Introductory statement from an unopposed candidate for Shoreline fire commissioner

Wednesday, September 25, 2013


Kimberly Fisher is running unopposed for a six-year term for the position on the Shoreline Fire District board of commissioners that Jim Fisher now holds.

It is one of two Shoreline Fire District positions on the Nov. 5 general-election ballot.

Kimberly Fischer
Kimberly Fischer

I have lived and worked in Shoreline since 1962. I am dedicated to community service and an active community leader. As a resident and small business owner, I rely on the efficient, high quality services of our Fire Department.

Being a Fire Commissioner is the ultimate way to support our firefighters and to contribute to safety and emergency response in our community. I will work to foster a cohesive environment that promotes the involvement of the Shoreline community; while supporting and enhancing the Fire Department and the services they deliver.

I will focus on assuring that Shoreline Fire has the resources it needs to fully protect and respond in our community, and to plan for growth and the increased demand for service.

I will work tirelessly to see that your tax dollars are spent effectively and efficiently to support Shoreline Fire Department in maintaining a responsible and sustainable level of service to the community. One way to do this is to build partnerships with our neighbors and look for ways to share resources.

I am honored to be endorsed by Shoreline Firefighters Local 1760 and Northshore Firefighters Local 2459.



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Shoreline City Council Meeting September 23, 2013

Devon Vose Rickabaugh
Photo by Jerry Pickard

Shoreline City Council Meeting September 23, 2013
Report by Devon Vose Rickabaugh

Councilmember Winstead led the Council meeting since Mayor McGlashan and Councilmember McConnell were absent on City business. Deputy Mayor Eggen has been absent on personal business.

Food Drive
Councilmember Winstead presented a proclamation for Mayor’s Day of Concern for the Hungry: “The Emergency Feeding Program of Seattle and King County coordinates an annual food drive to help support the efforts of their program and the area’s food banks in fighting hunger. This will be held at grocery stores throughout King County on Saturday, September 28, 2013. This proclamation urges all citizens to donate to local food banks and the Emergency Feeding Program”.  Head of the Emergency Feeding Program for Seattle and King County Brian Anderson said every day 250,000 residents of King County live in “food insecure homes”, 22% of them are children.  In Shoreline Safeway and QFC in Richmond Beach will be collecting donations as will Thriftway in Ballinger Village and PCC in Edmonds. Greenwood Food Bank and Shoreline’s emergency feeding program will benefit from this food drive.

Police Facility
Replacing the outdated and substandard police facility at 185th  has become a council goal. Aided by availability of seizure funds, City staff conducted a feasibility study of alternatives for an improved police station including (1) a new police facility on the current 185th site, (2) a new facility on a new site, and (3) the moving the police onto the City Hall campus. At this time, staff is continuing to pursue the third alternative of moving police into City Hall. This would be the least expensive of all the alternatives, nearly $4.5 million less than the other two.

The third alternative also creates a city use for the third floor of City Hall, which was the long-term goal of building an extra floor; while the plan was to rent the space in the short-term, no tenant has been located in four years. Moving police into City Hall also provides a mechanism and funding for the acquisition of the Grease Monkey site, which completes the City Hall campus land assemblage begun many years ago.

The staff report says the current separate police and administrative facilities create a physical separation into two staff teams and promote a lack of familiarity with personnel and staff functions. Simply by moving police to City Hall interaction and familiarity will be improved, and formal communication will be enhanced. Consolidation makes the City Hall campus the recognized heart of city services, and it will have similar benefits to those affirmed by Council in its decision to acquire Seattle Public Utilities: Shoreline residents will be better served by ‘one city, one team.’ Shoreline residents will also have the ability to do all of their City business at a single location.

The Council agreed they wanted more time to study the alternatives. Councilmember  Winstead  said she could see safety benefits to having police and City Hall under one roof. Councilmember Roberts  said he was not comfortable with any alternative. He said “The aesthetics of a metal fence along 175th is not an image we want to show.”

Medical marijuana
The Council began discussion of the potential conflict  between Shoreline’s current regulation of its medical marijuana dispensaries (collective gardens) and the forthcoming State Liquor Control Board’s (LCB)  regulations of the retail sale of recreational marijuana legalized by passage of Initiative 502.

The Liquor Control Board is tasked with creating a tightly controlled, regulated and taxed recreational marijuana market much like liquor distribution and sale. The proposed rules address public safety and location requirements. The LCB will inspect licensed marijuana businesses to enforce their operational rules and will begin accepting applications for all three licenses (production, distribution and sale) on November 18, 2013. It expects to begin issuing licenses in early 2014, and estimates that retail stores will be able to begin selling recreational marijuana in summer 2014. Current projections authorize two retail stores in Shoreline, based on the total production allowed in King County and by our population.

The policy issue the Council is considering is how to accommodate the new retail operations, and what, if any, actions the City may want to consider to address the existing Collective Gardens  (CG) that operate in Shoreline. Staff also reviewed the potential impact to public safety and police enforcement, taxation and business licenses, and code enforcement.

Though the rules for Initiative 502 do not require separation between recreational marijuana businesses, does the City want to retain the same 1000 feet separation used for collective gardens from each other? With that separation the potential for additional business would be very limited. Without the separation between businesses the potential for business increases since business could locate near each other. It is anticipated that current CGs may apply for recreation licenses given the uncertain future of the current CG regulations and lack of a safe harbor from federal prosecution.

The state legislature will consider amendments to the medical cannabis statues during the 2014 legislative session. The Council seemed in agreement to wait for the legislature to act rather than attempting to prohibit collective gardens in anticipation of new rules. Councilmember Salomon said he “wasn’t comfortable putting collective gardens out of business. Why get ahead of ourselves.?” Several council members were concerned with denying people access to medical marijuana, but also concerned with how to open up the limited areas available in the city  to the incoming retail business.

The revised timeline for statewide implementation involves an additional hearing by the Liquor Control Board on October 9th, followed by the finalization of new rules that will go into effect by November 16, 2013. The state estimates retail establishments to begin retail sales by June 2014.


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Storytelling at The Bridge Coffee House Friday


You are invited to a fall evening's storytelling gathering. Whether you are a storyteller or simply love to listen to stories, you are welcome to warm your heart over stories at our Story Circle at the Bridge Coffee House, Friday, October 4th from 7-9 pm.

Tellers may tell a traditional or personal story for adults of 5-8 minutes. The group offers brief feedback, if wanted, focused on the delivery and clarity of the story for the listener. 

"Please support the Bridge Coffee House’s generous offering of their space by purchasing drinks or treats!"

The Bridge Coffee House is located at 2150 North 122nd St, Seattle, WA  98133 in the Seattle Alliance Church complex. If you have questions, contact the host.  

The Seattle Storytellers Guild is a nonprofit organization of tellers and story enthusiasts who actively promote the art of storytelling. Storytellers of all levels and interests are welcome.


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Issue statements from LFP Council candidates Kiest and Resha

Former LFP City Councilman Alan Kiest and candidate John Resha are running for the position that Councilman Bob Lee is giving up.


Here are statements on campaign issues from the two candidates:

Alan Kiest
Alan Kiest

In a 2009 survey our citizens ranked public safety as their top priority City service. Unfortunately, over the last five years the City has reduced resources for public safety. The bike patrol on the Burke-Gilman Trail and the marine patrol have been stopped. The school resource officers have been removed from our elementary schools. And street patrolling has been reduced. We have seen a rise in car prowls, mail thefts and home burglaries. We need to add resources to the police to reverse this trend and to absorb the burden of 450 new families who will be added in the Southern Gateway.

Our City budget is balanced and resources are slightly increasing. Yet the Council is spending down $900,000 in reserves, which will leave no dedicated reserve fund by 2017. We need to develop a fiscal plan which will begin to restore prudent reserves.

This year there were two major land use issues: the proposed Park and Rides in two neighborhoods and the adoption of high density zoning in the Southern Gateway. In these areas the local residents did not feel respected as full partners. We must commit to a more participatory and respectful public process for future land use issues.

John Resha
John Resha
       
Lake Forest Park is a great place to live, and my family and I believe in the future of our community, but there are clear opportunities to make it even greater. Right now, there is a general sense that the City is on solid financial ground, when in fact we are not. We plugged our financial gap with one-time monies and service cuts.

We need to engage in a real conversation as a community, so that we do not find ourselves in a spiral of cutting programs and eliminating services with long lasting effects like increased crime, poorly maintained roadways and minimized environmental and property protections.

We need to partner with the State, Sound Transit and Metro to address the rising congestion in and through our communities, in order to keep people safe while also protecting travel choices. 

We must insist on better engagement with citizens around what is being considered and the crucial decisions affecting our City to create a transparent and accountable government.

As a nationally recognized government efficiency expert, experienced Councilmember and executive, and with my commitment to public engagement, I know how to lead and partner to deliver on these opportunities while moving our community forward.


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Volunteers needed for Richmond Beach Community Association's annual Halloween Carnival

The Carnival is a great place to wear your costume
without getting cold and wet
Courtesy RBCA
Trick or treat!  It’s fall and time for Richmond Beach Community Association’s annual Halloween Carnival held at Syre Elementary School located at 19545 12th Avenue NW.

On Saturday, Oct. 26, from 3:00 to 7:00pm, children of all ages and their parents can scare up some fun at the carnival where they will find games, inflatables, a cake walk, a haunted house, a raffle full of great prizes, food and much, much more. Kids love to show off their costumes for this event; parents are encouraged to dress up too!  Tickets are 3 for $1 and may be purchased with cash or credit cards. All games and attractions are paid for with tickets; food can be purchased with tickets or cash. Most games are one ticket, larger attractions are two or three tickets and food prices vary.  This is not a fundraiser, so prices are family friendly!

Volunteers Needed: The success of the Halloween Carnival is attributable in large part to the many volunteers it takes to put on this event. Volunteers are still needed to set up, staff game booths, clean up and construct the haunted house. Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Allison Taylor 206-629-5251with offers to help.

Photo courtesy RBCA
Cakes Needed: Volunteers are also needed to bring cakes for the cake walk. Cakes may be dropped off on the stage at Syre on the day of the carnival anytime after 9:00am. Cake bakers please contact Felicia Forrest 206-533-2314 or Rosemarie Cross 206-465-3461.

Raffle Donations:  he Raffle Committee will gladly accept donations for the raffle. Businesses, as well as individuals, are encouraged to donate items or cash to purchase prizes, and they will be acknowledged in the Richmond Beach Community News. Donations can be made by contacting Doris McConnell 206-940-1365.

As you can see, there are many ways in which to participate in this community-building event.  Some require time, others require a financial donation. Find the one that works best for you and call today to volunteer. Above all else, bring your family to the carnival for a good time!

Questions?  Contact Sheri Ashleman 206-542-9147.

Corrected for date 10-04-2013 9:48pm

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Shorewood swimmers improve record to 4-0 with 137-22 victory over Mountlake Terrace at Shoreline Pool

Shorewood swimmer Danika Miranda catches her breath
after finishing first in her heat of the 200 freestyle
Photo by Wayne Pridemore


The Shorewood girls' swim and dive team continued its winning streak Tuesday with a win over Mountlake Terrace, 137-22, at Shoreline Pool.

Thunderbird Britt Blomso looks up at the time board
to see that she swam 25.42 to win her heat of the 50 freestyle.
Britt’s time qualifies her to compete the state finals meet.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

The T-birds were led by the state qualifying 200-yard freestyle relay team of Erin Arslanoglu, Christina Garrison, Ari Norberg and Britt Blomso (1:45.18). Blomso also added an impressive state time of 25.42 to qualify in the 50 free. Some individual freshmen winners were Megan Pitts in the 100 free (1:00.33) and Katelyn Kneib in the 500 free (6:25.33).

The team now takes a 2-0 Western Conference 3A record (4-0 overall) into a meet at Kamiak on Oct. 1.

A Shorewood mom takes a photo of her daughter
during the Shorewood – Mountlake Terrace swim meet.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Shorewood 137, Mountlake Terrace 22
At Shoreline Pool, Tuesday, Sept. 7

200 medley relay—1, Shorewood (Nicola Gerbino, Ann Tardiff, Christina Garrison, Grace Taylor) 2:02.81.
200 free—1, Ari Norberg, SW, 2:14.21; 2, Kirsten Bjorge, SW, 2:36.41.
200 individual medley —1, HyeJoo Ro, SW, 2:35.75; 2, Muh-En Huang, SW, 2:37.58.
50 free —1, Britt Blomso, SW, 25.42; 2, Erin Arslanoglu, SW, 26.75.
100 butterfly— 1, Ann Tardiff, SW, 1:09.50; 2, Lauren Friend, SW, 1:25.77.
100 free —1,Megan Pitts, SW, 1:00.33; 2, Tabitha Pridemore, SW, 1:08.43.
500 free —1, Katelyn Kneib, SW, 6:25.33; 2, HyeJoo Ro, SW, 6:44.47.
200 free relay —1, Shorewood (Erin Arslanoglu, Norberg, Christina Garrison, Blomso) 1:45.18
100 backstroke — 1, Nicola Gerbino, SW, 1:08.52; 2, Maddie Henry, SW, 1:11.79.
100 breaststroke — 1, Garrison, SW, 1:11.45; 2, Lauren Case, SW, 1:25.62
400 free relay —1, Shorewood (Arslanoglu, Norberg, Gerbino, Blomso) 3:55.06.



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Brookside Oktoberfest at Civic Club on Oct 4 - tickets on sale now



Brookside Elementary PTA is hosting its 2nd Annual Oktoberfest at Lake Forest Park Civic Club on Friday October 4, 2013, 6:30pm to 11:00 pm

Cost:         $35.00 online / $40 at the door (Buy 4 tickets and get the 5th free!)
Tickets:    http://brookside.schoolauction.net/oktoberfest2013/homepages/show

Entry Ticket includes:

Bratwurst with all the fixings, side dishes, dessert and alcoholic beverages featuring Diamond Knot beer and wine. $1.00 Tito’s vodka cocktails available for purchase.

Live entertainment provided by Commander Mojo and the Horns of Discontent.

Where:

Lake Forest Park Civic Club

17301 Beach Dr NE
Lake Forest Park, WA 98155

The event is open to all in the community (21 and over.)   Childcare is available through the Brookside Extended Day program for a fee.  For more information please call (206) 393-4147.

100% of the money raised at the event provides funding for programs such as after school enrichment classes, teacher grants, art docent programs, field trip support, books and more!

For more information contact organizers: Melissa Sargent at bmasarge@comcast.net or Linette Bixby at linettebixby@gmail.com

Come join in the fun and support your local school!


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Aging Smart workshops begin Oct 3 at Anderson House

Anderson House kicks off its fall "Smart Aging" workshop series Thursday, October 3 from 5:00 to 7:00pm with "What Are Our Choices For Elder Care?" led by Jeanette Franks, Ph.D.


All workshops are free to the public and the first 10 people to register for the October 3 workshop will receive a free copy of "The Complete Elder Care Planner" by Joy Loverde.

The first workshop will help participants discover senior living options and prepare for important conversations about aging with loved ones. Jeanette Franks, Ph.D. is an expert on aging issues and an assistant professor at the University of Washington. She is the author of the book "Washington Retirement Issues."

Participants can reserve their space by calling 206-364-9336 and refreshments will be served. The workshop will be in the Activity Room of Anderson Plaza on the Anderson Campus at 17201 15th Ave NE.

The "Smart Aging" series at Anderson House continues with "Can We Afford Elder Care?" on November 7 focusing on financial planning and with "How Can We Stay Fit and Healthy Longer?" centering on fitness and diet issues on December 5.

The Anderson campus is located 17201 15th Ave NE in Shoreline. More information here.


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Microsoft employees spend Day of Caring at schools in Shoreline

Parkwood volunteers and kids
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools


More than 200 volunteers from Microsoft devoted their time on Friday, Sept. 20 to beautifying three Shoreline schools as part of the United Way of King County Day of Caring. 

They tirelessly pulled weeds at Briarcrest, Parkwood and the Shoreline Children’s Center, renovated flower beds with new plants, laid mulch and even painted murals. 

About 130 of the volunteers, from Microsoft’s marketing and operations department, cleaned up the Parkwood campus. They purchased paint, plants and other supplies, completely renovating several of the garden areas and courtyards.

Students drew the pictures and the Microsoft volunteers
painted them on murals
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

Parkwood students drew pictures which the adult volunteers replicated on plywood murals that now hang on fences at the school – showcasing its diversity, unity and overall school excellence.

Microsoft donated an Xbox 360 to the Parkwood PE program (kids can dance or do fitness activities via Kinect) and 25 new Surface tablets for classroom use. 

Cleaning up the gardens at the Children's Center
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools
At the Children’s Center, volunteers from Microsoft’s IT department returned for the 8th consecutive year, performing maintenance on a number of planting projects, benches and structures they constructed on previous visits.


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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. 25-OCT. 1, 2013 
Thurs, Sept. 26   Mestemacher Breads with Barber’s Vintage English Cheddar 

Fri, Sept. 27   Easy Egg Rolls 


Sun, Sept. 29   Tempeh Reubens 


Tues, Oct. 1   Honeycrisp Apples with Justin’s Almond Butters


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Jayln Anderson Named NWAACC Northern Region Setter of the Week

Jayln Anderson
Photo by Wilson Tsoi

Shoreline Community College Volleyball Player, Jayln Anderson, has been named the NWAACC Northern Region “Setter of the Week” for September 16-22.

Anderson, a sophomore from Kamiak High School in Mukilteo, WA had 191 assists in 23 sets (7 matches) during the week, as the Dolphins defeated NW Indian College 3-0, dropped a 2-3 match to Pierce College and then went 3-2 at the NWAACC Crossover Tournament in Walla Walla, WA to finish 3rd over the weekend.

Jayln had 9 aces, 6 kills, 44 digs and got 91% of her serves in during the week as well.

SCC is 9-8 on the season and open NWAACC Northern Region play tomorrow night (Wednesday) at 7:00pm at arch rival Edmonds Community College in Lynnwood, WA. EDCC is 2-6 on the season so far.


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Community invited to Shorewood Open House Oct 12

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

See the new Shorewood on Saturday, October 12 from 1 to 4pm - dedication program in the gym at 1:30pm. Don't miss the hors d'oeuvres from the Culinary Arts class!


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Issue statement from an appointed Ronald Wastewater commissioner

Appointed incumbent Shoreline Wastewater District Commissioner Richard Matthews is running in the Nov. 5 general election against engineer George Webster.
       
Matthews holds one of two positions created when the District Board expanded from three members to five in 2012. He and Webster are running for a full six-year term that begins at the end of the year, plus the last month of the term that Matthews holds by appointment. The other new position will appear on the 2015 ballot,
       
A full term for a continuing position also will be on this year’s ballot.

Here is an issue statement from Matthews:    

Richard Matthews

Richard Matthews

As Commissioner since August 2012, I have been an integral part of the effective management of the RWW system, and my legal background emphasizing real estate and business transactions has informed District decisions. My record demonstrates I have the experience and commitment needed to protect both ratepayers and the sanitary system.

The city would like to take over Ronald Wastewater without allowing voters to determine whether it will do a better job at lower cost. Some of its officials support another candidate who supports the city’s position but has virtually no prior civic involvement or service.

The RWW system is in good shape, and its management is transparent and accountable. As your advocate, I will oppose the city’s demand for increased control of our well-managed, locally controlled wastewater system prior to full disclosure of potential costs and future burdens upon our residents.

As a public servant answerable only to you and other Shoreline voters, I will continue as Commissioner to collaborate with all groups, including ratepayers, to protect the system we all depend upon, while engaging with city officials about the best ways to keep our rates low and the operation of all our facilities efficient and in good condition.


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St. Barnabas Church rummage sale Friday and Saturday



St. Barnabas Church  rummage sale

Pre-sale on Friday, September 27, 6pm - 8pm  $2.00 at the door
Saturday, September 28, 9am-4pm  No charge - full day 

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Low impact aerobics class at Senior Center

Toshiko Aramaki is a certified exercise instructor

On Tuesday evening, September 24, 5:30-6:30pm, the CAN DO Low Impact Exercise Class began at the Shoreline-Lake Forest Senior Center. 

The class welcomes all, especially those of "a certain age", but are still working, cancer survivors and those with lymphedema. 

The class meets two days and week, both Tuesdays and Thursdays, with an variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of motion, and boost energy levels. The class will address strength, flexibility, muscular endurance, balance, coordination, agility, speed and power.

People are welcome to join the class at any time.

The class will be held in the dining room of the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center, every Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30-6:30pm. The senior center is located at the Shoreline Center, the southern-most building, 18560 1st Ave NE #1; 206-365-1536.

Fees are $6.00 for Senior Center members/ $7.00 for non-members. The class will be led by Toshiko Aramaki, a certified exercise instructor. Pay at the Front Desk; you may purchase a CAN DO Exercise class ticket for up to 15 sessions.



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Shorecrest takes 6-0 tennis record, Shorewood 5-1 into home matches


The Shorecrest boys’ tennis team takes a 6-0 overall record and 3-0 Western Conference 3A record into home matches Wednesday and Thursday.

Shorewood meanwhile, takes a 5-1 record (2-1 Wesco 3A) into a Thursday home match.

Shorecrest hosts Mountlake Terrace at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, and Marysville-Pilchuck at 3:30 Thursday, both at Kellogg Middle School. The Shorecrest junior varsity plays at Mountlake Terrace Wednesday at 3:30.

Shorewood plays host to Oak Harbor Thursday at 3:30 p.m. at Shoreview Park, with junior varsity teams from the two schools playing at the same time at Oak Harbor. The Thunderbirds play host to Meadowdale Friday in a match postponed from Monday with junior varsity teams playing at the same time at Meadowdale.

Shorecrest extended its season record to 6-0 with wins over Glacier Peak, Shorewood and Meadowdale last week despite being hampered early on by a handful of injuries.

The Scots battled weather threats Tuesday before the singles lineup blew through Glacier Peak's roster, with victories from Nishaant Limaye, Andrew Copsey, Chris Sato and Daniel Wacker. Juniors Nick North and Nick Shively capped the 5-2 team victory with their own two-set doubles win.

Large cross-town crowds turned out Wednesday when the Scots grabbed a 5-2 team win over Shorewood. Again, Shorecrest's singles proved to be too much to handle, as they swept through the Thunderbirds' lineup. A 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 battle featuring Emahd Khan and Brady Dixon at No. 2 doubles further iced the match success.

Wrapping up the week, Shorecrest pummeled Meadowdale, 7-0, paced by a poised No. 1 singles victory by Nishaant Limaye. The junior co-captain won 6-4, 6-1 over 2012 Wesco 3A singles champ Nick Ekern. With injuries healing, the sophomore power-pack of Khan and newcomer Brandon Mak had a decisive 6-0, 6-3 victory at No. 1 doubles.

Shorewood defeated Mountlake Terrace 7-0 at home Tuesday.


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Bonsai Basics at Sky - free landscape design, vegetables and herbs




Extending your Harvest of Vegetables and Herbs

Emily Apple Wilkins
Saturday, September 28, 11 am – 12:30 pm
Are you dreading that autumn’s bounty is soon going to end? Let Emily tell you how to extend your harvest through the fall into the winter. She’ll cover techniques for keeping greens and other hardier vegtables producing through the winter, as well as ways to preserve your herbs and store your vegetables for longer enjoyment.

Landscape Design Consultation
Pam Roy, Planscapes
Sunday, September 29, Noon – 4 pm
Sign up for a free 25 minute design consultation! 7 slots available starting at noon, 1 pm, 1:30, 2:30, 3, 3:30, and 4 pm. Meet an award winning designer for suggestions on planning year-round color, creating garden rooms, water features, and containers, incorporating edibles, and using sustainable gardening practices. (Bring pictures of your existing garden and be ready to answer whether you have sun or shade and what kind of your soil and drainage you have.)


Bonsai Basics          
Robert Cho of Asia Pacific Gardening
Sunday, September 29, 1 pm  – 2:30 pm

Let Robert Cho introduce you to the wonderful art of bonsai. These living sculptures are surprisingly easy to create or maintain once you master a few basic techniques and learn how to work with your tree’s natural growth habits. Robert will cover what you need to know to create and care for your bonsai.

Sky Nursery 18528 Aurora Ave N Shoreline, WA 98133 206-546-4851


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Obituary: Stacey Fenton, coach and paraeducator in Shoreline Schools

Stacey Fenton

Stacey Fenton, Age 45, passed away Thursday September 19th in Seattle due to complications from an undiscovered infection. Stacey had been a paraeducator at Shorecrest High School for students with significant Autism for the past 4 years. Previous to that he was a paraeducator at Ridgecrest Elementary.

Besides his work at a paraeducator in Shoreline, he was a coach for Seattle Select Baseball, Pitching Coach for Shoreline Community College, and Assistant Baseball Coach for Shoreline High School.  

Stacey Fenton with his children
Stacey is survived by his wife Keri Fenton, his daughter Mandy, 16, and son Drew,13. 

There will be a public memorial service for Stacey on Monday September 30th at 1:00pm at  Calvin Presbyterian Church, 18826 3rd Ave NW, Shoreline 98177.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family at any Wells Fargo Bank in the “Fenton Family Relief Fund”. Condolences can be sent to Shorecrest High School attention Veronica Cook, who will deliver all condolences to the family.


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SCC Volleyball goes 3-2 at NWAACC Crossover to finish third

M’Kallah Reden
Photo by Wilson Tsoi

The Shoreline Community College Volleyball Team finished 3-2 at the NWAACC Crossover Tournament this past Friday-Saturday at Walla Walla Community College.

The Lady Dolphins opened the tournament’s pool play round of competition with a 2-0 (25-22, 25-21) win over Green River Community College, then the SCC squad dropped a tough 0-2 (25-27, 24-26) match to host Walla Walla CC and in the final match of pool play, SCC defeated Umpqua Community College 2-0 (25-19, 25-16).

Shoreline was the #2 seed from Pool 1 and faced #3 seed from Pool 2, Lower Columbia College, in the opening round of bracket play on Saturday morning.  The Dolphins came away with a highly competitive 5 set match win over the Red Devils 3-2 (20-25, 26-24, 23-25, 25-20, 15-10). The win moved SCC to the semi-finals of the tournament against Northern Region rival, Bellevue College. The Dolphins and the Bulldogs split to the first two sets of the match, but BC came on strong to defeat SCC in the next two sets to win the match 3-1 (17-25, 25-19, 16-25, 12-25). Shoreline finished the tournament tied for third place in the tournament.

Emily Denham
Photo by Wilson Tsoi
Freshman M’Kallah Reden and sophomore Emily Denham were named All-Tournament for the weekend.

SCC is now 9-8 on the season and have finished third in all three tournaments they have played in the pre-region schedule. The Lady Dolphins open NWAACC Northern Region play next week when they visit Edmonds Community College on Wednesday at 7:00pm and then travel to Skagit Valley College on Friday in Mt. Vernon, WA. SCC plays Bellevue College next Wednesday (October 2) in their first home region match at 7:00pm in the SCC Gym.


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Lady Dolphin Soccer goes 1-1 on road trip

Hayley Warren leads NWAACC in goals
Photo by Wilson Tsoi

The Shoreline Community College Women’s Soccer Team traveled to eastern Washington and Oregon on Friday - Saturday to face Walla Walla Community College and Treasure Valley Community College.

On Friday, the Lady Dolphins faced the NWAACC #2 ranked team in the Warriors of Walla Walla CC. SCC hung tough in the match, going into half-time with a 0-0 tie, but WWCC scored three minutes into the 2nd half and forced SCC to drop their defensive minded strategy and open up their offense and the Warriors took advantage and scored four more goals to win 5-0. The Dolphins managed only one shot on goal compared to 22 for WWCC.

But the next day, in Ontario, OR, the opposite was true as SCC’s freshman Hayley Warren scored 5 goals herself to lead the Dolphins to a 7-1 victory over Treasure Valley CC. Warren opened the scoring 10 minutes into the match and Montana Powell and Elle Blume scored early goals as well, but from then on, it was all Warren as she scored two goals within 3 minutes of each other at the end of the first half to give SCC a 5-0 lead at half-time. She added two goals in the 2nd half as well.

Elle Blume had 3 assists on the day while Allyson Snyder, Allison Shelton and Selene Aguilar added one assist each.

Warren currently leads NWAACC Women’s Soccer in goals scored this season with 9 so far. She is second in points with 21. Elle Blume is 6th in assists with 5.

Shoreline ran their record to 4-3-1 on the season, and 1-2-1 in the NWAACC Northern Region. SCC plays two home matches next week, as they host Yakima Valley CC on Friday at Twin Ponds Field in a 1:00pm start and they play Wenatchee Valley College on Saturday night at 6:00pm in the a doubleheader with the SCC Men’s Soccer Team at Twin Ponds Field as well.


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SCC Men’s Soccer Team Breaks 23 Month Winless Streak

Photo by Wilson Tsoi


By Doug Palmer

The Shoreline Community College Men’s Soccer Team broke a winless streak that had begun with the their last win on October 22, 2011 when they defeated Skagit Valley College 5-2. Since that match, SCC had lost 23 matches and tied three until Saturday, when the SCC Dolphins broke through with a 3-2 come from behind win over Treasure Valley Community College.

Treasure Valley opened the scoring in the first half with a goal at the 30 minute mark, but SCC’s Antonio Garcia scored the first of his two goals on the day from about 20 yards out with a low hard kick into the corner of the net. SCC had tied it up 1-1, but TVCC scored again near the end of the first half to go up 2-1 going into half-time.

But Shoreline began to dominate play in the second half, using its superior bench strength to wear down the TVCC team with constant substitutes and fresh legs on the field and Antonio Garcia came through again at the 67 minute mark, with a 30 yard direct kick that hit the corner of the net for a 2-2 tie.

Ariunkhuu Munkhbat scored the winner on an assist from Abubacarr Jadama at the 79 minute mark as the SCC defense held on for the win in the final 10 minutes of the match.

SCC is now 1-5-2 on the season and 1-2-1 in the NWAACC Northern Region. Treasure Valley CC fell to 0-3-0 on the year.

The Dolphins face #3 ranked Highline Community College on Tuesday at the Starfire Complex in Tukwila, WA in its final “Friendly” match of the season at 2:00pm. SCC returns home on Saturday at 8:15pm at Twin Ponds Field to face Wenatchee Valley College in its final match against NWAACC Region counting games against Eastern Region teams.  SCC faces its first Northern Region game on October 2 as it faces Edmonds CC at Twin Ponds Field.


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Feast of St. Michael and all Angels at Church of the Redeemer Sept 29

Everyone is welcome to celebrate the Feast of St. Michael and all Angels with the people of Church of the Redeemer. There is a single, combined service for this celebration on Sunday, September 29, 2013, at 10:30am.

The Christian education program for children starts for this program year on this day at 9:30 am. The adult program starts on Sunday, October 6.

This is the first Sunday the choir sings for the program year.

What about angels?
The scriptural word “angel” means literally a messenger. Often, the depiction of these spirits in Christian art is in human form, with wings, swords, and dazzling clothes. Unfortunately, this has led many to dismiss angels as another mythological beast, like a unicorn, griffin, or sphinx. 
The Bible only names four angels: Michael, Gabriel, Uriel, and Raphael. The Archangel Michael is the powerful agent who wards off evil, and delivers peace at the end of life’s mortal struggle.

Church of the Redeemer is at 6211 NE 182nd Street, Kenmore, Washington, near the north end of Lake Washington.

For more information, call Church of the Redeemer at 425-486-3777.


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Police Guild Support Special Olympics with Salmon BBQ on September 29, 2013

The Lake Forest Park Police Guild is hosting a Salmon Bar-B-Que on Sunday, September 29, 2013, from 11:00am to 4:00pm at the Farmer's Market in front of City Hall to support Special Olympics. 

Pre-sale tickets are available for purchase at the Lake Forest Park Police Department on the second floor of City Hall. Tickets are $12.00 for adults and $8.00 for children. The Bar-B-Que will include grilled salmon, garlic bread, potato salad, ice cream, and choice of soda or water.


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Thunderbird Select Basketball for boys and girls

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Utility discount program can cut winter heating costs by 60 percent


City Light Reaching Out to Seniors, Income-Eligible Families

Before cold winter weather returns to the Seattle area and starts driving up heating costs, Seattle City Light is working to help income-eligible customers cut their utility bills by 60 percent.

“It can be tough enough to make ends meet on a limited income,” City Light Energy Delivery Officer Phil West said. “People shouldn’t have to choose between staying warm in the winter and buying groceries. We’re here to help.”

The Utility Discount Program helps seniors and income-qualified families by lowering rates on the electricity provided by Seattle City Light and services from Seattle Public Utilities, including water, sewer and garbage. The average annual savings on electricity for participants is $450.

About 13,500 customers are already participating. An estimated 20,000 others are eligible for reduced rates, but have not yet signed up for the program.

City Light has started several efforts to break down barriers to participation caused by language differences, cultural skepticism and the required documentation. Staff members are available to help customers with their applications. Staff will hold office hours in neighborhood service centers to answer questions, guide people through the process and accept applications. And a pilot program is being developed to reach out to East African communities and seniors.

Additionally, staff will offer home visits to participants to identify opportunities for reducing their energy consumption. Participants will receive energy efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs, outlet gaskets, low-flow showerheads and referrals to the Homewise weatherization program and other resources. Visit the website, call 206-684-3417 or email for more information.


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Crime in Shoreline A-Z: Football tickets on Craig's List were stolen

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Crime in Shoreline A - Z
Sept 3-9, 2013

Every week - death investigations, suicide attempts, domestic violence, child abuse, violent people with mental issues, arrest warrants, drivers with suspended license, credit card identify theft, runaway kids, wandering seniors, well-being checks, natural deaths, driving violations with DUI drivers, tracking sex offenders - and here's the rest:


A - Man found in possession of stolen vehicle at Ballinger Commons attempts to flee on foot - captured and booked on outstanding warrants.

Alcohol and cars - Drunken driver crashes car into concrete guardrail 200 block NE 185th / 154xx Aurora, drunk driver crashes car into light post 

Alcohol and pedestrians - Drunk 911 caller picked up at 76 Station at 204th and Aurora / Drunk picked up at North City Safeway and sent to detox / Passenger on Metro bus at Aurora Village sent for detox / 172nd and 15th NE - man is drunk, cold, and doesn't know where he is - sent to detox

Assault - Man stabs father with knife / Assault with knife at 76 gas station 204th and Aurora 

Bicycle - Bicycle stolen from 195xx 1st Ave NW / Bicycle found at 200xx 25th NE 

Burglary - Squatters forced way into home for sale at 5xx NE 145th / Entered through unlocked window at 17xx NE 148th

Car prowl - 202xx 23rd Pl NW / 25xx NW 202nd / 21xx NW204 multiple cars prowled / Shoreview Park / Ballinger Commons / Camera equipment stolen from car at 21xx NW 204th / 157xx Greenwood

Cars and parts stolen – Car stolen from parking lot of Cristwood retirement community 

Family disturbances - Two males in a dating relationship get in a heated argument and one calls the police. No crime was committed. / Son and girlfriend were outside father's home, throwing things at the house and yelling 

Forgery - Son steals checks, issues them to himself and cashes at bank / Counterfeit money at Goodwill

Found - Recovered stolen vehicle at Goodwill parking lot / Owner finds his stolen vehicle at the North Jackson Park n Ride

Fraud - Victim's name and date of birth used by man arrested for assault and malicious mischief / Victim was told her granddaughter was in trouble and so she wired over $10,000 to Dominican Republic / Suspect uses sister's ID during a traffic stop in Georgia / Counterfeit $100 bill used at Suni's / Victim received a statement from a Sears account she never opened

Larceny, public places –  Two people stole a speaker from Costco - Costco Trespassed them but they were arrested on outstanding warrants anyway / Shoplift from Goodwill - Trespassed and arrested / Woman and possibly two others shoplifting at Marshalls / Man left wallet and passport at La Plaza Latina - when he returned they were gone / Shoplift of perfume from Sears / Radio Shack 

Larceny, grocery stores -  Six pack of Natural Ice beer from Chevron at 155th - witness unable to pick suspect out of line up / Suspect loads carts with groceries and leaves without paying / Items stolen from victim's grocery cart at Fred Meyer / Shoplift at North City Safeway / Shoplift at North City Safeway / Arrest for shoplifting at Fred Meyer / Trespass for shoplifting at Costco

Larceny, private residences - High value jewelry stolen from sublet room in residence 155xx 27th NE

Liquor violations - 20 year olds drinking beer in Richmond Beach Park

Mail theft - none this week

Medical assistance - Driver had a diabetic episode while driving at 181xx 12th NE

Trespass - Man found snooping in employee break room at Anderson House and Trespassed / Person Trespassed from Aurora Safeway 

Vandalism - Car at 167xx Whitman - driver's window broken, mirror ripped off / All tires slashed on car parked at Echo Cove Condos / NE 188th yard waste bin stolen / NE 184th Pl yard waste bin and yard items knocked over

Vandalism at public places - Tags in Richmond Beach Park / Tags at Transit Center / Tags in men's room stall at Paramount School Park / 76 station at 165th and Aurora - credit card holders and pamphlets ripped off gas tanks and thrown around / Graffiti at Echo Lake Park / Tags at Richmond Beach Park

Z - Man bought football tickets on Craig's List - found out that they were stolen.

For other weeks of Crime in Shoreline, see the Features section on the front page.



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Death on Aurora - Shoreline stabbing appears self-inflicted


According to the King County Sheriff's office, on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at 9:23am, Shoreline police responded to a 911 call of a possible theft that had just occurred in the 17500 block of Avenue N. 

The caller stated that he thought a male may have taken a pair of sunglasses out of his truck. The caller approached the subject at which point the subject pulled out a knife. The caller used his cell phone to contact 911 and attempted to keep the subject in view.

When officers arrived the male was on the ground. Officers observed a knife on the ground near the male and what appeared to be several knife wounds on his body. Officers called for aid and began CPR. The male was confirmed dead at the scene by Shoreline Fire.

"At this point, after interviewing witnesses, it appears that the stab wounds are self-inflicted. The King County Sheriff Major Crimes Unit is investigating."

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Celebration - music returns to Third Place Commons

Monday, September 23, 2013

Miss Rose and Her Rhythm Percolators
Photo by Jerry Pickard

On Saturday evening, September 21, 2013 the Third Place commons resumed its Saturday night Dance program. 

A packed house was jazzed, perked, and shaken with the Jet City Jazz Band, Miss Rose and Her Rhythm Percolators, and The Fabulous Roof Shakers.

The Jet City Jazz Band
Photo by Jerry Pickard

Photographer Jerry Pickard says, "It was a great selection of music for opening night and lots of dancers put on the moves to the music. I even saw one man dancing with three women at the same time!"

The Fabulous Roof Shakers
Photo by Jerry Pickard


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Blood Drive in Lake Forest Park Friday



Blood Drive in Lake Forest Park

Friday, September 27th
Times:  11 a.m. – 5 p.m. (closed for lunch 1:30-2:30)
Location:  LFP Town Center/3rd Place Books, lower parking area
No registration necessary – Drop Ins Welcome!!

Donors are needed! For questions or information, call 1-800-398-7888.


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Statement of George Webster, challenging an appointed Ronald Wastewater commissioner

George Webster
George Webster is running for Ronald Wastewater Commissioner, challenging the appointed incumbent

This is his statement of issues

This Election is about mainly two items! The “GOAL” of the betterment of the City of Shoreline, AND the ability to assure ratepayers of FRUGALITY. State Law RCW35.13A was passed in 1971 and allows a City to “assume” a Utility District that is 60% within the City. It also allows for a City Council and a District Commission to mutually agree to an Assumption without having a public vote.

In 2002, the “small” Ronald Wastewater District (RWD) General Manager Phil Montgomery, Commission President Arthur Wadekamper, and Commission Secretary Arnie Lind, signed the Interlocal Agreement Contract with Shoreline, thereby agreeing to the City Assumption. Both the Shoreline City Council and RWD Commissioners had legal counsel advice on the Assumption Contract. Now, the SAME two RWD Commissioners, Wadekamper and Lind, say they did not know what they were signing when they signed it, and want to nullify the contract agreement, but keep all of the “expanded number” of sewer connections. RWD has decided to expend funds to sue the City of Shoreline to try to VOID the Contract.

George Webster, a Professional Engineer, is running for RWD Commissioner to obtain what is best for both RWD ratepayers and Shoreline.


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Swimming: Shorewood takes 3-0 record, Shorecrest 1-1 into Tuesday meets


The Shorewood girls’ swimming team takes a 3-0 record into a Tuesday home meet against Mountlake Terrace and Shorecrest a 1-1 record into a meet at Lynnwood.

Shorewood and Mountlake Terrace meet at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday after the Thunderbirds defeated Meadowdale 127-43 Thursday at Lynnwood Pool.

Shorecrest and Lynnwood meet at 2:45 p.m. Tuesday at Lynnwood Pool after the Scots defeated Mountlake Terrace 145-24 Thursday at Shoreline Pool.

Girls' Swimming results

Thursday, Sept. 19
Shorecrest 145, Mountlake Terrace 24
At Shoreline Pool

200-yard medley relay—Shorecrest (Rachel Zylstra, Audrey Penner, Maureen Penner, Amanda Banks) 2:08.54
200 freestyle—1, Mara Childs, SC, 2:18.80; 2, Gina Heuscher, SC, 2:33.82.
200 individual medley — 1, Audrey Penner, SC, 2:41.66; 2, Maev       McIver-Sheridan, SC, 2:45.14 39.
50 free —1, Margo Coxon, SC, 28.27; 2, Zylstra, SC, 28.64.
Diving—1, Grace Staling, SC, 45.00.
100 butterfly — 1, Maureen Penner, SC, 1:12.14; 2, Mara Childs, SC, 1:14.45.
100 freestyle — 1, Amanda Banks, SC, 1:06.35; 2 Marianna Estrada, SC, 1:07.21.
500 free —1, Schuyler Peters, SC, 6:36.38; 2, Gina Heuscher, SC, 7:02.64
200 free relay —Shorecrest (Marianna Estrada, M. Penner, Julie Moss, Brynne Loiseau) 2:00.59
100 backstroke — 1, Rachel Zylstra, SC, 1:13.09; 2, Nisma Gabobe, SC, 1:22.26.
100 breaststroke —1, A. Penner, SC, 1:20.86; 2, Maeve McIver-Sheridan, SC, 1:24.21.
400 free relay —Shorecrest (Estrada, Cami Lee, Schuyler Peters, Brynne Louiseau) 4:43.23.

Shorewood 127. Meadowdale 43
At Lynnwood Pool

Tuesday, Sept. 18
Kamiak 116, Shorecrest 67
At Kamiak High School

200 medley relay— Kamiak, 2:05.3
200 free— Childs, SC, 2:18.75
200 IM—Dovinh, K, 2:23.80
50 free —Haley Lasley, K, 27:35
Diving—Maddux, K, 141.90
100 fly —Willis, K, 1:10.61
100 free — Johnson, K, 57.23
500 free —Kimmerling, K, 5:49.78
200 free relay —Kamiak, 1:54.93
100 back —Straume, K, 1:04.58
100 breast —Penner, SC, 1:20.76
400 free relay —Kamiak, 4:05.83.

Shorewood 104 Snohomish 65
At Shoreline Pool

Shorewood 124 Glacier Peak 56
At Shoreline Pool 


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