen.

SightConnection (formerly known as Community Services for the Blind and Partially Sighted) is a non-profit organization that promotes the well-being of those in our community adjusting to vision loss by connecting them with mobility and independent living skills, assistive technology and aids, and emotional health resources and coping strategies. SightConnection helps people live well with vision loss throughout King, Snohomish, and Skagit counties.


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Spear-carriers wanted: Seattle Opera seeks extras



Seattle Opera Seeks Local Talent: September 15 Auditions, Open To All, for Extras in Fidelio

YOU, your children, friends, and neighbors can take the stage as part of Seattle Opera’s upcoming programming. Auditions are being held for supernumeraries (“extras”) of all ages and walks of life to appear in Seattle Opera’s mainstage production of Fidelio (October 2012).

On Saturday, September 15, Seattle Opera will audition people to volunteer as non-singing, non-speaking supernumeraries for the fall production of Beethoven’s only opera, Fidelio.  A celebration of love overcoming tyranny, Fidelio tells the story of a devoted wife who rescues her husband, wrongly imprisoned for his political beliefs. Seattle Opera needs dozens of extras to crowd the stage for the opera’s final scene, in which prisoners and townspeople celebrate the downfall of a tyrant, the establishment of justice, and the strength of a humble person empowered by love.

To honor Beethoven’s timeless message, Seattle Opera encourages people of all ages and walks of life to audition. Because the production takes place in the present day, supernumeraries will wear their own clothing, not costumes. Supernumeraries are not compensated and must be able to commit fully to Seattle Opera’s rehearsal and performance schedule. Photos and video will be taken at the auditions; by participating you are allowing Seattle Opera to use your image for marketing and publicity purposes. For additional requirements and details, see below; for more information contact Paula Podemski at (206) 676-5812. 

If you are selected, please notify the Shoreline Area News.



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Fire Marshal extends burn ban in King County

Fires in approved fire pits only
Photo by Roy Mangel
A county-wide burn ban was declared July 15th – August 30th by the King County Fire Marshal.  Due to continued dry weather the King County Fire Marshal has extended the burn ban into until further notice.

This Phase 1 burn ban applies to all outdoor burning except for small recreational fires in established fire pits at approved camp grounds or private property with the owner’s permission.  These fires must:

  • Be built in a metal or concrete fire pit, such as those typically found in designated campgrounds; and not be used as debris disposal;
  • Grow no larger than three feet in diameter;
  • Be located in a clear spot free from any vegetation for at least 10 feet in a horizontal direction, including at least 25 feet away from any structure and allow 20-foot vertical clearance from overhanging branches; and
  • Be attended at all times by an alert individual and equipment capable of extinguishing the fire shall be in constant attendance at the site while burning.

For more information, visit the King County Department of Development and Environmental Services (DDES) Fire Marshal website 


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High School Volleyball Schedule

Corrected 09-05-2012 5:07pm

High School Volleyball Schedule

Tuesday, September 4
Lake Stevens at Shorewood, 7 p.m.

Thursday, September 6
Shorecrest at Marysville Getchell, 7 p.m.
Shorewood at Stanwood, 7 p.m.

Saturday, September 8
Shorecrest, Shorewood at Mariner Tournament, 9 a.m.
King's at Sundome Invite, 8 a.m. at Sundome (Yakima)

Monday, September 10
Shorewood at Marysville Getchell, 7 p.m.
Marysville Getchell at Shorecrest, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, September 11
Shorewood Christian at Cedar Park Christian (Mountlake Terrace), 6 p.m.
Shorewood at Garfield, 7 p.m.
King's at Sultan, 7 p.m.
Shorecrest at Mount Vernon, 7 p.m.

Thursday, September 13
Archbishop Murphy at King's, 7 p.m.
Shorecrest at Kamiak, 7 p.m.
Mariner at Shorewood, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, September 18
King's at Granite Falls, 7 p.m.
Shorecrest at Mariner, 7 p.m.
Shorewood at Cascade, 7 p.m.

Thursday, September 20
Cedar Park Christian (Mountlake Terrace) vs. Shorewood Christian, 6 p.m. at TBD
Lynnwood at Shorecrest, 7 p.m.
Lakewood at King's, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, September 25
Cedar Park Christian-Mountlake Terrace at Shoreline Christian, 5:30 p.m.
Oak Harbor at Stanwood, 7 p.m.
Glacier Peak at Shorecrest, 7 p.m.
Mountlake Terrace at Shorewood, 7 p.m.
Cedarcrest at King's, 7 p.m.

Thursday, September 27
King's at Coupeville, 7 p.m.
Shorecrest at Meadowdale, 7 p.m.
Shorewood at Glacier Peak, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, October 2
Shorewood at Shorecrest, 7 p.m.
King's at South Whidbey, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, October 3
Sultan at King's, 7 p.m.

Thursday, October 4
Meadowdale at Shorewood, 7 p.m.

Friday, October 5
King's at Crossover Classic (day 1), TBD at Lewis and Clark

Saturday, Oct. 6
Shorecrest at Monroe Bearcat Invitational, 9 a.m.

Tuesday, October 9
Darrington at Shoreline Christian, 6:30 p.m.
King's at Archbishop Murphy, 7 p.m.
Shorecrest at Mountlake Terrace, 7 p.m.

Thursday, October 11
Shorewood at Mountlake Terrace, 7 p.m.
Granite Falls at King's, 7 p.m.
Shorecrest at Glacier Peak, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, October 16
Glacier Peak at Shorewood, 7 p.m.
Meadowdale at Shorecrest, 7 p.m.
King's at Lakewood, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, October 17
Shorecrest at Shorewood, 7 p.m.

Thursday, October 18
Shoreline Christian at Cedar Park Christian-Mountlake Terrace, 6:30 p.m.

Monday, October 22
Meadowdale at Shorewood, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, October 24
Mountlake Terrace at Shorecrest, 7 p.m. 


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Roy's Garden: Are you more fearful of zombies or weeds?

Monday, September 3, 2012

The Zombie Weeds are on the march
Photo by K Carpp
Elements of Nature

Zombies are now becoming all the rage. More than few members of our population have a fear of our world being overtaken by a zombie apocalypse. I guess you could attribute this phenomenon to the many movies sporting the creatures that just refuse to die that have become sensations with a large cross-section of our population. 

I don’t subscribe to the zombie beliefs but in gardening circles I come in contact with many people who have similar fears of weeds overtaking their precious gardens. 

Close up of a Zombie Weed
Photo by Roy Mangel 

No matter what they do they just can’t kill them. They try beheading with garden trowels, evisceration via weed whackers, chemical warfare “Too much collateral damage,” Then they come to me and ask for the Nuclear Option, stating that, “I think our only choice is to start over.” In many cases they are on the right path if they are not in for a battle. After your garden is overtaken by the undead it is a long, painful, and strategic process to regain control of your garden.

If you are hardheaded enough and don’t want to nuke all your plants with Roundup, “Like any gardener worth his or her salt,” there are ways to take care of many of your weeds with a Three Year Plan. You need to be a warrior, live by steadfast rules, and be driven towards reversing the garden apocalypse.

Zombies can take many forms
Photo by Roy Mangel

Rule number one; identify why you have a weed problem. More often than not, your soil is disturbed by your constant summer skirmishes and periodic weed pulling. You most likely do not have a decent layer of mulch to counteract your weeds and their method of dispersion. Most of your weeds are very good at casting their vile progeny across your yard. Multitudes of seeds lie in wait until next summer in hope to rise from the grave and multiply one hundred times over and start the cycle of taking over the world. They are stronger than your weak and pathetic shrubs and perennials. They don’t need much water or food. Those Zombie weeds only need an open patch of sunny, dry, disturbed soil and they flourish, sometimes choking out your plants of choice and overtaking their root systems. 

You can amend your soil and mulch to provide your plants with enough moisture to compete. This also can help lower the available nutrients in the surface layers where your weed seeds mature. Other advantages of mulch include: erosion control, and reducing access to light. Composting microbes temporarily starve the interface layer where weeds geminate from available nitrogen. A good mix of composted mulch can also act to inoculate your soil with mycorrhizal fungi. Plants that have mycorrhizal root relationships grow faster and will be more apt to put up a fight of their own against unwanted zombie invasions.

Rule number two; Vertical Diversity is key to winning a battle with the undead. The most tenacious weeds like sun and lots of it. Starve them of their life’s blood by providing shade. Large shrubs and trees provide the necessary shade to bring your unwanted guest down to speed. Once you master Vertical Diversity you are on your way toward shifting the tides of your embattled garden. Trees and large shrubs will outcompete most of your standard weeds' light and nutrient resources if you have healthy soil. Your large plants will also physically take up the space and crowd out the young, upcoming progeny that last year’s hordes spread throughout your garden.

This Zombie Army will soon go to seed
and create new zombies to march on your garden
Photo by K Carpp

Rule number three; Remove as many as possible of the unwanted green menace in the early spring before the seed pods mature. You have already done a good job of amending your soil and blocking out the needed resources that many of your weeds require to take over your garden world. Now it is your turn to get physical. I know it is hard. Your vitamin D starved body is not motivated yet to get out there in the rainy early spring and properly uproot those tenacious creatures, but the time is now. If you don’t act early, you have most certainly postponed your victory for another year. Weeds, like all other creatures on earth, define success by reproduction. Once they cast their seeds, they have won. Many of them need your help. They are waiting for you to pull them up, disturbing them just enough to for their seed-casting methods to go into full effect. 

I find some of them utterly fascinating. We are all very aware of how the crafty Dandy lions entice our children into blowing them all over our yards while making a wish, although most of us don’t notice the unfurling spiral pods propelling their dormant young up to 6 feet in all directions. Or those sticky seeds that catch onto your clothes and release as you brush up on your bushes during your hasty late weeding frenzy.  The most ruthless of all the dispersal methods is by animal. You may think - yay! the birds are out there picking up all those unwanted seeds as they forage through your garden. Unfortunately, the seeds from your neighbor’s yard are coming out the other end in a fancy pre-fertilized package.

Rule number four; outsmart your weeds. They are not the only ones who can be crafty. We have opposable thumbs for heavens sake. Mobilize, talk to your neighbors, and have a mutually beneficial weeding party. Their weeds are your weeds, so maybe if you help them with their battle they will return the favor. There are many other organic options for getting the better of your zombie weed problems.  Just to name a few, Corn Gluten, Vinegar, Clove oil organic herbicide, Scalding water, and Garden Torches. And yes, the Garden torches are most likely effective on Zombies as well.  (Please properly identify that you are dealing with a real Zombie before resorting to use of a garden torch.)

Who will win the battle?
Photo from Photobucket

Zombie weed hunting is not for everyone. Follow the before mentioned guidelines. Not only will you win the battle but you will be protecting the health of everyone around you. Be steadfast and have a positive long term outlook. 

Word on the street is that the chemicals used in our most common herbicides are the reason our zombie weeds are so resilient.  Use all your tools wisely and if you are not up to the challenge then definitely hire an organic minded professional to avoid the creation of future populations of super zombie weeds.


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Shoreline resident's book helps us understand and manage our electronicallyl stored information

Available on Amazon

Shoreline resident David R Matthews has just published a new book that will help anyone better understand the fog of data that we all create every day about ourselves, our work and our families.

In this book, Mr Matthews uses easy to understand language, real-life stories and examples to help everyone from Information Technology professionals, to managers or owners of businesses, to attorneys and legal staff, and even just the curious lay person, better understand and manage their electronically stored information.

Don't let the somewhat technical sounding title scare you away. This is a fun, important and informative read for anyone who lives, works and plays in our new digital world.

There will be a seminar and book-signing at Edmonds Community College on September 21st, starting at 6:30pm. Contact Mr. Matthews for more information.

The book is available on Amazon both in hard copy and Kindle versions. Its title is: Electronically Stored Information, The Complete Guide to Management, Understanding, Acquisition, Storage, Search and Retrieval by David Robert Matthews, ISBN: 978-1-4398-7726-5


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