Northshore Firefighters Fill the Boot on Sunday morning

Friday, October 5, 2012

Northshore Firefighters will be out in Lake Forest Park and Kenmore on Sunday morning with boot in hand, asking for donations for the MDA.

Sunday, 9am to noon, firefighters will Fill the Boot in their annual fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, taking donations of cash and checks, each attempting to fill his/her boot to the top.

MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education.




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Foreign policy in the 2012 Presidential election

By Larry Fuell, Director

Global Affairs Center, Shoreline Community College

“Foreign policy is taking on new urgency in the presidential campaign,” according to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal. The writer went on to say President Obama is preparing “to address the United Nations amid a resurgence of unrest in the Muslim world.”

That same day, both President Obama and his rival, Mitt Romney, addressed the Clinton Global Initiative. The confluence prompted Andrew Rosenthal to place tongue firmly in cheek and declare in his New York Times Editorial Page Editor’s Blog that Sept. 25, 2012 must be “foreign policy day on the campaign trail.”

It is widely believed by political scientists and policy wonks that candidates’ positions on foreign policy do not have much influence on citizens’ votes.  Certainly, foreign policy issues seem more important in some Presidential elections than others – 1960, 1964, 1968 come to mind.  But even in those years, foreign policy was rarely mentioned as the primary reason why voters chose one candidate over another.

More recently, during the 2008 Democratic primaries, the question of which candidate would be better prepared to respond effectively to an international crisis in the middle of the night was raised by one of the candidates, but then quickly forgotten.

So foreign policy doesn’t seem to be a major factor in how people vote.  However, elections, or rather the electoral process with its emphasis on images and sound-bites, does seem to influence how foreign policy issues are framed, how foreign policy is conducted and how foreign policy is seen by others outside the U.S.

The Global Affairs Center at Shoreline Community College is sponsoring a series of free daytime and evening discussions that focus on the question: “How do electoral politics, especially in a Presidential election year, affect the way in which the U.S. interacts with the rest of the world?”

On four consecutive evenings starting on October 10, participants will hear from experts regarding U.S. foreign policy in two critical regions, China and Europe, and in two major policy areas, trade policy and defense policy.  The four daytime events will include a Washington State Supreme Court Justice who will discuss the balance between liberty and security in the age of terrorism.

Again, all eight events are free and open to the public.

For more information regarding these programs, including the topics and speakers on specific dates, visit the Global Affairs Center website.

Shoreline Community College is located at 16101 Greenwood Avenue North, west of Aurora Avenue. Directions and a map for the campus. Metered parking available on campus. 



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Liberty vs. Security in the Age of Terrorism, SCC Oct 8

Justice Steven González 
Liberty vs. Security in the Age of Terrorism
Justice Steven González, Washington State Supreme Court

How do we balance individual rights and group needs? – a perennial question, always in the background, if not foreground, in an election year. Justice González was a member of the team that successfully prosecuted the international terrorism case, U.S. v. Ressam, in which the defendant was convicted for attempting to bomb the Los Angeles airport in 1999.

Monday, October 8, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Shoreline Community College, Room 9208 PUB

This event is FREE and open to the public.

Part of the symposium, America and the World in a Presidential Election Year, organized by the International Education, Global Affairs Center.


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Bastyr students find human remains near campus

On October 4, 2012, Bastyr University students walking the wooded trails near the University came across human bones.


KCSO Major Crimes Detectives responded and confirmed that the bones, which included a skull, were indeed human.

The remains were transported to the King County Medical Examiner’s Office for examination and identification. The Medical Examiner’s office states that the remains are those of a male.

King County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes detectives conducted an evidence search at the scene this afternoon.

Bastyr University is located at NE 143rd and Juanita Drive NE in Kenmore. The campus is heavily wooded with many trails. It adjoins a large King County park, with trails leading to Lake Washington. Information released did not include the location of the find.



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Fall and Winter Long Range outlook and ENSO status

  • ENSO Status: El Niño Watch
  • Fall and Winter General Outlook for Shoreline and Lake Forest Park
  • Where's the rainfall now?
ENSO:
The National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center has released this month's ENSO (El Niño Southern Oscillation) status and forecasts.  The El Niño that started to develop at the end of August and in early September has dissipated during the last two weeks of September.  Atmospheric conditions have remained in ENSO neutral conditions.  The forecast released now favors ENSO neutral conditions to continue through October - December with a very remote chance that a very weak El Niño could develop in January or February 2013.  The next discussion and forecast for ENSO is scheduled for release by the National Weather Service on November 8, 2012.

Fall and Winter:
You may have read some recent stories or heard on TV recently that forecasters are expecting a warmer and drier winter for our region.  I looked at several years in the past that have had similar patterns and global phases. Based on my research I have a different outlook due to several things going on right now.  There are several other global oscillations aside from the ENSO, and the various phases each of them are leaning towards us having a wetter than normal winter, however our temperatures should hover around average. I believe we may see at least 2-3 major wind events effecting our area. There may be several cold snaps this winter and I believe we should be prepared for the possibility of some winter weather events, this includes the S word, snow.

Total rainfall from January to September.
Waiting for the rain?
It's right around the corner.  The fall weather that we are used to is about to make it's way in at about the 12th or 13th of October.  After that we should fall right into our regular grey and wet days of the falls and winters we typically have around here.  So enjoy this sunshine while it's here, because it won't be for much longer.

The 3-year average annual rainfall at Carl's Shoreline Weather Station is 40.14 inches.  2010 and 2011 had about one inch of rain above average and both years were La Niña winters.  Normal 3-year average rainfall by end of September is 22.30 inches, this year we are at 33.05 inches.  We are almost 11 inches above our normal so far this year, so really our dry summer is making up for our very wet late winter and spring.


The first graph shows the total rainfall from January to September in 2012, and then the 3-year average total rainfall from January to September.  Below is the monthly total rainfalls compared to the monthly 3 year averages.
Monthly total rainfall amount for 2012 compared to 3-year average.
My judgment on our local weather is based on my personal studies of historic weather coordinated with the known past of global oscillations and global events, including but not limited to the ENSO (El Niño Southern Oscillation.) Links to many of my resources can be found at Carl's Shoreline Weather Station, under weather links.

Twitter: @SWeatherWatcher

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After the game high school party at Spartan Rec center

Thursday, October 4, 2012



After the Shorewood and Shorecrest game on Friday, October 5, Shoreline Recreation will be having a party for high school students at the Spartan recreation center, right next to the Shoreline Stadium.  It is a free event.  Food, prizes, dancing, and games throughout the night.  The party starts after the game and goes until 12am. 


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School Board unanimously opposes charter schools initiative



The Shoreline School Board voted unanimously at its Oct. 1 meeting to oppose Initiative 1240, which would allow the creation of public charter schools in Washington state.

The complete resolution follows:

WHEREAS, Initiative 1240, which authorizes the creation of a public charter school system, has been certified by the Secretary of State in Washington and will appear on the November statewide ballot; and

WHEREAS, the position of the Washington State School Directors’ Association is that public education funding should be overseen by school officials elected in their local communities; and

WHEREAS, under Initiative 1240 public education resources would be placed under private management, without the public accountability that our communities and taxpayers expect and deserve; and

WHEREAS, Initiative 1240 will undermine local control by allowing appointed charter boards and out-of-state charter management companies to operate charter schools with little-to-no accountability to Washington taxpayers; and

WHEREAS, in late August 2012, the Washington State School Directors’ Association Board of Directors unanimously voted to oppose Initiative 1240 for its lack of oversight by locally-elected officials;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Shoreline School District Board of Directors opposes Initiative 1240.

Signed by

Deborah Ehrlichman, President
Mike Jacobs, Vice President
Dick Potter, Director
Dick Nicholson, Director
David Wilson, Director


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ALERT: Door to door alarm salesman not a representative from the City


The City of Shoreline has received several reports of an individual going door-to-door selling alarm systems and claiming to be from the City of Shoreline’s Emergency Management Office. This individual is NOT from the City of Shoreline. The City of Shoreline does not hire solicitors or endorse products.

City of Shoreline Municipal Code 5.07 regulates the activities of sales people and solicitors in Shoreline and requires for-profit solicitors and the companies who employ them to file a written application for a license with the Shoreline City Clerk and carry the license at all times when soliciting or canvassing. Solicitors must produce the license when requested by persons being solicited, police or City officials.

To report solicitor violations, call the Shoreline Police Non-Emergency line at (206) 296-3311.

The following are exempt from the license requirements:
  • Tax-exempt non-profit organizations who have filed a current 501(C)3 with the City Clerk 
  • Newspaper deliverers 
  • Political candidates, campaign workers and political committees soliciting signatures of registered voters 
  • Sales people who solicit businesses 
Below are a few crime prevention tips to safeguard yourself and your home from unscrupulous door-to-door solicitors:
  • Always ask solicitors for identification to verify what company they are working for. If they refuse, ask them to leave. 
  • Ask to see their license from the City of Shoreline. If they do not have one, ask them to leave. 
  • Never invite a solicitor into your home. You can say “no thank you” without opening the door. 
  • Never give a solicitor your Social Security number. 
  • Avoid paying with a check or credit card. Cash is best -- get a receipt. 
  • If an item seems too good or too inexpensive to be true, it probably is. 
  • Orders taken are required to be in writing, in duplicate (you get a copy) and to state the name of the solicitor as it appears on his/her license, the solicitor’s permit number, the address of the solicitor and their employer, the terms of the agreement and the amount paid to the solicitor.
  • If you encounter a solicitor who becomes aggressive or won’t take “no” for an answer, ask them to leave, shut the door and call 911.
  • You may post a “No Solicitor” sign on private property. 

For more information about solicitation regulations, call the Shoreline City Clerk’s Office at (206) 801-2230, or refer to Shoreline Municipal Code 5.07. You can also find out which solicitors have current licenses on the City website.


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Lake Forest Park budget open house Monday Oct 8


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Frank Workman on Sports: The essence of sports - and rivalries

By Frank Workman


It's finally arrived.  It's here at last.

The one day a year when students and fans from rival schools Shorecrest and Shorewood all gather in one place to cheer their lungs and root their hearts out in hopes of helping their team emerge victorious Friday night at 7 in the annual Rotary Cup football game at Shoreline Stadium, in front of what is expected to be an overflow and festive crowd.

At practice Thursday, both coaches pronounced their teams fit as fiddles and ready for the fur to fly.   

Shorewood coach Rob Petschl, the epitome of the eternal optimist,  proclaimed QB Aaron Miller and WR Chris Namba ready to return to the fray after being sidelined last week for their game against Meadowdale.

Shorecrest coach Brandon Christensen marveled at the recuperative powers that occur during what his team calls   " 'wood Week".

Both squads come into the contest with even marks of 1-4.  Both teams picked up their only win during Week 2 of the season.

The Scots hold a commanding 23-10 lead in the series, including the last 8 in a row over the T-Birds, dating back to 2003.

The teams would appear to be evenly matched, as both teams have struggled to score, while allowing their respective opponents more points than they would have liked.

Expect a memorable night and a close game - one that could go down to the final play.

For one team Friday night, dreams will come true, while for the other, a defeat will nag at them for the rest of their lives.

Until the day they become parents themselves, it's quite likely that nothing in their lives will matter this much to the boys playing in the game.

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Shorecrest takes 56-0 football loss to Glacier Peak into Friday Rotary Cup game against Shorewood


Shorecrest takes a 0-2 Western Conference 3A South football record (1-4 overall) into the Friday Rotary Cup game against Shorewood at Shoreline Stadium after a 56-0 loss to Glacier Peak in Snohomish Friday, September 25.

Shorecrest and Shorewood (0-2, 1-4) meet at 7pm Friday at Shoreline Stadium.

The Shorecrest and Shorewood junior varsity teams meet Monday at 6 pm at Shoreline Stadium. “C” teams from the two schools meet Thursday at 6pm at Shorecrest High School.

Glacier Peak 56, Shorecrest 0
At Veterans Memorial Stadium, Snohomish High School, September 28
Shorecrest ---- 0 0  0 0 --- 0
Glacier Peak 15 21 13 7 -- 56

GP--Michael Palmer 2 run (Josh May pass from Branson Corwin)
GP--Sean Elledge 75 pass from Chris Becerra (Corwin Kick)
GP--Trey Chambers 15 pass from Becerra (Corwin kick)
GP--Palmer 5 run (Corwin kick)
GP--Palmer 3 run (Corwin kick)
GP--Elledge 70 yard kick off return (kick no good)
GP--Quinton Dunbar recovered blocked kick endzone (Spencer Pettit kick)
GP--Adam Johnson 31 run (Pettit kick good)


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Shorecrest girls soccer plays Everett to a draw Thursday


In a clash between Wesco 3A heavyweights, the Shorecrest girls soccer team played #4 Everett to a 1-1 draw Thursday night at Shoreline Stadium.

The Scots drew first blood just four minutes into the match on a long blast by Maya Garber-Yonts.

Nine minutes later, Haley Ayers cashed in on a pretty pass from Bailey McMullen to pull Everett even.

Both teams had chances after that, but no more goals were scored --- not through 80 minutes of regulation, nor during the two five-minute overtime periods.

The Scots moved their season mark to 6-2-2  (4-1-2 in league play), while the Seagulls are now 8-1-1 overall  (6-0-1 in league).

Thursday night the Scots face off against arch-rival Shorewood at Shoreline Stadium.  Game time is 7:30.

If you can't make it out to the game, you can watch it live on Ch. 26 thanks to the Live Video Production Club's efforts.


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Shorecrest tennis over Shorewood on Wednesday

At Shoreline Park, Wednesday, Oct. 3


Singles
Nishaant Limaye (Sc) def. Liam Keebler (Sw) 6-1, 6-3;
Andrew Copsey (Sc) def. Logan Keebler (Sw)  6-1, 6-3;
Emahd Khan (Sc) def. Jamie Wright (Sw) 6-0, 7-5;
Andras Szucs (Sc) def. Eric Berquist (Sw) 6-3, 6-0.

Doubles
Cameron McDowell-Stuart Schachle (Sw) def. Evan Saunders-Louis Born (Sc) 7-5, 6-0;
Nick North-Chris Sato (Sc) def. Dylan Stephenson-Matt Buswell (Sw) 6-4, 4-6, 6-1;
Brian Fortney-Brian Hoover (Sc) def. Frank Lui-Eli Hecker (Sc) 6-1, 7-6 (7-3).

Records
Shorewood 8-2 league, 10-3 overall.
Shorecrest 7-3, 9-4.

Shorewood's loss dropped the Thunderbirds into a first-place tie with Glacier Peak with a 6-2 Wesco record (8-3 overall), going into a match between Shorewood and Glacier Peak Thursday at 3:30pm at Glacier Peak High School near Snohomish. Junior varsity teams from the two schools meet at the same time at Shorewood's Shoreview Park courts.


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SCC Men's Soccer drops 5-0 match to Edmonds CC

Shoreline CC’s Men’s Soccer Team struggles in 2012 with a 0-9-0 record
Photo by Wilson Tsoi


The Shoreline Community College Men's Soccer Team remained winless on the 2012 season with a 5-0 loss to rival Edmonds CC on Wednesday afternoon at Dolphin Field on the SCC campus.

SCC played a solid first half, having scoring opportunities early, but ECC scored in the 24th minute and then again 8 minutes later to lead at half-time 2-0.

SCC played well in the early stages of the second half again, but the Triton offense exploded for three goals in the last 15 minutes of the match to make the game a lopsided victory, 5-0.

SCC losing streak is now 9 games for the 2012 season and 12 going back to the end of the 2011 year.

The Dolphins are now 0-9-0 for the year, 0-6-0 in the NWAACC Northern Region. Edmonds leads the region with a 5-1-1 record, 6-5-2 overall.

SCC travels to Salem, OR on Saturday to face Chemeketa Community College at 2pm.


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SCC Women's Soccer falls out of NWAACC rankings, remains In JOWARD Power Rankings

The Shoreline Community College Women's Soccer Team fell out of the NWAACC "Top" Eight Rankings yesterday, but remained in the JOWARD Power Rankings at the #7 spot. 

The Lady Dolphins are 4-3-2 overall and in third place in the NWAACC Northern Region with a 3-1-2 record. SCC is 1-1-1 against teams ranked in the "Top Eight" for the NWAACC. 

SCC travels to Chemeketa Community College on Saturday for a match, then hosts Green River CC on Wednesday at Dolphin Field, SCC then hosts Lane Community College on Saturday, October 13 in a big match against the 5th ranked team in the NWAACC. After that, SCC finishes up with 5 Northern Region matches. 

Rankings can be found on the NWAACC Website.

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SCC Volleyball defeats Whatcom Community College 3-1 in the SCC gym

Emily Denham spikes the ball for Shoreline
Photo by Wilson Tsoi


The Shoreline Community College Lady Dolphin Volleyball Team started slowly on Wednesday night in the SCC Gym, dropping the opening set 21-25, but bounced back to win the next three sets 25-17, 25-21, 25-21 to defeat Whatcom CC 3-1 on the night and move to 3-1 in the NWAACC Northern Region.

Emily Denim and Arianna Garcia both led the offensive attack again for the Dolphins, as they recorded 14 and 13 "Kills" respectively, Garcia had 4 aces as well. Lauren Deatrick added another 9 kills and 5 service aces for SCC. Setter Jalyn Anderson had 41 assists. 

The Dolphins are now 6-9 overall and 3-1 in the region. Whatcom fell to 1-3 in region and 2-9 overall. SCC travels to Everett CC on Friday to play the Trojans at 7:00pm in another NWAACC Northern Region match-up.


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SCC Women's Soccer ties with Edmonds 1-1

Araciele Santana scored SCC’s goal in the Edmonds CC
Photo courtesy Wilson Tsoi


The Shoreline Community College Lady Dolphin Soccer Team battled Edmonds to a 1-1 draw on Dolphin Field on the SCC Campus Wednesday afternoon. Both teams battled to a 0-0 score at half-time, but Araciele Santana broke the tie in the 69th minute to put SCC up 1-0.

But the joy was shorted lived, as Edmonds tied it up in the 72nd. It went scoreless the rest of the way.

SCC moved to 3-1-2 in the region and 4-3-2 overall. Edmonds is now 2-2-3 in the region and 4-3-4 overall.

The Dolphins travel to Salem, OR on Saturday to play Chemeketa Community College. Game time is Noon.


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Shoreline Library October Calendar

Shoreline Library
345 NE 175th Street
Shoreline, WA 98155
206-362-7550



Children and Families

Pajamarama Family Story Times
Monday, October 8 and 15, 7pm
All ages welcome with adult.

Young Toddler Story Times
Tuesday, October 9 and 16, 10:05am
Ages 12 to 24 months with adult.

Preschool Story Times
Tuesday, October 9 and 16, 11am
Ages 3 to 6 with adult.

Korean Story Times
Friday, October 5, 12, 19 and 26, 10:15am
Ages 3 to 6 with adult.

Preschool Dance Party!
Friday, October 5, 11am
Ages 3 and older with adult.
Get your groove on! Try some new silly dances and boogie to some old faves from Story Time during this high-energy half-hour program.

Chinese Story Times
Friday, October 5, 12, 19 and 26, 12:30pm
Ages 3 to 6 with adult.

Spanish Story Times
Friday, October 5, 12, 19 and 26, 1:30pm
Ages 3 to 6 with adult.

Hallo-wee! Story Time
Tuesday, October 30, 11am
Ages 2 to 6 with adult.
Enjoy not-so-scary stories, songs and surprises to celebrate Halloween.
Costumes are welcome!


Teens

Game On!
Wednesday, October 17, 4-6pm
Play video games at the library.

Study Zone
Sundays-Thursdays, 5-7pm, when school is in session
Grades K-12.
Drop-in during scheduled Study Zone hours for free homework help from volunteer tutors.

Shoreline Teen Advisory Board
Join the Teen Advisory Board and make decisions about what happens in your library.
Ask at the Information Desk for dates and times.


Adults


Shoreline Library Book Discussion Group
In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror and an American Family in Hitler's Berlin
By Erik Larson
Monday, October 8, 7pm

Computer Class: Beginner Library Catalog
Thursday, October 11, 10:30am
Please call 206.362.7550 to register.

eReader and Digital Downloads Demo
Wednesday, October 24, 3pm
Learn how to download KCLS eBooks to your eReader, computer or other digital device during this digital downloads demonstration.

Computer Class: Advanced Library Catalog
Friday, October 26, 3:30pm
Please call 206.362.7550 to register.

Citizenship Workshop
Tuesdays, 7pm
Get free individualized help with all stages of the process for becoming a United States citizen, from completing the application forms to preparing for a successful interview

Talk Time
Wednesdays, 10am-Noon
Improve your speaking and listening skills in this English conversation group.

SCORE Counseling
Volunteers from SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) are available by appointment to advise current and future small business owners.
Please call 206.362.7550 or stop by the Information Desk to make an appointment.

SHIBA Counseling
Volunteers from SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) will offer free individual counseling in English and Chinese.
Please call 206.362.7550 or stop by the Information Desk to make an appointment.

Book a Librarian
Free 30-minute appointments to help you with your information needs.
Please call the library to schedule an appointment, 206.362.7550.


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Two men arrested for multiple robberies

On Thursday afternoon, King County Sheriff’s Detectives and Shoreline Police Officers arrested 2 men suspected of committing 8 Armed Robberies in Shoreline over the last month.

Detectives said that the men had been robbing citizens at gunpoint. In one case a Shoreline woman was robbed, kidnapped and sexually assaulted as she exited her car in a parking lot. 

These same suspects are believed to be involved in similar robberies in the City of Seattle and Mountlake Terrace. Approximately 18-20 robberies have occurred in all.

Yesterday around 3pm a King County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Detective spotted the suspect vehicle in Shoreline. Shoreline Police stopped the vehicle in the 15200 block of Aurora Avenue North and conducted a high risk stop without incident.

The two suspects, ages 34 and 35 from Edmonds, were booked into the King County Jail for multiple counts of Investigation of Robbery in the 1st degree, Kidnapping, and one of the suspects additionally for Sexual Assault.

The King County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit is working in cooperation with the Seattle Police Department and Mountlake Terrace Police Department. Additional charges are anticipated in the days to come.


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Lake Forest Park Library October Calendar

Lake Forest Park Library
Lake Forest Park Towne Centre, Suite A-134
17171 Bothell Way NE
Lake Forest Park 98155
206-362-8860




Children and Families

Toddler Story Times
Wednesday, October 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 10am
Ages 24 to 36 months with adult.

Preschool Story Times
Wednesday, October 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 11am
Ages 3 to 5 with adult.

Pajama Story Times
Thursday, October 4, 11, 18 and 25, 7pm
Ages 2 1/2 to 5 with adult.

Teens

Study Zone
Tuesday, October 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 4-6pm
Grades K-12.
Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.

Pizza and Books
Tuesday, October 2, 4-5pm
What are you reading? Watching? Listening to?
Talk, share ideas and eat free pizza!

College 101
Saturday, October 13, Noon-1:30pm
A program in the "Life After High School" series, presented by Katie Konrad Moore of CollegeWise.

Teen Writers' Group
Tuesday, October 16, 4-5pm
Write with other teens in a relaxed, supportive environment.

Adults

Talk Time
Monday, October 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 7pm
Improve your speaking and listening skills in this English conversation group.

Writer's Workshop with Frances Dayee
Thursday, October 4, 11, 18 and 25, 10am-Noon
This series of workshops will help you learn to write for fun or for publication, find the right market and tantalize the editor.
Drop-ins welcome.

Lake Forest Park Library Book Discussion Group
The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay by Michael Chabon
Wednesday, October 17, 6:30pm

eReader and Digital Downloads Demo
Thursday, October 25, 4pm
Learn how to download KCLS eBooks to your eReader or computer during this Digital Downloads demonstration.

Book a Librarian
Free 30-minute appointments to help you with your information needs.
Please call the library to schedule an appointment, 206-362-8860.

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The right way to plant your Right-of-Way in the City of Shoreline

Do you like to learn? Do you like to get together with those that like to garden? How about sharing ideas? Well, if you answered yes to any or all of these questions, then coming out on October 27 to learn about how to plant out your Right-of-Way is for you!

We will be meeting Rain or Shine to plant out a Right of Way and discuss the City’s Right-of Way planting process. We will also discuss how many ways one can go about meeting that process.

Right-of-Way Gardens
Saturday, October 27
10:00am.- Noon
311 NE 162nd St, 
Shoreline, WA 98155
Fee: $15.00, $10.00 Diggin’ Members
Class Limit: 10
Register by mail:
Diggin’ Shoreline
311 NE 162nd St.
Shoreline WA 98155


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Candidates Speaking at Richmond Beach Community Association's Candidates Forum

Tuesday, October 9, at 7:00 p.m. 
(please note earlier start time)

Richmond Beach Congregational Church, 1512 NW 195th Street, Shoreline

(lower entrance on west side of building)

We have 9 candidates speaking for 5 different offices as follows:

SHERIFF: Steve Strachan and John Urquhart

KING COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE, POSITION 42: Sue Parisien and Chris Washington

DISTRICT 32, POSITION 1: Randy Hayden and Cindy Ryu

DISTRICT 32, POSITION 2: Ruth Kagi and Robert Reedy

SECRETARY OF STATE: Kathleen Drew

RULES: Each Candidate will have up to 5 minutes to speak, followed by open questions for 20 minutes. There will be a time keeper.

We look forward to your questions.


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HERO Program works for King County veterans

New internship initiative provides employment opportunities for service members returning to civilian life

Returning to civilian life after spending time in the armed forces can be difficult for veterans. The obstacles are many: navigating cultural differences between military and civilian life, getting reacquainted with family and friends, and managing the residual physical and psychological effects of combat, not to mention finding a job in a tough economic climate. King County is stepping up to help heroes in uniform with a new veterans internship initiative, called the Heroes Employment Reintegration Opportunity (HERO) Program. The program offers six-month paid internships to qualified veterans, along with support services tailored to men and women re-entering the civilian world.

The HERO Program is open to any military veteran who meets King County Veteran’s Program (KCVP) qualifications. After a competitive selection process, each participant will receive an hourly wage for 30 hours of work per week for six months. To better ensure their success, each intern will be matched to a King County employee who is also a veteran. They will also be provided with a comprehensive support plan, including connections to other community resources for veterans. During and after their six-month stint, HERO participants will receive one-on-one assistance in writing their resume and searching for jobs. They will also get help applying for any King County job openings they qualify for.
“Returning veterans can face serious challenges finding jobs in this tough economy; they shouldn’t,” said Council-member Bob Ferguson, who authored the Veterans and Human Services Levy that is providing funding for the HERO Program. “With this new internship program, veterans will benefit from expanded employment opportunities and training, and it will help our servicemen and women bridge their military training to on-the-job experience in the civilian world.”

King County has about 137,000 veterans, and that number is increasing due to the presence of military installations like Joint Base Lewis McChord (JBLM) in nearby Pierce County. According to the human resources command at JBLM, about 6,000 servicemembers transition out of the base each year. Many of these new veterans stay in the Puget Sound region, so programs are needed to provide civilian reintegration opportunities. 

The first group of interns in the HERO Program are expected to start in January 2013. The program is projected to run through mid-2014, with about a dozen interns participating in each six-month session. Veterans who are interested in participating in the HERO Program can call 206-205-5859. The HERO Program is partially funded through the King County Veterans and Human Services Levy, which was re-authorized by voters in August 2011. More information about the levy here.

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Do you like classic cars? Sunday at Sears for the They Shall Walk car show

2011 They Shall Walk car show
Photo by Mark McVeety

Sunday, October 7, 2012 9am to 4pm at the Sears Parking lot, They Shall Walk is holding its annual Walk and Roll athon, which includes the They Shall Walk classic car show.


The They Shall Walk and Roll athon invites people to travel the Interurban Trail, and bring pledges to donate to They Shall Walk, whose mission is to build affordable exoskeletons so quad and paraplegics can walk.

Bring your wheelchair, skates, bike, car or legs to Walk and Roll and celebrate the LIFESUIT robotic exoskeleton that allows paralyzed people to walk.

Walker $20, Rollers $20, Vendors $40, and a Car Show $20 to enter your car. The car show is free to spectators.

Schedule
9am-4pm event at the Shoreline Sears.

Tickets at Brown Paper Tickets

Lifesuit demo
Photo courtesy They Shall Walk
Register to walk and roll up and down the Interurban Trail in Shoreline from 155th to 145th back to 200th and back to 155th.  This is a turn around course so you can walk or roll 6 miles or less.

Sign up for $20 and walk or roll.  Great prizes to be won.

Starting line and finish line is at:
Aurora Square Shopping Center 5711 Aurora Avenue North, Shoreline, WA 98133
  • 7am volunteers and early bird vendors who need extra time
  • 7am -9am set up
  • 9am registration of cars, walkers and rollers
  • 9am trade fair and car show continues 
  • 11am Ivars Clam Chowder served.


Mikes Dogz (the kind you eat) are a sponsor and will have a booth, so plan to have lunch at the event.


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King 5 Football Game of the Week - we're ahead by a whisker

Shoreline has two games and three teams in the running for the King 5 football game of the week: Shorewood - Shorecrest, and King's.

Voting is going all right for the Shorecrest - Shorewood football game to be televised live on the King5 game of the week, but the Mercer Island - Juanita game is nipping closely at our heels.

Complacency is not in order. Go to the King5 website and vote vote vote for the home team(s).

Here are the current numbers:


Poll
Vote for the KING 5 BIG Game of the Week

You can't vote from this webpage. Go to the King5 sports page to vote.



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Q13 Football Game of the Week voting update


Varsity on Q Game of the Week poll

Poll closes at 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4. Winning game will be featured on Q13 FOX Sports Friday, Oct. 5.
  • South Kitsap at Yelm
  • Shorecrest at Shorewood
  • Mercer Island at Juanita
  • Sultan at Lakewood
  • Jackson at Mariner
  • Sumner at Orting

Sorry - you can't vote here. You need to go to the Q13 website and vote for the home teams.
We are waaaaaay far behind on Q13

Varsity on Q Game of the Week poll

Poll closes at 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4. Winning game will be featured on Q13 FOX Sports Friday, Oct. 5.
  • South Kitsap at Yelm (2532 responses)
    44.1%
  • Shorecrest at Shorewood (581 responses)
    10.1%
  • Mercer Island at Juanita (80 responses)
    1.4%
  • Sultan at Lakewood (2126 responses)
    37.0%
  • Jackson at Mariner (185 responses)
    3.2%
  • Sumner at Orting (238 responses)
    4.1%
5742 total responses
(Results not scientific)


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Shorewood advances to 3rd in Wesco 3A South volleyball with 3-0 victory at ShorecrestTuesday

Shorewood's Ellie Rettenmier slams a shot after being set up by Stephanie Vollbrecht. 
Shorecrest's Bailey Rutter, number 10, and Hallie Willams, number 9, 
jump to block and Williams gets a hand on the ball. Photo by Wayne Pridemore

The Shorewood volleyball team defeated Shorecrest, 3-0, Tuesday at Shorecrest.

The Shorewood victory moves the Thunderbirds into third place in the Western Conference 3A South with a 2-1 division record (6-3 overall).

Thunderbird Delaney Hopen sets up the ball as
a team-mate, Monica Postor, follows the play.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Shorecrest falls to 0-3 in the Wesco 3A South (2-7 overall).

Shorewood won by game scores of 26-24, 25-15 and 25-11.

Shorecrest sophomore, Lauren Rutter, serves the ball in the second game.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

For Shorewood, Monica Postor had three aces, 11 kills and 10 digs; Ellie Rettenmier had eight kills; and Marianne Kellogg had 24 assists. For Shorecrest, Hallie Williams had four kills and seven digs; and Lauren Rutter had 17 assists.

Shorewood meets Wesco 3A South rival Meadowdale (2-0, 6-2) at home Thursday.

Shorewood 3, Shorecrest 0
At Shorecrest High School


Shorewood 26 25 25 -- 3
Shorecrest 24 15 11 --- 0


Wesco South 3A Varsity Volleyball Standings

 Conf.  
Overall

W
L
W
L
Glacier Peak
2
0
7
1
Meadowdale
2
0
6
2
Shorewood
2
1
6
3
Mountlake Terrace
0
2
6
2
Shorecrest
0
3
2
7
  


Shorewood's Marianne Kellog sets the ball as Shorecrest's Diana Conwell,
number 4, and Hallie Williams, number 9, react.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

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Shorewood swimmers travel to Kamiak Thursday after home victory over Edmonds-Woodway Tuesday

Mercedes Belka won the diving event
Photo by Wayne Pridemore
The Shorewood girls’ swimming and diving team travels to Kamiak Thursday after a 118-58 home victory over Edmonds-Woodway Tuesday.

Shorewood of the Western Conference 3A South takes a 6-1 overall record into the meet with Kamiak of the Wesco 4A South at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Kamiak High School in Mukilteo.


In Shorewood’s victory over Edmonds-Woodway, Thunderbird swimmers achieved five State 3A qualifying performances, and Edmonds-Woodway swimmers achieved three State 4A qualifying performances.

The 200 relay medley begins with the team's backstokers.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore


Shorewood 118, Edmonds-Woodway 58
At Shoreline Pool

200-yard medley relay--Shorewood (Nicola Gerbino, Christina Garrison, Britt Blomso, Megan Ransom) 1:57.57*;
200 freestyle--Sophie Beres (SW) 2:14.44;
200 individual medley--Brock (EW) 2:14.98**;
50 freestyle--Dickens (EW) 25.00**, Blomso (SW) 25.53*;
Diving--Mercedes Belka (SW) 142.35;
100 butterfly--Blomso (SW) 1:01.42*, Brock (EW) 1:01.49**;
100 freestyle--Anni Hecker (SW) 54.62*;
500 freestyle--Annika Stenfjord (SW) 5:41.30;
200 freestyle relay--Shorewood (Garrison, Erin Arslanoglu, Blomso, Hecker) 1:45.56;
100 backstroke--Gerbino (SW) 1:05.98;
100 breaststroke--Epoch (EW) 1:17.28;
400 freestyle relay--Shorewood (Ann Tardiff, Stenfjord, Gerbino, Hecker) 3:50.07*.
* 3A state-qualifying time; ** 4A state-qualifying time




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Photo: Fall flowers - hydrangea

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Purple hydrangea
Photo by Shirley Sidell

Shoreline resident and photographer Shirley Sidell did not have to go any further than her own back yard to find a glorious photo subject - this exquisitely colored purple hydrangea.


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Shoreline Student experiment scheduled to launch into space October 7

Aden Helland, Matthew McMillan, Tuguldur Myagmarsuren,
Jack Parkinson and Dylan Probizanski (not in order)
Science experiment is going into space

By Craig Degginger

A Shoreline student experiment is now scheduled for launch to the International Space Station October 7 from Cape Canaveral, Florida, through the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program,  (SSEP).

Students Aden Helland, Matthew McMillan, Tuguldur Myagmarsuren, Jack Parkinson and Dylan Probizanski designed an experiment last spring as Highland Terrace Elementary sixth graders with the help of their teacher, Peggy Nordwall, and scientist-mentor Jacqui Rublee, about crystal growth and impurities in microgravity. The boys now attend Einstein Middle School.

Their experiment will study the question if crystals grown in microgravity will pick up impurities. This would be important because of the need to fabricate pure, defect-free single crystals for their use as semi-and superconductors.

The Student Spaceflight Experiment is a national educational program undertaken by the National Center for Earth and Space Science Education, (NCESSE) in partnership with NanoRacks, LLC. Shoreline is one of only 11 districts nationwide to be chosen for this program.


The Spaceflight Program uses a commercial spaceflight payload, which will contain the student experiments, and will be placed aboard ferry vehicles for transfer to the International Space Station. The student experiment flight opportunity is enabled through NanoRacks LLC, which is in partnership with NASA under a formal Space Act Agreement as part of the utilization of the International Space Station as a national laboratory.

Highland Terrace sixth graders and Einstein eighth graders participated in a competition last spring in which they worked in teams to design an experiment that answers the question, "What phenomenon associated with a physical, chemical, or biological system would I like to explore with gravity turned off for a period of time?"

A committee of science professionals from the Shoreline community evaluated the proposals and selected three to be sent to the National Center for Earth and Space Science for the final evaluation where one proposal will be selected. Then the students prepared the winning proposal in the specially designed NanoRack Mini-lab kit and sent it to Houston for launch.

In addition, several middle school and elementary school students designed a flight patch to accompany the experiment in space. Patches designed by Carly Krantz of Highland Terrace and Lauren Cook of Einstein were selected to fly with Mission 2 to the International Space Station this fall.

This experience for these young students and staff and was made possible by the support of the Shoreline Community, including the Shoreline Public Schools Foundation, the Knossos Foundation, the Wong family, Tiia-Mai Redditt, Einstein PTSA and Highland Terrace PTSA.

Parents and community members with expertise in science and research mentored students with their proposals or participated on the evaluation committee. 



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