Shorewood soccer victory over Stanwood Monday gives T-Birds first place, while Shorecrest loss drops Scots into tie for second with Glacier Peak

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Scots Kevin Musar and Morgan West against Glacier Peak
Photo by Barb Swan

The Shorewood boys' soccer team defeated Stanwood Monday, to take sole possession of first place in the Western Conference 3A South, while Shorecrest dropped out of a tie with Shorewood because the Scots lost to Glacier Peak, a loss that dropped the Scots into a tie with Glacier Peak for second.

Shorecrest Team Captain Ryan Vanderveen clears the ball
in the game with Glacier Peak
Photo by Barb Swan

Glacier Peak, which had dropped to third place when the Grizzlies lost a Friday match to Shorewood, defeated Shorecrest Monday at Shoreline Stadium, while Shorewood defeated Wesco 3A North leader Stanwood at Stanwood Monday.

Several Shorecrest varsity players are sidelined with injuries
Photo by Barb Swam

Shorewood’s 3-0 victory at Stanwood left the Thunderbirds with an 8-1-1 Wesco 3A record (10-1-1 overall). Glacier Peak's 2-1 victory over Shorecrest gave the Grizzlies a 7-2-1 Wesco 3A record for 15 points, while Shorecrest's loss left the Scots with a 6-1-3 record for 15 points.

Shorecrest and Shorewood both have spots in the
District 3A Tournament
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Glacier Peak, Shorewood and Shorecrest all have cinched berths in the Northwest District 3A tournament with three games left, but only two will get first-round games at home. Currently Shorewood holds the No. 1 Wesco 3A seed, while tiebreaker rules give Glacier Peak the No. 2 position due to a -1-0-1 record against Shorecrest, and Shorecrest holds the No. 3 spot.

Glacier Peak has finished its schedule against Shorecrest and Shorewood, but Shorecrest and Shorewood meet April 29 at Shoreline Stadium.


Shorewood and Shorecrest will meet again on April 29
Photo by Wayne Pridemore
Shorewood’s victory at Stanwood came on a wonderful night for soccer, with sunshine, blue skies and green grass.

In the first half both teams had a couple of dangerous opportunities, Stanwood nearly scored, hitting the post, but in the last minute of the first half Shorewood was awarded a penalty kick and Anthony Pepe converted for a 1-0 lead.

In the second half both teams came out hustling to improve their position. In the 66th minute Dawda Dibba scored on an assist from Danny Han for a 2-0 Shorewood lead. Eight minutes later Danny Han scored unassisted and the game ended with a 3-0 Shorewood win.

Shorewood goalies Cal Crawford and Isaac Whitaker shared the shutout.


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Shoreline Community College President Lee Lambert finalist for position in Arizona

Monday, April 22, 2013

Shoreline Community College President Lee Lambert is one of four finalists for the position of Chancellor at Pima Community College in Tucson, Arizona.

“I love Shoreline and I’m happy to continue the work we are doing,” Lambert said. “At the same time, I am intrigued by the opportunity to do that work, helping students and serving communities, on a larger scale.”

In addition to President Lambert, the finalists include:

  • Terrence J. Burgess, Ph.D., President, San Diego City College, San Diego, Calif.
  • Greg P. Smith, Ph.D., President, Central Community College, Columbus, Neb.
  • Elnora Tena Webb, Ph.D., President, Laney College, Oakland, Calif.

A 31-member independent citizens’ Search Advisory Committee that has been leading Pima’s search for a new chancellor recommended the finalists to the Board of Governors Friday, April 19, 2013.

“We want President Lambert to stay at Shoreline, period. However, the Shoreline Community College Board of Trustees understands that the same qualities that make him so valuable and effective at Shoreline also make him attractive to other community colleges,” Board Chair Phil Barrett said. “College employees, students and the communities we serve should know that regardless of the outcome, the Board is committed to the academic values and institutional goals that are in place and that President Lambert is pursuing with such success.”

Pima, which has six campuses across the greater Tucson metropolitan area and Pima County, has seen recent turmoil.

This past week, on April 16, the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools placed Pima on two-year accreditation probation. There is an Aug. 1, 2013 deadline to file a monitoring report outlining how the college will address concerns in the probation notice.

The probation notice comes a year after former Chancellor Roy Flores resigned following reports of sexual harassment. Earlier this year, the Higher Learning Commission issued a report that reviewed the harassment issue and eight other complaint areas. Zelema Harris, retired chancellor of St. Louis Community College, is serving as interim chancellor until a permanent chancellor is appointed.

The Association of Community College Trustees has served as an executive search consultant in the effort since February after an earlier search by another firm was extended.

Lambert says he isn’t put off by Pima’s problems.

“There are challenges, but I enjoy addressing challenges,” Lambert said. He noted that the probation notice doesn’t cite anything related to academics. “Pima has good academic programs and faculty and staff who are very committed to student success.”


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Shred those unwanted documents for free on Saturday

Turn your files into this at the Windermere
free shredding event

Windermere Real Estate / Northlake is sponsoring a FREE document Shredding Event on Saturday, April 27th, 9 am – Noon at their office 17711 Ballinger Way NE, Lake Forest Park.

Bring your sensitive old documents and records to be professionally destroyed and recycled. Paper clips, staples and rubber bands are okay.

Please No CD’s, DVD’s or binders. Questions, please call 206-364-8100.


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Little Free Library - leave a book, take a book

Updated 4-23-2013 9:55am

The Little Free Library helps neighbors to share books
Photo by Don LaCourse

Don and Keren LaCourse have created their own library - in their front yard at 19519 30 Ave NE. Shoreline 98155.

Using recycled and used materials to promote sustainability, Don built a small box which he installed on a post in his front yard. 

The goal of the Little Free Library box is for friends and neighbors to exchange books - "Leave a book, take a book." Don hopes that this small measure will help create a sense of community on his street.

We've received a lot of great positive feedback and hope this project inspires others to follow in this path.

The box has space around the door, to allow air flow, and prevent mold.

The LaCourse family is registered with the Little Free Library organization which has thousands of sites posted. Anyone can go on line and find a box close to them. 

Don says, "They encourage participants to share their library and story about the inspiration that led them to share their project. In our case, we are dedicating it to Keren's parents and grandmothers. All avid readers. 
"Our library has been open for three days and we've enjoyed watching others stop and exchange books and leave comments on a notebook we placed inside the box."


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Mother's Day Plant Sale at Kruckeberg's Ms K Nursery



MsK Rare and Native Plant Nursery at the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden

Join us for the 26th anniversary of our traditional spring sale! Shop from our biggest selection of choice native plants, spring bulbs, and unusual exotics.  Enjoy free activities all weekend!  In addition to the plant sale, join us for:
  • Family activities at the Sprout Spot where kids can dig in the soil, learn about plants, and make a gift for Mom. *FREE*
  • Introductory tours of the garden from our knowledgeable docents. *FREE*
  • Container gardening seminars to learn the tricks to creating a beautiful container garden. *FREE*
  • New this year!  Garden Art will be available for purchase throughout the weekend.
Weekend schedule:
  • May 9 - 3 p.m.-7 p.m.: KBGF Members Pre Sale. New members welcome.
  • May 10 - 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Plant sale open to the public.
  • May 11 / 12 - 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Plant sale open to the public.  Free family activities all day in the Sprout Spot. Garden tours daily at 1 p.m. Container Gardening seminar daily at 2:30 p.m.
20312 15th Ave NW, Shoreline 98177
Phone: 206-546-1281 x20
Mobile: 206-465-5055


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Free Store Sunday at Shoreline Library meeting room


The Free Store will be held on Sunday, April 28, 2013, in the large meeting room of the Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th, Shoreline 98155, from 12:30 to 1:30pm.

At The Free Store everything is free and there is no bartering.

Bring things that are in good shape that you would like to give away.
Come find things that you would like to take home with you.

WHAT TO BRING:  books (no back issues of magazines, please), clothes, shoes, purses, jewelry, G-rated packaged hygiene items, trinkets, material, material scraps and sewing notions, toys, VHS, DVDs, CDs, linens, tools, dishes, kitchen items, small electronics like radios, misc. school/office/art/crafting supplies, etc.  

Do not bring small appliances unless they work.
Do not bring big appliances, computers and related items, or furniture.

Note:  Unfortunately, there is no storage space for leftovers at the library, so if you dropped off your items and left please come back at 1:30pm to pick up your leftovers. 


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Fashion from the Thrift Shop



Models pose from the Spring Fling and Fashion Show held Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at the Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Center.

Clothing from the new spring line up in the Senior Center Thrift Shop, 18560 1st NE, Shoreline 98155.


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Arbor Day Tree Walk in Lake Forest Park Apr 27

LFP has been a Tree City
for a decade
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Tree City USA 10 Year Award Presentation and Arbor Day Tree Walk Saturday, April 27, 10am

The chair of the LFP Tree Board will present the 10th Tree City USA award to Lake Forest Park on Saturday, April 27, at 10:00am, followed by a tree walk tour starting around 10:30am, at Lake Forest Park City Hall, 17425 Ballinger Way NE.

On hand to receive the award will be City officials, staff, and community members dedicated to the City goal to guide and promote sustainable forest conditions in Lake Forest Park.

Following the ceremony, all are welcome to join a mile-long tree walk tour guided by arborist and chair of the LFP Tree Board, Mike Woodbury. Each participant will receive a copy of “Tree Walks in Lake Forest Park” by David Hepp. 

Learn about the variety and abundance of our trees and the economic and environmental value they provide our community.




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The Evergreen School is among the 64 schools announced as 2013 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools


OLYMPIA - The second annual U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools honorees and inaugural District Sustainability Awardees, nominated by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, were announced today by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, along with Chair of White House Council on Environmental Quality Nancy Sutley and Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency Bob Persiacepe.

The Evergreen School in Shoreline is among the 64 schools announced as 2013 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools. The selected districts and schools are being honored for their exemplary efforts to reduce environmental impact and utility costs, promote better health and ensure effective environmental education, including civics and green career pathways.

“These Green Ribbon awards are the result of concerted efforts to reduce environmental impact and increase efficiency,” said Randy Dorn, superintendent of public instruction. “Their work shows that we can provide students and staff with healthy places to learn and work, cut costs and, at the same time, provide enhanced environmental education opportunities that better prepare students for the future.”

The Evergreen School in Shoreline
“Today’s honorees are modeling a comprehensive approach to being green,” said Secretary Duncan. “They are demonstrating ways schools can simultaneously cut costs; improve health, performance and equity; and provide an education geared toward the jobs of the future. In fact, the selected districts are saving millions of dollars as a result of their greening efforts. And the great thing is that the resources these honorees are using are available for free to all schools.”




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Letter to the Editor: some traffic circles are dangerous

To the Editor:

I am in favor of traffic circles in the area but some like 10th NE and 170th can be a big danger especially if I am going north/south and the car going east or west is playing the game of racing through the east/west direction.  Also the one at 8th NE and 160th where north/south assumes they have the right of way, not slowing down through the intersection.

In other words, the people that never stop at stop signs anyway are still going to be a danger at traffic circles, so WATCH OUT!!!     

Fran Chambers
Shoreline


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More than 18 percent of Northshore ballots already in

By Evan Smith

More than 18 percent of voters in the Northshore Fire District had returned their ballots for the Tuesday election by Sunday night.

That would put the District well on the way to the number of ballots that some radio and TV stations have said is needed to make the election valid.

But King County elections spokeswoman Kim Van Eckstrom told me Monday that, while the benefit charge requires a 60 percent “yes” vote, it doesn’t need a minimum turnout.

Bond measures need turnout equivalent to 40 percent of the number of ballots cast in the November 2012 election. School levies require a simple majority. Other levies, like those in other fire and hospital districts, need the equivalent of 60 percent of a 40 percent turnout. But Van Eckstrom said that a benefit charge like that in the Northshore Fire District requires a 60 percent “yes” vote but has no turnout requirement.

Since voter turnout in November was about 80.5 percent, 40 percent of that is about 33 percent.

The six-year continuation of the District's benefit charge can pass with positive votes from at least 60 percent of the Tuesday vote.

Registered voters in Lake Forest Park, Kenmore and the rest of the Northshore Fire District (King County Fire District 16) may vote by mailing their ballots so they are postmarked by Tuesday, by leaving their ballots by 8pm Tuesday at a 24-hour drop box at the Lake Forest Park City Hall or one and three other locations around King County, or vote in person on an accessible voting unit at the County elections office in Renton. The elections office is open from 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday and from 8:30am to 8pm Tuesday.


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Shoreline Caucus meets Wednesday night

The Shoreline Caucus meets Wednesday night, April 24, 7pm at Richmond Beach Library, 19601 21st Ave NW, Shoreline 98177.

Bring your ideas, research, suggestions about where we're going to go next. We've decided to focus on local issues - specifically Shoreline, unless we have residents from Edmonds and/or Lake Forest Park.  We want to have an impact close to home. 

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Death notices as of April 22, 2013

Obituaries are condensed biographies of people's lives, written by the people who loved them. Like a memorial service, they tell us things we may not have known about the person, and may leave us wishing we had known them better.


Francine Marat Bergquist  1918-2013  Born and died in Richmond Beach. Graduated from Richmond Beach high school in 1937, married Kenneth Bergquist in 1938 and lived her entire life in Richmond Beach.

Miriam L. Downend  1928-2013  Active as a Camp Fire Girls leader, recipient of the PTA's Golden Acorn award, and volunteered many years at the Shoreline Senior Center gift shop.

Patricia Irene Alberts  1927-2013  Lake Forest Park resident. Survived by daughters Susan and Mary. Funeral mass at St. Mark's in Shoreline.

Evelyn Tourville-Zuend  Age 92  Memorial services at St. Dunstan's in Shoreline.

Donald Gene Harvey  1928-2013  Died after emergency surgery, surrounded by loving family. Services at Lake Forest Park Civic Club.

Frederick T. Yoshimura  1929-2013  59 year resident of Lake Forest Park, Fred enjoyed golfing, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.

Anna Gertrude Barr McKillop  -2013  She leaves behind seven children. Member of St. Mark's, where rosary and funeral mass will be said.

Katrina S. "Katie" Borrow  1914-2013   She moved to Shoreline in 1985 when her husband died, to be closer to family. A devoted mother and grandmother, she rarely missed an event involving one of her grandchildren.

Madelaine Mills  1923-2013  Shoreline resident. Met her husband when they were serving in the Army Air Corps during World War II.

Susan Ilene Shulda  1948-2013  Died after a courageous battle with ALS. Left behind a large and loving family. Services at Shoreline Stake Center.

Janet R. Belch-Mathison  1919-2013  Passed away in Shoreline, services at Acacia.

Alice Branchflower  age 79. Services held at the Shoreline Full Gospel Church.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pinky's Passion for a Parkinson's Cure, PO Box 55063, Shoreline, WA 98155.

Rose Carmen Odgers  1911-2013 age 101.  In lieu of flowers, donation are being made in Rose's honor to the Shoreline Medic One, 17525 Aurora Ave N., Shoreline, WA 98133.

Irene I. Cornelison  1922-2013  Traveled with her husband during his twenty years in the USMC.  She was a lifelong member of American Legion Post 227 auxiliary.

Allen C. Porter  age 85  Retired Shoreline teacher, WWII and Korean War veteran.

Louise Mae Fiamengo  1931-2013  Memorial services for the Kenmore resident will be held at the NW Church of Christ in Shoreline.

Robert Thomas Beggs, Jr.  1939-2013  Devoted member of Shoreline Community Church.

Betty M. Walvatne  1931-2013  Born in Pinecreek, WA, passed away in Shoreline.

Rodney Allen Sparks  age 62  Lake Forest Park, after a five year battle with multiple myeloma. "He loved all gatherings of people and family, computer and boat projects, sailboat cruises in his "Windrunner," and was often seen with a cup of Starbucks in hand."

Karen Jane Lund Weaver  1944-2013  "For over 30 years of her life, she ran a daycare center in Lake Forest Park where she cared for dozens of children as though they were her own."

Edward Feargus Ginnever  1933-2013  Lived in Shoreline for 25 years. Involved in his community, he volunteered with the Seafair Regatta, Richmond Little League, Shoreline Ski School, Shoreline Rotary and Seattle Masons.

Ella Elizabeth Huston  1925-2013  She and her husband were members of Ronald United Methodist Church since 1948.

Donald R. Brady  1953-2013  Shoreline man was preceded in death by his parents and wife.

Jean Greenberger  1930-2013  Mukilteo resident gave decades of her life to St Luke in Shoreline, where she was the business manager for church and school for 13 years.

Virginia Hardiman  Worked for Shoreline Schools for 32 years, "a job she truly loved."


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Frank Workman on sports: '42'

Frank Workman
Photo by Wayne Pridemore
By Frank Workman

For better than 25 years, we have honored the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by celebrating his birthday in January. School children are annually taught his lesson in courage of using peaceful, non-violent methods to achieve equality.

In many homes across our land, Dr. King is revered and considered a hero, as well he should be.

But if not for Jackie Robinson’s monumental display of courage when he integrated our National Pastime, we may never have learned Dr. King’s name.

I was able to catch a matinee performance this week of the new Jackie Robinson movie, ‘42’.

As was the case with the 1950 movie ‘The Jackie Robinson Story’ (with Jackie Robinson playing himself), this version limits itself to his contract signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers prior to the 1946 season (when he played for their AAA affiliate in Montreal), through his rookie year in 1947 with the Dodgers.

The 1950 production treated the rampant racism he faced relatively gingerly, while ‘42’ takes the gloves off and graphically exposes us to what the times were like, and what he endured on a daily basis --- from friends and foes alike.

He had teammates, mostly Southerners, who petitioned to have him dropped from the team. An opposing manager is depicted hurling the foulest of invective at him from atop the dugout steps. He was second in all of baseball in being Hit-By-Pitches in 1947. The Dodgers were refused lodging at one hotel, due to Robinson’s presence on the team.

Throughout his first two seasons with the Dodgers, Robinson was under strict orders from their General Manager Branch Rickey (played reasonably convincingly by Harrison Ford) to never fight back. Rickey didn’t want the first black man to play organized Baseball to be afraid to fight back … he wanted a man with the guts NOT to fight back.

‘42’ provides a new generation of baseball fans and Americans (in the end, aren’t they all one-and-the-same?) a history lesson on how things used to be in our country --- when a black man couldn’t even play Baseball, much less get elected President of the United States --- and the irreplaceable role Jackie Robinson played in helping us become what we are today.

The word ‘courage’ is used a lot when talking about sports. So is ‘hero’.

A golfer sinks a downhill putt to win a tournament, and he is said to have shown courage in the way he steadied his nerves.

A basketball player makes a couple of free throws late in the game, on the road with the roaring crowd trying to distract him, and that’s courage.

A receiver leaps up to catch a pass in the middle of the field, knowing he’s going to get clobbered by a defensive back, and that’s courage.

Do these things enough times and they call you a hero.

Tell you what. Take your kids (middle school age and up) to see ‘42’. Go as a family. On the ride home, talk about the movie with them. Talk about his courage, and talk about the hero he has been to so many people for so many years.

Chances are they had no idea about Jackie Robinson.

Chances are they’ll change their idea of what a hero truly is. So might you.


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SCC Softball drops two games on Sunday at NWAACC Crossover

Nicole Reyling got a triple for SCC on Sunday.
Photo by Wilson Tsoi

The Shoreline Community College Lady Dolphin Softball Team had a hard day on Sunday at the NWAACC Crossover, dropping a 9-1 game to the Community Colleges of Spokane and then losing to Gray’s Harbor 9-6.

In Game 1, the Dolphins were out hit 14-4 including 7 extra base hits by the Big Foot as Spokane went up 3-0 after 3 innings and then finished SCC off with a 6 run 5th inning to stop the game by 8 run rule. Kelsie (4-6) took the loss for SCC on the mound and Nicole Reyling lead SCC in hitting with 2 hits, including a triple, and Taylor Todd had 2 hits as well, for all of the SCC offense in game.

In Game 2, SCC loss to Grays Harbor 9-6, no individual stats are available for this game.

SCC is 10-16 overall and 4-6 in the NWAACC Northern Region. SCC travels to Everett CC on Tuesday to play the rained out game from last weekend at 1:00pm and then hosts Douglas College on Saturday at Shoreview Park at 2:00pm.


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SCC Baseball splits with Douglas College at Meridian Park

Kainoa Ahsing-Kaahanui hit his second homerun
of the season against Douglas College.
Photo by Wilson Tsoi


The Shoreline Community College Baseball Team split a doubleheader with Douglas College on Sunday at Meridian Park.

In Game 1, SCC jumped out to a 6-0 in the first inning and then rode the 1 hit pitching of Jason Shaw. Kainoa Ahsing-Kaahanui had a homerun for SCC and Danny Cavanaugh had 3 RBIs on two hits to lead SCC. Shaw had 1 walk and struck out 1 on the mound to run his record to 6-1 on the season.

Jason Shaw pitched a
one-hitter on Sunday
Photo by Wilson Tsoi
In Game 2, Douglas broke open a close game (SCC leading 3-2) in the 7th inning with 5 runs and then sealed the game with 4 more runs in the 9th to beat SCC 11-3. Both teams had 10 hits, but two SCC errors lead to 5 runs and DC had 3 doubles and a homerun in the game for the win.

SCC will travel to Douglas College today to play the rained out doubleheader from Saturday. Game time is 1:00pm in Vancouver.

SCC is now 15-13-1 on the season and 3-7 in the Northern Region. Douglas goes to 9-9 on the year and 6-4 in the region.


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How to be a teen magician

Lake Forest Park’s own, Charles The Magician (known to younger children as Charles The Clown), has written a new book for what he calls the “next generation of magicians.” The Teen Magician … That’s You! is designed to teach teens more than tricks. 

“It’s a book about a career path … or at least an introduction to a rewarding avocation,” Kraus says.

More than a collection of tricks, The Teen Magician … That’s You! is a guide to opening a birthday party entertainment business. Young magicians learn to create their own tricks, where to go for additional props, how to work with children, and with parents.

Charles has performed from coast to coast, on television, Broadway, and in Hollywood for over 30 years. A magician, clown and storyteller, he is an award winning recording artist whose children’s story CDs are carried in libraries and by most internet providers. Billboard Magazine called him “a true children’s comedian.” His A/M video was taped “live” on Sunset Strip on the Charlie Chaplin Sound Stage where Chaplin and Red Skelton recorded.

Charles presenting workshop with teens

“When I was a teen, I started doing children’s birthday party shows. It’s a wonderful opportunity for any magician, but especially for teens. You are providing a community service, picking up experience, spreading joy – all that, and you’re being paid!” 
“My new book explains marketing, a skill that translates to just about any career a teen may later pursue.” 
“Parents are often on the lookout for children’s party entertainers. And the nice thing about offering your magician services is that you can be entertaining and affordable,” Kraus adds.

Professional magicians and clowns charge hundreds of dollars for birthday party appearances. The Teen Magician … That’s You! suggests that beginning magicians appear for modest fees, in the $25 to $75 range. But even these are a substantial reward for less than an hour’s presentation.

Charles recently performing in Berlin

The book focuses on the many benefits of becoming a teen magician, including connecting with the community of magicians, locally and nationally, learning to develop a business and exploring the fascinating world of magic, which combines psychology, stagecraft and personal development. The book also reveals the secrets for several tricks that can be easily learned and performed by readers, and has extensive resource lists. There is even a section about curing stage fright. 

In addition to numerous illustrations, Charles’ book contains several newspaper clippings about his exploits as a teen magician. 

The Teen Magician … That’s You! is available at Third Place Books and the University of Washington Book Stores. E-copies can be found on line from Amazon and most internet suppliers. Additional information available here.


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Bees for the Ballinger Community Garden

Roger Workman explains mason bee boxes to
Ballinger Community Gardeners

Ballinger neighbor Roger Workman recently built and donated two mason bee boxes to the Ballinger Community Garden, along with 80 cocoons. At a recent meeting of the participating gardeners, Roger presented and explained the bee boxes.

Raised beds make for good drainage

Now entering its third year, the garden plots are well-established, with many plants wintering over.


The Community Garden is located on a small hillside behind the old Aldercrest Elementary School in the Ballinger Neighborhood. Plots are worked by individuals who rent them for the year. Common areas are maintained by all, and the gardeners meet for potluck dinner Wednesday nights during the summer months.


The Garden, one of the first community gardens in Shoreline, was created by an affiliation of BALNA, Diggin' Shoreline, and other volunteers. It was designed and set up on a weedy hillside behind the Aldercrest School by those groups, with help from Rotary groups and other community volunteers.


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Shorewood boys defeat Marysville-Pilchuck and Stanwood going into Shoreline Invitational track meet


The Shorewood boys’ track and field team defeated Marysville-Pilchuck and Stanwood in a double dual meet at Shoreline Stadium Thursday, April 18, going into the Shoreline Invitational Saturday, April 27, at Shoreline Stadium.

In the April 18 meet, Shorewood defeated Marysville-Pilchuck 90-54 and defeated Stanwood 87-56, and Marysville-Pilchuck defeated Stanwood 76-68. David Fan of Shorewood won the 100 meters and 200 meters and ran on the winning 4x100 team; Jonah Hoverson won the 300-meter hurdles and high jump; Omar Abdulla won the 800 meters; Michael Sutherland won the 1600 meters; Keenan Stephens won the 3200 meters; Chris Diaz won the 110-meter hurdles; and Taz Frazier won the javelin throw.

Boys’ track and field at Shoreline Stadium, April 18

Dual-meet scoring:

Shorewood 90, Marysville-Pilchuck 54
Shorewood 87, Stanwood 56
Marysville-Pilchuck 76, Stanwood 68

100 Meters-- 1, David Fan, Shorewood, 11.16 … 3,  Beyene, Shorewood, 11.81. 4, Namba, Shorewood, 11.86 … 6, A. Garrison, Shorewood, 12.05. 7, R. Campbell, Shorewood, 12.09.
200 Meters-- 1, David Fan, Shorewood, 22.78. 2 … 3, C. Namba, Shorewood, 23.47 … 5, Beyene, Shorewood, 24.15 … 7, A. Garrison, Shorewood, 24.52.
400 Meters-- 1, Bentz, Stanwood, 54.95. 2, Edwards, Shorewood, 55.66. 3, Kalloway, Shorewood, 55.78.
800 Meters-- 1, Omar Abdulla, Shorewood, 2:10.29 … 5, Rhaye Samson, Shorewood, 2:26.53 …  7, Hailai, Shorewood, 2:29.77.
1600 Meters-- 1, Michael Sutherland, Shorewood, 4:39.42 … 4, Miller, Shorewood, 5:01.72. 5, Peterson, Shorewood, 5:09.84 … 7, Rainboth, Shorewood, 5:19.31.
3200 Meters-- 1, Keenan Stephens, Shorewood, 10:06.83 … 3, Christianson, Shorewood, 10:21.49.
110m Hurdles-- 1, Chris Diaz, Shorewood, 18.62.
300 m Hurdles-- 1, Jonah Hoverson, Shorewood, 44.87.
4x100-- 1, Shorewood (Andrew Garrison, Samuel Smith, Chris Namba, D. Fan), 44.41.
4x400-- 1, Stanwood, 3:40.88 …  3, Shorewood (Michael Sutherland, Jonah, Hoverson, Erik Harris-Uldall, Braden Kalloway), 3:46.05.
High Jump--  1, Jonah Hoverson, Shorewood, 5-8. 2, Z. Hopen, Shorewood, 5-6.
Pole Vault-- 1, Garman, Stanwood, 12-0 … 3, E. Johnson, Shorewood, 11-06.
Long Jump-- 1, Jones, M-P, 19-5.75. 2, S. Tu, Shorewood, 19-2.25  …  6, A. Miller, Shorewood, 18-3. 7, S. Smith, Shorewood, 17-10.50.
Triple Jump-- 1, Paulk, M-P, 40-6. 2, C. Namba, Shorewood, 39-1. 3, Z. Hopen, Shorewood, 38-10.25. 4, S. Tu, Shorewood, 38-4 … 6, A. Miller, Shorewood, 35-9.50.
Shot Put-- 1, Lein, Stanwood, 42-4.75 … 3, Blair, Shorewood, 41-1.25. 4, Jenne, Shorewood, 40-11 … 7, Erik Johnson, Shorewood, 37-2.50.
Discus Throw-- 1, Ferry, M-P, 121-6 … 6, Jenne, Shorewood, 107-2.
Javelin Throw-- 1, Taz Frazier, Shorewood, 148-8.

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Shorewood takes undefeated baseball record into Tuesday home game with Meadowdale

The Shorewood baseball team takes an undefeated record into a Tuesday, April 23, 2013 home game with Meadowdale after a Wednesday, April 17, home victory over Stanwood.

Shorewood takes a 12-0 Western Conference 3A record (15-0 overall) into the 4pm Tuesday game with Meadowdale (6-6, 7-8) at Meridian Park Fields.

The Shorewood junior varsity takes an 11-1 (13-2) record into a game at Meadowdale (4-5, 6-6) Tuesday at 4pm.

The Thunderbird varsity defeated Stanwood, 6-2, April 17. Ben Andrews of Stanwood hit 2 for 2 with a triple and 3 RBI; teammate Kory Longaker hit 1 for 1, with 2 runs scored; and winning pitcher Ian Oxnevad struck out one Stanwood batter.

The Shorewood junior varsity lost a make-up non-league game at Kamiak of the Wesco 4A South, 6-2,Monday, April 15, before winning, 10-3, at Stanwood, Wednesday, April 17. 

Shorewood Varsity 6, Stanwood 2
At Meridian Park Fields, Wednesday, April 17

Stanwood---- 002 000 0--2 5 1
Shorewood-- 401 001 x---6 5 1

St: Riley Kluin, Wyatt Jean (4) and Mason Garcea.
SW: Sam Boone, Ben Tracey (3), Ian Oxnevad (4), Cole McKisson (6), Riley O'Brien (7) and Jake Bockelie.



Wesco 3A Varsity Baseball Standings
Wesco 3A South
 Conf.  
Overall

Team

W
L
W
L
*Shorewood
12
0
15
0
Glacier Peak
10
4
12
5
Meadowdale
6
6
7
8
Mountlake Terrace
5
7
7
8
Shorecrest
1
11
2
13

Top three teams in each Wesco division qualify for the Northwest District 3A tournament, along with two teams from among the non-qualifying Wesco teams and Ferndale of the Northwest 3A/2A/1A Conference;

Wesco 3A North

 Conf.  
Overall
Team
W
L
W
L
Marysville-Pilchuck
10
1
12
2
Oak Harbor
8
5
9
7
Stanwood
5
7
5
10
Marysville-Getchell
3
8
4
9
Everett
0
11
1
13

*Clinched berth in Northwest District 3A tournament

Northwest Conference 3A
Ferndale
6
1
10
5


 

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Shoreline Community College athletic YouTube site passes 25,000 views

Sunday, April 21, 2013


The Shoreline Community College Athletic YouTube site passed 25,000 views recently.

You can watch most of the SCC Sports home games on YouTube, 2-3 days after the event is played. Games are full-length game footage of the event.

The site features, SCC volleyball, men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball and softball.

Check out all of the action, the SCC Athletic YouTube site.



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SCC Softball defeats Clark College but drops game to Highline CC

Emilee Ronbeck got the win in her first pitching start
of the season for SCC.
Photo for Wilson Tsoi


The Shoreline Community College Lady Dolphin Softball team won their opening game at the NWAACC Crossover Tournament in Yakima, WA on Saturday but dropped the nightcap game to Highline Community College.

In the opener against Clark, SCC pitcher Emilee Ronbeck pitched a 4 hitter over 5 innings, allowing 1 earned run with 2 walks and 2 strikeouts. The SCC offense banged out 11 hits, with Nicole Reyling going 3 for 4 with 2 homeruns, 3 RBIs and 3 runs scored. Alexis Salcedo and Vallen Brewer each had two hits each including Brewer with a double.

In Game 2, SCC went out to a 3-0 lead in the first inning but Highline scored 3 runs in 5th to tie the game and 4 runs in the 6th for the win.

SCC falls to 10-14 overall. SCC will play two more games today in Yakima. SCC plays at home next Saturday against Douglas College in a NWAACC Northern Region doubleheader.


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Photo: Sunny Forecast

Sunny Forecast
Photo copyright Marc Weinberg

Marc Weinberg says (with a wink) "Today may be dark and rainy, but if the forecast is correct,here's what we have to look forward to this next week."

We hope he's right!


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Shoreline Earth Day Event held at Shoreline Center Market Saturday

Steven H. Robinson captured an encyclopedia of information booths at the Shoreline Earth Day Event at Central Market. The booths spilled out into the parking lot, with canopies protecting volunteers and paper handouts and displays from the rain.


People heading toward the booths


Sponsor City of Shoreline had a display on surface water

Audubon Society volunteers talk to Shoreline fire fighters
Londa Jacques (r) of Diggin Shoreline talks to a
visitor about community gardens

CleanScapes talks about recycling and reducing waste

Kruckeberg Botanical Gardens and
the MsK Nursery had flower starts

These boys are using the
Human Power Generator

Early arrivals received free LED light bulbs. The event was sponsored by the City of Shoreline, King County Solid Waste Division, and the Local Hazardous Waste Management Program in King County, among others.

All photos by Steven H. Robinson.


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