Shorewood boys open Wesco 3A basketball season with 61-60 overtime victory at Shorecrest

Sunday, December 15, 2013

Photo by Geoff Vlcek

The Shorewood boys’ basketball team defeated Shorecrest when Brandon Mar got a rebound, basket and a foul as the clock expired, adding a free throw with no time remaining, to complete a 61-60 Thunderbirds' comeback in overtime. Mar finished with 18 points, and Taylor Freeman netted 22 for Shorewood, which defeated Shorecrest in the Wesco 3A opener for both teams.

The victory gives Shorewood a 1-0 Wesco 3A record (4-0 overall). Shorecrest is 0-1, 3-1.

Conin Oishi led the Scots with 22 points -- including two free throws with 14 seconds left in overtime that gave Shorecrest the lead until Mar's late-game heroics.

Photo by Geoff Vlcek

Shorewood and Shorecrest continue Wesco 3A South competition Tuesday at 7:15pm, with Shorewood playing host to Meadowdale and Shorecrest playing at Glacier Peak.

Shorewood 61, Shorecrest 60 (OT)
At Shorecrest High School, Saturday, Dec. 14


Shorewood -- 11 14 18 11 7 -- 61
Shorecrest --- 20  9 11 14  6 – 60

Varsity Boys Basketball Standings

 Wesco 3A South
 Conf.  

Overall

 Team
W
L
W
L
Shorewood
1
0
4
0
Mountlake Terrace
1
0
4
0
Glacier Peak
0
0
2
0
Meadowdale
0
1
4
1
Shorecrest
0
1
3
1

Each Wesco 3A team plays conference games against each team in its own division twice and each team in the other division once.

 Wesco 3A North
 Conf.  

Overall

 Team
W
L
W
L
Stanwood
1
0
4
0
Marysville-Pilchuck
1
0
3
1
Everett
0
0
3
1
Oak Harbor
0
1
0
4
Marysville Getchell
0
1
0
5

Top three teams in each Wesco 3A division qualify for the Northwest 3A tournament, along with two teams from among non-qualifying Wesco teams and Ferndale of the Northwest 3A/2A/1A Conference.


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New Dean of Workforce and Continuing Education at SCC

Saturday, December 14, 2013


Dan Fey will be the new Dean of Workforce and Continuing Education at Shoreline Community College.

“I’m very pleased that Dan is joining our team here at Shoreline,” said Interim President Daryl Campbell. “Dan’s extensive experience in the workforce environment and his abilities to see opportunities for partnerships and then forge those alliances will not only help our students be successful, but also help our communities prosper.”

Fey has served as the Chief Operations Officer for the Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County (WDC), where he has worked since 2000. He started with the WDC as strategic initiatives manager, where he lead a team of planners and oversaw WDC grant-making activities.  He went on to the Director of Advancement position where he added responsibilities for advocacy efforts as well as forming strategic partnerships.

In 2009, Fey became the COO for the WDC, overseeing staff and work plans at the WDC under the leadership of Marlena Sessions, CEO for the WDC. Fey’s most recent work at the WDC has focused on Chief Program duties, leading WDC initiatives for youth, industry sector planning, and community partnerships.

“The community and technical college system offers a great opportunity for students to get on a pathway to self-sufficiency,” Fey said. “The skills they get can also satisfy the employer-base across the region.”

At the WDC, Fey has been involved in funding such programs at Shoreline and other colleges and service providers. Now, he’ll be the one implementing the programs and looking for funding.

“I have a deep respect for Shoreline’s staff and programming,” said Fey, who has been on the campus several times in his WDC roles. “While I have much to learn from Shoreline’s expertise, I believe I have much to give the college, its staff and its students.”


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Evan Smith on Politics: Eyman claims seven victories in November election


By Evan Smith

Tim Eyman’s initiative to protect initiatives lost overwhelmingly in the Nov. 5 election, but Eyman claims seven victories on that ballot.

I-517 lost by a 63 percent to 37 percent margin, but Eyman counts it as one of his victories.

Eyman said two days after the election that the initiative was a victory because it had forced discussion on the initiative-gathering process.

I-517 would have extended the time allowed for gathering signatures, extended protection for signature gatherers and guaranteed that local initiatives and referenda that get enough signatures get a place on the ballot.

Eyman said that having two initiatives and five advisory votes on the ballot gave voters a chance to discuss the issues and express their opinions.

He noted that editorials and letters on I-517 showed that some of its policies had strong support while other policies didn’t.

Eyman said that I-522 on labeling genetically modified food also gave voters a chance to discuss and decide an interesting issue, The initiative lost by a 51 percent to 49 percent margin.

Eynan said that the five tax advisory votes put a spotlight on five tax increases passed by this year's legislature. He added that, when it came time to vote, voters supported some of them and opposed others.

“That shows the people thought about each one,” he said. “Maybe most importantly, the 2014 legislature knows the voters will learn about any future tax increases.  It was a victory to discuss, debate, and vote on those five tax advisory votes.
“We know a lot more about the people's views than we would have if not for those seven measures being put to a vote.”

Eyman sponsored the initiative that created the advisory votes.


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Youth Council spreads holiday cheer to senior citizens

Cards made by LFP Youth Council for local senior citizens


After their regular December meeting, the Lake Forest Park Youth Council decided to spread some holiday cheer by making cards for senior citizens living at a nearby assisted living residence.

The Lake Forest Park Youth Council is composed of a group of about 15 students from neighboring high schools that meet regularly at Lake Forest Park City Hall.

The program is coordinated through the City of Lake Forest Park. They are supervised by adult volunteer mentors Paul Sundberg and Carol Dahl.

They participate in projects throughout the community-helping with city programs and with various community events, most recently the Halloween celebration at Third Place Commons.

Multiple Youth Council members are also currently volunteering their time in city departments and can be seen weekly helping out around Lake Forest Park City Hall.


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Photo contest at 46th District Democratic organization


46th Legislative District Office Photo Contest

The members of the Legislature representing the 46th Legislative District, which includes North Seattle, Northeast Seattle, Kenmore, and Lake Forest Park, would like to display photography by constituents of the 46th District in their District Office.

They will accept submissions for the photo art contest through December 23, 2013. More than one submission may be chosen to be displayed in the District Office.

Applicants will be notified of the result of the contest during the second week of January.

Photo contest criteria:

  • Theme: The photo must be a subject the participant considers representative of the 46th District or their favorite part of the 46th District community. This can include their favorite place, event, hobby, etc.
  • Requirements: an 8 x 10 print or larger suitable for framing, must be an original photograph by the applicant. Both color and black and white prints will be accepted.

The submission must also include a letter with the following information:

  • Name of photographer
  • Email, phone number
  • Home address
  • Brief description of how the photograph represents the community in the 46th District for the photographer, or their favorite part of that community.

Submit photos to:

46th District Delegation
RE: District Office Photo Contest
10215 Lake City Way, Suite K
Seattle WA 98125

For questions about the contest, contact: Angie Weiss, Legislative Assistant to Representative Gerry Pollet, 206-29-3234.


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Employment: Shoreline School District

Multiple jobs are open at the Shoreline School District, including bus drivers, school secretaries, para-educators, substitute nurses, childcare, kitchen assistants.



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Employment: Deputy City Clerk, City of Lake Forest Park


The deputy city clerk supports the city clerk in providing access to city services and information as required by law; supervises the work of the municipal services department in the absence of the city clerk; provides assistance and support to the mayor and city administrator and other departments as needed; assists the mayor in coordinating meetings; balances daily receipts and ensures funds are safeguarded; transcribes recording of council meetings and prepares minutes; works with city clerk to prepare, copy and deliver council meeting packets; resolves questions and provides assistance to passport agents. The Position also handles external communications for the City, including writing and coordinating news items on the city website, press releases, and newsletters.



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Donate your warm clothing to the Mister Rogers Sweater Drive



Help neighbors in need stay warm this winter by donating your new or gently worn sweaters, coats and cold-weather gear to KCTS 9's 17th annual Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Sweater Drive, running from January 12 through February 8. All donated items will go to Northwest Center and Wellspring Family Services, serving Seattle and King County. 

Look for the Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Sweater Drive collection bin at any PCC Natural Markets location or Sound Credit Union location in Western Washington; at the Seattle Children’s Museum; or drop your items off at KCTS 9's Seattle Center studio. Warm clothing for children is greatly needed, but all new or gently used adult and children’s sweaters and coats will be accepted.

“All of us, at some time or other, need help,” said Fred Rogers. “Whether we’re giving or receiving a sweater, each one of us has something valuable to bring to this world. That’s one of the things that connects us as neighbors—in our way, everyone is a giver and receiver."

Fred Rogers began the sweater drive and inspired its spirit of generosity and neighborliness for six years before he passed away in 2003. His red sweater (knitted by his mom) and tennis shoes bring to mind comfort, care and joy in learning for millions. KCTS 9 is honored to continue the program in his memory. Last year's Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Sweater Drive collected more than 7,000 sweaters and coats for families in need throughout Seattle and King County.

Sound Credit Union is a member‐owned financial institution open to anyone who lives or works in Washington State. Founded in 1940, Sound serves the personal and business financial needs of more than 95,000 member‐owners. Sound Credit Union in Shoreline is located at 16330 Aurora Ave N.

Headquartered in Seattle, Wash., PCC Natural Markets is a certified organic retailer with annual sales of $180 million and an active membership of more than 49,000. Our nearest PCC location is in the Westgate neighborhood in Edmonds, 9803 Edmonds Way.

About KCTS 9
KCTS 9 brings quality public television programming to more than 2.5 million viewers each week in Western and Central Washington State, British Columbia and across Canada.


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Special indoor shopping opportunity this Sunday

Friday, December 13, 2013

Are you making a list, and checking it twice? The Lake Forest Park Farmers Market offers you a special indoor shopping opportunity this coming Sunday, December 15, from 11 am to 4 pm.

We guarantee you'll be able to finish that list, and have some fun doing it.

Food for your holiday celebrations?  Check! Many of our regular farmers and food vendors will be on hand with beautifully stocked tables.

Need something delicious and easy for a Christmas Eve dinner? Pick up some fresh pasta from our friends at Pasteria Lucchese. Decorate your plates with the seasonal colors of fresh beets and greens from Garden Treasures, and beautiful apples and pears from Collins Family Orchards. Indulge your sweet tooth with goodies from Lilli Pilli and Meringue-atan. Visit The Bee Lady for candles, lip balm, honey sticks, all excellent stocking stuffers.

Irene Shimuzu's paper fortune cookies
How about those special gifts? Check! Venture to the lower level of the Town Center to find a unique, handcrafted gift for everyone on your list. From Irene Shimuzu's paper fortune cookies to colorful photographs and cards from Arturo Torres, you'll be shopping locally for presents with global appeal.

Photographs and cards by Arturo Torres

To make your spirits glad, we welcome the Dickens Carolers at 1pm. Dressed in Victorian finery, they will stroll through the market singing traditional carols. We are grateful to our friends at the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council for funding our holiday market performances.

All of us at Third Place Commons and the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market wish you a bright, joyful holiday season. We look forward to seeing you in 2014!


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Shorewood girls take 3-0 non-league basketball record, Shorecrest 3-1 into Wesco 3A opener Saturday at Shorecrest


The Shorewood girls' basketball team takes a 3-0 non-league record and Shorecrest a 3-1 record into the Western Conference 3A opener for both teams at Shorecrest Saturday at 7:15pm.

Shorewood goes into the game after a 63-32 victory over 2A Sultan Wednesday, following earlier wins over 4A Lake Stevens Dec. 4 and 4A Mariner Dec. 6.

Shorecrest comes from a 38-35 victory over 4A Snohomish Wednesday, following a 61-18 victory over 3A Ingraham, a 68-42 home victory over 4A Kamiak Dec. 6 and a 36-33 loss at 2A Burlington-Edison Dec. 7.

In Shorewood’s victory over Sultan, Salyna McDonald scored 18 points to lead the Thunderbirds.

Through three games, Lily Gustafson leads Shorewood with 42 points, an average of 14.0 points per game.

In Shorecrest’s victory over Snohomish, Uju Chibuogwu scored all seven of her points in the fourth quarter. Keyonna Jones scored 14 points to lead the Scots.

The Shorewood junior varsity takes a 2-1 record and the Shorecrest JVs a 1-3 record into a 5:40pm game.

The Shorewood junior varsity has defeated Mariner, lost to Lakeside of Seattle and defeated Sultan. Shorecrest junior varsity has defeated Ingraham, and lost to Kamiak, Burlington-Edison and Snohomish.

Shorewood 63, Sultan 32
At Sultan High School, Wednesday, Dec. 11

Shorewood -- 18 10 16 19 -- 63
Sultan --------- 14  6   8   4 -- 32

Shorewood Scoring--Salyna McDonald 18, Mika Morgan 3, Abby Gustafson 4, Jasmine Pollard 2, Lily Gustafson 10, Danica Bernabe 6, Karrin Leazer 8, Taryn Shelley 12.

Shorecrest 38, Snohomish 35
At Snohomish High School, Wednesday, Dec. 11

Shorecrest -- 10 2 9 17 -- 38
Snohomish -- 4 6 14 11 -- 35

Shorecrest Scoring--Lindsey Shattuck 0, Wurrie Njadoe 2, Arianna Rantz 4, Jazlyn Owens 0, Hailey Bouffiou 0, Keyonna Jones 14, Onyie Cibuogwu 6, Savannah Tidwell 0, Jalyn Hizey 5, Samantha Shoemaker 0, Uju Chibuogwu 7.


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Planning starts now for History Day

Vicki Stiles, Shoreline Historical Museum
talks to a group about their exhibit at the 2012 event


History Day contest season is on the horizon. Organizers hope you will save these dates now and plan to register to judge when the North Puget Sound History Day process begins in January.

History Day judges are adults with an interest in history and a desire to help students in grades 6 -12 improve their ability to do historical research and present their results in public.

Contest entries are expected from about 500 students at the Shoreline Center on Friday, March 21, 2014. Judges will work in teams of three. Help is needed to evaluate student work at two different times:

  1. Judges to read papers and evaluate web sites in February and early March. Judges work independently but meet briefly once as a team of three to assemble results. Indicate your interest when you register in January. Paper and web site judging coordinators will contact you with details.
  2. Judges to evaluate exhibits, documentaries and performances at the Shoreline Center on Friday, 21 March. Indicate your preferences when you register in January. Most judges will serve only in the morning. Also need judges for final rounds in the afternoon. Please mark your calendars as follows:


  • 7:30 a.m. Meet in the Shoreline Room for orientation.
  • 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. Evaluate entries in preliminary round
  • 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Final round judges evaluate entries.

We hope you can join us for a very heartening exposure to young people doing good things. If you want further information, visit our website. Please mark your calendar now. Then plan on registering using our online system in January.


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Taco Time NW Receives Honors For Recycling and Composting Programs



Taco Time NW, a northwest-based family-owned Mexican quick-service restaurant, was awarded the 2013 Leadership In Organics Recovery Award from the Washington Organics Recycling Council. This award goes to a company or individual who has championed an Organics Recovery program that has targeted a new part of the waste stream or has increased participation.

As part of its 50th anniversary initiatives in 2012, Taco Time NW implemented a new compostable packaging program. This program greatly reduces the need for guests to separate out compostable items and minimizes waste. Restaurant guests are able to dispose of the vast majority of their packaging in one bin, needing only to separate out a few non-compostable items. The simplified system is marked with signs and pictures for guests to easily identify which items can be composted. At 59 of its Pacific Northwest restaurants, compost is hauled to a commercial compost facility.


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Watch out for package thieves in Lake Forest Park

Watch for this car - a white 2000 Acura TL/RL
with a spoiler


Around this time of year, holiday package thieves follow the UPS/FedEx/USPS drivers, and steal packages from the front door step. On December 10, 2013 at 1:30pm, security cameras photographed thieves in the act at a home in Lake Forest Park.


UPS had just delivered two boxes from Amazon containing gift items. It is probable that the suspects were following the delivery trucks around. The boxes were delivered at 1:11pm.

In video acquired by the police, the vehicle passes the house before backing down the driveway of the victim’s house. The suspect attempts to jockey the newly acquired boxes in the back of the car, suggesting that they most likely have other boxes or packages.


The police department is looking for a white 2000 Acura TL/RL with a spoiler.

Any information about this vehicle should be reported immediately to 206-364-8216 during business hours or 911 anytime.


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Found: Cat in Syre neighborhood

Found: male cat, 4-5 years old, near Syre Elementary School


A reader reports that she found a very cold cat outside today (Friday, December 13, 2013) near the corner of 15th Avenue NW and NW 201st Street.

"Since it didn't have a collar, I took the cat to Cats Exclusive to see if might have a microchip, but unfortunately he didn't.  The lady said the cat is a male between 4 and 5 years old.  It seems to be in good shape and is very sweet."

Contact the Shoreline Area News if you are the owner or have information.


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Shorewood wrestlers win at Mariner Thursday two days after home loss to same team


The Shorewood wrestling team went to Mariner Thursday and pulled out a 41-35 victory, redeeming itself after losing a home match to the Marauders two days earlier. 

Captain Matthew Floresca started the night with a 15-second pin to propel the Thunderbirds to a 35-0 lead after six matches.

From there Shorewood would win only one more contest, a pin by fellow captain Erca Erdenebayer at heavyweight.

With each team winning 7 matches the difference was Shorewood’s ability to get six pins while Mariner only had one.

The victory gave 3A Shorewood a 1-3 dual-meet record, going into a Saturday tournament at Bonney Lake High School.

Shorewood 41 - Mariner 35
At Mariner High School, Thursday, Dec. 5

106: Aro Martinez (M) maj. dec. Rhaye Samson (SW) 13-2
113: Anthony Carrillo (M) win by Forfeit
120: Tristan Huggins (M) win by Forfeit
126: JJ Walker (M) pinned Abel Tesfamarian (SW) 1:57
132: Matthew Floresca (SW) pinned Darius Brown (M) 0:15
138: Edom Tesfaye (SW) pinned Connor Douglas (M) 1:58
145: Erik Harris Uldall (SW) tech. fall Ramon Ozuma 1(M) 6-1
152: Braden Kalloway (SW) pinned Kyle DiLeonardo (M) 2:55
160: Nathan Lee (SW) pinned Germain Bradley (M) 1:56
170: Riley Porter (SW) pinned Kane Gonzales (M) 4:18
182: Chris Best (M) dec. Sam Dedinski (SW) 10-3
195: Edgar Plorrish (M) tech. fall Ivan Valiente (SW) 19-3
220: Daniel Hyun (M) tech fall Esteban Zenteno (SW) 16-0
285: Erca Erdenebayer (SW) pinned Fransisco Flores (M) 3:05


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City of Shoreline recognizes its Employee of the Year


City Manager Debbie Tarry recognized Finance Manager Patti Rader as the City’s Employee of the Year at the final all City staff meeting on December 11.

Every year Shoreline employees nominate peers for the Employee of the Year honor for going above and beyond in practicing the organization values, providing exceptional customer service, and promoting a positive image of the City. A staff committee reviews the nominations then submits a list of finalists to the City Manager along with a recommendation for the Employee of the Year. The City Manager then makes the final determination.

Rader has played an indispensable role in the leadership of the Administrative Services Department. Colleagues appreciate her support, availability, and willingness to step-up and help out when needed. Rader led the citywide effort of updating the City’s financial software, requiring long hours of work to ensure a smooth transition to the new system. Rader has a positive effect on morale, especially during stressful times. Her dedication to the organization and to the residents of Shoreline is evident in her work.

The two other finalists were GIS Specialist Jay Clark and Engineering Technician Hazel DelaCruz. 

The Employee of the year finalists demonstrate the best in Shoreline’s employees. Each of their nominations told a story of deep commitment to our citizens and fellow employees, a willingness to get the job done and a sense of personal vision for how their work can be more effective and of better service.


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Corrections: November on the brain

No matter how much I might want another month to prepare for the holidays, this is still December.

I misdated two events for this weekend as November instead of December.

The PTA Holiday Baskets event needs volunteers this Saturday, December 14, 2013 from 11am to 5pm.  Email the chairperson to volunteer an hour or so of your time.

The wine and cheese event at Ballinger Thriftway is also this Saturday, December 14, 2013, from 1:30 to 3:30pm.

--Diane Hettrick


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Shorewood - Shorecrest basketball Friday - game to be televised

Thursday, December 12, 2013


The Shorecrest and Shorewood boys' basketball teams will match 3-0 non-league records when they meet in their Wesco 3A opener at Shorecrest Friday at 7:15pm.

Shorewood will be coming off of a 69-60 victory at Ingraham of Seattle Monday. Shorecrest comes off a 69-43 home victory over 4A Lynnwood Tuesday.

In Shorewood’s 69-60 victory over Ingraham Monday, Taylor Freeman scored 26 points to lead Shorewood. The Thunderbirds made 17-of-23 free throw attempts.

In Shorecrest's 69-43 victory over Lynnwood, Conin Oishi scored 23 points for the Scots. Masamba Njadoe had 10 points and 12 rebounds, and Aaron Kelly added 10 points and 11 rebounds.

Shorecrest earlier had defeated 4A Cascade, 65-48, Dec. 3 and 4A Kamiak, 58-49, Dec. 6.

Shorewood had defeated 4A Mariner, 71-53, Dec. 5 and 3A Lakes, 82-69, Dec. 7 before its victory over 3A Ingraham.

The Shorewood junior varsity takes a 3-1 record into a 5:40pm game with the Shorecrest JVs, who have a 2-1 record after a 60-53 home victory over Cascade, a 68-45 loss at Kamiak and a 85-51 home victory over Lynnwood. The Shorewood JVs have defeated King’s, 85-51, defeated Mariner, 66-55, lost to Lakes, 56-55, and defeated Ingraham, 64-32.

The Shorecrest “C: team takes a 3-0 record into a 3:45 p.m. home game with the Shorewood C’s (3-1). Shorecrest has victories over Cascade, Kamiak, and Lynnwood. Shorewood has a victory over King’s, a loss to Mariner, a victory over Lakes and another victory over King’s.


The T-Birds are led by first year coach Kevin Faw. Taylor Freeman has been the team's top scorer in the early going.

Brian Fischer's Scots are enjoying balanced scoring from Conin Oishi, Alex Hofstrand, and Masamba Njadoe.

Fans are encouraged to arrive early as this rivalry game always draws a big crowd.

For those fans unable to attend, they can watch the game on Comcast Ch. 26/36 or streamed live on the web, as presented by the Live Video Production Club, a collaborative student effort overseen by teachers Marty Ballew (SW) and Trent Mitchell (SC), with students manning the cameras in the gym, as well as tending to the production duties in the studio. Frank Workman will be on the play-by-play.


Shorewood 69, Ingraham 60
At Ingraham High School, Monday, Dec. 9

Shorewood -- 15 17 16 21 -- 69
Ingraham ---- 11 17 14 18 -- 60

Shorewood Scoring--Anxhelos Pere 4, Taylor Freeman 26, Brandon Mar 13, Jordan Muir-Keung 5, Karson Gronvold 2, Zane Hopen 4, Cameran Testerman 8, Sam Boone 7

Shorecrest 69, Lynnwood 43
At Shorecrest High School, Tuesday, Dec. 10

Lynnwood --- 11 12 14  6 --  43
Shorecrest --- 15 19 14 21 -- 69

Shorecrest Scoring--Conin Oishi 23, Drew Magaoay 3, Connor Hyppa 3, Daniel Ghebremichael 0, Benny Ortega 4, Zach Lawson 4, Tobin Lawson 0, Alex Hofstrand 12, Aaron Kelly 10, Masamba Njadoe 10, Davis Strand 0.



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Catinas and Fisher lead Shorewood gymnastic team

Co-captains of the Shorewood Gymnastics Team
Juliet Fisher and Diana Catinas
Photo by Susan Riley


Captains, Junior Diana Catinas and Senior Juliet Fisher will be the cornerstones of this years Varsity Gymnastics team at Shorewood High School. Head Coach Susan Riley returns for her 24th season with 9th year Assistant Coach Julie Bugai. Joining the coaching staff this year is 2012 Shorewood graduate, Kyla Riley.

“Once again we are in a rebuilding phase of our team. We lost two strong All Around gymnasts to graduation and one moved out of state” said Head Coach Susan Riley. “However, this opened up spots for those who have been working hard to gain skills and confidence. These gymnasts will be setting a great example of hard work and dedication for this year’s team.”

Catinas, Fisher, Senior Stephanie Spee and Junior Morgan Ramsden are the top all-around returners from last season. Catinas and Fisher were named to the Wesco All League First Team last year and Ramsden was named to the 2nd team Wesco All League Team. Spee was out most of last year due to injury. 

“These four gymnasts are no doubt our four strongest on each event, it will be exciting to see where the lead us.” Coach Riley said.

Rounding out this year team are: Freshman: Megan Catey, Marin Counter, Stephanie Dinca, Celia Dube, Kathrina Marapao, Annika Nye, Chandler Smith and Hadley Stock. Sophomores: Kyla Bockelie and Avery Davis Juniors: Elly Anderson, Olivia Berry, Karina Moon and Sophie Sandos. Senior: Paige Stanger. This is the largest Freshman class we have had in many years.

Shorewood’s first meet will be help at Bainbridge High School on Friday December 13, 6:00pm.


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PAWS reaches out a paw to shelter without heat

Three weeks old and frostbitten
Photo courtesy PAWS
PAWS Companion Animal Shelter in Lynnwood gave a warm reception Wednesday to some very chilly canines.

The twelve animals came from Adams County Pet Rescue in Othello, Washington. The Pet Rescue, experiencing delays in finishing their new facility, is completely without heat.

“Every animal we have is outside right now,” says Pet Rescue shelter staffer Laurie Sheriff.  
“It’s so cold.  It’s been no higher than two degrees at the most.” Sheriff commented. “We have three, maybe four kennels inside our building, but even so, there’s still no heat and it’s just too cold to assure the animals’ safety and comfort.”

So the rescue reached out to PAWS for help. At least twelve dogs needed immediate assistance and had nowhere to turn. “PAWS has been great,” says Sheriff. “They’ve literally been a lifesaver.”

Only two puppies survived the cold
Photo courtesy PAWS
The dogs were transported on Monday. Two of the dogs are only three weeks old and both are suffering from frostbite. But that’s not the result of the cold kennels. The puppies were found just a few days ago with their mother, who was tied to a tree in below-freezing conditions. Five of her puppies had already died from the cold when the remaining two were brought to Adams County Pet Rescue and then included in the group of dogs being transported to PAWS.

“Other than the frostbite, the puppies appear to be in good health,” says Kay Joubert, Director of PAWS Companion Animal Shelter. 
“We’ll continue to bottle feed them, and tend to the frostbite, but they’ll make it through this.”

The rest of the transferred animals are in fine condition, according to Joubert, and will be available for adoption shortly.


PAWS provides shelter services for both Shoreline and Lake Forest Park.


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Northshore Fire says: Winterize your home


With winter weather upon us, we worry about icy roads, frozen plants, and just staying warm. Your home, whether it is an apartment, condo or house, also needs special attention this time of year. Freezing temperatures can cause substantial damage to buildings if you are not prepared.

Here are a few tips to help keep you and your home comfortable this winter:

1. Keep your pipes warm. Some of the most expensive winter damage comes from burst pipes. Pipes in attics, crawl spaces and in outside walls are all vulnerable to freezing. Make sure that pipes in cold areas are well insulated, keep sink cabinet doors open to allow warm air to reach the pipes and in severe conditions allow a slow trickle of water to flow through faucets that are connected to pipes running through unheated spaces. When you leave your house set the thermostat to no lower than 55°F and if you will be gone for an extended period consider shutting off your main water supply and draining the pipes by opening the faucets. If you suspect a frozen pipe, don’t take chances, call a plumber. NEVER try to thaw pipes with an open flame as this is a significant fire hazard.

2. Protect the outside of your house. Clean gutters and downspouts so water doesn’t back up and freeze. Cut back tree limbs that could break off and damage your roof. Disconnect garden hoses and protect outside faucets from freezing weather.

3. Prepare emergency kits. Put together an emergency kit for your home and one for your car. You should have a flashlight, batteries, a portable radio and warm clothing. You should also keep extra food and water at home and in your car. More information on emergency kits

4. Install carbon monoxide detectors in your home. One of the most significant winter hazards is carbon monoxide poisoning caused by the improper ventilation of furnaces, generators, portable fueled heaters and fireplaces. Install a CO detector on each level of your home.

While you’re making your home winter-ready, don’t forget fire safety. Test your smoke alarms monthly, take safety precautions with candles, fireplaces, cooking and smoking. These are all potential causes of devastating home fires. Check out additional safety information.


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Letter to the Editor: Counterfeit money in Shoreline


To the Editor:

Here is something I think folks in Shoreline should be aware of:

Sunday evening I purchased a pizza at Little Caesar's Pizza on Aurora - across the road from Fred Meyer. I paid with a $10.00 bill and I noticed the clerk was holding the bill up to the light. I asked what she was doing and she told me it was a counterfit $10.00 bill. She went on to show me the difference between a regular bill and the counterfeit. One was the texture of the bill and another was an invisible stripe on an "honest" bill that appears when held up to the light. When I took it to the bank they showed me a slight difference in size andI had to surrender the bill - thank goodness!

I was also told that was not the first time this has happened at Little Caesar's, that there has been a "ring" around Shoreline passing the bills. In retracing my tracks I am quite certain I picked up the bill at the Richmond Beach QFC. I usually use my credit card for groceries, but my purchase was fairly minimal, so I paid cash. Next time I will request two $5.00 bills.

Be Aware Shoreline residents.

Lois Knudson
Shoreline


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Help carry groceries to families in need this Saturday

Corrected 12-13-2013 4:37pm

Volunteers are needed for hour or two hour shifts (or longer if you can) on Saturday, December 14, 2013, to help carry groceries from the Kellogg Gym to the vehicles of families signed up for the event.


500 families are expected for the Shoreline PTA Holiday Baskets distribution which gives food and gifts for the children of Shoreline Schools families in need.

Slots available Saturday December 14 from 11-5pm.

Email the event chair and do your good deed for the holidays!


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The Holiday BIG Broadcast this weekend includes dessert



RBCC Players Present
The Holiday BIG Broadcast
Friday and Saturday
December 13 and 14, at 7:30pm

All tickets $5.00 - includes Dessert

Come share an evening of music and laughter; enjoy dessert, 
a Christmas sing-along and listen to station RBCC's
olde tyme radio production featuring "Our Miss Brooks,"
"Fibber McGee and Molly," and "Holiday Inn"

Lower / west entrance
1512 Northwest 195th Street
Shoreline, WA 98177
206-542-7477



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Wine and cheese advice at Ballinger Village Market Thriftway

Corrected 12-13-2013 4:39pm

What could be more elegant - and simpler - than a wine and cheese party for the holidays? 

An event on Saturday can help you plan. The Ballinger Village Market Thriftway is holding a two hour wine and cheese event on Saturday, December 14, 2013 from 1:30 to 3:30pm in the espresso café in the store.

Thriftway, a locally owned store, carries a generous variety of cheese, as well as a large assortment of wines. Wine steward Lauren and Service Deli Manager Shannon are well educated in each of their departments and will bring knowledge, humor, and suggestions for holiday parties and gatherings. Must be 21 or over to attend the event.

All specialty cheese will be 10% off all day.



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Girls on the Run 5K builds confidence, fitness for life for Parkwood team

By Kaylan Lovrovich, UW News Lab

Seward Park was alive with eager and energetic elementary school girls last Saturday morning. Girls on the Run (GOTR) participants had been preparing for weeks for the 5K race they were about to run.

GOTR of Puget Sound is a nonprofit volunteer group that combines training for a 5K with lessons that inspire girls to become independent thinkers, enhance their problem solving skills, and make healthy decisions.

“I like the philosophy of GOTR; it’s about empowering girls and building self esteem, having positive energy, teaching them how to resist cliques, avoid bullying – just how to feel good about themselves,” said Khue Tran, a GOTR coach at Parkwood Elementary in Shoreline.

The girls met twice a week for 10 weeks before the race at their local elementary schools around the Seattle area. Each group of eight to 15 girls worked with a certified coach, like Tran, who used a 20-lesson curriculum that is presented in three parts: understanding ourselves, valuing relationships and teamwork, and understanding how we connect with and shape the world at large. 

“Being a mentor is really gratifying, I just like to see the enthusiasm they have,” Tran said.

On the morning of the run, participants began with a large group warm-up. They also had the option of getting their hair decorated or face painted before the race.

Julia Severence was one of the volunteers at the “Happy Hair” station. 

“You could just tell that they felt good about themselves, they felt proud that they were doing this,” Severence said. “Seeing them come back from the run, they were so proud of themselves and felt so accomplished, and it’s a really good thing to see in young girls.”

At 10am, the girls took their places behind the starting line. They each had a “running buddy” to run the race alongside them. Running buddies are volunteers who are paired up with participants to motivate them and provide moral support.

Carmen Hudson has been volunteering with GOTR for five years and was Helena Howland’s running buddy, a 10-year-old from Loyal Heights Elementary in Seattle.

“Girls who never thought they would be able to run a 5K, you can even just watch them and the looks on their faces are just priceless, they’re like ‘I did it!’ They really surprise themselves,” Hudson said.

The girls are encouraged to complete the 5K at their own pace, whether that is running, walking, or even skipping. The goal is to encourage lifelong health and fitness and build confidence through accomplishment.

The girls were greeted at the finish line with a chorus of cheers and applause, and their coaches put medals around their necks as they ran by.

Sponsors such as QFC provided free snacks for runners after the race. There was also a dance party with a stage for the girls and a DJ playing upbeat tunes.

GOTR has expanded greatly since its establishment in 1996. Girls on the Run of Puget Sound is an independent council of Girls on the Run International, which has a network of over 200 locations across the U.S. and Canada.

Tran said she hopes the organization will continue to expand, because it is a great way to build strong and independent women at such an early age.

“They just have fun, but they’re also learning something while they’re doing it,” Tran said. “And that’s the best way to learn – they don’t realize that they’re learning something that’s going to affect them for the rest of their lives.”
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KAYLAN LOVROVICH is a student in the University of Washington Department of Communication News Laboratory.


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Pet Food Drive and Shop Local Event - Friday the 13th



Mr. Kitty's Soap Shop and Wallcotts of Gateway Plaza are teaming up this Friday for a special event to benefit local area pets and to promote local small businesses.

Mr. Kitty will be at Wallcotts (Gateway Plaza, 185th and Aurora) on Friday evening after 5pm for their Pick Up Your Order Day. Local shoppers can purchase Mr. Kitty's handcrafted soaps, lotions, lip balms, or shaving kits online and pick up in person to save on shipping costs.

Mr. Kitty is taking this opportunity to give back to the community by hosting a Pet Food Drive for the Seattle Humane Society at the same time. The Seattle Humane Society aims to help 1,600 hungry pets this holiday season and your donation helps feed the pets of low-income seniors. As part of the drive Mr. Kitty will donate a can of food for each pick up order placed, and anyone who drops off a donation will receive a free gift from Mr. Kitty.  

Join us this Friday at Wallcotts, Shoreline's newest local small business, specializing in beautiful local and imported home décor, accent furniture, silver jewelry, colorful scarves and handbags.  18336 Aurora Ave. N Suite 105, Shoreline,

Use coupon code FRIDAY13 to bypass shipping charges for this event at Mr. Kitty's Soap Shop or online sales.


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What do you know about the Interurban Electric Trolley?


Vicki Stiles from the Shoreline Historical Museum reports that the museum was able to find and purchase a limited number of To Seattle by Trolley books. written by the late Warren Wing.

Illustrated with more than 200 photos, time tables and maps, this history is the definitive authority on the Interurban. It is out of print, and the Museum has the last brand new copies in existence.

They are available for purchase, just in time for the holidays. Pick yours up at the Museum on the corner of N 185th and Linden Ave N, or call 206-542-7111 for more information.

"I knew Warren," said Vicki, "and he was a wonderful researcher. This book is packed with information."
The Interurban trolley line, now the Interurban Trail, runs the length of Shoreline, intact from N 145th to N 200th.


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Shoreline City Manager's Report


Shoreline City Manager's Report
By Debbie Tarry

Council Meeting – December 9 – Last regularly scheduled meeting for 2013!

Dinner Meeting (5:45 p.m.):  The second annual dinner between the City Council and Council of Neighborhoods (CON) was held before the Council meeting.

Public Hearings:  Two hearings were held to receive comments in favor of/opposition to the two Shoreline School District levies on the ballot in February 2014.  Council will consider adopting a resolution in support of the levies on January 6, 2014.

Ordinance No. 680 Authorizing Eminent Domain for Acquisition of 1300 N 175th (Grease Monkey): Passage of this ordinance allows the City to use eminent domain to acquire the property if staff cannot collaboratively negotiate an agreement with the property owner for the use of locating the Police Station at City Hall.  The City is required to both pay market value for the acquisition of the property and to pay to relocate the current business operating on the site.

Assumption Ordinance: Council adopted Ordinance No. 681 authorizing the assumption of the Ronald Wastewater District. Passing of the ordinance signals the City’s intention to officially assume the District under the terms of the 2002 interlocal operating agreement between the City and Ronald Wastewater. Council passed this ordinance.

Ordinance No. 677 Termination of Easements and Lease Agreements: Currently any termination or release of easement needs to be approved by the City Council on an easement by easement basis when the easement is no longer needed.  Adoption of Ordinance No. 677 allows the City Manager to release easements and leases administratively after 30 days prior notice to the City Council. 

Council Authorized the Mayor to Negotiate a Contract with Debbie Tarry for the Position of City Manager: I am very honored by the Council’s selection!

Historic Inventory Update

Over the past several months, a historic preservation consultant has been updating the City’s existing inventory of historic property. When staff formulated the scope of the project, they specifically included the Light Rail land use study areas to be able to inform the planning process including the SEPA documents that will be required for any zoning changes. If there are any properties found that qualify for designation as a Shoreline landmark, we need to know so that if it is potentially impacted by future development appropriate mitigation can be determined. The City is not legally required to landmark structures just because they are potentially eligible. 

The report and recommendations from the consultant will be reviewed by Shoreline Historic Museum and King County Historic Preservation Program staff before the report is finalized.

Addition of these properties to the inventory is then an administrative process that fulfills Historic Preservation goals and policies in the Comprehensive Plan.

The property owners of the properties in the existing inventory or being considered for addition to the inventory were direct mailed last week to inform them of this project and inviting them to learn more by coming to a workshop on December 10 or by contacting Senior Planner Juniper Nammi at 

North City Flower Baskets

In looking to reduce park maintenance hours to compensate for the reduction in extra help hours in park maintenance, the City will transfer responsibility of taking care of the North City hanging flower baskets to North City businesses. Staff can save nearly 300 hours by not watering the flowers in North City. We don’t have flower baskets anywhere else in the City, but it seemed like the right thing to do when 15th was improved several years ago. The original plan was for the North City businesses to take over the responsibility or pay for the service, but this has never happened. Given the demands we have in right-of-way tree maintenance, staff recommended to transfer this responsibility to the North City businesses in 2014. The City will determine if there is someone willing to take responsibility for the watering. If not, then the City may not provide the hanging baskets for 2014. 

Finance Update

The November Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) collections report show collections through November 2013 total $1,463,647 and are running ahead of the original projection of $1,067,914 by $395,733, or 37.1%; ahead of the revised projection of $1,270,673 by $192,974, or 15.2%; and, ahead of 2012 collections by $291,623, or 24.9%. In November 2013, there were 6 more transactions with a value that was $0.3 million more than those for November 2012. Year-to-date there have been 136 more transactions with a value that is $58.3 million more than the year-ago level.

This and That

North Maintenance Facility (Brugger’s Bog) Update: Over the next year and a half, the City will be making improvements and getting the City’s new maintenance facility up and running. The City anticipates the facility being fully operational by the 2nd Quarter of 2015. Police and staff are already fueling vehicles at the site. 

Mayor Keith McGlashan, along with other elected officials in King County, signed a letter of support for the work being done by the Washington State Climate Legislative and Executive Workgroup to ensure the State achieves its adopted green house gas emissions reduction requirements.


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