Holiday tree lighting in North City Saturday - Santa will be there

Saturday, December 8, 2012

Holiday tree lighting, Saturday, December 8, 6:30 – 7:30 pm at Les Schwab
15th Ave NE and NE 180th in the North City Business District

Bring a non-perishable food donation for the food bank!

In 1998, the North City Business District held its first Christmas Tree lighting ceremony. Over the years, this annual event grew to include members of both the Ridgecrest and North City neighborhoods, all working together to host something special for our community.

Today, area merchants donate hot chocolate, coffee, cookies, candy canes, and toys, Walgreens takes free holiday photos, and the intrepid Shoreline Water District staff light a “tree” way up on top of our area’s tallest water reservoir. This year’s event is scheduled for Saturday, December 8 from 6:30 – 7:30 pm at Les Schwab , and will feature live music by the Around the Sound Band, as well as a special visit from Saint Nicholas and his elves. Stop by to share some holiday cheer!


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Executive names citizen panel to evaluate applicants for King County Council vacancy

King County Executive Dow Constantine named a 13-member panel on Friday to help evaluate applicants for appointment to the seat being vacated by King County Councilmember Bob Ferguson.

Following his election as state Attorney General, Ferguson will be sworn into office on Jan. 16, 2013. A total of 13 district residents submitted application materials to be considered for the appointment.

The Citizen Advisory Committee will evaluate those applicants based on their qualifications, including leadership skills and budget experience, their knowledge of issues facing King County, and their knowledge of issues specific to the residents of Council District 1.

By Dec. 21, the advisory committee will forward the names of qualified candidates to Executive Constantine. Under state law, when the position becomes vacant on Jan. 16, the Executive will transmit three names to the County Council for consideration. The Council has 60 days to fill the position from the date it becomes vacant.

Eleven of the 13 panelists are residents of District 1. The members of the Citizen Advisory Committee named today are:
  • George Allen, Co-Chair (Seattle) — Senior Vice President for Government Relations, Metropolitan Seattle Chamber of Commerce
  • Kathe Fowler, Co-Chair (Kirkland) — Board Vice President - Washington Environmental Council; Board President-Elect - Kirkland Performance Center
  • Susan Boundy-Sanders (Woodinville) — Councilmember, City of Woodinville; Vice President, Plymouth Healing Communities; Technical Writer and Project Manager, Insight Global 
  • Sam Chung (Lake Forest Park) – Attorney; Partner, Lee Anav Chung LLP
  • Dave Freiboth (Mercer Island) — Executive Secretary, M.L. King County Labor Council
  • Beretta Gomillion (Kenmore) — Executive Director, Center for Human Services
  • Michael Hatzenbeler (Seattle) — President & CEO, PROVAIL
  • Karama Hawkins (Shoreline) — Attorney, Stender Whaley PLLC 
  • Behnaz Nelson (Seattle) — Deputy Executive Director, Professional and Technical Employees, Local 17 
  • Ken Noreen (Shoreline) — Music educator; former President, Shoreline Public Schools Foundation
  • Mian Rice (Seattle) — Small Business Manager, Port of Seattle
  • Dwight Thompson (Lake Forest Park) — President and CEO, Rehabilitation and Evaluation Services, Inc.; former Councilmember, City of Lake Forest Park
  • Javier Valdez (Seattle) — Program Manager, Historically Underutilized Business Program, Seattle City Light
The 13 applicants for the District 1 Council seat are:

• David Baker — Mayor, City of Kenmore
• Dennis Behrend — Bond agent, Lacey OMalley Agency; English teacher, Mercer Education Group, Inc.
• Tiffany Bond — former Parks and Recreation Commissioner, City of Woodinville; Principal, BrandBond
• Rod Dembowski — Attorney, Foster Pepper PLLC
• Chris Eggen — Councilmember, City of Shoreline; Analyst, Applied Physics Laboratory
• Ken Goodwin — Commissioner, Woodinville Water District; member, King County Investment Pool Advisory Committee
• Will Hall — Councilmember, City of Shoreline; Senior Legislative Analyst, Snohomish County Council
• Bob Ransom — Commissioner, Ronald Wastewater District; former Councilmember, City of Shoreline
• Cindy Ryu — State Representative, 32nd District
• Keith Scully — Planning Commissioner, City of Shoreline; Attorney, Newman Du Wors
• Sarajane Siegfriedt — Member, King County Board of Equalization; former candidate for State Representative, 46th District
• Chuck Sloane — Deputy Ombudsman, King County Office of Citizen Complaints – Ombudsman; Board Chair, Municipal League of King County
• Naomi Wilson — Grants Specialist, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

The appointee will serve in office until certification of the next general election in November 2013.


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Home invasion in Lake Forest Park

A first person account of a home invasion in Lake Forest Park on December 5, 2012.


By Darlene Fairley

So I was taking a nap yesterday afternoon just after 1:00pm when I “felt” something go by my head. I raised up with a “wha??” and then realized that the closet door on the other side of the room had been flung open and a man (white, fit, about 6’ tall wearing a baseball cap) was walking away towards the hallway. I yelled “What?!” a little more articulately and he was gone.

And so was my Ipad that had been on my nightstand—just a couple feet from my head.  He moved my wheelchair, grabbed the Ipad and was around the bed on the other side before I was able to realize someone was there and raise my head. Very fast and very professional. (and gutsy)

Phoned 911 and got downstairs (Had to hang up on the operator as she wouldn’t stop talking and how could I say if he was still there if I couldn’t get into the wheelchair and go see?). Anyway, we had two police dogs and 7 officers in the yard within minutes. (The house is across the street from the Police Station.) The guy went into the bushes on the edge of the yard and then across to the Mall—the dogs lost the scent at Starbucks.

He broke out the window in the kitchen door (glass ALL over the place!) getting in and went out the front. Other than glancing in the main bathroom cabinet, he had gone right up to the bedroom. My Ipad was the only thing taken. It’s funny. I’m feeling a little miffed because he didn’t take my laptop, which was in plain sight in the dining room, or my purse (also in plain sight). My laptop is worth money. I feel a little sorry for it because it wasn’t good enough to be stolen.

And, speaking of highway robbery, the glass people charge $250 plus $25 surcharge plus tax to come out the same day. That’s just to show up!! Fixing the 20” by 29” window was another $250 or so. Nearly $600 total. Geesh! I almost kept the cardboard we had taped over the opening.

Told my son that I needed a new Ipad for Christmas, but he says he won’t get me one because I’ve proved I can’t hold on to them.


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Business still booming for marriage licenses in King County

71 licenses issued on Friday, special hours wrap up on Saturday

Demand for marriage licenses remains high, as King County closes the second and embraces the third day of the new marriage equality law. The number of applications for marriage licenses on Friday – 71 – was more than double the normal demand for a Friday in December. However, today’s count pales in comparison to the 1,200% spike in demand on Thursday, the first day that same-sex couples could apply for marriage licenses. In total, King County has issued 560 marriage licenses in the past two days.

“71 licenses is a significant increase in our marriage licensing business for a Friday at this time of year,” said Jon Scherer, recording manager for King County. “Our staff and volunteers are ready for large numbers again on Saturday.”

To keep up with the demand, the Recorder’s Office in the King County Administration Building in downtown Seattle will be open on Saturday, Dec. 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Couples should enter from the North Plaza, on the James Street side of the building. Applicants with mobility issues can enter the Administration Building at the accessible entrance off Fourth Avenue. Due to popular demand, King County will continue to have a photo station set up in the fourth floor (Fifth Avenue) lobby for couples to take pictures with their newly-minted marriage licenses as they exit the Administration Building.

King County District Court judges will also be available to perform weddings on Sunday, Dec. 9. Visit their website for more detailed contact information. Couples can also call 206-205-9200, then as soon as the message begins, press “5” and then “4” to hear information about weddings. Weddings can be performed at any King County District Court facility, located throughout the county.

King County District Court, West Division, Shoreline Courthouse is located in the City of Shoreline at 18050 Meridian Avenue North. This facility provides court services for the cities of Shoreline and Kenmore.

To send an e-mail to the Shoreline Courthouse click here.
18050 Meridian Ave. N.
Shoreline, WA 98133
Phone: 206-205-9200



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Obituary: Services for Hannah Crook, Shorewood student

Hannah Crook, age 14, passed away Friday, November 16. Hannah was a student at Shorewood and previously attended Einstein and Parkwood.


A Celebration of Hannah Crook's Life will be held Monday, Dec. 17 at 6 pm in the Neptune Theatre, 1303 Northeast 45th Street, Seattle.



The following is a portion of a note her parents wrote inviting people to the service:


Hannah was born a fighter into this world with a disability that restrained her physically, mentally, and emotionally. Her little legs could not take her the places she wanted so badly to go. She trusted and relied on the world to get her there. Her voice could not form words that she desperately needed to speak. Her expressions spoke volumes. Her beautiful blue eyes, how I longed for her to be able to see the beauty staring back at her in the mirror. They were always bright and full of wonder. 

Through all her limitations, through all her frustration, a smile would always be there, letting us know she was happy to have us and full of love for what every day may bring her. Hannah has never met a person that she did not accept and always left a mark on the soul of every one who spent time with her.



Hannah had two favorite things in this world that made her happiest. Water and Heavy Metal!

Both made her feel free, exceptionally alive inside and out. Her smile would reach the Heavens as she kicked her legs, shook her head, and waved her arms in a dance that was so special and never imitated. The vibrations from the music filled her body in a way that seemed to make all her pain disappear. She would lose herself in the sounds of guitars and drums and people screaming the way she wished she could. Music helped her to express her anger, her frustrations, and best of all, her joy! Nothing in this world will ever compare to seeing her totally one with herself and sharing that joy with all of us.



We ask that you come, bring your instruments, and help us memorialize her the way she deserves. The way she lived. The way she loved. This will not be a traditional memorial. We are not a traditional family, as you know. The event will be held at the Neptune. We do not need full bands. We will have lighting, sound, security, an MC, and a back line. All we ask is that you write a song or play a cover of something appropriate. It does not have to be a slow song, it does not have to be a sad song. This is a celebration of her life. A celebration of what she loved.




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Shoreline Fire Commissioners to interview candidates for Chief


Shoreline Fire Commissioners - Special meeting notice - Executive Session

As required by RCW 42.30, the Open Public Meetings Act, you are hereby notified that the Board of Commissioners of the Shoreline Fire Department will hold an Executive Session on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. at Shoreline Fire Department, 17525 Aurora Avenue North, Shoreline, Washington. 
                                                                                                                                                      
The purpose of the Executive Session is to interview the four applicants for the position of Fire Chief. The Executive Session is scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the upstairs conference room. The Board of Commissioners will meet in a closed session with Local 1760 immediately following the Executive Session to discuss the qualifications of the applicants.




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Seahawks train Sunday

From the Sound Transit CEO Report of December 7


After another tough week of mudslides that cancelled service between Everett and Edmonds, Sounder service was up and running to Everett Thursday afternoon. Thanks again to the patience of our loyal Sounder riders the past couple weeks.

Meanwhile, special service is scheduled this Sunday for the Seahawks game against the Arizona Cardinals.

Trains departing from Lakewood and Everett for the game will make their regular stops into King Street Station in Seattle. In addition, our regular Link light rail and ST Express bus service will be running on Sunday, which includes stops near the stadium.



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Hawk soars - T-Birds fly to victory over Scots


The Shorewood Thunderbirds boys basketball team defeated the visiting Shorecrest Scots 45-39  Friday night, before a rollicking crowd in a packed house in the T-Birds gym.

Josh Hawkinson led all scorers with 24 points, including 12 in the final quarter.

The game was tied at 29-29 after three quarters, but when the T-Birds pounded the ball inside to their 6' 9"  WSU-bound center down the stretch, the Scots had no answers.

Sam Franks led the Scots with twelve points, all on three pointers, as he had the hottest hand for the otherwise cold-shooting Scots.

The two schools Girls teams square off Saturday night in the T-Birds gym.  Tip-off is slated for 7:15.

Shorecrest            10         8      11      10      39
Shorewood            9        12      8       16      45


Individual Scoring

Shorecrest
Points
Oishi Conin
7
Alex Horning
6
Masamba Njadoe
4
Zach Lawson
3
Liam O'Neill
3
Benny Ortega
2
Dylan Pontrello
2
Sam Franks
12
Alex Hofstrand
0
Jake Scherf
0
Shorewood
Points
Ben Andrews
8
Zane Hopen
5
Taylor Freeman
4
Josh Hawkinson
24
Brandon Mar
2
Yonathan Michael
2
Karson Gronvold
0
Anxhelos Pere
0
Zach Rattray
0

WESCO 3A BOYS' BASKETBALL STANDINGS 

SOUTH                   Conference     Overall
Mountlake Terrace   1-0                   4-0
Shorewood                1-0                   2-2
GlacierPeak               0-0                   3-1
Shorecrest                 0-1                   3-1
Meadowdale              0-1                   2-2
NORTH
Stanwood                  1-0                    3-2
Everett                      0-0                   1-3
Marysville Getchell  0-0                   1-3
Marysville-Pilchuck 0-0                    0-4
Oak Harbor               0-1                    1-2


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SCC Men's basketball blows 17 point lead in second half in loss


The Shoreline Community College Men's Basketball Team blew a 17 point second half lead to Wenatchee Valley College Friday night in the SCC Gym to lose 113-108 to WVC.

SCC was up 80-63 over the Knights about midway in the second half and watched the lead dwindle over the last 10 minutes as shooting woes continue for the Dolphins, hitting only 37% of their shots in the game and just 7 of 39 attempts from the 3 point line.

Nahshon George scored 28 points with 21 rebounds for the Dolphins before fouling out of the game with about 2 minutes left. Steve Del Veccio scored 17 followed by Issac Wodajo with 15, Adam Johnson 14 and Abdul Mohamed with 10. Johnson also had 10 rebounds.

Jordan Perry scored 33 for Wenatchee Valley.

Shoreline falls to 1-6 on the season while WVC got their first win and now are 1-4. SCC will travel to the NWAACC Crossover in Ontario, OR next weekend. The Dolphins tip-off at Noon next Friday against Big Bend CC in the eight team tournament.

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High School Wrestling Schedule

Friday, December 7, 2012


High School Wrestling Schedule

Saturday, November 24
Shorecrest at Roosevelt Tournament, Roosevelt High School, Seattle

Saturday, December 1
Shorecrest at Mariner Holiday Classic, at Mariner High School
Shorewood 4th of 16 teams at Timberline Invitational, at Timberline H.S., Olympia

Tuesday, December 4
At Mariner 54, Shorecrest 27; Shorewood 47, Shorecrest 30; Shorewood 45, Lynnwood 22

Thursday, December 6
Shorewood 42, at Mariner 36
At Kamiak 38, Shorecrest 36

Saturday, December 8
Shorecrest at E-W Invitational, 7 a.m. at Edmonds-Woodway H.S.
Shorewood at Panther Invitational Tournament, 9 a.m. at BLHS

Tuesday, December 11
Shorewood, Stanwood, Shorecrest, Edmonds-Woodway at Shorewood Double Dual, 7 p.m.

Saturday, December 15
Shorewood at Monroe Invitational, 10 a.m. at Monroe H.S. 
Shorecrest at Nathan Hale Invitational, TBD at Nathan Hale

Tuesday, December 18
Shorecrest, Shorewood, Oak Harbor, Marysville Getchell at Marysville Getchell Double Dual, 6 p.m. at Marysville Getchell H.S.

Saturday, December 22
Shorecrest at Lynnwood Classic, 9 a.m. at Lynnwood H.S.

Saturday, December 29
Shorecrest at Eastside Catholic Tournament, at Eastside Catholic

Thursday, January 3
Glacier Peak at Shorewood, 7 p.m.
Mountlake Terrace at Shorecrest, 7 p.m.

Saturday, January 5
Shorecrest, Shorewood at Shoreline Invitational, 8:30 a.m. at Shorewood H.S.

Thursday, January 10
Shorewood at Mountlake Terrace, 7 p.m.

Saturday, January 12
Shorewood at Willie C Stewart Invite, 9:30 a.m. at Foss H.S.

Thursday, January 17
Shorewood at Shorecrest, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, January 22
Glacier Peak at Shorecrest, 7 p.m.
Shorewood at Meadowdale, 7 p.m.
Marysville Getchell at Stanwood, 7 p.m.

Thursday, January 24
Shorecrest at Meadowdale, 7 p.m.

Friday, February 1
Northwest District  3A Tournament, 4 p.m. at Marysville Pilchuck H.S.

Saturday, February 2
Northwest District  3A Tournament, 10 a.m. at Marysville Pilchuck H.S.

Saturday, February 9
3A Regional Tournament

Friday, February 15
State Tournament, at Tacoma Dome

Saturday, February 16
State Tournament, at Tacoma Dome


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Shorecrest, Shorewood girls' basketball teams meet Saturday at Shorewood in Wesco 3A opening game

The Shorecrest and Shorewood girls' basketball teams meet Saturday at Shorewood in the opening Western Conference 3A game for each team.

Shorewood takes a 2-1 non-league record into the game after a 60-27 victory over 2A Sultan Wednesday. Shorecrest has a 1-2 record after a 59-45 victory over Sultan Monday and a 39-31 loss to 4A Snohomish Wednesday.

The Scots and Thunderbirds meet at 7:15 p.m. Saturday at Shorewood with junior varsity teams from the two schools meeting at 5:40.

In Shorewood's victory over Sultan, the Thunderbirds led 15-6 after the first quarter, 30-14 at halftime and 45-23 after three quarters before coasting to the 60-27 victory. Masha Shtikel scored 23 points for Shorewood. The Thunderbird junior varsity defeated Sultan, 39-8.

In Shorecrest’s victory over Sultan Monday, the Scots led 14-4 after the first quarter, 29-17 at halftime and 49-30 after three quarters before coasting to the 59-45-final margin. Uju Chibuogwu scored 17 points and sister Onyie Chibuogwu scored 12.

In the Scots’ loss to Snohomish, Shorecrest trailed 10-5 after the first quarter, 21-16 at halftime and 30-27 after three quarters before losing 39-31. Bella Kemp led the Scots with 12 points.

The Shorecrest JVs defeated Sultan, 44-29, and lost to Snohomish, 43-35.


Monday, December 3
At Shorecrest High School
Sultan 4 13 13 15 -- 45
Shorecrest 14 15 20 10 -- 59


Shorecrest Scoring--Rosa Rice-Pelepko 0, Lindsey Shattuck 0, Wurrie Njadoe 2, Ari Rantz 0, Kathryn Lindsey 3, Annie Schlachter 7, Keegan Monson 11, Onyie Chibuogwu 13, Savannah Tidwell 0, Bella Kemp 5, Elie Richmond 0, Uju Chibuogwu 18.


Wednesday, Dec. 5
At Shorecrest High School
Snohomish 10 11 9 9 -- 39
Shorecrest 5 11 11 4 -- 31


Shorecrest Scoring--Lindsey Shattuck 1, Wurrie Njadoe 0, Kathryn Lindsey 1, Annie Schlachter 5, Keegan Monson 3, Onyie Chibuogwu 7, Bella Kemp 12, Uju Chibuogwu 2.


At Shorewood High School
Sultan 6 8 9 4 --- 27
Shorewood 15 15 15 15 -- 60


Shorewood--Masha Shtikel 23, Trisha Fernandez 6, Lauren Thompson 0, Kayla Bradley 2, Gabby Hager 4, Salyna McDonald 4, Jasmine Pollard, Mariah Schultz, Lily Gustafson 9, Abby Gustafson 6, Karrin Leazer 2, Kassie Rasmussen 4.


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Photos: Shorewood girls basketball against Sultan Wednesday

Shorewood booster and contributing photographer Wayne Pridemore was at the Shorewood girls' basketball game with Sultan on Wednesday. Shorewood posted a 60-27 victory over 2A Sultan.

The Thunderbirds led 15-6 after the first quarter, 30-14 at halftime and 45-23 after three quarters before coasting to the 60-27 victory. Masha Shtikel scored 23 points for Shorewood. The Thunderbird junior varsity defeated Sultan, 39-8.

Shorewood’s Lily Gustafson gets past Sultan’s defense and scores on a soft jumper.
Thunderbird Salyna McDonald brings the ball up court on a fast break.
Shorewood’s award winning drill team performed at half time

Shorewood’s Kassie Rasmussen pulls down an offensive rebound.

Shorewood head coach Nina Lowe instructs her team late in the game.
Kayla Bradley puts pressure on Sultan’s in-bound play.



At Shorewood High School
Sultan             6   8  9   4 --- 27
Shorewood   15 15 15 15 -- 60

Shorewood--Masha Shtikel 23, Trisha Fernandez 6, Lauren Thompson 0, Kayla Bradley 2, Gabby Hager 4, Salyna McDonald 4, Jasmine Pollard, Mariah Schultz, Lily Gustafson 9, Abby Gustafson 6, Karrin Leazer 2, Kassie Rasmussen 4.


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Marijuana legal in Washington but not in Oregon


If you are going across the river to Portland for the holidays, remember that their laws have not changed. The Portland Police Bureau warns:

Much like existing fireworks laws, what is legal in Washington is not legal in Oregon, In other words, if it goes high in the air or gets you high, you should probably use it in the Evergreen State.

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Chanukah: history and traditions

The Chanukah Menorah Lighting will take place on Sunday, December 9th at Centennial Plaza in downtown Edmonds 121 5th Avenue North, Edmonds, WA 98020. The public is invited.

Chanukah, the Festival of Lights, recalls the victory - more than 2,100 years ago - of a militarily weak, but spiritually strong, Jewish people over the mighty forces of a ruthless enemy that had overrun the Holy Land and threatened to engulf the land and its people in darkness.

The miraculous victory of religious freedom was compounded by a second great miracle that took place when only one jug of sacred oil was found still pure and sealed.  The Maccabees poured the one-day supply of oil into the great Menorah and rekindled the Menorah that had been desecrated and extinguished by the enemy.  The small amount of oil did not burn out at the end of the first day, but continued to burn continuously for eight days, until the special process for preparing new oil could be completed.

Lighting the Chanukah Menorah reminds us of these events and also serves as a symbol and a message of triumph of freedom over oppression, of spirit over matter, of light over darkness.

Today, Jews all over the world light their Menorot, in thanks to G-d who has saved them “To enjoy these days at this season.”  Each night an additional light is kindled until, on the eight day, the Menorah is ablaze with eight beautiful lights.

Because of the great significance of oil in the story of Chanukah, it is traditional to serve foods cooked in oil. Among the most popular are delicious Potato Latkes.

The Syrians decreed that the teaching or studying of Torah was a crime punishable by death or imprisonment. But the children defiantly studied in secret; and when Syrian patrols were spotted, they would pretend to be playing an innocent game of Dreidel.

The Dreidel is a four-sided spinning top also called a Svivon, in Hebrew.  On each side is a Hebrew letter: “Nun”, “Gimmel”, “Hay”, and “Shin”.  The letters stand for the phrase “Nes Gadol Hayah Sham - a great miracle happened there”. It is traditionally used to play a lively Chanukah game.

On Chanukah, it is traditional to give all children Chanukah Gelt (money).  This beautiful custom adds to the children's happiness and festive spirit.  In addition, it affords us an opportunity to give them positive reinforcement for exemplary behavior, such as diligence in their studies, and acts of charity.


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Coping with grief during the holidays


GriefNet Library: Coping with Grief during Holidays
Tips for Handling the Holidays


  1. Decide what you can handle comfortably and let family and friends know. Can I handlle the responsibility of the family dinner, etc. or shall I ask someone else to do it? Do I want to talk about my loved one or not? Shall I stay here for the holidays or go to a completely different environment? 
  2. Make some changes if they feel comfortable for you. Open presents Christmas Eve instead of Christmas morning. Vary the timing of Channukah gift giving. Have dinner at a different time or place. Let the children take over decorating the house, the tree, baking and food preparation, etc. 
  3. Re-examine your priorities: greeting cards, holiday baking, decorating, putting up a tree, family dinners, etc. Do I really enjoy doing this? Is this a task that can be shared? 
  4. Consider doing something special for someone else. Donate a gift in the memory of your loved one. Donate money you would have spent on your loved one as a gift to charity. Adopt a needy family for the holidays. Invite a guest (foreign student, senior citizen) to share festivities. 
  5. Recognize your loved one's presence in the family. Burn a special candle to quietly include your loved one. Hang a stocking for your loved one in which people can put notes with their thoughts or feelings. Listen to music especially liked by the deceased. Look at photographs. 
  6. If you decide to do holiday shopping, make a list ahead of time and keep it handy for a good day, or shop through a catalog. 
  7. Observe the holidays in ways which are comfortable for you. There is no right or wrong way of handling holidays. Once you've decided how to observe the time, let others know. 
  8. Try to get enough rest - holidays can be emotionally and physically draining. 
  9. Allow yourself to express your feelings. Holidays often magnify feelings of loss. It is natural to feel sadness. Share concerns, apprehensions, feelings with a friend. The need for support is often greater during holidays. 
  10. Keep in mind that the experience of many bereaved persons is that they do come to enjoy holidays again. There will be other holiday seasons to celebrate. 
  11. Don't be afraid to have fun. Laughter and joy are not disrespectful. Give yourself and your family members permission to celebrate and take pleasure in the holidays. 

Reprinted from *Bereavement & Loss Resources* a publication of Rivendell Resources and GriefNet. 

Rivendell Resources grants anyone the right to reprint this information without request for compensation so long as the copy is not used for profit and so long as this paragraph is reprinted in its entirety with any copied portion. For further information contact Cendra (ken'dra) Lynn, Ph.D.


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Out of the darkness and into the light - Choir of the Sound Winter Concert



Winter Concert by Choir of the Sound
Out of the Darkness and Into the Light
Sunday, December 9, 2 pm
Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Church
14724 First Ave NE
Shoreline 98155

Come celebrate the season with us and enjoy a wonderful array of holiday music honoring traditions from around the world. This is a benefit concert by Choir of the Sound for Shoreline UU Church. Bring your friends!!

Choir of the Sound is one of the choirs that rents our Sanctuary for weekly rehearsals. Suggested donation of $10. All proceeds benefit SUUC’s Operating Fund.


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SCC Women's basketball drops second straight game

Thursday, December 6, 2012

Maria Ciriaca scored 12 points for SCC

The Australian Club Team, TEAM NPIRE, defeated SCC women's basketball on Thursday night in the SCC Gym 74-62. 

NPIRE jumped on SCC early, using a full court passing game to beat the SCC defense down the court on the way to a 40-23 half-time lead. SCC made one run at NPIRE, drawing within 6 points, but the Australians pushed back to lead by 10 points or more the rest of the way.

SCC was led by Maria Ciriaca with 12 points, followed by Bianca Benavides and Maile Keanu with 10 points each. Keanu also led the team in rebounds with 8.

The Lady Dolphins are now 4-2 on the season. TEAM NPIRE is 4-0 on their US tour so far.

SCC next plays in the NWAACC Crossover next weekend in Pasco, WA at Columbia Basin College. SCC plays Southwest Oregon CC in the opening round on Friday night at 8:00pm.


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SCC Women's basketball drops 58-41 game to Douglas


The Shoreline Community College Women's Basketball Team's 4 game winning streak came to end on Tuesday night in Canada, as the Lady Dolphins dropped a 58-41 game to the Royals of Douglas College.

The Lady Dolphins were led by Emily Wilbur and Chelsea Padgett who both scored 8 points on the night. Wilbur and Hannah Stanger had 7 rebounds each as well.

SCC is now 4-1 on the season and play Thursday night in the SCC Gym against TEAM NPIRE, an Australian Club team at 5:30pm. Douglas goes to 7-3 on the season. SCC plays Douglas again on December 18th in the SCC Gym.


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SCC Men's basketball gets first win 121-67 over TEAM NPIRE


Craig Parks scored 25 points for SCC.
The Shoreline men's basketball team won their first game of the year, 121-67 over the Australian club team, TEAM NPIRE, 121-67 at the SCC Gym on Thursday night.

SCC was in control from the start, as TEAM NPIRE was no match for the Dolphins full court press as they committed 34 turnovers. SCC deep bench also was a problem for the Aussy club team, as TEAM NPIRE only had 9 players and SCC used 15 players in the game. The SCC bench outscored TEAM NPIRE's bench 67-27.

Craig Parks led SCC with 25 points, making 7 of 15 three point shots. Steve Del Veccio added 17 and Nahson George, Damion Leitch, and Abdul Mohamed scored 12, 11 and 10 each for the Dolphins. Bulla Viena pulled down 10 rebounds for the Dolphins.

The Dolphins are now 1-5 on the season and face Wenatchee Valley College tomorrow at 7:00pm in the SCC Gym.

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Shorewood wrestling edges past Mariner


By Clark Norton, Asst. Wrestling Coach, Shorewood High School

The Shorewood wrestling team continued its good start to season by defeating old nemisis Mariner 42-36 to improve to 3-0. After waiting two decades to notch their first win over the Mauraders last season the T-Birds have now won two in a row. 

Junior caption Rikio Campbell got the crowd into the match by moving up a weight class to 145 lbs and pinning Mariner senior Huy Pham in the 2nd round. After heavyweight Erca Erdenebayer threw his opponent straight from his feet to his back and gave Shorewood a 36-12 lead the Marauders almost came all the way back by scoring 24 of the last 30 points. 

Shorewood Record: 3-0 Overall, 1-0 League

Shorewood 42 - Mariner 36

106: Anthony Carrillo (M) win by forfeit
113: Robel Tesfamarian (SW) win by forfeit
120: Ulices Favela (M) pinned Abiel Tesfamarian 3:57
126: Bryant Ruiz-Septimo (M) win by forfeit
132: Kyle DiLeonardo (M) pinned Edom Tesfaye 4:44
138: Matthew Floresca (SW) win by forfeit
145: Rikio Campell (SW) pinned Huy Pham 2:40
152: Andrew Villalobos (M) dec. Braden Kalloway 7-4
160: Dillion Behen (SW) win by forfeit
170: Edgars Plorinsh (M) dec. Sam Jang 7-4
182: NIck Teeters (SW) win by forfeit
195: Tommy Duong (M) pinned Coby Lapinski 1:07
220: Ben Avila (SW) pinned Glory Bukasa 0:48
285: Erca Erdenebayer (SW) pinned Francisco Flores 1:58


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Shorecrest, Shorewood boys' basketball teams meet Friday at Shorewood in Wesco 3A opening game



The Shorecrest and Shorewood boys' basketball teams meet Friday at Shorewood in the opening Western Conference 3A game for each team.

Shorecrest takes a 3-0 non-league record and Shorewood a 1-2 record into the game at 7:15 p.m. Friday at Shorewood. Junior varsity teams from the two schools meet at 5:40 with "C" teams playing at 3:45.

Shorecrest comes off an 85-45 road victory over 4A Lynnwood Tuesday and Shorewood comes off a 50-43 loss at Lakes of the South Puget Sound 3A League.

In Shorecrest’s 85-45 victory over Lynnwood, the Scots led 21-12 after the first quarter, 55-24 at halftime and 73-33 after three quarters, and held the 20-point lead in the final quarter. Alex Horning led the Scots with 24 points, followed by Oishi Conin and Masamba Njadoe with 12 each, and Sam Franks with 9.

In Shorewood's 50-43 loss at Lakes, south of Tacoma, the game was tied 24-24 at halftime before Lakes outscored the Thunderbirds 12-11 in the third quarter and 14-8 in the fourth quarter. Zane Hopen led the T-birds with 12 points.

The Shorecrest junior varsity has a home game Saturday at 2:30 p.m. against Lake Stevens and a game at Bothell Monday at 7 p.m. The Scot "C" team plays Lake Stevens Saturday at 1 p.m. at Shorecrest.

Tuesday, Dec. 4

At Lynnwood High School

Shorecrest 21 34 18 12 -- 85
Lynnwood 12 12  9  12 -- 45

Shorecrest Scoring--Conin Oishi 12, Connor Hyppa 5, Daniel Ghebremichael 0, RJ Eserjose 0, Benny Ortega 4, Zach Lawson 2, Liam O'Neill 4, Alex Hofstrand 2, Jake Scherf 3, Sam Franks 9, Keelan Tidwell 3, Masamba Njadoe 12, Dylan Pontrello 5, Alex Horning 24.

At Lakes H.S.

Shorewood   9 15 11  8 -- 43
Lakes         13 11 12 14 -- 50

Shorewood Scoring--Anxhelos Pere 2, Taylor Freeman 6, Brandon Mar 2, Zane Hopen 12, Karson Gronvold 4, Ben Andrews 6, Zach Rattray 4, Sam Boone 2, Yonathan Michael 5.



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Structure fire in Kenmore Thursday morning


The Northshore Fire Department was dispatched at 6:16am on Thursday, December 6, 2012 to a house fire at the 6500 block of NE 198 Street.

The occupant, awakened by the home smoke alarm, saw smoke and flames coming from the back porch. Using a fire extinguisher he was able to knock down most of the fire. He used a garden hose to extinguish the rest.

Northshore firefighters and Bothell Fire Department responded to the call. Upon arrival, firefighters saw the heavy charring and burnt remnants of a wooden hot tub. Firefighters removed portions of the deck and home to ensure no fire had extended into the house.

A King County Fire Investigator and the Northshore Fire Department Fire Marshal investigated the cause of the fire which was determined to be accidental. Estimated fire damage is $15,000.  There were no firefighter or civilian injuries.

This fire shows the importance of having working smoke alarms and an extinguisher in your home.  Test your smoke alarms monthly and replace your batteries annually.


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High school modernization update

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Updated 12-6-2012 10:37pm

Shorecrest theatre
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

SHORECREST:

Performing Arts Building

The Performing Arts building will include the renovated theater and classrooms for band, choir, orchestra, drama and visual arts. The renovated theater and lobby reopened for performances on Nov. 30. Shorecrest will host its first school concerts in the theater on Dec. 13 and 18.  Classrooms are expected to be occupied early in 2013. 

The first steel goes up for the main building
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

Main Building  

Construction is well under way on the three-story main academic building, scheduled for completion in early 2014.

Crews have begun erecting steel at the south end of the new building.

Gymnasium:

The new gymnasium is now open and being used for physical education classes and by athletic teams. It includes the main gymnasium, auxiliary gym, classroom, locker rooms, weight room and aerobics/exercise room.

The gym entrance features two large trophy cases, with refurbished boards from the old gym bleachers on the walls.

SHOREWOOD:

Exterior sheathing
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

The construction of the new Shorewood High School remains on schedule for the new buildings to open in September 2013.

Roofs have been installed in the majority of the building. Installation of drywall is now under way on the first floor of the classroom building.  

Mechanical, plumbing, HVAC and electrical installation continues throughout the structures.  

Red exterior brick is up
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

The red exterior masonry veneer is nearing completion on the classroom buildings. 

Ronald School structural upgrades are ongoing and many of the new windows have been installed. 

Foundations are being built for the theater seating, and exterior sheathing and siding continues on the auditorium and gymnasium structures.

Funding

The modernization of our two high schools was funded by two different bonds. The first, passed in 2006, funded the analysis and preliminary designs for the two schools. It was approved by 68.32%, 9571 votes to 4438.

In 2010 the construction bonds to fully design and build the two high schools were approved by 62.47%, 10,788 votes to 6,482.



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Regional Travel: Transit Agencies in Puget Sound - 1

This is the first of a series of articles by Brian Doennebrink on the topic of public transport


Transit Agencies in Puget Sound –  Part I (Governance)
By Brian Doennebrink

Of Washington’s 39 counties, 28 have transit service. There are 31 transit systems, with a handful, most in the Puget Sound corridor, providing service in multiple counties, including Sound Transit (through contracted providers), King County Metro, Community Transit, Island Transit, Skagit Transit, and Whatcom Transit.

Transit agencies have different governances, the most-popular being the Public Transportation Benefit Area, or PTBA.

PTBAs are established within a single county and include both incorporated and unincorporated areas; in the past, citizens vote on whether to be included or not. PTBAs are governed by up to nine elected officials, and the legislative bodies of the county and cities determine who serves. In Thurston County (the area around Olympia), citizens also serve on their governing body, while in Mason County (the area around Shelton) school board members, fire district members, and hospital district members serve on its board! In the Puget Sound, PTBAs (county) exist for: Community Transit (Snohomish), Pierce Transit, Intercity Transit (Thurston), Kitsap Transit, Skagit Transit, Whatcom Transportation Authority, and Island Transit.

County transit systems are permitted if a county has a population of at least 210,000. As of July 2012, the only counties with populations above that threshold were King, Pierce , Snohomish, Spokane, Clark, Thurston, Kitsap, and Yakima. However, only King County Metro (KCM) operates as a county transit system, which it did when it was created in 1991. KCM is governed under the authority of the County Executive as an agency of King County. County Councilmember Bob Ferguson is presently representing the interests of Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, etc.

A city transit system is established by elected city officials and may operate up to 15 miles of – as well as in –  city limits. Everett Transit is one of four of these systems in the state and the only one in Puget Sound.

The Puget Sound area is the only place that a Regional Transportation Authority – or RTA – has been authorized in the state. The one agency that’s an RTA is Sound Transit, which is governed by 17 elected officials (mayors, city council members, county executives, council members) appointed by the County Executives of Pierce, King, and Snohomish counties, with the 18th member the State Secretary of Transportation.


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Shorecrest wrestlers at Kamiak Thursday after losses to Mariner and Shorewood Tuesday


The Shorecrest wrestling team meets Kamiak at Kamiak Thursday after losses to Mariner and Shorewood at Mariner High School Tuesday.

Shorecrest and Kamiak meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at Kamiak High School.


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Washington State Patrol says it does not tolerate impaired drivers



Responding to questions about the new marijuana law, the Washington State Patrol said,
With respect to impaired driving, we hope you’ve all heard our mantra by now: We’ve always arrested impaired drivers regardless of the drug involved. It has always been a crime to drive while impaired by drugs whether they be illegal, legal or even medically prescribed. This new law does not change how troopers will determine impairment at the side of the road.  

They do not expect to have the kind of data which would indicate any change in arrests right away, pointing out that there would be no data on arrests not made (assuming a traffic stop disclosed a small amount of marijuana). Their current records simply state "drug" arrest and do not include the (suspected) type of drug.

Their job, they say, is to keep impaired drivers off the road. Reasons for impairment would be up to the courts.
The THC level in a suspect’s blood will not be known for days or weeks after the roadside contact. That will be an issue for prosecutors and defense attorneys not troopers. 


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Bahá'ís of Shoreline observe United Nations Human Rights Day with film event



The Bahá'ís of Shoreline are sponsoring an event in observance of United Nations Human Rights Day Sunday, December 9, 3-5 pm at the Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th Street.

Suitable for tweens and older, the event involves a documentary film, "Education Under Fire," followed by a moderated conversation.

The film describes actions of the current regime in Iran that systematically deny higher education to certain minorities, including adherents of the Baha'i Faith.  Produced by Single Arrow Productions and co-sponsored by Amnesty International,  the serious issues described in "Education Under Fire"  merited an open letter to the international academic community from  Nobel Peace Prize recipients Archbishop Desmond M. Tutu and President of East Timor Jose Ramos-Horta.

The 30-minute film is relevant to international studies, social justice, human rights, world history, political science, educational policy, and many other fields of study.

As stated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 26(1):

Everyone has the right to education. Education shall be free, at least in the elementary and fundamental stages. Elementary education shall be compulsory. Technical and professional education shall be made generally available and higher education shall be equally accessible to all on the basis of merit (emphasis added).

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Northshore Fire Department adopts 2013 budget


During the regular meeting on November 6, 2012, the Northshore Fire Department Board of Commissioners adopted a budget for the 2013 calendar year. 

In adopting this budget, the Board was able to reduce revenues by cutting taxes and Fire Benefit Charge by $535,906 or 7.2%.

Since the 2010 budget year, the Fire District has reduced its last four budgets, made possible by a number of cost cutting measures and concessions by the employees.

The District is very pleased to have been able to weather the recent tough economic times without spending down vital reserves or cutting essential services.


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Huge gently used toy sale in Mill Creek this Friday and Saturday



Recognizing that countless, gently used toys are sitting around homes no longer being used or played with, area moms are gathering up the items their children have outgrown to sell them with hopes they will end up under the tree for other children this Holiday Season.

“It’s really all about recycling and repurposing,” said Heidi Esola, Event Coordinator of the Lynnwood area Just Between Friends (JBF) Children’s Consignment Sales Events. “The beauty of these events,” said Esola “is that we inspire families to take a good look at their homes a few times a year and to consign unused items at one of our events since the items still have significant value and life left in them for a second home. In addition, JBF offers families a convenient alternative to rid of these items providing a financial payout at the end of the sale.”

The Just Between Friends Toy Sale / Holiday Bazaar will be held at the Gold Creek Church in Mill Creek, 4326 – 148th St. SE on Friday, December 7th (9am - 7pm) and Saturday, December 8th (8am – 3pm) when many items will be 50% off after 1pm. If you are a first time parent, in the military, or a teacher, you can pre-register for the PreSale event to shop before the general public.

In addition to toys, puzzles, books and games, the event will also be selling baby equipment, holiday clothing and decorations and even a special section called “Mommy Mart.”. 

There is a $2 admission fee on the first day of the event, Friday, December 7th, but there is a free admission coupon on the website or you can get in free with the donation of canned food, new pajamas or a new, unwrapped toy benefitting Toys for Tots and the Holly House.

At the end of the sale, a number of the unsold items will be donated to the Holly House, a grass-roots volunteer fun organization that Just Between Friends Lynnwood has partnered with. The Holly House is entirely funded by donations and is in its 6th year serving poverty level children in Snohomish program. The three programs they run are 1) Toys and Gifts program during the Holidays, 2) a School Backpack Program and 3) a Bike Program. For more information on this non-profit organization, visit their website.



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