Shorewood softball team finished season with loss at Meadowdale Wednesday after split at Oak Harbor Monday

Friday, May 11, 2012

The Shorewood softball team finished its season with a loss at Meadowdale Wednesday in a game originally scheduled for Shorewood’s home Meridian Park field.

The Wednesday game came after Shorewood split a double-header at Oak Harbor Monday, winning a
suspended game from April 11 that had started at Meridian Park, and losing a full game at Oak Harbor.

The final losses left the Thunderbirds seventh in the nine-team Western Conference 3A division with a 4-12 record (4-16 overall). The top six teams in the division qualified for the Northwest District 3A tournament next week.

Shorewood won the suspended game, 8-7, in extra innings, Dani Norsby hit 3-for-4, with a double; Celine Ulrich hit 2-for-4, with a triple; and Stephanie Volbrecht hit a game-winning single in the ninth inning.

                       1 2 3            4 5 6            7 8  9           R  H  E

Oak Harbor     3 0 3            0 0 1            0 0 0            7  8   1

Shorewood      0 0 0            3 4 0            0 0 1            8 11 2

Battery

Oak Harbor: E. Hunt and M. Fakkema (catcher)
Shorewood: Monica Eik and Celine Ulrich (catcher)

In Oak Harbor’s 4-1 victory over Shorewood, losing pitcher Monica Elk threw a complete game.
         
The 10-0 loss at Meadowdale came in a game shortened to five innings by the 10-run mercy rule. Eik hit a triple in addition to again being the losing pitcher.

The Shorewood junior varsity lost to Meadowdale, 22-3. Wednesday, after a Monday game at Oak Harbor was postponed.



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Shoreline Community College president named to two national boards


Lee Lambert
President SCC
Shoreline Community College President Lee Lambert has been named to two national-level, higher-education leadership positions.

 In April, Lambert was named to the Board of Directors for the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), just a month after taking over as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3).

“I’m honored and excited to join AACC in this leadership position at such a critical time for higher education,” Lambert said. He was named as a Council Representative at the AACC annual convention, April 21-24, in Orlando, Fla.
 
“AACC is the leading advocate and voice for community colleges at the national level,” Lambert said. “Shoreline is working hard to find innovative ways to meet the needs of our students, our communities and our industry and education partners. I’ll work to foster that spirit of innovation on a broader scale.”

In March, Lambert was chosen to lead the board at NC3.
“NC3 is a group of educational institutions and industry partners dedicated to creating strong partnerships,” Lambert said. “The core idea of the NC3 partners is to develop, implement and sustain certifications that are industry-recognized and portable for the student.”
Lambert said NC3 is focused on the transportation, energy, and aviation sector
“At Shoreline, we worked with aerospace companies to develop a two-quarter program that gives students the skills to get hired right away and industry the employable workers they need now,” he said.  “We also have the premier automotive technician training center in the country, a program that others from around the world come to see.”
On April 17, Lambert testified before a U.S. Senate subcommittee about Shoreline’s experiences.
“Our effort is centered on our partners and students and making it work for them,” Lambert said. “When the college can stay focused on the needs of partners and students, everybody wins.”
Gidget Terpstra, Chair of Shoreline’s Board of Trustees, applauded the appointments for Lambert.
“Lee’s leadership on campus and at the national level helps others to see Shoreline as we see it; a great place for students to learn and change their lives,” Terpstra said “We’re fortunate to have Lee working toward innovation, developing strong partnerships and stressing student success in our current evolving world market to guide the college through these difficult times of change.”
Links

AACC
In service since 1920, the American Association of Community Colleges has aptly been called the "voice of America's community colleges." The Association represents and advocates for nearly 1,200 associate-degree granting institutions enrolling more than 13 million students – almost half of all U.S. undergraduates.

NC3
The National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) was established to address the need for strong industry partnerships with educational institutions in order to develop, implement and sustain industry-recognized portable certifications that have strong validation and assessment standards.


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Lake Forest Park / Shoreline READS


West of Here: a novel by Jonathan Evison

Shoreline and Richmond Beach have joined with Lake Forest Park READS this year, marking a new chapter in the eighth year of this community literary event. 

West of Here, set in the fictional town of Port Bonita on Washington's Olympic Peninsula, alternates between the 1890s and the present, following the stories of the Klallam Indians and the white settlers who saw the Olympic Peninsula as America's last frontier. 

This epic novel portrays the culture clash between natives and newcomers, the building of the Elwha dam, and the repercussions of northwest history in our modern era.

Third Place Books offers 20% off on this title June 1 - August 31.

Author Event:  Jonathan Evison joins Third Place Books Discussion Group
Monday, July 30, 7pm, Third Place Commons

Richmond Beach Book Discussion group
Monday, July 2, at 7pm, Richmond Beach Library

Shoreline Book Discussion group
Monday, July 9, at 7pm, Shoreline Library

Lake Forest Park Book Discussion group
Wednesday, July 18, at 6:30 pm, Lake Forest Park Library

Sponsored by the City of Lake Forest Park’s Library Advisory Committee, the City of Shoreline Library Advisory Board, Friends of the Shoreline, Richmond Beach, and LFP Libraries, Friends of Third Place Commons, and Third Place Books

Lake Forest Park Library
Lake Forest Park Town Center
17171 Bothell Way NE, Suite A134
206.362.8860

Richmond Beach Library
19601 21st Ave NW, Shoreline
206.546.3522

Shoreline Library
345 NE 175th St.
206.362.7550


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Shorecrest, Shorewood boy golfers competed for Wesco 3A team and individual championships Thursday after Cassie McKinley, Shorewood teammates won girls’ championships


The Shorecrest and Shorewood boy golfers competed for Wesco 3A championships Thursday at the Whidbey Golf Club near Oak Harbor after Cassie McKinley and her Shorewood teammates won girls’ championships Tuesday on the same course.

High School golf results
Tuesday, May 1

Boys
At Jackson Park G.C. (par 36)

Team scores — Shorecrest 214 strokes, Shorewood 220, Mountlake Terrace 252.
Individuals — 1, R.J. Eserjose, SC, 35; 2, (tie) Stuart Schachle, SW, and Trent Jones, SC, 38; 4, Marco Willis, SC, 43; 5, (tie) Jamie Wright, SW, and Stovern, M, 44.
Tuesday, May 8

Girls
Wesco 3A league tournament at Whidbey CC (par 73)

Team scores — Shorewood 209 points, Glacier Peak 202, Shorecrest 197, Oak Harbor 168, Marysville Getchell 166, Everett 165, Mountlake Terrace 162, Lynnwood 146, Meadowdale 107

Individuals — 1, Cassie McKinley, Shorewood, 61 points; 2, Leete, Oak Harbor 57; 3, Seda, Glacier Peak, 47; 4 (tie) Maza, Lynnwood, Audrey Penner, Shorecrest 46; 6, Durand, Glacier Peak, 45; 7, Barhonovich, E, 44; 8 (tie). Junelle Broulette, SW, Allison Jones.SC, 43; 10, Janelle Williams, SW, 41; 11, Kayla Brown, SC, 40; 12 (tie), Ashley Gatson, SC, Claire Mrozek SC, Wilson, GP, Yonker, MT, Ronderos, OH, 37; 16, Jennifer Thompson, SW, 36.



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Have Mom tell her story for Mother's Day


Mom and Me
Photo courtesy Linda Kraus


Need a great idea for Mother’s Day or Father’s Day?  Celebrate their stories!  A mother’s stories and a father’s stories are precious gifts to their family.  

You can invite your mother, father, grandmother or grandfather to this free program taking place at the Lake Forest Park Library this Saturday, May 12th giving them an opportunity to share favorite memories or share their stories yourself.  

Learn different methods of preserving personal history, the health benefits of telling stories, and tips on how to launch your own family history project. 

There will be an opportunity to record a short story from your life and receive a free CD of the story.  Humorous stories, tender stories, favorite stories -- capture and preserve them while there is still time.  

This lively, interactive and entertaining hour is presented by local personal historian, Linda Kraus, M.A., and geared to family members of all ages.  Everyone is welcome.  Come and enjoy sharing stories! 

Lake Forest Park Library
Lake Forest Park Town Center, lower level
17171 Bothell Way NE, Suite A134
206.362.8860


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Shorewood opens State soccer play at home next week after 1-0 home victory over Glacier Peak in District title game Thursday


Shorewood will open the State 3A soccer tournament next week as Northwest District champion after a 1-0 victory over Glacier Peak Thursday.

The Thunderbirds take a 19-0 record into the first-round State game Wednesday, May 16, at Shoreline Stadium against the No. 4 team from the Sea-King District. The winner of that game advances to a quarterfinal game Saturday, May 19.

In Shorewood’s 1-0 victory over Glacier Peak Thursday, Thunderbird junior Dawda Dibba scored the only goal with an assist from Danny Han, and goalkeeper Daniel Nadeau recorded his 17th shutout in 19 games.

Glacier Peak plays Mount Vernon at 1 p.m. Saturday at Shoreline Stadium for the district's second berth in the state 3A tournament.

Thunderbirds are on the attack as Eugene Holley heads the ball towards the Grizzlies' goal.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

In the second half Shorewood's Dawda Dibba shoots and scores the game's only goal.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore


Give em some love.....we are going to State !
Photo by Wayne Pridemore


The 2012 Shorewood Soccer Team.





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Correction: Lynnwood Link and North Link are different lines

By Diane Hettrick

In the headline of the story Sound Transit "North Link" is now "Lynnwood Link" I misspoke.
As a couple staffers from Sound Transit were kind enough to point out, there is still a line called the North Link and it goes from Husky Stadium to Northgate.

The line which will run through Shoreline was previously called the "North Corridor Transit Project" and is now called "Lynnwood Link."

So the North Link is south of us and the line that will run through our entire city is called the Lynnwood Link for its final destination to the north of us.

The current conversations for Shoreline center around the locations of the stations.  See article about the hearing.



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Shoreline had a significant contingent at the Sound Transit Board meeting

By Brian Doennebrink

Shoreline city councilmembers and 32nd district legislators were out in force at the Sound Transit board meeting on April 26, testifying on preferences for locations of stations for the new Lynnwood Link light rail in Shoreline.

State Representative and former Shoreline Mayor and Councilmember Cindy Ryu, D-Shoreline, was against an option at 175th, which was passed by Sound Transit's Capital Committee, due to its limited transit-oriented development (TOD) potential, a lot more private properties that would be involved, the Thornton Creek watershed, and Shoreline's significant investment in Ronald Bog and Serpentine. She favored a station at 185th.

State representative Ruth Kagi, D-Lake Forest Park said that the City of Shoreline "has really moved forward in working on TOD...185th by far is the preferred site...it would be a shame to interrupt that."

Current Shoreline Mayor Keith McGlashan said, "The Shoreline City Council is unanimously determined that the stations that are the best fit for our community - and for the success of the project overall - are located at 145th and 185th on the east side of I-5." He expressed concern about 175th as an option due to its traffic, lack of TOD potential, the large number of homes that would need to be taken, and the potential cost of an I-5 interchange rebuild.

Deputy Mayor Chris Eggen noted passage of a Transportation Master Plan and that they look forward to working on residential development and commercial opportunities at these locations, where they believe there are the greatest opportunities for TOD, minimizing impacts to existing neighborhood residents, and are the most-readily accessible both to our residents and residents of our neighboring communities. "We feel 145th provides convenient access and will serve our neighbors to the east and south as well." He said that a 185th station would "provide local accessibility, a regular street for neighbors to the north and west, the street has tremendous potential for redevelopment and the greatest opportunities for multi-modal facilities. He asked for evaluations of parking facilities: both for a single parking facility and for multiple, smaller facilities.

Councilmember Shari Winstead noted that one of the city's goals is preparing the city for light rail, with the focus on TOD and multi-modal opportunities. She noted that the 185th location "was ideal" for TOD.


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Sustainable Shoreline plant sale Sunday


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Weatherwatcher: April in review: wetter and warmer


-April 2012 in review, wetter, and warmer than normal.
-ENSO status.

April 2012 in review If it seemed like we had a lot of rain for April, that's because we did.  However April showers bring May Flowers!  Or is that June?  Maybe it's June for us.

Temperature wise, we had a couple of several day streaks where we were above our 3 year average temperature.  This is thanks to our several sunny and 60°F + days, with one day breaking the 70°F mark.  We had a warm couple days right at the beginning of April, again around the 11th, 17th, and our 70°F day on the 22nd.  We had some upper 60's high temperatures before and after the 22nd as well.  

There was 9 days with low temperatures in the 30's.  One morning (April 7th) got down to 32.5°F, I didn't see any frost or ice, but I can't rule it out with a temperature that close to the freezing mark.  The average temperature for April 2012 was 49.3°F, our 3 year average is 47.1°F, so we were a little more than 2°F above normal.


Red is our 3-year temperature average for April, 
Blue is our actual daily average temperature for April 2012.

When it wasn't sunny, it was wet.  April pulled in a total monthly rainfall last month of 3.74 inches, compared to our 3-year average of 2.65 inches.  Our top 3 rainiest days was the 20th (0.59 inches), 11th (0.41 inches), and 1st (0.34 inches.)


Rainfall by day in inches for April 2012.

This year and last year April was pretty close in terms of monthly rainfall.  Wetter than 2009, or 2010, this is probably due to a La Niña both springs, however La Niña is not the only factor at play that could have caused these two abnormally wet April's or springs.

Total Rainfall for the month of April, this year (2012), last year (2011)
and our 3-year average (2009-2011)


ENSO (El Niño Southern Oscillation) status:
The weak to moderate La Niña we had this winter and spring has dissipated during April.  We are currently in neutral conditions.  We are still likely to continue having a wetter than normal spring as the La Niña effects on the atmosphere have not yet ceased.  We may have a warmer than normal spring however in the since that in between our wet days, we will have sunny days with temperatures topping out in the 70's.

For June-July, we will probably have a cool start, with many marine influenced days, (drizzle or fog in the mornings fading to cool sunny afternoons.) Later in July and August we may have a warm spell.  We could see temperatures this summer reach the 90's for about 14 days or more, I don't think it's likely, but the possibility exists this summer for a high reaching near, or breaking 100°F.

As for when summer starts, I always like to say, July 5th, but probably closer to July 10th-15th this year.



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Auditions June 18 for Missoula Children's Theatre performances at Shoreline Arts Festival

Thursday, May 10, 2012


Auditions for the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) production of Beauty Lou and the Country Beast will be held Monday, June 18, 2012 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Shoreline Room at the Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline 98155.

There are roles for students currently enrolled in grades K through 12. Approximately 60 local students will be cast to appear in the show with the MCT Actor/Director. There is no guarantee that everyone who auditions will be cast in the play. This is a group audition - no advance preparation is necessary. Students should just be ready to come and have a good time!

Students wishing to audition MUST arrive by 3:45 p.m. to register and plan to stay for the entire two-hour audition. Pre-registration is requested, but not required. See website to download the application. Due to space limitations ACTORS ONLY will be allowed into the audition room. Parents may wait in the lobby. Doors will be closed for the auditions at 4:02 p.m. All students cast will be charged a participant fee of $60. This fee is payable at the audition.

Some partial scholarships are available. Call 206-417-4645 if you plan to audition and would need financial assistance if cast. The deadline to apply for a scholarship is June 12, 2012.

Two performances will be held on Saturday, June 23, 2012 in the Shoreline Center Auditorium at 1:00pm and 5:00pm as part of the 22nd annual Shoreline Arts Festival.  All those cast MUST be available for the rehearsals (held June 19-22, 4:00pm-8:30pm) as well as dress rehearsals and both performances on June 23. Tickets are $7, however, each student participating in the auditions will receive one complimentary ticket.

To download an application and find out more information on the audition process please visit our website

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to nurture all of the arts in the community through programs and events, arts education, advocacy, and support for artists and arts organizations.

 Proceeds from the Gallery at Town Center help fund these programs and events.



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Shorewood to play for District soccer championship Thursday at Shoreline Stadium against Glacier Peak after Tuesday victory over Sedro-Woolley

The teams fight for the ball at mid-field
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

The Shorewood soccer team plays in the Northwest District 3A championship game Thursday at Shoreline Stadium against Glacier Peak.
            
The Thunderbirds reached the final by defeating Sedro-Woolley, 5-0, in a home semifinal game Tuesday.
            
Shorewood takes an 18-0 record into the championship game against Glacier Peak (8-5-5) at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Shoreline Stadium. Mount Vernon and Sedro-Woolley meet in an elimination game at 5:30.
            
The winner of the championship game advances to the State 3A round of 16 as the District’s No. 1 team. The loser of the championship game and the winner of the elimination game meet Saturday for the No. 2 State berth.
            
Thunderbirds #15 Daniel Han, #8 Andreas Gobel
and #9 Owusu Fordjour celebrate the win
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

In Shorewood’s 5-0 victory over Sedro-Woolley, Dawda Dibba scored three goals; Andreas Gobel added two goals; Daniel Han had three assists; Owusu Fordjour and Matthew Pettersen each had one assist; and Daniel Nadeau recorded his 16th shutout in 18 games.


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Shorewood student is finalist at International DECA competition

Bonnie Beam with her medal
at International DECA competition
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools
Shorewood High School student Bonnie Beam was a top ten finalist in the Advertising Campaign Event at the recent International DECA competition held in Salt Lake City. 

Beam competed against 220 students in her event from around the world. 

Her project was a nine-month advertising campaign for the Toni and Guy Hairdressing Academy in Shoreline. Her campaign consisted of print ads, personal selling strategies, and brand management strategies. She wrote a seven-page proposal, took a 100-question marketing test, and give two presentations pitching her campaign to the executives of Toni and Guy.

In addition, students from both Shorewood and Shorecrest competed or attended leadership academies at the DECA event.

From Shorewood: 
Joe Abbott, Leadership Development Academy
Keelin McKellar, Chapter Management Academy
Ruthie Wabula, Senior Management Institute
Dani Norsby, Joonbo Rhie, and Dusty Benson, School-Based Enterprise competition
Natalie Aw and Stephanie Chan, Learn and Earn competition

From Shorecrest:
Sarah Fung, Senior Management Institute
Keegan DeVitis, Leadership Development Academy
Crisleen Malabanan, Chapter Management Academy

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LFP Stewardship Foundation Volunteer Work Parties Saturday


Some of last year's park volunteers pose for a photo
You can be in this year's photo - just show up
Photo courtesy LFPSF



LFP Stewardship Foundation Volunteer Work Party 
Saturday, May 12th, 9am-noon 

Please join us for the first Park Volunteer work party of the season. Volunteers will be working in Animal Acres, Lyon Creek and Horizon View parks. Please bring hand garden tools. Refreshments will be provided.

For more information, contact Linda Holman, 206-362-5541.      



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Shorecrest ranked among Best High Schools by U.S. News


Shorecrest High School has been awarded a silver medal for U.S. News and World Report's 2012 ranking of the Best High Schools.

Shorecrest is ranked 24th in Washington by U.S. News out of more than 600 high schools in the state, and 904th in America out of more than 22,000 high schools. Shorecrest will receive silver medal status for its academic achievement. U.S. News awarded gold, silver, and bronze medals to the top-performing schools.

U.S. News partnered with the Washington, D.C.-based American Institutes for Research (AIR), which implemented U.S. News's rankings methodology. To determine the Best High Schools national rankings, schools were first analyzed at the state level in terms of how well students in each school performed on state assessments, taking into account the test scores of low-income and minority students who tend to score lower on tests. 

High schools that made it through this analysis were then eligible to be ranked nationally, in terms of college readiness. U.S. News determines the degree to which schools prepare students for college-level work by analyzing student success in Advanced Placement (AP) which include college-level courses. Shorecrest offers 14 AP and five honors courses to students, and participation in these classes has grown by one-third in the past five years. Last year Shorecrest students passed 75 percent of their rigorous AP exams.



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Lessons learned at Emergency Preparedness Fair

Updated 05-12-2012  10:56pm with correct names of ACS volunteers in second photo.

Shoreline was flying the flag at the recent
Emergency Preparedness Fair

Central Market Emergency Preparedness Fair was held on Saturday May 5th, from 10am to 3pm. in the parking lot of Central Market on the upper level of Aurora (Sears) Square.

Participants got to talk to experts, and even try out some emergency equipment.

Photos courtesy City of Shoreline.


Ham radio operators from Shoreline Auxiliary Communications Service (ACS)
From left, Lee Hopf, Brion Norton KB7UUE
and Anne Garay K2MTN. They are standing by the Communication Van
they volunteer to staff.


Never too young to start

Trying out a home fire extinguisher.



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Pro Shoreline to hear speakers on purchase of Seattle water system



Pro Shoreline will hold a Community Meeting on May 16, 7:00 p.m. at the Bethel Lutheran Church, 175th NE and 8th Ave. NE, Shoreline, WA 98155

The City of Shoreline has a tentative agreement with the City of Seattle to purchase the Seattle Public Works (SPU) water system in Shoreline.  

Mark Relph, Shoreline Public Works Director, and Debbie Tarry, Assistant City Manager, will be providing information and a power point presentation regarding this acquisition.

This is your opportunity to become informed about this acquisition and to ask your questions.

For more information contact Pro Shoreline Chair Judy Parsons, 206-367-1714. 
Good government begins with you!


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Sound Transit "North Link" is now "Lynnwood Link"


Light rail trains will run along I-5 through Shoreline
on the Lynnwood Link
Photo courtesy Sound Transit


The North Corridor Transit Project is now known as the Lynnwood Link Extension. 

Early in the planning process, Sound Transit needed a project name that encompassed several modes of transit considered in the Alternatives Analysis phase. Now that light rail has been confirmed as the best transit mode to serve the Interstate 5 corridor between Northgate and Lynnwood, the new name appropriately includes Link light rail and the new line's end point.

The project name change also aligns with a recently approved policy for naming Sound Transit facilities and operating systems. You'll see the transition to new project names on the web and project materials for this project and other Link extensions to the east and south. Over time, the names of other Sound Transit projects throughout the region also may be changed to better represent the neighborhoods they serve and help customers more easily find their destinations.



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Prince of Peace Community Plant Sale Saturday

It's perfect planting weather and perfect timing for the Prince of Peace Community Plant Sale this Saturday, May 12th, 9am – 3pm. 


This annual sale features homegrown perennials, annuals, vegetable starts, hanging baskets, houseplants, and gift items for the gardener ar very reasonable prices.  

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church is located at 14514 – 20th Ave NE on the corner of NE 145th St and 20th Ave NE in Shoreline 98155. For more information call 206-363‑8100.




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Ruth Kagi campaign kick off May 20











Sunday May 20, 4-6pm at 
Shoreline Community College Parent Child Center
RSVP by phone 206-365-1137 or email



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Friday, May 18, family-friendly volcano to erupt at Club Hollywood

Fun for all ages (children too) 

After winning the “2012 Best Comedy Magician” in Vancouver BC, Bruce and Jennifer Meyers return to Club Hollywood following a standing ovation during their last visit!

For this show beautiful doves will appear and disappear, a table will float around the room and the audience will be magically showered with real roses among other magical surprises. 

Since it is Mt St Helen’s Day, Bruce’s new volcano act “The Legend” will be  erupting. 

No admission nor cover charge. Delicious full prime rib dinners and bento boxes are offered for only $9.95. Reservations 206-546-4444.



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President in town Thursday - expect transportation delays


The Sounder train has a stop in Edmonds
Photo courtesy Sound Transit


Convention Place Station in the downtown transit tunnel will be closed to pedestrians.

President Barack Obama will visit Seattle on Thursday, May 10, and increased security in the downtown area will affect bus service for both King County Metro Transit and Sound Transit.

From about 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Convention Place Station (CPS) in the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel will be closed to all pedestrian access. Buses will continue to travel through CPS, but will not stop there. No passengers will be allowed to board or exit buses in the station, or access the tunnel from the CPS entrance at 9th Avenue and Pine Street.

During this time please board or exit all tunnel buses at the other four tunnel stations, or at their regularly posted surface street stops before they enter or after they leave CPS. Sound Transit Link light rail service is expected to operate normally in the tunnel during this time.

Additionally, from about 9 a.m. to about 3 p.m. on Thursday, Pine Street will be closed west of Interstate 5. During this closure, there will be no bus service on Pine Street between I-5 and 5th Avenue.

Because of street closures and traffic congestion, bus passengers should expect delays throughout the day on Thursday. This could affect bus service in other parts of the county as well. Please allow extra travel time on Thursday and to be prepared for traffic conditions to change.

[Editor: seems like a good day to work from home.]

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Kruckeberg Botanic Garden's 25th Annual Mother's Day Plant Sale and Open House

Wednesday, May 9, 2012


May 11-13 is the 25th annual Mother's Day Plant Sale and Open House at Shoreline's Kruckeberg Botanic Garden. 

Mareen Kruckeberg first opened her garden and nursery to the public for a small plant sale on Mother’s Day weekend in 1987. 
Join us as we celebrate a quarter-century of our traditional spring sale! 


Shop from our biggest selection of the year of choice native plants, spring bulbs, and unusual exotics. Enjoy family activities at the Sprout Spot where kids can dig in the soil, learn about plants, and make a gift for Mom.

Schedule of Events:
  • May 10, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Garden members get to shop early at the Members Only Pre-Sale Event! New members welcome.
  • May 11, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Plant sale open to the public.
  • May 12 and 13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Plant sale open to the public, with free family activities all day in the Sprout Spot and complimentary garden tours daily at 1 p.m.
Due to limited neighborhood parking, all attendees are asked to use the off-site parking areas and shuttle to the Garden provided May 11-13. The shuttle is fast and convenient, and riders receive a coupon to use at the Sale! 

For more information about the Sale, see the website or call 206-546-1281. The Garden is located at 20312 15th Ave NW, Shoreline. Regular open hours are Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.



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Shoreline City Council Study Session May 7, 2012

Shoreline City Council Study Session May 7, 2012

By Devon Vose Rickabaugh

Acquisition of Seattle water system
The Shoreline Council meeting mainly covered the progress toward final analysis of Shoreline’s proposed acquisition of Seattle Public Utilities Water System which now serves residents  west of I-5 and the south-east corner of Shoreline (roughly two thirds of the city).  Public Works Director Mark Relph said that Seattle City Council charges a 14% surcharge to Shoreline residents which is “taxation without representation” since Shoreline City Council has no control over this.

Director Relph said by taking over the Seattle utility in Shoreline that the city could provide better fire protection. Shoreline Fire Chief Mark Bunje reported that city hydrants many times aren’t working and since Seattle owns the hydrants it is illegal for Shoreline Fire Department to test them on a regular basis. He also said there are low pressure zones where the nearest hydrant is too far away and may not provide enough water in case of emergency.  He said there are no plans for SPU to upgrade  these areas.

The city is in the processes  of analyzing financial and engineering requirements and the consequent costs should the residents and council vote to acquire the water district. By June 13 draft recommendations will be presented to the council. By June 20 a finalized recommendation will be presented and council action will be in July. Residents wanting to read past and present documents by the citizen Steering committee as well as staff reports on the SPU acquisition will find them on the city’s website: http://www.shorelinewa.gov.

Public comment - noisy church - confusing signboard
Public comment included a complaint by Sean Osborn with a petition signed by his neighbors on NE 200th Street complaining of loud music by Mars Hill Church. He said it has been going on for a year despite complaints to Shoreline police and the code enforcement officer. After the council meeting Debbie Tarry Assistant City Manager said she would investigate.

Kevin Foley barbershop owner at 182nd and Aurora complained about a sandwich board placed by a competitor on the corner offering low cost  $10 hair cuts which he said was causing confusion and swearing and physical attacks on him for not providing $10 hair cuts. He said the shop had been there for 60 years but he was now looking for another place. The council determined that the sandwich board was not in violation, but that in considering changes in code the council might require the name of the business to be placed prominently on the board to avoid confusion.



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Moms bowl free at Spin Alley on Mother's Day


On May 13th all moms can bowl free at Spin Alley from noon to nine.  

Bring your mom in and treat her to free bowling all day on Sunday.  A great family activity for families of all ages.  For the little ones we have bumpers for every lane and four and five pound balls with all five finger holes for an easy grip.  

For the grandparents we have six and eight pound balls that are drilled a little larger for their comfort also.  

We have a new restaurant that has great Italian food and a full bar - Gino's Pizza and Pasta.  

Come on in and treat mom to a fun day.

1430 NW Richmond Beach Rd
(between N 12th Ave & 191st St) 
Shoreline, WA 98177
Spin Alley 206-533-2345
Gino's 206-546-5000




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Nominations open for Good Neighbor award


6th Annual Lake Forest Park Good Neighbor Award nominations due by June 1st

The Community Services Commission is pleased to announce the opportunity to recognize the countless good deeds and services our friends, neighbors, family members and those who work in our community perform on a daily basis. 

The “Good Neighbor Award” will recognize individuals who give of themselves, make a difference in our community, and improve the quality of lives in our neighborhoods. Good Neighbor Awards will be granted to adults and youth who either live or work in the City of Lake Forest Park (except for City employees). 

The awards are particularly designed to recognize individuals whose helpful acts have been done without seeking or receiving recognition for their service. 

The awards ceremony will be held in City Hall Council Chambers on Thursday, June 14th 2012 at 7pm. Applications are due into the City by 5pm on Friday, June 1st.



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Shorecrest student wins 3rd place in national scholarship competition


Amy Glaskova
Scholarship winner
Shorecrest student Amy Glaskova has been notified of her 3rd place win in in the National Actuarial 2012 Project Math Minds Scholarship competition.

She entered the competition as part of her aptly named "Paying for College" Senior project.

She was awarded $2000 toward her college tuition.


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Author reads from book on Seattle Mariners Thursday at Third Place Books

SHIPWRECKED: A Peoples’ History of the Seattle Mariners.

Author, Grand Salami magazine publisher Jon Wells, will be fielding baseball questions when he reads and signs at Third Place Books, Lake Forest Park, May 10 at 7 p.m.

“If you're a Seattle baseball fan wondering how an affluent franchise, in an era of MLB parity, can be the only American League team never to make a World Series, you'll know after reading Shipwrecked."
~ Art Thiel Sportspress Northwest and Author of Out of Left Field
   (Seattle) -- “Despite the heroic efforts of many great players, the Seattle Mariners haven’t been to the World Series because their owners’ relentless passion for the bottom line has repeatedly undercut chances for success on the field,” says Jon Wells, author of SHIPWRECKED: A Peoples’ History of the Seattle Mariners (April 1, 2012) and publisher of the independent Mariners’ game-program The Grand Salami. 
   “Prioritizing profits over pennants ‒ mix in top-level management’s breathtaking arrogance and baseball ignorance ‒ add in some bad breaks, and the result is an owner-imposed ceiling on the team’s success,” says Wells. "Since the M’s record-setting season at the turn of the century, optimistic fans have continued to buy tickets and pricy souvenirs, but the team's owners have repeatedly chosen to pocket the money instead of investing more on players."
Third Place Books is on the upper level of Lake Forest Park Towne Centre, at 17171 Bothell Way at Ballinger, 98155. 

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Celebrate your story workshop at Lake Forest Park Library, Saturday

Celebrate Your Story, Saturday, May 12, at 2pm.


Learn different methods of preserving personal history, the health benefits of telling stories, and tips on how to launch your own family history project.  You may have an opportunity to record a short story from your life and receive a free CD of the story.  A lively, interactive and entertaining program presented by local personal historian, Linda Kraus, M.A.

Register by phone 206-362-8860 or at the library.

The Lake Forest Park Library is on the lower level of the LFP Towne Centre at 17171 Bothell Way at Ballinger Way, 98155.


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Shorewood reached District baseball semifinals - Shorecrest eliminated


Shorewood reached District baseball semifinals Tuesday with first-round victory at Glacier Peak Monday before loss to Mount Vernon, going into Wednesday elimination game at Ferndale; Shorecrest eliminated after losses Monday and Tuesday

The Shorewood baseball team reached the Northwest District 3A tournament semifinals losing 7-0 Tuesday at Mount Vernon after the seventh seeded Thunderbirds upset second-seeded Glacier Peak, 3-1, Monday on the Grizzlies’ home field.

Shorewood takes a 10-12 overall record (8-8 Wesco 3A) into an elimination game Wednesday at Ferndale at 4 p.m. Wednesday. The winner would need to win two more games to qualify for State play as the District's No. 2 team.

Mount Vernon advances to the District championship game Thursday at Everett Memorial Stadium against fourth-seeded Mountlake Terrace, a Tuesday semifinal winner over top-seeded Meadowdale.

Sixth-seeded Shorecrest finished its season with a 13-9 overall record (10-6 Wesco 3A) after a 7-3 loss at Glacier Peak.  The Scots lost at Mount Vernon, 3-1, Monday.

In Shorecrest's 3-1 loss at Mount Vernon Monday, Ted Weber batted 2-for 2 to lead the Scots.  Ted Hammond was the losing pitcher.

In Shorewood’s 3-1 victory at Glacier Peak Monday, the Thunderbirds tied the game with a run in the second inning and went ahead with two in the third, Winning pitcher Sam Boone struck out two batters in a complete game,

In Shorecrest’s 7-3 loss at Glacier Peak Tuesday, the Scots took a 2-1 lead before Glacier Peak scored six runs in the fourth inning. Hayden McNabb and Hammond each hit a double to lead the Shorecrest offense. Skylar Shibayama was the losing pitcher.



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Weatherwatcher: forecast revision

There was a change in weather pattern over the weekend that I didn't see coming, afterall, we all have to be wrong sometime.  Looks like we're getting our wet weather Wednesday May 9th, 2012.  However it won't be as wet as I was originally expecting for the weekend.  We'll see some drizzle, and maybe showers.  The good news is, after Wednesday we clear out and warm up, the weather should stay dry through the weekend.


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Lake Forest Park Rotary honors members



Lake Forest Park Rotary created the John E. Halver society within its club, to honor members who have made significant financial contributions to the LFP Rotary Charitable Foundation.

The society is named after club member, distinguished scientist John E. Halver. On May 2, the Rotary Club honored John by inducting the first six recipients of the John E. Halver Award for financial contributions made to the newly named foundation.

Pictured above, from left, are Frank Michiels, John Halver, Jane Halver, Gordon Stephenson, Claire Conway, Dick McNees, John Rajan, Terry Michiels, Ed Sterner, Pat Strand.



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Shorecrest, Shorewood tennis teams took Monday victories into Wesco 3A championships Tuesday through Thursday


The Shorecrest and Shorewood girls’ tennis teams took Monday dual-meet victories into the Western Conference 3A division championships Tuesday through Thursday at Jackson High School in Mill Creek.

The Monday victories left Shorecrest at the top of the Wesco dual-meet standings with a 15-1 record, followed by Shorewood with a 13-2 record, with a match at Glacier Peak to be made up Thursday, the final day of the Wesco 3A tournament.

The Shorecrest junior varsity had a 9-4-1 record going into a home make-up match with Everett Tuesday. The Shorewood JVs had a 13-2 record after a 5-2 home victory over Meadowdale Monday.

Shorecrest 5, Mountlake Terrace 2
At Shoreline Park, Shoreline Center, Monday, May 7

Singles —
Meera Limaye, SC, beat Roesli, MT, 6-1, 6-2;
Jennifer Sui, SC, beat Nguyen, MT, 6-2, 6-0;
Cooper, MT, beat Erica Pan, SC, 6-1, 6-2;
Lorraine, MT, beat Karena Tien, SC, 6-4, 6-3.

Doubles —
Haley Monson-Janie Uppinghouse, SC, beat Bouche-Braden Armstrong, MT, 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7-4);
Keegan Monson-Lauren Rutter, SC, beat Floe-Giuffrida 6-2, 6-2;
Elissa Sutlief/Rosa Rice-Pelepko, SC, beat Raza-Haney, MT 6-2, 6-2.
Shorewood 5, Meadowdale 2

At Meadowdale High School, Monday, May 7

Singles —
Marija Feller, SW, beat Haynes, M, 6-7, 6-2, 6-1;
Han, M, beat Genevieve O'Malley, SW, 6-3, 6-4;
Rebecca Yuen, SW, beat Baldridge, M. 4-6, 6-2, 6-3;
Jelena Bojic, SW, beat Autio, M.  6-4, 6-0.

Doubles —
Francesca O'Malley-Daniella Brengelmann, SW, beat Cho-Shilelds, MT, 6-0, 6-0;
Hamberg-Daniggelis, M, beat Maddie Welch-Abby Drake, SW, 6-3, 6-1;
Stephanie Ngy-Yanne Corbett, SW, beat Sami Piercy, M, 6-1, 6-3.


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Shorecrest, Shorewood girls’ golf teams competed in Wesco 3A championships Tuesday at Oak Harbor



Shorecrest and Shorewood girl golfers competed for Western Conference 3A team and individual championships Tuesday at the Whidbey Golf Club near Oak Harbor.

Girls’ golf results
Thursday, April 19
At Lynnwood GC (par 33)

Team scores — Everett 106 points, Shorewood 91, Lynnwood 68.

Individuals — 1, Barhanovich, E, 30 points; 2, Junelle Broulette, SW, 27; 3, Maza, L, 23; 4, Fox, E, 22; 5, Taja, E, 21; 6, Janelle Williams, SW, 19; .7, Anderson, E, 17; 8 (tie), Jane Tarabochia, SW, Bird, E, Lee, L, 16…  Rachel Miller, SW, 15, Jennifer Thompson, SW, 14.

Monday, April 30
At Ballinger Lake, Mountlake Terrace

Team scores — Shorecrest. 109 points, Shorewood 69, Mountlake Terrace 69.




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Einstein, Highland Terrace experiments chosen as finalists for space travel

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Three Shoreline student experiments--two from Einstein Middle School and one from Highland Terrace Elementary--have been selected as finalists to participate in Mission Two to the International Space Station through the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP). One of the student experiment finalists will be chosen to be performed on the International Space Station this fall.


The Student Spaceflight Experiment is a national educational program undertaken by the National Center for Earth and Space Science Education (NCESSE) in partnership with NanoRacks, LLC. 

Shoreline is one of only 11 districts nationwide to be chosen for this program.

The Spaceflight Program uses a commercial spaceflight payload, which will contain the student experiments, and will be placed aboard ferry vehicles for transfer to the International Space Station. The student experiment flight opportunity is enabled through NanoRacks LLC, which is in partnership with NASA under a formal Space Act Agreement as part of the utilization of the International Space Station as a national laboratory.
All Einstein eighth graders and Highland Terrace sixth graders participated in a competition in which they worked in teams to design an experiment that answers the question, "What phenomenon associated with a physical, chemical, or biological system would I like to explore with gravity turned off for a period of time?"

A committee of science professionals from the community evaluated the proposals and selected three to be sent to the National Center for Earth and Space Science for the final evaluation where one proposal will be selected. Then the students will prepare the winning proposal in the specially designed NanoRack Mini-lab kit and send to Houston for launch.

The finalists are:

Einstein Middle School finalists
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools
Structural Changes of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Lipid A in Microgravity

Einstein Middle School students Lisa Jensen, Julia Manfredini, Francisca Ritoch and Joely Shepard

Structural changes of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Lipid A in microgravity. This is important because if the lipid A structure is modified, perfectly healthy astronauts could be vulnerable to a PA bacterial infection.

Einstein Middle School finalists
(not pictured, Brianna Prosch)
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

Fluid Dynamics in Microgravity

Einstein Middle School students Connor Austin, Yann Dardonville, Noah Hoppis and Brianna Prosch

Testing the effect of microgravity on the surface tension of fluids with different densities, specifically, oils that can be refined into polymers and fuels for space travel.


Highland Terrace Elementary finalists
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

Crystal growth and impurities microgravity

Highland Terrace Elementary students Aden Helland, Matthew McMillan, Tuguldur Myagmarsuren, Jack Parkinson and Dylan Probizanski.

Our question is if crystals grown in microgravity will pick up impurities. This would be important because of the need to fabricate pure, defect-free single crystals for their use as semi-and superconductors.

The Einstein teachers are Ellen Smith, Mary Thurber and Ryan Paulhamus and the Highland Terrace teachers are Peggy Nordwall and Dennis Griner.

In addition, several middle school and elementary school students designed a flight patch to accompany the experiment in space. Patches designed by Carly Krantz of Highland Terrace and Lauren Cook of Einstein were selected to fly with Mission 2 to the International Space Station this fall.

This experience for these young students and staff and was made possible by the support of the Shoreline Community, including the Shoreline Public Schools Foundation, the Knossos Foundation, the Wong family, Tiia-Mai Redditt, Einstein PTSA and Highland Terrace PTSA.

Parents and community members with expertise in science and research mentored students with their proposals or participated on the evaluation committee. For more information about this learning opportunity, see the program's website.




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