For the Birds: Red-breasted Nuthatch - Our local tin-horn player

Tuesday, April 5, 2022

Red-breasted Nuthatch belting out its
tin-horn sound. Photo by Craig Kerns
By Christine Southwick

There’s a small blue-slate colored bird with a striped head moving quickly along the trunk of my cedar tree - sometimes headfirst, then zig-zagging sideways then downward again. 

It repeatedly stops and energetically pokes into crevasses looking for bugs. The tree and the bird like each other - the bird finds its meals while helping to keep the tree healthy.

The Red-breasted Nuthatch is sort of a noisy bird - its contact calls sound like a tiny tin-horn. It doesn’t really have a song as most people think of bird songs. When it gets excited it makes a series of yank-yank calls.

Female feeding nestling. Note the resin around
 the nest hole. Photo by Craig Kerns
Their nest is exceptional. They peck their own eight-inch-deep nest holes - one of the few non-woodpecker birds to do so and the only local non-woodpecker bird. 

They try to find softer or dead parts of trees for their excavations (you can help by creating a wildlife tree from a dying tree). 

After lining the nest with grass, pine needles, fur and feathers, for some reason the pair will smear tree pitch around the opening.

These birds have been known to use a piece of bark to spread this resin - crows aren’t the only birds that can use tools. The adults fly directly into the nest during brooding to avoid contact with their applied nest protection.

The male feeds the female while she sits on the eggs
Photo by Craig Kerns
The pair are usually monogamous, with the male feeding the female while she sits on the 5-8 eggs for about 2 weeks. 

Both feed their young for the 18-21 days in the nest, and then for the first two weeks after they fledge.

When the female is on her nest she is mostly silent. When the nestlings fledge, those tiny tin- horn sounds abound. A person can locate the newly hatched brood by following their calls.

In the wintertime these short-distance flyers join chickadees and other small birds for successful winter foraging. These nuthatches eat seeds and insects (like spiders and earwigs) and will store winter supplies in bark crevices.

Male eating suet. This is a typical pose.
Photo by Craig Kerns
They readily come to seed feeders and suet. They love black oil seeds and mealworms.

They will use nest boxes but are fussy about size and aging. It is better to put out a nest box in the fall so that it will age over the winter (and local birds can use it for winter shelter). 

A preferred nest box mimics a cavity like the nuthatch would excavate.

See previous For the Birds columns by Christine Southwick HERE



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The King County Wastemobile will be in Bothell April 8-10, 2022

Do you have Household Hazardous Waste that needs disposal? The King County Wastemobile is making a stop in Bothell April 8-10, 2022 Friday – Sunday, 10:00am to 5:00pm, to provide household hazardous waste disposal services for King County residents. The address is: 18115 Campus Way NE, Bothell, WA 98011.

You may drop off items such as antifreeze, batteries, gasoline, fluorescent lights, and pesticides. To view the full list of what you can and cannot bring and learn some safety tips visit the King County Household Hazardous Waste webpage or call the Household Hazards Line with King County at 206-296-4692.

If you cannot make it to the Wastemobile, do not dispose your hazardous waste like cleaning products, batteries, or pesticides in the garbage or down the drain. Take your hazardous waste to the North Seattle Hazardous Waste drop-off site for safe disposal. 12550 Stone Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133

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Shorewood Softball vs. Edmonds-Woodway on 4-4-22

Shorewood 4 - Edmonds-Woodway 0
Girls fastpitch softball
at Meridian Park 4-4-22
Coach Paul Jensen









Pitcher(s) and Catcher(s) 
   
Edmonds-Woodway: 
  • H. Mills
  • C. Siecke (catcher)
Shorewood: 
  • Rebecca Carson
  • Riley Wheaton (catcher)
Highlights

Edmonds-Woodway: 
  • T. Pasega 1-3 (2B)                                
Shorewood: 
  • Rebecca Carson 3-4                   
  • Skylar Tillman 1-4 (3B)                   
  • Riley Wheaton 2-2


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Second LFP Town Hall Meeting on Climate Saturday April 23, 2022

LFP People for Climate Action will hold second Lake Forest Park Town Hall Meeting on Climate
Saturday, April 23, 2022
10:00am to 2:00pm
via Zoom; Register HERE

Celebrate Earth Day by thinking about and planning what you can do about climate!

The keynote speaker will talk about climate anxiety and hope. This will be followed by a local professor sharing the local implications of climate action.

Other elements of the program include a youth panel and breakout rooms with information and action on e-Bikes, e-Vehicles, Home Energy Audits, Recycling and Composting, Planting with Natives, and Reading about Climate.

Save the date and register here!

For more information contact lfptownhall@gmail.com



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Jazz Vespers is in person on Sunday April 10, 2022 for In the Quiet

Are you ready for a change of pace? Something simpler to nourish your soul?

Join the Jazz Vespers community on Sunday, April 10, 2022 for “In the Quiet.” This will be an unplugged, acoustic evening featuring the guitar duo of Brian Monroney and Jean Chaumont.

There will be a short reflection by Andrea Chaumont.

We’ll be gathering in person at Lake Forest Park Presbyterian Church from 5 - 6pm on April 10 (and always streamed @JazzVespersLFP17440 Brookside Blvd NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155

Free, donation if you are so moved.



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Shoreline City Council revises tree codes to better protect and preserve trees following two year effort by citizens

Douglas fir photo by
Mike Remarcke
SHORELINE, WA, April 4, 2022 -- The City of Shoreline has new tree protections in place with the City Council’s passage of Ordinances 955 (on March 21) and 963 (on March 28) that revise and expand existing municipal code. These new tree protections go into effect on Tuesday, April 5, 2022.

Ordinance 955 states that all trees six inches in diameter at breast height (dbh) are considered significant; at least 25% of the significant trees on a given development site must be retained; and the removal of any tree 24” dbh and greater requires a clearing and grading permit from the City. 

The new code redefines a Landmark tree as 24” inches and greater as well as one having special attributes in its species. Previously, the City’s Municipal Code stated that significant trees measured 8” dbh for conifers; 12” for dbh non-conifers; 20% significant tree retention; and trees 30” dbh and greater required a tree permit.

The City Council also approved additional wording in Ordinance 963 that safeguards trees on construction sites, including increased penalties for protected trees that are removed. 

These new tree codes apply to residential, MUR-35’, MUR-45’ and Town Center-4 zones in Shoreline. (Mixed Use Residential 35 feet height limit

While the new tree codes will protect trees on some zones in Shoreline, there are seven commercial and development zones in Shoreline where all trees can be removed.

Amendments to existing municipal tree codes were submitted by the Tree Preservation Code Team, all of whom are residents of Shoreline. This group of citizens began studying the city’s tree codes in May of 2020. They submitted their amendments to the City of Shoreline in November 2020, which included nine tree code proposals, one public tree management proposal and an initiative for an Urban Forest Advisory Panel. Also included were reasons for the amendments and detailed justification. 

City staff reviewed the proposed codes and presented the proposals to the Planning Commission in October of 2021.

Citizens continued their determined campaign supporting these tree codes by emails, phone calls and public comments to City officials during the five month review process.

City Council reviewed the proposed code amendments in February of 2022. The tree codes proposed by citizens were approved by Council in March of 2022.

Street trees on 15th NE Google Earth

The tree canopy of Shoreline is well known and enjoyed not only by residents of Shoreline but also admired by visitors. One of the reasons people move to Shoreline is because of the abundance of trees that line the streets and neighborhoods. However, Shoreline and surrounding cities are losing their tall conifers and native trees to development. 

The Tree Preservation Code Team realized that trees could not be preserved unless the municipal code was changed. This grassroots campaign to change the city’s codes garnered traction with residents and tree supporters.

Due to their perseverance and the City Council’s passage of the ordinances, more trees will now be protected in Shoreline. 

With the continuing climate emergency, elected officials and the citizens of Shoreline agree that the many benefits provided by established trees, including carbon sequestration and heat reduction, along with providing needed habitat for Northwest bird populations, are all important and necessary reasons for stronger tree codes.



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The monorail turns 60 with a new station at Westlake

Monday, April 4, 2022

All photos by Steven H. Robinson

On Tuesday, March 29, 2022, the Seattle Center Monorail and partners, including The Seattle Kraken, hosted a special celebration marking the 60th birthday of the Seattle Center Monorail.

The event started at the redesigned Westlake Center Station and then proceeded to the Seattle Center Station for refreshments and promotional items.

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, Council President Debora Juarez and other dignitaries spoke at the event.
Bruce Harrell (Mayor of Seattle); Debora Juarez (Seattle City Council President); Marko Liias (Washington State Senate); Megan Ching (Seattle Center Monorail); Robert Nellams (Seattle Center); Jon Scholes (Downtown Seattle Association); were some of the dignitaries at the welcoming event.

The new Westlake lobby
Originally launched as part of the 1962 World’s Fair (during which it carried over 8 million riders), the iconic Monorail still typically carries over 2 million riders a year.

This will only grow now that about 3,000 Seattle Kraken fans are using it in each direction to get to Climate Pledge Arena from the Link Light Rail system and downtown parking garages.

The Monorail is an environmental success story, maximizing the use of existing capacity with its green electric operating system and low carbon footprint.

The train is in the platform
$7M of just-completed privately funded improvements at Westlake Station greatly increased Monorail system capacity to over 4,500 passengers per hour (PPH) per direction. 

More needs to be done at the Seattle Center Station to fully restore the system to its original 6000 PPH capacity.

SMS and Seattle Center are leading an effort to upgrade the Seattle Center Station in 2024 (the first time in 60 years) and fully restore the Monorail’s capacity.

The project is focused on capacity/accessibility improvements and overall modernization that will set the stage for many more years of high-capacity transit service.



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Dandelion Day held at Southwoods Saturday

Sunday, April 3, 2022

 
Bettelinn Brown photo by Janet Way

Story and photos by Janet Way

Bettelinn Brown organized “Dandelion Day “ to remove invasive weeds at the NE 150th entrance to Southwoods park on Saturday, April 2, 2022.

Photo by Janet Way
Neighbors worked to clear weeds and litter at this beautiful natural area, connected historically with the original Seattle Naval Hospital site (now Fircrest.)

Photo by Janet Way
Citizens and neighbors care for this park adjacent to Shorecrest High School. It provides welcome respite and fresh air for the Briarcrest neighborhood.

Photo by Janet Way
Invasive English Ivy is an ongoing, pervasive problem.

Photo by Janet Way
Over 15 acres of native growth towers over the path running through the park.

There are still remnants of officers’ housing and other facilities from the WWII era Naval Hospital that served and healed injured sailors and marines.



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Nominations open for Shoreline Schools Staff of the Year awards


Shoreline Schools is recognizing deserving Shoreline Schools staff members and community partners with the 2022 Shoreline Schools Staff of the Year Awards!

Nomination categories include:
  • Administrator of the Year
  • Elementary Educator of the Year
  • Secondary Educator of the Year
  • Educational Specialist of the Year
  • Early Learning Educator (Edwin Pratt Early Learning Center staff)
  • Paraeducator of the Year
  • Support Staff of the Year
  • Office Staff of the Year
  • Community Partner of the Year

If you don't know which category to select for your nominee, select "Unsure." Miscategorized nominations will be corrected to make sure all nominees are in the correct categories before being reviewed by the selection committee.

Nominations can be submitted by staff, students, parents, and community members. Nominating someone is easy and is all done online.

Nominations must be submitted using the online nomination form by 5:00pm on Wednesday, April 13, 2022.

Award recipients will be honored at an awards ceremony and reception at the Shoreline Room of the Shoreline Center on Thursday, June 2, at 5:30pm. Shoreline Schools staff, families, and community members are invited. 



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WeatherWatcher: Wind Advisory in effect Monday midnight to 8pm PDT

 
Maximum gusts forecast from the National Weather Service in Seattle.
The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a high wind advisory for the greater Seattle area, including the cities of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park and to our neighbors north through Everett. 

Winds in the area are expected to increase overnight to 25-35 mph with gusts peaking at 50 mph, especially during Monday afternoon. The wind advisory is in effect from Monday morning at midnight until Monday evening at 8pm.

Significant rain is on the way as well for this time of year. The steady rain is expected to break up into showers Monday afternoon, with a slight chance of a thunder shower in the mix. We are looking at about a half inch to three quarters of an inch of rain between now and Monday evening.

Forecast: For the rest of the week, things calm down a bit, but still cooler than normal. Tuesday looks mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Wednesday and Thursday seem to be the driest with even some sunny skies. Highs in the mid-upper 50's on Wednesday, reaching the mid to upper 60's on Thursday. Friday through next weekend the clouds return, and the threat of rain returns with it.


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School Board meeting Tuesday - in person and on Zoom

The Shoreline School Board will hold a Regular Board Meeting on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 in person at 6:00pm in the Shoreline Room, Shoreline Center (18560 1st Ave NE) and streamed via Zoom. The link to join by Zoom and to see the full meeting agenda are below.

Please note that there will be six-foot distancing between those in attendance.

This meeting will have one report: Annual Asset Preservation Program Report of Building Condition - Shorecrest and Shorewood High Schools.

If you would like to provide written public comment for the regular board meeting, you can do so by filling out this online form by 12:00 pm on Tuesday, April 5, and it will be provided to the Board. There will also be a live public comment period during the meeting for those who attend in person or via Zoom.

Link to Meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87468127779?pwd=L00zd3JnbGI2L2F0SWRtSys3MEtLUT09

Webinar ID: 874 6812 7779
Passcode: 544383
Dial-In Phone Numbers: 1-253-215-8782 or 1-669-900-6833


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Scene on the Sound: Puget Sound was full of sails on Saturday

And the prize for most colorful goes to...
Photo by Wayne Pridemore
It was a beautiful day Saturday for sailors and photographers.

Photo by Wayne Pridemore
The third race of a series started Saturday, April 2, 2022 off Shilshole Bay Marina. The Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle was the organizer of the race. 

Photo by Wayne Pridemore
The course went north past Richmond Beach, Edmonds, and then to Possession Point and returned south. Approximately thirty boats participated.
--Wayne Pridemore

Photo by Lee Wolfe
It was a colorful day on Puget Sound with all of the spinnakers flying on a perfect southerly.
- Lee Wolfe

Approximately 30 boats participated in the race
Photo by Jan Hansen
There are more sail boats to the north and south.
--Jan Hansen

And then the bad boys showed up
Photo by Barbara Twaddell
Pirate invasion? I was wondering what these black sails meant so I looked it up. I guess a lot of racing sails are black now because they use carbon fiber for strength.
--Barbara Twaddell



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Free Styrofoam and Plastic Bags/Film Recycling Event April 23

The City of Lake Forest Park is partnering with Albertsons for a FREE Styrofoam and Plastic Bag / Film Recycling Drop-Off Event! 

This one day event takes place on Saturday, April 23, 2022, from 9:00am to 1:00pm in the City Hall parking lot in the northeast corner of Town Center, intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way NE. 

Recycling must be clean, dry, and empty. 

Only Styrofoam with the #6 or EPS symbol is accepted.



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Art from the Attic art sale April 16, 2022 at ShoreLake Arts


Art from the Attic
ART SALE
Great prices! Great selection!

Saturday, April 16, 2022 - 11:00am - 5:00pm
at the Shoreline Center

ShoreLake Arts has been collecting generous art donations from the community. Now, it’s time to take advantage and find something new to add to your collection or stock up your art studio with supplies - all at bargain prices. 

There are hundreds of items to choose from including: fine art (framed and unframed), sculpture, posters (framed and unframed), matted prints, frames, gently used art supplies, ceramics, glass art, handmade jewelry, artisan works and art books and more!

SALE LOCATION:
Shoreline Center - South entrance
18560 1st Ave NE
Shoreline, WA 98155

Proceeds from the sale will support Shorelake Arts programming including the gallery, arts education, summer concerts in the park, and the Shoreline Short Short Film Festival.

ShoreLake Arts is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization that promotes the arts in our communities. For more information contact us at 206-417-4645 or gallery@shorelakearts.org.



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LFP Mayor: Sustainability of Our Amenities and Infrastructure

LFP Mayor Jeff Johnson
By LFP Mayor Jeff Johnson

Lake Forest Park has eight developed parks and has recently purchased its newest park property on the north shore of Lake Washington, which is still in need of public planning, design and construction phases. 

We have also heard from residents that additional sidewalks are an important piece of infrastructure for our community.

As we all know, everything comes at a price and, as we move forward, I along with the City Council and residents, must give some serious thought to decisions on how we will pay to maintain current amenities and construct the new ones desired by the community. 

This summer, we will begin discussing the 2023-2024 biennial budget and a big part of that discussion will be financial sustainability and how we will pay for the things we already have and the things we want moving forward.

It's time to roll up our sleeves and work together to figure out the path we take moving forward — how do we sustain what we have and develop new projects. 

An opportunity for you to share your thoughts with me about that is at the upcoming Coffee with the Mayor event. We are getting closer to determining a date, time, and location, and will advertise the information once it has been decided upon. 

I really look forward to meeting with you in person again. Please consider using the Coffee event as an opportunity to share your ideas with me.

If you would like to receive an email update once the details of the Coffee event are confirmed, please email the Deputy City Clerk.

--Mayor Johnson



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Celebrating National Poetry Month in April with a Call for Free Verse Haiku by Shoreline Residents

Sunrise over the Cascades
Photo by Mike Remarcke

In anticipation of an upcoming Sidewalk Poetry Pilot Program, and in celebration of National Poetry Month, Shoreline Public Art invites residents to submit up to five original short poems or "free-verse haiku" for consideration for permanent imprint on a variety of sidewalk locations in 2022 and beyond.

Poems do not need to follow the 5-7-5 syllable count (17 total) as in the original Japanese form but should be between 180-280 characters in three or four lines; final formatting and fabrication TBD by the City in conjunction with the artist.

Poems may reflect other aspects of haiku, such as the general theme of nature and the seasons, or the "what, when, where" structure outlined in Naomi Beth Wakan's DISPELLING THE MYTH OF 5, 7, 5 – League of Canadian Poets. Later iterations will seek submissions more broadly across the region; no particular experience is required for the pilot program; any Shoreline resident of any age may submit.

Poems may be in any language; poems in other languages than English should include a translation in English. There is no fee to apply; poems will be selected by the end of National Poetry Month in April (deadline April 30) with $100 offered per accepted poem for a maximum of three per poet.

We seek 15 poems by the deadline. Submissions can be sent to "artentry@shorelinewa.gov" with "Sidewalk Poetry Submission" in the subject line, a Word document with all five poems, brief biography (optional), and contact information. Notifications by May 15. Stay tuned for future submission opportunities from the broader Salish Sea region.

Questions may be directed to the Public Art Coordinator, dfrancis@shorelinewa.gov.



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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Peel

 

Previous cartoons by Whitney Potter HERE



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Join the virtual community conversation to discuss the Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy

Save the Date and Register Today!

You are invited to join a virtual community conversation to discuss the Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy!

This year, the Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) is partnering with community groups from across King County to host a series of community conversations to help inform plans for 2023. 

Each conversation will focus on a specific community and offer:
  • A brief update on the Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy
  • Opportunities to share what you think is going well with the VSHSL
  • Discussion on what parts of the VSHSL may need improvement going forward

Join us!

North King County Conversation:
Thursday, April 7 from 5:30-7pm

With a focus on communities along North Lake Washington including Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, Bothell, and Woodinville.

Register on Eventbrite!

What is the VSHSL? Read more here and here.

The levy community works to support veterans, service members and their families, older adults and their caregivers, and the diversity of our resilient communities throughout King County. The VSHSL is focused on achieving results in five areas, each of which features a suite of strategies and programs: 
  1. housing stability, 
  2. financial stability, 
  3. healthy living, 
  4. social engagement, and 
  5. service system access and improvement.
This meeting will be accessible in American Sign Language (ASL) via interpreter and closed captioning. To request free-of-cost language access services during the community conversations, please make a note during registration. Questions? Email VSHSL@kingcounty.gov or staff@NUHSA.org



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Bingo at the Elks Lodge on Sunday at 2pm

 
Elks Bingo, Sunday April 10, 2022 at 2pm, in person

We are licensed to conduct real cash Bingo as only nonprofits are allowed to do in Washington state. It’s like what you see in the big bingo halls but on a smaller scale. 

We play a two-hour session that starts at 2pm. The admission pack for 12 games on six cards is $15. There are other Bonus packs available. 

Minors may play and win as long as they are with their guardian. 

No registration needed - just show up at the door! 

There are snacks available for sale. 

Our whole purpose is to have fun while we raise money for charities so we request that players bring a non-perishable food item for the food drive. 

This Bingo Session plays monthly, usually the second Sunday,  unless there’s a scheduling reason to shift it to another week.

The May session is scheduled for Sunday May 15, 2022 at 2pm - mark your calendars!

The Elks Lodge is located at 14625 15th Ave NE, Shoreline WA 98155.



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April is Diversity Month in Shoreline

April is Diversity Month, a time to recognize and celebrate all the unique cultures, backgrounds, and rich traditions that make up the Shoreline community. 

We are a community of people that come from a multitude of backgrounds and beliefs, but we all share a desire to feel welcomed and valued. 

Celebrating our diversity creates cultural awareness, which helps create spaces of inclusion and fosters belonging where people feel valued.

What you can do to celebrate diversity this month:

You can also come to City Hall and pick up a “City of Shoreline – A Welcoming Place for All” window cling. They will be available in the City Hall lobby throughout the month. City Hall is located at 17500 Midvale Ave N

--City of Shoreline



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Local COVID-19 Case Numbers as of Friday April 1, 2022

CASES IN SHORELINE

COVID-19 Case Numbers 
as of Friday, April 1, 2022

The numbers reported in this article are still being verified as the reporting agencies strive to confirm cause of death, remove duplicates, verify residence, and catch up to a huge backlog from January's surge.


King county numbers

King county cases
  • Total confirmed cases - 351,792
  • Cases in past 7 days - 1,859 - 51% increase from previous 7 days
King county hospitalizations
  • Total hospitalizations - 11,315
  • Hospitalizations in past 7 days - 20 - 23% decrease from previous 7 days
King county deaths
  • Total deaths - 2,701
  • Deaths in past 14 days - 32 - 38% decrease from previous 14 days
Seattle numbers

Cases in Seattle
  • Total confirmed cases - 97,906
  • Cases in past 7 days - 937 - 62% increase from previous 7 days
Hospitalizations
  • Total hospitalizations - 2,394
  • Hospitalizations in past 7 days - 7 - 13% decrease from previous 7 days
Deaths
  • Total deaths - 638
  • Deaths in 14 days - 3 - 73% decrease from previous 14 days
Shoreline numbers

Cases in Shoreline
  • Total confirmed cases - 8,251
  • Cases in past 7 days - 36 - 46% increase in past 7 days
Hospitalizations
  • Total hospitalizations - 289 
  • Hospitalizations in past 7 days - 0 - no change
Deaths
  • Total deaths - 129
  • Deaths in 14 days - 1 - no change
Lake Forest Park numbers

Cases in Lake Forest Park
  • Total confirmed cases - 1,490
  • Cases in past 7 days - 18 - 80% increase over previous 7 days
Hospitalizations
  • Total hospitalizations - 32
  • Hospitalizations in past 7 days - 0 - no change
Deaths
  • Total deaths - 6
  • Deaths in 14 days - 0 - no change


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Cherry blossoms and people

Saturday, April 2, 2022

 
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Wayne Pridemore went to see the cherry blossoms this year, after two years of pandemic restrictions.



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Shorewood Tennis vs Snohomish, Stanwood, and Archbishop Murphy

Shorewood co-captains
Girls varsity tennis
Coach Arnie Moreno

Shorewood 5, Snohomish 2
at Snohomish

The Shorewood girls' tennis team had a win over Marysville Getchell last week, but were facing two strong teams from WESCO North, Snohomish and Stanwood. The team was nervous and excited facing an always tough Snohomish team at Snohomish.

Coach Arnie Moreno reminded his team before the start of the match that the Panthers were just as nervous about facing them on the courts. The Shorewood team stepped up to the challenge. The match started with all singles and doubles in very close sets. 

The Panthers started strong by winning first sets in number 1 and 2 singles and number 1 and 2 doubles. Shorewood won first sets in number 3 and 4 singles and number 3 doubles to stay close. 

Shorewood responded by winning the second sets at number 1 and 2 singles, sophomore Emily Lin and junior Lindsay Rand, to even up their matches. In singles number 3 freshman Rylie Gettmann and number 4 junior Sophia Serwold won in straight sets. 

In doubles, Shorewood's number 3 sophomore Amelia Uran and sophomore Reese Johnson also won in straight sets to help the team to a 3-0 lead over the Panthers. Snohomish came back to win the number 1 and two doubles to make it 3-2 with Shorewood still leading. 

It came down to third sets at 1 and 2 singles to decide the match. Lin and Rand elevated their game with tenacity and came through with great shots to control their opponents and win the third sets. Shorewood defeated the Panthers 5-2.

Emily Lin (left) and Rylie Gettmann
Shorewood 7 - Stanwood 0
at Stanwood

The Shorewood team then travelled to face Stanwood and won 7-0 in very challenging, windy, conditions. 

Stanwood is always a good test as they are usually one of the best WESCO North teams each year. 

Doubles teams were led by Emma Okamura and Emma Nelson with consistent shot making and serving. 

Freshman Rylie Gettmann had a strong win to help the singles sweep the Stanwood singles.

Lindsay Rand
Shorewood 7 - Archbishop Murphy 0
Thursday, March 31, 2022
at Archbishop Murphy

On Thursday March 31st, the team travelled to Archbishop Murphy and also won all matches for a 7-0 win. 

Doubles teams, junior Ava Lamb and freshman Mari Brittle, senior co-captain Hannah Alexander and sophomore Amelia Uran, Emma Okamura and Emma Okamura all won in straight sets. 

Singles players, Lin, Rand, Gettmann and Serwold also won in straight sets to complete the sweep.

Shorewood improved their record to 4-0. They will face in district rival the Shorecrest Scots at home Tuesday April 5th.

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Shorecrest girls tennis vs Cascade Friday

Girls varsity tennis
Shorecrest 7, Cascade 0
at Kellogg MS 4-1-22

Coach Rob Mann

Singles
  1. Flora Cummings (S) def. Ai-Me Le 6-0, 6-0; 
  2. Cami Sikora (S) def. Ania Porte 6-0, 6-0; 
  3. Megan McMullen (S) def. Meileigh Welch 6-0, Default; 
  4. Lily Haessler (S) def. Elena Scordamaglia 6-1, 6-2; 

Doubles
  1. Laila Rabaa-Delaney Davis (S) def. Somathra Sophan-Fatou Manneh 6-1, 5-7, 6-1; 
  2. Dacotah Poole-Ellie Coleman(S) def. Elise Moe-Vivi McCoy 6-0, 6-0; 
  3. Yamin Dembrow-Sofia Francescutti (S) def. Ilse Iraola-Cortes-Mariam Alissa 6-0, 6-1


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Shorewood softball vs Jackson Friday


Shorewood 0 vs. Jackson 3
at Meridian Park
Girls fastpitch softball 4-1-22

Coach Paul Jensen







Pitcher(s) and Catcher(s) 

Jackson: 
  • Yanina Sherwood (13 K's) 
  • Leneyah Mitchell (Catcher)
Shorewood: 
  • Skylar Tillman, 
  • Rebecca Carson (4)
  • Riley Wheaton (Catcher)

Highlights

Jackson:
  • Allie Thorsen 1-4 (HR)
  • Hailey Pelletier 3-4 (3B)
  • Leneyah Mitchell 2-4
Shorewood: 
  • Gracie Long 1-3


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Shorewood softball vs Stanwood Wednesday


Shorewood 6 vs. Stanwood 5 
at Meridian Park
Girls fastpitch softball
Wednesday, 3-30-22

Coach Paul Jensen







Pitcher(s) and Catcher(s) 

Stanwood: 
  • Eliot McDonald
  • Scarlett McEwen (Catcher)
Shorewood: 
  • Skylar Tillman, 
  • Rebecca Carson (5)
  • Riley Wheaton (Catcher)

Highlights

Stanwood: 
  • Rubi Lopez 3-4 (3B)
  • Paige Almauza 2-3
  • Scarlett McEwen 3-4
Shorewood: 
  • Rebecca Carson 3-4 (2B, 3B)
  • Skylar Tillman 3-4 (2B)
  • Yuri Siler 2-3


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Scene on the Sound: Cruise ship

 
Photo by Lee Lageschulte

In a sign that things are really getting back to normal, possibly the first cruise ship of the season sailed through Puget Sound this last week.

John Slomnicki has identified the ship as Royal Caribbean's Ovation of the Seas.



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Arson fire destroys playground equipment at Echo Lake Park

 
Playground equipment destroyed at Echo Lake
Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire

By Diane Hettrick

Just after midnight on Friday, April 1, 2022, Shoreline Fire was dispatched to Echo Lake Park to extinguish a fire in the playground.

It didn't look much better by daylight
Photo by Marla Tullio

The heat of the fire has compromised the structure such that a complete replacement will be needed at an estimated cost of $200,000. The play area has been cordoned off and will probably not be restored until summer.

The Parks department and Shoreline police are on the case.

Before the arson, the play equipment was bright and inviting
Photo by Pat Deagan

Echo Lake Park was renovated under the previous Parks bond and was opened in March 2015. (see article

The playground was designed for use by preschoolers and was a popular destination year round.



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