More on the Burke Gilman Trail detour

Saturday, May 28, 2011

Our intern, Mark D. Goodwin, previously reported on the discussion at the Lake Forest Park City Council meeting about the detour route for the Burke Gilman Trail, which will be closed for maintenance this summer. (Mark's story here)

Here's a follow up story from our News Partner, The Seattle Times.

A two-mile stretch of the Burke-Gilman Trail through Lake Forest Park will close for up to six months of reconstruction work starting June 15.
The closure will be from Northeast 145th Street to Log Boom Park in Kenmore.

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Destinations: All-ages activities for the weekend

Parent Map has info on three great events this weekend. Naturally, their focus is on children, but these are great activities for any age.

Music, music, everywhere at this longtime Memorial Day weekend trad performance blowout. Don't miss Monday -- six Kindiependent bands will be onstage starting at 11 a.m. (Recess Monkey alert!) and playing straight through to 3 p.m. Plus! Tons of activities for kids in the Folklife Commons. May 27-30: Friday-Monday, opens 11 a.m.

Take a sweet springtime ride aboard one of the Northwest Railway Museum's antique trains, through the Cascade foothills and to the top of Snoqualmie Falls. Anyone with a valid, current military ID card rides roundtrip for just $5. May 28-30: Saturday-Monday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Take 10-minute walk through old-growth forest down to the outdoor Kitsap Forest Theater, where The Mountaineers Players (who have been performing here since 1923) treat you to a classic musical. Sunday, May 29 and Monday, May 30, 2 p.m.; June 4-19, 2 p.m.

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Shorewood to play for State baseball title Saturday after 2-1 victory over No. 1 Camas Friday

The Shorewood Thunderbirds are introduced at Cheney Stadium in the state 3A semi-finals.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore.

The Shorewood baseball team will play for the State 3A baseball title Saturday after a 2-1 victory Friday over previously undefeated and No. 1 ranked Camas Friday.
         
No. 2 ranked Shorewood takes a 24-2 record into a 4 p.m. championship game at Cheney Stadium in Tacoma against No. 5 Mt. Si, (21-3), a 3-2 winner over No. 9 Kamiakin of Kennewick.
         
Camas will play Kamiakin for third place at 10 a.m.

The game between Shorewood and Mt. Si will be followed at 7 p.m. by the 4A championship game between Jackson of Mill Creek and Bothell. Redmond and Richland meet for third at 1 p.m.
         
The Shorewood-Camas game was scoreless for five innings before Shorewood scored two runs in the bottom of the sixth and Camas could add only one in the seventh and final inning. The Thunderbirds out-hit Camas, 10-3.
         
Our news partner, the Seattle Times said this about the Shorewood-Camas game:
            
“Riding Blake Snell's powerful left arm and Trevor Mitsui's sweet swing, second-ranked Shorewood did just enough to hand top-ranked Camas its first loss, 2-1, in the Class 3A semifinals at Cheney Stadium Friday morning.”
"’We've been looking forward to this since we started working out in the offseason,’ said Mitsui, who was 3 for 4 with two RBI."

The Times added this,
“Snell struck out three of the first four batters he faced and fanned 10 in a complete-game victory. He allowed three hits.”
            
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Neighborhoods receive grant to stage Outdoor Movie night

Ballinger and North City Neighborhood Associations just received approval on their grant request to fund the outdoor movie night for 2011.

Mark your calendars for August 27 when the neighborhoods will stage Toy Story 3 on the track at the Aldercrest Annex property. Music begins at 7:30 with the movie starting at 9:00.

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Toyota T-Ten Program at Shoreline Community College wins national award

For the fifth year in a row, the Toyota T-TEN Program at Shoreline Community College has received the T-TEN School Recognition Award from Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc. The award is given to the highest performing T-TEN schools located at colleges across the country.

Matt Spitzer, Toyota T-TEN instructor at Shoreline, says there are 53 schools across the country that offer the Toyota program. Each year, about five programs across the country receive the T-TEN School Recognition Award.

Shoreline’s program was selected for its excellent implementation of the national training model, including placement of students at Toyota dealerships, meeting graduate objectives, maintenance of instructor and program certifications and compliance with Toyota training requirements.

The award was presented by Rick Lester, Technician Development Manager – Toyota, at the Board of Trustees meeting on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 in the college’s Board Room.

The Toyota T-TEN program was started nationally in 1986; Shoreline started its program in 1987. Shoreline Community College works with 15 Toyota and Lexus dealerships across Puget Sound. A total of 145 people have received Toyota certification through Shoreline’s program in 21 years.

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SPU students install art work at Kruckeberg

Seattle Pacific University art students installed new art work at the Kruckeberg Botanic Gardens in Shoreline on Monday, May 23, 2011.

The work includes three helix structures about five feet high, a giant cocoon with butterflies made from eye glasses, three large origami butterflies, a series of pine cones assembled on the ground - each 12-18" high, and several trout lilies, with trout inside.

The students worked under the direction of SPU Professor of Art Roger Feldman.



SPU Professor of Art Roger Feldman (far right) looks on as students install an origami butterfly.
Photo by SPU/Luke Rutan.

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WeatherWatcher: This week's weather May 21-27, 2011

Is it really almost June? Continued cold and wet weather make it seem more like March or April.

Warmest and coldest days are based on average temperature of the entire day, starting at midnight. All other averages are based on the whole week. All weather data unless otherwise noted is sourced from Carl’s Shoreline Weather Station.

Warmest day: 53.7ºF (Tuesday)
Coldest day: 50.5ºF (Saturday)
Rainiest day: 0.24 inches (Wednesday)
Average temperature: 51.7ºF
High temperature: 64.9ºF (Tuesday)
Low temperature: 43.9ºF (Monday)
Total rainfall: 0.4 inches
High humidity: 100%
Low humidity: 25% (Tied between Monday and Tuesday)
Average humidity: 79%
High pressure: 29.589 inches
Low pressure: 29.235 inches
Average pressure: 29.457 inches

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Memorial Day events at local cemeteries

Veterams' graves will be decorated
Photo by Diane Hettrick
Memorial Day 2010 weekend events will be held at these local cemeteries:
  • Holyrood Catholic Cemetery, Shoreline
  • Acacia Memorial Park, Lake Forest Park
  • Evergreen-Washelli, Seattle
  • Edmonds Memorial Cemetery, Edmonds

205 NE 205th St., Shoreline, WA 98155; 206-363-8404.  The cemetery grounds are open 7:00am to 8:00pm for visitation throughout the Memorial Day weekend. Everyone is encouraged to visit.

Saturday, May 28, 2011
  • The Filipino Community will gather in celebration and pilgrimage at 10:00am honoring their cultural heritage at the Shrine of Our Lady of Antipolo. Included is a Filipino luncheon. All are invited.
  • A Vietnamese Community celebration will take place at 1:00pm. Again, all are invited to attend and join the community.
Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, 2011
  • 10:30am everyone is invited as we remember and celebrate the lives and service of those who have served our country. Those gathered will also honor the memory of their deceased loved ones. Most Rev. J. Peter Sartain, Archbishop of Seattle, presiding at a Special Memorial Day Mass. 

ACACIA MEMORIAL PARK AND FUNERAL HOME, Lake Forest Park
14951 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park WA 98155, 206-362-5525.

Annual Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 30, 2011 at 11:00 am on the grounds of Acacia Memorial Park. The Kenmore District and Pipe Band will join us again and our speaker this year is scheduled to be Major Scott McKay, Commander, Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment.



Memorial Day Guided Veterans Tour
On Monday, May 30, 2011, Evergreen Washelli will host our 85th Annual Memorial Day Commemorative Service. Following the ceremony, we invite you to attend a guided tour of the Veterans Memorial Cemetery and learn about the remarkable lives of the Medal of Honor recipients in our care.

Meet at the Doughboy Statue in the Veterans Memorial Cemetery at 3:15 pm. We ask for a $5.00 suggested donation for attendance, which will go to the purchase of flags for the Avenue of Flags. For information, to reserve a spot, or purchase tickets, call 206-362-5200 or email.  

85th Annual Memorial Day Service
On Monday, May 30th, 2011, Evergreen Washelli will host our Annual Memorial Day Commemorative Service. Join us as we honor America’s fallen and salute the flags on our “Avenue of Colors”.

Keynote speaker will be Col. Gustafson. There will be performances by soloist Maria Kesovija, as well as the Seattle Pacific University Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Drum Corps. The concert begins at 1:30pm and the ceremony will commence at 2:00pm.


100th Ave. W and 15th St. SW, one block north of the Westgate QFC, Edmonds WA
Dale Hoggins, Cemetery Board Member at 425-776-1543.

29th Annual Memorial Day Observance on Monday, May 30, 2011 at 11am. The public is welcome. American Sign Language translation will be provided. 

On-street parking, handicapped parking within the cemetery. Bring your own chairs. Refreshments, provided by the Lynnwood Emblem Club #366, will be served after the program. 

The Edmonds Memorial Cemetery was placed on the Washington State Register of Historic Places in 1972 and has over 400 veterans interred.  Visitors are invited to stroll the cemetery grounds and take a self-guided tour using one of the cemetery’s walking maps.

The Presentation of Colors will be conducted by the following groups: American Legion Post #66, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #8870, Boy Scout Troop #301, Girl Scout Troop #42093, Cub Pack #331 and the Washington National Guard.

Fred Apgar, member of the VFW Post #8860, will lead a POW/MIA Remembrance Service.

The program includes the Edmonds-Woodway High School Vocal Volunteers, Edmonds-Woodway High School Brass Quintet, and Mike Barber, Bagpiper, and Katarina Nguyen, an eleventh grader from Edmonds-Woodway High School will read her award-winning VFW essay.

Mayor Mike Cooper will introduce Michael Reagan who will talk about his “Fallen Heroes Project.” The program ends with a rifle salute by the Washington National Honor Guard - Camp Murray contingent and Dave Earling playing “Taps”.

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Obituary: Mary Jeanne Anderson Passé

Mary Jeanne Anderson Passé, 88, entered Heaven on Monday, May 9, 2011, following complications related to her long struggle with Parkinson’s disease.

Mary was the beloved wife of Ken Sr. for 66 years, cherished mother to Ken, Jr. (Ann), Nancy Jeanne and Beverly, adored grandmother to Keith Passé (Lisa), Kyle Passé (Emma) and Chandra Jeanne Passé, proud great-grandmother to Avery Jeanne, Molly and Kaleb and aunt to nieces and nephews in Washington, California and Arizona.

Mary was born in Seattle on November 6, 1922. She attended Magnolia and Warren Avenue grade schools, graduating from Queen Anne High School ‘39. She left her first job, Mayer Brothers Jewelers, to become the first SPAR enlistee in the 13th Coast Guard District. During WWII, she rose to the rating of Chief Storekeeper until honorably discharged in 1946.

Mary and Ken met on a ski trip to Mt. Rainier. They fell in love and married on May 18, 1945. They raised their family, Ken Jr., Nancy, and Beverly in what became Shoreline. Mary and Ken have been members of Ronald United Methodist Church for 61 years. Mary was a busy volunteer as a Boy and Girl Scout leader, an active skier, one of the organizers of the first Shoreline School District Ski School program, a member of the Parkview Orthopedic Guild, an avid salmon fisherman and huge Husky fan. Mary and Ken loved vacationing in Hawaii and had the opportunity to travel to the far ends of the earth.

The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to James Gordon, M.D., for his tender care and compassion for Mary.

At Mary’s request, there will be no service. Interment will be at Tahoma National Cemetery. Remembrances can be made to the Northwest Parkinson’s Association, 400 Mercer Street, Suite 504, Seattle, WA 98109.

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Musicals Through the Decades: Seattle Musical Theatre announces its 2011-2012 Season

Coming off of a record season for audience attendance, Seattle Musical Theatre (SMT) is pleased to announce their 34th season. Capturing some of the best offerings from 20th century decades, SMT is offering a slate of shows sure to appeal to those who love the classics and clamor for family entertainment, as well as those who like to see something less well-known or a really hot dance show.

Pajama Game - September 9, 2011 to October 2, 2011
Beginning the season is a dazzling love letter from the 1950’s, the Tony Award Winning The Pajama Game. This classic has all the important musical theatre elements of romantic tensions, beautiful ballads and big dance numbers, including the unforgettable “Steam Heat” number. However, its theme of conflict between management and the union at the Sleep-Tite Pajama Factory is as relevant today as it was 60 years ago. The Pajama Game opens September 9th and plays each weekend through October 2nd.

Hairspray -  November 11, 2011 to December 11, 2011
Prepare yourself for some of the craziest dancing and biggest hair ever seen on the SMT stage in their second offering, Hairspray. Filled with the explosive energy of Baltimore in the 1960’s, this winner of eight Tony awards gives a hilarious and emotionally poignant tribute to the courage needed to break down the walls that separate us. Hairspray opens on that special date 11/11/11 and runs through December 11th, with no performances over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

A Chorus Line - February 10, 2012 to March 4, 2012
One of the longest running musicals of all time, A Chorus Line will captivate audiences as they experience the power of the human experience in our struggle to fulfill our dreams. In the 1970’s, A Chorus Line helped launched a new era of musical theatre by inviting the audience into the story of seventeen dancers personal lives through charismatic performances, passionate dancing and iconic songs. This “one singular sensation” won nine Tony awards and a Pulitzer Prize. The number “What I Did for Love” has gone on to be a theme song for performing artists everywhere. A Chorus Line opens February 10th, 2012 and plays though March 4th.

I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change - April 27, 2012 to May 20, 2012
Relationships – in all of their humor, agony and those moments when its unclear whether to laugh or cry – inspired the closing show for the season, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change. This production, infused with the style and music from the 1980’s, tackles the ridiculousness, terror and intimacy of dating and commitment with a truthfulness that will leave you rolling in the aisles with laughter and quietly wiping away tears. I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change is an actor’s favorite for its challenging roles. While delighting audiences for years on the East Coast and California, this jewel has been a rare offering in the Puget Sound area. The SMT production plays April 27th through May 20th, 2012.

Plans for next season
SMT hopes to continue to enhance the audience experience after their current season which had subscribers commenting that shows were “outstanding”, “the best they had seen” and better than many productions they had seen in New York. The company will be investing over the summer in improving technical elements and enhancing the lobby. All artistic and technical talent hired for this season will continue SMT’s mission of providing opportunities for local artists to perfect their crafts. Many SMT performers have gone on to fruitful professional theatre careers.

Tickets
Seattle Musical Theatre (formerly Civic Light Opera) is conveniently located in Magnuson Park, at 7120 62nd Ave NE . Performances are Friday through Sunday, with one Thursday night offering on the closing weekends. Tickets are $35-$40 with special rates for seniors, students and group sales. Season subscriptions or single tickets can be purchased at http://www.seattlemusicaltheatre.org or by calling the box office at 206-363-2809. All season ticket subscribers receive at least a 15% discount off single ticket prices. Those ordering by May 31 receive a 35% discount. Ordering by June 30 entitles subscribers to a 25% discount. Flex passes and three show subscriptions are also available.

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Dillon Baker of Shorecrest wins State 3A championship in 110-meter hurdles

Shorecrest senior Dillon Baker won the State 3A championship in the 110-meter hurdles Friday at the State track and field championships at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma.

Baker won with a time of 15.14 seconds, after having the top qualifying time of 15.46 seconds Thursday.

Our news partner The Seattle Times called Baker a novice at the hurdles and had this quote from Baker:
"It feels pretty good because I didn't start hurdling until midway through last season,"
The Times also said this:
“At 6 feet 6 and nearly 200 pounds, Dillon Baker had the athletic frame to excel in the hurdles. He just didn't have the technique.

“Enter YouTube.


"’I did a lot of work in the offseason working on my form just by myself and watching YouTube videos,’ Baker said. ‘So that helped me. That came back to this season.’"

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St. Barnabas Anglican Church will observe Rogation Sunday and Ascension Day

Services at St. Barnabas Anglican Church in Shoreline will observe two special days on the Christian liturgical calendar this week.

May 29 is Rogation Sunday. The 10:30 am service will begin with a traditional “beat the bounds” procession around the parish grounds and prayers for its protection in the coming year.

The observance of Rogation Sunday – a time to invoke God’s mercy – dates to the early church. Its name comes from the Latin verb rogare, “to ask.”

Ascension Day on Thursday, June 2, will be observed at 6 pm with the liturgy that commemorates Jesus ascending into heaven 40 days after his resurrection.

St. Barnabas is at 2340 N 155th Street, Shoreline WA 98133. Visitors are welcome at all services.


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Structure fire in Kenmore Friday, May 27

Friday, May 27, 2011

KENMORE, WA – The Northshore Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 14600 block of 81st Avenue NE at 10:52 a.m. on Friday, May 27, 2011.

Upon arrival, firefighters found smoke coming from the attic vents and chimney of a two‐story, single family residence. Firefighters entered the structure, encountered thick, black smoke throughout and discovered flames in the dining room. The fire was extinguished within minutes. The fire burned a hole through the floor into the crawl space. Firefighters cut around the hole to check for fire extension in the crawl space and proceeded to extinguish flames found in the area.

A dog was found in the house and taken to the vet by one of the residents who arrived on scene during the incident. No other occupants were in the home at the of the fire. The home had a functioning smoke alarm.

There were no firefighter injuries. Fire damage was confined to the dining room, and the home sustained moderate to heavy smoke damage. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the King County Fire Investigation Unit.


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Bridge, anyone? Tournament at SCC this weekend

The Seattle Bridge Tournament is currently going on in the gym at the SCC campus.

It began on Friday, May 27 and will continue to Monday May 30, 2011.

"Contract #446 Memorial Weekend Bridge Tournament"

If you have ever wanted to learn to play bridge, come to the gym during the weekend from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Details about the tournament,  or call 425-533-1355.

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CORRECTION: Chris Babcock places in golf tournament

Apologies to Shorewood golfer Chris Babcock. His name was incorrect in the headline of the story that went out in the email edition, FaceBook and Twitter. It was correct in the story.

And we seem to have some ambivalence about whether it's Cassi or Cassie McKinley.  Perhaps someone can set us straight?

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Shoreline Breakfast Rotary Club Awards $7,000 in Merit Scholarships to Shorewood High School Students

Rotary members say "Congratulations to this year’s winners and their families."  Bill Dunbar, Vocational Services Chair, is on the left.  President Jim Abbott is on the right.

On May 18, 2011, the Shoreline Breakfast Rotary Club recognized the outstanding achievements of seven Shorewood High School students with its Vocational Scholarships. The award winners demonstrated academic excellence and leadership in community service, and displayed the promise of continuing to contribute to their communities in ways that match the ideals of Rotary.

Each student received a $1,000 scholarship to defray tuition and qualifying expenses at the college or university of their choice.

This year’s Rotary Vocational Scholars are:
  • Shayla Allen, who plans to study environmental engineering at Cal Polytechnic State University.
  • Mackenzie Bang, who will be studying exercise physiology and physical therapy at Seattle Pacific University.
  • Sorcha Connor-Boyle, who plans to study elementary education at Gonzaga University.
  • Clara Lam, who plans to study business and marketing at the University of Washington
  • Wendy Lee, who will be pursuing a pre-med course of study (pediatrics) at Seattle Pacific University.
  • Lisa Santroch, who will be studying business administration at Pepperdine University
  • Taylor Wilson, pursuing a pre-med course of study (biology and global health) at the University of Washington

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Shoreline School Bands sweep Victoria Parade competitions

Shorecrest Band performs 'Nova Scotia' march during the parade of bands.

Victoria Day parade judging results
Monday, May 23, 2011
Victoria, British Columbia

Shorewood Band in Victoria Day parade.  Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools.

American bands - population 1,200 or more

First: Shorecrest High School - directed by Vince Caruso
Second: South Kitsap High School
Third: Shorewood High School - directed by Dave Johnson

Shorecrest Band led by Drum Major Brannen Graves who was awarded First Place as Drum Major in the Band competition.

Drum Majors

First: Shorecrest High School's Brannen Graves
Second: Mount Baker High School
Third: Tumwater Middle School

Shorecrest Band on the Parliament steps following the Queen's Day parade.

Best overall band

Shorecrest High School - directed by Vince Caruso

American Drill Teams - population under 1,200

First: Shorewood High School
Second: Tumwater Middle School
Third: Sultan High School

Best Overall Drill Teams

Shorecrest High School
The Drill Team is a combination of the school's Highland Dancers and the flag team

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Cassie McKinley of Shorewood ties for third in State 3A girls’ golf championship; Babcock ties for 18th among boys; King's boys' team sixth

Chris Babcock, Cassie McKinley
Photo courtesy Shorewood Athletics
Cassie McKinley of Shorewood placed fourth in the State Class 3A girls’ golf championship in Spokane Tuesday and Wednesday.

McKinley shot a one-over-par 71 Tuesday to hold second place after the first round, and shot a six-over 76 Wednesday on the par 70 Liberty Lake Golf Club for a 36-hole total of 147.

In boys’ competition, Chris Babcock of Shorewood tied for 18th with a two-over-par 74 and a three-over 75 on the par 72 MeadowWood Country Club course for a 36-hole total of 149.

In team competition, the Kings boys placed sixteenth among Class 1A schools.

For complete results, go to WIAA.

Girls Class 3A State championships
At Liberty Lake GC, Spokane (par 70)
Team scores — Mercer Island 90.5, Mount Spokane 77, Hanford 71, Enumclaw 63.5, Prairie 40.5, Mountain View 34, Bainbridge 29, Wilson 28.5, Columbia River 27.5.

FINAL RESULTS
  • Rachel Lewis, Peninsula     71-74 — 145
  • Sierra Bezdicek, Mount Spokane     74-72 — 146
  • Amanda Beyke, Decatur     76-71 — 147
  • Cassie McKinley, Shorewood     71-76 — 147
  • Chelsea Saelee, Mercer Island    73-78 — 155
  • Sammie Pless, Holy Names     77-78 — 155
  • Caitlin Rice, Nathan Hale     75-80 — 155
  • Haley Chinn, Mercer Island     84-79 — 163
  • Savanna Bezdicek, Mount Spokane     85-79 — 164
  • Kelly Sweeny, Enumclaw     80-85 — 165

Boys Class 3A State championships
At MeadowWood GC, Spokane (par 72)

Team scores — Seattle Prep 87, Enumclaw 74, Mercer Island 69.5, Mount Spokane 62.5, Bainbridge 60, Juanita 52, Southridge 49, Kamiakin 31, Auburn Mountainview 29, Capital 13.5, Camas 11.5.

FINAL RESULTS
  • Eric Gravbrot, West Valley                  69-68 — 137
  • Carl Jonson, Bainbridge                       70-68 — 138
  • Samson Martinez, Pasco                      67-72 — 139
  • Tyler Salsbury, Enumclaw                   71-70 — 141
  • Kyle Code, Mercer Island                    72-70 — 142 
  • David Fonua, O'Dea                            72-70 — 142
  • Charlie Kern, Mercer Island                 73-70 — 143
  • Nick Mandell, Southridge                    72-72 — 144 
  • Hayden Whaley, Bishop Blanchet       69-75 — 144
  • Frank Garber, Juanita                           71-74 — 145
  • Rudy Caparas, Lynnwood                   73-73 — 146
  • Kelly Campbell, Auburn Mtnview       75-72 — 147
  • Jamie Hall, Seattle Prep                        74-73 — 147
  • Tim Livermore, Enumclaw                   71-76 — 147
  • Tye Morrison, Mount Spokane             78-70 — 148
  • Tanner Martin, Hanford                        76-72 — 148
  • Brennan Emory, Mount Vernon           76-72 — 148
  • Ryan Books, Seattle Prep                      78-71 — 149
  • Zack Spencer, Mount Spokane             74-75 — 149
  • Chris Babcock, Shorewood                74-75 — 149

Boys 1A State championships
At The Home Course, DuPont (par 72)

Team scores — Ilwaco 155, Ridgefield 56, Lynden Christian 52, Overlake 37.50. Port Townsend 35, King's 30.5, Bush 25.5, Okanogan 24.

(Scores from The Seattle Times)

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Shorewood wins State Board of Education video contest with documentary on career and technical ed programs

Shorewood High School has won first place in the Washington Board of Education Student Video Contest for its documentary on the Shoreline School District's Career and Technical Education programs.

The video was produced, directed and edited by Shorewood students Geoffrey Tabor, Alex Hill, Javier Caceres, and Alvin Cao. Marty Ballew is their video production teacher. Each member of the production team receives a $75 gift certificate.

The judges said of the Shorewood documentary: "Many students were interviewed. The video had a nice cross section of themes. It was well organized and contained ample interviews. The production provided great student voice. Very engaging. My favorite of all the documentaries."

Watch the winning Shorewood video on YouTube if it does not display on your email or browser.


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Here's what the sidelines look like at Shorewood baseball games

Shorewood not only has a stand-out baseball team this year, they have two star players - Trevor Mitsui and Blake Snell. The scouts have been at games most of the season, for both pro and college teams.

Friday, #2 ranked Shorewood plays #1 ranked Camas in the semis of the 3A baseball tournament, 10 am at Cheney Stadium in Tacoma.

Baseball scouts.  Photo by Wayne Pridemore.


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Shorewood pitcher Blake Snell named 3A athlete of the week

Blake Snell.  Photo by Wayne Pridemore.
The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association and our news partner, The Seattle Times, have named Shorewood pitcher Blake Snell the state Class 3A athlete of the week.

The Times noted that Snell, a senior, struck out 15 and allowed only a seventh-inning hit in a 3-0 shutout of West Seattle. He also went 3 for 4 in a win over Seattle Prep for a trip to the state semifinals.

The Times and the WIAA named male and female athletes of the week in each of the WIAA’s six enrollment classifications.


Snell and his Shorewood teammates take a No. 2 State ranking and 23-2 record into a State 3A semifinal game against undefeated No. 1 ranked Camas from Southwest Washington Friday at 10 a.m. at Cheney Stadium in Tacoma.

No. 5 ranked Mt. Si and No. 8 ranked Kamiakin of Kennewick meet in the second semifinal game, with the 4A semifinal games to follow.

Championship and third-place games in both classifications are Saturday.

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Seattle Times calls Shorewood first baseman Mitsui one of five ‘athletes to watch’ in spring sports championships

Trevor Mitsui. Photo by Wayne Pridemore.
Our news partner, The Seattle Times, has named Shorewood first baseman Trevor Mitsui one of five “athletes to watch” in State high school spring sports championships this weekend.

The Times featured Mitsui along with a soccer player from Eastlake, a tennis player from Holy Names, a softball player from Juanita and a sprinter from O’Dea in a Wednesday article.

The Times mentioned Mitsui’s .712 batting average, .856 on-base percentage and 1.635 slugging percentage for the season,
“Mitsui's four-year career marks are impressive as well: 507, .686 and 1.022,” the Times said. “He collected his 100th career run batted in with his 28th home run (13th this season) on Saturday as the Thunderbirds advanced to the Class 3A semifinals.”

"He's the greatest high-school hitter I've ever seen, period," Shorewood coach Wyatt Tonkin told the Times. "I've never seen anyone close to him."

See the rest of the Times story here.

Mitsui and his Shorewood teammates take a No. 2 State ranking and 23-2 season record into a State 3A semifinal game against undefeated No. 1 ranked Camas from Southwest Washington Friday at 10 a.m. at Cheney Stadium in Tacoma,

No. 5 ranked Mt. Si and No, 8 ranked Kamiakin of Kennewick meet in the other 3A semifinal game at 1 p.m. followed by the two 4A semifinal games.

Championship and third-place games in both divisions are Saturday.

Shorewood reached the State semifinals by defeating West Seattle and Seattle Prep in regional play in Mount Vernon Saturday, May 21, 2011.


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State lawmakers pass budget, college on hold for full impact

Thursday, May 26, 2011

By Jim Hills, SCC On Campus Blog

Lawmakers have done their work on a budget for the state, but that doesn’t necessarily mean officials at Shoreline have a budget for the community college.

“I’d say we’re moving toward clarity; we know more now than we did before,” Shoreline Community College President Lee Lambert. “Now, we have to wait for Gov. Gregoire to sign the budget, and she can veto sections if she chooses, then the State Board must take action on the allocations to the colleges.”

According to staff at the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges, Gregoire has until June 16 to sign the legislation, the same day as the next scheduled state revenue forecast. She can also veto some items while approving others. The next meeting of the State Board is set for June 22-23, with the agenda expected to include budget-related items.

“We’re working now to better understand the timing so that we can get a college budget passed by our trustees before July 1, the start of the new fiscal year,” Lambert said.

Based on experience with previous allocations, Vice President for Administrative Services Daryl Campbell said the college looks to be losing about $2.7 million in direct allocation from the state for the coming year.

“It’s good news, bad news,” Campbell said. “We had previously planned for about $3.1 million in cuts, so the initial number is lower, but the budget bill also includes a number of other reductions that are difficult to gauge from our individual campus impact perspective.”

The caveats are many, Campbell said.

The bill includes salary reductions for state employees, but the language appears to be unclear relating to higher education and the budget impact for institutions. For example, compensation is reduced by 3 percent for the biennium, but higher education institutions are exempt. Exempt, except those represented community college classified staff making more than $2,500 a month, “must be reduced by 3 percent and temporary salary reduction leave of 5.2 hours per month for a full-time employee will be earned.“

The bill also says that represented classified employees funded from non-state funds must be treated the same as those funded with state funds. While other higher education employees are not included, the schools appear to be on the hook for reducing state-funded compensation costs by the same 3 percent.

In addition, the budget bill caps pension contributions at 6 percent, but doesn’t relieve colleges of the obligation to continue matching existing employee plans that are above that level. In comments to the Board of Trustees at their May 25, 2011 meeting, Campbell said that obligation could add up to $434,000 that had been coming from the state and now must come from the college. The kicker, Campbell said, is that the bill identifies the source of those funds: Tuition.

“The bill raises student tuition by 12 percent for each of the next two years,” Campbell said. “But, from that added tuition revenue must come the payment for pensions.”

Not only that, but 3 percent will be siphoned off for an “innovation fund” that is intended to buy a new technological backbone for the entire state community and technical college system, unifying back office and other functions. The total price tag for the system, dubbed “ERP” for Enterprise Resource Program, is projected by some to hit $100 million, with implementation to begin in the next several years.

The budget makes a reduction of $2 million in the coming year and an additional $3.5 million in following year for “efficiencies” in the system. Those savings could come from consolidation of college districts, consolidation of administrative and governance functions such as human resources, budget and accounting services and presidents’ offices; consolidation of student services functions and libraries; and other administrative efficiencies such as greater use of telephone and videoconferencing and reducing travel costs.

Campbell said there is no prior experience to fall back on for how plan for that reduction.

A separate bill gives the SBCTC free rein to implement what is called “differential tuition.” The issue is that some programs cost more than others to run, but the basic tuition is the same. What isn’t clear is how or when differential tuition could impact college budgets.

While there is still uncertainty remaining about final budget numbers, the trustees at the May 25 board meeting discussed how they might consider helping by putting some of the board reserves toward the problem.

Board Chairman Jerry Smith polled his fellow trustees on their inclination to use board reserves in some fashion, getting positive, but nuanced, thumbs up all around. Trustee Phil Barrett closed the discussion by asking for further discussion at a future board study session or the annual retreat.

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Flags at half-staff on Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Governor Chris Gregoire has directed flags at all Washington State agency facilities be lowered to half-staff Wednesday, June 1, 2011, in memory of U. S. Army Sergeant Clifford E. Beattie, 37, of Medical Lake, who died May 22 of injuries sustained in Iraq when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle.

Flags should remain at half-staff until the close of business on Wednesday, or first thing Thursday morning, June 2.

Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition.

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Smoke, Sand and Rubber - free screening of locally produced film


Independent Seattle filmmaker Greg Brotherton will be screening his documentary SMOKE, SAND AND RUBBER on May 31 at 7pm at the Shoreline Community College's Theater, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133. 

SMOKE, SAND AND RUBBER is a documentary about a race car driver in his eighties, Mel Anthony. With his son turning wrenches, Mel gets behind the wheel of a midget for the first time in fifty-four years and takes the #12 car out on the oval around the Pacific Northwest.

Filled with his races today, vintage racing footage from the 40's and 50's, and Mel's natural storytelling, SMOKE, SAND AND RUBBER shows you that racing is a fatal disease. It might not kill you, but you have it until you die.

Film starts at 7:30. This thirty-minute movie will screen with two other documentaries about racing in the Pacific Northwest for a program of sixty minutes plus a QandA with the director, Greg Brotherton, Mel Anthony, and Dennis Anthony.

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WeatherWatcher: El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) status in May

Carl's Shoreline Weather Station
On May 5, 2011 the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center released an update to their ENSO outlook. It appears that conditions are expected to change from what was a very strong La Nina to an ENSO-neutral state. 

However the effects this strong La Nina had on the atmosphere will continue to resonate into June and possibly July. La Nina is currently still active, but weakening. After July we should be returned to a fully neutral ENSO; however it is not yet certain what form it will take in the Fall.

What does this means for us?
We will continue to have a much wetter and colder than normal spring, and this may last well into our summer. We might not get a solid week of sunny warm weather until mid to late July. I don’t think we will have any scorchers this summer either, generally we will probably stick with the 70’s, with a few days into the warmer 80’s and maybe a low 90 here and there. 

August will probably seem like a normal August, without the hot weather near the beginning of August that we often get. With added moisture effects remaining from the weakening La Nina we might get an occasional thunderstorm or lightning show.

See previous article, explaining the el Niño, la Niña, weather patterns.
The National Weather Service posts updates every one or two months.  I'll keep you updated.

My judgment on our local weather is based on my past experience studying the effects of ENSO locally and of studying historical weather events that occurred here and in the greater Seattle area since record keeping begin, coordinating with the known past of the ENSO status each year.

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For the birds: Cooper’s Hawk

Adult Cooper's Hawk. Photo by Terry Olmsted.
By Christine Southwick

Which local hawk is considered one of the bird world’s most skillful flyers?

Want a hint? Which hawk flies so fast through tree canopies in its pursuit of other birds, that approximately 23% of those hawks have fractured their wishbones at one time or another? If you said the medium-sized accipiter named after the New York naturalist, William Cooper, you should pat yourself on the back.

Adult Cooper's Hawk on nest.
Photo by Kim McCormick.
Cooper’s Hawks are monogamous, and usually mate for life. They build their nests mid-way up in tall, usually deciduous trees on bottom land, not hillsides, and lay a clutch of 3-5 cobalt blue eggs. The male feeds the female while she sits on eggs for a little over a month, and he helps bring food until the young are fully fledged. During the eight weeks that the young are being taught to hunt, they will continue to use the nest.

The females are much larger than the males, and bring down larger prey, sometimes as large as pheasant or hares. They were once called “Chicken Hawks” and were frequently shot due to the mistaken belief that they fed on chickens. Research has found that they almost never eat domestic animals.

Being hunted is no longer their greatest danger.  Now, loss of habitat is.

Though they hunt in more open areas than Sharp-shinned Hawks, they require mixed or deciduous forests for breeding. This habitat aids their hidden-approach and surprise-attack which makes their hunting so successful, and enhances clutch success.

Juvenile Cooper's Hawk.
Photo by Doug Parrott.
Telling Cooper’s Hawks from Sharp-shinned Hawks can be tricky, and even experts can be fooled. Compared to Sharpys, the Cooper’s legs are thicker—a judgment that often fails me, since I never see Sharpy and Cooper’s side by side. 

Cooper’s Hawks do have large feet and a large head relative to their body size. Another good field mark is that their body is a uniform width, unlike the Superman build of the Sharp-shinned. If it’s an adult, and in good light, the back of the head is darker, giving a hooded look. The Cooper’s will also raise its hackles, making it look fierce. And, if you can see a perched hawk’s tail, remember: Cooper’s is curved; Sharp-shinned is Square.

In the end, you may have to say it was an unidentified accipiter, and just enjoy the speed and nerve of a hawk if it visits your bird feeders for a much needed meal.

Christine Southwick is on the Board of the Puget Sound Bird Observatory and is their Winter Urban Color-banding Project Manager. She is a National Wildlife Federation Certified Wildlife Habitat Steward, having completed their forty hour class. We're happy that she's sharing her expertise with us about the birds in our backyards.

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Brookside students featured on KING 5 News "What's cool in school"

KING 5 News: Brookside students go from classroom to operating room

Students in the Shoreline School District have the opportunity to do some hands-on medical training this year through the Kids in Medicine program at the Seattle Science Foundation. KING 5's Christie Johnson goes inside the operating room with the students in Janet Paden's 6th grade class from Brookside Elementary in her weekly "Cool in School" feature.

Watch the Brookside students experience the Kids in Medicine program on KING5.com.  

If the video does not display, either go to the story on the ShorelineAreaNews webpage, or the KING 5 webpage.




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Lake Forest Park 50th Anniversary party June 17, 18, 19


You are invited to celebrate the 50th anniversary
of the City of Lake Forest Park

Save the dates June 17, 18 and 19,
for a big multi-event 50th Anniversary Party.

There will be events at Horizon View Park
on Friday evening and Saturday.

On Sunday, there will be a family party in front of City Hall with music on the Showmobile stage,
with featured artists including Caspar Babypants, the Milner Family Fiddles, and the Smalltime String.

In addition there will be cake, Charles the Clown, jugglers, face painting, an inflatable slide. and exhibitors.


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Young Shoreline actors in Broadway Bound Children's Theatre production

Three actors from the Shoreline area. From left. Erin Harper, Anna Ostrem, and Mia Perritt. 
Photo by Jordan Lusink.

Young actors from across the Seattle area are currently in rehearsal for Broadway Bound Children’s Theatre’s production of Fiddler on the Roof, Jr. which runs Friday, June 3 through Saturday, June 11 at the Falls Theatre at ACT. The Tony-award winning classic musical dramatizes the struggle to maintain Jewish traditions in a changing world.

Among the actors participating are three students from the Shoreline area: Erin Harper, Anna Ostrem, and Mia Perritt.

The young actors are engaging in discussions about Jewish experiences in turn-of-the-century Tsarist Russia, just prior to the first Russian Revolution. The show in itself emphasizes the changing times. Not only does Tevye have to navigate a tumultuous political climate, he also strives to impress upon his daughters the importance of tradition. This is especially poignant in moments when Tevye and Golde reflect on the differences between their marriage, arranged by a matchmaker, and the potential marriages of their five daughters. Tevye struggles with his daughters’ separation from their Jewish roots, namely the desire to marry who they choose; but as he says, even the “traditions” were new once.

One of the many things the cast has been learning more about is the tradition of arranged marriages. “The first time a couple would meet was on their wedding day,” said Felix Halvorson, a 4th grader in the production, “because they weren’t allowed to choose who to marry. They had to marry whoever the matchmaker chose for them.”

Fiddler on the Roof, Jr. production staff includes Director Sonya Shaw, Choreographer Debbie Pierce, Musical Director Barbara Lynne Jamison, Lighting Designer Tom Sturge, and Scenic Designers Martin Christoffel and Norm Spencer. 

This is the fourth show in Broadway Bound’s 2010-11 season. The season began in August, with the world-premiere staging of an original musical God Lives in Glass (Rainier Beach High School) and continued recently with Hairspray and Willy Wonka. The 2010-2011 season will conclude with the performances of Fiddler on the Roof, Jr., followed shortly by the production 13, also at the Falls Theatre at ACT.

Tickets to Fiddler on the Roof, Jr. are $15.00 and are available online or by phone at 206-292-7676, or in person at the box office at ACT Theatre. For more information about Fiddler on the Roof, Jr. and Broadway Bound, visit BroadwayBound.  

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Summer day programs for 11-14 year olds through Camp Fire

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Photo courtesy Camp Fire
Are you looking for a summer program for your middle school aged teen 11-14 years old? Camp Fire USA is offering an exciting and fun summer day program called Lead Up, right in your neighborhood. 

Lead Up is a trip-based summer program, geared towards team-building, outdoor fun, community service, local career/college exploration, and of course, fun, adventure filled fieldtrips all over King County.

Photo courtesy Camp Fire
Each day up to 10 youth and two Team Leaders will hit the road in search of fun, adventure and self-discovery. 

Register for weekly sessions each focused around a theme, such as Law and Order, Top Chef, Road Rules, Water Warriors, and We Like Your Style. 

Photo courtesy Camp Fire
Small friendly groups, transportation from convenient pick up/drop off sites near your home, all entry fees, snacks, awards, and supervision are covered by the all-inclusive $210 weekly fee. 

Camp Fire USA operates Lead Up using caring, well-trained, responsible Team Leaders (Staff) and the program is accredited by the American Camp Association. 

Photo courtesy Camp Fire
Sign up for one or more sessions, and make this summer your best summer ever. See 2011 Lead Up Schedule with dates and rates or contact Marjean McCraw at 206-826-8930 for more information.

Visit the website for more information and on-line registration.

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