Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement: Keeping Families Alive

Saturday, May 20, 2017

As Washingtonians prepare for upcoming summer travel, the Washington Traffic Safety Commission emphasizes the simplest step in keeping families safe: buckle up.

The national “Click It or Ticket” seat belt enforcement campaign will take place May 22 through June 4, concurrent with Memorial Day, one of the busiest travel and holiday weekends of the year.

“It’s more than just putting your own seat belt on in the car; it means making sure everyone else in your car is properly restrained, especially children,” said Cesi Velez, Project Manager of Washington’s Child Passenger Safety Program.

During the Click It or Ticket campaign in King County, the Algona, Auburn, Bellevue, Black Diamond, Burien, Clyde Hill, Covington, Des Moines, Enumclaw, Federal Way, Issaquah, Kent, Lake Forest Park, Maple Valley, Mercer Island, Newcastle, Pacific, Redmond, Renton, Sammamish, SeaTac, Seattle, Shoreline, Snoqualmie, and Tukwila Police Departments, and the Washington State Patrol will be placing special emphasis on seat belt and proper child restraint use.

Motor vehicle crashes continue to be a leading cause of unintentional death among children. From 2011-2015, almost half (48 percent) of child fatalities caused by a vehicular collision had unknown or no restraint use.

15 percent of those were under 13 years of age and illegally riding in the front seat; and 21 percent were riding without a booster – restrained only by a lap/shoulder seat belt

The majority of these tragedies likely could have been avoided had these children been properly restrained. Unfortunately, Washington’s current child passenger safety law can be difficult to interpret.

Washington’s child passenger safety law (RCW 46.61.687) says:
  • Vehicle occupants of any age must be “properly” restrained
  • Under the age of 8 or 4’9” tall - must ride in an appropriate car safety seat. It must be used according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Age 8 or taller than 4’9” - must use the seat belt correctly or continue use of a child safety seat.
  • Under the age of 13 - must ride in the back seat “where it is practical to do so.”

Safety advocates strongly encourage a child remain rear-facing in their child restraint until at least age 2; this provides them with the best protection of their spine, neck and head.



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Volunteer interpreters needed for LFP Forum

The City of LFP passed a Welcoming City Resolution last month that ensures every person that lives in and travels through LFP is treated equally, respectfully, and with no interest in their nationality, nor their immigration status.

Last month, the City sponsored an Immigration Forum, for the Mexican Consulate and Immigration Attorneys to have an open dialog with  the Hispanic / Latino Community in our area.

Another Forum is currently being planned which will be held in English; however it is the goal to have interpreters for attendees other than Spanish.

If you have the ability to speak another language and are willing to volunteer your time at a Forum next month, email 



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Refugee Resettlement Panel May 25

The City of Shoreline will host a panel to provide an overview of the refugee resettlement process. 

Panel members will include:
  • Ann Strandoo, former director of Catholic Refugee and Immigrant Service's resettlement program in Seattle and founder of Olympic Migration Network will present an overview of overseas refugee resettlement operations.
  • Jennifer Malloy, Program Manager for the Office of Refugee and Immigrant Assistance (ORIA) for Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, will talk about the role of Washington State in refugee resettlement.
  • Paul Tan, Foster Home Recruiter with Lutheran Community Services Northwest’s Refugee and Immigrant Children's Program will share about the Unaccompanied Minors Program. 
  • Lama Chikh and Adham Smadi, Shoreline residents will share their family’s experience leaving Syria.

RSVP to Suni Tolton, City of Shoreline Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator stolton@shorelinewa.gov or 206-801-2256.

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Book Review by Aarene Storms: Into the River

Into the River by Ted Dawe

Te Arepa Santos lives with his grandfather Ra, surrounded by cousins and aunts and uncles, descendants of a Maori woman who married a heroic Spanish pirate.

The day that Te Arepa encounters the giant eel in a haunted stream, his life changes. Soon Te Arepa, like his piratical ancestor Diego Santos, will leave his family home and his traditions to attend an exclusive boy's boarding school in Auckland.

Into the River was the first book ever to be banned in New Zealand, although that country has much stricter "decency standards" than we have here in America.

The book wasn't even banned when it was first published; actually, it spent two years picking up prestigious awards like the Margaret Mahy Book of the Year first.

Then it got rated "for mature readers ages 14+". Then it was banned entirely: not available for sale to any reader in New Zealand at all (although sales of the international Kindle edition went up as readers circumvented the ban).

Why all the fuss? That's what I wondered. So I read it.

The story contains sexual situations -- including naked body parts, masturbation and intercourse -- on the page. There is cussing, and drug use. There is homosexuality, bullying, underage drinking, suicide, lawless behavior and rampant racism.

My verdict: the censors in New Zealand really need to get out more.

In other words, Into the River contains nothing we haven't seen in teen lit before. Why this particular book bothered the outspoken members of Family First, I cannot say.

Unfortunately for my feelings of unfettered righteousness, I did not love the book.

Not because I object to sexual content in teen books (obviously) but rather because I thought that the main character had tremendous potential as a young Maori man entering Western society ... and he quickly turned as mainstream as the bullies around him.

Yawn.

While the first half of the book raced along with the glory of Maori words footnoted on each page, the last half trudged inexorably towards the main character's expulsion from school.

Buy this to diversify your collections, or to demonstrate the power of censorship (sales soared!), but if you want to read a great coming-of-age story of Maori New Zealand, you may have to write it yourself.


The events may not have happened; still, the story is true.  --R. Silvern

Aarene Storms, youth services librarian
Richmond Beach and Lake Forest Park Libraries, KCLS



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Enrollment now open for Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SNAP)

Enroll now. Participants will be notified by July 1, 2017.

Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, via Sound Generations, provides low-income seniors with $40 in voucher checks that can used to purchase fresh produce at approved farmers market locations.

Must live in King County, be age 60 years or older (Native American 55+), and low income.

King County accepts applications and distributes vouchers by mail only. Due to the program popularity, Aging and Disability Services (ADS) typically does not have enough vouchers to provide one for each applicant and utilizes a random selection process.

(Seniors residing outside of King County may contact the Area Agency on Aging in their region to apply.)

Application available online; must be printed out and mailed.

QUESTIONS? 206-962-8467 or 844-348-5464



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Filing period ends with few local offices requiring primary ballot

By Evan Smith

Filing for local offices ended Friday with few local offices having enough candidates to require a place on the Aug. 1 primary election ballot.

The only races on the primary ballot are those with three or more candidates. The top two vote getters in each primary contest advance to the Nov. 7 general-election ballot.

All local positions are non-partisan.

Non-partisan positions with only one or two candidates appear only on the November ballot.

One position that will appear on the primary ballot is a Shoreline City Council position with three candidates for the seat held by incumbent Shari Winstead, who has withdrawn from the race.

The other local positions with primary contests will be three-way races to replace retiring Shoreline School Board member Debi Ehrlichman and Northshore Fire Commissioner Eric Adman. The Northshore Fire District includes Lake Forest Park and Kenmore​.


SHORELINE AREA CANDIDATE FILING

Metropolitan King County, Council District No. 1
Rod Dembowski
Lake Forest Park, Council Position 1
Semra Riddle
Lake Forest Park, Council Position 3
John Wright
Benjamin Gonzalez O'Brien
Lake Forest Park, Council Position 5
Mark Phillips
Lake Forest Park, Council Position 7
John Resha
City of Shoreline, Council Position 1
Keith A. McGlashan
Jin-Ah Kim
City of Shoreline, Council Position 3
Will Hall
City of Shoreline, Council Position 5
Shari Winstead Withdrawn
Bergith Kayyali
Carolyn Ahlgreen
Susan Chang
City of Shoreline, Council Position 7
Christopher Roberts
Shoreline School District 412, Director District 2
Heather Fralick
Jill Brady
Mike (Dee) McMullin
Shoreline School District 412, Director District 3
David Wilson
Steven J. Pollak
King County Fire Protection District 16
(Northshore Fire Department)
Commissioner Position 1
John Buller
Rick Verlinda
Don Ellis
• Lake Forest Park Water District, Commissioner Position 1
David A. Hammond
North City (Shoreline) Water District, Commissioner Position 1
Ronald F. (Ron) Ricker
Northshore Utility District,
Commissioner Position 1
Trudy C. Rolla
Chris Kuehn
Northshore Utility District,
Commissioner Position 3 (Unexpired 4-year term)
Edward Wiggins
Matt Breysse
Northshore Utility District,
Commissioner Position 4
D. Bruce Gardiner
Alexander Quigley Freedman
Ronald Wastewater District,
Commissioner Position 1
Robert L. (Bob) Ransom
Andrew Kane
Shoreline Fire Department,
Commissioner Position 1
Jon Kennison
Shoreline Fire Department,
Commissioner Position 4
Larry Hadland Withdrawn
David M. Harris



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The Changing Demographics of North King County - what do service groups need to know


NUHSA (North Urban Human Services Alliance) Presents: 

The Changing Demographics of North King County 
A Conversation with King County's Demographer, Chandler Felt 

Wednesday, June 7, 6 to 7:30pm
Kenmore City Hall
18120 68th Ave NE, Kenmore
FREE

Seattle and King County are experiencing enormous growth and change.

How is this affecting your city, service organization or agency? Are you prepared for the future? How can you best serve your changing communities, residents, and clients?

NUHSA has invited King County Demographer Chandler Felt to share his knowledge and insights into the changing demographics of North King County and the new demands on our cities and human service agencies.

Plan to join us for the conversation, and help us spread the word! Chandler will begin the evening with a presentation, after which he'll be answering questions from the audience.

RSVP for more information

NUHSA (North Urban Human Services Alliance) advocates for human services in North King County (NKC), on behalf of its residents and the agencies that serve them. Although it is the smallest, and often forgotten, sub-region of King County, our communities are well-connected and in a position to address key community needs. NUHSA empowers these communities to meet the critical human service needs in our area and to establish a sustainable system of social and health services for Bothell, Kenmore, Lake Forest Park, Shoreline, and Woodinville.


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Shoreline girl has an amazing senior year of high school

Kallin Spiller, left, at signing ceremony


Kallin Spiller, a resident of the Hillwood neighborhood in Shoreline, will be graduating from Lakeside School in Seattle on June 8 with a GPA of 3.78.

Kallin is the daughter of Gina Gerking Spiller of Shoreline and Sam Spiller of Camano Island and big brother to 12 year old Justin who attended Syre and is now also at Lakeside.

Her amazing year started when she earned double scholarships to D1 Seattle University for Fall 2017 to play BOTH volleyball and basketball.

She will start her college athletic career in August, by traveling with her Seattle U basketball team to play in Amsterdam and Paris.

 Kallin, who is 6'3" tall, had a senior year filled with sports honors.

In volleyball:
  • Selected by her coach to be volleyball team Captain
  • Led Lakeside to win their first ever State 3A Volleyball Championship
  • Selected WIAA State 3A Volleyball Tournament Most Valuable Player 2016
  • Led Lakeside to win the SeaKing District Volleyball Championship
  • Led Lakeside to win the Metro League Volleyball Championship
  • Selected Metro League Volleyball Most Valuable Player 2016
  • Selected as Seattle Star Times Volleyball Player 2016 - photo 
  • Selected Lakeside School "Committed Athlete"
In basketball:
  • Basketball team Captain
  • Metro League Basketball Most Valuable Player 2016-17
  • Broke Lakeside School Record for Career Rebounds (1203)
  • First Lakeside Girls basketball player to exceed 1,000 career points (over 1400)
  • Tied Lakeside School Record for Blocks in a Game (6)
  • Averaged 18.6 points, 14.5 rebounds and 2.6 blocks per game in 2016-17. Led Metro 3A League in Rebounds and was 2nd in scoring and blocks (From Max Preps).
  • WIAA Athlete of the Week (Week 19 Jan 2017)
  • Selected to play in the WSGBCA 3A Senior All-State Basketball Game 2017.

Kallin will be at Seattle U in the fall
Selected to play in the  2017 Oregon vs. Washington All-Star Basketball Game (Merritt Truax Memorial Northwest Shootout), she had 10 rebounds, 7 points, 3 blocks and 1 assist and played more minutes than any other Washington All-Star. Box Score 

She was selected as an Athletics 101 Metro League Scholar Athlete and was honored with a luncheon at the Washington Athletic Club. 

Lakeside Athletic Director, Chris Hartley wrote to Kallin and other Lakeside honorees.

"Congratulations to each of you. Your accomplishments in the classrooms of Lakeside and in competitions as athletes have been note-worthy. Your work as true student-athletes has been outstanding. 
Please know, though, that this award recognizes more than wins, great test scores, or well-written papers. 
"You have been selected for this award because of who you are and how you carry yourselves. You have made your teams better because of your willingness to be generous and caring teammates. You have inspired your peers with your dedicated efforts in and out of season. And, you have lived the mission of the school, without fail."

Kallin also had a great year for academics and activities

She was a National Merit Scholar Honorable Mention. She was founder and head of the Native American Student Alliance. She was head of her "house" at Lakeside and selected as Chairman of the House Assembly Committee. She was voted as "Most Spirited" of her senior class. She served as a Community Discussion Facilitator.

She was Stage Manager for several theatrical productions at her school.

She traveled to Nicaragua for 30 days last summer for a Global Service Learning project through her school. She spent that amazing month building solar panels and tutoring children in several remote villages in a Spanish immersion program.

Her mom Gina is very proud of her accomplished daughter.
"She is a committed scholar-athlete and a wonderful example of a young woman who works hard to make her dreams come true! We are looking forward to celebrating her accomplishments as she graduates from high school in the class of 2017 and continues to represent at Seattle U for the next 5 years!"

Kallin herself is looking to the future.
As the days continue to count down, I grow more and more excited to become a Redhawk and to begin my career, and studies, at Seattle U. The last four years have been incredible, and they've been filled with memories that I will never forget. 
As sad as I am to see my time in high school come to a close, I know that this is just the beginning of a new adventure. 


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Make way for ducklings

Friday, May 19, 2017

Happy ending as Mama Duck and duckling swim into Echo Lake


Story and photos from Shoreline Fire

Shoreline Fire, with help from their friends, rescued four ducklings from a drain on Aurora, only to lose one down another drain!

Fire blocks off the southbound lane on Aurora as a responder
reaches far into the drain to retrieve the ducklings, only to have
one fall in another drain. On Aurora just south of 205th St.


Herdling ducklings
The little one was rescued again and the whole family was corralled across Aurora, and down the street to Echo Lake.



Thanks to City of Edmonds, Shoreline CRT (Customer Response Team), and an awesome female resident who stayed with Mama Duck waiting for the rescue and our Fire Prevention crew.



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Sound Transit to hold open house on Lynnwood Link Extension station designs for Shoreline

Public invited to view designs for two light rail stations opening in 2023 in Shoreline 

Sound Transit will hold an open house on Wednesday, May 24 from 6-8pm at Shorewood High School, 17300 Fremont Ave N, where participants can view designs at the 60 percent completion level for Lynnwood Link Extension light rail stations at NE 145th and NE 185th streets.

At the event, participants will have the opportunity to provide comments on station designs, project plans, public art, corridor design and related projects.

Individuals unable to attend the open house in person can view meeting materials and provide comments online

The 8.5-mile light rail extension from Northgate to the Lynnwood Transit Center is in the final design phase, with construction scheduled to begin in 2018.

Final design offers many opportunities for residents, neighborhood organizations, property owners and businesses to get involved.

Trains will serve four stations along the route at NE 145th St, NE 185th St, the Mountlake Terrace Transit Center at 236th St SW, and the Lynnwood Transit Center at 48th Ave W. The project includes a total of approximately 1,500 additional park-and-ride spaces in the corridor.

Commuters from the Lynnwood Transit Center will enjoy 13-minute rides to Northgate Mall, 18-minute rides to the U District, 27-minute rides to downtown Seattle and 60-minute rides to Sea-Tac Airport.

Trains from Lynnwood will also serve the eastside and reach downtown Bellevue in 51 minutes and the Overlake Transit Center in 59 minutes from the Lynnwood Transit Center.

More information on the Lynnwood Link Extension is available here.

By 2021, Sound Transit will expand light rail to the U District, Roosevelt and Northgate.

In 2023 trains will reach Shoreline, Mountlake Terrace, Lynnwood, Mercer Island, Bellevue and Overlake/Redmond.

Next up will be extending light rail to Federal Way and downtown Redmond in 2024.

From there, continuing expansions will focus on Tacoma, West Seattle, Ballard, Everett, South Kirkland and Issaquah, forming a 116-mile regional system.



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Filing for local elections ends Friday afternoon with many positions unopposed

Evan Smith
By Evan Smith

Filing for candidates for local offices ends Friday afternoon, with several positions unopposed.

Candidates can register online until 4pm or in person at the King County Elections office in Renton until 4:30pm.

Among unopposed positions​ on the ballot are:
  • three of the four Lake Forest Park City Council positions 
  • two of the four Shoreline City Council positions
  • the one Lake Forest Park Water District Board position
  • the one North City Water District position
  • one of the three Northshore Utility District positions 
  • one Ronald Wastewater District Board position
  • one of the two Shoreline Fire District Board positions

Unopposed Lake Forest Park City Council candidates are incumbents Mark Phillips, John Resha and Samra Riddle

Unopposed Shoreline City Council candidates are incumbents Will Hall and Christopher Roberts.

Shoreline so far has the only contest that will require a primary. It's the position in which incumbent Shari Winstead already has three challengers.

Incumbent King County Councilman Rod Dembowski has yet to file for the position he holds representing Shoreline, Lake Forest Park and the rest of Council District 1. If no one files Friday, there will be a special filing period next week.

Both Shoreline School Board positions on the ballot have two candidates.

Non-partisan positions with three or more candidates appear on the Aug. 1 primary election ballot, with the top two vote getters qualifying for the Nov. 7 general election ballot. Positions with only one or two candidates appear only on the November ballot.

Information for candidates is on the King County Elections page.


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Shorecrest softball season ended Thursday

The Shorecrest softball season ended in the Northwest District 3A tournament Thursday after a 16-0 quarterfinal loss to top-seeded Snohomish Wednesday and an 11-2 loss to Edmonds-Woodway Thursday.

The Scots now finished with a 7-16 overall record after going 4-13 in the Wesco 3A.




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Laugh and Cry with the SCC Chamber Chorale and Shoreline Singers June 8



SCC Chamber Chorale and Shoreline Singers in concert, at First Lutheran Richmond Beach, known for its fine acoustics.

Lachen und Weinen will be performed one time only, on Thursday, June 8, 2017, 7:30pm. $7/$5/$3.



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Crafters & Artists Wanted: Apply by Jun 5 for LFP Farmers Market Crafts Day


Applications are now being accepted from Washington artists and crafters to participate in the 2017 Crafts Day at the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market, which will be held on Sunday, July 16th.

Crafts Day is a once-per-summer special addition to the regular Farmers Market, which takes place every Sunday from 10am to 3pm in front of Lake Forest Park Town Center and regularly attracts 7,000-9,000 visitors per week.

Artists and crafters of all kinds are encouraged to submit applications for consideration. Applicants are asked to submit a completed and signed application form, three labeled photos to represent current work, and a photocopy of current Washington State Business License. A table/stall fee must also be submitted with the application, but will be returned to applicants not selected to participate in Crafts Day.

Please visit the Third Place Commons website and review the Crafts Day application carefully for full details. All applications must be submitted via postal mail and received no later than Monday, June 5th.

All items presented at the Crafts Day must be handmade in Washington by the individuals selling at the market. The market seeks to reflect a wide variety of media to represent a broad spectrum of creative endeavors, so submit your applications soon!



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Sasha Gaeth wins District 1 tennis singles - undefeated in season play

Sasha Gaeth, Coach Arnie Moreno
Shorewood's Sasha Gaeth won her second straight District 1 singles championship by winning a hard fought 6-2, 6-4 match versus Catherine Michelutti from Squalicum High School.

Gaeth won three matches in the tournament and improved her season record to 21-0. 

See bracket here.

Gaeth will be one of four number 1 seeds at the WIAA State 3A Tennis Tournament May 26 and 27 at Tri-City Court Club in Kennewick, Washington.

She placed 4th in the state tournament last year.

State tournament matches start at 8:30am on May 26th Friday morning.

Gunnar Thorstenson qualifies for State



She will be joined by Shorewood's boys singles player Gunnar Thorstenson.

This will also be Thorstenson's second straight state tournament.



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Results from Day 1 3A District 1 Track Championships

Previous meet with MLT
Photo courtesy MLT News.com
Results from the first day of the NW District 1 3A Championships at Shoreline Stadium.

Some events are finals and some are prelims.

Day 2 will take place on Friday at Shoreline Stadium.



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Shorecrest tennis to send two players and an alternate to State

Bella Saunders, Tessa Farnam, Anna Burke, Coach Rob Mann


WESCO 3A District Results for Shorecrest
Day 1 May 17, 2017


Singles Results

Anna Burke defeated Tessa Rugg (Snohomish) 6-2, 6-1

Catherine Michelutti (Squalicum) defeated Anna Burke 6-1, 6-2

Doubles Results

Melissa Ness / Bradie Ferguson (Stanwood) defeated Bella Saunders / Tessa Farnam 6-1, 6-1

Bella Saunders / Tessa Farnam defeated Destany Bogart (12) / Jensen Corbett (12) MP


Day 2 May 18, 2017

Singles Results

Layla Garduno-Cravioto (Arlington) defeated Anna Burke (Shorecrest) 7-5, 7-6 (7-5)

Anna Burke defeated Tessa Rugg (Snohomish) 8-2

Anna qualified as the alternate to state.


Doubles Results

Bella Saunders / Tessa Farnam (Shorecrest) defeated Nicole Ung / Leona Aklipi (Edmonds-Woodway) 6-3, 6-4

Haylie Irving / Maddi VanAssche (Snohomish) defeated Bella Saunders / Tessa Farnam 4-6, 6-4, 7-6(8-6)

Bella and Tessa took 4th place overall and qualified for state.


May 25th and May 26th State Tournament at Kamiakan High School, Kennewick, WA



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Jobs: Dean – Health Occupations, PE & Business

Shoreline Community College Dean – Health Occupations, PE and Business

The Dean of Health Occupations, Physical Education, and Business will provide leadership and direction to four high demand health occupations programs (Dental Hygiene, Health Informatics and Information Management, Medical Lab Technology and Nursing) as well as Physical Education, and the Business Admin / Business Technology programs. The Dean will report directly to the Executive Vice President, Student Learning and Success.

Full description and application



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CORRECTION: Music4Life has provided 24 instruments to Shoreline Schools this year

Thursday, May 18, 2017

Correction: In the original publication of this story, the headline said that eight instruments had been donated this year. Actually, 24 instruments have been donated in 2017, including the recent delivery of eight. Information in the story was correct.



David Endicott, Co-Founder and President/COO of Music4Life™reports that during the months of February, March and April, Music4Life™ delivered eight ready-to-play musical instruments to Shoreline Public Schools.

They included two violins, one double French horn, two keyboards (normally used to support choral groups), two electric guitars and one drum set.

Also delivered were four clarinet cases, three clarinet mouthpieces and four trumpet mouthpieces requested by the school district, which were counted for value but not counted as “musical instruments.”

This brings the total number of instruments delivered to Shoreline Public Schools since September 1, 2016 to 24, including an alto sax; a cello; three clarinets; four flutes; a trombone; three trumpets; two violins; two electric guitars with amplifiers; two double French horns; three keyboards and a drum set, all valued at $12,240.

Music4Life™collects donated musical instruments, has them refurbished, and donates them to school districts so kids whose families can't afford instruments can have the opportunity to participate in music programs.

They accept financial donations to help defray the cost of refurbishing instruments.

They have volunteer groups that work with six different school districts, including Shoreline.

To donate, see the webpage.

Music4Life™ is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions to Music4Life™ are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Music4Life™'s tax identification number is 26-4733898.



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Hot Crop Sale Saturday at Twin Ponds Giving Garden

Hot Crop Sale at Twin Ponds Giving Garden Saturday
Photo courtesy Twin Ponds


HOT CROP SALE
Hosted by Twin Ponds Gardens
Saturday 10 am - 2 pm

Twin Ponds Park
15070 Meridian Ave N, Shoreline 98133

Giving Garden at Twin Ponds is having a HOT CROP SALE! - SATURDAY May 20, 10-2.

Come and purchase Shellie's greenhouse grown starts ready to plant in your gardens. These plants are perfect choices for our climate and proven winners for the area.

Your purchases benefit the Giving Garden at Twin Ponds and the effort to grow organic food for HopeLink.

Available tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, tomatillos, basils, lettuce, raspberries, strawberries, and more.



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SCC Production The Servant of Two Masters open June 8



The Servant of Two Masters

June 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17
7:30pm

Written by Carlo Goldoni
Translated and Adapted by Marco Lily
Directed by Duygu Erdogan Monson

The Servant of Two Masters, written by Carlo Goldoni in 1743, was an attempt at reviving comedia dell’arte by scripting the dialogue while still leaving room for improvisation.

The play focuses on a simpleminded character, Truffaldino, who gets into trouble when he attempts to serve two masters at the same time without either finding out.

General Admission - $15
Non-SCC students, Senior, Faculty and Staff - $12
Shoreline Community College Students and students 15 and under  - $9

Free parking

Shoreline Community College Theatre, 1600 Building
16101 Greenwood Avenue North (campus maps)
Shoreline 98133
206-546-4728


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Shoreline STEM Festival and Science Fair Saturday at SCC

2016 STEM Festival and Science Fair


The Shoreline STEM Festival and Science Fair takes place this Saturday, May 20, at Shoreline Community College, and all are invited!

Hosted by Shoreline STEM, a community-driven, all-volunteer non-profit, the event features diverse opportunities for learning about science, technology, engineering and math that extend beyond the classroom.

The schedule is different than in years before, so plan ahead to make sure you don’t miss anything!

  • 10am-12pm (gym) – K-12 Student Science Fair, student scavenger hunt with prizes and huge robotics displays
  • 12pm-2pm (gym and PUB) – More robotics, science trivia, and hands on STEM exhibits and career expo
  • 2-2:15pm (PUB): Awards ceremony

Start the day with a conversation about science fair projects with Shoreline students and check out the gym filled with FIRST robotics teams, hosted by Shoreline’s own Team Pronto.



Grab a slice of pizza or other concessions for lunch, and then head over to the exhibits hall for a dazzling array of hands on activities brought to you by a wide variety of research groups and professional STEM organizations...

including displays on dentistry, astronomy, neuroscience, structural and aeronautic engineering, marine mammals, salmon, solar power, materials science, video game design, biotechnology and more!

Round out your stay with science trivia with the Shorewood High School Science Club, and watch young scientists receive recognition for their hard work at the awards ceremony.

Thanks to the support of generous sponsors and Shoreline Community College, admission and parking are absolutely free.

More information and a complete list of exhibitors and sponsors can be found here

Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, 98133.



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Photos: After the storm

Photo by Christy Deich Mackey at Hansville

Carl Dinse says that sometimes after a storm front has passed through, we will get these spectacular sunsets.

Former Shoreline resident Christy Deich Mackey got a rainbow with her sunset at the tip of the Kitsap peninsula.

Sunset after the Rain
View from Innis Arden
Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Both of these spectacular photos were taken on Tuesday evening. Christy said that the colors kept changing and every photo she took had different colors. I suspect that Lee had the same experience.

In Shoreline a deep rose glow filled the entire sky as the sun went down, about the color of the upper part of Lee Lageschulte's photo.

Wait five minutes. It will all be different. It's snowing at the pass.

DKH



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Rally to save Fircrest Saturday


By Diane Hettrick

Friends of Fircrest, Council 28 AFSCME employee's union, and community members will rally in front of Fircrest's front gates on Saturday, May 20 from 11am to noon to protest proposed plans to close most of the facility and sell the land.

Earlier this year, DSHS prepared a Master Plan to upgrade the aging facilities and open the activity center and pools for community use. Rep. Ryu's office was deeply involved in the plans to turn over part of the facility for community use and her office was working on funding.

In the recently completed session of the state legislature, Sen. Dino Rossi introduced legislation, with bipartisan support, to make different renovations to the facilities on the property. The bill went through many revisions, amendments and committees and was not completed when the session ended.

In its current form, (see summary document) it phases out patient care, transitions patients to residential facilities, and sells the property.

Sen. David Frockt was an original sponsor of the bill. However, he no longer supports it in its current form.

The original bill would have renovated one building on the Fircrest campus to a nursing home facility. This facility would have been available to those currently living on the Fircrest campus as well as to individuals from the community at large. 
It also provided for a couple of buildings on the campus to be consolidated and renovated to provide current residents with an option of staying on the campus. I viewed this original version to be in keeping with the longer term Master Plan for the Fircrest campus. That is not the case in the amended version that is now pending.

The legislature is now in special session, called back by the Governor to complete their job of funding education. Sen. Rossi has revived the Fircrest bill in the special session.


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Tibetan 100 HandPrint Healing Ritual Saturday at Shoreline Community Acupuncture


Tibetan 100 HandPrint Healing Ritual
Saturday, May 20 5pm-7pm
with Swami Prakashsananda 

Through prayers, chanting and offerings,
this practice is effective to help
attendees release trauma and tension and
alleviate mental, physical and emotional suffering.

$25 suggested donation.
All Are Welcome
No one is turned away due to lack of funds

Bring a pillow and a blanket

Shoreline Community Acupuncture
18505 Firlands Way N
Shoreline 98133
For info call 206-363-0909



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Shorecrest eliminated from from state soccer tournament

The Shorecrest soccer season ended Tuesday with a 5-0 loss to Mercer island in a state 3A first-round match at Mercer island.

The Scot boys finish their season with a 9-8-4 record​.

Mercer Island advances to a quarterfinal match later in the week against Garfield, which defeated Peninsula Tuesday.

Quarterfinal winners advance to the state semifinals and finals May 26-27 at Sparks Stadium in Puyallup.



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Good Neighbor Give-Away Saturday at Shoreline United Methodist Church


Good Neighbor Give-Away
Shoreline United Methodist Church invites you 
to attend our very first

Good Neighbor Give-Away

Saturday, May 20th

9:00 AM to 2 PM

14511 25th Avenue NE
Shoreline 98155


In lieu of the traditional "church garage sale" we invite you to join us for a fun time of taking five items from our terrific selection of household items, books, toys, games, sports and camping gear, jewelry, purses, tools, craft supplies, small furniture, etc. (Furniture is to be small enough to fit into a sedan-size car.)

At this event, you WILL NOT FIND clothing, electronics, or large furniture.

Also, we invite you to participate with us in this community building event. If you have items to share with other neighbors, we will be accepting clean and usable donations through Friday the week of the sale (18th, 19th) from 3 until 7pm.

The event will need many volunteers to facilitate this experiment in fun, so we invite you to sign up for a three-hour shift.... Or whatever amount of time you have to participate. The first shift begins at 7:00am and the last shift begins at 1:00pm.

Mission Statement: The GOOD NEIGHBOR GIVE AWAY is an opportunity for the Shoreline United Methodist Church to engage in a neighborhood activity that reveals God's grace and provides an opportunity to recycle possessions, acknowledge the joy of sharing, build community and acknowledge the contentment of less.

May the joy in reducing clutter be equal to the joy of receiving free treasures.


For questions, please call 425-326-0207.



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Children's Center is enrolling students for 2017-2018

Art is one of the many educational and enrichment opportunities available to Shoreline Children’s Center students.
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

The Shoreline Children’s Center is now enrolling students for the 2017-2018 school year.

Registration is open to all in families who live within the Shoreline School District with preschool children who are three years old or will turn three by August 31, 2017.

Enrolled children will experience a wide range of activities that will support their development and their love of learning as they prepare for kindergarten.

A range of schedules are available. Monthly fees covering the school year calendar range from $150 for two afternoons per week to $1166 for full time preschool with extended care.

For the 2017-2018 school year, the Children’s Center program is moving temporarily from its current site at 1900 N 170th St. to the site of the former North City Elementary at 816 NE 190th St.

Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

During this time, a new facility, which will also house the District’s Early Childhood and Head Start Programs, will be built on the current site. The Children’s Center will then be moved back to its new school at the beginning of the 2018-19 school year. 

Shoreline Children’s Center also offers summer camp programming for children up to 6th Grade. Call 206-393-4256 for more information or come to the current Center at 1900 N 170th St to learn more and register. You can also find more information on their website.



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Reminder: Armed Services Day at City Hall Plaza Saturday

The Shoreline Veterans Association, reminds all to celebrate Armed Services Day at Shoreline City Hall Plaza at 11am on Saturday, May 20.

The Plaza is between City Hall and the parking garage.

17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline 98133.



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Mother's Day Farmers Market was colorful and full of food

U. S. Army Veteran and wife thought the Cajun menu was great! 
Photos and text by Jerry Pickard

It was a semi-sunny Mother's Day and the Lake Forest Park Farmer's Market was open for business. 

The upper and lower parking lots were full and if you were lucky someone was leaving as you circled the lots opening a spot for you.
The rain stopped and the sun appeared in time for the opening and it remained sunny until an hour after the market closed. 

Many long time vendors returned and a few new vendors joined them.

It was definitely the place to go for lunch. Regular food booths cooked won tons on site, sold pizza, and for the opening a whole food court with half a dozen food trucks set up in front of City Hall.

For dessert there were hand-made caramels and orchard fresh bottles of cider. The Lake Forest Park Water District promoted clean, fresh, additive free water.

Four booths sold huge, gorgeous, variegated bouquets of flowers - one specialized in tulips of every color.  

Poetry While You Wait was back for a second year! Name your price, name your topic, and the poet will create a poem for you on the spot.

Metal Wings Studio

Craft booths sold a variety of hand made goods, such as metal birds at Metal Wings Studio.

The market was busy from opening at 10am and was still busy after the official closing time of 3pm.

The Lake Forest Park Farmers Market will be open every Sunday, from 10am to 3pm on the lower level of Town Center, intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way.





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New distracted driving law signed by governor - takes effect July 23

Gov. Inslee signs distracted driving law sponsored
by Rep. Jessyn Farrell D-46 (left of Inslee, in blue)

A bipartisan effort by state lawmakers to target distracted driving received the governor’s endorsement Tuesday.

The Driving Under the Influence of Electronics Act updates the 2010 state law regarding the use of personal electronic devices by people when they are behind the wheel.

Rep. Jessyn Farrell, D-Seattle, and Sen. Ann Rivers, R-La Center, worked together throughout this year’s legislative session to build support for the measure in the Senate and House of Representatives. It received strong bipartisan votes shortly before lawmakers concluded their regular legislative session April 23.

“Because of this bill, our law-enforcement officers will be able to do an even better job of keeping our roads safe,” Farrell said. 
“They see drivers holding phones and other devices all the time, but the wording of our law has made it extremely difficult for them to actually do anything about it. That will now change, and it will help save lives.”

Holding a cell phone to one’s ear or texting while driving is already prohibited under state law. But other uses of electronic devices – such as sending messages or posting photos through apps like Facebook, Instagram, or SnapChat – were not specifically prohibited because those technologies were not as prevalent in 2010.

Rivers and Farrell had proposed distracted-driving legislation in 2015 and 2016, respectively. After joining forces, they chose against proposing a measure that could quickly become outdated due to ever-changing technology, in favor of a straightforward approach.

The Driving Under the Influence of Electronics Act prohibits any holding of a personal electronic device, watching video on such a device, or using a hand or finger to use the device’s features – other than to activate or deactivate a function.

Pushing a button with one finger to initiate hands-free calling is permitted, as is the use of citizens’ band or ham radios in vehicles.

Legislators voted to have the updates take effect in 2019.

However, Gov. Jay Inslee chose to veto that part of the bill today. Now the new law will instead take effect July 23, as will most other laws created during the legislative session that ended April 23.

“We wanted to give both drivers and law enforcement ample time to prepare for these stronger restrictions. Now that the governor has dramatically shortened the timeline, people need to be ready much sooner,” Rivers said.

The House passed Farrell’s version of the bill (House Bill 1371) in early March, just after the Senate adopted Rivers’ version (Senate Bill 5289). It was Rivers’ bill that reached Gov. Jay Inslee’s desk after changes proposed by Farrell were approved by both chambers.

The bill was signed along with two other impaired-driving measures, HB 1614, and SB 5037. All three measures support the state’s continued Target Zero efforts, which aim to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries on Washington’s roadways to zero by 2030.

Rep. Jessyn Farrell, D-Seattle represents the 46th Legislative District, which includes Lake Forest Park, Kenmore and a large portion of northeast Seattle.

Sen. Ann Rivers, R-La Center, represents the 18th Legislative District.



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Kenmore bank robber in custody

Chase Bank in Kenmore
Google Earth
On Tuesday, a man robbed the Chase bank on NE 181st Street in Kenmore, then tried to pay people for a get-away ride.

He is in police custody.



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Plant Sale and Veggie Fest at Cromwell Park Saturday

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Diggin’ Shoreline Plant Sale,
Saturday, May 20 at Cromwell Park, 9 to 5

Veggie Fest: Free Family-Friendly Fun for Everyone, 12 to 3

Diggin’ Shoreline will hold its fifth annual Plant Sale fundraiser on May 20 at Cromwell Park (NE 180th and Meridian Ave N) from 9am to 5pm.

Cash and personal checks welcome; sorry… no credit cards.

New this Year!  Join us for “Veggie Fest”, rain or shine, from 12 Noon to 3pm

Invite your family and friends to join in the fun, undercover, and free of charge.

Bluegrass band BUZZ BRÜMP in the gazebo. Face painting for the kids. Knowledgeable volunteers from the King County Noxious Weeds program.

Consult with native plant experts on the best natives suited to your landscape.

Diggin’ Shoreline is a local, all-volunteer, 501©3 non-profit organization serving Shoreline and Lake Forest Park.  Together, we practice, teach, and learn from each other healthy, sustainable ways to garden and build community, and most of all, have fun!



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Filing period for public office open until May 19

There are a number of positions on the ballot for the next election, including several commissioner positions.

Depending on your address and what your interests are, you might consider these positions as commissioners for Special Purpose Districts.

The filing deadline is 4pm Friday, May 19. You can file online.


Lake Forest Park
  • Lake Forest Park Water District, Commissioner Position 1
Lake Forest Park and Kenmore
  • Northshore Fire Department Commissioner, Position 1 aka King County Fire Protection District No. 16, Position 1
  • Northshore Utility District, Commissioner Position 1
  • Northshore Utility District, Commissioner Position 3
  • Northshore Utility District, Commissioner Position 4

Lake Forest Park (west side) and Shoreline (east side)
  • North City Water District, Commissioner Position 1

Shoreline
  • Shoreline Fire Department, Commissioner Position 1
  • Shoreline Fire Department, Commissioner Position 4
  • Ronald Wastewater District, Commissioner Position 1

Information for candidates is on the King County Elections page.

The primary election is in August and the general election in November 2017.



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Photos: A rare sight - Chilean Fire Tree

Martin Král Photo

Photos and text by Martin Král

A rare sight in our area, the Chilean fire tree (Embothrium) is stunningly spectacular when it explodes into bloom. See this example on Ashworth N just north of N 188th. Another tree is just right of the Volunteer Park Conservatory. Embothriums are picky about their location, but the otherwise non-descript tree needs no additional care to flower.

Martin Král Photo


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Shoreline Walks: Richmond Beach Parks Walk Saturday

Richmond Beach Walk
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline

Richmond Beach Parks Walk - Shoreline Walks

Join walk leader Mary Jo Gerst this Saturday, May 20th at 10am for a hearty 3 mile walk around Richmond Beach exploring four of the neighborhood parks.

The walk starts at 10:00am at the entrance to Richmond Beach Saltwater Park, 2021 NW 190th St, and is part of the Shoreline Walks free community walking program.

The walk offers the opportunity to get better acquainted with each of these neighborhood parks and explores the roads the connect each of them. Walk is 3 miles in length and will last for approximately 90 minutes. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. Walk is rated moderate for some hills.

The free group walk is part of the City of Shoreline’s “Shoreline Walks” community walking program helping Shoreline adults stay active, meet new people (or connect with old friends) and feel safer and more confident exploring our city by foot.

No need to sign up, just show up with your walking shoes!

More information on Shoreline Walks here or call Recreation Specialist Marianne Johnson at 206-801-2638.



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