Kindergarten openings in North Seattle at St. Matthew's

Saturday, May 10, 2014

Aileen Smith Photography
St. Matthew School has full day kindergarten openings for fall enrollment. St. Matthew School promotes academic excellence in an environment of cultural diversity and service. Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, elementary school and middle school programs are available. St. Matthew School is in north Seattle, close to Interstate 5 and Bothell Way. More information is available on the website


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Crime in Shoreline A-Z - It's a wonder teenagers live to grow up

Shoreline Police Station
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Crime in Shoreline A - Z
4-7 to 4-13-2014

Every week - death investigations, suicide attempts, domestic violence, violent people with mental issues, suicide attempts, arrest warrants, drivers with suspended license, credit card identify theft, runaway kids, wandering seniors, well-being checks, natural deaths, driving violations with DUI drivers, tracking sex offenders - and here's the rest:

A - Suspect skipped out on his cab fare, but his brother paid it for him. Suspect was then arrested on outstanding criminal warrants / Man questioned at Home Depot because he was in the vicinity of a theft in progress was arrested on an Edmonds domestic violence assault warrant

Accident - Person in pickup blew through an intersection and hit a Metro bus

Alcohol, Drugs - Male stumbling in the roadway at 190th and Ashworth, high on drugs - taken to detox / Picked up intoxicated male in front of Richmond Beach Starbucks 

Arrest - Woman who shoplifted boots from Sears had warrant from Duval, a weapon registered to someone else, and a car full of stolen goods / Woman who was investigated for evading Metro fare was arrested on outstanding warrants

Arson - City owned solar powered recycling bin set on fire at bus stop 175xx Aurora

Bicycles - Bicycle found on loading dock of casino

Burglary - Broke window of side door to enter home 190xx 1st NW / Broke kitchen window 193xx 1st NW / 15xx NE 175th burglar made entry through locked front door in secure building / Door forced at 173xx Ashworth / Lock cut on public storage unit 20065 15th NE / Climbed through open window at 10xx NE 188th / Public storage unit at 20041 Ballinger burglarized / Forced entry through kitchen door 148xx Fremont N / 150xx 27th NE - homeowner went to the store and returned to find his door kicked in

Car prowl - 7xx N 185th / 12xx N 165th / 2 vehicles prowled in parking lot 13xx N 205th / 154xx 1st NE smashed window and stole bags containing ID and credit cards / Victim allowed employee to borrow his car and it was stolen from in front of employee's home 175xx 12th NE / Pry tool used on vehicle at Ballinger Commons / Unlocked car in condo lot 1xxx N 152nd

Cars and parts stolen – Auto stolen from parking stall at Highlander Apts / Car stolen from 170xx Fremont / Vehicle stolen from Northridge Village Condos 181xx 15th NE / 2 Auto thefts from park n ride at N 175 and Meridian / Vehicle stolen from 188xx 8th NE / Vehicle stolen from Ballinger Commons / Vehicle stolen from Fred Meyer parking lot / Vehicle stolen from Ballinger Commons was recovered the next day / Stolen from apartment parking at 199xx 19th NE / Plates stolen from vehicle at 11xx 198th

Found - Stolen vehicle found at 11xx N 187 / Vehicle with ignition damage 10xx N 188th / Wallet found and turned into fire station at N 185th and Linden / Stolen vehicle dumped at 200xx 15th NE

Fraud - 4 more fraudulent tax returns filed in citizens' names probably because of data theft from Catholic Archdiocese / Phone scam with male posing as police sergeant threatening people with warrants or suspended licenses if they didn't purchase Green Dot Money Paks

Larceny - Purse stolen from car trunk at Ballinger Rite Aid parking

Larceny, shoplifting  - Female shoplifter fled Fred Meyer without merchandise / From deli at Central Market / Security had shoplifter from Aurora Safeway but he got away and fled in vehicle

Mail theft - None this week

Robbery - Prostitute took $1600 from customer while he was in the shower and threatened to stab him if he took it back

Teenagers - SC student had pellet gun and marijuana in car on campus / Intoxicated teen driver collided with a retaining wall - arrested and released to parents / Driver stopped for defective headlamp and no front plate was intoxicated - arrested and released to family member / Victim driving on 10th NE when a group of juveniles threw a beer can at his car / SC student had marijuana and glass pipe at school / 3 juveniles trespassed for trying to take liquor from North City Safeway / A report of a burglar breaking and entering turned out to be two teenagers trying for a middle of the night meeting

Trespass - From Prince of Peace church / Shopper trespassed from Sears after leaving bodily fluids on clothes in dressing room / Transient cited for sleeping on property in Aurora Triangle

Vandalism - Tagger who used paint at 5 places on Shorecrest theatre was caught on campus / Tags in the vicinity of 185th and Dayton / Two windows broken at Seattle Golf Club / Tags at NE Serpentine Way / Tags on residential fence at 8xx NW 175th / Back window broken at Aces in the Hole card room

Vandalism, parks - Tags on equipment in Brugger's Bog Park / Tags on Interurban Trail 148th and Linden

Z - Neighbors fighting 148xx Linden - one blocks the car of the other's guest

For other weeks of Crime in Shoreline, see the Features section on the front page.


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Dateline NBC show features Shoreline police captain

The Dateline NBC show on Friday, May 9, featured King County Police Captain Scott Strathy, explaining the police investigation into the cold case file for Kirkland housewife and mother Sandi Johnson, who went missing in 1996.

Captain Strathy is currently in charge of investigations for the City of Shoreline.

You can view the program online (warning - many commercials).





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Local Eagle Scouts recognized at the 53rd Eagle Scout banquet

Dr. Robert Gates with Chief Seattle Council leaders
Photo by Joshua McGrew, Chief Seattle Council, BSA
Keynote Speaker Dr. Robert Gates Talks about Scouting Building Tomorrow’s Future.

On Thursday night, May 1, in Bellevue, over 177 recent Eagle Scouts gathered to celebrate their success and be honored for attaining the rank of Eagle - Scouting’s highest rank.

Scouts were paired with adults in the business community based on their career choices. Former Scoutmaster Jeff Renner, whom you see nightly on the King 5 News, emceed the program.

The program consisted of awarding Peter McLoughlin, President of the Seattle Seahawks and Seattle Sounders FC, the Distinguished Eagle Scout award and Dr. Robert Gates, the 22nd secretary of Defense as the keynote speaker for the evening.

Dr. Gates is the only Secretary of Defense in U.S. history to be asked to remain in that office by a newly elected President. Dr. Gates also served as the director of the Central Intelligence Agency. During his tenure in public service, he served a total of eight presidents of both political parties.

Dr. Gates is due to take over as the President of the National Boy Scouts of America in May of 2014.

Here are six of the new Eagle Scouts from the Aurora District (from left) – Duncan Gowdy (Troop 100), Jack Cockburn (Troop 348), Tom Maxson (Troop 853), William Trainer (Troop 100), Caleb Judd (Troop 106), and Everest Keehnel (Troop 151). Tom Maxson is the most recent recipient of the Eagle Scouts of Western Washington Scholarship.

The following Scouts earned their Eagle rank this past year in the Aurora District (Lake Forest Park, north Seattle, Shoreline): 
  • Kellen Reeder, Maximilian Zinkus, Seiji Hansen (Troop 70), 
  • Duncan Fowler and Nicholas Saether (Troop 72), 
  • Adlai Nissen, Brian King, Sean Luchessa, Stewart Keaton (Troop 80), 
  • August Easton-Calabria, Duncan Gowdy, Liam Easton-Calabria, William Trainer (Troop 100), 
  • Gavin Partington and John George (Troop 123), 
  • Liam Comidy (Troop 125), 
  • Malcolm Hull and Tristan Rice (Troop 144), 
  • Everest Keehnel (Troop 151), 
  • Alec Meden, Edward O'Brien, Eric Phelps, Jacob Chesterfield, Max Schafer, Nathan Aberg, Owain James, Sean Volke (Troop 166), 
  • David Rufin and Ryan Graham (Troop 167), 
  • Nash Baker and Ryan Barr (Troop 171), 
  • Steven Richards (Troop 175), 
  • Conor Holland, Daniel Seroussi, Jack Snyder, Jackson Sage, Matthew Linker, Owen Acker, Thomas Ruggles, William Plattner (Troop 186), 
  • Charles Martinez and Victor Quezada (Troop 309), 
  • Peter Haderlie (Troop 317), 
  • Daniel Heath and Jonathan Gugger (Troop 325), 
  • Mitchell Stewart (Troop 338), 
  • Christopher Plancich and John Cockburn (Troop 348), 
  • Riley Monroe (Troop 827), 
  • Mayson Marchant and Nathan Hickman (Troop 838), 
  • Robert Jeffreys, Tristan LaPoint and Tyler Coleman (Troop 850), 
  • Maxfield Herzog and Thomas Maxson (Troop 853).

The Chief Seattle Council includes five counties: King, Clallam, Jefferson, Kitsap and Mason.


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Recycle Fest at Sears Saturday

Every household in Shoreline received a flyer for the Spring Recycle Fest, Saturday, May 10 from 9am to 3pm.

The flyer is your ticket to admission to get rid of that junk in your back yard. Concrete, plastics, shingles, sheetrock, porcelain, carpet, scrap metal, scrap lumber, cardboard, plate glass, styrofoam blocks and packing peanuts.

If you recycled your flier, you can use your ID with your Shoreline address.

The event is held in a parking lot behind Sears (15711 Aurora Ave N). Driving directions:

  1. Drive north on Dayton Ave N
  2. Turn right onto N 160th St
  3. Stay in right lane to access event
  4. DO NOT enter event westbound on N 160th St
Hazardous materials can be brought to a separate event the next weekend.


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District soccer tournament opens Saturday, with Shorecrest playing host to Oak Harbor and Shorewood playing at Stanwood

Friday, May 9, 2014

Updated 05-10-2014

The Northwest District 3A boys' soccer tournament opens Saturday with Shorecrest playing host to Oak Harbor and Shorewood playing at Stanwood,

Shorecrest takes a 10-3 Western Conference 3A record (13-3 overall) into its match with Oak Harbor (4-9, 6-9-1) at Shoreline Stadium at 6pm Saturday.

Shorewood takes an 8-2-3 (9-3-4) record into its game with Stanwood (7-6, 8-7-1)-at 4pm Saturday at Stanwood High School.

Winner of these and two other Saturday first-round games advance to Tuesday semifinals at Shoreline Stadium. First-round losers play in elimination games Tuesday.

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Not too late to join in the Great Discussions at Shoreline Community College


Above: Participants in Great Discussions 2014, a program of the Global Affairs Center at Shoreline Community College, discussed the issue of America’s energy independence at a May 1, 2014 event at the college. Photo courtesy SCC.

The Global Affairs program is an eight-week series of discussions on issues of worldwide importance. The program is based on the very successful Great Decisions program sponsored by the Foreign Policy Association. The program model involves reading the Great Decisions Briefing Book, watching the DVD and meeting in a discussion group to discuss the most critical global issues facing America today.
It is still possible to sign-up for the remaining individual events at $8 per event. To sign up:
  • Go to the SCC Foundation online giving webpage.
  • Under “Amount,” make a donation of $8
  • Under “Gift Designated to” click on “event registration”
  • In the box to the right of “specify event” type in “Great Discussion – (name of the specific event you want to attend”
To pay by check, make it payable to “SCC Foundation/GAC” and send it to SCC Foundation, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133. Notify Larry Fuell , who will send a copy of the briefing paper for that particular event.



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Shoreline City Council meetings on Monday



Monday, May 12, 2014 – Special Meeting 5:45 pm
Joint meeting with the Shoreline Planning Commission

Monday, May 12, 2014 – Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m.

Agenda Highlights
- Proclamation of Armed Services Day
- Adoption of Ord. No. 685 Amending the 2014 Budget for Uncompleted 2013 Capital and Operating Projects and Increasing Appropriations in the 2014 Budget
- Adoption of Res. No. 357 Growing Transit Communities Regional Compact
- ADDED: Motion to Authorize Councilmember Roberts to Support the Proposed Sound Cities Association's Public Issues Committee Policy Position at the May 14, 2014 Public Issues Committee Meeting
- Discussion of Concurrency and Impact Fees
- Discussion of Council Goals





Both meetings will be held at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline 98133.


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Tech Talk: Sampling Technology Mythology


Technical myths are like any other myths, a story with a compelling premise or particle of truth that is often embellished with untruths around it as it is told and retold. It doesn’t help that many of the tellers aren’t technical themselves.

I have been collecting myths and unanswered questions for this month’s Computer Q&A at the Commons.  It’s been a fertile area to explore thanks to your input. The following items have been shared by my clients and a number of you:


Myth: The Internet is so huge; no one will attack my computer. Besides, I have nothing to steal.”

Usually this is offered as a justification for not using a password, avoiding security precautions, or avoiding computer backups. The only truth here is that the Internet is really big place …. and more might have been true ten or fifteen years ago when malware threats were less prevalent or directed.

Today’s highly organized cybercriminals have software running 24/7, scanning millions of IP addresses (the number assigned to our Internet-connected systems) and looking for vulnerabilities (open ports, unpatched operating systems, etc.). In other words, they are looking for vulnerabilities system the same way a car prowler runs down a street, checking for unlocked vehicles.

That is why we use firewalls to close down ports, password protect our systems, and promptly apply security updates ... so the prowler doesn’t waste their time with our computer and moves on to a more vulnerable system. Since 14.5% of US computer users have an unpatched operating system (Secunia PSI Country Report for 2014, Q1, pdf), there are plenty of unlocked cars on the street.

The second part of this myth is that you have nothing worth stealing. Not true. Your computer or computing device supports your online shopping, financial dealings, social contacts, and parts of your identity. All can be discovered and used. Even if you don’t store anything on your computer, a hacked system can track your keystokes to discover passwords to take over your identity and trick your contacts into scams or just use your computer to attack other computers in a bot-net.

  • True or False: False  The truth is that preventing attacks is not as arduous as most people think, especially if they understand the potential threat.
  1. Use a strong password for your system and different passwords on your web site accounts
  2. Turn on Automatic Software Updates for Windows or Mac OS X.
  3. Use Tools like Personal Software Inspector (PSI) or Mac App Store to ensure your third-party applications are also up to date.



Myth: You should let your phone's battery drain before recharging.

There was a time when this was true. When Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cad) batteries were more commonly used in mobile phones, it was helpful to drain the battery so that the batteries would not maintain a memory effect of a partial discharge. This is behavior particular to Ni-Cads, and its more environmentally friendly cousin, nickel metal hydride (NiMH). However the most popular phone battery now is lithium-ion (Li-ion). Li-ion batteries do not have the memory effect and, in fact, lose some of their capability if you drain them completely.

  • True or False: False for today’s most popular phone power source, the Li-ion batteries; true for Ni-Cad or NiMH batteries that have been used in the past for phone batteries.

Myth: Putting your crashed hard drive in the freezer will allow you to get the data off of it.

As crazy as it sounds, there are an amazing number of success stories from people saying this actually works. Theories vary as well though there is general agreement that this doesn’t actually fix a drive, it may only make it usable for a few minutes, possibly enough time to get your most critical data off the drive.

That said, I do not recommend it it at all if the data on the drive is actually critical. Use a data recovery service instead if you don’t have backup copies available. The service can be costly but they can safely work on the drive in “clean room” conditions to get those prized documents or media files back. Local companies like Circle Hook Data Recovery or online services like DriveSavers are your best bet … certainly better than freezing your hard drive!

Of course, the least costly or risky method is to avoid the problem entirely by backing up that drive’s user data. You can either use built-in solutions like Time Machine or File History offered by the current OSes or third-party backup options for Windows and OS X

  • True or False: True as a temporary fix for some kind of disk failures, but not recommended for data recovery.

Have Computer or Technology myths you wish to explore?  Let me know share it with me at brian@bostonlegacyworks.com. Your question may show up here on Tech Talk.

Or you can join me on May 18th at Third Place Commons in Town Center at Lake Forest Park as we discuss “Your Five Favorite Computer Myths Explored.” 



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Shorecrest - Shorewood tennis match postponed from Thursday to Monday

The Shorecrest-Shorewood girls' tennis match scheduled for Thursday has been postponed to Monday.

It follows a Friday Shorecrest 4-3 home victory over Oak Harbor, while the Shorecrest junior varsity lost at Glacier Peak, 7-0.

Shorecrest and Shorewood will meet at Shorewood's home Shoreview Park courts at 3:30pm Saturday, with JV teams from the two schools playing at the same time on Shorecrest's home Kellogg Middle School courts.


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Blood drive Tuesday at Lake Forest Park Town Center


There will be a Blood Drive in Lake Forest Park next Tuesday, May 13 at the Lake Forest Park Town Center. 

Blood Drive in Lake Forest Park
Tuesday, May 13th
Times:  11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
(Closed for lunch 1 p.m. -2 p.m.)
LFP Town Center/3rd Place Books, lower parking area

Donors are needed!  A little time will make a world of difference to someone in serious need. No registration necessary – Drop Ins welcome!

Treats donated by Great Harvest Bread Company. 

The Puget Sound Blood Center is asking the community to GIVE TWICE this summer. To thank and honor those donors committed to give twice are eligible to receive a free GIVE TWICE COOKBOOK. You may even want to submit a unique and delicious recipe! Call the Puget Sound Blood Center at 1-800-398-7888 or online for more details.

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Public notice: meeting date change for Shoreline Fire Commissioners

As required by RCW Chapter 42.30, Open Public Meetings Act, you are hereby notified that the May 15, 2014 regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Shoreline Fire Department has been changed to Thursday, May 22, 2014.

The regularly scheduled meeting will be held at Shoreline Fire Department, 17525 Aurora Avenue North, Shoreline, Washington.


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Contract finalized to make Cheryl Roberts the next president at Shoreline Community College

Cheryl Roberts
Contract discussions began following the Board of Trustees’ unanimous April 21, 2014 decision to offer Cheryl Roberts the job of President of Shoreline Community College.

Details were recently completed with Roberts signing the pact which will now go to the trustees for the formality of signing at the June board meeting.

“I’m very excited to have this piece of the process out of the way and be able to focus on the transition to serving the students, communities and partners of Shoreline,” Roberts said. “I want to thank the trustees and all who participated in the thorough and thoughtful process that is bringing me to this dynamic college.”

Under the three-year contract, Roberts will be paid $200,000 a year. Roberts will receive a set amount to help defray expenses related to moving from the Salem, Ore-area where she is now President at Chemeketa Community College. She’ll also get another six days of annual leave beyond the normal amount stipulated for administrative-exempt employees at the college.

Roberts’ start date will be Aug. 18, 2014 while Campbell’s current contract runs through June 30. His agreement is likely to be extended to help make for a seamless transition and Campbell has said he would stay until Roberts arrives.


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1,500 participants expected at Saturday’s sold out “Free Them” 5k to fight human trafficking

The start of the 2013 run

A sold out race of 1,500 enthusiastic runners and walkers will lace-up at World Concern’s headquarters in Shoreline, this Saturday, May 10, to help raise awareness and funds to prevent human trafficking.

This is World Concern’s 6th annual “Free Them” 5k event. Last year’s race drew more than 2,000 people, and raised $150,000 to support World Concern’s anti-trafficking programs. This year’s event is expected to raise even more for this important cause. 

Human trafficking is estimated to be the third largest criminal activity in the world, and more than 80% of trafficking victims are women and young girls. World Concern works to protect those vulnerable to modern-day slavery, sexual exploitation, and abuse in some of the poorest places in Southeast Asia and around the world. 

2013 U.S. Paratriathlete of the Year Aaron Scheidies will be the official race starter. The visually impaired runner, an eight-time triathlon World Champion and eight-time National Champion, will also participate in the 5k with a guide.

For more information about the Free Them 5k, visit World Concern. The race is sold out, but participants can still register online for the “Virtual 5k,” which means they can run or walk for the cause at any time or place that works for them.


World Concern is a Christian global relief and development organization. With our supporters, our faith compels us to extend life-saving help and opportunity to people facing the most profound human challenges of extreme poverty. Our areas of expertise include disaster response, clean water, education, food security, child protection, microfinance and health. 


World Concern is a member of the CRISTA family of ministries, which serve people around the world in the areas of education, global relief and development, youth camps, senior care and media. 


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Richmond Beach Celebration is a four in one event

Thursday, May 8, 2014

Four great events this weekend in Richmond Beach - ArtShow, Car Show, Plant Sale, and Strawberry Festival. The community is welcomed and invited.


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Lake Forest Park Farmers Market opens on Mother’s Day


Lake Forest Park Farmers Market
Sundays, May 11 through October 19, 2014
NEW HOURS: 10 am – 3 pm

Spring is in the air, reminding us that market season is just around the corner. And this is a special year at the Lake Forest Park Farmers market as we celebrate our first decade. We are grateful to our community for ten years of support. In that time, we have grown from a small market to one of the State’s most successful suburban markets. Thank you!

We are thrilled to welcome back many of our veteran vendors who have been with us from the beginning. From farms as far east as Wapato and Sunnyside, south to Puyallup, and north to Arlington and Mount Vernon, our farmers are ready to bring the bounty of Washington to us.  

This season we spice up the market with a new pepper jam vendor, Angry Fish. You can expect tempting seasonal jams made with fruit from our farmers. Also, our friends at R Heritage have been busy raising chickens so we can have fresh eggs this season. If all goes well, their new ducks should be laying soon too. Stop by and welcome Ben and Monique Russ back, and find out  what they have been doing at the farm.

Our annual crafts market takes place on Sunday, July 13. Applications for this juried show will be available on our website on May 14.  

The alpacas will be at the market on opening day

This season promises to be our most musical ever. With generous funding from 4Culture, we will host special performances by local musicians. And be sure to watch for announcements about two food truck events later in the season.

As always, we accept SNAP benefits, and WIC and Senior vouchers.  Please stop by the information table for more information.

The best way to stay in touch is to "Like" Friends of Third Place Commons on Facebook. We also list updates on our website. When you click on one of our events on the home and market pages, you can sign up to be notified of new listings via email.

Every week promises to bring new experiences and delicious fresh food for us to enjoy. See you at the market!


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New Yoga Classes beginning May 12 Tree House Iyengar Yoga

Class at TreeHouse Iyengar Yoga in North City

New Yoga Classes beginning May 12  Tree House Iyengar Yoga

Students new to Tree House get the first class free for the Summer Session on 8 classes.

Tree House Iyengar Yoga has been serving Shoreline for 11 years with a full range of classes and caring, certified teachers.  New classes begin May 12 but students can register any time during the session.  Check us out online, call 206-361-9642, or come by the studio at 18021 15th Ave NE to pick up a brochure.  

Note: phone number corrected 05-10-2014

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Shorecrest, Shorewood softball teams meet Friday at Shorecrest

The Shorecrest and Shorewood softball teams meet Friday at Shorecrest High School (NOTE: A recent post said erroneously that the game was scheduled for Thursday.)

Shorewood takes a 1-9 Wesco 3A record (3-14 overall) into the game at 4pm Friday at Shorecrest (0-10, 2-15).

Shorewood defeated Shorecrest 24-14 when the two teams played at Shorewood’s home Meridian Park fields April 5.

Shorewood is coming off a 12-2 loss at Stanwood Tuesday in a game shortened to six innings by the mercy rule. Alison Feise hit a double and Shorewood teammate Abby Gustafson hit a triple. Losing pitcher Holly Ebel dropped her record to 3-12. Stanwood’s victory gave Stanwood the last position in the Northwest District 3A tournament and eliminated Shorewood from tournament contention. 
The Shorewood junior varsity lost to Stanwood, 17-0.

Stanwood Varsity 12, Shorewood 2 (6)
At Stanwood High School, Tuesday, May 6

Shorewood -- 010 010 x —- 2 5 3
Stanwood --- 122 322 x — 12 15 2

Shorewood battery: Ebel and Feise. Teagan Miller and Maggie Matthews.


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Death Café meets Tuesday at Richmond Beach Library

Death Cafe - Seattle North

Death Cafe is a social group where folks get together to nosh and openly discuss death in a comfortable, non-judgmental, and safe environment.

You are invited to come and openly discuss issues regarding death and dying at the Death Cafe, Tuesday, May 13, 1:30 - 3:00 at the Richmond Beach Library, 19601 21st Ave NW, Shoreline 98177.

Snacks are provided - bring your own drink.



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Justice and Soul Foundation fundraising event exceeds goal

Runway models in hair and makeup
The Justice and Soul Foundation hosted a fundraising event, “Fashion SOULstice,” on April 26 to raise money to provide funding for a cosmetology school in Cambodia. The event drew over 275 participants and raised just over $47,000.

One of the highlights of the evening was a fashion show with models styled by local salons. Seven salons and one school participated to create the vision and style of each signature look.

The partnering salons and school included: James Alan Salon and Spa of Shoreline, Daniel Ross Salon and Skin Care, Lisa Power Salon, Paroba College, Robert Leonard Salon and Day Spa, Rosaline Hampton, Pepper’s Salon, and William James Hair and Skin Studio.

The sold-out evening featured a silent auction and runway show, raising a total of $47,000 which will be used to teach cosmetology skills to young survivors of sex trafficking in the Foundation’s new vocation training program in Cambodia.

“The success of our first-annual ‘Fashion SOULstice’ has been incredible. To have hit the fundraising goal necessary to launch our school in Cambodia in one night shows the incredible support we’ve received from countless friends and partners. I am in awe of the passion shown during the event here tonight and am excited to begin teaching sustainable skills to young survivors. I can’t wait to enroll our first class of students,” explained Justice and Soul Foundation Co-Founder Matthew Fairfax.

The Foundation is also wrapping up a six-week capitol campaigning, raising an additional $45,000 to build the school and salon in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

The Justice and Soul Foundation is a non-profit organization focused on eliminating the sexual exploitation of young women and children globally as well as the restoration of the survivors. Through the Founders’ shared connections to the salon and fashion industry, and, after several years of research, planning and interviews, they are enlisting the support of the beauty industry to create a sustainable, systemic solution that addresses sex trafficking.


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Free recycling event May 17 at Lake Forest Park Windermere office

Clean out the garage - clean out the basement - here's the best opportunity you will have to get rid of those difficult items without going to several different places.

Windermere Real Estate is located in the northwest corner of Lake Forest Park Town Center, just off Ballinger Way.


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Shoreline baseball sweeps Olympic

#42 Connor Cucculu earns the tying run in the final game of the series
Photo by Wilson Tsoi

The Shoreline Dolphin Baseball team was anxious to get back on the field this week. After the bi-week and two rain outs Shoreline was ready to be back in action. Sweeping the Olympic College Rangers the Dolphins proved their hunger to win.

Shoreline did not delay getting back to business shutting Olympic out in the first game on Tuesday. An ace performance by Mitch Mondor (West Linn OR) hoisted Shoreline to a 3-0 win. Olympic had no answer him as he only allowing one hit and two walks in seven innings.

Shoreline comfortably held the lead the entire game with a Jorgen Arnesen (Edmonds-Woodway HS) triple in the first earning an early 2-0 lead. Later in the fourth inning after two walks Joshua Fitch (Mountlake Terrace HS) hit an RBI single to bring the Dolphins to a 3-0 final score.

In game two Shoreline brought Chase Kairis (Mount Si HS) to the mound to start. Kairis held the Rangers to two hits in five innings of work. The Dolphins scored early again scoring in the first off a Jacob Zanon (Beaverton OR) sacrifice fly.

Fitch had a stand out game going 3-3 at the plate helping the Dolphins to a 6-2 victory. He doubled in the fourth inning and had a single in the third and seventh innings.

#3 Catcher Casey Fithian hit 3 Doubles for 6 RBI on Wednesday
Photo by Wilson Tsoi

On Wednesday at Lower Woodland Park Olympic jumped out to an early lead scoring two runs off of three hits. Josh Herrera (Kingston WA) quickly found his grove and the Rangers would not score again. Casey Fithian (Byers TX) hit a three run double in the bottom of the sixth inning to give Shoreline a 3-2 win! 

Fithian continued to excel going 3-3 in the final game of the series hitting two more doubles. Brad Bennett (Hillsboro OR) had a successful day on the mound allowing no earned runs and throwing four strike outs in six innings. 

At the top of the seventh and final inning the Dolphins held a 4-1 lead and looked to finish the Rangers off with three quick outs. The Rangers had other ideas and quickly loaded the bases and took the lead off a triple by Matt Noll. Fitch moved from short stop to the mound to close out the game and bring the Dolphins back to bat. 

Shoreline was able to load the bases in the bottom of the seventh with hits by Connor Jensen (Mount Si HS) and Connor Cucculu (Anchorage AK) and a walk by Fithian. With the perfect set up Kairis steps up to the plate hitting single to score Jensen and Cucculu and tie the game 6-6. 

After Chris Hall (Mountlake Terrace HS) reloaded the bases on a walk Zanon walks Fithian in for the win. The Dolphins take the win and the sweep 7-6 on the walk off! 

Shoreline is gaining momentum at the perfect time. With another sweep over Skagit Valley this upcoming weekend the Dolphins can keep their playoff hopes alive. Shoreline is now 9-21 on the season after a four game winning streak. 

The Dolphins will travel to Skagit Valley College on Saturday for a double header at 1:00 pm. They will then return to Meridian Park for the final time this season to finish the series with the Cardinals. 

For complete Dolphins schedule and results are available on the Athletics website. Watch games on YouTube. Follow @SCCDolphins and @PhinSCCBaseball on Twitter and Like on Facebook for daily Dolphin updates. 


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Premier showing of documentary film on Northwest Native American fishing rights

Join us at the Shoreline Library May 17 at 3:00 pm for the premier showing of
“Usual and Accustomed Places”
a documentary on Northwest Native American fishing rights produced by Sandy and Yasu Osawa
Please call the Museum at (206) 542-7111 for more information.

 

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Golf Tournament and Dinner & Auction benefit Wonderland Developmental Center

Events will be held at Echo Fall Golf Club

Tee up and dine and bid for a good cause with Wonderland Developmental Center at two very special fundraising events that share a day and location.

Saturday, May 17, 2014 brings the15th Annual Justin Van Hollebeke Memorial Golf Tournament during the day and the Wonderland Dinner and Auction at night at the beautiful Golf Club at Echo Falls near Snohomish, Washington.

The golf tournament raises money for Wonderland, a Shoreline nonprofit that provides early-intervention services to a monthly average of 130 families and their children with developmental disabilities and delays reflecting a variety of diagnoses, including autism spectrum disorder, Fragile X, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Wonderland’s services are available to north King County and south Snohomish County families.

“These two events together comprise our largest fundraisers of the year. We’re working hard to raise more than $100,000 to support our very deserving children and families,” said Barbara Murray, Board President. “Wonderland quietly does phenomenal work for many challenged children and families in our local communities.”

The golf tournament begins at 10am with warm-up and contests for prizes, leading to a noon shotgun start. Registration includes 18 holes of golf, cart, breakfast, lunch, and two drink tickets, as well as free beer on the course, a great value at $150. Registration also provides a Hole-in-One opportunity on the challenging #18 island hole for a choice of a Nissan Altima or $25,000, as well as other hole prizes like vacations and airline tickets. Players of all abilities are welcome and guaranteed to have a great time.

The Wonderland Dinner and Auction begins directly after the golf tournament at 6pm. Golfers and non-golfers alike will dine on New York Strip Steak or Sundried Tomato-Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms, and Wonderland’s signature Dessert Dash for delicious cakes and treats. This year’s auction boasts more than 100 items, including a three-night stay at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Stay-and-Play packages in Idaho and Leavenworth, Seahawks club seats, an Earl Thomas (#29) autographed football, and a Mount Rainier Winter Getaway. A link to registration can be found here. Other donors include Guardian Cellars, the Metropolitan Grill, the Seattle Yacht Club, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Puetz Golf, John Howie restaurants, and many more.

Tournament namesake Justin Van Hollebeke suffered severe brain damage and began receiving help and family support from Wonderland when he was six months old. Sadly, Justin’s life ended just after his third birthday. The Van Hollebeke family and their friends have honored Justin’s memory and Wonderland’s contribution to the community by holding this golf tournament in Justin’s honor to help other children and their families get the same level of care and support Justin received.


Wonderland’s programs have offered developmentally delayed infants and toddlers a bridge to a brighter future for 45 years through an array of therapeutic services offered in the home. Services to developmentally delayed children positively impact health, language and communication, and cognitive development. Parents are able to better meet their child’s special needs from an early age and throughout life. Society benefits from reduced economic burden through a decreased need for special education.

For event or sponsorship details, contact Rosie Cobos 206-364-3777.


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Shorewood grad performs in Central Washington University production of Les Miserables

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Dennis Peters
Dennis Peters, a 2012 graduate of Shorewood High School, will perform in the ensemble in Central Washington University's Central Theatre Ensemble Production of Les Misérables.

Peters is a sophomore in the bachelor of fine arts in musical theatre program. His parents are Norah and Steve Peters.

Epic and inspiring, Les Misérables has thrilled audiences all over the world. One of the most popular musical productions in the world, Les Misérables will be performed by Central Washington University’s Central Theatre Ensemble, accompanied by the CWU Orchestra, beginning on May 9.

A short video of a Les Misérables rehearsal can be viewed online.



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Kenmore employment and education resource fair May 17


Register online for the employment fair
or call the Kenmore Library 425-486-8747
Email for more information



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Shorecrest tennis team plays at Shorewood Thursday

Corrected and updated 05-08-2014 11:20pm

The Shorecrest tennis team plays at Shorewood Thursday after defeating Marysville Getchell; losing to Everett, Meadowdale and Glacier Peak; and defeating Mountlake Terrace and Marysville-Pilchuck.

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

Shorewood defeated Shorecrest, 5-2, April 9 at Kellogg,
with the Shorewood junior varsity defeating Shorecrest, 6-1, at Shoreview Park.

The Scots defeated Marysville Getchell, 6-2, April 18 at Kellogg.

Shorecrest lost at Everett, 4-3 April 28.

Shorecrest lost to Meadowdale, 4-3, May 1 at Kellogg.

The Scots lost to Glacier Peak, 5-2, Friday at Kellogg.

Shorecrest defeated Marysville-Pilchuck, 6-1, Tuesday 
at Pilchuck’s home Totem Middle School courts.

The Scots defeated Mountlake Terrace, 4-3, Wednesday at Kellogg.

Shorecrest 6, Marysville Getchell 1
At Kellogg, Friday, April 18

Singles

Huffman, MG, beat Karena Tien, SC, 6-3, 6-1;
Rosa Rice-Peleopko, SC, beat Ramirez, MG, 6-0, 6-0;
Molly Mrozek, SC, beat Meissner, MG, 6-1, 6-1;
Alina Tran, SC, beat Larson, MG, 6-1, 6-0;

Doubles

Lauren Rutten/Rachel Stevens, SC, Lee/Santers, 6-1, 6-1;
Lucy Sui/Zaya Tsolmon, SC, beat Tuazon/Morales, MG, 6-1, 4-6, 6-4;
Bianca Hoang Dang, Nora Var, SC, beat Uhler/Pacomo, MG, 6-1, 6-2.

Everett 4, Shorecrest 3
At Clark Park, Everett, Monday, April 28

Singles

Kindall Gordon (E) def. Rachel Stevens (SC) 6-1, 6-1;
Rosa Rice-Pelepko (SC) def. Smith (E) 6-4, 0-6, 6-3;
Coughlan (E) def. Karena Tien (SC) 6-4, 6-0;
Molly Mrozek (SC) def. Rhone (E) 6-3, 6-4.

Doubles

Lucy Sui/Zaya Tsolmon (SC) def. Sidhu/Faith (E) 6-2, 6-2;
Heman/Linkous (E) def. Nora Var/Bianca Dang (SC) 7-6 (14-12), 6-4;
Overstreet/Pountain (E) def. Alina Tran-Ji Hae Hong (SC) 4-6, 6-2, 6-0.

Glacier Peak 5, Shorecrest 2
At Kellogg Middle School, Friday, May 2

Singles

Maher (GP) def. Lauren Rutter (SC) 6-1, 6-0;
Roberts (GP) def. Rachel Stevens (SC) 6-2, 2-6, 7-6 (7-5);
Rosa Rice-Pelepko (SC) def. Julie Ramsey (6-4, 7-5;
Hallock (GP) def. Alina Tran (SC) 6-1, 7-5.

Doubles

Davis/Sheesby (GP) def. Karena Tien/Molly Mrozek (SC) 2-6, 6-4, 6-1;
Lucy Sui/Zaya Tsolmon (SC) def. Albrechet/Ellingson 6-1, 6-3;
Riddle/Sallee (GP) def. Elizabeth Parsek/Bianca Hoang Dang (SC) 7-6 (9-7), 6-1.

Shorecrest 6, Marysville Pilchuck 1
Totem Middle School, Marysville, Wednesday, May 7

Singles

Rose Rice-Pelepko (SC) def. Leerhoff (MP) 6-3, 6-2;
Price (MP) def. Alina Tran (SC) 7-6 (6), 6-2;
Zaya Tsolmon (SC) def. Gross (MP) 6-2, 6-7 (1), 12-10;
Lucy Sui (SC) def. Flitz (MP) 6-0, 6-0.

Doubles
Lauren Rutter/Rachel Stevens (SC) def. Esser/Cronin (MP) 1-6, 6-3, 6-0;
Karena Tien/Molly Mrozek (SC) def. Kedziorski/McAdoo 6-3, 6-2;
Bianca Dang/Elizabeth Parsek (SC) def. Sakshaug/Corbett 6-3, 6-4.

Shorecrest 4, Mountlake Terrace 3
At Kellogg Middle School, Wednesday, May 7

Singles

Bouehe, MT, beat Rosa Rice-Pelepko, SC, 6-3, 6-1;
Tina Liu, MT, beat Alina Tran, SC, 6-0, 6-2;
Lorraine, MT, beat Zaya Tsolmon, SC, 6-2, 6-1;
Lucy Sui, SC, beat Brittany Kinsella, MT, 6-4, 6-3.

Doubles

Lauren Rutter/Rachel Stevens, SC, beat A. Raza/M. Haney, MT, 6-0, 6-2;
Karena Tien/Molly Mrozek, SC, beat Diaz/Abay, MT, 6-3, 6-3;
Bianca Hoang Dang/Elizabeth Parsek, SC, beat K. Pounds/K. Anderson, MT, 6-1, 6-0.


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How to use your Smart Phone - new class at Senior Center

Do you have a new cell phone and wonder what to do with all the buttons on it? This class, then, is just for you!

Are you looking for ways to connect with your friends, family and grandkids? A smart phone can make those connections easy and fun.

In these classes you will learn how to make a call by simply telling your phone to call your daughter or friend. You will also learn how to text, look up something on the web, use maps, hook the phone up to your car, and find helpful apps. Linda Roddis has taught this class for the past 4 years in Bellevue and Renton Retiree programs.

Classes will be held Wednesdays, May 14 to June 4, 9:30am to 10:30am in the Game Room.

Fee: for all four classes: $40, members/ $43 for non-members. A single class is $10 for members/$13 for non-members. Pre-register at the Front Desk or call 206-365-1536 to register and pay with a credit card.

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center is located in the southern-most building of the Shoreline Center, 18560 1st AVE NE in Shoreline. Check out the website for more information about classes, services and activities.


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Republicans meet Thursday night


The King County 32nd Legislative District Republicans will meet Thursday, May 8, at the Shoreline Library, beginning at 7:00pm. The library is located at 345 NE 175th St, Shoreline.


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Shorecrest’s 3-1 soccer victory over Shorewood vaults Scots into second place, drops T-birds to third

Photo by Geoff Vlcek

The Shorecrest boys’ soccer team defeated Shorewood, 3-1, Monday to vault the Scots over the Thunderbirds into second place in the Western Conference 3A South with Shorewood dropping to third.

That’s important because the top two teams in each Wesco division get to open the Northwest District 3A tournament Saturday with their first-round games at home.

Before the tournament starts, each team has one more conference game. Shorecrest takes a 9-3 Wesco 3A record (12-3 overall) into a Wednesday 7:30 p.m. match with Mountlake Terrace (3-8-1, 4-9-1) at Lynnwood High School, and Shorewood takes an 8-2-2, 9-3-3 record into a home game with Meadowdale (8-4. 9-5-1) at Shoreline Stadium at 7:30, while division leader Glacier Peak takes a 9-1-2 11-2-2 record into a home game with Everett (1-11, 1-13-1)

Photo by Geoff Vlcek

In the Monday match at Shoreline Stadium, Shorecrest opened the scoring on a 40-yard shot by Jack Neffner. Both teams had chances, but the half ended 1-0.

Shorewood came out with more pressure and possession, but Shorecrest capitalized on a defensive mistake, and Chris Iacolucci scored to make it 2-0.
Right after the kickoff, Shorewood scored on a knuckler by Taj McChesney to make it 2-1.

Finally as Shorewood continued to press, Shorecrest countered and switched the ball wide, and Alex Day scored the third and final goal.

Kyle Crawford was in goal for Shorewood, while Christian Gribsvad played for Shorecrest.
The Shorecrest and Shorewood junior varsity teams played to a 1-1 tie.

Corrected 05-08-2014  10:20pm

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Miracles for Ahmie fundraiser May 24 at Shoreline Full Gospel Fellowship


Ahmie is a 13 year old Shoreline girl fighting cancer. The Shoreline Full Gospel Fellowship is sponsoring a fundraiser for her family on Saturday, May 24, with a portion to be donated to cancer research.

The church is at 15415 5th Ave NE in Shoreline.


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Shorewood tennis defeats Meadowdale

The Shorewood girls tennis team defeated Meadowdale 7-0 at Shoreview Park Wednesday. The T-birds swept all four singles and doubles with number one singles Daniella Brengelmann leading the way with a straightest 6-2, 6-0 victory. Shorewood improved its record to 12-0 in Wesco South and 14-1 overall. The T-Birds host the Shorecrest Scots at Shoreview Park Thursday May 8th, 3:30pm match start time, for their final team match of the season.

SINGLES:
1. Daniella Brengelmann SW def. Bear Lund MD 6-2, 6-0
2. Marija Feller SW def. Alisha Chand MD 6-3, 6-2
3. Genevieve O’ Malley SW def. Sabrina England MD 4-6, 6-2, 6-0
4. Jelena Bojic SW def. Simran Rai MD 6-0, 6-3

DOUBLES
1. Yuanne Corbett / Ellie Allen-Hatch SW def. Rebecca Huang / Eric Nguyen MD 6-3, 6-3
2. Emily Wright / Amy Buswell SW def. Catherine Pham / Tiffany Daniggelis MD  4-6, 6-3, 6-4
3. Jenny Ahn / Lilly Brons SW def. Alyssa Valdez /  Eunice Jung MD 6-3, 0-6, 6-2


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