Alpha Delta Kappa awards mini-grant to Shoreline resident

Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Seattle Schools have no money for durable goods
Each year Alpha Delta Kappa of Washington awards mini-grants to teachers for projects that promote educational excellence.

Dorothy (Tiia) Jones, a Shoreline resident who teaches kindergarten in Seattle at Bailey Gatzert School, received a $600 mini-grant for listening centers in her Kindergarten classroom.

Bailey Gatzert loops teachers for two years, so Tiia will also teach the students in first grade. 

Currently, Seattle Public Schools have no money for durable goods in their budget.

Tiia often spends her own money; but, she says, “It’s hard to keep doing that over and over.”

Tiia said, “The process {of applying for the grant} was not difficult, and I would do it again because there are so many things needed for the children that can’t be provided with what we are given.” Tiia is member of the local Alpha Delta Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa.

Alpha Delta Kappa is an international honorary organization of women educators dedicated to educational excellence, altruism and world understanding. This grant achieves two of Alpha Delta Kappa's main goals: recognizing outstanding women educators and promoting high standards of education. The Alpha Delta chapter was established in Shoreline in 1963.

--Mary Jo Heller



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Shoreline Fire Calls Apr 10-16

In their spare time, fire fighters organize Easter egg hunts

Shoreline fire calls for the week of April 10 through April 16

Aid Non Emergency - 16
MVA (Motor Vehicle Accident) - 3
CMT (Community Medicine Team) - 4
Medic - 39
MVA Medic - 1 (car vs 2 pedestrian's, low rate of speed. Ended up an aid call, not medic)
AFA (Automatic Fire Alarm) - 8
Haz - 2 CO alarms
Service Call - 3
Smoke Smell/Burn Complaint - 3 (1 bonfire at the beach)
Vehicle Fire - 2



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Women Composers: Our Buried Treasures

Braizilian composer
Chiquinha Gonzaga
Saturday, April 22, 2017, 2 - 3:15pm at the Shoreline Library Large Meeting Room, 345 NE 175th, 98155.

Join composer/pianist Amy Rubin in a presentation about an eclectic group of women composers from different time periods and musical worlds, including:

  • Hildegard von Bingen and Fanny Mendelssohn (classical music tradition), 
  • May Aufderheide (ragtime), 
  • Chiquinha Gonzaga (Brazilian choros) and 
  • Margaret Bonds (twentieth century, jazz inspired). 

What were their inspirations and challenges? Who were their mentors? How did they each balance societal expectations for women with the demands of being a creative artist?

Through a unique combination of live piano performance, musical analysis, and storytelling, Amy Rubin will create vibrant portraits of these amazing women, whose works are still often unknown treasures and whose stories of perseverance still hold the power to inspire.

We will conclude with a dialogue about the opportunities available to women composers today.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Shoreline Library.



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Friday Roundtable: Start a Home-Based Business

This Friday’s Roundtable: Start a Home-Based Business

Featured Guest: Annie’s Walk and Talk Founder, Ann Conklin

Friday, April 21, 2017, 1:00-2:30pm Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Bldg 9000, Room 9202.


Just give a call to save a place: 206-533-6706

Ann Conklin:

“After attending several of Ron’s Roundtable sessions, I met Tiffany McVeety, who was a guest speaker and teaches entrepreneurship at SSC. My sister and I spent nine months on a novel idea and took all of the steps necessary to start a business and a full-fledged business plan.

"Though I shelved the idea in October of 2014, the process enabled me to start Annie's Walk and Talk that December. Simply dog walking and pet sitting. I knew I needed another stream of income that was dog oriented and something of consequence that I believed in.

"In March of 2015, I found the perfect company to help fulfill my wishes. Using a direct sales model, PawTree offers a customized nutrition program that utilizes an algorithm to identify the best food/dry kibble and supplements for your dog’s needs.”

Not too long ago, Ann told me she sometimes has more business than she can handle and has in the process networked for other great ideas. Come by and hear her success and even the failure or two that lead up to her awesome idea!

And as always – Good Luck Out There!

--Ron Carnell

Continuing Education / Bridges at Shoreline Spring Class Schedule


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Jobs: Shoreline Community College

Monday, April 17, 2017

Shoreline Community College has new job openings.

Faculty

Math Instructor (Two Positions)
We are interested in strengthening our developmental mathematics program with the addition of two tenure track faculty positions. We are looking for candidates with a special interest in helping students in developmental math overcome barriers and succeed at the college level. 

Our ideal candidates:
  • are passionate about working with developmental math students
  • are aware of the challenges many students face in math skills development
  • have a strong interest in developing curriculum and providing leadership for developmental math instruction
  • are also skilled at teaching college level math, in order to best support students transitioning to their first college-level math course
  • In addition to teaching, these positions involve advising students, participating in developing programs and curricula and participating in college governance, department/division and campus-related professional activities.
Complete description and application

Classified

Recreation and Athletics Specialist 2
The Recreation and Athletics Specialist 2 reports to the Athletic Director and is responsible for the supervision of the Athletics' Issue Room, and oversight of Physical Education, Athletics and Intramural equipment and facilities. This position will work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and administration committed to furthering the College's vision, mission, core themes and strategic plan.




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Day after Earth Day planting party at Twin Ponds Park

Work party Fall 2016 at Twin Ponds Park


Sunday, April 23; 9:30am to Noon
Twin Ponds Park, 15401 First Avenue NE
Meet on Meridian side, by the covered wood chip pile 
at the east entrance to the park

On the day after Earth Day, join the Stewards of Twin Ponds Park for a planting party. Prior to planting, the area will be cleared of blackberry roots and sheet mulched.

Bring your own gloves and a trowel if you have one.

Meet at the east entrance to the park, on Meridian

This is a great way to acknowledge Earth Day, meet native plant enthusiasts and help restore an area of Twin Ponds Park.

The plan is to widen the area that was sheet mulched and planted last fall (see photo). As in the past, the Shoreline Parks Department will provide the native plants.

Questions? Email for information.


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Third Place Books brings author / illustrator Jessixa Bagley to LFP first graders

Author / illustrator Jessixa Bagley with LFP First Graders
Photo by Frank Kleyn


Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park brought Seattle author / illustrator Jessixa Bagley to Lake Forest Park Elementary School Library on Thursday, April 13th.

Jessixa shared her wonderful books, “Boats for Papa” and “Laundry Day” with Lake Forest Park’s three first grade classrooms.

Author / illustrator Jessixa Bagley shares her book
Boats for Papa with  LFP Elementary first graders
Photo by Frank Kleyn

In addition to reading her books, Jessixa shared her process for writing and illustrating. Jessixa walked students through the steps she takes to draw “Buckley the Beaver” from “Boats for Papa.”

Each student received a bookmark with an illustration from “Laundry Day” as a gift from Jessixa.

Lake Forest Park Elementary students and Teacher-Librarian, Frank Kleyn, thank Third Place Books and Jessixa Bagley for the terrific visit.


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Lake City Back to the Future Car Show - at Dick's - where else?

Photo by Michael Rivera


Lake City Back to the Future Car Show and Grand Reopening hosted by Dick's Drive In Restaurant

Sunday, April 23, 2017, 10:15am to 5:30pm, 12325 30th Ave NE, Seattle 98125.

Cars from modern to classic will be on display at this unique event. Starting at 10:30am they’ll be featuring 10 cars from each era. Starting with modern electric cars, they'll be going all the way back to the 1950’s when Dick’s first opened!

Have a car you'd like to show off? Submit it for the show by Tuesday, April 18th. 

Schedule:

10:30a - 11:15a - Electric Cars
11:30a - 12:15p - 2000 - 2010
12:30p - 1:15p - 1990 - 1999
1:30p - 2:15p - 1980 - 1989
2:30p - 3:15p - 1970 - 1979
3:30p - 4:15p - 1960 - 1969
4:40p - 5:30p - 1959 and greater!



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Property taxes due for first half of 2017

Property owners in King County who do not pay property tax with their mortgage have until Monday, May 1 to pay the first half of their 2017 taxes.

After that date, interest charges and penalties will be added to the tax bill.

To make the process easier, King County provides several ways for taxpayers to pay their taxes quickly and conveniently. Tax payments can be made:
  • Online using King County's convenient, secure online eTax application. Taxpayers may pay accounts with a credit card or an electronic debit from a checking account.
  • By mail if postmarked no later than May 1, 2017. Taxpayers should include their tax statement and write the property tax account number on their check or money order. Cash should not be sent through the mail.
  • At King County Community Service Centers if paid by check for the exact amount due.
    • Shoreline Community Service Center (inside the Shoreline District Court building), 18050 Meridian Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133, 206-477-2723. Schedule: Fridays, 8:30am - 4:30pm. Service is suspended for 15 minutes at 10:15am and 3pm, and for one hour at noon for mandated employee breaks.
  • In person at Treasury Operations, sixth floor of the King County Administration Building, 500 Fourth Ave. in Seattle. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. On Friday, April 28, and Monday, May 1, Treasury Operations will be open until 5pm.

The online option provides immediate payment confirmation for current year or delinquent year(s) property tax bills. To pay online or view property tax information, taxpayers can visit here

For questions about missing tax statements or other tax payment information, see this webpage, contact King County Treasury Operations by email, or contact a customer service specialist at 206-263-2890.

Information on senior citizen exemption and deferral programs can be obtained from the King County Assessor's Office or 206-296-3920.



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Jobs: Seasonal Maintenance Workers

The City of Lake Forest Park has several openings for Seasonal Maintenance Workers for 3-6 months.

Perform general grounds maintenance duties including preparation of walking trails and fields at assigned city and park sites, or basic maintenance tasks in city right-of-way including vegetation control, asphalt, concrete, gravel, and drainage repairs.

Operates a range of small powered and specialized equipment. Provide support for special events. May perform duties of similar complexity in other maintenance areas as required or assigned.

Because of the small size of the city staff, each staff member is expected to perform a wide range of field duties as may be required from time to time. This position is eligible to earn overtime for hours worked over forty (40) per workweek.

Complete job description and application



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Secret Garden Tour seeking garden art vendors

The 15th annual Lake Forest Park Secret Garden Tour and Market will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2017.

Vendors of garden art are currently being sought to participate in the one-day market at the LFP Town Center on the lower level.

Artists may contact Nancy Anderson to make application and/or receive additional information.




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Photo: Easter sunrise services included the sunrise

Photo courtesy Richmond Beach Congregational Church

Several churches held Easter sunrise services on Sunday morning. For the first time in a long while, the sunrise service had a sunrise!

Richmond Beach Congregational Church held their services at Saltwater Park and this was their view.



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Lake Forest Park Stewardship Foundation helps Lake Forest Park students release Coho Parr into Brookside Creek

Kim Josund and Jean Reid help LFP students
release salmon into Brookside Creek

Photos by Frank Kleyn

On Friday, April 14th, Kim Josund and Jean Reid of the Lake Forest Park Stewardship Foundation helped Lake Forest Park students release the salmon they raised at school into Brookside Creek, a tributary of McAleer Creek.

The salmon parr were raised from eggs in the school library's salmon tank. Kim and Teacher-Librarian Frank Kleyn carefully scooped the salmon from the tank and placed them into buckets. The water in each bucket was kept cold and aerated for the journey to the creek using a frozen water bottle and portable aerator.

Salmon were kept in cold and aerated water
for the trip to the stream

At the creek, Kim explained how the salmon would continue to grow in the creek and Lake Washington. Students learned the importance of keeping local creeks clean and undisturbed to provide the best habitat for local salmon and wildlife.

Kim explains the importance of keeping streams clean

Holding their salmon in clear cups of water, students hiked down to the creek bank, where they lowered each salmon and slowly poured them into the water. School counselor Tom Doggett counted salmon as students walked to the creek. He counted 170 released salmon!





Earlier in the year, retired Shoreline School District teacher Jim Siscel volunteered his time and worked with second grade teacher April Johnston to set up the tank and deliver the coho salmon eggs provided by the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery.

On the same day, the Lake Forest Park Stewardship Foundation sponsored a storytelling assembly at the school from Roger Fernandes. Roger is a member of Lower Elwha Band of the S’Klallam Indians.  He shared traditional stories with students that conveyed the importance of family, community, and respect for nature. Roger joined students at the salmon release.


S'Klallam storyteller Roger Fernandes helped
the children release the salmon

Lake Forest Park Elementary School thanks Jim Siscel, Kim Josund, Jean Reid, Roger Fernandes, the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery, and the Lake Forest Park Stewardship Foundation for all they did to help students raise salmon, learn about their life cycle, and become stewards of the local environment.


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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Taxes and the I.R.S. Helpline



"While the tax return due date is typically April 15, this year your return is due by Tuesday, April 18.
"Why? When April 15 falls on a weekend, the filing deadline is scheduled for the following Monday, unless that Monday happens to be a holiday. This year, Monday, April 17, is Emancipation Day, which is a legal holiday in the District of Columbia. (That day celebrates President Lincoln's signing of the Compensated Emancipation Act in 1862, which freed over 3,000 slaves in D.C.)"
--From Money.CNN.com



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Free service helps Washington residents recover $366,000 in old life insurance policies

Sunday, April 16, 2017

Since November 2016, 53 Washington residents have recovered $366,000 in life insurance policies and annuities that they didn't know existed or were unable to locate. 

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners created on online Life Insurance Policy Locator to help consumers search for old policies and benefits. The free service makes the process simpler overall.

The service encrypts your request to keep personal details confidential. Insurers taking part compare requests with available policyholder information. They report all matches to state insurance departments and then contact beneficiaries or their authorized representatives.

Since its beginning last November, people have submitted more than 600 requests in Washington state alone, ranking among the top 10 states with queries. Texas, California and Florida lead the pack in recoveries – each with more than $2 million returned to consumers.

Since 2010, state insurance regulators have investigated unclaimed life insurance benefits. Regulatory actions within in the industry have resulted in returning more than $6.75 billion life insurance proceeds to consumers.

Learn more about how to search for a lost life insurance policy.
Read about national results from the NAIC’s life insurance policy locator



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Authors at Third Place Books are all about food, diet, and wellness

Local authors Ana Maria Spagna and Laura Pritchett will read from their new novels at Third Place Books on Friday. Third Place Books, upper level Town Center, Ballinger and Bothell Way.

Jess Thomson
A Year Right Here: Adventures with Food and Family in the Great Nearby (UW)
Monday, April 17 at 7pm
Armed with "The Here List" and a Type-A personality, Seattle-based writer and cookbook author Jess Thomson sets out to spend a year exploring the food of the Pacific Northwest with her family.

Stephanie Weaver
The Migraine Relief Plan: An 8-Week Transition to Better Eating, Fewer Headaches, and Optimal Health (Agate Surrey)
Tuesday, April 18 at 7pm 
An essential lifestyle guide to reducing headaches and other symptoms related to migraine, vertigo, and Meniere's disease. Its "slow-approach" plan and more than 75 trigger-free recipes set readers up for success--even when they're in pain.

Leanne Vogel
The Keto Diet:  The Complete Guide to a High-Fat Diet, with More Than 125 Delectable Recipes and Meal Plans to Shed Weight, Heal Your Body, and Regain Confidence (Victory Belt)
Thursday, April 20 at 7pm
Leanne Vogel, the voice behind the highly acclaimed website Healthful Pursuit, brings an entirely new approach to achieving health, healing, weight loss, and happiness through a keto-adapted lifestyle with The Keto Diet: The Complete Guide to a High-Fat Diet.

Ana Maria Spagna
The Luckiest Scar on Earth (Torrey House) and

Laura Pritchett
The Blue Hour (Counterpoint)
Friday, April 21 at 6:30pm
Join local authors Ana Maria Spagna and Laura Pritchett as they read from their new novels.



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Learn Stabberinglender at Skandia Third Friday Dance Apr 21

Friday, April 21

SKANDIA THIRD FRIDAY DANCE, Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave W, Lynnwood 98036.

At 7:30pm, Lisa Brooks and Larry Reinert will teach Stabberinglender, a lively fun dance that is a modification of Reinlender.

At 8:30pm, the Seattle Lilla Spelmanslag will get you dancing.

Come hear this amazing group of young musicians show their stuff, before they head off to Denmark this summer.

They will be followed by Hale Bill and the Bopps, who will keep you spinning and smiling until the end of the evening.

Class, 7:30pm; dance, 8:30–11pm. $15 (Skandia members, $10); kids, free. Information by email, on the webpage, or by phone 425-954-5262.



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Wisdom Café: Learning Across the Generations Tuesday at RB Library

Wisdom Café: Learning Across the Generations

Tuesday, April 18, 2-3:30pm at the Richmond Beach Library, 19601 21st Ave NW, Shoreline 98177

It's easy to have judgments about the other generations, whether they are Boomers, Gen X or Millennials.

What prevents or enables us to learn from each other; offering, listening and accepting the wisdom of our elders and our children?

Come share your wisdom!

These cafés provide an opportunity to converse and connect with others in discussions of universal topics such as gratitude, legacy, happiness, and what gives life meaning. Come for one session or more in a facilitated small group conversation. Connect with others, build community and enjoy our shared wisdom!

Sponsored by the Friends of the Richmond Beach Library.




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Reminder - get in your order for bricks to honor your veterans

Deputy Mayor Shari Winstead and Stewart
looking at the brick she purchased for the memorial
Reminder - Friday, April 28 is the last day to get in the next order in to have a brick engraved to honor a veteran.

The engraved bricks will be placed in the Shoreline Veterans' Memorial just outside of Shoreline City Hall.

Most have three lines with the name, rank, and branch of service of the veteran. They can be from any branch, any time.

Contact Dwight Stevens at 206-546-2894.



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50 residents attend Home Improvement event - one more on April 25

Residents meet with staff individually
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline


Close to 50 Shoreline residents took advantage of the Home Improvement appointments and vendors to review their plans for remodeling their homes.

This was the second of three scheduled events.

People scheduled 15 minute appointments with staff to review their property and proposed changes. Other came to talk to the vendors that lined the hallway.

Vendors lined the hallway
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline


The third event is scheduled for April 25.

We are expecting three additional vendors to attend the April 25th event and we still have some appointment slots available.

Residents are more than welcome to attend the Vendor Fair portion of the event to meet with home improvement vendors, no appointment or registration needed.

For specific appointments, register here.



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Alternative Energy and Climate Change: The Nuclear Option?


Alternative Energy and Climate Change: The Nuclear Option?

Scott Montgomery and Nick Touran
Tuesday, April 18, 2017, 7:00- 8:30pm

Shoreline Community College
16101 Greenwood Ave N, Room 9208

Sponsored by the Global Affairs Center

Information about nuclear energy from an environmentalist perspective. Both speakers are pro-nuclear, to fight climate change and to help provide responsible, clean, cheap, expandable, and sustainable energy for the world. But at what cost?

This event is FREE and open to the public.

Parking is FREE in the evening.

Register



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70th Annual Easter Egg Hunt held in Richmond Beach Saturday


Photos by Wayne Pridemore

The 70th annual Easter Egg Hunt was held in Richmond Beach on Saturday, April 15. Sponsored by the Shoreline Firefighters' union, it was held in Richmond Beach Saltwater Park.


The hunt was set up in the lower parking lot, with areas roped off by age groups.


The going is a little steep in places but the kids managed just fine.


Kids combed the hillside, looking for eggs.


The weather cooperated, providing sun and no rain!



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Shoreline City Council meeting Monday - Deep Green Incentive Program and Aquatics Center

Saturday, April 15, 2017

Shoreline City Council Meeting
Monday, April 17, 2017 – Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m.

Agenda Highlights
  • Proclamation of Earth Day
  • Community Group Presentation - International Community Health Services 
  • Adopting Ordinance No. 760 – Amending the Shoreline Municipal Code to Implement a Deep Green Incentive Program
Now called the Deep Green Incentive Program (DGIP), the development regulations that make up this program were discussed with the Planning Commission at multiple meetings in 2016, including a public hearing that took place on December 1 and was continued until January 5 and 19, 2017. Following the Planning Commission recommendation, the City Council discussed the draft DGIP on March 27, 2017. Tonight, Council is scheduled to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 760 (AttachmentA see p7), which would adopt the DGIP.
  • Discussing the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan – Aquatics/Community Center Feasibility Study
The purpose of this Aquatic/Community Center Feasibility Study is to research the feasibility of replacing the Shoreline Pool and Spartan Recreation Center. The study analyzes community needs and potential sites for a new aquatic and community center. It presents a possible conceptual design along with construction costs estimates. The study presents an operational model and estimates operational expenses and revenues.

Link to full Agenda

Comment on Agenda items


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Classifieds: Planning Commission meeting cancelled

Shoreline Planning Commission 
Thursday, April 20, 2017 – 7 p.m.
Regular Meeting - CANCELLED


As required by RCW 42.30, the Open Public Meetings Act, you are hereby notified that the Thursday, April 20, 2017 meeting of the Shoreline Planning Commission has been CANCELLED.



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Local high school student named "Dean's List" finalist in international robotics competition

Madeleine Schwitters
FIRST Robotics (FRC) Team 4911 CyberKnights, a robotics team from King’s High School, is proud to announce that Madeleine Schwitters has been named a FIRST Dean’s List Finalist at the PNW District Championships in Cheney, WA.

Madeleine will now represent the team and the Pacific Northwest Region at the World Championships in Houston, TX. Winners will be announced on April 21, 2017 during a luncheon with Dean Kamen, founder of FIRST Robotics, and namesake of this prestigious award.

The Dean’s List Award began in 2010 to celebrate outstanding student leaders whose passion for and effectiveness at attaining FIRST ideals is exemplary. In an effort to recognize the leadership and dedication of the FIRST most outstanding FRC students, the Kamen family sponsors this award for the selected top students.

The FIRST Dean’s List Award is awarded to a current student leader who has led their FIRST Robotics Competition team and communities to increase awareness for FIRST and its mission while achieving personal technical expertise and accomplishment, and who will be great leaders of FIRST’s ever growing student alumni.

Madeleine was nominated by CyberKnights coach and King’s High School teacher Mike Thompson because of her natural ability and interest in building, leading groups, programming robots and passion for ensuring every student has the opportunity to explore STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math).

She has held numerous leadership roles on her FRC and FTC teams including Drive Captain, Mill Lead and CAD Lead for Critical Systems. She coaches an FLL team, started a Special Olympics Unified Robotics team and mentors at robotics summer camps. She devotes about 30 hours per week to the team and outreach events, while maintaining a 3.96 GPA in mainly AP and college-prep courses.

“I was honored to be nominated for this award and be recognized first as a semi-finalist and now as a finalist,” said Madeleine. 
“FIRST has inspired me to pursue engineering, understand the importance of STEM and ensure everyone has access to STEM education. I look forward to representing my team and the PNW region at the FIRST Robotics World Championships.”

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Heavy rains bring risk of floods, landslides, mudslides to Washington state

A 20 million-pound rock slab came loose from a hillside along SR 503 east of Woodland,
causing a slide that closed the highway on March 13.
Photo courtesy WSDOT.


Office of the Insurance Commissioner

Washington state has experienced heavy rainfall this year, increasing our risk for floods, landslides and mudslides this spring. Governor Inslee proclaimed a state of emergency in nearly two dozen counties on both sides of the state, where there have been storms, slides and floods in the past two months.

While the above- average snowpack from this winter is good for the upcoming wildfire season, it could mean an increased risk of flooding in low-lying areas, and areas with slopes may experience increased soil instability. The risk is higher in areas that were hit hard by past summers’ wildland fires, leaving fewer trees and vegetation to stop land movement.

Damage to your home from floods, landslides, and mudslides may not be covered under a standard homeowner’s policy. Review your insurance policy to make sure you have the right amount of coverage. Contact your insurance agent if you have questions about your policy or the availability of supplemental insurance coverage that will cover those events.

Consider flood insurance, even if you are not in a flood zone

Many agents and brokers offer flood insurance policies available through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which offers protection against flood hazards for homeowners, business owners, condo owners and renters.

Landslides are not covered by flood insurance. You will need what’s called a “difference in conditions policy” to be covered for a landslide. You can ask your agent or broker about purchasing a difference in conditions policy. Read more about landslide insurance.

You don’t have to be in a flood hazard zone to be affected by a flood. People outside of mapped flood-risk areas file 20 percent of all flood insurance claims. Another benefit of purchasing flood insurance is that a policyholder may file a claim regardless of the declaration of a disaster. Read more about “Myths and Facts about the NFIP.”

The average residential flood claim in 2015 was $39,184, while the average flood insurance policy premium was $663 per year, according to the Insurance Information Institute. Check to see if your community participates in NFIP.* Typically, there is a 30-day waiting period before your flood insurance policy takes effect.

The Insurance Commissioner’s website has information for consumers about floods and homeowner’s insurance, including things you should talk to your insurance agent about and tips for protecting your home and belongings. We also have tips for filing a claim after a natural disaster and how to find disaster resources.

*Kenmore, Lake Forest Park, Shoreline are all on the list of participating cities.



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Review: Female of the Species is a feast of laughter

Molly and Tess become such empathetic friends,
that Tess holds the gun during a massage from Molly.
Photo courtesy of The Phoenix Theatre


Female of the Species
By Joanna Murray-Smith
Directed by Eric Lewis

The Phoenix Theatre
April 14 - 30, 2017


Review by Doug Gochanour

Germaine Greer is a well-known Australian-born writer, who is regarded as a major voice of the feminist movement. She lives in the United Kingdom, where she has held academic positions at universities there. In 1970, her famous book, The Female Eunuch, became an international best seller. Greer related the traditional nuclear family life of consumerism, with its sexual repression and devitalizing effects, ultimately rendering females as eunuchs. She asserts that women are forced to assume submissive roles in society to fulfill male fantasies of what being a woman entails. Greer seems more of a liberation feminist, rather than an equality feminist.

In 2000, a 19-year-old female student was involved in an invasion at Germaine Greer’s home. The student was arrested after police received a call alerting them that the writer was being held against her will. The student was arrested and charged with unlawful imprisonment and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. 
Female of the Species is a rich comedy of dialogue and actions, loosely inspired by the real-life incident involving Germaine Greer. Similarities with this play are said to end there.

Some may say that Joanna Murray-Smith’s Female of the Species is like a debate that is masquerading as a farce. Others my feel it is more like a farce masquerading as a debate. Annette Bening became a fan of Murray-Smith’s writing, particularly the verbal exchanges in this powerfully amusing script. Bening came to know Murray-Smith personally, and was excited for her own chance to play the role of Margot.

We are fortunate to have a great cast at the Phoenix Theatre bringing this adult comedy to life.

Melanie Calderwood is featured as Margot Mason, a narcissistic feminist writer, who suffers from writer's block. Molly (Tracy Cahill) is a disgruntled former student of Margot, who arrives with a gun and handcuffs Margot to a desk. This deranged student is upset that Margot’s book, called The Cerebral Vagina, warped her mother's mind. Molly’s mother had stepped in front of a train while carrying the book. 

Debra Rich Gettleman perfectly plays a full range of emotions as Margot's daughter Tess. She arrives in time to find her mother fit to be tied, and actually tied. As she begins communicating with Molly, she surprisingly agrees with Molly that her mother should be shot. It seems that Margot writes books with ever-changing ideological certainties. When Molly was her student, Margot told Molly that she had no talent for writing.

Margot is blind to human complexities, as her ideological passions and intellectualizing get in her way. She really cares more about writing to preserve her lavish lifestyle than about the effects of her writing upon the lives of others.

When men enter the picture, things become even more complex. David Bailey plays Bryan, Tess’s husband, who just wants her to raise their kids in a loving family. Frank, a gruff, sexy taxi driver is convincingly played by Nick Horiatis. He is able to arouse Tess from her depressed state of mind. Finally, Dennis Moore arrives as Margot’s publisher, Theo.

A surprise ending awaits you, after enjoying the many plot twists. Do plan to attend this feast of laughter.

As a special note, the set includes several art pieces on loan from the Edmonds Arts Foundation. Artists include Pamela Mummy, Jackie Van Noy, Alice Owen, and Hannah Noh.

Tickets are available on the website Phoenix Theatre 9673 Firdale Avenue,  Edmonds 98020 in the Firdale Shopping Village.



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PSRC seeking public comment on new regional economic strategy

I-90, Mercer Island, Bellevue
Photo courtesy PSRC

The Puget Sound Regional Council is seeking public comment on a draft regional economic strategy for King, Pierce, Snohomish and Kitsap counties. The public comment period will run from April 14 - May 14, 2017.

"Our region is witnessing a surge of job growth, but we've also learned we can't take our economy for granted," said Catherine Stanford, President of the Economic Development Board and Deputy Mayor of Lake Forest Park. 
"This new strategy is focused on what we need to do over the next few years to better prepare for the future, and to provide more equitable access to jobs and opportunity throughout the region."

Advancing educational opportunity, improving transportation, making the region more affordable and continuing to sustain a healthy environment are among the draft strategy's key initiatives.

The region is home to key export focused industries that make it unique. These include Aerospace, Information and Communication Technology, Maritime, Military and Defense, Tourism, Transportation and Logistics, Clean Tech, Life Sciences and Global Health, and Business Services.

The strategy is designed to support these strategic clusters and grow jobs and opportunity throughout the economy. In addition, five new specialty sectors are identified in the draft strategy: Architecture and Engineering, Materials Manufacturing, Food and beverage, Recreational Gear and Wood Products.

The draft strategy establishes a set of four broad goals for regional economic development. These goals are:
  1. sustain a high quality of life, 
  2. open economic opportunities to everyone, 
  3. compete globally, and 
  4. connect the region to the world. 
A series of strategies are contained in each goal which aim to improve the whole of the economy and support the people who live in the region, as well as make the region more competitive for job growth in established and emerging industry clusters.

The strategy is expected to be finalized in May. It is being developed by the region's Economic Development District board as the comprehensive economic development strategy - a federal requirement to make the region eligible for funding from the Economic Development Administration.

Share your comments via Email, U.S. Mail: ATTN: RES Comment, 1011 Western Ave, Suite 500, Seattle, WA 98104, or in person: Economic Development Board meetings at 1pm on May 3 and May 17, 2017 at PSRC, 1011 Western Ave, Suite 500, in Seattle.

Written comments received will become a part of the public record and be presented to the board prior to adoption. The strategy and related information can be found online or from the Information Center at 206-464-7532. The board is scheduled to adopt the strategy on May 17, 2017.

PSRC develops policies and coordinates decisions about regional growth, transportation and economic development planning within King, Pierce, Snohomish and Kitsap counties. The Council is composed of over 80 entities, including all four counties, cities and towns, ports, state and local transportation agencies and tribal governments within the region.



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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: The Easter Bungee

Friday, April 14, 2017


                                      Hoppy Easty, Everyone!


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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Photos: Shorewood baseball tops Stanwood Friday

Baseball 4/14/17
Shorewood hosts
Shorewood 10 - Stanwood 8

Photos by Wayne Pridemore


Thunderbird's catcher, Connor Adams, blocks the plate and tags the runner for an out.




Shorewood's second baseman, Brandon Main, makes the throw to first base as Arthur Pate watches.


Shorewood's third baseman, Tanner Oxnevad, makes a long throw to first for the out.





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Shorecrest tennis wins match with Meadowdale Friday

Sophie Ivens serving
Photo by Robert Mann
Wesco 2A/3A Girls' Tennis
4/14/17 at Kellogg MS Courts
Shorecrest 4 - Meadowdale 3
SC overall record 6-2

Shorecrest players listed first

Singles

1  Anna Burke Gr 10 v Bear Luna Gr 12  6-4, 5-7, 5-7  L
2  Sophie Ivens Gr 10 vs Isabel Reonal Gr 10  6-1, 6-2  W
3  Elizabeth Parsek Gr 12 v Jodhi James Gr 10  6-2, 6-3  W
4  Julie Moss Gr 12 v Hope Nakata Gr 11  6-7, 0-6  L

Doubles 

1  Bella Saunders Gr 10 v Mari McLaughlin Gr 12
    Tessa Farnam Gr 12 v Nomin U. Gr 10   6-4, 6-1  W

2  Kate Wiper Gr 12 v Michelle Pham Gr 11
    Kim Tran Gr 10 v Emily Davis Gr 12   2-6, 1-6  L

3  Sydney Leek Gr 11 v Sade Brooks Gr 12
    Coco Hart Gr 11 v Lena Osterberg Gr 12   6-4, 6-0  W

Exhibition

1  Emma Leek Gr 9 v Megan O'Brien Gr 12
    Zulka Bayasgalan Gr 12 v Ella Parks Gr 11   8-4

Coach Robert Mann



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Rain Gardens at Meridian Park meeting Tuesday

Creating Rain gardens In Your Yard - Tuesday 4/18/17 at MPNA Meeting


After a long rainy season, you are invited to learn about rain gardens and how they can enhance your property and benefit the environment, at the next monthly Meridian Park Neighborhood Association Meeting on Tuesday, April 18th.

Rain gardens are landscaped areas that collect, absorb and filter stormwater runoff. Veteran gardener and landscaper John Ruby of Diggin' Shoreline will present design features and plant choices, and discuss how a rain garden can enhance your property's value. 

The program goes from 7pm-8:30pm in Room 303 at Shoreline City Hall. All are welcome and light refreshments will be served. For more information email or call Cynthia Knox at 206-218-3302.





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Giving Garden plant sale to support Hopelink Food Garden

Giving Garden 2016
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
The Giving Garden at Twin Ponds Park is holding an early spring plant sale to support the Giving Garden at Twin Ponds.

Saturday, April 22 at 10am - 1pm
14901 1st Ave NE, Shoreline 98155


Plants for sale include: raspberry cane, strawberry, Japanese anemone, dahlia tubers of many varieties.

Greens including Kale, Chard, Lettuce, Peas, and Broccoli. In addition there are many seeds available to purchase for $1.

Money raised from the sale will help them continue to grow food for the Hopelink food bank.

In 2016, the Giving Garden provided 3,448 pounds of produce for Hopelink Shoreline and was named the top contributor of produce to a local food bank of all Seattle area p-patches and community gardens.



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UW ranks just below Oxford in World University Rankings

UW Campus photo by Lee Lageschulte

From anesthesiology to women's studies, 45 academic programs at the University of Washington have been recognized as among the top 10 in the world by the Center for World University Rankings. 

Among universities with the most top-10 programs, the UW ranked ninth.

Forty-five academic disciplines offered by the University of Washington were ranked in the top 10 among universities around the world in a new analysis released this week.

Among institutions with the most top-10 programs, UW ranked ninth worldwide. The top school was Harvard University, which had 112 subjects ranked in the top 10.

The analysis was done by the Center for World University Rankings, which claims it has developed the only global university ranking that measures the quality of education and training of students, as well the prestige of faculty and quality of research, without relying on surveys and university data.




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