Emergency's Randy Mantooth in Shoreline

Thursday, October 17, 2013

Chief Matt Cowan and actor Randy Mantooth
in Shoreline. Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire

Shoreline Fire Chief Matt Cowan welcomed Randy Mantooth to Shoreline on Thursday. The former star of the long time favorite TV show "Emergency" is in Seattle this week to receive an honor from the King County Medic One Foundation.

Who knows how many fire and EMS careers this show helped along? You can still watch them on Hulu, Netflix and cable TV. Fun memories for lots of us.


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Opera recital in North City Saturday

Sylvia Baba, lyric soprano
Lyric soprano, Sylvia Baba, and coloratura soprano, Kathleen Payne, present an afternoon full of opera’s best-loved arias and duets in an intimate and relaxed setting.

The program will include pieces by Mozart, Puccini, and Verdi and will feature Casie Dietrich at the piano.

Kathleen Payne
Coloratura soprano
Saturday, October 19, 2013, 3:00pm at the North City Theatre, 17517 15th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155

Free, donations are gratefully accepted.


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Video Voters Guide for November general election now available on King County TV

The ballots for the 2013 General Election are on their way to voters and King County TV is set to provide you information on the regional races on your ballot with the launching of its Video Voters Guide for the November 5 general election.


The non-partisan video guide offers candidates on the ballot up to two minutes to issue a prepared statement that outlines the key planks of their platform.  The candidates and issues appear onscreen in the same order as they do on the ballot.

The 2013 Video Voters Guide will include statements for both countywide ballot issues as well as statements from candidates in the city of Seattle.

The King County portion will include candidates on the ballot for King County Executive, Metropolitan King County Council and Port of Seattle Commissioner. There will also be statements from representatives on two measures on the county ballot: King County Charter Amendment 1, which authorizes the creation of a new county Department of Public Defense and King County Proposition 1, which replaces an expiring levy to continue funding of Medic One emergency medical services.

King County TV will carry the Video Voters Guide at various times on Comcast Cable channel 22. You can find specific viewing times here.

The programs are available online.

The Video Voters is a collaboration of King County TV, the Seattle Channel, King County Elections, and the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission.

King County TV provides a transparent view into the operations of County government and the issues affecting our region. It can be seen in 450,000 cable households throughout King County.


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Book Review by Aarene Storms: Hold Fast

Hold Fast by Blue Balliett

Hold fast to dreams / For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird / That cannot fly.
Hold fast to dreams / For when dreams go
Life is a barren field / Frozen with snow. --Langston Hughes

Eleven year old Early Pearl dreams of a home, even after her beloved father Dash disappears under mysterious circumstances, even after their tiny apartment is trashed by ruffians, and even after she and her mother and little brother Jubilee are forced to live in a homeless shelter. Early holds fast to her love of poetry, especially the poems of Langston Hughes, and she holds fast to her hope that someday her father will return, and the family will be together--and happy--again.

Written with a strong poetic voice, Early's search for the solution to the mysteries is beautifully told, if not-entirely-credible. Information about true circumstances and situations of homeless families and the reality of life in a homeless shelter are hard-hitting, and well-researched.

The problem with this novel is audience. Who will want to read it? It will not appeal to the average 4th or 5th grade reader...but the reader it does capture will be delighted with the language and the story.

Appropriate for ages 10 to adult. Might be a good choice for reading aloud, and group discussions.

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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Attorney General Ferguson files suit against Grocery Manufacturers Association



Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed suit Oct 16, 2013 in Thurston County Superior Court alleging that the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) violated the state’s campaign disclosure laws.  Ferguson alleges the GMA illegally collected and spent more than $7 million while shielding the identity of its contributors. The funds were spent to express opposition to Initiative 522, a measure requiring labeling of genetically engineered foods, seeds and seed products in Washington.

The Grocery Manufacturers Association is a trade association, based in Washington DC, representing more than 300 food, beverage and consumer product companies. It is the biggest donor to the No on I-522 campaign.

The Attorney General’s Office alleges the GMA established the “Defense of Brands Strategic Account” within its organization and asked members to pay assessments that would be used to oppose I-522. GMA then funded opposition efforts while shielding contributors’ names from public disclosure.

Ferguson alleges the GMA should have formed a separate political committee, registered with the state’s Public Disclosure Commission (PDC), and filed reports indicating who contributed, how much they contributed and how the money was spent to oppose I-522. 

The complaint can be found here.


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Adopt your local storm drain

City worker clearing a blocked drain
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline


There are more than 7,000 storm drains in Shoreline. City crews work to keep storm drains clear, but when the Northwest rain starts coming down, it takes everyone's help to keep the water going in the right direction!

During the months of October through March, residents can volunteer to “adopt” a storm drain, and remove leaves and other debris that accumulate on top of drains after storm events.

By joining the Adopt-A-Drain Program you help:

  • Prevent localized flooding in your neighborhood by keeping drains free of debris.
  • Protect fish and other wildlife by keeping pollutants from entering streams, lakes and Puget Sound.

Volunteers will be provided with instructions and tools to care for a storm drain or multiple drains on their street. Volunteers will be asked to monitor and remove debris from the storm drains at least once a week during the storm season. Hours will be tracked by the volunteer and submitted to the City after each clean-up or at the end of December and March. The commitment term is for six months, October through March.

As a gesture of appreciation, Brown Bear Car Wash will donate a free car wash to each participant at the end of the season.

To learn more about the program, or to sign-up, visit the webpage or call Surface Water and Environmental Services at 206-801-2450.


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Pam on the Map - Shoreline author releases travelogue series


Pam Stucky, local author of the popular Wishing Rock novels, is now taking readers along on her adventures around the world with her new travel series, “Pam on the Map.” Pam, a native of Shoreline, launched the series this month with books on three countries: Iceland, Ireland, and Switzerland.

In the Pam on the Map series, Pam offers her own engaging twist on the modern travel memoir/travelogue genre. Pam sets out to discover and connect with people and places, and to take readers along on her adventures through her almost real-time reports. Raw and real, Pam’s tales are infused with candid honesty, humorous observations, and perceptive insights. Pam’s descriptive, entertaining, conversational style brings her trips alive, making readers feel as though they’re traveling right along with her. 

 “They’re not guidebooks,” Pam explains. “They’re the stories of my experiences; they’re my way of sharing my travels and connecting with people around the world.Pam on the Map: Iceland is the true series launch,” she continues. “Ireland and Switzerland are shorter ‘retrospective’ books, based on notes from past travels.”

Pam traveled to Iceland this summer specifically to research this book. Why Iceland? She gets asked that a lot. “Why not Iceland?” she says. “But more to the point, I know a lot of people who have gone and been dazzled. It’s an out-of-the-way place, which I love. I’m not a big city person. I like wide open spaces. How much wider and more open can you get? Everyone’s talking about Iceland these days. I wanted to go and see it for myself, and report back.”

From setting off a hotel fire alarm, to getting a luxurious in-water spa massage, to going on a “traditional Icelandic ice cream car ride,” to interviewing JĂłn Gnarr, “the most interesting mayor in the world,” Pam experienced it all on her two-week summer journey that took her all around the outer edge of Iceland. Armed with a two-wheel drive car, a persnickety GPS, and a goal to discover the heart and soul of the country, Pam broke out of the boundaries of Iceland’s popular Golden Circle to travel the full Ring Road (the road that circles all the way around the country), and beyond.

In Pam on the Map: Iceland, Pam brings readers along on her trip as she discusses all things Iceland, including the restrooms at KeflavĂ­k airport, the Ring Road and travel infrastructure, the treacherous gravel roads and Highway 939, the omnipresent waterfalls, hot dogs and fermented shark, and the history and culture of the country and its people. Pam stops to talk with locals about their views and opinions on Iceland, tourism, writing, the economy, soil erosion, and happiness. 

The Ireland and Switzerland “retrospective” books also contain bonus material. In Pam on the Map: Ireland, Pam has included a chapter on solo travel; in Pam on the Map: Switzerland, Pam includes a chapter on how to plan a trip.

Pam will be reading from and signing her books at Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park on November 18, starting at 7pm. The Pam on the Map books are available in print on Amazon, and in ebook at various vendors.


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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. 16-22, 2013 



Sat, Oct. 19   Winter Squash Tasting 





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Annual human service awards seek to recognize North King County volunteers and programs



Do you know someone with a passion for service? 
Or a non-profit which makes a big difference in North King County?

The North Urban Human Services Alliance Annual Human Services Awards has been celebrating the accomplishments of local individuals and organizations since 2008. Each year agencies, non-profit organizations and community members acknowledge the work of those who strengthen North King County’s capacity to respond to critical human service needs. This is a celebration of those who inspire!

Submit your nomination form to honor the difference they make in the community! Nominations due by November 1st and can be e-mailed.

This year we're welcoming Lauren McGowan, Associate Director of Ending Homelessness at United Way of King County, as our keynote speaker. Come enjoy some small bites and mingle with leaders and change makers in North King County.

Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm, Council Chambers, Shoreline City Hall. 17500 Midvale Ave. North, Shoreline 98133.



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Scare up some old-fashioned fun at RBCA's Halloween Carnival

An indoor carnival is a great place for costumes


Celebrate the year’s spookiest holiday with wholesome activities for the entire family! This fall marks the 27th anniversary of Richmond Beach Community Association’s annual Halloween Carnival.

This event has become a timeless tradition in the community. Each year brings back traditional carnival games with prizes, inflatables, cake walk, haunted house, raffle full of great prizes and food.

Fun for the entire family

As far as old-fashioned carnivals go, this one is truly exceptional and prices are family friendly. Kids love to show off their costumes for this event; parents are encouraged to dress up too!

This year’s carnival is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 26, from 3:00 to 7:00pm at Syre Elementary School, 19545 12th Avenue NW in Shoreline.


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Ballots, voters’ pamphlets in mail


By Evan Smith

Ballots and voters’ pamphlets for the Nov. 5 general election will be mailed this week.

King County elections officials will mail ballots Thursday.

Every residential address in King County will get both a local voters’ pamphlet from the county elections office and a statewide pamphlet from the secretary of state’s office.

Both were sent by bulk mail Wednesday.

Registered voters can leave their completed ballots at 24-hour drop boxes at the Lake Forest Park City Hall and nine other sites around the county. They will be open through 8pm election day.

Voters also will be able to leave ballots at the Aurora Square Shopping Center and 11 other sites around the county, Saturday, Nov. 2 and Monday, Nov. 4, from 10am to 5pm and Tuesday, Nov. 5, from 10am to 8pm.  

Mailed ballots must be sent so they are postmarked by election day, Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Voters can vote in person at an accessible voting unit at the county elections office in Renton any business day, starting Friday, from 8:30am through 4:30pm and on election day from 8:30am through 8pm. They also can use accessible units at the Seattle Union Station and the Bellevue City Hall Monday, Nov. 4, from 10am through 5pm and election day, from 10am to 8pm.


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Fourth-place Shorewood follows Tuesday overtime soccer loss to Stanwood with Thursday match against first-place Shorecrest


The Shorewood girls’ soccer team holds fourth place in the Western Conference 3A South going into a Thursday match with first-place Shorecrest after the Thunderbirds lost a Thursday overtime game to Wesco 3A North third-place Shorewood.

Stanwood hosted Shorewood in the cross divisional game. The game was very energetic and evenly matched. Stanwood had two shots that hit the post and went wide while Shorewood had a couple of one vs the goalie shots that were denied. At the end of regulation the score was tied 0-0.

In the fourth overtime minute Stanwood scored the game winner.

Shorewood had Ariel Garay in goal.

The Thunderbirds take a 4-3-1 league record (7-3-1 overall) into the match with Shorecrest (7-1-0, 9-1-1) at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Shoreline Stadium. Junior varsity teams from the two schools meet at 5:30.

Stanwood is 3-5-0 in league and 3-7-0 overall.

The Shorewood junior varsity defeated Stanwood 2-0.

Shorecrest comes into the match with Shorewood after a 3-2 home victory over Marysville Getchell. The Shorecrest junior varsity defeated Marysville Getchell 2-0.

Varsity Girls’ Soccer Standings
 Wesco 3A South
League

Overall

 Team
W
L
T
W
L
T
 
Shorecrest
7
1
0
9
1
1
 
Mountlake Ter
6
2
0
8
3
0
 
Meadowdale
5
2
1
8
2
1
 
Shorewood
4
3
1
7
3
1
 
Glacier Peak
2
6
0
3
7
1
 
Top three teams in each Wesco division qualify for Northwest District 3A tournamenr along with two teams from among the other Wesco teams or Ferndale of the Northwest 3A/2A/1A Conference.
 Wesco 3A North
League

Overall

  Team
W
L
T
W
L
T
 
Marysville-Pil
6
2
0
6
5
0
 
Marysville-Get
3
3
2
5
4
2
 
Stanwood
3
5
0
3
7
0
 
Everett
1
7
0
1
9
1
 
Oak Harbor
1
7
0
3
7
1
 
Northwest Conference 3A
Ferndale
5
3
1
6
4
2
 

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Sample Ballot: Lake Forest Park


Sample Ballot: Lake Forest Park

By Evan Smith

Here are issues that will appear on Lake Forest Park ballots for the Nov. 5 general election in addition to statewide and countywide issues that we have posted separately.

Candidates appear in the order they will appear on the ballot.

CITY

City of Lake Forest Park Council Position No. 1

  • Jason Colberg
  • Hilda Thompson

City of Lake Forest Park, Council Pos. No. 3

  • John Wright

City of Lake Forest Park, Council Pos. No. 5

  • Edgar Escandar
  • Mark Phillips


City of Lake Forest Park, Council Pos. No. 7

  • Alan Kiest
  • John Resha


SCHOOL

Shoreline School District No. 412, Director District No. 2

  • Debi Ehrlichman

Shoreline School District No. 412, Director District No. 3

  • David Wilson


SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT

King County Fire Protection District No. 16

Commissioner Position No. 2

  • Bob Jordan
  • Carolyn Armanini

King County Fire Protection District No. 16

Commissioner Position No. 4

  • Pat McSweeney
  • Kae Peterson


Lake Forest Park Water District

Commissioner Position No. 2, short and full term

  • Eli Zehner


Shoreline Water District

Commissioner Position No. 2

  • Larry Schoonmaker


Northshore Utility District, Commissioner Position No. 2

  • Robert S. Peterson

Northshore Utility District, Commissioner Position No. 5

  • Don Ellis


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Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council rolls out Grant Application for the Artists in Schools program

Arts class at Briarcrest


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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Shorewood finishes with 14-2 dual tennis record after victories Monday Tuesday and Wednesday

The Shorewood boys’ tennis team finished its dual-match season on a winning note with a 6-1 home victory over Wesco North champion Stanwood.

Shorewood's record was 14-2 overall and 11-2 in Wesco 3A. The Thunderbirds lost only to undefeated Wesco 3A South champion Shorecrest.

Stuart Schachle and Scott Park finished the season undefeated at No. 1 doubles, for Shorewood, with a 14-0 record.

Shorewood had defeated Meadowdale 5-2 Monday and Glacier Peak 5-2 Tuesday.


Led by senior co-captains Jamie Wright and Logan Keebler with straight-set victories over their Meadowdale and Glacier Peak opponents. 


SHOREWOOD 5 MEADOWDALE 2
At Meadowdale H.S., Monday


SINGLES

1. Nick Ekern MD def. Cameron McDowell SW 6-4, 6-3
2. Jamie Wright SW def. Bret Matysik MD 6-3, 6-3
3. Logan Keebler SW def. Grayson Cox MD 6-0, 6-0
4. Alejandro Uvence SW def. Lee Bruemmer MD 6-2, 6-1.

DOUBLES

1. Stuart Schachle-Scott Park SW def. Turner-Steinke MD 6-4, 6-0
2. Ridley-Holton MD def. Cameron Harford / Simon Forinash SW 6-0, 6-0
3. A.J. Barth-Eli Hecken SW def. O'Connell-Yared MD 6-3, 6-4.

SHOREWOOD 5 GLACIER PEAK 2
At Shoreview Park, Tuesday


SINGLES

1. Patrick Luangrath GP def. Cameron McDowell SW 6-1, 6-4
2. Jamie Wright SW def. Scott Wilson GP 6-2, 6-3
3. Logan Keebler SW def. Clayton Juarez 6-1, 6-2
4. Alejandro Uvence SW def. Jack Wygant GP 6-7 (5-7), 6-2, 7-6 (7-3)

DOUBLES

1. Stuart Schachle / Scott Park SW def. Davis / Jones GP 7-5, 6-3
2. Vizzoni / Peterson GP def. Cameron Harford / Simon Forinash 6-2, 6-1
3. Kyle Berquist / Hugh Gaevert SW def. Albrecht / Pinar GP 6-1, 6-4.

SHOREWOOD 6 STANWOOD 1
At Shoreview Park, Wednesday


SINGLES

1. Cameron McDowell SW def. Jonathon Spores ST 6-3, 4-6, 6-4
2. Jamie Wright SW def. Michael Wolfe ST 6-1, 6-1
3. Logan Keebler SW def. Garrett Goshorn ST 6-3, 7-5
4. Alejandro Uvence SW def. Steve Sanders ST 6-1, 6-2

DOUBLES

1. Stuart Schachle / Scott Park Sw def. Kelley / Garcea ST 6-1, 6-0
2. Jennings / Bickford ST def. Cameron Harford / Simon Forinash SW 6-3, 7-5
3. A.J. Barth / Eli Hecker SW def. Lindsay / Urbansky ST 6-0, 6-3.

Western Conference 3A Tennis Standings
South Division

 Conf.  
Overall

W
L
W
L
 
Shorecrest
13
0
16
0
 
Shorewood
10
2
14
2
 
Glacier Peak
8
5
10
6
 
Meadowdale
7
5
10
5
 
Mountlake Terrace
2
10
4
12
 


North Division

 Conf.  
Overall

W
L
W
L
 
Stanwood
9
4
11
5
 
Everett
6
6
7
8
 
Oak Harbor
5
8
6
10
 
Marysville-Getchell
3
10
3
13
 
Marysville-Pilchuck
0
13
0
16
 


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Local Rotary works to End Polio in the world

Ethiopian children walk down the path on their way
to be vaccinated against polio

Lake Forest Park Rotarian Janette Lemme went to Ethiopia with now District 5030 Governor, Ezra Teshome in 2003. Photos are from her trip for the End Polio program.

By Marj Ando, Lake Forest Park Rotary

Polio Plus Eradication: A Worldwide Challenge began when the World Health Assembly resolved to wipe out the disease that had killed and paralyzed people for over 5000 years.

Rotary International Foundation's Polio Plus Program offered to be part of the program to eradicate the disease by immunizing children worldwide.

At the time, in 1985, the disease killed or crippled more than 1000 people a day, most of them children, in 125 polio endemic countries. It seemed to be a daunting task, but Rotarians have continued to be steadfastly committed to lead the initiative. Rotary and its partners: The world Health Organization, UNICEF, the US Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation continue to work together in this effort.

Janet Lemme administers two drops of vaccine
into a baby's mouth to protect against polio

Through this program, 2.5 billion children, worldwide, have received the vaccine. 99% of cases have dropped to fewer than 700 a year worldwide. Yet, polio still robs children of their future in 3 countries: Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Nigeria.

While we are "this close" to make polio the second human disease to be eradicated, the unprecedented opportunity to ensure that no child will ever have to endure t this devastating disease, will remain as Rotary's legacy. Rotary remains dedicated and has helped to raise US$1 billion for the fund and helped solicit financial support from donor governments as well as private donors and organizations, resulting in over $9 billion in contributions. While the financial aid is essential, so are the over 1 million Rotarians who have contributed volunteer hours, administering vaccines, and, in training and working with workers in those countries to administer the vaccines.

Who are the Rotarians? Rotary Club was formed in 1905 by Paul P. Harris of Chicago. It became the world's first service club organization. With over 1.2 million business and professional men and women worldwide, they are dedicated to volunteering their expertise, time and financial support to provide service for their local communities in 34,000 clubs in 200 countries around the world.

Janette Lemme poses with some of the children that she
vaccinated against polio

They come together in fellowship and service while promoting high ethics and leadership skills. They also support humanitarian needs through Rotary's Six Areas of Focus:
  1. Peace and conflict prevention and resolution
  2. Disease prevention and treatment
  3. Water and sanitation
  4. Maternal and child health
  5. Basic education and literacy
  6. Economic and community development

"Rotary continues to the be the heart and soul of polio eradication, supporting the program directly while also taking on a larger role in encouraging other donors to give more." --Bill Gates, Co-chair, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation


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