WeatherWatcher: First Fall Storm, Wet Forecast

Friday, October 7, 2016


First fall storm of the season rolled through Thursday night into Friday morning bringing in 0.43 inches of rain and some moderate winds. Shoreline and Lake Forest Park only saw gusts to 31mph out of this one. Harder hit areas from this storm were several miles north and the Washington state coast. Overall not a significant event, but certainly more active weather than we've had the last three months.

Forecast: Friday night - Sunday night the forecast is calling for rain or rain at times. You can just expect it to rain the entire weekend. Total rain fall amounts are forecast to be someplace from 1.5 inches to up to 3 inches of rain. Temperatures are going to hover in the mid to upper 50's day and night.

Monday morning the clouds will break up a little for rain to drop down to just showers. Monday afternoon looks to be clearing to partly sunny skies with a high temperature reaching the mid 60's. Tuesday looks to be our nice day at a mostly sunny day with highs near 70°F. Wednesday a new storm starts to push in with clouds and the chance of showers. Wednesday night - Friday another long period of clouds and rain returns, temperatures back into the upper 50's.

For current weather conditions or updates, shorelineweather.com



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Food as Medicine presentation at Senior Center Oct 18


Dr. Cheryl Jacobs from Iora Primary Care will be at the Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Center on Tuesday, October 18, 10:30 - 11:30am for a presentation on Food as Medicine.

Donation $2 members / $4 non-members (you can join at the front desk)
18560 1st Ave NE
southernmost building on Shoreline Center campus, facing 185th



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SCC Men's soccer beat Edmonds CC

Shoreline CC in game with Whatcom
Photo by Wilson Tsoi
Men’s Soccer hosted Edmonds on October 5. The Phins trailed Edmonds by 3 points in the North Region standings and were staring down an early must win game.

A win would pull the Phins even with Edmonds in the standings while a loss would create an almost insurmountable 6 point lead.

The Phins were focused form the opening whistle and a beautiful through ball from Noe Ellen opened John Crate who deftly finished past the Edmonds keeper with one touch.

In the 39th minute an Edmonds foul gave the Phins a direct kick from 40 yards out. Rei Ito played a curling ball towards the back post that continued to curl right into the upper corner of the Edmonds’ goal giving the Phins a 2-0 lead.

Edmonds pulled a goal back in the 44th minute and the teams went into the break with Shoreline leading 2-1. The only goal of the 2nd half came on another beautiful ball from Ellen – this time Angel Alcaraz was the recipient and he added to his team leading goal tally on the season guaranteeing the Phins the win and the much needed 3 points.

The Phins are now tied with Edmonds for 3rd place with 9 points in the North Region. Shoreline is 4-0-6 overall and 3-0-5 in the North Region. The Phins host Everett on Saturday, October 8th at 2:15pm.

--Donald Brady



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Shoreline Firefighters spaghetti feed for Sgt. Wing Woo

Shoreline Firefighters are holding a Spaghetti Feed to raise money for Shoreline Police Sgt Wing Woo.

Sgt. Woo was injured in a surfing accident in Hawaii and is paralyzed.

His family is finding out that even the best medical insurance fails to cover everything. See our recent article.

The event is by donation. Come to the Scottish Rite Masonic Temple, 1207 N 152nd St, Shoreline, 98133 on Saturday, October 15, between 3 - 8pm.



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Metro seeks public input on expanding late-night bus service to Shoreline

Rapid Ride E Line
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

King County Metro Transit is planning to improve and expand “Night Owl” bus service next year for late-night riders, and seeks public input on a proposal that would offer new transit options for those getting to or from jobs, the airport and nightlife between 2am and 5am.

Metro has about 40 routes with some level of late-night service throughout King County. Metro’s draft proposal would replace current Night Owl routes with late-night service on regular, all-day routes that serve the same areas. including hourly all-night service on the RapidRide E Line into Shoreline, which currently operates all night but with less than hourly frequencies.

The public is encouraged to review the proposal and offer comments via an online survey until Oct. 30. Public comments will help shape a final proposal, which could go before the County Council later this year. If approved, it will take effect in September 2017.

While overnight ridership represents a small portion of Metro’s total ridership, it has increased by 20 percent in the last five years. Metro conducted a first round of public outreach last spring and developed the latest proposal after hearing from more than 2,600 transit users. Among their highest priorities were better late-night transit options for:

  • Workers in jobs with non-traditional work shifts such as health care and many segments of the service industry.
  • Travelers and workers heading from downtown to Sea-Tac Airport after 1am.
  • Customers enjoying Seattle’s nightlife, including music and arts venues.
  • Those who are experiencing homelessness.

Riders can take the survey via Metro’s website. The survey is available in English, Spanish and Chinese.



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SCC women's soccer wins match against Edmonds CC

Photo by Wilson Tsoi
Women’s Soccer started the day with a match up against neighboring Edmonds.

In their only previous match up of the year the Phins drew with Edmonds 1-1. Coming into Wednesday the Phins were tied for 3rd place with Everett and needed a win to stay in the NWAC playoffs hunt.

The Phins controlled possession throughout the match forcing 12 saves from the Edmonds Goalkeeper. Shoreline finally broke through in the 69th minute as Brooklyn Gratzer played a perfect corner kick into the box.

Mai Francisco flicked the ball along and Rikki Quintero placed a strike past into the back of the net for a 1-0 lead.

Seven minutes later Gratzer gained possession 30 yards out from goal and when no one closed her down she blasted a shot past the Edmonds keeper to insure 3 points and a 2-0 win for the Phins.

Everett also won on Wednesday so the two teams remain in a tie for 3rd place in the North Region table.

Shoreline hosts Everett in a crucial match on Saturday, October 8th at 12pm. If the Phins win they will have sole possession of 3rd place down the stretch of the North Region schedule.

The Phins are now 5-3-2 overall and 3-3-2 in the North Region.

--Donald Brady



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Shorewood soccer game ends in tie with Snohomish

Snohomish hosted Shorewood in their first meeting in 3A Wesco Soccer.


Snohomish started out on fire with a goal in the first 30 seconds by Madison VanAssche.

Shorewood gradually awoke and started to even the match out but the half ended 1-0 Snohomish.

In the second half Morgan McFarland caught fire for Shorewood, scoring her first goal on an assist from Emma Torgerson to even the match up 20 minutes in.

Two minutes later Morgan scored a nice chip shot from about 25 yards out to make it 2-1 Shorewood.  
Snohomish didn't give up and evened the score with about 8 minutes left.

The game ended in a tie as did both overtimes not without good chances to score.

Maria Babcock was in goal for Shorewood and Elle Everett for Snohomish. Shorewood is 2-5-1 and Snohomish is 3-3-1.

--Coach Bill Wilkins



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Shorewood tennis breaks Shorecrest's unbeaten streak

Gunnar Thorstenson SW avenged an earlier loss to SC
Photo by Wayne Pridemore
WesCo South Boys Tennis 10/7/16
at Shorewood Courts

SHOREWOOD 6
SHORECREST 1

Singles

1. Gunnar Thorstenson SW def. Faiz Kahn SC 6-2, 3-6, 6-4
2. Jack Bong SW def. Cole Batra SC 6-3, 6-7 (5-7), 6-0
3. Jake Goldstein-Street SC def. Andrew Counter SW 6-3, 6-1
4. Steven Lin SW def. Steven Zhu SC 6-2, 7-6 (7-2)

Doubles

1. Peter Smith / Joseph Jang SW def. Reed Tangeman / Kasey Shibayama SC 7-6 ( 7-4), 6-2
2. James Qiu / Jack Stensrud SW def. Kris King / Winston Park SC 6-3, 6-4
3. Ji Yu / Aden Helland SW def. Tae Min Hong / David Kim SC 6-1, 6-2

The Shorewood T-Birds handed the Shorecrest Scots boys' tennis team their first loss of the season by defeating them 6-1.

The T-Birds and Scots are tied for first place in WesCo South with two matches remaining for each team.
Jacob Goldstein-Street SC
turned in the only win for Shorecrest
Photo by Robert Mann
Shorewood's Thorstenson avenged an early season loss to Kahn by winning a hard fought three two and a half hour match.

T-Bird Jack Bong, at number two singles, won a close three set battle.

The Thunderbird's number one doubles team of Peter Smith and Joseph Jang led a sweep of all three doubles by winning in straight sets.

Also winning were Steven Lin in singles and Jack Stensrud / James Qiu and Ji Yu / Aden Helland in doubles.

Shorewood's record in WesCo South is 7-1 and 12-2 overall. Shorewood travels to Edmonds-Woodway on Monday October 9 and hosts Lynnwood for their last season match on October 10. Matches start at 3:30pm.

--Coach Arnie Moreno



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International Folk Dance Workshop November 12

Thea Huijgen
Dance instructor
Saturday November 12 the Sno-King International Folk Dance Club, in conjunction with Northwest Folk Dancers, Inc., will present an International Folk Dance Workshop by renowned teacher Thea Huijgen.

Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52 nd Ave. W., Lynnwood, from 7:00pm to 9:30pm (teaching 7:30-9:00).

Thea will teach no-partner dances from four countries.

The donation is $7.00. Sno-King and NFDI members $5.00.

We have a great wooden dance floor and lots of parking. Please bring snack to share. 

Email for more information.



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Seattle Children's Festival Sunday at Seattle Center

Caspar Babypants will perform
at the Seattle Children's Festival

The Seattle Children's Festival, Sunday, October 9 - a Multi-Cultural, Multi-Generational Festival 'Celebrating Our Big Neighborhood' through Arts, Performance, and Play

Sponsored by Northwest Folklife, the third annual Seattle Children's Festival will take place Sunday on Seattle Center grounds in the Fisher Pavilion, Armory Court and Armory Lofts. Seattle Center, 305 Harrison Street, Seattle 98109.

An all-day event (10:00am - 5:00pm) the  Festival brings together multi-cultural arts experiences and entertainment including hands-on activities, participatory workshops for the whole family, and live performances all geared toward children and their caregivers ages 0 to 10.

Sunshine Music
for babies and toddlers
Instead of an admission fee, suggested donations of $10 per person, $20 per family will support Festival performers and production costs.

This year, Northwest Folklife has programmed an all-day event that highlights the cultural traditions from a wide range of community groups.

"The Seattle Children's Festival offers families a chance to explore cultures and participate in a variety of art forms through multiple learning opportunities with no financial barrier," Kelli Faryar, Northwest Folklife's Programs Director comments. 
"We believe introducing a child to new cultures and traditions will create a kinder world, and strong communities."

Music performances include popular Seattle artist Caspar Babypants, Native American flutist Peter Ali, African Marimba music from Simba Youth Marimba Ensemble, and others.

Ana Montes
Spanish Flamenco
Interactive, multi-cultural dance performance will come in all shapes and sizes, featuring the Hawaiian dancers of Halau Hula O'Napulalani, Spanish Flamenco dance with Ana Montes, Hungarian Family dancers, Irish Step dancing with the Comeford School of Irish Dance, traditional Mexican folk dance, hip-hop break dancing fun, plus the anticipated return of the energetic Duoc Su Vietnamese Lion Dance Team.

Two areas are dedicated to hands-on play. Located in the Fisher Pavilion and Armory, families can look forward to trying out a little of everything from art, to music, to science in the Discovery Zones. 

Kids of all ages are invited to build a boat with the Center for Wooden Boats, twist and tumble with the Seattle Gymnastics Academy, or create a masterpiece with Gage Academy of Art.

For the babies and toddlers in attendance, Sunshine Music Together returns this year to teach the basics of rhythm and movement.

Upon arrival at the Festival, Northwest Folklife encourages families to pick up a fun Event Passport that will guide attendees on an interactive journey through the Festival.

A complete look at the all-day schedule and performer list here NWFolklife.org/SCFestival.



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Veteran's dog missing in Shoreline

A veteran from Yakima was in Shoreline with his wife and dog, staying with local friends in the Richmond Highlands neighborhood while he went for treatment at the VA Hospital.

While they were at a doctor's appointment, their German Shepard disappeared from their friend's yard.

The dog is female, two years old, and last seen was wearing a purple collar and American Flag kerchief. She is not chipped. She answers to her name - Bailey Boo.

The veteran, who served in Iraq, is both an Army and Navy veteran. He is being treated for injuries from his tour in Iraq.

He has returned to his home in Yakima.

Local veterans and neighborhood groups have volunteered to spread the word and follow up on leads. A German Shepard was sighted twice in the Shoreline Community College area, but search groups were unable to locate her.

If any one sees this dog call Brianna at 509-952-4179.

There is a reward being offered.



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Candidate forums at Edmonds Community College include local representatives

Thursday, October 6, 2016

The League of Women Voters of Snohomish County has announced two candidate forums to be held at The Black Box Theatre, Mukilteo Hall, on the Edmonds Community College campus.

The theater is located at 20310 68th St. W, Lynnwood, 98036, just west of SR99 (campus maps and directions)

On Tuesday, October 11, the following candidates for U.S. Congressional District 1 have been invited: Suzan DelBene and Robert Sutherland; for District 2, Marc Hennemann and Rick Larsen; for District 7, Pramila Jayapal and Brady Pinero Walkinshaw.

On Tuesday, October 18, the candidates for Washington State Legislative Districts have been invited. For District 21, position 1: Strom Peterson and Alex Hels; for position 2: Jeff Scherrer and Lillian Ortiz-Self. For District 32, position 1: Cindy Ryu and Alvin Rutledge; for position 2: Ruth Kagi and David Schirle.

Each 7:00 o’clock forum will be preceded by an opportunity for the public to meet and greet the candidates at 6:30pm.

The forums will be moderated by Josh O’Connor, Publisher, and/or Jon Bauer, Opinion Editor, of The Daily Herald. Co-sponsoring the event with the League are the Edmonds Community College, Sno-Isle Libraries, AAUW, NAACP, Herald Media, Snohomish County Board of Elections.



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Continuing Education: Creative Plant-Based Cooking

Renee Press, Fire and Earth Kitchen
Savory and Creative Plant-Based Cooking
$75.00

Join local chef Renee Press for a meat and dairy-free class at Seattle’s first vegan cooking school, Fire and Earth Kitchen.

Class is demonstration based and includes complimentary beverages, handmade recipe cards, samples of all dishes prepared, and a chance to meet and mingle with our wonderful veg-loving community!

Fire and Earth classes are 100% free of animal-based ingredients, are mostly organic, and naturally gluten and soy free.

Please join us for a healthful, Earth and animal-friendly start to the end-of-year holidays!

6:00-9:00pm on Wednesday, November 9

Fire and Earth Kitchen, 102 NW 35th St, Seattle 98107
Instructor: Press, R - CEHLT 190 - Item 6588

This class is offered through the Continuing Education of Shoreline Community College. For more information about the course and registration information, contact Ron Carnell 206-533-6706.



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Boundary Review Board for King County seeking to appoint a new member

The Washington State Boundary Review Board for King County (Board) is now in the process of recruiting a candidate to serve on the Board for a four-year term.

The term would commence February 1, 2017 and end January 31, 2021. The Board consists of eleven members; this recruitment is for a candidate that represents the Cities of King County.

The Board reviews proposals for boundary changes by cities, fire districts, and water / sewer districts within King County, including city or district annexations, new city incorporations, and district mergers.

If you are interested in being considered as a candidate, you must submit an application by October 21, 2016 to:

Kenny Pittman - email
City of Seattle
Office of Intergovernmental Relations
P.O. Box 94746 – Mail Stop: CH-05-80
Seattle, WA  98124-4746



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Free Dance Lessons, Latin Music Fun, & More at the Commons starting Friday night at 6pm with dance lessons

Free and easy dance lessons at 6pm this Friday
and Saturday, October 29
Third Place Commons

The weather may be cooling down, but things are heating up this month at Third Place Commons!

The fun starts this Friday, October 7 at 6pm when you can learn to Cha Cha with Mark Willson and Margot Richardson of Delicious Dance. During this free, easygoing one-hour lesson, you'll dance with new friends and practice the basics in a supportive, group environment.

Then at 7:30pm, the Commons’ Latin Music Series continues when Alma y Azúcar offer up an exquisite and passionate selection of Latin styles and flavors.

Music lovers will delight in the seductive vocals and intoxicating melodies of this sultry band while new and experienced dancers alike will enjoy an evening of Latin rhythms perfect for practicing your favorite steps.

Choroloco on October 28

On Friday, October 28, Choroloco wraps up our Latin Music Series in high style with the joyous, celebratory music of Brazil with influences from around the world. This irresistible band is sheer fun and is sure to put a smile on your face and set your toes-a-tapping.
  
Then you’ll want to tap your way into the Commons on Saturday, October 29 for another free dance lesson. Celia Boarman will get you ready for the dance floor with an easy, upbeat lesson on East Coast Swing. All ages welcome and no partner is necessary. Just meet in front of the stage at 6pm.

Then put your moves to the test while enjoying our big Halloween Dance with the 85th Street Big Band at 7:30. Music, dancing, costumes, and more! Wear your costume or come as you are to enjoy a lively night of big band favorites with some spooky surprises! 

Needless to say, Halloween night itself will be full of fun as well with trick-or-treating across Town Center plus Zero and Somebuddy’s Happy Halloween Show onstage, so stay tuned for the details as spooky date approaches.

Other musical highlights of the month include:
  • Gin Creek (Blues/Roots) on Oct. 8 at 7:30pm
  • Eugenie Jones (Vocal Jazz) on Oct. 14 at 7:30pm
  • Miss Rose and Her Rhythm Percolators (Vintage Jazz) on Oct. 15 at 7:30pm
  • Milner Family Fiddles (Texas Style Bluegrass) on Oct. 16 at 11am
  • Uptown Lowdown (Danceable Dixeland) on Oct. 21 at 7:30pm
  • Mark Dufresne (Blues) on Oct. 22 at 7:30pm

Events at Third Place Commons are always free and open to everyone, so join in the fun!

Third Place Commons is a community-supported nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering real community in real space. Third Place Commons is located in Lake Forest Park Town Center at 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park 98155.



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Richmond Beach Community Association's 30th Annual Halloween Carnival Oct 29

Richmond Beach Community Association's 30th Annual Halloween Carnival

Saturday, October 29, 3:00 to 7:00pm, Syre Elementary School, 19545 12th Ave NW, Shoreline 98177.

Costumes, pumpkins and candy, oh my! Stop in for a "spell" at this old-fashioned carnival.

Here is what you have to look forward to at this "ghostly" gathering:


--Get into the "spirit" of Halloween with games and prizes!
--"Ghouls" just wanna have fun in the outdoor inflatables!
--Do the monster mash at the cake walk--it's a graveyard smash!
--Brace yourself for the ex-FEAR-ience of your life at the haunted house!
--FANGtastic prizes await you at the raffle!
--Eat, drink and be "scary" at the snack bar!


Make no "bones" about it, this event is "brewing" with fun. See you there!

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Letter to the Editor: Shoreline is not a rural town

To the Editor:

Steven Barry (10/6) asks if we’re “really willing to give control over the whole city to just seven individuals,” and why the rezone and the broader question of increased density “wasn’t put to a vote by the residents of Shoreline.” He seems to be unclear on the concept of representative democratic government. This is the kind of thing governments do. If you don’t like it, you can vote out the City Council. Have at it. You could even take the direct-democratic route of putting an initiative on the ballot to rescind the rezone. But to convince the rest of us you’ll have to come up with a better plan.

As for “the false assumption that more density is unavoidable,” how is it not unavoidable if the population of the Metro area keeps increasing? Barry seems to think Shoreline can dig a moat and raise battlements against the world. Even if we could, all that would happen would be skyrocketing property prices and people of modest means being forced out of the city. That’s what’s happening all over the region, and refusal to increase density only exacerbates the problem. There certainly “will be homeless people walking the streets” (wait — there already are), and little mid-century starter houses being torn down and replaced by McMansions on more and more expensive land (like now and worse, like in Vancouver BC, which is the most expensive city on the West Coast).

“Where will they park,” etcetera? Well, that’s just the kind of thing we elect a city government to work out! That’s what it’s for! Yes, there will have to be more schools and other public services. They’ll be paid for with taxes on the new residents — that’s called expanding the tax base, and it’s a normal part of urban growth.

Like it or not, Shoreline isn’t a small rural town, it’s part of a growing metropolitan area. I can easily understand people who have lived here for decades being unhappy about that, but no, it is inevitable— unless we want a declining economy, which wouldn’t make things any easier. People are being forced out of small rural towns for that very reason — and coming here.

Chris Nielsen

Shoreline



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Patient, sustained police work helps Shoreline Police get their man

Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Shoreline Police report

During the month of September, Shoreline Police actively conducted an investigating for a suspect identified in numerous burglaries, vehicle prowls, and identity thefts.

This suspect also had several active felony arrest warrants issued by adjoining agencies for similar crimes. Patrol officers encountered the suspect on at least two separate occasions driving stolen vehicles and he eluded capture when police felt it was dangerous to the public to continue the pursuit.

His reckless behavior continued to escalate and he seemed to have no regard for the safety of bystanders around him during these criminal acts. Additionally, a profile was aired on Washington’s Most Wanted to include a Crime Stoppers reward for information leading to his arrest.

By the end of the month, Detectives had tracked the suspect to a residence in Shoreline he was said to be frequenting. Surveillance was established and intelligence indicated he was primarily using two stolen vehicles. Knowing the suspect would likely flee in a vehicle, eluding law enforcement at all cost, Detectives developed a plan to take him into custody outside of a vehicle to minimize the risk to the public.

The plan involved Shoreline Detectives, Shoreline Uniform Patrol, King County K-9, Department of Corrections, and undercover detectives from King County Metro Transit Police. A stolen vehicle was located and recovered but the subject was not located at that time.

Detectives contacted and questioned all known associates and leads which resulted in several unrelated warrant arrests and the recovery of an additional stolen vehicle. On September 28, these efforts began to produce information the subject was hiding at a location in Shoreline. Detectives focused all of the resources into the identified area.

The subject was observed in the stolen vehicle. Detectives held surveillance until he exited the vehicle and was confronted by officers. The subject attempted to flee on foot but he was taken into custody.

He was booked into the King County Jail for his warrants and additional charges. The vehicle he was driving appeared to contain several pieces of suspected stolen property and it was secured for processing.

The Shoreline Police want you to know we are doing our best to keep the City of Shoreline a safe place to visit, work, and live.



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Photo: Rainbow over Shorecrest

Shorecrest under the rainbow
Photo by Trent Mitchell

Shorecrest photography and video teacher extraordinaire Trent Mitchell took this shot at Shorecrest Wednesday morning of a beautiful double rainbow.



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Don't miss the Monster Mash Dash on Saturday

It’s not too late to register for the annual Monster Mash Dash 5K Fun Run and Walk.

The event takes place on the Interurban Trail. Costumes are encouraged. There will be prizes for fastest runners as well as costume awards. Have your photo taken in the photo booth.

Registration is available day of the run.

Monster Mash Dash
Saturday, October 8
Shoreline City Hall: 17500 Midvale Ave N
Registration begins at 8am
Run starts at 9am
Cost: $10 for adults; $5 for youth 6-17 years of age; 5 and under are free
Limited supply of tee shirts available for $10

Parking is available at the city hall parking garage
For more information or to register call 206-801-2600


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Ceremony Friday to honor Peruvian national hero



Friday, October 7, 2016, at 5pm Lake Forest Park Mayor Johnson and city officials will join representatives of the Peruvian Government to honor Admiral Grau at the Animal Acres monument.

The public is invited to join the ceremony.

--Jerry Pickard



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Shorewood tennis second in WesCo South after defeating Mountlake Terrace

Shorewood defeated Mountlake Terrace 6-1 Wednesday after a close 4-3 win over the Hawks in their early season match.

The toughest match of the night pitted two state qualifiers 2015 District 1 singles finalists that T-Bird Thorstenson won, Shorewood's Gunnar Thorstenson and Mountlake Terrace's Jeremy Ansdell, with Ansdell winning two hard fought sets 6-4, 7-5.

Peter Smith and Joseph Jang led a sweep in doubles with Jack Stensrud, James Qiu, Ji Yu and Aden Helland also winning. Other singles winners for the T-Birds were Jack Bong, Andrew Counter and Steven Lin.

The T-Birds host Shorecrest in a showdown of the top two teams in WesCo South this Thursday 10/6.. The match starts at 3:30pm at Shorewood Courts.

Shorecrest is in first place and one game ahead of Shorewood due to an early season 4-3 Scots win.

The Thunderbirds need a win to tie the Scots for first place. Shorewood improved its record to 6-1 in league and 11-2 overall.


SHOREWOOD  6  MOUNTLAKE TERRACE  1

Singles

1. Jeremy Ansdell MLT def. Gunnar Thorstenson SW 6-4, 7-5
2. Jack Bong SW def. Adam Lorraine MLT 7-6 (7-2), 4-6, 6-2
3. Andrew Counter SW def. Max Ludwig MLT 1-6, 6-4, 6-3
4. Steven Lin SW def. Max Knibbe MLT 6-2, 6-0

Doubles

1. Peter Smith / Joseph Jang SW def. Drake Day / Trevor Swanson MLT 6-2, 3-6, 7-6 ( 8-6)
2. Jack Stensrud / James Qiu SW def. Mark Primavera / Alec Ung MLT 6-2, 6-0
3. Ji Yu / Aden Helland SW def. Morgan Subert / Owen Jones MLT 6-3, 6-1

--Coach Arnie Moreno



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Shorecrest tennis record is 13-0 after win over Meadowdale

Shorecrest varsity boys tennis
WesCo 2A/3A
10-5-2016 at Meadowdale HS
Shorecrest 6 - Meadowdale 1
Coach Robert Mann

Shorecrest maintained its winning ways, rolling over yet another opponent to maintain its unbeaten record.

In the match with Meadowdale they gave up one singles match against Meadowdale's best player, but swept the rest.

Singles

1.  Cole Batra SC vs David Kim 6-7 (2-7), 0-6
2.  Jacob Goldstein-Street SC vs Ben Fahey 6-0, 6-1
3.  Steven Zhu SC vs William Kim 6-0, 6-0
4.  Winston Park SC vs David Tameishi 6-1, 6-1

Doubles

1.  Reed Tangeman / Kasey Shibayama SC vs Kristoph Ty / Djelli Berisha 6-3. 4-6, 6-2
2.  Chris King / David Kim SC vs Ryan Johnson / Justin Sittauer 4-6, 7-6 (7-4), 6-3
3.  Sam Rowbotham / Micah Glesener SC vs Lopaka Marshall / Jake Kim 6-4, 6-3



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Brief power outage in Shoreline Wednesday

Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire
Shoreline Fire reports that a grounding wire dropped and severed, then hit a live wire overhead.

This caused the surge near 162nd and Meridian.

The surge was felt all the way up the line, with lights flickering, and cable being knocked out for a few minutes.

Some areas reported brief outages.








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Shoreline Recreation after-game party for teens Friday



Shoreline Recreation is holding a huge free party for teens from Shorewood and Shorecrest after the Rotary Cup game on Friday, October 7 from 9pm to midnight.

The Spartan Rec Center is just steps away from the Shoreline Stadium on the Shoreline Center campus in the southeast corner. There will be free food and live music.

For more information, call 206-801-2644.

The Center is named for the mascot of Shoreline High School. The 30th anniversary of the closing of the school will be honored at the game.



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Frank Workman: Friday's Rotary Cup is the single biggest gathering in Shoreline

Mascots go nose to nose at 2015 game
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

By Frank Workman

It's the single biggest gathering in Shoreline every year, and it takes place this Friday night at Shoreline Stadium when the Shorecrest Scots square off against their cross-town rival, the Shorewood Thunderbirds, at 7pm

Fans are encouraged to arrive early to claim seats for what is expected to be a highly competitive game. Seat cushions and blankets are recommended to keep fans warm against the October chill.

In addition to the usual colorfully clad students, the premises will be graced by the presence of Shoreline High alums who will be in attendance commemorating the 30th anniversary of the closing of their beloved school.

At halftime, they'll even be able to hear their old fight school one more time, as performed by the SC and SW marching bands.

Plan on skipping dinner to partake of the Booster Clubs' pregame fare.

Shorecrest will try to extend its 24-13 lead in the series. The Scots reclaimed the Cup last year with a thrilling 14-12 win, when the T-Birds' 2-point try was thwarted in the end zone by SC's Marvin Yong, who stepped in front of SW's Ronnie Gary to intercept the pass that would have tied the game.

What the game may lack in artistry, all the other elements of a great sporting event will be in great supply; passion and enthusiasm, great effort all around, ending up with tears of sadness and tears of joy.

Shoreline Stadium, 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline 98155 in the southeast corner of the Shoreline Center campus.



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RBCA October Meeting: Candidates and Election Information

The annual Candidates Forum will constitute the next general meeting of the Richmond Beach Community Association on Tuesday, October 11.


This meeting will be held at 7:00pm in the basement of the Richmond Beach Congregational Church at the corner of Richmond Beach Road and 15th Avenue NW.

Literature from the political parties concerning state and national races, plus spokespeople for those office seekers, judicial positions and the various ballot initiatives will be on hand.

The forum will feature the candidates for the 32nd District Washington State House of Representatives:
  • Position 1, Cindy Ryu (D) and Alvin Rutledge (R), and 
  • Position 2, Ruth Kagi (D) and David "Doc" Schirle (R).

These candidates will make statements and respond to general questions from the audience on matters pertinent to their offices' purview.

There will be time for audience members to speak with the candidates informally after the forum.

The Richmond Beach forum is one of the few opportunities to see the candidates in person and is open to all.



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Saturday concert at Shoreline Library

The Brian Waite Band's Family Concert will be this Saturday, October 8, 11am at the Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th St, Shoreline 98155.

This is a family program and all ages welcome with adult.

Join Brian and Todd, Rock 'n Roll Adventurers, for an interactive show featuring dancing, humor, and of course FUN! 
This local band creates a live rock show that will thrill both kids and parents.

Space is limited; first come, first seated.



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Comprehensive Plan amendment suggestions due by December 1, 2016

From the City of Shoreline

Every year, the City goes through a Comprehensive Plan amendment process. The annual amendment process is an opportunity for individuals to propose changes to Shoreline’s Comprehensive Plan. Suggested amendments usually address changing conditions or emerging issues.

Individuals are encouraged to propose changes to Shoreline’s Comprehensive Plan and submit them to the Planning and Community Development Department (P/CD). Comprehensive Plan Amendment Application materials can be found on the City’s website on the Permits and Development Information page.

To be eligible for consideration, applications must be submitted by 5:00pm, December 1, 2016 to Senior Planner Steven Szafran, P/CD, 17500 Midvale Avenue North, Shoreline, WA 98133 or emailed,

Once all amendments have been received, the City Council will develop a list of amendments to be studied in early 2017. For more information visit the City’s website or contact Steven Szafran at (206) 801-2512.



 

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King's senior named a WIAA Athlete of the Week

Each week throughout the school year, the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) recognizes twelve varsity athletes, a male and a female from each of the six classifications, who exhibited an outstanding performance for the previous week.

Jack Van Dyke , a Senior from King's High School, was nominated by a community member and selected by WIAA staff as one of the Athletes of the Week for achievements in Football.

Van Dyke sparked the early charge for the Knights by returning a fumble for a touchdown, and then 20 seconds later returning an interception for a touchdown. He also kicked six PAT¹s, 2 for 2 passing, and had 16 yards rushing in the 60-33 win over South Whidbey.

In recognition of their accomplishment, each Athlete of the Week winner receives a congratulatory letter from WIAA Executive Director, Mike Colbrese, a commemorative WIAA State Athlete of the Week t-shirt, and a certificate. Winners are also posted to the WIAA website.



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Letter to the Editor: False assumption that density is unavoidable

To the Editor:

In response to the letter from Chris Nielsen, the false assumption is that more density is unavoidable. Starting with this lie of course everything else seems reasonable. Remove the B.S. and the story changes. Instead of asking where we want “more density to occur” the question we should be asking is do we WANT more density?

We have control over what kind of city we live in. The city council wants us to believe their idea of “development” is a unavoidable. The implication is that if we don’t build more housing there will be homeless people walking the streets.

Instead, the city council wants to let builders over populate an already stressed area of town while giving away our public funds to private builders in subsidies and tax breaks.

Where will they park? Where will their children go to school? How will the water, sewer, police, fire and ambulance services be effected? What about crime? Adding thousands of people would seem to be a sure way to increase the crime rate. Will renters be willing to invest in Shoreline or will they just move somewhere else when things get bad? And the big question, is there even one city council member living within the affected area? I doubt it.

Why wasn’t this put to a vote by the residents of Shoreline? So, who benefits from this? The builders the council catering to. Who loses? Anyone who drives or lives in Shoreline anywhere near this mess.

Does the city council represent us or themselves? Are we really willing to give control over the whole city to just seven individuals? I’m not. How about you Chris?

Steven Barry
Shoreline



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Extending your Harvest and Preparing for Fall - free presentation at Sky

On Saturday, October 8, 11 am – 12:30 pm, Emily Apple Wilkins will give a free presentation on "Extending your Harvest and Preparing for Fall" at Sky Nursery.

Are you dreading that autumn’s bounty is soon going to end? Let Emily tell you how to extend your harvest through the fall into the winter.
She’ll cover techniques for keeping greens and other hardier vegetables producing through the winter, plus tell you about vegetables such as onions, garlic and fava beans that you can still plant now for harvest next spring and summer.

And if you have any beds that will be fallow for the winter, now is the perfect time to plant cover crops to improve your soil — and next year’s harvest!

Sky Nursery 18528 Aurora Ave N Shoreline, WA 98133 206-546-4851



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SCC Women's soccer settle for 0-0 draw with Skagit Valley

Photo by Wilson Tsoi
Women’s Soccer took on Skagit Valley on Saturday, October 1st. In their first match up of the season the Phins dominated throughout and came away with a 4-0 victory.

On Saturday the Phins again dominated play and possession forcing the Skagit Valley goalkeepers to make 12 saves. Unfortunately the Phins could not finish their chances and had to settle for a 0-0 draw.

Shoreline hosted Edmonds on Wednesday, October 5th. They currently sit in a tie for 3rd place in the North region with 9 points earned. Shoreline is now 4-2-3 overall and 2-2-3 in the North Region.

--Donald Brady



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Fall Tree & Shrub Sale this weekend at Kruckeberg

Fall is the best time of year to plant!

On two weekends, October 7-9 and 14-16, find great deals on trees, shrubs, and more at the MsK Nursery in Kruckeberg Botanic Garden. 

Find native shrubs, edibles, conifers, ferns, and much more.

All trees and shrubs will be marked down 25%, plus KBGF members will receive a 15% discount!

20312 15th Ave NW, Shoreline 98177 - carpool with friends - parking is somewhat limited on site.



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Photo: Boeing Creek Park

Boeing Creek Park
Photo by Lien Tisdale Titus


Misty, cloudy, shadowy days and Boeing Creek Park seem to go together, although this trail looks relatively dry.



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Friday Roundtable: Staying Relevant and Reading Between the Lines

Friday Roundtable: Staying Relevant and Reading between the Lines
Friday, October 7, 1-2:30pm, Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Bldg 9000, Rm 9202.

The job picture in our area has changed considerably over the past few years – it’s in fact looking quite good!

But the competition for good jobs is still fierce. This week we’ll talk about “branding up” and growing your network. Also, I’ll project a few job descriptions for a look into deciphering what employers want against our qualifications. As always, with great coffee and light refreshments, compliments of Central Market.

Next week (10/14), Derek Bender from Port of Seattle will pay a visit with his Binder ‘O Jobs. These are good paying opportunities, and he’ll key us all in on just what they look for down at the Port.

See you Friday – and as always, Good Luck Out There!

SCC Campus Map
Parking

Continuing Education Fall Class Schedule

Ron Carnell | Program Specialist 2 Workforce Education
Chair, Classified Staff Professional Development Committee
Shoreline Community College206-533-6706



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Outdoor, indoor features that you think are covered by insurance - but are not

Many consumers think their homeowner policy covers everything they own, both inside and on their premises outside of their home. However, you should be aware that most homeowner policies do not cover everything you own.  
Creative Commons Backyard Pool by
Alvin Smith is licensed under CC BY 2.0 


Here are some common features that people may think is covered by a standard homeowner policy

Outside your home:
  • Retaining walls
  • Pools that sit above and below ground
  • Gazebos
  • Spas/hot tubs 
  • Rockeries and other landscaped areas
  • Driveways
  • Sidewalks
  • Foundations
  • Fences
  • Pump houses
  • Garden sheds
  • Greenhouses 
  • Playground equipment
Inside your home:
  • Collectibles
  • Money
  • Jewelry
  • Artwork 
  • Musical instruments
Talk to your agent or broker to find out if items like these are covered.  If coverage isn’t available, you’ll want to maintain and safeguard the property at your own cost, and do the best you can to keep it from damage. It’s a good idea to have a discussion about these types of property before you buy a policy.

Read more about homeowner's insurance. Questions? You can contact consumer advocates online or at 1-800-562-6900.



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Holiday Arts and Crafts Bazaar at Shoreline Christian



Shoreline Christian School Class of 2019 will be holding a Holiday Arts and Crafts Bazaar.

Dates are November 11, 12-8:00 and November 12, 10-4.

The Bazaar will be located in in the Watson Groen Memorial Gym at Shoreline Christian School,  2400 NE 147th St Shoreline 98155.

Updated 10-5-2016 



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Letter to the Editor: Complaints about "radical rezone" seem like NIMBYism

To the Editor:

In all the complaints about the “radical rezone” (like Janet Way’s, 10/4), I have yet to hear where exactly the complainers would prefer more density to occur, and why they think it would be better for the light rail line to dump its passengers out in a single-family home area. The only other rational areas of redevelopment with greater density are along Aurora and in North City, a mile or more from the future stations, totally impractical for the goal of having dense development close to mass transit. The worry over “piecemeal development” also seems misplaced. The only alternative would be systematic condemnation of properties in an expanding circle around the stations, which would probably be legally impossible because the ultimate use of the properties will be private rather than public.

Way complains that present homeowners will be “forced” to move to houses farther away. But if the redevelopment doesn’t happen, future area residents will themselves be forced to move farther away, magnifying the sprawl she says she wants to avoid.

Do these people actually oppose all redevelopment with greater density? Are they against the stations, or against light rail altogether? Do they refuse to recognize that they live in a growing urban area with limited land for homes and transportation? Where exactly do they expect future residents to live?

I’d like to see Janet Way’s own urban plan for the next 50 years, if she has one. I doubt it. This seems like a clear-cut case of NIMBYism.

Chris Nielsen
Shoreline




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Iora celebrates its second year in Shoreline

The community is invited to Iora's second year anniversary celebration Thursday, October 13 at 10am, 15214 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline 98133.



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“The Art of Local Color” is focus of new Kenmore city hall exhibition

Tuesday, October 4, 2016



The public is invited to a new exhibit featuring the works of local arts group, Artists Outside the Box. The event will open Friday evening, October 7, at the Arts of Kenmore Gallery in the Kenmore City Hall, 18120 68th Ave NE. The reception begins at 6:30pm with a presentation by AOTB members at 7:00pm.

Artists Outside the Box is a collective association of artists who originally came together at the Kirkland Arts Center Store, now demolished, hence the name; and made the decision to exhibit as a group in diverse venues, without the limitation of a brick–and-mortar gallery.

A mutual collaboration was further borne between the Arts of Kenmore Gallery and AOTB, fulfilling the missions of both organizations to diversify outreach and promote all manner of the arts throughout the community.

Several of the artists have exhibited in the Kenmore Art Show and previous AOK Gallery shows, and received awards throughout the Pacific Northwest region. The Art of Local Color is the AOTB’s first endeavor of producing an exhibit as a collective group in a gallery.

Nine members of the collective group will be featured in this exhibit with 25 works in painting, photography and mixed media. Artists include Jill Beppu, Diana Grant, Sherrill Hull, Deborah Knetzger, Ruby Lindner, Robert Moreno, Sheila Ralston, Jan Tervonen, and Joann Wadge.

The Art of Local Color is the latest in a series of five exhibits mounted throughout the year by the Arts of Kenmore. These exhibits are made possible with support from the City of Kenmore, 4Culture, and AOK Supporters.

The mission of the Arts of Kenmore, an all-volunteer, non-profit 501(c)3 organization, is to promote the arts in the Kenmore community. Among other initiatives, AOK produces the annual Kenmore Art Show at Bastyr, provides grants for art projects at six public schools in the city and is working to facilitate the creation of public art work in the Kenmore area.

To learn more about the Kenmore Art Show, purchase artwork from AOK Gallery exhibits, support AOK Grants for Schools program and get involved with the Arts of Kenmore, see the websiteemail, or contact David Maehren, president of the Arts of Kenmore.



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Shoreline receives clean audits from State Auditor’s Office

From the City of Shoreline

Once again, the City has received a clean annual audit from the State Auditor’s Office. This year, the City’s Annual Audit covered the City’s 2015 Financial Statements, accountability, and federal grant compliance.

In addition to the annual audit, the City also received a final audit for the Transportation Benefit District (TBD). The TBD audit focused on accountability for the period 2012-2014. Both audits were “clean” with no material weaknesses, deficiencies, or misstatements noted.

The City’s annual audit is a critical part of City management and accountability. It provides the opportunity for independent validation of our processes and internal controls, and helps us to identify areas for improvement. This year’s areas for improvement, while not material, were primarily in the area of cash handling. The Administrative Services Department will work with other City departments to implement some minor procedural improvements for the future.

The audit reports are available on the State Auditor’s website.

While Shoreline has a long history of “clean” audits - we can’t take it for granted. Audits are hard work, requiring a lot of time and energy on the part of staff throughout the City, researching and responding to lots of questions.

And a clean audit is really the result of hard work on the part of all staff operating with integrity and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and policies in their day to day work throughout the year, which is ultimately reflected in our City’s annual Financial Statements.



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Saturday coffee with the LFP Mayor

Have coffee with Lake Forest Park Mayor Jeff Johnson on Saturday, October 8

Once a month, from 9:00 – 10:30am you'll have the chance for a chat with Jeff Johnson, Mayor of Lake Forest Park.

These will be held in an informal setting at City Hall, 2nd floor with coffee and light refreshments provided.

Saturdays: October 8, November 5, and December 3, 2016

City Hall, 17425 Ballinger Way NE.


Updated 10-5-2016 to change a Friday reference to Saturday

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Nita-Jo Rountree to speak at LFP Garden Club Oct 11

Nita-Jo Rountree
Lake Forest Park Garden Club's speaker for Tuesday, October 11 meeting will be Nita-Jo Rountree.

"Hydrangeas: What, How, Wow!" Illustrations of latest and greatest, tried and true, and rare and unusual cultivars: how to care for them including pruning techniques, how to dry flowers, and how to use them in the garden.

Nita-Jo has an extensive gardening biography:
  • Past President of the NW Horticultural Society
  • Heronswood Steering Committee
  • Board of Directors, Bellevue Botanical Garden Society
  • Lifetime Georgie Master Gardener
  • Owner of LeGrand Gardens, a landscape design and installation company in Atlanta until moving to Seattle in 2001
  • Featured on the HGTV television show "Gardening by the Yard"
  • Frequent speaker at the NW Flower and Garden Show
  • Personal garden featured in Pacific Northwest Magazine
  • Advisory Board NW Horticultural Society
The Garden Club meets at Lake Forest Park Town Center, Upper level at the Stage area at 9:15 for general meeting and the speaker is at 10:30am. Ballinger Way NE and Bothell Way NE.

All are welcome to come hear her speak. If interested in joining the LFP Garden club you can come to two talks for free and then if you join it is $25 a year. We meet monthly on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Novices and experienced gardeners are welcome.



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Sports reports

If you are coaching a sport, or are an active parent, send your reports and photos to Editor@ShorelineAreaNews.com  Cell phone photos are acceptable. We welcome reports from all four high schools.





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Shorewood - Lynnwood girls soccer

Shorewood was away at Lynnwood Tuesday night for the season's first rainy game.

The T-birds started off strong scoring in the 8th minute on a goal by Morgan McFarland. Near the end of the half Shorewood scored again on a goal by Anna Whitaker to make it 2-0 at the half. Lynnwood came out strong and scored in the 7th minute to make it 2-1 on a goal by Cassidy O'Dell. 


Shorewood stretched the lead on a goal by Jesse Wymer on an assist from Halle Porter to make it 3-1 Shorewood. Lynnwood scored again in the 31st minute on a second goal by Cassidy.

The Royals had a couple of close chances, but were unable to find the net, leaving the score 3-2 Shorewood. Lynnwood is 3-3-1 in league and Shorewood is 2-5-0. Goalies were Kelsey Rogers for Lynnwood and Maria Babcock for Shorewood.

--Coach Bill Wilkins


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Shorewood girls win swim meet with Meadowdale

Shorewood girls at a previous meet
Photo by Wayne Pridemore
Shorewood girls swim met Meadowdale on Tuesday, October 4 at the Shoreline Pool.

Final results were Shorewood 97 and Meadowdale 71. 

Shorewood is now 6-2 for the season, under Coach Susie McDowell.

Complete results for the meet are here


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With the Rain comes Youth Wrestling Season - with practices in Shoreline

Team photo, Rhinos – 2013
Photo by Sean Rhodes

It’s getting colder, darker and wetter in Shoreline. This is nature’s way of letting Shoreline area families know that it is time for the start of the indoor sports seasons.

This year, when you think of indoor sports – think Wrestling! Youth wrestling is a great sport because it accommodates a large variety of body sizes and shapes (wrestlers ages 5 through ages 14 have weight classes within a 5 pound range).

Like martial arts and other sports, it also teaches self-discipline and work ethic. Wrestling is an individual sport where one ultimately competes alone, but it is also a team sport because you need teammates to practice with. This “iron sharpens iron” phenomenon ultimately teaches self-reliance as well as teamwork.

Shoreline area high schools have not traditionally had feeder programs for the sport of wrestling, but the Wrestling Rhinos (a youth wrestling club originating in 1974) are hoping to change that.

Although the Rhinos have only held practices at Edmonds Woodway High School in years past, they now offer wrestling practices at Einstein Middle School in Shoreline.

The Einstein Middle School practices will be offered Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6pm – 7:30pm starting October 17 and continuing through January.

In addition, the Rhinos are trying something new this year by working directly with an elementary school in the Shoreline School District.

Starting November 7 and continuing through January 18, there will be an after school wrestling practice at Meridian Park Elementary School with PE teacher and Coach Matt Alford. Every child has different interests and aptitudes, but if your child wants to get tough on a wrestling mat, here is a great opportunity.

--   Sean Rhodes, Rhinos Board Member, Assistant Wrestling Coach at Shorecrest High School

Updated 10-5-2016


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