Help design the 185th station area at Shoreline City workshop Nov 6

Monday, October 28, 2013



Do you live or drive anywhere near the planned location of the 185th Street Sound Transit station?

On Wednesday, November 6, from 6:00-8:00pm in the Shoreline Room in the north end of the Shoreline Center, the City of Shoreline will host the first phase of interactive workshops where participants will brainstorm and sketch specific ideas and land uses for the station areas, including DESIGN concepts.

People will be engaged in an interactive dialogue about how they would like the subarea around the 185th station to look. The workshop sessions will also preview phasing scenarios for redevelopment in the neighborhood (what is likely to happen in ten years, twenty years, thirty years, and beyond).

This is your chance to have a say in what your Echo Lake, North City, or Meridian Park neighborhood will look like - and how the traffic will flow through your streets. 

In January 2014, we will host the second phase of design workshops where computer modeling will be used to represent ideas from the November meeting for additional feedback. Preferred alternatives will then move forward through environmental analysis.


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Washington state is a national example of healthcare implementation


From North Urban Human Services Alliance

Despite a government shutdown, the Washington State Health Plan Finder launched October 1st. So far, over 35,000 Washingtonians have enrolled in new healthcare plans online or through the help of in-person assisters across the state. Despite website complications, Washington state has been viewed as a national example of healthcare implementation. 

People looking for healthcare coverage in the new exchange are able to register online or with the help of in-person assisters throughout the county. These certified experts will help customers navigate their options and apply for tax credits, reduced cost-sharing, or public assistance. If you plan on visiting an in-person assister at a King County enrollment event (including Kenmore, Lake Forest Park and Shoreline), know your social security number, birth date, and income. 

These healthcare plans are expected to bring low-cost coverage to over 835,000 Washington residents who were previously uninsured. With several methods for enrollment, healthcare accessibility is greater than ever. Barring any legislative delay, healthcare reform should be implemented fully over the next couple of years. For more information on the Affordable Care Act visit Healthcare online or attend the NUHSA sponsored event Health Reform for Front Line Workers on November 19th in Shoreline to have your questions answered by King County Public Health. 


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Frockt, Pollet point to confusing nature of advisory votes on November ballot


State Sen. David Frockt and State Rep. Gerry Pollet say that advisory votes, like the five on the November statewide ballot are confusing and easily taken out of context.

Frockt cites Advisory Vote No. 4, which reads as follows:
Advisory Vote No. 4 Senate Bill 5627
      The legislature imposed, without a vote of the people, an aircraft excise tax on commuter air carriers in lieu of property tax, costing approximately $500,000 in its first ten years, for government spending. This tax increase should be:
REPEALED _____
MAINTAINED __

Frockt said last week that the ballot title takes the bill out of context.
“The advisory vote regarding commuter air carriers was essentially a tax swap -- trading one form of taxation for another -- that was either revenue neutral or marginally net positive (something like $400,000 over 10 years, as I recall),” he said. “Kenmore Air is the main beneficiary due to decreased paperwork it will have to file with the Department of Revenue even if they end up paying slightly more. They supported the change, and it passed with no controversy and strong bipartisan support. To me this was a non-controversial technical change that was necessary and the kind of thing that voters elect us to do in a representative system.” 
He added, “The advisory system, certainly, as to something like this, is highly confusing and described without full context.”

Rep. Gerry Pollett said Monday that he agrees with Frockt.

This and the four other non-binding advisory measures on the November ballot are required by what was not ruled unconstitutional in the Tim-Eyman-sponsored initiative that required a two-thirds vote of the Legislature to hike taxes.

A recent Everett Herald editorial noted that in the state's first-ever advisory votes in 2012, Washingtonians rejected ending a tax break for large banks and extending the fuel tax paid by oil refineries.

Frockt and Pollet are Democrats representing the 46th Legislative District, including Lake Forest Park, Kenmore and northeast Seattle.



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Indie film "The Maury Island Incident" stars SCC drama professor

Actor Tony Doupé as Harold Dahl, meets the Man in Black
The Maury Island Incident


The first trailer for the locally-produced, short indie film “The Maury Island Incident” has been released, and can be viewed here. It can also be viewed – and downloaded in HD – here.

The film is based on the true story – taken directly from declassified FBI documents – of Harold Dahl’s June 21, 1947 UFO sighting near Maury Island, Washington, and the first reported ‘Man In Black’ encounter that happened the next day. An investigation followed that resulted in a mysterious crash of a B-25 carrying “slag” evidence from the encounter, which killed Capt. William Davidson and Lt. Frank Brown (this film is dedicated to them). This case went all the way up to FBI Executive Director J. Edgar Hoover, who expressed personal interest in it.

The film stars Tony Doupé, working actor and head of the performing arts and film department at Shoreline Community College. "This was a great production to be a part of and surprisingly, a relatively unknown story. 'Bout time more folks knew."

The Man in Black is at the door
Tony Doupé stars in indie film

Directed by Scott Schaefer, Written by Steve Edmiston, Produced by Edmiston and Schaefer, Co-Executive Produced by Scott and Laura Beth Peterson and Danny House, and Executive Produced by John White, the indie film was shot over four days this last summer in Burien, Des Moines, Tukwila and off the waters of Maury Island.

An all-local crew worked on the short, which was Shot and Edited by Mike Boydstun.

The film – which received competitive “Innovation Lab” award funding from Washington Filmworks in June – will soon be submitted to various festivals, turned into online webisodes, and if all goes well, perhaps made into a feature-length film or TV series.



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Recognition ceremony for SW students promotion of suicide prevention


Student suicide awareness art exhibit in bus shelter near Shorewood

Shoreline Community Event, Youth Suicide Prevention, November 8, 2013, 2:45-3:45 p.m.
Shorewood High School Commons

Come help us celebrate and recognize the efforts made by Shoreline youth to promote suicide prevention and awareness.

Guest Speakers:
  • Sue Walker Superintendent, Shoreline School District
  • Debbie Tarry, Interim City Manager, City of Shoreline
Recognition:
  • Heidi Goldstick and Lindsey Macalalad 2013 Shorewood graduates
Event:
  •     Kick off at Shorewood High School
  •     Half mile walk to student art exhibit
  •     Pass out community flyers

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Ronald Wastewater District Files Summary Judgment Motion on Public’s Right to Vote

Press release from Ronald Wastewater

Today, Ronald Wastewater District filed a summary judgment motion asking Superior Court Judge Barbara Linde to affirm the public’s right to decide its sewer provider. State law requires a city that does not currently operate a sewer utility to obtain voter approval before getting into the sewer business.  RCW 35.92.070.

“In its Answer to the District’s lawsuit, the City of Shoreline claims that the public has no right to vote on a City take over of sewer. In fact, the City asserts that it already operates a sewer system—something that might be a surprise to the citizens of Shoreline,” says Phil Talmadge, Ronald’s attorney and a former Justice of the State Supreme Court.

Mr. Talmadge successfully litigated this same issue in Spokane County, where the Superior Court declared that the City of Liberty Lake could not assume Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District without a public vote. “The City of Shoreline wants to assume the District but refuses to agree that the ultimate decision rests with the voters to whom both these public entities are responsible,” Talmadge added.

Ronald Wastewater District is a locally controlled municipal government that has provided sewer service to its ratepayers since 1951.

For further information about Ronald’s motion or litigation, please contact:

Phil Talmadge, Attorney at Law   
Talmadge/Fitzpatrick
1810 Southcenter Parkway
Tukwila, Washington 98188
(206) 574-6661

or
Joe Bennett
Hendricks – Bennett, PLLC
402 Fifth Avenue South
Edmonds, Washington 98020
(425) 775-2751


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Shorewood won home soccer game over Wesco 3A North leader Marysville-Pilchuck Thursday going into Monday home game with Glacier Peak


The Shorewood girls’ soccer team won a 3-0 home game from Glacier Peak Monday after defeating Western Conference 3A North leader Marysville-Pilchuck 4-0 Thursday at Shoreline Stadium.

The match with Glacier Peak was Shorewood's last home game and the Thunderbirds’ senior night. All 11 Shorewood seniors had a chance to take the field in one fashion or another.

In the 17th minute Senior Zoe Vincini made a no-angle shot from the right endline to start the scoring. Thirteen minutes later Siena Helland scored on a pass from Olivia Hollenbeck to end firsr-half scoring.

In the second half, Lisa Jensen scored on an assist from Vincini for the third and final goal.

Senior Ariel Garay played most of the minutes in goal then was relieved by her sister Ashley.

Shorewood is 6-4-2 in league and 9-4-2 overall, while Glacier peak is 2-9-1 in league and 3-10-2 overall.

In the victory over Marysville-Pilchuck, Shorewood opened the scoring at the 20th minute when Vincini finished a pass from Mikalya Morgan. Nine minutes later Emma McIntosh scored on a pass from Lisa Jensen for a 2-0 Shorewood lead at halftime.

Marysville came out in the second half with more pressure, but Shorewood was able to find the net again on a goal by Helland on a pass from McIntosh at the 59th minute. The final goal was scored with 3 minutes left unassisted by Christine Donnan for a 4-0 Shorewood win.

Ariel Garay was in goal for Shorewood

The Shorewood junior varsity defeated Marysville-Pilchuck, 2-0.

Shorewood finishes its regular season Wednesday at 7:30pm against Mountlake Terrace at Lynnwood High School. Junior varsity teams from the two schools meet at 5:30pm.


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Death notices as of October 22, 2013

Obituaries are condensed biographies of people's lives, written by the people who loved them. Like a memorial service, they tell us things we may not have known about the person, and may leave us wishing we had known them better.


Dennis S. Mahar  1941-2013  Rosary and funeral mass at St. Mark in Shoreline.

Eldon Alex Torsey  1923-2013  He loved music, playing in dance bands and singing in barbershop quartets. Avid outdoorsman, world traveler, he was a life-long Free Mason and Shriner.

Nell Groen  1921-2013  Mother of six, remembrances to Shoreline Christian School.

Father William (Bill) Edward Gallagher  1921-2013  Served St. Luke Parish in Shoreline from 1956 to 1972.

Margaret (Peggy) Walsh Strothman  1917-2013  Passed away in Lake Forest Park. Funeral services at St. Mark in Shoreline.

Jerrine Schoenberg  1923-2013  Worked in the registrar's office at Shoreline Community College for 20 years.

Larry-john "LJ" McIntosh  1951-2013  Lake Forest Park resident lived each day with courage and determination.

Clarke Farup O'Reilly, Sr.  1928-2013  Memorial at St. Dunstan's in Shoreline.

Marjorie Theresa Stromberg  1923-2013  Services at St. Mark in Shoreline.

Margaret Tomsett  She enjoyed her 32 years as a crossing guard for the Shoreline School District.

Betty Ann Wadekamper  1936-2013  Lived 57 years in Shoreline. Worked for Bank of America over 40 years. Enjoyed her exercise class and flower gardening.

Dr. Michael G. Deming, MD  age 69  In psychiatric practice for 33 years, including three years as an Air Force Captain, counseling returning prisoners of war. Services held at Innis Arden Clubhouse.

Erling Johnson  1926-2013  Husky football player, inducted into the Pacific Northwest Hall of Fame. Services at Lake Forest Park Presbyterian.

Craig M. Jarvis  1949-2013  Grew up and attended school in Shoreline.

Jack Rogers  1944-2013  "Beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away suddenly October 15, 2013 at his home in Lake Forest Park. Jack is survived by his wife of 46 years, Laura, his brother Paul, his two daughters Heather (Jake) and Hillary (Chris) and his granddaughters Olivia and Aurora."


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Pirates, Princesses, and Space Warriors at the RBCA Halloween Carnival

Sunday, October 27, 2013


For twenty-seven years, the Richmond Beach Community Association has been putting on a Halloween Carnival at Syre Elementary School.

With decades of experience, they can write the book on how to put on a family party with enough activities to keep hundreds of kids entertained. It's also a rain-proof venue for whatever costume the kids want to wear - as well as for a few fun-loving adults.

Bob Pfeiffer documented a few of the revelers with his camera.







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Free jazz concert in new Shorewood campus theater Tuesday

By Frank Workman


Shorewood's Jazz Band and Jazz Choir will perform a free concert Tuesday night at 7:30pm in their beautiful, gleaming new theater on campus.

The Jazz Choir, under the direction of John Hendrix, will lead off. 

After an intermission, Dave Johnson's Jazz Band will take the stage. Featured musicians include talented Max Kapur on piano, and Sam Anschell on alto sax.

Early arrivals will be treated to the musical equivalent of a movie theater's  'Coming Attractions', as a handful of musicians will entertain with several improvisations pieces prior to the Singers taking the stage.

As we all acquaint ourselves with the layout of the new Shorewood campus, access to the theater is recommended via the parking lot on N. 170th  (between Fremont and Aurora). Walk north from the lot through the courtyard to the school's entrance.  

The theater is just to the right of the main office. It, alone, would be worth the price of admission---- if admission was charged.

Music lovers of all ages are encouraged to attend, especially those youthful musicians in our community (and their parents).


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School Board approves levies for February 2014 election


The Shoreline School Board has unanimously approved placing two replacement levies for voter approval on the Feb. 11, 2014 special election ballot. The District projects that these replacement levies will allow for continued stability of school tax collections for the next four years.

Proposition 1 is Replacement of an Expiring Levy for Educational Programs, Maintenance and Operations.

The Shoreline School District’s current four-year educational programs, maintenance and operations levy will expire at the end of 2014. This levy provides the District with approximately 26 percent of its General Fund operating revenue. 

The levy pays for the basic education programs not supported by state and federal funding, including nurses, family advocates, librarians and instructional materials. It helps support smaller class sizes, special education, highly capable, remedial and vocational education programs, building maintenance and utilities, and transportation.

Funds are also used to support extra-curricular student activities, including music, drama and athletics. 

Proposition 2 is Replacement of an Expiring Capital Levy for Technology Improvements and Support. 

A four-year Capital Levy for Technology Improvements and Support would be used to meet the District’s ongoing technology needs for capital improvements. This includes student computers and expanded online curriculum for classroom use, instructional specialists, equipment upgrade and replacement (including lab and library computers, printers, classroom audio-visual equipment), professional development and training, server and network replacements and upgrades, administrative software systems, online and subscription resources, along with virus and firewall protection.

The proposed levy amounts are unchanged from the expiring 2010 Capital Levy for Technology Improvements and Support.

The District may collect only up to the amount approved by voters regardless of changes to assessed valuation. The two levies require a simple majority for approval.


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“Boxing for Boobies” helps knock out breast cancer


Do you have what it takes to punch breast cancer in the face?

CKO Kickboxing Seattle hosted its second annual Cardio Kickboxing Benefit for The American Cancer Society - Making Strides Against Breast Cancer on Saturday, Oct. 26. 2013.  “Boxing for Boobies” is back again taking center stage in the fight against breast cancer.

Walking and running for the cure is one thing, but actually staring down cancer and then punching it in its face is an entirely different matter. This special event was sold out by mid- September, with profits from entry fees going to the cause. All participants were given a commemorative tee shirt, a pair of pink boxing gloves, and an hour and a half date with a 125 lbs. heavy bag. Enrollees enlisted their friends, family, coworkers, and employers to be in their corner by donating to the cause in their name. Top tier corporate sponsors included H10 Capital, El Gaucho, and Nitro Desk.

Funds raised will support the American Cancer Society’s fight to end breast cancer.  Specifically, these dollars are used to make a difference in the following ways:
  • Helping people take steps to reduce their risk of breast cancer or find it early when it is most treatable
  • Investing in research to find, prevent, treat, and cure the disease
  • Providing free information and services to help people facing breast cancer today- when and where they need it- including transportation, lodging, wigs, support programs, financial assistance, and more
  • Ensuring access to mammograms for women who need them, and encouraging lawmakers to pass laws to defeat breast cancer.

CKO Kickboxing is a non-contact cardio kickboxing gym established in 1997 that specializes in conducting highly effective classes that burn fat and tone muscle. CKO is located at 15901 Westminster Way in Shoreline.
Owner Jessica says, "Last year we raised almost $2500. This year we are on track to be over $3000, however will not know the final number untill after Saturday. My fingers are crossed that is it is over $4000!"

There is still time to donate. CKO is strongly encouraging donations to be made one of two ways- online or by coming by in person to their gym at the address above. Who knows, it just may prove to be the first step in your new healthy lifestyle.


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WeatherWatcher: Change Ahead, Weekly Report


  • Forecast
  • Last Week's Data
Forecast: The high pressure bubble that has been with us for the past 2-3 weeks is breaking down, the rain Sunday morning and strong breezes are the first signs that this has started to happen.

We will have sunny skies with temperatures in the 50's, we might crack a high temperature of 60°F Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday is a transition day with clouds moving in and rain developing in the late evening hours. Remainder of the week and weekend will return to the weather we are most familiar with this time of year, clouds and rain.


Last Weeks Data:
Daily average temperature October compared to station average.
by Carl Dinse

Daily average dew point for October
by Carl Dinse

High temperature: 55.4°F (Wednesday)
Low temperature: 42.4°F (Wednesday and Thursday)
No rainfall this week.
Warmest day: 47.9°F (Wednesday)
Coldest day: 46.0°F (Saturday)
Average temperature: 46.9°F
Station historic average: 48.1°F (1.2°F colder than normal)

Warmest and coldest days are based on average temperature of the entire day, starting at midnight. All other averages are based on the whole week, starting Saturday morning at midnight. All weather data unless otherwise noted is sourced from Carl's weather station located in the Echo Lake neighborhood of Shoreline, Washington. 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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Seattle Children’s Hospital to open Holiday store on Saturday Nov 2

Treasures for sale in the Children's Holiday store


Seattle Children’s Hospital Shoreline Bargain Boutique will open their new Shoreline Holiday store on Saturday, Nov 2, 2013 at noon.

The store is located in the same shopping center, Aurora (Sears) Square, as the Bargain Boutique.  

We've been saving all year

"We have been saving holiday merchandise for a whole year. We have lots of vintage, new and gently used decorations, artificial trees, toys and gifts. These are just a few of the many boxes of merchandise we will be putting out. Don’t miss our opening!"

If you are interested in volunteering for the Holiday store, stop by the Bargain Boutique and talk with the manager or assistant manager.


Seattle Children’s Shoreline Bargain Boutique Holiday Store:
15815 Westminster Way N
Shoreline, WA 98133
206-448-7609

Store hours: Monday-Sunday: Noon to 5:00pm


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Quick Start Shoreline on October 29, 2013

SCC Business Accelerator and the City of Shoreline

  • Are you starting your own business in Shoreline?
  • Are you looking to expand your current business into new markets?
  • Are you looking to give a particular aspect of your business a boost?


Quick-Start Shoreline is for you!

The Shoreline Community College Small Business Accelerator and the City of Shoreline Economic Development Office are engaged with the new and emerging businesses of Shoreline with business planning and beyond.

We have workshops, classes, one-on-one counseling and opportunities for community involvement.
Feel free to bring your own lunch!

QuickStart Shoreline Business Workshops:
12:00 - 1:30pm Tuesdays at Shoreline City Hall; no charge
17500 Midvale Avenue N, Shoreline, WA

See the webpage or contact Mark McVeety for more information. Visit the Community Calendar to confirm workshops.

"Sales 101: Sales for People Who Aren't Sales Pros (and great reminders for people who are)."

Stop Being Frustrated and Worrying About How to Sell: Stick with This Simple Approach and You'll Know What to Do (almost) Every Time

  • Always do this first.
  • How to never again have sudden road blocks and objections.
  • How to quit being uncomfortable talking about money and price.
  • How to make a presentation that's (almost) guaranteed to connect with and motivate your prospect to buy. Now.
  • How to help your prospects get their concerns addressed and make the right decision.
  • Make "buyer's remorse" a non-issue from now on.

Steve Porter
Steve Porter will conduct part two of his workshop on Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Steve Porter is a successful sales and marketing professional who has marketed and sold everything from air conditioners to financial products to TV advertising. He’s also an accomplished trainer and presenter who’s effectively taught many different kinds of people everything from how to sell to how to live in a different culture. Steve’s trained and led sales organizations and is still out there on the front lines, being the owner and only sales person for Snap Marketing for Small Business.

SnapMSB connects small businesses with the marketing resources they desperately need - provided by carefully selected, outstanding professionals, at prices they can actually afford. This is because Steve’s found that offering the right marketing tools from the right providers for the right price equals more customers and less stress for his clients.


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Shorewood, Shorecrest to play Wesco 3A football crossover double-header Friday at Shoreline Stadium

Jonah Hoverson, a wide receiver for Shorewood,
looks to gain extra yardage after catching a pass.
More of Wayne Pridemore game photos here


The Shorewood and Shorecrest football teams both will play Western Conference 3A crossover games at Shoreline Stadium Friday, Nov. 1.

Shorewood, which finished fourth in the Wesco 3A South with a 1-3 record (2-6 overall), will meet Wesco 3A North No. 4 Marysville Getchell (1-3 Wesco 3A North. 4-4) at 5 p.m.

Then, at 8, Wesco 3A South No. 5 Shorecrest (0-4 Wesco 3A, 1-7) will meet Wesco 3A North No. 5 Everett (0-4, 0-8).

Shorewood’s 5pm game with Marysville Getchell will be a rematch of a Sept. 20 game, which Marysville Getchell won at home, 28-14.

Shorewood’s 56-14 loss to Mountlake Terrace Friday, Oct. 25, gave Terrace third place in the Wesco 3A South and the chance to play Stanwood of the North division Friday, Nov. 1, for a guaranteed place in the quad-district playoffs Nov. 8-9. Rikio Campbell ran for both Shorewood touchdowns.

Thunderbird running back Rikio Campbell follows the block of team mate Darin Wade.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

In Shorecrest’s 27-16 non-conference home loss to Marysville Getchell Friday, Oct. 25, Scot quarterback Nik Hendricks threw for one touchdown and ran for another.

Both Shorewood and Shorecrest will finish their seasons Nov. 7-8 against other teams that haven’t qualified for district playoffs.

Mountlake Terrace 56, Shorewood 14
At Edmonds Stadium, Friday, Oct. 24

Shorewood ------------- 0  8  0  6 -- 14
Mountlake Terrace -- 28 7 21 7 -- 56

MT -- Malcolm Johnson 3 run (Jenson kick)
MT -- Michael Jenson 24 run (Jenson kick)
MT -- Chance Ragsdale 11 run (Jenson kick)
MT -- Malcolm Johnson 23 run (Jenson kick)
SW – Rikio Campbell 2 run (Zane Hopen pass from Aaron Akumura)
MT -- Chance Ragsdale 13 run (Jenson kick)
MT -- Chance Ragsdale 48 run (Jenson kick)
MT -- Chance Ragsdale 1 run (Jenson kick)
MT -- Malachi Morrisey 10 run (Jenson kick)
SW – Rikio Campbell 23 run (run failed)

Marysville Getchell 27, Shorecrest 16
At Shoreline Stadium, Friday, Oct. 25

Marysville Getchell --  8 6 7 6 -- 27
Shorecrest ------------   0 9 0 7 -- 16

MG--Kaleb Seymer 20 pass from T. Koellmer (2-point run)
SC -- Torsen Etscheid 31 FG
SC – Brantle Harris 7 pass from Nik Hendricks (run failed)
MG—A. Miller 15 pass from Koellmer (2-point conversion)
MG--Collin Montez 8 run (kick good)
SC -- Nik Hendricks 1 run (Torsen Etscheid kick)
MG -- MG--Wil Owens 29 run (kick failed)

Wesco 3A Football Standings
South Division
Team          Conference (Overall)

Glacier Peak 4-0 (7-1)
Meadowdale 3-1 (5-3)
Mountlake Terrace 2-2 (4-4)
Shorewood 1-3 (2-6)
Shorecrest 0-4 (1-7)

North Division
Marysville-Pilchuck 4-0 (8-0)
Oak Harbor 3-1 (6-2)
Stanwood 2-2 (3-5)
Marysville Getchell         1-3 (4-4)
Everett 0-4 (0-8)


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Swimming and diving Results, Thursday, Oct. 24, at Shoreline Pool


Swimmers and timers get ready for the next event
 in the annual meeting of Shorewood and Shorecrest
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Swimming and diving Results, Thursday, Oct. 24, at Shoreline Pool
Shorewood 121, Shorecrest 64

200-yard medley relay—Shorewood (Megan Pitts, Ari Norberg, Britt Blomso, Erin Arslanoglu) 2:01.15.
200 freestyle— 1, Christina Garrison, Shorewood, 2:08.48; 2, Ann Tardiff, SW, 2:16.45.
200 individual medley—1, Nicola Gerbino, Shorewood, 2:27.17; 2, HyeJoo Ro, SW, 2:35.67.
50 free —1, Erin Arslanoglu, Shorewood, 26.54; 2, Sarah Lutz, SW, 28.34.

Shorewood students watch the meet from the Shoreline Pool stands.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Diving—1, Mercedes Belka, Shorewood, 134.80; 2, Cierra Medalia, SW, 109.65,
100 butterfly —1, Britt Blomso, Shorewood, 1:00.70; 2, Maureen Penner, SC, 1:09.31.
100 free —1, Emily Strathy, Shorecrest, 57.43; 2, Pitts, SW, 59.39.
500 free —1, Ann Tardiff, Shorewood, 6:08.47; 2, Schuyler Peters, SC, 6:15.45.
200 free relay —Shorewood (Arslanoglu, Pitts, Muh-en Huang, Ari Norberg) 1:50.71.
100 backstroke —1, Blomso, Shorewood, 1:01.59; 2, Gerbino, SW, 1:07.11.
100 breaststroke —1, Garrison, Shorewood, 1:09.97; 2, Audrey Penner, SC, 1:19.92.
400 free relay —Shorewood (Arslanoglu, Gerbino, Garrison, Blomso) 3:55.30.




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SCC Women’s Soccer scores two goals in 40 seconds for a tie with Everett CC

SCC Soccer comes back with 7 minutes left to tie match
with EVCC by scoring two goals  in 40 seconds
Photo by Wilson Tsoi


The Lady Dolphin Soccer Team was down 2-0 with about 10 minutes left in the game on Saturday night at Twin Ponds Field against rival Everett Community College, but in a span of 40 seconds, the game was tied and SCC came-back from being eliminated from the NWAACC Northern Region Playoff picture to now still being in the hunt for the final spot in the NWAACC Championship tournament.

EVCC scored in the first half at the 15 minute mark and made that hold up until half-time. The Trojans came out and scored again 6 minutes into the 2nd half for a 2-0 lead and for next 30 minutes the Dolphins could not break through the Everett defense, but then lightning struck twice in 40 seconds as Mackenzie Bolton scored on an assist from Allison Shelton in the 83rd minute and the SCC defense took the ball away from EVCC on the ensuring Everett kickoff and took the ball straight down the field to score 40 seconds later on a Haley Warren goal, set-up by a Mackenzie Bolton assist.

Both teams put pressure on each other’s goals in the final 7 minutes, but neither team could score.

SCC record moved to 9-7-2 overall and 6-6-2 in the region. Everett record is now 8-6-3 overall and 7-4-3 in the NWAACC Northern Region. Shoreline is now in 4th placed in the region, while EVCC is in third place, 4 points higher than Shoreline. The top three places in the region make the NWAACC Soccer Championship Playoffs. The Dolphins are still in the playoff hunt, but will need help from other teams to make the playoffs.

On Wednesday, SCC plays at Green River CC while Everett CC plays region leading Edmonds CC. The Dolphins beat GRCC 3-0 in their first meeting and Edmonds defeated EVCC 1-0 earlier this season as well. A SCC win and EVCC lost will pull the teams to within 1 point of each other, going into the final weekend of play, where SCC plays Whatcom and EVCC plays Skagit Valley. Depending on those results, SCC could make the playoffs or be eliminated.


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Frank Workman on Sports: Beloved local figure inducted into his college Hall of Fame

Henry Akin, third from left, inducted into
Morehead State (KY) University Hall of Fame


Saturday afternoon Henry Akin, long-time Lake Forest Park resident and original member of the Seattle SuperSonics, was inducted into the Morehead State (KY) University Hall of Fame.

Akin played two seasons for the Eagles of the Ohio Valley Conference in the mid-60's.

He was selected 11th overall in the 1966 NBA draft by the NY Knicks, who used the first pick in the draft to take Cazzie Russell.

After his rookie year with the Knicks, the expansion Sonics selected the 6' 10" Akin for their inaugural team.

His playing career shortened by injury, Akin worked for the Sonics as a scout for several years before going to work for Boeing.

Akin's greatest contribution to the game he loves has been locally, most particularly serving as a mentor to a generation of players from the Shorecrest girls basketball program. Over the years, his has been a constant presence at practices and games, offering advice, guidance, and instruction when asked, and he is a beloved figure to all the girls who have benefitted from knowing him.


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Hopelink Luncheon raises more than $1.1 Million for Community Services

Saturday, October 26, 2013

Mark Kennedy Shriver was keynote speaker
at Hopelink luncheon
Photo credit: Phototainment

Guests at Hopelink’s Reaching Out Benefit Luncheon raised more than $1.1 million at Bellevue’s Meydenbauer Center on Oct. 21, 2013. Now in its 18th year, the annual fundraiser was the organization’s most successful to date, helping ensure that tens of thousands of local at-risk families and individuals navigate the journey from vulnerability and crisis to independence and stability.

During the luncheon, more than 1,500 people heard keynote speaker Mark Kennedy Shriver share stories about his father, Sargent Shriver, and talk about faith, hope, love and the role Hopelink plays in the community.

“The work Hopelink does every day, the work they do on a daily basis, are really acts of hope and acts of love,” Shriver said. 
“Hopelink is literally feeding the hungry and sheltering the homeless. It is an honor to be around people who try every day to heal the world – people who remind me of my mom and dad, for whom being good and trying to do good was the ultimate goal; people who have faith in the power of hope and love.”

The son of Sargent and Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the younger Shriver is Senior Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Senior Advisor to the CEO at Save the Children, which is working to ensure a fair start for all children in America – including the nearly one in four living in poverty. Shriver’s best-selling memoir, A Good Man: Rediscovering My Father, Sargent Shriver, was published in June 2012.

Luncheon guests also heard from Chauncey Pearl, a former Hopelink client, who is now on the Dean’s list in Culinary Arts at Lake Washington Institute of Technology.

Redmond-based Hopelink is the largest social services agency in north and east King County, serving 60,000 low-income, disabled and elderly people every year through centers in Redmond, Bellevue, Kirkland, Shoreline and Sno-Valley (Carnation).


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Girl Scouts: Craft Fair and Pancake Brunch Nov 23 - reserve tickets now


Girl Scout Troop 42037
Pancake Brunch / Craft Fair

 Saturday November 23rd 2013
10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Bethel Lutheran Church
 17418 8th Ave Shoreline, WA 98155

Advance purchase Special pricing of
$3.50 for children or $4.50 for adults

Fun for the whole Family!

Start your Holiday Shopping at our craft fair
Kids can create a special craft while parents shop

Gluten free brunch options available

Email Melissa to reserve your tickets


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Enrollment opens November 1 for Washington’s GET Program



When today’s newborn graduates from high school, tuition for a 4-year degree at our state’s top public university is projected to be over $146,000. With GET, Washington’s 529 prepaid tuition plan, the money families set aside for college is guaranteed to keep up with rising tuition.

That state guarantee is an important reason many of GET’s 152,000 account owners chose the program over other college savings options. GET is not dependent on the ups and downs of the market, so it takes the uncertainty out of knowing whether you’ll have saved enough.

Other reasons are that GET is a 529 plan, so accounts grow tax-free and all withdrawals are tax-free when used for tuition, housing and other qualified college expenses. If the student gets a scholarship or decides not to go to college, the account owner can wait up to ten years, transfer the funds to another family member or request a refund. And, the account owner always retains control of the account.

The biggest challenge is often just getting started. Betty Lochner, Director of the GET Program, encourages families to start saving early for college, to choose a plan and an amount to save that fits within their budget. “The important part is to start when your kids are young and then keep contributing as they grow,” she said. “College may seem like a long way off, but it will be here in the blink of an eye.”

“It can be hard to plan ahead when kids are young – life is busy and money can be tight,” said Lochner. “We hope families will look for those little opportunities to trim their budgets and add the difference to their savings. Whether it’s spending less each month on eating out, taking public transit or carpooling, these are things families can do that add up to big savings in the future.”

Tips to GET started:

  • Go to GET to enroll online or download an enrollment form. Enrollment is open November 1, 2013 – May 31, 2014.
  • One hundred GET units are equal to one year of resident undergraduate tuition and state-mandated fees at the UW or WSU. Remember that less expensive colleges require fewer units. More expensive private or out-of-state colleges require more units so families pay the difference. The payout value of each unit is the same no matter where it is used.
  • Families can buy from 1 to 500 units for each student. The current unit price is $172.
  • Accounts can be used at nearly any public or private college, university or technical school in the country.
  • The student or account owner must be a Washington resident at the time of enrollment in GET.

It’s also easy for family and friends to contribute to a child’s college savings. Gifts can be made to existing accounts, and anyone can start a GET account for a child. Approximately 14% of new accounts are opened by a child’s grandparents or other non-parent relatives.

GET's website has details, charts, planning tools and answers to common questions families have about the program. Accounts can be opened online, and Customer Service is ready to help at 800-955-2318.


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Sounders FC player from Shoreline speaks to local youth about dangers of texting and driving

Northwest Nationals player Alex Panteleeff (left), 9 of Shoreline,
has his jersey signed by Seattle Sounder FC’s DeAndre Yedlin Thursday evening
in the Northwest Nationals’ office in Mountlake Terrace. Photo by David Pan

Republished from our news partner Lynnwood Today


Seattle Sounders FC’s DeAndre Yedlin visited with youth soccer players from the Northwest Nationals Thursday evening in Mountlake Terrace.

The Northwest Nationals youth soccer club, which is composed of players from Lynnwood, Edmonds, and Mountlake Terrace, won ‘Sound Off,’ a campaign by AT/T that challenged Washington Youth Soccer players to lead a no texting while driving pledge drive, and spread the word to family, friends and neighbors about the dangers of distracted driving.

Yedlin, who grew up in Shoreline, took photographs, signed autographs and met personally with players from the Northwest Nationals – the youth soccer team that drove the most ‘It Can Wait’ pledges.


“When it comes to texting while driving, “It Can Wait” is the message that we want to score with soccer players and fans in Washington,” Yedlin said. “Texting and driving is a serious issue with dangerous consequences.”

Seattle Sounders FC’s DeAndre Yedlin visited with players
from the Northwest Nationals to talk about the dangers of texting and driving.
Photo by David Pan

The Seattle Sounders FC and AT/T launched the ‘Sound Off’ challenge with the goal to create a social stigma around this dangerous habit of texting while driving, AT/T and the Seattle Sounders challenged the Washington Youth Soccer organization and its more than 115,000 members and 200 clubs across all parts of the state to get involved, spread the word and encourage their parents to take the pledge to never text and drive. As of today, the campaign has garnered 1,785 pledges to never text and drive.

“As a club, Northwest Nationals is a collection of families. Our athletes compete at a high level and, as such, they spend a tremendous amount of time on the road traveling to games and practices,” said Scott Newman, Nationals Director of Coaching. “We encouraged our families to sign the pledge as a way to help keep our roads safer.”

In addition to being dangerous, it’s also illegal. The state of Washington has banned text messaging for all drivers.



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Halloween recipes for your dining pleasure


Thanks to Central Market Shoreline for these ghoulishly delightful Halloween recipes. 








Don't forget their family Halloween party from 5-7:30pm Oct 31

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Joseph Cooley sentenced to 28 years for the shooting death of Shoreline resident Tiana Montgomery

From our news partner, The Seattle Times

"King County Superior Court Judge Julia Garratt said she agreed to follow a joint recommendation from the state and defense because of Cooley’s lack of a criminal history and young age. She sentenced him to a prison term just shy of 28 years on charges of second-degree murder and attempted second-degree murder, the low end of the standard sentence range. Both charges carried firearms enhancements. 
"Garratt said she was sure Cooley wishes he could go back to May 16, 2012, and make a different choice. 
'It’s quite clear from everything I heard that the long-range, domino effect of the split-second decision you made has impacted a whole courtroom of people,' the judge said.
'I believe you when you say you’re remorseful,' Garratt continued. 'Unfortunately, that doesn’t bring back this beautiful young woman.'"

Read the entire story


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Letters to the Editor: Ronald Wastewater looks like an old boys club


To the Editor:

I’m a fairly recent (2005) resident of Shoreline, and I’m somewhat amazed by the politicking around the Ronald Wastewater District. First, in my limited experience, was the packing of the commission by expanding it and reappointing a commissioner who had been defeated in an election. Now the majority of the commission is suing Shoreline to head off municipal assumption of the utility, and one current candidate is running in support of their position. One of the commissioners has apparently been censured by the majority for disagreeing with their position. The agreement on assumption was concluded over ten years ago. Where have these opponents been all this time? Why the controversy at this late date?

The whole thing looks to me like an old boys’ club not being willing to let go of its clubhouse, or else like a knee-jerk Tea-Party-style anti-“big-government” movement, ten years out of date. The “censure” seems worthy of a Maoist group.

Get over it, boys. Get a new hobby.

Chris Nielsen
Shoreline


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Breakfast with an eagle

Jan Hansen of Shoreline was eating her breakfast Saturday morning when she realized she was being observed by an eagle in the tree outside her window.

"It is a Shoreline kind of day. I sat eating my breakfast while an eagle in the tree in front of me watched me watching him. I have American/native American connections with that big bird. I finished breakfast then he gave me a fly-by wiedersehen. I love this place."

As a loyal reader of the Shoreline Area News, she grabbed her camera and sent us this photo. Thanks, Jan!


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Questions about property taxes?

If you pay your own property taxes, rather than having them part of your mortgage payment, the second half is due by October 31, 2013.

If you are thinking about appealing the assigned value of your property, the deadline is 60 days from the mailing date on your Official Value Notice. Generally, evaluations went up this year.

Call the King County Tax Advisor Office at 206-477-1060 for more information. Very low income seniors and disabled persons may qualify for tax relief.


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Live music tonight at Third Place Commons

The music is back and tonight is the night.

7:30-9:30pm at Third Place Commons in Lake Forest Park - Portage Bay Swing Band - all the swing dancers will be there, so it will end up being a music and dance performance.


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Obliteride organizers say thank you to the people of Lake Forest Park for their support

Friday, October 25, 2013


Obliteride sets Northwest fundraising record raising nearly $2 Million for Cancer Research

The inaugural Obliteride was a huge success. In its first year, Obliteride raised more money for a local organization than any other bicycling fundraiser in the Northwest. The inaugural ride raised $1.9 million that will go directly to lifesaving research at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle.

“We are so impressed with how our community rallied around Obliteride and its commitment to raising money to accelerate lifesaving research at Fred Hutch,” said Amy Lavin, Obliteride’s executive director. “We set out to do something big our first year and people wowed us by donating $1.9 million to Fred Hutch.” 
More than 1,600 people participated in the August event, including riders, volunteers and virtual riders. “It was a magical weekend that we hope even more people will get to experience next year,” Lavin said.

Putting the Money to Work to End Cancer

Obliteride’s generous sponsors, including anchor sponsors University Village and The Sloan Foundation, ensure that 100 percent of every dollar raised stays right here in our community and goes directly to lifesaving research at Fred Hutch. This breakthrough research creates hope for the thousands of people diagnosed with cancer every year and helps save lives around the world.

Obliteride’s funds will be put to use in the areas of highest need to fund the most promising research at Fred Hutch. Some of the funds will be used for accelerating research in immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer with minimal side effects and less toxicity.

Funds will also support prostate cancer and pediatric brain cancer research.

“Obliteride is a way for our entire community to be part of the Hutch’s mission to end cancer,” said Dr. Fred Appelbaum, executive vice president and deputy director of Fred Hutch. “Contributions from individuals, corporations and private foundations are more critical now than ever because of federal cutbacks. We have so many exciting and game-changing projects going on right now. Funding is essential; lives are counting on it.”

A Weekend to Remember
“The financial impact we’re having on cancer research is rewarding, and it’s matched by the smiles on faces at Obliteride,” Lavin continued. “The weekend truly was an event to remember. People came ready to ride and spend time with friends. They left inspired and rejuvenated. The sense of accomplishment, top-notch service, delicious fare, and entertainment left people energized.  Together we made a positive impact on cancer research.”

Save the date: Obliteride 2014 weekend is Aug. 8-10. Details will be announced in early January when registration opens. More information here.

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