Sand bag fill station at Hamlin Park

Thursday, October 13, 2016

Photo courtesy City of Shoreline
The City of Shoreline has set up a sand bag fill station at Hamlin Park for residents and businesses to help prevent or minimize localized flooding.

The City of Shoreline is encouraging its residents and businesses to be prepared for inclement weather, including flood prevention.

Sandbags can be used on private property to help prevent or minimize localized flooding.

A Self-Serve Sand Bag Station with free sand and bags is located in Hamlin Park at 16006 15th Ave NE.

The City asks for the “good faith” use of the supplies and that you leave the site as you found it for the next citizen in need. Small shovels will be placed at the site but there is no guarantee they will be there when you need them so shovels are the responsibility of those preparing sandbags.

Photo courtesy City of Shoreline
Detailed directions to the site

U-Fill Sand Bag Station at Hamlin Park: To get there you must enter Hamlin Park from the 15th Ave NE side at the NE 160th St traffic signal. Proceed east into the park and turn left into the first parking lot and then another left towards the trail head (back of parking lot). MAP 

Next to the concrete block storage bin will be a pile of sand, empty sand bags, and filler tubes (cones).

If you have any questions or need further information please contact the City of Shoreline’s main line at 206-801-2700.



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POSTPONED: Centennial Rededication of Battle of Seattle Monument postponed due to weather forecast

Due to the predicted storms this weekend, and on Saturday in particular, the Lady Stirling Chapter DAR has cancelled this Saturday's planned Centennial Rededication of the Battle of Seattle monument event. We will be reschedule the dedication for a future date.

See previous article




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Photo: Confused rhodies

Photo by Jerry Pickard

Jerry Pickard's rhodies are slightly confused. They have just started blooming - in October - something they have never done before.

The coming storms will probably pound them off their moorings. Batten down the hatches.



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Author Jeff Kinney appearing at Third Place Books with his new Wimpy Kid book


Third Place Books welcomes Jeff Kinney back to the Third Place Stage 
for the latest installment in his Wimpy Kid series 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid : Double Down. 
Jeff Kinney

Sunday, November 20 at 5pm 
TICKET REQUIRED 

Jeff Kinney will be speaking on the Third Place stage AND signing books in person! Signing guidelines to come.

Tickets are $13.95 plus tx and include one copy of Double Down and entry for two people.

Tickets can be purchased online only until November 1st.

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE



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Notice of Public Hearing Shoreline Fire Commissioners


TO: All owners of personal property and improvements to real property located within the geographical boundaries of Shoreline Fire Department.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Commissioners of Shoreline Fire Department will hold a public hearing at the date, time and place specified below to:

1. Review sources of revenue for the Department’s 2017 General Expense, General Capital, ALS Expense and CMT budgets, including revenue from property taxes and possible increases in property tax revenues, if any, as required by RCW 84.55.120; and

2. Review and establish the Department’s benefit charge to be imposed in 2017 for the support of its legally authorized activities which will maintain or improve the services afforded in the Department as provided in RCW 52.18.060.

DATE OF HEARING: Thursday, November 3, 2016

TIME OF HEARING: 5:00 p.m.

LOCATION: Shoreline Fire Station 61, 17525 Aurora Avenue North, Shoreline, WA 98133

Notice posted by: Pam Webb
Executive Assistant
October 11, 2016



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Public meeting and hearings in LFP Thursday 7pm

7pm Regular Council meeting, City Hall Council Chambers, 17425 Ballinger Way NE.

Public Meeting:  Receive Public Comment on Sound Transit Proposition 1 Light-Rail, Commuter Rail, and Bus Service Expansion (also referred to as ST3)

Public Hearings:
  • Mayor's Proposed 2017-2018 Budget
  • Property Tax Levy for 2017
  • Sewer Utility Rates for 2017
  • Surface Water Rates for 2017

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LFP City Council work session Thursday at 6pm

City of Lake Forest Park City Council work session -  Thursday, October 13, 2016, 6:00pm 
Lake Forest Room, 17425 Ballinger Way NE

 Council Discussion Topics

1. Legislative Steering Committee / 2017 State Legislative Agenda - Discussion Leader: Pete Rose, City Administrator, and Aaron Halverson, Environmental Programs Manager. Discuss proposed 2017 State Legislative Agenda Policy

2. Eagle Scout Park Playground Draft Development Design/Conceptual Plan - Discussion Leader: Aaron Halverson, Environmental Programs Manager. Update on consultant work to date

3. Discussion of Capital Improvement Plan - Discussion Leader: Aaron Halverson, Environmental Programs Manager. Review Capital Improvement Plan update



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City to complete bike connections throughout Shoreline

Work to be done in 2017

Bike Plan Implementation Project Open House

Tuesday, October 18, 2016
5:00pm-6:45pm
Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N
Room 301 (Elevator to 3rd floor)

In 2008, the City of Shoreline completed the Interurban Trail, which runs north and south through the city. While the Trail provides a valuable connection for users traveling north/south, it is missing connections to local neighborhoods, parks, city amenities and schools.

The Bike Plan Implementation Project will complete the majority of the projects contained in the City’s adopted Bicycle System Plan and Wayfinding Program and help make those needed bike connections throughout Shoreline.

The Bike Plan Implementation Project will include work in all regions of the City. This work includes:
        Bike Lanes on:
o   Dayton Ave. N between Westminster Wy N and Carlyle Hall Rd N
o   25th Ave NE between NE 150th Ave NE and NE 168th St.
o   1st Ave NE between 185th St and N 193rd St.
o   Fremont Ave N between King's Garden Dr N and N 195th St.
        Sharrow Facilities on:
o   NE 195th St between 8th Ave NW and Fremont Ave N
o   1st Ave NE between N 193rd St and N 195th St.
o   25th Ave NE between NE 168th St and NE 171st St.
        Signed Routes on:
o   N Innis Arden Wy
o   NW 167th St
o   Greenwood Ave N
o   Carlyle Hall Rd NW
o   NW 175th St
o   14th Ave NW
o   Springdale Ct NW
o   NW 118th St
o   Ridgefield Rd NW
o   Innis Arden Dr NW
o   15th Ave NW
o   N 193rd St
o   N 192nd St
o   N 149th St



2017 after completion of new work plan


For more information, see the webpage or contact Capital Projects Manager John Ricardi 206-801-2420.



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Op-Ed: Dorn: Court Did Little More than ‘Kick the Can’


The Supreme Court of the State of Washington filed a ruling in the McCleary school funding case. Below is a statement from State Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy Dorn on the ruling.

OLYMPIA - I was more than a little disheartened by the state Supreme Court’s McCleary ruling. Until yesterday, I held out hope that at least the Court understood the importance of the issue.

But now I can count them as more leaders in this state who don’t want to push the hard button to ensure equity in education for all students in Washington.

On its face, McCleary is about funding. As the Court ruled nearly five years ago, the state isn’t providing adequate education funding for our students.

But McCleary is about much more than that. It’s about Zip codes. It’s about the haves and the have-nots. It’s about a funding system – and therefore, an education system – that widens the chasm between wealthy and poor.

And the Court’s response to this chasm? They want to wait yet another session to see what the Legislature does.

They want to kick the can.

Sure, we can wait another session. That won’t be a problem in wealthy districts. Voters there pass bonds, which help build new schools. They pass levies, which can pay extra for teachers, giving those students access to higher quality teaching. But in poor districts, individual homeowners have to pay more for the same levy amounts. Students in those areas simply aren't getting the same 21st century education opportunities as students in wealthy districts.

I worried that in an election year the Court would do nothing. I filed a lawsuit in July because this issue must be resolved. The Legislature has to fix the overdependency districts have on local levies. The Legislature cannot keep passing bills that force districts to spend local levy dollars on basic education. That is the state’s responsibility, not each district’s.

In August I likened the Court to a parent who begs and pleads for the child to clean her room. The child keeps saying, “I will, I will.” The child cleans her closet some, and maybe straightens up her desk, but that’s it. What should a parent do in this situation?

Certainly not to wait a year and ask again.

That’s where we are now. We’re waiting yet another session and hoping the Legislature cleans its room.

Our children deserve better – much better. Our children deserve a world-class education. Our children deserve leaders who don’t bow to political pressure. Our children deserve leaders who care about them every day and every year.



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Robotics Club for Students with and without Disabilities

CyberKnights Unified Robotics
Photo courtesy King's


Special Olympics Unified Robotics™ Kickoff 

Last year students from King’s High School in Shoreline created a new program called Unified Robotics™. Unified Robotics is a robotics club designed to make hands on STEM learning available to high school students of all abilities. (See previous article)

This year the Unified Robotics season started with a kickoff event on Monday October 10 at Microsoft Redmond Town Center in Redmond. The event was livestreamed by Microsoft; the link is available to access at the Unified Robotics website.

STEM study is widely and deeply embedded in mainstream education, however students with intellectual disabilities have been left behind. This creates significant problems because STEM skills are necessary for success and even survival in modern society. Many people with intellectual disabilities are extremely creative and capable, and simply need exposure and training to reach full potential. That is why it was such a huge leap forward when the Unified Robotics Club was created.

Last year Unified Robotics was piloted at Roosevelt High School by members of the King’s CyberKnights FIRST Robotics Competition team. Unified Robotics follows the Special Olympics Unified Sports model by pairing students with and without intellectual disabilities with the goals of bringing STEM education to students of all abilities and creating communities of acceptance for all.

The students work together to build and program a LEGO robot to play in a sumo wrestling type game competing against teams from other schools. In its first year, interest exploded and the program was featured by multiple national level broadcast and print outlets.

Special Olympics Washington has incorporated Unified Robotics as a Unified Sport into the Unified Schools programming, formally known as Project UNIFY.

The 2016 Unified Robotics season will be held from October 10 through December 3.



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Shorecrest tennis squeaks out victory in final match of season

Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Jake
Goldstein-Street
Photo by
Robert Mann
In their final game of the regular season, Shorecrest tennis played Mountlake Terrace at the Mountlake Terrace High School courts on Monday, 10-10-16.

Shorecrest 4 - Mountlake Terrace 3 

Shorecrest squeaked out a victory in the final match to bring their record to 15-1 for the season.

The score was tied 3-3 overall with only double 3 left in the court. Micah Glesener and Sam Rowbotham were able to win the first set with ease 6-2, but ran into some struggles in the second set and lost in the tiebreaker 1-7. 

Since the teams had split sets, they had to play a final set to decide which school would be victorious.
  
Winston Park
Photo by Robert Mann
The Scots quickly fell behind 2-5, but found a way to dig out of the hole to win the next 4 games in a row to take the lead 6-5.

Terrace fought back and tied the score at 6-6, so a final tiebreaker had to be played.

Both teams battled hard, but SC was able to prevail 7-5 in the tie-breaker to secure the fourth victory needed to win the overall match.

Singles

1.  Cole Batra SC vs Jeremy Ansdell 0-6, 1-6
2.  Jacob Goldstein-Street SC vs Max Kribbe 6-0, 6-0
3.  Steven Zhu SC vs Alec Ung 6-1, 6-0
4.  Winston Park SC vs Ben McGraner 6-2, 7-5

Sam Rowbotham (left) and Micah Glesener (right) in the 2nd set.
The final set was under the lights.
Photo by Robert Mann
Doubles

1.  Kasey Shibayama / Reed Tangeman SC vs Adam Lorraine / Max Leidig 4-6, 3-6
2.  Chris King / David Kim SC vs Drake Duy / Trevor Swanson 2-6, 1-6
3.  Sam Rowbotham / Micah Glesener SC vs Morgan Subert / Owen Jones 6-2, 6-7 (1-7), 7-6 (7-5)

--Coach Robert Mann


Updated 10-13-16



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Eagle Scout Park open house postponed

With the heavy rain and strong winds in the forecast, the City is postponing the Eagle Scout Park Open House to next Thursday, October 20, 2016 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.

If you have questions or concerns call City Hall at 206-368-5440.

See previous article



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Condo fire on Richmond Beach Road



Photos by Wayne Pridemore

A two alarm fire Wednesday afternoon damaged condos at 1525 NW Richmond Beach Road in the Richmond Beach neighborhood of Shoreline.



Shoreline Fire reports that one condo was a total loss and there was partial damage to one next door. Several other units sustained smoke damage.


None of the residents were hurt but one firefighter was treated and released with a minor injury.



The fire was reported around 3:15pm. As units responded, Richmond Beach Rd / NW 195th St was closed between 15th Ave NW and 20th Ave NW. This was later expanded to 8th Ave NW to 20th Ave NW.

The road was reopened at 5:15pm.



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WeatherWatcher: High Wind Warning Issued, Second and Third Storm follows


The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a High Wind Warning for the entire Puget Sound lowlands, this includes Shoreline and Lake Forest Park. The warning is in effect from Thursday evening at 6pm until Friday morning at 7am. Winds are expected to be sustained at 20-30mph with gusts up to 55mph. The peak of the winds will occur likely between 11pm and 2am Thursday night into Friday morning.

This will be about as strong as our two strongest windstorms last spring and August 29, 2015, with the added problem of leaves still attached to all the branches. Wide spread tree damage is likely which of course will cause power outages.

Thursday night's storm is just the warm up. Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening, retainments of Typhoon Songda will approach the coast.

Pacific Storms lined up on this Water Vapor Satellite image of the Pacific Ocean.
Image by National Weather Service

Various forecast models have great uncertainty as to where the storm will land on Saturday. They have seemed to nail down how strong this storm will be -- the central low pressure is expected by some models to be as low as the Columbus Day storm October 12, 1962. For those who watch a barometer that would bring the pressure down to about 28.2 inHg. This is a very serious storm and if it tracks in the direction that two of the more reliable forecast models are predicting, we could have a very historic storm on our hands.

Several possible storm track model forecasts for Saturday.

Rain: Added with all the wind, we have some serious rain on the way as well. Rain will start falling around midnight Wednesday night and continue off and on through Sunday. Total rainfall amounts through the weekend are expected to be between 3-5 inches, which is more rain than we typically get in the entire month of October. Urban flooding is likely especially as storm drains are blocked by tree debris. If you have a local storm drain that is getting blocked by debris, if safe to do so, try to get it clear with a shovel or other none-destructive garden tools.

Bottom line: Be prepared for the most significant event since at least December 2006, possibly rivaling the storm of a lifetime. At the best case, we'll just have two moderate windstorms. The second storm on Saturday however has a serious potential to hit us very hard. Some power outages could last over a week, so be prepared for that possibility.

I will post more updates as forecasts get better and watches/warnings are issued for the Saturday storm. There's another storm on the horizon for Tuesday that I am also watching closely.

For current weather conditions visit http://www.shorelineweather.com



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Spaces available for batik workshop with artist Nicholas Sironka

Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Keeping Watch
Batik by Nicholas Sironka

Spaces are still available for a Batik Painting Workshop with artist Nicholas Sironka on Friday, October 21, 10:00 - 3:00pm at Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Visual Arts Building, #2068 (campus maps) Small fee for parking.

The workshop is free for Shoreline CC students and staff and open to community members for $25.
There will be a reception for the artist, following the workshop from 3:30 - 5:00pm at the SCC Art Gallery, Building 1000 (Lobby).

Wedding Gift
Batik by Nicholas Sironka

Nicholas Sironka, a former Fulbright scholar, was born in Narok, in the Rift Valley province of Kenya. Sironka teaches the techniques and history of Batik art, along with an understanding of traditional Maasai culture.

Through his artwork, Sironka is preserving the wisdom and the knowledge of Maasai traditions.

Although Batik is not of African origin, its roots as an indigenous fabric art are closely aligned with the spirit of simplicity and unity that Sironka is sharing with the world.

As a Maasai, Sironka is determined to portray his people's culture truthfully, with dignity and beauty.



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Seattle Shores Chorus invites women to sing with them for the holidays

Seattle Shores women's chorus

Seattle Shores Chorus invites women of all ages and abilities to participate in a series of free singing practices culminating in a holiday performance. It’s a great way to learn more about Sweet Adelines barbershop singing in an inclusive, supportive environment. The performance will be a low-key event for friends and family at Seattle Shores’ rehearsal space.

Rehearsals: Tuesdays, Oct. 18 through Nov. 29, 6:00 to 7:30pm
Performance: Tuesday, Dec. 6, 7pm

Rehearsals are held at the Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Church, 14724 1st Ave NE, Shoreline, 98155

To learn more, come to rehearsal on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016, at 6pm at Shoreline Unitarian, visit the webpage or email.



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Shorewood soccer ties with Everett in overtime play

Shorewood girls hosted Everett on another beautiful night to play soccer Tuesday.

Everett opened the scoring in the 3rd minute on a goal by Sydney Landdeck.


Shorewood tied it up 5 minutes later on a goal by Nicole Holmstrom assisted by Jesse Wymer.

Three minutes later Shorewood scored again on a goal by Jesse that was assisted by Morgan McFarland. 

Then in the 26th minute Gabrielle Gutierrez scored for Everett to tie the game at 2-2. This is how the half ended.

Three minutes into the second half Jesse scored again on another assist by Morgan for a 3-2 lead. 

Then with 5 minutes left in regulation Everett was awarded a PK and it was converted by Ava Schmetzer.

The game and overtime ended 3-3.

Everett is 1-6-1 while Shorewood is 2-5-2. Goalies were Maria Babcock for Shorewood and Lindsey Kistler for Everett.

--Coach Bill Wilkins



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Judge rules 5-Hour ENERGY® violated Consumer Protection Act

Judge rules claims
are false
Company used thousands of deceptive ads to mislead consumers

The makers of 5-hour ENERGY® violated the state’s Consumer Protection Act by making claims in thousands of ads that were not backed by scientific evidence, according to a ruling filed in King County Superior Court today.

After a three week trial that ended in early September, King County Superior Court Judge Beth Andrus agreed with Attorney General Bob Ferguson that advertising campaigns and press releases by the companies that produce 5-hour ENERGY® — Living Essentials LLC and Innovation Ventures LLC — were misleading.

Judge Andrus issued her 59-page ruling after the court closed on Friday.

Ferguson filed the lawsuit in July of 2014 against the makers of 5-hour ENERGY®, a popular flavored energy shot sold in 1.93 oz. containers. The Attorney General’s Office alleged they deceived consumers with ads claiming that doctors recommend 5-hour ENERGY®; that the product is superior to coffee because its “energy blend” interacts in a “synergistic” way with caffeine to make the energy and alertness associated with caffeine last longer; and that Decaf 5-hour ENERGY® provides consumers with energy, alertness and focus that lasts for hours.

“The makers of 5-hour ENERGY® misled consumers in pursuit of profit,” Ferguson said. “They broke the law, and they will be held accountable for their deception.”

One ad campaign implied that doctors recommend the product based on survey data. The judge agreed that 5-hour ENERGY®’s “Ask Your Doctor” campaign inappropriately combined two separate surveys — one done online, and one by paper with very different survey methodology. The results of those surveys did not support the ads’ impression that 73 percent of doctors in both surveys recommended 5-hour ENERGY®, the judge ruled.

Further, the judge agreed with an expert who testified for the Attorney General’s Office that the surveys were based on biased questions designed to solicit positive responses for the energy drink.

Ferguson also challenged claims that 5-hour ENERGY® was superior to coffee because of the “synergistic” interaction of caffeine and the energy drink’s other ingredients. Judge Andrus agreed that the claims were not backed by scientific evidence.

Judge Andrus wrote: “None of the studies Living Essentials submitted to the Court support the claim that combining specific B vitamins, taurine, choline, glucuronolactone and tyrosine with caffeine will cause the energy, alertness and focus effects of caffeine to last longer than if the caffeine were consumed alone.”

Judge Andrus also agreed Defendants’ claims that decaffeinated 5-hour ENERGY® offered similar effects to the product’s caffeinated version lacked “competent and reliable scientific evidence.”

Judge Andrus sided with the makers of the product that there is scientific evidence to support that the non-caffeine ingredients in 5-hour ENERGY® themselves may support energy and alertness. She also found that the companies didn’t violate the Consumer Protection Act with the claim that the product doesn’t produce a “crash.”

Judge Andrus will determine the penalties and other remedies in the case at a future date.

Lisa Erwin and Trisha McArdle, both senior counsel with the Attorney General’s Office, and Assistant Attorneys General Daniel Davies and Kimberlee Gunning handled the case.



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Jobs: TMC engineer

WSDOT has an opening for a TMC Engineer at the Shoreline office

As a TMC Engineer 2 you will guide operations and make decisions on a daily basis that impact driver safety and traffic flow. Duties and responsibilities include operating the Region's intelligent transportation system, guide and assist staff on the use of these systems, and coordinating system activation around major events that impact WSDOT roadways.

Candidates are not required to have work experience in a TMC, but are expected to work independently using strong attention to detail and ability to respond quickly when accidents happen. In addition, this position performs basic traffic analysis and traffic studies to support engineers in preparing reports and designs. It is important that candidates have excellent technical writing skills.

Whole announcement and application HERE.




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Sweeney Todd at SMT to explore the nature of violence

Seattle Musical Theatre, Seattle’s longest-running musical theatre company, has begun production for the second show of its 39th season, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

The musical is a retelling of the legend of Benjamin Barker, now Sweeney Todd, who has returned to London to seek vengeance on those who had accused him wrongly.

During the course of this journey, he encounters and allies with the meat pie shop proprietor, Mrs. Lovett. Together, they start a reign of terror that not only changes the course of lives forever, but unlocks a gruesome side of London not seen since!

“The themes of identity, revenge, loss, and redemption are explored throughout this musical,” states SMT’s Managing Artistic Director, Chris Mayse. 
“Along with giving our patrons the classic tale of Todd and Lovett, I also wanted to take a fresh view of the story through the optics of Tobias, the young lad who fate seems to draw into this tale of horror. 
"There isn’t a lot said about his beginnings, or why he is a part of the story to begin with; although, his presence is definitely felt by the time we reach the climactic ending. I’m giving a focus to this and using a modern-day London as a launching point to begin Toby’s nightmare into the world of Todd.”

Mayse says that this story has probably never been given such a fresh perspective of storytelling.
“We’re really focusing on the idea of violence; how it plays a part in the world of Todd, as well as how we as a society (then and now), view it and the effects it has on us. 
"When I did the show myself, I was fascinated at how people were laughing and being entertained at the antics of a glorified serial killer! We are so quick to judge violence, yet we view the exploitation or it and get enjoyment from it!”

Tickets are currently on sale for Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (October 28 to November 20) as well as for all of SMT’s 39th season selections. Go to Seattle Musical Theatre to learn more about the company and their upcoming season.



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Washington Wild 10U and 8U Girls’ Teams make history


On Friday, September 9, the first-ever, full-time 10U and 8U all-girl hockey Washington Wild teams from the Western Washington Female Hockey Association (WWFHA) took to the ice for their first practice of 2016 at Highland Ice Arena in Shoreline – a first for Washington State.

On Saturday, October 1 the Washington Wild 10U team played their first-ever game at Highland at 1:45pm, defeating a boys’ team from SnoKing Amateur Hockey Association (SKAHA) 8-2.

The following weekend on Saturday, October 8 at Highland the Washington Wild 8U team played their first-ever game at 4:15pm against Kent Valley Youth Hockey Association.


10U team and coaches
Photo courtesy Washington Wild
 
For the 10U game, the first goal was scored by Jaina Goscinski, a lone goal in the first period. A few other notable were: Claudia Cerenzia earned a hat-trick with three goals in the second period, back-to-back-to-back, and Alice Einhorn who scored two goals in the third period. Other goal scorers were Annie Johnson (3rd period) and Grace Eske (3rd period) -- her first goal in her hockey career. Ella Kowalczyk served as a goalie and turned away seven shots. The Washington Wild peppered the SKAHA goalie with 34 shots on net.

The roster included: Ella Kowalczyk, Jaina Goscinski, Alice Einhorn, Claudia Cerenzia, Gianna Canos, Annie Johnson, Sydney Hermanson, Josephine Charette, Paige Nottingham, Grace Eske, Natalie Stein-Trujillo, Mackenzie Demoors (Missing: Brooklyn O'Brien, Kennedy Jensen, Dakota Orminston, Darby Marshall, Madeline Kimball, Brielle Paquet). The coaching staff included head coach Jason Goscinski and assistant coaches Kelly Goscinski, Kevin Charette, and Rich Demoors. Bethany Nottingham and Suzzane Billaunt served as managers for the team.

8U Players
Photo courtesy Washington Wild

For the 8U game, while score is not kept, for historic reasons, we note that Avery McCormick and Allie Martinez scored goals and Rhylee Tiefel served as goalie (her first time!). Several players were experiencing their first game ever. Head Coach Anne Marie Dion worked with the team off-ice, while assistant coach William Lee was the on-ice official for both teams. Brian Sutton served at team manager. Included in the game roster were: Chloe Sutton, Avery McCormick, Allie Martinez, Emma Martinez, Charlotte Lee, Katelyn Fulhaber, Amelia Coyle, Audrey Spencer, Rhylee Teifel, Zoe Smith, Makinley Poirot, and Gabriella Moore (Missing: Penelope Brown, Sara Fuller, Ashleigh Howe, Jane Patton, and Lillian Thomas)

Any female age 4-9 years old interested in learning to skate and play the sport of ice hockey may join the Washington Wild girl's beginner class, or attend the November 12 Girls’ Try Hockey for Free event at Highland Ice Arena on Aurora in Shoreline. More information here.



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Shorewood tennis finishes season with a win over Lynnwood and heads for District 1 tournament

Shorewood's boys tennis team has nine senior members on the squad.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore


Prep WesCo South Boys Tennis
At Shorewood courts 10-11-16

SHOREWOOD 6  LYNNWOOD 1


Singles

1. Gunnar Thorstenson SW def. Alex Mellan LY 6-1, 6-4
2. Takara Truong LY def. Ari Webb SW 3-6, 7-6 (7-4), 5-7
3. Jack Stensrud SW def. Barnaby French LY 6-2, 6-2
4. Ji Yu SW def. Evan Wu LY 6-2, 6-2

Shorewood's Peter Smith soars high to return the ball in a doubles match.
Partner Joseph Jang is poised for action.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Doubles

1. Jack Bong / Andrew Counter SW def. Matthew Mansfield / Nic Crouse LY 6-0, 6-0
2. Peter Smith / Joseph Jang SW def. Long Nguyen / Ryan Kobashigawa LY 6-1, 6-0
3. Steven Lin / Andy Johnson SW def. Andrew Hong / Minh Le LY 6-0, 6-0


The Shorewood boys tennis team finished their league season with a 6-1 victory over the Lynnwood Royals.

The win locked up at least a tie for the WesCo South league championship. The T-Birds finished with 9-1 league and 14-2 overall record.

Defending District 1 singles champion, Gunnar Thorstenson, finished with a straight set win to lead Shorewood.

Winning in singles were Jack Stensrud and Ji Yu. The doubles teams swept Lynnwood led by Jack Bong and Andrew Counter at number 1, Peter Smith and Joseph Jang at number 2, and Andrew Johnson and Steven Lin at number 3.

The T-Birds will prepare for the WesCo South league tournament at Glacier Peak starting at 1pm on Tuesday October 18th and continuing on October 19th.

The top four advance to the District 1 state qualifying tournament at Arlington High School on October 25th and 26th starting at 1pm each day. The top three placers from District 1 qualify for next Springs WIAA State Tennis Tournament in Kennewick, Washington.

Shorewood's entries to the WesCo South tournament are junior Gunnar Thorstenson and

freshman Steven Lin in singles. The doubles teams will be Jack Bong and Andrew Counter, and Peter Smith and Joseph Jang.

--Coach Arnie Moreno




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Friday Roundtable: Port of Seattle

A rescheduled Roundtable (originally planned for 9/22) - is a definite GO for this Friday:

This Friday’s Roundtable (10/14): Great Jobs and Careers at Port of Seattle with Derek Bender.

As the economy, industrial growth, and trade on the Pacific Rim all continue to grow, so will job opportunities at the epicenter of where all of this happens in our region: The Port of Seattle! Over the next 25 years, it is predicted by the Port that a total of 300,000 port-related jobs will be added to the region.

Join Port of Seattle Senior Employment Representative of HR, Derek Bender, for a talk on how to hit the fast track for a Port position, what the Port looks for, and available positions.

From less-skilled to admin professional, Derek can talk about the entire range of jobs and careers and how to navigate the hiring process. We’ll also learn some history on the Port and its economic impact.

As usual, light refreshments, compliments of Central Market.

Friday, October 14, 1:00-2:30pm. Shoreline Community College, Bldg 9000, Room 9202, 16101 Greenwood Ave N. SCC Campus Map and Parking information.

Continuing Education / Bridges to Shoreline Fall Class Schedule

Ron Carnell, Program Specialist 2 Workforce Education
Chair, Classified Staff Professional Development Committee
Shoreline Community College, 206-533-6706



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Shoreline Walks: Paramount Park / Twin Ponds extended walk

Ridgecrest walk
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline
Join walk leader Mary Moen this Sunday, October 16 at 9:30am for an easy morning stroll through the Ridgecrest and Parkwood neighborhoods exploring both Paramount School Park and Twin Ponds Park.
We’ll stop by one of the new street art murals along the way.

The guided walk begins at Paramount School Park parking lot, 15300 8th Ave NE, and will be a longer version of last month’s walk totaling three miles. Due to some rugged terrain, strollers and wheel chairs are not recommended.

The free group walk is part of the City of Shoreline’s “Shoreline Walks” community walking program helping Shoreline adults stay active, meet new people (or connect with old friends) and feel safer and more confident exploring our city by foot.

No need to sign up, just show up with your walking shoes!

More information on Shoreline Walks here or call Recreation Specialist Marianne Johnson at 206-801-2638.



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Octoberfest Luncheon at Anderson Plaza Thursday



Anderson House Octoberfest Luncheon Thursday, October 13 at 11am. Open to the community, $8.50 per guest. RSVP to 206-364-9336.

Octoberfest Fare served and entertainment by the Bonnie Birch Duo.

Anderson Plaza 17201 15th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155.



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Einstein softball defeats Evergreen Middle School on Monday

Skylar Raven delivers a pitch in the first inning for Einstein.
Photo by Chris Stuvek

On Monday, October 10th, the Einstein Middle School fastpitch softball team defeated Evergreen Middle School 9-2 at the Meridian Park field.

Lucy Heagler connects for a hit in the fourth inning.
Photo by Chris Stuvek



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POSTPONED; Rededication of Battle of Seattle monument

The restored monument.
Photo courtesy Lady Stirling DAR

UPDATE 10-13-16: Centennial Rededication of Battle of Seattle Monument postponed due to weather forecast

Due to the predicted storms this weekend, and on Saturday in particular, the Lady Stirling Chapter DAR has cancelled this Saturday's planned Centennial Rededication of the Battle of Seattle monument event. We will be reschedule the dedication for a future date.

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Lady Stirling Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, invites members of the public to attend the Centennial Rededication of the Battle of Seattle Monument, City Hall Park, 450 3rd Avenue, Seattle, on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 10:30am.

The Lady Stirling Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is hosting a public event to rededicate the restored monument and bronze plaques commemorating the 1856 Battle of Seattle.

The bronze plaques were in need of cleaning
Photo courtesy Lady Stirling DAR

Christopher Williams, Deputy Superintendent of the Seattle Parks and Recreation, will represent the City during the ceremony. Also attending will be the Honorable Cecile Hansen, chair of the Duwamish Tribe, founder and current president of Duwamish Tribal Services and great great grandniece of Chief Si’ahl' (namesake for the City of Seattle).

Newley refurbished plaque
Photo courtesy Lady Stirling DAR

The Battle of Seattle monument and plaque was donated to the City of Seattle and erected by Lady Stirling Chapter DAR on August 15, 1916 in remembrance of the brief but pivotal battle fought between pioneer settlers and Washington State's native people.

The Lady Stirling Chapter, with the help of Sons of the American Revolution member, Marion (Mick) Hersey, cleaned and restored the stone base and two bronze plaques mounted on the Battle of Seattle monument.

The boulder has a plaque remembering the USS Maine
Photo courtesy Lady Stirling DAR

The restoration and rededication ceremony, on this centennial year of the monument's initial presentation to the City, is intended preserve this monument, renew public awareness of the early history of Seattle, and bring historic meaning to City Hall Park.

One hundred years ago, the erecting of the Battle of Seattle plaque and monument represented a battle fought and won by the white settlers. Today, it also represents a turning point for Washington State's native people and the loss of their lives fighting for fair treatment and preservation of a way of life; it was a pivotal battle for both pioneer settlers and the native people.


Detail from the boulder
Photo courtesy Lady Stirling DAR

The Battle of Seattle plaque stands as a memorial to that struggle as it is erected on the very location of the battle fought January 26, 1856.

Lady Stirling Chapter is about 20 members strong and rich in history. The Chapter's membership covers the northwest end of Lake Washington and is committed to serving our community, in keeping with the principles of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR).



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Join the Dances of Universal Peace Friday

Dances of Universal Peace are a group of simple dances to live music.

The focus of each dance is in the singing of a particular sacred phrase or phrases inspired by a large variety of religious and spiritual traditions from around the world.

No experience necessary. All dances are taught.

Friday, October 14 at 7:30pm (every second Friday) at Shoreline Community Acupuncture - 18505 Firlands Ave N, Shoreline 98133.

Small donation accepted but no one turned away for lack of funds. Fragrance free please.

For more information,  contact David Matthews at 206-272-0580.



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Do you have twins? Seattle Families of Multiples consignment sale in Shoreline Saturday



Seattle Families of Multiples is holding a gigantic sale Saturday, October 15 in Shoreline. Come check out over 60 families of twins and triplets selling gently-used, season-appropriate children’s clothing and equipment.

Clothing sizes range from preemie to pre-teen and also include maternity clothes. You will find toys, books, bedding, strollers, activity toys, high chairs, potty chairs, safety items and more.

This is the place to find AMAZING deals on next-to-new and name-brand items!

Shopping is open to the public at 8:30am. Members get to shop at 8am so if you need to renew your membership or become a new member of Seattle Families of Multiples now's a great time to do so right here.

Aurora Community Nazarene Church, 1900 N 175th St, Shoreline 98133, 8:30am to 11:30am.



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LFP Police alert: Car prowls

From LFP Police:

We have had several reports of vehicles being broken into and windows smashed. Please ensure that all of your valuables are put away and out of sight every night.

Target area: Forest Park Drive between 195th and 191st.

Please remember to call 911 if you see anything suspicious.


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Shorecrest tennis wins all games against Lynnwood 10-10-16

Chris King at net and Tae Min Hong serving
Photo by Robert Mann

Shorecrest Varsity Boys Tennis
WesCo 2A/3A at Kellogg MS
10-10-2016

Shorecrest 7 - Lynnwood 0

Shorecrest won all its matches against Lynnwood on Monday at the Kellogg Middle School courts.

Singles

1.  Steven Zhu SC vs Alex Mellen 6-3, 6-2
2.  Kasey Shibayama SC vs Takara Truong 6-1, 7-5
3.  Winston Park S vs Barnaby French 6-1, 6-3
4.  Reed Tangeman SC vs Evan Wu 6-1, 7-5

Doubles

1.  Cole Batra / Jacob Goldstein-Street SC vs Nick Crouse / Matthew Hansfield 6-0, 6-1
2.  Chris King / Tae Min Hong SC vs Ryan Kobashigawa / Long Nguyen 6-1, 6-3
3.  Sam Rowbotham / Micah Glesener SC vs Andrew Hong / Minh Le 6-1, 6-4

--Coach Robert Mann



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Shorewood tennis defeats Edmonds-Woodway 10-10-16

PREP WESCO SOUTH BOYS TENNIS
At Edmonds-Woodway HS
10-10-16

SHOREWOOD 5  EDMONDS-WOODWAY 2

Singles

1. Gunnar Thorstenson SW def. Nick Berni EW 6-1, 6-1
2. Steven Lin SW def. Jordan Megiveron EW 6-4,6-2
3. Jacob Wilcox EW def. Joseph Jang SW 6-2, 6-2
4. Peter Smith SW def. Harrison Steiner EW 6-1, 6-0

Doubles

1. Jack Bong / Andrew Counter SW def. Drew Boland / Lachlan Rogan EW 6-3, 6-0
2. Arun Kalohke / Jack Rettenmier EW def. Jack Stensrud / James Qiu SW 6-4, 6-1
3. Ji Yu / Aden Helland SW def. Erik Ratchford / Joe Flynn EW 6-4, 6-4

Shorewood defeated Edmonds-Woodway 5-2 to stay in first place and improve their league record to 8-1 and 13-2 overall. Gunnar Thorstenson won at number 1 singles to lead the singles. Jack Bong and Andrew Counter led the doubles with a straight set win. Also winning were Steven Lin, Peter Smith in singles and Ji Yu / Aden Helland in doubles.

Shorewood hosts Lynnwood for their last season match October 11th at 3:30pm.

--Coach Arnie Moreno



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1,792 lb pumpkin breaks the state record at the Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off

Photo copyright Marc Weinberg

Shoreline's Central Market hosted the 15th annual Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off on Saturday, October 8 at their store in Aurora Square.

Pumpkin growers from all around the Pacific NW and Canada gathered at Central Market in Shoreline to show off their pumpkins, which ranged anywhere from 500 to more than 1,000 pounds.

Photo copyright Marc Weinberg

The pumpkins were carefully weighed using a net system, a forklift, and gently placed on a giant scale provided by the Pacific Northwest Giant Pumpkin Growers organization.

A 1,792 pound pumpkin grown by Joel Holland broke the state record, set in 2013 with a pumpkin that weighed 1,666 pounds. Holland went home with bragging rights and a $2,000 check.

Central Market served Pumpkin Bratwurst Barbecue, caramel apples, and partnered with the Shoreline Farmers Market to give out pumpkin cookies to the kids.

Central Market manager Ken Yette said, "It was a windy, rainy day but the turnout was great – more than 300 pumpkin bratwursts were consumed!"

A master carved created works of art
Photo copyright Marc Weinberg

A Master Carver created pumpkin sculpture during the event.

The top five pumpkins were on display
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

The top five pumpkins are on display in front of the store – at least two will be shipped out to other Central Markets, and perhaps a couple to their other markets.

Central Market Shoreline, open 7am -11pm, is at 15505 Westminster Way N., Shoreline (206-363-9226).



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Shoreline Farmers Market ends the season on a rainy day

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

The Shoreline Farmers Market ended its season on a wet and windy day. By 1pm the attendance was very light.

Rainy Day Bees - aptly named
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

The Farmers Market partnered with Central Market for the annual pumpkin weigh-in in the morning. Central Market gave the Farmers Market pumpkin cookies to hand out to shoppers. Over 300 people took advantage of the offer.

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

The produce stands provided bright splashes of color on an otherwise monochromatic day.

The Shoreline Farmers Market is held at Aurora Square, 15300 Westminster Way N, ​Shoreline 98133. The market will start up again next June and run through the summer and early fall.




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