Shorecrest softball season ends with 3-2 State tournament loss to Juanita

Sunday, May 26, 2013


Shorecrest softball season ends with 3-2 State tournament loss to Juanita Saturday despite efforts of Alisa Kaufold.

Alisa Kaufold did all she could to give Shorecrest a boost, but it wasn't enough to get past Juanita, as Shorecrest lost 3-2 in six innings in a State 3A tournament elimination game Saturday.

Kaufold paced Shorecrest at the plate. She went 1 for 3 and drove in one. She doubled in the sixth inning.

Juanita’s winning pitcher allowed two runs over 5 1/3 innings. She struck out two, walked none and surrendered five hits.

Juanita went up for good in the third, scoring one run.

Juanita scored one run in the fifth inning, and followed it with one more in the sixth.

After pushing across two runs in the bottom of the sixth, Shorecrest faced just a 3-2 deficit. A two-run double by Kaufold triggered Shorecrest's comeback.

Shorecrest had lost to Holy Names and defeated Kelso and Peninsula in Friday games.


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Shorewood boys' doubles team, two Shorecrest teams all take losses in state tennis tournament


The Shorewood boys' doubles team of Stuart Schachle and Cameron McDowell lost its two matches in the State 3A championships Friday in Kennewick.

The Shorecrest team of Chris Sato and Nick North and the Shorecrest team of Evan Saunders and Nishaant Limaye also missed qualifying for Saturday play with first- and second-round losses.

The three teams lost their first-round matches to the teams that placed first, second, and third in the tournament. 

Saunders and Limaye lost in the first-round to a team from Mercer Island that went on to win the championship. They lost in the second round to a team from Kennedy Catholic that went on to place sixth.

Schachle and Cameron McDowell lost their first match to a team from Bainbridge that went on to place second in the tournament.

North and Sato lost in the first round to a team from Mountain View of Vancouver that went on to place third. They lost in second round to a team from Hanford that placed fifth.

Updated 05-26-2013 3:55pm

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Lake Forest Park Councilman Fiene says that eight years is enough

Saturday, May 25, 2013

Don Fiene will not seek a third term
on the Lake Forest Park City Council
By Evan Smith

Lake Forest Park City Councilman Don Fiene, who has decided against seeking a third four-year term on the Council, said recently that his decision came from an exit strategy that he had borrowed from his predecessor.

Fiene, fellow two-term Council member Sandy Koppenol and one-term Councilman Bob Lee have not filed for re-election.

Two candidates are running for each of the three positions. Fiene has endorsed one candidate for each.

One-term Councilman John Wright is running for re-election without opposition.  

Fiene said that he has varied reasons for not running.

He said that when he first ran for City Council, it was for a seat vacated by Roger Olstad who had said that in a small city, eight years of service is probably enough. 
“I thought that this statement might be sage advice,” he said. “I also feel that in volunteering for service one should have an exit plan at the outset.

“Looking back, I have had the opportunity to work with many excellent elected individuals as well as with many gifted city and regional staff; I shall miss those associations. I feel very positive about my legislative accomplishments in serving both the citizens of Lake Forest Park and about my representation of LFP’s interests to regional forums.

"Today, I more fully understand Roger’s comment. In a smaller city, such as Lake Forest Park, serving for eight years allows enough time to ‘learn the job’ and to become effective in understanding and representing citizens’ interests and concerns in the development of legislation, and in problem solving. After eight years, it is time to step aside to allow new thoughts, energy and perspective to enter the process of government. This also seems best for all of our citizens. Institutions and organizations become stale when there is little change within their ranks.

“Rather than being concerned that three two-term council members are leaving the LFP Council this year, our citizens should be excited about the three very capable and energetic candidates, John Resha, Mark Phillips and Hilda Thompson who have come forward to run for the new council. 
Each of these candidates is knowledgeable about the issues of Lake Forest Park, has a solid background in volunteerism, and will bring new energy and perspective to the governance of LFP. It is very rewarding to see candidates of this caliber volunteer to fill this responsibility of governance.”


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32nd Republicans to meet Tuesday

2nd Legislative District Republicans will meet on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, from 7-9pm in the Horizon Room in the south wing of the Shoreline Center.

18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline 98155.


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The Bridges of King County

The Alvord T Bridge will close June 5, 2013
(date moved up because of safety concerns)
Photo courtesy King County


King County Bridges — Information provided by the King County Road Services Division

  • Total number of steel trusses - 11
  • Number of steel through trusses (same type of bridge as Skagit/I-5 bridge) - 8
  • Average Sufficiency Rating of all King County steel trusses – 63.0
  • 4 of the 11 trusses have a Sufficiency Rating less than 50, meaning they are eligible for Federal Bridge Replacement funds
  • Total number of wholly or half-owned King County bridges - 180
  • Average Sufficiency Rating of all county bridges (2012) – 71.1
  • Average age of entire King County bridge inventory = 46 years
  • In the past 10 years, 32 King County bridges have been replaced.
  • All bridges have been inspected within the past two years, except for Alvord T which is on a 12 month cycle
  • For entire King County bridge inventory, 19 bridges are Structurally Deficient1
  • For entire King County bridge inventory, 35 bridges are Functionally Obsolete2
  • Of the 11 steel trusses, 3 are Structurally Deficient - Foss River, Alvord T (closing June 28, 2013), and Miller River (closed).
  • Of the 11 steel trusses, 2 are Functionally Obsolete - Green River Gorge and Stossel.

1 – Bridges are considered structurally deficient if they have been restricted to light vehicles, closed to traffic or require rehabilitation. Structurally deficient means there are elements of the bridge that need to be monitored and/or repaired. The fact that a bridge is "structurally deficient" does not imply that it is likely to collapse or that it is unsafe. It means the bridge must be monitored, inspected and maintained.

2 – A functionally obsolete bridge is one that was built to standards that are not used today. These bridges are not automatically rated as structurally deficient, nor are they inherently unsafe. Functionally obsolete bridges are those that do not have adequate lane widths, shoulder widths, or vertical clearances to serve current traffic demand, or those that may be occasionally flooded.

Updated 06-05-2013 8:16pm

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FREE Concerts in the Park set to rock Shoreline & Lake Forest Park

Here's the schedule for the Arts Council's Wednesday Concerts in the Park


All concerts are free and start at 7pm on Wednesdays (unless noted) rain or shine. Bring your family and enjoy some music and festivities with your neighbors! (Park locations below)


Shaggy Sweet at Animal Acres

July 10 - Shaggy Sweet – Pop/Rock - Animal Acres Park

July 17 - Shakespeare in the Park
Seattle Shakespeare Co./Wooden O productions presents “The Tempest”  - Richmond Beach Library Park

Crème’ Tangerine - Photo by Captus Photography

July 24 - Crème’ Tangerine – Beatles Tribute Band
City of Shoreline’s Swingin’ Summer Eve - 5:30pm-8:30pm Cromwell Park

July 31 - Downtown Mountain Boys – Bluegrass - Animal Acres Park

August 7 - Impossible Bird – Indie Rock - Richmond Beach Library Park

August 13 (This one is Tuesday, not Wednesday) - at the North City Jazz Walk – Shoreline Jazz Camp 
Student and Faculty Ensembles

Carrie Clark - Photo by Laurie Clark

August 21 - Carrie Clark and the Lonesome Lovers – Folk/Americana - Cromwell Park

August 28 - Swing: Shoreline Rocks grand piano and more - Shoreline City Hall Courtyard
Piano Time Finale Sponsored by the City of Shoreline

Park Locations
  • Animal Acres Park: 17411 Brookside Blvd. NE in Lake Forest Park
  • Cromwell Park: 18030 Meridian Ave. N. in Shoreline 
  • North City Jazz Walk Performance: 175th St. & 15th Ave. NE in Shoreline
  • Richmond Beach Library Park: 2201 NW 197th St. in Shoreline
  • Shoreline City Hall Courtyard: 17500 Midvale Ave. N in Shoreline


For more information, call the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council 206-417-4645) 
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.



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Ecumenical Vacation Bible School



Richmond Beach Ecumenical Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School - You're invited!
Richmond Beach United Church of Christ, First Lutheran Church of Richmond Beach, and community friends invite all children to the Everywhere Fun Fair: Where God’s World Comes Together. 

Come one, come all to an Ecumenical, Inclusive, Interactive and Energizing Bible-based program that gives children a chance to discover God’s welcoming love! The fun begins 7/15/2013 and ends 7/19/2013 from 9:00am - 12:30pm at Richmond Beach United Church of Christ, 1512 NW 195th Street, Shoreline.

This World's Fair themed adventure includes interactive Bible fun and great music, super science, cool crafts, daily hands-on community service work, global games, and more. 

To join the excitement at the Everywhere Fun Fair: Where God’s World Comes Together, call Staci Schulmerich at 206-542-7477 or visit the church’s website for detailed information and registration forms.




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Memorial Day: Evergreen Washelli in North Seattle

Avenue of Flags 2011
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Join us as we honor America’s fallen and salute the flags on our Avenue of Colors

Evergreen Washelli will host its 87th annual Memorial Day Commemorative services with a concert, speakers, and ceremony. Concert at 1:30pm and ceremony begins at 2pm.

Shoreline Veterans Association will be attending, as will the Starr Sutherland Jr., Post 227 of the  Shoreline American Legion.

Evergreen Washelli has a tradition of decorating every veteran's grave with a small American flag. At 7am the morning of Memorial Day, there will be a Flag Placement at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Each of the 5000 white marble upright markers in the Veterans Section will receive a flag placed by hundreds of volunteers that will come out for this event. Veterans, Scout groups, neighbors, churches, local organizations and families, to name a few, will be among those who place the flags.

This is a public event, and volunteers are welcome to join them. For questions, contact Brenda Spicer at 206-362-5200.

Following the ceremony, we invite you to attend a guided tour of the Veterans Memorial Cemetery and to learn about the remarkable lives of the Medal of Honor recipients in our care. 
Our guide this year will be David Bloch, son of the Medal of Honor recipient Orville Emil Bloch. We are extremely honored and excited to have him as our tour guide.
Meet at the Doughboy statue for the Medal of Honor tour

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

Evergreen Washelli is located at 11111 Aurora Ave N, Seattle 98133.


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Memorial Day: Holyrood Catholic Cemetery in Shoreline

Holyrood Cemetery in Shoreline


Holyrood Catholic Cemetery Joins National Memorial Day Salute to Our Heroes
Thousands of Catholic Cemeteries across the Country Unite for National Program

As the country prepares to celebrate Memorial Day, Holyrood Catholic Cemetery will join thousands of Catholic Cemeteries across the United States in a national celebration, "Serving God and Country: A Memorial Day Salute to Our Heroes."  This national program, developed by the Catholic Cemetery Conference, will honor those men and women who died while serving in the armed forces, as well as recognize both our active military and military veterans who have served our country.

“Catholic cemeteries, both large and small, are invited to participate in the program, both to honor those members of the military who died in combat, and to recognize our veterans and current servicemen and women,” said Carol Giambalvo, President, Catholic Cemetery Conference. The Catholic War Veterans of America and the Knights of Columbus are also expected to participate in the national celebration.

In Shoreline, the Most Reverend J. Peter Sartain, Archbishop of Seattle, will celebrate Mass at 10:30am on Monday, May 27. Active military and veterans are invited to participate and recite uniform intercessions followed by a moment of silence. The cemetery will conduct a Wreath Laying Ceremony accompanied by a Military Honor Guard.

The local celebration will include Tribute boards where veterans, active military members and their families can write messages. These boards will be available in the week leading up to Memorial Day.

“We are excited to be participating in this heartfelt program and are glad to have the opportunity to give thanks to the military members and veterans within our community for their commitment and service,” said Richard Peterson, Director of Cemeteries of Associated Catholic Cemeteries, Archdiocese of Seattle). “We are inspired by these individuals and hope our participation in the ‘Serving God and Country: A Memorial Day Salute to Our Heroes’ program can be just one way to say thanks for all they have done for us”.

The Most Rev. Timothy P. Broglio, JCD, Archbishop for the Archdiocese of the Military Services, USA, will serve as National Spokesperson for the “Serving God and Country: A Memorial Day Salute to Our Heroes,” program and will celebrate a Memorial Day Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington D.C. on May 19th, 2013.

“Serving God and Country: A Memorial Day Salute to Our Heroes,” encourages community involvement and participation and it is the hope of the program that this initiative will band together thousands of Catholic Cemeteries throughout the nation with past and current military members in this special celebration of remembrance.


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Memorial Day: Acacia in Lake Forest Park

Acacia Cemetery - Photo by Jerry Pickard

Acacia Memorial Park and Funeral Home will host its 15th annual Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 27, 2013 at 11:00am. The community is encouraged to attend; approximately 200 people, including military veterans, attended last year.

The Memorial Day Address will be given by Lieutenant Colonel Corey Crosbie, an Iraq War veteran and currently-serving member of the United States Military.

King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski will also offer remarks on the 60th anniversary of the Korean War in honor of his father, who served in the conflict.

The 45-minute ceremony will feature an Invocation and Benediction from Reverend Mary Calhoun of Window to the Soul Ministry and music from the Kenmore and District Pipe Band. The event will conclude with the ceremonial firing of the cannon.

“Our Memorial Day Service is always a highlight for us here at Dignity Memorial, but this year will be especially memorable due to the caliber of guests we have in the program,” said J. Vince Larkin, General Manager at Acacia Memorial Park and Funeral Home. “It’s an honor to host both King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski and Lieutenant Colonel Corey Crosbie at the event, and we look forward to hearing their remarks.”

Throughout the Memorial Day Weekend scouts from Girl Scouts of Western Washington Troop #42215 and Boy Scouts of Lake Forest Park Troop #348 will be on hand to assist visitors with American flags to decorate their loved one’s grave. They will also be serving hotdogs and lemonade.

Acacia Memorial Park and Funeral Home Grounds is located at 14951 Bothell Way NE in Lake Forest Park, 98155.


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AMTRAK, WSDOT and BNSF plan additional train service to help after I-5 bridge collapse

To assist travelers affected by yesterday’s I-5 highway bridge collapse in Skagit County, Amtrak Cascades will add one round trip route between Seattle and Bellingham in the coming weeks.


Amtrak, the Washington State Department of Transportation, BNSF Railway and Sound Transit are working together to add this service, a morning departure from Seattle to Bellingham with an early evening return, to help those who normally drive this route. More details will be released as they become available.

Amtrak Cascades provides four trips each day over the Skagit River Rail Bridge, which is fully functional. Amtrak Cascades Thruway buses add ten more trips through the area. Schedules, reservations and tickets at Amtrak Cascades or call 800-USA-RAIL.


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Shorecrest Flag Team wins honors in Victoria

Flag Team performing along the parade route Monday morning
Photo by Barb Swan


The Shorecrest Flag Team has won Best Auxiliary Unit in the Victoria Day Parade this past weekend, in Victoria, British Columbia.

The Shorecrest Flag team performing along the Parliament Steps
Photo by Barb Swan

Under the guidance of Linda Cobb with Co-captains Anna Fahlstrom and Kristen Gunderson, the team marched along with the Shorecrest Band performing along the parade route and again with the band on the main steps of the parliament.

Shorecrest Highlander Flag Team
Photo by Barb Swan

The precision of their movements and the general choreography were standouts among the performers at the parade in Victoria, which was attended by over 50,000 people. 


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Shorecrest softball team continues State play Saturday morning in Lacey after loss and two victories Friday


The Shorecrest softball team continues play in the State 3A softball tournament Saturday morning after losing to Holy Names and defeating Kelso and Peninsula in Friday games,

Shorecrest will meet Juanita in a State elimination game at 9 a.m. at the Regional Athletic Complex in Lacey, north of Olympia.

The Scots lost to Holy Names, 8-1, in the first round before defeating Kelso, 11-10, and Peninsula, 3-1 to avoid elimination.

In the 8-1 loss to Holy Names, Katie Champoux hit a home run for Shorecrest.

In the 11-10 victory over Kelso, winning pitcher Amanda Hartley also hit 3 for 4 with 2 RBI and 2 runs scored. Callie Anderson hit 3 for 4 with a double and an RBI.

In the 3-1 victory over Peninsula , winning pitcher Amanda Eshelman struck out eight batters and gave up five hits in six innings. Hartley hit 3 for 4 with 2 doubles and an RBI. Jeanna Berg hit a home run,


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3A Boys Soccer: Shorecrest to meet Bonney Lake in championship game

The Shorecrest Scots team celebrates their 3 – 2 victory over Bainbridge
Photo by Barb Swan


From our news partner, The Seattle Times

Puyallup —Bonney Lake edged Hanford, 3-1, in a semifinal at Sparks Stadium. The Panthers (18-4) will meet Shorecrest in the state title game Saturday.  
Shorecrest goalie Sam Schober watches as Morgan West redirects the ball away
with help from Kevin Musar and Corey Seivert
Photo by Barb Swan

Shorecrest 3, Bainbridge 2
Shorecrest scored the first three goals of the game, all in the first half, on its way to eliminating Bainbridge and advancing to the 3A state title game Saturday at 2pm at Sparks Stadium in Puyallup. 
The Spartans won state last season and lost in the title game in 2011. 
Axel Wickstrom heads the ball in for his second goal of the game
Photo by Barb Swan

Alex Day scored Shorecrest's first goal in the 15th minute, and forward Axel Wickstrom took over from there for the Highlanders (16-3-4). 
Wickstrom was a terror with the ball at his feet all match, but scored goals in the 25th and 35th minutes with his head off a pair of set pieces.



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Shorecrest Marching Band wins top honors in Victoria Day Parade

Friday, May 24, 2013


The Shorecrest Marching Band on the Parliament Steps of Victoria
Photo by Barb Swan


The Shorecrest High School Marching Band, accompanied by Pipers, Lassies, Flags and Cheer, wowed the crowds of Victoria during the Victoria Day Parade and festival last weekend.

Marching across the steps of the Parliament Building
Photo by Barb Swan

Around 50,000 persons lined the streets to see the band march and followed them to the steps of the Parliament Building to watch a full performance.

The Shorecrest Pipers – a unique Highlander addition to Marching Band
Photo by Barb Swan

The band played both traditional and modern music and closed with “Hey Baby” – a song that lives on from year to year with each class as a pep song. Their performance was rewarded with a first place award for high school Bands. 


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Richmond Beach Community News receives Gold Level Award for third year

The Richmond Beach Community News, under editor Marge Mueller, has for the 3rd year been given the Gold Level Award for newspaper excellence from Neighborhoods USA.

The Richmond Beach Community News (RBCN) is published by the Richmond Beach Community Association from September through June. It is mailed free of charge to more than 2,100 residents living in Richmond Beach and dues-paying members outside the area.

Editor Marge Mueller, is retiring at the end of this year and the RBCA is seeking a new editor.

Details and links to the published newspaper are on the RBCA webpage.


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Metro Transit shuttle to Northwest Folklife Festival

Special shuttles to Folklife Festival May 25-27


King County Metro Transit buses will operate on a Sunday schedule for Memorial Day – Monday, May 27 – and provide special shuttle bus service Saturday through Monday to the Folklife Festival at the Seattle Center. Shuttles will operate from the Northgate Transit Center.

Other holiday transit service notes:


For Metro bus service, if a bus route does not normally operate on Sunday, there will be no service on Memorial Day. All Metro offices will be closed on the holiday, including the customer information phone lines. You can use the online Trip Planner for travel assistance.

Folklife Festival shuttles May 25-27

On Saturday, Sunday and Monday, May 25-27, Metro will operate shuttles for the Northwest Folklife Festival at Seattle Center from the Northgate Transit Center, in addition to all regularly scheduled Metro service that travels to or near the Seattle Center.

Fares: The cost to ride the shuttle is $2.50 cash-only per person each way. Children aged 5 and under ride free. No passes, transfers or ORCA cards are accepted.

Northgate Transit Center shuttle: The shuttle will start from Bay 5 and travel via Aurora Avenue North, serving limited stops along Aurora at or near North 105th, North 85th, North 76th and North 46th streets in both directions.

At Seattle Center: The shuttle will arrive at and depart from the stop eastbound on Mercer Street just east of Third Avenue North.

There are no shuttles on Friday, May 24. On Friday, and at other times during the event, regularly scheduled service on Metro routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 13, 24, 33 and the RapidRide D Line serve Seattle Center directly. Routes 5, 16, 26, 28 and 358 go to within walking distance. Fare payment is required on all service.

Metro Transit staff will be answering transit questions and selling ORCA cards at the festival Saturday and Sunday in Fisher Plaza.

Use Metro’s online trip planner to plan your trip to locations, destinations and events. Trip Planner itineraries are based on regularly scheduled service and do not include event shuttles or service that is rerouted, temporary or otherwise disrupted due to events, traffic, weather or other unexpected or short-term circumstances.


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President Lambert accepts job in Arizona; Daryl Campbell named acting president

President Daryl Campbell
By Jim Hills

Daryl Campbell is the acting president of Shoreline Community College, effective June 10, 2013.

At the May 22 Board of Trustees meeting, President Lee Lambert submitted his resignation effective June 30. His last day on campus will be at the June 9 Commencement ceremonies, followed by previously unused annual leave. Lambert has accepted a position as chancellor of Pima Community College in Tucson, Arizona. His first day there will be July 1.

“As anticipated under our policy governance, I’m appointing Daryl Campbell as acting president,” Lambert said after handing his resignation letter to the board.

Board chair Phil Barrett said that while he will miss working with Lambert, “I have incredible faith in Daryl Campbell to keep this college on a steady course. It is very, very important to have continuity. We are doing incredibly great things here and we must keep that going.”

Campbell said he’s ready and looking forward to the role.

“I’m proud to have worked with President Lambert over the past five years to put this college on a strong financial footing, to forward key strategic initiatives, navigate through unprecedented state budget cuts and much more,” Campbell said after the meeting. “I’m excited to be able to help keep this college moving forward and to help our students.”

Campbell came to Shoreline in 2008 as vice president for administrative services, the position he continues to hold. From 2001-08, he held administrative positions with Goddard College in Plainfield, VT., including vice president for finance and administration. Campbell also has experience in the private sector as executive vice president, chief financial officer and general manager in the health and fitness industry.

Campbell has a law degree from Seattle University and recently passed the Washington State Bar. He earned an MBA from the University of Phoenix in San Francisco and BS from the University of Vermont. He was also a registered dietitian through 1997, earned at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.

The board also discussed potential next steps toward choosing an interim president and then finding a permanent replacement for Lambert and authorized college staff to begin preparing a request for proposal to find a search firm to assist in the search for a permanent president.




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Arizona college is a big step up for Lee Lambert

Lee Lambert, new Chancellor at
Pima Community College in Arizona
By Diane Hettrick

Lee Lambert accepted the position of Chancellor at Pima Community College. When asked why he was leaving Shoreline Community College, where he seems to be universally liked and admired, he said that Pima was a big step up. It's three times as big as Shoreline, with a budget that is almost eight times the size. At a time when Washington drastically cut community colleges budgets, Arizona increased their funding, including allowing local levies to support the college.

Pima's last chancellor was forced out over a sexual scandal and the college is under probation by its accrediting body. "I like a challenge," said Lambert. Indeed, when he took over at Shoreline, the previous two presidents had been plagued with scandal and then dissension. SCC was at war with the neighborhood over its master plan. The City of Shoreline was in a decade of political warfare with a deeply divided city council. Lambert reached out to the neighbors, the college faculty and staff, and made numerous connections with the City of Shoreline.

When school budgets were drastically cut and student tuition was already high, Lambert created relationships in Asia and brought foreign students, paying out of state tuition, to SCC. "People criticized us and said the college should be for local students. But we needed the money and the foreign students brought it."

I asked what it would take to keep him here. "The Board of Trustees," he said, "could make me an offer I couldn't refuse." Not likely, since his new job pays $344,000 a year.

From this article in the Arizona Daily Star, it appears that the hiring committee got a good picture of Lambert's work and style:

Lee Lambert is under no illusions about what lies ahead when he takes the helm of troubled Pima Community College. 
Some who work there now will likely have to go, he said. Morale that plunged under a previous leader will need to be restored, and those skeptical of Lambert's hiring will need to be won over. 
Winning over skeptics is one of Lambert's many strengths, say those who visited his current employer this week for a final round of vetting before he was appointed as PCC's new chancellor. 
The college's Governing Board approved the hiring unanimously Friday, pinning their hopes on Lambert to steer the college through two years of probation imposed by PCC's accreditor.

The rest of the article is here 


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Kenmore Art Show - call to artists




The 15th Annual Kenmore Art Show will be held June 27th to 30th on the beautiful Bastyr University Campus

Just click on the Call to Artists to register and pay online 

All artworks are accepted and do not need to fit the "Joy" theme. 

If an entry does fit the theme, it is eligible to be considered for an additional award, in addition to other awards.



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New scam targets veterans

From the American Legion Dept. Adjutant

Another scam targeting veterans has been brought to my attention. Veterans are receiving text messages, supposedly from the “VA” asking them to call a toll free number and confirm their bank account information.

When the veteran calls, they are told that there is a problem processing their payment and they need to provide their account information.

The VA Direct Deposit Enrollment Center in Muskogee confirmed that the scam has been occurring since early Monday. Unsuspecting Veterans and spouses have been giving their information over the phone.

Please share this information and warn everyone about this scam. The VA does not request banking information over the phone or through text messages. Anyone receiving suspicious communications should contact their service officer or the VA.


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Seattle Light warns customers about scam

Seattle City Light is warning its customers to protect themselves against con artists who are using false threats of disconnecting electrical service in attempts to steal money.

Customers reported at least 15 scam attempts to City Light this week and other utilities in the Pacific Northwest have reported similar activity. In Seattle, the scammers appear to be targeting Asian small businesses.

The con works like this: A person claiming to work for the utility calls a customer and claims the account is overdue. The caller then threatens to cut off electricity service unless payment is made immediately.

One new twist in this old scam has the con artists seeking payment by pre-paid debit cards, which might not have the same fraud-detection features as a credit card.

“Awareness is the best defense against con artists,” Customer Service Director Kelly Enright said. “An immediate demand for payment is a red flag for fraud. Anyone who gets a call like this should get contact information then hang up and call the utility and police.”

Seattle City Light customer service representatives are available at 206-684-3000 to advise customers of their account status and answer any questions they might have.

Anyone who believes they have been contacted by a scam artist should report the incident to Shoreline Police at 206-296-3311.

Seattle City Light will not shut off a customer’s electricity for one late payment. Before a shut off is ordered, Seattle City Light will send the customer at least two written notifications.

Additionally, City Light has programs available for customers who are having trouble paying their electric bills, including a low-income rate assistance program where qualifying customers can save up to 60 percent. Information is available at 206-684-3417.


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Make your internet job searches easier, faster, and more efficient

The Plus 50 Career Builder Internet Basics course at Shoreline Community College begins Tuesday, May 28, 9:00am-12:00pm.



Using the Internet in your job search demonstrates current skills. This means you not only know how to use a computer but you also know how to navigate online.
Learn how to use the Internet efficiently to search for information and to help in your job search. Practice using tools such as favorites and tabs. Learn the difference between a web site, search engines, and web software (email, social networking, the cloud). Use Microsoft Internet Explorer to learn the software and tools available to you. 

Item 6927, 9:00am-12:00pm TWTh, Room 5116, Building 5000. Instructor: Campbell, C.
Tuition $25.07. Starting date for this class is 5/28/2013. Class dates are 5/28, 5/29, 5/30 

Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133

Learn more about the Plus 50 Career Builder Program and how to register for classes here.


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Osborne of Shorecrest third in State boys’ 3A 1600-meter run


Carter Osborne of Shorecrest placed third in the State boys’ 3A 1600-meter run in one of the few Thursday finals at the State track and field championship meet at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma,

Osborne’s time of 4:15.48 is the equivalent of a 4:16.89 mile. He finished 0.88 seconds behind the winner from North Central High School in Spokane.

The meet continues Friday and Saturday.

State 3A Boys’ 1600 meters — 1, Keith Williams, North Central, 4:14.60; 2, Max Leach, Nathan Hale, 4:14.92; 3, Carter Osborne, Shorecrest, 4:15.48.


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Jones of Shorecrest ties for 13th in State 3A golf tournament, with Shorewood boy, Shorecrest girl also in final round


Trent Jones of Shorecrest finished in a three-way tie for 13th place at the State 3A boys' golf tournament Tuesday and Wednesday, shooting a 1-over-par 73 and 9-over-par 81 for a 36-hole score of 144 on a course in Southwest Washington.

Stuart Schachle of Shorewood tied for 28th with an 81-81--162.

Audrey Penner of Shorecrest tied for 31st in the 3A girls' tournament with rounds of 93 and 99 on a par 73 course.

State Boys’ Class 3A Golf Tournament
At Tri-Mountain GC, Ridgefield (par 72+72=144)

Team scores — Interlake 11.5, O'Dea 87.5, Hanford, 84.5, Glacier Peak 67.5, Mt. Spokane 43.5, Peninsula 41, Seattle Prep 40.5, Blanchet 29.5, Bellevue 22, Shelton 15.5

FINAL RESULTS

*Frank Garber, Juanita                 70-73-143
Patrick Sato, Interlake                  72-71-143
Adam Barker, Peninsula               75-73-148
Ben Richards, Glacier Peak          71-78-149
Sam Warkentin, Bainbridge         72-78-150
Andy Liu, Interlake                      76-75-151
Michael Schaloum, O'Dea           76-75-151
Nick Mandell, Southridge            74-79-153
Tanner Martin, Hanford               73-80-153
Taylor Smith, Mountain View     74-79-153
Conner Denessen, Glacier Peak   73-82-155
Andrew Kennedy, Interlake         76-79-155
Brandon Barnes, Columbia River77-79-156
Halen Davis, Stanwood                78-78-156
Trent Jones, Shorecrest             73-83-156

Stuart Schachlw,  Shorewood      81+81=162

*won one-hole playoff

State Girls’ Class 3A Golf Tournament
At Lewis River GC, Woodland (par 73+73=146)

Team scores — Hanford 109, Mt. Spokane 68, Enumclaw 57, Decatur 49.5, Mountain View 40.5, Kennedy Catholic 36.5, Interlake 31, Holy Names 19.5, Glacier Peak 16.5.

FINAL RESULTS

Chloe Bartek, Columbia River     70-73-143

Audrey Penner, Shorecrest        93+99=192


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Shoreline veterans raise money for vets with Buddy Poppies

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Veterans of Foreign Wars are selling Buddy Poppies
to raise money for veterans programs

Volunteers from the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, Blackburn-Aurora Post 3348, will be posted at area grocery stores on Friday and Saturday, May 24-25, 2013, selling Buddy Poppies to support programs for veterans.

Post Commander Carl Christophersen says, "The proceeds from our Buddy Poppy events are used to support disabled and/or homeless veterans --- these proceeds are a source for our donations to the various local veteran support organizations e.g. Compass Centers Shoreline (Compass Housing Alliance), USO, Fisher House, Veteran’s Homes in WA State --- Orting (near Olympia) and Retsil (near Post Orchard), and others."

The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) was founded in 1899 -- it is the first and oldest major veteran’s organization in the USA.

"During our Buddy Poppy events, VFW members meet mothers, fathers, daughters, sons, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, etc. who are related to current and/or former U.S. military personnel, who appreciate a chance to get a Buddy Poppy to wear in honor of veterans on Memorial Day."

Volunteers will be selling poppies from 10am to 6pm at these locations:
  • Central Market (N 155th and Aurora)
  • QFC (NE 145th St. and 15th Ave NE)

They will also be at the Lake City Fred Meyer and the Northgate QFC.


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Sondheim musical in its last weekend at Shoreline CC

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber,
and Mrs. Lovett, the pie-maker
are the main characters in Sweeney Todd at Shoreline CC

Sweeney Todd is one of the most demanding shows regularly performed by professional theaters and opera houses throughout the world, and you can see it right here in Shoreline, this weekend.

Performances Friday through Sunday - see details in previous article

Charles Enlow, the producer and music director, says, "The music is rich and complex, the libretto brilliantly written, and, although the story is dark, it has important lessons to impart to the audience."

Shoreline Community College is in their forty-third year of producing quality musical theater at the college. This production is the third Sondheim show at Shoreline.

Over a hundred people are involved in the production

There are over 100 people involved in the various phases of this production (crew, builders, welders, painters, designers, production directors and crew, orchestra members, conductor), many of them students at Shoreline, Edmonds CC, Everett CC, and surrounding schools.

Shoreline CC has an active opera and musical theater program, and produces two full productions every school year (Opera Workshop and Musical), fully staged, costumed, with full sets, and accompanied by orchestra.

It is all about the students, says Enlow. "We simply give students the opportunity to learn and perform in theatrical roles that they would not receive anywhere else at this stage of their learning process. 
Many of our graduates have gone on to prestigious music and theater programs, such as Peabody Conservatory, Boston Conservatory, Eastman School of Music, and Carnegie-Mellon, and have enjoyed active careers in music, performing with Seattle Opera, LA Opera, San Francisco Opera, regional professional theaters and programs."

The program is funded in large part through the Student Body Government at Shoreline Community College.


The production of Sweeney Todd began a year ago and has been in the planning and development process for some time.

"We've been hard at work since, and I believe we have an outstanding show as a result. We are fortunate in the Seattle area to be able to stage and produce such a complex piece of theater, drawing on many musical and dramatic resources that result in a rich theatrical experience."


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Naomi Wilson kick-off for King County Council, District 1


Matthews Beach Park - May 27, 3pm-4pm

Naomi Wilson invites you to attend the kickoff BBQ for her campaign for King County Council, District 1. A 30-year resident of the district and working mother of 2, Naomi is committed to representation for all. With over a decade of experience working in public health and community outreach throughout King County, Naomi will work to foster community engagement, bipartisanship, and transparency within the political process.

Come and talk with her, and see for yourself why Naomi Wilson is the best choice for King County Council, District 1!

For more information, email wilson4kcc@gmail.com


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Bartell's Community Food Drive event at Shoreline store Sunday, May 26

Shoreline Bartell Drugs event Sunday with KOMO radio

Bartell Drugs' tradition of helping to fight hunger in the Puget Sound area continues with "Bartell's Community Food Drive," a community partnership with Shoreline-based Food Lifeline.

Bartell's Shoreline store will be the site of a major food donation event on Sunday, May 26, from 2 - 4pm. With on-site appearances by on-air personalities from KOMO Radio, the public is invited to bring their kids to donate a can of food to receive a balloon creation from a balloon artist. The Shoreline store is located at 18420 Aurora Ave N, in Gateway Plaza.

Beginning May 19 through June 1, "Bartell's Community Food Drive" focuses on replenishing local food banks in the summer months when families that normally depend on free or reduced-price school meals may struggle to provide healthy meals at home. Food donations can be made at all Bartells locations in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties.

Nonperishable food item suggestions include tuna, instant oatmeal, macaroni and cheese, peanut butter, jam, cheese crackers, applesauce and canned fruit.

Other items include baby formula, diapers, baby food (boxes or plastic tubs only) and personal care items such as toothpaste, tooth brushes, tissues, shampoo and conditioner, soap and feminine hygiene products.



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Toll increase for SR 520 Bridge

With a unanimous vote today, May 22, 2013, at their meeting in Olympia, the Washington State Transportation Commission adopted a 2.5 percent toll-rate increase for the State Route 520 bridge during their meeting in Port Townsend. The commission gathered and considered written public comments over the past two months, prior to taking action. The new rates will take effect on July 1.

The new peak Good To Go! rates will be $3.70, and the peak Pay By Mail rates will be $5.25. The increase affects all toll rates, but drivers using a Good To Go! pass will continue to pay the lowest rate. The complete toll-rate schedule for the SR 520 bridge will be posted online before the end of the month.

Local concerns are that traffic will increase on Bothell Way, as drivers go north around the lake to avoid the tolls.


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Shoreline Water District’s School Challenge doubles the awareness in 2013

By Diane Pottinger

We at Shoreline Water District remain convinced that getting students involved in water conservation at an early age leads not only to greater awareness, but a recognition of the positive impact they can make as individuals throughout their lifetime.

With that in mind, Shoreline Water District and the Saving Water Partnership hosted a contest for K through 6 students in Shoreline and Lake Forest Park for the second year in a row, as part of Fix-A-Leak Week. We provided instructions to all the schools, encouraging teachers to have their students test their home toilets using the “Toilet Leak Detection Kit” that was mailed out to area residents by the Saving Water Partnership.

The results of this year’s Challenge were outstanding: nearly all schools increased their participation, plus a couple new schools joined in the Challenge, accounting for doubled overall participation!

King’s Elementary School won the challenge for the 2nd year in a row with an overwhelming 89% of their students participating (a sharp increase from last year’s 44% participation), including 11 individual classrooms with 100% participation. Similar 100% results came from Highland Terrace Elementary with 4 classrooms, and Shoreline Christian with 2 classrooms. The classrooms with the highest percentage of participation will be honored with a special Pizza Party sponsored by Shoreline Water District and the Saving Water Partnership.

Shoreline Water District is extremely proud of the students, parents and teachers who took the time to learn more about water conservation through our second annual Challenge, and we look forward to achieving even greater results next year!

To see a chart of total percentages and participation by school, visit our related blog story.

Shoreline Water District is a Special Purpose District not affiliated with the City of Shoreline that is responsible for providing water in the areas east of I-5 in Shoreline, and in a portion of Lake Forest Park. More information about Fix-A-Leak Week,


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Loud & Quiet! Electronic emotions and silver silence on display

Gallery at Town Center - Loud and Quiet! - May 21 – July 6, 2013


The Gallery at Town Center presents “Loud and Quiet!” with assemblages by Barry Burgess and Photography by Jean Kercheval. This show runs from May 21 to July 6, 2013. The Gallery is located on the inside lower level of the Lake Forest Park Town Center, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155. Hours are 12-5 pm Tuesday through Saturday, 11-4 pm Sunday.  

Wall Mask by Barry Burgess

Barry Burgess: Barry’s wall masks are abstract human-like faces created in a Mixed Media construction. The premise and designs suggest that we are witnessing an evolution of human interaction shifted by the media we use and the form by which we communicate. We create cyber –like relationships “masking” our true identities. We must view each other now through a cybernetic visual world connected in electronic emotions.  

Photograph by Jean Kercheval

Jean Kercheval: Jean’s work tends to focus on the environment, things she sees as she is going through her day. Sometimes she photographs a walk in the woods with her dog, other times it’s a small detail she notices while traveling. Her favorite subject is silence, thrown into a classic black and white realm.

The Gallery also features an array of handmade work by over 90 local artists. For information on the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council see www.shorelinearts.net. 

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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