Open Gym night for Tweens at Spartan Rec Center Sept 29

Saturday, September 22, 2012



Send your Tweens - 5th and 6th graders - for an evening of active fun at the Spartan Recreation Center on the Shoreline Center campus, 202 NE 185th St in Shoreline. 

September 29, 6-9pm, Open Gym, with multiple opportunities for active fun.

Participants must be signed in and out by a parent. Tweens will be supervised by Shoreline Recreation staff.

For more information, call 206-801-2644 or check the webpage


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Elizabeth Morgan in concert October 13 in Richmond Beach

Pianist Elizabeth Morgan
Chamber Music at Richmond Beach presents Elizabeth Morgan in recital on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 7:30pm.

Ms Morgan is a pianist and musicologist known for her conversational recitals, where she introduces musical works with commentary from the keyboard, often crafting programs around a single theme or idea.

Ms. Morgan will be performing works of Janacek and J.S. Bach. An informal reception follows the concert.

Tickets are $15 ($5 for students) and are available at BrownPaperTickets or at the door.

Richmond Beach Congregational Church UCC, 1512 NW 195th Street, Shoreline, WA 98177.


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After the game party for high school students on October 5th


The Teen Programs of the Shoreline Parks and Recreation department will host an after game party for high school students following the Shorewood - Shorecrest football game on Friday, October 5.

Food, refreshments, live music with DJ. Free admission. Staged and supervised by Shoreline Rec staff.


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Midday meditation at Bethel Lutheran Church in Shoreline

Bethel Lutheran Church at night


Bethel Lutheran Church, 17418 8th Ave NE in Shoreline, invites the community to a pair of weekly ministry opportunities, starting on Wednesday, September 26:

  • 1:00pm Midday Meditation
  • 6:30pm Text Messages

Questions? Call the church 206-362-4334 or send off an email.
Maybe it's for you. Maybe it's not. But there's only one way to truly know.

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Fewer crashes on Washington roadways in 2011


Washington drivers are crashing their vehicles in lower numbers than at any time in the past decade. Fewer than 99,000 collisions occurred in 2011, down from 2001 and down significantly from the most recent peak in 2005.

In 2005 more than 123,000 collisions killed and injured thousands, and snarled traffic for everyone. The turnaround is good news for drivers, and applauded by state highway safety officials.

“Drivers get the lion’s share of credit for this improvement,” said Darrin Grondel, Director of the Washington Traffic Safety Commission. “Seat belts and air bags can reduce fatalities, but a reduction in collisions means there has been a marked improvement in driver behavior.” 
 “Our state continues to be a leader in traffic safety because so many Washingtonians have joined the Target Zero Team with a goal of zero traffic deaths and serious injuries,” Grondel said.

Along with drivers, officials credit the coordinated efforts of state and local agencies brought together through our state’s Target Zero program, a collective effort of traffic safety experts focused on finding out what causes collisions and how to prevent them.

Alcohol continues to be a significant factor in the crashes that do occur, but that number also went down in 2011.


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City University student team builds raised vegetable beds for Fircrest residents


SIFE team building raised beds for a low-income family

A City University of Seattle student team built raised vegetable beds for a Fircrest residents on “International Day of Peace,” September 21.

To celebrate peace day, students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) of City University of Seattle, in partnership with Just Garden Project, built four raised garden beds and four rain barrels for Fircrest Residential and Habilitation Center, home for 200 people with developmental disabilities. The Lowe’s Community Improvement grant funded the raised bed project.

SIFE provides starter plants, seeds, and soil

SIFE will provide materials such as starter plants, seeds and soil, lumber and rain barrels. SIFE will build and prepare the raised beds and rain barrels. From January 2012 to June 2012, SIFE City University of Seattle and Just Garden Project have built 27 raised beds for low-income families, including one for disabled access, and three raised beds for a low-income community center.

Four raised beds like these were built for Fircrest residents
SIFE CityU believes every person has the right to equal access to fresh, nutritious, and organic food. 

Thus, we developed this event to empower communities for a more sustainable future; we understand that there can be no sustainable future without a sustainable peace. So, SIFE CityU will celebrate that day to demonstrate practical acts of peace as an example for other organizations.


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September proclaimed Emergency Preparedness Month in Shoreline

City encourages residents to be prepared

On September 10, 2012, Mayor Keith McGlashan proclaimed September Emergency Preparedness Month (NPM) in Shoreline, coinciding with National Preparedness and Weather Radio Awareness Month, which was founded after 9/11 to increase preparedness in the U.S. It is a time to prepare yourself and those in your care for an unexpected emergency.

The City has partnered with a number of local businesses to promote Get Ready Shoreline! The following businesses will place Get Ready Shoreline logo stickers near readiness products and hand out shopping lists with ideas of preparedness items:
  • Costco
  • Home Depot
  • Fred Meyer
  • Haggen's Northwest Fresh
  • Central Market
  • Walgreens
  • Safeway
  • Radio Shack
During the month of September, take the time to prepare and plan for being without electricity, water service, access to a supermarket, or local services for several days. Follow these three steps:

1.  Get a Kit: Keep enough emergency supplies on hand for you and those in your care – water, non-perishable food, first aid, prescriptions, flashlight, battery-powered radio. For a checklist of supplies visit any of these websites: City of Shoreline, Take Winter By Storm, or 3days 3ways.

2.  Make a Plan: Discuss, agree on, and document an emergency plan with those in your care. For sample plans, visit the websites referred to above. Work together with neighbors, colleagues and others to build community resilience.

3.  Be Informed: Free information is available to assist you from federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial resources. You can find preparedness information by visiting the websites mentioned above or accessing Ready.gov You can also contact Shoreline Emergency Management Coordinator Gail Harris at 206-801-2271 or to get prepardenss information or visit the City website for information you can download on making you and your family safe at home, at work, and in your vehicle.

Police, fire and rescue may not always be able to reach you quickly. The most important step you can take in helping your local responders is being able to take care of yourself and those in your care; the more people who are prepared, the quicker the community will recover.


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Lady Dolphin soccer defeats Clark College on Saturday, 3-1 at Dolphin Field

Kayla Browne scored two goals on Saturday vs Clark College
Photo by Wilson Tsoi


The NWAACC’s 6th ranked Lady Dolphin Soccer Team put a solid performance together on Saturday, defeating Clark College 3-1 on Saturday at Dolphin Field on the SCC Campus.

Kayla Browne opened the scoring for SCC with a goal in the 39th minute off an assistant by Kendra Holley. Angela Celedon closed the second half with a penalty kick in the 44th minute.

Clark came out in the second half and controlled more of the tempo, but Kayla Browne again scored to seal the victory for the Dolphins in the 66th minute. Clark scored in the last minute of the game to save from being shutout.

SCC is now 4-3-0 overall, and 3-1-0 in the NWAACC Northern Region. Clark falls to 3-4-1 overall and 2-2 in the NWAACC Southern Region.

SCC faces Whatcom Community College on Wednesday in Bellingham in a Northern Region match-up. Match time is 2:00pm.

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SCC men's soccer drops 5-0 match to Clark College as team allows four goals in second half

SCC’s Goal Keeper, Samuel Kangala makes a save.
Photo by Wilson Tsoi



The struggling SCC Men's Soccer Team played a good first half on Saturday vs the #4 ranked Clark College's Men's Soccer Team, battling hard and trailing 1-0 at the break, but Clark exploded for three goals in 8 minutes and Borce Atanasov scored three total goals for the Penguins as Clark went on to a 5-0 victory over the Dolphins at Dolphin Field.

Clark struck in the 10th minute of the first half on Atanasov's first goal, but SCC defense toughened and SCC had several chances to tie the score, but could not and the game went to half at 1-0.

But Clark blew the game wide open by scoring goals in the 50th, 53rd and 58th minutes for a 4-0 lead. CC scored again in the 79th minute to close the scoring.

SCC is now 0-7-0 on the year, 0-4-0 in the NWAACC Northern Region. Clark improved to 6-1-2 overall and 3-0-1 in the NWAACC Southern Region. The Penguins are ranked 4th in the NWAACC Men's Soccer ratings.

The Dolphins face Whatcom Community College on Wednesday in Bellingham, WA at 4:15pm at Orca Field.


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SCC volleyball drops 3-0 match To Olympic College on Friday night

Lady Dolphins volleyball team
Photo by Wilson Tsoi


The Lady Dolphin Volleyball Team dropped a 3-0 match to Olympic College on Friday night in Bremerton, WA. SCC lost 25-18, 25-23, 25-11 to the Rangers.

SCC is now 4-9 on the season, 1-1 in the NWAACC Northern Region. Olympic improved to 16-5 overall and 2-0 in the region.

SCC faces rival Edmonds Community College on Friday, September 28 in the SCC Gym at 7:00pm.


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Echo Lake has toxic algae bloom - people and pets should stay away from contact with the water

Cyanobacteria algae bloom
Photo from USGS (not taken locally)

Algae bloom closes Echo Lake beaches

On Friday, September 14, the City’s water quality specialists sampled an algae bloom at Echo Lake.

The sample was sent to the state for testing. On Monday, September 17, the City was notified that the bloom was toxic.

City staff responded to the notification immediately by posting public beach closure signs in the following locations:

  1. Two notifications at the swimming beach area, one near the inlet and another to the south access area.
  2. One notification at the south end, at the dock access/boardwalk near the YMCA.

The City will be monitoring the bloom weekly, beginning Monday, until the bloom is no longer a threat. The beach closure will remain in effect until that time.

City’s Monitoring
The swimming beach monitoring program samples for toxic algae near the swimming beach on Echo Lake every other week. It also provides for opportunistic sampling anywhere on the lake and any time that a bloom is noticed.

Algae Blooms
The algae blooms of concern are commonly known as blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria. 

Blooms are a result of a combination of high nutrient levels, combined with warm temperatures and stagnant water. (Common sources of excess nutrients can come from fertilizers and mammal waste.)

There are many types of cyanobacteria and some produce toxins that are poisonous to mammals. The toxin we have tested positive for in Echo Lake is microcystins, a liver toxin (NOT a nerve toxin).

People and pets should avoid ingesting and coming into contact with the water. It can cause serious illness. If a pet or skin comes in contact, wash the exposed area. If an animal becomes sick, the pet should be taken to the vet. People should seek medical attention if they ingest water and then become ill.

King County provides an overview of monitoring and the toxin

Beach Closure Determination

The Department of Health (DOH) has set a 3-tier standard for beach closures:

  • Tier 1: There might be a problem, Caution signs posted;
  • Tier 2: Samples show microcystins above 6ug/L, Warning signs posted; and
  • Tier 3: A severe danger is determined to exist by DOH, Danger signs posted.


Our sample came back at 42.00 ug/L, which is a Tier 2 level.

More information can be found here


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Lake Forest Park, Washington Police Chief, Dennis Peterson announces his retirement

Police Chief Dennis Peterson announced his retirement effective January 6, 2013.  


“It has been an amazing 12 years with the department and the wonderful people that have dedicated themselves to serve the City of Lake Forest Park,” said Chief Peterson in his retirement announcement.   “I have been blessed to be a part of a great city and department. It has been my honor and privilege to be able to serve our community.”

In announcing his retirement to staff, Chief Peterson said, 

“I want to thank the Mayor for her direction and continued support for the police department and City. She has been a pleasure to work with. I am very impressed with how she hit the ground running, wanting the best for the City. I wish her well with the future of the City.”

Chief Peterson
Shoreline Area News Photo
Chief Dennis Peterson has been the Police Chief of Lake Forest Park for over 12 years.  He was hired in 2000 by then Mayor David Hutchinson.  During Chief Peterson’s tenure, the Lake Forest Park Police Department has improved its professional training, formed interdepartmental alliances with other police departments and helped form the Coalition of Small Cities that provides a major crimes task force, interagency training that has reduced cost to the city’s budget. Most recently, Chief Peterson led the police department to department accreditation by the Washington Chiefs and Sheriffs Association. The police department follows best industry practice and standards in law enforcement.

“Police Chief Dennis Peterson is not only a professional manager, and true team player, he has also earned the admiration and respect of our citizens.  He is well-respected within his department, within the City, and among other police departments throughout the region” said Mayor Mary Jane Goss.  “He has been a true leader, transforming our City’s police department into a highly professional department, with low turnover, and known for its trained professionals and excellent customer service.”
“The City Council and I want to express our appreciation to Chief Peterson for his outstanding service to the citizens of Lake Forest Park for the past 12 years.” added Mayor Goss. “Police Chief Dennis Peterson has set a standard of excellence in our City government and made a real difference here.  We want to recognize, and are all extremely grateful for, his dedicated service to the City.”

Following Chief Peterson’s announcement, Mayor Goss announced that City Administrator Pete Rose will be directing the recruitment for a new Police Chief which will begin immediately.

Lake Forest Park is a three and half square mile residential community bordered by Seattle to the south, the Snohomish County line to the north, with Lake Washington and Kenmore to the east, and Shoreline to the west.  Less than 4% of the city land is zoned commercial; most of that is in one location, and there are no industrial areas. The City's population grew 210% in the 1990's, largely as a result of annexations.  Today, Lake Forest Park’s population is just over 12,500.

Lake Forest Park utilizes the Mayor/Council form of government (strong mayor) and provides a wide range of government services.  The Executive Department is led by Mayor Mary Jane Goss, who started her first term as Mayor January 1, 2012. Lake Forest Park is a full service city with 8 departments, 54 full time employees and a $7.3 million operating budget.


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Cascade K8 student work chosen for WITS Anthology

By Amy Cadwell


Three kids from Cascade K-8 Community School in Shoreline have been chosen for the annual anthology of student work with Writers In The Schools (WITS) from Seattle Arts & Lectures. 

Cartoonist Greg Stump came to our school once a week for the entire year to teach the art of cartooning. He joined each class (K through 8th) for 3-4 months to work on ideas, drawing, telling a story, etc.

Some of the best work from participating schools around the Puget Sound is submitted at the end of the year by the artists-in-residence. From those submissions, 50 works were chosen to go into the annual student anthology. They will be presented on Sept. 30 at Benaroya Hall at a reading and 'book-signing' party.

Cascade K8 students picked for WITS Anthology
Photo by Amy Cadwell

The kids in the photo are (L to R): Sonny Iannone (8th), Myles Parent (5th) and Jasper Hinds (5th - my daughter!). Jasper's work was about a character who creates a robot to do his chores so he can go on vacation, and Sonny's cartoon had to do with punctuation. 

WITS has been a part of our school for at least four years and we hope to have Greg back again this year. If you'd like more info about the program and the anthology, there was a good description on Seattle's Child recently.



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Korean Cultural Celebration at Shoreline Center Oct 6

A Korean Cultural Celebration will take place at the Shoreline Conference Center on Saturday, October 6 2012. 

There will be an art exhibit in the Main Lobby from Oct 3-5 which will feature children’s art from many Shoreline District students.


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WeatherWatcher: Weekly Weather - 2 week edition

  • The week ahead
  • Red Flag Warning - Mainly an East Puget Sound Lowlands concern
  • First rainfall of the season
  • Previous two weeks of weather data
The week ahead: We have a strong marine on shore flow now that is going to maintain mostly cloudy mornings and days through the majority of the week. We may have a couple of days that break up to sunny skies. Expect high temperatures to be in the upper 50's and low 60's for the weekend and next week. Despite all the new cloud cover, we are not expecting any significant precipitation. Conditions are still very dry resulting in a very high fire danger even here, west of the Cascade Mountains. Longer range models are indicating that we may be switching into a more wet pattern towards the end of September, our warm sunny days may very well be at an end for this year.

Red Flag Warning: The National Weather Service in Seattle, Washington has issued a red flag warning for the East Puget Sound Lowlands from 2am Saturday (September 22nd) morning through 11pm Saturday night. Dry thunderstorms over the Cascade Mountains are expected to develop and move Northwest into the Puget Sound lowlands. Lightning sparked wildfires are a concern, however mainly for eastern Puget Sound Lowland and Cascade Mountain areas.  We may see some lightning and hear some thunder in Lake Forest Park and Shoreline, however most of the activity will remain east of our area.  If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.  Remember to seek shelter immediately if you hear thunder, in a fully enclosed building or hard top vehicle.

First rainfall of the season:  On Monday September 10, 2012, we received our first significant rainfall in 48 days.  From about 2:45am to 3:30am we received about 0.5 inches of rain, rest of the morning it was a light sprinkle or drizzle before the cold front left the area. A convergence zone did develop mainly just to the north of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park, affecting Edmonds, Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood areas.

Last two weeks of data:

Week of September 8th - 14th:
High temperature: 83.6°F (Saturday the 8th)
Low temperature: 45.5°F (Wednesday the 12th)
Rainiest day: 0.51 inches (Monday the 10th)
Total rainfall: 0.51 inches
Warmest day: 67.4°F (Saturday the 8th)
Coldest day: 54.1°F (Tuesday the 11th)
Average temperature: 59.1°F
Average temperature last year: 64.6°F
3-year average temperature:  61.9°F

Week of September 15th - 21st:
High temperature: 82.4°F (Tuesday the 18th)
Low temperature: 48.2°F (Thursday the 20th)
No measurable rainfall
Warmest day: 64.5°F (Tuesday the 18th)
Coldest day: 56.8°F (Friday the 21st)
Average temperature: 59.7°F
Average temperature last year: 59.0°F
3-year average temperature: 60.1°F
We are running pretty close to average the past two weeks for temperatures this time of year.

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

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Shorewood takes home football loss to Marysville-Pilchuck, 42-13, Friday

Shorewood's Aaron Miller's pass sails over the line of scrimmage
towards a wide receiver.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore



The Shorewood T-Birds were drubbed by Marysville-Pilchuck Friday night at Shoreline Stadium, 42-13.

The Tomahawks scored on their first four possessions to take a 28-0 lead, and were never headed.

Flashy sophomore running back Austin Joyner gained 218 yards on 11 carries for four TD's, to go along with three receptions for 33 yards, and two interceptions on defense, to lead the way for the Tommies.

Thunderbird back, Anxhelos Pere, sweeps right end for a good gain.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

The T-Birds' Anxhelos Pere scored from two yards out with :04 to play in the first half to get Shorewood within shouting distance at the half, 28-7.  The touchdown was set up by Chris Namba's nifty return of an interception.

Shorewood's freshman running back, Harrison Jacobs,
decleats a defensive back with a straight arm.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

After Joyner answered with two more TD runs in the third quarter, including a spectacular 71-yard jaunt to finish his night, Shorewood responded with the game's final score when Erik Johnson hauled in Aaron Miller's heave and outraced the defense to the end zone. The play covered 39 yards.

Late in the fourth quarter Arious Frazier,
and team mate Louis Rillo, number 5,
bring down the Marysville-Pilchuck runner.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

The road for the T-Birds doesn't get any easier as they host powerful Meadowdale next Friday, Sept. 28, with the Rotary Cup being contested the following week, Oct. 5, against Shorecrest.



Shorewood running back, Josh Okumura,
picks up a nice gain during the first quarter.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore


Shorewood quarterback, Aaron Miller, hands off to runningback,
Rikio Campbell, as Louis Rillo, looks downfield to clear the way
Photo by Wayne Pridemore.


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Shorecrest takes 7-0 tennis victory at Marysville-Pilchuck, ties Shorewood for Wesco 3A South tennis lead with 4-1 record

Friday, September 21, 2012


The Shorecrest boys’ tennis team has matched Shorewood’s league-leading 4-1 record (6-2 overall) by winning at Marysville-Pilchuck Thursday by a 7-0 score.

The Shorecrest junior varsity defeated Marysville-Pilchuck, 6-1, at Shorecrest's home Shoreline Park courts at the Shoreline Center.

Boys' Tennis, Thursday, September 20
Shorecrest 7, Marysville Pilchuck 0
At Totem Middle School, Marysville

Singles--
Nishaant Limaye (SC) def. Brown, MP, 6-0, 6-0;
Emahd Kahn (SC) def. Davies, MP, 6-1, 6-2;
Nick North (SC) def. Owin Ell, MP, 6-1, 6-0;
Andras Szucs (SC) def. Hubbert, MP, 6-0, 6-0.

Doubles—
Evan Saunders-Andrew Copsey (SC) def. Griffity-Greene, MP, 6-1, 6-4;
Louis Born-Keilan Lemoine-Kowlaski (SC) def. Moen-Tingelstad, MP.  6-1, 6-0;
Brian Fortney-Julian Frare-Davis (SC) def. Hougan-Griffith, MP. 6-0, 6-0.


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Shorewood swimmers drop record to 3-1 with Thursday loss at Cascade; Shorecrest improves to 1-2 with home victory over Everett

The Shorewood swimming team dropped its season record to 3-1 with a loss at Cascade Thursday, and Shorecrest improved to 1-2 with a home victory over Everett.

High School Girls’ Swimming Results, Thursday, Sept. 20

Shorecrest 145, Everett 38

At Shoreline Pool

200-yard medley relay — SC (Emily Strathy, Audrey Penner, Sarah Semon, Rachel Semon), 2:08.30
200 freestyle — Claire Beglau, SC, 2:20.38
200 individual medley— S. Semon, SC, 2:30.65.
50 free — Strathy, SC, 2:67
Diving — Kriston Gunderson, SC, 111.35.
100 butterfly — S. Semon, SC, 1:05.12.
100 free — Margo Coxon, SC, 1:03.40.
500 free — Mara Childs, SC, 6:27.54.
200 free relay — Shorecrest (Amanda Banks, Selina Deiparine, Lydia Johnson, Audrey Penner), 2:05.66.
100 backstroke — Strathy, SC, 1:08.77.
100 breaststroke — Penner, SC, 1:19.59
400 free relay — Shorecrest (Banks, R. Semon, Bethany McAuliffe, Claire Beglau), 4:57.82.


Cascade 95, Shorewood 88

At Forest Park Pool, Everett

200 medley relay--Cascade, 1:57.72;
200 freestyle—K. Laurent (C) 1:57.33;
200 individual medley—D. Laurent (C) 2:20.18;
50 freestyle-- Booth (C) 25.98;
Diving--Anderson (C) 80.60;
100 butterfly—K. Laurent (C) 59.93;
100 freestyle-- A. Hecker (SW) 55.98;
500 freestyle—D. Laurent (C) 5:32.44;
200 freestyle relay--Shorewood (Ransom, Tardiff, Arslanoglu, Hecker) 1:49.84;
100 backstroke--Blomso (SW) 1:08.29;
100 breaststroke--Carlson (C) 1:12.25;
400 freestyle relay--Cascade, 3:50.64.


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For the Birds: Water - Serve It and They Will Come

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Black-throated Gray Warbler (female)
Photo by Christine Southwick

By Christine Southwick

As more trees, grasses, and native habitats are cut down, plowed under, paved over, and built upon, finding  much needed water becomes harder and harder  for birds and other wildlife.

You can literally save the lives of many migrating and native birds by supplying moving water.  The sound of dripping water will bring tanagers, warblers, thrushes, even flycatchers down from their travels.

Western Tanager (female/juvie)
Photo by Christine Southwick
With native trees and fruiting shrubs, migrants may spend up to a week of welcome respite and refueling before flying on.

In my yard, I have two different set-ups: one is a day-light recirculating fountain on a timer, which the hummingbirds seem to prefer. The second set-up I have developed over the years through trial and observation.  

Yellow Warbler enjoying bath
Photo by Christine Southwick
I have a three foot tall, shallow birdbath with a dripper attachment. I have it positioned at a slight incline so that it will drip into the half-inch deep leaf that you see in the pictures. That in turn drips into the two other bird baths. The reddish one is set up so that birds can walk into the water. The shiny one is a garbage can lid, with a flat rock in the middle.  

This way I have shallow enough water for the small birds, and slightly deeper water, like one would find in a mud puddle, for the larger birds like Spotted Towhees, Robins, Flickers, etc. The dripper is on a ¼ inch line, and I turn it on in the morning of hot days to just drip a little throughout the day, and turn it off about 6:30 pm. Since I have moving water I don’t worry about mosquitoes. 

Northern Flicker and dripping water
Photo by Christine Southwick
I have shrubs nearby for cover, which encourages more birds to partake, than a birdbath out in the middle of a lawn. I have fencing on two sides, and native plants with thorns on the third side to discourage roaming cats.

Since I work during the day, I have set up a motion-activated camera positioned on the lower baths.  I often wonder who is using the top birdbath while I am gone…

Pacific-slope Flycatcher
Photo by Christine Southwick
If you offer moving water, you will attract a wide variety of migrating and resident birds to stop to drink, and clean their flight feathers.  You will be helping wild birds survive, and the birds will brighten your day with their bathing antics.

Christine Southwick is on the Board of the Puget Sound Bird Observatory and is their Winter Urban Color-banding Project Manager. She is a National Wildlife Federation Certified Wildlife Habitat Steward, having completed their forty hour class. We're happy that she is sharing her expertise with us about the birds in our backyards.

For previous For the Birds columns, click on the link under the Features section on the main webpage.


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Middle school stages Annie Jr. at Shoreline Community College Theater



The Middle School students of CKS (Christ The King School in north Seattle) will perform Annie Jr. at the Shoreline Community College Theater. This show is suitable for all ages. Make it a part of your holiday plans!  Showtimes are:

  • Thursday, December 12th – 7pm
  • Friday, December 13th – 7pm
  • Saturday, December 14th – 2pm and 7pm


Tickets can be purchased online

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Shoreline paramedic receives Spirit of Team Play Award and throws out the first pitch at Mariners game Wednesday

John Nankervis delivers the ceremonial first pitch to Hannah, the ball girl.
Photo by Oliver McIntosh


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

From Left: Jenny Loeser, Doug Loeser, Cheryl Nankervis, John Nankervis,
Joe Ridge, Virg Fassio, Jan Sprake, Colleen Lee, Shelby Sprake,
Sandy Ridge and the Mariner Moose.
Photo by Oliver McIntosh

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.



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Apply for Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council 2013 Community Project Awards


Application Deadline: Friday, November 9, 2012
Project dates: January-November 2013

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is pleased to call for applications for 2013 Community Awards. We seek to encourage, foster, and promote experiences in all the arts to enhance the quality of life in our community. Non-profit organizations that provide arts / cultural programming for the general public are eligible for funding of special projects, artists' residencies, and performances that extend their usual scope. Matching funds are required. Awards range from about $250-$1000.

For guidelines and application, go to the website, click on programs and events and then community project awards.

Fall events
October 21: Join us at the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market / Third Place Commons for hands on art making and a parade and dance performance by Rhythms of India! Hands on art begins at 11; parade begins at 3:45. FREE!

December 1: Kick off the holidays in style with a special holiday concert performance by Sephira! 7 p.m. at the Shoreline Auditorium; tickets at slfpac.brownpapertickets.com. "Sephira are the fiery red-headed sister duo Joyce and Ruth O'Leary, whose hauntingly beautiful voices and mastery of their violins are mesmerizing. They slayed the house with a piercing rendition of Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah.'" ~ San Francisco Art Hound


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Do the Mash - Do the Monster Mash Dash


Monster Mash Dash 5K and Family Run/Walk


Saturday, October 13, 2012

8am Registration, 9am Run/Walk, 10am Awards

1201 N 175th St
Shoreline, WA 98133

The Monster Mash Dash is a family 5K fun run and walk along Shoreline’s Interurban Trail. Costumes are encouraged and prizes will be awarded for the best costumes! The race will not be officially timed, but will be officially fun!





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The Compassion Games on United Way of King County's Day of Caring, September 21





Our society is fascinated by entertainers, sports heroes and lawbreakers. Glance at the “most read” list on most any online news site and you’ll find it overwhelmingly populated with articles that are variations on those themes.

 In this election year we’re also frequently reminded about our political and social divides. Yes, there are important issues and real divisions, but that’s an old story, and it’s demoralizing. Rather than spurring u to action, our continual political stalemates deflate us into non-action, isolation, and cynicism.

A new project asks residents of the Seattle area to tell the positive stories that are meaningful to them and that will inspire others to get involved in our community.

 It’s a story contest that is part of the Compassion Games sponsored by Compassionate Seattle and United Way of King County, with support from the City of Seattle and King County

 We figure if people are talking about the good things they do, we will inspire our neighbors to make our community a safer, kinder, more just and better place to live. To that end, winners will be named in six different categories, including youth, those working to provide basic needs, faith communities, education and business.

These stories can involve past experiences of compassion, or experiences of compassion that occur during the Games. Submission starts Sept. 21 and ends Nov. 1. Compassion can take many forms, but think of it as a commitment to appreciate and treat with respect all individuals we encounter, and to alleviate suffering when and where we encounter it. How and where have you seen compassion demonstrated? How can you best tell this story?

All stories will be displayed on the Compassion Games website as well as the Voices in Education website, becoming online galleries of acts of kindness and compassion. The stories can be text, video, MP3 or photography. Submission information is available on the web site.

The Compassion Games also includes community service projects and other activities designed to involve people in doing good works in the community, starting with United Way of King County’s Day of Caring on Sept. 21. 


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SW girls soccer gets hard-earned win over Glacier Peak 1-0

Tonight Shorewood hosted Glacier Peak at Shoreline Stadium. The result was a hard-earned 1-0 win for Shorewood. 

Shorewood scored from a direct free kick by Erika Wilkins that was deflected in by Bailey Wilson in the 75th minute, with five minutes to play in the game.  

Ashley Garay turned back all the Glacier Peak shots to give the T-Birds the shutout.  Mackenzie Sevenants and Bailey Anderson split halves for Glacier Peak. 

Shorewood is 1-2 in league and 2-2-2 overall and Glacier Peak is 1-2 in league and 1-4-1 overall.



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Live telecasts set for Shorecrest, Shorewood teams


The Live Video Club from Shorecrest and Shorewood will telecast several athletic events this fall from Shoreline Stadium.  The telecasts appear on the Shoreline School District Education Access Channel 26 or 36, depending on which cable provider you subscribe to. The live telecasts are produced and directed by students using the District video studio at Shoreline Center, with Frank Workman calling the play by play. Frank is familiar to Shoreline Area News readers for his "Frank Workman on Sports" articles. 

The schedule:
Sept. 25: Shorecrest girls soccer vs. Glacier Peak, 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 5: Shorecrest vs. Shorewood football, 7 p.m.
Oct. 11: Shorecrest vs. Shorewood girls soccer, 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 24: Shorewood girls soccer vs. Mountlake Terrace, 7:30 p.m.


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Shorecrest, Shorewood both take 3-1 Wesco 3A tennis records into Thursday matches

The Shorecrest and Shorewood boys’ tennis teams take matching league-leading 3-1 records (5-2 overall) into Thursday matches, Shorecrest at Marysville-Pilchuck, Shorewood at Oak Harbor.
         
Shorecrest defeated Mountlake Terrace 7-0 Wednesday at Mountlake Terrace. The Shorecrest junior varsity also won by a 7-0 score.
          
Shorecrest and Marysville-Pilchuck meet at Totem Middle School at 3:30 Thursday. Junior varsity teams from the two schools meet at the same time at Shorecrest’s Shoreline Park courts.

Shorewood meets Oak Harbor at 3:30 Thursday at Oak Harbor High School. The Shorewood junior varsity team meets the Oak Harbor JVs at the same time at Shorewood’s Shoreview Park courts.

Shorewood won at Meadowdale, 5-2. Monday. The Thunderbird junior varsity defeated Meadowdale, 4-3 Monday.

Wednesday, Sept. 19
Shorecrest 7, Mountlake Terrace 0

At Mountlake Terrace H.S.
Singles—
Nishaant Limaye (SC) def. Ahn Viet Nguyen, (MT) 6-0, 6-0;
Andrew Copsey (SC) def. Kandin Neri, MT, 6-2, 6-1;
Emahd Khan (SC) def. Tin Ho, MT, 6-1, 6-0;
Nick North (SC) def. David Young, 7-6 (8-6), 6-0.
Doubles—
Evan Saunders-Louis Born (SC) def. Pingul-Park, 6-2, 6-1; Andras Szucs-Joe Uchyil (SC) def. Rhode-Coplin, 6-2, 6-1;
Brian Hoover-Brian Fortney (SC) def. Wong-Mason.
 Records--Shorecrest 3-1 league, 5-2 overall. Mountlake Terrace 0-4, 2-5.

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Shorewood tennis defeats Oak Harbor 7-0 Thursday


The Shorewood boys tennis team defeated Oak Harbor 7-0 and remain tied with Shorecrest with a 4-1 record and 6-2 overall. Senior co-captains Liam Keebler and Eric Berquist led the T-Birds with straight set wins over their opponents. The T-Birds host Marysville Pilchuck at Shoreview Park on Monday September 24 with the match starting at 3:30pm.

        PREP TENNIS : SHOREWOOD 7   @  OAK HARBOR 0
Singles:

1. Liam Keebler SW def. William Sothard OH  6-4, 6-1
2. Logan Keebler SW def. David Kusnick OH  6-0, 6-3
3. Eric Berquist SW def. Carter Saar OH  6-0, 6-2
2. Jamie Wright SW def. Harrison Miller OH  6-0, 6-4

Doubles :

1. Cameron McDowell / Frank Lui SW def. Ziwel Peng / Jose Dimacalungan OH  6-1, 6-2
2. Eli Hecker / Stuart Schachle SW def. Casiano Atlenza OH  6-1, 6-2
3. Dylan Stephens / Matt Buswell SW def. Tom Dale / Jacob Nelson  6-0, 6-2

--Coach Arnie Moreno


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Shorewood swimmers take 3-0 record into Thursday meet at Cascade, Shorecrest 0-2 into home meet with Everett


Shorewood's head swim coach, Susie McDowell, speaks to the team
before competition against Mountlake Terrace.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

The Shorewood swimming team takes a 3-0 record into a meet with Cascade Thursday after a 120-49 home victory over Mountlake Terrace Tuesday. Shorewood and Cascade meet at Forest Park Pool in Everett at 2:30 p.m. Thursday.

Shorecrest plays host to Everett at 3:30 Thursday at Shoreline Pool after a 134-46 loss at Kamiak Tuesday.

High School Girls’ Swimming Results
Tuesday, September 18
*state-qualifying time.

Shorewood 120, Mountlake Terrace 49

200-yard medley relay — Shorewood (Annika Stenfjord, Masha Shtikel, Nicola Gerbino, Erin Arslanoglu) 2:07.48.
200 freestyle — Megan Ransom, SW, 2:11.49.
200 individual, medley— Britt Blomso, SW, 2:20.47.
50 free — Morgan, MT, 25.75.
100 butterfly — Grace Gilman, SW, 1:13.57
100 free — Ari Norberg, SW, 1:02.09
500 free — Nicola Gerbino, SW, 5:53.41
200 free relay — Shorewood (Ransom, Norberg, Gilman, Ann Tardiff) 1:52.37
100 backstroke — Morgan, MT, 1:08.51
100 breaststroke — Bruce, MT, 1:17.46.
400 free relay — Shorewood (Arslanoglu, Stenfjord, Blomso, Gerbino) 3:59.15.

Kamiak 134, Shorecrest 46

200 medley relay — Kamiak, 2:03.00
200 free — Hendrickson, K, 2:12.83.
200 individual medley — L. Johnson, K, 2:18.03
50 free — A. Jacobson, K, 26.70.

Diving — Maddux, K, 160.45.

100 butterfly — L. Johnson, K, 1:02.88.
100 free — Ingrid Staume, K, 58.44
500 free — Hendrickson, K, 5:58.09
200 free relay — Kamiak, 1:47.89.
100 back — Straume, K, 1:06.89.
100 breast — Chin, K, 1:17.41.
400 free relay — Kamiak   4:04.48.


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Skateboarder collides with truck in Shoreline, sustains life-threatening injuries


According to Shoreline police, on Thursday, September 20, at approximately 3:07 p.m. Shoreline Police responded to a truck/pedestrian accident in the 15700 block of Wallingford Avenue North.

According to witnesses, the truck was traveling north on Wallingford Avenue and the pedestrian was riding on a skateboard east on 157th. The skateboarder was unable to stop and struck the truck.

The skateboarder is a 29 year old male. He was treated at the scene by Shoreline Fire and transported to Harborview with life threatening injuries.

The King County Sheriff’s Office Major Accident Response and Reconstruction Unit is investigating.


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Sheep and goats work at Boeing Creek Park

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

20 day old Jasper does his best to keep up with mom
Photo by Susan Armstrong


According to photographer Susan Armstrong, "The guys from Earthcraft had moved some of the goats and sheep to the drainage area at Boeing Creek Park for the past two days to clear the tall grass, so I got a few photos to share.

"The little black lamb is 20 days old and is named Jasper.  So tiny and very cute!"

Photo by Susan Armstrong


They finished their work and were moved away from this site Wednesday at 4pm.


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Mother and daughter relive homelessness for one night at the Shoreline Sleep Out

Shoreline residents Susan Talbot and her mother Peggy
will relive some old, hard times
to help other mothers and daughters
By Peggy Talbot

When I was 16 in the 1970s, I lived with my mother and stepfather in a camper, mounted on the back of an old pickup. We parked wherever we could find a broad spot on a country road, bathed in public restrooms, ate food from a grocery deli for 18 months.

We know personally how difficult it is to live out of a vehicle, without the availability of heat, running water or a place to fix a hot meal. We know what it's like to be confronted and chased off as vagrants.

So when we heard about the Shoreline Sleep Out, my 85-year-old mother and I immediately signed up. As we toured the partially completed apartments at Jacob's Well, Mother said over and over "Oh, how wonderful," imagining herself as a homeless mother, invited to move into a private and secure 2-bedroom unit.

We will be "homeless" together again for a night to contribute to the end of homelessness for another mother and child.


The Shoreline Sleep Out is a project of the Shoreline Covenant Church at N 185th and Ashworth Ave N, to raise funds for Jacob's Well, a transitional housing facility being built in Shoreline for homeless women and children. Women of the church will sleep in tents in the church parking lot Friday night, taking donations from family and friends.

To make a donation or pledge please contact Pastor Erika Haub: 206-542-1050.



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Shoreline rotary groups give from the heart to Shoreline Fire emergency fund


The photo includes Lynn Cheeney, president of the Shoreline Breakfast Rotary, and Bill MacCully, past president of the Rotary Club of Shoreline with our heroes from the Shoreline Fire Department, from left, Mark Peterson, Rob Heib, Rob Livingston, John Henson, Andy Holstad, Rick Ashleman. Shoreline Fire Spokesperson Melanie Granfors holds the heart.


By Jan Hansen

Thursday was a time of fun, food, and fellowship as Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Shoreline and the Shoreline Rotary Breakfast Club met for a joint meeting and BBQ. They were joined by Melanie Granfors and members of the Shoreline Fire Department.  In memory of 911 the Shoreline Rotarians gave a gift of over $400 to add to the From the Heart charitable fund that the fire department has created to help fire and EMS victims. See our previous story explaining the From the Heart fund.
  
This year the picnic date conflicted with the Rain City Rotary Club’s official visit from the 5030 District Governor, so sadly they could not join the others. Also, the president of the Rotary Club of Shoreline, Tami Agnew, was ill on Thursday and could not attend. Bill MacCully stood in for her during the presentation.  


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Kitten in a tent adoption event Saturday at Aurora Village PETCO


Forgotten Felines will hold a  "Kitten In A Tent Adoption Event" with over 25 kittens at Aurora Village Petco in Shoreline from 10-2 on Saturday. 

The tent event will include a fund raiser and food drive for the shelter.  

"At this time we are overfull with kittens and there are so many waiting to come in to find their homes. All babies are spay/neutered, felv tested, current on shots, worming and flea product. " 

There is a special price of $75 for the rest of September on kitten adoptions.  This is a great deal when each kitten has been spayed/neutered, had their first shots, wormed, flea treated, had leukemia testing and comes with a free vet visit!  For questions call 206-361- 9965.

There are some restrictions, so if anyone has any questions or would like to be pre-approved call 206-361-9965. Check us out on Facebook.



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Ferguson secures county vans to benefit veterans, homeless families, and disabled adults

This van was given to the Senior Center in the
last distribution. Sid Rouse is a volunteer driver.
Updated 9-20-2012 10:37am

Metropolitan King County Councilmember Bob Ferguson secured three surplus vans from the King County Vanpool Program on September 17 for three local organizations in North King County: Parkview Services, Vision House Jacob’s Well, and Compass Housing Alliance.

“I am excited that these vans will be given a second life helping folks in our community access needed programs and services,” said Ferguson, whose King County Council district includes Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, Bothell, and parts of Woodinville, Kirkland, and North Seattle. “By serving veterans, homeless mothers and their children, and disabled adults, the organizations receiving vans assist those in need in North King County.”

Vision House Jacob’s Well housing complex, located in Shoreline and expected to be completed later this year, will provide transitional housing and support services to homeless mothers and their children. When complete, Jacob’s Well will serve up to 20 families and 65 children at the on-site licensed child care center.

“We are tremendously excited about receiving this van,” said John Camerer, Operations Director and Co-Founder of Vision House, the organization behind the Jacob’s Well housing complex. “The van will be used to take children to and from school, on field trips and for other educational and family activities. Transportation can be a major issue for homeless families, so having this van will be a huge blessing in helping families get to the places they need to go.”

Parkview Services is a non-profit organization headquartered in Shoreline that provides inclusive housing solutions to people with disabilities. The van will be used at the Parkview Group Home and benefit the six young adults with developmental disabilities who live there.

“We are extremely appreciative of this donation,” said Parkview Services Executive Director Jane Elise Bloom. “This van will help us provide transportation to work, medical appointments, and activities.”

Compass Housing Alliance’s Shoreline Veterans Program  provides transitional housing for formerly homeless veterans, assists with residents’ basic needs, counseling, life skills training, and helps find permanent housing. The van will be used to transport residents to counseling, medical, and other appointments.

“This grant of a van is exceptional news,” said Compass Housing Alliance Veterans Program Manager Tracy Jones. “This van will help us provide services for homeless veterans, men and women in recovery, and those who are overcoming mental health and physical issues.”

In 1995, the King County Council began donating retired vans to non-profit groups and local governments to help provide transportation for youth, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities or who are low-income. The donation of retired Vanpool vehicles provides mobility for a diverse array of King County residents, supports the positive work of various local organizations, and relieves traffic congestion by reducing the need for single-occupancy vehicles.

Interested organizations can contact Councilmember Ferguson’s office at 206-296-1001 or email  for more information on applying for a vehicle. 


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