Shorewood, Shorecrest tennis teams finish 1-2 in Wesco 3A South dual standings going into tournament play

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

The Shorewood and Shorecrest boys’ tennis teams finished 1-2 in final Western Conference 3A South dual-meet tennis standings going into the division singles and doubles tournament this week.
 
Players from the five Wesco 3A South schools compete Tuesday and Wednesday at Glacier Peak High School near Snohomish, with the top four singles players and top four doubles teams qualifying for the Northwest District tournament a week later.

 
Shorewood finished its dual-meet schedule last week with a 5-2 victory over Meadowdale and a 4-3 victory over Wesco 3A North leader Stanwood.

 
Shorecrest finished with 7-0 victories over Oak Harbor and Mountlake Terrace.

 
Final Wesco 3A Boys’ Tennis Standings 


South 3A


 Conf.  
Overall

W
L
W
L
Shorewood
11
2
13
3
Shorecrest
10
3
12
4
Glacier Peak
10
3
12
4
Meadowdale
7
6
8
8
Mountlake Terr
1
12
3
13

North 3A

 Conf.  
Overall

W
L
W
L
Stanwood
11
2
14
2
Everett
7
6
8
8
Oak Harbor
4
9
5
11
Marysville-Get
4
9
4
12
Marysville-Pil
0
13
1
15

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Church bazaar at First Lutheran Church of Richmond Beach

Saturday-Nov. 3, 2012 - 10am to 4pm
First Lutheran Church of Richmond Beach
18354 8th Ave NW, Shoreline 98177

A variety of ornate jewelry, CDs, many crafts, large quilts, books, baby quilts, wall hangings,
Christmas items, huge bake sale, kitchen items, greeting cards, picture of Santa Claus with your child, lattes, candy and a delicious $5 lunch is available. Start your holiday shopping here!

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N. 198th Street Trail Clean-up Saturday - all invited

Tools providerd - workers welcomed


By Ann Erickson

Come help us beat back the blackberries and ivy on the N. 198th Street Trail, at Fremont Ave N. and N. 198th Street, Saturday  between 10 am and noon. Hillwood Community Network is responsible for this lovely little trail on a street end between N. Dayton Ave and Fremont Ave. N and received the first Adopt a Trail designation in Shoreline.


This is a half block long wooded area with 55 mature trees. It is one of many quiet places in Shoreline where people can walk. We have teamed up with The Alliance for Community Trees (ACT) and are participating in their October NeighborWoods activities.

Bring gloves and clippers, some larger tools will be provided.  Dress for the weather. If there are light showers we will work anyway. If there is heavy rain, we will have a rain date of the next Saturday, Oct. 27. 

We need friends and neighbors to give us a hand.  Please join in helping improve our neighborhood.

For more info contact Ann Erickson, 206-546-5430.


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Update on garage fire in Echo Lake

According to neighbors, the spectacular fire that blocked off several streets in the Echo Lake neighborhood last week was caused by a resident who was working on his car in a back yard garage.

He immediately called 911 and he and his mother safely left the premises. Fire fighters were on the scene within minutes. Because of the nature of the fire and the flammable materials onsite, they used foam to suppress the fire.

The Shoreline Police were not involved. No one was hurt, including the resident.


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Burn Ban lifted in King County

Tuesday, October 16, 2012


King County Fire Marshal lifts ban that has been in place since July

The King County Fire Marshal has lifted a Phase 1 burn ban as of Tuesday, October 16, 2012, at 8am in conjunction with King County Fire Chiefs' Association.

A burn ban was activated for unincorporated King County on July 15, 2011, and applied to all outdoor burning except for small recreational fires in established fire pits at approved camp grounds or private property with the owner's permission.

For more information on local fire restrictions, the public can call 1-800-323-BURN or visit the King County Fire Marshal Services website




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Final week to vote for Winter 2013 Recreation Guide cover


Have you voted for your favorite cover picture for the City of Shoreline's Winter Recreation 2013 guide? Is it winning in 'likes' and comments?  Make sure to share it with your friends. Contest voting closes this Friday, October 19.  To view each image on the City’s Facebook page, go to 'photos', then 'Rec Guide Cover Contest’ album and ‘like’ your favorite one and make a comment about why you chose it and have your friends do the same! Your comments and 'likes' will be considered by the judges in making the final selection of the winning photo on October 26th.

You do need to be signed up for Facebook in order to vote or comment.

For more information on the Recreation Guide Cover Contest, call Sheryle Harp 206-801-2623.


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Free SCC lecture: Perceptions Abroad of America and the World - Friday Oct 19


Humphrey Fellows, UW
Photo courtesy SCC

Perceptions Abroad of America and the World
Humphrey Fellows, University of Washington, Evans School of Public Affairs

How do people in other countries view the U.S., especially during a Presidential election campaign?  The Humphrey Fellows are a group of mid-level executives from ten different countries who participate in one year of advanced non-degree study at the Evans School to gain hands-on experience with and theoretical knowledge of how the U.S. approaches work in their professional fields.   They also visit communities like Shoreline to engage with students and members of the community in order to that deepen their understanding of American culture and share their perceptions and experiences.

Friday, October 19, 11:30-12:30 p.m.
Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave. North, Room 9208 PUB (map)
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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Halloween carnival for young children on Saturday


For over 25 years, Shoreline Cooperative Preschool hosts a fun-filled (and non-scary) carnival geared towards kids ages 1-8. It is open to the public and all are welcome. This event helps supports school scholarships, purchase educational material and classroom equipment. 

It’s a super fun and inexpensive way to spend an afternoon! Join us on Saturday, October 20th from 10am to 3pm at the old North City Elementary school gym (816 NE 190th Street, Shoreline). It will be a howling good time!



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Annual Halloween Carnival in Richmond Beach Saturday

Monday, October 15, 2012


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Internationally known pianist in concert at SCC Sunday

Dainius VaiÄŤekonis, pianist
Photo courtesy SCC
Dainius VaiÄŤekonis will perform his second recital of Sonatas and Etudes in the Shoreline Piano Series at Shoreline Community College on Sunday, October 28 at 3pm.

The program features Schubert Sonata in G major, D894, Scriabin Sonata No. 3, Berg Sonata Op. 1, and Etudes by Debussy and Ligeti.

VaiÄŤekonis was a winner of the LMC Seattle Award Tour Competition and the Concerto Competition at the University of Washington. He was a prizewinner in the International F. Schubert Piano Competition, Dortmund, Germany and the recipient of the Gerberding fellowship at the Univ. of Washington. He was a soloist with the Butte Symphony, Montana, Skagit Symphony, University of Washington Symphony Orchestra and the Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra.

The Lithuanian-born VaiÄŤekonis has presented many solo and chamber music recital programs and performed in cities of the United States and Europe. He holds Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Washington, his Master of Music from Bowling Green State University, Ohio and Bachelor of Musical Arts from the Lithuanian Academy of Music. He attended in the interpretation seminars in the Mozarteum Music Academy, Salzburg, Austria. His dissertation ‘Beethoven piano sonatas as integrated cycles” was published in 2009 in Germany.

All proceeds from the SCC Piano Series go to the SCC Piano Scholarship Fund.

Ticket prices are as follows:
General Admission - $15
Students, Seniors - $10
SCC Students and children 14 and under - $5


Sunday, October 28th at 3:00pm
Shoreline Community College Campus Theater
16101 Greenwood Ave North (map)
Parking is $2 on Sundays - meters take cards and coins.


For more information, contact Helena Azevedo or Jensina Oliver.


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For the Birds: A different type of bird seed


Goldfinch getting seeds
Photo by John Riegsecker
By Christine Southwick

Many of you have bird feeders, and know how important it is to keep clean, dry seed in the feeders during the fall and winter.

But did you know that many of your flowering trees and shrubs, and cutting flowers, have seeds that birds love, and will eat during the winter-time?

Golden-crowned Sparrow eating snowberries
Photo by Scott Ramos in Magnuson Park

Lots of wintering birds and our resident birds, such as sparrows, Spotted  Towhees,  goldfinches, nuthatches, chickadees, and bushtits, forage on garden and weed seeds, especially in the  winter  when  bugs can be hard to find.

Cone flowers, Bergamot, Black-eyed Susan, Coreopsis, Asters, Zinneas, Columbines,  Millet,  snowberries, salmonberries, raspberries, and yes, even blackberries all provide seeds, and/or attract small bugs that wintering birds need.

Fox Sparrow eating blackberries in Magnuson Park
Photo by Scott Ramos
If you leave tall grass in a back corner or along a fence line, and delay pruning your bushes until about February, when most of us get itchy to be out in the gardens, then you will be helping your local wildlife by supplying warmer and out-of-the-wind habitat during winter. Doing this also provides seed delicacies for the birds, and the birds clinging to plant stems while stretching for those seeds will reward you with hours of fun-to-watch antics.

Prune your fruit and flowering trees about the end of January, early February and you will be leaving habitat for birds during the winter, and priming the trees for strong growth in the spring, thus giving birds lots of blossoms to munch, or to help get rid of blossom bugs.

Golden-crowned Sparrow eating vegetation in the snow
Photo by Scott Ramos in Magnuson Park

Sure, the easiest way to attract birds is to put up bird feeders, and offer water. But it is lots of fun to watch birds forage for their own seeds that you have kindly left for them through the fall, and early winter. 


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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Second half of 2012 property taxes due

If your property taxes are not included in your mortgage payment, King County property owners have until Wednesday, October 31 to pay the second half of their 2012 property taxes. 

After October 31, interest charges and penalties will be added to the tax bill. To make the process easier, King County provides several ways for property owners to pay their taxes quickly and conveniently.

Tax payments can be made:
  • By mail if postmarked no later than October 31, 2012. Taxpayers should include their tax statement and write the property tax account number on their check or money order. Cash should not be sent through the mail.
  • In person at the King County Administration Building, Room 600 - Treasury Operations, 500 Fourth Ave., Seattle, 98104, Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. On Wednesday, October 31, Treasury Operations will be open until 5 p.m.
  • At King County Community Service Centers if paid by check for the exact amount due. Taxpayers can find the address, phone number, and operating hours of the center in their neighborhood here.
  • Online using King County’s convenient, secure online eTax application. Taxpayers may pay accounts with a credit card or an electronic debit from a checking account called an “eCheck.” The online option provides immediate payment confirmation for current year or delinquent year(s) property tax bills. Pay online or view property tax information here
For questions about missing tax statements or other tax payment information, contact King County Treasury Operations through its website or by calling 206-296-0923.

Information on senior citizen exemption and deferral programs can be obtained from the King County Assessor’s Office at 206-296-3920.


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Update: Obituary: Patti Norwood, radio personality, Briarcrest resident

Correction: Patti Norwood lived in the Briarcrest neighborhood

Patti Par at KMPS
Photo courtesy SeaTacRadio.com
Long time Briarcrest resident Patti Norwood died on October 4, 2012.

As radio personality Patti Par, she was one of the featured personalities on the "Phil, Don and Patti show" with Phil Harper and Don Riggs in the 1980s, and part of the Waking Crew with Ichabod Caine on 94.1 KMPS.

She was deeply involved with ARC of King County as an advocate for disabled children.

She lived in the Briarcrest neighborhood most of her life, graduating from Shorecrest High School in 1967. She was active in neighborhood activities, serving on the Briarcrest neighborhood board, and working to preserve the South Wood property which is now a city park.



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Shorewood girls soccer take on number one Meadowdale Tuesday

Tuesday night at 7:30pm the Shorewood girls soccer team plays host to Meadowdale, the Number One team in the state, at Shoreline Stadium.


The undefeated Mavericks are led by top scorer Emily Critchlow, while the T-Birds feature Zoe Vincini, Salyna McDonald, and Carrie Jensen.

The Mavs won decisively, 4-0, in the teams' earlier meeting this season.


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Do you recognize this photo?

Gustav A. Krause
Beta Theta Pi
Beloit, Wisconsin



Do you recognize this photo?

Shoreline resident Leanne Hofford is looking for the owner of this photo and several others that she found at the bottom of a box she picked up from the recycling bin at the Shoreline transfer station well over a year ago.

On the back of several of the photos is written the name Gustav A. Krause and Beloit, Wis. One photo is labeled on the back as the Beta Theta Pi house.

A little “googling’ brought up a record listing Gustav Adolphus Krause from Klamath Falls, Oregon as a member of Beta Theta Pi at Beloit College in 1910.

If you have any information about who may own this photo, please email Leanne.


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County council subsidizes bus tickets for homeless and low income


To meet the growing demand for bus tickets, the King County Council approved a one-time subsidy of up to $250,000 to the Bus Ticket Program—with the additional tickets distributed by the health and human service agencies that are currently part of the program. The increase will be funded from money set aside in 2012 to mitigate elimination of the Downtown Seattle Ride Free Area.

The current economic crisis, combined with the elimination of the Downtown Seattle Ride Free Area, has meant that human service agencies have seen an increase in the number of individuals and families needed tickets through the Reduced Fare Bus Ticket Program.

“With more people being left out in the cold by this tough economy, making additional subsidized bus tickets immediately available will help provide those most in need with transportation to and from shelters, services, and jobs,” said Councilmember Larry Phillips, chair of the Council’s Transportation, Economy and Environment Committee and prime sponsor of the legislation. 
“As a bus commuter on the #41 and the former director of an emergency services organization, I have seen first-hand how vital public transportation is to all members of our community,” said Councilmember Bob Ferguson, co-sponsor of the ordinance. “Today’s action will help those struggling in this economy to access shelter, job training, and needed services.”


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SPIRIT 105.3 names new program director


KCMS SPIRIT 105.3 announces the appointment of Matt Stockman as program director beginning October 24, 2012. Stockman will oversee programming for Seattle’s CCM (Contemporary Christian Music) station and replaces former Program Director Scott Valentine, who left his role for a radio station in New York.

“KCMS is very much in need of someone with great people skills and natural leadership ability,” said Stan Mak, vice president of CRISTA Broadcasting and general manager of KCMS/KCIS. “Matt brings the ideal radio programming experience to KCMS.”

With more than 20 years of radio programming experience in the CCM format, Stockman served as program director at WZTO/Nashville, WRXT/Roanoke-Lynchburg, and WBDX/Chattanooga. He also served as morning host and music director at WMIT 106.9 The Light in North Carolina, owned and operated by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. His most recent radio assignment took him overseas to consult Christian radio stations in Spain, Sweden and Nigeria.

Stockman is excited to conclude his assignment overseas and return to the States with his family to join the KCMS team. “I am thrilled to join CRISTA Broadcasting,” said Stockman. “Working for a legendary radio station like SPIRIT 105.3 is a privilege and honor.”

KCMS SPIRIT 105.3 of Seattle, regarded as a leader in Contemporary Christian Music, is owned and operated by CRISTA Broadcasting. CRISTA Broadcasting also owns and operates AM 630 KCIS in Seattle, KWPZ PRAISE 106.5 in Bellingham, and KFMK SPIRIT 105.9 in Austin. CRISTA Broadcasting is a member of the CRISTA family of ministries.


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Free movie and ice cream at Edmonds Unitarian Universalist Church Friday Oct 19



A free movie showing and ice cream social is open to all at the Edmonds Unitarian Universalist Church, 8109 224th SW, Edmonds, on Friday, October 19, at 7 pm.

Inlaws and Outlaws, an award-winning film by Drew Emery:
What do you get when you fall in love?  Inlaws and Outlaws cleverly weaves together the true stories of couples and singles— both gay and straight — all into a collective narrative that is as hilarious as it is heartbreaking. 
As the film opens, you meet real people one on one.  You don’t know who’s gay or straight or who’s with whom.   As their stories unfold and stereotypes fall by the wayside, you won’t care because you’ll be rooting for everybody.   With candor, good humor, great music and real heart, Inlaws & Outlaws gets past all the rhetoric to explore what we all have in common: 
We love.   We lose.  We all want to belong.  And we’re all making this up as we go along. 
Audiences say:  "There's a compassion in the film that's contagious."

About Edmonds Unitarian Universalist Church: Edmonds Unitarian Universalist Church voted unanimously to support equity and justice for GLBT people, including the freedom to marry. We encourage people to seek their own truths, based on our seven principles. We cordially invite you to explore the universality of love through film and discussion this evening. Our Mission: ** Gathering together 
** Nurturing the spirit ** 
Living our vision of a just and sustainable world


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15 volunteers complete CERT training in Shoreline

15 people you want on your block in case of emergency
The newest CERT class
Photo by Lorrie Jennings
By Patrick Ducey

The City of Shoreline is planning for a disaster. Nobody wants a disaster, but we all know that disasters happen. We live in earthquake country. Occasionally we get nasty winter storms.  Industrial accidents, transportation accidents, wildfires, terrorism. Disaster can come from many different sources.

What is the difference between an emergency and a disaster? An emergency is an everyday occurrence. An accident happens, you call 911, and emergency personnel show up. A disaster is when something happens so huge that emergency personnel are rapidly overwhelmed by the large number of people needing help. You try to call 911, and you can’t even get a dial tone. Someone needs help. What are you going to do?

CERT members transport a hose manikin to a first aid area
after they recovered it from under a collapsed wall.
Photo by Patrick Ducey

CERT, Community Emergency Response Team, is a national program to help communities plan for a disaster. Shoreline CERT proudly announces that on October 9, 2012, 15 citizen volunteers have completed CERT training, and are now registered emergency workers. CERT training is a free course offered by the City of Shoreline Emergency Management Office. The classes teach fire fighting, emergency first aid, search and rescue, and incident command organization. In the event of a disaster, CERT personnel are trained to help their family and their neighbors recover from the emergency.

If you are interested in taking the CERT course, we would love to have you on our team! For more information contact the City of Shoreline Emergency Management Office. Follow City of Shoreline Emergency Management on Facebook



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ELNA to hear about what's happening with Shorewood High School

What’s Happening at Shorewood High School?

Echo Lake Neighborhood Association will find on at their meeting on Tuesday, October 16, 7-9pm at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N, Room 301.

In 2010, the citizens of Shoreline voted to approve a bond measure to reconstruct our two high schools.  At Shorewood, the old school is being completely replaced with a new school, currently under construction on the same site.  The new building also incorporates the old Ronald School building, reinforcing the existing brick walls and replacing the windows with historic reproductions.

Jeff Greene, who was hired by the District to manage the construction, will discuss how construction is going and let us know if the project is on schedule to open at the start of the 2013-2014 school year. 

Bill Dunbar, the Principal of Shorewood, will be with us to discuss how the new facility will change the way students are taught and how it can promote positive self-image within the student body and staff.  

Join us to understand what’s happening with our investment, Shorewood High School.

The Echo Lake neighborhood
Aurora to I-5
205th to 185th

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Quick Start Shoreline Tuesday October 16

The Tuesday Quick-Start Shoreline Business Workshop for start-up, existing or potential business owners will be held on October 16th, 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.




Break Through to Productivity, Wealth, and Freedom 
by Leveraging Business Processes 


Description:
Identify common barriers to productivity, understand the true value of your time, realize the value of processes, and learn simple tools to increase productivity so you can work smarter, not harder!

Pamela Jackson
The Growth Coach
Pam Jackson is head coach and owner of The Growth Coach® franchise in north King County. Building on a 17-year career in corporate marketing to help small business owners fulfill their dreams, she facilitates strategic coaching programs for groups and individuals. Clients learn to grow a thriving business working less while earning more.

The Growth Coach® is a national leader in small business coaching. For over 15 years, The Growth Coach® process has helped entrepreneurs create better results in their business and personal lives.

Pam lives in Shoreline with her husband and 10 year-old daughter.


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Digital Photography for Seniors


Girl in Pink
Photo by Shirley Sidell

Shoreline Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services announces a new photography class:
Digital Camera Basics for Seniors

Take the mystery out of digital photography and join the fun. Improve all your photographs by learning how to use your point and shoot digital camera. This class is taught in a non-technical, easy-to-learn style using graphic slides and clear demonstrations. Small classes and individual attention will guarantee that you will improve your photos, understand composition and learn how take engaging family and travel pictures.  Please bring your camera to first class. Student will receive a CD of the slides used in the class.

Age: 55 years and up 
#62758 Tuesday, 10/16 - 10/23 10:00am - 12:00pm 

Instructor: Shirley Pinchev Sidell 
Location: Spartan Recreation Center 
Cascade Room 
Fee: $57; w/Resident Disc: $48 

Call 206-801-2700 to register.


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Freefall 2012 Teen event at The Rec October 19


Break dance contest for Teens at The Rec on Friday, October 19. Doors open at 7pm, Junior Break at 7:30pm, 5 vs 5 at 8pm, King of the Hill at 8:30pm, with DJ Sureal.

The Rec is located at 16554 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline 98133, 206-801-2680.


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Free lecture at SCC: U.S. - Europe Economic Relations - Wednesday, Oct 17

Prof Robert Francis
Photo courtesy SCC

U.S.-Europe Economic Relations


Professor Robert Francis, Acting Dean, Social Science Division, Shoreline Community College

Are relations with Europe important, if so how and why, and how do U.S. electoral politics impact on that relationship? 

With us to discuss what is happening, economically, in Europe, and what the stakes are for the U.S., is SCC Acting Dean Robert Francis. 

Dean Francis has taught Economics and International Studies at Shoreline Community College for 17 years, and one of his hobbies is explaining to students, faculty and anyone else who will listen the intricacies of global finance.

Wednesday, October 17, 7:00pm
Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave. North, Room 9208 PUB (map)
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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Book Review by Aarene Storms: Cat Girl's Day Off

Cat Girl's Day Off by Kimberly Pauley

Natalie Ng's two sisters have "Class A Talents": Emmy is a chameleon, able to blend in perfectly with her surroundings. Viv has X-ray vision and the gift of truth divination.

All Natalie can do is talk to cats.

Nat considers her Talent more of an embarrassment than a gift. She has sworn her family and best friends to secrecy about the nature of her ability rather than face the shame of being known at school as "Cat Girl." And yet, it is Natalie's unusual aptitude that leads her into a crime-fighting adventure complicated by a movie film crew and cast intent on re-making Ferris Bueller's Day Off.

Funny and fluffy, this breezy read will appeal to girls who like a little bit of humor and magic or fantasy mixed into normal high school romance stories. The talking cats almost entirely steal the second half of the book.

Rating
No cussing, no sex, some kissing, a few threats of violence from the Talented villain. Recommended for ages 14 and up.

Aarene Storms, youth services librarian
Richmond Beach Library


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Arts Crush continues with events at Shoreline City Hall, Third Place Commons, and Shoreline Community College

Fred Wong with pastel artist Marcia Lippert
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline


GET CRUSHED! at ARTS CRUSH - NORTH This Week!
Get inspired! Find your inner artist! Create art!  See films! Hear music! Dance! Participate in Arts Crush North! Events are happening at Shoreline City Hall, Third Place Commons and Shoreline Community College.
All October, Artists in Action and You happens in the Shoreline City Hall Lobby on various days and times. 17500 Midvale Ave N. See the City webpage for artists and details. This week learn to use oil pastels with Marsha Lippert on Tuesday and Wednesday 9-4 and try Sumi painting with Ann Blanch on Wednesday and Friday 10-4. You can also tour the Gallery at City Hall inside the building and take the Sculpture Stroll outside!  The City of Shoreline is Crushing for the third year with this free Artist-in-Action event for ages 4 to 104. 
For additional information about Artist in Action at Shoreline City Hall email or call 206-801-2661.

ARTS CRUSH is an October-long regional celebration of all the arts facilitated by Theatre Puget Sound in collaboration with hundreds of artists and art organizations, and thousands of audience participants.  ARTS CRUSH provides opportunities to connect with artists in unique and unexpected ways though theatre, music, literature, dance, visual art, film and more.  There are hundreds of free events, special discounts and once-a-year interactive arts opportunities for all ages.
Additional events throughout the Puget Sound region including Shoreline and Lake Forest Park may be found here. Join the fun and GET CRUSHED!




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How's your bus commute going?

By Diane Hettrick

The general manager of Metro took the rather unusual step of writing a letter to Metro riders, promising that things would smooth out from all the route changes. It is published below.

How is your commute going? I have heard nothing but complaints - a one bus ride now requires a transfer and the second bus doesn't always show up - commute time has been doubled - a lot of concerns about the back-up where Metro busses are no longer allowed in the "bus tunnel".

Will this all just smooth out or is it bad enough to put you back in your car?

Here's the letter:


Dear Metro customer,
It’s been two weeks of commutes since we made major changes to Metro Transit service, and while things are going more smoothly for many, we still are working on several problems identified by our customers. 
We’ve taken steps to address crowding on some routes, and are monitoring reports of missed stops on other routes. We also are working with bus drivers to make things go more smoothly on every trip – including directing riders to consistently exit at the back of the bus when able and encouraging riders to move to the back so passengers aren’t left at the curb. 
We’re taking these steps in part because you reported them. While we may not be able to address every concern, we do consider all feedback and potential solutions as we work to serve as many riders as we can with the best system we can. Your feedback is appreciated and valued. 
Thanks for riding Metro Transit and for your patience during this unusual period of transition for so many. 
Kevin Desmond, Metro Transit General Manager

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Ronald Wastewater District Town Hall Meeting and Public Hearing

RONALD WASTEWATER DISTRICT
NOTICE OF TOWN HALL MEETING

October 22, 2012
at 7:00 p.m.
Shoreline Center, Rainier Room
18560 1st Ave NE

Regarding: A moderated discussion, including audience questions and answers, with representatives of local utility providers on the topics relevant to residents of north King County including: Water, Sewer and Storm Water Utility Rates, Governance, and Control.


NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON
THE DISTRICT'S 2013 BUDGET

November 20, 2012
at 5:30 p.m.
District's Offices
17505 Linden Avenue North

Update on September 24 Public Meeting
at Ronald Wastewater District

The District's Board of Commissioners held a Public Meeting on September 24, 2012 to hear public comment regarding Proposition 1.  Approximately 60 people attended and 23 spoke: 17 asking the Board to oppose; 2 asking the Board to support; and 4 asking the Board to take no position.

On October 3, the Board met to discuss the public’s comments. At that meeting 3 commissioners voted to oppose Prop 1 and 2 commissioners abstained.

On October 9, the Board met and passed Resolution 2012-20 officially opposing Prop 1, with four commissioners voting for the resolution and one abstaining.  

View the minutes of the public hearing and all Board meetings, as well as Resolution 2012-20, at the District office or on the District’s website


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Jayln Anderson and Emily Denham named NWAACC Northern Region Players of the Week

Sunday, October 14, 2012

Jalyn Anderson
NWAACC Setter of the Week
Photo by Wilson Tsoi

The Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges announced that two SCC Players have been named "Players of the Week" for the Northern Region.

Freshman Jalyn Anderson was named Setter of the Week and Emily Denham, a freshman as well, was named Offensive Player of the Week. 

Anderson is from Kamiak High School in Mukilteo, WA while Denham is from Ballard High School.

SCC takes on Skagit Valley College on Wednesday night in the SCC Gym at 7pm.


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SCC names Sara Gilmore and Lauren Schoonover as "Women's Soccer Player of the Week"


Shoreline Community College on Sunday named the sophomore duo of Sara Gilmore and Lauren Schoonover as "Women Soccer Players of the Week" for October 8-14.

Gilmore, from Ballard High School, scored two second half goals against the NWAACC's fifth ranked team, Lane Community College, on Saturday at Dolphin Field and Schoonover, a Marysville-Pilchuck High School graduate, "Pitched" a shutout from her goalkeeper position for the 5th time this season as well to lead the Lady Dolphins to a dominating 3-0 win against Lane.

SCC is now 6-3-2 on the season, 5-1-2 in the NWAACC Northern Region and have two matches this week. On Wednesday, SCC travels to Skagit Valley College in Mt. Vernon, WA to take on the Cardinals at 1:00pm and then on Saturday, a rematch with Everett Community College who beat SCC 1-2 in the 86 minute of their last meeting. EVCC is in second place in the Northern Region, while SCC is third. Only three points separate 1st to 3rd places in the region.


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SCC names Javier Perez as Men's Soccer Player of the Week

Javier Perez is named SCC Player of the Week
for the third time this season.
Photo by Wilson Tsoi


Shoreline Community College announced on Sunday that Javier Perez has been named SCC's "Men's Soccer Player of the Week" for the third time this season.

Perez, a freshman from Ingraham High School in Seattle, scored SCC's lone goal on Saturday in their match with South Puget Sound Community College. Javier's goal leveled the score at 1-1 but SPSCC scored twice in the second half to win the match.

SCC is now 0-11-0 on the season. The Dolphins play two matches this week, as they travel to Skagit Valley College on Wednesday in Mt. Vernon for a 3:00pm match and then host rival Everett Community College on Saturday at Dolphin Field at 2:15pm on Saturday.


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Emily Denham named SCC Volleyball Player of the Week

Emily Denham named SCC Volleyball Player of the Week
for the second time this season
Photo by Wilson Tsoi


Shoreline Community College announced today that freshman, Emily Denham from Meadowdale High School has been named "Volleyball Player of the Week" based on her match performances from October 8-14th. 

Denham had 14 kills in the SCC's loss on Wednesday night to Bellevue College in a Northern Region match and then she was named "All-Tournament" at the NWAACC Crossover Tournament held at SCC this past weekend. The Dolphins went 2-3 at the Crossover, but Emily had a big role in the two wins against Lower Columbia College and Chemeketa CC that sent SCC to the "Gold" Bracket semi-finals.

The Lady Dolphins are now 9-13 on the season, but 4-2 in the NWAACC Northern Region and in 3rd place. The top four teams qualify for the NWAACC Volleyball Championship in November. SCC has two home matches this week, as they host Skagit Valley College on Wednesday night at 7:00pm, and then face Olympic College on Friday night. OC is now in 2nd place in the region, one game ahead of SCC. But Olympic has defeated the Dolphins three times this year.

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Lake Forest Park farmers market Sunday 11am-4pm

Soft, friendly, eats carrots
Photo by Jerry Pickard at the LFP Farmers Market


Last Sunday, Pam Wilmot from Duvall, Washington, co-owner of Heart Of Dreams Alpacas Farms, brought some of her prized Alpacas and one Llama to the Lake Forest Park farmers market. They were very soft and friendly, and kid magnets!

She and her sons went through about thirty pounds of carrots which they cut up for kids to feed to her animals.

She also had hats, scarves, capes and carded wool for sale.

They won't be at the market this Sunday, but lots of other vendors will be, selling crafts, vegetables, fruit, meat, eggs, honey, and everything else that is in season on our local farms.

All the farmers are organic or in the process of being certified.

The market is held on the lower parking area of Lake Forest Park town center at 17171 Bothell Way NE, at the junction of Ballinger Way and Bothell Way. 145th to Bothell Way is a direct route from I-5 and Shoreline. 11am to 4pm


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Giant Pumpkins, Harvest Fest, and Halloween Party at Central Market

1460 pounds of pumpkin
Photo by Shirley Sidell

The Great Pumpkin Weigh-Off was held on Saturday morning, Oct. 13, featuring giant pumpkins, hay rides, a carving demonstration by master carver Russ Leno, and food.


Master carver Russ Leno at work
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

On Oct 20-21, and 27-28, be sure to visit the Harvest Festival (11 am-4 pm on those days) for hay rides, pumpkin brats and caramel apples and hot apple cider.

Completed Russ Leno pumpkin sculpture
Photo by Michael Sidell

The Halloween Party — this year set for 5-7:30 pm on Halloween, attracts about 1,200 kids in costume with their families and chaperones. Trick-or-treat bags for kids under 12, hay rides, games, a ghost castle and free photo shoots.

Hay wagon rides at Central Market
Photo by Shirley Sidell

Central Market supports Hopelink, a non-profit that helps families in crisis get back on their feet; local schools; youth sports teams; neighborhood associations; community organizations; and events like the Shoreline Math Olympiad.

Central Market is located in the upper level of Aurora Square (Sears shopping plaza) on Westminster Way in Shoreline.


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