SCC Men's basketball team struggles, but individuals shine

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

The Shoreline CC Men’s Basketball Team has struggled
to only 2 wins this season, but has several individual stars.
Photo by Wilson Tsoi


The Shoreline Community College Men's Basketball Team has struggled to a 2-14 record this season, but individual talent has shone on the team.

SCC has three of the leading scorers in the NWAACC this season:

#7 - Kadeem Stewart at 21 points per game.
#9 - Joshua Youngblood at 20 points per game
#14 - Nahshon George at 18.5 points per game.

All three players are sophomores, while Stewart and Youngblood are transfers to Shoreline from other community colleges and only started play in January. George is a second year player for the Dolphins but has been out with a high ankle sprain in recent games.

George, from Hawaii, leads the NWAACC in rebounding, with a 14.33 average per game. While freshman Adam Johnson, from Ballard High School is #10 in the league, with a 8.21 average.

And Stewart, who played high school basketball at Rainer Beach, also leads the NWAACC assists, with a 7.43 average per game.

Shoreline as a team scores 100.50 points game this season, but so far, that has led to only 2 wins while last season, the team went 19-12 while scoring 103 points a game.


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SCC names Savusa and Davis as Co-Players of the Week

Deja Davis (12) almost had a Double-Double
against Whatcom, scoring 11 with 9 rebounds.
Photo by Wilson Tsoi

Shoreline Community College announced today that Ashley Savusa and Deja Davis have been named Co-Women's Basketball Players of the Week for January 21-27.

Savusa, a freshman from Honolulu, HI, scored 25 points with 2 rebounds, 2 blocks, 2 steals and 4 assists in two games, including 19 points against Whatcom CC on Saturday in the SCC Gym. 

Davis, sophomore transfer from North Seattle CC, scored 17 points with 13 rebounds, 2 steals and 5 assists in those games including a 11 point, 9 rebound performance against Whatcom CC on Saturday as well.

Ashley Savusa (3) continued her strong play
against WCC as well, scoring 19 points
Photo by Wilson Tsoi
The Lady Dolphins dropped both games during the week, losing at Peninsula College on Wednesday night, 84-66, and to #7 ranked Whatcom Community College on Saturday, 68-46.

SCC travels this Wednesday to Northwest Indian College for a non-region game and then returns to the SCC Gym on Saturday at 2:00 pm to open the second half of the NWAACC Northern Region schedule against Everett Community College. Shoreline lost to Everett back on January 5, 93-48, to open the region schedule. SCC is 8-9 overall and 2-5 in the NWAACC Northern Region.

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SCC names Stewart and Youngblood as co-players of the week

Joshua Youngblood (22) scored 24 points
from 3 point range
Photo by Wilson Tsoi

Shoreline Community College Athletics named Kadeem Stewart and Joshua Youngblood as Co-Players of the Week for January 21-27.

Stewart, a sophomore transfer from Eastern Arizona CC, scored 43 points, with 12 assists, 9 rebounds and 5 steals in two games for Shoreline during the week.

Youngblood, a sophomore transfer from Highline Community College, scored 36 points (24 points from 3 point range), with 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals.

Kadeem Stewart (12)
scored 43 points with 12 assists.
Photo by Wilson Tsoi
SCC went 0-2 during week, dropping games to Peninsula College (121-112) in Port Angeles, WA and a home game on Saturday to Whatcom, 102-81.

SCC is now 2-14 on the season and 1-6 in the NWAACC Northern Region. SCC travels to Northwest Indian College on Wednesday in a non-region game and then faces Everett Community College on Saturday in the SCC Gym at 4:00 pm to open the second half of the region schedule. The Dolphins dropped a 121-116 game to Everett to open the region schedule back on January 5.


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Kinderfest fills the house

Monday, January 28, 2013

Standing room only for Kinderfest


Dozens of Shoreline Schools families crowded into Shoreline Center last Saturday for the District's annual Kinderfest kindergarten fair. Principals and registrars from each elementary school were present to answer questions about their kindergarten programs, as were school nurses, transportation, food service, assessment and special education.

Meridian Park Principal Amy Jessee, center, talks with parents.

Kindergarten enrollment for Shoreline School District residents with students starting kindergarten in the fall of 2013 will begin Monday, Feb. 4 at all elementary schools. In order to attend kindergarten in the fall, a child must be five years old by Aug. 31, 2013.

Kindergarten tours will be held at all District elementary schools on Wednesday, Jan. 30 at 9:30am.

Mary Crandell, right, shows a parent which school her child would be attending.

For students living outside of the Shoreline School District, kindergarten registration will also begin on Monday, Feb. 4. Registration and transfer request paperwork must be submitted to the Instruction Department of the Shoreline School District, which is located at Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Ave N.E. The Instruction office is open between 7:30am and 4:30pm. Families will be notified by the middle of April as to the status of their request.

For more information about kindergarten enrollment, contact Cathy Allred at 206-393-4211.


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Note to feet: time to dance!



Reminder that Skandia Folkdance Society hosts a gala dance and a free dance workshop this weekend at the Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 – 52nd W. 

Friday’s Vinterdans, 8 – 11 p.m., features music by Ben Teitelbaum and fine Pacific Northwest folk musicians (for more details see previous article). Admission: $15.

At the free Saturday dance workshop for ages 12+ and adults, learn easy Scandinavian dances from teachers Elaine Mathies and Larry Reinert, 10:30 a.m. – noon.  It’s all happenin’ at the Grange! For more details, see previous article.


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Ryu plans to run for County Council whether appointed or not

State Rep. Ryu to run
for County Council
By Evan Smith

Democratic 32nd District State Rep. Cindy Ryu says that if she wins appointment to the County Council she will resign from the legislature as soon as possible and that she plans to run for the Council in the coming election whether she gets the appointment or not.

Ryu, Shoreline City Councilman Will Hall and Seattle attorney Rod Dembowski will interview Wednesday for the position on the Metropolitan King County Council left vacant when former Councilman Bob Ferguson became state attorney general Jan. 16.

King County Executive Dow Constantine nominated Dembowski, Hall and Ryu two weeks ago. The eight current County Council members have until March 17 to appoint one of the three to represent County Council District 1.

Ryu said Sunday that if she gets the appointment she would resign from the legislature because the County position is a full-time position that demands full attention.

She also said that the 32nd Legislative District needs full representation in Olympia.
Ryu said that she supports the system in place to fill legislative vacancies. Because Ryu won election to the legislature as a Democrat, elected Democratic precinct committee officers from the 32nd Legislative District would meet to nominate three candidates.

Names of the nominees would go to the King and Snohomish county councils, whose members would appoint someone to fill the position through certification of the November election, when District voters would elect someone to fill the final year of the two-year term that Ryu won in 2012.

Members of both councils would participate in the appointment because the District crosses the county line

The 32nd Legislative District include Shoreline and part of northwest Seattle in King County, and Lynnwood, part of Mountlake Terrace, south Edmonds, Woodway and nearby unincorporated areas of southwest Snohomish County.


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United Way free tax sites open now, with added benefits

United Way urges middle and low income earners to avoid preparation fees and keep more of what they earn.

United Way of King County is once again bringing truly free tax preparation to 17 sites throughout King County, with sites open immediately. While the IRS has delayed the start of filing season until January 30, United Way has opened its tax sites early to help mitigate the impact the delay will have on low income families who are expecting large refunds.

In Shoreline, the United Way Free Tax Site is located at Hopelink, 15809 Westminster Way N.

The program is designed to help low and middle-income families increase their financial security.  At the sites, United Way will prepare income tax returns with an eye to take full advantage of all the possible credits available, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).

“United Way of King County started the Free Tax Preparation Campaign because we know that when people are able to establish savings, it creates a cushion that stabilizes their lives and can help them from falling into crisis,” said United Way of King County President and CEO Jon Fine.  “Many people are still struggling and this program provides an opportunity to help low income families save money and take advantage of other benefits they may not be aware they are eligible to receive.”

In addition to preparing federal tax returns, United Way is offering other services at the sites, such as applications for public benefits like food stamps and utility assistance, assistance with FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form completion and providing free credit reports.

United Way Tax Preparation is free for anyone making under $51,000 and will run through April 15th. Services will be provided in multiple languages, including Cambodian, Vietnamese, Spanish, Somali, Amharic, Korean, Chinese, Tigrinya, and Russian by more than 650 IRS certified volunteers.

The Earned Income Tax Credit is a federal tax program that reduces the amount of income tax owed by low to moderate income workers. It is considered the largest anti-poverty tool in the US.  In 2010, the EITC lifted about 6.3 million people out of poverty, including about $3.3 million children.

Last year, United Way’s Free Tax Prep Campaign filed 14,400 returns and brought back $20.7 million in refunds to the community; $7 million of which came from the Earned Income Tax Credit. On average, taxpayers got back $1,400 in refunds.

Taxpayers must bring photo identification and Social Security Cards (or Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers) for themselves, spouses and dependents.  They should also bring wage and earnings statements (Forms W-2), interest and dividend information concerning their income and expenses for the year of 2011.

Site locations, hours of operation,  maps and more information here or call 2-1-1. People can also file for free online if they make under $57,000.

United Way of King County’s Free Tax Prep Campaign is made possible by generous sponsorships from the City of Seattle, the Boeing Company and the Internal Revenue Service.


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Book Review by Aarene Storms: The Aviary

The Aviary by Kathleen O'Dell
11-year-old Clara leads a sheltered life in the crumbling Glendoveer mansion, where she lives with her mother, the cook, elderly Mrs Glendoveer, and a cage full of exotic birds. Nothing exciting has ever happened to Clara. In fact, nothing interesting has ever happened to her until a new girl moves to the neighborhood, Clara begins to question her mother about their lives before coming to the mansion, and the birds begin to speak.

An old family mystery, a mesmerist with kind words and bad intentions, and a bit of magic--stage magic and the real kind--keep the pages turning on this sweet, shivery story. No cussing or kissing; some tame off-stage violence.

Rating:
Recommended for readers who enjoy books like Inkheart, The Penderwicks, and other tales of girls and mysteries and magic, ages 8 to adult.


The events may not have happened; still, the story is true. --R. Silvern

Aarene Storms, youth services librarian
Richmond Beach Library, KCLS


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Claire Cook serves as page in state Senate

Senate Page Claire Cook
with Sen. Rosemary McAuliffe
Olympia – Last week, Kenmore Junior High school student Claire Cook participated in the senate page program in Olympia.

Sponsored by Sen. Rosemary McAuliffe of Bothell, the senator was the reason Cook knew about the program at all. The two met several years ago when Cook was in the gifted education program in elementary school and the senator suggested she go into the page program. “Claire is smart, and as she aims to be in public service in the future, I am glad she took the opportunity to come down to Olympia this week to see how government works.”

It is true Cook wants to be in public service, though she’ll be steering clear of politics and instead said, “I want to be a special education teacher.” She did enjoy the mock hearing in page school though, where the students draft a bill and then debate and vote on it, just as the legislators do in committee.

Cook, 14, enjoys theater, art and writing, and also plays softball and goes horseback riding.


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Sky Nursery - general pruning and growing orchids at home




Saturday, February 2nd    11 am – 12:30 pm
General Pruning               Charlie Shull

Midwinter is the best time to prune many ornamental and edible trees and shrubs, and Charlie will go over the basics; when to prune; tool selection and care; proper pruning of various kinds of trees, shrubs, and vines. He’ll demonstrate tools and techniques from Sky’s stock. 
Sky Nursery 18528 Aurora Ave N Shoreline 206-546-4851 


Sunday, February 3rd                    1 pm – 2:30 pm
Growing Orchids at Home             Alan Mathews of Seattle Orchid

What is more romantic as Valentine’s Day approaches than a fragile, exotic orchid in full bloom?  Yet despite their apparent delicacy, orchids are easy to grow if you choose varieties that fit your conditions and meet their few basic needs. Orchid grower Alan Mathews will tell you all about choosing and caring for these beauties! 
Sky Nursery 18528 Aurora Ave N Shoreline 206-546-4851



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Shorewood elementary cheer clinic

Shorewood Cheer performs for elementary students
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

Shorewood Cheerleaders held an Elementary School Cheer Clinic on Saturday, January 26th. Eighty elementary students came and learned a cheer and dance. The Clinic participants will perform on Monday, January 28th during halftime of the Girls Basketball Game against Glacier Peak for the Wesco South Championship.


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Third Place Commons Community Calendar for January 2013


Third Place Commons Community Calendar
January 2013
For information: 206-366-3302


Commons Art-In 10am-4pm
Saturday, February 2

Come make art at this free, drop-in creative time for drawing and painting artists. BYO art supplies (no oil paints/solvents, please). All levels of experience welcome! Look for the plastic-covered tables in the Commons.

Writing Your Authentic Voice 5-7pm
Sunday, February 3,10,24

This creative writing class is for adult writers of all genres who are looking for inspiration, character development techniques, and how to build successful plots and themes in longer pieces.  Please register with instructor and MFA student Ginna Luck, ginna.luck@gmail.com.

Seattle Opera Preview 7-8pm
Tuesday, February 5

Members of Seattle Opera’s education staff will lead an informal opera talk designed to give you a great orientation to their upcoming production of La Boheme.

Playtime! 10am-11:30am
Wednesday, February 6,13,20,27

Join other parents, grandparents, and caregivers with children ages birth to 5 in front of the stage for art, games, and conversation, sponsored and led by the Shoreline Family Support Center.

Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Arts Council Annual Meeting 7 – 8:15 pm
Wednesday, February 6

The Arts Council presents the 2013 Community Awards, and Artists in Schools Grant Awards. Learn about area arts programs, and congratulate this year’s grant recipients.

Woodinville Dance Academy 1-2pm
Saturday, February 9

Escape the dark and dreary days of winter with a colorful, artistic, and energetic performance by Woodinville Dance Academy’s Inside Out Performance Group. Find out more about Woodinville’s premiere dance studio at www.woodinvilledance.com.

LFP Garden Club Meeting 9:15-11:30am
Tuesday, February 12

The Lake Forest Park Garden Club holds its monthly business meeting at 9:15, and a public program at 10:30. 

Third Place Commons Community Breakfast 7-8:29 am
Thursday, February 14

Join us for our annual breakfast, and support your favorite community gathering place!  Tickets are $40 per person, or you can buy a table for 8 friends for $300. Available online or from the Bookstore cashiers.  Questions?  Call 206-366-3302.

Milner Family Fiddles 11am-12:30pm
Sunday, February 17

The Milner Family Fiddles bring their Texas-style music to the Third Place stage every other month.

Total Experience Gospel Choir 2-3pm
Saturday, February 23

Celebrate African American History month with this internationally acclaimed gospel singing choir. This is part of the Commons Legacies series made possible by a grant from 4Culture. 

Computer Q and A 2:30-4pm
Sunday, February 26

Come share your computer questions and concerns during this free monthly Q& A session.  This month’s topic is Creating or Improving Your Home Wireless Network.


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Shorewood Gymnastics Advances to 3A District Meet


Shorewood Gymnasts earn the one team berth to the District Meet after winning the Sub-District meet on Saturday, January 26 at Cascade Elite Gymnastics in Mountlake Terrace. Five teams were competing for one team berth to the District meet on February 8 at Sammamish High School.

Team
  1. Shorewood  138.85
  2. Bellingham 123.55
  3. Shorecrest 122.75
  4. Squalicum 119.375
  5. Sehome 79.025 
Shorewood takes the team berth to the District meet. Team Members include: Diana Catinas, Juliet Fisher, Amanda Tran, Emily Ramsden, Morgan Ramsden, HaleyDay, Elly Anderson, Ali Jackson, and Sophie Sando

All Around
  1. Madi Krussow SQ 31.55
  2. Zoe Bunnell SH  31.2
  3. Diana Catinas SW 30.9
  4. Mia Peck SC 30.175
  5. Juliet Fisher SW 28.325
Madi Krussow, Zoe Bunnell and Mia Peck advance to Districts as All Arounds

Vault
  1. Mia Peck SC 8.3
  2. Madi Krussow SQ 8.15
  3. Zoe Bunnell SH 8.05
4T) Diana Catinas SW 8.0
       Juliet Fisher SW 8.0

Catalina Fitzpatrick (SH), Anna Detsikas (SQ), Melissa Schedlin (SH), Adrienne Groves (SC) Rachel Cornwell (Bell) and Julia Haven qualify to Districts as event individuals.

Bars
  1. Madi Krussow SQ 7.1
  2. Zoe Bunnell SH 7.0
  3. Diana Catinas SW 6.95
  4. Mia Peck SC 6.375
  5. Ellie Kindlund Bell 6.1
Ellie Kindlund (Bell), Catalina Fitzpatrick (SH), Shea Walker (Bell), Adrienne Groves (SC), Sage Stevenson (Bell) and Sienna Takabe (SQ) qualify to Districts as event individuals.

Beam
  1. Zoe Bunnell SH  8.35
  2. Juliet Fisher SW 8.1
  3. Diana Catinas SW 7.75
  4. Amanda Tran SW 7.6
  5. Madi Krussow SQ 7.45
Ariel McGavock (Bell), Adrienne Groves (SC), Natasha Aven (Bell), Rachel Cornwell (Bell), Shea Walker (Bell), Dienna Takabe (SQ) qualify to Districts as event individuals.

Floor
  1. Madi Krussow SQ 8.85
  2. Ariel McGavock Bell 8.325
3T) Amanda Tran SW 8.25
       Mia Peck SC  8.5
        5.)  Diana Catinas SW 8.2

Ariel McGavock (Bell), Sage Stevenson (Bell), Hali Sandstrom (SQ), Adrienne Groves (SC), Julia Haven (SC) and Rachel Cornwell (Bell) qualify to Districts as event individuals.

All League Academic Award Winners
(Jr. and Sr. with a 3.5 of higher GPA)

Juliet Fisher SW
Amanda Tran SW
Emily Ramsden SW
Adrienne Groves SC
Julia Haven SC
Ellie Kindlund Bell

Gymnastics 1st Team All League
Diana Catinas SW
Amanda Tran SW
Aerial McGavock Bell
Mia Peck SC
Zoe Bunnell SH
Ellie Kindlund Bell
Juliet Fisher SW
Madi Krussow SQ

Gymnastisc 2nd Team All League
Catalina Fitzpatrick SH
Natasha Aven SH
Rachel Cornwell Bell
Annique Nyman SC
Julia Haven SC
Emily Ramsden SW
Morgan Ramsden SW
Sage Stevenson Bell

Gymnastics Honorable Mention All League
Paige Spore SQ
Adrienne Groves SC
Jeralyn Pasoquen SC
Becky Hirsch SC
Shea Walker Bell
Hali Sanstom SQ
Amanda Tapparo SQ
Sienna Takabe SQ
Anna Detsikas SQ
Melissa Peterson SH
Haley Day SW
Bailey Schedlin SH


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T-Birds Gymnasts win 12th annual Shoreline Cup

2013 Shorewood Gymnastics Team

The Shorewood Gymnastics won the 2013 Shoreline Cup against District rival, Shorecrest on Saturday, January 26 at Cascade Elite Gymnastics in Mountlake Terrace. This is the 10th year the T-Birds have won the “Cup” since it began in 2002. In 2003 the two schools tied and in 2009 Shorecrest took home top honors.

Shorewood scored 138.825 to Shorecrest’s 122.75.

“I was very proud of the girls, they have been working really hard to get as much difficulty in their routines as they could perform clean” said Shorewood Head Coach Susan Riley. “As many teams have, we have been struggling with illness and this meet was no different, I had no idea from day to day who would be healthy enough to compete.”

Results:
All Around
  1. Diana Catinas SW 30.9
  2. Mia Peck SC 30.175
  3. Juliet Fisher SW 28.325
  4. Amanda Tran SW 27.975
  5. Morgan Ramsden SW26.175
Vault
  1. Mia Peck SC 8.3
  2. Diana Catina SW 8.0 and Juliet Fisher SW 8.0
  3. (no 3, tie for 2)
  4. Morgan Ramsden SW 7.775
  5. Haley Day SW 7.625
Bars
  1. Diana Catinas SW 6.95
  2. Mia Peck SC 6.375
  3. Adrienne Groves SC 5.8
  4. Morgan Ramsden SW 4.7
  5. Amanda Tran SW 4.6
Beam
  1. Juliet Fisher SW 8.1
  2. Diana Catinas SW 7.75
  3. Amanda Tran SW 7.6
  4. Mia Peck SC 7.25
  5. Morgan Ramsden SW 7.05
Floor
  1. Amanda Tran SW 8.25 and Mia Peck SC 8.25
  2. (no 2, tie for 1)
  3. 3 Diana Catinas SW 8.2
  4. 4 Juliet Fisher SW 7.775
  5. 5 Emily Ramsden SW 6.95


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Crime in Shoreline A-Z 1-21 to 1-27-2013

Photo by Steven H. Robinson


Crime in Shoreline A-Z 
A week of crime 1-21 to 1-27-2013

A - someone drove off from the Ballinger Chevron with the gas nozzle still in their car - kept driving.

ArrestPicked up a jaywalker with an outstanding warrant. Police called on a welfare check for a woman on the street, found she had outstanding warrants and prescription containers that weren't hers. Suspect in Home Depot parking lot was arrested on outstanding warrants. Individual passed out in car, admitted to having pills. 155th/Aurora arrested individual at gas station for violation of controlled substances.

Arson - Fires started in both restrooms at Richmond Highlands Park, graffiti.

Assault - Victim was bitten on arm - suspect was charged but had too many medical issues to transport. Two males in fight at Chevron at 155th/Aurora refused to press charges.

Bicycle - Bike stolen from front porch 190xx 16th NE. Bikes stolen from back porch at Ballinger Commons.

BurglaryCopper thief broke into Aldercrest Annex Gym and stole pipes from wall.  Homeowner thinks son is stealing from her. Burglary at 161xx Stone. Entered McDonald's at 145th/Bothell Way at night, broke door stole laptop but face caught on surveillance tape. Suspects pried open air conditioning vent on roof to try to break into Pacific NW Medical to steal marijuana. Broke into apartment basement garage 201xx NW 195th. Man attempted to enter bedroom window 202xx 20th. Men knocked on front door 185xx 26th NE  entered garage in rear. Front door kicked in 10xx N 192nd, left when confronted by homeowner. Burglars entered through open front door at 203xx 14th NE. Front door unlocked, house burglarized 18xx N 169th. Window smashed with rock to get into house 159xx 1st NW.

Car theftCar stolen from Woodview Apts. Someone attempted to break into empty house and steal car stored there.

Casinos - Patron forcibly removed after refusing to leave Club Hollywood. Previously Trespassed male returns to Goldie's and is arrested.

Drunk or stoned driving –  Driver stopped at 146th/Aurora for erratic driving was arrested for DUI. Driver passes out behind wheel with car blocking roadway around 21xx 179th

Drunk pedestrian –  Intoxicated male removed from Metro bus at SCC and sent to detox. Intoxicated male fell and hit his head after trying to hit person who was trying to keep him from driving. Drunk on bus at N 160/Dayton.

Drunk at home201xx 20th NE man drunk and picking fights. Three drunk individuals pick a fight with a sober guy at 154xx Linden.

Forgery - Someone tried to pass counterfeit $20s at Goldie's Casino

Larceny –  Student's iPod stolen from his desk at Shorewood. Dropped cell phone inside Fred Meyer, not there when she went back for it.

Mail theft – 167xx 15th NW. 800 N 151st.

Mental issues - Person reports burglary that hadn't happened. Individual threatens suicide. Woman outside in thin pajamas in the cold.

Shoplifting –  From Costco (2), Aurora Safeway, Haggen's, Sears,

Smash and grab - Laptop from car at Twin Ponds. 188xx Ashworth, car window smashed, nothing taken. Purse from car at Twin Ponds. Multiple break-ins at Shoreline CC parking lot. Car window broken in lot at Highland Ice.

TaggersGang tags in men's room at Cromwell Park and Richmond Highlands and rec center. Got four panels of a wood fence along a public road 20th NW. Paramount School Park.

Trespass - Suspect got in verbal fights with staff and customers at Fred Meyer; made religious threats; was Trespassed. SCC security chased off a man who was sleeping in a tent in the wooded area of campus.

Theft –  Someone previously Trespassed from Safeway came back and tried to steal liquor. 153xx 10th NE woman getting her mail when two juveniles stole her wallet. Checks stolen and used from Ballinger Homes. License plates stolen from car at 18xx N 166th were found on stolen car at Sea-Tac.

Vandalism204xx NW 195 car keyed in driveway. Passenger can't pay cab fare, kicks out window of taxi at 155xx Aurora.

Z - Male found in Boeing Creek Park after dark with tire iron and spray paint. Four underaged males in women's bathroom at Hamlin Park with marijuana, beer, and outstanding warrants.


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CORRECTION: Quick-Start Shoreline is JANUARY 29


The Tuesday Quick-Start Shoreline Business Workshop for start-up, existing or potential business owners will be held on Tuesday, JAN 29, 2013 from 12noon to 1:30pm at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Avenue N. The workshop is free; feel free to bring a snack or a brown bag lunch.


"Employment Basics", Presented by Susan Fuller, 
Law Office of Susan K. Fuller, PLLC. 


Thinking of hiring employees? Learn some of the basics of hiring and working with employees before taking the plunge.  


  • What is the difference between an "employee" and an "independent contractor"?  
  • What sorts of things can be asked of an applicant?  
  • What is a "Non-Compete" clause vs. a "Non-Disclosure" clause?  
  • What is the "FMLA"?  
  • What does the Washington Law Against Discrimination cover? 
  • What is the Seattle Sick and Safe Leave, and do I have to comply? 


Learn about these and other issues at this presentation.


Susan Fuller, PLLC
Susan Fuller, PLLC
For more than 20 years, Susan Fuller has represented clients in federal and state courts in all sorts of disputes. 

She has worked with engineers, architects, storeowners, manufacturers, tradesmen and businesses of all types.

Ms. Fuller is a business and commercial lawyer who works with entrepreneurs to help them achieve their business goals, including protecting their business.


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WeatherWatcher: Weekly Weather, another dry spell on the way

Sunday, January 27, 2013

  • The week ahead
  • Snow chance for the rest of the winter
  • Last week's weather statistics
The week ahead: This week will start out wet, mainly showers, with rain at times through Tuesday. Later in the week it looks like another ridge of high pressure will dominate our region, keeping weather systems clear of us through the next weekend. Burn bans may pop up again later this week and we may have more locally dense fog, not unlike the week before last. It may not be as cold as it was during our last dry stretch.

Snow chance for the rest of the winter: Early in January there was a sudden stratosphere warming event at the north pole. This is the layer of atmosphere that is above the cloud tops of most storm systems. When these events occur it splits up the north pole vortex (which is a large low pressure system that keeps the cold air locked up in the north pole.)  This typically happens about 3-4 weeks after the stratosphere warming event.  The vortex has been split into two areas, one over Russia, and the other over the Hudson Bay in Canada.  Most models appear to be agreeing now that the one over Canada may shift west around mid February, if it moves far enough west we could get one or two more good shots of arctic air. If moisture is in place, we may see a wide spread snow event.  Winter isn't over yet, and we've had some snow storms move through our area historically as late as April.

Last week's weather statistics:
High temperature: 48.0°F (Friday)
Low temperature: 28.8°F (Tuesday)
Rainiest day: 0.28 inches (Wednesday)
Total rainfall: 0.52 inches
Warmest day: 43.5°F (Friday)
Coldest day: 32.4°F (Monday)
Average temperature: 36.5°F (3.3°F colder than 3 year normal)
3-Year average temperature for last week: 39.8°F

Temperatures so far this month

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.

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


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SR web tool lets you drive Washington highways from your computer

On the road again with SR Web


The State Route Web Tool (SRweb) is an application that allows users to view digital images of the Washington State Highway System via their web browser. It provides users with the ability to view portions of the Washington State Highway Log with images at each of the milepost locations.

By clicking the milepost of interest, an image appears for the specified location. The image (milepost location) can then be advanced by clicking the "Forward" and "Backward" buttons, essentially enabling you to 'drive' the highway. It is also possible to "skim" a route by setting the "jump" value from 1/100th of a mile to any multiple of 1/100th. The SRweb images database is updated every other year.

Recommended for first time users, the SRweb User Instruction guide will assist you in getting started with the application.

They even provide assistance via email SRweb Support or phone 360-570-2359.



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For the Birds: Brown Creeper - The Heads-up Bird



Brown Creeper
Photo by Doug Parrott



Which bird ”… hitches along the bole of a tree, looks like a fragment of detached bark that is defying the law of gravitation by moving upward over the trunk, and as he flies off to another tree he resembles a little dry leaf blown about by the wind.”   --Naturalist W.M. Tyler

The Brown Creeper hunts its bug meals like no other bird in Washington. It starts at the bottom of large rough-barked trees, spirals up until it reaches the top, then flies back down to the bottom of the next evergreen and starts all over again, prying with its decurved bill for spiders, insects and their eggs, in bark crevices while using its long, spine-tipped tail in tiny woodpecker fashion. Even though their breast and belly are white, they use their large strong claws to keep their underside close to the tree.

Brown Creeper singing
Photo by John Riegsecker

When threatened, they spread their wings and tail, press against the tree and freeze until the danger passes by, usually unable to see them. (Note that the pictures with this article are all taken from an angle showing the belly -- otherwise their camouflage is too effective. Think of a five-and-a-quarter-inch size owl.

Brown Creepers have unusual nests. Their nests are usually built in a crevice formed between bark that has separated from the trunk, found anywhere from two feet to forty feet above the ground. The female builds the nests using insect cocoons and spider eggs cases, which the male helps gather, to stick to the inside of the bark. It may take the female a week to make her nest. Monogamous, both parents feed their 5-6 nestlings, and the male defends their territory by singing.

Brown Creeper collecting insect sacks for nest
Photo by Scott Ramos

Brown Creepers are reasonably common, year-round residents, but can be easily overlooked, especially during the non-breeding season when the males are not singing. You can find them in most of our local forests, except for the coastal rain forests. Here in Washington, look for them going into their nests under hardwood bark, but watch for them spiraling up evergreens, especially Douglas Firs. 

In the winter, Brown Creepers may flock with kinglets, nuthatches, and chickadees, and will often eat suet and maybe some seeds.

If they are with Red-breasted Nuthatches, remember that all nuthatches go down head-first, and Brown Creepers go head-upward.

Now that you know what to look for, maybe you will find some in your own neighborhood.


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Shoreline family chosen for Puget Sound Energy design contest

Puget Sound Energy’s upcoming Re-Energized by Design challenge has a contestant from Shoreline  - the Mitch Grafstein family.

The Grafstein family, along with 5 others were chosen to participate in a the reality show-style competition in which contestants will compete in a series of fast-paced room makeover challenges to combine elegant home design with energy-efficient products to win a $5000 grand prize.

Mitch and Stephanie Grafstein

Meet Mitch Grafstein

Mitch’s home screams potential. He and his wife Stephanie recently moved into a new home that is the perfect playground for experimentation with color and lighting. Stephanie’s history running a women’s clothing boutique means she knows style when she sees it. 
Mitch grew up in San Diego, Calif. and his wife Stephanie was raised in Olympia.  They moved to Seattle together in 2004 and haven’t looked back since.  Mitch works in business-to-business sales while Stephanie works as a personal trainer. Both of them work from home to varying degrees and are excited to make their home a more functional and sustainable place to live.

The six contestants being featured in Re-Energized by Design rose to the top during an intense selection process including submitting a video or photo entry, a public vote to select 10 finalists, and a final interview.

Re-Energized by Design contestants efforts are being documented by film crews and will be released as a web series starting in March. Each contestant also has the support of a dedicated design coach who will help them try to impress Re-Energized by Design’s panel of judges: society and events photographer Duell Fisher, 425 and South Sound Magazine editor Lisa Patterson, and radio personality Marty Reimer.

Visit Re-Energized by Design to check out the contest and see their entry videos.


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CEO Report: Parking and access to Sound Transit stations

How Sound Transit manages parking around its stations will be of vital interest to Shoreline neighborhoods in the impact zone around the new transit stations, to be located at two locations out of the three proposed (145th, 155th, 185th).

So it is good news that Sound Transit is working on parking and access policy and projects now.

CEO Joni Earl
By CEO Joni Earl

Parking and access to our stations, now and into the future, is the focus of an ongoing effort at Sound Transit. In fact, our 2013 Milestones include the Board adopting a parking and system access policy and the agency establishing parking and access pilot projects.

At a retreat last April, the Board directed staff to address immediate parking issues while also reviewing and updating the policy. An outcome of the retreat was the creation of a regional parking committee with the state Department of Transportation and staff from local transit agencies to coordinate and integrate information and options about our collective parking assets.

Since then the Board has already approved a five-year lease for an additional 103 badly-needed parking spaces next to the Edmonds Sounder station. The parking site needs some preparation, so the spaces aren’t available until May 1. In the meantime, we’re providing 53 nearby parking spaces until the 103 are available.

On Thursday, staff discussed a proposed system access policy with the Board. The proposal includes supporting access infrastructure improvements at the facilities and surrounding communities, working with local jurisdictions to manage parking demand, expanding options for parking enforcement, generally making parking available for transit users only and promoting efficient parking use through HOV stalls, parking permits and parking fees or validation.

In coming months, staff will return to the Board with proposals for a pilot program.


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A showcase of Northwest musicians at the Northshore Performing Arts Center

A showcase of performers from the Pacific Northwest music scene come together at the Northshore Performing Arts Center (18125 92nd Ave. NE, Bothell) on Sunday, February 10 at 2:00 pm. Talented local musicians include Del Rey, Steve James, Smalltime String Band, the Gloria Darlings, The Casey MacGill Trio, and Tony Mates. All seats for this afternoon of amazing entertainment are $15! 

Del Rey started playing guitar when she was four. At the age of fourteen she was introduced to the world of traditional acoustic music. Her guitar playing is influenced by country blues, stride piano, classic jazz and hillbilly boogie - all filtered through the sensibility of an autodidact trailer-park aesthete. Thirty years later, when Del Rey became fascinated with the ukulele, she tried to play the same kind of complicated rhythmic blues and ragtime on four strings as she does on six. She expects a lot out of the little instrument, and usually gets it. "The 'ukulele taken to a new level of musicianship." (John Book) 

If Steve James is well known in the world of contemporary folk, blues and roots music, it's not because he has a high-power publicist. He has toured internationally and extensively, performing at festivals, concert venues and clubs, and has also offered a variety of music workshops for the sizable "hands-on" contingent in his ferociously loyal audience. James was exposed early to blues/folk/jazz through his father, a record collector and amateur guitarist, and was self-taught on the guitar from age 12. His touted playing, singing and song-craft have been featured on several solo albums, and he has performed with musicians including Bo Diddley, Buddy Guy, John Hammond, and Del Rey.

Smalltime String Band is a family band

Smalltime String Band is a real family band that plays old time music in and around Seattle. They have been playing music for as long as they can remember. They love to busk on the streets of Seattle, and gain their inspiration from the Northwest fiddlers and string bands in the area. Fiddler Oliver Abrahamson and banjo player Eli Abrahamson sing lead and backup. Rock solid guitar player Terrie Abrahamson sings backup and Danny Abrahamson lays it down as upright bass player.

The Gloria Darlings - Pandi, Milly, and Kate - are a Seattle-based female folk-grass trio. An innovative string band, they sing bright, vibrant, vocal harmonies to outstanding instrumentation. These young ladies are all multi-instrumentalists: fiddle, guitar, banjo, mountain dulcimer. Often-called sirens, their catchy original tunes and harmonies weave through the crowd. Their deep well of repertoire is full of original tunes, traditionals, and folksy renditions of popular song.

The Gloria Darlings are a Seattle folk-grass trio

The Casey MacGill Trio performs music that swings. Nat "King" Cole Trio meets the Mills Brothers. Fats Waller meets Fats Domino. Slim Galliard meets Fred Astaire. At the core of their sound are the band's sometimes sweet, sometimes rough-hewn three-part harmony vocals and a piano-ukulele-bass-and-drums rhythm section that swings in a variety of textures. Casey MacGill is the heart and soul of the band, playing boogie-woogie, swing, and stride piano. He blows a lyrical jazz cornet, and his most unique instrumental voice is a 6-string tenor ukulele.

Tony Mates has been a part of the NW music and dance scene for many years. A native of Seattle he grew up listening to Stan Boreson and dancing to the Sonics, but didn't play a lick of music until he was nearly 30. He now plays fiddle, guitar and bass, loves to sing, and for many years has called square and contradances all over the country. He plays bass and sings with Trio A Propos, fiddles with Peckin' Out Dough and recently has had the pleasure of playing bass with the Smalltime Stringband. He is honored to be a part of NPAC's PNW Showcase.

ALL SEATS $15
Tickets or call 425-984-2471 


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Shorewood girls meet Glacier Peak Monday for first in Wesco 3A South


The Shorewood girls' basketball team plays a home game against Glacier Peak Monday in a battle for first place in the Western Conference 3A South after the Thunderbirds lost at Mountlake Terrace Friday.

Shorewood and Glacier Peak both have 8-3 Wesco 3A records and 13-5 overall records going into the game between the two teams Monday at 7:15 p.m. at Shorewood. The Shorewood Junior varsity team (5-6 Wesco 3A, 8-9 overall) meets the Glacier Peak junior varsity (11-0, 18-0) at 5:40 with the Thunderbird “C” team (0-7, 0-13) playing the Glacier Peak C’s (7-0, 15-0) at 3:45.

The Thunderbird varsity finishes its regular season Wednesday with a game at Wesco-3A-North-leading Stanwood, which has an 11-0 Wesco 3A record (16-2 overall) going into a game at Everett Monday.

In Shorewood’s 60-55 loss to Mountlake Terrace Friday, the T-birds led 17-14 after the first quarter, 31-27 at halftime and 42-40 after three quarters only to be outscored 20-13 in the final period. Masha Shtikel led Shorewood with 17 points, and teammate Lily Gustafson added 13. The Thunderbird junior varsity defeated Mountlake Terrace, 43-22. The Shorewood “C” team lost at Cascade 45-23.


Mountlake Terrace 60, Shorewood 55
At Mountlake Terrace High School, Friday, Jan. 25


Shorewood -------------- 17 14 11 13 -- 55
Mountlake Terrace --     14 13 13 20 -- 60

Girls’ Basketball Standings
 Wesco 3A South
 Conf.  
Overall
 Team
W
L
W
L

*Glacier Peak
8
3
13
5

*Shorewood
8
3
13
5

*Shorecrest
7
4
10
8

*Meadowdale
7
4
12
6

Mountlake Terrace
4
7
6
11








*Qualified for Northwest District 3A tournament
 Wesco 3A North
 Conf.  
Overall
 Team
W
L
W
L

*Stanwood
11
0
16
2

*Everett
5
6
9
9

Marysville-Pilchuck
3
8
5
12

Oak Harbor
2
9
5
13

Marysville-Getchell
0
11
2
16








Northwest Conference 3A
*Ferndale
9
1
15
2
Top 3 teams in each Wesco division and the two other teams with the two best league records qualify for Northwest District 3A tournament.



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