Meadowdale 4-0 over Shorewood in girls soccer Thursday

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Tonight was a tale of two halves. Meadowdale led at halftime 1-0 on a goal by Tisha Parsley at approximately the 30th minute in a well contested match. The second half saw Emily Critchlow take over. She scored in the 42nd minute, again at the 48th minute and finally a third goal at the 56th minute.  Rebecca Wright got the shutout in goal for Meadowdale, Ashley Swan and Brianna Huntamer split halves for Shorewood. 

The final score was Meadowdale 4-0 over Shorewood. Shorewood's record is 1-2-1 and Meadowdale is 4-0-0.

--Coach Bill Wilkins

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Shorewood volleyball upsets Mariner in 3 Thursday


The Shorewood T-Birds upset Mariner tonight in 3.

Monical Postor had 10 kills, 7 digs
Delaney Hopen had 14 kills, 5 digs
Marianne Kellogg had 25 assists, 3 digs and 3 service aces.

--Coach Jennifer Chartrand


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Glacier Peak tennis bests Shorewood 4-3 Thursday

Corrected 9-16-2012 2:19pm

In a three hour battle of endurance, Julian Gonzalez of Glacier Peak defeated Jamie Wright of Shorewood in a three set match. Gonzalez won the deciding match in a third set tie-breaker. 

It was the deciding match with Glacier Peak winning with a team score of 4-3 over T-Birds. Shorewood Wesco 3A conference record is 2-1 and 4-2 overall. They remain in first place tied with Shorecrest. 

Eric Berquist came from behind to win his match in three sets to extend a three set winning streak. Also winning for Shorewood were doubles teams Dylan Stephens / Matt Buswell and Frank Lui / Alejandro Uvence. Next match for the T-Birds is at Meadowdale Monday September 17 starting at 3:30pm.

Singles

1. Patrick Lungrath GP def. Liam Keebler SW 6-1,6-1
2. Jordan Hill GP def. Logan Keebler SW 6-4, 6-1
2. Julian Gonzalez GP def. Jamie Wright SW 7-6 (7-4), 6-1, 7-6 ( 7-2)
4. Eric Berquist SW def. Peter Davis GP  6-7 (4-7), 6-2, 6-1

Doubles

1. Max Everett / Devin Remlinger GP def. Cameron McDowell / Eli Hecker SW 7-5, 6-1
2. Dylan Stephens ? Matt Buswell SW def. Ethan Jones / Andrew Kim GP  6-4, 6-4
3. Frank Lui / Alejandro Uvence SW def. Kai Duan / Peter Vizzani GP 6-3, 6-3

--Coach Arnie Moreno


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CANCELLED: George Winston at Northshore Performing Arts Center

Updated 9-19-2012 9:04pm

George Winston.
Photo by Andy Argyrakis

UPDATE: George Winston has cancelled this concert, due to medical reasons.


Solo pianist George Winston plays over 100 concerts a year in America and beyond. Join us at Northshore Performing Arts Center for an afternoon with George Winston on Sunday, September 23 at 2:00 pm.
  
Winston's concerts feature a variety of styles, including his melodic folk piano, stride piano, New Orleans R&B piano, Vince Guaraldi's "Peanuts" pieces, and more. Winston was the first performer in NPACF''s 2006 inaugural season, so it is a very special pleasure that he will be here to launch our 2012-2013 season. Read more about George Winston...

Please join us in support of HopeLink by bringing a donation of canned food to the concert. There will be collection baskets at the entrances.


Adults $35, Seniors $30, Youth under 17 $20. Buy tickets now




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Photo: Boats at Sea

Boats at Sea
Photo by Marc Weinberg


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Shorewood swim and dive win over Jackson Tuesday

Shorewood Girls' Swim and Dive began their regular season with a strong win over Jackson Tuesday 106-70. 

The team was led by state qualifying relay swim in the 200 medley relay (Britt Blomso, Christina Garrison, Ann Tardiff, and Anni Hecker ) 1:56.16. 

Other state qualifiers were Anni Hecker in the 50 free 25.25 and in the 100 breast Christina Garrison 1:11.84. 

The T-birds start the season off 1-0 and are hoping to again go undefeated.

--Coach Susie McDowell

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Shorewood takes Wesco 3A South tennis lead with 5-2 victory over Shorecrest Wednesday at Shoreview Park


Individual opponents meet at the tennis match between Shorecrest and Shorewood.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore


The Shorewood boys' tennis team took the Western Conference 3A South dual-meet lead after a 5-2 victory over Shorecrest Wednesday at Shorewood’s Shoreview Park courts.
         
The victory gave Shorewood a 2-0 Wesco 3A record (4-1 overall). Shorecrest has a 1-1 Wesco 3A record (3-2 Wesco 3A).
         
Thunderbirds are ready to play
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Shorewood went into the match with Shorecrest after a 7-0 victory at Mountlake Terrace Monday. Shorecrest went into the cross-town match after a 6-1 home victory over Glacier Peak.

Boys’ Tennis Results
Wednesday, Sept. 12
Shorewood 5, Shorecrest 2
At Shoreview Park


Singles

1. Liam Keebler SW def. Nishaant Limaye SC  6-4, 6-2
2. Logan Keebler SW won by injury default vs. Chris Sato SC
3. Andrew Copsey SC def Jamie Wright SW  6-2, 6-1
4. Eric Berquist SW def. Andras Szucs SC  3-6, 6-2, 6-3

Doubles

1. Cameron McDowell/Eli Hecker SW def. Evan Saunders / Kielan LeMoine- Kowalski SC  6-4, 6-3
2. Nick North / Ehmad Khan SC def. Frank Lui / Stuart Schachle SW  7-6 ( 7-3 ), 6-2
3. Dylan Stephens / Matt Buswell SW def. Brian Hoover / Brian Fortney SC  6-4, 6-3

--From the Shoreline Area News Sports Desk
More photos by Wayne Pridemore


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Shorecrest, Shorewood tennis teams meet Wednesday at Shoreview Park

Shorewood's number one singles player, Liam Keebler,
returns the ball in the match with Shorecrest's number one player,
Nishaant Limaye, at Shoreview Park
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

The Shorecrest and Shorewood boys’ tennis teams both take 3-1 records into a match Wednesday at Shorewood’s Shoreview Park courts.
            

Nishaant Limaye, Shorecrest's number one singles player,
prepared to return the ball in his match against Liam Keebler of Shorewood.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore


Both teams have 1-0 Western Conference 3A records going into the match at 3:30 p.m. Junior varsity teams from the two schools meet at the same time at Shorecrest’s Shoreline Park courts at the Shoreline Center. The Shorewood JVs have a 4-0 record (3-0 Wesco 3A). Shorewood has a 3-1 JV record (0-1 Wesco 3A).
            
Shorewood goes into the match with Shorecrest after a 7-0 victory at Mountlake Terrace Monday. Shorecrest goes into the cross-town match after a 6-1 home victory over Glacier Peak.
            
The Shorewood JVs defeated Mountlake Terrace at home, 7-0. The Shorecrest JVs lost at Glacier Peak, 4-3.

Monday Boys’ Tennis Results

Shorewood 7, Mountlake Terrace 0
At Mountlake Terrace

Singles —
Liam Keebler, SW, beat Nguyen, MT, 7-5, 6-4;
Logan Keebler, SW, beat Pingul, MT, 6-2, 6-0;
Jamie Wright, SW, beat Hyenchoel, MT, 6-4, 6-2;
Eric Berquist, SW, beat Tin Ho, MT, 6-0, 7-6 (7-0).

Doubles —
Cameron McDouwell-Eli Hecker, SW, beat Young-Neri, MT, 6-0, 6-1;
Frank Lui-Stuart Schaible, SW, beat Wangg-Mason, MT, 6-1, 6-0;
Dylan Stephens-Buswell, SW, beat Coplin-Park, MT, 6-1, 6-2.

Shorecrest 6, Glacier Peak 1
At Shoreline Park

Singles
Nishaant Limaye, SC, beat Luangrath, GP, 5-7, 6-4, 6-2
Chris Sato, SC, beat Jordan Hill, GP, 6-3, 6-0;
Andrew Copsey, SC, beat Gonzales, GP, 3-6, 7-5, 6-2;
Andras Szucs, SC, beat Davis, GP, 6-4, 7-5.

Doubles
Everett-Remlinger, GP, beat Evan Saunders-Kielan Lemoine-Kowalski, SC, 5-7, 6-3, 1-6;
Nick North-Emahd Khan, SC, beat Kim-Jones, GP, 4-6, 6-4, 10-1;
Brian Hoover-Brian Fortney, SC, beat Davis-Wygant, GP, 6-3, 6-1.

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Girls soccer Tuesday - Shorecrest tops the T-Birds 3-1


The Shorecrest girls soccer team topped the Shorewood T-Birds 3-1 in the Wesco opener for both teams Tuesday night at Shoreline Stadium.

Freshman Alexa Iacolucci started the scoring for the Scots, bending a free kick past T-Birds keeper Ashley Swan with 17 minutes to play in the first half.

Maya Garber-Yonts cashed in following a corner kick to give the Scots a 2-0 lead five minutes later.

With just under 2 minutes to play in the half, Shorewood's speedy Zoe Vincini sliced her way through a gap in the Shorecrest defense and easily beat the Scots' netminder  Frida Swensen to make the score 2-1 SC.

Nine minutes into the second half, Iacolucci scored her second goal of the night, this one from long range, to finish the scoring.

From the Shoreline Area News Sports Desk

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You can still have kittens - and kitten TV

Mac and Chili would like to be adopted together

By Diane Hettrick

I remember when our old cats were little kittens. They were so entertaining as they played together that we turned off the TV and watched them instead. We called it "Kitten TV".

Fortunately for those of you who hesitated, Shoreline's cat rescue organization Forgotten Felines, will have adoptable kittens at the Aurora Village Petco for the next two Saturdays, September 15 and 22, 2012.

This was a bumper year for kittens and Forgotten Felines has an abundant supply. Fortunately, they are all adorable.

Aurora Village Petco, just off N 205th from 10-2pm. 


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Shoreline Fire Commissioners to hold public comment meeting on acquisition of Seattle water services

Wednesday, September 12, 2012




PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The Board of Fire Commissioners of the Shoreline Fire Department will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, September 20, 2012 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Shoreline Fire Department, 17525 Aurora Avenue North, Shoreline, Washington to hear public comment prior to the Board of Commissioners taking a position on the City of Shoreline Proposition 1, Acquisition and Local Control of Seattle Water Services in Shoreline.

The meeting will be held in the public meeting room. All persons who desire to express their opinion to the Board of Commissioners on the direction the Board should take in this matter are encouraged to attend. If you are unable to attend, you may submit your written comments via email to the Fire Chief. Indicate if you are a resident of the City of Shoreline in your email.


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Photo contest - have you submitted your photo yet?

Have you submitted your photo for the Shoreline 2013 Winter Recreation Guide Cover Contest?  

If you think that you have “THE” Shoreline picture, the City of Shoreline Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department  encourages you to submit it.  

Tell your friends to enter too!     

Deadline for photo entries is Friday September 28th.   



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Stair Climb: Fight for Air Climb and Kids' "Scare Climb"

Father and son team from 2011 stair climb
Photo courtesy American Lung Association


Shoreline resident Mike Woods to serve as a Stair Climb Team Captain

The American Lung Association’s “Fight For Air Climb” stair climb event, to be held Sunday, October 28th, is guaranteed to provide wonderful family fun while supporting a great cause. Families, individuals and teams will climb to the top floor of Two Union Square in downtown Seattle to raise awareness for the millions of Americans who suffer from lung disease.

The “Fight For Air Climb” is a stair climb event, or as some like to call it, a “vertical foot race.” This is a timed event that can be done by the serious or “elite” athlete as well as friends, family and coworkers. The Two Union Square tower, at 51 floors, is tall enough to be challenging for the competitive racer as well as the weekend warrior! 

This year, in honor of Halloween, a themed event for children has been added – a “Scare” Climb! Kids will have a blast with a shorter eight-story climb to the top while learning how to keep their lungs healthy. There will be Halloween-themed treats, goodie bags, costume contests, and more! (Children must be accompanied by an adult – maximum 2 children per adult.)

There are three categories to choose from when registering: 

  • Elite athletes will register as individuals and be given a spot in the first wave of climbers, 
  • Followed by those in the less competitive “friends and family” category. 
  • Firefighters and others in first-responder gear or military uniform will follow in the final wave. 
All participants will receive a timing chip for the race and an opportunity to see their personal race results.


“As the leader of the "Blank Stairs" climbing team, we are happy to be involved with such a great fundraising event for a very serious health problem in our country,” said Mike Woods, a participant from Shoreline, Washington. 
“Lung disease has directly impacted family members of our team. We will be climbing and raising funds in their honor, and to help prevent lung disease.”
All proceeds will support the American Lung Association’s mission to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease. The Lung Association achieves its mission through education, advocacy and research.

Don’t let your family miss out on this exciting opportunity to get involved, get active, and have fun! More information and to register 


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PAWS takes in refugee dogs from Iran


The Iranian government is proposing a complete ban on all dogs in the cities and suburbs. The dramatic new law has the country’s shelters struggling to find these animals new homes abroad.

PAWS companion Animal Shelter in Lynnwood has now taken in two of these endangered animals, and could take even more in the near future.

“Our commitment will always be to serving our local communities, but the strength of our donors and an amazing volunteer corps allows us to lend a hand during this crisis,” says Companion Animal Services Director Kay Joubert.

After flying 19 hours in a cargo hold from Tehran to Seattle, a Border Collie mix named Shabnam (Farasi for “morning dew”) became the first PAWS rescue.

Although frightened and visibly shaken upon arrival, Shabnam is now getting more comfortable with the other dogs in the shelter.

“She actually has a couple of doggie friends she plays with,” says PAWS Shelter Manager Lisa Hockins. “She’s even starting to warm up to the volunteers.”

Shabnem takes a dip before leaving Tehran last week.
Photo courtesy PAWS



A second dog arrived at PAWS on Tuesday night, this one a female dog named “Ghandoon”. So far she is doing well, but shelter staff says it will be another week before she’s ready to meet potential adopters.

But according to Joubert, Shabnem is ready to start tugging heartstrings today.

“We’re going to start showing her this afternoon. Those that are interested can fill out an application, and then we can schedule visits. She’s a little sweetheart in good health, so I don’t expect her to be here long.


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Take the solar tour on October 6


Start your Solar Tour in Shoreline with a mouth watering barbecue at Northwest Mechanical. 

While you satisfy your taste buds and fill your belly, expert technicians will let you see the components of solar photo voltaic and solar thermal installations up close. 

Getting your initial questions answered on this first stop will help you come up with substantive questions for property owners at the other sites. 

It will also help you better appreciate each of the other installations on the tour.

Northwest Mechanical is the area coordinator for the Shoreline Lake Forest Park segment of the 12th annual Solar Tour promoted by Solar Washington Saturday October 6, 2012.

Feel free to return to Northwest Mechanical at the end of your tour to get another bite to eat and share your experience and get any final questions answered. 

3204 NE 145th Street; Shoreline WA 98155 (Corner of NE 145th Street and Lake City Way) on Saturday October 6, 2012 from 10 am to 4 pm.

The Solar Tour is a state wide event promoted by Solar Washington. Shoreline Solar Project and the Student Chapter of American Solar Energy Society (ASES) will be participating in the event. Many solar vendors in the area will also be promoting the event and inviting their clients to participate as tour sites.

Maps will be made available on the website. Download and print for use during the tour. More locations will be added to the tour through September.

                   

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SummerSet Arts Festival at Ronald Bog this Saturday

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Meghan Lancaster will create a "disappearing art work"
similar to this Grove Shrine

On Saturday, September 15th, 2012, from 1-5pm, the Meridian Park Neighborhood will celebrate at Ronald Bog Park with the first ever SummerSet Arts Festival. 

This free event  invites all ages to participate in several fun and artistic activities including: live music, dance and drumming performances, fun kids activities, and art making stations. 

Anne Guthrie and Andy Beveroth work with artist Meghan Lancaster

There will be park and arboretum tours as well as a sculpture exhibition. Volunteers have restored Ronald Bog Park (175th and Meridian in Shoreline) over the summer and the SummerSet Arts Festival will celebrate their ongoing success within the park and community.

Local resident and artist Cynthia Knox is pioneering the festival with the approval of the Shoreline Parks Board. Artist Meghan Lancaster will create a Disappearing Artwork sculpture from natural materials found within the park that will remain until they naturally disintegrate. During the festival she will guide visitors to complete this sculpture. 

The Unearth Collective will also create a site-specific piece that will remain in the park. 

Glass and light sculptor Carol Milne will create a piece to be viewed across the park lake on the distant shore. 

Mary Coss creating her giant conch shell

Seattle artist and advocate for community art Mary Coss will be installing a giant conch shell on a floating pier in the bog. The shell will have a soundtrack so visitors can also experience her sculpture through music and poetry.

She is “committed to placemaking as a way to humanize the built environment. Art can be a vehicle to transform a community, and when done in collaboration with good design, it can contribute to a community with a soul. My experience integrating artwork into the urban setting has made apparent to me the impact of art on neighborhoods and the people who live there, I believe in its value.”

The Floating Shell being position on the Bog

The Shoreline Children’s Center is creating a labyrinth installation as well as a clay turtle mandala. A hands-on art table will keep kids busy making kites and other crafts. Performing artists will bring music and entertainment. Among them, Brittain Barber will lead a jazz duo and local Shoreline resident Elena DeLisle-Perry will provide bluegrass and old-time music including a square dance.

A 'yarn-bomber installs a tree sock on N 175th
Photo by Susan Armstrong

Spreading the word and keeping the community involved, Cynthia Knox continues to bring a community art-making table to different locations and events in the Shoreline area during the summer. The pieces created at the art-making table, like tree socks, will be featured in the festival. 

The SummerSet Arts Festival has found tremendous support; it has received a Shoreline Dept. of Neighborhoods mini-grant through the Meridian Park Neighborhood Association. The City of Shoreline and the Shoreline-Lake Forest Parks Arts Council are co-sponsoring this exciting summer event. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and a picnic and plan to spend a wonderful afternoon in the park!


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Shoreline City Council Meeting Monday September 10, 2012

Devon Vose Rickabaugh
Notes from Shoreline City Council Meeting Monday September 10, 2012
By Devon Vose Rickabaugh

Three topics were discussed at the Shoreline City Council Meeting: Watershed Investment Districts; 2012 2nd quarter financial report; and Echo Lake Park improvements as part of the Echo Lake Master Plan.

Watershed Investment Districts would provide an integrated approach to funding salmon habitat, storrmwater management, flood protection, drinking water, and conservation now funded separately. Current funding through the King County Flood Control District has been struck down by the courts. Councilmember Winstead said she was “not excited about creating another taxing district.” Mayor McGlashon said the new district would require an increase in funding. Deputy Mayor Eggen asked “Who’s going to pay for it?” The council decided to gather more information before continuing the discussion.

The second Quarter financial report is provided to keep the Council informed of the financial position of the city. Administrative Services Director Robert Hartwig reported that General Fund revenues were 2% higher than budget projections and expenditures were 2% below projections. Details of the report can be found on the City’s website.

As part of a voter approved King County Trail Levy the Echo Lake Park Improvement Project is one of three main projects along the Interurban Trail/Burke Gilman Trail that meets funding requirements. The Echo Lake Neighborhood Association worked with the city to recommend improvements to the park. Among them were more access to the beach, increase visibility by removing tall brushy vegetation, more seating for picnics, relocating the restroom away from trees to prevent loitering and make it more visible to police patrols. A public meeting will be held on November 20th.


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Mary Thurber of Einstein Middle School to be honored as a Hero in the Classroom

Einstein was awarded $1000 because of Mary Thurber
Stephanie Clark, principal (left), Mary Thurbeer


Mary Thurber, science teacher at Einstein Middle School, will be honored Sunday, Sept. 16 as a Symetra Hero in the Classroom during the Seattle Seahawks home opener against the Dallas Cowboys at CenturyLink Field.

"Ms. Thurber is a hero at Einstein because she devotes a lot of time and effort towards her students' learning both during and outside of school," wrote a former student in nominating her for the award. 
"Ms. Thurber has taught everyone who has been through her classroom how to dream big and achieve their goals in life, whatever they might be."

This past year, her students had the chance to design an experiment that could be flown in the microgravity environment on the International Space Station.

"This project taught us the importance of communication in science, team participation during group projects, and presentation in a formal setting. We all gained confidence and the belief that hard work can get us anywhere, even into space."

Mary Thurber will be honored at the
Seahawks game Sept 16
Mary has taught science at Einstein since 2007.

Twenty-four King County area teachers will be selected as 2012 Symetra Heroes in the Classroom for their outstanding leadership and instruction. Mary will receive two tickets to the Seattle Seahawks home game against Dallas, a VIP sideline experience at CenturyLink Field, $350 for classroom supplies, as well as recognition at school and on field during game day. In addition, Einstein will receive a check for $1,000 to benefit school programs.

Hero selection is based on a teacher's ability to balance the core curriculum with students' individual needs; build trust among students, parents and the community; and invest in their students' long-term success.

For more information and to nominate a teacher today, visit the Symetra Heroes in the Classroom web site.



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Shorecrest, Shorewood tennis teams meet Wednesday at Shoreview Park


The Shorecrest and Shorewood boys’ tennis teams both take 3-1 records into a match Wednesday at Shorewood’s Shoreview Park courts.
            
Both teams have 1-0 Western Conference 3A records going into the match at 3:30 p.m. Junior varsity teams from the two schools meet at the same time at Shorecrest’s Shoreline Park courts at the Shoreline Center. The Shorewood JVs have a 4-0 record (3-0 Wesco 3A). Shorewood has a 3-1 JV record (0-1 Wesco 3A).


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WOWTA - benefits of backyard wildlife habitats

Nan Skinner (right) and associates at the 2012 WOWTA tour
Habitat - A Little Coop and Garden
Host - Leslie Vietmeier
Educators - John Ruby (Diggin' Shoreline and owner of Magic Landscapes) and Nan Skinner
Steward - NanSkinner (Real Estate consultant and Habitat Steward)



By Nan Skinner

As a member of the Where Our Wild Things Are (WOWTA) Wildlife Habitat Tour 2012, I was honored to educate visitors on the benefits of creating and maintaining a wildlife habitat in their own yards.  During my research, I discovered that there are also economic benefits as well as recreational, educational, and ecological benefits. 

Recreational (Get your kids involved.  They will love learning about plants and animals.)
  • Aesthetically pleasing
  • Places feel more private and relaxing
  • Bird watching
  • Walking
  • Gardening
Educational (Workplace, schoolyard and backyard habitats)
  • Bring people and nature together
  • Workplace habitats give employees a calm place to take a break
  • Provides more area for picnicking, walking, and learning
  • Foster relationships between land owners and community
Ecological (We need a healthier planet)
  • Land suitable for native plants and animals are healthy for people
  • Vegetation filters pollutants, shades, and stabilizes stream banks
  • Wetlands help control run-off, prevent erosion, and filter pollutants
  • Forests produce oxygen and remove carbon dioxide
 Economic Benefits to Homeowners
  • Trees increase property values up to 20%
  • Decreasing the amount of lawn saves time and money
  • Homebuyers value energy conserving landscape and environmentally friendly community features
  • Property values near wildlife habitats and refuges are higher and properties are more desirable
  • Trees increase property values by $7.1 million, save $6.8 million in energy and $9.1 million in storm-water treatment costs annually – USFS
  • #1 green home improvement recommended by REALTORS® is planting native trees and flowers – the foundation of a healthy and beautiful backyard habitat – USFS
Good Ways to Grow Green – National Wildlife Federation 
  • Plant native shrubs to shade your air conditioner to increase the unit’s efficiency up to 10%
  • Plant on the south and west sides of your home
  • Replace most of your lawn with regional native plantings
  • Document your regional native plantings to impress potential buyers
  • Make sure your garden is well-designed
  • Consider working with a “green” broker and stager to market your home when it’s time to sell
A few Native Plant ideas from King County
  • Big-leaf maple
  • Madrone
  • Black cap raspberry
  • Bleeding heart
  • Maidenhair fern
  • Hairy honeysuckle
Resources

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Parenting Class at Dale Turner YMCA registration open now


The school year is upon us! And while many of us look forward to the school year starting and having a set structure for our kids, this time can also be filled with change and challenges.

No doubt we don't generally have our best parenting moments when we are stressed - but what if you had tools to teach your kids how to resolve their challenges and conflicts? What if those tools helped them grow into responsible, resourceful, respectful individuals. What if the mistakes they make along the way could be used to develop life and critical thinking skills? And what if you could do all that without compromising your dignity or theirs?

These are the skills and tools that Positive Discipline teaches.

Sound intriguing? Come to the Parenting with Positive Discipline class at the Dale Turner YMCA.  If you're curious but not sure, you are welcome to the come to first class at no risk (registration is required but a 100% refund is available if you change your mind by 9/30).

The 7 week class runs on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30pm beginning on September 25th, childcare is included. Fees are $100 per person or $150 per family for members; $135/185 for non-members and include materials. Class size is limited.

Register for both the class and childcare at the front desk of the Y or online. The phone number is 363-0446. The registration site is here.



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Sample ballot - Part 4 County, Judicial, City

King County

King County Proposition No. 1
Regular Property Tax Levy for Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) Services

The King County council has passed Ordinance No. 17381 concerning this proposition for the automated fingerprint identification system (AFIS) levy. This proposition would replace an expiring levy and fund continued operation of the regional AFIS program, which provides enhanced forensic fingerprint and palmprint technology and services to identify criminals and aid in convictions. It would authorize King County to levy an additional property tax of $0.0592 (5.92 cents) per $1,000 of assessed valuation for collection in 2013 and authorize annual increases 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.

Requirement: Simple Majority (RCW 84.55.050)
Should this proposition be:
  • Approved __
  • Rejected   __ 

Sheriff - Non-Partisan Office, 1-year unexpired term
  • Steve Strachan
  • John Urquhart

Supreme Court

Justice Position 2 - Nonpartisan Office, 6-year term
  • Susan Owens

Justice Position 8 - Nonpartisan Office, 6-year short and full term
  • Steve Gonzalez
Justice Position 9 - Nonpartisan Office, 6-year term
  • Sheryl Gordon McCloud
  • Richard B. Sanders

Court of Appeals, Division 1, District 1

Judge Position 4 - Nonpartisan Office, 6-year term
  • Ronald E. Cox
Judge Position 7 - Nonpartisan Office, 6-year term
  • Marlin Appelwick

King Superior Court

Judge Position 42 - Nonpartisan Office, 4-year term
  • Sue Parisien
  • Christopher A. Washington

City of Shoreline

City of Shoreline Proposition 1
Acquisition and Local Control of Seattle Water Services in Shoreline

The Shoreline City Council passed Ordinance No. 644 concerning the City of Shoreline’s acquisition and operation of water services of Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) within Shoreline west of Interstate 5.

The Ordinance would authorize Shoreline to acquire SPU water services in Shoreline without increasing projected rates. The $26.6 million acquisition in 2020 and $14.2 million in pre-acquisition improvements (without adjustment for inflation) would be financed by water rates in Shoreline’s new service area. The Ordinance would remove the current surcharge and utility tax paid by Shoreline customers to Seattle. Shoreline local control of rates, upgrades, and water supply for firefighting would replace Seattle control.

Simple Majority (RCW 35.92.070)
Should Ordinance No. 644 be:
  • Approved __
  • Rejected __


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Kids / Maternity Consignment Sales Event in Mill Creek


Just Between Friends, Kids / Maternity Consignment Sales Event, September 13 - 15, 2012, Gold Creek Church, Mill Creek

A little about Just Between Friends:      
These are not retail stores but rather savings extravaganzas — shopping events that happen usually twice a year in Lynnwood.  At these events, consignors bring their new and gently-used children's and maternity items to sell. Shoppers can then browse and purchase these items at great savings, usually far below retail prices—often 50-90% off!

Just Between Friends hosts these events in clean, well-organized venues where shoppers can find all they need for their family at substantial savings -- usually 50 to 90% off retail prices! Merchandise is inspected to insure only high quality items will be sold. At a typical Just Between Friends event, you can find clothing, toys, baby equipment, strollers, high chairs, cribs, joggers, nursery gear, maternity wear, baby carriers, play yards, play sets, coats, shoes ... well, you can see the list of items just goes on and on! And so do the savings!
Gold Creek Church - Mill Creek -  4326 148th Street Southeast, Mill Creek, WA 98012, 
 425-316-3333

  • Thursday, September 13th:  5pm - 8pm  $2 admission
  • Friday, September 14th:  8am - 8pm
  • Saturday, September 15th:  8am - 2pm  (most items 50% off)

* Presale for New Parents, Military and Teachers on Thursday September 13th.  See website for details - must pre-register online



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Parkwood named as a top-performing school by state

Parkwood Elementary, 1815 N 155th St
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

As a part of Washington’s Elementary and Secondary Act waiver granted by the Department of Education, the state has designated 58 top-performing and most improving Title I schools as “Reward Schools.,” including Parkwood Elementary in Shoreline.

Reward Schools are classified either as “highest performing” or “high-progress.”

Parkwood was rated as highest-performing as a Title I school that has met Adequate Yearly Progress in both Reading and Math for its “all students” group and all subgroups for three years.

The mission of Title I, a federally funded program, is to assist children from low-income areas with their basic skills. Twenty-five different languages are spoken in Parkwood students' homes, 50 percent of its students qualify for free/reduced meals, and 19 percent of the students are enrolled in its ELL program.

“Schools identified as Reward Schools have been doing the work that it takes to make a difference for students. School staff, students, parents and communities should be proud to join this distinguished group,” Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy Dorn said.

Laura Ploudre
Parkwood has received Washington Achievement Awards for Overall Excellence and Closing Achievement Gaps for the past two years.

The school received the State Title I Academic Achievement Award in 2011 and the State Title I Improvement Award in 2007, 2010 and 2011.

Doug Poage is the new Parkwood principal, succeeding Laura Ploudre, who is now assistant principal at Einstein Middle School.



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Shoreline paramedic to throw out first pitch at Mariners game Sept 19

John Nankervis, Shoreline Fire paramedic
Updated 09-12-2012 11:49pm

Medic One Paramedic to receive 2012 Spirit of Team Play Award at Mariners game on Sept. 19

John Nankervis, Shoreline Fire Department paramedic and recipient of the 2012 Spirit of Team Play Award, will throw out the first pitch at the Seattle Mariners game on Wednesday, Sept. 19 as he is honored for his continued commitment and exemplary service to the community. 

Sponsored by the Medic One Foundation, Philips Healthcare, and the Seattle Mariners, the Spirit of Team Play award is presented annually to the paramedic who best models the personal and professional behavior consistent with the expectations of both the general public and profession. 
Nankervis was nominated by his coworkers, who believe that he exemplifies the integrity, teamwork, and compassion that bestows this honor.

Nankervis has worked for the Shoreline Fire Department for more than 25 years, beginning his career in April of 1987. In addition, Nankervis is involved in numerous different programs throughout the region, serving as a member of the King County EMS Dispatch Review Committee, the lead CPR instructor for Shoreline’s public education in CPR and defibrillation and the Shoreline Schools CPR, first aid and defibrillation program instructor and many more.

The Seattle Mariners game is against the Baltimore Orioles, at Safeco Field, 1250 First Ave S, Seattle 98134, with the ceremonial first pitch at 6:40pm

About Medic One and the Medic One Foundation 

Seattle and King County’s Medic One system is a national leader in providing effective care to cardiac arrest victims prior to hospital treatment, with the world’s highest survival rate for witnessed sudden cardiac arrest at 50 percent, compared to between 0 and 25 percent nationally. A major reason for this life-saving success is the Medic One Foundation, a local non-profit organization that ensures the quality of our region’s pre-hospital emergency care by funding world-class paramedic training, innovative research in new methods of patient care, and intensive medical review of paramedic performance. For more information or to get involved see the website.


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Seattle, Lake Forest Park lawmakers release joint statement on arena proposal


OLYMPIA – On Tuesday, Sen. David Frockt (D-Seattle) representing Lake Forest Park and Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-Seattle) released the following statement concerning the proposed building of a multi-use arena in South Seattle:

“Today's announcement that a tentative agreement has been reached between the Seattle City Council and Chris Hansen to move forward with an innovative public-private partnership that will bring the Seattle SuperSonics back to our region has brought us great excitement and hope. We appreciate the efforts by City Councilmembers, as well as the investor group, to ensure that this partnership will be an economic success that also provides additional protection for the various stakeholder interests, including the long-term health and vitality of Key Arena, our Port industry, and our environment. 
“We believe this new agreement took what was already a good deal, and improved it considerably through additional revenues designated for improvements to Key Arena and a plan for its future; additional transportation money that will improve the SODO area; and, long-term taxpayer protections once the bonds are paid off. We also greatly appreciate that this agreement does not make funding requests of the state Legislature, and instead utilizes a unique funding mechanism that will enable the arena to be paid off using revenues it generates through its own economic activity. We believe this is a smart approach given the state's budget priorities for our schools, colleges and universities, and essential services. We remain very supportive of the work that has been done to this point and look forward to the continuing public process, which we believe will end in successfully bringing our Seattle SuperSonics back to our region.”


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Meridian Park and Cascade K-8 open new play field


Students from Meridian Park Elementary and Cascade K-8 Community School jointly cut the ribbon on Monday, Sept. 10 opening their new play field.

The field is the fourth at an elementary school to be renovated using bond funds approved by District voters in 2006. Highland Terrace, Lake Forest Park and Syre opened new fields in 2010. Work is currently under way on a renovated field at Briarcrest to open next year.

The new field at Meridian Park and Cascade K-8 is available for community use outside of school hours. It is located just north of the Shorewood High School baseball and softball fields that opened last March. It was designed by D.A. Hogan and Associates and constructed by Terra Dynamics, and features synthetic turf in heavily used areas.



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Shorecrest takes 1-1 volleyball record into Tuesday home match with Mount Vernon

The Shorecrest volleyball team takes a 1-1 record into a Tuesday home match against Mount Vernon after the Scots lost the first event in its new gym, 3-1, Monday to Marysville-Pilchuck.

Shorecrest and Mount Vernon play at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Shorecrest High School.
            
In Shorecrest’s loss to Marysville-Pilchuck, M-P won the first game 25-10 before Shorecrest won 25-20, and M-P won 26-24 and 25-21.

The Shorecrest and Mount Vernon junior varsity teams meet at 5:15 p.m., with "C" teams from the two schools playing at the same time.

--From the Shoreline Area News Sports Desk


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Flags at half-staff Tuesday, September 11

Monday, September 10, 2012

Governor Chris Gregoire joins President Obama in directing Washington State and United States flags at all Washington State government facilities be lowered to half-staff Tuesday, September 11 in recognition of Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, 2012.

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

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


PATRIOT DAY AND NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE AND REMEMBRANCE, 2012
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION

On September 11, 2001, a bright autumn day was darkened by the worst attack on the American people in our history. Thousands of innocent men, women, and children perished when mighty towers collapsed in the heart of New York City and wreckage burned in Pennsylvania and at the Pentagon. They were family and friends, service members and first responders -- and the tragedy of their loss left pain that will never fade and scars our country will never forget.

More than a decade later, the world we live in is forever changed. But as we mark the anniversary of September 11, we remember what remains the same: our character as a Nation, our faith in one another, and our legacy as a country strengthened by service and selflessness. In the spirit that moved rescue workers and firefighters to charge into darkness and danger that September morning, we see the same sense of moral responsibility that drove countless Americans to give of themselves in the months that followed. We offered our neighbors a hand and lined up to give blood. Many helped our Nation rebuild and recover long after the dust had settled, donating and volunteering and helping survivors who had borne so much. We were united, and the outpouring of generosity reminded us that, through challenges that have spanned from acts of terrorism to natural disasters, we go forward together as one people.

Today, as we remember the victims, their families, and the heroes who stood up during one of our country's darkest moments, I invite all Americans to reclaim that abiding spirit of compassion by serving their communities in the days and weeks ahead. From volunteering with a faith-based organization, to collecting food and clothing for those in need, to preparing care packages for our men and women in uniform, there are many ways to bring service into our everyday lives -- and each of us can do something. To get involved and find a local service opportunity, visit www.Serve.gov, or www.Servir.gov for Spanish speakers.

Even the simplest act of kindness can be a way to honor those we have lost, and to help build stronger communities and a more resilient Nation. By joining together on this solemn anniversary, let us show that America's sense of common purpose need not be a fleeting moment, but a lasting virtue -- not just on one day, but every day.

By a joint resolution approved December 18, 2001 (Public Law 107-89), the Congress has designated September 11 of each year as "Patriot Day," and by Public Law 111-13, approved April 21, 2009, the Congress has requested the observance of September 11 as an annually recognized "National Day of Service and Remembrance."

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim September 11, 2012, as Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance. I call upon all departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the United States to display the flag of the United States at half-staff on Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance in honor of the individuals who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. I invite the Governors of the United States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and interested organizations and individuals to join in this observance. I call upon the people of the United States to participate in community service in honor of those our Nation lost, to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities, including remembrance services, and to observe a moment of silence beginning at 8:46 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time to honor the innocent victims who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this tenth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand twelve, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-seventh.

BARACK OBAMA



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Driver has seizure, car crashes into car port

The driver had non-life threatening injuries
Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire


Shoreline Firefighters extricated the lone driver of a vehicle that went out of control last week in the 300 block of NE 152nd St. 

The driver apparently suffered a seizure or medical emergency of some kind, left the roadway and plunged into a nearby carport.

The driver was transported to Northwest Hospital, with non life-threatening injuries. 

  

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Shorewood takes 1-2 volleyball record into Tuesday match at Garfield


The Shorewood volleyball team takes a 1-2 record into a non-league match at Garfield of Seattle Tuesday after a 3-0 non-league road victory over Marysville Getchell Monday.

Shorewood of the Western Conference 3A South and Garfield meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Garfield High School in Seattle. Garfield of the Kingco 4A Conference has an early-season 0-1 non-league record.

In Shorewood’s victory over Marysville Getchell of the Wesco 3A North, the Thunderbirds won the three games by scores of 25-6, 25-12 and 25-15. Monica Postor scored 11 kills and 6 digs; Marianne Kellogg had 26 assists.


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Shoreline Rotary donates school supplies to Briarcrest Elementary

Presidents and Principal celebrate the Shoreline Rotary contribution to Briarcrest
Jan Hansen, Past President of the Rotary Club of Shoreline
Jonathan Nessan, Principal Briarcrest Elementary School
Tami Agnew, President of the Rotary Club of Shoreline (with hamburger )
Ed Fackler, Past President of the Rotary Club of Shoreline
Ron Hansen, Past President of the Rotary Club of Shoreline
Gary Epps, Past President of the Rotary Club of Shoreline
Lee Craig, Past President of the Rotary Club of Shoreline (in front)



By Jan Hansen

On Thursday night Briarcrest Elementary had a wonderful Meet the Teacher and PTA Back to School BBQ event where good food and fun was shared by all. A special presentation was given by representatives from the Club of Shoreline who brought a huge tub filled with school supplies for the students.

Shoreline Rotary has a long tradition of supporting Shoreline schools. They frequently volunteer in classrooms, help on gardening days, annually give dictionaries to the third graders of the district, and provide other materials and support to students and teachers.


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Shorewood, Shorecrest girls soccer at Shoreline Stadium Tuesday night


The girls soccer teams from Shorecrest and Shorewood square off at Shoreline Stadium Tuesday night at 7:30, in their first of two regular season matches.

The Scots enter the game with a mark of 1-1.  The T-Birds sit at 1-0-1.

Key players to watch for the Scots are the Flohr sisters, Amelia and Sophia, Maya Garber-Yonts, lanky goalkeeper Frida Swensen, as well as four talented freshmen who have made the varsity this year.

For the T-Birds, Zoe Vincini, Carrie Jensen, and Bailey Wilson are mainstays.  Junior Salyna McDonald is a jaw-dropping physical talent - she alone is worth the price of admission.

As most of these players are products of the Shorelake and Hillwood soccer associations, it presents a perfect opportunity for moms and dads from both leagues to bring their youngsters,  future Scots and T-Birds, to watch the big girls, and to begin to dream of the day when it will be their turn to play under the lights.

--From the Shoreline Area News Sports Desk


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Living Wisdom School moves to Cedarbrook building

Living Wisdom students on their new school grounds


The Living Wisdom School of Seattle, which offers a holistic approach to education for students from preschool to sixth grade, has recently expanded and moved to a new location at 2000 NE Perkins Way in Shoreline.

The Shoreline location, site of the old Cedarbrook School, offers expansive classrooms, soccer fields, and nature trails.  The larger building will allow the school to accept students up to eighth grade. 

Teacher Chandi Holliman is particularly excited the way the new school will allow children to explore the natural world outside the classroom.  “Joseph Cornell’s book, Sharing Nature With Children is already an important part of our curriculum.  Now we’ll be able to expand the nature and science part of our curriculum even further,” Holliman said.  She added that the school plans to create playgrounds and a permaculture organic garden with an orchard overlooking the east end of the property.

The new school will allow the children to explore the natural world

Living Wisdom School is a private nonprofit school based on the Education For Life system, which emphasizes experiential learning, spiritual support, and practical skills for living such as concentration, self-discipline, compassion, and spiritual enrichment, alongside the traditional academic curriculum. The school is eager to become a vital part of its new Shoreline community, and invites neighbors to visit the new campus.


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School kids are on the streets - keep them safe

Do not run over the safety patrol
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

Shoreline Schools opened the 2012-13 school year on Monday, Sept. 10 and the School District reports they are working closely with the Shoreline and Lake Forest Park Police Departments to keep our students safe.

Shoreline Police will be doing traffic safety emphasis patrols around the schools. In Lake Forest Park, the traffic safety photo enforcement cameras near Brookside and Lake Forest Park elementary schools will be activated.

What exactly is a school zone?
A school zone is defined as the 600-foot area between two designating signs, 300 feet either side of the marked crosswalk. The speed limit is 20 mph and traffic fines double for violations within the zone. The four ways to know if you are in a school zone are:
  • When children are present
  • From 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • When flagged
  • When marked by a flashing beacon
Safety tips to teach your children:
  • Always cross the street at intersections, using traffic signals and crosswalks and utilizing school safety patrols and crossing guards when they are posted.
  • They need to watch for cars, even when crossing in a marked crosswalk.
  • Walk on sidewalks and paths wherever possible, not in the road.
  • Do not run into the street or out from between parked cars
  • Do not text or talk on the cell phone while walking—pay attention to traffic and your surroundings
  • Children on bikes should be wearing helmets and cross at crosswalks

Safety tips for drivers are:
  • Make sure all of the lights and safety equipment on your car are in good working order
  • Be alert and pay attention to pedestrian traffic, restrictive signs and speed limits
  • Make sure all occupants are properly secured in seatbelts, booster seats, and car seats as necessary. If your child wears a backpack, do not allow him/her to do so while sitting in the car as this will hinder the effectiveness of the passenger restraint device.

Remember you must come to a full stop when the school bus is loading or unloading children. This applies whether you are behind the bus or approaching it from the opposite direction. The bus driver activates a warning signal, usually flashing lights and a "stop" sign, to let you know when you must stop. The warning stays active until all the children are either safely loaded on the bus or have safely crossed the street. It is important that you stay stopped until the school bus starts moving again.

Even if there is room, do not attempt to go around any driver who has stopped in the road. He may have stopped for pedestrians who are crossing the street.

Be cautious turning corners into pedestrian crossings. With the start of school, there are more people walking and crossing the streets.


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