SCC baseball returns to Shoreline for the first time in 15 years

Saturday, April 7, 2012

SCC Baseball at a Meridian Park practice
Photo by Wilson Tsoi

On Sunday, April 1, when the Shoreline Community College Baseball Team took the field at Meridian Park, it was the first time the SCC squad had played an official game in the City of Shoreline proper in 15 years. The Dolphins have been playing the majority of their games for the past 15 years at Lower Woodland Park, at the south end of the Green Lake area.

The college has had a baseball program since 1965, but never has had a home field. They played at various local parks when the program first started and were basically vagabonds, going to whatever facility would let them use the space to practice and play.

SCC Athletic Director, Doug Palmer says, “I have been amazed the college has been able to maintain a baseball program all of these years. It has been the biggest challenge for me since my arrival at Shoreline and even a bigger challenge for the coaches and players. Trying to convince good players to come to Shoreline Community College when you can’t point out a home field near the college and that you will have to drive 10 miles away from the campus to play and often practice, is not an attractive situation”
He continued, “I was so happy when I heard the school district was building a new park for Shorewood High School and that Sue and Marcia (Shoreline School Superintendent Sue Walker and Deputy Superintendent Marcia Harris) were open for us to use the facility for our games and program.
“School District Athletic Director, Don Daziel, is easy to work with and while we can’t use the facility as much as we want, they work with us to maximize our time there”

The Dolphins opened their home schedule against rival Edmonds Community College on Sunday, April 1 at 1pm. It is also the opening weekend of the NWAACC Northern Region schedule.

Shoreline has struggled so far this season, only carrying a 1-12 record in the opening weekend of region play.

Doug Palmer, SCC Athletics Director
Photo courtesy SCC

Doug Palmer thinks the new field will help change the program wins and losses as well. “Baseball has struggled for almost 50 years here and not having a home field has been a major factor in that, now we can point to a first class facility that we can play and practice in, located only a couple of miles from the campus and for the first time, potentially drawing local fans to games, when in the past, just parents showed up to watch the Dolphins play.

“We still will have to practice at times at other facilities inside of Shoreline, but now we never have to leave Shoreline to practice or play. It is huge for us. I want to thank the Shoreline School District for allowing us to rent their facilities and bring a “Home” field to Shoreline Community College Baseball. It will change our program for years to come”.


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Budget committee of county council proposes an August ballot measure to replace the aging Youth Services Center

The Metropolitan King County Council’s Budget and Fiscal Management Committee gave a “do-pass” recommendation today to a measure that would ask voters to fund construction of a new Children and Family Justice Center to replace the County’s dilapidated Youth Services Center. The legislation now goes to the full Council for final consideration.

“These facilities handle some of our most important and sensitive cases involving families and children,” said Councilmember Bob Ferguson, prime sponsor of the legislation. “King County has a responsibility to serve their justice needs and no one disputes that these facilities are dilapidated. They must be replaced.”

The proposed legislation places a measure on the August primary ballot for approval of a nine-year property tax levy lid lift of seven cents per $1,000 of assessed value. If approved by the voters, the levy will generate approximately $200 million for construction of a new Children and Family Justice Center. The annual cost to the median homeowner in King County would be less than $25.

The proposed new Children and Family Justice Center would replace the decaying Youth Services Center. Located at 12th Avenue and East Alder Street, the Center is the County’s central facility for cases involving children—juvenile offender cases, child abandonment, abuse and neglect cases and cases involving runaways.

Replacement of the Youth Services Center has been King County’s highest-priority capital project since 2008.
“With brown water, uncomfortable temperatures, and no space for families to meet privately with attorneys, the current deteriorating state of the county juvenile justice buildings is a travesty to the children and families who receive services there,” said Councilmember Larry Phillips. “Providing, safe, efficient and effective regional justice facilities for the children and families of King County must be a priority, and one we see through to completion.”

To place the measure on the August primary ballot, the Council must act by the end of April.



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The Way of the Trout

On Friday night April 20 at 7pm, the weekend before Opening Day of fishing season, the Adopt A Stream Foundation is presenting a free showing of the 1969 classic 30 minute film The Way of Trout at the Northwest Stream Center Auditorium in Snohomish County’s McCollum Park, 600 128th Street SE, Everett WA 98208. Map and Directions.

Space is limited and you need to register in advance for this free event by calling 425-316-8592.

Trout
Photo courtesy Streamkeepers

The Way of Trout brings you underwater into the world of rainbow trout. You will see scenes of this great fish’s day-today fight to survive from predators who at various stages of growth include aquatic insects, other fish, birds and animals. And, only man, the ultimate predator, has the alternative to release trout to spawn future generations.

This movie is the original award winning 16 mm classic production produced for Trout Unlimited.

“It was one of the first films to advocate “catch and release, ” says Adopt A Stream Foundation Director Tom Murdoch. “You will really enjoy seeing this short film that features a wise old fly fisherman and a very large and beautiful female rainbow trout on the Northwest Stream Center’s big screen.”

Catch and release
Photo courtesy Streamkeepers

And, after the movie, you can go on a short tour of the NW Stream Center’s Trout Steam Exhibit – the newest trout stream in the State of Washington. As an added treat, you will have the chance to win some fishing gear raffle items donated by John’s Sporting Goods and the Avid Angler.

Proceeds from that raffle will help the Adopt A Stream Foundation meet challenge grant that will fund the construction of a 1/2 mile Elevated Nature Walk at the NW Stream Center. Details.

Call 425-316-8592 now to reserve a space at the Way of Trout for you, and your friends and family ... kids will really like this old movie! To get a glimpse of some of the movie scenes go to the following link.

This Streamkeeper Academy event is being conducted in partnership with Snohomish County Parks and Recreation and Surface Water Management with support from John’s Sporting Goods and the Avid Angler, Lake Forest Park.



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Shoreline Chamber of Commerce will hear speaker on drug-free workplaces Wednesday


Membership Luncheon, Wednesday, April 11, at 11:45 , Shoreline Conference Center, RSVP, $20

Speaker: Tom Pool, Executive Director, Drug Free Business.
"How to save money and avoid headaches"

  1. How to save money and avoid hiring headaches: cost efficient and legal drug testing programs
  2. Most common mistakes employers make with drug testing
  3. Instant drug testing: let the buyer beware
  4. Drug and alcohol testing in compliance with the ADA: don't get sued


RSVP is required by Tuesday, April 10, for members and visitors. To reserve your spot send an email to the Chamber and Sharon will confirm your reservation - or register on-line.

If you need to cancel your reservation let the office know by the Monday prior to the luncheon.
People who arrive without a reservation will be seated only if space is available once the luncheon starts.



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YMCA of Greater Seattle launches global teen program to Taiwan

Teens Kick Off Service Learning Trips to Japan, Colombia, Senegal and Taiwan

Seattle – Leadership, Service, Discovery and Connection are four major goals of the YMCA Global Teen Leadership program, involving teens from high schools throughout greater Seattle who will gather for a Kick-Off on April 14th. 

To plant seeds of leadership and engage teens in addressing issues facing youth around the world, the Y has expanded its program with partner YMCAs in Asia, Latin America and Africa. This year the YMCA of Greater Seattle will launch a new program with the YMCA in Seattle’s sister-city Kaohsiung, Taiwan. In this program teens will volunteer with various social agencies serving youth. Visits to historical sites and cultural visits around the island of Taiwan will expose teens to the country’s rich culture, arts and beauty.

Global Teens meet monthly and for one intensive week in June to to learn about the culture, history, language and customs of the country they will visit. Teens then embark on a 14-day experience of a lifetime in Japan, Colombia, Senegal or Taiwan. The Taiwan program will include 2 weeks of additional pre-trip language and culture training. A one-month summer intensive Japanese Language program is another new addition to helping youth develop their cultural and language competencies. Upon their return, teens share their experience with the community, at school and at the YMCA annual Growing Global Connections Celebration Event in October.

The host country YMCAs provide unique experiences including coordinating home stays and teen service activities, integrating them into their youth development programs, and sharing their culture, history and community strengths and challenges.

2009 YMCA Teen trip to Kobe, Japan

As part of their program, teens will do fundraising and a local service project in our local international community. “More than half of the students could not afford this incredible opportunity without the support of scholarships and help from our community.” says Monica Quill Kusakabe, International Program Director. “These experiences help young people envision their role in the world and be competitive in the their college entrance applications.”

The program started with exchanges between the Seattle and Kobe YMCAs in 1968. Last year the Y expanded the program to Korea, Colombia and Senegal and plans are in the works for a program to mainland China and other countries in Latin America.

In a reciprocal program, the Y of Greater Seattle hosts teens from Korea, Japan and Colombia in the Seattle area in the summer and fall.

Teens interested in applying can join the Kick-Off Retreat on April 14th from 9-1:30 pm at the Downtown Seattle YMCA, 909 4th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104.

Contact Monica Quill Kusakabe for an application or to help support this program.



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Shorewood boys, girls win close golf duals from Shorecrest Wednesday

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The Shorewood boys’ and girls’ golf teams won close dual meets from Shorecrest at Jackson Park Golf Course, Wednesday, April 4.

The Shorewood boys defeated Shorecrest by two strokes and the Thunderbird girls defeated the Scots by two points using the “modified Stableford scoring system.”

The Shorecrest and Shorewood boys compete Monday in an invitational meet at Everett Golf and Country Club, beginning at 1 p.m.

The Shorecrest girls play host to Everett and Marysville-Getchell Tuesday at 2:45 at Jackson Park.

The Shorewood girls meet Glacier Peak and Meadowdale Wednesday at 3 p.m. at the Kenwanda Golf Course near Snohomish.

At Jackson Park GC, 9 holes, Wednesday, April 4

Boys: Shorewood 223 strokes, Shorecrest 225

Individuals: Chris Babcock, SW, 35 strokes, Jamie Wright, SW 40, Stuart Schachle. SW, 42, Trent Jones, SC, 42, Konrad Otani, SC, 46, Alex Stine, SC, 46, RJ Esserjose, SC, 46.

Girls: Shorewood 101 points, Shorecrest 99

Individuals: Cassie McKinley, SW, 35 points; Audrey Penner, SC, 24; Allison Jones, SC, 23; Jennifer Thompson, SW, 20; Junelle Broulette, SW, 19; Ashley Gaston, SC, 18, Claire Mrozek, SC, 18; Melissa Gahan, SC, 16; Jane Tarabochia, SW, 15; Savannah Young, SW, 12.



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Photo: The moon was shining sulkily...

Friday, April 6, 2012

Photo by Jerry Pickard



The sun was shining on the sea, 
Shining with all his might: 
He did his very best to make 
The billows smooth and bright— 
And this was odd, because it was 
The middle of the night. 

The moon was shining sulkily, 
Because she thought the sun 
Had got no business to be there 
After the day was done— 
"It's very rude of him," she said, 
"To come and spoil the fun!" 

(Lewis Carroll [Charles Lutwidge Dodgson] (1832-1898), British author, mathematician, clergyman. Tweedledee to Alice, Through the Looking-Glass, ch. IV, Macmillan (1872).) 




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Shorecrest boys’ and girls’ track teams both defeat Shorewood Thursday


Boys 100 Meter Dash, heat 1 of 4.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore.

The Shorecrest boys’ and girls’ track teams both defeated Shorewood in a meet Thursday at Shoreline Stadium.

Boys
Shorecrest 94, Shorewood 50

Shot — 1, Ben Jenne, Shorewood, 36-06.50; 2, Sears, Shorecrest, 35-09.
Discus —1, Aaron Sears, Shorecrest, 125-03; 2, Jenne, Shorewood, 124-1.
Javelin — 1, Tyler Hirohata, Shorewood, 137-05; 2, Frazier, Shorewood, 131-04.
High jump — John Odion, Shorecrest, 5-04; 2, Bailey, Shorecrest, 5-02.
Long jump — Busayo Bolonduro, Shorecrest, 19-01.50; 2, Lockler, Shorecrest, 18-09.50.
Triple jump — 1, John Odion, Shorecrest, 40-01; 2, Uchytil, Shorecrest, 36-11.
Pole vault — Joe Dexter, Shorecrest, 12-06; 2, Sandico, Shorecrest, 10-00.
110 hurdles — 1, Rotimi Bolonduro, Shorecrest, 17.18; 2, Sigelmann, Shorecrest, 19.55.
300 hurdles — 1, Rotimi Bolonduro, Shorecrest, 45.44; 2, Sigelmann, Shorecrest, 48.21.
100 — 1, Keegan Lockler, Shorecrest, 11.50; 2, Monroe, Shorecrest, 11.51.
200 — Will McNamara, Shorecrest, 23.50; 2, Frazier, Shorewood, 23.58.
400 — 1, Andrew Garrison, Shorewood, 53.31; 2, Loch, Shorewood, 54.70.
800 — 1, Carter Osborne, Shorecrest, 1:58.88; 2, Gniffke, Shorecrest, 2:06.49.
1600 — 1, John Ehni, Shorewood, 4:59.94; 2, McCaffrey, Shorecrest, 5:01.88.
3200 — 1, Keenan Stephens, Shorewood, 10:06.87; 2, Sutherland, Shorewood, 10:28.84.
4x100 — Shorecrest (Rotimi Bolonduro, Keegan Lockler, Will McNamara, Adrian Monroe) 44.37.
4x400 — Shorecrest (John Odion, Michael Doquilo, Carter Osborne, Keegan Lockler) 3:35.20.


Girls 1600 Meter Run
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Girls
Shorecrest 90, Shorewood 60

Shot — 1, Diandre Musikchart, Shorewood, 34-02.50; 2, Greenburg, Shorecrest, 33-06.
Discus — 1, Diandre Musikachart, Shorewood, 111-10; 2, Matheson, Shorecrest, 108-00.
Javelin — 1, Aiko Muzomori-Canfield, Shorewood, 114-01; 2, Musikachart, Shorewood, 83-05.
High jump — 1, Alaina Olson, Shorewood, 4-08; 2, Jackson, Shorewood, 4-06.
Long jump — Nicole Harris, Shorecrest, 16-03; 2, Banks, Shorecrest, 16-00.50.
Triple jump — 1, Sophia Flohr, Shorecrest, 30-09.50; 2, Chibuogwu, Shorecrest, 29-09.
Pole vault — 1, Megan Ransom, Shorewood, 7-09; 2, Olson, Shorewood, 7-06.
100 hurdles — 1, Nicole Harris, Shorecrest; 2, Eaton, Shorecrest, 18.11.
300 hurdles — 1, Megan Ransom, Shorewood, 50.09. 2, Murphy, Shorecrest, 51.56.
100 — 1, Amanda Banks, Shorecrest, 13.48 2, Chibuogwu, Shorecrest, 13.54.
200 — 1, Nicole Harris, Shorecrest, 27.41; 2, Holland, Shorecrest, 30.24.
400 — 1, Christina Garrison, Shorewood, 65.86; 2, Arslanoglu, Shorewood, 65.87.
800 — 1, Kathryn Andria-Habermann, Shorecrest, 2:24.50; 2, Coxon, Shorecrest, 2:34.41.
1600 —1, Elise Froebe, Shorecrest, 5:54.74; 2, Lapham, Shorewood, 6:07.41.
3200 — 1, Nicole Barlett, Shorecrest, 12:33.43; 2, Lapham, Shorewood, 13:15.64.
4x100 — Shorewood (Diana Catinas, Jennifer Franklin, Bethany Smith, Charity Ijiomah) 51.62.
4x200 — Shorecrest (Margo Coxon, Sophia Fhlor, Alex Murphy, Sarah Beland) 1:56.16.
4x00 — Shorecrest (Nicole Barlett, Margo Coxon, Amanda Banks, Kathryn Andria-Habermann) 4:19.37.



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Meet the new Planning Director at the April RBCA meeting

By Tom Petersen

The City of Shoreline's new Director of Planning and Community Development, Rachael Markle, will introduce herself to Richmond Beach at the April neighborhood meeting. Markle was chosen to succeed Joe Tovar, who left the city at the end of last year.

Markle has been with the city for 14 of her 17 years as a professional in the field of planning and community development. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners, and her experience includes 7 years on the city's code enforcement officer team and working on the permitting process for Brightwater.

Richmond Beach will have a keen interest in Markle's work and will get to know her well, as she will be deeply involved in the Point Wells issue. Her predecessor fought long and hard on Shoreline's behalf and always made himself available to meet with the RBCA, speak to the public, and explain the situation to all who called or wrote.

The meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 10, in the basement of the Richmond Beach Congregational Church at the corner of 15th Avenue NW and Richmond beach Road.



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Workshop "Bringing Baby Home" at Trinity Presbyterian

Registration form and brochure at church website
For more information contact Kay Broweleit


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Op-Ed: Deborah Buck vs City of Shoreline and CRISTA Ministries

Photo by Afia Menke, ND MA

Guest Editorial by Afia Menke, ND MA


On Tuesday evening, there appeared a beautiful rainbow in the gray, sun-lit sky. As I stopped to take a photo of the glorious colors, my neighbor, Deborah Buck, pulled up along side of my car. She asked me, “Do you know why there is such a beautiful rainbow? It’s because I won my case, I just found out!”

Deborah was referring to her suit against The City of Shoreline and Crista Ministries over a proposed Crista Ministries Master Plan.

Previous to her case, many Hillwood residents surrounding Crista Ministries fought with Crista and The City of Shoreline about the proposed Master Plan which would increase impervious surface area (via increased pavement for parking and buildings), increase the traffic flow in our tiny dead-end cul de sac by an estimated 1000 (+) trips /day, level 100(+) trees in Pilieated Woodpecker habitat, further disturb underground springs built over and damaged years ago and potentially destroy the historic sanatorium building on the Crista Ministries property. Residents attended City Council meetings, Planning Commission meetings, attended Crista “community” meetings, wrote letters and made many public comments.

The City of Shoreline curiously seemed to collaborate with Crista on moving the Master Plan forward and the residents came away feeling thwarted by the way communication with the residents unfolded both by Crista Ministries and The City of Shoreline. To this date, many residents do not understand why The City of Shoreline, in particular, refused to honor our letters, comments, concerns and queries.

Deborah took Crista Ministries and The City of Shoreline to court and Deborah Buck lost her case in a lower court. At that point, I admit, I felt defeated. I thought taking both The City of Shoreline and Crista Ministries to court was too big of a battle for a little band of neighbors. I lowered my head, surrendered and instead I focused my efforts on other community development activities.

But Deborah Buck valiantly pressed on. She appealed her case to The Court of Appeals of the State of Washington with the help of her brother, Peter Buck, a well-known attorney. She felt that the City of Shoreline and Crista Ministries should have considered public comments in a more honoring way.

As a result of Deborah’s tenacity and passion that The City of Shoreline and Crista Ministries do the right thing, The Court of Appeals of the State of Washington ruled in Deborah’s favor, reversing the lower court’s decision. The Court of Appeals told The City of Shoreline and Crista Ministries that they must take into account all of the residents’ concerns, comments and letters before they press on with the Master Plan. This means, an Environmental Impact Statement will almost certainly be performed before implementing the “grand” Master Plan. In essence, this will either slow the destruction/construction of the Crista Master Plan or better yet, end it. We can only hope for the latter.

Deborah Buck and our citizen comments prevailed. We feel heard and vindicated. Maybe, we even saved our small cul de sac village, the Pilieated Woodpecker habitat and trees, the underground steams, the historic building and the peace of our neighborhood.

I feel taller since Deborah told me her good news. Instead of driving into my cul de sac dreading the day construction will commence, I think about the rainbow over King’s Elementary as a sign that our justice system can work and that neighbors, especially determined neighbors can make a difference.

This is one victory our neighborhood will celebrate. Thank you, Deborah Buck.


Photo by Afia Menke, ND MA




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Lake Forest Park Garden Club April 10 at The Commons

Bill Thorness at LFP Garden Club
The Lake Forest Park Garden Club meeting will be the 10th of April at 10:30am in Third Place Commons at the stage.

17171 Bothell Way NE, LFP 98155, upper level.

The speaker will be Bill Thorness, gardener, writer, and consultant, who will talk about Growing Heirloom Vegetables. 

He is the author of Edible Heirlooms.

All are welcome to attend.

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Shorecrest track teams took victories over Marysville Getchell, split with Everett into meeting with Shorewood Thursday 

The boys’ and girls’ track and field teams from Shorecrest took victories over Marysville Getchell and a split with Everett into a meet with Shorewood Thursday.

The Shorecrest girls’ team defeated Everett and Marysville-Getchell, and the Shorecrest boys defeated Marysville Getchell and lost to Everett last week at Everett Memorial Stadium.

Thursday, March 29, 2012
At Everett Memorial Stadium
Boys

Team scores: Everett 83, Marysville Getchell 52; Everett 72, Shorecrest 63; Shorecrest 80, Marysville Getchell 56.

110 hurdles--Barbee (E) 17.73; 100m--Adrian Monroe (SC) 11.67; 1600m--Carter Osbourne (SC) 4:27.08; 4x100--Shorecrest (Michael Doquilo, Keegan Lockler, Will McNamara, Adrien Monroe) 44.68; 400m--Carr (E) 56.27; 300 hurdles--McNabb (MG) 45.20; 800m--Wright (E) 2:11.41; 200m--Keegan Lockler (SC) 23.18; 3200--Newton (E) 10:28.02; 4x400--Shorecrest (Doquilo, Casey Sigelmann, Aaron Kelly, Lockler) 3:36.89; High jump--Seymer (MG) 5-08; Long jump--Seymer (MG) 18-11.25; Triple jump-- Smalley (MG) 39-06.5; Shot--Dixon (E) 48-06; Discus--Dixon (E) 129-07; Javelin--Letourneao (E) 124-09.

Girls

Team scores: Everett 80, Marysville Getchell 55; Shorecrest 71, Everett 70; Shorecrest 88, Marysville Getchell 52.

100 hurdles--Hudson (E) 17.37; 100m--Hudson (E) 13.61; 1600--Lestad (MG) 5:25.11; 4x100--Everett 53.35; 400m--Wika (MG) 1:07.00; 300 hurdles--Alex Murphy (SC) 52.46; 800m--Margo Coxon (SC) 2:36.38; 200m--Nicole Harris (SC) 27.76; 3200--Williams (E) 12:55.02; 4x200--Shorecrest (Murphy, Amanda Banks, Sarah Beland, Nicole Harris) 1:52.33; 4x400--Marysville Getchell 4:23.73; High jump--Webber (E) 4-08; Long jump--Belan (MG) 14-06; Triple jump--Simons (E) 32-07; Shot--Carr (E) 35-09.5; Discus--Carr (E) 104-04; Javelin--Aiko Muzumori-Canfield (SC) 94-05.


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Shorecrest softball team tops Shorewood, 7-2, Wednesday

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The Shorecrest softball team defeated Shorewood, 7-2, Wednesday at Shorecrest in the first of two scheduled games between the two teams.
Shorecrest and Shorewood meet again May 4 at Shorewood.

Shorecrest followed the victory over Shorewood with a 22-2 victory at Roosevelt of Portland Friday.

The Scots take a 2-1 Western Conference 3A division record (6-1 overall) into a game at Mountlake Terrace (1-2 Wesco 3A, 3-3overall) Monday at 4 p.m.

Shorewood takes a 1-3 Wesco 3A record (1-7 overall) into a game at Everett (3-0, 7-0) Monday at 7 p.m.\\ In Shorecrest’s 7-2 victory over Shorewood, Anisa Gomez led the Scots to victory, hitting 4 for 4 with a double, a home run, 2 RBI and a run scored. Teammate Callie Andersen hit 2 for 4 with a double and two runs scored. Jeanna Berg was 1 for 2 for the Scots with an RBI.

Ashley Swan batted in both of Shorewood’s runs.
Amanda Eshelman was the winning pitcher for Shorecrest. 



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Julie Andrews at Third Place Books Sunday, April 29 to sign books

Julie Andrews
Singer, author will sign her book at
Third Place Books
Sunday, April 29

Third Place Books is pleased to welcome Julie Andrews on Sunday, April 29th at 1pm.

She will be signing copies of her newest book The Very Fairy Princess: Here Comes the Flower Girl.


Event Details: SIGNING ONLY

This is a ticket required event, with very limited availability. Secure your ticket with your purchase of The Very Fairy Princess : Here Comes the Flower Girl at Third Place Books.

ONE BOOK and TICKET PER PERSON

Families may stand together in the signing line.

BOOKS and TICKETS GO ON SALE 4/17/12.

You may purchase your book in person or over the phone. Online sales will be handled first come first served starting at 9am on 4/17 and after we have filled all phone and in-store purchases.

Signatures only, no photos allowed at this event at all please leave your camera at home or in your car.
NO MEMORABILIA OF ANY KIND.
You will be asked to check anything you bring with you at our Info desk until after the event.


$16.99 
ISBN-13: 9780316185615 
Availability: Not in Stock- Coming Soon, Available for Pre-Order Now 
Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 4/2012 



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Shoreline City Council Meeting April 2, 2012

Shoreline City Council Meeting April 2, 2012
By Devon Vose Rickabaugh

Tiered rate for surface water run-off?
The public works department asked the council to consider charging a tiered rate for surface water runoff for residential properties. The rate would be determined by the size of the property with the goal of more fairly charging city residents. Council member Solomon pointed out that lot size is not an accurate way to charge people since someone with a large lot could have very little impervious surface. Council member Hall mentioned several examples of this. The council decided to stay with the current flat fee for all residential customers for now.

Hefty King County utility tax on Shoreline Schools arrives 16 years late
Due to a “glitch” King County has neglected to charge Shoreline School District $180,000 a year surface water fee for 16 years. A school district representative said the district has lost $6,000,000 in the last four year in funding. She said to take on a utility tax at this time would be difficult and she requested that a fee waiver be put in place. Several council members were not comfortable charging the school district an unexpected fee at this time. Mayor McGlashan said, “ It’s money owed, but we didn’t know we were owed it.” City Manager Underwood said that the city could not continue to not charge the school district, but other districts had figured out an educational component equivalent to the fee. Underwood said they would come back to the council with possible suggestions in exchange for the fee.

Sound Transit light rail station locations
Sound Transit has been evaluating where to best build light rail transit stations extending from north of Northgate to Lynnwood. I-5 will be the corridor the light rail will follow. The transit board is considering stations at NE 125th Street, NE 130th, NE 155, NE 145th Street, NE 185th Street, and possibly 236th SW. The extension of light rail into Shoreline will greatly influence transit service in the city and has the potential to affect the surrounding neighborhoods including land use patterns and traffic.

The city council had previously discussed the options and decided to support stations at 145th and 185th with an alignment east of I-5. Mayor McGlashand directed Alicia McIntire, Senior Transportation Planner, to write a letter to Sound Transit with the Shoreline’s decision. Final alignment and station locations will be determined in 2014.

Council member Roberts expressed concern that Seattle seems to be partial to a station at 130th rather than 145th and he hoped Shoreline would get at least two members on the transit board since Seattle has three. He said he “is not convinced that the development potential at 130th is better than at 145th” since 130th is constrained by a golf course on one side and a park on the other. Council member Eggen was concerned that there be enough parking wherever the stations are. Council member Hall said the “key is to make the whole system work.” He said Metro bus service and Community Transit buses aren’t coordinated in Shoreline and since bus service is sparse between Shoreline and downtown Seattle it is important to have a light rail station where we want it.


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Husky Smiles - free dental screenings for children 6 months to 18 years of age on April 21


To register, contact Tanya at 206-631-8836



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Richmond Beach Library has classes to enhance job skills

Richmond Beach Library
Photo by Steven H. Robinson


Effective Resumes for the New Job Search
Monday, April 9, 7pm

Presented by Tanner Phillips from WorkSource.
This workshop focuses on developing a resume that will get past the 10-second screen. A resume template will be distributed to be used in paper or electronic form. Learn what employers are looking for in a resume.

Computer Class: Microsoft Word Level 1
Tuesday, April 10, 2pm
Learn basic skills for entering, correcting, and revising text on a computer. Prerequisite: Ability to use a mouse and keyboard.
Call 206-546-3522 to register.

Computer Class: Internet Level 1
Tuesday, April 24, 7pm

Learn how to browse the internet, type web site addresses, understand basic internet vocabulary, and use search engines. Prerequisite: Ability to use a mouse.
Call 206-546-3522 to register.

The library is located at 19601 21st Ave N.W., Shoreline, 98177, 206-546-3522



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Most Shoreline ballots, some in LFP will have elections for two Congressional districts


Ballots in most of Shoreline and the north part of Lake Forest Park will have elections in two Congressional districts in the August primary and November general election.

One will be for the last few weeks of the vacant seat in the old 1st Congressional District, the position left vacant by the resignation of Congressman Jay Inslee.

The other will be for a full two-year term in the new 7th District.

Gov. Christine Gregoire called the special election for Inslee’s seat, saying that she wants the District and the State to have full representation in a possible December lame-duck session.

We can fill the seat for the short term in the old 1st District only with an election in the old district.

Part of the old 1st District – Shoreline, Edmonds, Woodway and part of Lake Forest Park – will vote for a full term in the new 7th Congressional District; another part – Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace and Brier – will vote for a full term in the new 2nd District; another part – Bothell, Kenmore and Redmond – will vote for a full term in the new 1st District; and the Bainbridge Island part of the old 1st District will vote for a full term in the new 6th District.

Who will run in the election for the short term? Probably the same candidates who will run for the full term in the new 1st District, even though many live in the new district but not in the old one. That’s OK because the only residency requirement is to live in the State, not necessarily in the district.

It’s possible that different candidates will advance from the primary to the general election for the short term and for the full term.

A State elections co-director, Katie Blinn, said Monday that the State could hold the short-term election at the same time as the full-term elections in the new districts without a change in State law.
Blinn and other elections officials have expressed concern about voters’ being confused over voting on two sets of candidates in two districts.

The person elected in the special election will hold office from Dec. 6, when the State certifies results of the Nov. 6 general election, until the new Congress convenes Jan. 7.

The seat will be vacant until December.

The old district can’t hold a special election before November without a change in State law.

The State will have to reimburse King, Snohomish and Kitsap counties for extra costs of the special part of the August and November elections.

The counties pay most of the costs of primary and general elections, but any entity calling a special election must pay for that portion of election costs.

In this case, it’s the State that has to pay the counties for its share of the election costs.
Areas of the old 7th Congressional District that will be in the new 7th District will vote only once because 7th District Congressman Jim McDermott's term last until the new Congress convenes in January.


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Holy Week services at Ronald United Methodist Church

Purple lilies photo by
Steven H. Robinson
Upcoming Holy Week services at Ronald United Methodist Church include Maundy Thursday, April 5, with a potluck at 6 p.m. and the service at 7 p.m.; Good Friday Service, April 6, at 7 p.m., and Easter Service on April 8 at 10:45 a.m.

Ronald UMC is located at 17839 Aurora Avenue North, Shoreline. For more information on Holy Week, call 206-542-2484, email, or visit the church website.


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Peg Kelley demonstrates The Power of One

Peg Kelley aka "Grandma Peg" helps an Echo Lake First Grader
Photo courtesy Power of One


Community Volunteers Help Shoreline Students Succeed
By Karen Kessinger

Meet Peg Kelley, one of the most “mature” people you’ll find in first grade. Mrs. Kelley is a long time Power of One volunteer at Echo Lake elementary. She started when her own granddaughter, Chloe, was in first grade and new to the Shoreline school. Chloe’s parents thought having Kelley around would help ease the transition.

Kelley also saw volunteering in the classroom as a worthwhile way to spend her time. “I learn something new every day I come into this building. I could stay home and do cross-stitch. I’m hoping people give back. There are parts for everyone…what can I do, how can I help.”

In busy classrooms, having the extra sets of hands community volunteers provide is an enormous help. “I love the consistency they provide and the warmth,” says first grade teacher Martha Nichols. “I know they love working with the kids and getting to know them and they bring a different energy and I think it is valuable for the kids to see older folks in the classroom and to have a chance to develop a small relationship with an elder.”

Peg Kelley thought that if a first-grader could log on to a computer,
she could too - and now she helps new students.
Photo courtesy Power of One

Mrs. Kelley started out volunteering with reading groups. One day she happened to be there when Ms. Nichols was instructing students how to log onto the lap top stations. Mrs. Kelley then became the helper — losing any intimidation she felt with the technology.

“If a first grader can do it,” she realized, “I could probably do it.”

Although the granddaughter has moved on, Kelley, or Grandma Peg as she is known among the students and staff, remains a first grade fixture. Even now, she finds it gratifying to have older kids, previous students, greet her in the halls. “I like to go to sixth grade graduation and see those (former) first graders who couldn’t sit still, in a suit, getting a diploma and shaking the principal’s hand.”

Many schools and teachers are in need of help in a variety of areas and grades. Echo Lake, Meridian Park, Lake Forest Park and Syre elementary schools all have openings for community volunteers. Anyone interested in learning more about giving their time and talents to classrooms within the Shoreline school district is invited to join Power of One. Volunteers must undergo a Washington State Patrol background check and be consistent and reliable. The program is sponsored by the Shoreline-LFP Senior Center and affiliated with Shoreline Public Schools.


For more information about Power of One, contact volunteer coordinator, Karen Kessinger by email or by phone 206-365-1169.



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Spring Break at the Shoreline Children's Center

206-393-4256

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Seattle Skating Club turns 75

Seattle Skating Club is turning 75 with an Ice Show; “Celebrating 75 Years.” Get ready for some excitement! This professionally choreographed show will feature performances by our own fantastic local talent, past and present homegrown Champions, and a special guest performance by Jozef “Jumpin’ Joe” Sabovcik, Olympic Bronze medalist, and European Champion.

Edmonds' own Rosalyn Sumners, 1983 World Champion, 2001 Hall of Fame Inductee, 1984 Olympic Silver Medalist will host a "Meet and Greet" from 3:30-5:00 pm on Saturday between shows, where you can meet other Olympians such as Cynthia Kauffman (Marshall) and Ron Kauffman, 1964 and 1968 US Pairs Olympians, 1995 Hall of Fame Inductees, and our very Sharon Jones (Baker) and Paul Askham, 1988 British Ice Dance Olympians.

In 1936, the Seattle Skating Club joined the U.S. Figure Skating Association and a legacy of skating in the Seattle area was born. 

Over the years we have celebrated Olympic and World medalists, and mourned the loss of club members in the 1961 US World Team plane crash. We have changed rinks, hosted Regional, Sectional, and International events and brought opportunities to countless Seattle area youngsters and adults.

The community is invited to join them on Friday April 13th at 7:00pm, or Saturday April 14th at 11:00am or 5:00pm, at the Olympic View Ice Arena, 22202-70th Avenue West, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043.

Tickets are: $10 Adult (13 and over), $7 Senior (65 and over), $5 Child (4-12), children under 4 are free.

Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. More information at the website.

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Shorewood soccer team takes undefeated record into Saturday game with Shorecrest after Wednesday 3-0 home victory over Glacier Peak

Shorewood players; #20 Evan Strandberg, # 3 Matthew Pettersen, and
#2 face masked Trevor Cronlin surround Glacier Peak's Kai Duan.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore


The Shorewood boys’ soccer team takes an undefeated record into a Saturday game with Shorecrest after a 3-0 home victory over Glacier Peak Wednesday.

Shorewood (7-0) and Shorecrest (3-1-3) meet at 6 p.m. Saturday at Shoreline Stadium with junior varsity teams from the two schools meeting at 4 p.m. The meeting will be the first of two between the schools, with the teams scheduled to meet again April 20.

In Shorewood’s 3-0 victory over Glacier Peak, senior Eugene Holley scored two goals and junior Dawda Dibba scored one. Senior Evan Strandberg had an assist.

Shorecrest had played a home 1-1 tie with Glacier Peak Monday.

The Shorewood varsity has shut out all seven of its opponents, with senior Daniel Nadeau in goal backed up by junior Calvin Crawford. Shorecrest goal keeper Miles Yates has two shutouts.

The Shorewood junior varsity also has a 7-0 record after defeating Glacier Peak 1-0 Wednesday. The Shorecrest JVs have a 6-0 record after defeating Glacier Peak, 2-0, Monday.



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Shoreline Eats4Health - cooking demos, cooking classes, and lunch





Sunday, April 8
Cooking Demonstrations - 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. 
Walnut-Crusted Sea Bass with Roasted Green Beans 
Free, drop in 
Central Market Culinary Resource Center, 15505 Westminster Way
Monday, April 9

Cooking Demonstrations - 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Nutritious No-Bake cookies
Free, drop in
Central Market Culinary Resource Center, 15505 Westminster Way
Young Chefs cooking class - 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. 
Ages 8-11; kids will learn about choosing and making their own healthy meals
$16 facility members/$27 program members; registration required 
Dale Turner YMCA, 19290 Aurora Avenue N, Seattle - (206) 363-0446
Tuesday, April 10
Cooking Demonstrations - 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. 
Smoked Salmon and Daikon Salad 
Free, drop in 
Central Market Culinary Resource Center, 15505 Westminster Way

Senior Center lunch - 11:45 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.
Celebrate an Easter meal of ham with pineapple glaze
$3.00 seniors/$6.00 non-seniors; no registration necessary
Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Center, 18560 First Avenue NE - (206) 365-1536
Wednesday, April 11
Senior Center cooking class with Chef Janice - 1:30 p.m.
Learn how to make Italian and Portugese egg bread and hot cross buns
$5 members/$7 non-members; sign up at front desk
Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Center, 18560 First Avenue NE - (206) 365-1536

Einstein 3G Girls Group - 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. 
Girls-only group for Einstein Middle School students focusing on healthy lifestyles. 
Register with Christy Vien at cvien@shorelinewa.gov


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Shorecrest girls end Shorewood’s unbeaten tennis season

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Wayne Pridemore photostream
Shorecrest handed Shorewood its first loss of the season in Wesco 3A girls' tennis, 6-1, Wednesday at Shorewood’s home Shoreview Park courts.

With the two teams having split their home-and-home matches, the Thunderbirds and Scots need to win out the rest of the season to share the league title. Shorecrest improved its record to 5-1, and the T-Birds record is 7-1.

Shorecrest swept the doubles and won three of four singles matches.

Shorewood plays Tuesday April 10, at 3:45 p.m. and at home versus Marysville Getchall April 13 at 3:45 p.m.

Shorecrest has home matches with Lynnwood Monday and Everett Tuesday, before playing at Meadowdale Wednesday. All matches start at 3:45. 

Shorecrest 6, Shorewood 1


Singles:

1. Meera Limaye SC def. Francesca O' Malley SW 6-1, 6-0
2. Jennifer Sui SC def. Marija Feller SW 6-4, 6-1
3. Genevieve O' Malley SW def. Erica Pan SC 6-4, 6-2
4. Elissa Sutlief SC def. Kristen Smith SW 5-7, 6-1, 6-1


Doubles:

1. Haley Monson / Janie Uppinghouse SC def Daniella Brengelmann / Stephanie Ngy SW 3-6, 6-4, 6-3
2. Keegan Monson / Lauren Rutter SC def. Maddie Welch / Abby Drake SW 6-3, 6-1 
3. Karena Tien / Rosa Rice- Pelepko SC def. Emma Brons / Sarah Kim SW 4-6, 5-7 

Junior varsity Score 
Shorewood 4, at Shorecrest 3


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Lunch at the Senior Center - Easter and Passover

The special lunch menus at the Senior Center in April honor religious heritage, with an Easter meal on April 10 and a Passover meal on April 26. Non-members are welcome. 

Special Easter meal, April 10, 2012

Enjoy your traditional Easter meal at the Senior Center: Ham with Pineapple Glaze, Au Gratin Potatoes, Asparagus, Roll, Carrot Raisin Salad, and Apricot Mousse. Meal starts at 11:45 a.m. Arrive early to assure you will have a seat. A $3.00 donation for seniors 60 and older is recommended, participants under 60 can enjoy this meal for $6.00.


Israeli Heritage meal, April 26, 2012

Chef Janice has planned an exceptional meal to respect Passover and recognize Israeli Heritage day. The meal will include Sweet Beef Brisket, Couscous Beets & Oranges, Cucumber Salad, Pita Bread, and Baklava. Meal starts at 11:45 a.m. Arrive early to assure you will have a seat. A $3.00 donation for seniors 60 and older is recommended, participants under 60 can enjoy this meal for $6.00.

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center is located at 18560 1st Ave NE # 1  Shoreline, WA 98155,
206-365-1536.

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Workshop - develop a successful resume - April 9

Effective Resumes for the New Job Search

This hands-on workshop focuses on developing a resume that will get past the “10 second screen.” Discover the keys to a successful resume and learn what employers are looking for.

Monday, April 9, 7pm



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Diggin’ Shoreline gardeners gathering March 20, 2012

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Gardeners gather for the Diggin' Shoreline meeting
Photo by Nora Smith

By Zeth Peterka, age 12, Diggin’ Shoreline reporter
and Afia Menke, Diggin’ Shoreline Co-Chair

On March 20th, I attended a Diggin’ Shoreline Gardener’s Gathering/Potluck with about 20 gardeners in the Shoreline City Council Chambers to share gardening stories and to learn more about what is happening with Gardening in Shoreline.

The Diggin’ Shoreline board members were introduced. Then they shared a PowerPoint presentation about Diggin’ Shoreline which included their strategic plan and goals.

Pause one minute…what is Diggin’ Shoreline? Diggin’ Shoreline is a nonprofit organization that helps create gardens and teaches classes around Shoreline.

You may know about the Twin Ponds Community Garden. Well, they are helping to support that too.

Maureen Colaizzi from the City of Shoreline Parks Department spoke about the Twin Ponds Community Garden and answered questions.

Next we broke for good healthy food and happy mingling. After eating we gathered together for gardeners to brag about what they have done gardening-wise.

I really liked interviewing enthusiastic gardeners for this article.

Here is a sample of some of the cool stuff that I heard:

Maryn W. has been gardening for 3 years. She has a bunch of metal garbage cans that she grows tomatoes in to keep the soil warm. She also has a solar fountain, which will be working soon.

John D. has been gardening for over 20 years and he has a dry streambed. When it rains, the rain comes off the roofline and flows through the garden streambed. Ferns naturally grew in where the water flows.

It was a great gardener gathering, and I hope to see you at the next one.

Maybe I will see you at the “Crazy About Veggies Plant Sale” on Saturday, May 19th in the Whidbey Island Bank Parking lot with their community shred event.

If you would like to know more about Diggin’ and even perhaps become a member, you can email us or call 206-440-5730. Our website will be up and running by the end of April too, so stay tuned!

Diggin’ Shoreline Board meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of the month at City Hall in Room 301 beginning at 6:30pm.


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