In defense of ducks

Monday, April 15, 2013

In response to Marc Weinberg's interpretation of the "unlucky duck" who paced for an hour alongside a pond, Jean Bryant has a different viewpoint.

Unlucky duck - photo by Marc Weinberg
In all probability she is not some fly-by-night but is calmly and devotedly sitting on the nest waiting for those eggs to open. He, however, is footloose and fancy free.

But Jean does offer a sympathetic poem for the unlucky duck.

My ducky dear  I am so blue
So is the water  where are you
I lingered long I had a whim
Would you please join me in a swim?

Yes it is cold and very dreary
But seeing YOU would make me cheery
It's blustery and rainy here
Our love would warm us do not fear

You stood me up I had to fly
I hope there's not some other guy
Who now has made your heart to fill
I have a hunch his name is Bill


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Asparagus at Lake Forest Park Farmers Market on Opening Day, May 12

Asparagus from Washington will be abundant at the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market starting Mother’s Day, May 12, 2013.

Asparagus has been cultivated for thousands of years. It was cultivated in Egypt, Turkey and Italy more than 3000 years ago. Eaten in Europe in the 15th century, it was brought to North America by the settlers.

Every bit of asparagus comes from a plant that is at least three years old. The first three years of cultivation, the stem is removed to enhance the asparagus plant. When the plant is mature, there are about 90 days when fresh delicious Washington state asparagus is in season.

The Washington Asparagus Council (who knew?) has suggestions for buying the best of the crop.



Picking the Best Asparagus

Look for firm, straight uniformly sized spears with close compact tips. The stalks should be crisp.

Asparagus should be bright green and the stalks should bend just a bit.



Just a little olive oil and a turn on the grill

You can cook asparagus many different ways.

  • Boiling: Cook the asparagus in boiling water for about 5-6 minutes.
  • Steaming: Steam asparagus with an inch or so of water. Put the asparagus in a steamer, cover and cook for 5-6 minutes.
  • Microwaving; You can also microwave asparagus. You can wrap 3-5 of the spears in a damp paper towel and microwave at 100% power for 4-7 minutes. You can also put them in a dish with ¼ cup water and microwave them. For larger amounts place 1 pound asparagus and 1 tablespoon water in glass baking dish. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Microwave on High 2 minutes; rearrange spears and microwave 2 to 3 minutes longer.
  • Roasting : Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spread 1 pound asparagus in a jelly-roll pan. Drizzle with a spoonful of olive oil and roast 12 to 14 minutes or until lightly browned and tender. Shake pan halfway through.
  • Sautéing:  In nonstick large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon butter and 2 tablespoons water over medium-high heat until butter melts. Add asparagus and cover; reduce heat to medium and cook 4 minutes. Increase to medium-high; cook, uncovered, 3 to 4 minutes or until asparagus is tender and liquid evaporates.
  • Grilling:  Just put a little olive oil on the asparagus and drop on the grill, turn once or twice.  Grilling brings out a great flavor.
Asparagus can dry out, that is why they are often sold with the ends of the spears in water.  When you are ready to prepare them rinse in cool water and snap off the bottom of each spear.

It is always best to cook your asparagus right away, but if you are not using it the same day you purchased it, take off any bands and place the stalks in a cup of water.

Get your taste buds ready for Farmers market Asparagus!


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Frank Workman on Sports: Jackie Robinson

Frank Workman
Photo by Wayne Pridemore
By Frank Workman

I was already a Baseball fan when the Dodgers moved out west in 1958. Jackie Robinson had retired after the 1956 season and I never got the chance to see him play.

Through the story-telling of their long-time radio announcer Vin Scully, I became aware of Jackie, and what he went through, to some extent, in breaking Baseball’s color barrier in 1947.

Back then, one of the local TV channels in Southern California regularly aired a movie each week, the same movie for five nights, Monday through Friday at 8 PM, billing it as the ‘Million Dollar Movie’.

One week, when I was ten, the Million Dollar Movie was the 1950 production of ‘The Jackie Robinson Story’, with Jackie Robinson playing himself. I was mesmerized, watching it all five nights, being allowed to stay up past my bedtime. 

The movie tells of his youthful days in Pasadena, then UCLA (where he lettered in four sports), and finally his introduction to Organized Baseball.

Only then did I begin to get a glimpse of what he went through, accomplished, and overcame -- not to mention being able to see him with my own eyes, hear him speak, swing the bat, run the bases, and do all the things a ballplayer does.

Fast forward almost ten years, and I was a sophomore at Fullerton Jr. College, serving as the stat-boy and team manager for the school basketball team. The previous year our team had finished third in state, behind powerful Pasadena CC and their up-and-coming head coach Jerry Tarkanian. On a December Saturday night in 1969, our team travelled to Pasadena to play the defending state champs (in what turned out to be a tiny shell of a gym, with maybe three rows of seats around the court).

As the players on our team were getting dressed in the locker room prior to the game, I wandered about, looking around to see if there were any school records posted on the walls, as was the case at most schools.

I usually found it a satisfying exercise, because invariably a familiar name or two would reveal itself, sort of an ‘aha’ moment for me, when I would recognize someone I’d read or heard about – an athlete who may have gone on to Olympic glory or professional ball.

Track and field records were the most interesting to look for.

It was rare for me to see a record that had lasted for much longer than five years, if that, at any school. Somebody always seemed to come along, aiming and succeeding at getting their name on their school’s record board.

But that night in 1969, I saw a record on the wall in the locker room at Pasadena CC that had stood since 1939!

As my eyes moved to learn more, I saw that the event was the Broad Jump (now known, more politely, as the Long Jump).

And that man who had held the school record for thirty years (and may still, to this day, for all I know) was Jackie Robinson.

We celebrate great athletes all the time, for their on-the-field feats.

Too much, perhaps.

But the day comes when all athletes see their talents fade, usually when they are still in the prime of their youth.

What they do afterwards stands as the true mark of their character and the impact they had.

“A life is not important except for the impact it has on other lives,” Jackie said on many occasions.

The impact Jackie Robinson had in his life broke barriers, impacting our nation in a far greater way than almost anybody who came before him, or since.

He shines as a beacon to us all.

And how far he jumped in 1939 doesn’t really matter any more.


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Shorecrest extends tennis winning streak to five going into Monday match at Marysville Getchell

The Shorecrest girls’ tennis team takes a five-match winning streak into a match at Marysville Getchell Monday after the scheduled Friday meeting between the two teams was postponed.

Shorecrest takes a 5-1 Western Conference 3A record (6-2 overall) into the Monday match after defeating Stanwood 4-3 at Stanwood High School and Everett 7-0 at Shorecrest’s home Kellogg Middle School courts last week.

Shorecrest and Marysville Getchell meet at 3:30 p.m. Monday at Marysville Getchell High School with junior varsity teams from the two schools meeting at the same time at Kellogg Middle School.

The Shorecrest junior varsity takes a 4-2 Wesco 3A record (5-3 overall) after a 6-1 home loss to Stanwood and a 7-0 victory at Everett’s Clark Park courts.

Shorecrest 4, Stanwood 3
Tuesday, April 9, at Stanwood High School

Singles
Meera Limaye, SC, beat Elle Shaughnessy, St, 6-0, 6-0;
Jenny Sui, SC, beat Christine Wolf, St, 6-1, 6-2;
Alessia Piazzi, St, beat Rosa Rice-Pelepko, SC, 6-4, 0-6, 6-4;
Erica Pan, SC, beat Hannah Haugstad, St, 2-6, 6-4, 6-0.

Doubles
Lauren Rutter/Keegan Monson, SC, beat Rich/Schlagel, St, 6-4, 6-4;
Nash/Z. Uy, St, beat Kaetlynne Tagle/Karena Tien, SC, 6-2, 6-0;
Orcutt/Sanford, St, beat Malley Mrozek/Amie Hsie, SC, 6-1, 6-1

Shorecrest 7, Everett 0
Thursday, April 11, at Kellogg Middle School

Singles
Meera Limaye, SC, beat Kindal Gordon, E, 7-5, 6-2;
Jenny Sui, SC, beat Amber Smith, E, 6-2, 6-2;
Molly Mrozek, SC, beat Sierra Bove, E, 6-1, 7-5;
Gabrielle.Richmond, SC, beat Andrienne Muramoto, E, 6-1, 6-1.

Doubles
Lauren Rutter/Keegan Monson, SC, beat Gentzler/Mandich, E, 6-0, 6-0;
Kaetlynne Tagle/Karena Tien, SC, beat Sidhu/Faith, 6-1, 6-0;
Lucy Sui/Hannah Winter, SC, beat Magbag/Coughlan, E, 6-0, 6-4.


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Shorewood named Ambassador School of the Year by Basketball Officials Association

From left, Gym Manager, Wyatt Tonkin, Athletic Director
Vicki Gorman, Principal Bill Dunbar

Shorewood High School and the Basketball Game Staff were honored at the Pacific Northwest Basketball Officials Association Banquet as the Ambassador School of the Year for 2013.

They honored Shorewood for the professionalism and exemplary conduct of the Game Staff and School Personnel. Accepting the award was Gym Manager Wyatt Tonkin and Athletic Director Vicki Gorman.

The Shorewood Game Staff includes: Wyatt Tonkin, Brock Parker, Steve Pouley, Steve Lassiter, Lori Morton and Laura Sigurdson.

School principal is Bill Dunbar.


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Celebrate in Richmond Beach May 10-12 with four events

Sunday, April 14, 2013

Chalk wall at the 2012 Strawberry Festival
Photo by Marc Weinberg

Experience four great events in one spectacular weekend! Plans are firming up for what promises to be a fun-packed weekend in Richmond Beach.  Come celebrate what makes the Richmond Beach community special–the arts, the music, the food, the natural beauty, the history and the people!

Due to limited parking at the event sites, off-site parking and shuttle service to all four events will be provided on Saturday, May 11, at Richmond Beach Congregational Church located at 1512 NW 195th. Guests are encouraged to use the shuttle to reduce impact on the neighborhood. Richmond Beach residents are encouraged to walk or carpool, if possible. Visit the website for details or follow the signs which will be posted.

Strawberry Festival

Richmond Beach Community Association (RBCA) will be hosting its 14th annual Strawberry Festival at the Richmond Beach Community Park (2201 NW 197th Street) next to the library on Saturday, May 11, from noon to 5:00pm. This event is co-sponsored by the City of Shoreline and the music is supported by a Community Arts Project grant from the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council. Here’s what you have to look forward to:

The sensational music line-up includes:

  • Noon  The Portage Bay Big Band (classic jazz and swing)
  • 1:00 p.m. Scott Lindenmuth Trio (jazz-rock fusion)
  • 2:00 p.m. Ashley Durant and the Delta Beat (blues and boogie woogie)
  • 3:00 p.m. Quarter Past 8 (classic rock)
  • 4:00 p.m. The Wiretappers (good time string band)

Scrumptious food will be offered by local restaurants Flying Dragon Chinese Cuisine, Full Moon Thai Cuisine and Jinju Korean Restaurant. And, of course, it wouldn’t be a Strawberry Festival without traditional Strawberry Shortcake served up by RBCA (freshly baked shortcake from Edmonds Bakery and fresh, juicy strawberries smothered in creamy whip cream–yum!).

In addition, there will be a walking tour of historic Richmond Beach provided by Shoreline Historical Museum at 1:00pm (meet in front of the library), community information booths, Shorewood senior photography contest, lots of games and activities for kids and a visit by Shoreline’s finest – the police and fire departments.

Questions or volunteers: Contact Sheri Ashleman, RBCA Events Coordinator, 206-542-9147.

Art Show           

Friends of the Richmond Beach Library will be hosting its 47th annual Art Show at the Richmond Beach Library (19601 21st Avenue NW) on Friday, May 10, from 6:00 to 9:00pm, and Saturday, May 11, from 10:00am to 5:00pm. Come meet local artists on Friday night to quartet music provided by Shorewood High School. Artists of handcrafted pieces are encouraged to either contact Julie Vaughn at 206-321-1934 for more information or pick up an artist's packet at the Richmond Beach Library.

Classic Car Show

Richmond Beach Rehab (19235 15th Avenue NW) will be hosting its annual Classic Car Show on Saturday, May 11.  Friends, neighbors and car enthusiasts are invited to visit the rehab between 10:00am and 2:00pm to view one of the best displays of cars of yesteryear around. Enjoy live music by The Gentlemen Callers (classic rock) from 11:30am to 1:30pm. For general information, contact Sandi Sweeters 206-546-2666 or visit the website. For Car Show information, contact Ken Morken at 206-782-7171.

Mother’s Day Plant Sale

The Kruckeberg Botanic Garden (20312 15th Avenue NW) will host its 26th Annual Mother’s Day Plant Sale from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 10, to Sunday, May 12. Held each year since 1987, the Garden’s spring sale features a wide selection of native plants and unusual exotics that are well suited for northwest gardens. Enjoy free family activities and tours of the Garden!


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Photo: Unlucky duck

Unlucky Duck - copyright Marc Weinberg

Marc Weinberg says,

"In spite of this weekends bluster, cool and rainy conditions, this daring, but 'unlucky duck' was ready to take a swim, if only his mate would have shown up. He waited for a hour marching up and down the pool side and then finally just took off without her."


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Parkwood Neighborhood sponsors ivy removal at Twin Ponds for Earth Day

Help remove ivy from Twin Ponds Park on April 21

In celebration of Earth Day, the Parkwood Neighborhood Association will sponsor an ivy removal work party at Twin Ponds Park on Sunday, April 21 from 10am to 1pm.

All are welcome! The party will meet by the Trail of Cedars sign, across the street from Evergreen School at 152nd and Meridian N. Participants should wear gloves and bring hand pruners or loppers. A limited selection of tools will be available.

Questions can be directed to Yoshiko Saheki at 206-362-0149.


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Scholarship winners announced

Shoreline Dollars For Scholars Announce The Class of 2013

The following local Shoreline Students will receive a Shoreline Dollars For Scholars Scholarship to help with college costs in 2013:

Name - High School:
  • Emma Burt - Shorewood
  • Stephanie Chan - Shorewood
  • Tiffany Chiang - Shorewood
  • Claire Kaiser - Shorecrest
  • Emily Korf - Shoreline Christian
  • Sara Mar - Shorewood
  • Chelsey Morgan - Shorecrest
  • Carter Osborne - Shorecrest
  • Donia Ryder - Shoreline Christian
  • Kellyanne Towers - King's School
  • Suzanna Weldedanit - Shorecrest
  • Rebecca Yuen - Shorewood
Congratulations to all of the Awardees!!!!!!

The Dollars For Scholars Reception is Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at 5:30pm in the Quiet Dining Room in the PUB at Shoreline Community College.

There is a Dollars For Scholars Fundraiser on Tuesday, April 16th, in the Shoreline City Hall at 5:30pm.

Contact Shoreline Chamber of Commerce for more information:

Shoreline Chamber of Commerce
18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline 98155
206-361-2260 or Fax - 206-361-2268



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Emergency Prep Fair on Saturday - volunteers brave the cold to inform the public

It was a cold and miserable day Saturday but volunteers and Shoreline staff standing outside Shoreline Central Market zipped up their jackets and braved the cold to help inform people about emergency preparedness.

Washington State Animal Response Team will help you prepare for your animals
in a disaster and assist with rescue efforts.
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Gail Harris is in charge of emergency preparedness for the City of Shoreline
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Little ones got to learn about 911 from a police officer
and get some swag in the process.
Photo by Steven H. Robinson


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Shoreline Bargain Boutique - where shopping helps kids

Saturday, April 13, 2013

Seattle children's Bargain Boutique is on the lower level
of the Sears plaza (Aurora Square)

Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart
~Elizabeth Andrew

Do you want to help children in the Pacific Northwest? Then join the family of volunteers at the Seattle Children’s Hospital Shoreline Bargain Boutique.

Volunteer for four hours a week and make a difference
in the life of a sick child

Stop by the store and speak with the Manager or Assistant Manager about how volunteering just four hours a week can help save a child. All the money eceived at the Bargain Boutique goes directly to the Uncompensated Care Fund at Seattle Children's Hospital for families who cannot afford care for their child.

Volunteer at the Shoreline Bargain Boutique
                                                                                                                             
Seattle Children’s Hospital Shoreline Bargain Boutique
15835 Westminster Way N (Aurora Square)
Shoreline 98133  206-448-7609

Monday-Friday 10:00 to 5:30
Saturday 10:00 to 5:00
Sunday Noon to 5:00

Where Shopping helps kids!


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New voters can register Monday for Northshore election

New voters in Lake Forest Park, Kenmore and the rest of the Northshore Fire District can register to vote in the April 23 special election through Monday, April 15.

Only voters not currently registered to vote in Washington state can register within 28 days of the election, and they must register in person at either the King County elections office in Renton or the elections annex at the County Administration Building in downtown Seattle. The elections office in Renton is open from 8:30am to 4:30pm. 

The elections annex in Seattle is open from 8:30am to 1pm and 2 to 4:30pm. Information is available by calling 206-296-VOTE (296-8683) or 1-800-325-6165, or by checking the County elections voter registration website 

The deadline for currently registered Washington voters to file a change of address or for anyone to register by mail or on line was March 25.

Currently registered voters who have moved within the Fire District have had ballots mailed to their old addresses. Voters registered outside the District will not get ballots.

County elections officials mailed ballots to registered voters in the District April 3. Voters who didn’t get ballots should call the elections office.

Voters who register in person can have a ballot mailed to them or vote on the spot if they wait long enough for information to be verified against the statewide database.

The only item on the April ballot is a six-year continuation of the District’s benefit charge.

Ballots must be returned by mail with a postmark on or before April 23, or left at a 24-hour drop box by 8pm Election Day. Ballot drop boxes are located at the Lake Forest Park City Hall, the County Administration Building in Seattle, the County elections office in Renton or the Tahoma School District office in Maple Valley.


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RBCC Players presents The Drowsy Chaperone


RBCC Players
Presents 
    THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
                                       …a musical within a comedy

Music / Lyrics by: Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison
Book by: Bob Martin and Don McKellar  

           
Original Broadway production of The Drowsy Chaperone produced by Kevin McCullum, Roy Miller, Bob Boyett, Stephanie McClelland, Barbara Freitag and Jill Furman.

THE DROWSY CHAPERONE pays tribute to the Jazz-age shows of the 1920's and the power that those shows held to transport us into a dazzling fantasy and to lift our spirits in times of sadness. A rare combination of unprecedented originality and blinding creativity,   THE DROWSY CHAPERONE boldly addresses a great unspoken desire in all of our hearts: to be entertained. If you've ever sat in a dark theatre and thought, "Dear, Lord in heaven, please let it be good," this is the show for you!

Friday, May 10, 2012       

Dessert / Show - 7:30pm
Adults: $20.00  12 / Under: $15.00                   

  Saturdays, May 4 and 11, 2012

Dinner / Show - 6:30pm
Adults: $25.00  12 / Under: $20.00
Dessert / Show: 7:30pm
Adults: $20.00   12 / Under: $15.00

Sundays, May 5 and 12, 2012
Brunch / Show - 12:00pm
Adults: $25.00  12 / Under: $20.00
Dessert / Show: 1:00pm
Adults: $20.00   12 / Under: $15.00     



Purchase tickets by Check: Make check payable to RBCC, include number of tickets and performance requested.  

Mail check for correct amount to:  
Attn: RBCC Players
Richmond Beach United Church of Christ 
1512 NW 195th St
Shoreline 98177

When the office receives your check you will be sent an email confirming seat numbers.  Bring confirmation email with you to performance.


THE DROWSY CHAPERONE is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212-541-4684   Fax: 212-397-4684.


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5th Annual World Concern “Free Them” 5k/10k Helps Protect Women / Children from Trafficking



Human trafficking is estimated to be the third largest criminal activity in the world, and more than 80% of trafficking victims are women and young girls. World Concern works to protect those vulnerable to modern-day slavery, sexual exploitation, and abuse in some of the poorest places in Southeast Asia and around the world.

The 5th Annual “Free Them” 5k/10k to help stop human trafficking will take place in Shoreline, on Saturday, May 11, 2013. The event helps raise awareness and funds for World Concern’s anti trafficking programs.

Last year’s event drew nearly 2,000 participants to World Concern’s headquarters, the 55-acre CRISTA Ministries campus in Shoreline. The event also raised $142,000 to help protect women and innocent children from becoming victims—children like Tong:

When we met 12-year-old Tong, she had not been to school for two years and was working on her parents’ rice farm in rural Laos, near the Thai border. Her family of 9 is often hungry. Tong was considering going to Thailand to find work. 
“I heard from friends that it is easy to earn income (in Thailand). I would like to try. Even just a little pay for any work, I will accept,” she said eagerly. 
Thankfully, Tong was offered job skills training through World Concern in her village. She learned to sew, and is now able to earn enough income selling traditional Lao skirts to help support her family. And, since she’ll no longer have to work in the rice fields, she can go back to school.

World Concern helps protect children like Tong with trafficking awareness programs, job skills training, and education. Parents and families are given opportunities to earn income, so their children are not at risk of being “sold” in order for younger siblings to survive. Long-term solutions like this help protect entire communities.

“Free Them” 5k/10k participants can raise funds to help this important cause, and many are enthusiastically sharing their fundraising pages through social media. Kirkland resident Mark LeMaster has already raised $4,536 from friends, family members, and coworkers.

“It was a great experience last year,” said LeMaster, who signed up just a week before the 2012 race after hearing about it on the radio. “I thought, I’m in for next year.” LeMaster has shared his fundraising page with anyone he can think of, and has been surprised at people’s willingness to get involved and donate. On his page he explains his reason for doing this, “(World Concern) is awesome and helps protect people from human trafficking, sexual exploitation (often young girls), and sexual slavery. These people are trafficked through threat or use of force, coercion, abduction, fraud, deception, abuse of power … They are trapped. This charity helps free them.”

Anyone interested in participating in the “Free Them” 5k/10k can register online

World Concern is a Christian global relief and development organization. With our supporters, our faith compels us to extend life-saving help and opportunity to people facing the most profound human challenges of extreme poverty. At World Concern, the solutions we offer, the work we do, creates lasting, sustainable change. Lasting change that provides lasting hope. Our areas of expertise include disaster response, clean water, education, food security, child protection, microfinance and health. World Concern is a member of the CRISTA family of ministries, which serve people around the world in the areas of education, global relief and development, youth camps, senior care and media.

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46th District Dems cancel Lake Forest Park candidate forum


The Kenmore and Lake Forest Park Candidate Forum scheduled for Tuesday, April 16th, has been cancelled.  The reason for the cancellation is that too few candidates RSVP'd 'yes' to participate in the forum.

Please join us on Thursday, April 18th, at North Seattle Community College Room CC1161 for the Seattle, County, Judicial and Port Candidate Forums and General Meeting.  Meet / Greet is at 6:30 PM.  The program will begin at 7:00 PM.  


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Shorewood improves Wesco 3A soccer record with home victory over Everett


Photo by Wayne Pridemore

The Shorewood boys' soccer team improved its Western Conference 3A record to 5-1-1 (7-1-1 overall) with a 5-0 home victory over Everett, going into a home match with Oak Harbor Tuesday,

Shorewood and Oak Harbor meet at 7:30pm Tuesday at Shoreline Stadium, with junior varsity teams from the two schools playing at 5:30pm.

Shorewood's 5-0 victory over Everett came on what Thunderbird coach Bill Wilkins called "a rough night."

The wind helped Shorewood get a corner kick taken by Danny Han and finished by Justin Collins in the second minute. 

Taj McChesney scored Shorewood’s second goal in the fourth minute, followed by a third goal by Danny Han for a 3-0 Shorewood half-time lead.

In the second half, Kevin Price scored his first goal of the season in the 71st minute, followed by another goal by Kabir Kahn at the 77th minute with an assist by Dawda Dibba.

Shorewood goalkeepers Calvin Crawford, Isaac Whitaker and Kyle Crawford combined for the shutout.

Shorewood scoring vs. Everett, Friday, April 12

Shwd-- Daniel Han (un)
Shwd -- Justin Collins (un) 2:00
Shwd -- Taj McChesney (un) 4:00
Shwd -- Kevin Price (un) 71:00
Shwd -- Kabir Khan (Dawda Dibba) 77:00



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Emergency Prep and Safety Fair at Central Market Saturday

Emergency Preparedness and Safety Fair Saturday, April 13, 10am to 3pm, at Central Market, 15505 Westminster Way, Shoreline 98133 (upper Sears Plaza / Aurora Square). Demonstrations, information, knowledgeable volunteers.


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“Oh The Places They’ll Go” - Shoreline Public Schools Foundation Spring Event huge success

Oh The Places They'll Go was the theme
of the 2013 Foundation Spring fundraiser
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
By Barb Swan

The Shoreline Public Schools Foundation hosted their annual breakfast and luncheon spring events at the end of March to great success. Both morning and afternoon tables were filled to capacity and over $75,000 was raised.

Shoreline School District Superintendent
Sue Walker
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
The Foundation quietly touches the entire realm of the school district.
Shoreline School District Superintendent Sue Walker spoke to the critical needs of the additional funding that the Foundation raises to fund enrichment opportunities and support basic educational needs not covered by the state and district budget. She highlighted many of the programs the Foundation assists throughout the school district from band instruments for Shorewood and Shorecrest High Schools to classroom enhancements for Kindergarten teachers; the Foundation quietly touches the entire realm of the school district.

Aden Helland, Matthew McMillan, Tuguldur Myagmarsuren, Jack Parkinson,
and Dylan Probinski explain their Project Lift Off Experiment
 to Foundation Breakfast attendees.
Photo by Barb Swan
Highlighted speakers at the event this year were students from Einstein Middle School and Highland Terrace Elementary School who worked together on the Student Spaceflight Experience Program. Their experiment was selected from across the nation to take place aboard a NASA flight. Aden Helland, Matthew McMillan, Tuguldur Myagmarsuren, Jack Parkinson, and Dylan Probinski explained to an enthralled audience how they attempted to prove crystal growth and impurities amid zero gravity. They also thanked the Foundation for the monetary and integral help in funding and finding a coach for their project.

 Scholarships presented to seniors Dylan Stephens of Shorewood and Claire Kaiser of Shorecrest
for their outstanding contributions in leadership and volunteerism.
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Generous sponsors have entirely underwritten the costs of the Breakfast and Luncheon this year so that all donations will directly benefit the Foundation's continuing efforts to support the students in the Shoreline Public Schools.

Those sponsors include:  Boeing, Spee West Construction, Green Gasaway Architects, Integrus Architecture, Stoel Rives LLP, Dunn Lumber, Foster Pepper PLLC, James Alan Salon, Real Property Associates Inc., Spiro's Pizza and Pasta, and the Richmond Beach QFC. An anonymous donor matched each donation of $250 or more. 

Since 1992 the Foundation has provided more than $3 million in funding for grants and programs that continue to make the Shoreline School District one of the top-rated districts in the state. For more information visit the Foundation website.


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Shoreline City Council Business Meeting Monday April 8, 2013

Devon Vose Rickabaugh
Photo by Jerry Pickard
Shoreline City Council Business Meeting Monday April 8, 2013
By Devon Vose Rickabaugh

Three items were up for discussion at the City Council meeting.

Environmental Review Thresholds
City Permit Services Manager Jeff Forry presented the amended Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) which allows local agencies to increase the exemption thresholds that trigger required environmental review. The bill and subsequent rule making was undertaken to streamline the regulatory process and achieve program efficiencies while maintaining current levels of natural resource protection. These rules cover many building and development scenarios which must be formally adopted by the City Council before the city can utilize them. For example now only 4 minor construction dwelling units can be built for single family and multifamily without undergoing the strenuous SEPA environmental review. The new state regulations call for 20 units of minor construction before a review is required and therefore the City can depend on its own code, thus streamlining the approval process. Manager Forry said that most areas in the city where new construction would take place have already “gone through extensive environmental study”.


Fourth Quarter Financials
Administrative Services Director Robert Hartwig said the city had a very strong financial fourth quarter in 2012. The city had a 6% increase in revenue from 2011 which translates into $3.2 million above expenditures.

Council Goals
The council goals for 2013-2015 were reviewed. The goals included: strengthen Shoreline’s economic base; improve utility, transportation and environmental infrastructure; prepare for two Shoreline light rail stations; enhance openness and opportunities for community engagement; Promote and enhance the City’s safe community and neighborhood initiatives and programs.


Community Safety Goal
The Council decided to emphasize the community safety and again discussed the pros and cons of financing sidewalks. A Sidewalk local improvement District (SLID) allows the City to finance the sidewalk improvements up front, but the property owners within the boundaries repay the cost of the improvements through an annual property assessment, usually over a 10 to 20 year period. Other cities have found that this financing mechanism has not been used extensively by property owners given the complexity of the process and cost of improvements unless the city is providing a substantial match of 50% or more. Due to the lack of funding available to serve as a match, it is unlikely that the City would be able to participate. Mayor McGlashan reiterated that there is funding for priority sidewalks around school zones and arterials. It’s the neighborhoods which are difficult to finance.

Councilmember Winstead said she has talked to people in the community who are willing to pay for sidewalks. She said she walked along 8th Avenue and it was “super dangerous”. “I’m strongly in favor of anything we can do to get more sidewalks.”

Councilmember McConnell said the budget is still tight and there are a lack of applicants to help pay for sidewalks so until the budget is more stable she said she is not in favor of pursuing sidewalks.

Councilmember Roberts said the process is in place for any group of neighbors to set up an SLID on their own to pay for a sidewalk.

The council decided to bring sidewalks back again for discussion.


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Paine Field Manager to brief City Council on commercial flight proposal

Paine Field Airport Manager Dave Waggoner will brief the Lake Forest Park City Council about the proposal for commercial flights in an out of Paine Field in Everett. at its meeting on Thursday, May 9 at 7pm in the City Hall Council Chambers. 

The public is welcome to attend and observe.

The proposal before the FAA is to allow commercial flights in and out of Paine Field. The City Council is interested in learning more about this and how it might impact safety and quality of life in Lake Forest Park.

Citizen concerns are that the flight path would often be directly over Lake Forest Park.

A letter opposing the proposal was sent to a large number of residents by a citizen who used the Mayor's name in the signature bar.
However, neither the Mayor nor the City Council have taken a position on this proposal. They are currently in a fact finding process. No communications have been issued by either the Mayor or City Council.

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Bartell Drugs takes a leadership role in the fight against diabetes


Bartell Drugs takes a leadership role in the fight against diabetes this weekend at the American Diabetes Association Seattle Expo, Saturday, April 13 from 9am to 3pm at the Washington State Convention Center.

The event is free to the public.

For individuals at risk or living with diabetes, the Expo provides free health screenings and consultations, cooking demonstrations, expert presentations, product and service exhibitors and more at the largest community gathering dedicated to diabetes awareness and health.

As a presenting sponsor for the event, Bartell's pharmacists will provide multiple free screening opportunities including hemoglobin A1C testing for diabetics, blood glucose, blood pressure, BMI (body mass index) and cholesterol, as well as foot exams.

Screenings by Bartell Drugs and other Expo participants are available until supplies last, so early attendance is suggested.



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Sound Transit CEO thanks loyal riders

Joni Earl, CEO
Sound Transit

Thanks once again to our loyal Sounder riders after mudslides halted service this week between Everett and Seattle. Trains began running again on Thursday. And—fingers crossed that there are no more mudslides in the north—trains are scheduled to take fans to the Sounders match on Saturday and the Mariners game on Sunday.

This will be a special weekend because this is the first time that Sounders and Mariners service will run on the South Line from Lakewood and South Tacoma. Game trains from the south leave Lakewood at 10:45 a.m. Trains from the north depart Everett at 11:15 a.m. Return trains depart King Street Station 35 minutes after the game or match ends.

Complete game day Sounder train schedules

In addition, Link light rail’s Stadium Station is close to CenturyLink Field and Safeco Field and ST Express bus routes also provide regular service near the stadiums.


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Sen. Chase to meet constituents at town-hall meetings Saturday in Edmonds, Sunday in Shoreline

Sen. Maralyn Chase D-32
Democratic 32nd District State Sen. Maralyn Chase will meet constituents at town-hall meetings Saturday in Edmonds and Sunday in Shoreline.

Chase will hold a meeting Saturday from 10am to noon at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave, Edmonds.

She will meet constituents at the Shoreline City Council Chambers, 17500 Midvale Ave N, Sunday from 10am to noon.

She says that she will discuss issues important to citizens, their families and the state.

Chase represents Shoreline, part of northwest Seattle, Lynnwood, part of Mountlake Terrace, south Edmonds, and Woodway and nearby unincorporated areas of southwest Snohomish County.


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Free May 1 presentation on The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study with Dr. Robert F. Anda

Robert F. Anda MD, MS
will speak in Shoreline
Free presentation with Robert Anda MD, MS, Senior Scientific Consultant to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta:

The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study
How Traumatic Childhood Experiences Shape our Brains and Lives

Wednesday, May 1, 11:30am to 4:00pm (includes lunch and a local panel) at the Shoreline Conference Center, 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline Room (north end of conference center), Shoreline 98155.

Learn about the groundbreaking ACE study which demonstrated the association between traumatic childhood experiences (i.e. child abuse, neglect, and family dysfunction) and later-life health and well-being.

The presenter, Dr. Robert F. Anda, emphasizes that many of those with ACEs are resilient and adaptable, able to change behaviors and overcome toxic experiences that have affected them over the years.

Pre-registration is required by Friday, April 26, 2013. Space is limited so you are encouraged to register early. The presentation will be videotaped and attendees will be asked to sign a waiver at the door.

This event is sponsored by:

  • State of Washington Department of Social and Health Services’ Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery
  • King County Department of Community and Human Services’ Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Program
  • King County Department of Community and Human Services’ Community Organizing Program

If you have any questions or need assistance with registering, contact:

Paula Matthysse, Outreach Director
Eastside Community Network
425-681-8180


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Shorewood gets baseball sweep over Mountlake Terrace with Friday victory

The Shorewood baseball team finished a sweep over Mountlake Terrace Friday as the Thunderbirds extended their Western Conference 3A record to 11-0 (14-0 overall) with a 5-0 home victory Wednesday at their home Meridian Park Fields and a 13-6 victory Friday at Mountlake Terrace.

In the Wednesday game, Shorewood catcher Jake Bockelie hit 3 for 3 with two RBI. Teammate Ben Andrews had two hits, including a double, and two runs scored. Steffen Torgersen also hit a double for Shorewood. Thunderbird starting pitcher Ian Oxnevad threw a complete-game one-hit shutout, striking out seven and improving his record to 3-0.

In the Friday victory, Riley O’Brien improved his season record to 5-0; Kory Longaker hit 3 for 3 with 2 doubles and 3 RBI; teammate Harrison Jacobs hit 2 for 3 with a double and 4 runs scored; and Cameron Sterne hit a two-run home run.

The Shorewood junior varsity has a 10-1 (12-1) record after a home game at Meridian Park after the Thunderbird JVs lost 4-2 Wednesday at Mountlake Terrace, a day after they defeated Mountlake Terrace 9-5 Tuesday at Meridian Park.

Shorewood Varsity 5, Mountlake Terrace 0
At Meridian Park Fields
Mountlake Terrace-  000  000  0—0  1 1
Shorewood----------- 022  001  0--5 10 0

MT: Shevenko, Clausen (4) and Allman.
SW: Ian Oxnevad and Jake Bockelie.

Shorewood 13, Mountlake Terrace 6
At Mountlake Terrace High School, Friday, April 12

Shorewood------------ 204 105 1--13 9 3
Mountlake Terrace--  000 410 1--  6 9 4

SW: Riley O'Brien, Ben Tracey (5) and Jake Bockelie.
MT: DeMiero, Reijonen (4), Serres (6) and Allemann.



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Shorewood girls improve Wesco 3A tennis record to 4-1 going into Friday match at Marysville-Pilchuck after victories over Mountlake Terrace, Everett and Marysville Getchell

Friday, April 12, 2013


The Shorewood girls' varsity tennis team improved its Western Conference 3A record to 4-1 (5-3 overall) with victories at Mountlake Terrace Monday, at Everett Tuesday and at home over Marysville Getchell Thursday going into a meet at Marysville-Pilchuck Friday.

Shorewood and Marysville-Pilchuck met at Totem Middle School in Marysville at 3:30pm Friday, with junior varsity teams from the two schools playing at the same time at Shorewood’s home Shoreview Park courts.

In Shorewood's 5-2 victory over Mountlake Terrace Monday, the teams split the four singles matches, but the Thunderbirds won all three doubles matches. The Shorewood junior varsity won at home Tuesday also by a 5-2 score.

Shorewood defeated Everett 6-1 Tuesday, with the T-birds winning three of four singles matches and all three doubles matches. The Thunderbird junior varsity won a home match from the Seagull JVs, 7-0.

In Shorewood’s 6-1 home victory over Marysville Getchell, the Thunderbirds won all four singles matches and two of three doubles matches. Shorewood’s junior varsity had a 6-1 victory at Marysville Getchell.

GIRLS' VARSITY TENNIS
Shorewood 5, Mountlake Terrace 2
At Mountlake Terrace High School, Monday, April 8

Singles
Daniella Brengelmann (SW) def. Nicki Bouche (MLT) 6-1, 1-6, 7-5;
Tina Liu (MLT) def. Singe Stockter (SW) 6-2, 6-3;
Allison Lorraine (MLT) def. Genevieve O'Malley (SW) 6-3, 3-6, 6-4;
Jelena Bojic (SW) def. Kylee Cooper (MLT) 7-5, 6-0.

Doubles
YuAnne Corbett/Teresa Ling (SW) def. Floe/Nguyen 6-1, 6-3;
Ellie Allen-Hatc/ Emily Wright (SW) def. Raza.Kinsella 6-1, 6-0;
Grace Gilman-Tiffany Chiang (SW) def. Haney/McDermott 4-6, 6-3, 10-8.

Shorewood 6  Everett 1
At Clark Park, Everett, Tuesday, April 9

Singles
Kindall Gordon (E) def. Danielle Brengleman (SW) 6-4, 6-4;
Sinje Stockter (SW) def. Amber Smith (E) 6-1, 7-6 (7-4);
Marija Feller (SW) def. Adrienne Muramoto (E) 6-2, 6-1;
Genevieve O'Malley (SW) def. Emily Olson (E) 6-2, 6-.2

Doubles
YuAnne Corbett/Teresa Ling (SW) def. Chanwiratana/Magbag 6-0, 6-0;
Kristen Smith/Jelena Bojic (SW) def. Mandich/Gentzler 6-2, 6-0;
Ellie Allen-Hatch/Emily Wright def. Sidhu/Faith 6-1, 6-0.

Shorewood 6  Marysville-Getchall   1
At Shoreview Park, Thursday, April 11

Singles
Daniella Brengelmann (SW) def. Marina Ciferri (MG) 6-2, 6-2
Francesca O'Malley (SW) def. Jhoselin Flores (MG) 6-0, 6-1
Marija Feller (SW) def. Lilly Lee (MG) 6-4, 6-1
Rebecca Yuen (SW) def. Mady Larsen (MG) 6-0, 6-0

Doubles
Wallace/Lee (MG) def YuAnne Corbett / Genevieve O'Malley (SW) 6-1, 6-4
Teresa Ling/Grace Gilman (SW) def. Meissner/Hernandez (MG) 6-3, 6-2
Ellie Allen- Hatch/Emily Wright SW def. (MG) 6-0, 6-3.


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Photos: Shorecrest soccer defeats Oak Harbor April 9

The Shorecrest varsity and JV boys' soccer teams both defeated Oak Harbor Tuesday, April 9, according to the Shoreline Schools and Everett Herald web sites.

Senior Defender Reed Shilvock
Photo by Barb Swan
Team Captain Ryan Vanderveen fights for possession
with backup from Jon Coon, Kevin Musar, Axel Wickstrom,
Morgan West and Alex Chang
Photo by Barb Swan
JV Game Goal by Davin Hoover
Photo by Barb Swan
JV Game Goal by Torsin Etscheid
Photo by Barb Swan

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