4th Annual Career, Technical and Community College Fair Tuesday

Thursday, February 4, 2016

Do you have questions about life and career after high school? Wondering what resources and opportunities are available to help students prepare for success after high school?

Get answers to those questions and more when Shorecrest and Shorewood High Schools host the 4th Annual Career, Technical and Community College Fair on Tuesday, March 1 from 6-8pm at the Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Ave NE.

The event is free and open to all Shoreline / Lake Forest Park high school students and their families.

There will be over a dozen breakout sessions hosted by hiring, technical, college and financial aid experts.

Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about: aerospace, apprenticeships, cosmetology, filmmaking, interactive entertainment, firefighting, gap year programs, healthcare, military, local employers and much more.



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Structure fire on Aurora brings huge fire response

Emergency vehicles line the street
which was closed to traffic
Photo by Lien Titus

A small building at 17214 Aurora, housing an apartment and two businesses, caught on fire just after midnight Thursday morning.

From the back, the fire damage is apparent
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

The fire reportedly was accidental and started in the apartment. Two people safely evacuated.

Smitty's Old Fashioned Barber Shop appears to have suffered a lot of damage and Del-Bent Printing has smoke damage.

The Shell station at 17255 Aurora and Carter Subaru at 17225,
across the street from the fire, were lined with fire vehicles
Photo by Lien Titus

Fire crews from Shoreline and Northshore were stymied in their efforts because the closest hydrant had been damaged the previous week when it was hit by a car. It had not yet been replaced.

No one was hurt in the fire
but two residents were displaced
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Many Shoreline residents were awakened by sirens from a dozen emergency vehicles converging on the scene.

The street was closed between 170th and 175th on Aurora for over two hours while crews were on scene, and power was shut off to the immediate area. The street reopened around 3:45am.



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House committee hears Pollet bill on community college affordability

By Evan Smith


State Rep. Gerry Pollet’s bill on community-college affordability had a hearing Wednesday in the House committee on higher education.

The bill, the Washington Promise, would waive two years of tuition for eligible students in associate-degree or certificate programs at Washington community and technical colleges; it also would require a quarter-long course to teach skills for college success.

State Rep. Jessyn Farrell is among co-sponsors.

State Sen. David Frockt and another senator are pushing a companion bill in the Senate.

Pollet, Farrell and Frockt are Democrats representing the 46th Legislative District, including Lake Forest Park, Kenmore and northeast Seattle.

Pollet said at the hearing, “Opening the door to free community college is a proven way to boost high school graduation rates and provide families with a ladder to improved careers and security.”

Other House Democrats noted that nearly 60 percent of students with higher education in Washington attend a two-year college. They say that the Washington Promise measure would help students find good paying jobs, and boost Washington’s economy.

Democrats add that student-loan debt for community college students in Washington has doubled in recent years and that while tuition was reduced significantly for students at four-year schools this year, community and technical college students got a very small reduction.

They say that the average community college student in Washington is over 25 years old, and many community- and technical-college students can’t complete their degrees because of rent or childcare costs.



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Photos: Street Art

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Lee found this example of street art on 23rd NW. It's chalk and probably gone in today's rain so it's good that she was able to capture it. The artist is unknown.



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Attorney General Ferguson to meet with Rain City Rotary Thursday evening

Attorney General Bob Ferguson will be visiting the Shoreline Rain City Rotary Club on Thursday, February 4, at 7:10pm.

Bob will be speaking about recent cases and the general work of the office, but it will also be an informal conversation with the club members.

A Rain City representative said, “Rain City Rotary has decided to focus on Homelessness. We look forward to hearing what Attorney General Ferguson has to say about this subject.”

The club meets at Shoreline City Hall in the Legacy Room on the third floor. 17500 Midval Ave N.


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Lake Forest Park Library Advisory Committee seeks member

Lake Forest Park Library
Photo by Jerry Pickard

The Lake Forest Park Library Advisory Committee is seeking applicants interested in being considered to fill a current vacancy. Committee members serve three-year terms, and this term runs from the time of appointment through February 28, 2019.

The Committee serves as a liaison between the Lake Forest Park Library, the Lake Forest Park City Council, the Lake Forest Park Mayor, the community of Lake Forest Park, and the King County Library System.

Meetings are held quarterly, in March, June and September on the fourth Wednesday of the month; in December the meeting is held on the first Wednesday of the month. All meetings begin at 7:00pm at the Lake Forest Park Library on the lower level of Town Center, intersection of Ballinger and Bothell Way in Lake Forest Park.

If you are interested in serving in this volunteer capacity, contact Lake Forest Park Mayor Jeff Johnson, 206-368-5440 by Friday, February 19, 2016. 



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Kamishibai storytelling is focus of new Arts of Kenmore Gallery exhibit

Japanese Kamishibai street storyteller
Photo by Aki Saito


An exhibit celebrating the Kamishibai Literacy program at Moorlands Elementary, will open Friday, February 5th at the Arts of Kenmore Gallery in Kenmore City Hall, 18120 68th Ave NE.

The public is invited to an opening-day reception for “The Art of Kamishibai,” from 6:30 to 8pm that will include a special presentation by Jennifer Schroeder, Moorlands librarian. Refreshments served.

Kamishibai means paper story, the Japanese art of storytelling. Before the invention of television, it was the neighborhood cartoon for children. Kamishibai artists would clap blocks together and children would gather to hear folklore stories and give pennies for sweets.
The Kamishibai stories are used at Moorlands elementary to meet Washington State Standards for 3rd Grade Literacy, fulfilling Pacific Rim and Asian culture requirements. Moorlands is a recipient of the AOK Grants for Schools, providing funding to Kenmore public schools for all disciplines in Arts education.

“The Art of Kamishibai” is the latest in a series of five exhibitions mounted throughout the year by Arts of Kenmore, a nonprofit organization that also produces the annual Kenmore Art Show at Bastyr University in June. AOK Gallery exhibits are made possible by sustaining support from the City of Kenmore, 4Culture, and membership. The exhibit will remain on display through February 25.

The mission of the Arts of Kenmore, a non-profit, all-volunteer organization, is to promote the Arts in the Kenmore community through the annual art show and other programs, including AOK Grants to six public schools and regular exhibits at the AOK Gallery at Kenmore City Hall.

For more information see the webpage, or email.



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Philosophy and Film - free, online 'mind-blowing' course from SCC instructor



One of the most popular courses at Shoreline Community College, Philosophy and Film, is back this quarter and is F-R-E-E! The Massively Open Online Course (MOOC) is taught by William Lindenmuth and starts Monday, February 8.

This course will examine a variety of philosophical arguments through the medium of film. It will consist of video lectures, readings, and lively discussion. Students will engage a wide range of exciting thinkers, issues, and movies with the goal of understanding both how our world is and how we want it to be.

Sign up to take this mind blowing class today!

Want a sneak peek at the awesomeness you’ll learn in this class? Watch the course intro video.



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Rep. Gary Pollet will meet with constituents in Lake Forest Park Saturday

Rep. Gerry Pollet, D-46 will be at the Lake Forest Park Commons on the upper level of Town Center on Saturday, February 6, from 10am to 12pm to talk to constituents. Look for a table with a sign.

17171 Bothell Way NE at the intersection of Ballinger Way and Bothell Way.


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Oliver! is coming this summer - be a supporter

View of audience at 2015 Fiddler on the Roof
Photo courtesy Aurora Theatre Company

Coming August 4-20, 2016

Aurora Theatre Company presents

"OLIVER!"

Book, Music and Lyrics by Lionel Bart
Based on the Charles Dickens novel "Oliver Twist"

Directed by Scott Charles Francis

2016 Production Sponsors:
The City of Shoreline - Charlie's Produce

FREE TICKETS AVAILABLE BEGINNING JULY 1ST


Aurora Theatre company is once again joining forces with The City of Shoreline, to present another high-quality summer outdoor musical in August 2016. To keep these performances FREE to everyone in our community, they are asking for your help.


Aurora Theatre Company is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization. Any amount you donate will go directly to cover production costs for "Oliver!"

Your donation will be tax deductible to the extent of the law. Click on the DONATE NOW button which will take you to The website's Support Us page and make your donation.

We would love to have you join our Producers Circle!



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Valentine Karaoke Bingo on Friday Feb 12



Champagne Fizz and a gourmet dinner plus karaoke and bingo
Friday, February 12 at the Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Center
Make reservations by February 10 online




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School Board Summary January 25, 2016

School Board Summary January 25, 2016
By Marianne Deal Stephens


The Consent Agenda passed unanimously, and included the following:
  • Project and budget approval for Capital Levy purchase of Chromebook computers for deployment in elementary grades and the READ180 program.
  • Acceptance of gifts
    • $22,190 from The Shoreline Public Schools Foundation for classroom grants, including a Naturalist program at Lake Forest Park Elementary, an Artist program at Syre Elementary, and a Clean Energy Project at Einstein Middle School.
    • $5168 from Shorewood High School PTSA for an SAT Prep Course.
    • $7510 from The Shoreline Public Schools Foundation for the Kids in Medicine program for 4th graders at Echo Lake, Lake Forest Park, Meridian Park, and Syre and for 8th graders at Einstein and Kellogg.
  • Approval of Extended Field Trips
  • Shorecrest and Shorewood Bowling Teams to State Tournament in Vancouver, WA in February.
  • Shorewood DECA qualifiers to International DECA Competition in Nashville in April.
  • Shorewood Band to Victoria, BC in May for annual Victoria Day Parade.
  • Shorecrest Leadership to Leadership Camp at Cispus Learning Center in the summer.
Brookside students at the Seattle Science Foundation for hands-on experience with anatomical models, simulators, and animal tissue. Photo courtesy of Shoreline Public Schools Foundation


2016-17 Enrollment Projections
Deputy Superintendent Marla Miller and Director of Finance Mark Spangenberg presented the District’s enrollment projections for next school year. The projections use current January 2016 data and six previous years’ January totals as the basis for projections.

Deputy Superintendent Miller described how the projection formula weights the most recent years more than previous years since the demographic trends showing an increase in the very young population in the Shoreline community are expected to continue. The District examines how students are ‘rolling up’ through the schools to estimate student numbers in each grade. It is most difficult to estimate Kindergarten attendance. The district begins with a flat estimate for kindergarten, though as Deputy Superintendent Miller said, the District will monitor the numbers and be responsive to any changes by adding staff.

Overall, the District expects a 1.1% increase, which will mean 98 more students for a total population of 9280, or 9420 counting Running Start students. The recently released plan (see previous article) will allow the district to accommodate next year’s increase but, as the Deputy Superintendent noted, the work prepping North City Elementary for the 2017-2018 school year will allow the District to accommodate both continued increases in student numbers and reductions in class sizes.

Director Dick Nicholson asked if there is pressure on any particular school. Deputy Superintendent Miller replied that “we should be able to accommodate students at their home school” next year, and if needed, “Meridian Park is our expansion plan”. Meridian Park Elementary will have some classrooms available since Cascade K-8 is moving to the Aldercrest Campus next year.

November and December Financial Update
Deputy Superintendent Marla Miller and Director of Finance Mark Spangenberg stayed at the table to present the November and December Financial Reports, and the December and January Enrollment Reports. Director Spangenberg noted that the head count in December 2015 included 111 more students than the head count in 2014. Board Vice President Debi Ehrlichman inquired about the drop from December to January — from a head count of 9182 to 9156, a loss of 26 students — saying that a major change might be expected at the end of the semester, but not now. Deputy Superintendent Miller replied that the student departures were not concentrated in a single school, and could not be attributed to any one factor.

School Board Reports and Communications
Several Directors praised District Information Officer Curtis Campbell for the 2015-2016 Annual Report to the Community that was mailed to Shoreline and Lake Forest Park households in January.

Director Richard Potter attended STEM for Her at Shorecrest, the series that began at Shorewood. He is preparing for the WSSDA Legislative Conference January 31-February 1.

Director Mike Jacobs recently attended the Shorewood vs. Mountlake Terrace Boys’ Basketball game, the Shorewood Culinary Arts Dinner, and a Rotary Breakfast. He is looking forward to the State Bowling Tournament.

Director Dick Nicholson attended the Shorecrest Flag Team fundraiser and relayed that eleven teachers and “waved the banners in the correct fashion” and “were fantastic” as they performed at the event.

Board Vice President Debi Ehrlichman attended five Martin Luther King, Jr. Assemblies, which were all “unique and thoughtful”. She started her midyear visits to all of the schools, and has heard positive feedback about each elementary school having a counselor: “they are so grateful for full staffing” and are better able to serve families. While at Brookside, she was asked when the school will get its new field.

Vice President Ehrlichman also attended the reception at Shorewood honoring the Artist Dick Weiss for the public artwork in the Commons. (See previous article.) She noted that the world-renowned artist is the same one who created panels at Sea-Tac Airport. Vice President Ehrlichman, along with Superintendent Miner and Board President David Wilson, attended the Schools of Distinction Event at which Lake Forest Park, Brookside, and Cascade K-8 were recognized.

Board President David Wilson brought attention to this “great year for our DECA program”, with 51 students advancing from the regional contest to the State contest. He offered a “shout out to Damon Oliveto and Emily Wray” [DECA teachers at Shorewood and Shorecrest, respectively] and praised the students. He judged in the first round, and attests that “these are great kids.”

Source: DECA Teacher Emily Wray’s website.

President Wilson also met some future students at Kinderfest, saying that the huge crowd “bodes well for us.”

The Board concluded the public part of the meeting to went into an an Executive Session to discuss potential litigation.



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Jobs: City of Shoreline

City of Shoreline open positions and application information:

  Position     Emp. Type     Salary     Closing Date   
Administrative Assistant IIIFull-Time$27.06 - $32.92 Hourly02/15/16
Community Diversity & Inclusion Coordina...Part-Time$32.97 - $40.11 Hourly 
Emergency Management CoordinatorFull-Time$68,570.00 - $83,426.00 Annually 
Extra Help - Computer Support SpecialistExtra Help$18.58 - $21.06 Hourly02/11/16
Extra Help - Teen Program LeaderExtra Help$10.04 - $11.37 Hourly 
Finance ManagerFull-Time$96,887.00 - $117,878.00 Annually 
Parks Maintenance Worker I (32 hours/wee...Part-Time$23.33 - $28.39 Hourly02/04/16
Permit TechnicianFull-Time$25.75 - $31.33 Hourly 
Public Works Maintenance Worker IIFull-Time$25.75 - $31.33 Hourly 
Utility Operations SpecialistFull-Time$32.97 - $40.11 Hourly02/14/16

Links with each job title provide more detail about each opening, including how to apply.

The page with the job opening is here.



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Shoreline Kiwanis donates to Children's Firehouse and Safety Center

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Children's groups visit the Shoreline Safety Center
to learn about fire safety

Every year, the Shoreline Kiwanis Club runs a concession stand at Shoreline Stadium during spring and fall sports.

They feature a "fill the firefighter boot" tip jar available for every patron to deposit their extra change. In 2015, they collected nearly $150 in spare change for the Children's Firehouse and Safety Center in Richmond Beach.

The Kiwanis Club threw in $500 of their own funds to total over $600 in donations to the education and life safety programs for youth provided by Shoreline Fire.

In a letter to the Kiwanis, Community Education Specialist Melanie Granfors said, "We are thrilled to be able to afford some things we could not otherwise buy... Thank you so much, Kiwanis. We appreciate your support!


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Friday Round Table - readings from career coach Raghav Haran


Friday Round Table, Friday, February 5, 1-2:30pm

From Ron Carnell, Program Coordinator, Workforce and Continuing Education, SCC

I don’t remember how it happened, but I ended up on an email list by career coach and “Land the Perfect Job” author, Raghav Haran.

Sure, he has something to sell – you know, the DVDs and all – but he’s been very approachable and helpful,  returning my emails with suggestions and advice.

Interestingly, he never pressures me to buy his program. A very insightful guy with a deeper sense of what this career / job seeking thing is all about.

I sense that he’s a business guy who genuinely enjoys helping people become more secure about job hunting and interviewing.

I have kept most of the emails from Raghav and have asked him if he would not mind that I share a few of them as talking points for Roundtable – his response was very enthusiastically positive. How cool it would be to actually have him in person for a Roundtable!

But maybe this is second best to hosting Raghav in person: What I plan to do this Friday is hopefully get about 10 of you to Roundtable, and hand out different copies of his messages. Emails with titles such as: “Stop Settling on the Big Things in Life,” “What Separates the Top Performers From Everyone Else,” and “Why Won’t Anyone Be Honest With You?” And one of my favorites: “I Dyed My Hair Green and Orange in 4th Grade.”

We’ll read the messages and go around about points made, have a few laughs, get some new insights in the process –  all this of course with the best coffee in Shoreline, compliments of Central Market.

So see you this Friday – and as always, Good Luck Out There!

Shoreline Community College Room 5116, Building 5000 (ground floor)
SCC Campus Map and Parking

Continuing Education/Plus 50 Winter Class Schedule



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Edmonds Driftwood Players launches Driftwood Troupe, an education program for all ages

Marianni Groves
Photo by PhotoAdam.com
Edmonds Driftwood Players is thrilled to announce its brand-new education program for youth and adults, Driftwood Troupe. Marianni Groves recently joined the Driftwood team to develop the program that covers all elements of theatrical arts.

Weekly spring sessions will begin the last week of February with several classes including Musical Theatre Dance for ages 12 to adult, Acting 101 for 4th-6th graders, morning Arts Adventure class for 3-5 year olds, Audition Tech for 7th to 12th graders, and many more.

Summer camps are lined up for all ages, including two exciting four-week programs for teens. Troupe Mainstage (ages 11-16) will be learning and performing the full production of Thoroughly Modern Millie, while Teen Troupe (ages 15-20) will be rehearsing Into the Woods.

Driftwood’s Managing Director, Amy Gentry, says of the new program

 “Edmonds is such a fantastic arts community, we are ecstatic to become the place where people of all ages and experience levels can explore their talents and thrive. Marianni’s enthusiasm and her experience in performing arts education make her a wonderful additional to our organization. We just can’t wait to see it take off.”

Driftwood Troupe classes and camps will be student-centered experiences focusing on working together to hone basic acting and performance skills, developing talent, and cultivating creativity.

Registration is opening now. Register or find additional information here and click the link for Driftwood Troupe.

Marianni Groves has spent the last 30 years in and around the Theater. Marianni is an active teacher who maintains a private acting/audition studio, runs a college conservatory audition program (with a 98% placement rate), and teaches workshops and classes around the Puget Sound.



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For the Birds: Why don't bird feet freeze?


Black-capped Chickadee fluffing feathers to keep warm layer of air next to body
Photo by Craig Kerns

By Christine  Southwick

Have you ever wondered how songbirds stay warm in cold weather, or why their feet don’t freeze to cold metal?

Songbirds have such a high metabolism that the small amount of blood which circulates thru their feet doesn’t remain long enough to freeze. And their feet are  mainly tendons and bones, not skin, so they don’t stick.

Songbirds have had a long time to evolve, and one of their adaptations has been how to deal with cold weather.

Bushtits flock to suet, and huddle together to stay warm on cold nights
Photo by Lyn Topinka

Some birds migrate to warmer areas which have bugs and other nourishing foods.

A few, like Golden-crowned Kinglets, have adapted to being able to raise their metabolism which increases their core temperature while slowly processing their evening meal throughout the night.

Still others, like the Anna’s Hummingbird and a few songbirds can slow their heart-beat to a semi-hibernating, level, a process called torpor.

By far, the most universal method employed by songbirds is the fluffing of feathers to trap air close to their bodies, and thereby keeping a layer of insulated warmth.  [Note: goose bumps when you are cold would raise feathers if humans had them]. Down, a type of feather closest to a bird’s body, has the highest density, and is considered the best insulator in nature.

Having enough food during cold winter days is one of the most vital necessities. Calories equal heat, and a big meal before a cold night of roosting, and filling meals throughout the day can make the difference between survival and death.

Brown Creeper using crevice in large wildlife tree
 for storm protection and nesting  Photo by Scott Carpenter

Rains and winds are actually more dangerous than cold temperatures. To survive the chill from these, birds need to find protective shelter.

Keeping wildlife trees with holes for birds to rest in from wind, rain, fog, and snow can be as important as food. Evergreen trees like cedars, pines, and firs (the larger the better), plus evergreen shrubs like rhodys and huckleberries, will protect large numbers of birds. Brush piles, and even Himalayan blackberries provide areas free from most of the wind, and from frost.

Nectar in hummingbird feeders is often enjoyed by chickadees and Townsend’s Warblers when quick energy is needed (I leave a couple of the bee guards off during the cold for their access).

You can help your wintering birds survive by offering suet, black oil sunflower seeds, high-energy shelled seed, liquid water. Provide as many evergreen trees and dense vegetation as possible to offer life-saving shelter.



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Public Hearing Tuesday in Kenmore re sale of St. Edwards seminary building to developer

St. Edward Seminary building
Photo by Joe Mabel via Wikimedia Commons

Daniels Real Estate, which specializes in restoration and repurposing of historic buildings, has proposed developing the St. Edward Seminary in St. Edward state park off Juanita Drive in Kenmore as a hotel and spa.

In return for the building and eight acres of surrounding land, Daniels would purchase ten acres of the steep slope leading down to Lake Washington and deed it to the park, owned by Washington State Parks, which bought the 316-acre grounds and school buildings in 1977.

Bastyr University is located in a different section of the park, also in a former St. Edward building which is not part of the proposed development.

Local environmental activists oppose commercial use of the property and want to see the park maintained for environmental education.

A public hearing on the subject will be held on Tuesday, February 9 at 6:30pm at Kenmore City Hall, 18120 68th Ave NE, Kenmore 98028.



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SW Basketball vs Meadowdale Tuesday


Before the basketball game the Shorewood Cheer Squad get little bit rowdy, showing their spirit and attitude.

SW boys basketball vs Meadowdale
Tuesday night, Feb 2, 2016
Shorewood Gym
Final score Meadowdale 59 Shorewood 53

Photos by Wayne Pridemore 


The referee keeps a close eye on the action as Shorewood's Emil Marshall sets to put up a shot.


Thunderbird Abadir Mahmoud shoots from under the basket as team mates Kaimana Aki #10 and Christian Evans watch.




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Help replant the Burke Gilman Trail Saturday

Volunteer Tree Planting event on the Burke-Gilman Trail, across from the Town Center at Lake Forest Park on Bothell Way at Ballinger Way, Saturday, February 6, 2016, 10:00am to 1:00pm.

Forty-four hazardous trees were removed last fall from the Burke-Gilman Trail in Lake Forest Park.

While we were sad to see them go, we now have the opportunity to start anew by planting trees in their place.

Come join the Lake Forest Park Tree Board and City Arborist Mike Woodbury at an all-volunteer planting event on Saturday, February 6, 2016. Learn about tree planting and care while doing your part to enhance our urban forest. These volunteer hours can count toward Shoreline School District volunteer requirements.

Tools will be provided by the City of Lake Forest Park, but please bring your own gloves and extra shovels if you have them. The event is rain-or-shine, so dress appropriately.

Meet in front of Lake Forest Park City Hall, 17425 Ballinger Way NE, between 9:45 and 10:00am. If you arrive after 10:00am, you can meet on the Burke-Gilman Trail roughly across from Starbucks.

To participate, click on “Volunteer Services Form,”, and email your completed form to Planning Technician Jake Tracy.

All are welcome!



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Jobs: Transportation Technician 2

Shoreline WSDOT

The Northwest Region Traffic Management Center is looking for an energetic Transportation Technician 2 who can work part-time (minimum 24 hours per week) and on-call to fill additional shifts as needed.

View the entire announcement and apply here: TT2



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Former Pike Place Market Master hired at Shoreline Farmers Market

Teri Wheeler
Market Manager
Shoreline Farmers Market
The Shoreline Farmers Market has announced that Teri Wheeler will take over as the new Market Manager.

Teri recently spent seven years as the Market Master of the Pike Place Market, Seattle’s most popular tourist destination, where she was also the Food and Farm Program Manager.

Over the last 18 months as Market Master, Teri oversaw the expansion of the Pike Place Market to South Lake Union and City Hall Markets.

Prior to her leadership roles at the market, Teri owned multiple small businesses and was a longtime vendor at the Pike Place Market. In 2010 Teri served a 2-year term as President of the Washington State Farmers Market Association and currently supports her son’s urban farm in North Seattle.

With her years of leadership experience in the market scene and long-time commitment to the success of farmer's markets and small businesses, the market is confident Teri will help take them to great places!

The Shoreline Farmers Market is now accepting applications for vendors and musicians and also seeking new volunteers and sponsors to support their growing network. If you’re interested in any level of participation, please don’t hesitate to contact them.



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Get creative with the Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Arts Council’s Create and Make! workshops

You asked for another Winter/Spring Create and Make Workshops series, and we listened! Join us at the Shoreline Center on Wednesdays to explore new artistic mediums and techniques in our five exciting workshops lead by professional, local artists. We supply the materials, you supply the imaginative spirit!

Workshops are $35 each (or get a season’s pass for $150) and are held from 6:30 – 8:30pm in the Horizon Room of the Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline 98155.

Heart
Theresa Neinas
The series kicks off on Wednesday, February 10 with Theresa Neinas’ Valentines Workshop where you can design, carve, and print personalized relief-print Valentines for all your friends and loved ones.

Then, come back for more:

Watercolor Painting with Kathy Collins – February 24

Create a watercolor painting with dramatic dark and light values by using a limited watercolor palette and large brushes.

Glass Fusing with Dolors Ruscha – March 9

Learn the fundamentals of fusing glass, glass cutting, glass assembly, layering, and metal/glass attachment as you make a pair of earrings.

Collage with Jan Clem – March 23

Use collage techniques and a variety of papers and ephemera to create individual postcards to be sent to a lucky recipient.

Acrylic Painting with Hester Mallonee – April 6

Complete a landscape painting detailing the lights and darks of an evening scene created by moonlight reflecting off the surface of a lake

Love all the workshops? Then don’t miss out: get the season’s pass for only $150 to access all 5 workshops and save money at the same time.

More info available on website or check out Facebook. Want to talk to a human? email Tara Shadduck at events@shorelinearts.net or call the Arts Council office at 206-417-4645.


The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to cultivate creativity and inspire our community through the arts.



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Jim Hills retires from Shoreline Community College

Jim Hills
retires from SCC
Jim Hills, Special Assistant to the President for Communications and Marketing and Public Information Officer at Shoreline Community College, has chosen to retire from the College effective January 29, 2016.

College President Cheryl Roberts expressed appreciation for Hill’s years of service to the college.

Mike Bush of Seattle will serve as Interim Director of the Marketing and Communications Department. Over the course of a 20-year career, Bush has successfully directed both for-profit and not-for-profit marketing and communication teams. The College Human Resources Department will conduct an open search process in the coming months.




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Farrell plans telephone town-hall event for Thursday

State Rep. Jessyn Farrell plans a telephone-town-hall event for Thursday (Feb. 4) from 6:30 to 7:30pm.


Democrat Farrell represents the 46th Legislative District, including Lake Forest Park, Kenmore and northeast Seattle.

Many district residents will get calls just before 6:30pm Thursday. Those who don’t get calls may join the call by dialing the toll-free number 877-229-8493 and entering the code 18646 when prompted.

Farrell is a member of the State House Transportation Committee, the Environment Committee and the Rules Committee.



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In the Garden Now: Gold Dust Plant

Monday, February 1, 2016



Gold Dust Plant, Japanese Aucuba, Spotted Laurel or Variegated Aucuba
Text and photos by Victoria Gilleland

Japanese Aucuba makes a statement in the garden. With those gold spotted leaves it’s got to be saying “Don’t miss me!” The dark green shiny foliage of this plant looks like it’s been spattered with yellow paint from a loaded brush. Years ago when I saw my first Aucuba ‘Variegata’ I thought that it must be exotic and hard to grow. It looked like it belonged in a distant jungle. Boy was I wrong!

In our area this is an easy to grow shrub. It likes full to part shade and regular water while it’s getting established but is quite drought tolerant once it’s been growing in a good spot in the garden for a few years. I like the fact that Aucuba will grow just about anywhere in the shade including tucked under larger shrubs and tall evergreen trees. It even competes well with tree roots. The colorful foliage adds light and texture to the garden year round and is especially welcome on dull winter days.

Picturata

I’ve planted both the species and a named variety called ‘Picturata’ in my garden. ‘Picturata’ sports a gold patch down the center of spotted leaves. Like many variegated plants, this variety is “not stable” which means it could lose its special variegation and revert to the species. For a few years ‘Picturata’ maintained its unique variegated pattern. Eventually a few branches and leaves began to revert to just spotted leaves with no gold patch. If the gardener is diligent and acts when the species leaves and branches appear they can be removed to stem the tide of reversion. I got distracted and did not do this so my ‘Picturata’ has lost almost all of its gold patches on the leaves.

Picturata reverting to species

You can see the resulting plant in my photo. There are a few ‘Picturata’ leaves towards the base of the plant. The rest of the plant has reverted to the species. I still like the plant and it’s a good example of the reversion of a variegated plant so it’s welcome in the shady south border of my garden where it adds color throughout the year.

Aucuba shrubs are slow growing and typically reach 6 feet high and wide over time. They may be pruned to keep them more compact. They’ve been a healthy addition to my garden with little or no maintenance. If they are grown in too much sun the leaves may scorch and burn, so look for a shady spot for this fine shrub!

Aucuba can be grown in a garden bed, as an evergreen tub plant or even as a houseplant if you’re so inclined. Consider a place for one in your world!

Botanical Name:  Aucuba ‘Variegata’

Note: All parts of Aucuba plants are poisonous if eaten so plant away from children and pet play areas. Explain to your children when they can understand that this plant is to look at not to eat. If you would like more information about plant toxicity check out the Washington Poison Center website.

Victoria Gilleland is the owner of Cottage Garden Designs, a Garden design company specializing in redesign of Residential Gardens, Garden Consultation and Coaching. She has been designing gardens for over 20 years.


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Pedestrian hit by two cars on Meridian last Friday

On Friday, January 29 at 6:53 pm, a Shoreline resident was crossing Meridian Ave at N 170th in a marked crosswalk.

A driver was southbound on Meridian and did not see the pedestrian and side swiped her, knocking her down. A vehicle traveling northbound on Meridian didn’t see the pedestrian laying in the roadway and struck her.

The pedestrian was taken to Harborview Medical Center with critical injuries.

It was dark at the time of the accident, no rain, no evidence of drugs or alcohol on any of the involved parties.

Detectives with the Sheriff’s Officer Major Accident Response and Reconstruction (MARR) are investigating.

The road was closed to traffic for two hours while police investigated.



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North end theater company uses original play to bridge age gaps

"Wheel" rehearsal

Silver Kite Community Arts’ Intergenerational Theatre Company (ITC) bridges generational gaps through its original performance of “Wheel” on February 19 and 20 at George Center for Community in Lake City.

The cast of ‘Wheel’ represents seven different decades of life, with actors aged 16 to 71. These actors used their own life experiences to devise the work. With personal stories as inspiration, the production explores life cycles, transitions and travels.

“We listen and learn from each others’ experiences and we also can see and appreciate our differences,” said cast member Robin Dawn Cherry. She hopes that sharing true stories allows the audience to relate in a more personal way.

Cast members used their life experiences
to create the production

Stigmas of what older and younger people can do, and experience, often serves as a social divider. The ITC was created to bridge this gap and offer actors the opportunity to create with others of various ages. “I definitely overcame some perceptions when the other actors suggested I play other roles like them or their relative,” said Cherry.

Performances are February 19 at 7pm and February 20 at 2pm and 7pm at George Center for Community, 2212 NE 125th St, Seattle, just west of Lake City Way.

Tickets start at $10. Purchase tickets and more information here. Advance Tickets can be purchased through Brown Paper Tickets.

‘Wheel’ will tour to Puget Sound area retirement centers, libraries, schools and community centers on intermittent Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays February 22 to April 30, 2016. 

“It is so important that we be able to bring this show to members of our community who may be living far from family and friends, or who are isolated from activities and experiences they love,” said cast member Meredith Berlin.

Silver Kite launched an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign to offer free and discounted performances of Wheel to venues that may not otherwise afford it. Interested patrons can donate online. Silver Kite’s first ITC production, ‘A String,’ was enjoyed by over 500 people at local retirement communities, hospitals and senior centers in the fall.



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Life boat training off Saltwater Park

The M/V Curlew deploys

Text and photos by Marc Weinberg

Thursday January 28, 2016 was a foggy and rainy morning, but it was still very interesting to watch the Sound from the Richmond Beach Saltwater Park or from some vantage point to the south.

Paddling

One year and four days since last observed, the M/V Curlew was off shore with her crew training in life boat survival drills. I didn't notice anyone in the water as they did last year, but none the less there was a full round of deployment, paddling and flare discharges before they wrapped up and called it a day.

Parachute flare deployment

See last year's article: Cold water survival training

Red and white smoke flares. The trick is to light
the flares without setting the boat on fire.

The drill lasted about three hours during the morning rain and fog so some photos are not as detailed as others depending on the weather conditions when they were shot.

Smoke flare with M/V Curlew standing by

All photos copyright Marc Weinberg.



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Memory Impaired Assistance Program

It is estimated that 59% of people with Alzheimer's disease will wander and become lost. Other conditions such as Down Syndrome, Autism, Prader-Willi or traumatic brain injury can also create a tendency to wander or become lost.

Shoreline Police offers a free program to assist in the recovery of memory impaired persons who are lost or have wandered away from their residences or caregivers.

How to Register
  1. Call the Shoreline Police Crime Prevention Office at 206-801-2764. Ask to register for the Memory Impaired Assistance Program.
  2. A trained volunteer will arrange a time to meet with you and the memory impaired person at your location. A digital photo will be taken (both face and full length).
  3. Complete the registration form (you will be called to update this every six months).
  4. A wristband will be placed on the registered person. On the band will be:

What happens if a person wanders away or is found?

If a memory impaired person in the program wanders away, the family / caregiver will immediately call 911 to report it. Advise the 911 call receiver that the missing person is part of the Shoreline Memory Impaired Assistance Program and give the ID number.

The 911 call receiver will have the police dispatcher send an officer to talk to the reporting person for more detail. If a missing person wearing the Memory Impaired Assistance Program band is found, the reporting party will call 911, identify the missing person as a participant in the program with Shoreline Police and give the 911 call receiver the band ID number.

The 911 call receiver will dispatch an officer who will contact the found person and confirm the registration information. The caregiver / family will be notified so that they can take them home and follow-up with any appropriate non-urgent medical attention.



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