Shorecrest girls soccer meets top-ranked Meadowdale Monday

Saturday, October 20, 2012


The Shorecrest girls soccer team closes out their home schedule with a noteworthy contest, as undefeated and top-ranked Meadowdale returns to Shoreline Stadium Monday night at 7:30.

The Scots are led by seniors Amelia and Sophia Flohr, with surprising freshman Alexa Iacalucci providing  much-needed offense.  Frida Swensen is the Scots dominant goal-keeper.


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Lady Dolphins drop 2-0 match to Everett CC, in 4th place now


The Shoreline Community College Women's Soccer Team dropped a 2-0 match to Everett Community College on Saturday at Dolphin Field and dropped themselves into 4th place in the NWAACC Northern Region, a point behind Edmonds CC for the final playoff spot in the division.

Only 5 points separate 1st place Everett from 4th place Shoreline with Whatcom and Edmonds in-between in 2nd and 3rd respectively. SCC plays Whatcom on Wednesday at home and Edmonds next Saturday on the road.

The Trojans scored 2 goals in the opening half with the second coming as time ran out in the period. Shoreline mustered little offense in the match and was shutout for the second time this season, both by Everett CC.

The Dolphins are now 6-4-3 on the season, 5-2-3 in the Northern Region. Everett moved into first place with the win and are 7-4-3 overall and 7-2-2 in the region. EVCC is 1 point ahead of Whatcom CC.

SCC faces Whatcom on Wednesday at Dolphin Field at 2pm.

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SCC Men's Soccer battles hard but drops 1-0 match to Everett CC

SCC Goal Keeper Samuel Kangala had a strong performance
on Saturday for the Dolphins.
Photo by Wilson Tsoi


The Shoreline Community College Men's Soccer Team had a old but familiar face on the sidelines on Saturday, as former SCC Coach George Dremousis filled in for current Coach Steve Neff while he was away at his brother's wedding but the result was the same, as SCC dropped another game, this time a 1-0 match to the Trojans which dropped SCC’s record 0-13-0 for the season.

The Dolphins dominated play in the early minutes, hitting the goal post twice but could not put the ball in the net. Everett got a goal in the 40th minute and went into half-time with a 1-0 lead.

SCC has been having horrible troubles in the second half, giving up tons of goals, but the SCC defense played well in the second half against Everett, but could not muster any real offensive threats itself and dropped the match, 1-0.

SCC is now 0-13-0 for the season and their losing streak is at 16 matches going back to 2011. Everett CC moved to 7-4-1 overall and the Trojans are now in a tie for first place in the region with Edmonds CC at 19 points and a 6-3-1 record

The Dolphins face Whatcom CC on Wednesday at Dolphin Field at 3pm and travel to Edmonds CC on Saturday to take on the Tritons.


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Sounders goalie spends time with kids at Highland Terrace

Photo credits corrected 10-21-2012 10:24pm
Sounders goalie Andrew Weber greets the kids
at Highland Terrace Elementary
Photo by Annalise Nye

Seattle Sounders soccer goalie Andrew Weber visited Highland Terrace to speak to the students about healthy choices. Students learned about eating well, exercising, and having a positive outlook. 

Andrew gets into position
Photo by Annalise Nye

Andrew spent time with the students on the soccer field where they had a chance to kick the ball and try to score a goal against Andrew. 

Highland Terrace kids line up around the field
to try to get a ball past Andrew Weber
Photo by Annalise Nye

To view more photos of Andrew’s visit, click here. To learn more about his soccer career, visit his Sounder’s page.


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Book Review by Aarene Storms: Jumping off Swings

Jumping Off Swings by Jo Knowles

Every time Ellie hooks up with a new guy, she's sure that there will be more to the encounter than sex, and that she will finally feel loved. But the "one-time thing" with eager virgin Josh gets much more complicated when Ellie gets pregnant.

The nine months after that fateful night in Josh's van is told by four narrators: Ellie and Josh, plus their friends Corinne and Caleb, who live complicated lives of their own. Their voices are mostly realistic, although the situation often seems straight out of an "after school special."

With repetitive writing (I got tired of reading the word "empty") and mostly-predictable characters, this book is no classic, but readers looking for an emotional problem-novel with minimal cussing will find Jumping Off Swings engaging enough.

The "condom slipping off" situation that causes the pregnancy seems vaguely plausible. Sexual situations are described in flashback sentences, without graphic details, and childbirth is treated with similar distance: Ellie repeats the phrase "it hurts so much" frequently until she is sedated for the caesarean-section birth.

Rating
On-page sexual situations, mild cussing, underage drinking and partying. Readers 14 and up.
Aarene Storms, youth services librarian
Richmond Beach Library, KCLS


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Photo: Cub Pack 325 presents the colors



Local Cub Pack 325 presents the colors at Shorewood’s Homecoming game against Mountlake Terrace, Friday, October 19, 2012.

Photo by Wayne Pridemore


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Piano concert - Chopin and Schumann - Oct 26

Dr. George Fiore will play a concert of Chopin and Schumann on Friday, October 26, 7:30pm at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 14514 20th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155. Freewill offering.



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Gratulerer! Edmonds Sons of Norway named “Lodge of the Year”

Edmonds Sons of Norway Lodge President, Yvonne Heindel (center)
holds the prestigious award. Also pictured are board members
Loren Krusenstjerna and Waldo Bueing (back row),
Jane Bueing (middle) and Vicki Nelson and Bob Stevenson (front row).

The Edmonds Sons of Norway Lodge #2-130 was awarded the 2011 International Lodge of the Year award from among 200 Tier 1 lodges (more than 100 members) across the United States, Canada and Norway.

The award was presented at the annual Sons of Norway International Convention, which was held this August in Fargo, North Dakota. In order to qualify for the award each lodge must submit an application detailing all adult and youth activities including sponsorships, sports and cultural skills achievements and community events that promote and preserve Norwegian heritage and culture.

“This is truly the highest award a local lodge can hope for,” says Bob Stevenson, Edmonds Lodge Vice President. “Among our 200+ members at the Edmonds Lodge are many non-Norwegians who participate in the work we do, the fun we have and the culture and heritage we honor. We welcome new members regularly,” says Stevenson. Visit the website for more information about membership and current events.

The largest community events organized by the lodge are the Pancake Breakfasts held 7:30am – 12pm on the first Saturday of the month in March, May and October at the Edmonds Masonic Center, 515 Dayton Street. Accompanying each breakfast is a bake and craft sale. Proceeds from the events go to support scholarships, youth camps, the Edmonds Food Bank, “Ski For Light” and the Sons of Norway Foundation, a world-wide organization that supports disaster relief and educational opportunities.

The Sons of Norway is the largest Norwegian organization outside of Norway with a mission of preserving and promoting Norwegian heritage and tradition through cultural and social activities offered at local and district lodges. For more information contact Bob Stevenson at 425-712-9788.


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Washington State has highest seat belt use rate in the nation

Photo by GoodGerster
There is yet another sign that Washington drivers are doing the right thing. A newly-released federal report shows that Washington State had the highest seat belt use rate in the nation in 2011 at 97.5 percent. This marks the seventh consecutive year Washington’s seat belt use rate has been above 95 percent.

Darrin Grondel, Director of the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, was very pleased with the federal release of state numbers. “News like this makes me proud to be living in Washington. Safe roadways are a team effort that includes everybody using their seat belts because they know that seat belts save lives.”

Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center estimates that wearing lap-and-shoulder restraints reduces a vehicle passenger’s risk of dying in a crash by 61 percent.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released a report and table comparing seat belt use rates for all states and territories. The national average in 2011 was 84 percent.

Experts believe that traffic deaths are reduced by good public policy, well-built and maintained roads, and successful education and enforcement efforts.

“Our troopers have placed a very high priority on seat belt violations,” said WSP Chief John R. Batiste. “They see first-hand the results of not wearing seat belts and are extremely motivated to reduce these unnecessary injuries and deaths.”

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Public meeting Tuesday for Ridgecrest water main project

Shoreline Water District has scheduled a public meeting to discuss several water main projects that will be done in the Ridgecrest neighborhood.

The District is partnering with the Development Services of America on the projects that will benefit the entire neighborhood which allows for the least possible financial impact to the District and its customers, yet allows reliable long-term water supply and fire protection to customers within the area.

Another benefit of the project will be that the water pressure in the area will go up by approximately 10 to 15 psi. Area residents should have received a door hanger notice of the upcoming meeting.

All residents are invited to attend the public meeting being held on October 23, 2012 at 7pm at the Veolia Transportation facility on 5th Avenue NE and NE 165th Street in order to learn more about the project.

For more information, contact Denny Clouse, Operations Manager, 206-362-8100. 

Map shows the area of Ridgecrest which will be impacted by the water main upgrades.




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Forum on marijuana initiative Sunday at Richmond Beach Congregational


A forum on the statewide ballot measure that would legalize marijuana is scheduled for Sunday morning at the Richmond Beach Congregational Church.

The forum on Initiative 502 will be at 11:30am Sunday at the Church at the corner of Northwest Richmond Beach Road and 15th Avenue Northwest in Shoreline. (map)

The measure is on the Nov. 6 general-election ballot.

Speakers will be Keith Henson from the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) of Pierce County and Tony Martinelli of the Sensible Washington group that wrote the official opposition statement in the State voters pamphlet.
            
The forum is in the basement of the church just off the back parking lot.


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Rain doesn't dampen Shorewood Homecoming


Queen Keelin McKellar and King Andrew Howard reign in the rain at the Shorewood Homecoming Friday, October 19, 2012 during the half-time of the football game against Mountlake Terrace. Photo by Wayne Pridemore.

The Shorewood Cheer Squad gives up an S and a W 
as the rain pours down.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Band on the run. 
Shorewood’s band members run for cover 
at the end of the halftime ceremony.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore



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Olympic College beats Shoreline volleyball for 4th time this season


Shawna Pung had 10 kills for the Dolphins on Friday night.
Photo by Wilson Tsoi

The Shoreline Community College Lady Dolphins dropped their 4th match of the season to Olympic College on Friday night in the SCC Gym as the Rangers dominated the SCC squad, 25-22, 25-17 and 25-21. OC had beaten SCC twice in tournaments this season and at Olympic back in late September for an NWAACC Northern Region match.

The Dolphins battled hard in the first set, dropping it 25-21, OC was dominate in the 2nd set and open a big lead in the 3rd set, but SCC fought back to make it close, before losing 25-21.

Shoreline was led by Emily Denham with 12 kills and Shawna Pung added 10. Jalyn Anderson had 33 assists.

The Dolphins are now 10-14 overall and 5-3 in the Northern Region. Olympic goes to 23-7 overall and 6-1 in the region. 

Shoreline plays at Edmonds Community College on Wednesday night at 7:00pm in another NWAACC Northern Region match-up against the rival Tritons. SCC then travels to Mt. Hood Community Collge (Oregon) for their Halloween Tournament on October 26-27.


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CORRECTION: SHOREWOOD doubles tennis team heads for District tennis tournament as Wesco 3A South champs


Note: We are republishing this story because there was an error in the headline as originally posted. 

The Shorewood doubles tennis team of Cameron McDowell and Stuart Schachle head for the Northwest District 3A championships as Western Conference South champions.

McDowell and Schachle defeated Chris Sato and Nick North of Shorecrest, 6-3, 6-3, in the Wesco 3A South championship match at Glacier Peak High School Wednesday, Oct. 17.

Both teams advance to the District championships at Stanwood High School Oct. 23-24 along with Shorecrest’s third-place doubles team of Evan Saunders and Nishaant Limaye, and the third- and fourth-place singles players, Logan Keebler of Shorewood and Andrew Copsey of Shorecrest.
Wesco 3A South championships

At Glacier Peak H.S., Oct. 16-17

SINGLES

Championship — Meadowdale's Nick Ekern defeated Patrick Luangrath of Glacier Peak 6-4, 6-2 to win the Wesco South 3A singles championship at the South Division 3A boys tennis tournament at Glacier Peak H.S. on Wednesday. 

3rd place — Logan Keebler, Shorewood, beat Andrew Copsey, Shorecrest, 7-6 (13-11), 2-6, 6-4.

DOUBLES

Championship — In doubles, Shorewood's Cameron McDowell and Stuart Schachle beat Shorecrest's Chris Sato and Nick North 6-3, 6-3 in the championship match.

3rd place — Evan Saunders-Nishaant Limaye, Shorecrest, beat Jordan Hill-Julian Gonzalez, Glacier Peak, 6-2, 6-4.


Top four singles and doubles finishers advance to district tournament. 

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Brookside PTA Oktoberfest - open to the community

Thursday, October 18, 2012


Brookside Elementary PTA is hosting an annual Oktoberfest at Lake Forest Park Civic Club on Saturday, October 27, 2012, 5pm - 11pm.  The event is open to all in the community (21 and over). $15 at the door or in advance.

Entry fee includes:

  • Bratwurst with all the fixings, side dishes and dessert.  
  • Beer Provided by Variety of Local Breweries. $5.00 per glass
  • Wine / Cocktails also available for purchase.
  • Entertainment: Provided by DJ Yanni

Come join in the fun and support your local school.

100% of the money raised by the PTA at this event will be invested back into our school to help fund things such as: after school programs, teacher grants, art docent programs, field trip support, books for classes/library and cultural enrichment assemblies.

Cost: $15.00
Phone: (206) 361-6927
Event website

Tickets

Address:
Lake Forest Park Civic Club
17301 Beach Dr NE
Lake Forest Park, WA 98155


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Snohomish County designates Point Wells as Urban Village

BSRE Point Wells designated as Urban Village
Artist's conception courtesy BSRE

Press release from BSRE Point Wells

Snohomish County Council expands its regulations and re-designates Point Wells as a less dense Urban Village

The Snohomish County Council this week adopted legislation which creates a new, less dense "Urban Village" alternative to development under its Urban Center regulations. The Council then changed the designation of Point Wells from Urban Center to Urban Village.

The County's actions were in part designed to bring it into compliance with the requirements of the Growth Management Hearings Board decision in appeals of its earlier designation of Point Wells as an Urban Center.

The Board will review the sufficiency of the County's actions in a December hearing.

"We have followed and, where appropriate, supported the County's efforts to comply with the requirements of the Growth Management Hearings Board," said Gary Huff, land use counsel for BSRE Point Wells. "We trust that the Board will approve of the County's actions so that our collective efforts moving forward can focus on further understanding and appropriately mitigating the impacts of our specific proposal."

The County's efforts to comply with the requirements of the Growth Management Hearings Board order include the publication of an addendum to its 2009 urban center programmatic environmental impact statement. The addendum was written as if the analysis had been included in the County's 2009 programmatic EIS and reviews the impacts of a generic urban village-style
project.

Huff noted that the Board mandated "less dense alternative" addressed in the addendum does not reflect BSRE's proposal. More importantly, Huff emphasized that the specifics of BSRE's proposal will be thoroughly addressed in a future, project-specific environmental impact statement which will update and reflect the evolution of on-going discussions with interested parties regarding the optimal approach to limiting vehicle trips and most effectively mitigating project impacts.

"The upcoming project-specific EIS will include an expanded and updated traffic analysis. We are confident that project-related traffic can and will be effectively managed, limited and mitigated."

BSRE Point Wells is proposing to transform its 61 acre industrial site on Puget Sound into a signature mixed use community. The project will be developed in multiple phases over 20 years, beginning with clean-up of the aging petroleum facility. The new master-planned community would provide new public access opportunities to 2/3 mile of sandy beach, parks, a public pier, restored and enhanced habitat and other amenities.

Paramount Petroleum currently owns and operates a marine fuels distribution center and asphalt facility at the site.

More information on the proposed transformation at Point Wells.


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Belly Dance Off - talent show at Club Hollywood Dec 1

BELLY DANCE OFF 2010
On December 1, 2012, BELLY DANCE OFF is making a comeback after an 18-month hiatus. An interactive, educational, and highly entertaining night of talent, BELLY DANCE OFF challenges competing belly dancers to draw a song and perform impromptu with a live world class band. Three judges provide live, helpful feedback and audience members cast the vote to decide the winners.

Inspired by elements of America’s Got Talent, TV game shows, and old talk shows, this is a family event.

BELLY DANCE OFF will feature the sensational Egyptian band MB Orchestra, led by world reknown 90+ year-old Maurice Rouman Sadak,

The live music is traditional Egyptian and Arabic, and the dancers have invested a great deal in performing this style with authenticity.

Throughout the show, the dance floor will open up for guests to enjoy dancing with this sensational band. Club Hollywood offers the rare combination of a sophisticated theatrical setting combined with top quality dining, service, and high class ambiance that BELLY DANCE OFF audiences have come to expect.

Participating dancers may enroll in either the Pro or Rising Star categories. With live judge feedback, they have an exceptional opportunity to accelerate their growth and talent. Many also gain gorgeous photo and video of their performance under dazzling performance lights. 

Winners from each of the three seasonal BELLY DANCE OFF events receive cash awards and compete in the annual finals for the grand championship, Request registration details and more info.

BELLY DANCE OFF founder Suzanna is a Seattle based professional performer, instructor, artistic entrepreneur, producer, and longtime advocate of live music with dance.

Club Hollywood is located at 16716 Aurora Avenue in Shoreline.


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Environmental Priorities Coalition candidate forum in Lake Forest Park Sunday

Lake Forest Park - Sunday, October 21

The Environmental Priorities Coalition is holding a forum for the two 46th LD House seats at Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park. The forum portion of the program happens between 1pm and 2:30pm. 46th LD Senator David Frockt, running unopposed, is speaking from 2:30pm to 3:00pm.

Organizers are asking those interested to RSVP because of limited space.

Date: Sunday, October 21
Location: 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park  

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Shorecrest soccer thumps Mountlake Terrace 4-0

Thursday night in a driving rain, the Shorecrest girls soccer team thumped Mountlake Terrace 4-0, leading up to their Monday night match against #1 ranked Meadowdale.

On Senior Night, it was apt that Ashley Beeson scored first for the Scots on a putback of a rebound with the game just five minutes old.  With five minutes to play in the first half, Terrace's keeper couldn't corral senior Sophia Flohr's  free kick,  Kate Hildahl pounced on the loose ball, and she tickled the twine for the Scots'  second goal.

Twelve minutes in to the second half, Kayla Holland came off the bench to score Shorecrest's third goal, and Savannah Tidwell finished the scoring with a goal in the game's last thirteen minutes.

Frida Swensen was stellar in the net for the Scots.


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Exciting soccer game in the rain - Marysville over Shorewood 3-2

It was a strong downpour all game.  As with the weather, there were plenty of goals and shots as well. Marysville started the scoring in the 3rd minute with a goal by Amanda Klep.


Shorewood answered in the fifth minute on a goal by Elise Rosenfeld assisted by Erika Wilkins.  

Shorewood took the lead with a goal by Bailey Wilson in the 8th minute on an assistant by Salyna McDonald. 

Next Marysville scored their second goal again by Amanda in the 14th minute.  Then with 12 minutes left in the half Rebekah Kelley made it 3-2 Marysville.  

The second half saw Shorewood press with numerous challenging shots, but Carley Moberg was equal to the task every time. Marysville finally put the game out of reach in the 68th minute on the  third goal of the night by Amanda Klep.

Shorewood had Ashley Garay and Ashley Swan split halves in goal. Carley tended the net for Marysville.

Shorewood is 4-6-1 in league and overall, Marysvill is 5-5-1 in league and 6-7-1 overall.

Coach Bill Wilkins

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Ballots began arriving today

Ballots began arriving today, with a large number of races, state measures and advisory votes.
Below is a list of the measures and advisories. Full details of each in an easy to navigate format are on the Washington State Secretary of State's website.

If you would like to make an informed vote on the contested judicial races, check out the site VotingForJudges.org

The site finds every group and editorial board that rates judges and posts their ratings and written conclusions, on every judicial race.

Remember there is a ballot drop box in Lake Forest Park, next to the City Hall.


                                         State Measures

Initiative Measure No. 1185
Concerns tax and fee increases imposed by state government

Initiative Measure No. 1240
Concerns creation of a public charter school system

Referendum Measure No. 74
Concerns marriage for same-sex couples

Initiative Measure No. 502
Concerns marijuana

Engrossed Senate Joint Resolution No. 8221
Concerns implementing the Commission on State Debt recommendations regarding Washington's debt limit

Senate Joint Resolution No. 8223
Concerns investments by the University of Washington and Washington State University


                                         State Advisory Votes

Advisory Vote No. 1 (Engrossed Senate Bill 6635)
Concerns a B and O tax deduction for certain financial institutions' interest on residential loans

Advisory Vote No. 2 (Substitute House Bill 2590)
Concerns expiration of a tax on possession of petroleum products




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Bollywood comes to Lake Forest Park Oct 21 for Arts Crush North

Rhythms of India at Lake Forest Park Farmers Market
Photo courtesy Arts Council

Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council celebrates the fall with a special free event at the Lake Forest Park Farmer’s Market on Sunday, October 21, 2012. Farmers Market visitors create fun hands-on wearable items during market hours of 11am – 4pm.

The group “Rhythms of India” (rhythmsofindia.net) leads a parade at 3:45pm into (or inside if rain) the Lake Forest Park Third Place Commons. Everyone participates in an Indian Bollywood dance lesson/performance at the stage area. This FREE event is part of Arts Crush North.

Town Center, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155




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Community Free Store at Shoreline Library Oct 21

WHEN:
October 21, Sunday, from 12:30 to 3:30

WHERE:
NE 175th and 5th Ave NE

WHAT: 
"Free" store. It is not mandatory to bring anything, although the more items that are brought in, the more there will be for everyone to find something they would like. Items are simply put on the tables or against the walls and it's a free-for-all. Kind expressions of giving over something you have that might be greatly appreciated by someone else.
 This is also about considering those less fortunate.

Library patrons who knew nothing about this will be welcomed!

STIPULATIONS:
You do not have to bring anything. If you're on hard times -- and many people are, you can simply take whatever items you need/want.

WHAT TO BRING: 
Bring clothes, shoes, purses, jewelry, G-rated packaged hygiene items, trinkets, material, material scraps and sewing notions, toys, books, VHS, DVDs, CD, linens, dishes, tools, kitchen items, misc. school/office supplies, etc.

Do not bring big appliances, computer monitors/keyboards, or furniture.

Do not bring small appliances unless they work. 
 It is not the intent of the Free Store for people to just unload their junk.

Halloween and the Holidays are coming up -- the goldmine time of year for retail to get our money or for us to go even deeper into credit card debt -- so this would be a great time for people to unload their decent unwanted Halloween and Xmas items for others to use and re-gift.

Consider bringing your own bags and boxes in case there are not enough to accommodate everyone.

The organizer is taking responsibility for any leftover items, but has limited car space, so please take back your items that are not picked up by anyone.

Thanks, and hope to see you at the Free Store in October!

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Citizens Awarded for Life-Saving Actions; Northshore Fire offers free CPR classes

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

From left: Mohammad Mostafavinassab, David Marshall, Kristin Terpstra,
Keith Dotter, Alice Marshall, Lukas Peter and David Graves.
Photo courtesy Northshore Fire

On October 16, 2012, the Northshore Fire Department presented Meritorious Action Awards to a group of local residents who saved the life of a fellow citizen.

On September 15th while at St. Edwards State Park, a man collapsed while walking the grounds of the Park. A few people responded immediately and soon realized that the man was not breathing and had no pulse. 

“I was terrified,” said David Marshall who was one of the first to reach the man, “at first I just froze.” He asked if anyone knew CPR and Kristen Terpstra jumped in and began chest compressions while other bystanders were directed to call 911 and go for help. 

When Kristen tired, David Graves stepped in and continued CPR. 

Park Rangers Mohammad Mostafavinassab and Lukas Peter responded with an AED (automatic external defibrillator) and delivered shocks to the man’s heart. 

Due to the selfless actions of all those involved, the life of a total stranger, Keith Dotter, was saved. When emergency crews arrived, Mr. Dotter had a pulse and was transported to a local hospital. The citizens honored were: David and Alice Marshall of Seattle, David Graves of Bothell, Kristen Terpstra of Kirkland and Mohammed Mostafavinassab and Lukas Peter of Kenmore.

In addition to recognizing the efforts of these helpful citizens, it is important to mention the role that the King County Medic One program played in this event. For years Medic One has encouraged and supported local CPR training programs, public education efforts and the placement of AED’s in public places. 

Medic One states, “The real difference in patient outcome is made in the first ten minutes.” This event highlights how citizen participation is a vital link in the “Chain of Survival” for sudden cardiac arrest. AED’s can be found in many public areas and their use can be critical for the survival of people with heart related emergencies.


The Northshore Fire Department encourages all citizens to take a CPR class and learn more about what they can do to be prepared to help in case of an emergency. 

In recognition of the importance of citizen CPR, the Northshore Fire Department will be offering two free Adult CPR classes. The free classes will be held at the headquarters station in Kenmore on November 7 at 2:00 PM and December 5 at 6:30pm (space is limited). 

Contact Wendy Booth or 425-354-1742 to register. Learn more by going to the American Heart Association website.


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Shorewood drill / dance competition Dec 1 at Shorewood Gym

Shorewood Drill
Photo by Wayne Pridemore


The award winning Shorewood High School Drill Team is hosting its annual Drill and Dance Competition on Saturday, December 1, at 1:00 p.m. in the Shorewood Gymnasium located at 17300 Fremont Avenue North (south end of campus). Up to 20 drill and dance teams will compete, providing an afternoon of exhilarating entertainment. 

Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for seniors and students with ASB cards. Children 5 and under are free. Enjoy a fast-paced afternoon of outstanding performances by some of the best drill and dance teams in the northwest! Your support will help send these wonderful representatives of Shorewood High School to Orlando, Florida, in February to compete at the national level.


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SCC Foundation Annual Student Success Community Breakfast

From SCC Foundation


It is time again where business and community members come together with the College to raise much needed funds for direct aid for Shoreline Community College students.

Our theme this year is “A Salute to Veterans.” Support of our veteran students is one of the College’s initiatives. Life experiences of military veterans contribute to the learning environment at the College As veteran students go from combat to campus and back into the community, special needs often arise. Sometimes veterans do not have the necessary funding they need at the time they need it to succeed.

We hope you will be a partner in the success of Shoreline Community College students. Come support students – through the general Student Success fund, the Veteran’s Emergency Assistance fund or one of many other Foundation scholarships available to students. 

Join us for the SCC Foundation’s 15th Annual Student Success Campaign Community Breakfast.

November 8, 2012 
7:00 – 8:30am 
SCC PUB – Student Union Building – Main Dining Room 
Tickets are $50/person or $400/table of eight
Reserve your spot today. Deadline to register is: October 26, 2012.
More information or contact Lynn at 206-533-6783.


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Halloween for kids at Northgate Saturday

Kidgits Club Annual Halloween Monster Mash - Saturday Oct 20 at 1pm

Halloween is coming soon,
so grab your mask or your broom.

Northgate Mall will be your host,
come dressed as a goblin, witch or ghost!

There’ll be food and drink and witch’s brew,
All we need is our Kidgit’s Club and that means YOU!

The Northgate Kidgit’s Club annual “Halloween Monster Mash” is Saturday, October 20th from 1pm-3pm in Center Court!

Not a Kidgits Club member yet? Stop by Guest Services or register at the event. It’s just $5 per year!





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Letter to the Editor: Divided we fall

To the Editor:

In the divisive, acrimonious atmosphere of this election season we hear the left opine that the right is heartless, arrogant, out of touch while the right accuses the left of being tree huggers against progress and the entrepreneurial spirit. 

It feels like we have become irretrievably divided into idealistic camps and have forgotten what it means to work as a community. Have we truly allowed fear and intolerance to rule us to the extent that we no longer trust or celebrate those differences that have made this country the  example of true democracy in the world? 

After the election is decided about half of us will be thrilled and the other disappointed. Isn't it possible that we could aspire to remember the greatness of an America where all ideas are respected and considered again? 

I believe we can only hate those we have never taken the time to know as part of our human family. I would encourage everyone to make the courageous effort to find someone whose politics, religion, lifestyle or beliefs are diametrically opposed to your own and invite them for coffee or dinner. Agree to share your stories without acrimony, interruption or fear. Respectfully listen to the other person, shake hands and say thank you.

It's long past time for us to remember the old warning, "divided we fall" and remember we will only survive if we survive together.

David R Matthews
Shoreline


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Hamlin Halloween Haunt on Friday

Hamlin Halloween Haunt
Sponsored by the City of Shoreline
Friday, October 19
Hamlin Park: 16006 15th Ave NE
6:00 – 8:30 pm

Free Family Event open to everyone.  Come dressed in costume ready to enjoy hayrides, games, toasted marshmallows around a campfire, Halloween songs and stories, face painting and more.

Dress warmly and bring a flashlight.
For more information: 206-801-2600


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Orientation for volunteer commissioners in Lake Forest Park


You are invited to our first annual volunteer commissioner orientation scheduled for Monday October 22 from 6:30pm-7:30pm at City Hall. New, experienced and prospective City commissioners are invited to attend. The orientation will allow you to ask questions, gather information, meet other commissioners and review the commissioner’s manual and volunteer commission section of the municipal code. All are welcome to attend.


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Shoreline Speakers Series: Sustainability - Wednesday Oct 24


Speakers: Jay Manning and Hilary Franz 
Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, 6 - 8pm 
Shoreline City Hall - Council Chambers
17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline 98133

The Comprehensive Plan Update is nearing completion, but the City is expanding the Speaker's Series to focus on topics related to Sustainability.  At this initial event, Hilary Franz will provide an introduction to the relationship between land use and broader environmental issues, and Jay Manning will share the results of the newly published report from the Governor's Panel on Ocean Acidification.  The intention of this forum and future events is to provide timely and relevant presentations about topics of interest to residents, foster discussions about local sustainability initiatives, and work collaboratively with Shoreline's environmental organizations.

Jay Manning rejoined Cascadia Law Group in 2011 after more than six years in the public sector, including two years as Governor Gregoire's Chief of Staff.  Before being appointed Chief of Staff, Jay served as Director of the Department of Ecology, Washington state's primary environmental agency, from 2005-2009.  From 1998 to 2005, Jay was a partner with Brown, Reavis and Manning (now Cascadia Law Group), a leading Pacific Northwest environmental law firm, serving as managing partner for the last two years.  From 2000-2004, Jay served as the chair of the board of directors for Washington Environmental Council, one of Washington's leading environmental organizations.  From 1983-1998, Jay was part of the Ecology Division of the Attorney General's Office, serving as the head of the 30 person legal office. Jay recently co-chaired the Governor's Blue Ribbon Panel on Ocean Acidification, which was comprised of 25 scientists, shellfish growers, and political leaders. 

Hilary Franz serves as Executive Director of Futurewise, a state-wide organization ensuring wise land use policy and planning throughout Washington State to create livable communities, protect farmlands, forests, and waterways, and promote a better quality of life for all.  She brings over 15 years of experience working on environmental, social justice, community development, local government and public policy issues.

Franz currently sits on the Puget Sound Salmon Recovery Council, the City of Seattle's Climate Action Plan Green Ribbon Commission, and the University of Washington Urban Design and Planning Council. She was appointed by the Governor to Washington State's Climate Action Team IWG on the State Environmental Policy Act and she served for two years on the Puget Sound Regional Council Growth Management Board and the Economic Development Board.

For more information about the City's sustainability efforts, visit the Forevergreen webpage.


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Shorewood volleyball holds steady in first place


After two great wins this week, first against Glacier Peak and then tonight against Shorecrest the T-Birds are holding steady in first place in 3A Wesco South.  Big match Monday against Meadowdale.

Jen Chartrand, Head Volleyball Coach
Shorewood High School


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Second ranked Shorecrest soccer in home match with MLT Thursday

The Shorecrest girls' soccer team holds second place in the Western Conference 3A South Division going into a Thursday home match with Mountlake Terrace.

The Scots and Hawks meet at Shoreline Stadium at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Junior varsity teams from the two schools meet at 5:30.

With the Shorecrest's 6-1-3 Wesco 3A record (8-2-3 overall), the Scots already have clinched a berth in the Northwest District 3A tournament beginning Oct. 27.

Shorecrest is coming off a 1-1 tie Tuesday at Stanwood of the Wesco 3A North. Sophia Flohr scored the Scots' goal with an assist from Alexa Iacolucci.The Shorecrest junior varsity defeated Stanwood 4-0.

Each of the 10 Wesco 3A teams plays each of the other four teams in its own division twice and each of the five teams in the other division once.

The eight tournament berths go to the top three teams in each Wesco 3A division plus two teams from among the No. 4 teams in each Wesco division and Ferndale of the Northwest Conference 3A/2A division.


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Shorecrest - Shorewood swim teams meet Thursday

Girls' swimming teams from Shorecrest and Shorewood high schools meet Thursday at the Shoreline Pool in the final dual of the season for both teams before the Northwest District 3A championships in two weeks.

Shorewood takes a 9-1 record and Shorecrest a 7-5 record into the meet at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Shoreline Pool.

Shorewood defeated Lynnwood and Shorecrest lost to Edmonds-Woodway Thursday.


Girls’ Swimming results, Tuesday, Oct. 16
* State qualifying time
Shorewood 146, Lynnwood 30

200-yard medley relay — Annika Stenfjord, Christina Garrison, Ann Tardiff, Ari Norberg, SW, 1:59:56
200 freestyle — Anni Hecker, SW, 2:04:57.
200 individual medley— Nicola Gerbino, SW, 2:29:79.
50 free — Annika Stenfjord, S, 26:68.
Diving — Mercedes Belka, SW, 127.50.
100 butterfly — Grace Gilman, SW, 1:12:51.
100 free — Nikola Gerbino, SW, 59:18.
500 free — Sarah Lutz, SW, 6:14:16.
200 free relay — Annika Stenfjord, Megan Ransom, Masha Shtikel, Anni Hecker, SW, 1:50:54.
100 backstroke — Sophie Kirkman, SW, 1:18:96.
100 breaststroke — Lauren Case, SW, 1:23:45.
400 free relay — Christina Garrison, Nicola Gerbino, Maddie Henry, Britt Blomso, SW, 3:54:94.

Edmonds-Woodway 98, Shorecrest 71

200 medley relay — EW, 2:01.06
200 IM — Spangler, EW, 2:37.70.
50 free — Dickens, EW, 25.14.
100 fly — Brock, EW, 1:02.63.
100 free — Dickens, EW, 55.62.
500 free — Epoch, EW, 5:58.20.
200 free relay — Amanda Banks, Marianna Estrada, Mackenzie Dixon, Emily Strathy, SC, 1:57.02.
100 back — Sarah Semon, SC, 1:09.76.
100 breast — Brock, EW, 1:12.42.
400 free relay — EW, 4:02.25.


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Rain Gardens at City Hall - annual meeting of LFP Stewardship Foundation Oct 24

Wednesday, October 24, 2012, 7-9pm, LFP City Council Chambers at City Hall. For more information contact by email, webpage, or phone 206-361-7076.


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Program and Dinner to benefit The Bridge Program for sexually exploited minors

Sunday, Oct 21, 5pm, Edmonds Unitarian Universalist Church, 8109 224th St SW, Edmonds 98026, 425-778-0373


Advocates for Women of Edmonds UU Church will hold a dinner to benefit The Bridge Program, Washington’s residential treatment program for sexually exploited minors. 

Approximately 500 minors per year are trafficked on an Everett-to-Tacoma circuit. The Bridge provides comprehensive help for up to 20 trafficking victims (14–17 years old) in a safe, welcoming six-bed facility. 

Leslie Briner of The Bridge Program/YouthCare will speak on this alarming crime against children. 

Dinner (pasta for meat-eaters, vegetarians, and gluten-freers) will be served following the program (5–7 pm). Free-will donations for The Bridge gratefully accepted. Email for more information




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Harvest Fest at Sky Nursery Saturday

2011 Harvest Fest
Photo by Steven H. Robinson


Saturday October 20, 2012 from 11am – 4pm, Sky Nursery will hold its Third Annual Harvest Fest.

Fabulous Fall Décor for the Home, Garden, and Containers


CRAFTER'S FAIR

Local craft vendors and artisans
Orange Box Jewelry
Moss Rock Garden Designs
Earthly Delights (soaps and candles)
Anna Perrone Designs (jewelry)
Siochain Lavender
PupCakes (dog treats)
And more….


100 year old Cider press—

help press and sample fresh cider


Especially for the Junior Gardeners

Face painting
Pumpkin decorating
Thread the maze
Zucchini Derby-Make, decorate & race your own zucchini racecar!
Live animals (chickens, goats, & miniature horses)


Bring Your Camera!

We've Created a 
Festive Harvest Backdrop.


Hopelink Food Drive Kickoff

In the season of abundance, let’s remember those less fortunate. 
Please bring non-perishable food items for Hopelink.


Come for fun with our radio friends

KCMS Spirit 105.3 FM with Corine 11 A.M. – 1 P.M.
KPLZ Star 101.5 FM with Sarah 1:30 P.M. – 3:30 P.M.


Sky Nursery 18528 Aurora Avenue North, Shoreline, WA 98133 206-548-4851



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Shoreline Rotary Oktoberfest Friday

Visit ShorelineRotary.com for more information

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Photo: Ronald School glows in the darkness

Ronald School Glows in the Darkness
Photo by Keith McGlashan

Construction crews work into the darkness on the old Ronald School, part of the new Shorewood High school.

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Gallery at Town Center presents Susan Aurand and Heather Carr

The Gallery at Town Center presents:

Susan Aurand – Mixed Media Assemblage
Heather Carr – Acrylic Painting

October 9 – November 17, 2012

The Gallery at Town Center features mixed media assemblages by Susan Aurand and paintings by Heather Carr this month. Brighten up the darkening days by stepping in to see the work by these talented artists. The Gallery is located on the inside lower level of the Lake Forest Park Town Center, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155. Hours are 12-5 pm Tuesday through Saturday.

More about the artists:

Susan Aurand
"Dwelling Place"
Susan Aurand
Susan creates oil paintings/ mixed media work, that have a strong visual appeal, with vibrant colors, familiar shapes, and fascinating miniature details. As they draw you in, you begin to seek out the stories that go along with the combinations of objects and images. 

Heather Carr
"Roots"
Heather Carr
Heather is an acrylic and mixed media storyteller. Her paintings often begin as abstract works that look like graffitied walls. She is inspired by manga, and street art, surrealism, expressionism and outsider artists.  Her style and subjects vary; “I like things that are both cute and playful, as well as exploring darker emotions, the melancholy and the macabre.”

The Gallery also features an array of handmade work by over 80 local artists. For information on the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council see www.shorelinearts.net.  The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to nurture all of the arts in the community through programs and events, arts education, advocacy, and support for artists and arts organizations.  Proceeds from the Gallery at Lake Forest Park Town Center help fund these programs and events.


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WeatherWatcher: Weekly Report, Rain is back with a Vengeance

  • Significant pattern change in our weather, a wet weekend in store.
  • Last week's weather data
  • Friday October 12th, 2012 marked the 50th anniversary of the Columbus Day Storm (A.K.A. The Big Blow)
Friday evening and our weekend was like flipping a switch from summer into fall mode. The ridge of high pressure that was shielding us from our normal fall weather has been broken up and removed from the region. The jet stream is now pointed right at us and shows no sign of changing. We will have a little break Wednesday with sunny skies and some clouds here and there. Thursday a new storm from the Pacific will be moving in with increasing rain by the afternoon commute. Friday and the weekend have more rain on the way. There are some longer range forecast models hinting at a possible wind storm that may impact our area around next week Tuesday, I will be keeping a watch as that system develops.

Last weeks data (October 6th - 12th):
High temperature: 67.6°F (Monday the 8th)
Low temperature: 42.2°F (Saturday the 6th)
Rainiest day: 0.09 inches (Friday the 12th)
Total rainfall: 0.09 inches
Warmest day: 56.0°F (Sunday the 7th)
Coldest day: 48.1°F (Thursday the 11th)
Average temperature: 52.1°F (1.1°F warmer than normal)

3-year average for this week: 51.0°F

50th anniversary of the Columbus Day Storm
Friday October 12, 2012 was the 50th anniversary of the Columbus Day storm of 1962, also known as The Big Blow. The Columbus Day storm was the strongest non-tropical wind storm to ever hit the lower 48 states in the last 150 years of record keeping. The storm was the remains of Typhoon Freda that formed in the Western Pacific before dissipating into a weak low. Once it reached near the West Coast of California the storm redeveloped into an extra-tropical cyclone (this is the typical type of storms that bring us wind and rain) and deepened into a low pressure of 958 hPa (28.30inHg). This was the equivalent low pressure of that of a Category 3 hurricane. This storm raced up the Pacific Coast getting Northern California, Oregon, Washington and parts of British Columbia before dissipating. Estimated wind gusts over the Puget Sound region were 150+ mph.   Most weather stations during the time in this area maxed at 150mph and most stations failed or were damaged before the peak of the storm. In 1962 dollars it is estimated the storm caused a total damage of 280 million, adjusted for inflation and population it is estimated it could have been a 3 to 5 billion or more in damage storm. Thankfully storms of this intensity or less (100mph+) only seem to occur about every 30-50 years.

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.
For fall and winter storm updates, check out my weather station web page or follow me on Twitter: @SWeatherWatcher

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Undefeated Meadowdale 1-0 over T-Birds


Number-One ranked Meadowdale came into Shoreline Stadium Tuesday night and emerged victorious with a 1-0 win over Shorewood in WESCO girls soccer play.

Emily Critchlow bent a shot from the left side around the Shorewood keeper with five minutes to play in the first half for the game's only score.

The T-Birds best chance to tie the undefeated Mavs came with twelve minutes to play. Zoe Vincini dribbled artfully up the left side of the field and got the ball to Gabby Fortes, whose pass to a sprawling Salyna McDonald resulted in a shot that went just wide of the net.

Ashley Garay and Ashley Swan split halves for Shorewood in goal while Rebecca Wright held the shutout for Meadowdale. Shorewood is 4-5-1 in league and 5-5-3 overall, while Meadowdale is 10-0-0 in league and 13-0 overall.

Meadowdale returns to Shoreline Stadium next Monday for a 7:30pm game against Shorecrest.


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Seattle Times endorses Cann and Farrell in 46th Legislative District

Our news partner, The Seattle Times, has endorsed Democrats Sylvester Cann and Jessyn Farrell for the two state representative positions in the 46th District.


Both Cann and Farell are running against fellow Democrats in the Nov. 6 general election. The District includes Lake Forest Park, Kenmore and northeast Seattle. Cann's opponent is appointed incumbent Gerry Pollet. Farrell and Sarajane Siegfriedt are running for the position now held by retiring Democratic incumbent State Rep. Phyllis Kenny.

In an Oct. 11 editorial the Times called Cann “independent, rational and patient.” See the Times editorial.

In a July editorial, the Times called Farrell  “the most thoughtful and inclusive” of the Democrats in the primary





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