Frank Workman on Sports - my last game behind the plate

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

By Frank Workman

When a couple of good friends asked me this week if I would umpire their 8 yr old sons’ season opener, I jumped at the chance, even though I knew my crouch behind home plate for the peewees was going to be so low that lingering pain in some seldom-used muscles would ensue.

Little did I know that it would be my last game behind the plate.

It turned out the problem was not in my thighs……it was my eyes.

After years and years of advice from the bleachers, I finally got my eyes examined a while ago, and sure enough---I DID need new glasses.

The acquisition of trifocals has made life easier when it comes to reading a computer screen, but the addition of that second line on my lenses had an unexpected detrimental effect when I put my mask on and got ready to call the first pitch last week.

As the ball left the pitcher’s hand, it was in perfect focus, in the top third of the lens.

But as gravity took its inevitable hold and the ball began to drop as it approached the plate, it shifted from one lens setting to another, causing the ball to seem to explode into so many tiny bits as it approached the catcher, like a dandelion going poof in the wind.

That’s a problem.

I started calling games in 1964 or ’65, when my brother’s team had a no-show-umpire stand them up.

Since then I’ve worked hundreds of games, some under blazing blue skies, others when it was so cold and wet out that we did, in fact, care, if we never got back.

I’ve gotten to meet many boys and their parents, nearly all of whom seemed supportive and appreciative of my efforts. Lots of them remain friends to this day.

I managed to avoid any significant injuries, getting struck in the ‘midsection’ just once when an inept and evil catcher ducked under a perfectly thrown strike three. (Thank goodness that was the FINAL out of a doubleheader, and not the first one.)

I had just one occasion to eject a player from a game. When I explained my reasoning to his dad, the coach, he was in complete agreement with me.

I’ve been a Little League umpire, in every sense of the term. And damn proud of it.

One thing I learned right from the start, games were hard enough to call when there was just one baseball on the field.

This week, for the first time, there were too many baseballs to count.

Time for somebody else to get behind the plate, go into that squat, and feel the burn.


See previous Frank Workman columns by clicking the link under the Features list in the first column on our webpage.




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Notes from Shoreline City Council Meeting April 9, 2012

Shoreline City Council Meeting April 9, 2012
By Devon Vose Rickabaugh

Plastic bag ban
One of the main issues at the council meeting was whether or not to ban plastic bags in stores within Shoreline. Council member Solomon said that since Shoreline is working toward being a sustainable city he recommended adopting an ordinance like Seattle and Bellingham have. Council member McConnell said that Shoreline is doing a good job of recycling now and “I don’t want to spend resources and staff time on a ban.” Several members of the public said that recycling bags causes the recycling machines to gum up and requires extra work for the employees. Council member Eggen said the world is inundated with plastic and recycling is not a solution. He said “We would have to stop producing it.” He said that he would like staff to investigate whether the plastic is harming the environment. Council member Roberts said he didn’t think the issue needed further investigation and he didn’t expect “Staff to go out and reinvent the wheel here.” Mayor McClashan said there is confusion about the issue. He directed staff to ask the business community for their opinion and suggested the council members submit questions to the city manager for information and a possible survey of the public. Then staff would bring the information back to another council study session.

Animal Control Services
The council voted to send a nonbinding agreement to King County to extend the contract with the Regional Animal Services of King County rather than developing Shoreline’s own animal control service at this time. The county employee who oversees animal control for the county said that they had made improvements based on input from cities like Shoreline and that he thought the service would be much more efficient. The council had questions regarding cost which will be addressed after the county knows how many cities will retain the service. With the nonbinding agreement the city can choose to pull out and develop Shoreline’s “in house” animal control service when the update comes from the county.

Growing Transit Communities task force
The council voted to join the Growing Transit Communities (GTC) Task Force. As a member of this consortium Shoreline will have a seat on the committee which will give the city oversight and input into planning the new light rail service, bus rapid transit and other transit investments with the goal of creating jobs, services, and affordable housing closer to the transit.



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Bumps and Babies Fair, April 14-15 at the Bitter Lake Annex in North Seattle

Toys at the August Bumps and Babies Show
Photo byJ.Shelton Photography

BUMPS and BABIES FAIR April 14-15, 2012 at the Bitter Lake Community Center Annex (behind Broadview Thomson Elementary), 13040 Greenwood Avenue N, Seattle, WA 98133.

The Bumps and Babies Fair is a fun and fabulous twice-yearly children's boutique and consignment event in Seattle.

In our boutique, we proudly showcase talented local moms offering high quality products and services.
  • The Chic Bambino
  • J. Shelton Photography
  • Pepperjack Home
  • The N.E.W. Project
  • Suspended Recreation
  • and more!
Racks of girl clothes on consignment
J.Shelton Photography.

In our consignment sale, sellers can earn cash for their gently used kids clothes, toys, and baby equipment, and shoppers can outfit their children at a fraction of what they would spend in retail stores. Set your own prices, prep and tag your items, then drop them off with us and we'll do the rest!
  • SELL - Set your own prices and earn 70-80% of your sales!
  • SHOP - Great deals on 10,000+ new and gently-used kids' items!
  • VOLUNTEER - Earn a pre-sale pass to shop before the public for the best deals!
  • GIVE BACK - We donate hundreds of unsold items to local agencies on behalf of our consignors.

There's still time to get involved! Visit our website to learn more and to sign up as a consignor or a volunteer: 

If you (or anyone you're close to) have kids, this is an event you do not want to miss!

Baby jumpers at August event
J.Shelton Photography.
Private Pre-sale (for consignors and volunteers) hours are:

  • Saturday, April 14, 2:30-4:30pm
Public sale hours are:

  • Saturday, April 14, 5:00-8:00pm
  • Sunday, April 15, 10:00am-5:00pm
Know before you go:

  • Bring shopping bags (or a laundry basket!) as we will not have baskets or carts available.
  • Cash is much preferred to expedite the long lines, but we will accept major credit cards. No checks, please.
  • Sales tax is applied.
To stay up to date with all the latest information, join our mailing list or see our Facebook page.



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Community Worship Night for Kingdom Community April 20

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Yassar Khan and Rahwa Yehdego Named SCC Tennis Players of the Week

Yassar Khan
Photo by Wilson Tsoi

Shoreline Community College named Yassar Khan the Men's Tennis Player of the Week, as the #1 SCC Player came back from a 5-7 defeat in the first set against Treasure Valley's Brad Perkins to win the next two sets, 6-0, 6-0 and won at #1 Doubles with Alex Casper to led SCC to a 7-2 victory over Treasure Valley Community College on Friday.

Rahwa Yehdego
Photo by Wilson Tsoi

Rahwa Yehdego, dropped a 6-3, 6-3 match to Treasure Valley in the 0-9 defeat on Friday, but won more games than the rest of the SCC team combined, as SCC was forced to play with only 3 players on Friday due to lack of players ready to play. Yehdego was playing in her first college match.

SCC plays Skagit Valley College on Friday in Mt. Vernon, WA.


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SCC Names Vallen Brewer Softball Player of the Week

Brewer takes a cut at a high pitch.
Photo by Wilson Tsoi

Vallen Brewer, a freshman catcher/outfielder from Lake Stevens, WA, has been named the Shoreline Community College’s Softball Player of the Week.

Brewer went 3-4 at the plate in a win against Olympic College on Saturday with 4 RBIs, 2 runs scored and had a double and triple in the game.

SCC dropped the first game of the doubleheader, 9-0.

SCC will face Skagit Valley College on Friday at 1:00 PM at Shoreview Park.



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SCC Names Matt Cottingham and Gabriel Rochon Baseball Players of the Week

Matt Cottingham hustling to first.
Photo by Wilson Tsoi

Shoreline Community College named Matt Cottingham Baseball Player of the Week for the week of March 26-April 1 for his performance in a doubleheader loss to Edmonds Community College. Cottingham, a sophomore outfielder from Squalicum High School in Bellingham, WA, went 4-7 with 3 doubles, 2 runs and 3 RBIs.

Gabriel Rochon being congratulated by teammates.
Photo by Wilson Tsoi

For the Week of April 2-8, SCC named freshman Gabriel Rochon as Player of the Week for the third time this season, as he went 4-7 with 1 run and 2 RBIs before an injury cut his weekend short after a double header loss to Everett CC.

SCC is 1-20 on the season as the Dolphins season does not get any easier as they face the #1 ranked team in the NWAACC, Bellevue College this weekend in a four game series. SCC goes to Bellevue on Saturday and returns to Meridian Park on Sunday, to face BC at 1:00 pm.



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Spring Fling Day Camp 2012 for kids aged 4 to 12

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Kids at a previous Recreation camp
Photo courtesy Shoreline Parks and Recreation

Shoreline Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services
Providing life-enhancing experiences and promoting a healthy community.
For more information or to register, visit here or call 206-801-2600


Photo courtesy Shoreline Parks and Recreation

Spring Fling Day Camp 2012
Ages 4 - 12

Looking for something to do during Spring Break April 23-27? Join kids your age at Camp Shoreline as we play games, swim, create art, perform, and much more. Meet at the Spartan Recreation Center in the morning. Join Recreation staff for daily activities at the Spartan Gym and Shoreline Pool. Bring your swimsuit, towel and a sack lunch. Wear court shoes (no sandals). You may choose to sign up on a daily basis or register for the discounted weekly rate. Children must be 7 years of age or older to go to the swimming pool.


#61723              Monday              4/23           
#61724              Tuesday              4/24                                         
#61725              Wednesday         4/25                                                                                        
#61726              Thursday            4/26                           
#61727              Friday                 4/27                           
#61728              Mon-Fri              4/23 – 4/27              

Daily:  $ 40;  w/Resident Discount:  $ 35
Hours: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Week: $190; w/Resident Discount:  $160
Location:  Spartan Recreation Center, Cascade Room


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Shoreline Eats4Health - community garden, canning, cooking class, and lunch





Saturday, April 14
Help celebrate the opening of the new community garden at Twin Ponds park
Free; no registration required
Twin Ponds Park, 15401 First Avenue NE, Shoreline -  (206) 801-2602
Monday, April 16
Canning, Pickling & Fermenting - 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. 
Instructor Shannon Valderas teaches how to get started preserving foods from your own garden or local farm.
$22 residents; $25 non-residents; registration required 
Spartan Recreation Center, 202 NE 185th Street, Shoreline - (206) 801-2600
Wednesday, April 18
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  
Thursday, April 19
Senior Center lunch - 11:45 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.
Celebrate a members' birthday meal of sole florentine
$3.00 seniors/$6.00 non-seniors; no registration necessary
Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Center, 18560 First Avenue NE - (206) 365-1536

Kids in the Kitchen cooking class - 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. 
Ages 4-7; kids will learn fundamental kitchen skills and nutrition facts 
$11 facility members/$20 program members; registration required 
Dale Turner YMCA, 19290 Aurora Avenue N, Seattle - (206) 363-0446


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Lost keys found at Saltwater Park

Those who lost their keys at Shoreline Saltwater Park should check the information board at the waterside of the footbridge.


Photos by Allan Bain


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NW Orchid Society Annual Orchid Show and Sale April 14-15 at Sky

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

The NW Orchid Society Annual Orchid Show and Sale will be held April 14-15 at Sky Nursery, 18528 Aurora Ave. N, Shoreline, WA. Sat. 10 am – 6 pm Sun. 10 am – 5 pm


Come see beautiful exotic orchids from around the world. These are not your usual grocery store orchids. Orchids can be large, small, plain, pretty, spotted, striped, solid, vibrant, fragrant, stinky, weird, lovely, intriguing and magnificent. There’s a different orchid to captivate and delight everyone in your family. These are orchids grown by your local orchid society members so you can grow them too.

Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Displays represented by hobbyists, several local orchid societies and the show vendors showcase a multitude of blooming orchids at their very best.

The display of orchids will be judged by the prestigious American Orchid Society. This is a once a year event and is not to be missed.

In addition to orchid displays there will be vendors selling a large variety of plants in bloom at very reasonable prices. Orchid supplies will also be available.

Northwest Orchid Society members will be available to help and answer your questions.

There will be potting demonstrations and a free raffle for a new orchid plant.

Held at Sky Nursery in Shoreline, the Northwest Orchid Show and Sale features beautiful orchid displays from a variety of vendors and societies as well as a great opportunity to find unique, rare and interesting orchids – ones you wouldn’t find at the grocery store.

Take advantage of this once-a-year opportunity to see thousands of blooming orchids. You can also purchase unique orchids from vendors that know how to grow them and will pass their knowledge on to you.

Other great features of this event include repotting seminars and raffles. (ticket available here)


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Free native flute lesson following Peter Ali performance at Third Place Commons Sunday April 15

For more information see Third Place Commons, or call 206-366-3302



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Shorewood Boosters brought the community together

Close to 300 people attended the Shorewood Booster Auction
Photo by Linda Delgado

By Marianne Stephens

The 2012 Annual Shorewood Booster Auction, held on March 10th, was a great success. Close to 300 parents, staff, and community supporters — many costumed in Beatles-era garb — enjoyed the sold-out, Beatles-themed "Come Together" auction.

The Boosters promote spirit and pride at Shorewood High School by fundraising for activities and clubs, providing scholarships for active students, and encouraging people to rally together to support our students’ diverse interests.

Student artwork - one of the auction items
Photo by Linda Delgado

Clubs and donors provided items for both silent and live auctions.

The most entertaining live auction item was a tour of the Edmonds Wastewater Treatment Plant followed by pizza at Spiro’s. The auctioneer exclaimed “You people just paid $650 for c***!”

The Flag and Cheer teams created or donated 32 luscious desserts for the crazy dessert dash in which a person from each table runs to the dessert table (in order of amount of donations) to claim a dessert. As always, 

Dinner was catered by the Shorewood Culinary Arts class
Photo by Linda Delgado

Shorewood Culinary Arts and teacher Diana Dillard provided a delicious dinner. The Boosters presented two “Turbo-Booster” awards to longtime volunteer Shari Brindle and Assistant Principal Elaine Swanson (who can often be found administrating while wearing crazy Shorewood outfits).

Every year, the Boosters select a fund-a-need cause. In 2011, the Booster Auction raised enough money to outfit the entire Shorewood Marching Band with much-needed uniforms. This year, the Marching Band showed up at the 2012 Auction to express their thanks, show off the new uniforms, and play for the crowd.

Setting the stage for a successful fund-raiser
Photo of stage by Linda Delgado

This year’s fund-a-need was new video equipment for Marty Ballew’s famous and successful video production program. The present 1980s era equipment will be replaced by a NewTek TriCaster TCXD300 Portable Live HD Production unit (!) that will be fully transferable to the new school in 2013. Marty Ballew’s students — of course — described the need and the possibilities with a hilarious video about the antiquity of the present equipment. 

For some reason, the kids think that the 1980s were prehistoric…

True to the Boosters mission, the 2012 auction raised spirit and money, grossing over $91,000. Money raised will be distributed to participating Shorewood clubs, teams, and groups. 

2012 Auction Chairs Linda Delgado and Janelle Jacobs would like to thank the entire community — guests, donors, volunteers, Shorewood staff and students — for their support.

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Listening Mothers: A support group for new mothers at Center for Human Services

Monday, April 9, 2012




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Free bus passes with car tab renewals


Renewing car tabs will get drivers eight free bus tickets for the next two years

The Metropolitan King County Council recently approved the two-year incentive program to encourage drivers to get from behind the wheel and leave the “driving” to Metro Transit.

“According to customer surveys, 95 percent of Metro riders have access to a car, but choose to take the bus instead,” said Councilmember Larry Phillips, chair of the Transportation, Environment and Economy Committee. “In this time of rising gas prices, this incentive program gives all car owners the opportunity to join the ranks of transit riders leaving their cars parked and discovering the benefits of taking transit.”

Last August, the Council adopted a bipartisan, multi-pronged transit funding plan that maintains current transit service levels, while providing transportation alternatives for commuters who may see a reduction in bus service in their communities. The funding plan includes adoption of the Congestion Reduction Charge (CRC), a temporary charge on vehicle licenses for each of the next two years.

The adopted funding plan included a Transit Incentive Program to encourage drivers to use public transportation. Through this program, each household will be eligible to receive eight bus tickets worth up to $24.

Today’s adopted ordinance implements the incentive program and sets up the program that will allow drivers to donate the value of their tickets toward existing human services ticket programs.

Beginning with the June 2012 vehicle license tab renewals and continuing for the next two years, application for the incentive bus tickets will be mailed out with each car tab by the State Department of Licensing. Individuals can then either request the tickets for Metro bus rides to work, play, or a special event, or they can choose to donate the value of those tickets to the human service agencies transit program.



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Sign up for lively discussions at SCC Great Discussions group


Great Discussions 2012:
You are invited to discuss some of the most pressing issues in global affairs, including:

  • Changes in the Middle East
  • The new challenge of Cybersecurity
  • Mexico’s war on drugs
  • Economic development in Indonesia
  • Ending the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq
  • Protecting ocean resources

You do not have to be an expert, just interested (and opinionated helps)!

Enrollment is limited to 25 participants on Thursday evenings, April 19-May 24.
The optional background video begins at 6pm and the discussion led by subject expert begins at 6:30pm. The group will meet in The PUB, Building 9202.

“Great Decisions 2012” contains short briefing papers on each topic and is available at the SCC Bookstore (PUB 9114). $25 (est.)

To reserve a spot contact Larry Fuell, 206-533-6750.

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Shoreline Community College baseball continues to struggle

Jordan Padilla flies after a ball
and had two hits on the day.
Photo by Wilson Tsoi

Easter did not turn out to be a good holiday for Shoreline Community College Baseball, as the Everett CC Trojans swept the Dolphins on Easter, 3-0 and 3-0.

Shoreline struggled all day with the bats, getting one hit in the first game and sending the minimum 21 batters to the plate in a 7 inning game and 5 hits in the second game and wasted two solid pitching performances by Willie Davies in the first game, who pitched 7 solid innings and Ryan Garrett and Layton Bush in the second game.

Jordan Padilla was the only Dolphin who had two hits on the day.

EVCC manufactured runs using the short game and run game effectively and scattering 14 hits in the doubleheader.

SCC drops to 1-20 on the year, and 0-8 in the NWAACC Northern Region. The schedule does not get any easier for SCC next weekend, as they face the #1 Ranked Bellevue College Bulldogs in a four game NWAACC Northern Region series, on Saturday at BC at 1:00 PM and then on Sunday, at Meridian Park in Shoreline, at 1:00 PM.



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Shorewood baseball team plays at Oak Harbor Tuesday after non-league loss to Redmond Saturday

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The Shorewood baseball team returns to Western Conference 3A play after a 9-5 non-league loss Saturday at Redmond of the Kingco 4A Conference.

Shorewood takes a 1-4 Wesco 3A record (2-7 overall) into a game at Oak Harbor (1-6, 3-7) Tuesday at 4 p.m. after Shorewood defeated Oak Harbor 2-0 Friday at Shorewood’s home Meridian Park field.
Earlier in the week, Shorewood had lost to Glacier Peak, 7-5 Tuesday at Glacier Peak and 7-4 Wednesday at home.

In Shorewood’s 9-5 loss to Redmond, Cory Longacre hit a double for the Thunderbirds, and teammate Ben Andrews hit a home run.

In Shorewood’s 2-0 victory over Oak Harbor Friday, Thunderbird pinch hitter Max Jacobs hit an RBI single with two outs in the sixth inning to break a scoreless tie. Sam Boone was the winning pitcher in relief.

In Shorewood’s 7-4 home loss to Glacier Peak Wednesday, Steffin Torgenson hit a double.

In Shorewood’s 7-5 loss at Glacier Peak Tuesday, the Thunderbirds led 5-3 before the Grizzlies scored 4 runs in the fifth inning. Chris Giles and Kory Longacer hit triples for Shorewood.

The Shorewood junior varsity won a home game from Glacier Peak 5-4 Wednesday. won at Oak Harbor 4-3 Friday and defeated Redmond at home 4-3 Saturday.

The Shorewood JVs take a 4-0 Wesco 3A record (6-1-1) into a make-up game at Glacier Peak Monday and a home game with Oak Harbor Tuesday.



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7th grade girls basketball completes a perfect season

Undefeated - 7th grade Kellogg girls' basketball team
Coach Mike McMurray
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools
Back row: Coach Mike McMurray, Natalie Merkley, Hailey Bouffiou, Sheridan Stephenson, Riley Jones and Keyonna Jones
Front row; Marli Koba, Jazlyn Owens, Blair Mulcahy, Lamija Palomino, Rachel Francisco, Evyn Mar.
(Missing for the photo shoot were Adreanna Blake and Helena Matheson)

The 2012 Kellogg Middle School 7th grade girls basketball team just completed an undefeated, perfect season.

According to their coach, Mike McMurray, "This group of girls faced larger opponents in each of their games yet, using a strong team focus, good ball handling skills and season long unselfish play, they enjoyed and shared a terrific successful season. The tremendous player support for each other and parent support of the team were key to this success."

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Six finalists selected for Lake Forest Park City Administrator

Open House on Monday, April 16, 2012 from 6:30 pm - 8 pm at City Hall


The City of Lake Forest Park announces the six finalists for the position of City Administrator, following a nationwide recruitment process. The finalists are:

  • Ronald F. Chandler, City Manager, Cedar City, Utah
  • Mark Hoppen, Interim Deputy Director, Snohomish Health District
  • Deborah Knight, City Administrator, Sultan, Washington
  • Phil Messina, City Manager, Central Point, Oregon
  • Donald (Pete) Rose, County Administrator, San Juan County, Washington
  • Michael Sauerwein, Director of Administrative Services, Sammamish, Washington

Community open house
Mayor Mary Jane Goss invites the City Administrator candidates and the community to a Community Open House on Monday, April 16, 2012 from 6:30 pm - 8 pm at City Hall in the City Council Chambers. Citizens will be able to speak informally with the candidates at the Community Open House and have an opportunity to provide feedback to the Mayor.

Interview panels
The finalists will be interviewed by four panels including the Mayor, City Council, Leadership Team, and a Public Advisory Panel on Tuesday, April 17, 2012. The Public Advisory Panel will include representatives from Lake Forest Park Commissions, the local business community, Lake Forest Park Rotary, local water and utility districts, and Youth Court.

About Lake Forest Park
Lake Forest Park is a three and half square mile residential community bordered by Seattle to the south, the Snohomish County line to the north, with Lake Washington and Kenmore to the east, and Shoreline to the west. Less than 4% of the city land is zoned commercial; most of that is in one location, and there are no industrial areas. The City's population grew 210% in the 1990's, largely as a result of annexations. Today, Lake Forest Park’s population is just over 12,500.

Mayor-Council form of government
Lake Forest Park utilizes the Mayor/Council form of government and provides a wide range of government services. The Executive Department is led by Mayor Mary Jane Goss, who started her first term as Mayor January 1, 2012. Lake Forest Park is a full service city with 8 departments, 54 full-time employees and a $7.3 million operating budget.


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Quick-Start Shoreline Business Workshop, Tuesday April 10

Sunday, April 8, 2012

The Tuesday Quick-Start Shoreline Business Workshop for start-up, existing or potential business owners will be held on April 10, 2012 from 12 noon to 1:30 pm at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Avenue N.


Using Speaking Engagements to Leverage your Time and Talents

Event description

Our schedules are busy, and we have a story to tell. We could meet with all of our contacts one-on-one, or find a way to leverage that time through speaking engagements. 


Tracey Warren
Tracey Warren
Attendees can expect to...

Leave with... 1. 3-4 Topics for workshops, seminars or other speaking engagements 2. Tips for how to market those events 3. Speaker Sheet tips and direction 


Top reasons you should attend...

If you are looking for ways to maximize your time and talents, this is the event for you!

The speaker will share...

Practical tips for how to grow your business using workshops, seminars and other speaking engagements.

What Tracey does

I have a passion for marketing and an addiction to social media. I am a Social Media Strategist and Community Manager and teach business owners how to create successful Social Media Marketing Campaigns to help them grow their businesses. I love to help individuals and businesses maximize their social media presence. 


Tracey's specialties

I specialize in developing the strategy behind how a business markets itself on social media platforms like facebook and twitter.
Tracey Warren


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Shorecrest baseball team plays host to Lynnwood Tuesday after losing two of three last week

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The Shorecrest baseball team plays host to Lynnwood Tuesday, April 10, after losing two of three games last week.

The Scots take a 5-2 Western Conference 3A division record (7-3 overall) into the game with Lynnwood (3-2 Wesco 3A, 4-5) at 4 p.m. at Shorecrest High School after the Scots lost at Lynnwood 9-4 Friday.

Earlier in the week, Shorecrest had split a two-game series with Meadowdale, losing 4-3 at home Tuesday, April 3, and winning 8-0 at Meadowdale Wednesday.

The two losses leave Shorecrest tied for second in the Wesco 3A with Mountlake Terrace (5-2, 5-4), behind Glacier Peak (4-1, 6-3).

In Shorecrest’s 9-4 loss to Lynnwood Friday, the Scots scored four runs in the top of the second inning, but Lynnwood scored two in the bottom of the second, four in the bottom of the third, two in the bottom of the fifth and one in the bottom of the sixth, Senior third baseman Neil Baldwin hit a double for Shorecrest.

In Shorecrest’s 8-0 victory over Meadowdale Wednesday, the Scots scored two runs in the top of the first, one each in the third and fourth, and four in the seventh. Senior shortstop Ryan Canfield and junior outfielder Keegan Small each hit 2 for 2. Winning pitcher Ted Hammond struck out 12 Meadowdale batters, while walking 2 and giving up 2 hits in a complete-game shutout.

In Shorecrest's 4-3 home loss to Meadowdale Tuesday, the Scots outhit the Mavericks 5-2 but couldn’t overcome a four-run Meadowdale first inning. Baldwin hit a double and had a run batted in for Shorecrest. Senior catcher Michael Rigby had a single and an RBI.

The Shorecrest junior varsity takes a 2-4 (3-6) record into a game at Lynnwood (4-1, 5-2) Tuesday after the Scot JVs defeated Lynnwood, 14-11 Friday at Shorecrest.



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Shorewood soccer team defeats Shorecrest, 2-0, Saturday

Photostream by Wayne Pridemore
The Shorewood boys’ soccer team defeated Shorecrest, 2-0, Saturday at Shoreline Stadium.

Western-Conference-3A-division leader Shorewood takes an 8-0 record into a home game with second-place Lynnwood (6-2) Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Shoreline Stadium, with junior varsity teams from the two schools meeting at 5:30.

Fourth-place Shorecrest takes a 3-2-3 record into a game at Oak Harbor (0-7-1) Tuesday at 7:30, with junior varsity teams from the two schools meeting at 5:30.

In Shorewood's 2-0 victory over Shorecrest, Hayk Avanesyan converted a penalty kick in the 30th minute and assisted on Daniel Han's goal in the 47th minute to lead the Thunderbirds. Daniel Nadeau had the shutout in goal for Shorewood.

The Shorewood and Shorecrest junior varsity teams tied 1-1 Saturday.


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SCC Baseball Drops Doubleheader To Everett Community College

Danny Cavanaugh come around to score.
Photo by Wilson Tsoi


The Shoreline Community College Baseball Team dropped another tough doubleheader on Saturday at Everett Stadium by the scores of 7-6 and 7-2.

In the opening game, the Shoreline offense was held to 3 hits and Dolphin defense allowed 4 errors and 4 unearned runs in the loss.

In the second game, SCC was down 6-0 going into the 7th inning, but SCC rallied for 2 runs each in 7th, 8th and 9th innings to tie the game, but Everett scored in the bottom of the 9th to win the game.

Shoreline was led by Gabriel Rochon who had 3 hits in the game and added 2 RBIs and 1 run scored. Danny Cavanaugh added two hits as well with 1 run scored and 1 RBI.

SCC is now 1-18 on the season and 0-6 in the NWAACC Northern Region.

SCC plays again today against Everett CC at Meridian Park in Shoreline at 1:00 PM.



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SCC Softball Team Splits Olympic College

The Lady Dolphin’s Head Coach Lance Swehla tries to stir SCC
in the right way against Olympic. Photo by Wilson Tsoi.


The Shoreline Community College Softball Team was hammered in the first game against Olympic College, 9-0, and then had to hold off the Rangers in the 7th inning of the second game to salvage a split in the NWAACC Northern Region Doubleheader.

SCC dropped the first game, 9-0, as the Lady Dolphins committed 6 errors in the game and the OC offense got 9 hits, including two homeruns. SCC was shutout on 3 singles.

In the second game, SCC had a 8-1 lead going into the bottom of the 7th inning, but Olympic rallied for 6 runs in the frame to almost tie the ballgame. Both SCC and OC had 11 hits in the game.

The Dolphins were led by Vallen Brewer who had 3 hits, including a double and triple and 4 RBIs. Chelsea Lindroth and Jarryn Vannatta picked up two hits each while Nicole Reyling and Sophie Overlock-Pauley homered for Shoreline. Overlock-Pauley picked up the win for SCC on the mound.

SCC is now 8-7-2 on the season and 3-1 in the NWAACC Northern Region. SCC plays rival Bellevue College on Tuesday at Shoreview Park at 1:00 AM.


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April 9 registration deadline for adoption / new baby workshop

Tuesday, April 9, is the deadline to register for the workshop at Trinity Presbyterian Church for couples who are expecting or have a baby.

Couples will learn how to promote relationship satisfaction and strengthen friendship with your partner, manage the transition to parenthood, and interact with your baby in a positive way, meeting emotional and psychological needs.


The workshop is not faith-based and is open to anyone.  More information.



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April 9-15 at Third Place Commons

The Third Place Commons, adjacent to Third Place Books at Lake Forest Park Towne Centre, has its usual busy week planned for April 9 - 15, 2012. 17171 Bothell Way, LFP 98155, upper level.

Poetry Month Celebration with Daria Binkowski 7-8pm
Monday, April 9
The Liminal Project celebrates Poetry Month with Articulations: At the Intersection of Poetry and Music. An exploration of language and music, Articulations weaves together poetry and works for solo flute in a unique format highlighting the historical, structural and creative connections between the two art forms.

LFP Garden Club Meeting 9:15-11:30am
Tuesday, April 10
The Lake Forest Park Garden Club holds its monthly business meeting at 9:15, and a public program at 10. This month, Bill Thorness talks about growing heirloom vegetables.

Adopt a Stream Presentation 7- 8:30 pm
Thursday, April 12
Adopt A Stream Foundation presents Stream and Wetland Science Made Easy, part of a Stream Training Certificate program sponsored by the King County Conservation District. Details available at Streamkeeper.

Milner Family Fiddles 11am-12:30pm
Sunday, April 15
The Milner Family Fiddles bring their Texas-style music to the Third Place stage every other month.

Native Flute Performance with Peter Ali 1-2pm
Sunday, April 15
With a Berber father from Morocco and a mother of Yaqui Indian heritage, Native flutist Peter Ali plays from the heart, inspired by his diverse background. This is part of our Music of the Americas series, made possible with a grant from 4Culture.

Native Flute Class with Peter Ali 2:30-4pm
Sunday, April 15
After hearing Peter play, you will be inspired to pick up a flute. The first 30 people who register can use an instrument generously provided by Stellar Flutes. If you have your own, bring it along, or just listen and enjoy. No experience necessary. Free of charge, and open to everyone from middle school students (with an accompanying adult) and older. Please call 206-366-3302 in advance to reserve a flute.



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Shoreline Math Olympiad - over 700 students participated in event at SCC March 10

737 Shoreline students participated in the 2012 Math Olympiad
Photo by Christy Galotte

Results from Shoreline Math Olympiad on March 10, 2012
By Suzanne Gugger

Congratulations to the many students who participated on March 10th during the Shoreline Math Olympiad. The event was held on the campus of Shoreline Community College this year and the event had 737 students testing. 

A special thank you to all the volunteers from the schools and the community who enthusiastically spent the day supporting the event and encouraging students. 

Complete postings of the winners are displayed on the Shoreline Math Olympiad website.

Highland Terrace won the Team Participation Award
Photo by Christy Galotte  

Team Participation Award:

Highland Terrace had 104 Mathletes participating in Shoreline Math Olympiad this year which represented 55.2% of eligible students at the school. Shoreline Christian received the 2nd place trophy with 35.9 % and St. Mark Catholic was awarded the 3rd place trophy with 34.4% participation. Congratulations to these math coaches and their teams for making math fun!

1st place: Highland Terrace with 55.2%
2nd place: Shoreline Christian with 35.9%
3rd place: St. Mark Catholic with 34.4%
4th place: Syre with 31.7%
5th Place: Room 9 Community School with 30.6%
6th place: Ridgecrest with 26.9%

Shoreline Math Olympiad does not break ties for individual and team awards. Awards are given to the top 40% individuals and top 60% teams.

Individual Results:

Grade 4:

1st place: Seim Yonatan (Evergreen), Emmie Wang (Meridian Park), Fred Lui (Meridian Park), Genevieve Trimball (Meridian Park), Imfran Majeed (Meridian Park), Brandon Mochizuki (Meridian Park), Logan Gnanapragasam (Meridian Park), Jonathan Zhou (Meridian Park), Maia Kaje (Ridgecrest), Amouh Pande (Ridgecrest)

2nd place: Caroline Gugger (Highland Terrace), Nathan Nyguyen (Echo Lake), Sung Eun Yang (Echo Lake), Will Miun (Evergreen), Adilya Nair (Meridian Park), Ashley Mochizuki (Meridian Park), Lexi Suarez (Ridgecrest), Edward Noriega (Ridgecrest), Marcus Fletcher (Ridgecrest)

3rd place: Cole Nouwens (Highland Terrace), Sam McFarland (Home Education Ex), Owen Onstad-Hargrave (Lake Forest Park), Soliana Hassen (Meridian Park), Karina Jhingan (Meridian Park), Jared Huang (Ridgecrest), Eric Lebo (Ridgecrest), Jonah Velenti (Ridgecrest), Chris Cummings (Syre).

Some of the Brookside Team in the stands
Photo by Christy Galotte
Grade 5:

1st Place: Nicholas Lumiere (Evergreen), Jamie Forschmiedt (Meridian Park), Arryn Owens (Ridgecrest), James Anderson (St. Luke), Zane Godfrey (Syre)

2nd place: Lauren Block (Brookside), Andrew Counter (Highland Terrace), Kevin Hirohata (Highland Terrace), Sam Kaminetzky (Highland Terrace), Stefan Yaku (Highland Terrace), Kathleen Nugyen (Echo Lake), Emily Nyugen (Meridian Park), Christopher Lawson (Meridian Park), Lucas Kleyn (Meridian Park), Gabe Vogel (Ridgecrest), Mason Kamb (Ridgecrest), David Ruiter (Shoreline Christian), Peter Boersma (Shoreline Christian).

3rd place: Dillon Pavicic (Brookside), Charlie Miller (Echo Lake), Lauren Sismaet (Highland Terrace), Brennan Colberg (HEE), Lola Wagoner (Meridian Park), Mark Polyakov (Meridian Park), Maria Babcock (Meridian Park), Jason Zevenbergen (Ridgecrest), Emma Silber (Ridgecrest), Cindy Lui (Syre).

Team leaders from St Mark, Highland Terrace and two other schools
holding trophies. Photo by Christy Galotte
Grade 6:

1st place: Samin Zachariah (Evergreen), Matthew McMillan(Highland Terrace),Grant Hugh (Meridian Park), Spencer Lui (Meridian Park), James Qiu (Meridian Park), Julie Zhou (Meridian Park).

2nd place: Nicholas Park (Briarcrest), McClane H (Brookside),Anthony Park (Echo Lake), Chandler Moy (Evergreen), Zane French(Highland Terrace), Quinn Willman (LFP), Ardelle Ning (Meridian Park), Michelle Wang (Meridian Park), Alexander Lui (Ridgecrest) , Kyle Haining (Ridgecrest).

3rd place: Brad Officer (Briarcrest), Julie Ledbetter (Highland Terrace), Thomas Nguyen (Highland Terrace), Dylan Probizanski (Highland Terrace), Anna Soper(Highland Terrace), Russell Hoyt (LFP), Aenea Towns-von Stauber (Meridian Park), Eddie Peabody (Ridgecrest).

Grade 7:
1st place: Stephan Huchala (Einstein), John Sahr (Evergreen), and Daniel Zevenberg (Kellogg)
2nd Place: Eli Ricord (Einstein) and Jackson de Campos (Evergreen).
3rd Place: Henry Krider (Einstein), Isaac Pang (Einstein)

Grade 8:
1st Place: James Wedgewood (Evergreen)
2nd Place: Lara Lewison (Evergreen) and Kyle Graesser (Evergreen)
3rd Place: Elizabeth Holmdahl (Kellogg) and Shannon Collier (Kellogg)

Team Results:

Grade 4:
1st Place:
Team 4-2 Echo Lake:
Team 4-2 Meridian Park
Team 4-1 Ridgecrest
Team 4-2 Ridgecrest
Team 4-9 Ridgecrest

2nd place:
Team 4-1 Home Education Exchange
Team 4-1 Meridian Park
Team 4-3 Meridian Park
Team 4-6 Ridgecrest
Team 4-7 Ridgecrest
Team 4-10 Ridgecrest

3rd place:
Team 4-3 Highland Terrace
Team 4-1 Echo Lake
Team 4-7 Syre

Superintendent of Shoreline Schools Sue Walker
presents the trophies
Photo by Christy Galotte
Grade 5:
1st place:
Team 5-3 Meridian Park
Team 5-2 Ridgecrest
Team 5-2 Ridgecrest

2nd place:
Team 5-3 Echo Lake
Team 5-1 Home Education Exchange
Team 5-1 Lake Forest Park
Team 5-1 Ridgecrest
Team 5-5 Ridgecrest
Team 5-1 Shoreline Christian
Team 5-1 St. Luke
Team 5-1 Syre

3rd place:
Team 5-1 Highland Terrace
Team 5-4 Highland Terrace
Team 5-8 Highland Terrace
Team 5-1 Meridian Park
Team 5-2 Meridian Park

Grade 6:
1st place:
Team 6-1 Highland Terrace
Team 6-2 Highland Terrace
Team 6-1 Meridian Park
Team 6-2 Meridian park

2nd Place:
Team 6-2 Brookside
Team 6-1 Evergreen
Team 6-1 LFP
Team 6-2 LFP
Team 6-2 Ridgecrest

3rd place:
Team 6-3 Briarcrest
Team 6-3 Brookside
Team 6-4 Brookside
Team 6-2 Evergreen
Team 6-4 Highland Terrace
Team 6-6 Highland Terrace
Team 6-8 Highland Terrace
Team 6-3 King's
Team 6-5 LFP
Team 6-1 Ridgecrest
Team 6-3 Ridgecrest
Team 6-2 Syre

Grade 7:
1st Place:
Team 7-1 Evergreen
Team 7-1 Kellogg Middle

2nd Place:
Team 7-1 Albert Einstein Middle

3rd Place:
Team 7-3 Albert Einstein Middle

Grade 8:
1st Place:
Team 8-2 Evergreen
Team 8-1 Kellogg

About Shoreline Math Olympiad:
This regional math competition is held annually in March for 4th-8th grade students attending public and private schools in Shoreline and Lake Forest Park. Several Shoreline school district schools host Math Clubs to encourage students to learn challenging, above grade level math concepts. These concepts are often presented in a fun way. Teachers and parent volunteers coordinate Math Clubs which can range from small group work to full classroom settings. Students are presented with appropriate math problems that challenge each grade level. Some schools that choose to participate in the National Math Olympiad program (MOEMS) also give their students five monthly contests from November to March that provide an incentive for students to intensify their study of math. More information.




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