People making a difference: Anne Stadler

Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Anne Stadler writes a memo at Third Place Commons in
Lake Forest Park on January 22. Along with her husband
and several local business owners, Stadler founded
 the Commons in 1998. (Photo by Jordan Duncan)

Lake Forest Park’s Anne Stadler volunteers and reaps benefits, such as Third Place Commons 

By Jordan Duncan

When one walks into Third Place Commons in Lake Forest Park, an array of pleasant smells from Honey Bear Bakery, the eye-catching collection at Third Place Books, and the sounds of dozens of people enjoying the amenities are the greeters.

The large community meeting space is the fruit of Anne Stadler’s labor. She helped found the Commons in 1998 alongside her husband, Dave Stadler, and several local business owners.

A Lake Forest Park resident since 1959, Stadler has been involved in some of the biggest and most important volunteer works in the area and helped make the community what it is today.

“In the first place, I feel it’s the foundation of a democratic society to volunteer,” Stadler said.
“So I get out of it both the pleasure and the capacity to help my community or any community – learn who it is, what it is and to grow to benefit the welfare of everybody.”

Along with her husband Dave, Third Place Books owner Ron Sher, and several other community group leaders, Stadler took a large section of a dilapidated strip mall that had been around since the 1960s and turned it into Friends of Third Place Commons (which eventually became Third Place Commons).

This fall will mark 20 years since the opening of the Commons.

Stadler said that more than 900 volunteer and community group events take place at the Commons every year, such as the popular annual community breakfast.

“Every city, every town, every neighborhood ought to have a place like this, and we didn’t have such a place at all,” Stadler said.

Stadler also serves as a board member with Sourcing the Way, an organization that utilizes a unique practice of meditation and listening. They emphasize the idea of a “field of consciousness,” which is essentially the collective minds of a group of people.

“What we learn to do is access that field and listen for guidance, if you will, about anything that we’re engaged in,” Stadler said. “We’re not just offering the ego-level of our consciousness, but we’re listening for what the greater field wants – the consensus level.”

With Sourcing the Way, Stadler works with leaders to try and come up with outside-the-box methods of communication and listening in order to present refreshing ideas and perspectives.

In the end, it comes down to people letting go of what they think the truth is and opening themselves up to new possibilities -- not only listening to, but accepting the viewpoints of their peers.

But it isn’t always easy.

“You live in this little bubble of what you think is reality,” Stadler said. “In order for the bigger field to break through the bubble, there is a disturbance. It creates havoc, and it has to in order to get your attention.”

Stadler is also involved with the Compassion Games, a project that rewards acts of kindness and compassion in the community in an effort to engage and bring citizens together. The game format was designed to help people engage in compassionate activities with more ease and comfort.

The idea really took off with one 6-year-old boy who was deemed a “Secret Agent of Compassion,” complete with a badge and outfit. Stadler learned from the school’s principal that the boy got his entire first grade class to also participate as Secret Agents.

Each morning the students were given special messages that taught them ways to be compassionate. They made sure to employ those techniques and were able to share their stories in class, which Stadler says they enjoyed.

For Stadler, a key aspect of volunteer work is the ability to amplify your impact on the community.

“It’s a completely gift-giving and receiving activity,” she said. “The reward you get is being able to give your gifts and have them be received into something bigger than you personally could ever do by yourself.”

For as dedicated as she is, her start in volunteering happened by accident. The first time she volunteered, she had four kids, and a group she was working with was starting a peace organization. When everyone else was busy and couldn’t take the helm, she stepped up to organize the group.

“I learned I had a really terrific talent for helping people organize themselves,” Stadler said. “I would never have learned that if it hadn’t been for the accident that if we were going to get this organization going, we needed someone to organize it.”

Stadler would take her kids with her to the office where she and other women worked while their kids played.

“You find out things that you absolutely did not know about yourself through the accidents of volunteering,” Stadler said.

Stadler worked as a television producer at KING 5-TV in Seattle for some time. She was hired to work with a community coalition called People Power where she would produce programs that they felt would be important for the community to address, such as water quality, fishing rights, redlining (pricing people out of neighborhoods, often on the basis of race or ethnicity), mental health issues and more. Her aim was to find people with successful solutions to problems that plagued small communities, telling stories that showed not only the problem but also how citizens mobilized to help solve it.

Working at KING 5 prevented Stadler from doing her typical volunteer work, but she still views it as a very beneficial experience.

“It gave me a really strong awareness of all kinds of communities that I would have never encountered if I hadn’t been working at KING,” Stadler said. “It was a great learning experience.”

Before Third Place Commons existed, Stadler and her husband were on the brink of leaving Lake Forest Park. One day she overheard Sher talking to the city manager about the failing state of the mall, where he was leasing three separate spaces.

Stadler introduced herself and asked Sher if he had any interest in a partnership with the community.

After some convincing and talk about what the partnership would look like, they came up with the idea to have a separate non-profit that helped to manage the place, which became Friends of Third Place Commons.

Stadler still teaches classes that revolve around concepts of open communication, but she doesn’t charge a fee for her services.

“I retired quite a while ago – except that I keep working,” Stadler said. “I work not because I need to have the money, but I work for the same reasons I volunteer. It’s really important to be involved in the evolution of the place you live in.

Third Place Commons was bustling with activity while Stadler looked around.

“It shows you what this community is,” Stadler said. All the different people, and then there are people that come from outside the community to have their meetings here. And they’re just as much a part of the community.”

Anne Stadler has been volunteering for her entire life. She considers it an obligation.



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Kellogg Knights wrestling team wins first meet of the year

The Kellogg Knights began their season on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, by hosting the Eagles of Explorer Middle School. Explorer jumped out to an early 22 to 6 lead. Caleb Kassa pinned his opponent with three seconds left in the first round to start a 30-3 run for the Knights over the next six weight classes. 

Explorer would not be denied and mounted its own rally, taking five of the next six weights to build a 55 to 42 advantage with only three weights left. Kellogg wrestler Vance Cunningham muscled his way to the fastest pin of the day, taking only 18 seconds, as the Knights scored the last 18 points for a 60-55 victory.

Kellogg wrestles next in a double dual against Meadowdale and Brier Terrace at Meadowdale Middle School on Thursday, March 8, 2018. 

Kellogg 60 - Explorer 55
@ Kellogg Middle School

81: Mark Hruscka EX pinned George Fernandez 3:38
88: Jonny Sossa EX win by forfeit
93: Thomas Rhodes KEL pinned Shaelyn Gerrodette 2:30
98: Noah Parker EX maj. dec. Luke Smith 20-8
103: Angel Torres EX pinned Aiden Bartelink 1:22
108: Caleb Kassa KEL pinned James Zhen 1:27
113: Matthew Curtis KEL win by forfeit
118: Sam Serati EX dec. Carson Christianson 10-7
123: Aiden DiDio KEL pinned Ahmed Al-kheyat 0:43
128: Beau Ormsby KEL win by forfeit
133: Luke Schmidt KEL pinned Raul Apodaca 2:05
140: Thomas Koah EX pinned Cage Jensen 1:57
147: Mikhill Surkanov EX pinned Ryder Baldwin 1:21
157: Trey Hill KEL pinned Andrew Lawanely
167: Sam Owen EX win by forfeit
178: Jose Ramirez EX win by forfeit
188: Cecillia Williams EX pinned Grant Bailey 1:08
218: Vance Cunningham KEL pinned Javier Udave 0:18
248: Tyler Green KEL win by forfeit
278: Jonah Chestnut KEL win by forfeit

Kellogg Record: 1-0

--Clark Norton



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Found: Dan Short 3-7-18

#1 Photo by Dan Short
Where was Dan Short when he took this photo?

He wasn't near the freeway on N 175th - that's a different set of black ponies.

You might walk by these ponies without even noticing them.

They are on a shelf, inside Trader Joe's at N 175th and Midvale.

Better luck next week!





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Goodbye Broiler Bay - Hello Starbucks

Broiler Bay demo
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Broiler Bay remodeled the old Wendy's building in Shoreline's Parkwood Plaza on Aurora in spring of 2012. It came in with a fair amount of buzz from burger fans.

The buzz apparently wasn't enough to keep it going. It's not only closed, it is being demolished. It lasted six years, which is better than many of our coffee shops.

Shortest tenure for a restaurant is the Ahipoki in Aurora Village, which opened with a lot of energy in July of 2017 and was closed six months later.

Broiler Bay still has a location in Bellevue.

A new Starbucks will be built on the Broiler Bay site at 15220 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline 98133

DKH

Updated with information from a reader!

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RBCA explores the wild side at their March 13 meeting

Anything good to eat?
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Richmond Beach Community Association's March Community Meeting
Tuesday, March 13, 7:00pm – meet and greet; 7:15pm meeting
Richmond Beach Congregational Church, lower level
1512 NW 195th Street

Topic: Wildlife in Richmond Beach

The March 13 public meeting of the Richmond Beach Community Association (RBCA) is all about the wild side of life: the animals that live on our shoreline and in our woods . . . and get into our garbage cans when we aren’t looking.

Rachel Mayer, the Standing Coordinator for SnoKing Marine Mammal Response, will be on hand to talk about the seals, sea lions, otters and other aquatic visitors to Saltwater Park. She’ll acquaint everyone with how delightful these animals can be and how dangerous. Safe interactions between humans, pets and marine wildlife will be the key to her presentation.

Cole Caldwell from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife will also counsel safety in a review of the coyotes, raccoons, possums, rabbits, deer, beaver and other furry relations hiding in plain sight in Richmond Beach.

The sad toll in cats and dogs lost to coyotes in the last few years and what people can do to protect their pets will be the main topic. He’ll have advice on how to enjoyably coexist with the neighborhood critters without succumbing to the havoc they can wreak.

Both presenters will have visual displays, and the meeting would be appropriate for children ages 7 and up as well. Older students doing reports or projects or collecting civic involvement experiences for school are also encouraged to attend.

There will also be a few minutes of Point Wells news at the March RBCA meeting. Tom Mailhot will quickly explain the implications of the prospective condo developer’s missed deadline for filing a revised draft Environmental Impact Statement and what Richmond Beach residents need to watch for and act upon in the next few months.

The April 10 RBCA meeting will be devoted to a thorough explanation of what happens next at Point Wells, with specific suggestions for how residents can stay involved and influence the outcome of a crucial June 30 ruling on the project.

All are welcome!



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Caregiver support group starts Apr 10


Iora Primary Care and Home Instead Senior Care are sponsoring a Caregiver support group at Iora, 15214 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline 98133.

Sessions will be held the 2nd Tuesday of the month, from 1:30 - 2:30pm starting April 10, 2018.

To RSVP and for more information contact Maddie 206-707-8441h or Shawna 206-612-8577.



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Workshop: Beautify & Care for Your Streamside Property

Learn to improve your streamside
property at a free workshop
Learn ways that you can support wildlife, enhance your property, and reduce maintenance needs.

Don't miss this FREE workshops for homeowners living near streams, lakes and wetlands, offered by the King County Conservation District.

The Shoreline workshop will be held at the Shoreline Public Library on Wednesday, March 14, from 6:30 to 8:30pm. Click HERE to register.

Curious about what it takes to return your stream, lake or wetland property to its more natural state?

Want to learn ways you can support wildlife, enhance your property’s aesthetic, and reduce maintenance needs?

Learn from restoration experts about managing stream, lake and wetland properties in a way that supports the environment and your land use needs.

Topics Include:
  • Minimizing pollution runoff on your property
  • Controlling invasive weeds
  • Utilizing native plants for wildlife habitat and erosion control
  • Adding value and beauty to your yard naturally
  • Learning about environmental regulations that impact your property
Questions? Contact Kristen McCune at kristen.mccune@kingcd.org or 425-282-1927.

Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th St, Shoreline 98155



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Book Review by Aarene Storms: Star-Crossed

Star-Crossed by Barbara Dee

12-year-old Mattie is thrilled when her 8th grade class mounts a production of "Romeo and Juliet" but things get complicated when the handsome boy in the leading role ducks out of the play ... leaving Mattie to play the part of Romeo, opposite the beautiful Gemma as Juliet.

Gemma, whom Mattie...likes. Like, a lot.

Mattie has a lot of questions about her crush on Gemma, and nobody around her gives her the answers.

However, several people -- including her best friends, her older sister, a sympathetic teacher, and even Gemma herself -- allow Mattie the freedom to explore some answers for herself. That is what makes this gentle little story so nice.

I learned about this book when the author wrote about a terrible experience booktalking in a school where she was asked to refer to the book only in general terms. In other words: avoid talking about the book. Even when asked direct questions about it.

As often happens, censoring a book sometimes inspires people to seek that book out.

That's how it worked with me, anyhow.

Having read the book, I've got to say:

It's a great book. And I plan to talk about it. A lot. In schools. To students.

With positive reviews from School Library Journal and Kirkus as well as the sexy librarians here at Sex in the Library, you know that although "Romeo and Juliet" was a tragedy, Star Crossed definitely isn't.

Highly recommended for middle-grade readers, ages 10 and up.

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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Classifieds: Shoreline Fire Commissioners - update on meeting


Board of Commissioners of the Shoreline Fire Department meet Thursday, March 8, 2018 at 3:30pm at the Shoreline Fire Department, 17525 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline 98133.





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Photos: Excavation begins for Shoreline Apartments

Panoramic view of Shoreline Apartments site
Taken from 15th NE
Photo by Mike Remarcke

Now that it's not pouring rain, excavation has begun on the new Shoreline Apartments at the corner of 15th NE and NE 175th in North City.

View from the south
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

In this view from the south, you can see the extent of the excavation so far. They're about two weeks behind their original schedule, but preliminary stages are always weather dependent. They may be able to make up time later.

  • Full scale excavation will begin on/around 2/20
  • Structural concrete pours will begin around the middle of April and are scheduled to be complete by middle/end of August
  • Framing starts middle of August
  • Completion middle of December, 2019

The building will have 243 apartments.

The site was the former location of the North City Post Office.



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Help find a new home for THE WORKS

Can you help find a new home for The WORKS

Join us this Thursday, March 8th!
The WORKS is the Shoreline PTA Council clothing room for students in need in the Shoreline School District.

Since 2007, The WORKS has been housed in the three portables on the west side of North City Elementary. We recently learned that the portables will be removed this summer when the North City campus is used as a transitional school site. With the support of the District, The WORKS is actively looking for a new home beginning this summer.

To begin the project, PTA Council is creating a Community Task Force to ensure the long-term sustainability of The WORKS. We are just beginning the relocation plans and are actively recruiting community volunteers with a variety of skill sets, such as retail, space planning, legal, marketing, and fundraising.

There is an organizational meeting set for Thursday, March 8th at 7pm in the PTA Council Office inside the Shoreline Center (Richmond Room in the south wing, 18560 1st Ave NE). Fill out the RSVP form online to receive updates about the project:

For more than 20 years, The WORKS clothing store (a Shoreline PTA Council community resource) has provided free, high quality, gently used and new children’s and teen clothing and hygiene products. Every year, The WORKS serves more than 1,000 Shoreline School District students with basic needs to support success in school.



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RFP: Ronald Wastewater seeking website designer


RONALD WASTEWATER DISTRICT 
Request for Proposals 
For Website Design, Maintenance and Training 


BACKGROUND: Ronald Wastewater District (“RWD” or “District”) is a municipal corporation formed pursuant to State Law in 1957. RWD provides sanitary sewer service to residences and commercial buildings within the city limits of the City of Shoreline and part of Snohomish County.

Those interested in submitting a proposal are encouraged to view the District’s current website. The District currently uses Adobe Dreamweaver software.

SCOPE OF WORK: RWD is looking for a qualified individual or company to re-design the District’s website, which will include the following scope of work:
  1. Re-design the website including layout, graphics, links, online bill paying options and importing content.
  2. The re-designed website should be informative, interactive, user friendly and include appropriate security from unauthorized use or access.
  3. Train the District Administrator to work with and manage content, including links and uploaded documents.
  4. Provide maintenance, support and trouble-shooting services as needed. 
PROPOSAL: A written proposal of no more than two (2) type-written pages (or electronic mail equivalent) that includes the following:
  1. Brief statement of the proposer’s qualifications.
  2. Identification of the person or persons who will provide the services.
  3. Links to three (3) examples of websites that the proposer has created, designed, or redesigned that the proposer believes are most analogous to RWD’s needs.
  4. Number of days (from the date of contract execution) that proposer will need to complete Items 1-3 of the Scope of Work.
  5. Quotation of fixed amount; or hourly rate and not to exceed amount for completion of Items 1-3 of the Scope of Work.
  6. Quotation of hourly rate for services set forth in Item 4 of the Scope of Work. 
Proposers may also attach a form contract—which is not part of the two-page limit.

DEADLINE: Proposals must be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday, March 19, 2018 via electronic mail to Douglas Wittinger, District Administrator for Ronald Wastewater District.

RWD’s Board will select the successful proposer subject to contract negotiation.

RWD reserves the right to reject any and all proposals or to withdraw this Request for Proposal.



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Insurance Commissioner: Flood insurance

Photo courtesy City of Lake Forest Park 2011
From the Office of the Insurance Commissioner

Homeowner and commercial insurance policies typically do not cover flood damage.

If your property is located in a flood-prone area (a "Special Flood Hazard Area"), your lender will likely require you to have flood insurance.

Even if you live in a minimal or moderate flood hazard area, you may still want to buy flood insurance.

Flood insurance is widely available through FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) 

You can check your flood risk by contacting your local insurance agent.

There are, however, limits to federal flood insurance. For commercial structures, for example, the NFIP maximum is $500,000 for the building and $500,000 for the contents. Even small businesses may need supplemental coverage.

National Flood Insurance Program policies go into effect 30 days after the policy is written, unless the policy is required to qualify for a mortgage.

Surplus line policies typically don't have a waiting period.

Ronald Bog about to overflow its banks
Photo by Janet Way
If you have a flood:
  • Don't attempt to drive through flooded roadways.
  • Check for structural damage before re-entering your home or business. Flood-damaged buildings can collapse. Be cautious about gas leaks or energized wiring in flooded basements.
  • If you have damage, call your insurer or agent.
  • Take photos or video. Make a list of lost or damaged items.
  • Even if you didn't have flood insurance, you may qualify for some federal emergency grants or loans.
  • Talk to your insurer before making permanent repairs or disposing of damaged property.
  • Save receipts from any mitigation efforts (sandbags, pumps, etc.) for possible insurer reimbursement.
  • If you have to move, make sure your insurer or agent has a way to reach you.
  • Save receipts for temporary repairs, temporary housing, food, etc.

Other information:



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Where's Dan Short? 3-7-18

Where's Dan Short #1

We introduce a new feature today with "Where's Dan Short?"

Dan is a Shoreline resident and avid photographer who explores local spots and photographs them. They are places which are known to the people who frequent them, but not to the general population.

Do you know where Dan was when he took this photo? If you do, post your answer in the comments (or not and just wait to see if anyone else gets it!) and we'll publish the location in the next edition.

DKH



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LFP Garden Club Mar 13 - Go bold with bulbs

Trevor Cameron will go
Bold with Bulbs!
Lake Forest Park Garden Club's March meeting is at LFP Town Center on Bothell Way NE and Ballinger Way NE in Third Place Commons by the stage area.

General meeting is on Tuesday, March 13th, at 9:15am then coffee and speaker start at 10:30am. The program lasts one hour.

All are welcome to come to two meetings for free. After that they are expected to join. Dues are $25 a year, which includes events such as Christmas party, bus trip, summer potluck, Soiree, etc..

Novice and experienced gardeners are welcomed.

March 13, 2018 the speaker is Trevor Cameron on “Go Bold with Bulbs”

Trevor is general manager for Sunnyside Nursery in Marysville.

He loves to garden at his home in Everett. He is a self-described "plantophile" with special addictions to Japanese maples, heucheras, hostas, hellebores, dwarf conifers and of course bulbs.

President of Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens at Legion Park in Everett.

He loves teaching classes at the nursery, arboretum, and at garden clubs.



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Phoenix Theatre opens God of Carnage Apr 6

Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Jaylyn Green, Amy Gentry, Phillip Keiman, Debra Rich Gettleman
Photo by Melanie Calderwood

Phoenix Theatre
presents
God of Carnage
by
Yasmina Reza

Directed by Rick Wright

April 6 thru 29
Friday and Saturday at 8:00pm, Sunday at 2:00pm
General Admission $24, Seniors/Military $19


The quintessential, Tony Award-winning comedy of grown ups behaving badly.

God of Carnage begins as two highly strung couples, Alan and Annette Raleigh and Michael and Veronica Novak, meet for a civil discussion about a playground fight between their sons.

The conversation quickly morphs into a laugh-out-loud, train wreck of an afternoon among savages, called "ninety minutes of sustained mayhem" by The New Yorker.

The New York Times hailed God of Carnage as a "four-way prize fight" and the Chicago Tribune praised Reza’s play, calling it a "savvy and deliciously caustic new comedy." This must-see received the Olivier Award for Best New Comedy, as well as the Outer Critics Circle and Drama League Awards for Best Play.

Cast: Debra Rich Gettleman, Phillip Keiman, Amy Gentry, Jaylyn Green

Produced with permission by Dramatist Play Service

Please note this play is written for adults and contains strong language


Phoenix Theatre at Firdale Village, 9673 Firdale Ave, Edmonds 98020,



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Twist Yoga comes to Shoreline

Photos courtesy Twist Yoga


My Favorite Places: Twist Yoga comes to Shoreline!
By Shari Winstead


Shoreline is now home of Twist Yoga’s newest location, 20019 Aurora Ave N. This studio originally opened in 2008 as the Sweatbox, (an authentic Bikram Yoga studio), then became Yoga for Life, offering Bikram and other types of yoga. In September 2017, Jen Mitchell, owner of Twist Edmonds, invested in our community by purchasing this studio. It’s great to see an established studio owner work to keep yoga fresh in Shoreline.

Your membership (or class pass) with Twist includes access to both the Edmonds and the Shoreline studios. It might seem strange to have two studios in such close proximity, but as a student, it’s awesome. No matter what you might need out of yoga, you are likely to find it at either the Shoreline or Edmonds location.

So why is this my favorite place? It’s no secret that I love yoga, I’ve been practicing for almost 20 years, on and off. Hopefully you caught the key word in that previous sentence – “practice”. Every student is in a different place in their personal practice. I know with certainty that I won’t be judged in any way if I can (or cannot) do a posture. We respect one another, and mostly, we respect our bodies, working to find our personal edge, but not pushing to an injury, as so commonly happens in other group setting workouts.

Photo courtesy Twist Yoga


I’ve heard many people say they aren’t flexible enough to go to yoga, but that is the point. It’s like saying you aren’t dirty enough to take a shower. I go to yoga because I’m not naturally flexible and because balancing is a challenge for me. We are all aging, and the most important things we will need to age successfully are flexibility, balance and strength. Yoga will help you improve all of those things.

Whether you are looking for a hot room on a wet, cold day where you can be warm and break a sweat, or you’re looking for a faster paced, more athletic Vinyasa (flow) yoga, you’ll find it here. All you have to do is show up with an open mind – and leave your ego, and any sense of competition at the door.

If you’re a beginner, you can start your practice by joining a Sunday 9am basics in Edmonds, or even better, commit to once a week with the four-week intro session (check the Twist website for the next session).

Photo courtesy Twist Yoga


All of the Traditional Hot Yoga classes are suitable for beginners – you’ll practice the same 26 postures each class in a 105-degree room. You’ll be surprised how well you adjust to the heat, and even find comfort in it (and pride in the fact that you can stay in the hot room for 60-90 minutes!) The repetition will teach you about your body and your mind will learn to focus and relax at the same time. If you are worried it’s going to be too much – you are more than welcome to take a rest on your mat for as long as you need. Remember, nobody is judging you. Just come on in!

Check out the website for all the details, and more information, including new student specials and various options for committing long-term (or cautiously). Either way, the pricing is in line with other studios, and you will get value for your money. This is not “gym yoga”. It’s so much more!

I hope to see you in the studio!

Shari


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Pacific Medical Center Hosts Diabetes 2 Support Group starting Apr 6

Christy Goff, RD

Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center and Pacific Medical Center have partnered in 2018 to offer a Type 2 Diabetes Support Group.

Those diagnosed with diabetes and those living or caring for someone with diabetes will benefit greatly from this FREE series of workshops to be presented each month.

Christy Goff, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist from Pacific Medical Center, will host the Support Group on the 1st Friday of each month, beginning April 6th, from 1:30pm - 2:30pm. 

Each month, either she or a Pacific Medical Center physician and/or nutritionist, will address important topics of interest to those diagnosed with Diabetes and those caring for someone with the diagnosis.

If you are Type 1 Diabetes, you are welcome to join the group as well. While some sessions will be classroom style, others will include cooking demonstrations in our kitchen. Here's a list of the first three sessions to mark on your calendar:

April 6th: Goal Setting and What to Know to Better Manage Your Labs (HgA1C%, blood pressure and cholesterol)

May 4th: Lo Impact Exercises and Understanding Foot Care

June 1st: Cooking Demonstration (Diabetes Friendly foods for 1-2 People) and Portion Control

Please check in at the Front Desk upon your arrival. See you at the Center!

18560 1st Ave NE #1, Shoreline 98155. Southernmost building on the Shoreline Center campus.



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Stretch your brain: Ten weeks to basic bridge

Bridge Lessons: Ten Weeks to Basic Bridge starts Wednesday April 4

Stretch your brain -- play Bridge!

Seattle Bridge Center is announcing a series of lessons for beginning Bridge players: "Ten Weeks to Basic Bridge" beginning April 4, 2018.

This series will be led by David Dailey, a relative newcomer to Bridge who understands the challenges encountered by new players.

You'll learn Bridge from the ground up using Standard American bidding. This fast-paced series is ideal for those with no card playing experience, as well as for players who want to get back into the game using modern methods.

When you complete this series, you will be ready to play Bridge in social games as well as in introductory Duplicate games. Seattle Bridge Center offers a Rookie Duplicate game on Tuesday evenings.

You can take the lessons by yourself or with a partner. You'll meet several new players along the way.

Lesson fees are collected on a pay-as-you-go basis. You can stop or return at any time.
- $10 per person per week (includes each week's materials)
- $5 for ages 19-25
- $Free for ages 18 and under

Class materials for missed lessons are available at $3 per lesson (free for 18 and under).

Classes are held at Seattle Bridge Center, 1539 NE 145th Street, Seattle WA 98125. We are a half-mile east of Interstate 5 at Exit 175 for NE 145th Street. We share a parking lot with the QFC supermarket and Dollar Tree store on the southeast corner of 15th Ave NE and NE 145th St. If you are facing the entrance to the Dollar Tree store, turn to your right and you will be facing our front door.

We have plenty of free parking. The intersection of 15th Ave NE and NE 145th St is served throughout the evening by Metro routes 65, 73, 347, and 348, and by other routes (64, 308, and 373) in the early evening.

This series begins on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 meets on 10 Wednesday evenings through June 13, 2018. There is no class meeting on May 9.

Each class begins at 7pm and runs until 9:30pm. We start right at 7pm to make the best use of your time. Our doors are usually open by 6:45pm at the latest. Light snacks are provided; food is also available nearby at the Burger King restaurant or the QFC deli counter.

Please let us know if you're planning to attend, so we can be sure to prepare enough copies of the lesson materials.

Questions? Send an email to SeattleBridgeCenter@gmail.com or leave a message for David at 206-336-3428

If you'd like to watch a game of Duplicate Bridge live and in person, join us Tuesday evenings for Rookie Duplicate, where spectators are always welcome. The game starts at 7pm; please arrive 10 minutes ahead of game time to get settled in.

The complete and current schedule for Rookie Duplicate games and for the beginner lessons can be found here then following the link for "Schedule and Results."



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Photos: Little Free Library

Little Free Library, 1300 NE 180th Street Photo by Steven H. Robinson

In spite of problems with theft, the Little Free Libraries continue to thrive around Shoreline. These are small boxes, usually on a post or pedestal, with a glass door. People put books in them to share with neighbors and passersby. Some include a notebook so users can make comments. Many books are read and returned, over and over, with comments from readers inside the cover.

The libraries are usually registered on a national website. Here's a world map of LFL - you have to enter the zip code or city to see the locations.



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Nominations open for Shoreline Schools Staff of the Year awards

Do you know an awesome Shoreline Schools member, volunteer or community partner who deserves recognition for the incredible work they do? Nominate them for the 2018 Shoreline Schools Staff of the Year Awards!

Nominations can be submitted by staff, students, parents, and community members. Nominating someone is easy and is all done online.

All award recipients will be celebrated at a special awards ceremony and reception at the Shoreline Center Auditorium on Monday, May 14, 2018 at 6 p.m. Staff, families and community members are invited and encouraged to attend.

Nomination categories include:
  • Administrator of the Year
  • Elementary Educator of the Year 
  • Secondary Educator of the Year 
  • Educational Specialist of the Year 
  • Early Learning Employee of the Year (Shoreline Children’s Center, Early Childhood Education and Head Start staff)
  • Para Educator of the Year
  • Support Staff of the Year 
  • Office Staff of the Year
  • Volunteer of the Year
  • Community Partner of the Year

If you do not know which category to select for your nominee, select "Unsure." Miscategorized nominations will be corrected to make sure all nominees are in the correct categories before being reviewed by the selection committee.

Nominations must be submitted using the online nomination form by 5:00pm on Friday, March 30, 2018.

If you have any questions, contact Curtis Campbell at 206-393-4412.



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Seattle’s World Cup bid gains County support

Seattle is a Soccer City
The King county council gave its unanimous support to the City of Seattle’s bid to be a host city of the 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup at its meeting on Monday.

The legislation comes on the heels of last month’s action at the Seattle City Council to declare its own support for the effort.



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Missing autistic man returns home after two hours

Shoreline residents in neighborhoods around Richland Highlands were very worried Friday when they received a robo-call about a missing autistic man from their neighborhood.

The call said to look for a "30-35 year old black man, nonverbal, last seen wearing a tan jacket, green shirt and jeans. He goes by "Rashid Rashid". If seen, call 911."

One recipient of the call was particularly concerned as she knew him well. "I was his one-on-one when he was a student at Shorecrest. He was very friendly."

Checking with the King County Sheriff's office and Shoreline Police, we learned that he had apparently returned home on his own, after an absence of about two hours and that he is fine.



3-6-18 updated with correct spelling of name, school, and a comment.

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Bill ensuring every kindergartner through second grader is screened for reading obstacles that are indicators of dyslexia passes legislature

Rep. Gerry Pollet D-46
Dyslexia is a learning disability that causes learning difficulties in reading, writing, and mathematics.

With early screening, early diagnosis, early evidence-based reading intervention and appropriate accommodations, dyslexic individuals can become highly successful students and adults.

It is with these positive outcomes in mind the that Washington Legislature moved a measure requiring schools to screen students in kindergarten through second grade for the letter and number recognition and reading difficulties that are indicators for dyslexia.

Under the bill, the Superintendent of Public Instruction will convene an advisory council to develop best practices for implementing the screenings and suitable interventions.

“By providing our teachers with appropriate instructional supports, the reading future and success in school for one in five Washington students with some level of dyslexia will become much brighter,” said the prime sponsor of the House companion measure Rep. Gerry Pollet (D-46).

Every kindergarten through second grade student will be screened for learning challenges related to reading and number recognition, which are often indicators of dyslexia. Educators will be provided with “multi-tiered instructional supports” to help those student who the screenings reveal have learning challenges.

“We should do all we can to ensure every child in Washington gets a quality education,” Pollet said. “Early interventions will be more cost effective, produce better results, and give those who cope with dyslexia every opportunity to succeed alongside their peers.”

On the House floor, Rep. Pollet spoke about how his daughter could not read in second grade, due to what was later found to be severe dyslexia. He thanked his daughter’s Bryant Elementary School teacher, Lynn Fauselt, who came in to school a half hour early several days a week to try to help her student learn to read.

However, different teaching methods are needed to teach dyslexic children to read or recognize numbers.

SB 6162, elements of which Rep. Pollet has been working to have adopted for seven years, will provide every teacher in kindergarten through second grade with the tools to recognize indicators of dyslexia, and provide ever student with the multi-tiered instructional support they need to succeed.

One in five children have some degree of the neurological challenges to reading and recognizing numbers which fall under dyslexia.

Pollet said “I want to thank Rep. Vandana Slatter, Sen. Hans Zeiger, the Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal, along with Deciding Dyslexia and the Washington Branch of the International Dyslexia Association for all their hard work in helping to move this bill out of the legislature.”

The bill now moves to the governor’s desk for his signature.

Hear Rep. Pollet’s floor remarks on the passage of bill here.

Rep. Gerry Pollet, D-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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Rep. Valdez sponsored measure, aimed at protecting children’s privacy, heads to governor’s desk

Rep. Javier Valdez D-46
Protecting children, especially when they are dealing with their most vulnerable moments, is a value we all hold dear.

The bicameral unanimous passing of Rep. Javier Valedz’s (D-46) measure protecting child forensic interviews that describe or depict allegations of child abuse, child neglect, or exposure to violence from disclosure under the Public Records Act, speaks directly to this shared value.

“A child going through such trauma in their lives does not need their privacy further invaded by having these records becoming public at a later time,” said Valdez. “We must do all we can to protect the most vulnerable among us.”

Child trauma is hard enough to cope with without having to relive it. HB 2700 will not only protect certain records from being public, but also ensure advanced notice of disclosure is given to child witnesses that have since become emancipated minors or attained the age of majority.

The measure now sits on the governor’s desk awaiting his signature.

Rep. Javier Valdez, D-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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Friday deadline to apply for LFP Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

Entrance to Lyons Creek Park
Photo by Carl Dinse
The City of Lake Forest Park seeks applicants for its newly established Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.

The seven-member board, including one high school student, will be responsible for advising the City Council and Mayor on parks and recreation issues including park master planning, recreation program evaluation and park comprehensive planning.

Terms are three years and members are limited to two consecutive full-term appointments.

To be considered for the Board, complete an application and attach a resume and cover letter describing your experience and interest in parks and recreation.

Completed applications, with résumé and cover letter, should be emailed to Cory Roche, Community Volunteer Coordinator, or mailed/ delivered to the Lake Forest Park City Hall at 17425 Ballinger Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155.

Applications are due by 5:00pm, March 9, 2018.

More information on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board in the application or contact Cory Roche, Community Volunteer Coordinator at 206-957-2814.

Additional Information on the Board



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On the Fence: two new temporary art installations in downtown Edmonds include Shoreline artist

City of Edmonds Arts Commission offers an opportunity for regional artists to create temporary outdoor art installations on three fence lines in downtown Edmonds.


Through May, Connected Hearts/Be Kind by Shoreline artist Susan Lally-Chiu is on exhibit on the Frances Anderson Playfield Main Street fence, and Rhizome Cuff by Edmonds artists Mona T. Smiley Fairbanks and Lisa Wickstrom is on the Dayton and 2nd Ave fence, next to Driftwood Players Annex and ArtWorks.

Be Kind
Image courtesy of the artist
Connected Hearts/Be Kind uses white Swanson Taffeta Flagging Tape and the chain link fence as the fabric structure for a cross-stitch design.

The theme of the installation is community.

“There is a lot of noise in the media these days trying to divide us,” says Lally-Chiu of her work, “in response we need to send a strong message of what ties us together.”

A commercial designer and artist working primarily in watercolor and linocut, Lally-Chiu has shown her artwork in a number of group and solo shows. Her public art pieces include two recent projects for the City of Shoreline.

Rhizome Cuff
Image courtesy Edmonds Arts Commission
Rhizome Cuff is the fourth collaborative On the Fence installation for Fairbanks and Wickstrom.

The artwork is intended to inspire a conversation about nature, community connections, recycled materials and the endless delights of art. 

Mixing reclaimed aluminum flashing and colored vinyl, the artists created a three-dimensional, organically flowing rhizome form --- a continuously growing horizontal underground stem that puts out lateral shoots and adventitious roots at various intervals.

Fairbanks and Wickstrom’s inspiration for the piece was the vinyl, noticing the how the vinyl material looked rolled up and standing on-end.

The Edmonds Arts Commission seeks artists to create temporary artworks for the On the Fence program. Installations are exhibited for approximately three to four months on one of three locations in downtown Edmonds. The Arts Commission selects projects from submitted proposals.

Application information can be found here under “Opportunities.” Call 425-771-0228, or email eac@edmondswa.gov for more information.




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LFP City Council meetings Thursday

LFP City Council will hold a confirmation review of potential Planning Commissioners Mark Withers and Steven Morris at their work session on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at 6-7pm in the Lake Forest Room at City Hall, 17425 Ballinger Way NE.

Most of the meeting will be to review recommendations for updates to the subdivision code.

At 7pm the regular council meeting will begin in the Council Chambers of City Hall.

It will start with a presentation from the consultant for the Safe Streets Town Center Connections Project followed by an open comment period.

The consent calendar includes approval of an agreement with WSDOT so the City can install a traffic camera at Ballinger and Bothell Way, and approval of an intergovermental agreement with North City Water.

Following, they will vote on the two new planning commissioners.

Council will make a decision on amendments covering Conservation Cluster Housing.

They will take Action or Discuss these items:

1. Review of Surface Water Management Program Document

2. Safe Streets-Town Center Connections Update

3. Receive Safe Highways Final Report


Links to all documents are on the agenda



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Cowgirl's Dream at Third Place Commons Friday

Tacoma band Cowgirl's Dream will be performing free at 7:30pm at Third Place Commons on Friday, March 9, 2018. 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park 98155.

Starting with the time-worn tradition of western swing music, the Tacoma-based band was created with the debut of Kristi Nebel's album, DETOUR. 

Nebel brings her years of love in performing this music to her lead singing, with back-up harmonies and a few original songs from Steve Nebel.

She says, “When recording my solo album we remained true to the tradition of western swing and found that that easily included songs composed by Johnny Mercer and Cole Porter as well as by Bob Wills and Hank Thompson.”
Kristi was voted among the top five female singers for the Academy of Western Artists 2014 Will Rogers Awards. Toby Hanson, accordionist, lends his skills in arranging tunes as well as playing them. His background is as the young founder of the polka band, The Smilin' Scandinavians. Years of local dance drumming experience come from Tacoman Mike Friel.

In the past two years the band performed in the Mossyrock Blueberry Festival, parks concerts in Port Orchard, Seattle, Steilacoom, and on the Taste of Tacoma Festival stage as well as the Pacific Festival stage. They did concerts at the Skamokawa Grange and the Roxy Theatre in Morton, as well. Their album debut concert at A Rhapsody in Bloom in Tacoma was a sold-out event.

The songs the band play have been familiar to country dancers for three generations of Americans from sea to shining sea. As well, the group lends some self-penned Americana songs to the mix.



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Board game night at Arcane Comics Saturday

Monday, March 5, 2018

Game Night at Arcane Comics







Board Game Night at Arcane Comics on Saturday, March 10, 2018 from 4pm to 8pm. 

Game nights are held twice a month at the Shoreline shop at 15202 Aurora Ave N.

They will have some games on hand to teach, but also plenty of space to bring in your own to play or share.

They will provide table space and a friendly environment to play, share, and talk about board games with other people who share your passion.

During Board Game Night, ALL board games and gaming supplies purchased in-store will be 15% OFF! (excludes Magic and Pokémon cards)

Snacks and beverages will be available to purchase as well!



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All Shoreline School District retirees invited to an appreciation reception

Calling all Shoreline School District retirees!

You are invited to attend a special Shoreline Schools Retiree Appreciation Reception on Friday, March 23 from 10-11am at the Shoreline Center Boardroom, 18560 1st Ave NE.

Join us for cookies, coffee and a Shoreline Schools update from Superintendent Rebecca Miner as part of Washington School Retirees Appreciation Week, which is March 19-25, 2018.

No need to RSVP, but if you have questions, contact Curtis Campbell at 206-393-4412.



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50 community leaders gather at sixth annual LFP Rotary forum

Community leaders gather at forum
Photo courtesy LFP Rotary
The Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park sponsored its sixth annual community forum on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at the Shoreline Center.

More than 50 community leaders from non-profits across Lake Forest Park, Shoreline, and North Seattle gathered to collaborate in small group discussions.

Centered on a theme of “nurturing the culture of innovation through strategic partnerships” participants collaborated to discover new ways to address the continued use of partnerships and coalitions in addressing the needs of the community.

Rotary brings together a global network of volunteer leaders dedicated to tackling the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. Rotary connects 1.2 million members of more than 34,000 Rotary clubs in over 200 countries and geographical areas.

Meetings of the Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park are held at 7:15am every Wednesday morning for breakfast at the Lake Forest Park Presbyterian Church, 17440 Brookside Blvd. NE, Lake Forest Park.

Visitors are welcome.



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HAM radio classes start next Monday in Kenmore

Starting next Monday March 12, 2018 Northshore Emergency Management Coalition (NEMCO) is hosting an amateur radio entry level class.

The eight classes will prepare students to take the FCC entry level HAM radio license test.

Classes are held an the Northshore Fire Station in Kenmore and open to all. 


The class is free, the book is $25, the FCC test is $15.

Contact Carl Lunak - 425-354-1744 to register or for more information.

According to an article by emergency communicator Steve Aberle, 

During major emergencies and disasters (NIMS Type 1 incident complexity), there may be major failures and overloading of the communications infrastructure, including the degradation or loss of the electrical grid, cellular phone network, Internet, public safety radio systems, and AM/FM radio systems. 
In such cases, supplemental emergency communications resources are needed in quantity and for extended periods until regular communications are restored.


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