Children's Hospital research study on children and teens with headaches and migraine seeks participants

Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Headache and migraine are as common in children as in adults, and just as disabling.

Researchers at Seattle Children’s want to learn more about children with headaches and migraines.

Seattle Children’s Hospital is leading a research study to understand the experiences of children and teens with headache and migraine. The research study is funded by the National Institutes of Health and is approved by the Seattle Children’s Hospital research ethics board.

This study might be a good fit for you if your child is between 11 and 17 years old and has chronic headache or migraine.

What happens in the study?

Parents and children will complete online questionnaires about their health, sleep, and mood. This assessment will be repeated 6 months after the first assessment is completed.

Both parents and children will receive $20 in gift cards for completing their questionnaires at each time point. All families may receive up to $80 in gift cards total to thank them for their time.

Participation in this study will take about 6 months.

Results from this study may help other children who have headaches and migraines in the future.

To take part in this research study or for more information, complete this survey or contact the study team by email or at 206-884-1128.



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Quarter million Washingtonians sign up for ACA insurance



More than 242,000 residents signed up for 2018 health coverage using the Washington Health Plan Finder for the Affordable Care Act insurance.

This is the highest number to date in Washington.

Open enrollment is now closed, however you can still enroll in a plan if you have a life changing event. See if I Qualify

Enrollment in Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) is open year-round See if I Qualify.



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Photo: Autumn Color…….

Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Photo by Victoria Gilleland

Japanese Stewartia Tree

(Stewartia pseudocamellia)

Japanese Stewartia blooms with white camellia like flowers in spring but perhaps just as spectacular is the wonderful fall color. Fall color is good in sun or part shade. This beauty is in our Lake Forest Park garden.

---Victoria Gilleland



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Shoreline Fire calls Jan 15-21

Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Shoreline Fire calls for January 15-21

  • Aid - 71
  • Aid Non Emergency - 17
  • MVA (Motor Vehicle Accident) - 2
  • Medic - 65 ( Bothell and Northshore included M65, M47)
  • MVA Medic - 2, 1 on I-5 (downgraded, no transport) 1 in Bothell
  • Cardiac Arrest - 5 ( 3 in Northshore w/M65 and M47)
  • AFA (Automatic Fire Alarm) - 8
  • Flooding Minor - 1
  • Natural Gas Residence - 1
  • Service Calls - 2 assisting PD
  • Smoke/smell/Burn Complaint - 3
  • Smoke Multi Family - 3
  • Smoke Smell - 1
  • Structure Fire Unconfirmed - 1 (no fire, electrical issue with power co.)



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Edmonds-Woodway pins down Shorewood wrestlers Tuesday night

The Shorewood wrestling team went to Edmonds-Woodway Tuesday night with both teams undefeated in league and the Thunderbirds hoping to unseat the three time defending league champion Warriors.

The Warriors used a pair of pins and a decision to jump out to an early 15-0 lead in the team score.

The two teams traded wins over the next five weight classes as Shorewood narrowed their deficit to nine at 24-15 after a pin by Hendrick Wirthwein at 170 pounds.

That would be as close as the T-Birds would get as Edway dominated the upper weights, getting pins in three of the next four matches to pull away on their way to a 48-21 victory and a WesCo South championship.

Edmonds-Woodway 48 – Shorewood 21
@ Edmonds-Woodway High School

106: Reece Lecompte EW win by default
113: Nick Lotz SW dec. Emmanuel Boakye 9-2
120: Ousman Fatty EW pinned Richard Street 5:19
126: Howie Hare EW dec. Curt Tanaka 3-0
132: Grayson Le Compte EW pinned Kody Carpenter 5:45
138: Devin Leach SW win by inj. def. over Salihou Fatty
145: Thomas Christin EW pinned Alex Olivera 3:27
152: Matthew McMillan SW dec. Cole Hadaller 5-2
160: Simon Lee dec. Mark Yamane 10-5
170: Hendrick Wirthwein SW pinned Capassio Cherry 3:42
182: Cesar Ramos Gunn EW pinned Jake Moen 2:29
195: Phil Ball SW dec. Robbie Simonton 5-3
220: Generous Yeh EW pinned Taejin Thongdee 2:51
285: Kemper Lee EW pinned Luke Hohenstein 0:53

--Clark Norton



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Classifieds: Time change for Shoreline Fire Commissioners meeting


Shoreline Fire Commissioners will meet on February 5, 2018 from 4 - 5pm at headquarters, 17525 Aurora Ave N.



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Currency found in Lake Forest Park - is it yours?

No, it didn't look like this
US Currency was turned into the Lake Forest Park Police Department by a citizen. The currency was lost / recovered in the north end of King County.

It is distinctive in the amount and how it was packaged. The true owner should be able to describe the currency amount (bill denominations and/or change), how packaged, when and where lost.

If the owner comes forward and is confirmed, they will need to provide positive identification when the currency is returned.

Officer Steve Parken, SSO Officer, Lake Forest Park Police Dept., 17425 Ballinger Way NE



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Work party in Twin Ponds Park Saturday

The holly and the ivy are good to sing about
but not so good in area parks
Twin Ponds work party, Saturday, January 27, 2018, 10am

Experience the restorative powers of the outdoor, natural environment while enjoying shared community effort as we restore our woodland and creek side wildlife habitat in Twin Ponds Park next Saturday.

Join one of six teams trying to beautify Shoreline's Parks as we clear invasive weeds that destroy our native plants, preventing them from supporting the living creatures who depend on them.

In the picture you can see both English Holly and English Ivy that may have escaped from someone's yard. They outcompete the native plants.

The southern end of Twin Ponds Park is the place next Saturday, January 27 from from 10:00am to 1:00pm, rain or shine. Stewards trained in environmental restoration by the Washington Native Plant Society lead efforts to recover valuable habitat along Thornton creek. We will be right at the creek's edge this week where the soil is very soggy.

Bring waterproof footwear, rain gear, and warm layers. Gloves, tools, snack bars and water will be provided. Park near 149th Street and First Ave. near the southern end of the park across from Aegis Assisted Living. The parking lot adjacent to where we are working may be full. (Avoid the lot at 155th St.) Contact us at twinpondssouthhabitat@gmail.com to let us know you are coming or for questions you may have.

This project is sponsored by the Shoreline Department of Parks and Recreation, King Conservation District and the Washington Native Plant Society.



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Sno-Isle Genealogy group meets Feb 7 - free class Feb 3

Sno-Isle Genealogical Society meets Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at the LDS Family History Library, 22015 48th Ave W, Mountlake Terrace.

A short meeting starts at 6:30pm followed by socializing and the program at 7pm.

"Evaluating Genealogical Evidence; How Do I Know That's Right" is the topic to be presented by professional genealogist Mary Kathryn Kozy. She will define the various types of evidence and discuss ways of evaluating them. Guests are welcome.

For more information call 425-775-6267 on Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday. 11am-3pm.

Free Beginning Genealogy Class the first Saturday of the month, February 3, 2018 10am, at the Sno-Isle Genealogical Society Research Library, 19827 Poplar Way, Heritage Park, Lynnwood.

Get started on researching your family!

For more information call 425-775-6267 on Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday. 11am-3pm.



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Kagi and Ryu: $4 billion construction budget means jobs and opportunity

Rep. Ruth Kagi, D-32
Reps. Ruth Kagi (D-Seattle) and Cindy Ryu (D-Shoreline) said the passage of the state’s construction budget will create tens of thousands of jobs to build schools, colleges, affordable housing and mental health facilities.

“Our state’s population is booming along with the economy, and we have to build to keep up with growing needs for housing, education, and community services ,” Kagi said. 
“We finally broke through gridlock to pass the construction budget and move our state forward. This budget means tens of thousands of jobs and more opportunity for students in our public schools and colleges.”

The budget, Senate Bill 6091, passed the House 95-1 and the Senate 49-0.

Rep. Cindy Ryu, D-32
“Democrats in the House and Senate pushed hard for a record $1 billion to build new public schools,” Ryu said. 
“We also fought for a historic level of funding — more than $800 million — in new construction at our public colleges and universities. Those are two big reasons why this construction budget is a victory for education, which is now our economy’s main engine.”

Here are some highlights of the $69 million in projects in the 32nd District:
  • $37.757 million for Edmonds Community College’s Science, Engineering, Technology Building
  • $3.546 million for Shoreline Community College’s Allied Health, Science and Manufacturing Replacement
  • $6 million for repairs, maintenance, and minor works at Edmonds and Shoreline Community Colleges
  • $2.2 million for the South Snohomish Community Resource Center
  • $605,000 for dental clinic in Shoreline's ICHS medical facility
  • $200,000 for McKinnon Creek
  • $925,000 for Fircrest School
  • $2.5 million for a newborn screening facility at the Public Health Service lab
  • $8.77 million for Madrona School replacement
  • $5.17 million for Lynnwood Elementary replacement


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Pub Night Talk at McMenamins: “The Malheur Occupation and Public Lands in the American West”

William Robbins
Bill Robbins, emeritus distinguished professor of history at Oregon State University will give a Pub Night Talk on “The Malheur Occupation and Public Lands in the American West.” 

Cosponsored by the University of Washington Bothell and McMenamins, it will be held on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at 7pm in Hayne’s Hall, McMenamins Anderson School, 18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell.

Author and editor of several books, Robbins discusses how the 2016 occupation of the Malheur Wildlife Refuge is a continuation of the struggle over management of public lands in the West since the arrival of cattle in the late 19th century.

Followed by Q/A. All ages welcome. Free.



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Death notices as of January 23, 2018

Painting by Chrystine Westphal
Obituaries are condensed biographies of people's lives, written by the people who loved them.

Like a memorial service, they tell us things we may not have known about the person, and may leave us wishing we had known them better.

Obituaries extracted from The Seattle Times

Norman Thomassen  1930-2017  Services at Lake Forest Park Presbyterian for Air Force veteran Thomassen. "He loved his home on Lake Washington, the many adventures on his Criss-Craft "The Fortuna", the Model T Ford he rebuilt from a pile of rust, and most of all his family and friends."

John N. Terrey  1926-2017  An honored educational specialist, including Director of the Board of Community Colleges, he taught at Shoreline Community College in his retirement.

Barbara Ann Rizzuto  1940-2017 "As 'Ripper' Rizzuto, she also participated in the Moms' Football League with Shoreline Univac Youth Football. She was a volunteer with the Shoreline juvenile court system."

Aron Lindell  -2017  Services at Lake Forest Park Civic Club for Aron Lindell, who departed this life after a protracted battle with brain cancer. "Aron met his final days demonstrating the same characteristics by which he lived his life: bravery, honesty, and compassion for those around him."

Delores (Deedy) Roth Nyegaard  1944-2017  Shoreline Class of 1962. Survived by her husband of 53 years and their family.

Marjorie Lucille (Huettl) Sorenson  1929-2017  Marjorie and her husband Dwain raised their seven children in Shoreline. Marjorie dedicated her life to her children.

Lucille Irene Parshall  1931-2017  Died peacefully at her home in Lake Forest Park. A memorial service was held at Northwest Church in Lynnwood.

Maxine Marie Marshall  1925-2017  Services held at Calvin Presbyterian Church in Shoreline. With her husband and two children, she settled in Richmond Beach in 1956, where she lived for the next 60 years. "She was an early member of Calvin Presbyterian Church and was active in its social circles."

Norman J "Mac" MacDonald  1922-2017  Services at Berean Bible Church for MacDonald, a Retired Chief of Hydrology and Hydraulics, Army Corp of Engineers. Survived by Unajean, his wife of 72 years.

Blanche Ligare Lindmark  1929-2017  She retired in San Diego, then joined the Peace Corps and served two years in Ecuador. She relocated to Shoreline but volunteered for Habitat for Humanity, and Global Volunteer.

Eric Keith Barnum  1949-2018  1967 graduate of Shorecrest High School. He had a 37 year career with the Northshore School District ranging from teacher, coach, to Director of Secondary Education.

Raymond E. Harper  1926-2018  Long time Shoreline resident, he volunteered with the Boy and Girl Scouts, the Shoreline Historical Museum, and the Red Cross.

Alexander Joseph Maxwell  -2018  Enthralled with Latin, he taught English, Greek and Roman Classics and European literature at Shoreline Community College. He loved classical music, with a fondness for Beethoven.

Theodora Ann Sherman  1926-2018  Memorial service at St. Luke for Shoreline resident Teddy Sherman. She and husband GK married after WWII, and as a Navy family, lived on air bases across the US. They retired to Shoreline and raised their children. Teddy returned to college, got an accounting degree and started a firm of all women accountants.

Steven Louis Hellwig  1948-1968  50th anniversary of the death of 1966 Shorecrest graduate Steven Hellwig, who died in South Vietnam January 21, 1968.




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Shoreline Fire’s new ladder truck is pushed into service

Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Shoreline Fire honored an old Fire tradition on Monday - pushing the new ladder truck into its berth at the station before it goes into service.

The tradition dates to the days of horse-drawn fire wagons. It was more feasible to push the wagons back into the stations than to train a team of horses to back up!

Now it's only done the first time, when the apparatus goes to its first station.

Family portrait
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

On Monday, January 22, 2018, firefighters and friends gathered at 8:30am to push the new ladder truck into Station 65 at 145 NE 155th St.

Fire Chief Matt Cowan explained the ceremony.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Renner Shrewsbury watched in awe
as mother Kathryne explained the activities
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Wide-eyed little boys watched.

Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Firefighters and one little boy put their backs into it to push the big apparatus into its berth.


Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Firefighters were happy to show the features of the new truck. Lighted compartments will make it faster to get supplies.

First call
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

At 9:45am the first call came in and the new truck responded for a cardiovascular incident. Trucks are fully equipped and can do everything the vans do, except transport patients.



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Photo: Look to the rainbow

Photo by Mike Remarcke

Mike Remarcke managed to capture the rainbow in the dark gray clouds of this weekend. You can almost see the land on the other side of Lake Washington. And note how the sky is darker outside the rainbow.



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American Dance Institute donates free classes to Autism Benefit

American Dance Institute has donated a month of unlimited free dance classes to the 2nd Annual Illuminating Autism Benefit Dinner and Auction Saturday, January 27, 2018, 6pm, at The Rainier Club 820 4th Ave, Seattle

Funds raised support The University of Washington Autism Center (UWAC), which prepares people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) for school and life – reducing symptom severity and improving outcomes, regardless of economic need.

"My husband Steve and I attended the inaugural event last year and it was wonderful, said Elizabeth Chayer, Founder and Director of American Dance Institute. It was one of the most inspiring auctions we've ever attended."

Join us on January 27, 2018, at the Rainier Club in downtown Seattle, as we work together to raise funds to support UWAC programs.

For more Information about the Illuminating Autism fundraiser, contact: Tanya Cooke Event Coordinator 206.485.4539.



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Shoreline City Council in Olympia for meetings

The Shoreline City Council will attend the Association of Washington Cities’ “City Action Days” in Olympia, Washington on Wednesday and Thursday January 24-25, 2018.

City Action Days is AWC’s two-day legislative conference to educate statewide decision makers about city priorities and to push the City’s agenda forward.

They have also scheduled individual meetings with 32nd District Representatives Sen. Maralyn Chase, Rep. Ruth Kagi, and Rep. Cindy Ryu.



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Rep. Gerry Pollet introduces bill to open legislative records to public

Rep. Gerry Pollet D-46
Rep. Gerry Pollet (D-Seattle) has introduced a bill to significantly increase the openness of the state legislature. HB 2886 would amend the Public Records Act to open most legislative records to the public and news media.

“Washingtonians deserve to know who influences their legislators and who their elected representatives meet with about the public’s business,” said Rep. Pollet. “Other elected leaders are not allowed to operate in darkness, and neither should the legislature.”

If enacted the measure would make available:
  • Calendars and schedules of legislators relating to their conducting public business
  • Administrative budget and financial records
  • Personnel leave, travel, and payroll records
  • Reports submitted to the legislature
  • Correspondence with persons outside the legislature seeking to lobby them or regarding official duties including bill development (except for issues relating to personal matters)
  • Findings or reports of any person or body appointed or designated by the legislature regarding member or staff misconduct

The bill would allow legislators to withhold personal information and personal schedules (e.g., family or medical schedules). It would also protect communications from whistleblowers who want to bring to light fraud or misconduct in state agencies.

The bill’s intent section quotes Franklin D. Roosevelt, who said, “The only sure bulwark of continuing liberty is a government strong enough to protect the interests of the people, and a people strong enough and well enough informed to maintain its sovereign control over the government.”

“We must give the people the information they require to make quality decisions with their ballots,” said Pollet. “While some protections are warranted, the blanket protection the legislature has afforded itself should end. It’s the democratic thing to do.”

The measure will be referred to the House State Government, Elections and Information Technology ​Committee for a public hearing.

Rep. Gerry Pollet, D-Seattle (46th Legislative District), represents part of King County and the city of Seattle including Lake Forest Park, Kenmore and Lake City.


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Letter to the Editor: Legislators should initiate actions to prepare for nuclear attack

To the Editor:

The Bangor Nuclear Submarine base is located 20 miles due west of Shoreline. It is home to the largest nuclear weaponry in the US. Almost 40 % of all US nuclear weapons is located at this submarine base in a quiet, sheltered but easily navigable arm of the Hood Canal. Currently our state prohibits planning and preparing for a nuclear attack. Given the continuing expressions of hostility from our own President of the US in his challenges to the head of North Korea, Kim Jung Il, we here in Shoreline are in direct line of the fallout from such an attack, in which the probability of such a horrific event occurring is increasingly high.

Now is the time for all citizens and voters in cities, counties and communities to speak out and demand that our WA State Legislators in both the House and Senate remove and rescind the current prohibitive legislation against preparing and planning and to initiate legislation that would provide protective solutions to a nuclear attack. Given how extensively nuclear radiation spreads all of Washington State, as well as other states nearby, we are all are in danger of nuclear radiation as well as considerable destruction and death from this possibility. One only has to remember - and not to forget - the horrors of Nagasaki and Hiroshima, as well as the domestic disaster at Chernobyl to understand the dangers of nuclear power.

Voters and citizens would be well to contact their WA State Senators and Representatives in Olympia to take immediate action to prepare for a nuclear attack and to fully fund this legislation, and to make this matter a legislative priority.

Gini Paulsen
Shoreline


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Are You Eating Enough to Lose Weight?

Shoreline Seventh Day Adventist Church
corner of 5th NE and NE 175th
The public is invited to join an 8-session group weight-loss program titled “Are You Eating Enough to Lose Weight?”
 
It’s about how to enjoy a full plate and still lose weight! There are no pills or supplements to buy, and you won’t be required to weigh yourself during the program.

Just come, relax and surprise yourself with many new ideas you can try at your very next meal.”

It is a free program, participant kit is $50 (includes New York Times Bestseller book, workbook, CD, guide)

It begins on January 25, 2018 at 6:30pm. To RSVP or for more info email

The sessions are sponsored by the Shoreline Seventh Day Adventist Church, where the classes will be held. 17424 5th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155 (across from library).



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Edwin Pratt and Civil Rights

Edwin Pratt, his wife Bettye and daughter Miriam
Photo courtesy Miriam Pratt
Edwin Pratt and Civil Rights

Join us for a riveting program by Michelle Merriweather, Vice President of the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle.

Ms. Merriweather will present the history of local Civil Rights leader Edwin Pratt, who was a resident of the Shoreline community and Executive Director of the Seattle Urban League from 1961 – 1969. Learn how he and his colleagues laid the foundation for continuing the work on Civil Rights today.

Co-sponsored by the Shoreline Historical Museum.

Saturday, January 27, 2018, 2 - 3pm, Shoreline Library large meeting room, 345 NE 175th St, Shoreline 98155.



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Lakeside student serves as Senate Page for Sen. Frockt

Sen. David Frockt, D-46 and page Harper Meyerson
Photo courtesy LSS
Harper Meyerson, 15, served as a page in the Washington State Senate during the week of January 15.

Pages are sponsored by the senator from their legislative district. Sen. David Frockt, D-Seattle, sponsored Meyerson’s week in the Legislature.

“It was a privilege to host Harper at the Capitol this week,” said Frockt. “I hope that she enjoyed her time with the Legislature.”

The page program offers a hands-on opportunity for students to find out how state government works. The interactive learning experience includes classes focused on topics like budget writing and how a bill becomes a law, which culminates in pages creating their own bills in a mock committee setting. The educational experience is furthered by guest speakers.

“What I’ve learned most while being a page is that government is both more complicated and less formal than people think,” said Meyerson.

Pages also have the opportunity to work on the Senate floor. Their maroon coats and credentials allow them access to all parts of the Capitol Campus.

”I was surprised that legislators really want to hear what their constituents think,” Meyerson added.

Meyerson is in 10th grade at Lakeside School. She enjoys swimming, ultimate Frisbee, and working on the yearbook at school.

For more information about the Senate Page Program, contact SenatePageProgram@leg.wa.gov



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Opiate forum Tuesday night at Shoreline Center

Opiate forum Tuesday night at the Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline 98155, from 6:30pm - 8:00pm in the Shoreline Room at the north end of the complex.

The community is invited.

The open and free forum is designed to provide an opportunity for education and discussion about the opiate crisis and how it affects our communities. 

It is a project of Shoreline Police, Lake Forest Park Police, and Shoreline Public Schools.

Below is the agenda:

Introductions – Coquille Johnson- Drug and Alcohol Counselor, Shoreline Schools
  • Rebecca Miner, Ph.D- Superintendent, Shoreline School District
  • Chief Shawn Ledford, Shoreline Police Department
  • Chief Steve Sutton, Lake Forest Park Police Department
Law Enforcement Perspective (Chief Sutton MC)
  • Steven Freng, Psy.D., MSW- Prevention/Treatment Manager, Northwest HIDTA
  • Ricardo Quintero- Diversion Program Manager, Drug Enforcement Administration
  • Richard Cooper- Detective, King County Sheriff’s Office
Resources (Chief Ledford MC)
  • Alison Newman, MPH- Center for Opioid Safety Education, University of Washington
  • Michelle Peavy, Ph.D.- Research and Training Manager, Evergreen Treatment Services
  • Liz M. Braun, Ph.D.- CEO, Residence XII Alcohol & Drug Treatment Services for Women
  • Andrea Arany-Kovacs- Counselor
  • Amy Justham- Pharmacist, Albertsons/Safeway
  • King County Secure Medicine Return (slides only – Chief Sutton will narrate)
Questions from the audience (Coquille Johnson MC)



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Classifieds: Shoreline Fire commissioners meeting

Board of Commissioners of Shoreline Fire will hold a Special Meeting
Executive Session not open to the public



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Anderson Community celebrates their grand reopening on Friday

The Anderson Community celebrates its Grand Reopening on Friday, January 26, 2018 with a ribbon cutting. harp music, food and beverages.

The community is invited. Please let them know you are coming. Email or call 206-364-9336.

Anderson Community has renovated buildings and is opening a memory care unit.

Anderson Community is located in North City 17201 15th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155.



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Free dance lessons at Third Place Commons start on Jan 27



Third Place Commons is always a great spot for live music and dancing on weekends, but starting on Saturday, January 27th, it’s also a great place to learn to dance.

Beginning in January, Third Place Commons will offer free community dance lessons on the fourth Saturday night of each month through April.

Each easy, one-hour lesson will begin at 6 p.m. in front of the stage when you can learn and practice dance steps perfectly suited for the evening’s music ahead. No partner required, so come on down!

Then stick around for fantastic live music at 7:30 when you can take to the floor to practice your new moves with old and new friends all night long.

Swing dance will be on the docket for the first dance lesson on January 27th in conjunction with the grand finale of the Swing into the New Year music series featuring Portage Bay Big Band.

Professional dance instructor Ron Bolin, who delighted audiences with his class before the 85th St Big Band back in December, returns to get dancers warmed up and ready for the a rousing night of dancing fun.

This project is supported by a Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council Community Project Award.

Third Place Commons is a community-supported nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering real community in real space. Third Place Commons is located in Lake Forest Park Town Center at 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park 98155.



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Jobs: Shoreline Community College

Monday, January 22, 2018

Shoreline Community College is recruiting for the following Administrative Exempt position: 

Associate Director-International Education Marketing and Outreach

Full description

Application materials and information on this and other open positions can be found online. Questions regarding employment at the College may be directed to HR by email or by phone at 206-546-4769.


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Authors reading at Third Place Books this week

The author events start out on a healthy note - hidden powers of healing and healthy food, but take a drastic turn with murdering supernaturals and finish up with a positive story for children.


Third Place Books, Town Center Lake Forest Park, Ballinger and Bothell Way.

Wayne Jonas, MD
How Healing Works: Get Well and Stay Well Using Your Hidden Power to Heal (Lorena Jones/Ten Speed)
Monday, January 22 at 7 pm

Drawing on forty years of research and patient care, Dr. Wayne Jonas lays out a revolutionary new way to approach injury, illness, and wellness. He explains how eighty percent of healing occurs organically and how to activate the healing process.

Kyndra Holley
Craveable Keto (Victory Belt)
Tuesday, January 23 at 7 pm

The master behind the wildly popular food blog Peace, Love and Low Carb, brings together food, fun, and feeling fantastic with more than 130 healthy, low-carb versions of your favorite, most craveable dishes. Whether your goal is to lose weight loss, improve a health condition, or to simply find food freedom, Kyndra’s here to help!

Breeana Shields
Poison’s Cage (Random House)
Thursday, January 25 at 7 pm

Iyla and Marinda have killed many men together as duo of seductress and final, poisonous kiss. Now they understand who the real enemy is—the Snake King—and together they can take him down. Both girls have felt as though they were living a lie in the past, and each has something—or someone—to lose. In Poison's Kiss, Marinda pulled a dangerous thread. In this sequel, it hurtles to a heart-pounding conclusion.

Special storytime - Kerri Kokias
Snow Sisters! (Knopf)
Saturday, January 27 at 10 am

Join us for a special storytime with Kerri Kokias, author of the debut picture book Snow Sisters! Just like snowflakes, no two sisters are alike, but that doesn't mean they can’t work together to make the perfect snow day! A heartwarming sibling story from the illustrator of That’s Me Loving You.




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Shoreline City Council to meet with planning commission before regular meeting

Shoreline City Council Meetings

Monday, January 22, 2018 – Workshop Dinner Meeting 5:45pm
- Joint Meeting with Shoreline Planning Commission

Monday, January 22, 2018 – Regular Meeting 7:00pm
Full agenda and background documents here

Council will be finalizing details to adopt a B/O tax.
Planning is presenting proposed revisions to the development code, including elimination of neighborhood meetings with developers.

You can comment on agenda items here and watch meetings on your computer.



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Master plan approved to guide UW Bothell / Cascadia College campus development

Illustration of what Beardslee Commons might look like
Courtesy of Mahlum Architects Inc.

The University of Washington Bothell and Cascadia College now have a new campus master plan to help guide development of the Bothell campus for the next 20 years.

The Cascadia College Board of Trustees approved the plan January 17, following the approval by the UW Board of Regents January 11. The Bothell City Council approved the plan November 14, 2017.

The plan is the result of more than a year of work by the two institutions in collaboration with the city, neighbors and other community members. The plan addresses building, parking and housing needs along with environmental impacts in a document that directs how the campus would change over time.

UW Bothell Chancellor Wolf Yeigh said final approval of the master plan is a milestone in the history of the campus — and one that points toward its continued success in the future.

“This is a prime example of the long-term planning and collaboration that makes it possible for UW Bothell to offer students access to an excellent UW education. We’re proud of our partnership with Cascadia College and appreciate the engagement of our immediate neighbors and the city of Bothell,” Yeigh said.

Cascadia College President Eric Murray added,
“The master plan represents a significant investment in our students and our community, and allows us to fulfill our commitment to prepare individuals for careers that strengthen our local economy. It has been a privilege for Cascadia to work closely with UW Bothell, the city, and our neighbors to help shape the campus, and we look forward to continuing those relationships.”

Long-term plans call for redeveloping the current Husky Village campus housing into "Beardslee Commons," a new front door to the campus that could include transit-oriented retail, housing and academic functions along Beardslee Boulevard.

While the 58 acres of restored wetlands will be preserved, density would be increased across the 74-acre developed area of the campus. The number of students also would grow to the 10,000 fulltime equivalent (FTE) students as originally envisioned by the Legislature (6,000 at UW Bothell and 4,000 at Cascadia College). The campus currently has 5,669 students at UW Bothell and 2,947 at Cascadia College.

Housing on campus, currently at nearly 300 apartment beds, could grow to between 600 and 1,200 beds in a mix of traditional and apartment housing. The number of parking stalls could increase from the current 2,500 to 4,200.

UW Bothell provides access to an exceptional University of Washington education to students in a small campus environment that fosters student achievement. Offering more than 55 undergraduate and graduate degrees, options, certificates and concentrations, UW Bothell builds regional partnerships, inspires change, creates knowledge, shares discoveries and prepares students for leadership in the state of Washington and beyond.

Cascadia is a public community college offering two-year degrees for transfer to universities, a Bachelor of Applied Science in Sustainable Practices, certificate programs, basic education, High School 21+, ESL for adults, and a broad range of non-credit courses and professional training. It is recognized as the state’s university transfer specialist.

The joint campus for UW Bothell and Cascadia is located at 18115 Campus Way NE, Bothell



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Counties representing 37 million Americans demand Dreamers fix

Rod Dembowski
Representing jurisdictions with a combined population of 37.6 million Americans, 69 county officials from 37 jurisdictions across the U.S. are submitting a letter calling on national leaders to swiftly and comprehensively address the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, or DACA. 

This comes in advance of Friday’s expiration of the federal government’s continuing resolution, which many hoped might provide an opportunity to find a bipartisan compromise on DACA.

“Dreamers are Americans in every aspect but on paper. Not reaching a solution for them to stay is cruel, contrary to the values we have sworn to uphold and protect, and harms communities nationwide,” said Rod Dembowski, vice chair of the King County Council (pop. 2.1 million), whose office is leading the effort
“We are proud to act with what Dr. King called ‘the fierce urgency of now’ and submit this letter to Congress at this pivotal moment in this fight for justice.”

Approximately 800,000 young people in the United States benefit from DACA, with close to 19,000 Dreamers living in Washington. From the State of Washington, county officials from King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties joined the urgent call on Congress for a permanent fix for Dreamers.

“In Pierce County we’re proud to be home to a large immigrant and refugee community. The panic and stress this impasse has caused our Dreamers is heartbreaking. Some returned to school after the break unsure if they’ll be able to complete the semester. Others worry about providing for their families,” said Pierce County Councilmember Derek Young.

“The government asked Dreamers to step forward with the promise of a path to legal status and betrayed that faith. In local government we rely on those relationships to encourage cooperation with law enforcement and service providers. Without that trust our community is less safe.”

“We recognize the many contributions to our country, culture, and communities by these young people,” said Snohomish County Council Chair Stephanie Wright. “We all benefit from being diverse, inclusive, and welcoming communities, and we urge Congress to work together to find a permanent solution.”

“Dreamers that came as children now build this country - and Cook County - as veterans, first responders, teachers and parents,” said Cook County, IL Commissioner Bridget Gainer. “As a country of immigrants when we bring the Dreamers out of the shadows we honor our past and fight for our future.”

County officials expressed in the letter that they have a particular interest in seeing the legal status of Dreamers resolved in a manner that allows them to stay in the communities they call home, and that it is the role and responsibility of local government leaders to protect the rights of their constituents.

“On behalf of OneAmerica, Washington’s largest immigrant advocacy organization, this example of broad support by local elected leaders from across the nation underscores the urgency felt by so many communities for action by Congress to address the crisis created by the President’s decision to rescind DACA,” said OneAmerica Executive Director Rich Stolz.

“At a time when racial animus is playing such a prominent role in national politics, local leaders and communities are clear that protecting these young Americans who know no other home affirms our values as a compassionate and just nation. The growing chorus of voices is clear: Congress must act now.”



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LFP COW meeting Monday

Sunday, January 21, 2018

The Lake Forest Park City Council Committee of the Whole will meet on Monday, January 22, 2018 from 6pm to 8pm at City Hall, 17425 Ballinger Way NE.

Discuss Ordinance 1163/Adoption of 2015
1. International Building Code and Other Construction Related Codes
2. Discuss and Review Governance Manual
3. Discuss Communications Plan



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Good Morning Shoreline! Networking over Breakfast Tuesday

Good Morning Shoreline! Networking over Breakfast, Tuesday, January 23, 2018
Aegis of Shoreline, 14900 1st Ave NE, Shoreline 98155 from 7:30am to 8:30am.

Energize your day with coffee, a light breakfast and networking. Build relationships with and get inspiration from other members of the Shoreline business community. Reconnect with friends, make new acquaintances and create new business opportunities.

This is a free event, and open to the public, thanks to Aegis of Shoreline!

Help Aegis plan for a gourmet breakfast with an RSVP now!

This Month we will Feature one of our newest members, Paula Anderson. Paula is a Cruise and Vacation Consultant, with Expedia Cruise Ship Centers.

January is when everyone in the Northwest starts to dream of warmer, dry vacations. Paula is our local expert!

Bring business cards if you have them, and be ready to share a story about your business.

Aegis of Shoreline is providing a complimentary gourmet continental breakfast, and we will meet in one of the rooms in their beautiful facility. We will start at 7:30am and end at 8:30am, but feel free to drop in late or leave early as needed.

Presented by the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce and hosted by Aegis of Shoreline.

Please RSVP online or email to help us plan for enough food for everyone.



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Gold Star award for Shoreline Schools participation in College Bound scholarship program

Shoreline Public Schools recently received a “Gold Star Award” from Gov. Jay Inslee’s office honoring Shoreline as one of the top performing districts in the state for registrations for the College Bound Scholarship program.

Last year, 83 percent of Shoreline’s eligible eight grade students signed up for the program. Statewide, the average sign-up rate was 71 percent.

The College Bound Scholarship program is an early commitment of state financial aid to eligible students who sign up in middle school and fulfill the pledge.

The program encourages students who might not consider college because of the cost and continue their education beyond high school.

“I’m proud of the incredible work our middle schools’ staff have done in making students aware of the program, its benefits and assisting them with the application process,” said Superintendent Rebecca Miner.

When eligible students apply, they promise to:
  • Graduate from a Washington high school or home school with a 2.0 GPA or higher.
  • Be a good citizen and not be convicted of a felony.
  • Apply to an eligible college and file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in a timely manner.

Eligible students must sign up in middle school, by June 30 of their eighth-grade year, to receive this early commitment of state funding. In combination with other state aid, the scholarship covers tuition at public college rates. To receive the scholarship, students must enroll in an eligible college within one year of high school graduation.

More information about College Bound here or call 888-535-0747.



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Book Review by Aarene Storms: The Singing Bones

The Singing Bones by Shaun Tan

Artist/author Shaun Tan, who surprised and delighted the world with The Arrival in 2006, has created another book to startle the readers into thinking.

Small scraps from 75 Brothers Grimm folktales combine with photos of Tan's alluring, tactile, and unnerving sculptures to make something entirely new.

Some stories, like "The Frog King" are familiar. Yet, when placed beside the frog's picture with beseeching hands lifted, the story is transformed.


Other stories are more obscure. I had never read the story of "Foundling" but I will never forget the art that is paired with it in this book:


Read this book with a friend nearby, so you can share the strangeness and the wonder of it.

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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Artist's Talk: Humaira Abid Thursday at Shoreline Library

Sculptor Humaira Abid
Join Renton-based sculptor Humaira Abid for a discussion of her work with a particular focus on Searching for Home, her solo show at the Bellevue Arts Museum.

Searching for Home explores the experiences of immigrant and refugee women through Abid's signature carved sculptures and miniature paintings.

Abid is an award-winning artist whose work has been shown in museum and galleries around the world, including the Seattle Asian Art Museum, the START Saatchi Gallery London, and the National Art Gallery in her native Pakistan.

Free passes to the Bellevue Arts Museum are available with your library card. Visit kcls.org to learn more.

Thursday, January 25, 7-8pm Shoreline Library Large Meeting Room, 345 NE 175th St, Shoreline 98155.




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PTA meeting to features well-regarded Pediatric Occupational Therapy Team

The Shoreline Special Needs PTSA is excited to welcome guest speakers Rosemary White and Alek Adams at its Wednesday, January 24 meeting.

Many families in the Shoreline area and beyond have benefited from White's physical and occupational therapy practice. The pair will present on child and caregiver relationships, including how to tailor interactions based on your child's sensory and motor profile and stay present in the moment.

White is an Occupational Therapist who brings in her work in Neurodevelopmental Therapy, Sensory Integration and DIR Floortime. Adams is a Child and Family Therapist who studied at Antioch and brings Family Systems Therapy into her work with children and their caregivers. She also has worked in homes and schools embracing the DIR Floortime Philosophy in interactions in these settings.

This month's meeting is in the Highlander Room at the north end of the Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Ave NE. Social time starts at 6:30pm. At 6:45pm Shoreline School Superintendent Rebecca Miner will explain the district levy to be voted on during the February special election. A short business meeting will follow at 7pm, with the presentations at 7:30pm.

Attendees are also asked to consider bringing a white elephant item to donate for the evening's raffle (tickets $1) and / or gently used books to donate for the chapter to resell, with proceeds benefiting chapter programs.

Learn more about the chapter and consider becoming a member. The chapter focuses on the approximately 12% of the Shoreline School District who have a 504 plan or IEP.



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Crime in Shoreline week ending 1-2-18

Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Selected items from the Shoreline Police blotter week ending January 2, 2018

Trending for the holidays: domestic violence / assaults, suicide attempts,
Trespass from Aurora McDonalds, 145th Walgreens (2), America's Best Value motel (3), Lovers Package, Value Pet Clinic, Aurora Safeway

12-22  Commercial burglary at Shoreline Cigarland. Stole cash and merchandise.
12-25  Graffiti in Echo Lake restroom.
12-25  Subjects assault an individual who threw a rock at their car.
12-25  Window broken at The Little Store and cigarettes taken.
12-25  Graffiti at Hamlin Park.
12-26  Subject enters building 26 at Fircrest, says he is an employee, and takes items including keys to building and van. Suspect's shoes recovered as evidence. The next day he used a key to enter the food storage area.
12-26  Mail thief stole medications from 197xx 6th Pl NW.
12-26  Attempts to break into garage at 8xx NE 170th.
12-27  Package theft from 18xx NE 170th.
12-27  Individual tries to ram police car on 15th NE, police chase, recover stolen vehicle.
12-27  Suspect forced garage door to enter lobby of Rosemont Apts. Pried open a mailbox after trying several but there was no mail inside.
12-27  Echo Lake Apts storage shop was burglarized and key milling equipment stolen.
12-27  Welfare check on toddler whose mother was reported to be on drugs.
12-27  Mail theft on 14xx 27th NE.
12-27  Graffiti at Richmond Beach park.
12-29  Robbery at Home Depot using scissors and a screwdriver.
12-30  Subject arrested in public park on 145th at 2:30am on felony escape and drug warrants.
12-30  Deputies responded to a larceny and arrested a male for aggravated assault and investigation of domestic violence including strangulation, theft, harassment, and trespass.
12-30  Attempted mail theft at Heatherstone Apts on 9th NE.
12-31  Intoxicated driver stopped car in roadway at 175th and Aurora at 12:30am.
12-31  Intoxicated driver stopped car in roadway at 155th and Aurora at 8am
12-31  Two males were trying to help get a friend's belongings but got the wrong apartment.



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