Storm information from Lake Forest Park Public Works

Sunday, September 29, 2013


In Lake Forest Park, the fall can bring heavy rain and high winds. When heavy rain or high winds are forecast, the City’s Public Works crews are ready to remove the fallen trees from the road. If wires are on the ground, call 911. Police will ensure citizen safety and contact the proper agencies.

You are part of the team, too! Your participation and awareness can help. Here is how:

  1. Clear your sidewalk and nearby street drains of leaves. Do not remove the grate from the storm drain opening – this does not unclog the system and creates a hazard for everyone. Place your leaves in a yard waste container or compost bin, not on the street.
  2. Listen to the weather forecast. Have a plan in case severe weather strikes.
  3. When a heavy rain or wind storm hits, don’t drive if you don’t have to. Having fewer cars on the street during and after a storm makes it easier to clear the streets of fallen trees.
  4. Watch for and obey “Street Closed” signs. They are placed by crews for your safety.
  5. Stay away from downed power lines.
  6. Call 9-1-1 for emergencies.
  7. If you haven’t already done so, build a Basic Emergency Supply Kit (more informantion here.

If localized flooding is severe and you are unable to clear the drain, call City Hall at 206-368-5440 during business hours or, after hours, call 206-296-8100.


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WeatherWatcher: Storm Update - High wind warning issued


  • High Wind Warning
  • Rain to continue
  • Yesterday's data
High Wind Warning - The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a High Wind Warning for areas including Shoreline and Lake Forest Park. The warning is in effect from 5pm this evening to 4am Monday morning. Winds are expected to increase from the south at 20-35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. Winds this strong can down trees, tree limbs, and cause power outages. Considering how early in the season this is, many more trees could be damaged than normal due to the summer foliage still being attached to most of the trees in the area.

Rain to continue - Watch for standing water on roadways especially tomorrow morning. Another 1-2 inches of rain could fall this evening and overnight. Standing water and some urban flooding is likely.

Yesterday's data - Very fall-like day Saturday with temperatures in the 50's all day.  We received 1.05 inches of rain, almost half of that within 20 minutes at about 4:30 PM as the second storm front of the weekend moved through.  Winds were breezy, small limbs were seen on streets in the area, probably not much over 30mph gusts.

Stay safe out there!

For up to the minute weather conditions and historic data, as well as links to weather information and resources, check out my page.

Follow me on Twitter: @SWeatherWatcher for any updates on weather events approaching our area.


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Rain or shine - help LFP Police support Special Olympics

Police Guild Supports Special Olympics with Salmon BBQ on Sunday


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. 

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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For the birds: Northern Saw-whet Owl

By Christine Southwick

Here's a great little native owl, that needs our help -- at least we think it does....

Northern Saw-whet owl
Photo by Scott Ramos
Northern Saw-whet Owl

A small owl, only 8 inches in height, the Saw-whet Owl gets its name from its alarm call, which reminds people of a large saw being sharpened. This mostly silent owl only vocalizes during the March thru July breeding season. The rest of the year it is silent unless alarmed.

Hard to find the first time
Photo by Bill Anderson

This little owl’s favorite food is mice, especially deer mice, which it usually catches by dropping down from a low cedar, or other evergreen branch. Northern Saw-whet Owls are strictly nocturnal hunters, with their highest activity being in late dusk and early dawn. They also eat shrews, voles, moles, squirrels, house mice, and sometimes small birds. When the hunting is really good, Northern Saw-whet Owls have been known to kill up to six mice in rapid succession, and then cache them in safe places to be eaten later.

These little owls nests in abandoned woodpecker holes, usually found in deciduous tree snags, , with the female incubating the 3-7 eggs, and the male feeding her during this four week period. The young leave the nest at one-to-two day intervals, and the parents feed and teach their single brood for the next several weeks.

Elongating to look like a limb
Photo by Jeff Kozma

Some Northern Saw-whet Owls are resident, but the majority in WA migrate into Canada in the spring, and return to the damper Pacific Northwest lowlands for the winter, where they often roost near forest openings or garden edges with dense evergreens.  They will use the same low (four to ten feet from the ground) daytime roost for extended periods of time, and if found will elongate their profile to evade detection, and then sit still rather than fly.  This has led some people into thinking of them as being tame.

Because these owls are silent most of the year, it is hard to determine their population.   Their numbers may be dwindling locally, but more study is needed.

Photo by Jamie Acker

One of the greatest dangers for these little owls is lack of nesting sites.  As people cut down dead trees eight inches or larger in diameter, there are less places for woodpeckers to make nests, and therefore less old nest holes suitable for saw-whets to make into their next nesting site.

NSWO will readily use nest boxes, and the Puget Sound Bird Observatory has owl box kits for sale. People are encouraged to hang boxes to aid these small native owls and report their nesting to PSBO.


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Book Review by Aarene Storms: The Lucy Variations

The Lucy Variations by Sara Zarr
Lucy Beck-Moreau was world-famous as a child prodigy at the piano, but at age 16, minutes before taking the stage at an illustrious competition in Prague, she walked away from the piano. Her family was furious, but Lucy was adament: she did not want to spend her life competing and performing anymore.
Eight months have passed, and the family's attention is now focused on Lucy's 10-year-old brother Gus, who is preparing for his first major public performance. Lucy wants to help Gus, but she can't help being intrigued by the new piano teacher: a former prodigy himself, Will is attractive, attentive ... and married.
Lucy's social development was clearly impaired by her years of grueling practice and performance scheduling, but with the help of a few friends, she's learning to relate to her age-mates. The characters are well-rounded, the dialogues are terrific, and the relationships (even the inappropriate ones) are compelling. This is a well-written story of a teen who is beginning to make decisions for herself.
Recommended for ages 13 to adult. A few kisses, and a bit of underage drinking, but nothing to alarm most readers.
The events may not have happened; still, the story is true. --R. Silvern

Aarene Storms, youth services librarian
Richmond Beach and Lake Forest Park Libraries, KCLS

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Shoreline man handwrites letters - 4,000 to date

From The Seattle Times' Monica Guzman "4,000 and counting: The handwritten letters of Shoreline’s Charles Morrison"

Monica Guzman interviewed Shoreline resident Charles Morrison about his practice of handwriting letters and sending them to anyone who asks.

“When everything needs to be convenient, you lose sight of the process, how important the process is,” he said. “It’s just: Get it done.”

Morrison, who teaches at Antioch, DeVry, and Cornish, was recently featured as a speaker on Creative Mornings where you can watch his presentation.



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9th Annual Previously Loved Art Sale in Edmonds Saturday

The 9th annual Previously Loved Art Sale will take place on Saturday, October 5, from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm at ArtWorks, Second and Dayton in downtown Edmonds.

This very popular event is a great opportunity to find previously loved paintings, drawings, sculpture, art posters, crafts, art books or periodicals, art supplies, good vintage frames or almost any type of art!  There will be a wide range of art at the Previously Loved Art Sale—everything from blank canvases to professional original art.

You can also donate your art any time up to and including the day of the Previously Loved Art Sale.  You can bring your donations to ArtWorks at 2nd and Dayton in downtown Edmonds any Monday, Thursday or Friday between 11:00am and 2:00pm or call 425-774-6049 to make an appointment for drop off. Donations are tax deductible.

ArtWorks is a gathering place for artists offering classes, workshops and exhibit space and is supported by the Edmonds Arts Festival (EAF) and the Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation (EAFF).  The annual Edmonds Arts Festival held on Father’s Day weekend is the main support of the EAFF, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to enriching the arts through the cultural and educational growth of our community. In addition to ArtWorks, the EAFF also supports community and educational grants, scholarships and the EAF Museum at the Frances Anderson Center in Edmonds.


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Bob Ferguson's annual Shrimp Feed Sunday 3:30-5pm at Northgate


Attorney General Bob Ferguson has issued an invitation to all to attend his 8th annual Shrimp Feed, postponed from earlier this year when the legislative session was extended.

Sunday, September 29th from 3:30-5:00pm at Northgate Community Center, 10510 5th Ave NE, Seattle, WA.

Says Bob, "The event is kid-friendly, so feel free to bring your family. My wife, Colleen, and our 6-year-old twins, Jack and Katie, will be joining us."

King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski and King County Executive Dow Constantine will be special guests. Continuing the Shrimp Feed tradition, Governor Mike Lowry is the guest of honor.

"There won’t be a legislative session to get in the way. And don’t worry – kick-off is at 10am PST, so the Seahawks will have already beaten the Texans (knock on wood.)"

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Shorecrest plays host to Glacier Peak Friday, Oct 4, after 42-7 home football loss to Meadowdale

The Shorecrest Homecoming half time show was performed under clear skies
Photo by Barb Swan

The Shorecrest football team plays host to Glacier Peak Friday, Oct 4, after opening Western Conference 3A South play with a 42-7 home loss to Meadowdale Friday, Sept 27.

Shorecrest Scots Senior King and Queen –
Mark Officer and Sarah Beland
Photo by Barb Swan

Shorecrest and Glacier Peak meet at 7pm Friday at Shoreline Stadium.

Senior Matt Brennan recovers the fumble
Photo by Barb Swan

In Shorecrest’s 42-7 loss to Meadowdale, the Scots fell behind 42-0 before scoring in the fourth quarter. Michael Fisher ran for 76 yards and the one touchdown for Shorecrest.

The Shorecrest and Meadowdale junior varsity teams meet Monday at 6pm at Edmonds Stadium. “C” teams from the two schools meet Wednesday at 6pm at Shorecrest High School. 

Meadowdale 42, Shorecrest 7
At Shoreline Stadium 
Meadowdale -- 7 28 7 0 -- 42 
Shorecrest----- 0 0 0 7 --- 7 

Mead -- Rory Spillum 60 run (Brett Schafer kick) 
Mead -- Charlie White 7 pass from Jerremiah Evans (Schafer kick) 
Mead -- Spillum 5 run (Schafer kick) 
Mead -- Malik Braxton 54 run (Schafer kick ) 
Mead -- Braxton 51 pass from Jerremiah Evans (Schafer kick) 
Mead -- Spillum 10 run (Schafer kick) 
Shcr -- Michael Fisher 12 run (Torsen Etscheid kick) 

The Scot's Brennan Quirk readies to snap the ball to quarterback Nik Hendriks
Photo by Barb Swan

Wesco 3A South Varsity Football Standings
Team Conference Overall 
Glacier Peak 1-0 4-0
Meadowdale 1-0 3-1
Shorewood 0-0 1-3
Shorecrest 0-1 1-3
Mountlake Terrace 0 1 1-3


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Lady Dolphin Volleyball beats Skagit Valley College on the road

Shawna Pung, Arianna Garcia and Elena Estrada
Photo by Wilson Tsoi


The Shoreline Community College Volleyball Team beat Skagit Valley College 3-2 on the road Friday night in Mt. Vernon, WA in a hard fought match.

SCC and SVC split the first two sets of the match, 25-23 and 21-25. SCC took control of the match with a win in the third set, 25-11, but the Cardinals bounced back to win the 4th set 16-25 which set-up the stage for a 5th and deciding set, that SCC won 15-11.

Adrianna Garcia led SCC with 13 kills followed closely by Emily Denham with 12 kills. Monica Postor had 27 assists for Shoreline from the setter position before she went out with an injury in the 3rd set. MiKaliah Redden led the Dolphins in serving aces with 4 and Emily Denham had 23 digs to lead the SCC defense.

Shoreline is now 11-8 on the season and 2-0 in the NWAACC Northern Region, tied with Bellevue College for the lead in the region. Skagit Valley fell to 3-7 on the season and 0-1 in the region.

Shoreline faces Bellevue on Wednesday in the SCC Gym at 7:00 pm for the early lead in the region. But SCC has suffered ankle injuries to both of their setters this past week, with Jayln Anderson going down on Wednesday against Edmonds CC and Monica Postor being injured last night.

Picture – Shawna Pung, Arianna Garcia and Elena Estrada wait to return serve for SCC.


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$50,000 sculpture moved across backyards with a forklift

Our News Partner, The Seattle Times, recently published a large photo showing the movement of a large wood sculpture toward Kruckeberg Botanical Gardens, where it was installed.

The wood sculpture is called Wood Wave and can be seen here.

"Wood Wave is the largest donation of art in the history of Shoreline, both in terms of size and value ($50,000)."
Photo courtesy Kruckeberg BG
It took a flatbed truck, a fork lift, lots of plywood, and the full cooperation of the neighbors, but the piece was successfully moved and installed.

Photo courtesy Kruckeberg BG

No harm came to houses, people, sculpture, or equipment.


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Clouds in dramatic formations

Saturday, September 28, 2013


Lee Lageschulte caught some clouds in dramatic and unusual formation over Puget Sound on Thursday, September 26, 2013.



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WeatherWatcher: Second Fall Storm

We have a very significant storm system that will impact our area Saturday - Monday. We are expecting a total rainfall of 2-4 inches during this time period. With the heavy rains we are also expecting some high winds, gusting to 40mph possibly. With trees still holding on to all of their leaves there could be some down tree limbs or trees with this storm.

The storm is originating from the Arctic and Gulf of Alaska -- a very unusual type of storm any time of the year because it is rare that a storm from the arctic carries so much moisture. On Sunday evening we will have a huge surge of rainfall and wind as the remains of Western Pacific Typhoon Pabuk move in, which is currently already merging with this system in the Gulf of Alaska.

Hazards: This is not a super storm, but not a common pattern for rain producers here. Standing water on roadsways and down tree limbs will probably be our biggest threat from this storm. Small stream and urban flooding may be possible as well, especially Sunday evening into Monday morning.

I am working on a seasonal outlook that I will release in early October and I will talk about this unusual early stormy weather we have had this month, as well as what to expect this fall and winter.

For up to the minute weather conditions and historic data, as well as links to weather information and resources, check out my page.

Follow me on Twitter: @SWeatherWatcher for any updates on weather events approaching our area.


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CRISTA Broadcasting becomes CRISTA Media

Stan Mak, General Manager and VP
of CRISTA Media

Communications platforms are changing rapidly. How we consume entertainment and information differs dramatically from just a few years ago. With digital options exploding, where does terrestrial radio fit in the current technological environment? 

“It’s a synergistic answer. Broadcast radio is not going away. Digital platforms allow radio stations to engage listeners in ways that weren’t possible before,” says Stan Mak, General Manager and Vice President of CRISTA Media.

CRISTA feels the solution is not about selecting one communication platform over another, but rather a combination of communication avenues that makes the CRISTA radio stations more accessible to a broader audience.

In order to reflect these expanded capabilities, the name CRISTA Broadcasting is being changed to CRISTA Media, effective today. The name change will be seen across all CRISTA Media stations and digital platforms, including KCMS SPIRIT 105.3 FM and AM630 KCIS in Seattle, KWPZ PRAISE 106.5 FM in Bellingham, KFMK SPIRIT 105.9 FM in Austin, and PURE MUSIC RADIO, a multi-market HD radio music service.

“Since 2008, CRISTA Broadcasting has steadily invested in digital platforms. In addition to terrestrial radio we’re providing alternative solutions to engage with our listeners and advertisers through a wide variety of digital capabilities. Our digital capabilities include streaming, HD multi-casting, websites, mobile, texting, geo-targeting, search engine optimization, e-auctions and e-business directories,” says Stan Mak.

This powerful combination of on-air radio and digital connections makes the CRISTA brand more accessible to listeners, and for advertising clients it expands the opportunities for creative and compelling campaigns. The continued efforts to expand in the exploding digital world allows CRISTA to better serve the 970,000 weekly listeners in four different markets--Seattle, Austin, Bellingham and Fraser Valley/Vancouver B.C. 


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Opus Bank presents a check to Banchero Friends

Jeff King of Opus Bank awards grant to
Patty Butler of Banchero Friends Services
On September 23, 2013, Jeff King, Vice President of retail banking for the Shoreline Branch of Opus Bank, awarded board president Patty Butler of Banchero Friends Services a check for $4,900 from the Opus Community Foundation.

The Opus Community Foundation has the goal of “providing financial support to nonprofit organizations that make a positive and meaningful impact in our communities”.

Banchero Friends Services is a 501c 3 organization who support people with intellectual disabilities to live successfully in their communities. BFS supports people with all daily activities, and provides case management services.

About the award, board president Patty Butler had this to say “Opus has been great partners for us, both Jeff and Dave from the Shoreline branch have volunteered for our agency; they embody the spirit of community banking. We truly appreciate this grant from the Opus Community Foundation, and we will use it to impact the lives of our clients!

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Council adopts Dembowski ordinance giving public time to review annual proposed precinct alterations

The Metropolitan King County Council gave its unanimous support to an ordinance requiring the Director of King County Elections to make the annual proposed precinct alterations map available to the public and to political parties 10 days prior to its transmittal to the County Council.

Required by both the State and County laws, the King County Department of Elections annually adjusts precinct boundaries in accordance with recent annexations and population changes. The proposed adjustments are required to be transmitted to the King County Council for review, 30 days prior to the May 1 deadline for final approval.

Shortly after taking office, Councilmember Rod Dembowski learned of concerns regarding a lack of adequate time to review and comment on the proposed annual precinct map alterations.

Working with King County Director of Elections Sherril Huff, Dembowski sponsored legislation requiring that the public and political parties have a 10-day period to review the proposed annual precinct changes, before transmittal to the King County Council. The 10-day review period will allow sufficient time for voters and political parties to provide comments on the proposed changes.

“Increasing the transparency and engaging the public in the work we do at the County is paramount,” said Dembowski. “I want to thank Director Huff for her help on this important legislation, as we both believe this ordinance will allow for greater public engagement in our elections process.” 

“I appreciate the ability to work with Councilmember Dembowski on this issue and I feel the ordinance will address concerns we share about public access to information,” said Huff.

The legislation—2013-0340—was adopted by the Council at its September 9 meeting.


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Echo Lake Elementary School Teacher Honored as ‘Symetra Hero in the Classroom’

Echo Lake teacher Allison Bowhay poses in her Seahawks shirt


Symetra and the Seattle Seahawks honored Echo Lake Elementary School teacher Allison Bowhay as a “Symetra Hero in the Classroom” on Sept. 16, 2013 during a school assembly. Bowhay teaches sixth grade at the Shoreline elementary school.

“Allison Bowhay has a unique way of reaching her Echo Lake Elementary sixth graders. She goes beyond the required class lessons by teaching life lessons, so that students are prepared for middle school, where they’ll shoulder more responsibility,” said Addele Wells, the parent of a former student. “Whether gifted or with learning issues, Mrs. Bowhay has the ability to connect with each student. Her sixth graders leave her class with respect, good citizen skills and a sense of accomplishment. She is the kind of teacher that stays with you for years.”

Wells nominated Bowhay for the Symetra Heroes in the Classroom® award.
“During maternity leave for her first child, Mrs. Bowhay took the time to return to Echo Lake Elementary to attend the sixth-grade graduation and say goodbye to her students. It really touched me as a parent to have her there as her class moved up to middle school,” said Wells. “Through her attendance, Mrs. Bowhay demonstrated how much she cares for the minds and hearts of all of her students. She wanted to reassure each child on that special day that they made a difference in her life and would be missed. She is inspirational to the parents and students alike.”

Symetra's Tracy Wort presents Allison Bowhay
with Symetra Heroes in the Classroom plaqu

Bowhay is one of 16 K–12 teachers across the Puget Sound area who will be honored for educational excellence in the Symetra Heroes in the Classroom program during the 2013 NFL season. Teachers are recognized in front of their students and peers at surprise in-school presentations, and they receive a $1,000 donation for classroom books and supplies. In addition, they receive tickets to a Seahawks home game and are acknowledged during an on-field presentation at CenturyLink Field. Bowhay will be recognized at the Oct. 13 game when the Seahawks take on the Tennessee Titans.

Teachers may be nominated by their principal, district staff, student or student’s parent. The winners are selected based on their ability to make a real difference in students' lives; to go above and beyond in their day-to-day responsibilities; and to help students build life skills.



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SCC Women’s Soccer Scores Easy Victory Over Yakima Valley CC

Friday, September 27, 2013

Ashley Cole scores two goals and
has one assist on Friday
Photo by Wilson Tsoi

The Shoreline Community College Women’s Soccer Team scored an easy 6-1 victory on Friday afternoon at the Twin Ponds Park in Shoreline, WA over an outmatched Yakima Valley CC team.

SCC scored early and often as Ashley Cole scored three minutes into the match off an assistant by Cayla Dahl. Hayley Warren, followed that up with another goal 4 minutes later with help by an assistant by Montana Powell.

Yakima Valley showed some fight and scored themselves at the 13 minute mark to cut the lead to 2-1, but SCC scored three more goals before the end of the half to put the game away. Scoring were both Hayley Warren and Ashley Cole again with the other first half goal coming from Allison Shelton. Allison Snyder, Ashley Cole and Hayley Warren had assists as well.

Mackenzie Sevenants scored the last SCC goal early in the 2nd half on an assistant by Montana Powell (2nd one of game).

Shoreline ran its record to 5-3-1 overall and 2-2-1 in the NWAACC Northern Region. Yakima Valley fell to 1-6-0 on the season and 0-5-0 in the Eastern Region.

The Dolphins face Wenatchee Valley College tomorrow night (Saturday) at 6:00 pm at Twin Ponds Field in their final mandatory Eastern Region game of the season. The SCC Men’s Soccer Team faces WVC at 8:15 pm as well.


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Shorewood plays at Marysville-Pilchuck Monday after tennis victories over Oak Harbor Thursday and Meadowdale Friday

Thunderbird senior Jamie Wright sets up for a forehand return.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore


The Shorewood tennis team meets Marysville-Pilchuck Monday after a 6-1 victory over Oak Harbor Thursday and a 4-3 victory over Meadowdale Friday.

Shorewood and Marysville-Pilchuck meet at 3:30pm Monday at Totem Middle School in Marysville, with the Shorewood junior varsity team playing host to the Lake Stevens “C “ team at the same time at Shoreview Park.

Shorewood’s top rated singles player, Cameron McDowell,
keeps his eyes on the ball.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Against Oak Harbor, the T-Birds swept the singles matches and won two of three doubles. The Shorewood doubles team of Stuart Schachle and Scott Park remained undefeated by winning their seventh straight match before winning No. 8 in their rescheduled match with Meadowdale Friday at Shoreview Park.

The Shorewood junior varsity defeated Oak Harbor, 7-0, at Oak Harbor.

Shorewood freshman Jack Bong flattens the ball.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

In the victory over Meadowdale, T-Bird sophomores Kyle Berquist and Hugh Gaevert, playing under pressure at No. 3 doubles, were as cool as ice and won their match to clinch the victory over a tough Meadowdale team. The teams were tied at three match wins each going into the final doubles. Schachle and Park won at No. 1 doubles with Logan Keebler and Jamie Wright winning in singles to tie the score. Shorewood improved its record to 7-1 overall and 4-1 in WesCo 3A play.

Shorewood travels to meet Marysville Pilchuck and Marysville Getchall Monday and Wednesday before playing host to Everett Thursday.

SHOREWOOD 6 OAK HARBOR 1

At Shoreview Park, Thursday, Sept. 26

SINGLES

1. Cameron McDowell, SW, def. Harison Miller, OH. 6-3, 6-0
2. Logan Keebler, SW, def. Carter Saar, OH, 6-0, 6-1
3. Jamie Wright, SW, def. Casiano Atienza, OH, 6-1, 6-1
4. Jack Bong, SW, def. Jackson Wezeman, OH, 6-1, 6-1

DOUBLES

1. Stuart Schachle / Scott Park, SW, def. Dimachlangan / Mendoza, OH, 6-1, 6-0
2. Tom Dale / Jacob Nelson, OH, def. Gaevert / Berquist, SW, 0-6, 6-1, 6-3
3. Cameron Harford / Simon Forniash, SW, def. Martin / Deleon OH 6-2, 6-0
Shorewood 4 Meadowdale 3

At Shoreview Park, Friday, Sept. 27

SINGLES

1. Nick Ekern, MD, def. Cameron McDowell, SW, 6-4, 6-0
2. Logan Keebler, SW, def. Brett Mattson, MD, 6-1, 6-2
3. Jamie Wright, SW, def. Grayson Cox, MD, 6-1, 6-2
4. Lee Breummer, MD, def. Alejandro uvence, SW, 1-6, 7-6, 6-1

DOUBLES

1. Stuart Schachle / Scott Park SW def. Turner / Steinke, MD, 4-6, 7-5, 6-2
2. Justin Ridley / Bennett Holton, MD, def. Hecker / Daley, SW, 6-3, 6-3
3. Kyle Berquist / Hugh Gaevert, SW, def. Smeester / O'Connell, MD, 3-6. 6-3, 6-1



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Shorewood takes 3-2 record into Tuesday, Oct. 1, match at Oak Harbor after 3-1 victory over Cascade

Shorewood’s Ellie Rettenmier spikes the ball
just beyond the Cascade defenders in game one.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore


The Shorewood volleyball team takes a 3-2 record into a Tuesday, Oct. 1, match at Oak Harbor after a 3-1 home victory over Cascade Tuesday, Sept. 24.

Thunderbirds Jane Tarabochia, #36, and Jessica Gaevert, #34,
go high to try and block the shot of Bruin Lauryn Robinson
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

The Thunderbirds and Oak Harbor meet at 7pm Tuesday at Oak Harbor High School, with junior varsity and C-team matches scheduled for 5:15.

Shorewood’s Delaney Hopen sets up a team mate with a bump pass.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Shorewood defeated Cascade by game scores of 25-23, 24-26, 25-21 and 25-11. Jessica Gaevert had 7 kills and 3 blocks; Julia Manfredini had 7 kills; Hayley Hodgen had 4 blocks, 50 assists and 1 dig; and Delaney Hopen had 32 digs.

Shorewood’s high flying player, Elli Allen-Hatch,
spikes the ball over the net  for a score.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

The Shorewood junior varsity defeated Cascade, 2-1, and the Thunderbird “C” team lost, 2-1.

The match with Oak Harbor will open Shorewood’s nine-game Western Conference 3A season. 



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Edmonds Sons of Norway Lodge celebrates 30th anniversary

Finnish folk musicians Pekka Pentikäinen
(accordion) and Perttu Paappanen (fiddle)


The Edmonds Sons of Norway Lodge is celebrating its 30th anniversary with an Open House on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at the Edmonds Masonic Center, 515 Dayton Street. The festivities begin at 6:30pm and include a cake and ice cream social, light refreshments and a concert by Finnish folk musicians, Pekka and Perttu.

Pekka Pentikäinen on accordion and Perttu Paappanen on fiddle, will be performing their own musical compositions inspired by the landscapes and traditional folk tunes of Finland. The duo has studied at Sibelius Academy in the Folk Music Department and in 2007 produced their first CD. A suggested $5 donation will be collected at the door with proceeds benefiting lodge programs.

Can’t come to the program and want another way to support Sons of Norway International? Visit www.biddingforgood.com/sonsofnorway between October 1-14 to find unique holiday gifts.

The Sons of Norway is the largest Norwegian organization outside of Norway with a mission of preserving and promoting Norwegian heritage and tradition through cultural and social activities offered at local and district lodges. New members are encouraged to apply. For more information contact Bob Stevenson at 425-712-9788 or rlstevensonsurveyor@comcast.net.



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Discover a new way of getting fit and healthy… Island Style!

Thursday, September 26, 2013

Hot Hula Fitness


HOT HULA fitness® with Uilani Chung, certified HOT HULA fitness® instructor! 

Come join me and be ready to shake your hips to Polynesian drum beats, funky Reggae and Hip Hop music. A modern, hip fitness workout for all fitness levels. No prior dance experience necessary. Come and enjoy HOT HULA fitness®.

Bring your sarong/lavalava (if you have one) and a bottle of water. Be ready to have fun working out! New students welcome!

Starting at the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park
Senior Center
Tuesday, October 8, 7:00-8:00PM!
Fee: $8.00 for center members
$10.00 for non members


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Shoreline's Rat City Rollergirls compete in Division I playoffs this weekend


Jammer attempts to break through a 3 person defense
Photo copyright Marc Weinberg

Rat City Rollergirls are leaving town this weekend for the 2013 Division I Playoffs in Salem, OR and a chance to compete for the world WFTDA Championship title. Rat City rolls in at the number 3 seed and will play its first game on Friday, September 27th at 8pm against the 6 seed Boston Derby Dames. Teams competing in this weekend's playoff span the globe from Australia, Canada and across the U.S.

Join your Rat City skaters in green to cheer them on track-side in Oregon. If you can't make the road trip to watch some of the toughest teams duke it out on the roller derby track, then stop by the new "Rat's Nest" in Shoreline for a viewing party or stream it from the comfort of your own home on WFTDA.tv!

If the All-Stars place in the top 3 at their playoff, they will earn a slot to WFTDA Championships in Milwaukee, WI, November 8-10 and a chance to bring home The Hydra Trophy.

Rat City All Stars vs. Boston Derby Dames
WFTDA Division I Playoffs - Tournament
Friday, September 27-29, First game starts @ 8 PM Friday Salem, OR and viewing party at the "Rat's Nest" in Shoreline - Viewing party

The viewing party will be hosted at Rat City's practice facility 19022 Aurora Ave, Shoreline, WA and starts at 7:00pm on Friday and 10:00am Saturday and Sunday.

All Teams competing this weekend:
  1. B.ay A.rea D.erby Girls (WFTDA #3)
  2. Atlanta Rollergirls (WFTDA #7) 
  3. Rat City Rollergirls (WFTDA #12)
  4. Detroit Derby Girls (WFTDA #15) 
  5. Charm City Roller Girls (WFTDA #20)
  6. Boston Derby Dames (WFTDA #23) 
  7. Sacred City Derby Girls (WFTDA #28)
  8. Victorian Roller Derby League (WFTDA #31) 
  9. Chicago Outfit Roller Derby (WFTDA #36)
  10. Toronto Roller Derby (WFTDA #39)
Tournament bracket: 

Print out your own tournament bracket and be prepared for all of the action: PDF format from the WFTDA website.

Now is a great time to make sure you are familiar with WFTDA rules, so you can enjoy the tournaments to their fullest! Full rules are available online in the WFTDA rules section, or take it a step further, and make sure you’re equipped with the WFTDA Rules Handbook – don’t get confused by the rules ever again!

ABOUT RAT CITY

The Rat City Rollergirls (RCRG) is Seattle’s premiere all-female, flat-track roller derby league. RCRG is composed of about 80 active skaters and many more retired skaters who are actively involved in the organization. The skaters are divided among four home teams: Derby Liberation Front, Grave Danger, Sockit Wenches, and Throttle Rockets.

In addition, a small number of skilled, dedicated skaters are chosen to represent the league on an expanded elite A/B team, called the Rat City Rollergirls All Stars. With lightning-fast jammers and a swarm of precision blockers, the women of Rat City have taken the international derby scene by storm, placing well in WFTDA-sanctioned tournaments and maintaining a ranking among the world’s top derby teams. RCRG has consistently graduated to larger and larger venues, finally finding a home at KeyArena, home of the Seattle Storm WNBA team and former home to the Seattle Sonics NBA team.


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Troop 325 - who wouldn't want to be a Scout?

Photo credits Adam Buchanen and Craig Yamane
For information contact Andy Simonsen, 425-640-8066.



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Call to Young Artists from Arts of Kenmore

Submissions due October 15.

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Getting ready for Medicare


Getting Ready for Medicare, Monday, October 7, 11am, Shoreline Library

Are you turning age 65 soon?  Do you know someone who is?
Want to know more about Medicare?

You are invited to a free Medicare 101 class. Topics to be covered:

  1. Medicare Parts A and B
  2. Medicare supplement and Medicare Advantage Plans
  3. Part D prescription drug plans

This class is presented by volunteers from SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors)

Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th St, Shoreline WA 98155, 206-362-7550.


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Halloween Carnival and Silent Auction Oct 19 for kids 1-8



Shoreline Cooperative Preschool Fundraiser – Open to the Public, Free entry

Grab your costume and join Shoreline Cooperative Preschool for their 26th annual Halloween Carnival and Silent Auction - Saturday, October 19 from 10 am – 2 pm. Each year SCP hosts this fun-filled (non-scary) carnival geared towards kids ages 1-8. The event is open to the public with free admission. Tickets for carnival games are just 4 tickets for $1.00. The silent auction will run throughout the day featuring exciting items and services for the whole family donated by local businesses.

All proceeds from the event support Shoreline Cooperative, a non-profit preschool. They will also be accepting non-perishable food donations for Northwest Harvest.

There’s plenty to do for both kids and adults including:

  • Silent Auction with tons of items and packages to bid on
  • Raffle for a Kindle Fire HD and $100 Amazon gift card
  • Lots of games with prizes for everyone who plays (4 tickets for $1)
  • Face-painting  and balloons
  • Bake sale and concessions
  • Costumes encouraged!


The event is located at the North City Elementary Building – 816 NE 190th Street, Shoreline 98155. For event details, auction items or to learn about their non-profit preschool, visit their website 


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Shorewood Cheerleaders cheer on Breast Cancer Walk participants


Shorewood Cheerleaders headed to Redmond at 7:00 am Saturday, September 21st to cheer on all of the Breast Cancer Walk participants at a rest stop for 3 hours. 

"The event was fun and very rewarding for all!"

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All Smiles Family Dentistry hosts Chamber members for Business After Hours Thursday



Business After Hours this Thursday, Sept. 26, 4:30-7pm, All Smiles Family Dentistry, FREE! 

Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours will be at All Smiles Family Dentistry, 13344 1st Ave NE #203, Seattle, this Thursday, Sept. 26 from 4:30-7pm.

Dr. Furman will have music, food, and drinks for us to enjoy. Plus there will be the opportunity to win raffle prizes, gift bags and amazing specials!. There will also be tours of her offices for those interested. 



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Local athlete makes the cut in national publication

Matt West serving
Photo by Raquel West


Volleyball Magazine released its 2013 NCAA Men’s All-American list in the July edition of the publication and Shorewood grad Matt West made the cut.

Matt received a 4 year scholarship to play volleyball for Pepperdine University in Malibu, California upon graduation from Shorewood in 2011. Matt made his Volleyball Magazine All-American debut as a second-team selection. The sophomore setter led the NCAA with11.25 assists/set and quarterbacked the offense to a team hitting percentage of .295 – the sixth best in the country. 

After just two seasons as the team’s setter, West ranks seventh in the Pepperdine record book with 2,456 career assists. With a career average of 1.32 assists/set, he stands to rank in the top-three by the end of his four years at Pepperdine. See him in action on YouTube

West was also AVCA All-American first team performers in 2013 and is a two-year member of the U.S. Boys Youth National Team.

When he is back in the Northwest, Matt assists Shoreline Community College volleyball and Space Needle volleyball camps with his parents, Raquel and Mark West, who have been volleyball coaches at SCC since 1997, and are the owners/coaches for Space Needle Volleyball Foundation, as well as active member of the Puget Sound Region and High Performance sitting volleyball.


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Shorewood plays at Marysville-Pilchuck Friday after 36-14 football loss to Marysville Getchell


The Shorewood football team takes a 1-2 record into a game at Marysville-Pilchuck Friday after a 36-14 loss to Marysville Getchell last week.

The game at 7 p.m. Friday will mark the Thunderbirds’ second game in a row at Quil Ceda Stadium at Marysville-Pilchuck, also the home field for Marysville Getchell.

In the 36-14 loss to Marysville Getchell, Anxhelos Pere and Rikio Campell scored Shorewood's touchdowns. Riley Teeters led the Thunderbird defense with 10 tackles.

The Shorewood junior varsity has a 0-3 record after losing a home game to Marysville Getchell, 32-0, Monday. 

Marysville Getchell 36, Shorewood 14
At Quill Ceda Stadium, Marysville-Pilchuck H.S., Sept. 20
Shorewood ------------ 0 6  0  8 -- 14
Marysville Getchell -- 6 7 20 3 -- 36

MG -- Taylor Koellmer 1 run (Eli Angulo kick failed)
SW -- Anxhelos Pere 6 run (Isaac Whitaker kick failed)
MG -- Devon Palfrey 31 interception return (Eli Angulo kick)
MG -- Kaleb Seymer 90 interception return (Eli Angulo kick failed)
MG -- Nick Hofmann 5 run (Eli Angulo kick failed)
MG -- Kaleb Seymer 52 fumble return (Wil Owens run)
SW -- Rikio Campbell 14 run (Rikio Campbell run)
MG -- Eli Angulo 33 FG


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Sheriff's Office given OK to impound boats of BUI drivers


The King County Council unanimously passed legislation this week giving the Sheriff's Office the authority to impound vessels of boaters who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

King County Councilmembers Rod Dembowski and Reagan Dunn sponsored the legislation to give public safety officials additional authority to protect persons or property.

"Those that operate boats while under the influence of drugs or alcohol present a serious threat to public safety," said Sheriff John Urquhart. "Councilmember Dembowski and Coucilmembers Dunn's ordinance gives our Marine Unit another tool to hold BUI offenders accountable and get our deputies back on the water as soon as possible. I thank them for their leadership on this issue."

The King County Sheriff's Office Marine Unit patrols Lake Washington, Lake Sammamish, Puget Sound, and many of the rivers and small lakes in King County. The legislation also gives the authority to impound drifting or unattended vessels if the owner cannot be located.


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Lady Dolphin Volleyball Beats Edmonds CC 3-1

Emily Denham #5
Photo by Wilson Tsoi

The Shoreline Community College Volleyball Team won on Wednesday night in the Edmonds Community College Gym over the Tritons, 3-1 (25-19, 25-20, 19-25, 25-18). 

The Dolphins were dominant in the first two games at the end of the sets, pulling away from a stubborn Triton team, but SCC lost setter Jayln Anderson to an ankle injury and the Tritons were able to win the third set, but SCC returned to form in the 4th set, winning an easy 25-18 match.

Monica Postor #6
Photo by Wilson Tsoi
Emily Denham and M”Kaliah Redden led the Dolphins with 13 and 10 kills on the offense side of the ball. Monica Postor came into the match to replace Anderson as the setter and lead the team with 24 assists. Anderson had 13 assists before her injury. Adrianna Garcia led the team in service aces with 3 and digs with 17.

Shoreline is now 10-8 on the season and 1-0 in the NWAACC Northern Region. Edmonds falls to 2-7 on the year and 0-1 in the region. SCC travels to Skagit Valley College on Friday night to play the Cardinals at 7:00pm in another Northern Region match-up. The Dolphins open their region home schedule on Wednesday, October 2 at 7:00pm against rival Bellevue College in the SCC Gym.



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Free beef tacos at Taco Time NW locations on Oct 4


Local company celebrates National Taco Day with free tacos

Taco Time Northwest is offering FREE Crisp Beef Tacos for National Taco Day on Friday, October 4, 2013 at all 74 Taco Time NW restaurants.

On Friday, October 4, Taco Time NW invites guests to celebrate National Taco Day with a FREE Crisp Beef Taco. Guests can visit any Taco Time NW restaurant to receive a Crisp Beef Taco. No purchase necessary, one free order per customer.

In 2012, Americans ate 4.5 billion tacos! This equates to 490,000 miles of tacos, which would reach to the moon and back. Taco Time wants to celebrate this favorite food by sharing their own Crisp Beef Taco for free.

Taco Time Northwest is a family-run business headquartered in Renton, Wash. Originally founded by Frank Tonkin Sr. in 1962, the Tonkin family has been instrumental in the management of the company since the beginning. With 74 restaurants in the Puget Sound region, Taco Time Northwest offers the ultimate quick service experience featuring tacos, burritos and specialty side items prepared fresh daily and made to order.



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CORRECTED: Shoreline Planning Commission - public hearing on transition area setbacks

CORRECTION: The Planning Commission will not be holding the study session on marijuana regulations, at the request of the City Council. 09-27-2013 5:00pm

As part of its meeting on Thursday, October 3, 2013 from 7-9pm, the Shoreline Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the reconsideration of the transition area setback

The meeting begins at 7pm in the Shoreline City Council Chambers, 17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline 98133. The public hearing opens at 7:10pm with the following order of business:
  • Staff Presentation 
  • Questions by the Commission 
  • Public Testimony 
  • Final Questions and Deliberations 
  • Vote to Recommend Approval or Denial or Modification 
  • Closure of Public Hearing 
You may download the entire meeting packet here.

The public is welcome to attend planning commission meetings and a time is set aside for public comment. The meetings are not recorded or televised.

The planning commission is on the front line, studying issues of land use and zoning, and making recommendations to the city council. The commission is an all-volunteer group, appointed by the City Council.


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Lake Forest Park City Council Candidate Forum, Oct 1, 2013

Wednesday, September 25, 2013


The Seattle League of Women Voters is hosting a candidate forum for the City of Lake Forest Park City Council positions on Tuesday, October 1, at 7:00-9:00pm in the Third Place Commons, on the upper level of Town Center, where Bothell Way and Ballinger Way meet.

Each candidate will make an opening statement. After the opening statements there will be a half hour of questions and answers for each of the positions. The League of Women Voters will moderate the forum.

There are four council positions in this election. The open positions are number 1, 3, 5 and 7. Three incumbent Lake Forest Park councilmembers are retiring this year: Sandy Koppenol, Don Fiene and Robert Lee. John Wright, an incumbent, is running again, unopposed.

Candidates for the Lake Forest Park City Council positions are:

Position 1

Jason Colberg, www.colberg.com    
Hilda Thompson, www.hildathompson.com 

Position 3

John Wright, www.jwright4lfp.com

Position 5

Edgar Escandar, no website
Mark Phillips, www.mark4lfpcouncil.org

Position 7

Alan Kiest,  www.alankiest.com
John Resha, www.johnresha.com


The general election is on November 5; ballots will be mailed in the middle of October. The forum is one way to help voters become informed on the issues facing Lake Forest Park.


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