Wanted: women who love to sing

Thursday, October 3, 2013

Seattle Shores 2010
Seattle Shores Chorus, a women’s barbershop group and based in Shoreline, WA, is planning to treat women who love to sing to a special GUEST NIGHT on October 15.

This 4-part acapella group meets at the Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Church at 6:00pm most Tuesday nights to harmonize on songs, get acquainted with the audiences in the metro area where they sing frequently, and to just have fun sharing their love of music.

This group would love to welcome any woman who sings in the shower, hums along with the radio, or gets a melody stuck in her head and it won’t go away! Seattle Shores is dedicated to enriching lives through performance and education in a capella harmony.

Tuesday, October 15th at 6:00pm would be a great night to visit to see what this is all about.

Chorus Voicemail:  206-546-1455 - Chorus Email


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SCC Women’s soccer defeated by Edmonds CC 5-1

Haley Warren scored the only goal
Photo by Wilson Tsoi

The Lady Dolphin Soccer Team faced a fast and quick Edmonds CC team on Wednesday at Twin Ponds Park and came away with a 5-1 defeat at the hands of the Tritons. 

Edmonds opened the scoring at the 3 minute mark of the game with Annelise Coxeff scoring the first of her three goals on the day for EDCC. The SCC defense settled down after that and shut down EDCC for the rest of the half, but the Dolphins found little offense in the half as the tough Triton defense keep them at bay.

In the 2nd half, EDCC scored at the 58 minute mark, but SCC’s Hayley Warren scored just two minutes later to cut the EDCC lead to 2-1 and SCC showed a spark for the next 10 minutes, putting pressure on the Triton defense, but EDCC scored at the 72 minute mark to lead 3-1 and SCC momentum died and then Annelise Coxeff broke free twice at the 80 and 82 minute marks to score the rest of her goals and swamp SCC 5-1.

The Dolphins fall to 6-4-1 overall and 3-3-1 in the NWAACC Northern Region. EDCC moved to 7-2-1 and 5-1-1 and leads the NWAACC Northern Region.

Shoreline travels to Skagit Valley College on Saturday to face the Cardinals at Noon.


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Shoreline City Council Meeting Monday September 30, 2013

Devon Vose Rickabaugh
Photo by Jerry Pickard

Shoreline City Council Meeting Monday September 30, 2013
By Devon Vose Rickabaugh

Outgoing City Manager Julie Underwood said when she first came to Shoreline it was a place with a lot of room for improvement and "I have been fortunate to be actively involved in shaping the organizational culture which values teamwork, community engagement, takes seriously its mission to serve and is focused on making a positive difference. I’ve had the pleasure of working along side the best public servants out there. I love Shoreline and look forward to hearing about the amazing accomplishments in the city in the future.” Mayor McGlashan presented Ms Underwood with a clock and some funds to help with her move to California with her three sons to join her husband.

Mayor McGlashan presented the Proclamation for October as Disability Awareness Month to Judy Parsons who led the team which hosted the 3rd annual Overcoming Barriers to Employment workshop, serving 140 individuals, many with disabilities, with training and resources which has increased their job readiness. Mayor McGlashan read “The City of Shoreline joins other jurisdictions in recognizing the demonstrated benefits of a diverse workforce and the valuable contributions of employees, volunteers, and citizens with disabilities.”

Jean Monger of Echo Lake Neighborhood Association  presented a plaque in honor of the completion of the new mural “An Echo in Time” at NE 205th and 1st Ave NE. Monger thanked the city for use of the 1% for the Arts used to fund the project. She thanked the artist Andy Eccleshall of The Mural Works in Edmonds. She said the details in the mural represented the past and present usage of  Echo Lake including boating, bicycling, and the wild inhabitants including eagles and otters. The artist said it had been “a huge amount of fun” and he thanked everyone including all the neighbors who provided him with caffeine.

The Council unanimously approved the appointment of Tyler King and Zachary Cashen as youth members of the Shoreline Library Board. Councilmembers expressed their appreciation to the applicants. Councilmember Eggen said it is important to have the voice of youth on these boards. He and Councilmember McConnell encouraged the boys to speak out so their expertise could be heard.

Councilmember’s salaries were opened for discussion. Council salaries were originally adopted in 1997 at a monthly rate of $700 for all councilmembers and $875 for the Mayor. Council salaries have not changed since the original adoption in 1997. Salary comparisons with cities of comparable size indicated Shoreline Council salaries were the lowest. Councilmember Hall pointed out that the amount of hours spent each year could reach between 500 and 1000 hours. Mayor McGlashan said that Deputy Mayor Eggen spent so many hours at outside meetings that he was probably making fifty cents an hour. Councilmember  Salomon and Councilmember Eggen expressed concern about asking for a raise. Staff recommended that Council take action to change council salaries prior to the November General Election and that the annual salary for the Mayor be set at $15,000, the Deputy Mayor at $13,200, and council members at $12,000. Staff will bring the salary matter up for a vote at the October 21 council meeting.


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Arts of Kenmore Gallery at Kenmore City Hall Photography Exhibit

Photographers in exhibit in Kenmore


On September 27, the Arts of Kenmore gallery celebrated the opening of its third exhibit featuring a collection of photographs by local artists. The exhibit will run through November 15 and is open to the public during regular business hours. Works by Jim Boon, Patrick McSweeney, Ken Stanback, Terri Vincent, Melissa Wax and Woodeye are displayed.

The opening reception included welcoming remarks by City Councilmember Laurie Sperry and AOK President David Maehren. Jim Boon gave an engaging presentation on his underwater photography process and Ken Stanback gave an insightful presentation on nature photography and his photographic style. All photographic works are available for sale with a portion of the proceeds benefiting The Arts of Kenmore.  Please stop by city hall and experience the show.

The next Gallery at Kenmore City Hall exhibit will be a Youth Art show, featuring artwork by artists age 5 – 19. All area youth are eligible to submit their work. Submissions are due by Tuesday, October 15th.  The application form for the Youth Exhibit is posted. The Opening Reception for the Youth Art Show will be November 22, 6:30 – 8:00pm. Expect a fun event for the entire family.

Kenmore City Hall, 18120 68th Ave NE, Kenmore, WA 98028



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Shorewood meets Marysville Getchell at home Friday after Thursday home tennis victory over Everett


The Shorewood boys’ tennis team takes a 9-1 overall record (6-1 Wesco 3A) into a home match with Marysville Getchell after a 7-0 home victory over Everett Thursday.

Shorewood and Marysville Getchell meet at 3:30 p.m. at Shoreview Park, with junior varsity teams from the two schools playing at the same time at Marysville Getchell.

In the match with Everett, No. 1 singles Cameron McDowell and No. 1 doubles Stuart Schachle and Scott Park led the Thunderbirds to a 7-0 victory.

Cameron Harford and Simon Forinash came from behind at number two doubles to win their match in the third set. Schachle and Park remained undefeated in league at number one doubles improving their record to 9-0.

SHOREWOOD 7  EVERETT 0
SINGLES

1. Cameron McDowell SW def. Ulises Aceves EV 6-2, 6-1
2. Jamie Wright SW def. Nick Tashereau EV 6-1, 6-1
3. Logan Keebler SW def. Cameron Blas EV 6-1, 6-0
4. Alejandro Uvence SW def. Brian Stack EV 6-1

DOUBLES

1. Stuart Schachle / Scott  Park SW def. Avery Barton / Malcom Fox 6-0, 6-2
2. Cameron Harford / Simon Forinash SW def. Steven Peterson / Mack Temple EV 1-6, 7-5, 6-4
3. Hugh Gaevert / Kyle Berquist SW def. Peter Gebert / Sam Blair EV 6-1, 6-0.


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Shorewood takes 1-3 football record into Wesco opener at Meadowdale Friday after loss at Marysville-Pilchuck

The Shorewood football team takes a 1-3 record into its Western Conference 3A South opener at Meadowdale Friday after a non-conference loss at Marysville-Pilchuck.


Shorewood and Meadowdale meet at 8pm at Edmonds Stadium in the second game of them double header, with Edmonds-Woodway and Cascade playing at 5.

In Shorewood’s 48-14 loss at Marysville-Pilchuck, the Thunderbirds fell behind 48-14 in the third quarter before Andrew Garrison and Rikio Campbell scored touchdowns.

Marysville Pilchuck 48, Shorewood 14
At Marysville Pilchuck High School, Friday, Sept. 27

Shorewood ---------------- 0  0  8  6 -- 14
Marysville Pilchuck ---- 20 21 7  0 -- 48

MP -- Jake Luton 31 run (Spiva kick)
MP -- Chris Jones 82 punt return (kick failed)
MP -- Dante Fields 10 pass from Jake Luton (Spiva kick)
MP -- Chris Jones 7 pass from Jake Luton (Spiva kick)
MP -- Nathan White 11 pass from Jake Luton (Spiva kick)
MP -- Joey Navarro 10 run (Spiva kick)
MP -- Deion Stell 45 run (Spiva kick)
SW-- Andrew Garrison 33 run (Aaron Akumura run)
SW-- Rikio Campbell 2 run (no attempt)

The game is broadcast live at SoundLiveSportsNetwork.com and can be seen in the archives at the stie.


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Monday deadline for voter registration


Monday, Oct. 7, is the last day for voters to register by mail or online for the Nov. 5 general election, or for previously registered Washington voters to change their voting addresses.
      
Voters who want to register by mail can get material at many libraries and at most post offices, or they can download forms from the King County elections website or the secretary of state's website.

Voters can register online by following links from either website. The Secretary of State's registration website.

New Washington voters can register through Oct. 28, but they must register at the county elections office in Renton or at the county administration building in downtown Seattle.


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Eat at Jersey's on Oct 5 and Nov 2 and support Shorecrest Senior Spree


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It's getting cold outside - be prepared to drive

Not quite as cold as Fargo
Photo courtesy WSDOT


By Michael Allende, WSDOT

Baby, it’s getting cold outside

If you haven’t noticed, flip flop and shorts weather is over and it’s getting gray and cold. Now’s the perfect time to begin planning for winter driving. Rain, snow and ice can create chaos so be sure to drive for conditions and follow these handy tips:

  1. Treat traffic like a wild animal – stay calm, don’t get too close, don’t make sudden moves.
  2. Keep an emergency kit in your car. A blanket, boots and gloves will warm you if you get stuck somewhere. Snacks, water, a flashlight, batteries and a first aid kit can make you more comfortable. Better safe than sorry!
  3. Your car also has needs. Always have an ice scraper/snow brush, tire chains, jumper cables and flares.
  4. Studded tires are allowed starting Nov. 1.
  5. Get a winter maintenance check-up. If you need new tires, get ’em early. Don’t be the driver on the side of the highway in a winter storm wishing you’d checked your coolant.


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WIC services in Washington given 30-day reprieve during federal shutdown


Despite the federal government shutdown, Washington’s Women, Infants, and Children food and nutrition program has funding to continue service through October. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) reallocated funding to cover the costs for the month.

The reprieve comes just in time for Washington’s WIC Nutrition Program, which had only enough remaining funds to operate the program statewide until Oct. 9.

WIC provides important nutrition assistance and health referrals along with breastfeeding support to pregnant and breastfeeding women and their children up to age five, whose family income is at or below 185 percent poverty level.

The state Department of Health contracts with local health organizations and tribes to provide WIC services in all 39 counties in Washington. The program also authorizes certain grocery stores to accept WIC vouchers for the purchase of approved healthy foods.

If the federal government shutdown continues through this month, USDA will not have funding to re-allocate for services in November, and Washington WIC may not have funding to continue operations.

The Department of Health had been working on contingency plans in the event that WIC services had to end in October when reallocation was announced. Agency officials now have more time to develop a strategy in the event the shutdown does not end by Nov.1.

“WIC helps low-income families feed their children. We hope a budget will be passed and this important program can continue beyond October 31,” said Janet Jackson Charles, director of Nutrition Services at the Washington State Department of Health.

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Burke-Gilman Trail stops in Kenmore this autumn

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Cyclists on the Burke Gilman Trail in Kenmore
Photo courtesy King County

The great thing about Pacific Northwest cyclists is that they are devoted to getting out even as the weather shifts with autumn temperatures.

As many cyclists know and love, the Burke-Gilman Trail runs 18 miles from Seattle to Kenmore with plenty of scenery throughout the trail. This autumn makes for a timely backdrop for a weekend day trip from Seattle along the trail with a couple of great stops along the way in Kenmore.

Log Boom Park, one of the Burke-Gilman Trail’s three access points located at 61st Ave NW and NE 175th St., is a 12-acre park with over 1,200 feet of shoreline on Kenmore’s Lake Washington waterfront. The public dock is fantastic place to watch the sea planes, or stretch your legs with a stroll down the Kenmore History Path at the park.

Located just a mile east of Log Boom Park on the trail at 7324 NE 175th St. in Kenmore is the 192 Brewing Company. Peddle into the brewery’s Lake Trail Taproom that serves Washington wines and 14 beers and ciders on tap that are crafted right her in the state. Whether a stout or an IPA is the incentive for the ride up, the taproom is dog friendly if cyclists bring Fido along.


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Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council rolls out the grant application for the Artists in Schools program

2012 Artist in the Classroom exercise at Ridgecrest

The new application process is officially open for The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council’s Artists in Schools residency program. Celebrating its 20th year, the program provides expanded arts learning opportunities for students and teachers in the Shoreline School District. This program places professional teaching artists in all art forms at schools for curriculum-based residencies.

Teachers and administrators from Pre-K up to 12th grade may apply for this grant program.  The Arts Council offers a Joint Grant Application in conjunction with the Shoreline Public Schools Foundation.  Teachers may submit this application and apply to both agencies -or select one agency for grant consideration. 

The majority of funding is made possible through the Arts Council’s annual GALA event with additional support from the Shoreline Public Schools Foundation, government and foundation grants and the community.

This year the Arts Council is looking to fund $18,000 in grants hoping to reach all schools in the Shoreline School District.   The application deadline is Thursday, November 14, 2013.

For questions, contact Kelly Lie, Arts Education Manager, Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council, 206-417-4645.  

The grant application materials and a listing of past recipients may be found on the website.

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


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Op-ed: Shoreline Coalition for Open Government launches

By Jerry Patterson, Founder, Shoreline Coalition for Open Government


The recently launched Shoreline Coalition for Open Government (ShoreCOG) acts as an independent, non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and defending the Public’s right to know in matters of public interest and in the conduct of the public’s business. We modeled ShoreCOG after the highly respected Washington Coalition for Open Government.

To learn more about our mission and to register as a Founders level supporter of the Shoreline Coalition for Open Government, go to the Shoreline COG and click on “Join Now.”

ShoreCOG will focus energy on four very specific goals:
  1. Speak and act on behalf of the public's rights in matters where Shoreline open government concerns are raised. 
  2. Conduct Open Government public workshops and forums in the Shoreline Community to educate the public, public officials, and the media. The workshops focus on government accessibility as provided in the various statutes that assure such access and accountability from our public agencies. 
  3. Build a local, grassroots network of Shoreline citizens committed to ShoreCOG’s goals.
  4. Establish professional, productive relationships and open communication with local elected officials.

These goals clearly reflect that ShoreCOG is not exclusively a ‘gotcha’ government watchdog group. While our recent filing of an amicus brief in the Supreme Court Review of the Point Wells issues shows that we are not afraid to take a stand when open government issues surface, it would be fantastic if we can eventually fully achieve all of our goals, fold our tent, and then enjoy all the sunshine intended by our sunshine laws.

In the meantime we stand ready to make presentations to community and neighborhood groups about the People’s right to know.


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Ballinger Neighborhood meets Monday, October 7

The Ballinger neighborhood will be holding its first board meeting of the fall on Monday, October 7, 2013 at 7:00pm. Meetings are held at the LFP Montessori Gym at 19935 19th Ave NE, Shoreline and are open to all Ballinger neighbors.

"We will be planning several fall/winter events and would love for you to have input!"


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St. Barnabas to hold a Blessing of the Animals this Sunday


Blessing of the Animals
at St. Barnabas Anglican Church Sunday

St. Barnabas Anglican Church, 2340 N 155th St, Shoreline, will hold a Blessing of the Animals after the 10:30am service on Sunday October 6, 2013.


Depending on the weather, we will conduct the brief liturgy outside on the west side of the church. If it is inclement, we will hold the service in the entryway (narthex).

Fr. Harley Crain says, "We are recognizing the children's charity non-profit 'Reading with Rover' this year . They will join us during the 10:30am service and speak at our 'mission moment'. Our thank offering for this service will be given to the program, which seeks to inspire children to discover the joy of reading while developing literacy skills and confidence."


All pets are welcome.



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Shorewood plays host to Marysville Getchell Thursday after Tuesday soccer loss to Mountlake Terrace


The Shorewood girls’ soccer team plays host to Marysville Getchell Thursday after a Tuesday home loss to Mountlake Terrace/

Shorewood and Marysville Getchell meet at 7:30 p.m. at Shoreline Stadium, with junior varsity teams from the two schools playing at 5:30.

Shorewood and Mountlake Terrace met on a windy night in Shoreline. Terrace scored on a free kick with seconds left in the first half to take a 1-0 lead.

Shorewood came out with a couple of strong opportunities to start the second half, but Terrace scored a second goal by Allison Lorraine 12 minutes in for a 2-0 lead.   In the 64th minute Mikayla Morgan stole a ball from the Terrace goalie to get Shorewood back in the game.  This was the end of the scoring and Terrace prevailed 2-1

 Brianna Huntamer was in goal for Shorewood, 2-2 in league and 5-2-0 overall, Terrace had Amanda Aversano in goal and is 3-1 in league and 5-2-0 overall. The Shorewood junior varsity won 4-0.


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Shorewood tennis takes 7-0 victory over Marysville-Pilchuck

The Shorewood tennis team took a 7-0 victory over Marysville Pilchuck Monday.


Thunderbird co-captains Logan Keebler and Jamie Wright won straight set victories over their Marysville-Pilchuck opponents to lead the T-birds to the 7-0 victory.

Shorewood 7, Marysville Pilchuck 0
At Totem Middle School, Marysville

Singles—

Jamie Wright (SW) def. Owin Ell (SW) 6-0, 6-0;
Logan Keebler (SW) def. Trent Tingelstad (MG) 6-0, 6-0;
Alejandro Uvence (SW) def. Jacob Bansberg (MG) 6-4, 6-0;
Jack Bong (SW) def. Ben Crawford (MG) 6-2, 6-0.

Doubles—

Cameron Harford-Simon Forinash (SW) def. Haugan-Griffith (MG) 6-0, 6-1;
Eli Hecker-A.J. Barth (SW) def. Jimmy Thai-Logan Plant (SW) 6-0, 6-0;
Alex Nguyen-Raven Daley (SW) def. Chance Mair-Connor Gross (MG) 6-2, 6-2. 


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Shorecrest swims at Lynnwood Thursday after Tuesday victory over Mariner


The Shorecrest swimming and diving team competes at Lynnwood Thursday after defeating Mariner Tuesday at Shoreline Pool.

Shorecrest and Lynnwood meet at 2:45 p.m. Thursday at Lynnwood Pool. 
Shorecrest 128, Mariner 52
At Shoreline Pool, Tuesday, Oct. 1

200-yard medley relay—1, Shorecrest (Emily Strathy, Maureen Penner, Audrey Penner, Margo Coxon) 2:07.68.
200 freestyle—1,Adachi, M, 2:29.22; 2, Gina Heuscher, SC, 2:29.42.
200 individual medley—1. Hur, M, 2:15.06; 2, Emily Strathy, SC, 2:26.41.
50 free —1, Maureen Penner, SC, 28.08.
Diving—Grace Stallings, SC, 85.60.
100 butterfly —1, Lucien, M, 1:03.55; 2, Coxon, SC, 1:12.21.
100 free — 1, Maureen Penner, SC, 1:03.00; 2, Nisma Gabobe, SC, 1:07.96.
500 free —1, Selina Deiparine, SC, 6:29.32.
200 free relay —1, Shorecrest (Schuyler Peters, Nisma Gabobe, Mackenzie Dixon, Aedan McCluskey) 2:04.82
100 backstroke —1, Rachel Zylstra, SC, 1:12.69; 2, Robin Muilenburg, SC, 1:13.06
100 breaststroke —1, Audrey Penner, SC, 1:20.72; 2, Julie Moss, SC, 1:22.24.
400 free relay —1, Shorecrest (M. Penner, Zylstra, Peters, Coxon). 


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Shorewood swim team takes rare loss going into Thursday home meet with Lynnwood

The Shorewood girls' swim and dive team suffered a rare loss Tuesday, losing to Kamiak in a duel that came down to the end at Kamiak Pool.

Kamiak of the Western Conference 4A South pulled out the win with a final score of 95-91 over Shorewood of the Wesco 3A South.

Shorewood coach Susie McDowell said after the meet that the Lady Thunderbirds had a great day with state-qualifying relay performances in the 200-yard freestyle relay team of Erin Arslanoglu, Britt Blomso, Christina Garrison and Ari Norberg (1:44.45) and the 400 free relay team of Nicola Gerbino, Arslanoglu, Megan Pitts, and Britt Blomso (3:52.41). State-bound Blomso also improved her best in the 100 butterfly by going under a minute for the first time (59.81).

"On paper, Kamiak is a better team than us, but we wanted to give them a run and that, we did,” McDowel said. “Kids throughout the whole team swam best times and they really swam their hearts out. Disappointed for sure, but we were also content when we left the deck."

Shorewood plays host to Lynnwood Thursday at 3:30 at Shoreline Pool. 

Kamiak 95, Shorewood 91
At Kamiak High School. Tuesday, Oct. 1

200 medley relay--Shorewood (Nicola Gerbino, Christina Garrison, Ann Tardiff, Ari Norberg) 1:59.08;
200 freestyle--Johnson (K) 2:03.11;
200 individual medley--Straume (K) 2:20.17;
50 freestyle--Dovinh (K) and Ari Norberg (SW) 26.38;
Diving--Bohot (K) 144.65;
100 butterfly--Britt Blomso (SW) 59.81;
100 freestyle--Dovinh (K) 56.93;
500 freestyle--Lyndsey Willis (K) 5:35.06;
200 freestyle relay--Shorewood (Erin Arslanoglu, Blomso, Garrison, Norberg) 1:44.45;
100 backstroke--Blomso (SW) 1:03.27;
100 breaststroke--Garrison (SW) 1:11.01;
400 freestyle relay--Kamiak, 3:47.61.


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Former Shoreline resident wins 5 Gold Medals in National Senior Olympics

Joyce Jones
winner of 5 gold medals
By Phyllis Johnson

Joyce Jones does not give up.

 At 83, the elite senior athlete has competed in all but one of the National Senior Olympics over the last 20 years, winning at least one gold medal each time. In fact, she’s won many other national and international tournaments in pickle ball, badminton and tennis for decades.

The one Senior Olympics she missed was because of knee surgery, and it was that surgery that ended -- for a time -- competing in singles tennis events.

But this year, Jones decided she would try the singles tennis competition again -- after many successful years winning medals in doubles.

To qualify for the Senior Olympics, athletes must win at the state level. So she entered the Nike Championships in Portland as a "warm up."

And warm it got.

“I was pretty rusty,” Jones recalls. “But I improved with each match I played.”

With great determination, she made it to the finals, and won the first set 6-3 against her California opponent.

 “Then, I wore down,” Jones says, “and she got stronger.”

 The opponent was up 5-1 in the second set, when Jones’ finely honed competitive spirit kicked into high gear.

 “I decided that I absolutely did NOT want to go to a third set. Somehow or other I kept coming – I still don’t exactly know how I did it – and eventually beat her in a 7-6 tiebreaker.”

 The moment, Jones, said, “was most satisfying.” To put the icing on the cake, she also went onto win Gold in the doubles event.

“I felt I was ready for the nationals.”

And ready she was. At the National Senior Olympics in Cleveland, Ohio, she entered two events in tennis, and three events in pickleball, and won Gold in all of them.

Jones is a former resident of Shoreline. She and her husband, Don, live in Bothell and attend Ronald United Methodist Church, Shoreline.


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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.


OCT. 3-8, 2013  


Fri, Oct. 4   Chanterelle Mushrooms - Discover ways to cook this popular mushroom 


Sun, Oct. 6   Barcelona Sauces - Meet the folks from this Bend, Oregon, maker of healthy and convenient cooking and finishing sauces. 


Tues, Oct. 8   Raisin Pecan French Toast



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GET CRUSHED! at ARTS CRUSH - NORTH events in October

Get inspired! Find your inner artist! Create art! See films! Hear music! Dance! Participate in Arts Crush North! Events are happening at Shoreline City Hall, Third Place Commons and Shoreline Community College.

Urban Moss, a public-participation project
facilitated by artist Cynthia Knox. 2012
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline

All October, Artists in Action and You in the Shoreline City Hall Lobby on various days and times. 17500 Midvale Ave N. 
  • Try your hand at watercolor and soft pastels with artist Marsha Lippert. 
  • Watch artist Amy Pleasant take a painting from start to finish as she works in her lobby studio. 
  • Work with Cynthia Knox and fibers to create a community concoction for display at City Hall.
  • Tour the Gallery at City Hall! 
  • Details here.
The City of Shoreline is participating for the fourth year with this free Artist-in-Action event for ages 4 to 104.

ARTS CRUSH is an October-long regional celebration of all the arts facilitated by Theatre Puget Sound in collaboration with hundreds of artists and art organizations, and thousands of audience participants.

ARTS CRUSH provides opportunities to connect with artists in unique and unexpected ways though theatre, music, literature, dance, visual art, film and more. There are hundreds of free events, special discounts and once-a-year interactive arts opportunities for all ages.

An Arts Crush North Halloween event will be happening at Third Place Commons on October 31st with more events at Shoreline Community College throughout the month.

Additional events throughout the Puget Sound region may be found here. Join the fun and GET CRUSHED!

Additional information about:

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Smart Aging workshop Thursday at Anderson House

Anderson House begins its Fall "Smart Aging" workshops Thursday, October 3rd from 5-7pm at Anderson House, 17201 15th Ave NE  Shoreline 98155, 206-364-9336. 

The first workshop will focus on "What Are Our Options for Elder Care" featuring aging expert Jeanette Franks, Ph.D. First 10 to register will receive a FREE copy of "The Complete Eldercare Planner."

Free admission, open to the public, and there will be refreshments.


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Top 5 stories in September

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Did you miss these stories the first time around? If so, here's a second chance to check out the most popular stories of the month.



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Book Review by Aarene Storms: Reboot

Reboot by Amy Tintera
Dystopic action adventure and zombie romance. What's not to love?
5 years ago, 12-year-old Wren Connolly was shot and killed. 178 minutes later, she woke up. Now, she's a Reboot, a dead soldier working for the government to protect the peace of the living humans who have -- so far -- survived plagues, starvation, drug addiction, and the violence of the slums. At least, that's what she's been told.
When she agrees to train Callum (who was only dead for 22 minutes, and thus is still "mostly human") Wren begins to look beyond the orders she is given. She begins to recognize that her own emotions are not gone. She even begins to fall in love with Callum.
But time is running out for Callum. Wren is going to need all her Reboot strength and all her human cunning to escape ... and she's going to need the other Reboots to help her do it.
Nonstop action, quite a lot of violence and bloodshed, but minimal cussing and nudity, and a few delightful scenes of romance and tenderness. Fans of the Hunger Games will eat this up. (Ohh, bad zombie pun, sorry!)
Recommended for readers ages 12 to adult.
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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A Place at the Table: Comfort Food Made Healthy


Saturday, October 5, 1pm at the Richmond Beach Library, Bridget Nichols, MS, RD, will take your favorite comfort food recipe and revise it to make it healthy.

Come discuss making your favorite comfort foods healthy! Bring a comfort food recipe from home and Bridgett will revise the recipe.

KCLS invites everyone to find A Place at the Table! We’ll toss around fresh ideas about food, cooking, nutrition and growing and using locally produced food. In addition to offering new food ideas, preparation and planning skills, and handy online classes, videos and resources, the series will help everyone create a nourishing table by accepting non-perishable food donations, to be distributed to local King County food banks.

Richmond Beach Library,19601 21st Avenue NW, Shoreline 98177, 206-546-3522.

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Writer's Workshop at Lake Forest Park Library


Writer's Workshop with Frances Dayee
Thursday, October 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 10am
Lake Forest Park Library, lower level Town Center - Ballinger at Bothell Way.

This series of workshops will help you learn to write for fun or for publication, find the right market and tantalize the editor.

Registration not required. Drop-ins welcome.


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Dispose of unwanted medicine safely at Lake Forest Park Police Department


Unused medications pose a risk to our families, communities and the environment. Don’t store them, flush them or throw them in the trash. Safely dispose of your unused medications free of charge at the Police Department on the second floor of City Hall. Simply bring your leftover medicines to the Police Department window and the clerks will give you instructions on how to use the green Secure Medicine Disposal box in the second floor lobby.

Reliable studies suggest that anywhere form 10 – 30 percent (hundreds of thousands of pounds) of all drugs go unused. Once they become leftovers, medicines designed to improve our lives can become devastating destroyers. About ½ of the 37,000 phone calls to the Washington Poison Center concern young children who have been poisoned by medicines found at home.

The problem goes beyond drug abuse and accidental poisoning. Leftover medicine is toxic waste and when it is flushed, poured down the drain or dumped in the garbage it can end up polluting our waters, hurting aquatic life and contaminating food and water supplies.

In Shoreline, unused medications can be disposed of by a Bartell Drugs pharmacist, 185th and Midvale Ave N in Gateway Plaza.



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Second half of 2013 property taxes due October 31


King County offers secure and convenient online payment system

King County property owners have until Thursday, October 31 to pay the second half of their 2013 property taxes. After October 31, interest charges and penalties will be added to the tax bill. To make the process easier, King County provides several ways for property owners to pay their taxes quickly and conveniently.

Tax payments can be made:

  • Online using King County's convenient, secure online eTax application. Taxpayers may pay accounts with a credit card or an electronic debit from a checking account via an "eCheck." The online option provides immediate payment confirmation. Pay online or view property tax information.
  • By mail if postmarked no later than October 31, 2013. Taxpayers should include their tax statement and write the property tax account number on their check or money order. Cash should not be sent through the mail.
  • In person at the King County Administration Building, Room 600 - Treasury Operations, 500 Fourth Ave., Seattle, 98104, Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. On Thursday, October 31, Treasury Operations will be open until 5 p.m.
  • At King County Community Service Centers if paid by check for the exact amount due. Taxpayers can find the address, phone number, and operating hours of the center in their area at this webpage.


For questions about missing tax statements or other tax payment information, contact King County Treasury Operations, 206-296-0923.



Information on senior citizen exemption and deferral programs can be obtained from the King County Assessor's Office at 206-296-3920.


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Republican Liberty Dinner in two weeks - get tickets now


On October 15, 2013, Republicans will converge at the Bellevue Hilton for the Liberty Dinner and Auction, the big fund-raiser of the election season. 

Says County Chair Lori Sotelo, "Not only do we have a fabulous keynote speaker in Rep. Kristi Noem, we have some fantastic auction items that you will not want to miss."

Register by midnight Wednesday to qualify for raffle drawings. If you have already registered for the dinner, you're already entered!.



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Sound Transit seeks volunteer to serve on agency oversight panel

Sound Transit is seeking volunteers from North King County to help the agency succeed in meeting its commitments to the public. The agency has two openings on the Citizen Oversight Panel (COP) from North King County. Sound Transit relies on the oversight and expertise of this dedicated and independent group of volunteers.

The COP was created in 1997 to independently monitor Sound Transit and make sure it meets its commitments to build and operate a regional bus, light rail and commuter rail transit system. The 15 COP members represent a variety of interests, professional expertise and experience. The COP meets twice monthly during normal business hours and acts as an independent oversight entity by digging into agency details, asking hard questions and reporting its findings to the Sound Transit Board of Directors.

To Apply

Submit a completed application and a resume to Pat McCarthy, Sound Transit Board Chair, 401 South Jackson Street, Seattle, WA 98104-2826. To qualify an applicant must:

Be a registered voter within the Sound Transit District and reside and/or work in North King County. The North King County subarea includes all of Seattle and extends north to the King/Snohomish County line. Lake Washington is the eastern border.

Have experience/skills in one or more areas related to the panel's responsibilities: business and finance management; engineering; large projects construction management; public facilities and services; government processes; and public policy development or review.

Be able to attend meetings twice each month during normal business hours. 

Appointment Process

Copies of all applications and resumes will be provided to the Sound Transit Board for its review. The Board's Executive Committee will review and recommend candidates. The Board of Directors will confirm the appointments. 

Sound Transit actively seeks to include persons from diverse backgrounds and professional areas of expertise to support agency oversight, planning and operations. Persons of color and women are encouraged to apply.


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City Council says farewell to City Manager Julie Underwood

Monday, September 30, 2013

From left, Julie Underwood, Councilmembers Will Hall, Doris McConnell, Mayor Keith McGlashan,
Councilmember Chris Eggan, Jesse Salomon, Shari Winstead, Chris Roberts

The Shoreline City Council hosted a reception for departing City Manager Julie Underwood on Monday, September 30, before the regular City Council meeting.

During the meeting, Council members presented Julie with a clock and praised her for the work she had done in Shoreline both as Assistant Manager and City Manager.

Underwood made a statement as a prequel to her regular report, listing the major projects which had been accomplished while she was at the City and saying how honored she was to have been part of the growth of the city.

She and her family are moving to California, where her husband has a new job.


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Free pet adoptions at Seattle Humane Friday-Sunday

Coco is up for adoption at Seattle Humane


Adoption fees are waived for all cats, dogs, and critters at Seattle Humane Society Oct. 4-6. Come by the shelter in Bellevue to adopt a dog, cat, puppy, kitten, bunny or critter for FREE. Adoption fees will be waived for one weekend only during the Adoption Blitz. Offer valid for pets listed online and all pets at the shelter.

Last year, a record-setting 300 pets were adopted during Seattle Humane’s free pet adoption fair. Kick-off the fall season with a new furry friend and help the shelter reach a new life-saving record!

The Seattle Humane Society has adoptable pets in all shapes and sizes and strives to match every person with the furry friend who is the best fit for their family. All dogs and cats are vaccinated, microchipped, health-checked and spay/neutered. Dogs are temperament-tested and most dog adoptions come with a six-week obedience training course. All dogs and cats 13 years of age and under will receive one month of free pet insurance.

Please note that collars, leashes and pet carriers are not provided. You can bring your own or purchase these items at Seattle Humane, with proceeds benefiting the animals in our care.

See a selection of adoptable animals and visit even more in person at 13212 SE Eastgate Way in Bellevue (near the junction of I-90 and I-405). Seattle Humane is open from 11am to 8pm Fri.-Sat. and 11am to 6pm on Sunday.


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Meta-fiction workshop at Third Place Commons Tuesday


Meta-fiction Workshop  7-9pm

Tuesday, October 1, 8

Often referred to as fiction that is aware of itself, authors sometimes choose meta-fiction to bypass their characters and narrators’ voices and address their readers directly. Instructor Douglas Smith introduces the technical aspects, and engages participants in an exercise to manipulate existing prose in the interest of making it meta. For more information about this free workshop, contact the instructor.

Third Place Commons, next to Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park Town Center at the corner of Ballinger Way and Bothell Way.


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Chamber Business Fair & Membership Luncheon, Wed, Oct. 9, Highland Ice Arena



The Shoreline Chamber of Commerce is inviting the public to an October Chamber "Business Fair" to be held at the Highland Ice Arena in their upstairs space. This event is open and freee to the public.

October 9, 11am to 2pm with lunch served from 12pm to 12:45pm 

In an on-going effort to support and promote business in Shoreline and Chamber of Commerce members, the Chamber will be hosting its second "Business Fair Luncheon".  Business Fair tables are limited to Chamber members at this event.

Come to meet and greet some of the businesses in the Shoreline area. You do not have to be a member to join us for lunch but reservations must be made and paid for ($20) by Monday, Oct. 7.

To reserve your spot for lunch send an email to the Chamber or register on-line with a credit card.  


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Vandalism at Brugger's Bog

Vandalized picnic table in Brugger's Bog
Photo by Nancy Moreyra

Neighbors in the Ballinger Neighborhood were dismayed to see the severe vandalism that was done to one of the picnic tables at Brugger's Bog.

Sometime during the last two weeks, the park picnic table was completely destroyed and litter scattered about. The vandalism was pretty intense as the bolts holding the table together were removed and the strong metal support bars were bent.

Neighbors were concerned that this kind of vandalism was possible because of the heavy brush that prevents visibility from 25th, Ballinger Way, or nearby properties.

They reported the damage to the City Parks department, which replaced the table within two days with a stronger and heavier version. In addition, Parks Maintenance Superintendent Kirk Petersen said that the department will soon be cutting back some of the blackberries and invasive plants to increase visibility and alleviate some of the safety concerns. 


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Issue statement from Lake Forest Park Council candidate Edgar Escandar


Lake Forest Park City Council candidate Edgar Escandar is running against Mark Phillips for the position that Councilman Don Fiene now holds.
       
Here is a statement on campaign issues from Escandar:

Edgar Escandar

Imagine that LFP government is an extension of you. Relevant to your life, on your terms. 

Imagine seamlessly searching, accessing information important to you, participating, giving positive feedback and having meaningful dialog with City staff and council, in real-time - in exactly the same way you do with friends, family and businesses you patronize. 

This is Rethinking LFP city government.

Lake Forest Park is your City. You are paying for it. You have the right to lesser bureaucracy, updated government that works for you, one you want to connect and collaborate with, participate and contribute to. 

City needs feedback from thousands, not just the same few. I believe all the talent and wisdom to solve challenges facing LFP is its citizenry, especially its young brilliant tech natives.

It's time for you to be an active citizen. Take ownership. Stand up. Vote. Connect. Collaborate. 

This is my vision of the future, better LFP.


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Pro Shoreline meeting Oct 23 to hear updates from City



Pro Shoreline will hold a General Meeting on October 23, 2013, 7:00pm at the Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th Street, Shoreline 98155.

Debbie Tarry, Assistant City Manager for the City of Shoreline will provide updates on the following topics. 

  1. Ronald Wastewater District
  2. Light Rail
  3. Aurora Square/Community Renewal Area
  4. Ronald Methodist Housing
  5. Community College Housing  
  6. Point Wells Update

The community is invited to come learn more and discuss these important issues.


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Outdoor Movie Night: neighborhoods thank the sponsors

Over 650 people enjoyed the evening
Photo by Ilene Bongo


The neighborhoods of Ballinger, Meridian Park and North City want to thank our commercial sponsors for the 5th annual Outdoor Movie Night held on August 24, 2013.

Games, activities, and face painting for the kids
Photo by Ilene Bongo

We had a record turnout of over 650 people who enjoyed a beautiful evening of music and games before the showing of Madagascar 3. The neighborhood businesses that made this evening possible were;

Staking out front row seats and having dinner
Photo by Ilene Bongo

Smart Service Subaru
Jack Malek of Windermere
Pediatric PT and OT
The Bounty
Golden Bow Flowers
Sunis Pizza
Scott Sherman Auto Repair
Jersey's Resturant
Health Chiropractic
North City Bistro
North City Safeway
Starbucks


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Shorecrest takes undefeated tennis record into Wednesday match at Everett

Chris Sato
Photo by Ned Sato
The Shorecrest boys’ tennis team takes an undefeated record into a Wednesday match at Everett after a 6-1 victory at Marysville Getchell Monday.

The victory Monday gave the Scots a 9-0 overall record (6-0 Wesco 3A) as it started the fourth week of season play,

Shorecrest and Everett meet at 3:30pm at Clark Park in Everett, with junior varsity teams from the two schools playing at the same time at Shorecrest’s home Kellogg Middle School courts.

In the Monday victory over Marysville Getchell, the Scots won all six contested matches, losing the No. 3 doubles match by default. The Shorecrest junior varsity also scored a 6-1 victory over Marysville Getchell in a match at Kellogg Middle School.

Co-coach Suzanne Monson said Saturday that the team is enjoying focused performances from players at all levels of the roster.

Andrew Copsey
Photo by Ned Sato
Last week, the Scots locked up 7-0 wins over Marysville-Pilchuck and Mountlake Terrace paced by its deep lineup. Sophomore Emahd Khan tallied a 6-1, 6-0 at No. 2 singles and a 6-0, 6-0 victory at No. 1 singles while senior teammate Brady Dixon finished his debut No. 4 singles outing in his Terrace matchup with a 7-5, 4-6, 10-4 win.

Seniors Andrew Copsey and Chris Sato continued their roll at No. 1 doubles with 6-0, 6-1 and 6-0, 6-0 wins over Terrace and Pilchuck, respectively.

Strength by Nishaant Limaye, Daniel Wacker, Nick North and Nick Shively at both singles and doubles continues to give the Scots depth and flexibility, according to co-coachBarry Majorowicz.

After meeting Everett Wednesday, Shorecrest plays host to Stanwood Friday.

Shorecrest 6, Marysville Getchell 1
At Marysville Getchell High School, Monday, Sept. 30

Singles—

Nishaant Limaye (SC) def. Ryan Clauson (MG) 6-1, 6-0;
Andrew Copsey (SC) def. Tristan Hassler (MG) 6-1, 6-1;
Chris Sato (SC) def. Nathan Kelley (MG) 6-1, 6-1;
Emahd Kahn (SC) def. Danyon Heacock (MG) 6-0, 6-0.

Doubles—

Nick North-Nick Shively (SC) def. Yefimets-Gonzalez (MG) 6-0, 6-1;
Dan Wacker-Jon Coon (SC) def. N. Hoorn-J. Bui 6-1, 6-2;
Jacob Wiederstrom-Alex Ha (MG) win by default.


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Man accused of killing SCC Prof. Troy Wolff pleads not guilty


According to our news partner, The Seattle Times,

The man accused of killing Shoreline Community College Professor Troy Wolff in an uprovoked knife attack Sept. 13  in Pioneer Square pleaded not guilty this morning to charges of  first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder. 
Donnell D. Jackson said nothing during his brief arraignment. 
He is accused of attacking Wolff's girlfriend, Kristin Ito, and then killing Wolff when he intervened. The couple had just left a Seattle Sounders match and were walking near Third Avenue South and South Jackson Street around 10:30 p.m. when they were randomly attacked by the armed stranger, police said. 
Wolff, 46, died from his injuries the following day. Ito has been released from the hospital.

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What I Said and What I Meant - workshop Oct 8 on improving cross-cultural communication


What I Said and What I Meant: Improving Cross Cultural Communication presented by Rosetta Lee on October 8, 2013 from 4:30 - 6:00 pm at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline 98133, sponsored by The Northshore/Shoreline Community Network, C.A.R.E. Team, 

Humans communicate on many levels: spoken language, tone, body language, style and personality.  The fact that we have complex cultural identities and a host of differing past experiences increases the probability of cross-cultural miscommunication.

Since 2004, Rosetta Lee has been a diversity speaker and trainer on a variety of issues, including cross cultural communication, identity development,, prejudice reduction and coalition building, gender and sexuality diversity, facilitation skills, relational aggression among girls, bullying in schools and gender bias in the classroom.  Rosetta has presented at numerous conferences and nonprofit organizations such as the White Privilege Conference, Junior League and City Year.

This event is free of charge, but space is limited.  Please make your reservation at:nsslnetwork@shorelineschools.org


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Rain Garden Revelry with the Lake Forest Park Stewardship Foundation



Tickets are now on sale for the LFP Stewardship Foundation dessert and wine event scheduled for Saturday, November 2, 2013. $25 tickets are available online. More information 206-361-7076.


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CRISTA Ministries announces Jacinta Tegman as President of World Concern

CRISTA Ministries is pleased to announce the appointment of Jacinta Tegman as CRISTA vice president and president of World Concern. In this role, Tegman will oversee operations for the World Concern ministry, a Christian global relief agency that extends opportunity and hope to those facing extreme poverty-related challenges throughout the world.


Jacinta Tegman, President
of World Concern
Tegman has been serving in various capacities at World Concern over the last five years, most recently as Senior Director of International Operations. In her appointment as president of World Concern she succeeds David Eller, who will be concentrating on his role as CRISTA senior vice president of international ministries and resource advancement. Following the transition, Tegman will continue to report to Eller.

“On behalf of the organization and our Board of Trustees, it is with excitement that we introduce Jacinta as the new president of our World Concern ministry,” stated CRISTA President & CEO Bob Lonac. “She has been a great asset to the ministry since her arrival, and has proven herself as the right successor to David Eller.” 

Prior to arriving at World Concern, Tegman had served as a missionary and later as an associate pastor within her two decades of ministry experience.

“I am honored and delighted to take on this leadership role within World Concern and CRISTA,” stated Tegman. “Together, the work of our talented staff and the incredible support of our donors results in lasting, sustainable change in the lives of so many living in extreme poverty. I am excited about what lies ahead for our ministry and the individuals we serve around the world.”




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