New tool opens door to transportation-related jobs for small businesses

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

WSDOT offers new website as part of its Small Business Program

Small-business owners have a new tool to help position their company to work on state contracts and projects. To encourage and support small businesses, the Washington State Department of Transportation recently launched a new website – Small Business Opportunities.

The site offers how-to help specifically for small businesses seeking work as contractors, subcontractors, consultants and vendors. It’s just the first step in a new program, to be fully implemented by spring 2013, that encourages prime contractors to award 10 percent of their transportation project to small businesses.

“We support equal opportunities in the transportation job market and this will hopefully help small businesses’ efforts to get their foot in the door,” said Director Brenda Nnambi, WSDOT Office of Equal Opportunity. “They’re an important part of our communities and help contribute to our state’s economic recovery. We want to see them succeed.”

The U.S. Department of Transportation recently approved WSDOT’s Small Business Enterprise Program plan. The plan sets a voluntary goal for prime contractors to use qualified small businesses and allows WSDOT to establish a roster of pre-qualified small businesses for contracts of up to $35,000.

To implement the plan, WSDOT will be working with the Legislature and small businesses over the next few months to ensure the program meets the needs of those desiring to work on state transportation projects.


Read more...

Free shredding services in Kenmore Saturday

FREE Shredding Services
Saturday October 6th, 2012, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Prevent identity theft - Shred important documents!

Bring your old documents to be professionally destroyed and recycled on-site. Paper only, paperclips and rubber bands are okay, NO CD’s DVD’s or binders.

This event is provided by Windermere Real Estate Northlake in conjunction with the city of Kenmore and will be held at Kenmore Village, 68th Ave NE and NE 181st Street,

Call 206-364-8100 if you need additional information.


Read more...

Destinations: Buy tickets now for Holiday Snow Train to Leavenworth

Snow train to Levenworth

Tickets on Sale Now for the only Holiday Snow Train to Leavenworth’s Tree Lighting Festival!

A trip to the North Pole isn't in the cards this Christmas. But who needs negative temps and tons of travel, when you can join Alki Tours on the only daylight train to the legendary Christmas town of Leavenworth to see the annual Lighting Festival. The fun begins as you board the train departing from King Street Station, Edmonds Station, or in Everett.  Passenger’s car are decorated to the hilt and furnished with cozy seats to make your journey fabulous. Along the way enjoy a catered continental breakfast. The changing scenery outside will compete for your attention on board the train as oompah-pah bands, jazz bands, carolers, shifty sailors, magicians and Santa strolls through the aisles. Near the 4000 foot summit, the train transits the Cascade Tunnel—the second longest in North America and enters into a winter wonderland with ski slopes and ice-choked rivers. At approximately 12:30pm, the train rolls to a stop in Leavenworth.

Upon arrival in Leavenworth, the fun continues in the streets of this Bavarian mountain town that’s dressed to look and feel, as The New York Times wrote, “a bit like the interior of a snow globe.” We’ll take in the season and roam around this “perfect place to spark the holiday spirit,” where horse-drawn carriages glide down the roads, carolers stroll, and vendors sell delicious holiday fare.  Later, we’ll gather for the highlight of the day: In one truly magical moment, the entire town will become illuminated in a synchronized display that rivals the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting (and a whole lot more charming).  After re-board the train where dinner, more entertainment and our fabulous staff awaits to make your Christmas wishes come true.

This trip sells out every year, so don’t delay! For reservations and information:  contact Alki Tours at 206-935-6848. The price is $169 adult and $159 for children for standard seating. Price includes:  round-trip train transportation, continental breakfast, catered dinner and loads of entertainment.


Read more...

Lake Forest Park Budget Open House Oct 8

The City of Lake Forest Park

invites the community to a

Budget Open House

In preparation for the

2013-2014 Biennial City Budget

Monday, October 8, 2012
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

City Hall

17425 Ballinger Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155

Ø  Learn about the City of Lake Forest Park budgeting process
Ø  Talk to Mayor, Council, and department directors about programs and costs
Ø  Give your input on what is important to you

Read more...

Volunteer to usher and see Legally Blonde for free


Tickets: www.seattlemusicaltheatre.org
Usher: smtoffice@seattlemusicaltheatre.org


Read more...

Monday deadline to register for November election complicated by holiday


By Evan Smith

Monday, Oct. 8, is the last day for voters to register by mail or online for the Nov. 6 general election, or for previously registered Washington voters to change their voting addresses, but anything sent by mail must be postmarked by Saturday, Aug. 6,

The early postmark is required because there is no mail Monday, the federal Columbus Day holiday.

Voters can register or file address changes on line or in person at the County elections office in Renton or the elections annex in Seattle through Monday. The elections office and annex are open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday because Columbus Day is not a State holiday.

Voters who want to register by mail can get material at many libraries and at most post offices, or they can download forms from the King County elections web site (www.kingcounty.gov/elections) or the secretary of state's website.

New Washington voters can register through Oct. 29, but they must register at the elections office or at the annex.

King County residents can get information by calling the Voter Hotline on weekdays, at 206-296-VOTE (8683).

The King County Elections office is at 919 S.W. Grady Way, Renton, and the Voter Registration Annex is at 500 4th Avenue, Room 311, Seattle. Both will be open all weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Annex is closed from 1 to 2 p.m.


Read more...

Voters’ Pamphlet Material on Shoreline Proposition 1

Following is the voters' pamphlet material on Shoreline Proposition 1. King County will mail local voters’ pamphlets to all residential addresses Oct. 18.

King County Local Voters' Pamphlet
November 6, 2012 General And Special Election

City of Shoreline
Simple Majority (RCW 35.92.070)
Proposition No. 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.

Should Ordinance No. 644 be:

  • Approved __
  • Rejected __

EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

Shoreline’s vision is to provide high quality public services, utilities, and infrastructure that protect public health and safety, accommodate anticipated growth, and enhance the quality of life. As part of that effort, the Shoreline City Council passed Ordinance No. 644 concerning Shoreline’s acquisition and operation of Seattle Public Utilities’ (SPU) water services within Shoreline.

The Shoreline City Council found the cost to acquire, operate, and maintain the system would result in rates equal to or lower than SPU’s projected charges. If approved, Proposition 1 would not impact property taxes.

Acquisition would occur in 2020 and cost $26.6 million with an estimated $14.2 million for pre-acquisition expenses and improvements beginning in 2018 (without adjustment for inflation) as discussed in Ordinance No. 644. Both costs would be financed using water rates in the Shoreline service area. The acquisition would remove the current surcharge and utility tax paid by Shoreline customers to Seattle.

Shoreline acquisition would make permitting for property improvements easier and less expensive by reducing the number of government entities involved. Acquisition would also allow revenues to be reinvested in Shoreline instead of Seattle and enable the City to focus on system improvements to help improve Shoreline’s commercial districts and increase water flow for firefighting throughout the City of Shoreline. Currently, decisions regarding rates, upgrades and water supply for fire fighting are made by Seattle elected officials. If approved, Proposition 1 would shift local control of these decisions from Seattle to the City of Shoreline.

Statement For
The process to acquire the Seattle Public Utility (SPU) water system, located in Shoreline, Washington has been cautious and responsible. The twenty-three-member SPU acquisition Steering Committee, a diverse and committed representation of our community, was involved in reviewing multiple staff and independent engineering and financial studies. This in-depth analysis resulted in a recommendation to purchase the Seattle Public Utility (SPU) water system located in Shoreline.

Acquiring this utility allows us to plan for our future and assure adequate infrastructure that will support our City’s long-term needs. The City of Shoreline leadership has proved that they are fiscally responsible and prepared to take this next step to acquire and operate the water services of SPU within Shoreline.

We believe this bold and progressive step will allow Shoreline residents greater control over their rates, charges, and utility taxes. In addition, owning this utility will not affect property taxes.
Please join us in voting YES to keep Shoreline’s money in Shoreline to improve the City of Shoreline!

Statement submitted by: Joseph Irons, David Harris and Sydell Polin

Statement Against
Proposition 1 is a blank check for City Hall.

This is a scheme to raise utility taxes and water bills.

City Hall will increase those taxes and water rates any time they choose without a vote of the people.

This flawed strategy shifts the costs of increasing city spending onto local businesses, working families, and senior citizens. City Hall has not considered other ideas, like growing our economy to produce more revenues.

Local control does not require total control by City Hall.

Proposition 1 would threaten Ronald Wastewater District and Shoreline Water District, which already provide the best service at the lowest price because they legally must reinvest every drop of revenue to operate, maintain, and improve their systems. City Hall has no such requirement.

Shoreline’s ratepayers have already paid for their existing water system. Don’t buy it again. No one knows what the final costs will be, or what it will include. If Seattle decides to sell its system, Seattle will set the price. Proposition 1 is a bad investment. We cannot afford to make that mistake.

Don't give City Hall a blank check. Vote NO on Proposition 1.

Statement submitted by: John Behrens, Thomas Jamieson and Arthur Maronek

Rebuttal of Statement Against
Bottom line, Shoreline water customers should not continue to pay a 14% water rate surcharge to Seattle plus an additional 15% Seattle utility tax.

Voting yes means improved efficiencies, our dollars stay in Shoreline and residents have greater local control regarding rates, upgrades and water supply for firefighting.

We can purchase and operate the water system with no increase in property taxes or projected future water rates. VOTE YES on Proposition 1.

Rebuttal Of Statement For
Proposition 1 means taxes, takeovers, and troubles.

Vote NO and stop City Hall from raising utility taxes. Vote NO and prevent City Hall from taking over Ronald Wastewater and Shoreline Water Districts. Vote NO and stop City Hall from making risky changes to the water system that provides clean, safe drinking water.

This is your last chance to stop a terrible idea.

Don't give City Hall a blank check! Vote NO on Proposition 1.


Complete Text of Resolution



Read more...

Times blogger challenges Shorecrest goalie

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

From our news partner The Seattle Times, Jayson Jenks goes head to head with Shorecrest soccer goalie Frida Swensen. Want to guess who wins?

Click here to go to the video of the encounter.


Read more...

Rotary Cup football game to be televised live on Channel 26 Friday

The Rotary Cup football game, Shorewood v Shorecrest, will be televised live on Channel 26 this Friday night at 7pm


Joining Frank Workman as announcer on the telecast will be Joe Veyera, a 2011 Shorecrest grad who is now majoring in Journalism at UW. The two called over two dozen games for Ch. 26 during Joe's junior and senior years.

Shorecrest teacher Trent Mitchell, who along with his Shorewood counterpart, Marty Ballew, leads the Live Video Production Club, had this to say:  

"The Live Video Club is very excited to broadcast the rivalry football game on Friday. This year our crew is a nice mix of experienced veteran directors and new camera people. We try to encourage any high school student in Shoreline who is interested in Video Production to join our Live Video Club because we feel it's the best way for students to get real-world experience using state of the art equipment. Also, we are very happy to have Live Video alumn and former announcer Joe Veyera back to call this important football game."

The District's website has a daily programming schedule, with a search function for looking for broadcast repeats. 

Read more...

Frank Workman on Sports: Top Ten list for Friday night football

Friday night at Shoreline Stadium promises to be one of the most festive times of the year when the football teams from Shorecrest and Shorewood square off against each other at 7 o'clock in the annual Rotary Cup Game.

TOP TEN THINGS THE SAVVY FAN KNOWS 
ABOUT ATTENDING THE ROTARY CUP GAME

10. Include the whole family, and to bring along their son or daughter's best friend, too.
9. Arrive early, not just to beat the expected long lines at the ticket window as kickoff nears, but also to stake out a preferred seat in the stands. 
8. Bring some form of cushioning to sit on, as the metal bleachers are as hard as they are cold. 
7. Skip dinner before coming to the stadium, knowing that Boosters will be grilling burgers, hot dogs, and Philly cheese steaks for a reasonable price.
6. Save room in their tummies for the Best Popcorn In Wesco, sold at the concession stand.
5. Stay in their seats at halftime, as local photographer Brock Mason will be shooting shooting a group photo, available for purchase and suitable for framing.
4. Wear the colors of their favorite team (green and gold for Shorecrest - blue and silver for Shorewood).
3. Record the game on their DVR's, as it's being televised by the Live Video Production Club of the two schools on Ch. 26.
2. Take a look around sometime during the night and realize they are a part of the single biggest gathering of the year in Shoreline/Lake Forest Park.
1. Watch the action on the field intently and remember what it was like to be in high school on the one Friday night of the year when you played your biggest rival, and how nothing else in the world mattered anywhere close to how much winning this one game did.


Read more...

Despite public perception, police chief says crime has only increased slightly in Shoreline

Devon Vose Rickabaugh
Shoreline City Council Meeting Monday October 1, 2012
By Devon Vose Rickabaugh

Despite the high profile shooting last Thursday which is still under investigation, crime has not increased much this year over last year, said Chief of Police Ledford as he addressed the Shoreline City Council. 

This year to date there were 1339 violent and nonviolent crimes as opposed to 1327 last year.  

Seventy six violent crimes, which include rape and homicide, occurred this year as opposed to 86 last year. Public perception that crime is on the increase came after several high profile crimes occurred this year.  

The chief said that everyone knows someone who has been a victim of a car prowl or burglary which contributes to not feeling safe. He said this is why the department is increasing emphasis education and Block Watch programs. He said 30% of these crimes are crimes of opportunity. 

He encourages citizens to call when they see something suspicious and not feel like they are bothering police. 



Read more...

WSDOT handles highways and bike-ways

Did you know that the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is big on cycling?

They have an entire state bike and pedestrian plan, state and local bicycling maps AND Washington was voted the nation’s number one “bicycle friendly state.” 

Curious to know more? Check out their bike page.


Read more...

The Tartan Terrors - Premiere Celtic Event October 13

The Tartan Terrors energize the stage at Northshore Performing Arts Center

Taking the Celtic scene by storm, the Tartan Terrors feature the best in Celtic music, comedy and dance. Billed as "North America's premiere Celtic Event," the Tartan Terrors energize the stage of Northshore Performing Arts Center (18125 92nd Ave. NE, Bothell) on Saturday, October 13 at 7:30pm.

Bolstered by the blistering piping of a Two Time World Champion Bagpiper, the driving tones of drums from around the world, and a guitar played unlike any you've ever heard, standing room only audiences understand why Dig This Magazine declares "(The Terrors) one act to keep an eye on!" Combine this musical prowess with championship calibre Highland Dancers and intentionally recognized comedic performers and this Celtic Group goes beyond the ordinary.

Members of the Tartan Terrors have performed on 4 different continents; in some of the most prestigious Festivals, Highland Games and Theatres of North America; for President Clinton; Queen Elizabeth II; and Good Morning America. They're even streaming for on-demand listening in multiple international podcasts including a coveted spot on Pulse of the Planet in Spain. Celtic Beat Magazine hails the Tartan Terrors as "the heirs apparent to the [Celtic] mayhem."

Adults $35
Seniors $30
Youth under 17 $25
Tickets available online and by phone at 425-984-2471.


The Northshore Performing Arts Center is a state-of-the-art, 600-seat theatre located on the Bothell High School campus (18125 92nd Ave. NE, Bothell).

The Northshore Performing Arts Center Foundation (The Foundation) was established by Northshore-area residents (Bothell, Kenmore, Mill Creek, and Woodinville, WA) dedicated to a cultural center for performing arts and engaging children in global, creative, educational programs. NPACF is a federal 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. Visit NPACF for the season schedule.



Read more...

Do you have native plants to donate? Horizon View Park is ready

Volunteers working at Horizon View Park
By Linda Holman

On Saturday September 29, LFP Park Volunteers gathered at Horizon View Park to continue the clean up in anticipation of the planting event. The area is completely ready for planting due to the massive effort of our wonderful park volunteers.

We will be holding our planting party on Saturday October 13 from 9am to noon at Horizon View Park. This will be the completion of two years of preparing the site for planting. We invite the community to join us. Please contact Linda Holman at 206-362-5541 if you are interested in being part of the event.

The invasive species are gone
and the ground is ready for native plants

We are looking for native plants for donation. If you have native shrubs, evergreen ferns, or other appropriate plants please contact Linda at the phone number listed above.

Horizon View Park is located at 19800 47th Ave NE (198th St at 47th Ave NE) in Lake Forest Park.

These events are a team effort by the City of Lake Forest Park, the Community Services Commission and the Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park.  Our refreshments are generously donated by Great Harvest Bakery and Starbucks.


Read more...

Blessing of Pets Service at Edmonds Lutheran Church

Blessing of Pets Service at Edmonds Lutheran Church

Sunday, October 7 at 9:30 am
(For more information, contact ELC’s office at 425-744-8090)

The Church recognizes the life and work of St. Francis of Assisi the first Sunday of October. St. Francis was revered as the patron saint of animals. It is a time when people all over the world have livestock and family pets blessed by the Church. This is a lively service, with music and biblical readings centered on God’s creation and the animal kingdom. There will be special music, (dogs often join in) a time for pets to come forward to be blessed and anointed, and a coffee hour after worship with cookies for people and pets. There will also be face painting and balloon animals for kids.

Edmonds Lutheran Church
23525 84th Ave W
Edmonds, WA 98026
425-744-8090


Read more...

Letter to the Editor: Documentation disproves City's claims

To the Editor:


In the “Proposition No. 1” article in October’s “Currents,” the City of Shoreline makes claims that are disproved by public documents and eyewitness accounts.

Claim: Purchase price of $26.6 Million - There is no agreement between the City of Shoreline and the City of Seattle on a purchase price. At a July 30th Seattle City Council meeting it was disclosed that Seattle Public Utilities has not agreed to the $26.6 million figure.

Claim: $14.2 million in pre-acquisition improvements - Reality is costs could exceed $17 Million according to the City of Shoreline’s own documentation from the May 23rd steering committee report.

Claim: the City Council found the cost to acquire, operate, and maintain the system would result in rates equal to or lower than SPU’s projected charges - The reality is the City Council has no idea if this goal is achievable.

The City of Shoreline has underestimated costs and overestimated revenue projections. (Budget depends upon increased water consumption. State water consumption rates have fallen per capita since 1985). See US Geological Survey.

Claim: Shoreline ratepayers would have local control over rates, services, upgrades and investments – Reality - the City of Shoreline would emphasize upgrading water infrastructure for developers at ratepayer expense. This was confirmed by Shoreline City Council member Jesse Salomon at a public meeting.

Claim: Purchase of SPU by the City of Shoreline would provide local control – Reality -we have local control through Ronald Wastewater District and Shoreline Water District at affordable rates. We could have local control of the west-side water system if Shoreline Water District were to make the purchase. Under a Public Utility, we would have local control, no added utility taxes and better service at equal to or less cost.

Wendy DiPeso
Shoreline



Read more...

Jalyn Anderson named "SCC Volleyball Player of the Week"

Monday, October 1, 2012

Jayln Anderson had 41 kills for the Lady Dolphins on Friday night.
Photo by Wilson Tsoi



Shoreline Community College announced on Monday that Jalyn Anderson has been named "SCC Volleyball Player of the Week" for September 24-30.

The freshman setter from Kamiak High School in Mukilteo, WA had 41 assists during SCC's 3-1 victory over arch rival Edmonds CC on Friday night in the SCC Gym. Anderson did a great job in setting up Arianna Garcia and Emily Denham in the match, as those two hitters had 15 and 14 kills for the match.

The win pushed SCC to 2-1 in the region and into 3rd place for the NWAACC Northern Region. The Dolphins are 5-9 overall and face Whatcom Community College (2-8, 1-2) on Wednesday night in the SCC Gym in another key NWAACC Northern Region match-up as Shoreline attempts to put distance between themselves and the other teams below them in the region, as the top four teams in the region make the NWAACC Championship in November. Bellevue College and Olympic College are the top two teams in the region at the moment.


Read more...

SCC names Ashley Cole "Women's Soccer Player of the Week"

Ashley Cole scored on a 30 yard shot for SCC to tie Whatcom
Photo by Wilson Tsoi


Shoreline Community College named Ashley Cole as the Women's Soccer Player of the Week for the week of September 24-30. Cole, a freshman from North Kitsap High School in Poulsbo, WA, scored Shoreline's lone goal in the 46th minute of their 1-1 tie with Whatcom Community College on Wednesday, SCC's lone game of the week. 

Cole made the goal from 30 yards out from an assistant from Elle Blume.

SCC plays on Wednesday against arch rival Edmonds Community College at 2pm at Dolphin Field on the SCC campus. SCC is 4-3-1 overall and 3-1-1 in the NWAACC Northern Region. Edmonds comes into the match with a 2-2-2 record in the region and 4-3-3 overall.


Read more...

Shorewood leads Wesco 3A South tennis standings, with Shorecrest third going into Wednesday cross-town match

Shorewood’s boys’ tennis team leads the Western Conference 3A South tennis standings with Shorecrest third going into a Wednesday meeting between the cross-town rivals at Shorecrest’s home Shoreline Park courts at Shoreline Center.

Shorewood takes an 8-1 Wesco 3A record (10-2 overall) into the 3:30 p.m. match with Shorecrest after a 7-0 home victory over Mountlake Terrace Monday and a 5-2 victory over Everett Thursday.

Shorecrest takes a 6-3 Wesco 3A record (8-4 overall) into the Wednesday meeting with Shorewood after a 4-3 loss at second-place Glacier Peak Monday and a 4-3 loss to North division leader Stanwood Thursday.

The Shorecrest and Shorewood junior varsity teams meet Tuesday at 3:30 at Shorewood’s Shoreview Park courts.

Wesco 3A Boys’ Varsity Tennis Standings

South 3A

 Conf.  
Overall

W
L
W
L
Shorewood
8
1
10
 2
Glacier Peak
7
2
 9
 3
Shorecrest
6
3
 8
 4
Meadowdale
6
3
7
 5
Mountlake Terrace
0
8
2
10
North 3A


 Conf.  
Overall

W
L
W
L
Stanwood
8
1
11
1
Everett
4
4
 5
7
Marysville-Getchell 
3
5
3
8
Oak Harbor
2
7
3
9
Marysville-Pilchuck
0
8
1
10



Read more...

Shorecrest, Shorewood volleyball teams meet Tuesday at Shorecrest

Corrected 10-2-2012

The Shorecrest and Shorewood volleyball teams meet Tuesday at Shorecrest.

The varsity teams meet at 7pm Tuesday at Shorecrest High School, with junior varsity and C-team matches at 5:15pm.

The Shorewood varsity takes a 1-1 Western Conference 3A South record (5-3 overall).


Shorecrest is 0-1 in the Wesco 3A South (2-6 overall).


Read more...

Shorewood Tennis 7 - MLT 0 on Monday


PREP TENNIS : SHOREWOOD  7  -  MOUNTLAKE TERRACE  0

Singles
1. Liam Keebler SW def. Bruce Pingul MLT 6-1, 6-1
2. Logan Keebler SW def. Tin Ho MLT  6-0, 6-0
3. Jamie Wright SW def. David Young MLT 6-0, 6-0
4. Eric Berquist SW def. Brandon Park MLT 6-0, 6-0

Doubles
1. Cameron McDowell / Stuart Schachle SW def. Ahn Viet Nguyen / Kandin Neri MLT 6-0, 6-0
2. Matt Buswell / Dylan Stephens SW def. Alec Wong / Dalton Mason MLT 6-2, 6-1
3. Gershom Huyer / Daniel Miranda SW def. David Caolin MLT 6-2, 6-3

Shorewood T-Birds boys tennis team defeated Mountlake Terrace 7-0 to improve their Wesco 3A first place record to 8-1 and 10-2 overall. They were led by the strong singles players that won 48 games and lost only two games. The T- Birds will meet Shorecrest in a final showdown of the top two teams in Wesco 3A this Wednesday. 

Shorecrest is tied with Glacier Peak for second place with a 6-2 league, 8-3 overall record. The match will be at Shoreline Center tennis courts starting at 3:30pm.

--Arnie Moreno

Read more...

Shorewood leads Wesco 3A South tennis standings, with Shorecrest second going into Monday matches

Shorewood’s boys’ tennis team leads the Wesco 3A South tennis standings with Shorecrest second going into Monday matches.

Shorewood takes a 7-1 Wesco 3A record (9-2 overall) into a home match with Mountlake Terrace, after a 5-2 victory over Everett Thursday.

Shorecrest takes a 6-2 Wesco 3A record (8-2 overall) into a Monday match at Glacier Peak after a 4-3 loss to North division leader Stanwood Thursday.

Wesco 3A Boys’ Varsity Tennis Standings

South 3A

 Conf.  
Overall

W
L
W
L
Shorewood
7
1
9
2
Shorecrest
6
2
8
3
Glacier Peak
6
2
8
3
Meadowdale
5
3
6
5
Mountlake Ter
0
8
2
9
North 3A


 Conf.  
Overall

W
L
W
L
Stanwood
7
1
10
1
Everett
4
4
5
6
Marysville-Get
3
5
3
8
Oak Harbor
2
6
3
8
Marysville-Pil
0
8
1
10


Read more...

Scout Troop 325 summer bicycling adventures in British Columbia

The adventure begins in Vancouver
Photo by Jonathan Gugger


Scouts cycling adventure covered 185 miles in Canada and Washington State

Troop 325 scouts and adults went on a memorable bicycle trip in August that covered several islands in the Canadian Gulf Islands and Washington State San Juan Islands.  

British Camp
Photo by Jonathan Gugger

They rode 185 miles in 5 days and made stops in Victoria, the Saanich Peninsula, British and American Camp on San Juan Island and Roche Harbor. The scenery was a highlight for most of the adults, but the scouts liked the ferry rides and camping. 

The adults enjoyed the scenery but the scouts liked the camping
Photo by Jonathan Gugger

The weather was perfect for riding and there were only minor scrapes and bruises along the way. 

Lots of twisting, hilly roads
Photo by Jonathan Gugger

To see more about the troop summer adventures, check out their website


Read more...

WeatherWatcher: The Weather Weekly - more rain than SeaTac

  • The week ahead
  • Rainfall or the lack thereof
  • Last week's weather data
For the week ahead all models seem to agree that we will have continued high pressure dominating the region. Even though we will have sunny weather it will be cool with our highs topping out in the mid 60's for the week, some days may be a little cooler than others. Our next sign of rainfall may not be until the second week of October. Of course as always with models that look that far out, there is a certain level of uncertainty and things can always change within the next 5 days.

One of the biggest questions I've gotten recently is are we below average on our rainfall this summer, and in September so far?  Well to answer these questions I had to go look at some historic data and here's what I found.
  • June-July-August 3-year average total rainfall: 1.97 inches
  • June-July-August 2012 total rainfall: 6.89 inches (5.94 inches fell in June 2012, 4.92 inches above normal)
  • July-August-September 3-year average total rainfall: 4.00 inches
  • July-August-September 2012 total rainfall: 1.54 inches (2.46 inches below normal)
  • September 3-yaear average total rainfall: 2.77 inches.
  • September 2012 total rainfall: 0.59 inches. (2.18 inches below normal)
I wanted to point out that we have actually received more rain than Sea-Tac (official record keeping weather station) due to a convergence zone that developed early in the morning on September 10th, 2012.

Last week's weather:
High temperature: 71.4°F (Friday)
Low temperature: 45.7°F (Sunday)
Rainiest day: 0.08 inches (Saturday before sunrise)
Total rainfall: 0.08 inches
Warmest day: 60.8°F (Friday)
Coldest day: 53.3°F (Wednesday)
Average temperature: 56.5°F
3-year average temperature for last week: 60.3°F (3.8°F colder than normal)
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

Read more...

Quick Start Shoreline business workshop Tuesday Oct 2

Sunday, September 30, 2012

The Tuesday Quick-Start Shoreline Business Workshop for start-up, existing or potential business owners will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 2nd, 2012 from 12 noon to 1:30pm at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Avenue N. The workshop is free; feel free to bring a snack or a brown bag lunch.



Tips for Avoiding Website Blind Spots
Lee Mozena, Zenith Communication

Lee Mozena
The web makes every business more diverse - ready or not. This reality and the huge amount of information we’re exposed to has increased the value of visual communication.

Pictures send powerful messages about your business. They’re a kind of store front that should work for you 24/7– enticing ideal customers into reading your copy.

Small business owners often avoid this easy marketing asset because they don’t realize how effective visuals can be or they’re afraid of choosing the wrong ones.

In this workshop, Lee Mozena will provide guidelines to help you engage different cultures, genders, learning styles and generations. Participants will learn how to:

  • Use pictures to deliver a more targeted message
  • Choose people pictures that work for your business
  • Assess photos for hidden meanings, (positive or negative)

Read more...

Letter to the editor: Proposed SPU Purchase

To the editor:

I am one of those 23 people who participated in the SPU Steering Committee meetings. I listened and joined in on hours of education, discussion and research about the negotiations for purchase of the SPU, the capabilities and deficiencies of our Shoreline water system, the rates we pay, the cost of acquisition, improvement costs, and on-going maintenance and operational costs. We discussed various scenarios including interest rates for bonds, inflation, deflation, droughts, earthquakes, floods, wholesale water rates and the effect of these events on rates that Shoreline residents will pay. Contingency costs were built into the base models and we requested additional contingencies to be added. We read volumes of research from engineers and financial analysts and 21 of us concluded that this is good deal for Shoreline.

I am a businessman. Numbers talk to me. These tables were produced by the Shoreline financial analysts on our home and commercial water rates.



It is pretty easy to see that we can’t keep paying twice as much for our water at home as our neighbors in Edmonds. Our city has come up with a plan. We’ve done our due diligence. Seattle agrees. Let’s just get it done!

For additional information go to: http://www.localcontrolforshoreline.org/

Bill Montero
Shoreline


Read more...

Jazz vocalist kicks off ECA season with a “Good Night”

Diana Reeves
Edmonds Center for the Arts opens its 2012-2013 season in swinging style with Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Dianne Reeves, Friday October 5 at 7:30pm.  

Tickets are $40-$50, $15 for youth and available through the ECA box office at (425) 275-9595 or on-line.  Additional service charges may apply.

Growing up in a musical family and influenced by an especially inspiring music teacher, Dianne’s love with music began at age 11.  After singing in her high school jazz band at George Washington High School in Denver and studying music at the University of Colorado, she moved to Los Angeles where she became interested in Latin-style music and toured with Brazilian jazz funk master Sergio Mendes.   
She later toured with singer Harry Belafonte for three years,  before joining trumpet maestro Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra for several Duke Ellington projects in celebration of Ellington’s Centennial. 
In 2000,  Dianne received the first of her four successive Grammy awards for Best Jazz Vocal Performance, and in 2002 her musical world exploded with a performance at the closing ceremony of the Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City, the Ella Fitzgerald Award at the Montreal International Jazz Festival, a compilation CD release on Blue Note, and an appearance on the season finale of HBO's “Sex and the City”.  

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

Read more...
ShorelineAreaNews.com
Facebook: Shoreline Area News
Twitter: @ShorelineArea
Daily Email edition (don't forget to respond to the Follow.it email)

  © Blogger template The Professional Template II by Ourblogtemplates.com 2009

Back to TOP