Arts Council announces grants for Artists in Schools

Saturday, January 14, 2017

Photo by Jerry Pickard

Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council Announces 
The 2017 Artists in Schools Grant Recipients


With the new year upon us, the Arts Council is pleased to announce their annual Artists in Schools grant recipients with awards given to support Pre-K through 12th grade projects in the Shoreline School District.

These projects feature professional artists working with students and teachers and take place during the academic year, with most being scheduled for late winter and spring.

Artists in Schools has been providing arts education throughout the district since 1993.

A majority of the funding for this project is made possible through the Arts Council’s annual Gala for the Arts, with additional support from the Shoreline Public Schools Foundation, as well as government and foundation grants, and the community.

This year, the Arts Council has funded $18,000 in Artists in Schools grants with 20 projects reaching thousands of students in 11 schools and programs.

2017 Artists in Schools Grant Recipients
Shoreline Children's Center

Shadow Dancing – Pam Wright, Teacher and Karen Harp-Reed, Artist ($310)

Brookside Elementary

Habitat – Kristin Vincini, Lead Teacher and Ruth McRee, Artist ($310)

Cascade K-8 Community School

A Pack of Wonderful Nocturnal Creatures: Wolves Expressed in Clay – Fergus Temporada, Teacher and Amaranta Ibarra, Artist ($680)

Highland Terrace Elementary

Art Across the Curriculum – Michael Wellman, Teacher and Nataliya Zigelboym, Artist ($476)

The Art of Experiencing the Past by Writing Historical Fiction – Paige Phillips, Lead Teacher and Christine Pinto, Artist ($405)

From Realism to Abstraction – Brittany Wright, Teacher and Crystal Cissell-Anderson, Artist ($248)

Meridian Park Elementary

Every Picture Tells a Story – Jenny Hillger, Lead Teacher and Ben Clanton, Artist ($750)

Learning about Respect and Self-Management through the Arts – Kayla Reed, Lead Teacher and Karen Harp-Reed, Artist ($310)

No Boundaries – Jean Phelan, Lead Teacher and Alan King, Artist ($700)

Parkwood Elementary

Shakespeare in the Classroom – Megan Chamberlin, Lead Teacher and Samara Lerman, Artist ($350)

Spring into Dance – Dustin Cole, Lead Teacher and Terry Goetz, Artist ($1,155)

Ridgecrest Elementary

Explore Cuba – Andrea Early, Teacher and Laura Dean, Artist ($1,426)

Syre Elementary

Creative Courtyard– Jenny Hodgen, Lead Teacher and Mike O’Day, Artist ($2,290)

Einstein Middle School

Einstein Percussion Enrichment – Mariko Lane, Teacher and Don Dieterich and Britt Dahlgren, Artists ($1,020)

STYLE – Emily Maschman, Lead Teacher and Artists from Bushwick Northwest ($750)

Shorecrest High School

Rhythms of Cuba – Siri Hulbert, Teacher and Laura Dean, Artist ($158)

The Artist and Social Responsibility – Laura King, Lead Teacher and Randy Williams, Artist ($1,054)

Multiple Schools

Highland Terrace Elementary and Shoreline Children’s Center

Music and Social Skills for Students with Special Needs – Karen Hogan, Lead Teacher and Wendy Zieve, Artist ($1,000)

Einstein Middle School and Shorecrest High School

Old Masters Drawing and Painting Techniques – Craig van den Bosch, Lead Teacher and Mandy Hallenius, Artist ($1,530)

Lake Forest Park Elementary and Shorecrest High School

Student Educator Program – Jeanette Derry, Lead Teacher and Halinka Wodzicki, Art History Instructor ($3,000)

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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Author Paula Becker discusses her biography of Betty MacDonald

Author reading at the Bothell Library with Paula Becker, who has written a biography of Betty MacDonald, on Saturday, January 21, 2017, 2:00 – 3:45pm.

Becker discusses Betty MacDonald's life and work in her new biography Looking for Betty MacDonald: The Egg, The Plague, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle and I.

One of Betty MacDonald's books, the Plague and I, is about her stay at the Firlands Tuberculosis Sanitarium in Shoreline (now CRISTA), and that is covered briefly in Becker's biography.

Betty MacDonald burst onto the American scene in 1945 with her memoir, The Egg and I, a tartly witty tale about operating a chicken ranch on Washington's Olympic Peninsula.

Betty's vivacity, offbeat humor, and sparklingly irreverent take on life captured a public ready to laugh after the grim hard years of World War II.

In 1947, Betty introduced readers to her delightful children's character Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle, who quickly became a beloved classic.

Paula Becker is the award-winning author of The Future Remembered: The 1962 Seattle World's Fair and Its Legacy and Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition: Washington's First World's Fair. Paula has written for HistoryLink.org since 2001, and is a staff historian.

Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Bothell Library, 18215 98th Ave NE, Bothell 98011, Get Directions
Phone: 425-486-7811

Additional free event parking is available at the nearby Bothell City Hall.


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Shoreline wrestling invitational held Jan 7

Shorewood wrestling team with coach Derek Norton
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

2017 Shoreline Wrestling Invitational, Saturday, January 7.

Team Scores

1. OAK HARBOR, 186; 
2. ROOSEVELT, 121.5; 
3. LAKEWOOD, 115; 
4. SHOREWOOD, 112; 
5. SHORECREST, 97; 
6. GRANITE FALLS, 84; 
7. O'DEA, 51.5; 
8. INGRAHAM, 49.

Weight Class: 106-- 1. SETH (LKWD) won 7-6 over 2. NICK LOTZ (SHOREWOOD) ... 4. CHUGI ENKHTUR (SHORECREST).

Weight Class: 113-- 1. KAIYA CONWAY (SCST) PIN 3:40 vs. 2. KODY CARPENTER (SWOD); 3. CURT TANAK (SWOD).

Weight Class: 120-- 1. FITZGERALD (OAKH) 3. KELLEN DAVIS (SWOD) 4. ROMAN SHADDUCK (SCST).

Weight Class: 126-- 1. GOMEZ (OAKH).

Weight Class: 132-- 1. TEAGLE (ROOS) ... 4. DEVIN LEACH (SWOD).

Weight Class: 138-- 1. MCBRIDE (OAKH) won 16-8 over 2. CONNOR BLOCK (SCST).

Weight Class: 145-- 1. STOKES (LKWD) ... 4. ELIAS THORNE (SWOD).

Weight Class: 152-- 1. WEINBERGER (ROOS) ... 3. EDDIE SOLOMAN (SWOD)-NS, PIN; 2:45; 4. ZANE SMITH (SCST).

Weight Class: 160-- 1. BACH (LKWD) ... 4. LAYNE LYONS (SCST).

Weight Class : 170 -- 1. AUSTIN (ROOS) won 7-0 over 2. ESDRAS VALLEDARES (SWOD).

Weight Class: 182- 1. KAJUMULO (ROOS) ... 3. PHILIP BALL(SWOD).

Weight Class : 195-- 1. FISKEN (OAKH) ... 3. TROY BEACH (SWOD).

Weight Class : 220-- 1. CHASE (LKWD) ... 3. SIMON DALTON (SCST).

Weight Class : 285-- 1. ZOOK (OAKH) ... 3. DAVID RIVERA (SCST).



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Monday is registration deadline for most special-election voters

By Evan Smith

Monday, January 16, is the last day before the February 14 special election for voters to register online or to update their voting addresses.

The deadline to register by mail has been extended to Tuesday, January 17, because of the Monday, January 16, Martin Luther King Jr. Day postal holiday.

The only item on local ballots is a Shoreline School District bond measure to rebuild the district’s two middle schools and one elementary school and to build an early learning center. It requires a 60 percent “yes” vote to pass, with a minimum turnout of 16,002 voters.

New Washington voters may register through February 8, but after Tuesday, January 15, they must register in person at either the King County elections office in Renton or the County elections registration annex in downtown Seattle. The elections office is at 919 SW Grady Way, Renton; the elections annex is at 500 4th Ave, Room 440, Seattle.

Voters can register online here.

Registration forms are available online here.

Voters who register by mail need to have their forms postmarked by January 17. That means being aware of pick-up times at local post offices.

Evan Smith can be reached at schsmith@frontier.com



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Creating a Snack-Walk Garden class for families March 29

Creating a Snack-Walk Garden - hands-on and kid-friendly!

Wednesday March 29, 2017, 6:00–7:30pm at North City Water District, 1519 NE 177th St, Shoreline 98155. Click for directions.

Learn which vegetables, fruits, herbs, and other plants are easy to grow in the family garden, inspire the imagination, are safe for children and pets, and fun to touch, smell, and taste on frequent "snack walks"!

This class is designed for our young Savvy Gardeners and their parents: hands-on and kid-friendly!
Light snacks including fresh fruit, crackers and coffee/teas will be available.

Part of the Savvy Gardener series sponsored by the North City Water District. 

Emily Bishton
The class is free, but registration is required. Send an email to theresah@northcitywater.org or call the main office at 206-362-8100.

About The Presenter:

Emily Bishton is an environmental educator and landscape designer who has gardened organically for 35 years. Since 1997, she has specialized in creating wildlife-friendly and child-friendly gardens, and edible landscapes throughout the Seattle area.

During that time, she has also taught gardening and environmental education programs throughout the Puget Sound region, reaching a wide range of audiences from elementary school and community college students to homeowners and professional landscaper.

Her public landscape projects have included the Magnuson Community Center Bird-Friendly Landscape and Resource Conservation Landscape, the Orca at Whitworth School Garden, and Bradner Gardens Park Winter Interest Garden.

Emily is also the Director and Lead Instructor for Magnuson Nature Programs, which provides hands-on outdoor gardening and nature education for children, adults, and families.


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Sound Transit begins construction of Northgate light rail station

Architectural rendering of Northgate station
Courtesy Sound Transit

The elevated Northgate Station will be located east of 1st Ave NE, spanning NE 103rd St. Station entrances will be on the Northgate Mall property north of NE 103rd Street and near the Northgate Transit Center south of NE 103rd Street.

This station will provide access to Northgate Mall, bus transfers at the transit center, adjacent park-and-ride facilities, North Seattle Community College and nearby homes and businesses.

Sound Transit has begun construction of its Northgate light rail station, one of three stations set to open in 2021 with the completion of the Northgate Link Extension.

"The Northgate Station turns parking into affordable housing for low-income families, and creates a vibrant transit hub that serves people, and businesses large and small," said Sound Transit Boardmember and Seattle City Councilmember Rob Johnson. 
"This project is evidence of the amazing community-driven results from creative collaboration among many partners – Sound Transit, the City of Seattle, King County and neighborhoods."

Sound Transit CEO Peter Rogoff commented that

"Within a few years this station will enable many thousands more riders each day to take advantage of fast and reliable travel through some of the most congestion-choked areas of our region."

Construction includes an elevated station at Northgate that will straddle Northeast 103rd Street just east of First Avenue Northeast. Trains traveling in 3.5-mile twin tunnels north to and from the University of Washington Station at Husky Stadium will stop at underground stations in the U District and Roosevelt neighborhoods, exit the tunnels at First Avenue Northeast and Northeast 95th and transition to a 0.8-mile elevated guideway to reach the station.

The work includes building a transit island, located below the south end of the station platform between Northeast 100th and Northeast 103rd Streets, for convenient light rail and bus connections and a parking garage at the northeast corner of Northeast 103rd Street and First Avenue Northeast that will provide 450 stalls for transit users.

Ample bicycle parking is also planned at the station, which is also designed for a future mezzanine connection from the City of Seattle's planned pedestrian and bike bridge across I-5. Once open, the station will also provide convenient access to Northgate Mall for shoppers and mall employees.

Riders using Northgate Station will enjoy seven-minute rides to Husky Stadium, 14-minute rides to downtown and 47-minute rides to Sea-Tac Airport.

The $1.9 billion Northgate Link project extends light rail 4.3 miles north from the University of Washington to a station next to the King County Northgate Transit Center. During construction, Sound Transit will maintain current parking capacity at the park-and-ride lot.

King County and the City of Seattle will invest $20 million in transit-oriented development (TOD), including affordable housing, on land owned by King County Metro Transit at the Northgate Transit Center next to the park-and-ride. The TOD will include 200 units of housing for low-income families, as well as retail, commercial and office development on a four-square- block parcel bounded by Northeast 103rd and Northeast 100th streets.

More information on the Northgate Link Extension here. This page has a video of the entire Lynnwood Link route from Northgate to Lynnwood.



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Theater review: Professor Roth's Will at Driftwood Players

Dr. Roth’s children react, and resentments come into play,
as his Last Will and Testament is read.
Photo courtesy Driftwood Players


Professor Roth’s Will
By Joe Starzyk
Directed by Justin Tinsley
Edmonds Driftwood Players
January 13 – 22, 2017



Review by Doug Gochanour

An old English proverb asserts, “Where there’s a Will, there’s a Way.”

This spellbinding play combines elements of drama and comedy, as it asserts, “Where there’s a Will, there’s a dysfunctional family ready to explode.”

While it’s often helpful to believe that determination may overcome any obstacle, their disturbing reality leaves these estranged Roth siblings with a less optimistic perspective. Jason Conner, Sarita Benson, Simone Barron, and Thomas Glass give gripping performances as the adult children of a cold, distant father. They have gathered for the reading of his Will.

Interaction among these siblings begins to open old wounds, and negative life patterns begin to reestablish themselves. Animosity and hostility surface as disruptive forces. The situation becomes so heated that violence seems likely to be the next reaction to any further exposures from the past. Note that this production is suggested to be PG-13.

Photo courtesy Driftwood Players

As serious as this sounds, you will find humor to lighten the performance, and bring you into touch with the relationship between comedy and drama. Be thankful for this.

Another unique aspect while enjoying this play is that you are experiencing its American Premiere Production. Yes, this is the first time it is being performed in America.

The Driftwood Players troupe and crew are showcasing this innovative play as part of the Theatre of Intriguing Possibilities. They tend to feature the work of new or local playwrights.

Joe Starzyk is a playwright who created many plays in his college days, then took a 27-year break from writing. In the last few years he has written numerous plays. His works have been performed at theaters all around the country, and in Europe.

As the audience becomes engaged in this production, it offers a chance to reflect on situations in reality, where personal baggage may get in the way of family connections.

The Driftwood Players hope to give us pause for thought about the future we would desire for following generations. They behoove us to keep creativity alive, keep hope alive, and preserve the right of self-determination.

You will be glad to experience the exciting conclusion of Professor Roth’s Will.

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January 13 - 22, 2017. Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 2pm.
$20 general; $18 senior, junior, military
For tickets call 425-774-9600 or purchase online

Wade James Theater, 950 Main Street, Edmonds 98020




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The Down and Dirty: Soil Building Secrets for Greener Gardens

The Down and Dirty: Soil Building Secrets for Greener Gardens, Thursday March 9, 2017, 6:30–8:00 pm at North City Water District, 1519 NE 177th Street in Shoreline. Click for directions

How do you grow more productive, greener, and healthier gardens, with less time and money? The secret is in the soil: healthy, living soil, that is.

Join Ea Murphy, soil scientist and author of Building Soil: A Down-to-Earth Approach, to unlock the secrets for bringing soils to life and grow naturally productive gardens.

In this class learn how to recognize healthy soil, feed and nourish the soil food web, and build soil fertility using natural strategies and techniques available to every gardener. Get down to the ground level for a soil-eyed view that will change the way you grow. Light snacks including fresh fruit, crackers and coffee/teas will be available.

This class is part of the Savvy Gardener series sponsored by the North City Water District.

Registration is required. Simply send an email or call the main office at 206-362-8100.

Ea (Elizabeth) Murphy
About the Presenter:

Ea (Elizabeth) Murphy is a soil scientist and author of Building Soil: A Down-to-Earth Approach (Cool Springs Press, 2015). Her passion for growing food led to a master’s degree from University of California, Davis, where she researched the fundamentals of soil organic matter and sustainable ways to improve it.

She has worked on farms, with urban gardens, in environmental restoration, in agroecological research, and as a faculty instructor for Oregon State University Extension.

With twenty years of hands-on practical experience and the latest research in soil health to back her up, she shares the simple truth that to grow more, we need to do less.

She has shared the message of living soil with audiences across the country, including appearances on King 5’s New Day Northwest, WHYY’s You Bet Your Garden, and PRI’s Science Friday.

Based in Tacoma, Washington, Ea offers classes and workshops, one-on-one consultation services, and online soil and garden support and resources at her website.

One thing she believes: the future health of our planet depends on us all bringing soil to life, wherever we are.


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Water main break on N 155th Wednesday

Water from the pipe break was running downhill on N 155th
Photo by Steven H. Robinson


According to Diane Pottinger, District Manager of North City Water, there was a water main break Wednesday on NE 155th Street between 5th and 6th Ave NE.

Water was running down 155th.

North City Water was notified about it at 8:07 am on Wednesday, January 11. Crews were dispatched immediately and discovered that a 6" cast iron pipe had cracked.

North City Water District crews at work on the pipe break
Photo by Steven H. Robinson


Crews located and repaired the break the same day.

The City of Shoreline salted the intersection of 5th Ave NE and NE 155th Street  several times throughout the day to reduce ice formation.

Pottinger explains, "The cold weather fluctuations we have been experiencing are likely the cause of this break."


 

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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Freeze



Previous cartoons by Whitney Potter can be found under Features 
in the first column of the front page of the Shoreline Area News



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Community project to clean up the Eastside Off Leash Dog Area

Friday, January 13, 2017

Drainage at the dog park has been an issue for a long time.
The park had to be closed for a while in 2015 while the City
used pea gravel and sand to deal with the flooding.
Photo by GM Wiegand


Taryn Maxwell was looking for a community project - and her dog gave it to her.

I was looking for things I could do to improve my community in my spare time and when my soaking wet dog jumped in my lap at the dog park, it hit me.
We need to fix up this park. 

"We're going to work on the puddle problem, add more gravel, and give the dogs more to do."

It's a great area for the dogs to run - Gabriel is having fun in the rain
but Taryn wants to provide a playground for dogs.
Photo by GM Wiegand


"Our goal is to buy gravel, sand, play equipment, and installation materials to get the job done. After we have the supplies, we'll hold a work party."

**This project has been approved by the city**

"Do what you can, donate, share, show up for the work party!"

Gabriel in the mud. 2015
Photo by GM Wiegand

"We love our dogs and think they deserve the best. So come on Shoreline, let's get to work!"

The park is located at 1902 NE 150th St, Shoreline 98155 on the Fircrest campus on 15th NE.

Taryn has set up a GoFundMe page with a funding goal of $6,000.



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Write about your life at the Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Center

Instructor Ariele Huff and one of her students, Connie Campbell,
holding her book about her church’s cat.

NEW: Write About Your Life at the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center

This class takes place on Tuesdays. It has started but new members are welcome. It will run through March 14, 10am - noon in the Game Room at the Senior Center.

Instructor and published author, Ariele Huff, invites you to find out how to create “aha” moments as you learn to use your writing skills.

Ms. Huff says “I do not believe people are born creative or not creative. I believe all people have this potential and my teaching methods often address this. I strive to provide a flexible enough structure so that those who need structure feel supported, while those who need to stretch their wings do not feel confined” 

Share your stories, work on projects, learn tricks for accessing memories and make your written work more compelling to readers. The fee for the class is $12 members or $14 nonmembers per class. Pay for the class at the center’s Front Desk.

The classes are being held at the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center, 18560 1st Ave NE #1; 206-365-1536. The Senior Center is a Community Partner of Sound Generations.



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Ridgecrest Neighborhood Association collects 800 pounds of food for Hopelink

Photo by Patty Hale
The Ridgecrest Neighborhood Association would like to thank everyone who participated in our 2016 Holiday Food Drive for HopeLink during November and December.

Your efforts helped to make a difference for families in our community.

Our previous record for donations was 661 pounds, set back in 2011. This year we set a lofty goal of 700 pounds.

Through your generosity, we set a new record!

For 2016, we collected 811 pounds of food and $200 in cash donations.

This year’s collection site was the Ridgecrest Public House, 520 NE 165th. Located in the Ridgecrest Neighborhood, the Pub is open seven days a week from 4pm to midnight. It has become quite the community gathering spot for the neighborhood over the past year, so it was the logical choice for collecting donations.

--Patty Hale


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Shoreline City Councilmembers at the Governor’s Inaugural Ball

Stan Hansen and Deputy Mayor Shari Winstead, Rep. Ruth Kagi,
Councilmember Will Hall and Laurie Lindblad

Shoreline Deputy Mayor Shari Winstead and Councilmember Will Hall attended the Inaugural Ball in Olympia honoring Gov. Jay Inslee on January 11, 2017.

Deputy Mayor Winstead remarked that,
"It was great to attend the celebration of Governor Inslee’s re-election and inauguration, as well as the re-election of our hard-working representative, Ruth Kagi.  
"There is much work to do in this legislative session, and that work has already begun for the Governor and our legislature, but this night was about celebration."

Governor Jay Inslee, Deputy Mayor Shari Winstead,
Councilmember Will Hall

Winstead and Hall paid their own expenses for the event, both agreeing that it was a worthwhile expenditure.

"We had a fabulous time celebrating with our state leaders in Olympia. Getting to know each other better and building relationships helps our state officials understand and provide the resources we need to serve people here in Shoreline.
"And who doesn’t love a reason to have a prom-like date with your spouse when you are in your 50’s!"

Rep. Kagi represents the 32nd legislative district which includes all of Shoreline and Woodway and parts of Seattle, Edmonds, Mountlake Terrace, and Lynnwood.



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Coffee with the Mayor

Mayor Jeff Johnson
Photo courtesy City of LFP
Lake Forest Park Mayor Jeff Johnson will be meeting with constituents in an informal setting at City Hall in 2017.

On these Saturdays from 9 - 10:30am, the Mayor will be in the conference room on the 2nd floor of City Hall, 17425 Ballinger Way NE (northeast corner of Town Center) with coffee, light refreshments, and conversation.
  • January 21, 2017
  • February 25, 2017
  • March 18, 2017 
Drop in and visit with Mayor Johnson in an informal setting.



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Photo: Still cold out

Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Yup. It's still cold outside.

But we're not Portland. It was nice of them to absorb the blow for us. And California doesn't appear to be doing so well either.

Keep your kids off the ice. Just because a pond is frozen over doesn't mean the ice is strong enough to support weight. Emergency responders in Snohomish county had to fish a couple of kids out of Lake Serene after they fell through the ice.

One cold year, I watched a father and his two young sons walking on the ice at Echo Lake. Everyone in my building was yelling at him to get the kids off the ice and he was saying, "oh, they're ok." Fortunately, he was right, but not because he knew what he was doing!

DKH


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Meridian Park Neighborhood meeting Tuesday: schools and trees

Meridian Park Neighborhood discusses Tree Rules and School Bond Issue on 1/17/16

On Tuesday, January 17th, starting at 7pm, Meridian Park Neighborhood Association will host a two part meeting. One section will focus on the upcoming Shoreline Schools $250M Construction Bond. 

School representatives will present information about the bond, what it will support, and how it will impact taxpayers. Get all the details before you vote!

Another section of the meeting will focus on trees in Shoreline - regulations regarding trees on private property, as well as the protection and maintenance of trees throughout Shoreline. Kate Skone, Assistant Planner with the City of Shoreline's Planning and Community Development Division, will be on hand to present and answer your questions.

MPNA meetings take place in room 303 at City Hall in Shoreline at 17500 Midvale Ave N, 7pm-8:30pm. Light refreshments are served. For more information email or call Cynthia Knox at 206-218-3302.



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Classified: Ronald Wastewater Board meeting dates

Ronald Wastewater District has announced the following dates for meetings of the Board of Commissioners.


Meetings are held at the District headquarters, 17505 Linden Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133-0490, 206-546-2494.



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Einstein principal named Regional Middle Level Principal of the Year for Kingco North Region


Nyla Fritz named Regional Middle Level Principal of the Year
for Kingco North Region.
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

The Association of Washington School Principals (AWSP) has selected Einstein Middle School Principal Nyla Fritz as the Regional Middle Level Principal of the Year for the Kingco North Region.

The award recognizes outstanding middle school principals who provide the highest teaching and learning experiences for students and staff, as well as demonstrating exceptional contributions to their profession.

While it’s an individual award, Fritz was quick to credit her students, staff and families for the recognition.

 “It takes a hard working and devoted team coming together for a common purpose to make Einstein the fantastic school it is,” said Fritz. “We celebrate the things we do really well, but we’re not afraid to hold a mirror up to the areas we still need to improve and grow to ensure that all students reach their full potential.”

Superintendent Rebecca Miner said,

“We couldn’t be prouder of Principal Fritz and Einstein Middle School. They serve as shining examples of what we know to be true here in Shoreline Schools; we have amazing schools because of the people who work in them to provide each and every student with the best education possible.”

Fritz and other regional winners now advance for consideration as Washington State Principal of the Year. The Kingco North region of the AWSP includes the Shoreline, Northshore and Lake Washington School Districts.



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Dances of Universal Peace Friday evening

Dances of Universal Peace are a group of simple dances to live music.

The focus of each dance is in the singing of a particular sacred phrase or phrases inspired by a large variety of religious and spiritual traditions from around the world.

No experience necessary. All dances are taught.

Friday, January 13 at 7:30pm (every second Friday) at Shoreline Community Acupuncture - 18505 Firlands Ave N, Shoreline 98133.

Small donation accepted but no one turned away for lack of funds. Fragrance free please.

For more information, contact David Matthews at 206-272-0580.



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Local women march in Seattle January 21

Thursday, January 12, 2017



The Womxn’s March on Seattle, in solidarity with the Women’s March on Washington, will take place at 10am on Saturday, January 21. It begins with a rally at Judkins Park, 2150 S Norman St
Seattle 98144, and concludes at Seattle Center. There are eleven sister marches in Washington State.

More than 200 events are planned on January 21 in 46 states and 30 countries. This was a grassroots response to the 2016 election, according to Paula Goelzer, a Seattle-based birth doula, who started the Facebook event for the Womxn’s March on Seattle after she and her colleagues heard about the march in Washington D.C.

Goelzer said, “We all agreed it would feel good to march, to be enveloped by likeminded community members spurred into action by the rhetoric of the election, but our jobs made the DC march impossible. The response on the Facebook event was instant, and overwhelming, with thousands signing up the first day.”

Organizers of the Womxn’s March on Seattle recognize that this groundswell of activism is a continuation of the work that marginalized groups have undertaken for decades. The organizers hope that the event can serve as a catalyst for participants to become involved with existing social justice groups. The fight for peace and equity is long; the Womxn’s March on Seattle is a loud, proud, and forceful step on this journey.

The Womxns March on Seattle is a silent march. After the initial rally, marchers will walk quietly along the route. The silent march is a political statement modeled after the rich tradition of the Civil Rights Era. It is a statement of solidarity and unity; it is a rebuke of violence and anger. The silent march is a way to ensure attendees words are not used against them, nor that any one voice is prioritized over the other. Attendees are encouraged to bring art and signs, and there will be some ready-made signs available at the rally. Attendees will be encouraged to chant, sing, and shout at the end of the route and into Seattle Center.

More information is available on the march website and social media. The march route is accessible to both motorized and non-motorized mobility vehicles and strollers, and attendees are encouraged to bring their children and families.

The organizers of the Womxn’s March on Seattle would like to publicly thank the City of Seattle and the Seattle Special Event Committee, in particular representatives from Seattle Police Department, Seattle Department of Transportation, Parks and Recreation, and King County Metro, for their assistance in planning and organizing this momentous event.

33.000 people have indicated that they will march, including many from Shoreline, Edmonds, and surrounding communities, men as well as women.



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Random acts of kindness - moms pay off school lunch debts

Several parents of Shoreline Schools students got a great idea just before Christmas.

A few of us got together to make it easy to help Shoreline families have one less worry this holiday. 
Many kids arrive at school without a lunch and without money to buy one. When the cafeteria gives them a meal, they rack up a deficit. 
Wouldn't it be a beautiful gift to Shoreline families to find their outstanding balance with the school district food service erased for the start of the year?

They found out that $2,433 would pay off every child's debt for the entire Shoreline School District.

They set up a GoFundMe page and told all their friends via social media.

The donations started coming in. Some people paid $5 or $10 - a few gave $100. Most donations were in the $25 range.

Ten days later, they had met their goal and closed the page. All in all, 77 people contributed.

And every child had a clean slate for the start of 2017.



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Obituary: Long time resident and theater volunteer Bob Chivers

Bob Chivers 1/12/32 - 12/24/16

After a carefree early life in Iowa, school years in Oregon, and an enlistment in the army with service in Korea, Bob met and married his beloved Louise. They were married over 50 years.

Bob was a longtime resident of Shoreline, a Cub Scout and Boy Scout leader, a volunteer fire fighter, food bank coordinator, and jack-of-all-trades at the Driftwood Players Theater in Edmonds.

Bob is survived by his sister, Alice and her family, and his three children and their spouses; Steve (Leslie Ann), Karen (Terry Dixon), Dennis (Christy) and grandchildren Michael, Chantel, Ian, Tyler, Christopher, and Brynn.

We are very grateful to Bob's "family of choice" the Driftwood Players for their love, friendship, and deep caring for Bob. He loved his time in the theater.

There will be no service. Donations in Bob's memory can be made to the Driftwood Players.



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Ask the Bird Lady: the bird bath is frozen

One of the many kinds of bird bath
heaters at Wild Birds Unlimited
A reader asks:

My bird bath is frozen. How can I provide water for the birds to drink in the cold weather are we having?

Bird Lady Christine Southwick responds:

Liquid water is at a premium for all wildlife during times of freezing temperatures.

Any container about 1-3" deep, like a flowerpot guard, can be put out with water, and it will take a little while before it freezes. If you can put it on a porch or covered area with an incandescent light near it, the water will stay liquid longer.
Wild Birds sells half a dozen
varieties of suet

Wild Birds Unlimited
in Lake Forest Park Town Center (next to Mod Pizza on the south end), or the Seattle Audubon Society office and Nature Shop in Wedgwood at 8050 35th Ave, sell bird bath heaters.

That is the best way since those heaters only come on when the temperature drops and stays on while needed. But if all the heaters are sold out, the pan of water trick will help. Birds need to bath even in cold weather in order to keep their feather in great insulating order.

Also, now is an excellent time to put out a cake(s) of suet. You can buy a $4.00 holder (with the smaller holes), and for a couple more dollars a cake of suet (not dough -- suet has more instant calories which equals warmth). You can hang it anywhere. If you have lots of squirrels, hang is securely. Squirrels will eat some, but the birds will get most of the benefit.



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Frockt, Ryu: State should adopt deadly force recommendations that reflect common ground between law enforcement and communities

The state would enact the recommendations of a legislative task force on the Use of Deadly Force in Community Policing, under legislation introduced today by state Sen. David Frockt, D-46. A companion bill will be introduced in the House by Rep. Cindy Ryu, D-32.

“Our police need the tools and support to be able to move forward with the most effective, modern policing methods, and our communities need the assurance that they will receive the best law enforcement possible,” said Frockt, a member of the task force. 
“After months of study and discussion, it became clear that this is the vehicle to address these issues after the great effort and debate the task force put into the process.”

Frockt said the recommendations represent the conclusions of a diverse group of representatives from law enforcement, public defenders, prosecutors, civil rights groups, community representatives and legislators, most of which received overwhelming support in the task force deliberations. Each of the recommendations is incorporated into his Senate Bill 5073.

“Our biggest challenge is to establish common ground between law enforcement and our communities,” he said. “The recent tragic shootings of our law enforcement officers in Washington and around the country, remind us that we need to ensure their safety as they perform what is often highly dangerous work. At the same time, we must address community concerns.

“The recommendations in this bill achieve that common ground. Enhanced training for de-escalation techniques and other best practices are proposed. And, while we propose to remove the word ‘malice’ from the statute, we provide for a reasonable officer defense that takes into account the facts and circumstances presented to the officer at the time of any use of deadly force.”

The recommendations are the result of legislation passed in 2016 that charged the task force with: reviewing laws, practices and training programs regarding the use of deadly force; reviewing existing policies, practices and tools available to law enforcement as an alternative to deadly force; and recommending best practices to reduce the number of violent interactions between law enforcement officers and members of the public.

“Whenever something minor like a traffic stop leads to someone being shot — whether it’s a person of color or a police officer — it’s a tragedy,” Ryu said. “We’ve all been to too many funerals. This new law could go a long way toward preventing those needless deaths.”

Sen. Frockt represents Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, and portions of Seattle. Rep. Ryu represents Shoreline, Woodway, and portions of Seattle, Edmonds, Mountlake Terrace, and Lynnwood.



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Shorecrest students learn CPR

Shorecrest student learns CPR
Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire
Shoreline Fire recently conducted a set of classes for students at Shorecrest High School.

In four classes over two days, they learned Hands Only CPR and how to use the Defibrillator.

All students in the Shoreline School District will take a class prior to graduating.



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Phoenix Theatre presents The Last Romance


Phoenix Theatre 
presents

The Last Romance
by Joe DiPietro
Directed by Eric Lewis

February 10 thru March 5
Friday and Saturday 8:00 pm  Sunday 2:00 pm
Tickets $19.00 General Admission, $16 Seniors/Military/Students

On an ordinary day, Ralph, a widower, takes a different path on his daily walk, a path that leads him to a second chance at love and relying on his boyish charm he attempts to woo the distant Carol.

In spite of Carol’s reticence, and his sister’s jealousy, Ralph embarks on the trip of a lifetime, and regains a happiness that seemed all but lost.

Cast:  Michael McFadden, Susan Connors, Griffin Price, Melanie Calderwood

Tickets: $19.00 adults and $16.00 Senior/Military
Box Office 206-533-2000 or online.

Phoenix Theatre, 9573 Firdale Ave, Edmonds 98020.

Produced with permission by Dramatist Play Service



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Story time on Thursday

All the libraries have story time for toddlers and preschoolers. Lake Forest Park even has an evening event - get the kids ready for bed and take them to the library.

Here the the times for Thursday.

Richmond Beach Library, 19601 21st Avenue NW, Shoreline 98177, 206-546-3522

Toddler Story Times
Thursday, January 12, 19 and 26, 10:15am
Age 2 with adult, siblings welcome.
Stories, songs and fun!

Preschool Story Times
Thursday, January 12, 19 and 26, 11am
Ages 3 to 5, siblings welcome.
Stories, songs and fun!

Lake Forest Park Library, Lake Forest Park Towne Centre, Suite A-134  
17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park 98155, 206-362-8860

Family Story Times
Thursday, January 12, 19 and 26, 7pm
Ages 2/12 to 5 with adult.
Stories, songs and fun!
Pajamas and teddy bears are welcome.


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Square dance Friday at Cedar Valley Grange

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Dudes and Dolls Square Dance. Friday, January 13, 8:00-10:30pm Rounds 7-8pm

Mainstream level on 2nd, 4th, 5th Fridays at Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 -52nd Ave W. Lynnwood.

Cost is $7.

Square Dancing keeps the body and brain healthy with nice people socializing together on and off the dance floor.



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Whole30 co-creator presents new cookbook at Third Place Books

Melissa Hartwig, author of The Whole30 Cookbook: 150 Delicious and Totally Compliant Recipes to Help You Succeed with the Whole30 and Beyond will in at Third Place Books on Tuesday, January 17 at 7pm.

The groundbreaking Whole30 program has helped countless people transform their lives by bringing them better sleep, more energy, fewer cravings, weight loss, and new healthy habits that last a lifetime.

In this cookbook, best-selling author and Whole30 co-creator Melissa Hartwig delivers over 150 all-new recipes to help readers prepare delicious, healthy meals during their Whole30 and beyond.




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Free business workshop

Your Business - Operate Smart

Wednesday, January 25 from 5:30-7:30pm

Want to improve your business operations?

Attend this free workshop to learn about: choosing vendors, investors and advisors; credit and collections; hiring, firing, employment law; distribution channels.

Learn from an interactive panel of experts and business owners.

Space is limited; pre-register here

Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave W, Mountlake Terrace 98043.



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Family Square Dance lessons Tuesday

Family Square Dance lessons for beginners ages 10 to 100 (lesson #2) with the Dudes and Dolls club on Tuesday, January 17, 7-9 pm at the Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave W, Lynnwood.

This is the last night to join an ongoing class.

This class is free. Future classes are $3 to $6 per lesson.

“Can't dance?” No problem - this is directional walking, as easy as going to the refrigerator!

More information here or phone 425-344-3498.



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Folk Harp Circle Sunday

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Folk Harp Circle, Sunday, January 15 from 2 - 4:45pm

Enjoy an afternoon of music.

Harp players are invited to participate in the Puget Sound Folk Harp Circle.

All levels of harp are welcome in a safe and supportive environment and community members are invited to listen.

Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave W, Mountlake Terrace 98043.



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Classifieds: Shoreline Council meeting cancelled

Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Shoreline City Council January 16, 2017 Meeting Cancelled

You are hereby notified that the Monday, January 16, 2017 regularly scheduled Shoreline City Council meeting has been cancelled due to the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday.

The next meetings of the Shoreline City Council will be held on Monday, January 23, 2017 at 5:45 p.m. (Special Meeting) and 7:00 p.m. (Regular Meeting) at Shoreline City Hall.



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Chase: “Moving forward includes debating the challenges facing our state”

Sen. Maralyn Chase, D-Edmonds, released this statement following the 2017 Inaugural Address by Gov. Jay Inslee:

“With challenging issues to address like our state’s homelessness crisis, prioritizing access to mental health services, collaborating with all peoples to address the use of deadly force, finding a solution to ending the opioid epidemic, and committing to fully funding K-12 education, I would like to thank Gov. Inslee for the positive vision he has for the State of Washington.

“However, we must not forget that our state has one of the most regressive tax structures in the country. We have an opportunity this session to seriously consider the merits of a new tax structure that would level the playing field for all of Washington’s workers and their families.

“As the ranking member on the Senate Agriculture, Water, Trade and Economic Development Committee, I know the positive impact that living-wage jobs can have on our local communities, especially in the rural areas of our state. We must continue to develop and nurture economic development, as many communities are still recovering from losses during the Great Recession.

“I agree with Gov. Inslee that we cannot ignore our state’s 1.1 million school children and continue to deny their rights to a world-class education. It is the legislature’s paramount duty and has been delayed long enough. I also appreciate Gov. Inslee’s position that attending a four-year university is not the only way to a successful future. Our technical skills centers, apprenticeship programs, and community and technical colleges are a critical link in helping our young adults and people of all ages needing to be trained in order to be competitive in today’s economy.

“There is a long to-do list for this legislative session, however, moving forward includes debating the many difficult challenges facing our state.”

Sen. Chase represents the 32nd District which includes all of Shoreline and Woodway and portions of Seattle, Edmonds, Mountlake Terrace, and Lynnwood.


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Senior Citizens - get free help with technology on Monday

Are you a senior citizen? Could you use a little help with technology?

If so, stop by the Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Ave. NE, on Monday, January 16 between 8:30-11:30am.

Students from Shorewood and Shorecrest High Schools will be hosting a “Senior Citizen Technology Help Day” to provide FREE one-on-one technology assistance to senior citizens who want to learn more about using technology in their daily lives.

Computers and teen tech experts will be available for seniors to learn how to:

  • Send and receive emails
  • Create a social media profile
  • Skype video-conference
  • Send photos online
  • Watch online videos
  • Search for information
  • Use emojis
  • …and much more!

Seniors are also encouraged to bring any of their own devices (cell phones, laptops, tablets) that they need help with.

If you have any questions, contact Curtis Campbell by email or phone 206-393-4412.



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Jobs: City of Shoreline as of Jan 11

Current job openings at the City of Shoreline

  Position     Emp. Type     Salary     Closing Date   
IT System AnalystFull-Time Regular$87,004.00 - $105,854.00 Annually 
Lifeguard/Swim InstructorExtra Help Variable Hour$13.13 - $14.85 HourlyContinuous
Specialized Recreation Specialist (On-Ca...Extra Help Variable Hour$14.34 - $16.22 HourlyContinuous
Swim InstructorExtra Help Variable Hour$11.50 - $13.01 HourlyContinuous
Teen Program Leader (year-round) Extra H...Extra Help Variable Hour$13.13 - $14.85 HourlyContinuous

First time applicants will need to create an account and select a Username and Password, OR sign in with existing LinkedIn or Facebook login credentials. The application can be reused to apply for more than one job opening. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties while applying, call Applicant Technical Support: 855-524-5627.

Online applications are stored on a secure site. Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the information submitted.

For more information, visit the Human Resources home page.


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