Shoreline Parks / Tree Board meets Thursday

Monday, January 20, 2014

The Shoreline Parks / Tree Board regular meeting will be Thursday, January 23, 2014, at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N, Room 303, 7-9pm.

Agenda Highlights

  • Sunset School Park Community Garden Committee Appointments
  • UW Student Project Approval at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park
  • Approval of the 2014 Public Art Plan


The full Agenda is here. The public may comment in person or via email.



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Children in Washington state are required to have dental insurance


By Dr. Princy Rekhi, Edmonds

Did you know that as of January 1st kids in Washington state are required to have a dental insurance plan? As a parent it can be hard to keep up with all the changes coming our way as part of health care reform. Oral health is an important part of your child’s overall health, and it is important to see a dentist regularly to stay healthy. That is one reason dental coverage for children was included as a required benefit under the Affordable Care Act.

For kids, it means routine check-ups, x-rays, cleanings, fillings and more will be covered by their dental plan. Regular visits to the dentist along with simple things like brushing your child’s teeth two minutes, two times a day can help prevent problems before they are painful or more costly.

There are several ways for parents to make sure their child has dental coverage; through an employer provided dental plan, through purchasing a pediatric dental plan on Washington’s Healthplanfinder also known as the exchange; through the individual or small business market (ie: through an insurance broker); or families who qualify may get coverage through Apple Health for Kids.

To help parents find a dentist to see their child, the Washington State Dental Association has established the “Dental Referral Program for Children” (DRC). Parents can call 1-877-239-1011 or visit the website to be given the name of several dentists to choose from that participate in your dental plan.

As a dentist that treats children I see firsthand how dental disease can impact kids, it can be hard to talk, eat and even learn. In Washington, 58 percent of third graders have experienced a cavity. The good news is that oral disease is nearly 100 percent preventable no matter your age. By helping kids establish good habits now, including regular check-ups with their dentist, we can help ensure every Washington child is cavity free.


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Meridian Park Neighborhood Revitalization meeting Thursday

Meridian Park Neighborhood Association will hold a Neighborhood Revitalization Meeting on Thursday, January 23, 2014 from 7:00-8:30 pm in the Ronald Wastewater Meeting Room, 17505 Linden Ave N.

What would you like to see in our neighborhood?
Come share your ideas on the future:
Activities? Improvements? Projects?
Identify concerns or projects
Meet your neighbors and socialize
Refreshments provided

Questions or information, contact Gretchen Atkinson, Meridian Park Neighborhood Association, 206-364-2821.


Meridian Park is bounded by Aurora and I-5, 185th and 160th


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King County celebrated Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. last Thursday

Sunday, January 19, 2014


“No work is insignificant. All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence. 
—Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

King County and its employees hosted its annual celebration honoring the life of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and celebrating his vision of an America offering opportunity for all Thursday, January 16, 2014 at the Paramount Theater, 911 Pine St. Seattle.

The historic Paramount Theater was the backdrop for the celebration.

King County Councilmember Larry Gossett, one of King County’s human rights icons, delivered the celebration’s keynote address. Other speakers at the celebration included King County Executive Dow Constantine.

The celebration included musical performances by King County’s MLK Singers and a performance by award-winning spoken word artist Christa Bell. The event also featured the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Student Essay Award ceremony, sponsored by the King County Civil Rights Commission.


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Kruckeberg Annual Meeting to host talk on Elwha Dam restoration

Joshua Chenoweth
Joshua Chenoweth, head botanist for the Elwha River Dam Ecosystem Restoration Project, will address the annual meeting of the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden at Shoreline City Hall January 21. He will focus on the natural and managed revegetation that is part of the largest dam removal project in the US.

This event is open to all.

Revegetation of the former Elwha River reservoirs, Lake Mills and Lake Aldwell, began in 2011. It is an unprecedented effort to reverse the impacts of dams on a major river. Once completed, it will be the second largest restoration project ever undertaken by the National Park Service.

Removal of the Elwha Dam exposed nearly 800 acres of valley slopes, terraces, and floodplain that had been underwater for nearly 100 years, and left behind 30 million cubic yards of inorganic sediments. The buried, former forest floor presents a challenging substrate for plant colonization.

Former Lake Mills, July 2013
Chenoweth has led the Elwha revegetation project since 2007 when he was hired by the Olympic National Park to write the Revegetation and Restoration Plan for the reservoirs and the dam removal on the Elwha River. He has an MS from the University of Washington in Restoration Ecology and has worked in the Olympic National Park as a volunteer and biologist since 2001. He currently serves on the Society for Ecological Restoration Northwest Chapter's board of directors.

Chenoweth’s talk, “Revegetation of the Former Reservoirs on the Elwha River, 2011-2013,” will follow a short meeting of the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden Foundation, January 21, 2014, 7pm at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave. N, Shoreline 98133.

The talk is free to KBGF members with a $5 suggested donation for others.


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Meet the Mayor at the Echo Lake Roundtable


The Echo Lake Neighborhood Association (ELNA) will hold its annual January Round Table meeting on Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 7-9pm at Shoreline City Hall, Room 302, 17500 Midvale Ave N.

As usual, the focus of the meeting will be the members, with election of officers, recognition of volunteers, and a round-table discussion of neighborhood issues and ideas.

Special guest will be Shoreline's new mayor, Shari Winstead, a former ELNA board member.

"Make a New Year's resolution to get informed and involved in your community. We are an inclusive association and would like more input and participation from our Echo Lake neighbors."

Echo Lake is bordered by Aurora and I-5, 205th and 185th


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Guest Night with the Seattle SeaChordsmen Barbershop Chorus




Please join us for Guest Night with the 
Seattle SeaChordsmen Barbershop Chorus!

Whether you are an experienced choral singer or just a beginner, you can learn the secrets 
of Resonance, Tone, Tuning, Dynamics, and Expression in a congenial company of men.

The evening will feature a performance by international competitors The 4.0 Quartet, with 
our director Ted Chamberlain singing Tenor. Ted will teach "Barbershop Tags" and other 
introductory material, demonstrating how much fun it is to learn to sing well.
You, too, can become a Barbershop Ninja!

If you think you will attend, please RSVP 
For information, visit the website

Novice to Ninja Guest Night with the SeaChordsmen
Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - 7:30 p.m.
Queen Anne Baptist Church, 2011 First Ave. N.
(top of Queen Anne Hill, south of Safeway)



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SuperBowl Fever

For the three or four people who didn't have the game on, the Seahawks just won the game with San Francisco and will be going to the SuperBowl.


 King County Executive Dow Constantine was one of the first to comment:

“What a tough, hard-fought game. On to the Super Bowl! It’s Denver vs. Seattle, cowboy boots vs. hiking boots, the Rockies vs. MUCH taller Mt. Rainier – Bring home the trophy! Go Hawks!!"

The Seattle Times has game photos - 112 to be exact (the link is under the cover photo):

The Seahawks earned their second trip to the Super Bowl in franchise history with 23-17 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. Seattle will meet Denver in Super Bowl XLVIII on Feb. 2 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.

If you weren't too busy cheering to take a photo of your viewing party - send it in - the more blue and green the better!

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WeatherWatcher: Weekly Weather Report, Air Stagnation, Last Weekend's Storm


  • Forecast
  • Air Stagnation Advisory
  • Last weekend's storm
  • Last week's data
Forecast: The upper level ridge of high pressure is very strong and will continue to dominate our weather pattern likely through the end of the month. For the week and through the weekend expect low clouds and fog for the majority of the time. Some afternoons might burn off to partly sunny or mostly sunny skies but they will be the exception. There appears to be no chance of precipitation in any 5-7day forecasts right now. Temperatures will hover from the low 30's to the upper 30's. If we get a sun break we could make it into the low-mid 40's for a high temperature.

Air Stagnation Advisory: The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued an air stagnation advisory for the entire Puget Sound lowland region, in effect until 10am Friday January 24, 2014. A low level temperature inversion has formed and is creating minimal movement of the air. This will allow pollutants to increase near the surface. Burn Bans are likely and I recommend checking Puget Sound Clean Air Agency's website for the status of any burn bans. As I write this Sunday afternoon there are currently no bans in effect.

Last weekend's storm: We had a good series of storm fronts move through the area last Friday and Saturday bringing us a lot of wind, and a much needed dose of mountain snow and lowland rain. Friday - Sunday we received 1.17 inches of total rainfall, bringing the total rainfall for January so far at 2.41 inches. This however may be the total rainfall for the entire month as we are expected to be dry for the rest of the month. Winds were strong, but not severe. We had gusts in the area range from 35-40mph, I didn't see anything stronger than that recorded within Shoreline or Lake Forest Park. I was checking stations such as the Home Education Exchange station (formally North City Elementary) and the Shorecrest High School weather station.

Last week's data:
High temperature: 51.8°F (Monday)
Low temperature: 37.8°F (Friday)
Rainiest day: 0.89 inches (Saturday)
Total rainfall: 0.93 inches
Warmest day: 49.0°F (Monday)
Coldest day: 38.8°F (Friday)
Average temperature: 44.0°F (Much warmer than normal with the Pacific Storms)
Station historic average: 38.8°F

Daily Average Temperature for January 2014
Graphs by Carl Dinse
For winter storm updates and current weather conditions, check out my weather station web page.


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Time to prune - learn how at Sky seminar Saturday



Saturday, January 25, 11 am – 12:30 pm
General Pruning    Charlie Shull  

Midwinter is the best time to prune many ornamental and edible trees and shrubs, and Charlie will go over the basics; when to prune; tool selection and care; proper pruning of various kinds of trees, shrubs, and vines. He’ll demonstrate tools and techniques from Sky’s stock.

This is a repeat of the seminar held on January 18.

Sky Nursery 18528 Aurora Ave N. Shoreline WA 206-546-4851


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“Winter Wonderland” at Wonderland Developmental Center



Wonderland Developmental Center will be hosting a public celebration, “Winter Wonderland,” in the gym of the North City Learning Center, located at 816 NE 190th Street in Shoreline on Friday, January 24th, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.

“Winter Wonderland is a celebration of families and children of all abilities,” said Program Director Michelle Stiller. “It’s a safe, inviting atmosphere where families can connect with one another and with Wonderland staff and learn about other resources in the community. We look forward to this event every year!”

Wonderland welcomes families, donors, volunteers, and community partners for snacks, beverages, activities, a resource fair, and a special performance by pianist Aaron Marshall. Polly the Penguin will also make a return appearance.

The resources fair includes representatives from Center for Human Services, HopeLink, Children’s Home Society, Early Head Start, Head Start, Shoreline School District, Arc of King County, Arc of Snohomish County, Usbourne books, among others. Suggested donation is $5 per person or $10 per family, but all are welcome to attend. The public is warmly invited to join the fun.

Wonderland’s wide array of programs have offered infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities and their families a bridge to a brighter future for 44 years through services designed to nurture development and strengthen families in their homes and other natural learning environments. Wonderland provides these services to north King and south Snohomish counties, regardless of ability to pay.


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Shoreline Community Big Band Swing Dance Saturday

2013 Big Band Dance
Photo by Barb Swan

Saturday, January 25, 2014, Shorecrest High School cafeteria, dance lessons 6:30-7:30pm, dance 7:30-10pm

Don't miss this year's Shorecrest High School’s Big Band Swing Dance!

The evening starts with Swing Dance Lessons from the Savoy Swing Club from 6:30 to 7:30pm.  Then dance from 7:30 to 10pm to lots of fabulous tunes for Swing and Foxtrot, maybe some One-Step, Jitterbug, and great Jazz listening music.

2013 Big Band Dance
Photo by Barb Swan
Don’t need dance lessons or just want to come enjoy the quality musical performance? The live music will begin at 7:30pm featuring the award winning Shorecrest High School Jazz and Stage Bands and the Kellogg Middle School Jazz Band. Refreshments will be available. Funds raised help Shorecrest High School Jazz Bands.

Shorecrest High School cafeteria, 15343 25th Ave NE, Shoreline. Saturday, January 25th 7:30 – 10pm with the option of adding dance lessons from 6:30 – 7:30pm. Ticket prices: $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Students $6 w/ASB, $8 without. $5 extra for the dance lesson. For advance tickets call Shorecrest at 206-393-4286 or go to the link at Brown Paper Tickets.  

Questions? Call 206-393-4291. 


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Congressmen McDermott joins other Washington Democrats in bet with Pelosi on Seahawk-49er game


By Evan Smith

Congressman Jim McDermott has joined other Washington Democrats in a wager with Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of San Francisco over the Sunday playoff game between the Seahawks and the 49ers.

McDermott, who represents Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, and the rest of the 7th Congressional District, will bet Theo’s chocolate against San Francisco sourdough bread from Boudin’s Bakery and chocolate from Ghirardelli and TCHO in Pelosi’s district.

Five other Democrats from around Puget Sound have bet delicacies from their districts against the sourdough bread and San Francisco chocolate from Pelosi’s district.

Evan Smith can be reached at schsmith@frontier.com.


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Shorecrest High School Blue Friday

Saturday, January 18, 2014


Shorecrest High School students 
show their 12th Man spirit on Blue Friday.


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Guest night with the Seattle Shores


Tuesday, January 21, 2014
6-9pm
Sing with the Seattle Shores



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Shoreline City Council meeting cancelled


The Shoreline City Council regular meeting scheduled for Monday, January 20, 2014 has been cancelled due to the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. The next Council meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 27, 2014.



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Peter Pan at Shoreline Conference Center until Jan 25



PETER PAN: THE MUSICAL
End January 25, 2014 
Shoreline Conference Center
18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline

The children in the cast are ages 5- 11 and for several of them this is their 4th and 5th Broadway Bound show.



Peter Pan the Musical tells the story of a mischievous little boy who refuses to grow up. Peter Pan spends his never-ending childhood adventuring on the small island of Neverland as leader of his gang, the Lost Boys. The show’s adventures begin when Peter teaches Wendy and her brothers how to fly and invites them to come with him to Never-Never-Land. 
All of the familiar characters are here including Peter and Wendy, the Darling family, the evil Captain Hook and his sidekick Smee, Tiger Lily and, of course, that scary crocodile. Plus as many Lost Boys, Pirates and Neverland Indians as you care to muster.

Broadway Bound Children's Theatre transforms the lives of children ages 5-18 through active participation in theatre arts combining a fun and supportive atmosphere with professional standards. Children of all skill levels and backgrounds are challenged and supported while developing their mental, physical, emotional, social and creative potential through the joy and discipline of live theatre. 



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Destination: Northwest Folklife Winter Fireside Party Jan 25

Baby Gramps
photo by Carl Dinse

WINTER FIRESIDE PARTY 
a benefit event for Northwest Folklife - January 25, 2014 

Featuring a Northwest Fiddle Showcase, Square Dancing with The Onlies, Local Music Artists including Ravenna Woods, Baby Gramps, and more 

Enjoy a full day and evening of string bands, indie-roots, blues, and gospel music as well as the opportunity to hear from artists in a cozy and intimate setting. Guests are invited to join in for square dancing featuring The Onlies and caller Gabe Strand; performances in the main venue feature The Sojourners, Jason Dodson and Kevin Barrans of The Maldives, Ravenna Woods, and The Shivas. 

The Northwest Fiddle Showcase will highlight a varied line-up of some of the best fiddlers in the Northwest including Northwest Folklife founders Phil & Vivian Williams, as well as Ben Hunter (of Renegade Stringband), Karen England & Jim Newberry, The Onlies, and Paul Anastasio. 

Special acoustic performances in the Vera Gallery include Baby Gramps, Vikesh Kapoor, Juliana and PAVA, Les Pamplemousses, and Orville Johnson. 

Folklife will also have an outdoor Fireside Tent: a heated and fire lit space, complete with comfy couches, for music and conversation with the artists. 

Tickets costs benefit Northwest Folklife, an independent, year-round non-profit organization dedicated to creating opportunities for all people to appreciate, share, and participate in the evolving folk and ethnic traditions of the Pacific Northwest. Food and drink will be available. 

WHERE: The VERA Project, 305 Harrison Street, Seattle 
WHEN: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 2:00pm-11:00pm 
TICKETS/DONATION: $25 



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The Art of Drawing opens in Kenmore Feb 7


Arts of Kenmore Gallery at Kenmore City Hall

Friday, February 7, the gallery will open a new exhibit, “The Art of Drawing,” featuring artwork by local artists. The exhibit will run through April 25. The public is invited to the Opening Reception Friday, February 7, 6:30 - 8:00pm. Two of the participating artists, Ned Mueller and Valencia Carroll, will give presentations on their approach to art, their own artwork and the art of drawing. Light refreshments will be served.

Congratulations to the 15 artists who were juried into the show following a tough competition of almost 40 artworks submitted. Featured artists include: John Cannon, Valencia Carroll, Isabelle Fenne, Peggy Kelley, Peter Lentini, Judy Moritz, Ned Mueller, Alex Rogers, Susan Rotondo, Marilyn Scanlon, SA Stirling, Marjorie Thompson, Anya Toomre, John Tubbs, and Jesse Schildbach.

The Art of Drawing Exhibit showcases a wide range of subject matter and drawing styles. Drawing is one of the major forms of expression within the visual arts, and is generally concerned with the marking of lines and areas of tone onto paper. Traditional drawings were monochrome, or at least had little color, while modern drawings may approach or cross a boundary between drawing and painting. 

Drawing is often exploratory, with considerable emphasis on observation, problem-solving and composition. Drawing is also regularly used in preparation for a painting, further obfuscating the distinction between drawings and paintings. Drawings created for these purposes are called studies and those fit into our exhibit as well. The line between drawing and painting can be hazy and we welcomed works into this exhibit that walk that line as well.

The Kenmore Gallery at Kenmore City Hall is located at Kenmore City Hall Kenmore, WA 98028.


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Local students inspired by hearing impaired Seahawk


Students at the Northwest School for Hearing Impaired Children in Shoreline were inspired by the story of hearing-impaired Seahawk running back Derrick Coleman.

In a story aired on KIRO TV, students talked about wanting to play professional sports, like Derrick. It is clear that their dreams have expanded because of his example.



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AARP Foundation Tax-Aide to provide free tax assistance and preparation beginning Feb 2014



Starting February 1, AARP Foundation will again provide free tax preparation and electronic filing at sites throughout Seattle, including multiple sites in North Seattle and Shoreline. AARP-Tax-Aide is totally free; you do not need to be a member of AARP or a retiree to use this free service. 

AARP’s IRS tax-certified volunteer preparers can handle most common tax returns for employed or retired individuals, which include earned and retirement income, investment income (Schedule D), and various education, child and earned income credits. 

AARP Tax-Aide sites are not able to prepare returns with rental income or depreciation, but do prepare Schedule C for individuals with small businesses that have less than $10,000 in annual expenses. Taxpayers utilizing the free service can receive their tax refunds rather quickly as all AARP Tax-Aide sites will be using electronic filing. 

Foreign students who need help with their 1040NR-EZ and Form 8843 can visit sites at the Northgate Library and Northeast Library for assistance. 

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, in its 45th year, is the nation’s largest free tax assistance and preparation service, giving special attention those 60 and older. Since 1968, AARP Foundation’s volunteer-based Tax-Aide program has helped nearly 50 million low to moderate income taxpayers. The program has over 35,000 volunteers and 6,000 sites across the country. In Washington state last year, more than 1,000 Tax-Aide volunteers helped about 78,000 taxpayers get more than $52 million in refunds.

A listing of local sites is available below. Or for more information and to locate an AARP Foundation Tax-Aide site near you, visit AARP or call 1-888-AARPNOW (1-888-227-7669). AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is offered in conjunction with the IRS.


 
Broadview Library (First Day is Feb 1st)
12755 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle 98133, (206) 684-7520
Fridays 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. 
Saturdays 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. 
Walk-ins only, no appointments.

Lake City Library (First Day is Feb 3rd) 
12501 28th Ave NE, Seattle 98125, (206) 684-7518
Mondays 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM (closed Feb. 17th ). 
Walk-ins only, no appointments.

Northgate Library (First Day is Feb 3rd) 
10548 5th Ave NE, Seattle 98125, (206) 386-1980
Mondays 1:00 – 5:30 PM (closed Feb. 17th). 
Wednesdays 4:00 – 7:00 PM. Walk-ins only, no appointments. 

Richmond Beach Library (First Day is Feb 7th)
19601 21st Ave NW, Shoreline 98177, (206) 365-1536
Fridays 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. 
Appointments only. Call 206 365-1536 for appointment.

Shoreline Library (First Day is Feb 1st) 
345 NE 175th, Shoreline 98155, (206) 362-7550 
Thursdays 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM. First day is Feb. 2nd. 
Saturdays 12 PM – 4 PM. Walk-ins only, no appointments.

           

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12th Man Flag is high in the sky in North City


Members of the North City Business District get into the Seahawks spirit as their 12th Man Flag is raised to 625’ above sea level atop the Water District’s reservoir.


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Frank Workman on Sports: Nothing promises to be easy Sunday

Frank Workman

By Frank Workman

I think it’s fair to say that if this weekend’s NFC Championship Game was to be played a day later than Sunday, the waiting could prove to be too much for some Seahawk fans, many of whom might spontaneously combust, so eager is the anticipation for Sunday’s game with the San Francisco 49ers.

Home field advantage was to have made Sunday’s game a coronation.

Instead, it could serve as a beheading.

As kickoff nears, those not blinded by 12th Man Fever have to view Sunday’s foe as formidable, battle-tested, and more than capable of dashing the dreams of every fan in Washington and bordering Northwest states, as well as several Canadian provinces.

Home field advantage throughout the playoffs was supposed to provide a golden ticket to the Super Bowl.

Such was the case with the 2005 Seahawks, who sliced and diced their way past the despicably nicknamed team from our nation’s capitol, and the badly overmatched Carolina Panthers, before being derailed by the Pittsburgh Steelers (and Bill Leavy and his Merry-Men-in-Stripes).

Nothing promises to be easy this time around, though.

The Niners come north with more big game experience than the Hawks, a stout defense, and a QB with a hotter hand of late (aided by healthier receivers).

The slightest thing can skew the final result ….. a tipped pass, a funny bounce, an inopportune penalty (are there any other kinds?), a disputed spotting of the ball.  Football is, if nothing else, the quintessential game of inches.

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Planning for Game Day travel

Photo courtesy Sound Transit
Sound Transit’s mascot, Zap Gridlock, joined a group of diehard Seahawks fans Friday at a rally near CenturyLink Field. Zap reminded everyone about the special Sounder trains that will be running to the game on Sunday. One of those fans, Phil, rides Sounder to the game because his blue Mohawk doesn't fit in a car.

If you are driving, here's a map that can help you find parking near the stadium.


Metro bus service may be delayed in the downtown Seattle, Stadium and SODO areas during the Seahawks game on Sunday, January 19.

Visit Metro Online for complete information about other Metro and regional transportation services.


Sounder service will run for Seahawks playoff game Sunday

Following the Seahawks' playoff win last Saturday, fans can skip traffic and parking fees and board Sound Transit's popular Sounder trains to the Seahawks 3:30 p.m. playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers this Sunday. Special Sounder service will run in addition to regular Link light rail service to and from the stadiums.

Sounder train schedule to the game

Inbound trains from Snohomish County will depart Everett at 12:15 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. with stops in Mukilteo and Edmonds, arriving at King Street Station at 1:14 p.m. and 1:29 p.m.

Sounder train schedule after the game
Fans should note train departure times after the game. Return trains to Everett will leave Seattle 15 and 35 minutes after the game. Here is an online schedule of Sounder trains serving Seahawks games.

Link light rail serves 13 stations in downtown Seattle, SODO, Beacon Hill, Rainier Valley, Tukwila and SeaTac. Link's Stadium Station is a four-block walk from Century Link Field and Safeco Field.
Complete Sounder and Link schedule information.

Regular fares will apply for all Sound Transit services. ORCA and all standing transit passes will be accepted. Getting an ORCA card is a great way to skip lines at ticket vending machines. Cards only cost $5 for adults, plus whatever amount a rider chooses to load in the card's E-Purse or the cost of a pass that is good for unlimited transit trips. ORCA works on trains, buses and ferries throughout the region. More information is available at Orca Card.

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Shorewood boys lost 65-54 home basketball game to Oak Harbor Tuesday before home victory over Marysville Getchell Friday

Updated 01-18-2014 10:25pm


Shorewood Cheer
Photo by Wayne Pridemore


The Shorewood boys’ basketball team went into its 66-23 home victory over Marysville Getchell Friday after a 65-54 home loss to Oak Harbor Tuesday, Jan. 13.

Shorewood takes a 4-3 Western Conference 3A record (9-5 overall) into a game at Marysville Pilchuck (2-6, 5-8) Tuesday, Jan. 20.

In the Tuesday loss to Oak Harbor, Taylor Freeman led the Thunderbirds with 19 points

The Shorewood junior varsity defeated Oak Harbor 69-31.

The Shorewood "C" team beat Oak Harbor 72-32.


In Shorewood's 66-23 victory over Marysville Getchell, the Thunderbirds led 12-2 after the first quarter, 29-10 at halftime and 53-21 after three quarters. Taylor Freeman led the T-birds with 17 points.
 
The Shorewood JVs lost to Marysville Getcchell, 41-39, and the Thunderbird C's won, 66-24. Shorewood meets Marysville-Pilchuck at 7:15pm Tuesday, with the JV game at 5:40 and the C-team game at 3:45pm.

Thunderbird Ian Kirk floats to the basket with an underhand shot
in the game with Marysville Getchell
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Oak Harbor Varsity 65, Shorewood 54
At Shorewood High School, Tuesday, Jan. 14

Oak Harbor -- 15 12 15 23 — 65
Shorewood ---- 7  9  15  23 — 54

Shorewood Scoring—Anxhelos Pere 0, Taylor Freeman 19, Brandon Mar 15, Jordan Muir-Keung 3, Zane Hopen 12, Cameran Testerman 0, Sam Boone 5.


Shorewood varsity 66, Marysville Getchell 23
At Shorewood High School, Friday, Jan. 17

Marysville Getchell -- 2  8  11  2 -- 23
Shorewood --------- 12 17 24 23 -- 66

Shorewood Scoring -- Anxhelos Pere 1, Taylor Freeman 17, Brandon Mar 8, Jordan Muir-Keung 13, Karson Gronvold 6, Zane Hopen 5, Aaron Okamura 0, Cameron Teeterman 4, Ian Kirk 5, Sam Bowie 7.



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Shorewood wrestlers defeat Mountlake Terrace Thursday


The Shorewood wrestling team won a home dual from Mountlake Terrace Thursday, Jan. 16, going into a Saturday tournament at Mercer Island and a dual next week at Shorecrest.

Shorewood’s victory over Mountlake Terrace came after Shorewood finished second and Shorecrest third behind Granite Falls in the eight-team Shoreline Invitational at Shorecrest Saturday, Jan. 11.

Shorewood pulled out a close victory at home Thursday, 40-37, over Mountlake Terrace. The match began at heavyweight, where Thunderbird captain Erca Erdenebayer made quick work of his opponent, getting a second-round pin. Shorewood would take off from there and run out to a 34-6 lead.

At 152 pounds, Shorewood junior Braden Kalloway picked up his 17th pin of the season to give the T-birds a 40-12 lead.

Mountlake Terrace would win the last five matches of the night, but Shorewood held on by avoiding being pinned at 160 and 195 pounds to secure the narrow victory.

The tournament at Mercer Island starts at 10 a.m. Saturday and lasts most of the day.

The Thunderbirds take a 1-1 Wesco 3A record (4-5 overall) into the Friday, Jan. 24, 7 p.m. dual at Shorecrest (0-1, 1-5).

Shorewood 40, Mountlake Terrace 37
At Shorewood High School, Thursday, Jan. 16

106: Zach Matthews (SW) win by forfeit
113: Rhaye Samson (SW) win by forfeit
120: Abel Tesfamarian (SW) maj. dec. Gene Ahn (MT) 15-6
126: Taylor Hetherington (MT) pinned Dawit Biru (SW) 2:22
132: Matthew Floresca (SW) pinned Pavil Oliferoskiy (MT) 1:12
138: Elias Thorne (SW) pinned Chris Smith (MT) 0:59
145: Chaplyn Mack (MT) win by forfeit
152: Braden Kalloway (SW) pinned Danil Oliferoskiy (MT) 1:12
160: Shawn Poole (MT) dec. Nathan Lee (SW) 6-5
170: Syd Springberg (MT) pinned Riley Porter (SW) 1:39
182: David Marrs (MT) pinned Esdras Valladares (SW) 4:35
195: Timmy Zhuel (MT) maj. dec. Sam Dedinski (SW) 22-9
220: Brett Potter (MT) pinned Ariel Cooper (SW) 0:11
285: Erca Erdenebayer (SW) pinned Taylor Murgallis (MT) 3:50

Shoreline Invitational
At Shorecrest High School, Saturday, Jan. 11

Team scores—Granite Falls 175.5, Shorewood 174, Shorecrest 172, Bellevue 124.5, Roosevelt 120, O’Dea 86, Nathan Hale 40.5, Bishop Blanchet 30.

Championship Finals

106—Chavez, NH, tech. fall Connor Block, SC, 18-1.
         3, Rhaye Samsonl SW
113—Abel Tesfamarian, SW, pinned Erik Fussel, SC, 4:29.
120—Corbin, GF, pinned Broderick, O’Dea, 4:39.
         4. Spencer Kennedy, SC
126—Short, GF, maj. dec. Luke Lotawa, Shorecrest, 17-5.
132—Matthew Floresca, SW, pinned Groff, GF, 3:23.
         3. Ricky Moraguez, SC
138—Williams, Bellevue, pinned Edon Tesfaye, SW, 2:59.
145—Tim Welsh, Shorecrest, pinned Ewing, Bellevue, 2:33.
152—Kalloway, Shorewood, pinned Campbell, GF, 2:34.
160—Mancuso, Bellevue, pinned Bates, GF, 5:30.
         4. Nathan Lee, SW
170—Forst, Roosevelt, dec. Poyner, GF, 6-4.
182—Chris Seyfried, SC, pinned Harper, O’Dea, 4:47.
220—Palander, Bellevue, dec. Robert Ortega, SC, 6-2.
285—Erca Erdenbayer, SW, pinned Sanders, GF, 1:51
         4. Japhet Valladeres, SW.

WESCO 3A SOUTH DUAL WRESTLING STANDINGS
Team ........................ Division (Overall
Glacier Peak .......…..... 2-0       (4-0)
Shorewood .................. 1-1       (4-5)
Mountlake Terrace ...... 1-1       (4-7)
Meadowowdale .......…. 0-1       (2-3)
Shorecrest ................... 0-1       (1-5)


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WeatherWatcher: Reviewing Month of December, Seasonal Trend Outlook

  • December in Review
  • Seasonal Trend Outlook

December in Review: So far this winter has turned out to be relatively uneventful. Particularly the month of December. We had a morning snowfall with accumulations of about 1-2 inches before it melted off mid-day on December 20, 2013. Outside of that we have been dry, with temperature inversions, all thanks to an upper level ridge of high pressure that has more or less dominated our region since last February (2013). This ridge has become more entrenched in late summer and fall, and so far this winter as well. December was no exception, with high pressure dominating the area every day except the first couple days of the month and the 20th (snow morning). If you feel like this fall and winter has had a lot more fog and burn bans than usual, you are feeling correctly. I will talk about why it has been so dry more in my seasonal outlook below.

I want to show you some statistics for December.

Average total rainfall for December (not including December 2013): 5.88 inches
December 2012 total rainfall: 8.69 inches
December 2013 total rainfall: 1.36 inches

Below are two graphs of the daily rainfall for the month of December 2012 and 2013 respectively.
December 2012

December 2013
You will notice the scale on the left, that's in inches, 2012's scale goes to 1.60 inches. 2013's scale goes to 0.35 inches.

Now the reason for our dry weather. Below are the graphs of the daily average barometric pressure in inches of mercury (inHg) for December 2012 and 2013. There are some gaps in the data due to glitches with the weather station on specific days. These glitches only block temperature and barometric pressure, not rainfall.

December 2012

December 2013
Again you will have to observe the scale on the left hand side. December 2012 ranges from 28.4inHg to 29.8inHg. December 2013 ranged from 29.1inHg and 30.1inHg. You can see how most of our days in 2012 ranged in the 29.0-29.4inHg range. No storm track blocking upper level ridge there. 2013 however you can see most days were far above 29.7inHg. 

High pressure blocks storms from moving into the area quite effectively and directs the jet stream around the bubble of high pressure. This year it has been directing the jet stream north of us into British Columbia and Alaska. The jet stream is a river of strong winds in the upper atmosphere. Most significant storms travel along the path of the jet stream. This has resulted in the calmer, drier than normal weather pattern we have been in for the past few months.

Here's the average daily temperature graphs, compared to station historic average.
December 2013 - compared to station average


Seasonal Outlook/Trend: No one really knows why this upper level ridge has been so persistent this year. The Pacific El Niño Southern Oscillation has been in a neutral phase all summer to present, and is expected to remain there through the summer of 2014. This is normally a strong indicator for meteorologist to expect a storm track over the region for a normal wet, stormy winter with a good chance of a possible snow event mixed in once in a while and near normal temperatures.

What has actually been the weather pattern is an upper level ridge covering California, Oregon and Washington ending about mid-way up British Columbia. This has been shoving the storm track well to the north with the exception of a couple days here and there where the ridge weakened slightly allowing a couple of storms to pass through Washington state. This same ridge is responsible for the severe drought in California. I've been researching more information about this pattern and no one really knows why it has been so persistent, so for now I will continue to watch things and see what happens.

For the remainder of the winter, I'm expecting that this ridging will continue. There was a hint of weakening in the upper level ridge when we had our weekend wind storms move through last weekend, however it has rebuilt stronger than it was before. There is some possibility that this could break down again early to mid February. 

What this means for Shoreline and Lake Forest Park: More fog, more air stagnation, cold nights, burn bans likely for the remainder of the month of January. If the upper level ridge does break down a little in February we will get some much needed mountain snow and lowland rain. During times when storms are able to make it into the area there is still a slight chance of a minor, or moderate snow event if we happen to get a shot of cold air, or if the ridge moves west. I wouldn't put the snow tires on the car, but I might keep them handy just in case, unless of course you are traveling into the mountain passes.

Bottom line: Winter has been calm so far, but if this upper level ridge does indeed start to break down in February it will open up the doors to rain storms, wind storms, and a possible but not so likely snow event. I will post an update in February when I do the January month in review when we are closer to that time frame to see if ridging will continue or not. Of course I will also post any updates during my weekly reports.

My long range trends are based on my own research and experience with the local Northwest weather and how it has interacted in the past compared to global oscillations and sea surface temperature patterns. All graphs and data unless otherwise noted are sourced from my own personal weather station located in Northeast Shoreline, Washington. For winter storm updates or current conditions, check out my weather station web page.


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Seattle Symphony to give free community concert in Shoreline

Friday, January 17, 2014

Photo courtesy of the Office of Arts and Culture


Tuesday, January 21 at 7pm, Side-by-Side with Cascade Youth Symphony Orchestra, Stilian Kirov, conductor; Gerry Marsh, conductor, Cascade Youth Symphony Orchestra, Seattle Symphony

From January to May, the Seattle Symphony will perform three free Community Concerts in and around Seattle. These concerts are part of the Symphony’s ongoing commitment to broaden community accessibility to cultural programming, breaking down financial or geographic barriers.  

Concerts will take place at the Shorecrest Performing Arts Center at 7pm on Tuesday, January 21 and Seattle Center’s Fisher Pavilion at 2 p.m. on May 18.  In addition, the orchestra continues its annual tradition of performing a free lunchtime concert at Seattle City Hall at 12 noon on Friday, January 24. 

“At the Seattle Symphony, we are committed to bringing the joy of music to the widest audience possible, and our free Community Concerts are a fantastic way for us to do this,” says Executive Director Simon Woods. “It is a pleasure to be able to make new friends and connect with new audiences across our region.” 

Admission to all Community Concerts is free and tickets are not required.

The concert on January 21 at the Shore crest Performing Arts Center features the Seattle Symphony performing Side-by-Side with the Cascade Youth Symphony Orchestra.

This concert is presented as part of the Seattle Symphony’s Family, School and Community programs, which are supported by Seattle Office of Arts and Culture, 4Culture and ArtsWA, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Foundation, The Clowes Fund, Inc., Elizabeth McGraw Foundation, Fales Foundation Trust, Peach Foundation, Peg and Rick Young Foundation, The Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation, Ten Grands Seattle, Wyman Youth Trust and donations to the Seattle Symphony Annual Fund.

                                                           

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12th Man Spirit alive and well at St. Luke School


St. Luke School School children and Staff forming the #12 in support of the Seahawks 12th Man Spirit!

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State Rep. Pollet to continue “Traveling Town Hall drop-in discussions” Saturday in Lake Forest Park


Democratic 46th District State Rep. Gerry Pollet will hold the next of his series of “Traveling Town Hall drop-in discussions” Saturday in Lake Forest Park.

Pollet will meet constituents at the Lake Forest Park Town Center, 17171 Bothell Way N.E., from 10am to noon.

It is the second of a series of Pollet’s Saturday drop-in meetings around the 46th District, which includes Lake Forest Park, Kenmore and northeast Seattle.


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Residential fire on Stone Ave Thursday

Stone Ave Fire 3:50pm
Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire

A major residential house fire on Stone Ave N between N 185 St and N 183 St closed traffic briefly on N 185th and for hours on Stone Ave N.

The fire broke out at 4pm Thursday afternoon, January 16, 2014 and was fully under control within ten minutes, but the interior of the home was engulfed in flames.

Four people lived in the home. It is unknown how many of them were present and escaped the flames, but one occupant was taken to Harborview with burns.

Stone Ave Fire 4:11pm
Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire

Reports of explosions are unconfirmed, but tires on vehicles in driveway exploded from the heat.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.


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Rep. Kagi sponsors bill to prevent child deaths

Thursday, January 16, 2014

Rep. Ruth Kagi-Shoreline
Photo courtesy WA St Leg
Support Services
Child Fatality Review, HB 2165 received public hearing Thursday in the House 

Last year, on May 2, five-month-old Baby Eve died of SIDS in a Seattle Childcare called First Nest. The story doesn’t end there. Twelve years earlier, another infant, Baby Graham, died at First Nest, also from SIDS. 

Today, in the Early Learning and Human Services Committee, Eve’s parents, Amanda and Kyle Uphold, and Graham’s parents, Andy and Barbara Hazzard, testified in favor of Rep. Ruth Kagi’s bill, HB 2165. HB 2165 will require an outside review of a childcare or early learning center when there is a fatality. Currently, there is no fatality review process in place for childcare. 

At the hearing, Rep. Kagi thanked all the parents for coming to testify and said, “There is no way we can reverse the terrible tragedy of Baby Eve’s death. But, together, we can learn from this tragedy and help prevent future deaths from SIDS and other causes.”

When testifying, both families spoke of the need for transparency, closure and action. They believe that a fatality review committee is an absolute necessity. Barbara Hazzard said, “If a review process was in place, it would have given us some peace of mind, knowing that everything that could have been done, was.” 

If a fatality occurs, HB 2165 will require a rigorous review by a Childcare Fatality Review Committee. The committee, which must include outside experts, will make recommendations to the Dept. of Early Learning and the Legislature to strengthen health and safety standards and practices in childcare – better protecting our vulnerable children. 

“Every one of our babies in childcare should be safe and secure,” Kagi said. “We owe it to all families who’ve had to endure a child’s death, like the Upholds, to pass this bill. I look forward to working with parents, childcare providers and the Department of Early Learning to make that a reality.”

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Ridgecrest Neighborhood and Cafe Aroma conduct successful food drive for HopeLink

Just some of the donations from the
Ridgecrest Food Drive
Photo by Patty Hale

By Patty Hale

The Ridgecrest Neighborhood used a creative partnership with Cafe Aroma to collect non-perishable food donations for HopeLink during November and December.

Cafe Aroma, a locally owned neighborhood coffee shop (and more) has a wonderful staff and a drive-up window which made dropping off donations for the Food Drive a breeze.  Folks didn't even have to get out of their car.

Café Aroma at NE 165th and 5th NE was the drop off site
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Getting out the word about the Food Drive in every way possible was integral to a successful event.

Ridgecrest posted information about the event on bulletin boards, email, Facebook, websites and in the windows of local neighborhood businesses - all done in the hopes of not only generating donations, but also educating residents about the existence of a Shoreline based Food Bank - HOPELINK at 15809 Westminster Way N in the lower Sears parking lot.

The Ridgecrest Neighborhood Association would like to thank all those who participated.  And, is proud to announce that the 2013 Food Drive ended with a total of $214.85 in cash and 556 lbs of non-perishable food.


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