Showing posts with label death. Show all posts
Showing posts with label death. Show all posts

DUI patrols in Shoreline this weekend

Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Shoreline Police will conduct an emphasis patrol in Shoreline this weekend, looking for Drivers Under the Influence of drugs and alcohol.

This is part of the Washington state Target Zero project. The goal - or Target - of the project is Zero deaths from traffic accidents.

It is a data-driven project. Researchers have identified the main causes of traffic-related deaths and are developing strategies to combat them.

The top causes of accidents:
  • Impairment Involved
  • Speeding Involved
  • Distraction Involved
  • Unrestrained Vehicle Occupants
  • Unlicensed Driver Involved 
  • Drowsy Driver Involved

Shoreline Police already stop drivers exhibiting these behaviors.



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Film at St Dunstan's Wednesday evening: Speaking of Dying

Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Most of us are reluctant to talk about death or dying and sometimes we will even deny the truth to avoid facing our own or a loved one’s death.

When we speak openly about what is happening and the possibility of death, families experience love, grace, forgiveness, and peace.

Avoiding the conversation or denying that death is a possibility leads to pain, bitterness, resentment, and anger.

Jennifer Jones will present the documentary, Speaking of Dying, at St. Dunstan’s Church on Wednesday, January 31st, at 7:00pm in the Parish Hall.

This 30-minute film is an intimate look at the lives of several families facing the death of a loved one. There are interviews with the people dying and with the members of their families. This powerful and heartwarming documentary provides a gentle and safe introduction to the difficult topic of death.

After the screening, Jennifer will lead a discussion of the film where you can ask questions and learn from her many years of experience. The screening of the film is free and open to all in the community.

St Dunstan’s Episcopal Church, 722 N 145th, Shoreline 98133



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Medical Examiner's Report: What we learned from those we lost in 2016

Friday, January 12, 2018

Safe Sleep for babies
By Lindsey Bosslet, Public Health Insider

Last year, 14,373 people died in King County. The King County Medical Examiner’s Office (MEO) investigated those deaths that were sudden, unexpected or unnatural – 2,494* in total.

But, the count of life lost is more than a number. By tracking and analyzing different manners of death as well as trends in homicides, traffic fatalities, and drug overdose deaths, we are able to develop preventative measures and learn about emerging issues.

Here are some key findings from 2016, as illustrated in the MEO’s recently published annual report, and steps we are taking to save lives.

In 2016, King County lost 4 infants to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and 5 infants to Sudden Unexplained Infant Death Syndrome (SUIDS).


SIDS/SUIDS deaths are related to many risk factors, but making sure caregivers understand the risks of bed-sharing with their babies has been a priority. Through the Child Death Review Process, experts developed recommendations, including the distribution of baby bed boxes, lightweight boxes – similar to Finnish Baby Bed Boxes – that function as cribs and help spark conversations between healthcare providers and new parents about safe sleep and the risks of bed-sharing. Last year, our Nurse Family Partnership Program and Swedish Recovery Services distributed 116 baby bed boxes, and the work is expanding statewide.

Of all traffic fatalities in which tests were performed, 24% tested positive for the presence of alcohol in the blood.

Public Health and Kent Police Department co-lead the King County Target Zero Traffic Safety Task Force, a multi-agency group that includes law enforcement, community and human services, liquor control, nonprofits, traffic engineers and others. This coalition works to alleviate the leading causes of traffic fatalities, including alcohol and drug impairment, speed, distracted driving and failure to wear seat belts. This work includes high visibility media and enforcement funding for public education and area law enforcement.

Firearms were the most frequent instrument of death in homicides (72%) and suicide (40%).
 
Firearms are a highly lethal means of both suicide and assault. In interpersonal violence, firearms are a common instrument in both fatal and nonfatal shootings; the majority of firearm injuries in King County are nonfatal. In both cases, unsafely stored firearms contribute to the problem: Theft of unsecured firearms from homes and cars fuels the illegal firearm trade, and availability of the most lethal means of suicide makes it unlikely that a person will survive an attempt.

King County’s Lok-It-Up program, in partnership with participating law enforcement agencies, firearm retailers, and community partners, promotes voluntary safe storage of firearms for family and community safety.

A disproportionate number of firearm homicide victims were African American when compared to the percentage of African Americans in King County.

King County residents experience indisputable health disparities based on race and place. These include exposure to violence, adverse childhood experiences, and community trauma. The cycle of exposure to violence, trauma from violence without accessible support, and involvement in violence concentrates this traumatic exposure in particular communities, including those where many King County residents of color live.

Ready availability of firearms in this cycle of violence amplifies the risk. County initiatives, including Best Starts for Kids, are directly addressing trauma exposure, family supports and health equity in King County. Community-led services and supports for youth of color affected by violence offer paths out of the cycle. And, our violence and injury prevention unit’s work, including the Lok-It-Up program, approaches the problem on the population level by promoting safe storage, which can reduce firearm theft and stem the availability of illegally traded firearms.

Accidental drug overdose deaths in 2016 were the highest ever, representing an increase of 20% over the last 10 years, with the majority of the increase related to heroin and methamphetamine. 

King County has not been immune to the opiate epidemic that has swept the country. To address the complex factors surrounding this issue, representatives from Public Health and other agencies coordinated the Heroin and Prescription Opiate Addiction Task Force. This group has recommended a comprehensive strategy that focuses on prevention, increasing access to treatment on demand, and reducing the number of fatal overdoses.

*Of the 2,494 deaths in which the MEO assumed jurisdiction, 2,384 were applicable to the 2016 annual report.



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Film: Speaking of Dying

Thursday, July 13, 2017

Film screening and discussion open to the public at the Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Center, Tuesday July 18, 10:30 - 11:30am, 18560 1st Ave NE #1 southernmost building on the Shoreline Center campus.

Speaking of Dying is a short film dedicated to the idea that we can all have a better death.

Producer Trudy James is a long-time interfaith hospital chaplain who has supported many people with terminal illness and facilitated many end of life planning groups.

Suggested donation $2 member / $4 nonmember. All donations used to support the Senior Center.



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Death Cafe discussion on Monday

Thursday, April 13, 2017

Death Café will meet On Monday April 17th, from 4pm to 6pm.

The location is Lake Forest Park library on the lower level of LFP Towne Center.

Join us for a casual conversation about death and dying. Bring your questions and your experiences.

Because talking about death won't kill you.



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AG Ferguson proposes bipartisan bill to end Washington’s death penalty

Monday, January 16, 2017

Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes sent a letter to lawmakers citing the cost of the last three [death penalty] cases: $15 million and counting, according to seattlepi.com. 
He framed the issue succinctly: “We can debate endlessly whether a defendant deserves to die. The question is whether that is valid reason to spend $15 million in public funds.”

Attorney General Bob Ferguson today proposed bipartisan legislation to abolish the death penalty in Washington.

In a demonstration of broad, bipartisan support for ending capital punishment in the state, former Attorney General Rob McKenna joined Ferguson at a press conference in the Capitol announcing the proposal.

The Attorneys General were joined by Governor Jay Inslee and a group of legislators from across the aisle and around the state.

“There is no role for capital punishment in a fair, equitable and humane justice system,” Ferguson said. “The Legislature has evaded a vote on the death penalty for years. The public deserves to know where their representatives stand.”

“The current system is not working,” said McKenna. “There is too much delay, cost and uncertainty around the death penalty, which is why I stand today with Attorney General Ferguson and this bipartisan group of legislators in support of this change.”

Ferguson articulated some of the many reasons for opposition to the death penalty, including:
  • Moral opposition to the state taking lives in the people’s name 
  • The possibility of executing an innocent person in our imperfect system 
  • The increased cost of seeking death sentences versus life in prison – over $1 million on average in Washington state 
  • The concentration of capital cases in the counties with the most resources to pursue them, and 
  • The ineffectiveness of the death penalty as a deterrent. 

Sen. Mark Miloscia, R-Federal Way (30th District), is sponsoring the Attorney General-request legislation in the Senate. Rep. Tina Orwall, D-Des Moines (33rd District), will introduce the companion House bill.

Several legislators from both political parties joined Ferguson, McKenna and Inslee at today’s press conference.

“As a means of effective punishment, the death penalty is outdated,” said Sen. Maureen Walsh, R-Walla Walla (16th District). “Our legal system imposes enormous costs on prosecutors who try death penalty cases, the appeals process costs millions more, and the punishment is ultimately so uncertain that it is difficult to claim that justice is served. Not only is life-without-parole more cost-effective, it also offers the certainty that is an essential element of justice.” 
 
“Over the last four decades, 156 people have been exonerated from death row across the nation. How many more continue waiting for new evidence to prove their innocence, and will they get it before their lives are taken?” said Rep. Orwall, who also led the way to pass legislation to get compensation for those wrongfully convicted in Washington.

“If we truly want to serve justice, the state should avoid irreversible punishment to individuals who were wrongly convicted and would have otherwise been executed.” 
  
“As a former prosecuting attorney for Columbia County, my heart remains with the families of the victims who suffered horrific acts that would justify the death penalty,” said Rep. Terry Nealey, R-Dayton (16th District), who was unable to attend the announcement in person.

“Their feelings should never be minimalized. That is why it has taken so long for my thoughts to evolve against the death penalty in Washington state.

"However, the steps, the immense and extended time, and the incredible expense and resources it takes to impose and uphold this most severe form of punishment have made the death penalty nearly impossible to carry out.

"In recent years, even in the most heinous crimes, jurors have failed to impose the death penalty. In the meantime, families suffer for years with the angst of having to go through trials, court proceedings, appeals and more, not knowing if the death penalty will ever take place.”

The bill is expected to go to the Senate Law and Justice Committee and the House Judiciary Committee.

In February of 2014, Gov. Jay Inslee imposed a moratorium on executions in the State of Washington, finding that executions in the state are “unequally applied” and “sometimes dependent on the size of the county’s budget.” The governor did not propose legislation to abolish the state’s death penalty, but his moratorium has remained in place since.

In the wake of Gov. Inslee’s moratorium announcement, newspapers across the state have encouraged the state to eliminate capital punishment, including the editorial boards of The Seattle Times, Spokane’s Spokesman-Review, the News Tribune in Tacoma and the Daily Herald in Everett.



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Speaking of Dying - free film viewing on Thursday

Sunday, April 10, 2016


Speaking of Dying is a short documentary film dedicated to the idea that we can all have a better death.

The film introduces you to individuals and families, doctors, and other professionals, whose words and stories beautifully illustrate the benefits of speaking openly about the end of life before there is a crisis.

A panel of professionals will speak after the screening.

The film is designed to inform and empower viewers.

Thursday, April 14th, 6:30pm, Shoreline Community College Theater, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133 (maps), parking is free in the evenings.

Free; no reservations needed.

Sponsored by Foss Home and Village.
Questions: Call Kim Hardwick 206-834-2581.



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Bereavement Support Group at St. Dunstan's

Tuesday, November 3, 2015


Holiday Season and
WORKING THROUGH BEREAVEMENT

If you are in bereavement: the death of a loved one,
friend, or pet; loss of employment or your home;
a dream not realized or lived out.

Group leader is Br. John Ryan, O.C.P., Pastoral Associate
at St. Dunstans, Shoreline, and a member of the American Academy of Bereavement.

Every Saturday Nov. 28, 2015 through Jan. 2, 2016
10:00am until noon
St. Dunstan’s Church - lower level, room 9

To register, call the parish office: 206-363-4319
Monday - Thursday 10:00am until 1:00pm
  




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Speaking of Dying: A Short Film

Thursday, September 17, 2015


Speaking of Dying: A Short Film Dedicated to the idea that we can all Have a better death.

The film introduces you to individuals and families, doctors and other professionals, whose words and stories beautifully illustrate the benefits of speaking openly about the end of life before there is a crisis. A film designed to inform and empower viewers.

Trudy James, MRE
Producer Trudy James, MRE, is a long time interfaith hospital chaplain who has supported many people with terminal illness and facilitated many end-of-life planning groups.

She created the film from her life experience and with a compassionate heart. Trudy is very grateful to Jennifer Jones, videographer and Catherine Wadley, editor and to all you supported the creation of Speaking of Dying

Tuesday, September 22, 7:00pm
Film screening and Q/A with the producer.
St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church, 722 N 145th St, Shoreline.

Come early and enjoy our Community Dinner served every Tuesday from 5:30pm to 7:00pm



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Evening Death Café Monday

Friday, August 14, 2015

Evening Death Café on Monday, August 17, 6:30 pm - 8:30pm, Lake Forest Park Library meeting room.

Join us for cake and easy conversation around death and dying.
“We are all terminal, and getting comfortable with this, allows you to make the most of the present. Talking about death won't kill you."


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Camp Erin open to grieving teens Aug. 16-18, 2015

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Teen Camp Erin®-King County, a popular, free, grief support camp, is seeking teens ages 13-18 to fill openings in its Aug. 16-18, 2015, overnight camp at Camp Korey in Carnation, Washington.

Teen Camp Erin®-King County is a three-day overnight camp for teens who have experienced the death of a loved one. It is facilitated by professional staff from Providence Hospice of Seattle's Safe Crossings children's grief support program and other trained volunteers. Teens have an opportunity to be around other teens who have experienced similar losses. They participate in typical camp activities including swimming, bonfires, arts and crafts, and field games, as well as activities designed to help them understand and process their grief.

Blayne Shamarin attended the camp five years ago after his grandmother died suddenly and believes Camp Erin helped him process his loss and grief. He encourages other teens to attend to participate in the fun camp activities and camaraderie of being with others who are going through the same thing. 
"It will help you learn how to accept it and cope with it," he said of the grief they are feeling. "They will help you learn about the next step you can take in your life. It will never go back to what it was before, but Camp Erin will teach you how to move on and how to appreciate life again."

The camp will be held at Camp Korey in Carnation, Wash. For more information and to register, contact Chris Olson at 206-749-7689.

About Providence Hospice of Seattle: Founded in 1975, Providence Hospice of Seattle is a recognized leader in the community for providing innovative services and compassionate end-of-life care for adults and children living with life-limiting illness throughout King County. Community grief support services for adults and children are also available. More information here.

About Camp Erin®-King County: A weekend, overnight camp for children and teenagers between the ages of 6 to 18 who are grieving the death of a loved one. The camp is named after Erin Metcalf, a 17-year-old patient of Providence Hospice of Snohomish County who died in 2000 and was a close friend of former All-Star pitcher for the Seattle Mariners Jamie Moyer and his family. The Moyers founded Camp Erin in honor of Erin's memory.


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Death Cafe meets May 29 in Richmond Beach

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Death Cafe Seattle North, offers an opportunity to meet with other people in an informal setting for an open discussion on death and dying.

The next meeting will be Friday, May 29, from 2-3:30pm at the Richmond Beach Library, 19601 21st Ave NW, Shoreline 98177.

The host says, "I'll bring a relish cake, you bring your own beverage and we will talk about death and dying in a comfortable, easy fashion with no agenda except to hear from everyone attending."



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Talking about death won't kill you - Wednesday 3pm LFP Library

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Join us in a comfortable setting with cake and an honest discussion about death and dying. We will be holding a Death Cafe at the Lake Forest Library, meeting room, on Wednesday, March 25th, starting at 3:00pm. 

“We are all terminal, and getting comfortable with this, allows you to make the most of the present. Talking about death won't kill you."

--Terry Ditts, Facilitator



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Death Café meets Wednesday evening at Third Place Commons

Sunday, October 19, 2014

Death Café, an informal group that meets for an open and honest conversation about death, will meet on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at 6:30pm at Third Place Commons, 17171 Bothell Way Ne Ste A101, Lake Forest Park, intersection of Ballinger Way and Bothell Way.

Organizer Terri says, "I am trying something new this time! I've scheduled this MeetUp around dinner time at a more public location. They do not allow outside food at Third Place Books but have at three different restaurants to purchase food and drinks from. This is a no-host event, so bring cash. I've scheduled 2 hours for this event, leaving time for everyone to order their food and get settled for a stimulating conversation."


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Two Death Cafe meetings this month

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Death Cafe is a social group where folks get together to nosh and openly discuss death in a comfortable, non-judgmental, and safe environment.

This month there are two meet-ups planned.

Tuesday, June 10th 3:30 - 5:00 @ the  Lake Forest Park Library.

Please join us for an open and casual discussion regarding death and dying. I will bring a snack, you bring a beverage of choice.


Wednesday, June 26th 7:00 - 8:30 @ the Richmond Beach Library

Please join us for an open and casual discussion regarding death and dying. I will bring a snack, you  bring a beverage of choice.

Questions and R.S.V.P.s can be addressed to Terri or the Facebook page.


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Death with Dignity Act annual report shows a 43 percent rise in participation

Terminally ill adult patients have had the right to ask their physician to prescribe a lethal dose of medication to end their life since 2009 under the state’s Death with Dignity Act. Nearly 550 people have acted on that right since the law went into effect.

The state Department of Health monitors compliance with reporting requirements and produces an annual report using information collected from patients and providers who participate. About 175 people were given lethal doses of medication between Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2013, according to the report. Of these patients, 153 are known to have died. Participation rose by 43 percent in 2013 from 2012.

The 173 prescriptions were written by 89 different physicians and were dispensed by 23 different pharmacists.

Those who died after receiving the lethal medications were between the ages of 29 and 95. More than 95 percent of participating patients lived west of the Cascades. Following the trend in previous years, many of the patients who received lethal doses of medication listed their concern over loss of independence as a reason for participating.

The 2013 Death with Dignity Act Report and information about the Washington State Death with Dignity Act are on the agency website.


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Monthly Death Cafes at Bastyr Center for Natural Health begin April 23

Thursday, April 17, 2014

Death is Not a Dirty Word – Let’s Talk About It!
“Every one of us has a terminal illness called life,” says Brad Lichtenstein, ND, who wants to help people more bravely broach the subject of death through a monthly Death Cafe series that starts Wednesday, April 23, 2014, at Bastyr Center for Natural Health in Wallingford. 
“We have a culture of denial. That’s why researchers say we’re the most overweight, indebted and medicated society on the planet,” adds Dr. Lichtenstein.

It might sound like a grim subject for a gathering, but Death Cafes offer a chance to take a more light-hearted approach to a subject often considered taboo. 

“This is a serious conversation, but it’s not to be taken seriously,” Dr. Lichtenstein says. “Some of the people I’ve met who have the best spirit are those who are confronting death and can laugh.”

To add to the light-hearted approach of the often heavy-hearted subject, Bastyr Center plans to stick with the international Death Cafe theme that states: “At Death Cafes people drink tea, eat cake and discuss death.”

Cake will be provided by nutrition students from Bastyr University, along with Choice Organic Wellness Teas, which were formulated by a master herbalist at the University.

Death Cafes take place at Bastyr Center for Natural Health at 3670 Stone Way North, Seattle, WA 98103. They are free and open to the public, and take place from 6:30-8:30pm Wednesdays on the following dates: April 23, May 28, June 25, September 17 and October 22.

The campus of Bastyr University is in Kenmore at St. Edwards Park.


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Two Death Cafes in March

Monday, March 10, 2014

Death Cafe - Seattle - North will have two group meetings in March - one in the afternoon and one in the evening.

Death in the Afternoon on Wednesday March 19, 2014 from 2:30 – 4pm at the Lake Forest Park Library, 17171 Bothell Way NE # A134, Lake Forest Park.

The Library is on the lower level of Lake Forest Park Town Center at the intersection of Bothell Way and Ballinger Way.

Death in the Evening on Monday, March 24, 2014 from 6:30 - 8pm at the Kenmore Library - Meeting Room.

The new Kenmore Library is at 6531 NE 181st Street which runs parallel to Bothell Way in Kenmore.

Death Cafe is a social group where folks get together to nosh and openly discuss death in a comfortable, non-judgmental, and safe environment.


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Death Café meets Wednesday in Lake Forest Park

Sunday, February 16, 2014

The Death Cafe Seattle - North Meet Up group is, according to organizers, a social group where folks get together to nosh and openly discuss death in a comfortable, non-judgmental, and safe environment.

The next meeting is at the Lake Forest Park Library on Wednesday, February 19th at 3:00pm.

The Library is on the lower level of Lake Forest Park Town Center at the corner of Bothell and Ballinger Way NE.


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Death Notices as of October 22, 2012

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

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.


James S. Longmuir  1915-2012  The "oldest lifeguard in the Northwest" at the Shoreline Pool. He has been a professional entertainer, playing the piano and singing as "Sing Along with Jimmy Long."
Paul J. Wendling  1970-2012  Graduated from Shoreline Christian.
Kenneth A. Oliver  1911-2012  Lived in Shoreline and Edmonds.
Patricia Anne Pethick  1965-2012  Graduated from Shorewood High School, University of Washington, and University of Puget Sound law school. Funeral mass at St. Luke.
Patricia Jane Norwood  1949-2012  Graduated from Shorecrest High School in 1967. Local radio personality as Patti Par. Advocate for disabled children through ARC of King County.
William "Bill" Bellman   1937-2012  Donations can be made to Trinity Presbyterian Church in Shoreline.
Jenny Phillips (Chin Tsung Thai)  1949-2012  Born in Malaysia, lived in Hong Kong, Vancouver BC, and was a 16 year resident of Shoreline.
Lillian Budnik Jarecki  1924-2012  After retirement, Lillian came to live with her daughter and son-in-law in Lake Forest Park, WA. For the past 25 years she enjoyed many special friendships at the Shoreline Senior Center."
Alexander Louis Fife, Jr  1922-2012  Services will be held at the LDS Shoreline Stake Center in north Seattle.
Rita Grecco  1922-2012  A nurse, she travelled the world with her husband who was in the Air Force. Services at St Luke.
Michele L. Harris 1954-2012  1972 graduate of Shoreline High School.
Barbara June (Pollard) Freeman  1930-2012  A Shoreline mom, she was active in PTA for many years. "She thrived on creativity in sewing, knitting, painting and gourmet cooking" and never shied away from a political discussion.
Donald Ervin Huston 1923-2012  An engineer, he served in the navy during WW II and organized reunions for his ship's company. Retired from Department of Transportation. Member of Ronald Methodist Church since 1948,
Margaret Svec  aged 99.  Professor Emeritus of English and Women's Literature at Shoreline Community College.



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