Holiday bazaar at Senior Center Saturday and Sunday - major fundraiser

Wednesday, October 30, 2019


When you go to the Senior Center Holiday Bazaar this weekend, be sure to check out the gift baskets in the silent auction. They are amazing and beautiful and would make spectacular gifts.

Your favorite craftsmen from past years along with some exciting new artists, will be on hand.

Over 45 SILENT AUCTION items to bid on, Kenmore Air Scenic Tour for Two, Complete Thanksgiving Dinner valued at $170, Golf Packages, COSTCO Gift Card, Wild Birds Unlimited Gift Basket, hand and Stone Massage and Spa, Cats Exclusive Feline Exam, Seattle Storm Tickets, Fly Fishing Class and much much more!

Café serving light breakfast and lunch daily
Beer and wine available

This is a major fundraiser for the Senior Center, which has some fairly serious shortfalls after being left out of the ongoing funding from the Veterans and Seniors levy. (See the letter from new Executive Director Theresa LaCroix).

10am to 4pm both days, 18560 1st Ave NE #1, southernmost building on the Shoreline Center campus.



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Who stole the Halloween dragon? - and welcome the Christmas dragon

Patty Hale on the Ridgecrest Facebook page reports that 

"Somebody stole the Halloween Dragon out of the front yard at the corner of 5th Ave NE and NE 155th Monday night or early Tuesday morning.. 

"We just can't believe the dragon is gone!"

If you see a stray dragon, send a message through the Ridgecrest Neighborhood Association Facebook page.

But some good news:

"Ridgecrest Neighbor Shanna put together a funding drive to buy a new dragon to replace the stolen one.

"She has already collected enough and has placed the order. Unfortunately, it won’t arrive until Friday. 

"Guess we will now have a Christmas Dragon in Ridgecrest.
"Happy Halloween!"




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Lake Forest Park City Council, Position 4 Candidate statement

Lake Forest Park City Council Pos # 4 incumbent Phillippa Kassover is running for re-election. The person who filed against her is not campaigning other than a statement in the voters' pamphlet.


Phillippa Kassover
Phillippa Kassover

I am seeking a second term to continue representing community values and priorities on the city council and throughout the region.

From the beginning, our city’s vision was to preserve the health and natural beauty of our forest, streams and wetlands. Like many of you, this is why we chose Lake Forest Park for our home. 

I have worked to keep LFP a model city for environmental protection by supporting our comprehensive tree ordinance; a great plastics reduction regulation; the removal of all fish barriers in our creeks; and the acquisition of Five Acre Woods and Brookside Park. The next steps are to continue park improvements and adopt a Climate Action Plan for our city to build on this legacy and preserve a healthy ecosystem for future generations.

My goal is to keep LFP a thriving, welcoming place for all, with safer streets and highways. As your councilmember I have advocated with state, county, and transit agencies to improve transit options and access for commuters and transit riders of all ages and abilities, and am working to make our streets safer for schoolchildren and all who walk and bike in our city. I support and am proud of our local Police Department and the excellent and respectful service they provide our community.

Finally, I want to ensure right-sized and environmentally sensitive redevelopment of our Town Center. Our region’s housing crisis demands responsible actions from cities and counties. In Lake Forest Park, this means making choices that serve the needs of all generations while also sustaining our natural environment. Because our Town Center lies at the bottom of a key watershed and aquifer, any new development must respect this vulnerable fish and wildlife habitat which feeds our lakes and ultimately Puget Sound.

Let’s work together toward a great future for LFP!



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Agenda for Nov 4, 2019 Shoreline council meeting

Shoreline City Hall and Council Chamber
Photo by Mike Remarcke
Shoreline City Council Meeting
November 4, 2019

The Agenda for the November 4, 2019 meeting includes two Action items and two Study items:

Action Item 8 (a) Public Hearing on the 2019-2020 Biennial Budget and the 2019- 2024 Capital Improvement Plan Mid-Biennium Update

This is the first of two scheduled public hearings on the 2019-2020 Biennial Budget and the 2019-2024 Capital Improvement Plan Mid-Biennium Update required by state law (RCW 35A.34.130) for the purpose of modifying the City’s biennial budget prior to the City Council’s adoption of:
  • Proposed Ordinance No. 872 providing for the mid-biennium budget modifications, and
  • Proposed Ordinance No. 873 setting the 2020 regular and excess property tax levies.

Action Item 8 (b) Public Hearing on the 2019-2020 Biennial Budget and 2019-2024 Capital Improvement Plan with Special Emphasis on 2020 Regular and Excess Property Tax Levies, to be Set by Ordinance No. 873, and Other Revenues

This is the second of two scheduled public hearings on the 2019-2020 Biennial Budget and the 2019-2024 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Mid-Biennium Update required by state law (RCW 84.55.120)

These public hearings present an opportunity for residents and other stakeholders to provide input on the mid-biennium budget update, including all proposed levies, taxes, fees, and rates to aid the City Council and City management in updating the City’s 2019-2020 Biennial Budget and 2019-2024 Capital Improvement Plan.


Study Item 9 (a) Discussing Ordinance No. 870 – Amending Chapter 3.22, Business & Occupation Tax, and Chapter 3.23, Tax Administrative Code, to Conform with Association of Washington Cities’ Model Ordinance for Business & Occupation Tax

To incorporate changes required by two bills passed in the 2019 Legislative session, a work group of cities met over the past several months to update the B&O Tax Model Ordinance. Given these changes, SMC Chapter 3.22 and 3.23 must be amended. Proposed Ordinance No. 870, which Council will discuss, would amend these Chapters of the SMC. Proposed Ordinance No. 870 is currently scheduled to be brought back to Council for adoption on November 18, 2019.


Study Item 9 (b) Discussion of the Sound Cities Association Statement of Principles Related to the Proposed King County Regional Authority on Homelessness

Staff report presented by Colleen Kelly, Community Services Manager

On September 4, 2019, King County Executive Dow Constantine and Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan transmitted legislation to their respective city councils that would charter a King County Regional Homelessness Authority, along with companion legislation that authorizes the Executive to execute an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with cities across King County. The proposed entity would address homelessness crisis response activities across the County.

At the next meeting of the Sound Cities Association Public Issues Committee (Sound Cities), members will be discussing whether they should consider adoption of principles to provide feedback to the County Council and to provide guidance for Sound Cities members on the Executive Leadership Group and the Sound Cities representatives on the Regional Policy Committee.

As Councilmember Roberts is Shoreline’s representative to the Sound Cities, staff is providing this information so that Council can provide guidance to Councilmember Roberts regarding the view of the Shoreline Council for the forthcoming November Sound Cities meeting.

Suburban cities are being invited to sign onto the Interlocal Agreement (ILA) and It is anticipated that each party signing the ILA would sign a service agreement with the Public Development Authority. (PDA). That service agreement would describe the city’s commitment to providing resources (direct funding or in-kind contributions such as staff time, facility space, development sites, etc.) to support the operation of the PDA or related services. Additionally, entities signing the ILA would commit to aligning their provision of homeless services with the PDA’s five-year implementation plan.

Note: This is important because it will direct Shoreline’s homeless services over the next five years. There does not appear to be a great deal of detail as to how this will work with Shoreline and other suburban cities. But this is an attempt to develop something that actually works since everyone seems to already know what doesn’t.

Staff report available on shorelinewa.gov

--Pam Cross



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Ten years of the Shoreline Area News

Graphic by Whitney Potter


Ten years ago the U.S. had just plunged into a deep economic recession. Businesses, jobs, investments, were being cut back or lost. Newspapers were vulnerable because they are so expensive to run. The Seattle Times laid off staff and sold a six story building.

The local Enterprise chain, run from the Everett Herald, decided that they didn't really need King county and announced that the north King county edition would cease publication at the end of October. Shoreline and Lake Forest Park would again be left without local coverage.

Shoreline resident and political journalist Evan Smith worked for the Enterprise. He was distraught that the edition would close a week before a pivotal Shoreline City Council election.

Around the same time, the owner of the Ronald Bog Blog left Shoreline, informing his partner Sonya Reasor and me that we were now in charge. I had very recently been given access to the Blog because I was contributing so much content.

I had a private email list, left over from my six year stint as a PTA legislative rep. When my term of office was over, I continued sending information to local people: political "info-pinions" during political season and community events during the rest of the year.

Constantly, I heard people say that nothing happened here, and there was nothing to do. Yet I knew what vibrant, rich communities we had. People who weren't involved just didn't know about the opportunities.

Sonya, Evan, and I met to work out the details of starting a new, online publication that would cover only local news for Shoreline and Lake Forest Park. Evan would be the political writer, Sonya would provide technical expertise as well as content, and I would provide content. I thought we would all share in posting articles.

Evan and I had visions of dollar signs, but Sonya was clear from the beginning that she wasn't interested in money and would not be involved long-term. She set us up on a Google platform, created the leafy masthead, posted some wonderful articles and photos, and moved to West Seattle.

Evan happily covered the election and years of local politics.

And I discovered just how much work it was to lay out articles on a slightly buggy platform, let alone pull in enough content to publish. Taking ads would be whole new levels of work.

I am not a journalist. I am not a businessperson. I am a volunteer and a networker and a communicator with a strong social services bent.

When we started the Shoreline Area News there were a hundred local blogs around Puget Sound. Almost all of them are gone - most within the first year. The Seattle Times recruited our "hyper-local publications" to partner with them. My group of a dozen had two that are still very successful - the B-Town blog in Burien has multiple editions and covers south King county. The My Neighborhood News group run by Teresa Wippel has three editions in south Snohomish county.

Teresa and I have a strong alliance which I appreciate greatly. She has a successful business model, has employees, and pays her writers and photographers.

I pay in "fame and fortune" and am more grateful than I can say for all the people who contribute to the SAN.

There's a lot of technical work behind the scenes. Sonya continued to support me even after she moved but we were both relieved when Carl Dinse stepped in. I had actually gone looking for Carl because I heard he had a photo of Edmount Island on fire. (That's the island in the middle of Lake Ballinger. It's peat and occasionally burns for a few months at a time). When I found him and the photo, he said he had a weather station in Shoreline and would I be interested in weather reports?

Carl is a tech professional and donates large amounts of time on a weekly basis keeping the SAN running. He also contributes occasional photos, and of course, his wonderful hyperlocal weather reports. He has added a weather station in Richmond Beach and is close to opening one in Lake Forest Park.

Another person who has been with me almost from the beginning is Steve Robinson. Steve is a police chief. Right now he has come out of retirement to run the Bellevue College police department while they are between chiefs. I knew him as a PTA volunteer, an 8 year Shoreline School Board member, and a former board member of the Shoreline Schools Foundation. I didn't know he was a photographer until he offered to take photos for me.

I have a crew of wonderful photographers, some of whom are turning into reporters! The current crew includes, besides Steve, Wayne Pridemore, Mike Remarcke, Lee Lageschulte, Marc Weinberg, Jerry Pickard, and all the people who have sent in photos of what they see, like Seattle Poppy.

Jan Hansen keeps an eye on Puget Sound, researches vessels, and is the major contributor to the Scene on the Sound feature. Gloria Z Nagler takes incredible animal and insect photos and captions them with humorous text that make them come alive.

When Frank Workman left town, he gifted me with Rob Oxford, who covers Shorecrest football and the world at large. Frank still contributes, thanks to the reach of the internet. Thanks to the coaches and parents who send in sports information. Clark Norton's wrestling reports are so interesting that he has developed his own following.

Many people over the years have spent time doing major reporting in the SAN and then moved on to other things - like paying jobs! I'm afraid to start naming people because I know I would leave someone out - but I have to name Pam Cross, who is currently covering Shoreline City Council meetings.

I am so fortunate to have Whitney Potter and his wonderful, punny cartoons. He has won at least two art awards in the past couple of years and I'm proud to have him associated with the SAN.

Donna Hawkey is now writing articles and covering some events. Christine Southwick has been writing her charming and informative For the Birds column for years. Aarene Storms doesn't write her book reviews just for the SAN but has allowed us to publish them.

I've had several gardeners write for the SAN. When one moves on, another steps up. Victoria Gilleland's "In the Garden Now" features her own garden in Lake Forest Park with her beautiful flower photos.

Doug Gochanour wrote theatre reviews for a long time. I still haven't been able to replace him.

If I haven't mentioned your name, please don't feel slighted. I appreciate you all more than I can say. I appreciate the people who send in tips and photos of accidents and protests and cute kids (but get the parent's permission!)

My wish list includes restaurant reviews - amateurs welcome - someone to cover LFP council meetings the way that Pam does for Shoreline. Also theatre reviews - not critics but someone to talk about the productions. We have a lot of local theatre so there's room for more than one.

Someone to cover the school board - they speak a jargon and acronym filled language there so it can't be just anyone. I really miss Marianne Stephens!

And right now I'd really appreciate someone who can find a free program to distribute the email digest.

If you do not know, we publish on the web, then the same content goes to Facebook, Twitter, and the email digest which you can subscribe to. I would appreciate it if you would tell your friends and neighbors about the SAN and if your organizations can make sure your members know about our publications.

So here's to the years to come!

Diane Hettrick
Editor@ShorelineAreaNews.com


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City of Lake Forest Park: Position #2 Candidate statements

For Lake Forest Park City Council Pos #2, incumbent Deputy Mayor Catherine Stanford is challenged by Lorri Bodi. Their statements follow:


Catherine Stanford
Catherine Stanford

As a thirty-year LFP community volunteer, I am grateful for the privilege to serve the citizens of Lake Forest Park as your council member. We made significant progress as a city council in the last 4 years and accomplished a targeted work plan with direction to the city:
  • Parks: We added 2 new parks, and adopted our Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails plan to access grants and prioritize maintenance;
  • Streams: A comprehensive culvert plan for Lion and McAleer creeks and started reclaiming and restoring our creeks;
  • Safe Streets: Safe Streets plan with prioritized projects to deliver safer travel for cars and people on our local connections;
  • Safe Highways: Developed a formal plan and preferences to guide how the state DOT and other partners use and improve the highways that go through our community;
  • Town Center: Adopted a vision statement for Town Center created and guided by the input of LFP citizens. This vision is the guiding foundation for land use codes for the Town Center. The council sent the vision to the Planning Commission to see if any changes are required to the existing land use code to achieve the vision of LFP. 
In the coming four years I am committed to:
  • Support development only if it is consistent with the vision of our city and that is supported by the community;
  • Ensure a permanent, viable location for Third Place Commons and LFP’s Farmers Market;
  • Continue to deliver on environmental values in salmon recovery and tree canopy;
  • Ensure our children are safe and thrive in our community.
Life-long Democrat with the sole endorsements of the 46th Legislative District and King County Democrats; Atty General Bob Ferguson; King County Council Rod Dembowski; Senator David Frockt; former Representative Ruth Kagi; LFP Council Phillips and Resha; and former LFP Council Ed Sterner.

Lorri Bodi

Lorri Bodi

Lorri Bodi is an environmental attorney and executive manager seeking your vote and support for Lake Forest Park City Council Position 2. She is running against a 12-year incumbent because it’s time for a change, to bring a new voice and fresh perspectives to City Council.

Lorri is concerned that decisions our City makes in the next few years on growth, transit, traffic, and environmental conservation will affect our quality of life for decades to come. Yet City processes and proposals lately have been rushed and hard to follow, blocking out community input just when it’s most needed.

Lorri believes in LFP as a great place to live. She wants to give back to our community drawing on her decades of public service and her pragmatic legal, environmental, and management skills. Lorri raised her family here and has been a consistent supporter of our schools and neighborhoods, speaking out at Council meetings, public hearings, and community meetings. She has a strong track record of collaboration and communication, bringing diverse communities, agencies, and tribes together; managing complex budgets; and getting things done.

Lorri will work to preserve our quality of life; support balanced (not overwhelming) growth and affordable housing city-wide; conserve our streams and green spaces; advocate for transit and traffic mitigation and pedestrian safety; and use our financial resources wisely. She will listen to you directly (not through expensive consultants) and represent your interests, bringing a new voice and better solutions to our City Council

Bodi4LFP is a grassroots campaign staffed by volunteers. Lorri has reached out in dozens of coffees and neighborhood meetings and rung hundreds of doorbells to hear what’s on your mind. She is endorsed by seven former Council members, the National Women’s Political Caucus, and over 160 of your neighbors and friends.

LFP Values + Experience = Better Solutions www.Bodi4LFP.com Bodi4LFP@gmail.com


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City of Shoreline: Council Position #2 candidate statements

Shoreline City Council Pos #2 Incumbent Keith Scully and challenger Vivian Collica have provided the following statements.


Keith Scully
Keith Scully

In my first council term, I’ve listened carefully to our citizens and worked hard to improve life in Shoreline by increasing sidewalk repairs and new construction, removing barriers to small-business success, and promoting affordable housing. 

I’ve fought for increased tree protections, against unnecessary expenses like an oversized maintenance facility, and to make Shoreline a place that welcomes everyone.

I’m seeking re-election to a second term because there’s still much to be done. I’m working with regional leaders on a thoughtful, cost-effective program to address homelessness. That effort is about bringing accountability to how your county tax dollars are spent and coordinating regional efforts — without diverting Shoreline’s resources outside of the city—so we focus on programs that really work.

I will continue to work to keep crime rates low and to make sure mental health and other crises end peacefully. Our Shoreline Police Department is a pioneer in the RADAR program, which uses mental health professionals as well as police officers during mental health emergencies.

We’re growing rapidly. Finding ways to accommodate that growth without sacrificing the convenience and community that drew all of us here is our biggest challenge. I’m a strong supporter of tree protections, parks, and open space. I believe we need to continue to encourage transit ridership, sidewalks, and other means of getting around without needing to drive. But I also acknowledge that most of us will own a car for the near and probably far future and accordingly support keeping parking available and our roads well-maintained.

I’m honored to have broad community support, including the Sierra Club, Democratic party organizations, Shoreline’s Firefighter’s and Police Officers’ Guilds, AG Ferguson, Councilmember Dembowski, Senators Salomon and Chase, Representative Ryu, Shoreline councilmembers, and, most importantly, so many fellow Shoreline residents who encouraged me to run for a second term.


Vivian Collica
Vivian Collica

The strategy to gain revenue by adding density is flawed, adding cost and depleting the budget. Homeowners are overburdened. Our Department of Economic Development is understaffed, leaving businesses under supported. The City cannot afford additional officers, repairs, nor educators. Traffic, parking worsens, crime escalates along with Property, Sales, Business Taxes, and Car Tabs. Council’s moving to join Seattle on homelessness.

Developers, the largest contributors to Growth impacts, are exempt from paying property tax for 12 years! Their agreements to bring in new, accessible businesses, not enforced, resulting in lost jobs, convenience and sales revenue. They’re excused from providing adequate parking. The apartments aren’t affordable. Millions of dollars have been wasted trying to acquire Point Wells from Snohomish County, for more, resource draining development.

Promoting local business with sensible zoning, grouping restaurants or adding attractive features like fountains, and holding interesting events, can attract both residents to stay and spend money in town, and lure in local visitors. We shouldn’t let food trucks from Ballard compete with our struggling businesses. Let’s invite local shops to pitch tents at Cromwell Park, or the Jazz Walk to sell goods, make money, and get exposure, building their customer base. A pop-up pet park along Midvale showcasing Mudbay, a 4th of July Parade, highlighting Grinders, Streetzeria, Sultan Gyro, or Shari’s Pies or a fireworks display would attract tourists, boosting our economy.

Relying heavily on homeowners to fund the budget worsens homelessness. Let’s give empty nesters a 10% tax break on property tax to rent out affordable rooms, like developers, reducing cost to the City and opening shelter space for more serious cases. We shouldn’t absorb KC’s problem, but can handle it on a local level, maintaining control of our city.

Vote for Common Sense Solutions


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Football: Scot Seniors Take A Bow

Photo by Rob Oxford

By Rob Oxford

There’s no question that a come-from-behind win in dramatic fashion can galvanize any team going forward. But in this writer’s opinion, so can a Senior Night victory. This past Friday night, October 25, 2019 the Shorecrest Highlanders paid homage to their senior athletes and they did it with an exciting 35 - 7 win over the Lynnwood Royals.

For the past 3 years The Highlander Football Gridiron Group has been purchasing 2’ x 3’ posters for the Seniors playing in their final home game, proudly displaying them behind the team’s bench for family and fans to see. These are the night's heroes. Most if not all of these players have endured the Two-A-Days, summer heat, driving rain, grueling practices, tough losses and exciting wins as members of the Scots for all four of their high school years.

It is always an emotional night. One that begins in the normal fashion with the team being led onto the field by the Highland Pipers playing “Scotland The Brave,” but on this night they are accompanied by their family members. This particular song and tradition never fail to make the hair on this reporter's arms stand up and will occasionally bring a tear to my eye that I attempt to quickly wipe away.

Once on the field, Coach Brandon Christensen will present each senior player with a bouquet of flowers to be passed on to their loved one. A photo is then taken on the field of the family and their warrior. Special thanks to Kassandra Morga-Baisac, a team mom and volunteer photographer, who’ll have to forgo the duties next year as her son Zane will be one of the night's honored Scots.

Senior Linebacker and Co-Captain James Huffman with Mom (Naoko) and Dad (Jeff)
Photo by Kassandra Morga-Baisac
 

Once the celebration has ended and the National Anthem is played, it’s time to get down to business and play football.

From the beginning the Scots appeared to have no problem establishing their offense. A few changes were made to the Offensive Line which appeared to give Senior QB Eladio Fountain a little more time to choose his targets. A quick pass to #1 Carlos Torres gained 13 yards and the Scots were on the move. During the first couple of offensive series, coaches are trying to decide what will and won’t work. Early on, completions to Torres and Jacob Cruz indicated the Scots had already established the night's passing attack. Now the ground game needed to do its thing. The duo of Markus and Marcus (Selzler and Tidwell) began to bust its way through the Lynnwood Royals Defense while the occasional off-tackle run by Junior Gabe Nelson kept the Royals guessing.

At 6:58 to go in the first quarter, the Scots drew first blood with a 7 yard run up the middle by 6’0 230lb RB Markus Selzler. This deep into the Scots season, it is obvious Selzler still prefers to run over instead of around his opponent.

During the next series, the Scots Defense immediately clamped down on Lynnwood. Royals QB Nate Killen, who seemed to be running for his life most of the night, would have some shining moments, but on a QB keeper was swallowed up by James Huffman, Robbie Oxford and Selzler, resulting in a loss of 10 yards. Lynnwood was forced to punt.

For the next few minutes, possession of the ball would change hands several times without much fanfare. While Scots Senior Lineman Abi Sidhu and Andrew Pellham did their job opening holes, the Royals Defense did their best filling them.

Following a Scots turnover, a promising Lynnwood drive was halted when a long pass was broken up by Scots Senior Savion Lucero. Unfortunately, a 'roughing the passer' penalty was called on Shorecrest and the Royals were given a new set of downs with which to work. Lynnwood QB Nate Killen would then connect on a nicely thrown 38-yard pass to Zayn Alrobae and Lynnwood appeared as though they were about to put points on the board.

On 3rd and 2 an ill-advised run up the middle was stifled by the Scots “Darkside” D consisting of Matthew Potter and Jaxon Taylor. Choosing to go for the jugular on 4th and 2, Killen attempted a pass to a wide-open Zach Newson that in all likelihood should have been caught, but the dropped pass allowed the Scots to take possession on their own 2-yard line.

During the next series the Scots again struggled moving the ball and Senior Punter Davis Stallings was called on to give the Defense a little more breathing room.

Tight secondary coverage by Zane Morga-Baisac and Mo Dean kept the Royals from completing most of their pass attempts on the night and for the most part the “Darkside D” kept the ball-carriers in check. After an ineligible receiver downfield marked off an additional 10 against Lynnwood, Co-Captain and Senior Damarius Kellogg-Duncan sacked the Lynnwood QB for a 6 yard loss. A big play from the big man.

After switching sides for the 2nd quarter, Fountain immediately connected on a 30-yard strike to Jacob Cruz. Continuing their attack through the air, the next pass would be a 36 yarder to Senior Gannon Dow. This would be a big night for the often times over-looked Dow. A few plays later with his pocket collapsing, Fountain floated a pass to Dow in the corner of the end zone which bobbled at first, was secured for the score. His first touchdown of the season, the excitement was overwhelming. Not only for the player, but certainly for his teammates, coaches and his Mom Heather who never misses a game.

With the Scots up 14 – 0 and time winding down in the first half, Lynnwood needed to get something started. Unfortunately, during this particular contest it would be the visitors committing most of the night’s penalties. Several sideline violations and personal fouls prevented the Royals from developing any sort of meaningful momentum. When forced to once again punt, it would be Player of the Week candidate Des Fox, one of the most explosive players on the Scots roster, who would take it to the house.

Senior Lineman Mac Holland with Mom (Lora) and Dad (Les)
Photo by Kassandra Morga-Baisac
 

Leading 21 – 0 at the end of the first half, Mother Nature herself was about to make Senior Night even more interesting for fans of both teams.

Just as the Scots had begun to reassemble for the 3rd quarter kickoff, a massive bolt of lightning flashed across the sky. Both teams quickly headed back into the locker room for the 15-minute delay as mandated by Washington State High School Athletics and the skies opened up for a downpour not unlike that of a “Texas Gully Washer”. The hard rain mixed with hail sent those not already undercover running for “higher and dryer ground”.

Once given the all clear, both teams and fans took their respective positions and the 2nd half was soon underway.

With :18 seconds left in the 3rd quarter, Lynnwood finally put up 6 points when QB Nate Killen, scrambling to keep out of the clutches of the Scots “Darkside”, connected on a short pass to Senior RB Daniel Tran. The extra point was good and with that lone score the Royals put to rest any chance of a Shorecrest shutout.

However, not quite satisfied with a two-touchdown lead, Eladio Fountain tossed a swing pass to Des Fox who again showed his ability to outrun and outmaneuver tacklers by scampering 62 yards for his second score of the night. With 11:44 left in the game, if the Scots lead wasn’t at this point “commanding”, it had just become so.

After another defensive stop, the Scots took possession with 5:58 seconds on the clock and once again Fountain connected with his teammate Gannon Dow on a 30-yard pass and another 6 points. His second touchdown of the season, this would be the most memorable of nights for the Scots #5 and his family.

The Scots recorded their 6th win of the season with a final score of 35 – 7 and will travel north to play Ferndale next week.

Senior Night is all about Family. Whether it be your extended family or “school” family, this night is one to be remembered forever. In recognition of their hard work and accomplishments this season, we would like to official acknowledge these 2020 senior athletes.

Senior Scots

Diego Angel-Cruz
Jacob Cruz
Gannon Dow
Eladio Fountain
Mac Holland
James Huffman
Damarius Kellogg-Duncan
Savion Lucero
Andrew Pellham
Matthew Potter
Markus Zelzler
Abi Sidhu
Davis Stallings
Carlos Torres
Dereck Williams
Zuze Benito





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Photo: Fall leaves

Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Near NE 145th
Brenda L. Kent, Seattle, WA


Beautiful fall in my North Seattle neighborhood...the leaves in this one photo made for a lovely red carpet...stunning fall in the PNW. --Brenda Kent
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5th Annual Trick or Treat Street in Lake Forest Park

For the 5th year in a row, neighbors at the cul-de-sac end of NE 203rd Street will be closing off the street to make it safe for trick-or-treaters – especially the little ones.

Our permit from the City of Lake Forest Park allows us to close off our street on Halloween so that trick-or-treaters can walk from home to home without worrying about cars. Cones will be up by 30th Ave to block off the street starting about 5:30pm.

This might be a nice stop for families with little ones after they finish trick-or-treating at Lake Forest Park Town Center* (4-6pm) since our neighborhood will be closed off from 5:30-7:30pm.

*See Halloween Family Fun at Third Place Commons.

NE 203rd, east of 30th NE (which runs from Ballinger to NE 205th.



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Letter to the Editor: Sharing something that went so right

To the Editor:

In a world where we are quick to judge and to point out something wrong, I wanted to share something that went so right.

The Richmond Beach Community Association had its annual Halloween Carnival on Saturday. The students that came to help set up on Friday were amazing. Each one was hard working, respectful and took direction seamlessly.

Just when we thought it couldn't get any better, another wave of students showed up early on Saturday and stayed very late: setting up, decorating, running games, assisting families, helping, tearing down, cleaning up, moving heavy things, the list goes on and on.

There were many comments from adults about how great the student volunteers were this year. It is not the actions a child does when you are there, it is what they do and how they conduct themselves when you are not there that counts.

It was a pleasure working alongside these wonderful young people. They should be proud of themselves.

Teresa Pape
Executive Director of the Richmond Beach Community Association



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22nd Annual Poinsettia and Wreath Fundraiser for Classroom Grants

Wreaths and poinsettias for sale
through Shorewood High School PTSA
Shorewood High School PTSA's 22nd Annual Poinsettia and Wreath Fundraiser for Classroom Grants program is now accepting orders! 

Options include: 
  • Poinsettias (foil-wrapped with 6-8 blossoms in red, pink or white) for $16.00 each, 
  • Noble fir wreaths (22" diameter) for $22.00 each and 
  • large red outdoor bows for $5.00 each.
Print the order form and drop off with a check payable to Shorewood PTSA (memo: Classroom Grants) to the Shorewood Main Office or mail to the address on the form. An exciting new option for 2019! Submit your order and pay online with credit card or bank account!

Orders must be received by Friday, November 22nd
  • Drop off check orders by 2:35pm in the Shorewood Main Office. 
  • Online orders can be submitted until 11:59pm. 
  • Pick up for all orders will be Tuesday, December 10th from 2:30-6pm in the Activity Room (Ms. Harris' classroom) right off the Commons at Shorewood High School.

Classroom Grants is a Shorewood PTSA committee whose mission is to provide much needed classroom learning materials and equipment for Shorewood students and staff. All gifts to Shorewood PTSA are tax-deductible to the extent of the law.

Go to this page to download the print order form and to access the link to order online.

Questions? Email president@shorewoodptsa.com.



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Richmond Beach Neighborhood Walk Saturday

Shoreline Walks Richmond Beach
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline


Join walk leader Dan on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at 10:00am for a free walk around the Richmond Beach Neighborhood.

This will be the last 2019 walk for the Shoreline Walks free community walking program. Walks will resume April 2020.

Walkers will meet in the rear parking lot of the Richmond Beach Congregational Church located at the corner of 15th NW and NW 195th St. Walk is 2.5 miles in length and rated moderate for hills.

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.

Saturday, November 2nd, 2019 10:00am
Richmond Beach Neighborhood Walk
Walk through the Richmond Beach neighborhood with a side visit to the Kruckeberg Garden.
Walk is approximately 2.5 miles / 2 hours
Walk Rating: Moderate (steep hills)
Meet at: Richmond Beach Congregational Church, Rear parking lot. (15th NW and NW 195th St.)


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Letter to the Editor: Changes, traffic congestion

To the Editor:

I am all for moving forward for our expanding city, but I do have a major concern that I have not seen addressed regarding the plans to build our new pool, etc. etc. What is the plan for ‘parking’!? A new apartment building or two being built next door, again etc....banks, post office....traffic congestion already out of control. Go ahead with your plans, but get realistic as to how much stuff you can cram into a relatively small space. It breaks my heart to see the devastation along I-5 for the light rail installation (where’s the adequate parking?) a major portion of 5th Ave NE is already shut down as a through street to north of the canal traffic. I have lived in the same Shoreline home for 65 years, elderly but truly flexible. I guess you can hear my frustration for the continued building in my beloved city. , nuf said. 

Fran Chambers
Shoreline



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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Acrobat




Previous cartoons by Whitney Potter can be found under Features
in the first column of the front page of the Shoreline Area News

P.S. We love Halloween!



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Spooky Halloween Costume - and 5th Annual - Scarecrow Run Tuesday

Photo by Lee Lageschulte
Wear your scariest costume and join the Richmond Beach and Edmonds (RBandE) Running Club for a special Tuesday night run this week - our annual Halloween-themed costume run AND our quest to count scarecrows in support of the Edmonds Historical Museum's Scarecrow Festival

Make your best guess for how many scarecrows we'll see along the route. 

Then, we'll run a route of 4ish miles, in and around the Edmonds' neighborhoods, counting scarecrows as we go. 

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

The runner who comes closest to the correct guess without going over gets a prize! Plus, we'll do a prize best costumes! 

Runs start from Salish Sea Brewing Co. 518 Dayton St. at 6:03pm sharp. 

Along with your costume, bring your night reflective gear and lights, runners. 

It's beginning to get dark earlier and we want everyone to be safe out there. Head lamps and back lights are strongly encouraged. Run smart; run safe.

After the run, stick around for some conversation and a pint or two and get to know your fellow runners. As always, all paces, experience levels, and beer preferences (even root beer) are invited and welcome. 

Looking forward to seeing some great costumes on Tuesday night!





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Letter to the Editor: Prop 1 isn't quite ready

To the Editor:

I want Shoreline to shoot for the moon- and we've got the means to do it.

When I was in seventh grade, Cascade K-8 needed to move out of Meridian Park. The community argued, like the family we are, about where it should go to accommodate its size. Its new home in Aldercrest is incredible. An aging, well-loved building was transformed to meet our needs, and I urge you to cruise over there and take a look. Happy students, happy teachers, happy taxpayers... what a happy city.

Our Shoreline pool is starting to suffer under our love for it, too. Of course, when the City aired that it was time to get something done, I imagined what we could do with the building- another batch of untapped potential, and another opportunity for Shoreline.

I was surprised by the proposal for the ShARCC. It's bold, and it's beautiful... but uncharacteristic of a Shoreline effort. Our City's proposal has vague wording regarding our seniors, confusion surrounding its amenities, and lots of stress concerning its price. I can't imagine that's in bad faith, but I don't think this egg is ready to come off the burner quite yet.

We've got plenty of time, and plenty of smart cookies in our jar. The last thing I want to see is division- I don't want our community to have a shrine to progress for some, and a shrine to resentment for others. The Shoreline pool story is far from over, and I think, when it's ready, it will stand as another wonderful chapter in our community's history.

Prop 1 isn't quite ready to be our new chapter. If I were old enough to vote... I would vote "no"- because I know, that in time, we'll be able to conjure up something nearly perfect.

Andrew Edwards
Shoreline



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Maggie Taylor named NE10 Defensive Player of the Week

Monday, October 28, 2019

Maggie Taylor
Photo by Jim Laskarzewski
COLCHESTER, Vt. - Saint Michael's College women's soccer sophomore back Maggie Taylor (Lake Forest Park, Wash./Shorecrest) earned the Northeast-10 Conference Defensive Player of the Week for the week ending on Sunday, Oct. 28.

Taylor scored a game-winning goal while aiding a defense that posted two shutouts, allowed 2.5 shots on goal per game and went 1-0-1 last week. 

In a 2-0 win on Thursday over the University of Maine at Fort Kent, which was ranked second nationally by the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA), Taylor scored the opening goal just 4:55 into the contest while helping limit the Bengals to just two shots on goal.

In a scoreless draw with regionally-ranked Assumption College on Saturday, Taylor and the Purple Knight defense yielded just three shots on goal, and only one in the two overtime sessions. 

The Greyhounds were sixth in the latest United Soccer Coaches East Region poll. Taylor has started nine times while appearing in all 14 games, scoring once and adding an assist.



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Dia de Muertos Family Celebration in Shoreline


Dia de Muertos Family Celebration in Shoreline!
Time: 6pm – 9pm

Price: $0 – $25, pay what you can

Join your neighbors and friends this Dia de Muertos, Saturday, November 2, 2019 for an unforgettable night.

Event includes:
  • Live music by Mariachi Fiesta Mexicana.
  • Traditional dance by Baile Folklore Colibri.
  • Community altar with photos and ofrenda Please plan to add to the altar by bringing photos of loved ones, and any other items you would like.
  • Hands on art activities — for youth and adults.
  • Food Trucks serving a mix of favorites.

Dia de Muertos in Shoreline – Saturday, November 2, 6pm at the Spartan Recreation Center. Tickets prices are pay what you can! Buy tickets online

A note about ticket prices: We are happy to announce that this event is moving to a sliding scale pricing model. Tickets are $0-$25 per person depending on where the guest feels they fall on the scale. No questions are asked. When you pay more, know that you are helping others to access the event. When you pay in the middle, know that you are helping the organizers cover costs. And when you pay at the bottom, know you are letting the community hold and support you. All of these are wonderful and acceptable ways of participating. All are welcome.

This event is organized in partnership by the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council and the City of Shoreline. Ticket prices help cover the cost of entertainment and activities, any proceeds made will go towards arts programming in our community.

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is a 501c3 nonprofit focused on cultivating creativity and inspiring our community through the arts.


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Cross it off your checklist – Blood Drive at Richmond Beach on Saturday


Donating blood is an easy item to push aside on your to-do list. Your days are mostly filled with trying to balance work, life, family, pets, appointments, household chores, etc. 

What if our small pool of donors all decided, “it can wait”? Flash forward to a month from now. We would be facing a public health crisis. Our hospitals’ shelves would be empty and we would have to refuse patients in need.

An hour out of your day means the world to someone in need. Make the donation, cross it off your to-do list and feel proud you made a difference in someone’s life.

As an added bonus, donors can opt in to a raffle for 2 tickets to a Seahawks home game in December! Visit this website for more information.



Bus at the Richmond Beach Fire Safety Center

Saturday, November 2
10am to 4pm (lunch break 12pm to 1pm)

Sign up via BWNW mobile app (use sponsor code: 3120), call 800-398-7888, or online

Donors Needed, Walk-ins Welcome! Photo I.D. Required to Donate



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Ronald Wastewater Commissioner: Statement from Craig Degginger

Incumbent Craig Degginger is running unopposed for his position as Ronald Wastewater District Commissioner Pos #4. His statement follows.


Craig Degginger, Commissioner
Ronald Wastewater District

Thank you for the opportunity to serve on the Ronald Wastewater District Board of Commissioners. I was appointed to the board in June 2019.

I am committed to ensuring that Ronald continues to provide the quality of service at a reasonable cost that ratepayers have come to expect over the last 70 years. Ronald is maintaining and upgrading its infrastructure as our community grows.

Our Shoreline community is undergoing a transformation not seen in this area in decades, with light rail service scheduled to begin in five years and a number of large multi-family developments under construction or in the planning stages. It will be a busy time for the RWD to handle these requests for new service and to ensure the infrastructure is adequate. The Board of Commissioners plays an important role in reviewing capital projects to enhance the system capacity and maintain the expected level of service.

Current litigation continues around the assumption by the city and future service to that portion that of the Ronald district that lies in Snohomish County. It is incumbent on the commissioners to act in the best interest of the ratepayers as it works with the city to complete the assumption of the utility.

My family has lived in Shoreline since 1990 and our daughter graduated from Shoreline Schools. I bring to the Ronald Wastewater Board 37 years of experience in communications, including 20 years in the government sector, and the past 13 years in K-12 education. I previously worked as a community journalist.

My past volunteer service includes the City of Shoreline Economic Development Advisory Committee, which advised the city as it created an economic development plan, the Shoreline Back to School Consortium and the King County Fair Board.



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Coffee at the Museum with Hillwood Community Network

Drop in and have coffee with some of your neighbors from Hillwood on Saturday, November 2, 2019 from 10 to 11:30am at the Shoreline Historical Museum, 18501 Linden Ave N.

We will be serving pumpkin pie and other treats along with Starbucks coffee. This is Hillwood Community Network's fall coffee meet up to greet our friends from the neighborhood. We are looking forward to a great holiday season and want to get things started.

Vicki Stiles, museum director, will be on hand to give tours of the museum and answer questions about the neighborhood. She is a wonderful story teller and always spins a good tale.

There is parking in the rear of the building, off N 185th Street. We are looking forward to seeing you.



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Monday deadline to register online and by mail to vote in November election

Online and mail voter registration deadline --Monday, October 28 for the November General Election

Those who wish to vote in the November 5 General election have until Monday, October 28 to register online or have their mailed registration form received by King County Elections.

In-person registration will continue through 8pm on Election Day, November 5. Eligible voters can register in person at the King County Elections headquarters in Renton or at a Vote Center.

King County Elections mailed General election ballots to registered voters on October 16. Any voter who has not received their ballot should call King County Elections at 206-296-VOTE (8683) for assistance.

To be eligible to register to vote, you must be:
  • A citizen of the United States
  • A legal resident of Washington state
  • At least 18 years old by Election Day
  • Not under the authority of the Department of Corrections
  • Not disqualified from voting due to a court order
Voters can visit the Elections website or contact the Elections office for assistance and information.


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Letter to the Editor: Blame the City for listening to citizens

To the Editor:

More than likely I will never dip my toes in the new pool (if it is built). However, I am an active user of the exercise room and for years took yoga thru Shoreline Parks and Rec until our beloved teacher retired. I have also recently added pickleball to my list of activities at the city's Spartan Gym. The status of the building that the Spartan Gym resides is one of the critical factors in presenting Proposition 1 to the voters (along with an aging community pool).

With our population increasing, what happens if in five or ten years the School District (which owns the building) decides they need more classroom space and gives notice to the city they will have to vacate? Where will the city find the space to  relocate the present activities? How much more will it cost to purchase land and to build a facility in the future?

The price tag for Prop 1 is high but the benefits will touch everyone... young, old and in-between. Last winter at a well-attended open house about the CAC, the draft plan was presented. The plan was resoundingly criticized by the swimming community that attended. Representatives from the Senior Center stated they also wanted to be part of the new facility (as the Senior Center is in the same predicament as the Spartan Gym). The city listened, went back to the drawing board and drew up a new plan. The price tag grew. This summer, word got out that the proposed Prop 1 would not include any money for parks. A public outcry ensued, and money was included for four parks. The price tag grew. If the plan seems excessive, blame it on the city for listening to your fellow residents. Vote for our future. Vote Yes on Prop 1!

Barbara Guthrie
Shoreline



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Get tickets now for the Seahawks visit to the Senior Center


Tuesday, December 17, 2019
11:00am – 1:30pm (lunch served at 11:45am)
Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center
18560 1st Ave NE, Bldg. 1, Shoreline 98155
206-365-1536 for details


The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center was chosen by Answers for Elders Inc and Seahawk Legends as a site for the 2019 12 Days of Goodness event in December.

Seahawk players will visit, display memorabilia and share stories of their favorite moments through their careers.

Sport your favorite Seahawk attire or deck yourself out in the holiday colors! 

Lunch provided by our good friends at Northgate Retirement Community.

Tickets are on sale for $4 adults over 60 and $10 for under 60. BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW! There is a limited number and they will NOT be sold at this door. This event is expected to sell out very soon.



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Classifieds: Ronald Commissioners workshop


As required by RCW 42.30, the Open Public Meeting Act, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Commissioners of Ronald Wastewater District will hold a Work Session to review and discuss its draft Comprehensive Plan documents prepared by Ronald’s Engineer.

Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Time: 10:00am to 12:00noon

Location: Ronald Wastewater District office
17505 Linden Avenue North
Shoreline, WA 98133


AGENDA
  1. Call to Order
  2. Public Comment
  3. Review and discuss the draft Comprehensive Plan documents
  4. Adjourn 



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Fundraiser for Shorecrest wrestling at Lake Forest Bar and Grill Nov 12


The Shorecrest High School Wrestling Team is hosting a fundraiser dinner at Lake Forest Bar and Grill to kick of the wrestling season. On Tuesday, November 12th, 5pm to 10pm, 20% of all sales will go to the team, including take out orders.

If that isn't enough to get you out of the house for dinner, we even scheduled some live music!

Michael J. Good
Presenting: Michael J. Good (Guitarist)

Mr. Good plays a wide range of music - from up-beat to ethereal, a unique mix of acoustic guitar and vocal arrangements -- covers and original compositions encompassing multiple genres and styles.

Since 1995 Mike has been providing entertaining featured music performances as well as ambiance music throughout venues all over the Pacific Northwest.

An accomplished acoustic guitarist and vocalist, Mike has performed for a vast number of clients and audiences -- Chateau Ste Michelle, Salish Lodge, Microsoft campus, Columbia Winery, Willow’s Lodge, memorial services, weddings, tasting rooms and more.

Come out to support Scots Wrestling and bring a friend!

Lake Forest Bar and Grill, Town Center, Lake Forest Park, intersection Bothell and Ballinger Way NE.




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Three city councils to hold joint meeting Monday

The workshop will be held at Shoreline City Hall
Photo by Mike Remarcke
The city councils of Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, and Shoreline will hold a special workshop dinner meeting on Monday, October 28, 2019 at 5:45pm at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N, Rm 303.

On the agenda:
  • City Updates
  • North-end Shelters to Support those Experiencing Homelessness
  • Sound Transit 3 STRIDE - SR 522/523 Bus Rapid Transit
  • Initiative 976 – Local Actions and Response
  • Federal and State Legislative Priorities
Council meetings are open to the public.



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Soccer: SC vs SW Girls Soccer - Tuesday 7pm at Shoreline Stadium

Soccer ball photo by Wayne Pridemore
The Girls High School Soccer regular season comes to an end Tuesday night, and for local fans it’s clear they’ve saved the best for last when Shorecrest and Shorewood square off at Shoreline Stadium at 7pm.

Local youth coaches from the Hillwood and Shorelake programs are encouraged to bring their teams (girls and boys) to see our community’s finest players lay it on the line.

District One 3A playoffs await for both the Scots (9-3-1 in WesCo, 10-4-1 overall) and the T- Birds (8-5, 8-7).

But first things first.

Every year this rivalry game stirs the passions of the players, many of whom have played against (and with) each other since their peewee days. 
Add to the mix the importance of this game in the final league standings, with District Tournament seedings still in flux, and suffice it to say there’s much at stake.

The T-Birds are playing their best soccer of the season, coming into this match with four straight victories, including an impressive 1-0 win Thursday at perennially powerful Edmonds-Woodway.

The Scots have qualified for the State tournament ten years in a row.

Come Wednesday morning, the full tournament bracket will be viewable here.

--From the Sports desk



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