Home Girls: Time to think about home maintenance

Sunday, September 15, 2013



No matter where you live, seasonal changes in temperature and moisture levels require maintenance. Here are some easy fall maintenance tasks from Shoreline resident and real estate broker Linda Williford to help maintain your house in good condition.
  • Change the batteries in your smoke detector.
    • Fire experts suggest changing the batteries twice a year.
    • An easy way to remember—change your batteries at the beginning and end of Daylight Saving Time.
  • Drain a gallon or two of water from your water heater to extend its life expectancy.
  • Clear your roof gutters of leaves and other debris.
    • Check Downspouts to make sure they are properly directing drain water away from your foundation.
  • Trim shrubs and trees so that they clear the foundation, exterior walls, and roof of the house.
    • Shrubbery that's too close to the house can promote the growth of mildew, mold, and algae, particularly during warmer weather.
    • Root growth can damage foundations. 
    • Limbs can scrape paint on siding and trim. 
  • Inspect the exterior walls and foundation for evidence of damage, cracking or movement.
    • Watch for bird nests or other vermin or insect activity. 
  • Clean windows and test their operation.
    • Improve caulking and weather-stripping as necessary.
    • Watch for evidence of rot in wood window frames.
    • Paint and repair windowsills and frames as necessary. 
  • Test the overhead garage door opener to ensure that the auto-reverse mechanism is responding properly.
    • Clean and lubricate hinges, rollers and tracks on overhead doors.
  • Replace or clean exhaust hood filters.
Tips to help keep your 'Home Sweet Home' !


Linda (Reinke) Williford, 206-399-3349, Keller Williams Realty Greater Seattle


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Halftime at Shorewood football

Wayne Pridemore covered the Shorewood - Lynnwood football game last Friday and took these shots (among others*) of the halftime entertainment.

Students in the stands getting ready for their cues

The Flags Team is always colorful, whipping huge flags around in unison

The Drill Team does precision movements

The marching band always puts on a good show



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Shoreline Community College faculty member Troy Wolff dies in Seattle stabbing

Troy Wolff killed in Pioneer Square
Photo by SCC alum Daniel Berman.
By Jim Hills, SCC

Troy Wolff, beloved and respected faculty member at Shoreline Community College, has died after being stabbed in an apparently random attack late Friday, Sept. 13, 2013 while walking in the Pioneer Square area of Seattle.

Wolff and his partner, Kristin Ito, were walking in the area after attending a Sounders professional soccer game at Century Link Field, according to Seattle Police and family. Ito was confronted by a man carrying a small knife who began stabbing her. When Wolff intervened, the man turned and began stabbing him. Fire department medics responded to the scene and transported both victims to Harborview Medical Center. According to Wolff’s family, he died early Saturday morning, Sept. 14.

A Harborview official said Saturday afternoon that Ito was in stable condition. A suspect, a 44-year-old man, was arrested at the scene and has since been booked into the King County Jail for investigation of homicide, according to police.

“This is an unbelievably tragic loss,” said Interim President Daryl Campbell. “Troy was loved by students, loved by his fellow faculty members, loved by all who knew him.”

Wolff was chair of the English Department and Kathie Hunt, Interim Dean of Humanities, said the loss will always be felt.

“A college is like a quilt, all the patches fitting together,” Hunt said. “Troy was a very big piece of our quilt. Eventually, we’ll figure out a way to mend it, but it will never be the same.”

Wolff, 46, started as part-time instructor at Shoreline in 1996 and became a full-time professor in 2001.  During that time, he taught abroad in Costa Rica, Spain, Greece, and Turkey. Besides teaching, he is the author of Seattle and King County: Gateway to the Pacific Northwest, and Seattle: The Emerald City.

At the time of the attack, SWAT and gang-unit officers arrived on scene first and contacted the suspect, who was standing near the victims still holding the knife, according to a police report.  The suspect dropped the knife and was arrested without further incident.  Officers recovered a knife and placed it into evidence.

Police say they believe the suspect is a stranger to Wolff and Ito and that the attacks were unprovoked.  While the investigation is continuing, police say there are indications that the suspect was operating at a diminished mental capacity.

Shoreline was already coping with the sudden and tragic death of another faculty member. Erin Walker died July 25, 2013 in a car accident near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. A native of Idaho, a memorial service intended for Walker’s Seattle-area friends and co-workers was scheduled for 3pm, Sunday, Sept. 15, at Blaine Memorial United Methodist Church, 3001 24th Ave S, Seattle.

“We are planning on a moment of silence for Erin at our fall convocation for employees this coming week and we’re working with the campus to plan a memorial for her,” Campbell said. “And now tragedy strikes again. I know our people are strong, dedicated and will come together for support, but this is awfully difficult for everyone.”

Wolff’s family members said Saturday that it was too soon to announce any service details.


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Lake Forest Park Rotary welcomes Up With People: VOICES


Lake Forest Park Rotary Club is one of five Community Rotary clubs welcoming and presenting "Up With People: VOICES" on September 29 at 6:00 pm at Marion Oliver McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 9811.

This high-energy show communicates and inspires people in each city they visit. The 100-member international cast brings the community together for an enjoyable evening of entertainment while sparking people to take action in meeting for the needs of their community, other countries, and the world. Over the past 45 years, the casts have toured the globe, performing for millions of audiences and at the Rose Bowl Parade, and for four Super Bowl halftime shows.

They value the power of music as a universal language, and the performing arts as an important part of their student experience and what they bring to each community through their services to each community they visit. Their aim is to leave the audience feeling empowered to connect, communicate and create positive change in order to, "rise above the noises, and listen to the voices of the world" with a message of hope and goodwill across nations as they electrify your feet, stir your soul and touch your heart. They will also be working in local middle schools to address anti-bullying.

On September 26, from 6:00 - 8:30 pm, they will volunteering at Rotary First Harvest partners to support local food banks and Habitat for Humanity in Seattle/Auburn communities.
Visit Up With People to sign up.

The show has been performed in 64 countries in the world and has been seen by over 22 million people in the last 46 years. More than 21,000 young men and women have come together to deliver a common message of hope and goodwill to people around the world, while they pursue their own global education and personal growth through service, music and travel. The program addresses the very real need for international young leaders to develop global perspective, intercultural understanding, leaderships skills and dedication to community service.

More impressive than where Up With People has been is the very real and sustainable change it has inspired across the globe through its network of more than 21,000 alumni. For over four decades, students who have traveled with UWP have gone on to become enthusiastic leaders in their communities, their countries and the world. Equipped with the life skills and broad perspectives learned through their experiences, many of the alumni have become true global citizens and continue to give back in their careers and everyday lives. Up With People is extremely thankful to its alumni and owes a great deal of its success to the ongoing support from its alumni network in all parts of the world.


For tickets contact Lake Forest Park RotaryPaul Sundberg, 425-275-6359 

$31.00 general seating or $50.00 VIP. Proceeds go to Local charities supported by Rotary Clubs.

Would you like to travel With Up with People? UWP is looking for young people between the ages of 18-29 to join the international casts. For more information, call Seattle Promotion Team at 425-890-7439. College credit is available. There are also summer camps.


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Kenmore awarded a $20,000 Let's Play City Construction grant

Dr Pepper Snapple Group (DPS) and national non-profit KaBOOM! have awarded the City of Kenmore a $20,000 Let’s Play City Construction Grant. Kenmore will use the grant to build a new playground with community involvement.

The grant is part of Let’s Play, a community partnership led by Dr Pepper Snapple Group to get kids and families active nationwide. In 2011, as part of Let’s Play, Dr Pepper Snapple Group made a $15 million, three-year commitment to KaBOOM!, the national non-profit saving play by ensuring there is a great place to play within walking distance of every child. 

“We are thrilled to make Kenmore an even better place to live and play by using this grant to help fund the development of our first neighborhood park since we incorporated as a City,” says Mayor David Baker."

The grant will be used to help construct a new playground at Northshore Summit Park in Kenmore. This park is the city’s first neighborhood park development project since incorporating in August, 1998. Community meetings and workshops held over six years resulted in an approved master plan which includes a playground featuring a mix of traditional and natural looking play equipment. 

Northshore Summit Park is a 3.6 acre undeveloped park in the northeast corner of Kenmore. The completed park will contain a challenging playground for children ages 2-12 years of age, walking trails, open lawn and meadow areas for informal play, areas for picnicking and improved landscaping to encourage “backyard” habitat. The park project is currently out to bid with an anticipated completion date for winter of this year or spring of next year, depending on the weather.


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Help clean up Blue Heron Park for the winter

Saturday September 21, 2013 there will be a fall work party in Blue Heron Park from 9am to noon.


The focus of the work will be to remove the grass from the back part of the park and replace it with chips. Volunteers will also be cleaning up and getting the park ready for winter.

If you are interested in being part of the volunteer crew, contact Linda Holman, 206-562-5541.

Blue Heron Park is located at NE 170th St at Hamlin Road, just off Bothell Way.


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Shorewood football team takes 20-14 home victory over Lynnwood

Shorewood running back, Isaac Whitaker,
scores on a pass play in the first quarter.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

The Shorewood football team takes a 1-1 record into a game at Marysville Getchell Friday, Sept. 20, after a 20-14 home victory over Lynnwood Friday, Sept. 13.

Shorewood and Marysville Getchell will meet at Quil Ceda Stadium at Marysville-Pilchuck High School. Marysville Getchell also has a 1-1 record.

Harrison Jacobs, Shorewood running back, drives for a nice gain
up the middle of Lynnwood’s defense in first half action.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Shorewood’s game with Marysville Getchell and one the following week at Marysville-Pilchuck mark a return to 3A play after two games against 4A teams. The Thunderbirds open Western Conference 3A South play Oct. 4 at Meadowdale before meeting Shorecrest a week later.


In Shorewood’s 20-14 victory over Lynnwood, Austin Upton led the Shorewood defense by recording 13 tackles to go along with his four sacks.

Thunderbird running back, Anxhelos Pere, dives into
the end zone and scores Shorewood’s second touchdown
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Shorewood’s quarterback, Aaron Okamura, rolls out
and passes downfield in second half action.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

On offense, Aaron Okamura completed 8 of 17 passes for 101 yards and two touchdowns with 1 interception and Harrison Jacobs ran for 68 yards on 16 carries for an average of 4.25 yards per carry.

Shorewood 20, Lynnwood 14
At Shoreline Stadium, Friday, Sept. 13

Lynnwood --- 7  7  0 0 -- 14
Shorewood -- 6 14 0 0 -- 20

Scoring:
Ly--Nguyen 15 pass from Kachopo (kick good)
SW--Issac Whitaker 14 pass from Aaron Okamura (kick failed)
SW--Anxhelos Pere 6 run (2 PAT failed)
Ly--Katzenberger 14 run (kick good)
SW-Bostyn Vordahl 25 pass from Okamura (Pere run)




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Painting in the park: Shoreline church helps maintain parks

Saturday, September 14, 2013

Jesse Garten, 12, of Shoreline paints a railing Saturday morning.
Jesse says his family does volunteer work nearly every Saturday morning.
Photo courtesy My Edmonds News


Dozens of volunteers from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Shoreline Congregation, which includes members from Edmonds, Shoreline and other nearby cities, spent their Saturday morning sprucing up Edmonds City Park.

Led by former Edmonds City Councilmember Richard Marin, the volunteers sanded and painted 66 metal guard rails — each one 20-feet long — located between the park’s road and turf and play areas. According to Marin, the work at the park was one of seven local projects that the congregation was involved in Saturday, all in response to President Obama’s call to honor Sept. 11 as a Day of Remembrance and a National Day of Service. Other efforts included work at a women’s shelter and the Progressive Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), Marin said.


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Shorewood takes 1-1 volleyball record into Tuesday home match with Garfield


The Shorewood volleyball team takes a 1-1 record into another non-league match, this one at home against Garfield of Seattle.

Shorewood dropped its record to 1-1 with a 3-0 loss at Stanwood. Stanwood won by game scores of 25-22, 25-16 and 28-26. Joely Shepard had 18 digs; Delaney Hopen had 16 digs and 11 kills; and Hayley Hodgen had 25 kills.

Shorewood plays host to Garfield Tuesday, with the varsity match at 7pm.

(Coaches, if you don't see your sport covered, send information to us.)


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Shorecrest takes 1-1 volleyball record into match at Mount Vernon Tuesday


The Shorecrest volleyball team takes a 1-1 record into a Tuesday match at Mount Vernon after opening its home season with a 3-0 victory over Marysville Getchell.

Aiko Canfield had 28 assists and 4 aces; Julia Clack had 19 digs and 3 aces; Ivey Uppinghouse had 9 kills, and 6 digs; and Annique Nyman had 6 kills.

The Shorecrest junior varsity defeated Shorewood Tuesday and Marysville Getchell Thursday.
Tuesday, the Shorecrest varsity plays at Mount Vernon at 7pm.

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Shorewood took 2-0 record into Friday match after victories over Mount Vernon and Kamiak


The Shorewood boys’ tennis team took a 2-0 record into a Friday match at Everett after victories over Mount Vernon Wednesday and Kamiak Thursday.

Three key players were unavailable for the home match against Kamiak, so the Shorewood team had a chance to test its depth. The Thunderbirds younger players proved up to the challenge as Shorewood beat Kamiak 4-3  Thursday.

Four sophomores at No. 2 and No. 3 doubles and the teams of Hugh Gaevert-Kyle Berquist and Cameron Harford-Simon Forniash came up with victories. Harford and Forniash's 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 win over the Kamiak team of David Chung and Ben Lee proved to be the clinching match.

Thunderbird freshman Jack Bong also scored a victory over Kamiak's Dominic Lee 7-6 (7-4), 6-3.

Shorewood had defeated Mount Vernon 6-1 Wednesday.

Shorewood 4 Kamiak 3
At Shoreview Park, Thursday, Sept. 12

Singles—
Jimmy Hua (K) def. Cameron McDowell (SW) 6-2, 7-5;
Jamie Wright (SW) def. Garrett Peterson (K) 4-6, 6-4, 7-5;
Joseph Lee (K) def. Alejandro Uvence (SW) 6-3, 6-2;
Jack Bong (SW) def. Dominic Lee (K) 7-6 (7-4), 6-3.

Doubles-
Kim-Garide (K) def. Raven Daley-Scott Park (SW) 6-3, 6-3;
Hugh Gaevert-Kyle Berquist (SW) def. Moon-Collins 6-3, 6-3;
Cameron Harford-Simon Forniash (SW) def. Chung-Lee 7-5, 3-6, 6-4.

(Coaches, if you don't see your sport covered, send your information to us.) 


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Master Gardener Board tours Animal Acres garden

The Board of the Master Gardener Foundation
toured the demo garden at Animal Acres
Photo by Linda Holman


The Master Gardener Foundation Board toured the Animal Acres demonstration garden on Thursday, September 12, 2013.

The tour was led by Linda Holman, Master Gardener and coordinator of the garden. 

From Linda, "This was the first time the Board had been to the garden and they were happy to see how things had progressed. They will return for another tour in the near future."

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What will an earthquake do to your house? Find out Sept 24

Friday, September 13, 2013

Tuesday, September 24, 6-8pm, Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline 98155. Email for more information.

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KCGOP Liberty Dinner and Auction Oct 15



The King County Republican Party Liberty Dinner and Auction is fast approaching. Reserve your seat for this exciting event today. Starting next week, there will be periodic raffles for upgrades, silent auction bidding credits and more. You must be registered to be eligible to win.

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Hawaiian dancing and food - Wait! It's the Aloha Luau

Tickets go on sale Monday for the October 5, 2013 Aloha Luau at the Senior Center. Hawaiian dancers, Paul Kawabori on the uke, and terrific food. $20 tickets at the Senior Center or by phone 206-365-1536.



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Vision House ribbon cutting and work party Sunday at Jacob's Well


Jacob's Well will open later this fall


Ribbon-Cutting and Work Party at New Housing for Homeless Mothers and Children
Vision House invites community to celebrate new Jacob’s Well complex in Shoreline


The new Vision House complex, Jacob’s Well, for homeless mothers and their children, will be hosting a ribbon cutting celebration and work party on Sunday, September 15th from  1:00 – 4:00pm. Guests will enjoy a barbeque by award-winning Smokey’s of Cle Elum, potluck dishes, tree-planting and tours of the 12 apartments and children’s center.

Guests are invited to bring a potluck dish, and their own scissors to cut the ribbon. 400 guests are expected, composed almost entirely of community volunteers, churches, contractors and their families.

Jacob's Well 19630 20th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155

1:00 – 3:00pm Guests will be (1) planting trees in honor of homeless moms and kids, as well as (2) touring the new facility and (3) enjoying a potluck and barbeque by award-winning Smokey’s of Cle Elum.

3:00pm – ribbon cutting ceremony with 400 people on all 3 balconies “cutting the ribbon”!

About Vision House | Jacob’s Well

Vision House is a non-profit agency that for the past 22 years has been providing transitional housing, child care and support services to homeless mothers and their children, and separately to men recovering from substance abuse. Vision House owns and operates four housing facilities and a child care center in south King County. The agency is planning to open the new Jacob’s Well complex in Shoreline later this fall.


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Readers’ Theater returns this fall with two re-worked plays in new location

By Lori Hoffman, SL LFP Arts Council

Last winter, our Readers’ Theater program presented four plays and asked for audience feedback. The folks in attendance delivered ideas, comments, and suggestions galore! Now the Shoreline–Lake Forest Park Arts Council has asked two of those playwrights to come back and present the re-worked plays this fall!  Join us for these two FREE productions and take part in the continuing creative process.

What is Readers’ Theater?
Back in 1997, Arts Council Board Member Willy Clark conceived a program “for presentation of new works.”  She wanted to create a place where playwrights could have new material presented to dedicated folks who would then give their feedback directly to the playwrights so that they could make informed changes. This gives the community a chance to have a direct and real role to play in the creation of new theater works and it gives the playwright a direct connection to their market.

The Readers’ Theater has now served as a fantastic resource to bring together actors, readers and playwrights in an entertaining and educational environment for more than a decade. With a focus on presenting new works, this program allows writers to learn about their own work by seeing and hearing it aloud, and provides a wonderful setting in which all participants experience opportunities to develop their craft.

Admission to the Readers’ Theater is always free and the playwright will be available for discussion following the reading. All Readers’ Theater events take place at 7:00pm in North City at the Edge Performance Center, 17517 15th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155.

“The Lake House” was last presented in March of this year, and “How to Kill a Cactus” was presented in February during our winter series and after incorporating your feedback the playwrights are re-presenting their works.

“The Lake House” by Elena Hartwell
Monday, September 23: 7pm, Edge Performance Center, 17517 15th Ave NE, Shoreline

 “The Lake House” is a family drama that centers around two adult sisters and their mother as the three meet at the family’s rustic lake house to mark the one year anniversary of the youngest sister’s death. Ghosts of bygone years haunt the three as the eldest sister, Deborah, comes to terms with a life lived solely for taking care of her dysfunctional family fractured by divorce and substance abuse, while hiding the dark secret of the events leading up to her sister’s death. “The Lake House” contains mature themes and is recommended for adult audiences.

“How to Kill a Cactus” by T.L. Penberthy
Monday, October 21: 7pm, Edge Performance Center, 17517 15th Ave NE, Shoreline

In this play, Cathy tries hard to fit in to the small Mississippi town where Paula, her partner, grew up, but the plants are too green and menacing – especially a mystical old oak tree in their backyard. Focusing all of her loneliness and misery on the oak tree, she gladly cuts it down when it suddenly – and suspiciously – dies. But when the entire town starts to die, Cathy must sacrifice herself to atone for her mistakes, revive the town, and bring Paula back to her.

 The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to nurture all of the arts in the community through programs and events, arts education, advocacy, and support for artists and arts organizations.


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46th District Democrats meet for endorsements Sept 19


The 46th District Democrats meet on Thursday, September 19, 2013, starting 7pm at Olympic View Elementary School, 504 NE 95th St, Seattle 98115.

  • Ballots available at 7:00pm
  • Meeting starts at 7:30pm

They are likely to make endorsements in the following campaigns and initiatives:

  •     Northshore School District #1
  •     I-522, the GMO Labeling Initiative
  •     Eyman Initiative I-517
  •     7 Tax advisories

Resolutions:

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Let the resources of the Small Business Administration help you learn how to Work For Yourself


Do you think you would like to start a business?  Wondering how to go about it?

Learn the resources that are available to you through the Small Business Administration, the steps in starting a business, how to write a business plan and how to do the necessary research and more.  Sponsored in partnership with the Washington Business Center and Community Capital Development.


"Work For Yourself" meets the Fourth Monday of each Month at the Shoreline Library from 4pm-5:30pm. 345 NE 175th St, Shoreline 98155, 206-362-7550,



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LFP Police: Educate your child on stranger safety

From the Lake Forest Park Police Department

On 09/11/13 at approximately 0840am, a 9 year old child was walking to school south on Forest Park Drive in Lake Forest Park. At Ballinger Way NE, the child was contacted by a male who spoke both English and Spanish to him while walking him to the area of 35th Ave NE and Ballinger Way NE at the Lake Forest Park Elementary.


At approximately 3:30pm on the same date, the child left the elementary and as he was walking home, the same subject re-contacted the child a second time and walked with him almost to the child’s home in the area. During this second contact, the subject stated they could be friends and that he knew where the child lived. At some point, the subject also put on a pair of gloves.

The child told his mother who called 911. Lake Forest Park Police responded and it was determined that no crime took place. The following day, a subject was contacted by Lake Forest Park Police; however, they could not confirm that it was the same subject.

The Lake Forest Park Police want to remind parents that if their children walk to school without their parents or guardians, they should educate their children on stranger safety and to report all suspicious persons by calling 911. The Lake Forest Park Police Department will continue directed patrols at Lake Forest Park Elementary and Brookside Elementary and the areas surrounding both schools before and after school hours to enhance safety for the children who walk to and from school.


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Shoreline Historic Resources Open House Sept 25

Thursday, September 12, 2013


Wednesday, September 25, 7 pm, Council Chambers, City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N

What famous company founders have made their homes in Shoreline? How old is the oldest building in Shoreline? What events in the nation’s history have most profoundly shaped the city we know and love today? These are the stories of place as told by buildings. Historic buildings give a city identity and character. What old buildings and places tell Shoreline’s history?

Documenting the old and interesting historic places in a city is a first step towards protecting them. The City of Shoreline maintains a list of historic properties to encourage stewardship of historic sites and structures, to identify properties that might merit landmark designation, and to help us all understand Shoreline’s history through commemoration and interpretation.

Join us on Wednesday, Sept. 25, as we kick off the update of Shoreline’s Historic Resources Inventory. We will be hosting this open house in the Shoreline City Hall Council Chambers from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Come tell us about your favorite old buildings, houses, or community landmarks. Learn about Shoreline’s hidden past and how we will be using a grant from 4Culture to find these historic treasures.

For more information contact Associate Planner Juniper Nammi 206-801-2525.


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Early Memory Loss Group meets next week

Rita Skurski, R.N. and Scott Theisen
will lead a memory loss group at the
Senior Center
Photo by Jon Ann Cruver


On Tuesday, September 17, 2013 from 3-4pm, Rita Skurski, R.N. and leader for the Early Memory Loss Group is looking forward to starting with this introductory meeting at the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center.

Ms. Skurski, along with Social worker Scott Theisen, see this an opportunity for caregivers, spouses, or friends, along with those with early memory loss, to come together in a relaxed social setting to chat, laugh and share stories.

Refreshments will be served and there will be some delightful entertainment.

The next meeting will be held on October 15, 3-4pm.

For more information, call the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center at 206-365-1536. The Senior Center is the southern-most building on the Shoreline Center campus, 18560 1st Ave NE. 


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Three Shoreline Schools students named National Merit semi-finalists

Two students from Shorewood and one student from Shorecrest were named as Semi-finalists in the National Merit® scholarship competition, recognition that they are among the highest scoring applicants in the State.

Shorecrest High School — Sophie Ding.
Shorewood High School —Max W Kapur; Wing-Sum A Law

The National Merit® Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships that began in 1955. High school students enter the National Merit Program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®)—a test which serves as an initial screen of approximately 1.5 million entrants each year – and by meeting published program entry/participation requirements.

In early September, about 16,000 students, or approximately one-third of the 50,000 high scorers, are notified that they have qualified as Semi-finalists. To ensure that academically talented young people from all parts of the United States are included in this talent pool, Semi-finalists are designated on a state representational basis. They are the highest scoring entrants in each state.

In February, some 15,000 Semi-finalists are notified that they have advanced to Finalist standing.All winners of Merit Scholarship® awards (Merit Scholar® designees) are chosen from the Finalist group.


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Recipe Writing with author Kathleen Flinn at the Shoreline Library Sept 23

Kathleen Flinn at the Shoreline Library


Monday, September 23, 2013 7pm, Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th St, 206-362-7550

Bestselling author Kathleen Flinn of The Sharper Your Knife, the Less You Cry, and The Kitchen Counter Cooking School presents tips on how professional food writers develop recipes, the importance of a finely articulated ingredients list, common mistakes, copyright issues and more.

This workshop applies whether you want to pen a cookbook, enhance a food blog or simply capture family recipes for posterity.


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Blessing of the Pets October 6 at Bethel Lutheran Church

Blessing of the Pets October 6 at 12:30pm at Bethel Lutheran Church

"And God said, 'Let the earth bring forth living creatures of every kind...'"

This year Bethel Lutheran Church (17418 8th Ave NE) will be bringing back a semi-old tradition: a simple Blessing of the Pets service in the Lower Parking Lot.

While all of God's creatures are welcome to attend, those who might struggle to "love their neighbor as themselves" should be crated or otherwise contained.

Questions?  Contact Pastor Ode.


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The Gallery at Town Center presents: Charlene Collins Freeman & Marsha Lippert. Through October 5, 2013

The Gallery at Town Center presents a new show featuring the watercolors of Charlene Collins Freeman and pastels of Marsha Lippert. The Gallery is located on the inside lower level of the Lake Forest Park Town Center, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155. Hours are 12-5pm Tuesday - Saturday, 11-4pm Sunday.

Falling Into Winter
by Charlene Collins Freeman

Charlene Collins Freeman: "I am both enthralled and comforted by the richness of every day objects and moments. I am drawn to objects and scenes which, through their ordinary and familiar qualities, take on a sense of beauty. Something catches my eye, something common, and in that moment it strikes me as exceptional. I am particularly drawn to moments and scenes created by people, to the traces we all leave behind. There is great beauty in the every day quiet moments that surround us."   

"I have been painting and photographing for most of my life. Both my photographs and my paintings are the result of the language of photorealism and the intrinsic qualities of watercolors."

Marsha Lippert

Marsha Lippert:   Marsha is a professional northwest artist working in pastel, oil pastel, oil and watercolor since 1978. Marsha's landscapes have been accepted and won awards in local and juried art shows. Marsha also paints a variety of flowers, still life, family heritage landscapes and commissioned cat and dog portraits. Marsha is an artist who works from real life all year long; in the summer painting en plein air and in the winter painting still life in the studio.

The Gallery also features an array of handmade work by over 90 local artists. The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to nurture all of the arts in the community through programs and events, arts education, advocacy, and support for artists and arts organizations. Proceeds from The Gallery at Town Center help fund these programs and events.


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County Council candidate Wilson to meet voters in LFP Saturday morning

Naomi Wilson, candidate for
King County Council, Dist 1
King County Council candidate Naomi Wilson will meet voters at Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park Saturday morning from 10am to 11am.

Third Place Commons is on the upper level of the Town Center at Lake Forest Park. 17171 Bothell Way N.E.

Wilson is running against appointed incumbent Councilman Rod Dembowski in the Nov. 5 general election to represent King County Council District 1, which includes Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, northeast Seattle, Kenmore, Woodinville, and parts of Bothell and Kirkland.


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Okamura, Pere, Hopen lead Shorewood offense in opening football game

Quarterback Aaron Okamura, running back Anxhelos Pere, and receiver Zane Hopen led the Shorewood football team through its season-home loss to Cascade, Friday, Sept 6.

Okamura completed 12 of 29 passes for 177 yards and a touchdown. He threw a 27-yard touchdown pass to Issac Whitaker in the fourth quarter.

Pere carried the ball 19 times for 39 yards, for an average of 2.05 yards per carry and one touchdown. The touchdown came on a four-yard run in the second quarter. He also caught one pass for 17 yards.

Hopen caught two passes for 67 yards for an average of 33.5 yards.

Whitaker kicked both extra points. 

The Thunderbirds play host to Lynnwood Friday, Sept. 13.

Cascade 28, Shorewood 14, Shoreline Stadium, Sept. 6

Cascade      0 7  21 0 -- 28
Shorewood 0 7    0 7 -- 14

Corrected 09-13-2013 9:41pm

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Shorewood tops Shorecrest volleyball team 3-0 in season-opening match


The Shorewood volleyball team defeated Shorecrest 3-0 Tuesday at Shorewood in the season opener for both teams.

Shorewood won by game scores of 25-16, 25-19 and 25-18.

Delaney Hopen had 11 kills and 5 aces for Shorewood; teammate Jane Tarabochia had 6 kills and 3 blocks; Hayley Hodgen had 29 assists and 7 aces; Joely Shepard had 14 digs; and Ellie Rettenmier had 6 kills and 4 aces.

For Shorecrest, Aiko Canfield had 12 assists and 9 digs; Bailey Rutter had 3 kills and 6 digs; and Julia Clack had 11 digs.

The match was a non-league match, with Shorewood playing at Shorecrest in a Western Conference 3A match later in the season, Last year, each team in the Wesco 3A South and North divisions played the other four teams in its own division twice each. This year, each of the 10 Wesco 3A teams will play each of the other nine teams once each, although some pairs of teams, like Shorecrest and Shorewood, may play additional non-counting matches.

The top seven teams qualify for the Northwest District 3A tournament. The eighth tournament berth will go to either the No. 8 Wesco 3A team or Ferndale of the Northwest 3A/2A/1A Conference, depending on which has the better winning percentage in its respective conference.

Shorewood took a 1-0 record into a Thursday match at Stanwood, which had a 0-1 record after a 3-2 home loss at Everett Tuesday.

Shorecrest opened its home season Thursday with a match against Marysville Getchell, which had a 0-1 record after a 3-0 home loss to Glacier Peak Tuesday.

The Shorecrest junior varsity defeated Shorewood 2-1 Tuesday.


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Attempted student abduction near Shorewood - elementary school student targeted in Lake Forest Park

Shorewood suspect
The Suspect is a White Male, approximately 60 years old, 6’3” 210 lbs,
white hair - balding, mustache, 2-3 days growth beard.
Wearing blue long-sleeved dress shirt, khaki dress pants.
His vehicle is an older blue 4 door sedan, with paint peeling on it.
The inside was dirty and full of clothes.

Shoreline Schools have only been in session for a week, but already there have been an attempted abduction and an incidence of targeting behavior, from two different men. The first happened on Monday, September 9, 2013 near Shorewood High School when a 16 year old girl was grabbed by a man who followed her. The second was Wednesday, Sept 11, when an elementary school boy in Lake Forest Park was subject to unwanted attention from a strange male.

According to the King County Sheriff's Department, the 16 year old victim had gotten off a Metro bus at Fred Meyer at N 183rd and Aurora Ave N. As she walked westbound down N 182nd, the suspect hollered at her from the parking lot behind Jack in the Box. The victim continued to walk westbound until she got to Linden Ave N. The victim turned south on Linden. When she got to the 17900 block behind the Ronald Methodist Church, she heard a car pull up and stop. The victim said the suspect left his car running and came over to where she was walking and grabbed her. The victim broke free, dropped her back pack and ran towards the school. An unknown female adult picked up the back pack and got it back to the victim.

Police would like to find and talk to the woman who found the victim's backpack and gave it back to her. The woman was walking in the area of the 17900 blk of Linden Ave, which is near the church where the incident happened, and gave the victim her backpack near the same area. 


If you have any information on the identity of the suspect or are a witness to the incident, please call the King County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line at 206-296-3311.

In Lake Forest Park, according to a letter sent to families from the Lake Forest Park Elementary principal, on Wednesday, September 11, 2013, a LFP student was approached by a stranger while the student was walking to school. This student was again approached by the same stranger on his walk home from school. The stranger walked with the student and talked to him along Ballinger Way near the LFP Market and followed the student to the student’s home. The student described the person as a Hispanic male, average height, thin build.

The Lake Forest Park Police Department is investigating this matter. If you have any information, contact them at 206-364-8216.


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Photo by Marc Weinberg: The Moon chasing Venus over the Olympics

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

The Moon Chasing Venus over the Olympics
Photo copyright Marc Weinberg


Marc took this photo Sunday evening about 7:30pm. Marc comments "You will see some 'distortion' in Venus (not perfectly round). I've been told that could be due to atmospheric interference low to the horizon during the 15 second exposure."


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Car and bus collision on Bothell Way


According to the King County Sheriff's office spokesperson Cindi West, a woman in her 50s was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center when her car and a Metro bus collided in the 5700 block of Bothell Way NE just after 5pm on Wednesday, September 11, 2013.

According to our news partner The Seattle Times,
The car was was hit in the driver’s side when the vehicle pulled out in front of the bus from the lot of a dental clinic. The impact caused the car to spin out to the right, and while the driver was conscious when deputies arrived, West said, her injuries were serious enough to merit being airlifted to the hospital.

None of the passengers on the bus reported injuries.


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Tween Night Back to School features chaperoned activities on Saturday night


Saturday, September 14, 2013 from 6:30 to 10pm at The Rec, 16544 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline 98133, 206-801-2600. Free activities for 5th and 6th graders (only!). Parents must sign in / out. There are new ping pong and pool tables.


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Lunch time "Tech Talk" this Friday for Lynnwood Link environmental process


Couldn't make it to the public meetings in August? Join us online from noon to 1pm on Friday, Sept. 13, for "Tech Talk," a panel discussion about the Lynnwood Link environmental process and Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). As time permits, the panel will address questions from the public near the end of the discussion. 

Connect to the webcast and email your questions, by visiting the event notice on our website on Sept. 13. Comment on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement by Sept. 23, 2013 

A reminder to submit your comments by Sept. 23, before the formal comment period on the DEIS ends. 

Your comments will help the Sound Transit Board identify a preferred alternative this fall and will be responded to in the Final EIS (expected in 2014). Any and all input is welcome! We just need you to write it down or send it in an email. 


By mail: Sound Transit, Draft EIS Comments, c/o Lauren Swift, 401 S. Jackson St., Seattle, WA 98104 

Review the Draft Environmental Impact Statementt 

The Lynnwood Link Extension DEIS is available for review. The DEIS evaluates light rail route and station alternatives and describes the project's potential effects on the environment, nearby properties and transportation, as well as other impacts. 


At area libraries: Central Seattle, Northgate, Shoreline, Mountlake Terrace, Lynnwood and Edmonds 

At Sound Transit: By appointment, call 206-398-5344

Wondering how to navigate the DEIS? Use the Reader's Guide

Questions? 
Contact Roger Iwata: roger.iwata@soundtransit.org or 206-689-4904
Visit our website: soundtransit.org/LLE
For information in alternative formats, call 1-800-201-4900 / TTY Relay: 711 or email accessibility@soundtransit.org
Looking for information about mass transit from Northgate to Lynnwood?


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Water District office manager pleads guilty to wire fraud for embezzlement

According to an article in our news partner The Seattle Times today, the former office manager of the Lake Forest Park Water District pleaded guilty today to changes of wire fraud for embezzling more than $350,000 from the small water district, using a variety of schemes over a period of seven years.

The water district serves about 900 customers in Lake Forest Park from its artesian well, with an annual budget of about $600,000.


According to the federal indictment, Jackee Bormann-Zweekhorst used a variety of schemes between 2004 and 2011 to embezzle the money. She used the water-district credit card for personal expenses, including college tuition for her child, hot-tub parts and service, boating and automotive equipment, and fishing gear. 
She also falsified time cards, billing the water district for more than $100,000 in wages for work she said was done by her three children. 
In addition, she put in for about $70,000 in reimbursement for things she either did not buy, or bought for personal use.

As a trusted employee, board members routinely signed off on her expense statements. They were hampered by a complex and archaic accounting system which made it difficult to balance and verify statements.

After the thefts were discovered, a team of forensic accountants worked for six months to correct the books and set up accounting systems that a layperson could use. Due to illness, death, and retirement, the Board of Commissions is new, and one member has been designed as Treasurer, with the responsibility to verify staff accounting.

Bormann-Zweekhorst will be sentenced Dec. 13. Wire fraud is punishable by up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.


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Moon Daddy Band and bacon cheeseburgers at Central Market Friday


Moon Daddy Band plays classic rock and blues
Friday night at Central Market

Friday Nights at the Market wraps up Sept. 13 with Classic Rock and Blues by Moon Daddy Band. Dinner and Music 6-8 pm at Central Market 15505 Westminster Way, Shoreline 98133, 206-363-9226

We’ve had an exceptional summer – and thanks to our annual Friday Nights at the Market, we also had great food and great music. And now it’s time for the last in the series – Moon Daddy Band will play classic rock and blues on Sept. 13 – and you can get a bacon cheeseburger (vegetarian option available) to go with that, for $5.99 (plus tax). Please note that this is a band change if you’ve been referring to our previously published schedule!


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What's cooking at Central Market?

If you're looking for inspiration, answers, tips or new recipes - come by the Culinary Resource Center near Produce at Shoreline Central Market, upper level Aurora Square on Westminster Way.

There's often something to sample, and always recipes for the taking. Below is the lineup for demonstrations.

The kiosk is staffed 10 am-6:30pm daily (9 am-5:30pm Sundays) with sampling noon to 4:30pm. If a line appears under the recipe or if the name is in color, you can click to go to the full recipe.

SEPT. 12-17, 2013 

Bonus recipe  Savory Turkey Wraps


Fri, Sept. 13  Friday Nights at the Market - Join us outside for music and food 6-8 pm 

Sat,Sept. 14  Spice and Herb Blends - Create your own flavored cream cheeses with blends from our Bulk Foods – we’ll taste them on Seattle Bagel Bakery bagels! 



Tues, Sept. 17  Teriyaki Salmon on Sticky Rice featuring Kikkoman Teriyaki Sauces 


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Lake Forest Park native has comedy gig in Cincinnati

Adam Ray
Lake Forest Park native and Shorecrest graduate Adam Ray is currently showcasing his comedy act in Cincinnati at the Go Bananas Comedy Club.

CityBeat says:
Growing up in Lake Forest Park, Wash., Adam Ray developed an interest in comedy, particularly characters and impressions. 
In elementary school he fooled a buddy into thinking the prettiest girl in school was calling him. “I could impersonate her voice pretty well, so I would call him and talk to him as her,” he says. “‘Sit by me at lunch tomorrow, and brush my hair with your hand,’ and he’d do it!” 

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Celebrate the feast of the Holy Cross at Church of the Redeemer

Celebrate the feast of the Holy Cross on September 15, 2013, with the people of Church of the Redeemer. This is at 6211 NE 182nd Street in Kenmore.

There are services at 8:00am (simple, no music) and 10:30am (music). If interested, learn a couple hymns and a Taizé chant at 10:00 am for the following service.

Origins of the feast of the Holy Cross

The Emperor Constantine had a complex of buildings built as a shrine on the site of the resurrection of Jesus. Excavation and construction at the shrine was under the direction of Constantine’s mother, Helena.

It was during the excavation under Helena’s direction that a relic was found. This relic is believed to be a piece of the true cross on which Jesus was crucified.

The dedication of the buildings of the shrine was on September 14, 355. The celebration of the feast of the Holy Cross is normally on the anniversary of this dedication. 

For 2013, Church of the Redeemer transfers this celebration to September 15 so we can celebrate it on a Sunday.

Church of the Redeemer is at 6211 NE 182nd Street, Kenmore, near the north end of Lake Washington. View a map and get directions.

The heart of community life is worship in the Episcopal tradition. Art and music in worship vitally deepen worship. Community life expresses itself in the world with service to people, locally to internationally,

For more information, call Church of the Redeemer at 425-486-3777 or send a message. The Episcopal Church welcomes you.


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